The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1907-12-18

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how as well as the what. 3d.-The i'm
portanco of character. The teachers
character is usually above reproach, but
sometimes lacking in small things. Char
acter is shown in dress, in keeping out of
debt, etc. Instances cited. 4th.-Health.
Brain-workers a long-lived class. No
reason why the teacher should break
down. Importance OF health-cold bath
every morning, enough sleep. proper
food and exercise, and worry reduced to
minimum. The teacher should take
stock of his capital as does the business
man, and make an effort to strengthen 1t
wherever impaired.
The music is in charge of Prof +. A.
Wheeler, with Miss Olive Lanson as
pianist, and is an interesting and exceed
ingly valuable feature of the sessions.
The entertainment Monday evening by
Shungopavi and Company was decided
success. The court house was crowded
and the audience delighted.
Tuesday morning session opened
with devotional exercises conducted by
Prof. Egbert, after which the following
organization. was announced:
President, d. w. Morrison;
Vice President, G. F. Felt; Secretary,
Blanche Hunter.
Enrolling Committee II. Byers,
Alice McCrea, o. B. Kelly,
Executive Committee-A. w. Jones,
d. w. Summerville, II. II. Mahey,
Raymond Russell, Orion Allio.
Prof. Egbert resumed his discussion
on language training, giving special at
tention to the aim to be considered in
teaching composition, and also to the
details which constitute the elements of
effective work.
Prof. Peirce. of Ridgway, took up The
subject ."How to be Happy Though a
Teacher" and discussed the various
things which go to make the teachers life
happy. Special stress waa placed upon
the magnitude and importance of the
school as a factor that should bring a
feeling of pleasure to the teacher. EN-
phssis was put upon the fact that to be
happy in her work the teacher must be
we'll prepared both in subject. matter and
in methods of teaching, and must also
know her pupils.
The last period of the morning was oc-
cupied by DR.. Gordinier, who gave
discussion of the subject, "The Art of
Questioning" The speaker illustrated
the topic with examples of faulty ques-
tions, showing how teachers unconscious
ly suggest answers, either by the form of
the question, or by tones of the voice.
Tuesday afternoon session opened with
an address, "What Do You Know"
by Prof. Peirce, after which Prof Francis
A. Wheeler, Jr. favored the institute
with vocal solo. Prof. Wheeler has a
magnificent voice and his efforts deserve
the highest commendation.
Prof. F. A. Wheeler, the musical d
rector of the institute, gave a short talk
on the methods of teaching music to be-
ginners. The fundamental point is voice
training, and much practice in tone-for-
nation is necessary to bring about proper
results.
The afternoon session closed with an
earnest and able address by DR.. Gordin-
ier. The subject, "The Rule of Three"
was used to show how hope, based on
faith and multiplied by charity, devel-
oped character.
Tuesday evening the feats of magic of
Hal Merton gave good satisfaction to an
audience that filled the court house to
the doors. Prof. f. A. Wheeler, Jr.
gave another fine vocal solo and was
obliged to return and bow to an encore
from his delighted auditors,
Following is complete list of the
teachers in the county, ten of whom are
absent from the institute:
BARNETT TOWNSHIP.
G. W. Lachner Mabel Lyle
0. B. Kelly Evelyn Grove
h. s. Braden Anna Allamen
Edith Barton Alice McCloskey
Marie Mstha
GREEN TOWNSHIP.
r. A. Strickenber W. w. Mills
Lurs Harding Beba Cole
Grace Reed Florence Mccartney
Harriet Purcell Eta Rodgers
HARMONY TOWNSHIP.
D. w. Summerville Jennie DeLo
Mary Casey Pearl C.. Elliott
Martha II. Morrow Louise Clark
Blanche Wiles Essie Scowden
HICKORY TOWNSHIP.
A. w. Jones Sarah Zahniser
Julia Anderson Claude Terril
Lydia Albaugh Ethel Douglas
May Whaley Georgia Whitman
Myrna Mcintyre Dora Rosen
Clio Il. Green
HOWE TOWNSHIP.
Il. II. Mahey Myrna Barnes
Eleanor Small Mary Finn
Edna Zuendel Gertrude Black
Kittie g. Hepler Belle Bly,
Anna Allaire Lura Jackson
Golde Snapp
JENKs TOWNSHIP
Il. w. Mitchell Sarah Reyner
Raymond Russell Teckla Anderson
Blanche Everwine Della Sutton
Mabel Heeter Gladys Sutton
Vira Yingling Jennie Fitzgerald
Elsie Morrison Loretta Castner
Mildred Russell Jennie Murphy
Maude Thompson Kathryn Mohney
Anna Murphy
KINGSLEY TOWNSHIP.