Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1900-12-05

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Illustrations.
Miss Lloyd again spoke Of the care ol
the human body, dwelling especially
lon the use Of intoxicants. TOO millionl
Of people are forbidden by their religion
to use strong drinks.
i Among civilized people there IL more
total abstinence to-day than ever be-
fore. The effective strength Of an
army depends very much upon the
number Of total abstaners.
Some people who use intoxicants live
to great age, not because Of these
things, but in spite Of them.
Dr.. Houck addressed the teachers dur
ing the rest of the session.
We'd, A. NJ.
Nature study was brought before the
teachers by Menno 8. Esh. The teach
ers who took part in the discussion were
". G. Donnelly, Miss Gross, p. G.
Shelly.
DR.. Houck:-Our country is the best
in the world Re cheerful, keep your
work in the sun. light After finishing
his address he departed for Lewistown.
| Devotional Exercises by Prof. Spren
kel.
DR.. Hartzler again resumed his talk
on Language work, dwelling especially
on the methods of reasoning.
Teach wherever possible by inductive
reasoning. 1t is sure method Of edu-
cation. 1t fosters self reliance. Deduc-
tion fosters dependence. Induction be-
gets activity in girls and boys. Recess.
Music. Miss Lloyd occupied the next
period, speaking on the subject Of phys
iolOgy.
DR.. Hsisler of Susquehanna Univer-
sity gave an excellent address on civics.
Its proper study fosters love for home
and country and makes good citizens.
n. NJ Reading Of the minutes Of
previous sessions. Roll call
DR.. Hartzler during the next period
spoke Of the value Of condens-
ing our books and teaching what
really belongs to the English tongue.
Miss Lloyd quoted some Interesting
statistics, showing that in France more
people die each year than are born. A
great deal of alcohol is used there by
both sexes. In our own country at the
breaking out Of the Spanish War, the
soldiers were inferior in physique to our
own soldiers at the breaking out Of the
Civil war.
DR.. Heisler delivered fine talk on
the citizen. 1t is the duty Of the elec-
tive franchise to attend caucuses and
primaries. Good citizens means an ex-
alted ideal Of our country, putting it
above party. When men are more
anxious to live for their country in
stead of being anxious to die for it, it
will contribute marvelously to the solu-
ton Of difficult problems.
Thursday, A. NJ Miss Cora Cramer
opened the subject: "How to teach his
tory" The teachers who took part in
the discussion were G. b. Kern, NJ. s.
Esh.
The subject of establishing Public Lii
braries was opened by w. G. Donnelly.
The teachers VINO took part in the
discussion on this subject were I. s.
Zimmerman, Miss Minnie Gross, P. G.
Shelly and ex-Superintendent ID. NJ.
Marshall.
II was decided by a vots Of the teach
ers not to accept the invitation given by
members Of the different churches to
attend the Thanksgiving Service at the
NJ. E. Church. A short religious ad-
dress was given by DIR. Heisler.
Report Of the Committee on profess
ional reading: Two books were adopted
as part Of the reading course. ''Think-
ing and how to think" and 1.-THE Art
Of Study"
DIR. Charles e. Rounds addressed the
Teacher ON the making Of the Teacher.
DIR. Heiser resumed his talk on civics.
(P. M.) An immense crowd was in
attendance.
The audience was entertained by DIR.
Rounds and Prof. Myers Of Juniata
College. DR.. Houck returned from
Lewistown aud kept the audience in
the best Of humor
During the afternoon Prof, Sprenkel
delivered good talk on music, which
should convince anyone that music
should be taught in the public schools.
Friday, A. N. Teaching beginners to
read, by Mrs. BARLEY.
The subject was discussed by Miss
Laird, Miss Kinzer, Miss Cramer, Miss
Regan. Miss Wilt, Mr.. Graybill, Mr..
Shelly and the Misses Williams.
Song service.
Dr.. Houck delivered his last address
before this institute in which he paid
an excellent tribute to the Supt for the
manner in which ne conducted the
meeting. Also to the teachers for their
fidelity to their leader
DIR. Rounds made some remarks on
the subject Of attention and later the
subject Of morals was discussed by him.
A lower sense Of morals exists to-day
than formerly.
The report on resolutions WAS read to
the teachers and adopted.
The report Of the committee on Dis
play WAS presented to the teachers and
adopted.
The subject Of local institutes was
discussed. The Supt was empowered
to set time for the first four meetings.
An obituary committee was appoint
ed by the Supt, which reported in due
time and their report was adopted.
During the week the evening sessions
were a decided success, which was fully
shown by the appreciation of the aud