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of Bentley .t Vitc4 Montroec, Pa.
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t.trat , ) N. Y. W. U S.VTLL,
jet, 1N73. • Jrnoza Dawn.,
lilt. W. L. R.R.:II.A.R.DziO.N,
SURGEON, tenders his professions
rim- to the citizens of Montrose end vicinity,—
.tt tusruelderee, Ofl the cornerenstof Sayre &
3r Foundry [Ann. I, Inn%
Cll4 FLLES 2 STOIJDARD,
Pool, and Shoes. flats and Cap,. Leatberana
udtagr, Mate Street, let door below Boyd'. Store.
‘C rk male to order, and repairing done neatly.
Ntruarot , e Jan. 1 1870.
LEWIS KNOLL,
SHAVING AND HAIR DRESSMG.
rliop in the new Portofflee building, where he wIH
foond ready to Weed nil who may want an;llalng
,de zinc. Ilontrose Pa. Oct. I 8 1009.
DR. S. W. DA YTO-V,
& SURGEON, tenders his services to
ofGreat Bend nod vicinity. Office at oie
—lduuce, opposite Barnum House, G't Bend village.
Ist. tt;d9.—lf
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Ea-rcroo TI6RYsL 111 to., a I.te Foot of
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Dealer .11 Stitti Sto ves. Fancy Drs Goods, eseckery, Hiwd•
wais. Don, o Drugs, Otis, and Paints. Boots
and Shoes. Was sad Ceps. Furs, Buffalo Robes, Gro
ceries. Provisions, dc.
Sew-lbitord.l a., Sot. 6, '72—tf.
EXCHANGE HOTEL
NI .7 HARRINGTON xv 611 e. to inform the public that
haring rented the Exchange Hotel In NI/mime, be
new prepared to accommodate the traveling nubile
n first-cla.e etyle
Montrose, Aug. S. 1073.
LITTLES @ BLAKESLEE
ATTORNEYS AT LAW, bare removed to their Neu
off tr, opposite the Terbell House.
R. B. Ltrri.r.,
Gm,. P. Liras,
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N. C. MACKEY,
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rt te es to the Citizens O et Dlraock, Pa. Odle at the
I - areas House. will attend to all calla In his prole.
w WI which he le favored.
A 11;: 19„7.1.—tf.
B. T. d, E. IL CASE,
HARNESS-MASERS. Oak llarness, light mid heavy,
a: aorest cash prices. Alb. Blankets, Breast CIAO.
Whips and everything pertaining to the Hoe,
cheaper thou the cheapest. Repairing done prompt
•, and in good style.
Nleut.ore. Pa.. Oct. M 1.1973.
CHARLEY MORRIS
TIIE lIAYTI BALMER, has moved his shop to the
d,og occupied by E. MKee Co.. where he Is
plepared to do ail killdeer world his line,eneh as ma
k.ng switche. parrs.All work done on short
n c , and s
low. Please Clitl sad see me_
THE PEOPLE'S 'MARKET.
Pun -LIP [Lam Proprietor.
Fterh .ed d ball Meats, Huns, Pock, BukV , . 84B
etc.. of ,he re
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quality, constantly on nand. at
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;:, I. A large and commodious house, has undergone
; horothzh reptr. Newly furnished rooms and sleep
./part rnent,spientlid tablesnodullttangs inimpria
.; flat clsas hotel. LIK.NRY ACKERT,
10th, 1873.-tf. Proprietor.
DR. 4 .
Rooms at hie dwelling. next door north of Dr.
lisiecy's. on Old Futindry street, where he would be
happy to sec all those in w.t of Dental thorn. Ile
congdent that he can plexne all. both In quality of
cork and In price. Viler hours from a a.m. to 4r.
Feb. 11, IST.I-11
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Atted. to ail kind. of .attorecy tit:minces, and the
canner in all the Courte of both the State and the
n ..tve Storm.
Feb k1.1674.-,y.
E. P. ELVES, N. D.
lirwit.ute of the enieeralty of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
and al. of Jeffereon Medical College of Plana
utlploa , 1,C4. has returned to Friendavillee, where he
in attend to all culls in his profeesion as [Waal.—
P. , ideore in Jernle Lionford'• 1.111,C. lthice the same
ae o...retolore.
rt.:nthvale, Pa., April =h.,
BURNS ct, NICHOLS,
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, Paint, Oi Is, Varnish, Liquors, Spices.Farkey
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VOLUME 31
POETRY.
OUR BABY
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To day we cut the fragrant sod,
With trembling hands, asunder,
And lay this well-beloved of God,
Our dear dead baby, under.
