The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1893-09-15
THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
Various Topics Discussed.


IL was generally conceded that current topics
should receive more attention. Each school
should be provided with newspaper and the
events of the day should be discussed daily.
After singing sports of Childhood," the
study of civil government received its share of
attention. The great importance of this study
was clearly demonstrated by Mr.. Wortbington.
The teaching of notation and enumeration
was illustrated by class exercise, conducted by
Miss Emma Middendorf.
Miss Laura b. Iay lor described the teaching
of arithmetic to the lower grades. All grades
should rectc daily.
Miss Matte NJ OfIley described her manner
of Touching map drawing.
Miss Alice Dick teaches drawing to the prim-
airy grades with beneficial results.
Miss Lizzie Morgan has been quite successful
in teaching drawing TO fourth grade pupils:
Miss Irene Smith outlined her method of
Miss Maggie Offiey described the way of teach
ing drawing, in which line she is especially sue
ceSsful.
Mr. L. NJ. Brown does not think that Il teach
er should assume to know it all. He should
sometimes allow his pupils to find out things
for themselves. 1t is no sign OF II good teacher
problem on sight. Pupils may sometimes be
stimulated by occasionally getting an answer
before the teacher
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
a rol-culi the teachers were called upon to
vote us to whether or not they favored u repeti-
ton of the panoramic display ut the County
Fair. 1t was decided i'll the negative by vote
OF IS to 30, several persons not voting.
The subject Of Language was then discussed.
Miss NJ Nellie Barron has her second grade
copy sentences from memory, thus teaching
them to form sentences.
Mr.. Pentz teaches language by correcting
common errors i'll language.
Miss Clara Hetrich tinds composition an eX-
ccllcnt help
Miss Lizzie Morgan uses reproductive stories
for little children.
Mrs. Russell teaches composition through all
the grades.
Miss Elsie Pennng corrects her pupils errors.
Miss Lillian Grafton and Miss Olivia King also
use reproductive stories.
Miss Serena ScarbOro has her pupils write
stories from pictures.
Miss Grace Andrew begins with sentence
building in the lowest grades. Pupils should
learn the elementary sounds.
1t was the sense OF the meeting that our pres
ent system of grammars is the best We have
ever had.
The schedule of the 9TH, sth and 9th grades
was commented on by several teachers.
Miss Laura Jones finds our arithmeticS def
Gent i'll problems.
Miss Itosa Swartz would like history of
Maryland i'll the seventh grade.
Miss Margaret Chase thinks arithmetic should
not be omitted.
Miss Gertic Gross does not like our arithmetics
and algcbraS.
Miss Annie Middendorf finds the schedule
satisfactory.
Miss Tacy Matthews would like to have Latin
added. She finds arithmetic cards helpful.
Miss Philena Hutton finds the schedule gen.
orally satisfactory. The seventh grade history
is too difficult.
Miss Carrie Richardson would add review
of the primary branches.
Mr.. j. B. Scarborough would not propose
any change.
The following resolutions were presented by
IL committee appointed for the purpose and
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, it has pleased an all-wise Providence
to remove from among us our beloved friend
and co-worker, Prof. NJ. \. Newell, we, the
surviving teachers of Hartford county, assent
bled i'll the Institute, where we have so often
listened with profit to his Instructions, deem it
meet we should offer un humble tribute to
his departed worth.
Therefore, be it resolved, That we deeply
and sincerely dcplore the great loss to us and
to the profession OF teaching caused by the
deceaSc of our brother, who, i'll the fullncss of
his intellectual power, i'll the midst of his great
usefulness before the lengthening shadows
had fallen or darkened the evening of his day,
WAS called to another sphere, where we shall
al be alike us little children, submitting joy
fully to the teaching of an all-wise Father.
Resolved, That we will ever cherish his NEIL
DRY and seek to emulate his virtues, remember
ing his earneStneSS and devotion to the cause
of instruction and with kindly recollection of
his courtesy, unfailingly extended to all with
whom ne came in contact.
Resolved, That we heartily sympathize with
his bereayed family and hereby tender our
sincere coincidence.
Resolved, That these resolutions be publish
ed in the county papers and that II copy there
of be sent to the Borrowing family.
JOHN B. SCARBOROUGH,
=. SUSIE RUSSELL,
MATTE NJ. OFFLEY,
Prof Hammel again instructed the Institute
on the subject of philosophy after which the
meeting adjourned.
FRIDAY MORNING.
The opening exercises consisted of singing
abide With Me-" reading of the 18th chapter
of John, and repeating the Lords Prayer, the
exercises being conducted by Mr.. Omwake.
