Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1898-10-27
County Institute.

The most successful institute this county ever
had. opened at 1:3O p. m. Monday, October 17th
1893. and closed Friday at noon.
During the week the following educators gave
efficient instructions in their various subjects:
DIR. Martin G.. Benedict, of State College, took
up, and very ably discussed, the following subjects
during the week. Methods of Studying the
Mind How to Use How to Abuse the Memory"
Spelling; Its Place in the Public Schools" and
MAN is Hidden in the Heart and Not in the
Head" On Wednesday his address to directors
was appreciated by all.
In his course of talks, DR.. Benedict showed us
that we study ,chology every day and that the
best place to study that branch of science is in the
school room.
DR.. Lincoln Hulley, of Buckncll University,
gave several very interesting and instructive
talks on THE Adoption of the Constitution" HI
showed that "The Essential Things in U. S. His
tory could be very proftaby centered around
ten important dates. After hearing DR.. Hulley
we are sure that the history Of a country depends
largely upon its geography. The Doctors address
to directors was of great interst.
Miss Katherine Sweet, of Canton, read papers
on "Oratory," and 1.-The Need of Physical Cul-
ture." which was interestingas well as highly in
structive. The applause of the audiene show
Prof. Il. d. Owen, of New York. very ably con-
Quoted the musical department of the institute
well as giving instructions in the rudiments
of music. Miss Myrtle Smith presided at the
piano and rendered able assistance.
Prof. II. f. Stauher's discussion on "Child
Study" was thorough and showed that he is
familiar with child nature. He also gave very
plain Interpretation of the Compulsory school
law.
Prof. S. D. FeSs, of Ada, Ohio, in his instruc-
tion in Literature is fine, He makes two divi-
sons of the results in the study of literature.
1st. Many study Literature merely for the infor-
nation thus gained End. The most important
result to be attained is Power. The talk on
History Thursday afternoon showed deep in
sight on that subject.
Supt. II. A. Roberts, of the p. r. r. gave an in
teresting talk to the directors Wednesday.
Resolutions 1t is with pardonable pride that
your committee on Resolutions would call the at
tention of teachers and Patrons to the present
efficiency of the schools of Cameron county.
Your Committee would also bring to mind the
tendency toward greater excellence under the
supervision of our superintendent. and it is en-
courag1ng to look forward to what may be done
in the future if the three educational forces Sup
erintendent Teachers and Patrons work toge-
ther in harmony.
We believe the Teachers of Cameron county
are intelligent, progressive, energetic and fully
awake to tnelr responsibility, and teaching
body, in Institute assembled, would express
our views and record our opinions concerning
certain Educational laws that concern aud
our professions. Therefore be it
ResoiUed-that we, teachers ofCameron county,
express our sympathy with and give our endorse
ment and recommendation to the following laws
FirSt-The Compulsory School L"w. We
cognize in this law, an instrument b. which
can reach a class of pupils hitherto beyond our
influence,
Second-The law with reference to the estab-
fishing of Township High Schools. We recog-
nize in this law the best means of spreading
higher education and therefore of making our
puplic school system more complete. AS Teach
ers we would urge Boa. VI Directors to make
county. Be it further,
Resolved That the interest manifested in the
Public Schools by the Legislature demands our
thanks, and we would respectfully pray con-
tinuation of the same liberal policy.
That music is an important factor in Education
and its importance should be recognized by its
being placed by law upon the same standing as
the common English branches.
That teachers duties, teachers responsible
ity, and the debt he ows to the profession de-
mands that he be progressive. To be progress
sive teacher must study, and, therefore, we as
an institute would urge the teachers of Cameron
Co. to procure the professional works adopted by
the institute, and make those works their own.
Be it further,
Resolyed:-That we express our thanks to our
instructors for the efforts they have put forth
in our behalf. To Miss Frank Huntley and Miss
Myrtle Smith who have entertained us so highly
TO the people of Driftwood for their cordality
cooperation, and successful efforts in making
stay in Drftwood pleasant and beneficial.
Especially would we express our appreciation of
the tireless energy of our County Supt, Miss Col
lins, in providing the very best day instructors,
and evening entertainments and we further voice
appreciation of her devotion to the educa-
tional interests of Cameron county. Signed
r. f. ANDERSON.
HELEN VAN VALKENBURG.
MINNIE BROOKS.
Committee.