Ob hearts that ache, and ache afresh I
Oh tears ',.00 blindly
Our belrts are weak, yet, being flesh,
Ton strong for our reArnining !
Sleep, darling, sleep! Cold rains shall steep
Thy little turf-made dwelling ;
Thou wilt not know—so far below—
What winds or storms are swelling ;
And birds shell sing, in the warm spring,
And flowers bloom about thee ;
Thou wilt not heed them, love, hut oh
The burliness without thee !
Father, we will be comforted
Thou west the gracious diver;
We yield her up—not dead, not dead—
To dwell with. thee for ever !
Take thou our child I ours.for a day
Thine while the ages blossom
This 16 tle shining bead we lay
In the Redeemer's bosom!
MISCELLANEOUS READING
TEACHERS' CO. INSTITUTE
-o
The Eighth Annual County Institute
cant ened at Montrose, Monday, Aug. 31.
1574. First session opened at 2 o'clock
p. m. Devotional exercises were conduct
ed by Elder W. C. Tilden, County Super
intendent, and was followed by a brief
hut earnest address from the same.—
Prof. A. H. Berlin was elected Vice Pres
ident, and Agnes Thatcher, Secretary
Mrs. E. A. Weston was then introduced,
who gave an address upon the subject of
Reading and Voice Cultivation, which ex•
ercise was interspersed by selections show
ing difference and variety of tone. Prot.
A. H. Berlin, of Montrose, then present
ed a.i exercise in numbers, giving a short
class drill in addition and subtraction ;
also rules and demonstrations of contrac
tions in multiplication. This was fol
lowed
by an exercise in cube root, con
ducted by Mr. H. N. Tiffany, of Bridge
water. Hon. L. F. Fitch, of Monitors,
then favored us with his views on Mar
oughne4s in teaching fundimerital rules ;
and also gave an interesting account of
his personal expert-aces in the school
room,and closed with an earnest exhorta
tion to teachers to b • thorough in their
work. The County Superintendent next
introduced to the Institute Wm. H Jes
sup esq., Pr , sident of the Board of Di•
rectors of Montrose, who gave the teach
ere a most cordial greeting. Valuable
ideas on the subject of teaching. and the
best welfare of primary, intermediate.
and all pupils,were advanced, with special
stress upon simplicity in the use of terms
and words in teaching. Kindness to the
pupil was considend by him as one of
the most important elements in a teacher.
"Mother and Poet," by Mrs. Browning,
was read by Mrs. West - on. Institute ad
journed until 11. p. m.
SECOND SESSION'
of Institute called to order by the Presi
dent at 7} p. in., after which Mrs. Wes
ton rendered, in her agreeable madner,
"Backbone." Mr. E. K. Richardson. of
Great Bend, continued the work of the
session by an address on the subj , et_ of
Music in School. Expressed himself as
considering the school room not tlit place
to teach the accomplish cm-n t,bu t believed
that regular exercises in singing would
tend to promote the energy and interest
of school lite. Would prefer, in hie ex
perience, to devote to that recreation the
first few moments of the morning see
sin* Mr. Tilden closed the interesting
questioning by an expression of regret
that the subject of singing had nut re
ceived more attention in the schools of an
earlier day.
The subject "Popular Education, the
Safe guard of the Natior," was present
ed by our Superintendent in a manner
clear, forcible, and convincing. The fact
that the greatest villains of our land are
among the best educated was demonstra
ted as being, not the fault of mental culti
vation, but of the people. He also im
pressed upon thelnstitute the idea that
the education of the men and women
who hold the destiny of the nation has
its most fruitful source in the common
schools of our county. Made mention
of the fact that several States have adopt
ed the system of compulsory education.
Prol. Curry, of Pittsburg, Deputy state
Superintendent, was then introduced as
a friend whom we most cordially welcome
again, as Doe of our instructora. He
proceeded to present the subject of Men
tal, Physicial, and Moral Culture. Prom
inent among his thoughts was the last,
viz.: The growth and development of
every frailty depends upon its special
exercise. Mrs. Weston closed the exer
ems by reading. Adjourned until Tues
day. 9 a. m.
THIRD BESSIoN
called to order at 9 a. in., by the Presi
dent. Devotional exercises were conduct.
ed by the same, and were followed by
singing. Mrs. Weston led the exercises
by reading a selection from Longfel
low. Subject—" Builders."
Thoughts on the subject of Education
were next presented by Prof. Curry.—
Gave it as his belief that more attention
should be given to symmetrical culture ;
that neither the intellectual or physicial
power should be neglected ; but that both
should `receive an equal amount of train
ing. Several questions were propounded
by Prof. Corry, and answered, or,argued,
by members of Institute.
