The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-09-14

for the second table when his motner h.ia
company. Then he used to feel that all the
good things were being taken before his turn
came; now he felt that all the good things iiad
been said before his time came.
Literature in lower grades by Miss H.
Birmingham. She said lack of literary taste
among Americans is largely due to the alb
sence Of training in this branch III the lower
grades sufficiently early in public schools
Give simple poems and stories al the very be-
ginning of school life. Be careful not TO 60
beyond the ability of the pupil.
Prof. Simpson wishes teachers to do all they
can along this line but no teacher 10 undertake
TO do more than ought TO be done in school.
Teachers should read some good selection
once a week aud have pupils write about 1t:
Some one said that the State School Board
lays out fifteen or more subjects to be handled
in the public schools, some of them IN several
grades at one lime which gave much work III
a short time.
Mr.. Morelock read an instructive paper on
primary number work.
Mr.. Geo. W. Hess said By means of OBJ
iects show the fractions. BY uniting the irae-
lions Immediately after dividing the object the
pupil will readily see the connection between
denominator aud the number of parts into
which the object ID divided. Also between
numerator and the number OF paris.
Mr. Shamer said The beginning OF percent
age should show clearly The connection be-
tween per cent. and fractions. his simpllhes
the work in many eases.
Mr.. Shipley gave some Illustrations IN true
discount, bank discount etc.
Prof Simpson would have the teacher SO
full of the subject matter as TO be able to work
from conscious principles and not by rule IN
mathematics.
Prof Hanna explained some applications
of CRUDE method Of teaching arithmetic.
Association sang MY Maryland. =
Prof Hanna gave an outline model in reel
lation in the rather advanced word study.
Nature study then came under discussion
by Prof. Hanna. He likes TO think OF taste
and smell as n compound sense.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Rev. DR.. Price, of Westminster, conduct
ed the devotional exercises.
Prof. Hanna conducted his regular opening
exercises as given above.
Remarks on yesterdays news item were
made by Mr.. Zepp.
A paper on the anniversary history was
read by Miss Fanny McGirr, which gave food
for reflection.
Grafton on any subject. Mr.. Harry o.
Harner chose Success for his subject and
made a very fine Grafton.
DIR. Stephens, State Superintendent made
his first appearance at the institute and gave
to the best teachers of the state the credit of
the new course of studies compiled for the
use of teachers in the state; deplored the low
tax rate and low salaries of teachers. He
does not think it really complimentary state
of affairs. 70 cure this state of affairs, teach
ers must organize for an effort TO stir up
County Commissioners aud the State Reading
Circle should be the medium through which to
educate public sentiment along this line, and
then ask ofthe County Commissioners greater
appropriation for school needs. Hitherto no
one has asked, hence no appropriations have
been made.
Teachers all over the State are trying TO
raise the standard of public school work 10
place the public schools ON a higher plane,
but not ali teachers are doing creditable work.
OF such teachers it should be understood that
the interest of education, and educators de-
mands either their retirement or their CONVEX
sion. Some patrons are not in sympathy with
the best efforts of our best teachers. There is
not enough hearty cooperation Of the patrons
and agents that are trying to better the schools.
So long as there is lack of union among lead
ing educators on essential points, that lUng
will it be before these obstacles can be re-
moved.
The principles in education are the same
now that existed in olden times. Improve
ments are hindered because with some of our
leaders self is-greater than the best interest of
public good, and because many of us are too
apt TO be attracted by something new.
DR.. Stephens address was followed by a
reading by Prof. Hanna.
At close Of DIR. Stephens address Prof
Hanna gave his methods of teaching pupils to
read correctly; advised to teach silent reading
as soon is possible--to remember, that all
0nad trasfnrac nuSt aoma from wit thin they
cannot come by imitation.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
At the afternoon session Mrs. Elliot, of
PENNSYLVANIA, gave "A very interesting talk on
Modern Geography, in which she brought ont
many new ideas, all of which were received
with great enthusiasm by the teachers.
Prot 4. l.. Boblilz, school examiner of
Frederick county, made an address on ''busi
ness methods as pertains TO teachers and teach
ing" He gave excellent illustrations, and
made appropriate suggestions to the teachers
as to how they may secure the best results in
their work, and thus arouse popular sentiment
among the taxpayers, which is the proper
method for securing better salaries.
Mrs. Hanna favored the institute with
vocal solo.
Prof Ward of Western Maryland College
gave a very fine outline for the study of u.
history
Cora Z. Lambert read very good paper
on methods ofkeeping pupils ofthe elementary
grade employed.
THURSDAY MORNING.
Prof Simpson opened with scripture read
ing and prayer. Prof. Hanna read paper
on object instruction. DR.. Stephens lectured
ON government aud politeness, followed by
Miss ellis on the same subject. Miss Elliott
followed on the teaching Of geography. Prof.
Hammel, Of the State Norman School, demon
strated work in manual training.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
Prof Stephens gave some suggestions on the
new schedule for teaching, comphmented the
teachers upon their good work, extending the
school year so as to complete the new course
of study, &c., and babe them goodbye, as he
was compelled to leave.
Prof Hanna closed the Institute with some
instruction on government in the school room,
&c.
Thus closed one of the most successful and
interesting institutes ever held in the county.
FRIDAY MORNING.
The Teachers Association met; reports of
officers made and accepted, transacted routine
business, and elected j. Frank McBee presi-
dent: George f. Morelock secretary; Miss
AIDA l.. Trump treasurer; Mrs. M. A. Ne
Cir editor, aud after some remarks by Prot.
Simpson adjourned.