Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1893-11-25

were. manifested By the teachers. The institp e
was largely attended, there being over 10 pres
ent. This number 9sas cearly double the at
tendance at the last institute. A successful ef-
fort was made 10 fecure the bcst Of instructors.
Prof. jams, Of Cornell University, and Prof.
Pray OF Whitewater, were sent By the state
committee.
In connection with the institute, a number of
lectures which proved both Interesting and
profitable, were greatly enjoyed and appreciated
by the teachers.
SUMNER SCHOOL.
This year the summer school Suspended its
session on account Of the worlds fair. The
same was done BY nearly all similar institutions
throughout the state. However, the work viii
again be resumed next season. The school has
become permanent factor in our educational
movement.
TEACHERS MEETINGS.
But one teachers meeting has been held in
the county for the last three or four years. IL
Is believed that such meetings can be made to
result ln luesumable good 20 the teachers.
With this in view a series of meetings has been
planned for the coming winter. Tho first Is TO
be held at Dodgeville, Dec 9th, important
topics viii be discussed, ideas exchanged, and
useful and practical suggestions impaired.
Very few Of the teachers have had the advan-
tage Of professional training. Many are en-
urely Ignorant OF the psychological principles
which should underiic the education Of chill
dr0u They have bat little knowledge OF the
best methods Of teaching, Of organizing and Of
maintaining progressive school.
TOWNSHIP LIBRARY sYsrEu
Much time has been devoted to this work. In
l,3l moro than Out-half of the districts of tho
state had been supplied with libraries by this
means In our county since 1857 only three OF
the fourteen towns containing only 3p districts.
had adopted the system. This year three other
towns, DUdgevIlc. Highland and Brigham.
containing B districts have been added TO the
list This summer the towns expended for books
the sum of s2H.83, this amount being more
taah one-lislt OF the total amount expended by
all the towns in the county since 1851.
A. present the outlook for tine future is prom
lsing, and next year il ls hoped that every town
Iu Iowa county viii supply its district schools
with Libraries.
How TO make these libraries available was
discussed ia the institute 10 the presence Of
nearly 100 teachers, and viii again be fully dis
cuSsed I'm all the teachers meetings the coming
winter. To viii take time TO educate teach ers.
pupils and parents To- fully appreciate the
value of these books iu she districts. The Die
brarrs VIII greatly assist teachers IN their
work, enable pupils TO form stronger and better
habits Of study. and place within The reach OF
every individual i'm the district wholesome ma
terial for reading. The object of the system is
TO develop iu the boys aud girls a taste for the
good and beautiful i'm literature, to improve
the character and 20 store the minds with the
best thoughts e he best and greatest in our
race. Who then can oyCrestmate the value Of
these treasures 100 the district schOuls7 No
other Investment of equal amount each year
by town viii bring IN such rich returns.
COMMON SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS.
About the 10th Of February examinations are
conducted throughout the county ia all the
district schools. There are two reasons for these
examinations LIST. They assist and encourage
70 the Manual Of the Course OF Study. ID.
The completion Of the Course of Study I'm the
Upper Form VIII, after the lst OF July 1894, be
made the basis or standard for admission into
the High schools of the state.
The questions which serve as test for grad
uatlug from the common schools, are prepared