Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1901-02-14
Local lnsfifufe.


the early hour that the morning train
arrives, there was good turnout, show
ing that the teachers are interested in
their work further tnan drawing their
salary.
Another fact that stamped the insti-
tute as a success was the manifestation
of interest on the part of the teachers
in the discussions, every one seemed
eager to CLEAN some new ideas from the
experiences of others, and every one
seemed to enjoy the very able discus
sions of the various subjects.
There is no better recommendation
to teacher than to have it said of him
'He is in love with his work" This
fact alone insures success in nearly
every case, and we believe that there
is no better way to judge teacher in
this respect than by his interest in all
educational meetings. We never at
tend one of these meetings without
feeling that we have something to take
home with us to our work that will
make that work better.
Following is the program as it was
rendered:
Institute was called to order by Pres
ident ID. B. Peterson.
Devotional exercises were conducted
by Rev. Samuel Ebersoe of Sterling
Run, after which No. 81 from Favored
Songs" was sung by institute.
Supt Miss Matte Collins then read
very able paper on Teachers Duty to
Themselves" dwelling most forcibly
upon the necessity of professional
training for teachers. Among the
many good things said by Miss Collins
we remember this: Teachers must
not only know their work but keep in
touch with the pupils and all work re-
lating to the children and schools
Next was a very interesting paper
by Miss Anna Piper, of fSinnamahoning
on the subject of Literature" Miss
Piper gaue some very good reasons
why literature should be taught, nam
ing works that children would be inter
ested in and also some good methods
which may be beneficial by the study
of them. This subject was further dis
cussed by Prof. q. P. Bastian, of EN-
porium, and A. Leo l. Suhrie, of st.
Marys. Prof. Bastian gave some very
good suggestions on ways and means
of awakening love of good literature
in the boys and girls. Prof. Suhrie
followed in his pleasing manner and
urged, among other things, the idea of
recommending good books to children
rather than condeming the bad; that
by condeming the bad teacher awak-
ems curiosity on the part of the pupil
to see what is in that book, while on
the other hand by holding up the good
to him and awakening his curiosity to
find out what is in it he will lose sight
of the bad.
After singing by the institute, MIR.
William Leavitt, of Beechwood, read a
carefully prepared paper on "Civil
Government in Mixed Schools" Mr..
Leavitt was followed by Prof. B. G.
Woodward, of Driftwood, who dwelt
most strongly upon the point that when
education is back of good republican
government it is very necessary that
the pupils are taught the principles of
good government, and in order to un-
derstand these principles they must
understand the government which most
affect their own immediate welfare,
namely: Township, County and State.
Rev. Ebersole next spoke, making
reference to Rev. Ham who said that
he did not know why women did not
make men vote as they wanted them to,
as they made them do everything else
they wanted them to do. Mr. Ebers ole
gave it, as his opinion, that under such
circumstances it is very necessary that
our girls should understand the princi-
pies of good government
Institute then adjourned until 1:30
p. m.
Tho oftarpoon o.oeia1 ,roo oa1Iol to
order by President d. B. Peterson and
selection from "Favored Songsr was
sung.
"Rhetoric and Composition in Mixed
Schools" was, at this juncture, very
ably discussed by Prof. Bastian, who
allowed himself but three minutes talk
on rhetoric, using the remainder of his
time on "Composition," feeling that
part of the subject to be of more import
ance. In speaking of rhetoric he said
that all the rhetoric needed could be
taught from the grammar if the teacher
had thorough knowledge of rhetoric.
OF composition he said we should let
the child learn by doing; do not expect
| children to write compositions without
being educated up to the work; but let
them learn to write by writing. He
suggested that they have an ideal con-
stantly in mind after which they might
model their own work and thus grow
nearer perfection with each trial. He
also said that if teacher could not
find time to have this subject on the
daily program, to leave out something
else not so important for a time, or
combine with nature study, geography,
history, or grammar.
Prot Woodward, on the subject of
Politics." suggested that pupils be
permitted to visit the polls, thereby
gaining q practical knowledge of the
manner of voting. Also spoke of the
Importance of knowing the manner by
which U. S. Senators are elected, and
of the value of knowledge of local
government.
After another song by the institute,
Miss Blanch Ludlam read an excellent
paper on ''How to awaken a love of
good reading.' "Do not make the
mistake of reading only simple stories
to your pupils. They may not be able
to grasp the full meaning, but they will
get some of it and gain something from