Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-03

est Encouragement. The second period
was occupied by the assistant condlos'
tor. Prof. Nugent. in work upon s Ply
siology." The lessons in cleanliness
and the simple laws of health can oon
be taught to the very young pupils.
This he argued could be best done III
interesting stories. His remarks wore
practical and we'll received.
Primary geography next received ATT
tention from the conductor. Tho
first steps in its study were dwelt upon
and the teaching Of the same illustrated
Simple questions that would lead the
child to think and to observe were given
Prof. Nugent occupied the last
period Of the day in an able presents
ton of the teaching of advanced HIS
tory. His method was to make the
subject alive and this could be done
only by the teacher becoming alive ~
finding out all the details possible. He
would have the pupils draw maps tO
accompany the study of history, so that
they would, in the end have completes
history all their own. 3fs
INSTITUTE NOTES.
Monday evening the teachers and
people of Milton repaired to the Pres
byterian church where all enjoyed
themselves most heartily. The presi-
dent of the school board, Mrs. McCal-
Tough, entertained all present in q
charming and able address of welcome
replete with noble thoughts and kind
words of greeting.
The Sup't of Schools, E. j. Fox, res
sponded in his happy way, saying the
teachers we're here for work, but were
pleased to be entertained so heartily
by the people of Milton. q
Others, including Miss Bates, re-;
sponded, after which all present were
served with refreshment. A social
time closed very pleasant and profit
able entertainment.
SECOND DAY
During the first period Prof, Nugent
took up the subject of Language q
speaking of the indirect influence that,
affect the correct use of language III
children. He dwelt at length upon the
''helps'' for the teacher in securing the
use of good language, in all work, by
the pupils. State Sup't of Public In
struction, Miss Bates, took up the next
period to bring out from those present
the characteristics of a Teacher.,,' q
Thirtytwo points were brought out and
the subject left unexhausted. 81
Arithmetic by grades was
enlarged upon by quite a general
discussion. Prof. Nugent used essen
TALLY the Crude Method for. the first
three years of the work. The teachers
gained not a few good points.
In the afternoon Mr.. Nugent took
up the first period, bringing out many
useful points. 5
The State Sup't then took up the
"trivial essentials" of school work.
The points made were numerous and
valuable. If the school directors could
have listened to the discussion their.
parts would be more generally
observed.
''The art of questioning" by Prot,
Mccartney came next. Preliminary,
actual instruction and examination
questions were enlarged upon and
discussed, with great profit to all.
The last period was taken by Miss
Bates. She questioned about the needs
of the schools. She gave also Yalu-
able lesson in color. 5Ss
The following were enrolled Tuesday
SECOND GRADE.
Name. Post-0Nce. Time
Rose O'Conner. .Langdon. "a months
D. R. Milne 80. .Langdon. 20 months
NJ G. Mcdonald. Hannah. "a months
Lena Ruth. 49,. .Stilwell. >. 6 months
w. Porter. 1850. Beaulieu. 81 months
Fred Borusky Mona. -. 10 years ].
May Porter. 80. .Beaulieu. 10 months
THIRD GRADE.
Name. Post-0Hcs. Time.
Sarah Dunnipan Reau1iAn mOnf,ha