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T J. LINGLE,
AT TOIINEY - AT - LAW,
1:11 l'lilllpiburff. Centre Co., Pa. jpd
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R, It W. BAKltBTT,
Attonf.v8 and Counselors at Law,
CLEARFIELD, PA.
January SO, 1878.
TSKAEIi TEST,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Clearlleld, Pa,
4rOfflce in the Court House. tJjrlI,"6T
HENRY BRETU,
(OflTHHD P. O.)
JUSTICE OF TIIE l'EACE
May 9, 1878-Ij
W
JI.'M. McCULLOUGH,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
CLKARFIKLD, PA.
fifll.-e in Masonic building. Second street, op
pOHite Ihe Court llouio. Je26,'78-tf.
C. ARNOLD,
LAW COLLECTION
OFFICE,
CURWENSVILLE,
Clearfield CouoUr, Penn'a. 75y
s.
T. RROCKBANK,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
CLEARFIELD, PA.
ap 2iT7-ly
Office in Open House,
fAMBS MITCHELL,
DBALXR II
fSrjuare Timber & Timber Lnnds,
Jsil'73 CLKARFIKLD, PA.
s,
V. WILSON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Office one dnor vast of Western Hotel building,
opposite Court House.
sc,t..'.,'77. CLEARFIELD, PA.
JiRANK FIELDING,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
Clearfield, Pa.
Will attend to all buaineaa entrottod to bin
promptly and faithfully.
janl'7
J V. SXYDHR,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
CLEARFIELD, PA.
Oftioe in l'la'a Opera UousO.
June 28, '7Stf.
WILUAK A. WALLACB. PATin L. iaa.
DARBT r. WALLACB. JOBS W. WBIBLBT.
AITALLACE & KREBH,
(Sumeaiorl to Wallace A Flaldini,)
ATTOltNE YS-AT-LAW,
janl'77 Cleartteld, Pa.
r. 0L, irCK. . . 1. A. QltAH&U.
1)IJCK A f.KAHAM,
A'lI'OUNKYS AT LAW,
ULKAnrilLO, PA.
All tiuiinoJi prwuiptlr attendud to. Office
Id (Irnham'i Kw roomi formerly occupied by
it ii u t.. i-i-i ha tf
ll. u. Doiwun, J-'J1!
turn. a. MuaaiT.
craui aoacoa.
ATTORNKY 8 AT LAW,
CLEARFIELD, PA.
"Office la Ple'i Opera llouw, tecond floor
M074
JUHlPa a I WALL T. DAHiRL W. M UUMtT.
rcENALLY & McCURDY
. ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW,
Clearfield, Pa.
!r-sT'Letal business attended to promptly withj
o.lelity. Offlce on Uooond street, abore tbo First
National Hank. Jan:l:70
G- KUAUER,
A'i'TORNEY-AT-LAW
Real Estate and Colleotioa Agent,
CLBARKIliM), PA.,
Will promptly attend to all legal business en
trusted to his oaro.
dr-Ouloe in Pie's Opera nousa. Janl'78.
J F. McKKNRICK,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
CLKARFIKLD, PA
All ll hnslness antrnitcd to bis care will ra
eeira prompt attention.
Offlxo opposite Court House, la Masonic Building,
second noof. aug,., tvij,
JOUN L. CUTTLE,
: .. ATTOHKEY AT LAW.
tnd Heal Batate A rent, Clearfield, Pa.
Oflne oa Third street, bet. Cherry A Walnut.
n-Reipeotfollj offers his sertieee la eelllng
and baylag laada la Ol.arl.ld aad aiUelalnn
eoaotioa j aa.i with aa olptrieneool over twenty
y. are aa a avxyor, tatters himself thai be eaa
render satisfaolloa. iraa. io:ro:u,
JR. E; M. SCIIEURER,
UOMiEOPATUIC PHYSICIAN,
OSea la reotdiBee ea Firet at.
April 24, 172. CicarBeld, Pa.
TAR. Y. A. MEANS,
PHYSICIAN k SURGEON
' ' HITIIERSDURO, PA.
WinaUaad profassianal oalls promptly. aaglO'78
-U. T. 3. UOTKK,
f It Y8ICI AN AND SU RO EON,
Offioa on Market Street, Clearleld, Pa.
w-OHice hours t S to II a. ea., and 1 to 8 p. m.
D
R. J. KAY WJIIGLEY,
ilOMrEpATnlO PHYSICIAN,
enrOBee adjoining the residence ef Jamee
Wriilcy, K,., on Sscond St, Clearleld, Pa.
Jly.ll,'I8tf.
jyi. 11. B. VAN VALZA1T,
tI.EAKKIF.i l), PENH' A.
OKI'ICB IN MASONIC BUILDING.
' OBoe hoara From It to I P. M.
May II, .
I)
U. J. 1". BURCUFIKLD,
Late Sargeoa of the 831 Reglaieat.Peaasyleanla
VolBnteers, having returned frost the Araay,
o8.r. kis profeaiieaal serrlees telbeelUaeag
af ria.ra.IA Mi.t.
aaarPnfoaileaalealla promptly attended la.
OHoe ea Seeead etreet, fefmerlyeeeapled y
Dr. Weeds. (apr4,'8tl
f TARRY SNYDER,
II BARBKR AND HAIRDRESSER
Shop oa Market St, opposite Court House.
A eleaa towel fee eeery eoeteasor.
Alee anaaafaetaree ef
All Klnda of ArUtlaoj la Maaaaa Hair.
Clearlaid, Pa. may II, t.
CLEARFIELD -
GEO. B. GOODLANDEB, Editor L Proprietor. PRINCIPLES, NOT MEN. TEBMS-52 per annum in Advance.
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(Cards.
JOB PHINTING OF EVERY DK8CHIP
lion neatly eieeuted at Ibla offlo..
0
SCAR MITCHELL,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
CLKARFIKLD, PA.
J-OBlc. in Ilia Opera II. use. ootv, '78-tf.
WILLIAM M. 1IENKY, Justice
or tun Pbacb An Scbitbbbb, LUMUBR
CITY. Collections mad. nnd money prompt
paid oer. Artiolaa of anranl and deeds of
eoaveyanoo neatly oloouted and warraated cor
root or no obarge. S.1jjT
R
OLAND D. SWOOPE,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Curwcnirillo, Clearleld eounly, Pa.
oct. 9, '78 If.
JOHN D.THOMPSON,
Juitlo of th Peace and ScrtTcner,
Curneuiville, Pi.
te3fc.CollMMoni
paid 0Tr.
mada and
bioboT promptly
fb23'71tf
JAS. B. GRAHAM,
dollar lo
Real Estate, Square Timber, Boards,
6HINOLE8, LATH, A PICKETS,
:107a Clearneid, Pa,
REUBEN HACKMAN,
House and Sign Painter and Paper
Hanger,
Clearfield, Penn'a.
aa-Will oiMot. joba in bia lina promptly and
In a workmanlike manner. ayr4,67
JOUN A. STADLER,
BAKEH, M-.rk.jt St., Clearfield, Pa.
Freih Bread, Kuik, Rolli, Pice and Cakw
on hand or made to order. A general usortment
of Confectionartei, Fruit aad Nuti fa Hook.
lea Cream and Oy uteri (n teal on. Saloon nearly
oppoilte the Foil office. Price moderate.
fcUirh 1lt-'7l.
