Smyrna times., 1895-12-11
KENT COUNTY INTITUTE.
The Most AuspiciOus Gathering Ever Held
In the COzhty.

tute, which has Just closed it's session
in this town, viii be remembered for 9
long time-frst, for its able instruc.
tors; secondg It's high classed evening
entertalnments, and third, the bright,
cool braclng weather,
The cooperation which Supt. G. G.
Ilnda1 received at the hands of the
Smyrna citizens was a fattering one,
and throughout the Institute, both day
and night, the Opera House was filed
with inspiring audiences, such as the
speakers all had occasion to compli-
ment. On the other hand, it was q
splendid literary treat, such as the In
stitute had never had, and it is natural
to suppose that both the teachers and
citizens have been greatly benefited
by the many able talks.
The session was called to order We'd
nesday morning and after prayer by
the Rev. Adam Stengle, an address of
welcome was made by John II. HOf-
fecker, president of the Town Council.
and of the Board of School Commits
siOners. In behalf of the citizens of
the town he gave a cordial welcome
and the freedom of the city" The
response was made by County Super
intendent G. @. Tindal, in which he
said he was led to bring the Institute
to Smyrna by the encouragement
which he received at the hands of its
citizens.
The session was organized with John
B. Hutton, of Magnolia, as secretary
and Miss Susie A. Fisher as assistant.
Prof. Charles H. LeFevre, of Smyrna.
Miss Lizzie T. Lamb, of Leipsic, and
Prof. M. L. Hydorn, of Frederica.
were made committee on resolutions;
Miss Clara Ford, of Hartly, Miss Eva
Swinney, of Smyrna, and Prof. S. H.
Chambers, of Cheswold, a committee
on neurology.
The first speaker to address the In
stitute was DR.. George NJ. Philips.
Principal of the PENNSYLVANIA State
Normal School at West Chester, who
took as his subject, "Hints on Arith-
metic."
In the absence of Supt. R. M. Nc
Neal, A. q. c. Smith, of Media, Su-
perintendent of pubic schools of Della
ware county, Pa, was sent and ad-
dressed the Institute on Geography.
The rest of the morning session was
devoted to an address by DIR. Philips
on "a, Day in the Quincy Schools"
His description of the New England
schools was full Of many points useful
to teachers.
In the afternoon Superintendent
Smith discussed ga Teachers Mis-
sion.
The closing addresses of DIR. Philips
were of gilt-edged order. His first re-
marks were made on "HOw the World
is Governed, " giving especial attention
to the conservative government of
England, virtually in power of the
Prime Minister as in comparison to
our republican form of ruling.
DIR. Philips closing remarks on eva
cation Glimpses of European Schools
proved a graphic description of the
quaint England towns with their pleas
ing scenery; the little historic school
houses where were trained some of
noted men; his visit to
Stratford-upOn-Avon, the picturesque
home of William Shakespeare, and the
lOwly church where worships Eng
lands "Grand Gid Man"
THURSDAY.
The second days session opened
auspiciOusly with a good attendance on
the part of the teachers as well as the
of the town.
Prof. Byron King Manager of Kings
School of Oratory, Pittsburgh, made
an excellent address on Literature. ="
1t was enhanced by numerous admir-
able selections.
An excellent talk on "Hints in
Teaching Elementary Geography" was
given by Mrs. Emma V. Thomas.
Principal of the Levering School. of
Philadelphia. By the use of charts.
drawings and various designs. She
showed how ideas were impressed upon
the child's mind and how map language
could be made such an interesting
study.
An interesting discourse on 'Read-
ing, by Miss Lillian Wallace, Super
lntendent of the Twenty Third and
Federal streets schools, of Philadel-
phia, followed
In the afternoon Byron W. King re-
sumed his talk on the subject of Liam
With his characteristic ready
wit and dramatic manner he pictured
IN a very unique style the language of
the senses. How uncOnsciOuslv the
five fingers of the hand were used re-
spectively to denote the five senses.
In hearing, the thumb was always
placed next to the ear; the index finger
with seeing; the second finger with
or feeling; the third with
smell, and the fourth with taste. This
he found to be characteristic with every
person-the close affinity between the
body and the brain.
short address by DR.. A. n. Raub.
President of Delaware College. fol,
lowed
"a Trip to Alaska, - by Mrs. Emma
Y. Thomas, proved one of the best adj
dresses of the Institute. 1t was a
beautiful description of that far away
country,
A piano recital was given by Mrs
Marion Coverdale, followed bv a solo.
after which Prof King gave his fare,
well address to the Institute on "Voice
Use"
FRIDAY.
The third days session of the Kent
County Teachers Institute opened
With a good attendance. The Rev.
G. W. Dame, Jr., the Episcopal rector.
SAID the prayer, after which Superin-
5endent Henry Houck, Department
state Superintendent of Pennylvania.
took charge of the singing, which he
led IN a spirited manner.
In his morning address before the
t6aehers, superintendent Houck laid
particular stress upon the duty of Dar
ents and commissioners 10 attend fire.
luently the schools and encourage the |
work. This, he said, was too often
neglected. He said the general idea
was prevalent among school commits |
sloners that If they got good teachers
Tor the upper grades, any one would |
10 1or the primary departments and |
COULD be gotten at low salary-S2O |
and $50 q month. No greater mistake
could be made, and if child ever
needs careful training it is while laving
the foundation in these departments |
where the best teachers are required.
DR.. A. r. Winship, editor of the
Journal If Education, Boston. made
an address on ifThe Essentials Of
Teaching. There should be a close
discrimination in teaching and a child |
should be taught to Discriminate in
!earlng: DIR. Winship closed the morn
ing with an able talk on ''Specializin0
IN Teaching, " in which he urged spe,
cine assignment Of lines on which a
student would have chance To work
sowing 1t from its lowest foundation.
AT Ihe afternoon session the hall was
with one of the most inspiring
AUDIENCES seen in the Opera House in
q long while.
, After some spirited singing under
the leadership of Supt. Houek, the
platform was given to DIR. A. Il. Win