The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1913-10-29
Forest County Institute Continued.

Following our last issue we quote these
facts In the conclusion of the Teachers
Institutee:
In addition to the instructors before
mentioned, Supt. James j. Palmer of Oil
City, gave the teachers two valuable and
practical talks on Writing and Spelling.
Supt. Palmer gave emphasis to his talk
by displaying some real specimens of
~penmsnship from the lower grades of his
schools, showing what can be accom-
plished by proper methods and systematic
teaching. He made a fine impression on
the teachers as a most able and practical
instructor.
Supts. Martin, McGinness and DR..
Troop continued their instruction through
the rest of the week and were a source of
keen interest to the teachers.
Supt, Martin gave evidence, from bis
masteriul treatment of the different
topics which he discussed, as one of IL Q
ablest educators of the country today.
Amongst them was a discussion on the
Monroe Doctrine, which is claiming the
attention of the world at the present time.
He gave a brief survey OF its origin and
and history, its purpose when promul-
gated, its rise and recognition by the
world, its status now and how it affects
the policy of the United States at the
present moment.
DR.. Troop of Toronto University was a
valuable man to the institute. He is a
typical literary man, cultured and re-
fined, with the characteristics of a public
speaker and traits of an Englishman
thrown in. His talks were on the line of
literature exclusively, with two short
lectures on Sir Walter Scott and William
Shakespeare.
DR.. Edward Amherst OFT gave his lee
ture On 'Sour Grapes on Wednesday
evening. The line of thought was on the
science of eugenics, in which he showed
the evil tendencies of the present day to
the transmission of disease to the chill
dren of the parents and the sure results
of heredity. DR.. OFT held the attention of
a large audience for one hour and fifty
minutes without a single sign of uneasi-
ness from anyone. Everyone speaks of
his lecture as one of the best that was
ever given in Tionests.
The session on Thursday was a contin.
uation of the instruction similar to that
commented on during the earlier part of
the week, each session being we'll attend.
cd and a lively interest shown.
The Metropolitan Musical Club enter
tanned the teachers in the evening. This
was an organization of six Chicago girls
under the management of the Empire
Lyceum Bureau of Syracuse, N. Y. The
program consisted of orchestra music,
instrumental and vocal solos, readings
and quartette singing. This entertain
ment received the unanimous approval
and commentator of everyone present.
The School Directors Annual Conven-
ton convened on Wednesday and con-
tinued in session until Thursday noon.
After efGecting an organization by elect
ing W. G. Incl, OF Tionesta Borough,
president, with Lewis Songer, OF Mar
~ienville, sud DR.. G. Y. Detar, of Kellett-
vile, vice presidents, and j. r. CLARK, OF
Tionesta, secretary, the convention pro-
ceeded to the regular program.
Supt. McGinness of Steelton addressed
the convention on the topic of the three
R's-Rights, Responsibilities, and Re-
wards. He gave a splendid talk, and was
followed by Supt. Martin of Norristown
on the subject of TROUBLES"
The session was continued on the fol-
lowing forenoon, at which addresses we're
made by the same two instructors, in
Guiding DR.. Troop.
The institute considered as a whole was
a splendid success in every way; doubt
less the best ever held in the county. The
teachers returned home we'll pleased with
the weeks instruction and entertainment,
with a new inspiration to continue their
work for the rest of the year.