Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1894-12-20
THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

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under his management.
Mondays session was held in the Cour
| House. as Kellar the magician, occupied
Park Theatre. The teachers arrived from
all directions on the morning trains, By
early hacks, in buggies, and even BY foot
and after few hours spent in enrolment
| were found at the afternoon session 81
masse. 235 county teachers and 3s Butler
teachers registered, making the very re
spectacle total of 273.
A. more intellectual and earnest body O.
ladies and gentlemen would be hard tc
find.
In addressing his cordial welcome te
them. after the singing, led By Prof lsen'
see. and the invocation by Rev. Mckee
A. NJ. Christley. Esq. said that the people
of Butler extended no meaningless greet
ue. but after looking forewsrd with pleas
ure to the coming of the teachers, welcom'
ed them heartily and hesrtfully. he
directed attention to the wonderful power
of the teacher and compared it TO the
power of q king. He said that no king
ever had the absolute power over his sub
jscts. physically, morally and intellectually
that the teacher has over his. What
king makes his laws, tries subjects and
Furnishes themf The teacher should guard
safely his power. His task is eIactiDg. He
must treat all his scholars alike. He is ex-
pected to love the ugly, the morally de-
formed and the dirty pupil; and to trans
form him into @ statesman, lawyer, q
doctor. Patriotism should be taught. The
pu pills of today will grapple with the great
social problems of tomorrow. The RED
flag of anarchy floats in the air OF most
European governments and too often pol
lutes our horizon. The safety OF our gov
ernment depends on the work done in the
public schools.
Mr.. Christley's address made most ia
vorable impression and many compliment
tary things were said regarding it.
A. W. Kelly of West Sunbury, respond
cd and showed the earnest and practical
conception the teacher has OF his work.
He heartily thanked the people of Butler
for their kind welcome, and said the teach
ers were trying to deserve such welcome
He was heartily applauded at the conclu-
sion Of lis response.
Miss Coffin of Detroit, being unable to
attend sent DIR. Boone as her representa-
tive who was introduced and outlined the
the work be meant to do before the Insti-
tute. He said he meant TO teach funda-
mental principles rather than devices. He
then and afterward, made good impress
sion and was listened to with attention.
DIR. J. A. Mcclellan of Toronto, Canada,
was also introduced Monday afternoon, and
made an equally favorable impression
The doctor represents the Dominion's most
progressive educators, and has represented
the government at many educational meet
ings in America and Europe.
After music, the afternoon session ad-
iourned. THE lecture in the Court House
in the evening was well attended and sp-
proved. World Making was the subject o
Hon. Samuel Phelps Leland, and he hand
led it in mastery manner.
Tuesdays sessions were opened by J. ID.
Humphrey, OF the Butler Public Schools.
His address was an able effort and pleased
his many friends. He thought history
should be taught in q practical way AM
told what history meant.
Prof. Ricketts,, of Slipperyrock Normal
followed on uses and Beauty of Arith
metic" and as usual held the close atten
tion of his audiences Prof Ricketts, j. \
present session and has countless friends
all over Butler county.
DR.. Mcclellan followed in talk on "The
Psychology of Literature.
The afternoon session was opened by
Prot. Ricketts, ON Fundamental Opera.
tions." He handled his subject in mas
terly manner and sustained his high re-
putation.
E.J. Miller then spoke on 1.-TWO sides Of
Picture" He was heartily applauded
and made good impression.
The concert given by the Franz Wilcseck
Co. on Tuesday night was greeted By a
packed house, and gave much pleasure to
those present The violin solos and DUETS
of Mr.. Mrs. Wilczeck were rare treats in
Butler and many recalls were given them
The fine technique of Mr.. wilczeck was
combined with great power and feeling
This was especially shown in the d minor
Concerto by weiniawski, though Pagan
ani's celebrated Witches Dance brought out
better than anything else the marvellous
mastery over the violin attained by the
player. Mrs. Wilczeck combined with the
technique of q professional, the feeling
and taste of an anna teur and her safe and
sweet tones and fine bowing, made q very
favorable impression.
Mr.. Pasvusli sang with sweetness and
force and was appreciated by the levers OF
fine music present, as was madame Wich-
man. 1t is to be regretted that 80 few
audiences in this county can properly ap-
preciste the best in music.
Howard Pain ter opened the exercises
Wednesday morning, with talk on mis-
takes in Teaching" This WAS one of the
deepest and most earnest efforts of the
week. He pointed out the mistake Of
teaching facts of Geography and spelling
and arithmetic that are impractical and
not useful. Hours are spent in the study
of African deserts by pupils who cannot
bound their own county or their own
township and pages Of diff cult and un'
used words are studied by pupils who will
fail on easy everyday words.
There should be more attention paid to
everyday practical study. Mr.. Painters
talk was much appreciated.
On Thursday morning Ii. E. Postlewsite
of Harmony presided at the informal meet
ing and the principal object for discussion
was the keeping in" Of scholars as q pun
ishment. The verdict was against tina,
kind of punishment. Prof. Robinson oi
W. Sunbury was not present on account OF
sickness, and his time was occupied in
electing the committee n permanent certi.
ficatss.
NOTES.
The Directors are holding their meeting
in the Court room, this afternoon.
At the Informal meeting Of Wednesday
morning, Mr.. W. j. Houston of Silverville,