WEAVER & BETTS,
PBALBtta IB
Real Esta'.e, Square Timber, Saw Logs,
AND LUMBER OF ALL KINDS.
C-erOffle. on fieeond etreot, in roar of atora
room of Uoorge Wearer A Co. I J. nil, '78-tf.
RICHARD HUGHES,
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
ron
lleeatur Totriishlp,
Oaeeola Mills P. O.
ll official business ontrasted to him will ba
promptly attended to. Bcb29, '71.
BLAKE WALTERS,
URAL ESTATE BROKER,
Ann dbalbb la
.Saw Ijog nud Iiumbor,
CLEARFIELD, PA.
Office In Oraham's Row. 1:16:71
E. A. BIGLER & CO,,
SQUARE TIMBER,
and nanufeutarera of
A LI, kINDff OK SAWED LUMHEH,
-T'71 CLEARFIELD, PENN'A.
G. H. HALL,
PRACTICAL PUMP MAKER,
DEAR CLEARFIELD, PENN'A.
Pumpe always on hand and made to order
an short notice. Pipes bored on reasonable forms.
All work warranted to render satisfaction, and
delirared If desired. mylo:lypd
THOMAS H. FORCEE,
DIALS! IB
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
CHAIIAMTON, Pa
Alio, eiteniWe nanarMtnrer and dealer la Square
Timber and tawed Lumber of all kinde.
M-Orden lolloltcd and all bill promptly
sued. i-jyioj
Id very Ntable.
THE onderslgnad begs leare to Inlorm thopab
lie that ho ia now fully prepared to accommo
date all in tbo way of furnishing lU.su, Iluggioa,
Haiidlea and Harness, on the shortest notice and
en reasonable terms. Residence oa Locust street,
between Third and Fourth.
tlKO. W. O EAR11 A RT
llearteld, Feb. 4, 1874.
S. I. SNYDER,
PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER
Ann pbai.br ib
LWutchcs, Clock) nnd Jowolry,
67rflan's Rom, Xttrktl 8trl,
ci.KAnviKi.n, pa.
All kinds of repairing In my Una promptly I
nded to. April U, 1874.
Great Western Hotel,
Noa. 1311, 1313 aad 1318 Market Street,
(Direely oppotit H'floaa.oetr'e Orand Depot.)
PtiUdolplila, Pena'a.
Torma, $U.OO per caaay
This Hotel Is near the new Poblle Bulldiniis
new Mesonie Temple, II. 8. Mint, and Academy
or Fine Arts. T. w. j nain, rrop r,
Oi'KR all MienT 1 iyl7,'78-ly
Clearfield Nursery.
ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY
milR nndersirned. harlnr estahllskod a Rur
X eery on the 'Pike, about half way between
ClearScId and Curw.nsvillc , is prepared to fur
nish all kinds of FRUIT TKKK3. (standard and
dwarf,) Krrrtrceas, Shrubbery, Urape Vines,
Uooselwrry, Lawloa Blackberry, Strawberry,
and Haanbem Vines. Also, (Siberian Crab Trees,
Quince, and early scarlet Rhubarb, Ae. Orders
prompUy atteadod to. Address,
Mpt-88-y CarweasrlUe, I'a.
ANDREW HARWICK,
Market "treet. ClearDeld. Pa.,
AaorACTnaaa aan malbb IV
HARNESS, SADDLES, BRIDLES, COLLARS,
aad all kinds of
UOKSf rVHMSHINO OOODS.
A full stock wf Saddlore' Hardware, Bruibee,
Combs, Mlankata, Rohea, ete, elwayi na Band
and for Bale at the lowest eash prices. All kinds
ef repairing promptly atleaded to.
All kinds of bides lakes In eicbange for har-
nese and repairing. All kinds or Harness leainar
kept ea band, aad for eale at a small prott
Clearnain, jaa. I.,
ttitiftnt Ii II 1 Ts1ll
Insurance agency .
PENTZ A DROCKDANK, Ageets.
(Sacaesson to Murray A tlordea.)
The roflowlag lrt elaaseompaalea repteseatedt
v l. n.tit.k a al.M.liui Vifm lea.
t'.., ol Koglaad 2,llll,
rolli.h Oomasenial Fire laa. Co., of
England - IO,C0.808
Ro.lh America, of Philadelphia 4.70O,UM
Fire Aseoelatloa, of Phllad.lphla 8,ieO,8M
Watntowa Fire, New York, lasarea
farm property only teo.ee.
Mobile Fire Department lue. Ce I7,tM
Perteae la tke eeaatry wanting laeareaee, eaa
v... I, ..mail, allaaded to br addressing ae la
person or by letter. Lowest possible rates ia Irrl
lees eoBM.ea.se. JVe .."'.. Oltoe la fie s
Oaera Uoaee. ANDRKW rKrl ia.jr,
r I. T. BROOKBANK,
Clearleld, Ma I, 1871-ly. AgaaU.
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION
OF THE
TEACHERS' INSTITUTE
OF CLEARFIELD COUNTY.
Tbo fifteenth annuitl tension of the
Teachers' Innbituto of Clearfield coun
ty was oallod to order liy tho County
Suiioriiitentlont, M. L. McQuown, at I
o'clock P. M., on Moiiilay, Doccmbor
30th, 1878, in Pio's Opora House, Clear
field, Pa., tbo attendance at tho opening
Doing larger than at any previous ses
sion. Tho exercises wore opened with
prayer by J. M. Postletbwait, of Gu
iich twp. The Superintendent then
called the ofllcers to their respective
duties in the following ordor :
Vico ProBidents A. E. Woolridgc,
of Braillord twp ; W. F. Slmnnon, nf !
Urnuly township.1 - -
Secretaries Krunces Lal'orte, of
Curwensville; Ada M. Alo,ot Clcttrflold.
Recording Secretary Winfield S.
Luther, ot Jluston township.
Mr. Shannon and Miss LaPorte be
ing absent, J. F. MuKonrick, of Clear
field, and Lou lieisoy, of Union town
ship, were appointed to fill tbo vacan
cies. Tbo following commifteo was then
appointed on enrollment : J. W. Sny
der, of Jordan ; L. K. Webor, of Brady,
and Silas Recce, of Docatur.
Tho districts wero called In alpha
betical ordor, when 109 toachers re
sponded. Next was tbo nomination
of candidates for Commilteo on Per
manent Certificates. Tho following
nominations were made : L. K. Weber,
ot Brudy ; A. R. Road, ot Lawronco
I ndepcndenl ; E. 1). Bottorf, of Osceola ;
Frank G. Harris, J. F. McKonrick,
B. C. Younirman, of Clearfield ; Lou
lloiscy, of Union j G. W. Weaver, of
Brady ; John A. Urcgory, of turwens
villo. Trie following commitiocs wore
appointed: On collecting ballots, Wm.
Postlothwait, J. A. Johnson, and on
counting ballots, J. M. Postletbwait,
W. C. Pontx, John McLarron.
Tho Superintendent introduced Prof.
E. Hubbard Barlow, of Kaston, Pa., who
suid that bo did not intend to make a
formal addross, for ho expected Profes
sor llatib would do that. Ho urged
each teacher to take notes of tho pro
ceedings of the Institute.
1'rol. Ratio, ol Lock Haven, I'a., was
introduced, who endorsed what Prof.
