The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1896-08-15

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Monaugalis Psdagguss Spend he Week vHy|
Probably. |
INTERESTING ENTERTAINMENTS GIVEN.
Examinations Held Friday Afternoon
and Saturday.
Every One Glad to Have the Teachers
With us and Wish they Could Come
Oftener-.A Bright, Industrious Set
Of Workers they are--RolI Of aem-
bers.
TUESDAY, 6:55 A. M.-After singing
the Institute joined in the Lords
prayer, led by Prof. Crago.
Prof. Deahl then conducted review
of the work done yesterday by asking
different members of the Institute to
tell what was said on some of the top
les that were discussed at that time
A lively discussion followed, on the
number of daily recitations that ought
10 be In common school. Prof. Deahl
said not more than % or "a, but sew
eral Of the teachers said they had new
er been able to get the number of dali
ly recitations below from 27 to 80.
Prof. Crago distributed number of
topics on the Civil Government of W.
Va. among the teachers, nearly all of
whom when called upon responded
with credit to themselves.
After recess Miss Annie Wade and
Mrs. DIR. Hartigan favored the Insti-
tute with some excellent music, Miss
Wade sang solo, Mrs. Hartigan &C
companying on the organ.
The subject of conducting recita-
tions was taken up by Prof. Deahl.-
Some discussions followed. Prof
Deahl spoke in favor of small classes,
not more than four or six pupils in
the primary grade. Prof. Crago
thought as good or better work might
be done with 10 or more pupils.
The question, the topic and the lee
ture methods of conducting recita-
tions were discussed and compared.
Primary arithmetic was next taken
up and considerable discussion follow
ed. Prof. Crago was in favor of
teaching pupils numbers as soon as
they enter school, but Prof. Deahl
said it is waste of time to attempt
to teach arithmetic or numbers to pu-
pills before they are prepared for the
third reader.
The afternoon session was opened by
singing ''Star Spangled Banner after
which the graded course of study out
lined by the State Superintendent was
taken up, and considerable discussion
followed, both instructors, Prof. Will
kinson, the county Superintendent,
Messrs. Laird, Barrackman, and 9TH
ers taking part.
The subject of Civil Government
was introduced by Prof. Crago, who
gave some very valuable suggestions
in regard to teaching this branch. also
some interesting and valuable infor-
nation was gained on disputed ques-
lions that cane up in connection
with this branch.
| Mr.. Van Barrackman was asked to
tell all about how the President and
Vice President are elected, and did so
in rather an amusing way.
| Prof. Wilkinson was called upon to
say something on Civil Government or
on any other subject he pleased. The
Professor responded in his usual hap
Ply way, first referring to the unseat-
ing of Dupont, of Delaware, by the U.
S. Senate, the discussion of the ssElec-
toral Commission in rs, and the ac-
ton of the Supreme Court in regard to
the .Income Tax" showing the I'M
fortunate effect of political and local
prejudice upon even the great men of
our nation. He then told the Insti-
tute the kind of n teacher he would
not employ, pointing out in an anus
ing way some of the faults and mis-
takes of teachers. Mr.. Stephen Davis
took exceptions TO some of the things
the professor said about teachers and
a lively discussion followed, Mr.. Davis,
Prof. Wilkinson, both instructors and
Others taking part.
The subject Of writing was intro
duced, but soon drifted into discus
sion of the graded course, several men,
bers OF the institute taking part.
After roll call and announcements
the Institute adjourned to meet at 8
p. m. tonight.
WEDNESDAY.
Devotional exercises were conducted
Nv raf
subject Of "tardiness" was taken I'D.
This is great drawback in many of
our public schools; in some schools
not more than half the pupils are on
time. No teacher can do the best
work unless his pupils are regular and
prompt in attendance.
Prof. Crago said the way to prevent
hardness is to create a sentiment
against it, make it unpopular in the
community. Prof. Wilkinson had
class of eight in the Grafton high
school who were neither absent nor
tardy for two years. Prof. Crago had
two pupils, girls, who graduated in
the high school at Moundsville that
were neither absent nor tardy for eight
years.
Prof. Deahl said in the public
schools at Elkins they close the doors
on those tardy, and they can stand
outside or go back home. He thought
this might be practical in the coun-
try schools.
Mr.. Conner suggested that the
teacher who did that would soon lose
his position. We believe every teach
er ought to use every wise means in
his power to prevent hardness. But
the teacher who would close the door
and compel little child that had
come mile or so on zero morning,
to stand out in the snow or return |
home, deserve not only to be turned |
out, but ought to be fined and punish |
ed for cruelty.
Prof. McDaniels next conducted a |
parsing exercise in grammar
Prof. Showalter was introduced to |
the Institute and talked short time.
He and his daughter sang very
beautiful selection entitled, 1.-THE |
world is growing BETTER" and were
heartily encored. Miss Showalter re-
sponded with solo, 'sSchool Play
Ground"
State Supt Lewis being present was
introduced and addressed the Institute
for short time before noon. Mr..
Lewis remarks were very interesting
and instructive and created more in
terest and enthusiasm than has been
manifested since the opening of the
Institute.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.