®lic Centre flcraocrnt. Thursday Morning, January 2, 1879. CoMfciapoxttvKcK.ronUinifix tni|tortaiit new, noliclt *l I'rttiii of th county. No ootnmunidittolui tial*** AcromixMilfttl by tin* rtifti muitr of th® writer. Democratic County Committee — IHTIL ii-llHunte Boro., North \Vr,i...D. 1.. Kuas. Wail •• .. WILLIAM ll\ar*a. Holltil " ...ASTIIVS llso*.* MilNhtitg Boro t A VST i * MeCHi*. I'lilonrtll- Boro, A T. hursts*. Himsot Boro, lIOWAMI RaiesLtr. l'hlH|Mhurx Horn, L. U. 1.1 SOLA Benntr Township HAMISL Yuaira. Bo** " Jours l„ Nsrr. lIHIXM.. •' One is lIOLT. Collok'S " MICSAIL tltovt. Cnrtlii •' WILLIAM MAS*. IVrgiMou. oil Prsetoci ALKSET UOT. " low lIKIIKI, J. II NUPIOH. UR*SX Township WILLIAM A. K**Wt. lUIIIM " Jons t!. Hroia. 11 ul fuu...ii JOBS W. MILLS*. ■Urris " ..._ Fisucs Corns. Ilossril WILLIAM Y BASICS. Honstoa " ...„„ DAS ILL Isrt*. Lit.crt) " WM Il.tlAtDSta. Marion '• I. H. FBAISS Mil-* " Crats Bsi MHASD. PAT ton " ...... AossW HILLS**. I'omi r. F Sic****. l'ottrr, north Frtdart Jolts SMAMOS. •' south Prrclaet Wuuia FSOM. ■tush Township T.J. IIS*L. Hnow Hho* " J. IL HOLT. SprliiK M I'SSST lissrttL. Tailor •" HAMI SL lIOOTIB. L'nioii - Jon* It. STOVE*. Worth " ............ ilu. H. WILLIAM*. Wnlkrr " HAEI.IL DICSSB. D F. FORTXKY, Chairman. Local Department. NOTICE. —We send tho first number of the DEMOCRAT, merely as a specimen, to many |n>rson* whose names are not on our subscription list. Any one so receiving the pujier who desires us to continue sending it will please notify us to that effect immedi ately. —A happy now year to all. —Good-bye, 1878—Welcome, 187'.. Mr. Hal Orbison spent his vacation at home. —lt was so cold during the holidays that the pretty school teacher* didn't enjoy flirting very much. —The public i* hereby notified that I have moved my office to tho Court House, last door to tho left. D. F. FCJRTNKY. —Miss Bertie Alexander and several other young boarding-school misses, we noticed, spenttbeir vacation* in Bellefonte. —lli* Honor, Judge Mayer, w§s in town , on Tuesday and held an argument Court. 11c is also expected hero to-day for the same purpose. —A. O. Furrt, Esq., and lady and Mr. Wilbur F. Keeder and lady have returned from their wedding tour* to taste tho joys of domestic life. —Prof. Beach, formerly teacher in the Bellefonte Academy and now of Princeton Seminary, was in town last week to see hit friends in general and hi* lady-love in particular. —A certain young gentleman not far ; away desires it kept a great secret and wouldn't have It known for the world that he is going to be married on or about the 17th instant. —The Rev. S. A. Taggart was announc- j ed to lead the exercises of the Young Men's Christian Association at their meeting on Sunday week, and his unavoidable absence was a disappointment. —The officers of Old Fort Lodge were installed last night, where we suppose the same hungry gentlemen partook of turkey and cake and made themselves generally happy that were present on the previous Friday evening. —The Rev. John Hewitt, Rector of St. John's Protestant Episcopal Church, was the recipient on Monday evening, Decem ber 23, of a bountiful donation, from hi* grateful congregation. At the Christmas morning service he expressed his thanks, wishing them all a "Merry Christmas on earth and at last a merry Christmas in heaven." —Why do not all religious organizations celebrate Christmas day with appropriate services? Il is the most Important event in sacred history, and yet it is reserved for the Protestant Episcopal and Roman Cath olic churches alone to properly observe it. The interior decoration* of St. John's Episcopal church were unusually tasteful and elaborate on last Christmas. Tho Rector, Rev. John Hewitt, preached a Joyful Christmas sermon, and the choir sang the chanU to some beautiful new music. —Mr. Cephas L. Gramiey, of Rebers brg, one of the gentlemen who, a few months ago, became imbued with the idea that his towering form and pleasant man ners would grace the Legislative hall* at Harrisburg, but has lately found reason to change bis mind, is not heart-broken