The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1894-09-08

1rOl. ATmstIOuS ehcn hhoeN 49,
a humorous speech on the important
subject of Book agents; relating an
amusing anecdote illustrating the
wonderful powers of Prof. Wade in
selling Dictionaries. 1t was-out
then we will not tell tales out OF
school. The Conductor then spoke
on the importance of attention.
Without attention there can be no
education. His remarks on this top
ic were valuable.
After roll call the Institute ad-
journed till 30 P. NJ.
The time from 80 to 2:l5 was
taken up by the teachers of different
districts in completing the work OF
District organization. This we con
slider an important move. The teach
ers again assembled in the hall, al
ter singing the Star Spangled Ban
ner, Conductor Armstrong made the
most forcible speech of the Institute
OF the subject of the Teachers Duty.
1t is the teachers duty to have
health, knowledge of human nature
in general, and knowledge OF the
children he is teaching in particular,
as we'll as good morals and manners.
Prof. Wade then introduced Mrs.
Day, wife of Rev. Mr.. Day of the Nj.
f. Church, who spoke Of Sea Moses,
and how to gather them. Her re-
marks were new and interesting.
Her display of the moses she had
gathered and prepared showed line
taste.
After recess M. L. Brown talked
for a short time on Physiology. lie
was followed by Prof. Stewart who
spoke of the important necessity OF
ventilation and cleanliness of school
rooms. The roll was then called and
the Institute adjourned to meet at
7:30 P. NJ
The evening session consisted OF
music, instrumental and vocal, beau
tifully rendered solos and literary
performances which were creditable
to all who participated.
THURSDAY, AUG. 30.
The Institute was opened by sing
ing. Prayer by Rev. Ross Ward.
Prof. Stewart took up the subject OF
Arithmetic aud explained the Deel-
NAL system and showed its advanta-
ges He was followed byTonduetor
Armstrong. The discussion on this
topic was concluded by Profs. Brand
and Armstrong after recess.
The next subject presented by
Conductor Armstrong YVES Skilled
Labor in the common schools. He
gave some valuable points on the
subject.
How to Engrave on Cards, by Prof
Wade. The Professor is quite an
artist in this work. He engraved the
name of each teacher on separate
card, and made present to each
The Institute then adjourned fol
dinner.
After singing and roll call, Prof
Stewart gave an interesting talk on
the subject of Storms. Conductor
Armstrong presented the old subject
of Language and Grammar. He gave
many suggestions that are valuable
Short general discussion. Recess.
The institute was called TO ordel
and as previously announced, an ex
perience meeting was held. Con
ductor Armstrong gave his expert
ence first. Were we to Judge his ex
perience by what he said, he ha(
some troubles to overcome. Wer'
we to Judge his experience by hi
manner of telling it, we should sa,
it did not hurt him any. Mr.. Zimr
Ammons followed. His experience
varied somewhat. He has faith il
corporal punishment, and it is pre-
sumed that fifteen boys had som
faith in it, also, the second day tina
he taught school. Mr.. John Laird
one of the veterans of Cass District
found no use for corporal punish
ment. Mr.. L. ID. Russell Of Distric
Institute fame has had rather an ode
experience in the school work. Lind
sey Stoneking and others spoke o
their difficulties in school govern
ment. The time was well employed
until time to adjourn. The roll wa
then called and the Institute ad
iourned to meet at 1880.
The principal work of the evening
was Miss Burnett's lecture. She i
quite a gifted talker and presente'
her subject-"The Advantages Q
Disadvantage" in pleasing man
ner.
FRIDAY, AUG. 81.
The usual opening exercises wer
gone through with, and various shor
talks were given. The most import
ant work presented the Institute wa
the report of the committee on resc
lutions which follows:
WHEREAS, 1t has been the will OF Go
to remove from our number j.. b: NJ
Kennedy, A. B., who by his lofty chal
acter and manly conduct in the position
of honor and trust which he filled, wo
the respect OF those who knew him, "
the teachers of this institute present tn
following resolutions: :.
Resolued, LIST, That we realize IN n
death the loss OF one OF our noblest youn
men and best teachers.
End, That we commend his exampl
of perseverance and devotion 70 tn
great work of teaching to the teachers
this institute as one worthy OF limitation
3rd. That we extend our sympathy
the relatives and friends in their sad b,
reavement.
Resolved, That we the teachers I
Monongalia county, return our slncel
thanks to Prof. r. A, Armstrong for h
able and efficient manner in conductlr
i our Institete, and to those who have
ably assisted him, viz Prof j. Nj. lie,
Sup't of Huntington schools; Prof. "
S. Hutchinson, of the Conference Sem
nary at Buckhannon Profs. James
Stewart and Jno. A. Myers, of the We
Va. University Prof. A. l.. Wade Mr.
Wentworth, OF New York City; Mrs.
III. Day; and Miss Burnett, of Ohio.
End, That we sincerely thank all tho
who have contributed in making our Il
( stitute as attractive as our best home
3rd, We recommend the retention
McGuffey's Readers, Rays Arithmetl
, Hyde's Language Lessons in our publ
, schools; and ask for the substitution
! Barnes Histories instead OF Hume's al
4 Goodrich's; and Peterson's Civil Go
: eminent instead Of Mays. That fl
months should be the minimum Icing
Of the school term throughout the Stat
i 4th, That we favor the enactment OF
I law compelling the attendance at scho
: of all children between the ages OF sew
, and sixteen.
: 9Th, That it is the sense of this ms
I tute that the County Board Of Exami