The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-01-04
INSTITUTE.

Tuesday afternoon Institute opened
with singing led by Prof. Smith. Prof.
Thomas then continued his talk on
Arithmetic. He emphasized the impor-
lance of concrete work, and constant drill
for beginning classes. Prof. Ritchey
gave a talk on History. He recommend
ed the reading OF historical novels as a
means Of %culiivating a taste for history 4;
also the reading of some work on general
history, in order to better understand
United States history. Internlission.
Jailed to order again at 800 p. M,
when Supt. Kerr announced the follow.
ing committee on resolutions: w. T..
S.roup, Gertrude McElhoes, Lii
liam Black. Instructions in music bv
Prof. Smith, and singing of several Sc
lections.
In the evening DR.. James Hedley de-
livered his lecture, "The Kingly No"
to a very appreciative audience.
Wednesday morning Institute opened
with responsive readings and singing led
by Supt. Kerr and Prof. Smith. After
prayer by Rev. Torrey, Prof. Thomas
took up the subject of Physiology. ILL
ustratilig his remarks by some very in
terrsting and instructive experiments.
Alter roll-call, Prof. Smith continued his
musical instructions. Intermission
On re-assembling the remainder of the
time from eleven to twelve O'Clock, was
devoted to an informal meeting led by
Prot. Armstrong. The usual number of
puzzling questions was propounded and
satisfactorily disposed of. The questions
should you teach the child to say 'doub-
lie s. etc., or to repeat the letter7' re-
ceived considerable attention. Reasons
given for teaching the pupil to say "doub-
lie s." (aj Sounds better in some words;
,b) Saves lime, G. o unless the word is
very distinctly spelled 1t necssitates the
repetition of the word, 1. e., the word
beet. Reasons for teaching the pupil to
repeat the letter: In our alphabet we
find no double letters. Another knottv
q~uestion-"if al artery is cut and the
ends tied, what becomes of the blood %
was also very generally discussed. Prof
Thomas answered: An artery is connec-
ted, as it were, with itself, and when an
accident happens to the main channel
the blood finds accommoda-
ton through the "side channels
which, in course of time, become en-
larged. The sentence-''he is the Homer
of modern times was given required
The disposal of "Homer." Prof.
Thomas explained it to be a common
noun, as it is used in place of poet
tHomer like. Adjourned.
Institute was called to order at 1880 D.
m. and opened with singing. Prof.
Most, of Edinboro, was introduced and
gave a very interesting "Chalk Talk"
Prof. Ritchey then finished his talk on
Didactics, and Prof. Smith continued his
musical instructions, carrying on the ex-
ercises in his usual enthusiastic n
lntermission.
DR.. liedley gave an interesting talk.
and Prof. Thomas continued his talk on
Physiology, illustrating a great many
points. Adjourned.
Wednesday evening a large audience
gathered to hear Dr. Hedley's lecture on
Heroes and Heroism.'' AS usual the
scholarly Doctor c~aptivated his hearers
and held their closest attention to the
very last syllable.
Thursday morning Institute was call
ed to order and led in responsive exer.
cises by SuPt. Kerr. Prayer by Mr..
Stroup, and singing by all. Prof. Thorn
as then took up the subject of Grammar.
The election of a committee on perma-
nent Certificates then took place, result
ing as follows: Miss Aggie Kerr, Mr., Fl.
L. Miller, Misses Gertrude McElhoes.
Mary E. Whitehlll and Lillian Miles.
Prof. Smith continued his instructions in
music. Intermission
At the usual hOur the time was devoted
to the informal meeting. Questions were
~propounded and the teachers responded
promptly. One of the most important
was that relating to the division of class
es. Many and varied were the respon-
SEES.
Thursday afternoon, after singing, Prof.
Ritchey continued his instructions in
History. Prof. Most then gave another
interesting and instructive Chalk Talk.
Intermission.
At the re-assemb bling a number of Sc
lections were sung. Recitation by Miss
Leota Wann. Prof. Thomas lhen illus
trated his talk by some valuable expert
ments. He showed that apparatus cost
but little; only ingenuity and time. Ad.
juurned.
Thursday evening the Delsarte and mus.
ical entertainment proved a real treat to
the packed audience, which was larger
on this occasion than any previous eve-
ming.
Friday morning session was opened by
responsive exercises led by Supt. Kerr,
after which the members of the Institute
Joined in repeating the Lords Prayer, led
by Prof. Ritchey. After singing, the
committee on resolutions made its report,
and Prof. Thomas gave a short talk on
chow to teach composition. Prof. Smith
made some closing remarks and babe the
Institute goodbye" Much credit is
duo Prof. Smith for the mastery way in
which he has conducted the music, aud
the valuable instruction he has given.
Supt. Ker was called from the plat
form for a moment, and during his alb
sence two valuable chairs we're brought
in, and on Mr.. Kerr's return, tLey were
presented 10 him by Prof. Armstrong in
IahnIF or Al, t,a,I,a,. ,F IH,.,-t 800.