The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
!EEf!!FESON COUNTY INSTITUTE
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Of reading matter. A knowledge OF the
nations history might be Rrasped easily
through proper reading. DIR. Ellis then
pointed out the Duties Of American
Citizenship" showing that the inculcation
Of obedience in the pupils at school is Of
great Importance in aiding later to secure
obedience TO the law. LASTLY the speaker
stated that the kind Of punishment in
schools should be conformable to
the specific kind Of government In the
schools. In closing the teachers discussed
moral and religious training in the schools.
PRIMARY SECTION.
The primary section was first addressed
by Miss Weller, who gave the following
summary Of necessary work in primary
drawing:
Teachers should show appreciation Of
effort; teach children to be their own
critic; three elements in drawing, action,
color, form; interest the key note in draw
ing; drawing period not to exceed Is
minutes; individuality desired; teach
simplicity in al things.
In the address OF Zaner, practical hints
were given for teaching the child to learn
the difficult art of writing. Advised
using large writing and use of blackboard.
Normal size in writing should not be
commenced until fourth year.
The Tuesday afternoon session opened
with the main floor and gallery filled with
townspeople and throughout the afternoon
the interest manifested was remarkable.
Both the instructors and entertainers were
listened to with rapt attention.
The opening address was made by Prof.
G. p. Ianer. Zaner is reputed the finest
penman in the United States and has the
subject at his finger tips. Throughout the
period allotted him he dwelt on the need of
teaching the manual part as well as the
intellectual part Of penmanship, while
never forgetting that fine penmanship is
practically worthless unless possessed by
a man wti good gray matter in his
head.
Prof Yoder again took the stage and in
few minutes had the vast room ringing
with melody. He is wonder in his power
to enthnse and lead big audience.
Following the address of Mr.. Zaner, the
county superintendent introduced DR. G.
G. Ellis, and the round Of applause that
greeted his appearance on the stage spoke
eloquently Of the place he won in fhe
hearts Of the teachers by his masterful
lecture Monday afternoon. Ellis's address
yesterday was along the same lines, and
1t was as vital in every part to the parent
as to the school teacher. He made a plea
for the physical conservation of the child,
for a better understanding of his buoyant
nature and a more careful study of the
motives that lead him t. become a human
Interrogation mark. He showed that the
work of the teacher is not bounded by the
four walls of the school room, but may go
with pupil through a long life TO cheer
or discourage him. DR. Ellis has a rich
fund of illustration drawn from his own
varied experience as a student, teacher,
minister and college professor. No more
popular instructor has ever appeared be-
fore Jefferson county institute.
After a session of singing led by Prof.
Yoder, Miss Killing was again called
to the stage ard for the balance Of the
afternoon gave the audience readings from
famous authors Her first selection was
from Thomas Bailey Aldrich, her second
Russian tale, and the climax was reached
in an intensely dramatic rendering of the
beautiful old biblical tale of judith and
Holofernes. Miss King has had few
superiors in her line in Reynoldsville and
the teachers regret that she could not
remain for the balance Of the institute.
GOVERNOR GLENN.
The evening lecture by Ex-Governor
Robert B. Glenn, of North Carolina, drew
out an audience even larger than the con-
cert Of the opening night and the orator
ordinary type Of lecturer. He stands for
something and he speaks with meaning
that will linger in the memory Of all who
heard him. He is broad-minded man, a
worthy descendant of Washington Irving,
whom he numbers among his ancestors.
THE DIRECTORS CONVENTION.
To-day, Wednesday, and Thursday, the
school direc tors of Jefferson county will
meet in their Scmi-annual convention in
the public school building. Addresses will
be made to-day by Thomas j. Evans, Of
Young township, DR.. G.. G. Ellis, County
Superintendent Jones and others.