The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1920-10-08
C0lINTY INSTITUTE
VERY SUCCESSFUL

The teachers of Grant county are IN
debted to the County Superintendent
for being able to enjoy one of the !
finest institutes that has ever been pre- I,
sented to them. On September q,
the meeting was opened at eight
thirty. by roll call, after whic' Miss !,
Partridge lead in singing America.
Throughout the meetings Miss Pat !
ridge and Miss Edmurds had charge
of the singing, and songs were inter-
spers<xl as rests from protracted lis
tening.
-4AfUtfer feature Of tho meetings
was the play hour in charge OF tdiss
Lillian Egermayer, between $3.50 and
7:sO P. Nj. Several musical games
were played on the Syn with the mus
ic Of the Victrola. Owing to darkness
the play nour was held only on even
ing. More work withfhe Victrola was
presented by Miss lSnaldson, rep
resentative Of the Victrola Company,
who gave several delightful selec-
tions besides explaining different
phases of music and kind of instru-
mentS Miss Egermayer also gave
some Victrola work illustrating CORE
lation of music with vitaliZed agricul-
tune.
On Monday morning Mr.. Guhin,
State Director of eriCaniZatiOn,
conducted flag raising exercise on
the lawn. and in the afternoon led as
President Wilson, mock cabinet
meeting, showing yer, concretely how
the study of civics NAV be motivated.
Every one present, and especially the
cabinet "officers" enjoyed this unusu-
al and informal part Of the program.
This was followed by talk by Miss
Murphy, who came to represent the
Northern Division of the Red Cross.
Miss Murphy gave a concrete demon
stration Of testing children for detec-
tive sight, hearing, etc.
Each day of the in titute most
practical method class was conduct
ed by Mr.. Norton of CHM and Com
pany. in demonstrating the teaching
of reading by the Beacon system. Not
only was the organization of the sub
iect matter of reading logically pre-
sented 50 that the teacher might grasp
TIN. subject more easily, but the psy-
Geological presentation was force
fully illustrated.
The chart and cards to be used IN
the primary classes We're clearly eN-
planned and every primary class in
the county is now being supplied with
a set.
Also daily instruction was given b,
Miss Swecborg. in the Palmer sys-
TEN Of penmanship. Miss Swedbore
is an expert instructor in the Palmel
method, and was a live wire' OF the
institute. The manner in which sh.
presented the subject keenly aroused
tie interest OF all.
On Tuesday DR. Frank Nelson o.
Minnesota College CAV. two very in
teresting addresses. his theme bein.
the Human Side of Education. Il
is felt that everyone who heard hin
profted thereby On the same day, ;
BRIGHT hour was passed when Mis-
Andrews of Drake University told o
the Importance of the study OF tn,
worlds best literature by children
She laid stress on the effect the read
ing of GREAT aeros has upon the child
mind and it's reaction in his life.
The members Of the institute re
turned to the place of meeting on Tue
slay evening to listen to reports an
demonst rations by committees on mil
testing, hen culling and so forth. TIL
meeting was .:hoYt but interesting
bringing to light the real meaning
yitalized educatio n.
The High Sc,ool teachers held
conference with DR.. +. E. Smith. Stat
High School Inspector. The subject
Of credit given for high school wof
and the changes that had been mad
in entrance requirements of college
and universities were discussed. u
Smith emphasized the need OF vitaili
sghr the high school subjects.
Mr.. So,,der led the high school cor
ference in its discussion ON Nedlne:
tlay when it was decided to have tn
next meeting give opportunity e
other Grant County teachers to tas
part u s-Niscussions. -
Wednesday afternoon. the speake
DR.. Haggerty, Dian Of Education
the University of Minnesota. gave
address Of more than usual 'intere
and benefit. His wide, experience wit
his wonderful insight into. child hat
and mind, and his research into ext
cational conditions throughout T
East, were evident from his talks.
As fitting conclusion on Wedne
Iav evening Mrs Margaret Wild
gave an illustrated lecture on "Pictu
Appreciation" at the Opera House.
The teachers went to their vario
schools, fairly loaded with new pla
and ideas and all hoping to have
opportunity Of repeating t1is last
perience in Institutes.
Mrs. S. +. Rand, Charm;
Mr.. Paul Millington
Sister Mary Brendon.