Arizona republican., 1894-12-19
THE SECOND DAY The Institute Gets Down
 to Business. Three Interesting Ses- sions Yesterday. pr. Comstock's Lecture at the Opera House Last Night. Valuable Suggestions Concerning
 Badly Needed School
 Legislation.

The joint institute got downto busi- ness yesterday, and at the morning and afternoon sessions the principal features were discussions of the various branches of school work.
 The number of teachers in attendance was increased at the beginning of the second day until the enrolment reached 120. Prominent among the late ar ivals was Dr. Comstock of the Uni versity. 7
 The morning session of the institute was opened with prayer by Rev. G. L. Pearson. After vocal. solo by Miss Bessie Otero, recitation by little ! Vivian Hedrick was well rendered with all the charm of naturalness. Pronunciation. diacritical marks and dictionary work were ably and exhaust ively treated by Mrs. A. M. Dyer of Tucson and Mrs. Mary L. Spofford Both papers were heartily endorsed by the institute. These ladies are truly up to date In thelr Ideas.
 c. o. Case then presented an excel lent paper on percentage. His black board illustrations were exceptionally i fine. In the discussion that followed the institute highly approved of his method as being in the line of advanced thought in teaching mathematics, and in his witty detense of his Cherished tree," which illustrated his method, the professor tripped up his opponent and maintained his old reputation for wit and humor. "Woodman, spare that tree."
 In the afternoon the association wae favored with a piano duet by Misses Ella Hauxhurst and Leah Kelly.
 The ancient but ever new subject oi "School Discipline" was then treated by E. E. Fitzgibbons in paper marked by deep, careful thought and an epi grammatic terseness that caused the l truths stated to take firm hold of the minds of his hearers. In the discus sion that followed the perennial theme of corporal punishment was treated by Messrs. Ray. McNaughton, Metcalf Yarnell, Wollam and. Netherton.
 Superintendent Wollam, of the Phoenix public schools then discussed the best way of handling the verb. He proved by black board illustrations and diagrams that grammar may be taught as easily, thoroughly and with as much profit to the pupil who has attained the proper age for its study, as any of the branches more generally regarded &: favorites by the average boy or girl. IT 1 hor is vexation but an attractive study.
 The session closed with a recitation by Eunice McMullen. Her rendition was remarkable for a child. In fact she is little genius in her line.
 The evening session was held at the opera house and was we'll attended not only by the teachers but the laity.
 The session opened by solo by Mrs DePew. It was an excellent and loudly praised performance. The next incl. dent was concert recitation by ten little girls whose manner and delivery reflected credit upon their skillful and painstaking teachers.
 The main event of the evening was Dr. Comstock's lecture, "The Solution of the Problem" His audience was with him from the beginning. It was indeed revelation to the teachers. Careful preparation and good delivery made it at once instructive and enter taining. This lecture should be printed and placed in the hands of the mem bers of the Eighteenth legislature for their guidance in arranging suitable school laws during the next session. Every teacher endorsed the sentiments contained in this lecture and unhesi- tatingly pronounced the doctor a cul- tured, polished educator.
 The program for today is as follows
 Morning Session.
 9 o'clock.
 Prayer, Rev. S. c. Davis. 1 Music, mandolin solo, Minnie Gieges
 Recitation, Ralph Marshal.
 "Correct Pronunciation" Mrs. Mary L. Spoford, Tempe; Miss Emile Flynn, Tucson.
 Teachers Normal Institutes, Prof McNaughton, Prescott.
 Afternoon Session.
 1;30 o'clock.
 Recitation, Beatrice Williscraft.
 Song, third grade pupils.
 What Should Be Taught in the Pri- mary Schools" Miss Mamie GarIick Mesa; Miss Georgie H. Scott. Tucson.
 History, c. H. Wilds. Fairbanks Miss E. Ketly, Tucson; Raymond Sat. terwhite, Tucson.
 Concert recitation, boys and girls.