Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-18
Pleasants County Institute.

call Of Supt. Singleton at S.45 a. m.
prompt, and was opened by scripture
reading and Invocation by Rev. Davis,
OF the q. p Church.
The Institute then being placed in
the hands Of the Instructor he proceed
ed to q review of Mondays work, which
occupied the time until 1880 o'clock,
when the subject OF the organization OF
country school was again taken mp
and attention given to IL ct length.
Altar a recess of few minutes at the
close of this discussion, the subject OF
Arithmetic" was taken up and more
fully considered than on yesterday.
The Institute then adjourned until
las p. m.
The Institute re-aSsembled at the
hour above named, and after the sing
ing OF "The Star Spangled Banner" the
subject Of Geography" in general ana
OF North America in particular, was
taken up by Mr.. Alex. Justice, who,
with the aid Of those teachers who vol
unteered TO assist, discussed the subject
at length.
Prof. Armstrong then followed with
a talk on Educational Journals, which
was entertaining and instructive. de
called the attention Of the teachers es-
pecially TO the high merit OF their own
publicatiOn-The Vest YirgiRiI School
Journal The remainder Of the day was
devoted 10 the subjects of "Arithme-
tic" "PunishmentS Inflicted by the
Teacher" Reading in Public Schools"
and physiology and Hygiene" which
subjects were discussed by the instruc-
tor aud institute in manner very oene-
fetal 10 the teachers.
The evening session was occupied by
the rendering Of a special programme
prepared for the occasion. Prof. Arm
strong's address on the subject Of "Pa-
trlotism" deserves especial mention. IL
was a rare intellectual jewel.
Wednesdays work began after the
usual opening service, by Rev. Davis,
with a presentation OF the topic OF
Language" by the instructor, which
was very thorough and interesting.
Then followed a mastery presentation
OF the subject of bookkeeping, " by A.
IL. Stanley. Mr. Stanley betrayed not
only q complete knowledge OF his sub
iect but consummate skill in conducting
q recitation. The subject of English
Grammar" coming in the morning
work, was deferred until after dinner,
and Arithmetic" considering especial
ly percentage, was taken up by Prof.
Armstrong. A short consideration OF
words, roots, prefxes, suiliXes, diacrlt-
zeal marks, etc, closed the forenoon's
work.
The afternoon was taken up with the
subjects Of English Grammar" and
Composition, left over from the morn
ing, also Business Arithmetic, ""Meth-
DDS OF Teaching Elementary History"
and Educational Psychology"
The evening session Of Wednesday
was an interesting one, quite lengthy
programme being rendered. An h1-
morous paper read by Mr.. r. l.. Penn
berton is worthy of especial comment
some things I'm which rlvaied the glory
Of Artemus Ward.
When the teachers assembled for
Thursday mornings work, they were
addressed by Rev. Davis in a short
speech Of peculiar fitness for the occa-
sion.
The next topic, History IN Gen
eral," was postponed until Friday, and
the "HiStory and Geography Of West
Virginia" was taken up by A. Il.
Flesher, followed by discussion OF
Educational Statistics" by the In
structor. The afternoon session was
devoted to "Civil Government, 1.-The
Teachers Duty" mental Arithmetic"
and "Grading County Schools"
Thursday evening being prayer meet
ing night. there was no evening session
OF the institute. Quite number OF
the teachers, with Prof. Armstrong,
enjoyed ice cream md very pleasant
evening at the residence Of Rev. August
NJ. Campbell, while another party was
entertained at Mr.. Geo. KelsalPs.
The teachers were grateful as express
sed in resolution below 10 Rev. A. NJ
Campbell, for the happily chosen words
In which be so eloQuently addressed US
on Thursday afternoon.
Fridays work was opened by the In
structor, with a talk on Teachers
Literature, " in which he urged upon
the teachers the necessity Of reading
and studying professional books. Then
followed presentation OF the subject,
- History General and U. 5. ami the
Growth Of the L. 5. in Arts, Science
and Literature, by Clyde b. Johnson,
which with u short talk by the instruc-
tor on the general work Of the Institu-
ton, closed the mornings work, also
the work OF the week, as the afternoon
session was occupied by the report OF
the Resolution Committee, which is
found below, and distributing certih-
Gates of attendance.
The universal expression among the
teachers is that this institute has been
the most interesting and successful one
ever held In Peasants county, and all
are singing the praises Of Prof. Arm
strong and Supt. Singleton. We re-
greet that time and space do not permit
a fuller report of the work done, as 1t
certainly reflects credit upon instruc-
tor and teachers.
Since writing the above we learn that
Mr.. A. II. Stanley has secured posi-
ton in the Parkersburg city schools
Mr.. Staley is one OF the most efficient
and progressive teachers in Peasants,
and his leaving is serious loss. He
will be greatly missed from the ranks,
but the best wishes Of his fellow teach
erS so with him.
Below is the report of the Committee
on Resolutions as adopted by the insti-
tute;
RESOLUTIONS OF THE PLEASANTS
COUNTY INSTITUTE.
WHEREAS, BY the kindness and mer-
cieS of God. we the teachers OF Pleas
ants county, once again in the Teachers
Institute assembled, feel thankful to
the Divine Ruler that the hand OF death
has not visited our ranks within the