GEO. A. RA TUB UN, Attorney-at-Law, Main Street, Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa. . 'BALL & M'CAOLET, Attorneys-at-Lw. Office in New Brick Bnilding, Main 81 Ridway, Elk Co.. I'a. 3n2lf. L UCOIiE A HA MB LEX. Attorneys-at-Law, Ridgway, Elk County Pa. Office across the halt from the Democrat establishment. Claims for collection promptly attended to Jne. 15 '76. CHARLES HOLES, Watchmaker, Engraver and Jeweler Main street, Ridgway, Pa. Agent lor Hie dowe Sewing Maohlne, and Morton Gold ?en. Repairing Watches, eto, docewith te came accuracy as heretofore. Satis faotisa guaranteed. vlnly J. 0. IP. BAILEY, ATTORXEr-ATLAW. t vlnl. Ridgway, Elk County, Pa. Agent for the Traveler's Life and Acoi lent Insurance Co., of Hartford. Conn. JAMES D. FULLER TON, Burgeon Dentist, having permanently lo cated in Rigway, off en his professional ser vices to the citizens of Ridgway ana sur rounding country. All work warranted Office in Service A Wheeler's Building, up stairs, first door to the left. 73-n-32-ly a. g. messenger. Drugg'iKt and Pai-msceutint, N. W. cornel f Main slid Mill streets, Ridgway, Pa. full assortment of oarefully selected For eign and Doinestio Drugs. Prescription! sarefullr dippensed at All Lours, day ot night. l"3y T. S. HARTLEY. M. D., Pbysieian ana 8urgeon. Office in Drug Store, corner Brosd and Main St. Residence corner Broad St. apposite the College. Office hours from ft to 10 A. At. and from 7 to 8 P. M. vlu2vl. J. S. B OR DWELL, J. D., Koleotio Physician and Surgeon, has remov ed his office from Centre street, to Mail si. Ridgway. Pa in the second story of the ner brick building of John Q. Hall, oppo site Hyde's store, Oisa hours: 1 to 2 P M 7 to 9 P M HOUSE, RiiiowAr, Elk Co., Pa. W. II. SCM RAM, Proprietor. T huukful for the patronage heretofore a liberally bestowed upon him, the new lention to the comfort and convenience of guests, to merit a coutinuanoe oi the same. Oct 80 180;). E. a. FA Y. LUM3EB, AND.IN3URANCE COM MISSION BROKER, ND ttKNKRAL COLLECTION AGENT No 2C6 Walnut Place, (818 Walnut Street,) PHILADELPHIA. PA. -ly f. ). HAYS, lIALB IM Dry Goods, Notions, Crrceiiee and G9noral Variety, FOX ELK CO., PA. Parity I. O. vlu47if. . K. GllESU. Dealer in all kinds of cabinet ware, wood and cane neat chairs, kitchen and extent ion tables, wood and marble top stunds, wood and marble top bureaus, whatnots, looking glasses, wood and marble top chamber suits, mattresses, spring bed bottoms, bed steads, cribs. La forty's mi;tal lined wood pumps, c, &c. Cune seats re placed with perforated wood scats. Weed sewing mnchino reduced from $05 to $45, the best machine in the market, and picture frames made to order. Also a large assorted stock of ready made coffins constantly on hand and 'trimmed at shortest notice. All the above good are sold at panic prices. Ware Rooms In masonic building, Ridgway Pa. v7nH. N EW LIVERY STABLE IN III DG WAY. DAN SCRIBXER WISHES TO inform the citizens of Ridgway, and the public generally, that he has tarted a Livery Stable and will keep GOOD STOCK, GOOD CARRIAGES ad Buggies to let upon the most reasonable terms. irlle will also do job teaming. Stable on Iiroad street, above Main All orders left at the Post Office will receive prompt attention. AugJ01871tf TF YOUWANT TO BUY GOODSCHEAP GO TO JAMES H HAGERTY Main Street, Ridgway, Pa DBY GOODS, NOTIONS, BOOTS SHOES. HATH AND CAPS, GLASS AND QUEENS WARE, WOOD AND WILLOW.WARE. TOBACCO AND CIGARS A Large Stock of' Groceries and Provisions The BEST BRANDS of FLOUR Constantly on hand, and sold as cheap m lh CHEAPEST JAMES H HAGERTY fk&wtxtt. THURSDAY, JAN. 3, 1878. , Notes. Flour Is selling at $7-50 $8.00 a barrol Paper Rags taken in exchange for goods 42 Main Street The new church at the Hewitt ap pointment. Toby charge, will bo dedi cated on Sunday, January 13th. Par ticulars next week- GREAT REDUCTION in prices to close out winter stock, at McAfee's, Don't fail to call for now Is your time to get cheap clothing. To The Voters of Ridgway. A meeting will be held In the Court House on Saturday evening Jauuary 0th 1S73 at 7 o'elook, for the purpose of organizing a Greenback Club, Come everybody. Hyde's New Opera Housn will be finished and ready for opening by the last of January. Mr. Hyde