President now introduced Judge J. J.
Wright, of South Carolina, who spoke
fluently on the same subject, and expres
sed it as his opinion• that the teacher's
occupation, was worthy of higher appre
ciation ; touched well but briefly upon
the subject of last evening, advancing
ideas in perfect unison with the same,
viz.: that the tallent of the men and wo
men who rule the world, receives its most
effectual aid from the common schools.
Made a few remarks upon the condition
of educati€n in the South.
Intermission 15 minutes. Called to or
der by Prefident, and followed by , a song
from Prof.: E. K. Richardson. "The Ivy
Green." 30. S. S. Wright, of Great Bend
favored us with an essuy,which was a fine
continuance of the subject preceding re
cess. A qupstion presented by Mrs. Brun
dage in reference to changing textbooks
MONTROSE, PI., WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1874
was well responded to by the President.
Tha programme of the morning was
continued by Prof. Curry, in an able
discussion on the question, What are the
uses of knowledge also, What are the
elements that will call forth and devel
ope the perceptive faculties ? Trueli was
considered by him to be the fundirbental
ground of action. The President indors
ed the remarks of Prof. Curry in a most
earnest assertion that the character of
the teacher nob,/ be true and above re
proach. Mrs. Weston again read. Ad•
punned.
opened at 1+ p. m. The work of the af
ternoon was promptly commenced by the
President, and immediately followed by
Prof. Curry in an able address on the
subject of Primary Instruction. lie
mentioned the several methods of teach
ing the Alphabet. Gave an interesting
detail of the method once in existauce, of
teaching, controlling, and directing a
school. He soon led his hearers to see
the execs-Jive tnonotonv and the great
disadvantage resulting from the old-time
and now too common method of teaching
the letters, by a senseless repetition of
the name. Spoke with greatTavor of the
word method, Subject dripped, to be
continued at an earlier peri d, and from
opposite standpoint.
Rev. J. L. Lyons. of Flo da, formerly
a missionary in Palestine, as now in
troduced. Lie favored t e Institute
with a most interesting ac onnt of Ori
ental superstitions, customs, and culture.
Gave a short oral example of Arabic lan
guage. Closed his remarks with a touch
ing app.-al to teachers to care tot the sonic
of those under their charge. A slier,
intermission was enlivened by music. Roll
called. Next, an entertaining selection
read by Mrs. Weston. Prof. Curry then
continued the subject. and proceeded to
show the "more excellent way" of teach
ing the alphabet and the rudiments of
reading, by means of words and senten
ces ; giving the first idea, then learning
the letters from an after anylasis, pho
netics first,then the characters. Questions
from Institut- followed, which were well
disposed of by the speaker.
ll=
Institute convened at appointed time
Called to order by President., and opened
with singing. The following questions
were next laid before the Institute : Ist.
Ought pupils to commit the rules of elo
cution to memory ? Ahswer in the neg
ative. 2d.Ought corporal punishmext to
he abolished in our schools ? Argument
resulted in an affirmative. Mrs. Weston
then read by request the following pieces:
The Midnignt Ride of Paul Revere, and,
How We Hunted the Molise. Following
this a most able lecture on the subject,
The Earth is e Cosmic:it Body, was de
livered by Prof. Curry. Evenin„,cr exer
cises closed with reading by llrs. Weston
- CreNlis of the Bells." Adjourned.
opened at 9 o'clock. Called to order by
the President. Devotional exercises con•
ducted by Prof. Richardson, followed by
singing. A spicy seclectiou was next
read by our Elocutionist
A talk from Prof. Richardson on Geog
raphy, advanced the theory of comment
ing the study a' home, or with surround
ings familiar to the student; first, shape
of the earth ; next, latitude and longi
tude ; determining position of places in
the globe. He advanced the theory of
dealing early with latitude and longitude
then follow with surface, races of men,
animals, plants, etc. A question respect
ing a good reference book for the teacher
was met by him with a preference for
Warren's. Prof, J. S. Gillen would not
deal with the shape of the earth until
the pupil has rescheu a certain stage
,of
progression. Talk.; with primary pupils
are prefertid, with an exclusion of the
text-book. Map-drawing and outline
maps were briefly noticed, and held in
favor. Prof. Curry followed up this sub
ject with teaching the same end other
branches ; mehtioned the difference be
tween facts and phenomena an d sc i ence
Spoke with great favor of inductive
training before a special taking up of
the department itself--,would preface the
work by a kind of preparatory course,
which removes many obstacles in the path
of both the teacher and the taught. and
renders advancement loth easy and rapid
Held in disfavor a monotonous routine
of questions and answers.