Barlow had said ; nnd he further urged
tho teachers to ask questions, llo suid
(hero are questions that neither honor
f rot. liarlow could answer : hut bo
would answer what ho could, and
would bo pleased to have tho teachers
question him. Ho also spoke of tho
duties of teachers.
Tho question, " Eesolved. That Men
tal Arithmetic should ho dropped from
the list of studies in our Common"
Schools," was discussed on the affirma
tive by E. G. Hays, of Brad', llo said
that Mental Arithmotio should be ta
ken from tbo list of Common School
studios bocauso the samo matter can
be lati,rht in huui timA tn pnpila hy r.h
written method, and bo thought moro
successfully ; that in order to got a
thorough knowledge of Mental Arith
metic, wo must study tho written, and
the former consumes moro than its
share of the timo alloted to mathe
matics; that for want of timo which is
consumed on that branch, more impor
tant branches aro excluded lor in
stance, such as Physiology, Hygiene,
IS aUral 1'bilosophy, I'.lomcntaryLnom
tstry, Mental Philosophy, Ac; that tho
object of a Common School education
is not merely to discipline the mind,
but to acquiro tho knowledgo that will
best fit us tor tho active dutios of life
which will best fit us for our duties
as citizens of this Commonwealth ; be
cause, we cannot mako a perfect demon
stration without associating with it a
written procoss. 1 hen, why not dis
pense with it, and excludo it as a
separate study.
. a. l.utner, ol II union, on tho nega
tive, said : " In discussing this question,
I will first givo some of tho objects of
having Mental Arithmetic introduced
into the schools as a branch of study,
and if'tho results of propor teaching fails
to attain the object for which it is in
tended, then it should bo dropped from
the list ot studies ; but, if it gives to tho
pupil that training and culluro lor
which it was intended, and which no
other branch ot study can givo, thon
it should not bo dropped from tho list,
but it should bo handled as thoroughly
as other branches, which, I am sorry
say, it is not. Written Arithmetic, as
it is arranged at the present time, lacks
tho principle ot a culluro study, and
is too much of a formula tor getting
the answer. It lacks that scientific
charactor which is nocossary for a gon
oral education ; that Arithmetic should
bo made a culture study, and wo must
So back for the merely practical, and,
y some method, toach the principles
of Arithmetic. Bv the nrosent grraniro-
mont of our Mental Arithmetics, this
has been accomplished. I hen, why
obioct to them f And moro than this,
by tho present arrangement of our
mental text books, three purposes are
accomplished, viz: 1st, inu cultiva
tion of tho power ot apprehension, in
cluding attention, onset vatlon, concen
tratinn, discrimination and retention.
2d, The cultivation of tho powor of
analysis that is, ability to separate,
compare and combine 3d, To culti
vate the power of logical expression, or
the power to perceivo tho relation be
tween premises and conclusions, and
to express our opinions in appropriate
laniruago. No teacher' hero will dony
that this kind of culturo is noeded." Ho
said that ho could see no branch of
study by which tho same results can
bo hrouirht about. Wo can well talk
of dropping tho suhjoct from the list
of studies ; tjut what will wo substitute
that will benefit us moro, or bring
about tho same purposes for whicb
thia is intonded. They have foiled to
show us.
Vf. S. Port, ol Lawronco, on the
affirmative, aaid : This question boing
ol vast importanco to ns all, and one
that we cannot but lool interested in,
ho would mako a few remarks, although
not prepared. There are many reasons
why we should drop Jilontal Arithme
tic, from tho list of Common School
studies. The first reason he assigned
was, that it is useloss, bocauso we
cannot apply it practically to business.
What bti.micss man would trust to
Mental Arithmotio f Would ho bo
satisfied to bavo his clerks all analyzing
thoir business probloms 7 W hy, it
would make moro oonftision than the
confusion of tongues at the tower of
Htibcl. Asa benoht to strengthen the
memory, we bare amnio opportunity
to exercise our mental faculties on neg
lected branches. Mental Arithmetic is
one of tho most tedious exorcises, re
quiring at least half an hour to prepare
and half an hour to recite, malting an
hour each day, which, in the entire
course of ourscboo! days, would amount
to months, and evon years, or toil and
fur what t For something ol no practi
cal benefit, while the brandies of equal
or mora import no are negiootea.
A. I). Wirti, of Piko, on tbo afilrma
tive, said that he know of somo loach
el's who have spont fifty minutes in
bearing an advanced class. In all
schools there should bo a primary, mo
dium and an advanced class. In the
primary class of twonty pupils, forty
minutes should be allowed in hearing
it, an average of two minutes to each
pupil, and that no advanced class could
bo beard in less than thirty minutes ;
that our teachers omit to bear primary
classes recito, in order to hoar tho ad
vanced class in Mental Arithmetic. It
is impossiblo for scholars to prepare
their mental lessons perfectly during
school hours and at the same time keop
a good standing in their other classes.
By omitting Mental Arithmotio and
giving moro time to Written Arithme
tic, it will qualify our boys and girls
tor the common baninoae of lifo.
Tbo Committee on Election made
tbo following report : L. E. Weber
received 55 votes ; A. R. lioad, 39 ; E.
1). Bottorf, 42; F. G. Harris, 48 ; J. F.
McKonrick, 33 ; Lou HoiBoy, 29; G. W.
Weaver, 30 ; J. A. Gregory, 57 ; B. C.
Youngman, 40. Tho l'residont thon
declared J. A. Gregory, L. K. Wobor,
Frank G. Harris, B. C. Youngman and
E. 1). Bottorf elected members of the
Committee on Permanent Certificates.
Instituto adjourned.
MONDAY EVENING SESSION.
Tho Instituto was opened with
prayor by Rev. Henry S. Butlor. Tho
choir sang a quartotto entitled "Queen
of the Beautiful." Dr. A. M. Hills, ot
Clearfield, read the "Instituto Poom,"
composed by himself, which was well
written, well read and well received by
tho audience Music " Only a Dream
of Homo." Frank O. Harris, Esq., ot
Clearfield, delivorod his lecturo entitled
" Tho Law-Givor of Israel," to nn ap
preciative audienco. Song by choir
" Disturb Not My Slumber." Professor
Barlow gave a reading entertainment.
He read "No Whistling in lloavon,"
" The Old, Sweot Song' " The Leak
in the Dyke," and othor selections.
Annio and Holen Irwin and Jennie
Mead sang a song entitled " The Maid
on," accompanied with tbo exercises of
sowing, knitting, washing, crying, flirt
ing, etc., after which Prof. Barlow con
tinued his reading. Institute adjourn
ed to moot on Tuesday morning.
TUISDAT FORENOON SESSION.
The Institute convened at 8, o'clock,
Superintendent McQuown In tho chair.
Tho exorcises wero opened with pray
er by L. W. Borry, of Wallaceton. The
roll was then called. Tbo Presidont
appointed tbo following committees:
On Resolution A. II. Rosonerans,
Wm. Postlothwait, Huston ; E. D. Bot
torf, Osceola; J. A. Gregory, Ctir
wonsvillo, and Matt Savage, Burnaido.
On Charts L. K. Wober, Brady ; A.
R. Reed, Clearfield, and E. G. Hayes,
Brady.
On Drawing F. G. Harris, Clear
fiold ; J. T. Liddlo, Brady, and J. A.
Gregory, Curwensville.
On Programmes J. M.Postlothwait,
Gulioh : J. H. Wilson, Pike, and Clara
Barrett, Gubch.
