The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-07
INSTITUTE CLOSES.
Tho Last Days Session-Dr. kings EA'
ccIIcut Address.

Tho Last Days SessiOn-Dr. Kings EA'
cclIcnt Address.
The last session of the city teach
er's institute opened yesterday morn
ing with devotional exercises conduct
ed by DIR. King. after which there was
singing, led by Professor James. MISS
Cronin then gave an address on
"Phonics," In which she told her own
experience and discussed the best
methods Of teaching. Professor Walsh,
of the bloomsbury State Normal
school followed with an interesting
and instructive address on "Etymo-
logy." which was very much enjoyed
by all who heard it. Miss Laub, super
intendent of the model school at the
East Stroudsburg State Normal school,
was the next speaker. and her address
was confined to hints on her work.
telling of the great benefit derived
from method in teaching very young
children from color and number. Miss
Bucklee then addressed the teachers
on the subject What to Do for Dull
Children" and her words were listened
to eagerly by the many teachers who
have to constantly confront this per-
picking question. Miss Bucklee is one
Of the brightest teachers in attendance
at the institute, and her way of in
variably giving credit to any who
may have assisted her in her re-
searches was the subject of much fav-
orable comment among the teachers.
Miss Cronin then addressed the Pri-
mary A grades on the "Synthenc
Method" and DR.. Nelson gave another
one OF his interesting and instructive
talks on "Georgraphy," paying partic-
ular attention to the formation or
mountains.
The closing address OF the week was
made by one of the most popular and
entertaining Instructors at the instl-
tute. DR.. Byron King. His discourse
yesterday was one of his best, and ne
dropped school work and spoke on
"Plays. Players and Writer'S" He
spoke of Shakespeare in glowing terms
and painted wonderful word painting
of the immortal bard. Then he spoke
of Ingersoll. and while acknowledging
the brilliancy and genius of the latter,
showed how Shakespeare always wrote
with strong religious feeling and had
always In mind the better world, i'm di-
rect contravention to the writings and
speeches of the famous agnostic.
Shakespeare's people We're ourselves,
because we see as in a glass our lives
marked I'm strong lines. Hamlet talked
of taking his own life, while Ophelia
did 1t. Thus, said the doctor a woman
will always be ahead, even If she has
to die to do it. The world is dark, and
II Is our duty to go about with torch
we'll ablaze. and If we see another torch
In darkness. touch it, and the world
will be the better for 1t. AT the con-
clusion Of DR.. Kings address there was
loud applause.
Superintendent Coughlln made a few
announcements and closed the institute
with few remarks on his own person.
al observations durins the week. He
said in his opinion it had been week
of profit and pleasure. Never before
had there been instructors who came
with such a large store of Information
on such a variety of topics. The field
of science, history, nature. physiology,
numbers. geography, geology and med-
cine had been thoroughly reviewed, and
he knew that vast benefit had been
derived from the weeks work.
Professor McConnon then moved that
a vote of thanks be rendered to DR..
King for his excellent entertainment,
and the motion was heartily carried
DR.. King responded wittily. and spoke
Of his enjoyment of this visit, and insti-
tute then adjourned.