Middletown transcript., 1903-11-21
THE INSTITUTE
29th Annual Session Convened
in the Opera House
ATTENDANCE VERY LARGE

ATTENDANCE VERY LARGE
The Twenty-nintll Annual Session o.
the New Castle County Teachers Insti'
tute convened in the Middletown Opers
House, Wednesday morning at 10 clock.
Superintendent Spaid called the meet.
ing to order and announced the opening
song which was sung by the children oil
the Middletown Public Schools, "Wel'
come Song" Responsive reading by Sup
erintendent Spaid and the audience. In
vocation was then offered by the Rev. f.
H. Moore, D. D., and the programme OF
the day was taken up.
DR.. Albert Forbes was introduced and
after a few pleasant remarks, began his
talk. His subject was Language Les
son." In the course of his talk he told
the audience that the great masses OF peo-
pie worshiped Shakespeare's shrine too
much, and led us to believe, and in
fact, told them, that many Of Shakes
peare's words were incorrect, and forcibly
impressed on his audience that in the
case where two things are admissible,
use the one that is commonly used, but
when two things were presented, one
right and one wrong, always use the one
that is right. He also spoke of the dig
nifty of speech and of thought.
At the conclusion of DR.. Forbes talk a
short recess was given of about 10 min
utes, then Miss Louise Connolly gave a
brief talk on Temperance Physiology"
which was thoroughly enjoyed by the
audience. Miss Connolly has travelled ex-
tensively, and during her remarks she
said she thought Labratory work should
be taught in all the schools, as it natur-
ally leads to good health which is very
wise. During her discourse she spoke OF
the manner of the men of different
countries, and we don't think she fiat,
tered the American gentlemen when she
said their manners were far superior
to those Of any other country. At the
conclusion of Miss Connolly's talk, DR..
Forbes again addressed the audience on
Grammar, he said that it was the study
side Of language. He impressed on the
teachers minds the fact that their schol-
ars upon first entering school should be
taught the proper use Of words, and it is
quite true, when he said ii makes no diff
ference from what kind of home boy
or girl comes, if the use of right words in
the right places are taught them, they
will never forget them.
Adjournment until 2 P. M.
Wednesday Afternoon
The afternoon session opened with a
talk on "The Aim Of Education" by
Miss Connolly. She is a thorough lec-
turer and pointed out many things that
will prove beneficial to the teachers in
their schools. At the conclusion of Miss
Connolly's discourse, DR.. Forbes again
addressed the audience on Literature as
an Aid in Teaching Reading" His talk
was not very lengthy, but the theme was
a good one, and the teachers received
many valuable points from his remarks.
The afternoon session was concluded by
Miss Connolly with talk on sThe Mis-
sion of the Primary Teacher" 1t would
have been we'll for all kindergarten teach
ers to have been present, as they would
have acquired quite few facts. Miss
Connolly told the teachers that upon re-
ceiving new scholars into the schools their
duty was to make them feel perfectly at
home, and to make them acquainted with
the rest Of the scholars, and by doing lit
tie things Ike that they gain the love of
the children and obedience will always
follow.
In the evening there was an enter
tainment by Ross Crane cartoonist and
Miss jeanette Broomell. The audience
was large and the attraction proved to
be an interesting part of the institute
program.
Thursday Morning
The session opened with Responsive
reading by Superintendent Spaid and the
audience, followed with prayer by the
Rev. W. J. Wilkie. Mr.. Frank r. Pool
then favored the audience with cornet
solo, "Hearts and Flowers" being accom-
panied on the piano by Mrs. Pool, which
was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Superintendent Spaid then introduced
Prof J. NJ. Coughlin, Supt. of public
schools of Wilkesbarre, Pa, who gave a
talk on Arithmetic" Prof. Coughlin's
remarks were interesting and instructive
to all, and the teachers who were go for
tunate as to hear him will 60 forth with
many useful thoughts to use in their
school work.
Prof. George P. Bible was the next
speaker, his subject being Matter, Mind,
Method" Prof Bible is teacher in the
National School of Elocution and Oratory
in Philadelphia, and by his humorous
remarks quickly captivated the audience.
Prof. Coughlin closed the morning ses-
sion with second talk on Arithmetic.
Thursday Afternoon
The afternoon session was opened by
Prof. Bible with an address OH "Articu-
lation and Pronunciation" and the So
called grammarian had good chance to
gather few points.
The vocal solo by Miss Bessie Gunkel
met with round of applause.
Prof. Coughlin gave his third and last
talk on Arithmetic, and he was followed
by Prof Bible who concluded the session
with discourse on "School Discipline u
The lecture in the evening by DR.. II,
w. Sears was decided success. DR.
Sears came here from Milford where he
lectured to the Sussex County Institute
Wednesday evening, and a telegram re-
ceived from the Superintendent of thai
County by Superintendent Spaid, spoke
in glowing terms OF his lecture delivered
in that town. Before leaving town hi
informed representative of THE TRAN
SCRIPT that he considered the audienc'