Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-08-09
WETZEL AND MARSHALL TEACHERS.
Interesting Sessions of Roth Institutes
Held Yesterday

Held Yesterday.
sp,eial to tts Rsots,s-
HUNDRED, w. VA, August s.-The
Institute opened this morning with
singing and devotional exercises con-
Quoted by Rev. Ford.
A talk on spelling and methods Of
teaching the same, with general drill
on dictation, was conducted by D.
Houck, a large number of the teachers
participating.
After a short recess the Institute was
entertained by Prof. &. M. Ford, OF
Grafton, in an interesting talk on the
Educational Institutions Of the State,
commencing with our common schools,
the management and grading OF the
same, going through the different
schools and various stages and phases
of school life, eliminating in the State
University, paying that institution a
glowing and deserved tribute. The
speaker dwelt at some length on the
students life and experience, relating
many interesting and amusing incidents
Of University life.
In the afternoon, after the singing Of
America" DR.. Houck gave
good drill and talk on Common
Fractions, in which many teachers
Joined. A short and animated discus
sion OF mensurat!on followed, after
which Prof Ford took up the subject OF
Physiology in brief and interesting
talk.
the West Virginia Hills" was beauti-
fully rendered by three little girls
Misses May and Jessie Hamilton and
Essie Flanklin.
After the noon recess the M. L. choir
OF Hundred. with Mrs. w. L. Hamilton
at the organ, rendered some excellent
music, the. entire Institute joining In
the singing in lively and vigorous
strain.
Next was a short talk on American
biography snd biographical history by
z. A. Sidell, OF Uniontown follower by
j. L. Leeeh, OF FaDlight, In brief
discussion OF West Virginia history,
closing with some very pertinent re-
marks on the Theory and Art of Teach
ing. The teachers took a very active
part in the various topics presented and
IL has been throughout one OF the most
pleasant and interesting days Of the
session.
To. night Dr. Houch Iectured in the
M. h. church where the Institute is
being held.
After the lecture the teachers repair
cd to the Town Bown where palatable
repast was served.
The enrolment for to-day was 237
with an attendance for to-day OF 1873.
Prof. J. NJ. Deahl. Principal of the
West Liberty Normal School, is with US
this evening, and will assist In to-mor-
rows proceedings.
MARSHALL COUNTY TEACHERS.
lSpleiaI 10 me REGISTER.
MoUNDsvILLE, w. VA, August s.
The interest of the Marshall county
teachers In their institute work contin-
ues undated. The teachers were
prompt In getting In their places at the
morning roll call, the total enrolment
now being upwards OF 100.
Among the late arrivals we notice the
principal OF the West Liberty Normal
school. Prof. Deahl, and Mr.. Stearns,
agent for the American Book Company.
Mr.. w. S. Powell continued his talk
on General and West Virginia History.
In which subject the teachers seem TO
have q great interest, and discuss the
matter very thoroughly. The subject
OF Arithmetic was also discussed by the
teachers, the subject being conducted
by the same instructor In very able
manner
Prof. z. Bonar finished his talk on
photography, on which be has conduct
ed lessons daily since the beginning OF
the Institute, and Prof. ID. T. Williams
continued his talk on Grammar, after
which he took up the subject OF COM
mercIal paper for considerable length.
Prof +. A. Riggs delivered talk on
the State Manual, which was quite In
teresting as we'll as instructive.
Tonight DR.. John w. Simpson gave
an illustrated lecture on foreign lands.
As Dr. Simpson is president OF the
Marietta College, the teachers are ex-
pecting a rare treat Tomorrow the
teachers propose to organize a County
Teachers Associa ton, FOR the purpose
of improving the standing OF teachers
In every respect. After the County or
ganIzation is completed, branch or
geniastion will be formed in each dis
trict Of the County. There seems TO be
great desire on the part of the teachers
for the new move.
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