The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1900-01-25
PlOCHE NEVADA. THURSDAY. JANUARY %. 1900

gave them an extemporaneous les
son on history, which tended to
show that the instructions here
tofore given to the class were
thorough and well given.
One of the best papers submitted
was that of Mrs Prewitt Owens, of
Oyerton, entitled "Is Normal
School Education a Necessary Quail
ification for Teachers Success" the
subject was treated fully and the
explanations were concise and to the
point.
A good paper was read by Miss
Pearl Perkins of Overton, on "Com-
position Work" the paper showed
thought and careful preparation.
The Quartette sang 1.-The Mid
night Fire Alarm" which took the
house by storm.
Convention was called to order
at 10 a. m. Friday. Duett by Mrs
Mcdonald and Mr.. Schaefer.
"Talks on Pedagogy" j. B. Neil
son, created new enthusiasm in the
convention and the paper was ably
discussed and defended by the
reader, the discussion of this sub
iect demonstrated that the institute
had an orator of no mean note in
their midst in the person of Mr..
Nelson.
Miss Sabra Turner read one of
the most interesting papers contrib
uted; 1.-The Teacher as Profession"
while short, it blossomed with or
riginality and showed on the part of
the writer a knowledge of the high
duty of the teacher.
Albert Bunker read an able essay
on patriotism in our Public
Schools" which was discussed at
length by the teachers.
At 2 p. m. convention was called
to order. The afternoon session
opened with a beautiful duet by Mrs.
Il. d. Turner and Mrs. McNamee.
A paper entitled "The Teacher as
a Social and Moral Factor in the
Community" was handed in by Miss
Lois Earl, of Bunkeryille, and was
read by Mr. Nelson. The paper
was good and covered the subject
fully, dwelling on the TACT that
teachers should be an example in
the community and in the various
walks of life without the schoolroom.
Miss Jeapette Findlay treated the
subject "Nature Work"
Miss Violet Mccarthy contributed
a paper on Psychology" and while
it was the most difficult subject allot-
ted by the committee on program
the contributor was equal to the
occasion and handled the subject
with the ease and originality char
acteristic of careful study and ex-
perience.
A subject that was ably treated
was that of "Busy Work for Little
People" by Mrs. Martha Cox. This
paper being SO important to the
primary grades was fully discussed
by the convention, and no doubt
many of the teachers took points
that will be useful to them hereafter.
"What Constitutes a Teacher" by
Miss Ethel Thomas, was good
paper and caused heated discus
sion.
Song America By the Teachers.
At 1880 p. m. the convention was
called to order by the chair.
A musical program having been
previously arranged by the commit
to be followed by social dance call
ed out crowded house composed
of the leading people of Delamar.
The music by the Quartette, and
the solos and duets sang on this oc-
casion were something that the
town may well be proud of.
Mr. H. M. Warner read a paper
on Literature in the school Room"
which was we'll received.
Mrs. Prewitt Owens recited beau
tifully to the great amusement of
the audience.
Rev. BENZ. Darneille treated the
subject "Christian Influences in the
Public Schools" and pointed out the
great results that could be attained
by the teachers through good ex-
amples.
The balance of the evening was
spent in dancing. 1t may be truly
said that Delamar society was out in
full strength, and dancing was IN
dulged in till well on in the morn
ing. 1t was the social event OF the
season and the teachers were more
than pleased.
Saturday Jan. 18th, IL o'clock