The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-09-07
THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
HARFOkD'S PRETTY sCnOOLMA'AMS
GATHERED In CONVENTION.
TOPICS OF INTEREST DISCUSSED.

The Institute was called to order at IL
| o'clock by Examiner Worthington, who read IL
| selection from the 10Th chapter of st. Matthew,
after which he introduced Hon. George Y.
Maynadier Mr.. Maynadicr in a happy and
well chosen speech welcomed the teachers to
| Bel Air. 1.-THE sessions of the Institute" he
said, ARE looked forward to with great inter-
| estby the people of Hartford. 1t conducted on
| the highest plane of any meeting held in the
| county being purely of an educational char
acter. The teachers of this county are noted
| for their education and refinement" He re-
minded the teachers that they are the instru-
ments chosen to cxpend judiciously nearly
| one-third of all the taxes levied in Hartford
county, and impressed upon them the necessity
of thoroughly performing their duty i'll man.
ner that will be satisfactory to the taxpayers.
| He quoted from an English author of high
standing who had paid glowing tribute to
the corps of American teachers. THE light of
education" said Mr.. Maynadier, (which il
| lumcs the world does not emanate from single
| torch but from millions of them" He read
| tables showing that while Europe spends egh-
| teen times us much as the United States for
war, it only spends twice as much for schools,
| thus cinching the old saying, "When you re-
| trench the wages of the school master you
must raise the pay of the recruiting officer"
The speaker referred to this being the day of
conventions and showed their educational
value. There is no convention which is of
more importance than Teachers Institute.
Mr.. Charles T. Wilson, of Havre de Grace
responded on behalf of the teachers. He paid
II glowing tribute to the hospitality and intelh-
gence of the people of Hartford. Mr.. Wilson
spoke feelingly of the past meetings and OF
the teachers who had so regularly been seen in
them He extended the thanks of the corps of
teachers to the Examiner, the School Commis-
sioners, and the board of County Commission
ers for their hearty support of the teachers in
their arduous work. &c.
Mr.. John d. Worthington, Examiner, also
addressed the Institute, urging upon the MEM
beers renewed effort for the coming year and
outlining the weeks work.
After II short recess the Institute sang my
Country, 'Tis of Thee" and Miss Sarah Z.
Richmond, of the State Normal School. made
an address in which she emphasized some OF
Judge Maynadier's points, and urged the teach
erS to make the sessions of the Institute of
profit to them. The object of institutes is the
encouragement and advancement OF the teach |
erS.
What the Institute should be and what it |
should not be, was discussed by Mr.. John t. |
factor in school work: 1t should be mina- |
ture NormalSchool. There should be no pride |
or retcence on the part of one teacher to an.
other; in other words a teacher with good |
position should not look down on one who does |
not draw quite SO much salary.
Miss Matte Offley, Miss Richmond and Miss |
Laura B. Tammany suggested that special in |
struction be given by educators from other |
States that we may be posted in the newer |
methods.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.
The session opened by singing Lightly Row." |
The roll was called, nearly all the teachers
spending.
was then taken up for discussion.
Miss Evalena Pennington would use great |
care in the purchase of books Only good
authors should be patronized. The value of
the library is inestimabe.
Miss Maud Nelson finds books of reference
especially useful
Miss Fanny Lochary read an excellent essay
giving sound advice as to the selection of books.
Miss Cassie LOchary finds that pupils are very
apt to have cultivated u taste for sensational
reading. The library should be such as to
Miss Bessie Anderson has found the library
of much value. The parents are educated as
Miss Eleanor Walters would choose books
for both reference and entertainment.
Mr. VIM. II. PentZ has at Jarrcttsyille IL
brary of from 400 to 500 volumes. Pupils
should be encouraged to read with care Care
less reading is an abuse of the work.
Miss Minnie Lee finds it difficult to teach sue
cessfully without the use OF books of reference.
Good books lay the foundation for u good
practical education. We should avoid works
of fiction and fairy tales.
Miss Helen Bradshaw calamity came to the
rescue of the much loved fairy stories which
she thinks are of untold value i'll developing
the imaginative qualities of the pupils. Girls
cannot exist without novels, so We should sup
ply them with those of high character.
Miss NJ. NJ. HAPPIER believes the library of
much value. She gave valuable hints MS to its
selection and use.
Miss Rosa Swartz has no library, but has felt
the necessity of one.
Miss Beuluh Clement agrees with Miss Brad
shaw on the use of fairy tales.
Mr.. William c. Stitier considers the library of
great benefit. Many pupils have little oppor-
tunity II reading.
Mr.: John s. Hill told his experience in pur-
chasing a library. He has found the most sue
cessful method to be by subscriptions.
Miss Ella NJ. Striteho1f gave some practical
hints rs to the use and abuse of libraries
Miss Sarah E. Richmond also discussed the
subject of fairy tales, and encouraged the
teachers to subscribe for more periodicals.
Books on medicine should also find place.
The subject was closed by Mr.. Worthington. |
who thoroughly discussed il in all its branches.
After Il short recess, at the close of which the |
Institute sang THE TrOubadour," Hon. Hen
ry HOuck, Deputy State Superintendent of |
Pennsylvania, was introduced to the Institute,
who listened with interest and profit to his
inimitable address.
TUESDAY MORNING.
Religious exercises were conducted by Rev.
j. ID. Scarborough. The roll was called, show
ing IL considerably increased attendance.
Prof. Charles Il. Wright, Principal of the |
Havre de Grace High School, gave talk ON |
voice culture, which he considers of sufficient |
Importance to receive far more attention than |
it does. The teachers voice should be |
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