after all. But be has tost not only his heart but himself to the fair Miss Joanna Weaver, of the tame place, to whom he was united in marriage on Monday, December 28. The happy couple spent a few days in this place and attended the sessions of the Teachers' Institute. We suppose Cephas does not care now whether the Legislature keeps or not. —This evening, in the "Wigwam" cor ner of Lamb and Bpring streets, the Pres byterian Sabbath-acbool will hold its Christmas festival. It will consist, a* usual, in a feast of candy, cake and other good things. These articles will be sent to the "Wigwam" by the members of the congregation during to-day, and a com mittee of ladies will be present to receive them. Alt the members of tbe congrega tion and all children, especially those who have not yet enjoyed many of the good things which accompany tbe holidays, whether they are member* of the Habbatfe •cbool or not, are cordially invited to come, as enough and to spare will be pro vided. *' 't Tcachera In COIWMH. A HUCCKHMFUL INSTITUTE LAST WKBK. The Teachers' Institute which closed Friday evening last WM unusually Inter esting, and the teachers in attendance were greatly beui'iitcd by it. The opening ses sion was hold n Tuesday, tho day before Christmas. TUESDAY 'H I'HOCEEDINOH. The opening exorcise* of each morning worn always about tho same. Tho Insti tute was called to order at II A. M. by tho President, Prof. Henry Meyer, who briefly stated tho object of tho Institute. Several of tho officers being absent, tho Institute proceeded to All the vacancies. Mis* Laura Graham was elected to tho office of Vico : President in place of Miss Sadie Caldwell, J deceased. Mr. W. Wcirick wo* elected to the office of roll clerk, and entered upon his duties with hi* usual dignity and enthusiasm. Tho Institute then discussed tho subject as to tho host method of keeping the roll, and decided that tho same method las used as before, with tho exception that it shall not bo binding upon the roll clork to remain at tho door for more than an ! hour after tho opening of each session, thoso coming in after that timo not receiv- 1 iug full credit. Tho Institute then pro ceeded to tho selection of a committee on finances. Messrs. J. L. Dunlap and New comer, being nominated, worn unaniinou*- elected. Following this came a discussion by Mesrs. Meyer, DcLong, Liob, New comer and others relative to tho propriety of collecting the annual fee, in which it ! was Anally decided that teachers in attend ance pay the usual fee. After some dis- ' cussion, it was determined to open the Institute at i> A. m. and I : .10 P. M.; and j to adjourn at 12 w. and 4:10 P. M. Prof. I W. A. Burkhout, of State College, then gave one of his interesting lectures on Natural Science. Adjourned. At the Tuesday afternoon session, after being called to order, the President urged on the teacher* the propriety of occupying the front seat* and taking an active part in the exercises. Vice President-elect, J. H. Uankin, being absent, Mr. J. M. Duncan was chosen to fill the vacancy. Mr .1 M. Foreman and Misses Weaver and Weston were appointed critics for the session, after ! which Mr. Newcomer took up the subject of vocal music and gave the Institute a lesson in "Transposition," adapting the stylo he usually use* with younger pupil*. A general discussion on the subject ensued J. M. Duncan proposed the question, "\V hether in a series of graded schools each teacher should take charge of the vocal instruction of his own school, or whether a teacher should be employed to assume exclusive charge of this branch tn all the schools ?" Decided that, whenever practical, tho latter course should he adopt ed. A discussion as to the practicability of teaching vocal music in the common schools followed. The afternoon session concluded with another of those incompar able lectures on Natural Science, by Prof. Buckhout, of State College. In the evening the Institute was enter tained with a lecture by Prof. N. C. ' Schaeffer, of Kutxtown State Normal 1 School, on "Kducation among the Greeks and Roman*" This was one