The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-09-07
TUESDAY MORNING.
igious exercises were conducte
The roll was cal

Religious exercises were conducted by Rev.
j. I}. Scarborough. The roll was called, show
ing Il considerably increased attendance.
Prof. Charles L. Wright, Principal of the
Havre de Grace High School. gave talk ON
Importance to receive far more attention than
it does. The teachers voice should be Il
model for his pupils. With IL class of twelve
young ladies, he Illustrated model reading
lesson.
Miss Richmond also gave instructions in pre-
pairing and conducting reading lessons.
Mr.. Houck believes that reading is more
poorly taught than any other branch. Spell
ing should be directly connected with reading
Singing may be made to strengthen the voice
Mr.. Worthington stated that the general
reading in the school is not what it should be
owing to a lack of appreciation of the subject
OH the part of the teachers. Teachers should
cultivate sweetness and force of expression.
After short recess the teachers sang Robin
Redbreast,' and the next subject, THE Art OF
Questioning" was taken up for discussion.
Miss Olevia King considers questioning OF
more Importance than telling how to do things
Miss Middendorf uses great care i'll the kind
of questions asked.
Miss Roberts and Miss Glackin agreed with
previous speakers
Mr.. William H. Galbreath does not ask ques-
tions merely to ascertain the child's knowledge
of the lesson, but to more thoroughly impress
the fact upon his mind. No child should know
what part of the lesson will receive his atten.
ton. All Rotations should be conducted in
an orderly manner. The work of the text
book should be supplemented.
Miss Maggie Keen emphasized the necessity
of the teachers being acquainted with the les,
son. We can draw out the child's mind better by
questioning than by telling.
Miss Gertie Gross would have the questions
prepared before coming to the class
Miss Grace Andrews does not believe in ask
ing such questions as tend to puzzle the class
Miss Mary Gibson also discussed the subject
Mr.. Charles Middendorf does not believe in
leading questions.
Miss Annie Offiey said the questions should
follow each other in systematic order, but
without similarity. The teacher should not dc
all the talking.
Mr.. Hugh A. Evans would make the ques.
tions comprehensive Do not mystify the pu-
pills by big words. The teacher should know
what point he wishes to bring out before he be-
gins to question.
Miss Bradshaw has her questions all prepar.
ed the day before recitation. The teacher
should study as much as the pupils. She should
Mr.. A. F. Galbreath prefers topical teaching
to much questioning. The pupil should be able
to express his ideas without assistance.
Mr.. Hill would apply the rule of common
sense in questioning. Variety is the spice OF
interest.
Miss Emma Mlddendorf goes over the lesson
the day before the recitation and explains diff,
cult points in it to the class.
Miss Richmond finds the newspaper valu-
able !, aid in teaching geography: Questions
should be made to suit the child's intelligence
Prof. w. T. L. Taliaferro, of the Maryland
Agricultural College, thinks questioning one
of the teachers strongest points. Questions
should be such as to inspire the pupil to great
err effort and to develop the reasoning powers
A good teacher may teach more than he knows
Hon. Henry Houck gave an interesting talk
| on "Discipline,.' after which the Institute ad.
journed. q.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
The Institute opened by singing Help II
On"
Every Day Topics was discussed by Miss
May Hilditch, who favors the use of the news
paper if superintended by the teacher.
Ma laid q
proper arrangement of the school room. Deco.
rationS create an added interest in the school
Miss Carrie Fleagle explained to the Institute
the manner in which she uses the blackboard
Children are very fond of displaying theiI
work. Careless work should not be allowed.
Miss Bertha Enfield gave practical advice in
regard to warming and yentilating the school
room.
Miss Lillian Brooks also approves of deco
| rating the school room, and outlined her meth
Miss Saliie p Galloway considers the collec
| ton of book fees one of the teachers greatest
| trIbulatiOnS.
Mrs s. Susie Russell emphasized keeping the
| school room comfortable and neat.
Miss Emma Middendorf collects her book
| fees promptly and successfully. The room
should be carefully ventilated. We should all
| have Il time table and live up to it.
Mr.. McNutt has often known books to be in.
| iured by pupils. This should be discouraged
| The room should always be made as cheerful
| Miss Lavenia Morrison finds the blackboard
| of invaluable use in the school. They should
| he kept in perfect order.
Mr.. j. Edward Long gave valuable points on
warming and ventilating school rooms The
| room should be kept scrupulously clean.
The subject was further discussed by Miss
| Grace Andrew, Mr.. John S. Hill, Miss Rich
| mond, Mr.. A. +. Galbreath, and Prof. Houck,-
| The latter made his points in so impressive 8
manner that the school patrons of Hartford
| county may safely look for Improvement il
| several lines of work.
| Mr.. Worthington kindly gave brief account
of each of the distinguished sons of Hartford
| whose likenesses adorn the walls of the Cour
| room.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
| The Institute opened by singing THE Ole
0aken Bucket" Religious exercises were con
| Quoted by Prof. Charles Z. Wilson.
| Examiner Worthington spoke of the use of
time table and term reports, and closed tn,
| subject of Every Day Topics"