On Reports J. A. Gregory, Cur
wonsvillo; J.F. McKenrick.Clearfiold,
and Kalo Mitchell. Now Washington.
The Institute then sang "March
Along." Mr. A. L. Schofield, gave a
talk upon tho subject of "Evory Day
False Syntax," wbico was finery illus
trated on a chart, by examples from
every day conversation.
nr. J. 11. Moad then said : "1 bo two
first pages aud the first two pages are
equivalent, since the first implies a
falsehood, as tbero can bo but one first
logo, and tho second Implies a lalse
tood, if tho pages aro not grouped in
two's, according to Fowlor."
Mr. J. T. Liddlo, Brady, asked the
locturer if ho would have tho pupils
correct tho sontencos without the reas
on, and if so, whether he would give
the reason or bavo the scholars do so.
Mr. Schofield said ho would have the
pupils givo tho reason if thoy could,
and if not ho would giro It himself.
Mr. Gregory, Curwonsvillo, said no
knew scholars who would correct all
the sentences of Falso Syntax in tho
Grammar, and then nso false expres
sion. Ho highly approved the idea oi
placoing tho sotitances Dciore tno pu
pils in ordor that they could seo tho
fault.
Pof. Iiaub, of Lock Haven, thon
gave a few illustrations, other irom
those on tlio chart, ana approved nr.
Scboficld's Idea ot placing the incorrect
sentences used by pupils upon the
charts.
Mr. Davidson opened tho question
for consideration : "What attontion
should bo given to tho cultivation of
memory 7 lie said ; i uo not wisn to
indicato by rising beloro you to day,
that I am at all ablo to discuss this
subject to its full extent ; to decide tho
amount of culture thai should bo given
Memory is beyond my woak talont to
comprehend ; but, according to pre
vious arrangmcnt, I feel that tho duty
of openintr the discussion rests upon
me. 1 snail, tnereiora, try to auvanco
somo idoas. Memory, as we under
stand tho meaning of tho term, ia the
lactiity oy wnicu mean aro rutamuu hi
tbo mind, r rom a lacK oi connuenco
in memory, many of us bavo failed to
real i to tho amount of benefit from our
mental exertions that wo might have
done.
Wo Bhould teach our pupils In all
studies to have implicit confidence in
memory, without which tnoy cannot
receive tho benefit of thoir labor, ll
is the center of tho Intellectual powers
and seems to say to all tho othors, have
confidence in mo. In all educational
pursuits It leads the van, and it ever
wo scalo tho baiuemonus oi science it
bo with memory loading the ad
vanco guaid. With such impressions
as theso upon the young mind it will
lead them to see tho importance of
memory, and this point once galnod
with tho teacher's advice and influence,
will bring about tbe cultivation of the
samo. We should sook our pupils' fu
ture happiness, and I know no other
motive so certain of bringing this re
sult aa the cultivation of memory, for
by it tho possessor may realize the
greatest pleasure. When wo traco with
rotrospoclivo cyo the scones of tho
past, memory adds new colore to tho
ovents which at tbe time they happen,
may have struck the mind with their
force and brilliancy. P anry also lends
Iter aid and a thousand graces rise in
to form by her powor, and while im
agination is busy In gilding the acencs
which memory present! to tier view.
tbe mind ia expanded witn grateiu
emotions and rises superior lo the
sphere in which it is placed. By mem.
ory the man over whom many sum-
mora have passed and whose cheeks
successive dreary winters have furrow-
ed, is enablod to recallcach scene to hii
mental eye which ia endeared to him
by tender remembrance. To the un
cultured mind those aoenos may present
nothing but dreary longings, and wasto
of timo, and the possessor is eager to
close memoir'! cbaplet, and cast them
into forgetfolaess loraver.
Thus w tot) bow the memory will
$m
give employment to the intelloct pow
or in man, which we call mind. Our
minds at first like our bodies, aro very
weak and not capable of action ; in
this we aro all placed on a common
level, and havo to start, as it were, from
tbe samo standpoint. Feeblo at first
it grows with the growth, and strongth-
ns tno corporeal system.
1 bis Is anomor point that wo as
teachers should notioo very closely, we
know not but what some of our pupils
may possess tho brightest intelloct,
which our advice, with proper training
may bring out from tbe shadows which
bang around it and thus starting him
with bis companions be the means of
laying the foundation upon which that
pupil may frame bis future greatness,
and in going on step by step may reach
that degree ol eminence tor which man
won dcaiirned. For which urn may
over alter remove tno truiuuto ol a
grateful heart, and if no more would
not tho thought that under our caro
that mind bad begun its ascending scalo
amply pay us for our observation.
The diamond cannot reveal its lustre
from beneath incumbent rocks or
earthly strata ; but must be brought
forth and fashioned by the hand of tho
Artist, when it becomes tbe most beau
tiful of all gems. So it is with the
mind ; unless it receives tbe proper
caro and attention, u cannot snino
forth with its beauty and grandeur.
We do not find tbe intellectual tem
ple already built, and waiting to be
finished by the pupil, but thoy figure
promptly in the construction oi it al
ter which the pupil becomes his own
architect, and the grandeur of the struc
ture rests upon ois merits nnu exer
tions. There is no doubt but what many a
noblo mind has through neglect, boon
pcrmittod to remain -in a cold inactive
stato, without the cheering influence of
the intellectual light, its greatness con
cealed by uncultiration has been, borne
tor a while on the billows ot time, and
at last Bank beneath its wavo, hardly
leaving a ripple which might bave
proved an honor to tho possessor, and
an ornament to society.
Wo, as toachers, should bo close ob
servers : using the common phroBo, lot
us not leave ono spot that has not been
tilled, nor ono stono unturned. So that
in departing from our profession we
can say if tho minds under our care
bavo gained nothing by our dingonce
they bave lost nothing by our negii
ireneo.
J. 11. moad, oi uostien, said: ine
memory may be cultivated by rovio
lessons in history or geography by
giving a short lesson to learn by heart
and repeat in class verbatim, or by ro
quiring pupils to Btudy three or four
problems in mental to repeat in class
without baving them read, or by stat
ing lessons of tho provions day and
further back.
Mr. E. G. Hayes, of Brady, said :
The best way to cultivate momory is
to got the attention ol your pupils en
listed in tho subject before them, and
to an present the matter as to mako it
attweuatiirn in that)., emrl t f tie aama
time call into play aa many of tho fac
ulties ol tbe mind as possible, lor mem
ory is always governed, moro or less,
by tbe ideas that are associated with
matter to be recalled or returned in
tho mind.
Thus we hear of the death of stran
gers every day, but we cannot recall
them, but it wo boar ot thoir dealb in
any unnatural or extraordinary man
ner, the very name of that individual
evor after recalls the incidents that
were oonnocted with his doath.
Tborctore, the more faculties that
aro awakened at tho time that momo
ry becomes cognizant of a fact, tho
more readily it will bo returned in tbo
memory.
Mr. J. F. McKonrick, of Clearfiold
said: What was wanted was tbe
strengthening of tho momory, and ho
would liko to hear from tbe teachers
upon the subject. Some have greater
power of retention than others. Some
pupils prepare their lessons wcu, out
when tuoy come to rocito tnoy are un
able to live expression to thoir ideas.
Some pupils excel in one branch and
somo in anotner.
Prof. Barlow, of EaBton, said wo
strengthen the momory as we do any
thing else. Wo Btronglhon mo arm
by exorcising it. o it is witn ine
momory we strengthen it by con
stant use.
If wo want to strengthen tbo mem.
ory, we do so by recalling somo tilings
wo learn to forgot, and somo we learn
to rcmombcr.
A. R. Read, of Clearfield, asked the
Professor it keoping a memoranda was
not a uau practice, an it uiu not anon
snv cultivation tor tho memorv.
The Professor said when ho wont
down town (as ho did not livo in the
centre of the city) lo buy thread, noo
dles, and nineteen other things for bis
wife that be did not wish to romcm
bor It. But things that wore worth
romomboring it was hotter to cultivate
tho momory. He did not advance the
idea of wrilinr ovorytbine down.
Tho Instituto then sang, "Twiugui
is Falling."
Prot. A. N. Tiaub then gavo a talk
unon srammar. The i'rolossor urgeti
among the requisites for successful
toothing in grammar, tbo lollowing:
Firet Correct models, correct lan-
euane on the part of tho teacher, and
constant criticism ot tno language oi
both numls and teacher.
Second Tho teacher must bo inter
ested in tho work and in this way In
terest his pnpils in tho study.
Third The definitions must be com
prebended, and to secure this result
the teacher must illnstrato largely, and
put bis illustrations in each shape that
the pupils will not lan to compreuonu.
The I'rolossor also Drieny aiscussea
the use of tho apostropby in forming
plurals, and in contractions, snowing
that in "sV," "a's," eto., it indicates
the omission of a letter. Tho same is
also trne in the nso of "a'n't." "doos'nt,"
"don't," etc. The proper spelling of
am not" when abbreviated Is "a n t.
It should bo used only in the 1st par
son, singular, and "don't" only in tho
M person, singular. ineso principles
wore illustrated by a number ol illus
trations unon tho blackboard.
Essay by Miss Mabol McGcorgo, of
Bnrnside. Bubjocl "llounion.
Tbe question, "Resolvod, that in
creased wealth has a favorable impres
sion on the education of the mass,
was called. Mr. G. W. Emigh, ol Mor
ris, nnon tbo negative, said :
If wa wouiu enow in eranu ana
important meaning ot the term educa
tion to narrow iiacu down into a aim
plo intellectual training, we might, by
trreat importunity, be induced to ad
mit the merits ol the resolution ; but
we are not inclined to do that
God made ns and gave na a being,
and he elad it in raiment of compound
nature, vis : physical, intellectual and
moral nature. Now. no person can
become educated unless all bis powers
are educated, lie cannot be an eaa
rated nerton it he trains one or two of
these powers and not all thro. To
REP-UBUCAN,
llustrate this, we will take him to a
boy who has just come from laboring
n tbe coal mine, ma lace is black.
Ho comes to the table to oat. His fa
ther tolls him to go and wash his faco.
Uo goes, but washos only one side of
is face. It has a bad impression upon
tho circle around the tablo. They dis
like his looks. Now, we consider him
educated physically. Tho person who
is educated physically, and not moral
ly and intellectually, is dangerous. Uo
comes to the school-bouse, and tolls tho
teacher that if there any punish
ment to bo inflicted upon bis children,
he will do it himself.
Recess for ton minutes.
Music "Marching Along."
Prof. Barlow thon gave a talk upon
Literature and Reading.
llo said in ordor to got a complete
aw of litnratitrA in arihoole. we mliat
first understand what litorature is. All
mental philosophies agree tbat the
montal powers are intellect, sensibili
ties, and will. We bave tho torms
nowing, feeling, and willing. Tbe
truo, tho beautiful, and tbo good.
Tho head, the heart, the hand, and
many others which aro suggestive of
this well recognized division. Now,
II words which aro addressed to the
intellect alone, such as text books in
evory science and art, statute law, and
every didaotio treaties must be exclud
ed from literature. Only that is litor-
ture which concerns iuolt with the
sensibilities and will, with tho heart
and the purpose. It is the speaking
ot the heart and the will to tbe Heart
and will. It includes fiction, poetry
rama, oratory, eto. Now we find
school work at present largoly con-
corned with booKB, and but little of
tbetrwork is literary. Heading books,
study of language, etc., introduce the
pupil to the spirit of litorature. It is
one thing to learn about litorature, and
it 18 quite another to learn it 10 do
this, one must read read good books
tboso oi standard Rumors, uniiaron
should road that which interests them
and which they can understand and
appreciate, and tho teacher should be
able to direct the pupil to tbat which
ill bo the best lor Dim. so tne teach
er should read aloud and interpret as
fully as possiblo every thought and
feeling which it may contain. I would
not allow pupils to study lossons at
homo, but try to help them at home to
such good reading tor evening hours
mat tney win uccomo possessou oi an
intimato knowledge of literary works,
tho best works in tbe English lan
guage JNo opposition lrom directors
or parents will evor bo made to the
study of good reading. If possiblo, it
should bo the aim ol tho teacher to es
tablish a good library In bis school or
neighborhood. If one good book can
be started on its rounds of reading, it
a sufficient loundation tor a good
library. Contribute or loan to tho
cause all tho valuable books which are
on your shelves and which you do not
need at present. Ask all tho people
to do the same. Get peoplo interested
in tba JL.ihre.ry Aewooiektiun, emd to eon
erllrntA) buiiiu Bum ttlinnall which will
buy new books, "Whore there is a
will, thoro is a way."
Tbo Instituto then adjourned until
It o clock.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
Exorcises wero opened by Rev. M r.
Fulton, followed by singing tho "Har
vest Song," by the Instituto.
Miss Mumio irvin, ol liurnsido, thon
read a portion of tho second edition of
the paper.
Miss Ella Ralston gavo a method of
teaching the alphabet.
Mr. G. W. Emigh conducted a class
drill on tbo subject of Geometry ot
Arithmetic.
Mr. J. A. Greuorv asked the speaker
bow bo would deune a lino, llo re
plied. "I would havo tho scholar imag
ine a lino across tbo room, and ask if
tbey could noo the thickness ol It.
Mr. Ii. I'., nebcr then asucd now ho
would define a point. Ho replied that
ho would toll them that it was where
two linos crossed, and as they did not
have thickness, it could not.
Singing "Tho Wild Bird Song," by
Institute.
Tbo Institute was next addressed
by Prof. Raub. Suhjoct "School Man-
SL'ement." He said that the first rcqul
sites to successful school management
is that of making the school-room a
pleasant plaro. This may be accom
plisbod in two ways. First By ploo-
intl llieru u niennniiv, uuiiiui tvueuui,
who shall eert a kindly influencoovcr
his pnpils. Second Tho same result
will be reached by ornamenting the
school-room, in which maps, mottoes,
charts and pictures may be used to a
good advantage. Much of local geog
raphy may bo learned from outline
maps hanging on tbo walls, nnd many
a moral sentiment is bettor taught
from a motto hanging on the walls
day after nay than by constant pre
cent from tbo teacher's desk. A school
is much bettor govornoa wuuoui ruics
than with them. A serious mistake
of many vountr toachors is that of at
tomnting to govorn by a series oi
rales. But few rules should be given
and none of these should be inflexible
On tho subioot of whispering tho Pro
feasor gave bis experience while acting
as County Superintendent ae against
any definito rule with regard to it. He
statod that when an attempt was made
to suppress it ontiroly, the evil made
its appcaranco In some oilier snapo.
llo also condemned, ino Idea oi ieni u
intr boys and ffirls in separate schools,
particularly after tbey roach the ago
wbon they are suppoawu to nave guuu
sense.
Singing "Twilight is railing," by
Instituto.
Mr. J. R. Wilson, ot Pike, gave
lecture on methods of teaching pro
irressive eerios of penmanship.
Mr. J. U. Mead asked the speakor
if he would teach tho suhjoct to tbe
holo school. Ho replied tbat bo
would.
Prof. E. U. Barlow then talked upon
literary pursuits.
Thonueeition for consideration, "How
can a teacher's general knowledge bo
utilized in teaching?" was opened by
N. M. Jury, of Morris.
Instituto then adjourned until nan
past seven o clock.
WEDNESDAY MORNINtJ.
The Instituto convenodat8l o'clock
and was opened with nrayor, by W. I
Irvin. (in rich ; after which tho Insti
tute snr.ir. "March Alone."
Tho question for consideration "How
raui the toachor aid in Elevating Pub-
lie Hohoo Sentiment." was opened by
L. W. Berry, Wallaceton. This subjoct
was discussed at some lengtn. i ne im
portance of the Bobjeet for consideration
was presented, and tne main points uia
cussed were :
First Be interested in Tour work
Second Visit parent and school
officers.
Third Have them visit your school.
Fourth Have well organized IJtor
ary Societies.
Fifth Tbe school room is the teach
ore workshop. It is horo tho work of
elevating is dono.
A. 11. ltoeoncrans, Huston, said be
endorsed the gentleman's remarks with
two exceptions. Uo said ho opposed
the idoa of making the pupils beliove
that tho teacher knows ovorything
hen ho does not, and also the idea of
having visitors principally on special
Occasions.
Prof. Youngman then offered a sug
gestion.
1 he teacher must labor to olovate
public sentiment, but be must do so by
doing good work in tbo school room.
bo school-room IB tbo teachers work-
liop. Work properly dono horo will
toll in the elevation of public sentiment.
The teacber has to do chiefly with tho
children. Tako cure of them. Tho
parents are beyond our reach. I caro
not whether the teacher ever says
school outside of the school-ronm. I'cv.
aps tho less he says tho better. It is
too common for teachers to appologize
for his calling. The truo toachor needs
no apology lor bis calling, ihougn
ho labor in the most obscure district,
the pearls be Becks aro of priceless val-
Man is bimselt tbe lngueet pro
duct of creation with which we have
ny acquaintance. His cxcollenco in
is manliest montal and moral capaci
ties, and to arouse, guide, elevalo and
developo this is his peculiar mission.
v ii II ..c ,'l-ril.l : ;n..a
a . ii. jiuiiic, ui vo-uiiiuu, in illus
tration said : "Toll us wbon tho County
Superintendent is coming around ? Tell
us and the question will bo solved. o
can thon bo prepared.
Jj. a. w ebor, ot lirady, said no ueart-
lly ondorscd noarly all that had been
said, but bo thought that one of the
grandest agencies to elovato public
school sentiment, is for tho teacber to
be exemplary of tbe work intrusted to
bis care, but ho opposed tho gentle
man's assertion tbat tho teacher's work
to elovato public, school sentiment is
conhnod to the school-room. 1 he teacb
er has no bettor opportunity to become
acquainted with the condition of bis
pupils and to solicit the sympathy and
eo-oporation of his parents, than by
visiting their homes, and conversing
Uh tbom about tho school and tboir
children ; for by bo doing he will leave
tho impression upon their minds that
bo is identified with his work, and in
torostcd in their children's welfare,
which will remove the existing antipa
thy, and place public school sentiment
on a desired standard.
W. C. Pentz, of Lawrence, said bo
found on examination of Report Books
tbat tbo list lor visitors ib tilled up with
the names of children, and young per
sons, who are not interested in tbe
work ot education, in place ol the pat
rons ol the school, l'oos this list show
that public school Bcntimont is being
olevatcd ? In answer to tho question
when tho County Superintendent is
eoming around ho would say : "Keep
fixed up all tbe timo and you win nev
er bo caiiL'ht in tbe mix."
1 be question tor chart objects and
drawing was discussed by w.s. iUin
er. of It uaton tin aaid in prnsentinaj
tbn Bubiaot, that it baa become almoet
universally conceded that drawing
Bhould be taught in our common schools.
That time can be lound lor it wuuoui
sacrificing anything olso.
That ho behoved in a short timo it
would bo taught in ovcry school in this
county. Drawing is a umvorsai ion
guago that can be understood by all
classes of men. Graphic languago is
found amonir tbe Bavage hall-civilized
and civilizcu nations ol every part of
tho earth, Design is an element in all
products of art. Industrial art marks
the Progress ol civilization. Then
should wo not teach it in our schools f
Our common Bcboola aro intended to
give to children a good clcmontary
knowledge that will be ot use to inem
n the common vocations ol Hie, nnd
whon all the products of art aro based
upon drawing or design, it should be
. '...I.. : . VVKn .ke,l.l
IUUU.MV I" VUI DtUUVIB. f, iij "
not at least givo to children in our pub
lie schools nn elementary knowledge of
tbe different occupations that are liko-
to employ thorn In manbood r "o
not advocato tho idoa of teaching
drawing as a mere accomplishment,
but give them that kind ol instruction
that will assist tbo industries ol tbo
county. Then the question comes.
What oan wo leach tbe cnuoron oi our
common schools that will bo of uso to
them when tliov oomo to oniratro in tho
activo duties ol life? Since a largo num
bor ol children attending tho public
schools, will become artisans of somo
kind, it bocomos our duty to aoqnaint
them with tbo Implements thoy will bo
called upon to uso when they aro first
introduced inlo tbo work-shop, among
which are tbo ruler, compass and
square. As correct drawing can oniy
bo done with tbe uso of those, we can
easily Introduce their uso. (Tho sub
joct was presented by a largo chart,
which was divided into winy-two suc
tions containg three hundred illustra
tions which wo connot givo in proceed
ings.) Mr. A. 1). Wirts, of Piko, snid
drawing has not boon introduced in
tbiscounty. In Centre it Has. mere
you are expected to givo instructions
n drawing. II not you must uiko a
a back scat. Thoro is no branch in
school no easily taught an drawing,
(iivo a few inalrucjious each week, and
get drawing cards and distribute them
among tho pupils and bavo them spend
a lew moments eacn evening in mow
ing, in a short limo you will havo an
interest in drawing, in Conlre coun
ty drawing was introduced .by Prof.
Mclioo somo lour years ago aim now
somo of tho pupils aro all ablo fo
draw correct pictures of their homes
and surroundings.
A. K. Road " 1 do not teacn draw.
ing, but if any person can convince mo
that drawing would be of great utility
n school, 1 would bo glad to inirodtico
it. For my own port, 1 am not con
vinced that it would bo just, In accord,
anco with tho fundamental principle ot
tho Common 8ohool, to oonsuma time
in discussing it . , 1
J. F. McKonrick delivered a lecture
on drawing, with chart. Prof. Iiaub
also gavo a lecture. Mnging ny tne
Instituto" Twilight is r ailing . "o
cess of ton minutes. - '
Miss Sadio Morgan read an ossay
entiled "Tbe Sunny Side of Teaching."
