Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-09-07
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
Successful Session Closed on Friday,
MONDAY, AUG. %.

Coming.n
The minutes Of Friday were then
read and approved.
Prof. Richardson took the floor and
began his talk upon "Mensuration" by
the use Ofthe rectangle and cube, after
ward supplementing his talk by several
general rules. Intermission followed
his discourse, which was succeeded by
roll-call and queries.
Prof. Beck began the subject OF
"Grammar" by use of a diagram OF the
verb. The subject beingquite lengthy
was held over until afternoon session.
Adjournment.
Afternoon session opened at Ills by
singing "Beulah Land" Mr.. Beck
then resumed his subject of the "Verb'
which ELECTED great amount of un-
necessary discussion. Not being able
! to finish II in the allotted time, he is to
resume subject in the near future.
Miss Emma Evers then favored the
assembly with a piano solo which was
appreciated by all.
Mr.. Duffy then proceeded with sub
ject Of the Vascular System" A few
queries were discussed, intermission
followed and roll was called.
The President then appointed the
committee on Resolutions consisting
of: Mr.. Paxton, Miss Howe and w. J.
Connolly. More queries were discussed
followed by adjournment.
TUESDAY, AUG. 90.
Association called to order at $50.
Miss MILFORD presiding. Opened by
singing National Hymn. Prof. Beck
again took up subject of "Verb." A
few minutes intermission followed,
after which Prof. Richardson began
subject of water" Intermissi0n fol-
lowed and was succeeded by discourse
of several queries. Adjourned for din
ner.
Afternoon session convened at Ills.
Opened by singing"Sweet By and By"
Mr.. Richardson opened obstruction
in Arithmetic" by using cone and
pyramid. having numerous problems
to illustrate his principles, closing with
general rules "Similar surfaces are to
each other as squares of their like
dimensions; and Similar solids are to
each other as cubes of their like di-
mensions."
Mr.. Duffy then discussed "Nutrition
and its Processes" Intermission and
more queries followed.
Mr.. Beck then proceeded to depart
ments of our Government, having a
good outline, his talk was very bene-
ticial. After roll-call the assembly ad-
journed.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 80.
Association called to order at $50 a.
m. with Miss Wilford in the chair.
Exercises of day opened by singing
Sweet Hour of Prayer"
"Percentagep thoroughly discussed
by Prof. Richardson. The terms
"Corporationn and Company" fully
explained and definition of contract
given. Nine-tenths of law practice
is direct result of violated contracts.
Intermission and queries were follow
ed by talk upon modes and verbals
by Prof. Beck. The teachers received
thorough discussion of subjunctive
mode and the technical points of the
other modes. Adjournment for din
ner.
Afternoon session convened at 1:20.
Opened by reading minutes of Tues
days session which were approved. A
few queries were read before Mr.. Beck
resumed his subject of modes and
verbals. He illustrated hard points
with numerous sentences. A short
intermission preceded the talk upon
rivers, their sources, systems and
general terms by Prof. Richardson.
After intermissfon and roll-call Mr..
Duffy described the location and
general divisions of the nervous sys-
tenn. He explained the Cerebro-Spinal
System and effects of Narcotics upon
the nervous system.
THURSDAY, AUG. 81.
Institute convened at 10 a. m. Sub
| ject of annual Interest" with ex-
amples to illustrate the principles laid
down, was fully discussed by Prof.
Richardson, also International Date
Liner was satisfactorially explained
by him. Roll-call and talk on Physio-
logy by Mr.. Duffy was followed by
solution and explanation of problem
IN percentage involving equations.
Adjournment for dinner.
Prof. Duffy resumed subject ol
Physiology at 1:30 and continuing his
talk until 1:50. Queries and Psychol.
ogy by Mr.. Beck were followed by
intermissior. US. History by Prof
Beck, Its Ordinances, National Roads
Missouri and Minnesota Jog and Nc
Mans Land" were explained to inter
est and satisfaction of all present. Ad
ljournment.
FRIDAY, SEPT. l.
Opened by singing "Beulah Land
Prof. Richardson gave instructive tall
upon Primary Arithmetic. He i
best teacher who improves his time
and that of his pupils by doing righ
thing at right time.n Questions o
Township Supervision, and Workman
School Law was talked upon by Mr.
Willard, several directors and teach
ers. Adjournment for dinner.
Association called to order at las p
m. Singing, "Sweet By and BY
Rules were suspended and the follow
ing officers elected by acclamation:
President, Prof. Richardson, Hol
gate.
Vice-Presidents, w. G. Bockerman
Napoleon; Miss MILFORD, Grelton; Mis-
Howe, Liberty Center.
Secretary, Lulu Coover, Napoleon.
The following executive committe'
was chosen by ballot: Mr.. Duffy, o
Napoleon; Mr.. Connelly, of Mcclure
Miss Viers, of Liberty.
After election a recitation by Mis-
Howe, "That Green Watermelon,
was given; also piano solo, by ElI'
Thompson.
The committee on resolutions re
ported the following: