The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1906-12-06
OUR EDUCATORS.
The CnstoliEns of The Educational Inter.
es!s OF Fulton County, in Ses.
sion This Week.
FINE WEATHER. LARGE ATTENDANCE.

exercises conducted DN KEY. Adj
ans and Rev DR.. West, the or
ganization rs planned in the Bull
letin was adopted Then after
some remarks by the Superintend-
enl and the opening address by b.
G. Lamberson, the Institute, led
by Rev. Adams, heartily sang
America. "
An intermission of 10 minutes.
The Institute then sang Il selection,
after which Prof. j. *. Stewart,
Department of Language" in
Shippensburg StateNormal School,
was introduced by Prof. Barton.
His subject was "Patriotism." " He
suggests and cnforces the idea of
Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity
and the practical application there
of. "rhe study of L. s History
will develop spirit of patriot
ism. Teach Biography The
Observance Of SPECIAL Days" will
teach Patriotism. Teach rever-
ence for the American Flag"
After II song DR.. Willis of Lex
ington, Ky, was introduced. Sub
iect - "E lucational IDEAS or
"Bits of Educational Theory
The measure of + lucation Is
Power
Tests of teaching ability.
Plan of activity.
Discipline.
DIR, Willis was the Lecturer of
the evening. His subject, "Rep-
rescntatiyc Men"
TUESDAY MORNING.
Institute assembled ut $3.50 IA. m.
Devotional exercises were con,
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Huston.
Prof. Thomas occupied the next
period. His subject-"rhe Re-
Iation of the High School to the
Common School" He spoke of
the order of development of the
mental faculties. Give the pupil
Il good round education. Teach
ers should be careful of grading.
Constant use of al! the faculties is
the only sure method. Throw
around the pupil favorable con-
ditlons.
After Il song, an intermission of
eight minutes was declared.
The next period was occupied by
Prof. Stewart. Subject-"Ne-
cesity of School Libraries. )" He
says broad reading is necessary to
the full development of the mind
and soul, hence the necessity of
school libraries. Those teachers
having libraries should add to
them. Those not having any
should start them. The school
library will affect the whole COM
munity. The library will benefit
the pupils, teachers aud patrons
After song, DR.. Willis occupi-
ed the next period Subject ''Hlb-
1t and Mind. He gave several
primary rs well AS secondary laws
of the development of nerve
growth. "Men and women ought
to live to be 100 years Of age pro-
vited the laws of human growth
be obeycd.
After a song DR.. Albert of the
Bloomsbury State Normal School.
Sublect-"The Fundamental Pur.
pose of The School. "
At roIl-call all the teachers of
the county were present
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
Institute called to order by Supt.
Barton at l:3a p. M, with we'll
filled house.
After a song Prof. Stewart oc-
cupied the first period. His sub
ect was The local Teacher. "
For II teacher to be successful he
must,
/. Love the work.
2. BE enthusiastic.
3. A quick and accurate dis
elimination of Character.
!. Have Il deepand abiding sense
of his responsibility.
"Our public schools should not
teach religion but they should
teach morals. "
5. BE in all around man.
6. Have the power to teach.
z. Have the power Of self.con-
troll
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