Lecture upon " Herivations anil i iuhsi-
fications of Words," by J. A. Gregory
lecture on chart by J. T. Spaokman,
upon "Physiology lor lloginners. in
stituto adjourned. . .
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON RMHION.
Thn Institute was onencd with pray
er by John McLarren, of Decatur. Tho
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Instituto then sang, " Aiiiunw q"h,.
W. C. Penta, of Lawrence, gave a leo
tnr ii ioii hia chart, nn " Distinguished
Men of Pennsylvania." Ada M. Ale
read the first edition of tho " Institute
Gazette."
Prof. A. N. Ranb gave his closing
lecture ot tho wock. llo Rave a ion
minutes' talk upon " Ventilalion," lay
inir down the nrincinlo that a true sys
tem of ventilation must provide for the
admission of pure air without allowing
the warm air to escape, and that the
carbonic acid gas must be expelled at
tbe same time. To do this, a tube
should be attached to tbo side of tbo
school building in such a way as to
open into tho school room neur tho
ceiling, and have its opening lor tho
reception of pure air on tbo outside,
near the baso of the building. If no
other means aro near at hand, a holo
or two borod in tho floor will allow tho
gas to cscopo by tho nntural prossuro
of tho worm air downward, as it accu
mulates. It would bo butter, bowover,
to havo theso exits for tho carbonic
acid gas to communicate with a booted
air flue, which would create a draft
and thus carry tbo gas off. Wbon it
is not possiblo to have any arrange
ment of this kind, tbo samo result may
bo accomplished by raising tbe lower
sash ot a window, placing a board un
der it in such a way na U OTchirln thn
cold air. Ibis creates a tube between
the two pieces of sash whore they over
lap, and allows tbo pure air to enter
without permitting tho warm air to
escape It is a good plan, also, lo open
the door now and then for a moment,
wbilo the oIohhos aro changing, nnd by
this means let tho carbonic acid gas
oBCapo. Tbo floor, bowover, should
not remain open long enough to chill
tbe pupils and cause tbom to toko cold.
Mamie Irvin.ol liurnsido, snng a solo
entitled, " We Should Love Each Oth
er Moro."
The question for dobkto " JScsowv,
That the end of education should be
tho harmonious development of all tbo
powers ratlior than tbo special training
of any of its faculties" was colled up.
W. A. Ambrose, on the affirmative,
said that a knowledge of phrenology
is necessary lor the intelligent discus-
sion ol this question. Tho development
of tho subordinate faculties render tho
predominant more efficient. Predomi
nant laculties do not always show
their strength without some general
culture. Henry Ward Beocherdid not
manifest bis great tulent until after
years of preaching. 1 lie under troin
ing ot the impulsive faculties makes a
man fanatical ; of the reasoning facul
ties, makes bun atheistic.
The question was further discussed
on tho negative by Matt Savago, of
liurnsido, and on tho athrmalivo liy
Frank G. Harris, after which W. C.
Pentz, of Lawienco, on tho negative,
said : is tho end of education a col
lege courso, or docs it end with a man's
life ? Wo say that it is impossiblo for
a man's education to ond with a collcgo
course From this point, a man's
mind must either advance or recedo,
and wo find that it grows larger.
Hence, tho college or seminary does
not end the. education. Now, if this
bo truo, what would tho end if wo
were to develop all the faculties equal
ly ? The consequonco would bo that
our people would all become of one
mind, and society would stand still.
Every person has a talent for ono par
ticular thing, and if tho Great Creator
has made this a specialty, why not fol
low tbat particular bent of the mind ?
ow plnim ! arlnnatn mnsns in
lead out ? Xow, if thia bo the cnao,
what can prepare tbe mind bolter to
bo lead out than a thorough four-years'
courso in a good collcgo ? If a man
wants to be a farmer, can ho be a car
penter, blacksmith, or shoemaker ?
We answer, not and every intelligent
person will say tbe same. Can a good
lawyer be a doctor of medicine, a pro
fessor in collcgo, or a naturalist ? No I
Ho must follow ono profession, and put
all bis time to that, or ho will bo a
failure. Could Daniel Webster have
taught school and sorrod as Congress
man at tho samo time ? You wiil, of
course answer no at once Then you
will all see bow foolish it would bo to
cultivate all tho faculties equally. How
did Clay become one of tho greatest
statesmen ol bis ago ? How did Cal
houn liud tbat cIcar-boudednOBS and
clonuenco that distinguished him f
Why, sir, tin y cultivated their minds
in that direction. IIow did Beccber
become tho greatest preacher in tbe
World? twiv, bo cultivated that
great talent which God gavo him to
proclaim Ills word. 1 bey say tbat
following one bent of tho mind makes
men bmoted and narrow minded. e
suppose it would hare such nn effect
upon such narrow-minded men as tnoy
aro, or any fickle-headed man. But
on truly noble-minded men, it would
havo no such effect. They say wo do
not want men who follow ono lactiity,
Those are lust men that wo do want.
n Here wouiu neve oeon tun urum-u vi
Geometry if some man had not studied
bore would have been the branch ol
out tbe different laws of that branch f
Whore would our great Nowlonian
theoroy havo been had not Newton
mado .this a special study? When
would the powor of steam boon lound
out had not the inventor of tho steam
engine mado that a special study r
horo would have boon our telegraph
had not Professor Morso made that a
special study for years ? Whore would
havo been steam navigation had not
Robert ii ulton mado it a special study r
Now, we see that wo want men who
follow ono bent of tbo mind. Could
tho World do without them ? Wo say
no. What aro men who try lo follow
everything? Why, thoy aro perfect
storokcoping a spocial study, and did
alliirea I 1J1U not A. J . oiowin mane
lie not succeed 1 You answer yes. I
am surprised that men who arofollow-
iiirr ono bent ol mo minu : men, wno
protend to be persons of good judgment ;
men, who are trying to train tho mind
of th'oyounV, and are bo fickle as to
say tho end ol education should bo tbe
harmonious dovciopmcni n un tuo
powers of tho mind, rather than the
special training of any of its faculties.
Tho Institute then sang, "Dare to
do Right." The Superintendent hav
ing requested Prof. Barlow toentertain
tho Instituto with readings, tuo icciuio
was omitted, llio iToiessor read
prose extract npon tho Twenty-third
Psalm, "Tbe Schoolmaster's Guosl,"
and leveral other olcctions. U. C.
Youngman gavo instruction upon
"Grammar Analysis." A. R. Read
addressed the Institute upon " Educa
tion an Klemont in Civilization. 1 roi.
J. II. young, of tho State Normal
School at Indiana, Pa., addressed tho
Institute upon "Languago ( ullnro.
Institute adjourned.
THURSDAY FORENOON SI'.SSION.
institute convened at 8) o'clock, and
was opened with prayer ny t. a.
Ambroso. Mamio Irwin read the sec
ond edition of "The Institute Gazotto."
Instituto sang " Twilight Is Falling.
Prof. Henry Houck, Deputy Suite
Superintendent, was Introduced ami
gave a lecturo upon "Orthography,"
n rti es lor aliening, oto. n.o.
itbergavo instructions from hischart
on objects and drawings. Ho said bo
was bulnre-the Institute airain on mat
nntinnular so hied " Drawing." He
knew there were a largo number of
teachers in tho county who opposed
tho introduction of drawing inlo tho
schools for no other reason than that
thev did not understand ft ; but he
was glad lltera wero a large number of
toachors who were mvoramo to ii, ai
though thoy did not undoistand It.
