The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-09-07
Teachers Institute.
THURSDAYS SESSION

. oEoolON.
AS an opening exercise patriotic songs
we're sung under the leadership of Prof
Ianders. Supt. Robinson occnnied the
nrst interval with a brief review Of the
preceding days work and an instruction
taken from the text: "The seed of the
present lies deep in the past, and moth
Ing IN the past is dead to the man who
would learn how the present comes to be
WIN u.s." He showed how the recog-
nitl9n and application of this principle
would make arithmetical operations
ana processes less difficult when
understood. President Hawley during
the second interval continued his
remarks on "How we came to be
nation" He explained and compared
the different theories of representation
as held in England and America. He
also showed how the ignorance and OBJ
stlnacy OF George III. contributed to the
cause OF the revolution. The next inter
va val was also occupied by Prof. Hawlev.
The morning session closed with an ex
erclse in geography by Supt. Robinson.
The first interval of the afternoon ses-
sion was occupied by State Superinten-
dent Alderman, who talked upon the
course OF study, the new school register,
etc, After intermission Pres. Hawley
spoke of the departments of our govern.
ment, pointing out how they serve as a
check one upon the other. He also
made few remarks by way of introduc-
ing his next subject, Causes of the
Second War of Independence" A few
remarks by Supt, Gilbert closed the
session,
FRIDAYS SESSION.
After the usual opening exercises,
State Superintendent Alderman ad-
dressed the teachers for few minutes.
lie expressed himself as highly pleased
with the work being done, and gave
words OF encouragement and good cheer.
Supt R. f. Robinson occupied the
first period with an instructive lecture
on the teaching of advanced reading.
He advanced the idea that, as poetry Is
the most difficult reading for pupils, the
teacher should take particular attention
to explain to the pupils the geographic
and historic references made in the
poems. This method, besides increas-
ing the Students general knowledge, af-
lords an Interpretation of the poem,
whereby the pupil can read it under
standingly and give the proper words
force and infection.
Pres. Hawley occupied the next pc
riod and lectured on the Napoleon pe-
riod of European history prior to our
war of 1872, reviewing the destructive
policies pursued against the worlds
by France and England that
finally precipitated the United States
into a war with England. Supt. Robin
son gave brief talk on commercial
geography before the meeting adjourned.
At noon the instructors, teachers and
visitors adjourned to the park grove at
Blowers spring, where table had been
erected and lunch spread by the teach
ers and patrons of the Hood River
school.
The afternoon and last session of the
institute was held in the same grove.
Supt. Robinson spoke of the value of in
in teaching, and of the great
of teachers. Pres. Haw-
ey gave a most instructive account of
he Impeachment of Andrew johnson.
DR.. Frank Strong, president of the Uni
lersity of Oregon, was introduced to the
institute by Supt. Gilbert, and he de-
ined briefly the true friend of education.
DIR. sTRoNG's ADDRESS.
The M. +. church was crowded Fri
lay night by an attentive audience to
listen to the excellent address of DR..
Frank Strong, president of the Univer-
,ity of Oregon, on the subject: "Some
Aspects of Education at the Close of the
Century" A pleasing music
u programme was feature of the even
ng. Clarence Gilbert gave violin
Iolo, entitled, "Sounds from the Ball."
Down at the Bottom of the Sea" was
he title of q vocal solo by D. E. Rand.
Miss Anna G. Smith showed classical
musical culture in the rendition of R. S. |
stault's "Madrienne. Mrs. Bartmess
md Clarence Gilbert furnished the pia-
10 and violin accompaniment.
DIR. Strong's address was an intellect
ial treat to which the people of Hood
River seldom have the good fortune of
listening. His subject was handled in
! scholarly manner. DIR. Strong made
eference to the present field of educa-
ion in Oregon, referring to the fact that
he states communities have lost their
ISOLATION of pioneer days, and were ex-
,ected now to meet the demands of the
10Th century. A eommunity's progress
s measured by the salaries paid its
chool teachers. "a thirty dollar teach
II means thirty dollar civilization"
the speaker. But this is reg
llated by an economic law-that the
itness of the teachers will decide the
wages given them
The speaker then took up broader
principle in his discourse, touching on
he idea that untrammeled individualism
S necessary for success. This individ-
lalism is builded on the altruistic prin-
iple that men accomplish great ends
lot for themselves alone. The growing
endencies of socialistic ideas furnish a
problem which the educators of the goth
century must meet
A very pleasant surprise party was
iven Saturday at the home of Mr.. and
drs. Walter Mcclure, in honor of Miss
aura Cramer, who is soon to leave for
he Dalles, where she goes to attend the
ligh school. The many friends of Miss
Jramer will regret her departure from
Hood River society. The evening was
pent most pleasantly with music and
indoor and out. Those
,resent were: Misses Lutte Entrican,
ethel Entrican, Bertha Hill, Grace
Nellie Erwin, Bertha Prath-
r, Maggie Smith, Myrtle Coe, Clara Err
vim, Gladys Hartley, Vera Jackson, ldel
Tena Cramer, Sophia Sic
erkropp, Nellie Clark, Mary Foley,
label Boorman, Pearl Cox, Maud Park
r, Laura Cramer; Messrs. Geo. Math-