An inquiry of the proceeding, in re
gard to what is the greatest deficiency in
teachers,was, by request, met by our
Superindent pointedly. Ans. A definite
lack of thorough qualification in primary
principles. Gave a timely hint that it is
in the personal power of each to remedy
the defect. Recess 15 minutes. Pro
gramme renewed by an essay from Miss
Lyon, of Herrick. Subject—The Teach•
er's Mission. Many fine thoughts were
presented. Among others, an appeal to
teachers to rise above self-interest in the
work. Delivery excellent.
Mrs. Weston continued the interest of
the morning, by dwelling upon the ques
tion—flow shall we teach Reading in
our common schools ? Much instruction
was given by showing errors. The word
method, the sentence method, &c., were
brought into requisition. Some discus
sion arose among the members from a
denunciation, on the part of the speaker
of a method of spelling words without a
pronounciation of the seperato syllables.
Prof. Curry filled the remainder of the
time with correct ideas about text-books.
Expressed a belief that we have to many
in school. By a use of so many numbers
in a series, the mind is surfeited and
dogged without receiving the proper
amount of real benefit. Practical words
from Superintendent closed the subject.—
Reading of minutes. Adjourned.
SEVENTH SESSION
convened at 1./ p. m. Prof. E. K. Rich
ardson enlivened the commencement by
a song entitled, "The Woild is a Barber
Shop." Mrs. Weston followed this by a
selection from John G. Saxe—" Peter Py
ramus." Prof. Curry proceeded to pre
sent the Science of Language. Advanc
ed the idea that children should be
taught to use their language correctly
early in life, before the text book is plac
ed in their hands. Clearly demonstrated
the fact that a habit of incorrect expres-
Devoted to the Interests of our Town and County.
siou and construction will adhere to a
person through life. Study the text book
with an understanding of the terms—
make i wholly practical. This will ex•
cite an interest in the higher steps as
thew come in their order, and will. in the
end, give thorough and complete accom
plishment. The speaker dwelt upon Or.
thography—roots,oprefixes, and suffixes
A frequent recurrence in the study of
Grammar was asked by Prof. Richardson
viz : Would you use one or two classes
of articles and adjectives—substitute one
fof all the words that appear under eith
er head. or keep the two classes distinct ?
Prof. Curry would advise that the text
book in Input should bo the standard of
judgment. Roll call. Intermission, 15
minutes. Order restored, and Institute
favored with an Essay by Miss Gamble,
of Ilarlord. Subject : The Dignity of
the Teacher's Profession. Agreeable and
disagreeable things were placed , n pleas
ing antithesis. Among many others, a
most excellent thought was advanced,
viz : That a conscientious performance
of duty, and a consciousness of upright
intentions. is a crown of rich reward to
the faithful laborer. The fervent appre
ciation on the part of the Superintend
ent for this excellent production, WeS
heartily endorsed.
Saperi louden t spoke emphatically
and impressively on the subject of pay
for the teacher's work, and held chat af
ter a bargain has bound the teacher to
his obligations, the work should be per
formed with reference to nothing but the
highest and weightiest interests of those
under charge.
Mrs. Weston then read The Great Bell
Roland. Supt. Thompson Bodle, of Wy
oming co., then addressed the members
in a pleasing manner. Paid to Superin
tendents of all schools a tribute of worth
iness, which our experience, as a body of
teachers, most warmly approved. Mr.
M. J. Corse, of New Jersey, formerly one
of ns, also guve a few cheerful words.—
Prof-Curry now resumed the subject of
Language and Orthography ; made men
tion of the order in which the various
steps may be taken up. Analysis and
Synthesis of words and sentences were
well explained. Miss Wellman, of Susq'a
Depot, asked the Prof. if he would pur
sue this method with beginners ; to
which he responded that he would tato
it up in the primary grades. Reading of
min rites.
Singing. Roll call was responded to
by sentiments. Mrs. Weston then read
"Court Scene in tile Merchant of Venice."
Received by the audience with applause.
Next, a duet. snug by the Misses Ruth
Austin and Ella Smith. The following
resolution was offered an I unanimously
adopted by the institute :
Resolved, That we hereby express our
thanks to Mrs. E. A. Weston tor the very
enjoyable instructioa given us during the
sessions of the Institute, and hope:that
enlarged success may attend her work as
a teacher of Elocution.
Grateful mention was also made of the
kind forethought of ex-Superintendent
E. A. Weston for affordicg the Institute
an unexpected treat of apples.
Prof. Curry then delivered a lectitre
on the subject of Technical Education.—
Made mention of the fact that no one
could succeed in any vocation without
special training. Applied this question
most pointedly to the highest of all call
ings, that of thr teacher. The inetruc
tor, of all others, needeeducation—spe
Mal training for the work. With the best
of talent and skill, unless there be quali
fication fur the work, tie teacher must
fail, and but endanger aid ruin the ma
terial upon which he worts, This inter
esting discourse was folliwed by reading
by Mrs. Weston. Subject—Mrs. Candle
on Shirt Buttons. Adjotrued.
convened at 9a. m. Dev‘tional exercises
conducted by Pev. Mr. Hirris, Principal
of Keystone Academy, at Factoryville.—
Singing by the Institute. The subject of
Oral Arithmetic was taken up by Prof.
Curry. He held to the (pinion that the
Science of Arithmetic has degenerated
from its proper standard cf scientific val
ue, and that text books cverflow with a
superabundance of mechanical operations
Claimed also that a far greater degree of
mental discipline may be acquired fro •
written demonstrations cf principles. It
serves to develop three important ele
ments—powers of apprehension, powers
of analysis, powers of logical demonstra
tion. He would require the attention of
the class with uniformity and dignity of
position, and employ a promiscuous or
der of recitation ; but rleasingly depart
from the rigid and tiprangiolv useless
practice of demanding In exact repeti
tion, by the pupils, of the words of the
book as used by the teadier. Would aim
to cultivate a retention a! the data or
conditions of the problem, aiding in a
correct and grammaticid arrangement of
the pupil's own style co! construction.—
Would not allow the sclolar to solve
with any reference to reruns, bat teach
him to dwell upon accurate calculation ;
leaving the answer to be a natural and
inevitable consequence at fair and honest
reasoning. The question as to whether
it would be well to throv out of our
schools Intellectual Arithnetic, was an
swered in a vote by a decidel negative.—
A. question in regard tc thesubject mat
ter of a lesson in Intellecturi Arithmetic,
preceding a similar one in Practical
Arithmetic, was thought byProf. Curry
not especially beneficial. Intermission.
Called to order, and the work of the
morning resumed by Bev. Mr. Harris ;
subject—History. Would teach this
branch in a systmatical fum, studying
the nature of cause and erect. Consid
ers the study as being wthn the reach
of primary pupils, but voild prefer to
present the subject to stith,in the forte
of facts, and not as a fcrrn`l course of
study.
Prof. Curry •row gave a leture on the
Science of Meteorology. An expression
of thanks was heartily given/ him by the
Institute. Question box nex in order.
Prof. Harris gave us his method of
teaching Spelling to advance] classes.—
Preferred the written teethe], making a
special exercise of the niissplled words.
Would have the lesson"previinsly prepar-
ed. Superintendent Tilden would not
falor this altogether, as time is often
wasted on words already understood.—
Would not dispense wholly wit') oral
spelling. Discussion by Institute on
came subject. The following persons
were appointed as a Committee on Reso
lutions : Profs. A. H. Berlin, E. K.
Richardson : Misses E. M. Gamble, Mat
tie Hayward, Mary Sherer. Reading of
minutes. Adjourned.
TRICTLI B&SSION
convened at di p. in. The subject of
whispering was earnestly argued by the
members, President gave it us his view
that a whispering roll is not the most
successful method of quelling this disor
der ; favored a medium between suppres•
sion and allowance.
The committee then presented a reso
lution against a State nniformiiy of text
books, which was warmly discussed and
adopted, By request of Institute, L F.
Fitch, esq.. in an earnest manner, made a
statement of the chief objections to the
bill. Roll call. Recess- live minutes.
Mr. E. B. Hawley, editor of the Mont
rose DEltocrocr, favored us with his pres
ence for a brief time, and made a few
practical remarks upon the subject of the
teacher's work and the question of re
muneration. Rev. J. G. Miff r, of Mon t
ros,.•,also addressed the Institute in words
of encouragement, and urged an effort
for higher proticiency,and a higher plane
of labor. Directprh' day—six present.—
Adjourned.