Another resolution proposing change in
the manner of promoting pupils was defeated.
The first question discussed was should cor
pOral punishment be abOliShcdI If SO, what
substitute should take its place."
Miss Savannah Almony thinks corporal pun
ishment should never be used.
Miss Eyaiena Pennington docs not favor it,
but would not like to see it abolished. Kind
ness and sympathy will help discipline.
Miss Hattie Poole would only use it in ex-
Avoid constant fauit-tnding. WeShould study
different methods of disciplining. Make few
rules and enforce them. Courtesy and refine
ment should be encouraged.
Miss Lorine Smith emphasized The Importance
of Installing good principles in young minds.
Punishment should be judiciou5ly used. Re
greater ones will not occur. Appeal to the
pupils sense of honor and justice.
Miss Hopkins opposes corporal punishment.
Industry Ec"Gts order.
Miss f;ri.lon does not favor the abolition of
corporal punishment. Much trouble is caused
by parents adverse criticism of the teacher i'll
Miss Maud Nelson and Miss Rose Tyler do
not think We could do absolutely without whip
ping sometimes but it should seldom be used.
Mr. Charles 4. Wright: We should never
whip IL child when in anger. Be quiet but firm
in cases where such punishment is necessary.
The demerit system is beneficial. Some pupils
can only be controlled by force. The teacher
who never provokes opposition is not of mich
consequence. The criticism of a few caviling
individuals does not mean public opinion.
Miss Helen Bradshaw finds II dement, system
of much advantage and gives additional lessons
for punishments:
points on disciplining school, showing that
while corporal punishment should be very
sparingly used it is very essential at times.
The only road to some boys hearts is through
their hides.
Prof Herbert E. Austin, of the State Normal
School, then gave a lesson in teaching botany,
after which the Institute repaired to the court
yard and had a photograph taken.
The best means of raising money for a school
and the best use TO put it to was discussed.
Miss Beulah Clement recommended enter
tainments and festivals. An organ should be
in every school. Pictures should also be pur-
chased.
The festival is the best way of getting money
but not so educative as an entertainment.
Mr.. Omwake: We must first enlist the inter
est of pupils and parents. The school room
should be decorated
Miss Ella Stritehoff has raised large sums of
money with both festivals ana entertainments
with which she purchased an organ, globe,
IL set of encyclopedias and number OF other
books.
lar to those of other teachers
Miss Mary Smallsbeck would make the school
room attractive and then purchase books.
Mrs Russell raises money by SuDScI1pClDn.
Miss Ada Andrew thinks festival the best
means of raising money and library the best
way OF spending 1t.
Miss Maggie Keen gave her experience in
raising money which was very successful.
Mr. E. NJ. Brown advised small schools adj
Joining to assist each other in holding enter
tslinments.
Mr. Worthington spoke of the great import
ance of making our schools attractive and of
furnishing good reading for our pupils.
Mr.. Elmer j. Cook, of Bel Air, then read
some interesting notes ON the American Con-
stitution.
Mr.. Worthington kindly gave the teachers an
account of the lives of a number of distinguish
ed sons of Hartford whose pictures adorn the
walls Of the court room.
The purpose of Free Public Education was
discussed by Miss Mary Roberts, Miss Mary
O'Brien, Mr.. f. NJ. Brown, Miss Annie NJ. Ofiiey
Mr.. Charles Il. Wilson whose essay were es
pecially good. Mr.. A. Finncy Galbreath and
The object of our public schools was conced-
ed to be to educate the youth of our State to be
its future citizens and that we as teachers
should feel the great responsibilities placed
Miss Tacy Matthews read most creditable
essay on Extraordinary School Work"
A vote of thanks was rendered to Mr. Jeffery
for the use of his organ, and to Mr.. Worthing-
ton for his uniform courtesy during the Insti-
tute
The following persons were elected as officers
of the Association: President, Mr.. Charles L.
Wilson; Vice Presidents, Mr.. Charles ii. Glack-
in, Miss Alice D. Dick; Secretary and Treas
urer, Miss Tacy b. Matthews; Executive Com
mittee, Miss Helen a. Bradshaw, Miss Maggie
Ofiey, Mr.; Elmer j; Cook, Chairman, Miss
Lydia V. Coale, Mr.. a. Finney Galbreath and
The sessions of the Institute have been well
attended by a corps of intelligent and attentive
teachers, the elder of whom have been as will
ing to impart instruction rs the younger ones
have been to receive it.
To one who has attended the Institute for the
last 15 years the gradual decline in the number 9,;
may be accounted for by the fact that other