has just completed arrangements with Messrs. Connelly & Wood, of Philadelphia, to give a series of dramatic perform ances, the first of which will bo given on Tuesday evening, Jan. 29th, when the well known play of ''Uncle Tom's Cabin" will bo produced with fine scenery. Messrs. Connelly fr Wood will bring a strong company and a fine orchestra- Particulars hereafter. Atramp visited a house nhout n .lnllo from this place on C'lirlstmns duy while the folks wereiiwny rxci-ptlng the hired girl and a. boy eleven years olil. Mr. trump ordered up Ills supper, coffee etc.. ns only atramp enn who tliinki he Ik muster of the situation. The girl Brtve him u piece of bread and butter of which ho ate part nnd threw tho remainder In the wood box. ' During this part of the play the boy hnd secured Ills father's gun and placed It where It would be handy in case It was needed. The man of the house returned, however, in time to prevent a tramp's funeral nt the expense of the township. Mr. tramp made tracks without wiiltin for orders, C'illl.D Iiosr. On Wednesday morning last a little four year old girl of John Pelph, who llevca no.ir the Shawmut Junction about two miles east of this place, strayed from home. After a fruitless search by tho parents until nearly dark, the alarm was 1,'lven, and a party of twenty-nine men with lanterns went from town to search fr the child. The anarch waseotitlnued until midnight, nnd re sumed at " o'clock, nnd eonl lulled the greater part of Thursday without siKocss, when It wnsKiveu up, tho prevailing opinion beinir that the child would never be found alive. On Friday morning ni J.im .-.H .Meoimn nnd Charlie Stafford were goliii; to work In the noodf they wore attracted by cries and upon KcarcJiIng In the bushes found the lost girl. The place where she was found is about two miles from her home. She said that the men passed her but she wns afraid ot them be cause they hnd dogs. The child Is now doing well, but had not the weather been uiiusimlly mlhl, she must haveperished nt'ior staying in the woods two days jtncl two nights with out food or sliclter. Tin child was dressed very thinly, with rubbers on her feet, and bare headed. She had iwaeout to irntlu-r beechnuts nnd had wandered away. A few beechnuts were found near where she had lulu. Wilcox Notes. Wilcox. I'a.. Jan. '.xt, tsTs. t'ln isliuaa lm. come and son a and not much of a fhrlstiii'is cither, only three or four bar rels of whisky and half a dozen small lights. No snow, no jlnxltiiij of Hlclph bells, no skallmj, nothlnr but cro.juet tin llve-loug day. Well .1 Is pumping regular!' once a duy. The boys report from live to six barrels, w'.ileb Is nol bad for a well tilled with tools. Kruliout Taylor have three rigs started lienj. Iievier lias one started for a company lu Bradford with a long uame. Four or Ave more wells will lie commenced next week. We are having a ood deal of sickness, nnd several deaths. John Xi.-t lost a child n year nnd n-half old. .Imldiu Seliult, son of Jud sn SehultH, u bright little boy of eight years, died ufter an illness of about four diys, nnd dreary indeed is the. Iiuitso itliout littlo Juddle. An eight-year-old ftlrl of Timothy .eary died last night, a sad closing of the old year to that family. Sillas Moyer's only child, a girl about eight years old, Is not ex pected to live from one day to another. Is there not a good deal of truth In the old say ing that a green Christmas makes fat grave yards. Notwithstanding the hard times people will get married. Amanda Keefer was mar ried last week to a Mr. Lnfcvor of C'orry, nnd her sister Lovina wns married lust night to a Mr. Woodcock of Bradford. Although C'orry and Bradford are large towns, yet w hen the young men want good, substantial, wives they come to Wilcox for them. PETE. N I On Sunday, Dee. 23, 1S77, to Mr. and Mrs. Capt. James Woodward, of this place, a daughter. On Monday, December 31, 1877, to Mr and Mrs II II Wilson, of this place, a son. WTttri'tuni Chapik McCaulev. At the resi dence of the bride's parents, in this place, on Tuesday, December 25th, 1877, by Rev. Win. Martin, of Erie, Mr. B. T. Chapiu, of Ridgway, to Miss Liezie J. McCaulcy, only daughter of Jacob McCauley, Esq., Treasurer of Elk county. The wish of "the Printer" is that the newly-mated couple may have many happy returns of this "Merry Christmas." And for that nice lot of cake please accept our thanks. Brown. On Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1877, in this place. Pliebe A. wife of J. N. Brown, aged 28 years, of typhoid fever, after an illness of thirty-eight days. After services at Grace Church on Friday, Dec. 28, the remains were conveyed to the Ridgway cemetery. Gkoss. On Tuesday December 25, 1877, of consumption after an illness of three years, at his residence in Fox township, this county, Thomas A. Gross, aged about 39 years. He was hurried at the Grave Yard School House ou Thursday morning, Dec. 27, by the Grangers being a member of that order. His remains were fol lowed to their last resting place by a largo concourse of people. CO From the 8U Mary's Doily Oasotto. Proceedings of County Institute. MONDAY AFTERNOON. The murky weather which hung like a pall over the heavens all the morning, gave way about noon, and soon the sunshine dispelled the gloom. About 2 o'clock p. m. the teachers present, with the directors from St. Mary's repaired to the brick school house, and the institute opened in the room upon tho second floor of the building, which was tastefully deco rated with evergreens and pictures, the huudiwork of the teachers and pupils of the female schools in this borough. The Lord's Prayer was repeated by the County Superintendent. Prof. Johnson of Ridgway, was se lected Vice President. Mr. J. A. Morrison was selected Secretary. Music by the St. Mary's Silver Cor net Band. . The County Superintendent made a few opening remarks upon the follow ing subjects: 1. Institutlnts. Upon this subject lie complimented ail tho teachers present as belonging to that class, lie made the remark that the word "institutists" was perhaps a coined word, but it was expressive of what he desired to say. 2. Bashful teachers. He exhorted every one who was naturally bashful to overcome the trouble and become active members of the institute. 3. Don't care teachers. The ex coriation this class of teachers re ceived at his hnnrls, if any were present will be remembered for many a day. 4. Teachers who do not attend in stitutes. This class of teachers were criticised very severely, and the time will soon come when nou-attending frelmol teachers will not have schools to tench. The following rules were announced with appropriate remarks following each rule as announced. I. Be punctual. II. Have a place and keep it. III. Ask questions freely, but ask sensible questions desiring' -information. IV. When called upon, obey at once, nntl perform the work assigned you cheerfully, willingly and earn estly. V. Take full notes and keep each topic by itself. VI. lie cheerful, and do not growl and litid fault. VII. Be earnest. He also in a few remarks urged the teachers to take the Daily Gazette aworthy enterprise. Teachers should have lull sets, and send them to their friends- fOi:KS OF MECTINO. Morniuir 0 to 12. Afternoon 1:30 to 4:30. Evening"::):) to Music by the band. Upon the question of "Whoso per sonal inlHienee is most, feit by the child ? ' Messrs. Joseph Fopcano and James Kcelcy made remarks. Boll cm!! -M teachers present. Adjourned to 7:30 p. m. KVEXI.VU SESSION. The institute convened in tho new hull pursuant to adjournment. Mud.;. Superintendent Dixon addressed the Institute on the following sub jects : There are two main purposes of an I list it ti to, and several minor results: I. Imparting to a teacher a knowl edge of the philosophy of his profes sion. (a) Teaching is not an imitative art. (b) Develop psychologically. (c) Elements not to be taught. IT. Establishment of a common sympathy between teacher and peo ple. (a) People aud teachers take an in terest in the Institute. (b) The teacher's work is half done when heart that guide the home are throbbing for bis success. MINOR RESULTS. (a) Measure swords, compare. (b) Learn to express thoughts in public "Think on legs." (c) Habits of taking notes. (d) Get new methods. Music. Prof. Prideaux then delivered a lecture upon the "REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEACHER." The following is a careful synopsis of the chief points upon which the professor