Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-02-09
Local Institute.

| cltlZenS and the teachers of the pub
lie schools of Cameron county, but we
believe we are only voicing the senti-
ment of all who were present at the
session held last Saturday, in the
Columbian High School building,
when we say that this institute far
surpassed anything of its kind ever held
in Emporium, not only in size of atten-
dance and breadth of topics discussed
but also in the unique variety of sub
| jects presented for the consideration
of the teachers and patrons, as well as
the deep interest in school matters it
awakened in the minds of all those
fortunate enough to attend.
The morning program opened with
devotional exercises by Rev. Robt
McCaslin and was followed by Prof F.
G. Cassidy, the able Supt of Fox
township schools, Elk county, who
held the undivided attention of his
auditors for over forty minutes, while
he delivered a carefully prepared dis
course on the characteristics of Good
Teaching"
"What Can be Done with Piece of
Paper" was next shown to the. au-
dience by Kindergarten Drill, execut-
ed by Miss Larrabee's class, in which
the little folks made decided hit and
won hearty round of applause. Mr..
Chester Hockey then favored the as
semblage with a violin solo, rendering
it in an excellent manner and demon
strating to his friends that he possesses
the true artistic touch of the violnists
of the old school, Prin. B. G. Wood
ward, of Driftwood, handled the topic
assigned to him, j. e. '"The Force of
Habit" very creditably in fifty min
utes talk, after which the High School
Chorus gave one of their selections.
The rest of the morning session was
taken up by DR.. Byron w. King, of
Pittsburg, who delighted his audience
in his easy, natural way of entertain
ing, on the subject of Claws of Ex-
pression.n
At 1:30 p. m. the afternoon session
opened with song by the male quar-
tette. Prof J. j. Lynch, Supt. of
Spring Creek township schools, Elk
county, was then introduced to the
audience and delivered mastery ad-
dress, replete with enobling senti-
ments and deep thought, taking as his
theme ''Teaching for Character" in
which he gave the parent, teacher and
scholar ample food for reflection as
well as instilling into their minds
motives for loftier ideals and aims
AT the conclusion of his address Miss
McCrea's Primary class covered them
selves with honor by giving an exhi-
bition of reading by the Fundenburg
method. They were followed by the
Misses Auchu and Leet with a piano
number that elected much applause.
Perhaps the most important topic
considered during the day, was "The
Needs of the School," which was thor
oughly discussed from three points of
view Mr.. Josiah Howard opened
the discussion with a clear, lucid state
ment bearing directly on the question
from a business mans opinion, in
which he presented many novel ideas
for the thoughtful consideration of the |
teachers and showing the practicability
of applying such plans to the work
now established in our public schools.
Mr.. HOward's address was well receiV- |
ed and gained the appreciation of all |
his hearers. This same question from
a uperintendent's and teachers point |
of view was well taken care of by Prof |
j. w. Sweeney, Supt. Elk county and |
A. l.. l.. Suhrie, of st. Marys and the |
efficient manner in which they acqlit- |
ted themselves proved that they had |
given the matter much careful thought |
and attention.
A talk on Language and it's use by |
DR. Byron w. King and a song by the |
High School Chorus concluded the |
afternoon session.
Half past seven o'clock in the even |
ing found the auditorium of the Court |
House packed to the doors with an APP
preciative audience who had assembled |
there for the purpose of being enter |
tanned by DR.. Byron w. King, and in |
this expectancy they were not disap-
pointed, for that master of the art of |
elocution and prince of entertainers |
captivated and enraptured his audience |
from the start, riveting the attention |
he bade them "good night and re- |
paired to the depot in time take train |
No. 4, for Harrisburg.
Outside of the earnest co-operation |
of those who were on the program, we !
believe in placing the credit for the |
magnificent success of the institute on |
our own Prof III. F. Stauffer, who la
bored so zealously to carry out his ad-
vanced ideas for the conducting of a |
local institute, the primary end being |,
the betterment of our schools and high |
er education, in which object he
has been eminently successful.
The following teachers and edu-
Gators attended, including the several |.
Emporium principals and instructors:
Co. Supt J. w. Sweeney, Elk county; Principal |
j. j. Lynch, Portland Mills; Principal f. c. !
Cassidy, Dagus; Principal a. L. Suhrie, Maggie |
Butsch, Mamie McBIide, Maggie Gieck. St. |
Marys, Pa; PRINCIPAL D. w. Morrison Westport; |
Principal J. w. Elliott, Remove: Elmer Bur /
lingame, Sizervile; Miss Duifenbach, Miss Hall, |
Miss Mexican Miss Stevens, Miss Derr Remove,
Pa; Miss Matte Collins, Co. Supt., Emma Nefcy |
Sue Stutenroth. Drftwood; Arthur Wylie, Glib,
son township; Principal j. G. Hart, Evangeline |
Brooks, Sinnemahoning; Principal ID. b. Peter
son. Sterling Run; Hattie Russell, Sizerville All |
the teachers in Shipper township nd Emporium
borough were present.
The following dlrectorors were present. f. C. ,