The Republican., 1900-11-22
TEACHERs, INSTITUTE.
Proceedings of the Twelfth Annual Session
of the Teachers Institute.

IWelIIn annual session OF the pubic
school teachers institute for Garrett
county opened in the school building
in Oakland with Mr.. B. NJ. Stephens,
State Superintendent, in charge.
AT the opening session Rev. George
l. Uhler, pastor of st. Marks Ev.
Lutheran church, Oakland, conduc-
ted devotional service.
The proceedings of the several ses-
sions have been reported for THE
REPUBLICAN by Miss Grimm and Mr..
Lee, the two secretaries, as follows:
After devotions Prof. Browning
greeted us with few inspiring words,
after which we had the pleasure of
listening to an eloquent address de-
livered by the teachers staunch
friend, DR.. Bartlett. The Doctor
dwelt on the fact that the foundation
should be solidly built of every branch
taught in the public schools. Among
other things he said: "I've always
maintained that the wisest men know
very little of the subjects they have
spent lifetime in studying. Non
ever yet mastered any subject. Per-
fection is not for humanity" This
address received an able response
from Prof. A. w. Dewitt.
Our recently appointed State Su-
perintendent Prof. NJ. B. Stephens
was then introduced and took charge
OF the institute. Mr.. Stephens in his
first talk to the teachers of Garrett
county created a very favorable i'm
preston. In speaking of successful
work he stated: eff our teaching will
lead to the formation of correct men
tai habits knowledge will
eventually come of itself" Prof.
Stephens also submitted the follow
ing summary of how to secure sue
cess: 1st. Have clear idea of what
you are going to teach. end. Have
clear knowledge of how to teach it.
3rd. Have motive for the work.
The remainder of the session was
taken up by Prof. Browning in dis
cussing plans for the weeks work.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SESSION.
AS an opening exercise the assem-
bly, sang MY Country, 'Tis of Thee"
in the hearty way that only a crowd
of enthusiastic Garrett county teach
ers can sing it.
After remarks by the county exam
iner Miss Snyder, of the Baltimore
State Normal, gave us a very inter
esting and instructive period in draw
ing.
The paper read by Prof. A. l.. Lee,
subject, How can the interest of
school patrons be increased?' was
thoroughly appreciated. In the dis
cussion following Prof. Sanner advo-
Gated the use of monthly reports. Ex-
aminer Browning supported public
meetings for patrons of the school
and Mr. Hanger favored visiting the
homes of pupils. The idea impressed
was this: We must both work and
plan in order to secure best results,
and the surest way is through the
hearty cooperation of teachers and
parents.
Superintendent Stephens suggested
having an educational column in the
local papers. This idea met with
general approval.
Mr.. G. &. Teats presented the sub
ject 1.-THE Teacher out of School,
Superintendent Stephens appoint
ed the following committee to pre-
pare nine months course of study
in all grades for Garrett county: E.
A. Browning, r. R. Sanner, A. W.
Dewitt, A. S. Teats, H. M. Speieher,
j. S. Gnegy, Mollie Dorsey, Margaret
Grimm, Mae Evy and Mollie Hamill.
MARGARET GRIMM.
TUESDAYS SESSION.
Institute was opened at 8 o'clock by
singing Onward, Christian Soldier"
Devotional services were conducted
by Rev. Mick.
Roll was called by districts to which
the teachers responded with gems of
literature.
Miss Snyder, of the Baltimore Nor
NAL school, gave a very interesting
and instructive lesson on drawing,
which was highly appreciated by the
teachers.
Miss Jennie Miller, of Swanton, read
an excellent paper on physical cul-
ture. The subject was taken up and
discussed by Prof. A. w. Dewitt, Prof.
b. F. Laughlin, Prof. Sanner, Miss
Dorsey, State Superintendent Steph-
ems and others. This lively discus
sion led to an exercise in physical
culture given by Miss Jennie Miller,
who responded nobly to the call. The
exercise was highly enjoyed by all.
After an intermissiou of ten min
utes, which was devoted to the culti-
walton of the social side of the insti-
tute, Miss Clara Englehart, of Acct
dent, read very interesting paper
on school libraries. The subject was
discussed by w. +. Beeghley, the