Those toachers who oppose drawing in
the public schools, and will not study
tho subjoct, will be driven from tbe
profession, as the time is near at hand
wbon it will be taught in every school
in the county and State Other State
haveadopted it, and some foreign coun
tries have been teaching it lor years,
anJ tone ef there ran bo persuaded to
drop it now. Thon, follow tcachers,
bo" prcpBuu. Cu. it a.t vl-iiurSng
books, andstudy the subject yourselves,
and, if onco studied, you will not op
pose it, unpopular as it is. Ho then
explained Lis chart, which cannot be
given in tho proceedings.
Wm. Postlothwait, of Huston, eon.
sidered the subject ot "Physical Edu
cation Its Place in the Educational
System." Tho Institute sang a song
onlilled " Winter." Ii. D. Speneer
f;avo a lecture upon the " Water c'uva
ation of the Globe" J. F. McKonrick
addressed the Instituto upon the sub
joct, " How Far is the Toachor responsi
ble lor the delocts in our bcboois r
Prof. Barlow gave a lecture on Read
ing, accompanied with selections, alter
which tbo instituto adjourned.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
The Instituto conyonod at H o'clock.
Matt Savago in tbo Chair. Tho exer
cises were opened with prayor by
1'rol. Li. n, eber, ot Brady.
A. E. Woolridgo, of Bradford, gavo
instructions in "Pennsylvania Geogra
phy Outlined." llo said the utility of
instructions by outlino and general
questions is no longer questioned. All
that remains is for teachers to adopt
that branch of study that will prove
most interesting and instructive. It
IB aalil or tbe Spartans that tbey famil
la.ll.i:d tbot, liUOtvi, liuiu bllLU nliU
tho lives of all the heroes of thoir
country. This so enriched the blood
of their sons that the lowest Spartan
aimed to bo of serrico to bis country.
In our school -room instruction, we, as
teachers aro too proud to ovorlook tho
litllo gems of untold valuo lying all
around us, and asking for knowledgo in
the rocky cliffs of tbo Alps, or tho
burning regions of Africa. Our own
glorious Stato with her lessons of
greatness stamped upon evory moun
tain and vale, ller history of honor
and great achievements proudly in
scribed upon her tablets, are aliko a
lesson and legacy lo bor ambitious
youths, and should bo the basis of gen
eral lessons lor Pennsylvania schools.
Richest gems of knowledge are asso
ciated with tbe riso and progress of
this great Stato. Almost every moun
tain peak and public place affords a
volume of information to the mind
that longs for a knowledgo of tho in
spiring lessons of tbo rise and progress
of this great Commonwoalth.
But few years bavo elapsed sinco
minds much above tbo averago ot in
tellects concoived tho idea of giving to
tho children of this State a greater
knowledgo of its co-evils, rcsourcos,
and history.
Within tho space of a few yoars has
this gem been assidously cultivated,
until now, tho teacher who fails to
know somo of the men and measures
of this Commonwealth fulls much be
low the ordinary standard, and must
sooner or later step down and out. To
bring a chart belore this Instituto to
illustrate a method of teaching tbe
geography of Pennsylvania has been
assigned me, 1 thcrotoro, present it
with all its gleaming defects, and it
any information can be gleaned from
it by my fellow tcaehors, I shall, in
deod, feel amply rewarded. If, on the
other band, it proves a notorious bur-
losquo, 1 shall leel very gralclul tor
friendly criticism, that I may bo en
abled to improve my mothod. (lie
then gave a description of bis chart
which cannot bo givon hero.) In con
clusion ho said : I havo briefly review
ed my chart in your presence That
it has provon a great success in iny
school, visitors, school ofllcers nnd
scholars can testify. I long for tho
timo tbat will borald a brighter day
for general Icsboiis in our schools.
This great Stato, with all its histor
ical reminiscence, its battles, its victo
ries, its wealth and honor, are teeming
with lessons which, if proporly incul
cated in tbo young mind, will enrich
it, and mould the destiny of its future
honor and renown. Let us stamp up
on tho young mind tho image of its
greatness, and page by pago shall wo
be writing tho history ol its future
glory and grandeur.
Silas Rooco, of Decatur, discussod
tbo qnostion for consideration, "What
measures will scenro a more gonoral
professional growth ?"
Miss Jane Shaw, of Goshen, read a
paper upon the leading characteristics
of good school government.
Prof. E. II. Barlow continuod his
loctttre on bow to read different classes
of ideas, as earnest, noble, pathetic,
joyous, etc., and expressed tho hope
and conviction that tbo matter could
be clear and simple to pupils. Ho
closod bis lectures at tho instituto
with select readings by request of lb?
County Superintendent,
W. A. Ambroio, of Huston, address
ed tbo Instituto on tho Bubject of "Suo,
ccssful Teaching, and its RosulU."
Tho question for debate : Rosolvod,
"That teachers should form a league
for protection against the barriers that
, " , -.. of d.a
.nd re a d the ?r of
profession." B. C. Youngman, on tho
affirmative, advocated a higher stand
ard of tho profession, and we would
soon find protection against any ono
who would try to weaken or retard
tbo work iu the school-room.
E. D. Bottorf, of Osceola, said : Tho
low rato of wages at which teachers
aro employed ; comparison of condi
tions in our schools now, and what
they wore five years ago ; tho neces
sity of preparation for the work, gives
reasons that we must demand just
compensation lor our work, or leave
tho profession for the benefit of those
who teach for the plcaauro ol it alone
V. U. Spencer, of Piko, said : Monoy
a onlv n meaaur ol value, and if snon.
. . . i :n
! -y is valued more than work, will
thoro not bo a corresponding increase
in value received? The position of tbo
teacher is one ot importanco. no
teach by cxomplo and precept, and
such an act, it it uo successiui, win in-
still into tbo minds of tbo young the
idea of communism or the ovorthrow
of thoir rulers. Better instil tho idea
of liberty. We aro the sorvanU of tbo
peoplo through thoir directions. Then
let us fill tbo position by teaching as
servants should.
Miss Mamio Irvin then sang a solo,
"We should love oach othor moro."
Prof. Henry Houck addressed the
Institute on school government.
Institute adjourned.
FRIDAY FORENOON.
Tho Institute convenod at 81 o'clock,
and was opened with prayer by Rev.
Mr. Miller, of Osceola.
The question ot -Local Institutes was
called up, and en motion, a Local In
stitute will be hold at New Washing
ton. Commiltcc, Matt. Savage, J. 11.
Kolly and J. B. Boyd.
It was decided to hold a Local Insti
tute at Penfleld. Committoo G. W.
Weaver, A. II. Rosonerans and P. M.
Raffensborgor.
. On motion it was decided to hold a
lcal Instituto at Osceola. Commit
tee, K. 1). Bottorf, John McLarren, Itev,
Miller and Silas Recce.
Next was the election of ofllcers for
tho ensuing year, which resulted a
follows :
Vice President Malt. Savago, Burn
side ; Winfield S. Luther, Brady.
Secretaries Sadie Morgan, Brady j
Lizaio Mclihce, Bell.
Recording Secretary John A. Gre
gory, CurwonBVillo.
Tho President called for reports of
committees, which reported as follow! ;
(hnduiM on Fourth Pujt.