of the finest deliverances of the session, and if space permitted we would cheerfully give a syn opsis. WEDNESDAY'* FKorERDINO*, The morning session opened with the usual exercises and a prayer by Prof. N. C. Schaeffer. Singing by the Institute, Mis* Nannie McOinley presiding at the organ. Minutes read and adopted. Prof. W. A. Buckhout resumed the subject of Natural Science, illustrating by means of charts and the blackboard the .formation, ; uses, dec., of the shell flsh, water snail,slug, muscles, Ac. Prof. N. C. Schaeffer follow ed with instructions in music, in particular the subject of "Attention." After tbo singing of "Beulah Land" by the choir, Prof. Stahr, of Franklin and Marshall College, was introduced and entertained tho Institute with a lecturo on Mental Philosophy. A paper on "School Room Deficiencies" was read by Mr, W. P. Harpster, after which a general discussion on the subject ensued by Mr. Newcomer, Prof. Gramiey and others. President Meyer then named the members of com mittees, as follows: Resolutions.—C. L. Gramiey, John M. Duncan, Mis* Sal lie Meek, Mis* Rosa A. Wood* and W. F. Smith. Nominations.—A. N. Oman, W. P. Harpeter, Mi** Bella Rankin, Mis* Kiln Weston, J. L. Dunlap and H. W. Hosier man. Kntertainment.—S. C. Bathgate and Tboma* Cameron. Subscription* for Pennsylvania Srhool Journal.— J. B. Newcomer. Tho afternoon session was called to order at I:4ft. Prof. Meyer recommended the observance of promptness, especially for those having duties to perform. Tbi* time Prof. Buckhout, In hi* lecture on Natural Science, illustrated the various stages through which the potato worm pa*e* before arriving at maturity. Prof. W. A. KrSae followed in a lecture on "Primary Instruction," showing the danger of injur ing the minds of children by arbitrary rules when they do not properly understand the subject. A general discussion ensued. After singing "Bye and Bye," Mr. New comer, by request, repealed his lecture on "Transposition of the Scale," followed by a somewhat amusing discussion by Prof. Stahr and other*. S- E. Kmarlck rend a report on "Moral Training," and was fol lowed by a discussion. Mis* Howe, in an able manner, addressed the Institute on the propriety of teaching children to say, A 'A "No, iiir," and "Yos, ma'am." Followed by a di-nodon. After a few remark* on "Moral Training" afternoon session ad journod. The evening cxercisus cousistod in an admirable lecture by l'rof. Stahr on " Result* and Tendencies of Modern Science." THVKAOAT'N PROCEKDI Noa. The opening morning exercises being over, on motion of Mr. Newcomer, an interval of ten minutes was allowed for general business. The principal exercise of tin* morning wv another of Prof. W. A. Buckhout's lecture*on Natural Science. A fraternal greeting from the teachers of Clarion county was received and respond ed to by the Institute, Prof. Kriso being appointed to fulfill that duty. After a lesson by Prof. Schacffer on "Scale of Notation," l'rof. Stabr resumed the sub ject of "Mental Philosophy," treating itin an amusing manner. Thursday afternoon was the occasion for ■■ the directors of tbo several townships to meet ami discus* tbe propriety of adopting , similar course of text-books throughout j the county. Over fifty directors, repro i enting twenty townships, were present. , 11. (,'. Heinle, Esq., of Bellcfonte, was ! made chairman and J. C. P. Jones, of ! Milesburg, Secretary. On Thursday evening an intellectual j treat was afforded in n lecture by Wallace Bruc, Esq , on "Robert Burns." TIUIMV'a rnocEKDiNo*. Tbe lost day of the Institute wo* opened j with the usual exercises. The tear hers j ( were urged to rejxirt to tbe roll clerk, i Another lecture on Natural Science was given by Prof. W. A. Buck bout, of Stale j College. Prof. Schacffer gave some in- I .tractions in teaching definitions. Mr. Wallace Bruce was introduced and recited ome of Robert Burns' beautiful poem*. , He was followed by Prof, htahr on the • subject of Mental Philosophy. Prof. Krise delivered a lecture entitled, "Have | permanent certificate* been beneficial to : tbe