Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1895-07-27
THE INSTITUTE.
Large Attendance and Interest.


large Attendance ana INTEREST
i Ing Exercises.
| Thursday morning institute opened
with singing. Mr.. Geo. E. Little
read and commented on portions o
the 18th chapter Of Romans, aftel
which all joined in reciting the Lords
Prayer.
/ A general discussion on schools fol
lowed in which Prof. Wade gave an
other instructive talk on how to make
the schoolroom attractive as the best
homes.
The Government Of West Virginia
was discussed with good results.
After recess the subject infnitives
was taken up by Mr.. Zeilor. Of Rom
ney; some fine hair-splitting was in
obliged in.
Prof Little showed how to sketch
various forms Of familiar objects.
After dinner the teachers sang the
West Virginia Hills with enthusi-
asm. Prof. Hively, of Charleston,
was introduced by Prof. Wade. His
lesson on teaching penmanship to be-
ginners was practical and appreciated.
Prof Wade talked about psycholo-
gy and is substance recommended
that each one should store her memo
rywith the most beautiful thoughts of
the best authors.
After more of Prof. Little's ever-en-
Pertaining illustrations. the institute
adjourned until Friday morning.
Friday morning the institute was
called to order at 600 O'Clock by sing
ing, Bible reading. and prayer by
Prof. Little.
]. Dean Zeilor in discussing citizen
ship thought it better plan to give
girls more education; after which
Prof. Wade made some kindly remarks
to the institute and read letters writ
ten to him by former prominent teach
ers of this county.
Prof. D. H. Dodd urged that all
teachers should subscribe for school
journal. After the reading and
adoption of the resolutions the in
stitute adjourned, every one pleased
with the interesting and profitable
manner in which it was conducted.
The resolutions adopted were as fol-
lows.
Resolsea, That we extend our
thanks to Prof A. L. Wade for his
able service; to Prof. George F.. Little
for his interesting crayon sketches,
entertaining talks, and illustrated
lecture; to our worthy County Super
intendent for his courteous and eff
fcient management; to Mr.. Frank
Barr for the use of organ; to the
ladies who adorned this room with
fragrant flowers, beautiful pictures,
ETC.; to all others who in any manner
contributed to the success of this In
stitute.
Resol0ed, That we indorse the West
Virginia School Journal and recon-
mend that every teacher in Berkeley
County subscribe for it. We recon-
mend further that the Legislature APP
propriate an amount sufficient to send
it regularly to each member of the diff
ferent boards of education throughout
the State.
Resol5ed, That we strive to grade
our schools strictly in accordance with
the manual issued by our State Super
tendent.
Res0iaea, That there should be GER
tain qualifications for the office of
County Superintendent. He should
not be elected by popular vote, but
by the Presidents of the Boards of Ed
ucation, and that his salary should be
sufficient to enable him to devote his
entire time and attention to the duties
of his office.
Resolaed, That we recommend that
our State Legislature enact a law
making attendance of our public
schools compulsory.
Resoised, That the thanks of this
Institute are due to Rev. D. H. Shields
for his instructive and entertaining
lecture given before us last evening
and that we heartily recommend him to
any audience before whom he may
appear. His depth of thought and |
characteristic manner are such as will
hold the attention of all his hearers.
Resoised, That the County Institute
be held within the school term and
the teachers be allowed their regular
rate of pay for each days attendance
as received for teaching
w. A. PITZER, WILLIS F. EVANS, |
P. T. KEEsEcKER, c. P. c RINKER,
d. H. DoDD, JNo. SHIRLEY,
EDGAR BOWERS. Committee.