Fergus County argus., 1893-09-28

speaking especially OF our international
date line.
Mr.. Clark gave his methods. first devel-
oping the idea of fraction and the name of
terms. Next he took upaddition, subtrac-
multiplication and division. The discus
sion was opened by Prof. Parent, who
brought out the points OF fractional unit
and Unit of "A fraction, and why we in
vert ell the divisor. These were talked at
some length. Prof. Parent giving his
method of explaining, which was very clear.
Miss Corbly illustrated her method OF
teaching history by taking a class com
composed of members of the institute.
| As the time was somewhat short the dis
cussion was limited to few suggestions by
Prot Loar on his method Of teaching the
subject.
Penmanship was presented by Miss Eddy
and after an intermissiou infinitives and
participles ably discussed by Prof
! Loar.
At roll call in the afternoon members
again responded with quotations.
Miss Rider being absent denominate
numbers WAS thoroughly discussed 10y the
institute.
Miss Dwight presented anexceIlrnt paper
on the word method.
Primary arithmetic omitted the
subject had been discussed.
Snpt. Parent then distributed the GER
tifcates OF attendance to members, after
which was an intermssion of ten minutes
paper on physiology was presented by
Miss Green. Quite a number of points
were brought out in the discussion. Prof
| Loar commended the dissection of some
animal in class. Prot. Steere gave some in
teresting thoughts on the subject.
| The chairman on resolutions submitted
the following report, which was accepted:
| WHEREAS The teachers institute in and
/ fer the county OF Fergus. state of Montana,
/ has about completed the work OF it's most
| Successful and interesting session, grateful
for the many favors and marks of respect
shown to us by the people of Lewistown
| and especially those who assisted ns in
| our exercises; therefore.
| BE IT RESOLVED, That we. the teachers
of Fergus county, extend to Rev. Edwards.
and the members of the Presbyterian N
church our sincere thanks for their kind
ness and hospitality in allowing us the Use
of the church during the institute, also to
| Burg. Mrs. War;. Mr.. and Mrs. Cook, Rev.
Hawk and Attorney Smith for the valu
able assistance rendered at the evening
exercises;
| That we also heartily appreciate the
| visit of our state superintendent and the
efforts put forth by him in establishing
greater proficiency among teachers and
thereby raising the standard OF our COM
mon schools;
That we commend Prof Parent for his
able. energetic and successful manner Of
conducting the institute in making it both
instructive and pleasant;
That we extend our thanks to the good
people of Lewistown in general for their
kindness and to the teachers of the city
while in their midst;
That these resolutions be spread upon
the minute book and that the secretary be
instructed t., furnish each of the county
papers with a copy for publication.
+. A. BARNES,
II. A. MoULToN,
ARGIE ALCoRN,
Committee.
Minutes adopted read and meeting
adjourned.
The following teachers were present: Sal
lie Dwight, Laura Downing, Cora Hilton
Augusta Weydert Annie Clancy, Editi
Corbly, Minerva Sherman, Gertrude Ship
man, Mrs. A. Smith, r. j. Alcorn, F. A
Barnes, Viola Green, Cora Blodgett, Trace
Hoberton, May Hilton, Nellie Clancy
Mercy Jackson. T. J. Loar, III. A. Moulton
Frank Clark, State Supt. f. A. Steere
County Supt. J. NJ. Parent, also a grea
many visitors.
| Run