teachers?" and was followed by appro priate remarks from J. M. Duncan, Prof, j Schacffer and J. L. Spangler, Esq. Friday afternoon the Institute assembled j at 1:46 r. m The report of committee on nomination* was heard and, on motion of 1 J. F. DeLong, accepted. Mr. B. F. Kel ler and Miss Howe were appointed to draft n memorial of respect to the memories of Miss Sadie Caldwell and Mr Bollinger, deceased, which is published at tbo end of of this article. A concluding lecture on Natural Science was given by Mr. Buck bout, when tbo Institute proceeded to the ; election of officers, resulting a* follows: Vice Presidents.—J. B. Newcomer and Mis* Jennie Sbontx. Secretary.—K E. Cambridge. Committee on Permanent Certificates.— C. L. Gremlev, S. K Emerick, C. C. , Shultx, Julia Wolf and Sallir Meek. Prof. Schacffer then delivered his final lecture on "School Government." He was followed by C. C. Sbulu in a paper on the question, "Should the text-books used in oar common schools be furnished from tbe common school funds ?" It. J. Stover and C. P. Hewes were appointed a committee I to audit the accounts. The reports of the committees on resolutions and memorial were heard and accepted. With a last effort to have the Institute hereafter on •oroe other than Christmas week, the assembly adjourned. The last lecture of the course was deliv ered by Mr. Wallace Bruce on "Woman j hood in Shakespeare." In preparing these imperfect notes, we gratefully acknowledge the aid of the effi. cient Superintendent, Prof. Henry Meyer; the gentlemanly Secretary, Mr. J. 11. De- Long ; and the competent principal of our own schools, Mr. David Lieb. RESOLUTIONS or INSTITUTE. WnxRRAS, Through the wisdom and kindness of our Heavenly Father, we, the teacher* of Centre county, have during the past year been sustained "and are now again in vigor and hope brought forward to our great work ; therefore, be it Resolved, 1. That we do recognise in our work a great and sacred calling and humbly recognising Hi* ever ruling rrovi denoes, sincerely trust in the wonderful Counsellor for direction and for success. 2. That as an appointed meant to the working out of Hie ends we recognise in Mr. Meyer, our Siiperintendant, a yentU man thoroughly devoted to bis work, worthy the confidence and co-operation of us all and to whom we would herein ex tend a hearty "God raped you," 8. That in view of the importance and dignity of our calling and, of the great need in this direction we aim to secure in Centre county a higher standard of edu cational and professional excellence, and that at our next meeting paper* on thia subject be. read and discussed 4. That we heartily endorse the action of the convention of Director* adopting throughout the county "a eerie* of text books suitable, complete and uniform," and would recommend to all teacher* an earnest unprejudiced effort toward the success of M § matter. 6. That we recommend to director* a consideration of the propriety of furnish ing ail books through a book tax, believ ing tbat from sucb action groat good will come. 6. Tbat while we recognise the necessi ty and propriety of a high grade of teach er's certificate*, and do accept the spirit of the lew creating |*>rinsnent certificates, we do deprecate the abuse of thia instru ment and would recommend to our Super intendent guarded action in the future a* In the past with reference to its bestowal. 7. That while regular attendants have gained much at this meeting, we regret that through the i d verse action of direc tors many teacher* have in the same pro portion lost and would respectfully ask di rector* to grant teachers this time. ft. That to the educator* who have stood before u* holding out truth end wisdom, to the eitlaen* of the town for their atten tion end attendance and to any who have in any way enhanced tbe interest* o£ersorn have since expressed a desire to have the enter tainment repeated, that Mr. Hewitt has consented to exhibit it in the Court House on Friday evening the 3d inst at half-past seven o'clock. The model is large enough to give a ! very satisfactory idea of the