Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1895-10-25

Of Alaska was attributed by certain
political gossip to his desire to repay
Russia for maintaining her ships of war
in New York harbor during the rebellion
in readiness to sell to the United States
government in the event of England's
recognition of the confederacy.
Geography was the next topic, admir-
ably presented by Prof. Woods. A cor
rect map Of the state of North Dakota
was drawn on the board by Mrs. Nellie
Evarts, on which were located the prin-
cipal streams, mountains, lakes aud
towns by Mrs. Jennie Boyd and Misses
Dora Mandigo, Linnie Slaughter and
Minnie Andrews. Adjournment to Miss
Settles schoolroom No. Z, for the daily
drawing lesson. A starch box and a
number Of bright, red apples formed the
materials for the sketch, and the teach
or lucidly gave instructions as to
the delicate details of shading distance
from the vanishing point, etc. The ap-
pies looked very tempting, and had they
been within reach of the amateur artists,
would have reached the "vanishing
point" in short order.
Dismissal for dinner.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
After roll call, Conductor Woods re-.
sumed the subject of "Advanced Civil
Government" The topic of state cleo
tions received attention and discussion
ensued, during which the young ladies
displayed a remarkable knowledge of
public affairs, and of the various func-
tions Of the state government.
Miss Bates, State Superintendent of
Instruction, en- tered at this juncture,
and was received with applause. At the
close of the lesson, Miss Bates was in
troduced and addressed the teachers,
stating that she had been greatly in
terested in the lesson on the subject of
civil government, and explaining the
object of the law requiring it to be
taught in the public schools. and ex-
pressing appreciation of the work of
Conductor Woods.
Professor Moore, to whom had been
assigned the next period, announced his
subject as "School Libraries" The
lecturer dwelt particularly upon the i'm
portance of early forming a taste for
reading among children, recommending,
among many excellent methods Of en-
listing their interest, the selection of
attractive works, and the memorizing of
familiar poems. The value of the child
as compared to money was touched
upon, together with the weight of early
influences in giving a bent to the child's
mind.
Conductor Woods then addressed the
teachers on the same subject, recon-
mending district libraries, and calling
attention to the law that authorized
them, and to a list of books recon-
mended by the department. of instruc-
ton.
Recess at $50, after which a patriotic
song was sung to the tune of "The
Red, White and Blue"
A color lesson was then given by Miss
Bates, with the aid of colored chalks and
papers, which was greatly enjoyed by
the teachers.
A practical lesson was then given by
the Superintendent as to the method of
teaching forms and colors to children,
the results of which she claimed to be
the development of the qualities of at
t%ention, obedience, observation, express
sion, number, skill in the fingers and
self-control.
After a brief recess, Miss Bates again
addressed the teachers, asking informa-
ton in regard to various matters in re-
lation to the district schoolhouses, and
the manner in which the requirements
of recent laws are complied with in
country schools.
After suggestions by County Superin-
tendent Perkins, Conductor Woods dis
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FRIDAY MORNING.
Institute opened with music, vocal and
instrumental. After roll call, Professor
Woods resumed the subject of civil gov
eminent with reference to the topic OF
public schools, drawing out the know:
ledge of the teachers IN regard to the
manner of conducting teachers exam.
i%nation. Much valuable information
was given in regard to the school laws
and the business Of conducting schools,
in the course of a half hours discus.
sion by both the conductor and County
Superintendent Perkins. 3
Geography was the next subject
th%oughtfully treated by Professor Moore,
many practical ideas being advanced,
with reference to teaching children.
The teachers being advised to read the
daily newspapers and clip therefrom to be
read to their classes, items that give
valuable information as to new discov.
cries in geographical service and
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