Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1897-06-18
THE INSTITUTE.
THURSDAY P. M.

Institute called to order by the con-
ductor whereupon Mrs. Pitner drilled
the whole class on a motion song en-
titled "Jack Frost" Mr.. N A Bjorn
followed with we'll rendered solo
Thursday with organ accompani-
ment by Miss Sadie Sinclair.
The first period was used by Con-
ductor Woods in a discussion of
photographic reading which led to a
lessonNo correct letter writing.
The next period Mrs. Pitner gave a
lesson in primary reading in which
she explained her methods and a gen
eral discussion followed. An inter-
of fifteen minutes was now
taken.
Upon resuming the work the subject
of geography was taken up and map
drawing practically illustrated by
different teachers.
Miss McInnes now took period
and conducted a lesson upon primary
arithmetic in which different teachers
took part.
FRIDAY A. M.
Institute called to order by Prof.
Woods. Opening exercises being con-
Quoted by Mrs. Cain assisted by Mr..
Hagen.
First period was devoted to ad-
vanced reading conducted by Prof.
Woods. A general and informal dis
cussion followed.
The second period was. assigned to
A. P. Jones his subject being physi-
ology, which he handled in a master
ly manner bringing out several new
ideas on the subject especially in
primary teaching.
Miss May Retzlaff took the next
period and explained to the institute
the best method of teaching history
in the common school.
The morning recess now occurred
after which Prof. Woods took up the
study of civil government calling
upon several teachers to express their
ideas of the duties of state and coun-
ty officers. This period was of especi-
al interest nearly every teacher taking
some part in the discussion which
lasted the remainder of the morning
session.
FRIDAY p. M
Opening exercises were conducted
by Mrs. Pitner.
The first subject taken up was gram
mar the lesson being conducted by
Prof. Woods.
j. H. Sinclair took up short
period on the subject of advanced
geography and how to teach it, the
lesson being one of the most interest
ing of the entire week.
Prof. Woods now gave an address
on government in school after which
the chairman of the committee on re.
solutions read the following resolu.
tions which were unanimously adopted
We, the teachers of Griggs county,
in institute assembled, have adopted
the following resolutions:
1. Be it resolved, That we tender
our sincere thanks to Professor Woods
for his able manner in conducting the
institute, also to Mr.. P. r. Trubshaw
for printing the proceedings of our
meetings, and Ito all other citizens
who have aided in making the insti.
tute success; that we appreciate the
work of our county superintendent In
the past and regret he could not be
with US this week.
II. Resolved, That we go back to
our work with new ideas and renewed
zeal, that the opportunities afforded
for interchange of ideas has been OF
incalculable value both to ourselves
and to the communities we represent.
III. Resolved, That we are in favor
Of legislation requiring high school or
Normal training as q necessary quail
dcation. This not applying to teach
ers now at work.
Resolved, That a copy of these re-
solutions be printed in the Griggs
Courier and the Common School.
@ MRS. TPTON,
LENoRA AREsTAD,
MRS. HASKELL,
81. A. FARR,
ARTHUR p. JONES.