The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1895-08-10
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Teachers at the Institute
And They Are Full of Enthusiasm,

PrOfs. Miller and Barnes Are Directing
the W0rk-Numerou Interesting and
Striking Features Of the Occasion
The Public Schools are the hope Of
the Country end the Teachers should
have the operation of Every One.
The annual Teachers Institute for
Monongai.a tearters was organized
on Monday morning with Superin-
tendent Waters at the head and has
been continued with increasing
instruction of Prof. J. Walter Barnes
of the Fairmont Normal school and
Prof Miller, of the University, both
of whom thoroughly understand the
great work of presenting to our
teachers new thoughts and ideas
along the line of their profession
which contribute so largely to the
progressive tendency in our public
schools. 1t is being realized more
fully each year that The common
school system is the hope OF our
country" When we rememb Der that
only about five per cent. of the pu-
pills IN our schools have the oppor
tunity, or at least take the adyan-
tage of the opportunity, to receive
higher education than that i'm
parted by the common schools, it is
time for us to put forth every effort
in our power for the advancement
and upbuilding of the public school
system.
''Tbe public school Oh let its light
Shine through our country's story;
Here lies her wealth, her strength, her
might;
Here rests her future glory"
With such true, soul stirriug
words as our motto, what an inter
est should be created in and about
the public schools.
With the wealth and strength and
might and glory of our country ra
dating from such a center, each
teacher should receive an inspiration
that would enable him to enter into
his work with professional pride and
patriotism and a determination to
create in the minds of his pupils
that desire for higher education
which is left dormant in the minds
of nearly sixty millions of people in
the United States.
Whenever this is done and no
sooner, will the standard of eduea.
tion be elevated to its proper level.
The institute then is the place to
begin this grand work of reforma
ton; with the corps of abe instruct
ors and body of earnest teachers
great steps may be taken to further
the efficient service in the school
room.
After the work Of organization was
completed the County Superinten
dent gave a review of the education
al work of the county during the
past year which showed that with
few exceptions the work u teachers
had been entirely satisfactory.
Prof. Barnes took up the subject
of 0rthography and explained the
best methods of making good spell
ers. He was followed by Prof Miller
on the subject of Reading.
Profs. Wade and Helmick also
made some remarks along the line
of Reading and Spelling, which we're
very heartily received
On Monday evening an informal
meeting was held for the purpose of
promoting sociability among the
teachers and instructors and very
pleasant evening was spent inter
spersed with music and speeches
and general good time INDUCED in
by verybody.
Tuesday mornings session was
opened with devotional exercises
conducted by Prof Barnes.
A discussion of the provisions of
the new Text book law showed that
many important changes had been
recently made and that school books
in the future would probably be
furnished at a much lower price
than heretofore. The Norsemen in
America" proved to he a very inter
esting subject in the hands of Prof
Barnes, who described the Morse
men and the causes that led them to
the discovery of America.
Prof. Miller gave short talk on
the methods of teaching Geography
to beginners and later selected
class of teachers and had them re
cite under his instruction lesson in
U. S. History. This was intended as
a model recitation and although the
members of the class were called up
without preparation they displayed
considerable knowledge in general
of the History of the U. S. during
Jefferson's administration.
Mr.. Flesher of Fairmont was in
troduced to speak on the subject of
Physiology and Hygiene. Mr.. Flesher
although young in Institute work
showed considerable ability and
knowledge of his subject that made
his remarks very interesting
The various school and education
al journals were presented by the
representatives. of the different com
panies, for the consideration of the
teachers. Mr.. Laird represented the
Public School Mirror, Mr.. Robin
son of Harrison county, represented
the Ed. Pub. Co.
Mr.. Flesher made an enthusiasts
tic speech in behalf of the West Vir-
ginia School Journal and urged the
teachers to give it their hearty sup
port.
Prof. George E. Little, of Wash
ington, was introduced just before
institute closed and gave very in
teresting "Chalk Talk" for few
minutes. We look forward to anoth.
err entertainment of this character
later in the week.
Below is the list of members pres