West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-15
GWOOD PRESTON COUNTY, WEST

should be located with why they
are located in that particular spot.
Why Is New York located At the
mouth Of the Hudsong Why is
Rome located up the Tiber and not
at the MOUTH The everlasting
WHY should come into proper notice
in the teaching Of geography. A
great deal of attention should be paid
70 the prod1ot Of different sections Of
the same country and in different
countries
DR. Deane now took up the quail
fications Of the teacher which he
divided into two Glasses. viz. natural
and acquired. Good health is one
of the essential qualifications OF the
teacher. An invalid was once asked
II he suffered much; he said no. but
the rest Of the family do.
Teachers need also good psychical
qualifications as we'll as good phys
teal qualifications Teachers who
can not get good mental grasp Of
the subject should not teach that
subject.
The teacher needs TO know boys
and girls, and TO know the difference
between boys and girls Pupils are
children until they are boys aud
girls Boys OF fifteen don't want to
be directed. Why does the average
boy want to kick n store box every
time that he may pass it byT The
girl does not have that same feeling.
Cheer is needed In the school room.
Patience 10 indispensable patience
TO wait for results.
A woman got on street car with
ten children. She was asked IL those
children were all hers, or were they
a picnic. She replied that they
were all hers, and no picnic. Girls
what are your motives. No one
blames you IL you are waiting for
something better, but be carful that
you do not trade off thirty five dol
lar job for a ten dollar husband
Intermission.
After intermission roll was called
to note absentees; after which the
subjects of geography was again TAX
en- mp by Prof Mcdonald, aud again
the everlasting why was in evidence.
Why Is Chicago the metropolis Of the
westH Why does New York still
remain the metropolis Of the east
Why is the st. Lawrence River
located where il is, etc
Wednesday Forenoon
Institute opened by singing and
devotional exercise conducted by Rev.
s. J. Cotton, followed by singing
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name.
Roll Call.
Prof Mcdonald now took up the
first period with talk upon Ian
guage He spoke of the pupils imi-
tatiug the language Of the teacher
just as they do the dress Of the
teacher The teacher teaches Ian
guage upon the play ground, and
the street as well as IN the school
loom. The habit should be formed
correctly. And while the English
Language is the mcst flexible Ian
guase in the world, It possesses
many elements of vitality.
superintendent Carrico now named
the following committee on reolu-
tions. l.. J. Conley, d. T. Scott,
f. r. p Crime, w. w. Buqklew,
Jno. E. jenkins. f. W Candy. Lon
Hart. and Allie King.
DR. Delue took the next period -
subject - reading He spoke concern
ing pitch, rates, and accent. Pupils
should read in the same tone that
they talk They shonld not read
like the daily express, nor the train
that stops at all stations 4 variety
should be chosen in reading Read
science and come in touch with
nature read biography and come In
touch with groat meu: read revela
tions and come in touch with God
The Institute now paid tribute
to DR.. Purinton by singing "Ths
West Va. Hills" Of witch he is the
author, and composer.
Intermission.
Dr. Purinton, President " the
| University, was now introduced.
and was received with applause. He
made a short talk along the aesthetic
line Of education. speaking more
particularly Of the work Of the State
Lesgue In beaulifyiDg school grounds
He stated that the requisite for
membership in this League Is that
each member should agree 10 give
one days work each year toward
beautifSing some school house, or
school house ground. He hoped that
one would be organized 10 this
county.
DR. Purinton now took the InsH
tate upon a mental excursion stop
ping at forty stations, which was
enjoyed by all.
Prof Lloyd Friend. principal Of
the Keyser Preparatory School was
next introduced. and made talk
upon the importance Of securing a
college education, or its equivalent.
Wednesday Afternoon.
Singing Scatter Sunshine Roll
Call
Prof. Mcdonald on the topic Of
History spoke Of tho perceptions that
we get from that study DO we get
perceptions Of bloodshed and Of war.
or the more lasting perceptions Of the
peaceful development Of our country
Where is the man who is exercising