Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-12-15
UUiOnyiIle Local Institute.


beautiful sInshiny days which has
tendency to make one feel bright and
happy, and this seemed to be the condl-
ton Of the hearts of all those who gath
cred in the Presbyterian church at I'm
ionville on the afternoon of this day to
attend the local institute held there
The church had been tastefully decora-
ted with pines by teachers, scholars
and few friends of the school, and
presented pleasing and welcome ap-
pearance. By two o'clock the seats,
with but few exceptions, were all filled.
Friends of education from far and near
had gathered together to be entertained
and instructed, and we feel sure that
not one left the institute who did not
feel sure that both instruction and en-
tertainment had been received in a full
measure and running over. The ad-
dresses were all so interesting and so
full of helpfulness that we beg space in
your valued paper to quote very small
part of each one as we come to them
The institute was opened by prayer
by Rev Shumaker of Prospect Pa, af-
ter which the audience arose and sang
that grand old song My country It's OF
thee" Old it certainly is but, oh, how
sweet and patriotic it is, and as one OF
the speakers later on in the afternoon
said: what heart does not swell at the
very thought of,
MY country It's Of thee,
Sweet land of liberty.
Institute was organized by electlng
James II. McCandless, chairman and
appointing Miss Mamie Glenn secre-
tary and Miss Iva Miller, recording
secretary.
Seven of the little tots then gave a
welcome exercise in which each little
speaker came forward one by one, with
large letter, and in neat little
speech presented it until the word
"Welcome, was formed We are sure
every one appreciated this quaint little
welcome Judging from the hearty way
in which it was received. This was
followed by the address of welcome,
given by Miss Mamie Glenn, teacher of
the primary school here She extend e1
to all, in the pleasing manner natural
to her, a sincere and heartfelt wei
come. In speaking to the parents she
said. I'VE are especially glad to see
you here. The school is a branch OF
the home. Too often the teacher
knows too little of the home, and the
home too little of the teacher. But
however this may be, | give you all a
hearty welcome.
Miss Minnie Conn, of West Sunbury
responded to this in an able manner.
After thanking the speaker in behalf OF
those present for the welcome accorded,
she said that an institute is not a place OF
amusement only but place OF in
struction Further on in her address
she asked the important question DC
teachers realize their responsibility as
teachers? We are sowing the seeds
now which in future will bear fruit in
the heart of some child
Col. John NJ. Thompson, of Butler
| was called and came forward amid ap
plause. The Colonels addresses are al
ways fine but this one was exceptional
| ly good and as he expressed in words
| the thought and opinion of SO many
| present it was well received. He i'm
pressed upon the teachers their respons
| ibility and spoke Of the delicate task
and beautiful work intrusted to them.
For education, he said. go hand II
| hand The teacher should be very
careful Of his language in the hearing
| of his scholars, as children can b'
| taught to talk by example. The teach
er teaches more than book learning anC
needs 10 be kind, generous and con
siderate, that he may command th'
friendship of all.
| Mr.. McCandless in preparing his pro
gramme was very fortunate in securing
J Prof. Cyrus Harper, of Butler, TO sins
at the institute, for his singing was ap
preciated by all.
Mr. Harper after Col. Thompson : ad
dress, sang that sweet song with tn
pretty story attached: The Heaven
ly Railroad, and all joined with hin
insinging the chorus.
This was followed by an interesting
address by John ID. Mcbride of Trai
Pa, Eternity. he said, should be tn
goal of all, and let us as teachers i'm
print this upon the minds Of our pupils
Let us all work together, for, In Unioi
there is Strength.
Four of the little folks then sang
little song, entitled Why parents don
visit the school, and we are glad tha
so many of the parents were present t.
hear the merry wee folks give this gen
tie little reminder and hope that man.
more Of them will visit our school
now Prof. Cheesman, of Portersyille
took for his subject, Reading between
| LIlt llltr. hi0 vain hiphb liilD IN
was very interesting and helpful II
said in part: The importance Of read
ing is one point that all can see with
out difficulty. Every teacher shoul'
be method unto himself but he shoult
however, be acquainted with othe
methods
Let the scholars help themselves, am
teach them 70 be independent, On
suggestion the writer thought particu
larly good was that of having the pu
pills do some memory work. Hayi
them learn poems, such as "Thanatop
sis, and The Psalm Of Life.
Prof Christley, of Butler gave al
address which was full of good point
and good thoughts Some of then
were The common school because i
is common is the foundation of all tn
work of our nation. The school hons
may crumble and decay and many az
sociates connected with it be forgotten
but the lessons learned within its wall
shall never be forgotten You shoul
teach the child self work, self indie
pendence. This bsgets enthusiasm
Miss Clara Johnston, Of Butler rea'
an essay on Our attainmentg' Sh
closed with these words: