The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1894-08-31

''iis VIZ lSl. MORE knowledge
added To his stock, I'd. Power
should be gained to help him over
new difficulties. Among the great
est ends to be lcarnd in the rccita-
ton, lst. Cultivate attention, I'd.
To express himself ilucntly in good
and plain language.
Miss Wells then gave an instruc-
tive talk on the subject of "I.an-
guage, F" and defined language as
anything that conveys thought In
the talk she stated that the pur-
pose Of a language lesson was to
get expression, but by no means
should sight be lost of the minor
things, since they are essential to
obtain the desired expression.
Three things are to be observed
in the recitation. lst. Get the
thought, ID. Mould this thought,
Sd. Increase the vocabulary Of the
child. The test Of a language les
son is originality.
DIR. Joseph Swain, Pres. Indiana
University, delivered an address be-
fore the teachers on Daniel Kirk
wood. DR.. Swain wildly set forth
in his talk those qualities which are
characteristic of ID. kirkwood. The
burden of his thought was the ex-
cmpliiication Of a typical and noble
type of manhood in the person Of
Daniel Kirkwood. The fluency of
his speech, the beauty Of his fgur-
ative expressions, the logical ar
rangement of his thoughts, and the
simplicity with which it was deliv-
cred well deserved the applause Of
those present and showed their great
appreciation.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Institute opened promptly at
1 80, the choir favoring the In
stitute with entertaining music.
Conservation the Basis Of Edu-
cation" !" was then taken up by Prof.
Carr, the Institute constituting a
class. Surface measurement was
discussed and many new ideas and
points were thus brought forth by
the drill given by Prof. Carr.
Miss Wells continued her talk
,"Busy Work" in Arithmetic, which
claimed the attention of the teach
ers. She showed the necessity Of
objects: 1. Uniform objects. 2
Different steps. 3. Pictures. 4.
Concert questions. 5. Abstract
Each point was clearly illustrated
DIR. Swain's lecture "An Expe-
riencc with the Astronomer Royal
Of Scotland was very entertaining
and well received by all. 1t seemed
to show clearly the marked pecu.
liarity Of I. p. Pratcy Smiles.
Roll call showed the enrolment tc
be 133. Adjournment till 7:S0p. m.
A very interesting and instructive
discussion was taken up after the
adjournment Of the regular session
for the day. "Prima1 Talk in
which Miss Wells showed many
ways to arouse life and vitality in a
class.
EVENING SESSION.
At 1870 p. m. the Institute was
opened with a song by the choir
and was followed by duet, Little
Child" by Norma Milbun and
Maud Clark, which was well re-
ccivcd by all.
The next feature was the intro
duction by Go. Supt. Wilson, of
DIR. Swain. His lecture, "A Plea
for Higher Education,' was vel
received and convincing in its force
full argument that all should acquire
a collegiate education, and showed
by his talk what a college could do.
A duet, 1.-TWO Little Birds Are
We" by Flora Traylor and Lula
Wochncr, was entertaining to all
lovers Of music, and was followed
by beautiful selection by the Y.
p. :. &. +. Adjourned to meet
Wednesday at 3 200 a. m.
WEDNESDAY SESSION.
At the opening Of the mornings
session Supt. Wilson made few
remarks, after which the Y. +. :. G.
+. choir favored the Institute with
a song.
DIR. Swain, Pres. Ind. University,
was then called upon to address the
teachers of Dubois county on The
Attitude of Scientific Men Toward a
Belief in God and Immortality"
To this DIR. Swain responded in his
usual pleasing manner and wildly
set forth the truth Of the existence
of an "All-Wisc God. With plain
and forcible language he proved be-
yond doubt that science is in no
wise a means by which scientific
men may confirm the conflict be-
tween Science and Religion. The
many quotations taken from the an
cent classics spiccd his talk, and
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