The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-03-17
A LOCAL INSTITUTE.

A local institute for Orange and
Fishing Creek townships was held in
the M. f. church at Saltwater, Satur-
day, March 4, 1893 The institute
was opened by singing "Nearer, my
God, to Thee" after which the ninety
fifth psalm was read and prayer offer.
ed by Prof. G. +. Wilbur of the B. s.
MS.
After electing Miles I. Beisbline
secretary, +. B. Beishline of Saltwater
gave few opening remarks. One re.
mark OF special note and interest was
that the first school in Fishing Creek
township was taught at Saltwater, and
that MIR. John Sutton, the poet of
Saltwater was the teacher.
The program was as follows A
recitation by Lizzie Barber; Music ;
Remarks on Grammar, by f. b. Beish
line. We can make each recitation
to greater or lesser extent language
lesson. Grammar, unless taught
practically, is Of very little use. Gram.
mar is the most useful study, because
It is the most used; recitation by Daisy
McHenry; Music; recitation by Leora
Smith recitation by Sadie Kelchner.
Prof. Wilbur now gave us short
address. No teacher can interest his
or her pupils, unless he or she has a
true love for them. If you can i'm.
press upon the parents the true love
that you have for your school and
their pupils, nine-tenths of the oposi
tons can be overcome. We should
remember that some boys and girls
are in school but short time, and
that We should give them a line of
work that will be most useful to them;
Music. Adjourned until. 1890 p. NJ.
Afternoon session opened with
Music; recitation by Geraldine Hagen.
buch an address by Prof. W. E.
Mauser of Orangeville. "The Mem.
ory.' The memory is placed second
by psychologists in the order of intel
lectual growth. We retain only what
we have thoroughly acquired. Re-
tail.ing facts depends upon three con.
ditlons: G.) Strength of first i'm
Pressions. (2.) Length of time to
dwell on knowledge gained. (s.) Ere.
quency of renewal. The power to
recall facts depends upon the manner
In which ideas held in retention are
connected with each other recitation
by Daisie Smith; Music.
An interesting talk on the subject
of History" by Prof. Wilbur. Assign
lessons by topics. Teach pupils to
analyze all subjects. Give dates only
OF important events. Teach cause of
war, and not number of men killed.
We can teach the history Of county or
township with great deal of interest.
An address, "What parents and dir
ectors can and should do to make our
schools success" by John G. Nc
Henry OF Benton. We are living in
an age of progression, and the great
question that confronts us, are we
keeping up with the times. Directors
should be educated, honest, and up
right people. Perfect harmony should
exist among directors, parents, teach
er and pupils. Give each child an
equal chance, whether clothed with
rags or broadcloth and silk. Prepare
yourselves for live action for you know
not to what important action you may
be called.
After listening to another beautiful
song, w. c. Johnston, County Supt.,
addressed the audience. The teacher
must know the child that he is teach
ing. Where there is a lack of prompt
ness on the part of the teacher, we
readily see lack Of promptness in
pupils. Give directions, and let pu-
pills do the work. Let your aim be to
set good example, because your ex-
ample will be practiced and not your
precept. Music recitation by Miss
Clara Raber; recitation by Miss Lulu
Raber.
The following teachers were pre-
sent: Fishing Creek-E. B. Beish-
line, Sarah Meyer, Grace Albertson,
Millie Albertson, Grace Edgar, Mat,
tie Arnold, o. ]. Hess, w. W. Pealer,
J. M. Boston. Orange eva Meyer,
J. W. Hidlay, Prof. w. C. Mauser,
Miles l. Beishline. Benton-Hattie
Edgar, II. w. Beishline. Greenwood
Leah Follmer.
Institute closed by singing "God be
with You.'