Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1903-01-08

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followed, after which "Persevere" wa.
sung. DR.. Goddard followed with 'sDIor
al Education" as his subject.
One of the prime objects of education
is moral development, for learning with.
out corresponding heightening Of char
acter trains child to be an adept swind-
Ter and skillful deceiver. Moral ideals
are sometimes best instilled into the pu-
pills minds by the use of negative ideals.
He concluded by showing certain points
from the tables, and by giving some
cautions as to the use of negative ideals.
Supt. Black appointed E. F. Hill, J. E.
Reese Killgore and Myrtle Edgar as a
committee ON general resolutions, and
Robert Molyneux,:: NJ. D. Sweeney and
T. J. Cavanaugh on the auditing COM
mittee.
Institute adjourned.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
The singing which began the morning
session was much improved by the assis-
tsnce of Mr.. Morgan Diefenbach, cornet-
ist
DR.. McNeal was first, with general
talk on the use of text books and pupils
habits of study. This in part was: IA
common mistake of teaching ls that OF
beginning the use Of textbooks too early.
Pupils should he trained to quick and
accurate perception. before the more intri-
cate processes of mental activity. Ifmore
care was taken, by the pupil and teacher,
in assigning and studying lesson, much
better would be the results. When les
sons are assigned the relation between the
various topics should be shown"
After short singing period Miss. Rog.
ers continued her "Nature Study
Miss Rogers devoted her time to the struc-
ture and growth Of buds and what var
ious marks on trees indicate. One would
particularly notice the close attention of
the younger school children during this
period.
Singing.
DR.. Goddard devoted this last period to
"Women IDEALS" 1t was noted that the
ideals OF children were seldom women;
very infrequently, among boys, and the
majority OF the girls ideals were men.
This was attributed to the fact that
women were not often held up as ideals
at school or at home.
wEDN EsDAY AFTERNOON.
Session opened by singing.
A motion was made by T. V. Kelley to
appoint committee to draft resolution
petitioning the legislature to inquire into
the matter OF teachers wages. Motion
seconded and carried.
DIR. Goddard followed by talk on the
"Use of Symbols" This he illustrated
by series of drawings. "Pupils should
understand the meaning Of symbols and
be careful in their use. Words are mere
ly symbols and should never be used if
not understood" In this last, DR.. God
dard made the exceptions Of memory
gems and poetry.
A short period was devoted to singing.
DR.. McNeal followed on, "The Personal
Element in Teaching" DR.. McNeal de-
plored the unjust criticisms OF the schools
made by persons not qualified to judge.
"The personality of teacher often
makes a greater impression than his
scholarship or ability as teacher. There
is great advantage to both teacher and
pupil in an intimate personal acquaint
ance. The teacher is in great measure
initiated by the pupil either consciously
or unconsciously. Teachers should de-
vote some attention to individuals aside
from in the class"
Singing.
Miss Rogers devoted the first part Of
her time to the growth of plants as pro-
ceeding from buds, and to telling the age
of twigs. Then the following topics were
touched upon in the "Life of Insects:''
(a) What becomes of the different kinds
of insects during the winter.
(b) The stage of insect life.
(c) How insects are protected.
(d) The work of insects.
WEDNESDAY EVENING
The New York Male Quartette was
billed as the entertainers for this evening,
but young lady, reader, appeared as
substitute for one member unable to full.
fiji the engagement. Eleven numbers
were produced, nearly every one of which
| were encored.
DAVID X. PLACE, Secy.