The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1904-09-01
Teachers Institute.
Concluded from last weckl

his lecture on "The True Aristoc-
racy." Mr.. Martzolff's reputa-
tion as speaker was only in
creased by the talk of the evening
and all who were present felt the
time most delightfully."- spent. Mr..
Martzolff has ready wit, which
gives an added charm to his talks,
and he has a magnetism as a
speaker which holds the ntten.
tion Of his hearers.
The opening exercises on Thurs
day morning were led by Rev.
Burtner Of the U. b. Church, af-
ter which the first lecture was
given by Prof. Boughton on Pope
and the 18th. Century Authors"
A part of his talk was devoted to
giving advice to teachers on what
to study for the literature tests
which will soon be added to the
regular county examinations.
The talks on literature given by
Prof. Boughton during the insti-
tute were of the greatest value to
the teachers, and much could be
gained by any visitors who were
present to hear them. Prof.
Boughton is one Of the best in
formed men on this subject in the
country, and the institute might
be proud of being able to secure
him for an instructor.
Supt. Martzoltf's next lecture
was continuation of the "Devel-
opment of the Ohio School Sys-
tem," commenced on Wednesday
morning. Mr.. Martzolff handled
his subject in most interesting
way, and gave much valuable in
formation about our school system.
He said the general trend of the
development was toward centrali-
cation of authority, which is
still the case. He spoke of some
of the men, such as Samuel Lewis
who have exercised great in
fluence on our school system.
Supt. Martzolf was followed by
Prof. Boughton on "Method in
Teaching the Drama and Fiction. ("
He advised the encouragement of
a spirit of debate among the pu-
pills, the introducing of themes
from the production studied,
which are debatable and will a
rouse interest. At the close of
his talk, Prof. Boughton introdu-
ced to the teachers, his friend DR..
George A Hubble, vice president
of Berea College, Kentucky, and
n great worker on educational
lines. DR.. Hubble is a spirited
talker and his remarks to the in
stitute on the general topic of lit
erature were thoroughly enjoyed.
The afternoon session was open
ed by Supt. Martzolfi on "The
Valne of Arid Regions" a talk in
which he brought forth the idea
that the most fertile tracts of the
world are these arid regions,
which only require the assistance
of water to make them the garden
spots of the earth.
Prof. Boughton devoted his
talk on "Narcotics' to the inju-
ries produced by the use of cigar
cites and tobacco, and emphasized
the need of impressing the child
rem with the terrible consequences.
The music hour was exception
ly interesting this afternoon, as
special program had been prepar-
ed and large number of visitors
were present to hear the numbers.
BY request, two of the exercises of
Tuesday evening were repeated,
"Cooks, up-to-date," and "Two
Similar Twins" Frank and
Oliver Heft, the similar twins,
surely received a warm welcome
from the audience, and deserved
the applause, which greeted them
by their rendition of their song.
The drills by the children and
musical numbers were all much
enjoyed, and the hour was most
pleasing one of the afternoon pro-
gram.
"BOston and Its Historic Enylr-
ons" was the last subject of the
afternoon. Mr.. Martzolff gave a
good account and description of
the many historic places around
Rnatnn which he hod y;sitad tLs