Owingsville outlook. [volume] (Owingsville, Ky.) 1879-192?, 1897-09-09

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id. The intricate question, Why
in division of fractions, do you in
vert the divisor and multiply? An
example was taken and the princi-
pie was made plain to all.
Music by Misses Brother, Rich
ards and Peters.
Arithmetic continued. Prof. Le-
onard Cassity presented some very
practical remarks.
Brother Porter discussed "The
House l Live in," showing how this
represents the ego and non-ego or
the spiritual and physical self.
The Conductor illustrated the
effect of alcohol by pouring the
contents of a small vial into tum-
bier containg the albumen of an
egg. Writing was discussed. 1t
was decided that every teacher
should teach writing.
Music by little Katie Rice.
Recess.
School management was dis
cussed by Prof. Leahy.
Music by Mrs. Young.
THURSDAY.
Institute opened at the usual
hour. Services were enlivened by
the patriotic song America" &.
V. Lining conducted devotional!
exercises. A second song by the
Institute, Miss Peters presiding at
piano.
Language was taken up for dis
cussion. Miss McClintock discuss
ed How to Teach Language in First
and Second Reader grades. This
was followed by Miss Corbett, who
presented a very interesting con
Iinuation of same. Mrs. Stevenson
discussed the same subject from
her experience in more advanced
classes. Prof. Razor gave his ex-
perience in IA very concise manner.
Rev. Porter expressed himself as
not favoring the use of Primary
Texts in any subject. 1t was con
cluded that to teach clear, cogent
thought the teacher must drill,
drill, drill, through every recita-
tion of every subject, during every
day of the term, with or without
text the teacher is alter all the life
of the class.
Recess.
instrumental music by little May
Shrout and Lottie Atchison.
Advanced Grammar was discuss
ed by Prof. Stevenson. Prof. Bow
man would follow the text in
advanced grammar. He
would have work frequently written
for teachers personal examination.
Afternoon.
Physiology was introduced by
Prot. Bowman. Prof. Stevenson
that the average teacher
should buy "House 1 Live In" and
find much collected for oral les
sons.
FRIDAY.
Instrumental music by Miss Con-
ner.
School management continued.
How to call classes brought out a
very hearty discussion. Various
methods we're presented, all of
which were very practical.
In the discussion of programs, it
was ascertained that most all the
teachers use a program, a most
fact.
Opening exercises, kinds and ex-
tent, were discussed.
Remarks by the Conductor con-
cerning the pleasure and benefits
Of this weeks work, his enjoyment
and appreciation of the new-made
friends.
The Committee on Resolutions
then presented their report, which
was adopted as follows:-
We, the teachers Of Bath Co.,
after session of five days inter-
esting and instructive work, beg
cave to offer the following resolu-
lions:
l. That we extend our thanks
and best wishes to Mr.. j. ID. McIn-
tyre, our worthy Co. Supt., for the
efficient manner in which he has
presided over our deliberations;
and this being the last County In
stitute over which he will preside |
during his present term of office,
We desire to express our approval
Of the efficient and faithful manner
in which he has fulfilled the duties
)f his Office. We regret his de-
parture from our ranks and tender
lim our best wishes for his future
career.
2. That we extend our thanks
to Prof. G. w. Leahy for the very
efficient manner in which he has
guided and directed us in this In
stitute and can heartily commend
him as one of the foremost Insti
tute Instructors of the State.
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