Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1909-08-26
The Teachers Institute.

The interesting anu iiiauuSu'C "oii
that characterized the opening days OF tn
jefferson County Teachers Institute, il
session in Shepherdstown, was continued
throughout the week. The addresse:
were as helpful ard the attendance wa'
as large as at the first.
On Thursday Rev. H. |. Stephens con-
Quoted the devotional exercises. Iht
day was principally taken up with drills
and hints on teaching, The teaching o
language and literature, OF arithmetic ant
spelling, was ably discussed by Pro-
Burns. The question of how much arith,
metic should be taught in the public
school brought out the most interestln!
round table discussion OF the session
Besides the instructor, Prof. Byeriy, Prof.
Wirgman, Mrs. Wetzel and others spoke
Prof. Walter Duke gave some interest
ing experiments in soil tests. BY the ust
of acids he showed how the farmers could
discover whether their land was acid OF
alkaline.
A delightful break in the days routine
was an address, helpful and inspirln
from Hon. II. L. Snyder. He recitec
most effectively several poems, the SEN
timents of which, if carried into life, woulc
make the work OF the teacher easier.
The event OF the session was the mu-
steal given in the college auditorium
Thursday night by the Messrs. Conradi
The occasion was one of unusual enjoy
ment to all music lovers. The programme
consisted of selections on the violin, with
the piano accompaniment, by Mr.. Arthur
Conrad, piano selections by Mr.. Austin
Conrad, and solo by Miss Mary Hart
zeT. The Messrs. Conradps interpreta-
ton and technique were OF the highes
order.
On Friday Prof. Miller conducted the
devotional exercises. A most interesting
address on early West Virginia history
was given by Prof. Miller. He spoke o.
Rumsey's invention of the steamboat, the
discovery OF oil, and Washington's Jour-
ney through this section.
Mr.. o. E. DarnalI, superintendent Of
the National Training School for Boys
Washington, D. c., was introduced and
made a most interesting address on 1.-The
Responsibility of the Teacher on Moral
Questions" He spoke Of the evils OF in
temperance in heredity, and said that the
teacher could aid in stamping out that
evil. In response torequestS from teach
ers, Mr.. Darnall also described his work
in dealing with the boys committed to his
care.
Some difficulties that confront the
teachers were dealt with by Prof Burns
In response to questions from the teach
ers, he gave a number of suggestions
gained from practice. Practical grammar
was next discussed by Prof. Miller.
During the day, Miss Chew and Miss
Link, by the beautiful rendition OF solos,
added to the pleasure OF the teachers.
The following report OF the committee
on resolutions was read and adopted.
Resolved, lst. That in the death OF oul
esteemed and beloved co-worker and in
structor, John q. Knutti, we have lost one
of the most sympathetic and enthusiastic
educators of the State; and, further, re-
solved, that his loss viii! be deeply felt in
all educational circles and especially ir
the school in which he so faithfully la
bored.
I'd. That a department of agriculture
and domestic science should be eStab-
lished at Shepherd College State Norma
School.
3D.. That we favor district supervision,
district high schools and consolidation o.
schools.
4th. That our institute be held the las
week in August.
9Th. That we stand for increase OF sal
airy.
9th. That the Jefferson county teacher:
stand for the temperance reform.
It'll. That we extend our most hearty
vote of thanks to our able instructors
Prof. Thos. c. Miller and Mr.. L. w
Burns, TO State Superintendent of Free
Schools, Hon. M. P. Shawkey, to thu
speakers who at various times have adj
dressed the institute and to all who have
helped in any way to make it a success
We also extend Our thanks to the author
tiles who have so kindly allowed us thu
use. of the college building.
Upon motion of Miss Eliza Johnson,
rising vote OF thanks was extended by TIT
teachers of the other districts to the teach
ers OF Shepherdstown district for the en-
tertainment provided.
BY a vote the institute decided to NEE
next year in Shepherdstown.