The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-08-27

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planation of mathematics to others,
and his remarks on this occasion
were full of helpful hints to the
teachers.
"The Stone Age" was the sub
iect of Mr.. Simpkins next lecture,
and was one of the most interest
ing ones listened to. The age of
stone was thoroughly discussed, {,
the general trend of his remarks
being toward the inventions and
various utensils, which were fash
ions from the solid rock.
After an address by Supt. West
on Familiar Science" a motion
was made and carried to appoint a
committee on resolutions. The
following names were read: Rose
NJ. White, w. F. Polling and j. F
Reed. Adjournment was then in
order until the afternoon.
Supt. Simkins opened the after
noon session by talk on "Sagaci-
ty and Morality of Plants" after
which Mr.. West took up the sub
ject of"Narcotics and Stimulants."
Both talks showed careful investi-
cation of the subjects, and were
delivered in well formed, clear
sentences.
The next period was the music
I hour. Great Improvement can be
noticed day by day in the choruses
under Miss Dollison's direction,
and each day the enthusiasm and
eagerness for this practice in
creases.
The last lecture was by Mr..
Simpkins on the "Dandelion'' and
the life and structure of this COM
mon little plant had been formed
into an interesting as well as in
structive talk.
The Wednesday morning session
commenced with music and open
ing exercises after which Mr.. West
took up the subject of "Primary
Arithmetic, )" the methods of teach
ing and interesting the younger
pupils in this study being his
general theme.
After the intermission "Gram-
mar" was then discussed by Supt.
Simpkins. Mr.. Simpkins has
thorough knowledge of this sub
ject, his talks throughout the week
being one of the most instructive
features of the program.
GEOGRAPHY and Geology of
! Ohio" was Mr., Martzolf's next ad-
dress, which closed the program
for the morning.
The afternoon was opened by
the music period, and quite an in
crease in the attendance made it
one of the most profita bic prac-
tices up to this time. gr
"Home Geography" was first
taken up by Supt. Martzolf, who
renewed the general theme Of the
morning lecture on the Geography
and Geology of Ohio" He ex-
planned the great value of the diff
ferent kinds of stone to the soil,
especially the limestone, and cited
instances where it's influence is
plainly visible on the vegetation of
the surrounding country. The
subject of forestry was also given
a place in his remarks, and he
ended by impressing upon the
minds of the teachers, the import
ance of instilling into the pupils
the habit of observation.
"Powers of our President" was
Mr.. Simpkins next subject, and in
abbreviated form he spoke of the
powers which our constitution
gives to the leaders of the nation.
Mr.. Martzolf closed the after
noon session with the PHILOSOPHY
of History" but following chiefly
the history of our own state. His
remarks contained many interest
ing facts, concerning the shapes'of
counties, the divisions of territory,
which could be. traced directly to
the influence of the land grants
which occurred many years ago.
The institute then adjourned till
the lecture in the evening.