Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-11

At New MaAtinsvine-A session Full OF
Interest


morning promptly at nine O'clock. The
devotional xerciSes-Scripture reading
and q prayer-Were conducted by Rev.
S. d. Tanblyn. The roll was called
and several beautiful selections Of music
were rendered By the choir.
Mr.. H. L. Flesher and Miss BERTHE
Gorby were dOcketed for addresses on
Language Lessons Mr. Flesher de-
sired 70 escape the wasting Of
his precious breath on this sub
jeet, and hid behind an TntelligeRceT-
Mr.. Flesher Is not (?) very tall and
consequently was not noticed for
time. He was finally discovered and
introduced to the audience. BE gave so
exceedingly interesting and humorous
talk on this subject, which was appre-
ciated very much. Prof. Powell and
Prof. Brent ShrIver also addressed the
audience on this subject.
A short debate followed on the ques-
tlon as to which sex used the most su-
perfons words The debate was all on
one side-the yOung ladies having moth
ing al ali TO say on the subject. This
created much laughter. After recess
OF fifteen minutes the subject or
physiology" was discussed at
length by Professor Barnes,
OF the Fairmont Normal. The PROBES.
sor gave an instructive and interesting
lecture on this subject, but we observed
that only about one-half Of the teach
ers present paid any attention to what
was said. This talk was the most in
structive Of the morning.
A para Of each morning IS devoted 20
civil government, Professor Crago acting
as teacher and the audience as the
class. This is highly interesting to all,
anc especially 10 70 those who Intend 10
mass the examination, add 10 IS thslr
own fault il .hey do not get 100 per
cent. on this particular branch.
The afternoon session was opened oy
Professor CragO on talk on civil gov
eminent, followed by Professor Powell
on United States history.
Hon. Virgil A. Lewis, State Superin-
tendent OF Schools, who arrived on the
1.3O train, was then introduced and de-
llvered q splendid address 70 the teach
ers and Others present. In this address
the Superintendent gave some excellent
advice 10 the teachers as we'll IS 20 all
the others. His address occupied the
space Of thirty minutes, and was very
interesting. he gave a number or the
difficulties encountered by the teach
srs. sShOrt terms OF school, small
wages. many examiners, not
understanding the art Of asking Ques-
tious," said he, 'are among the worst
difficulties encountered bv the teachers.
Such wrongs should be righted, and the
time is not far distant when they shall
be. The State Legislature and the par
ents will sooner or later learn TO appre-
ciate the work done by the teachers,
and consequently, will increase the
wages. Ever since this State has ex-
isted by itself, the Legislature has from
time 10 time required the teachers 70
mass more difficult examinations and 20
better prepare themselves for
the work before them. Has II
increased the wages Of the teachers as
it should have done? No; IL has not.
He also advises the teachers 10 orga-
pize district associations, and invite the
trustees, parents aud members OF the
Board OF Education 20 meet with them,
II they wished their wages increased,
ard wished to have longer terms OF school
Prof. Barnes spoke a few minutes on
s.8istorY and Geography" after which
iisurned for the day.
ling session will DO held
Superintendent Lewis
an address again this even
II. A. 3. Wilson, Principal OF the
tstersville schools, and Mr.. U. G.. Hes
ieD, County Superintendent Of Tyler,
were with Us to-day.
Wednesday evenings session OF the
Insti Mite was q very pleasant one. An
interesting program was rendered, sew
sraI persons taking part in the same.
The e7ening exercises commenced
with music by the choir, Hail the
Power OF Jesus'a Name. The recita-
zion entitled, "WhO Is 70 Blame?" by
Miss Cora Mccain was beautiful Sc
lection. and was we'll rendered. Miss
Cora IS only thirteen years Of age, but
recited exceedingly we'll for one OF her
age. Miss Bessie Umstead was the next
On the program, and sang beautiful
solo.
"A Voice from the Poor House." reel
batlon by Miss Maude Martin, was FULLY
Appreciated by the audience.
"Contentment," another recitation oy
little 5-year-old Wayman Shriver, was
very good. Master Wayman made a
great hit.
After "What Friend We Have in
Jesus" was sung by the choir, Prof. f..
H. Crago was announced and reclted
that beautiful selection, "GOne With a
HapdsOmsr Man" Professor Crago is
a good elocutlonist and has a splendid
delivery.
No institute work was taken up in
the evening on account OF the hour
having been late. Misses Rena Curtis
and Anna Lowther oficiated at the or
gan.
Another session will be held this
evening and the programme will be
larger, and consequently more inter
eSting.
There has been considerable com
plant on the part Of one OF the attend
ing instructors, against being reported
as having too many names. he objects
TO being called Roswell, Howells, Row
ellis or even Bowels. He says his name
Is simply "POwellS from MOundsville. "
The mistakes have been attributed TO
the nervousness Of the Inte,ligeRcGr cor
respondent.
Warrington Notes,
Srseidi Tsiecrdm TO tAs Rs1s,sr.
WASHINGTON, D. c., August TO-
Hon. c. w. Brockunier, OF Wheeling,
was In Washington, to-day on his way
10 New York. lie said he stopped here