Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1909-11-04
Final Institute Notes.
APPROPRIATE RESOLUTIONS UPON THE
DEATH OF MISS LOIS MILLER.
WEDNESDAY, P. n.

with music, under the direction Of Prof.
Dobson, followed by roll call. The
first period of the afternoon was occu-
pied by Prof. Albert Clay, of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, who spoke on
the subject, Recent Researches in the
Bible Land" Prof. Clay gave very
interesting description of some of the
countries in Bible times, including
Assyria, Palestine and Egypt. A piano
duet was rendered very effectively by
the Misses Flavia Lathrope and Rena
Jordan. Hon. r. B. Teitrick continu-
ed his talk on the subject, "Laws Of
Teaching" Prof. Dobson delighted
the Institute by rendering a beautiful
solo. Prof. Burnham occupied the
next period in speaking on the Battle
of Gettysburg" He said. s'In teach
ing battles in history, we should teach
each battle in sufficient detail to un-
derstand the battle thoroughly" His
talk was most interesting. Adjourned.
| THURSDAY, A. NJ.
Institute was called to order at 900
o'clock, by Miss Collins. Devotional
exercises were conducted by the Rev.
j. M. Robertson, Rector of Emmanuel
Episcopal Church. A music drill was
conducted by Prof. Dobson, followed
by roll call. The first period was used
by Mr.. Teitrick, who spoke on the sub
ject, Effective Teaching" The teach
ers present gathered some useful infor-
nation from the address. Prof. Price
was the next speaker and took for his
subject, "The Trio" By the trio he
means the child, the parent and the
teacher. The one great trouble with
the pupil, teacher and parent is the
fact that they do not understand each
other. Prof. O. E. Plasterer, chairman
of the committee on "Course of Read
ing" reported for the committee and
recommended to the teachers, Barrett's
Practical Pedagogy and two Manuals
on the subject of "Insects and Flies"
Intermission. After being called to or
der, Prof. Dodson lead in several musi-
cal selections. The last period of the
morning was occupied by Prof. Bur-
ham, who spoke on the subject, ''The
Tools of the History Teacher,-the
Map"
THURSDAY, P. M.
Called to order by Miss Collins, fol-
lowed by music and roll call. During
the first period, Prof Price spoke on
the subject, "Paul Lawrence Dunbar"
His talk was very interesting. Hon.
r. B. Teitrick followed Prof. Price and
gave very interesting and instruc-
tive address to the Directors of the
county. This talk was followed by a
recitation by Miss Mildred Lloyd, who
rendered the same in very creditable
manner. Prof. Dobson favored the In
stitute with vocal solo. Intermission,
followed by music by the Institute
Prof. Lynch, of st. Marys, was then
introduced and made short but very
interesting address. Mr.. Hughes was
next introduced to the Institute and
gave very instructive address. Supt.
Sweeney, of Elk county, was introduced.
He expressed his pleasure in being
present and extended his congratula-
tions to Miss Collins. Dr. Becht, of
Clarion State Normal School, was then
introduced and made short address.
Prof Burnham occupied the last per-
iod of the afternoon in discussing the
subject, ga Visit to Greece" For a
period of forty-five minutes, Mr.. Burn
held the audience in rapture with the
figurative and eloquent language
which he used in describing the beau
ties of nature, as we'll as many other
accompanying circumstances of the
voyage. Adjournment.
FRIDAY, A. NJ.
Institute called to order by Miss Col
Inns, followed by devotional services.
Prof. Dobson led the musical drill,
which was followed by roll call. Hon.
Mr.. Teitrick was the first speaker and
took as his subject, "The Right View
of Teaching" Some good sound ad-
wise was given to the teachers. DIR.
Becht was the next speaker and spoke
on Education" After an intermis-
sion, Prof. Price addressed the Insti-
tute on the subject, Essentials" Prof.
Burnham occupied the next period and
took as his subject, '"The Tools of the
History Teacher-the Black Board."-
After music, the report of the several
committees were made. SCommittee on
resolutions reported, Prof, R. III. Ed
gar, the chairman of the committee
being absent, Mr.. Joseph Harrington
read the resolutions, which were ac-
cepted by the Institute without change.
The committee on Educational Reun-
ions reported, through Prof d. b.