original insti- j tutution, being six or seven feet long by • two or three feet wide. All of the furni- j lure is of tbe handsomest material. Tbe boards are covered within and without with gold. The altar of burnt offering, the altar of incense, the laver, the table of sbew-bread, the seven-branched candle stick, the Ark of the Covenant with the Cherubim, are also covered with gold. Tbe veils and covering are of the finest linen, and are ingeniously wrought in different colored silks with cherubim and olhct designs. Tbe rotm* of the High ; Priest are also very handsomely embroid ered. We have been reading the descrip tion of the Tabernacle as given in Exodus, for years, but never obtained a correct impression of it until we saw ibis model. Both Jews and Gentiles will enjoy seeing it and having the different parts explained, and the price of admission is made low that every one may avail himself of tbe opportunity without feeling himself heavily I taxed. Adults 26 cents ; Children lOcenls. MASONIC INSTALLATION. —The new oifi- I ccrs of Ikdlefonte Lodge, No. 2r. E W. Hale ; 8. W , 1). 8. Keller; J W , 11. Sechler; Treas urer, Isaac Mitchell and Secretary, George B. Weaver; Sr. i>., W. F Keber; Jr. D., Hamilton tHlo; Prv't., John B. Ludwig ; Guide, Robert Hepburn; 8. M. C., John R. Bartruff; JM. C., A.F Leather*; Tyler, J. 8. Parsons. After the installation the guests, abouly sixty in number, including the clergy of the town, were invited to tbe banqueting ball attached to the lodge where three tables were spread. It would be impossible to mention the amount that those gay banqueters consumed, but six turkeys and other things in proportion rap idly disappeared, amidst much social enjoy ment. Mr*. Dr. Hale and other ladies at tended to the comfort of the guests. I'rof. Schaeffer, of Kutatown State Normal School, and Wallace Bruce, of Poughkeep sie, N. Y., were present. Mr. Bruce re cited an original poem, entitled "The I-and of Burns." Addresses were also made by Prof. Schacffer, Jack L. Spangler and D. 11. Htslingi, Esq., and others. It was decidedly a pleasant affair. —The oyster supper in tbe school house at Valentines' works, on Christmas day, was a very successful affair in every way. A greet many tickets were sold in town as weil as to the workmen and their families. They realised over seventy dollars profit after all expenses were paid, which they have given to Messrs. Valentines, in trust for tiieir building fund. A moating of the employees was held in tbe school house, at Tuesday evening last, to take further action in the erection of their building. We have not yet heard the particulars of what transpired there, but we understand that the men propose to push the project on to completion. All concerned, are taking greet interest in it, and are very willing to do nil they can for iu erection.* —A musical convention is in progress this week at Jacksonville, under the au spices of the Lick Run Presbyterian church. It is led by Professor Charles F. Green, of Willlemsport. Mr. Grm is said to bo a musician of fine abilities and lbs people of Jacksonville are to be con gratulated upon having secured his ser vices. The cultivation of musical latent in our churches is commendable —The ladies of the Methodist congre gation at Howard gave an elegant dinner and supper on Christmas day for the bene fit of their church We bnar the enter tainment spoken of in very commenda tory terms and are gUd to learn that the effort of the ladies resulted in a financial HAXUEL Mi i.to GUEKN, —The funeral of General M#muel Mile* Green, who died at hi* residence on Buffalo l!un, 1 orilrc county on the Slat, took place from the Presbyterian Church el Belle font eon M on'lay the 23-1. II ia grand mother WM a sinter of Colonel Sarnue! Mile*, who commanded one of the rifle battalion* in the Devolution and wa* captured at Long Island, August 2", 177G, subsequently Judge of the Court of Error* and Appeal* and Mayor of l'hiadelpbia. Hamuel Mile* Green wa* born at hi* grandfather'* iron work*,near Milesburg, April 13, 1797, and wa*, therefore, in the 82