I=l
Assembled at 7 p. m. Singit,g by In
stitute. Rev. Mr. Harris delivered a lec
ture on "School Government." Held
that an influence over the will that would
induce obedience without compulsory
measures, is the best government. Made
a plain illustration or the difference be
tween contrivances and forces. A teach
er cannot long have powers of good con
trol when the pupil has lost respect for
him. Holds in disfavor a reserve with
pupils that calls forth a Ceeling of shyness
—a lack of confidence. Let there he
communion of mind with mind. We
must command the respect of those un
der our charge by our mental cultivation
must hold a degree of qualification for
our work by our intellectual abilities ;
must be able to handle with ease and ra
pidity subject matter ; must possess the
right kind of moral character; be hon
est. If questions arise on which the
teacher is not informed, do not evade. A
frank acknowledgment hispii•es far more
respect than evasion. Be just. Hold in
constant thought the higher responsibili
ty ; be not a stranger to the one source
of infinite justice and holiness. Win the
affections; it cannot he done by flattery
and praise ; genuine love for the pupil is
the price. It is in our power, indirectly,
to bring ourselves to do what we will ; re
membering our own short comings before
a higher tribunal, we can more easily for
give those who trespass against us. Fa
yore asked of pupils in a right manner
will tend to call tot th a loving spirit.—
Self control and self restraint are most
important requisites. Faith is one of the
greatest elements of power in man. Self
reliance is needful ; have confidence in
your own capabilities. Faith and work
will bring success. Aim to awaken in
terest, then the school will govern itself
Avoid a stillness that arises from fear—
let it be the quiet of well directed activi
ty. There are invisible cords of sympa
thy that bind teacher ant pupil—that in
voluntary influence both. Phis teacher
must keel) in mind a proper conception
of the dignity . of his profession. Observe
the organic connection between offences
and punishment. Let penalties be inflict
ed with equity. Pupils must be taught
submission to wholesome restraint. A
vote of thanks was most heartily tender
ed the lecturer for this highly instructive
discourse.
Ex-County Supt. W. W, Watson, esq.,
of Montrose, enlivened the occasion by
excellent remarks on the lecture deliver
ed ; spoke in the highest term of the
schools of the county under the present
superintendency. Session closed with a
sociable. Adjourned till to-morrow
morning.
Friday, Sept. 4th. Institute
. convened
t9a. m. Devotional exercises conduct
et by W. W. Watson, esq. Singing by
Institute. Ou motion of Mr. Berlin, the
Institute proceeded to election of a Com
mittee on Permanent Certificates, which
resulted as follows : Prof. A. H. Berlin,
Misses Mary S. Corse, Sarah A. Sherer,
Mary Sherer and Prof. E. K. Richardson
The Committee met and organized by the
election of A. H. Berlin as Cliairmar, , E.
K. Richardson as Secretary, and adjourn
ed to meet at the call of the Chairman.
Mr. A. Churchill, of Lenox, exhibited
writing charts for the use of schools.—
Intermission. A question was laid be
fore Institute, in regard to the asking of
questions by pupils durirfe, class time.—
Signals for permission, etc-, were discuss•
ed by members of the association. The
argument that (questioning during
class time by outside scholars) should not
be allowed, was well sustained by ex.
County Supt. W. W. Watson. Mr. E. B.
Hawley made a few remarks, also J. S.
Gillen. Supt. Bodle gave us some bright
cheerful words, and our worthy Superin
tendent closed our Institute with earnest
stirring thoughts, and a prayer.
The Committee presented the follow
ing resolutior.s which were adopted by
the Institute :
WHEREAS, a movement has been made
for a uniformity of school books in the
State, considering such a law as perch
cons to the best educational interest of
the county :
Resolved, That we the teachers of the
county of Susquehanna, are oposed to
every movement that has this object in
view, and that it is our opinion, as au
educational body, that the passage of
such an eactment would conflict with the
best interest of the common Schools of
this State.
Resolved, That we must heartily com
mend the course pursued by our Repro-.
sentatives in the legislature, in opposing
the Slate Uniformity Bill, and our thanks
ate due to Hon. L F. Filch for the
manly stand he took upon the floor of
FIFTY CTS. EXTRA IF NOT IN ADVANCE
the Senate in opposition to the bill.
Resolved, That we arc not in favor of
the total abolishment of corporal punish
ment in schools.
Re:mired, That we recommend, for the
comfort of the pupils themselves and the
more rapid advancement of the older
pupils, that those classes usually des
ignated as "A. 8.C." classes shall not be
detained inschool later than recess in the
morning and after noon, when the school
opens at 9 a. in. and 1 p. m.
Resolved, That we recommend a judi
cious use of prizes, to be offered by the
official Boards of School Directors.
Resolved, That in the teacher's profes
sion no difference be made in regard to
salary on account of sex, when the same
amout of labor is required and obtain
ed.
Resolred,That the hearty thanks of the
teachers of this Institute tire due to
Prof. Curry and Harris, and Mrs. E. A.
Weston, for the intereateng and profitable
instruction imparted to us during the
sessions of this Institute.
I?esolred, That we reciprocate the
words spoken by the former members of.
the profession who have favored us with
their presence.