spoke : Those ascertained by a considera tion of his work, and the material. The teacher's material is the mind oj man; ids work the education of this beinir. What is education? The vastnesa and importance of the work seen nd felt from an enlarged idea of man's nature, faculties and capubili ties. Contemplation of man and his creation. The necessity of the teacher having a comprehensive kuowledge of the human constitution, corpcral and mental. Importance of his knowledge of human nature of the human faculties; of its capabilities; of the agencies which may be brought to bear on the human miud, aud apt ness of application ; importance of knowledge of the subject taught. Ne cessity of originality in the teacher, Concluded with exhortation to teach, era to be earnest and persevering. Music. Prof. J. B- Johnson opened the dis cussion upon the question. "Object and Sphere of our Tublic Schools " The followinrr poiuts were made in his speech, which was a commendable effort 1 Active intelligence ia a eafe In vestment. 2 The necessity of an educated peonie in a Republic. 3 The Public School places all on a common level. 4 The school house is a more lin- I portant institution than our court houses or State houses. 6 There Is no royal road to knowl edge. 6 It is tho work of education to eradicate false and superstitious Ideas. 7 The Public School is the best place for the formation of character. 8 To prepare the youth of our land for their duties and destinies. Music. N. II. Schenck, Superintendent of Cameron county, then edified the audience with an address entitled "How to win and Hold." Tho follow ing is a short summary : Attention it is a concentration of the whole mind upon any theme or topic. It is hard to give specially for children. It Is essential to have It, for the child's sake and the Importance of the matter to bo taught. You can't get it by claiming it; neither by de manding it us a right. Attention secured by threat, by promises, is not genuine. Real In terest In the thing taught will secure attention. . To secure attention, the teacher needs perfection. He who is best fire pared will have closest attention. 1 Preparation can't all be taken from books. To hold attention the teacher must use variety of method, change of position, constant reviews, proper mode of questioning, constant employ ment and illustrations must cuWirate It. It is a habit aud must be treated by the laws governing ull other habits. Music. ; Adjourned until to-morrow morn ing at 9 o'clock. I TUESDAY MORNING SESSION; Institute opened at 9 o'clock, fr.of. J. B. Johnson, Vice President, in the chair. ; Music by the St. Mary's orchestra. . K. H. Schenck was introduced, who talked for an hour upon the methods of teaching arithmetic. Ho dwelt principally upon the first lessons in arithmetic, using a numeral fraii:0 to illustrate his lecture, advising teach ers not to force pupils to study lessons in advance of these they have not thoroughly learned. Questions were asked by Messrs. Prideaux, Boeder Hovencamp and others. W. II. Prideaux gave an exercise on pronunciation. The following words were written upon the blackboard for pronunciation : Newspaper, Mischie vous, Advertise, Kiusiu, Boquet, In comparable, Sentient, Bade, Combat ant, Inherent, Contrary, Referable, Newfoundland, New Orleans, Niagara, Altumaha, Rapine, Baton llouge, Concise, Lyceum, Chasm, ; Over whelm, Obligatory, Oasis, Disinter ested, Genuine, Acclimated, Oppon ent, Jewshai-p, Advertisement. In stitute, Suggest, Isolated Complai sance, Duty, Etiquette, Thames, Eru dition, Referrible. Recess. Music by the St- Mary's orehestra- Tbe question, "What are the most important lessons in a child's life?" Mr. Recder opened the disculsion with the following points: 1 The important lessons in a child's life are implanted by habits. They arc I. Obedience be guided by the advice of superiors. If. Kindness do unto others, etc. III. Thinking. Punctuality have a time to act and act in that time. Arithmetic was illustrated upon the blackboard by Mr- Hovencamp, He con lined his work wholly to demon strating a system of calculating inter est. Music by the orchestra. Adjourned. AFTERNOON SESSION, r Institute cnlled to order by Super intendent Dixon. The chair called for methods of com puting interest. Prof. Schenck delivered ail address upon Geography. He lectured the teachers upon the principle of teach ing geography without books as the proper method ; that the children will become interested in lessons so taught. He gave as a method for so teaching. 