Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1907-11-07


spoke few words of congratulation to the
teachers, on our good Institutes.
DR.. ). d. Fess then gave a talk on Alexander
Hamilton, the Representative of Power"
Institute adjourned until 800 the next morn
ing.
THURsDAR. 900 A. NJ
The Institute was called to order bv the Pres-
dent Miss Matte Collins. The Devotional ex-
ercises were conducted by Rev. Allen.
Music.
Roll call.
DIR. S. E. Schmucker talked on 1.-The Biology
of the Codnty."
He said. The county is in. what is know as
the transitional zone. Consequently some of
our animals as the porcupine belong to the cold
er zone, and others as the possum belong to a
warmer region. Our pines and hemlocks belong
to a colder region, while the chestnuts and oaks
TO n warmer region.
DR.. Fess next spoke on "Some Elements of
History in Literature"
By studying some poems, a selection of prose
the history OF the people can be learned. Their
manners, customs and traits of character can be
more more easily seen than in any other way. DR..
Fess took for example THE Cotters Saturday
night" by Burns. He brought out plainly the
life and home of a humble Scotchman, as Burns
wished ii to be known.
Institute was adjourned until 1870.
THURSDEY, 1870 p. M.
Institute was called to order by the President
Miss Matte Collins.
Music.
Roll call.
DIR. S. E. Schumacher was introduced to the
directors of the county. He said that Pennsyl.
vania did not have as well regulated school sys-
tenn as some of the other states. Because of the
TACT that so many different nationaIities settled
here. Each wit h their own ideas about educa-
ton. Before bette ell system, or in fact an sys-
tenn could be organized, the ideas of the people
had to be changed. Hence are school system is
OF only recent origin. We are rapidly gaining
ground, and 1t rests with the directors of each
county to perfect the system.
One way TO help this work along in your own
county Is to secure the best available teachers.
NOW you are compelled to pay forty dollars for
teacher, see that you get forty dottar teacher.
When you are selecting teacher ask, what has
she done to fit herself for this positions" If she
has done nothing, turn her aside for one that has
done something. Then when you have good
you and to your community than the money
you are paying her. She will inspire your BOYS
She willIgive them taste for higher education.
She will teach them a love for home and their
4urroundings..'
1--WE must raise up men Of strength and spirit
nt to graprle with the new problems of life.
Consequently we must have our boys and girls
under god noble teachers, Select the noblest
them"
Prof Lynch, of st. Marys, was introduced He
spoke OF the daily preparation on the part of the
the class.
Intermission.
{, DR.; Fess then spoke on "The Debate in the
Senate between Webster and Hahn"
FRIDAY 900 A. NJ.
Institute was ca lied TO order by the President
Miss Matte Collins, for the last session. Devot-
ional exercises were conducted by Rev. Dr. John
son.
Music.
Roll call
Prof Q. Z. Plasterer gave a good discussion
on The Growing Teacher" He said, "A
teacher should know his subject thoroughly
work.
DR.. Fess gave his last talk on Dolly Madison =
She was the best Representative of Fashionable
~ ka Dt haF
qualities and in closing, gave as parting words. a
quotation from II Horace Mann, BE ashamed to
humanity"
The report of the committee on the course of
reading was given the chairman, Mr.. John
Schwab. The books adopted are, THE Childn
by Tanuer, Essentials in MediaevaI and Mod
ern History" by Harding, and Essentials in
English History"
Intermission
The report of the the committee on Resolutions
was given by the chairman Mr.. c. E. Plasterer
and were accepted by the Institute. The reso-
| lutions are as fellows:
WHEREAS, In the providence of God we the
| teachers of Cameron county have been permit
| ed to assemble in the Forty-frst Animal Insti-
tute, in recognition of the benefits received
| therefrom, be it
Resolued, That to our worthy and efficient
| County superintendent who has been untirirg
in her efforts to procure for the very best OF
| instructors for the day sessions and talent for
| the evening entertainments we express our cor
| dlal thanks and appreciation,
ResolUed, That to Hon |, X. Hockey and DIR.
Schumacher who have so ably led the singing OF
| the Institute and to Miss Flossie Taggart, plan
| ist we return our thanks
| heSotUed, That we also express our thanks for
! MISS Ida Segers piano solo and Mr.. w. II
| scnoi1 s address on Commercial Geography.
| heSotCed That we express our sincere appre-
clation OF the work of our able instructors and
| assure them that not a moment of the institute
| has been dull or profitless
| Resolved That with all the teachers of Penn
| sylvania we rejoice in the efforts that are being
| made to elevate the status of the teaching pro
| feSslon in the state by means of legislative en-.
| actment and otherwise.
| Resotced That in opinion the recent
| Snyder Minimum Salary Law will work to the
| advantage of the schools as well to that of the
teachers and we will welcome legislation tending
toward tenure and a retirement fund for teachers
| RESOLVED, That we will return to our schools
| profted by our Institute and inspired with q
determinat'- to put forth our best efforts to ad-
| vance the schools of Cameron county and Ia
| make our work tell for good in the lives of the
| boys and girls who are under our instruction.
| CLARA BOILEAU MAcCLOSKEY,
| XIMENA e. BROOKS,
| G. E. PLASTERER.
| The report ofthe committee on Educational
| Reunions was given by the chairman Mr.. G. E
Plasterer.
| The following places we're selected: Drift.
wood, Dec 9TH, 1907; Sterling. Jan. 20, 1908; Sin
| namahoning, Feb. 10, 1908 and Emporium
| After few words by Miss Collins the Institute
| was adjourned
LORA e. McQUAY,
Wade w. B. HAINES,
Secretaries.