Resolved, That we express our thanks
to Prof. A. H. Berlin for the kind and
etlicienct manner in which he has dis
charged his duties as Chairman of the
Committee of Arrangements.
Resolved, That we also thank the pro
prietors of flit hotels and citizens of this
place for their kind and bountiful enter
tainment during this Institute.
Resolved, That we fully appreciate the
efficient services or our Secretary, Miss
Agnes Thatcher.
Resolved, That the members of the In
stitute return a vote of sincere thanks to
Prof. E. K. Richardson for his willing
and efficient services in furnishing us
with sweet music daring the sessions of
this Institute.
Resolved, That our deepest gratitude is
due to Rev. W. C. Tilden, our Superin
tendent, for his labors; and that we
recognize in him a leader, a kind admon
isher, a co-laborer, and friend. God bless
him.
Final adjournment.
AGNE.S B. THATCHER, Secretary
HALF A lIINIUTE
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The silver wands of the poplar trees
all about the garden were stirring in the
wind. The lawns, sloped away in sheet
ed greenry, sparkled with June dew ; and
iu the garden, under the poplars among
the lawns, stood Bloom Fenton, with a
knot of purple black pansies in her hand.
There is no use trying to describe her.
That small, radiant face of hers was a
lew not° itself, and eluded and defined
all criticism. But 1 think 1 may safely
say that she was a bit spoiled, and so you
may infer that she had been, from her
birth, imperiously pretty and charming.
She was not alone in the garden. Paul
Liston was there. If it had not been
Paul Liston, it would have been Duke
Farringford or It9wley Dash. Bloom was
rarely accessible and alone.
"I ask no promise of you—none,Bloom
We have the whole summer before us,"
he was saying , "But I want you to
know that I love you."
She silently pulled to pieces a velvety
king-of-the-blacks. Thefe was a faint
quiver of scorn turning over tier red lips.
ffer lids were down—the only signs that
this wooing did not suit my lady.
"The air is cool. Shall I bring.your
shawl ?" he next said.
"It you please," icily.
He went up the terraces, and took it
from the rustic chair where she had left it.
Was it the contrast of the crimson
cashmere that made him look a little
pale coming down ?
•"Shall we walk around to the faun
fain ?" he asked.
"No, it is too chilly ; I must go in.--
You are.engaged fora game of billiards,
I believe, and will not miss me."
She turned carelesely away.
He did not follow her or urge her to
remain. Instead, he bowed acquiescence,
ann seating himself ,upon a bench, watch
ed her going away.
She went up to her chamber,and stamp
ed her dainty feet.
"Insufferable I"
That was the word that escaped her.—
If she tried to tell the story, she could
not.
She went down on her knees by the
cushioned window seat, and listened to
the click of the balls coming from the
billiard-room.
It was Colonel Dash's favorite game.
She could hex him laugh. She wonder
ed if t'aul had joined them.
"Proud 1 Why, he's poor as a beggar I"
she murmured.
Then she took a man's buckskin rid
ing-glove out of her pocket, found the
initials "P. L.," and kissed them.
Pretty soon the dressing-bell rang.
Bloom get up slowly, and looked at
herself across the room in the loni mir
ror.
"Shall I wear my rose-color for the
colonel. or white and Nee lilies ?"
The day-Mlles trembled, sweet and
cool, in a vase on the dressing-table.
She breathed them, trembled Keith de
light, tossed her head.
"I shall wear rose-color."
She rang for Nettie.
• * * * * *
Colonel Dash, hearing Bloom's step on
the stair, threw away his segar, and came
in from the piazza.
The rose colored skirt was looped up
with blush roses. There were pendants
of pink coral at the pretty ears; a pink
coral heart gleaming among the throat's
white laces as it swung on its chain of
gold.
"I row, Miss Fenton, you are enough
to surprise your father," cried the colo
nel.
tihe laughed, taking Ma arm down to
dinner.
• •
Panl was talking with Prof. Learned.
She heard them in eager discussion as
they came down stairs. Her red lips
sprang apart with a quick breath, then
she turned her back on the open door.
"And who won the billiard•game this
morning, colonel ?"
She did not even hear the colonel's re-
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ply. The old professor, gouty, rich as
Crcesus, and privileged everywhere, had
drawn Paul to a seat at his aide (quite
ousting that pretty dandy, Duke Faring
ford, who usually langished there,) and
was talking in his peculiar autocratic
style; for, when the professor chose to
talk, everybody was silent, and listened
respectfully.
Professor Learned's speech was like
apples of gold ;
yet be never opened hie
lips unless he found somebody who just
suited him • then the rest of the company
were silent:
A rose tinge, pinker than the dress of
silk, sweeter than the tinted coral, mine
into the cheeks of Bloana as she heard
the old savant's discussion with Paul,and
saw all the circle of proud people atten
tively listening.
