The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-09-14
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

The regular opening exercises of the Prm-
airy departments of the Bel Air school were
conducted under the supervision of Misses
Archer and Robinson. The class showed a
remarkable knowledge of the elementary
sounds of the English language.
Superintendent Stephens read an able paper
professional Reading" and its connection
with teaching. He advised every instructor 10
study psychology and racommen led the forma-
ton Of State Teachers Reading Circle.
Prof. Prettyman addressed the institute upon
1.-The Professional Teacher THE express
sion," he said. (which we so often hear. 4
would not have the patience to be teacher
should be wiped out 1t has no real meaning,
and the teacher who feels so has no place in
the profession, as he is not a member of it in
its true sense. Teaching is the grandest occu-
patton the world. [Remember that the first
written lesson in the world was handed down
from the Almighty to Moses on Mount Sinai,
Ed But, to be a true teacher. one must
possess the impulse to teach. the culture, the
education and special training. and above all.
it must be thorough labor of love-" He
recommended that as many teachers as posi-
bly, could do so, should continue course of
study in order to obtain life certificates.
FRIDAY.
Theexercises were opened by Scripture re adj
ing and prayer by Rev. X. Allen CastIemau.
The second district teachers responded to
the roll call with quotations.
DIR. G. W. Hull again addressed the institute.
Among the many salient points which he made
were: I'VE must get some short method of
teaching arthm tic to our boys and girls. Re-
member that ninety out of every one hum
bred of our boys, after they leave school. enter
into the common walks of life and should be
prepared to that end. The teachers of today
are able to inspire the boys to lead higher snd
nobler lives. They really have more influence
in shaping the minds of the children than the
parents themselves. The teachers must watch
themselves. The children are reproductions
of their teachers and their lives are often
modelled after yours"
zone thing l would impress The child
should be taught the true dignity of labor. 1t
is a shame to any school for it to produce q
scholar who looks down upon any one who
labors for his living. Watch the boy and
assist him into the place for which he is fitted.
Yours is the master mind which may direct
his future" DIR. Hull closed by impressing
upon the institute the necessity of observing
the rules Of health.
The query box was opened and answers
made to the questions.
Miss Blanche Archer gave reading and DR..
Hull made short address of farewell.
The last topic upon the programme-"The
best way of teaching history" was opened by
Mr.. e. T. McNutt, who read an exhaustive
paper upon the subject. Messrs. McHenry
Mitchell, A. F. Galbreath, Charles T. Wright
and Thomas c. Galbreath discussed the mat
ter.
At the close of the institute The Teachers
Association held a meeting. A vote Of thanks
was given to the Executive Committee and the
report of the entertainments made. Jtshowed
balance in the treasury of S17.72.
The annual election of officers resulted as
follows: President. Charles T. Wilson; vice.
president. W. D. Maynard; secretary and
treasurer, Miss Ella Stritehoff; executive COM
mittee, Oscar Cunningham, William H. Pentz,
E. T. McNutt. Miss Matte Offiey and Miss
Julia Kerr.
Examiner Galbreath was directed by the
Association to secure the services of a Musical
Director for the next institute, the Association
agreeing to bear one-haIf Of the expenses in
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