The professor had never deigned an
other one of them hardly a civil word.—
Now he fairly scintilated with brilliancy,
his funny little grey eyes danced, and lie
pounced unta Paul's words, and nodded
approval, and emphasized his own say
ings with fierce little blows upon the ta
ble, and the company looked, and pat
sugar in their soup, and laughed and ate
pepper with the mustard, and generally
quite lost their heads. -
But it was only a brief triumph ; for
the next day the,profe:.=sor went away,
and the circle assumed their usual way of
silly price and mediocre intelligence, and
Paul pursued his work of arranging Mr.
Fenton's library,-and uo one noticed
him. He wasi the son of a gentleman, or
he would hardly be admitted to their So
ciety at all.
Mrs. Fenton bad lifted her eyebrows
when Mr. Fenton requested that a place
should be made for him among the Sum
mer's guests.
"Who is Paul Liston ?" she drawled,
supercllionaly.
"He is a gentleman, and come of a
line of scholars?' was Mr. Fenton's
prompt reply.
The Summer worn away. Bloom wore
the colonel's favorite color, and saw very
little of Paul. He was generally very
busy. He was making a catalogue of the
great library, and sending for valuable
foreign books to fill up the empty inches,
and doing such literary labor as only one
man in a thousand could do. Bloom
heard her father say so. Sho was wear
ing a red rose, the colonel had given her,
at her belt. She pulled it out, and drop
ped it under his feet.
Well, it was a little hard for her. She
had been taught 'that she must make s
brilliant marriage.
Here was colonel Dash—thick-skulled,
impudent, vulgar, rich,and well connect
ed. There was the yawn poet, with his
brow of light, Ins dark, magnetic eyes,
his poverty. What ruin they would all
think it if she chose hint
September came. The guests were
departing. Paul. too, was going away.
Bloottrivas summoned to her father's
study. The colonel had asked her hand
in marriage.
"Father, not now,l am only nineteen,"
she cried. "Don't send me away from
you yet."
"You're young, my dear, I know, but
it's a very desirable opportunity. Colo
nel Dash is governor Dunning's nephew,
also a
, younger brother of Judge Dash,
and—'
"Oh, but, father! he can waitl—he can
wait !"
And Bloom Blipped from the parental
preEenee.
She glided along the dim, rich halls.
Some ono caught her hand.
"Bloom,l am going. One word—shall
I write to you ?"
Oh, the magnetic touch I—the dark,
splendid face I
It was her own delight that frightened
her. She drew buck.
Heretreated as quickly. She saw him
go &stiffly down the stair
She caught her breath—clasped to
gether her cold hands.
Below, the ball door stood wide. Mr.
Fenton was bidding, his young assistant a
kind adieu.
"You'll need to drive briskly, Joha•'—
to the coachman.
The carriage whirled away.
A sharp little moan broke from Bloom's
white lips.
Yes, he had gone—and for ever—out
of -her life. Only her own quivering
heart knew how she loved him 1 She
was so wretched that she broke into a
peal of insane laughter, locked in her
room.
The white Bilk draperies of the luxur
ious chamber, the jewels dazzling upon
her wrists, the vaulted roof of fresco
above her head—what were they all worth
compared to the dear light of bps eyes
when he looked upon her? It was terri
ble to face such suffering,us was hers.
She stood rigid and white, unconscious
of her reflection in the long mirror. ,At
last she saw Ina motionl ss figure's pallid
face. 'She started with fright. That was
the way dead people looked.
Nanette knocked at the door.
"If you please,mam'selle, there are call
ers in the drawing room."
A blind instinct of self-preservation
kept her silent. She caught up a toilet.
bottle; drenched her temples in cologne,
and turned to the door.
She went soundlessly over the velvet
roses of the hall. There was the grind
ing of wheels upon the drive.
'What made her spring to the door,
wrenching the silver knob with her slim
fingers, and look breathless out?
A slight, alert figure sprang from the
carriage. Paul Liston come up the steps.
"I was half a minute to late," be Raul.'
"The train left me."
Oh, glad eyes! radiant cheeks! She
sprang into his arms, with a cry of hap
piness.
A dimple Love in marble laughed
down'tm them from a niche of the silent
, .
' "Bloom, are you mine ?"
"I am yours i"
To her terror, he led her Straight to her
father, in his study. '
"Mr. Fenton, we love each other.; and
Professor Learned who died last week,:
has left me a million dollars. Do you
consent ?"
Of course ho did. .• •.
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