1, Location ; 2, extent! 3, form, un der which map drawing is recom mended ; 4, natural features, as sur face, mouutuius, rivers, lakes, soil, etc. ; 5, climate; 0, productions vege table, animals, wild and domestic, mineral products; 7, inhabitants, traclug them back to their origin;?, cities, the most important capital, scu portjand manufacturing cities ; 0, the traveling facilities, whether by steam boat, rail or stage coach ; 10, the his tory of the country. Ho advised as a study of geography for pupils to write compositions of imaginary journeys, giving descriptions of towns, cities, islauds, etc. Music Duet; Miss Julia A. Wel- lendorf aud Miss Mary Fry. The question "Give what you con celve to be the best reasons why tho State should exercise control and su pervislou over education," opened by Mr. Wharton. He argued that as the children who attend the public schools, are, or will be, the subjects of the State, hence the necessity, for their education. Many parents allow their children to grow up in ignorance, thus begetting criminals, but by this sys tem of Common Schools provided by tne btate, tne young will grow up into good citizeus. Prof. Sharp, of Indiana- Normal School, was introduced. His subject Elocution. 1, conversation ; 2 reading; 8, public address, definition "Elocution consists in the correct ex pression of thought by speech ainl gesture." Gestures are not only the movements of the arms, but are tb position of the body, facial expressio etc. His description of "natural" a "peculiar" voices,' was very interes' Ing. The drill of the class in the rudl ments of elocution was exceedingly so. The drill occupied nan an nour Recess. Music Duet. Miss Julia A. Wel- lcndorf and Miss Mory Frey. Best method for calling tho roll. Opened by Mr. Campbell. He advo cated numbering the scholars and call ing the numbers. Messrs. Scenck, Johnson, Prideaux, Rceder nnd Hovencamp also niado remarks upon the subject. Superintendent Dixon announced that Dr Bates, of Meadville, will ar rive here on Wednesday and will take part In tho exercises. He also urged a full turnout to the day sessions of the Institute- Superintendent Schenck talked for half an hour upon the subject of "Re views." The subject 1, at the time ; 2, after a time; 3, aided by another mind ; 4, to aid another mind. Suggestions on Reviews The teacher should carefully review the subject with his pupils, have dally re views upon the leading questions of the preceeding lesson. Advantages frequent reviews give more definite ideas or me suoject, more comprehensive views and per manacy of knowledge. Present 56 teachers and Instructors. Adjourned. EVENINW SESSION. The Institute convened in the new hull at 7:30, pursuant to adjournment. Music by the orchestra. Prof Prideaux opened the debate upon the question. "What is me educatiou most needed by the Ameri can people ?' The following is a suc cinct summary of his address. In opening the subject Mr. Prideaux stated that he presumed it was an ad mitted fact that the American people needed an education ; that the age had gone by when men could be found who would argue differently. The question is the education most needed by the American jieojjle the people meaning the laboring classes, and their education must come through the common schools. He spoke of our natural resources, our characteristics as a business nation, and the kind of education necessary for their development and extension. lie claimed that the want of such aii education was one of the principal causes of panics and hard times. Men mmt learn to know the. dignity of labor, and the system should provide schools of labor, and for the learning of trades and the promotion of industrial pur suits. Again, America is a republic, and the principles of republicanism should be instilled. Political science should be taught. Education on these two points he claimed was the only hope of the country. He con cluded with an exhortation to teach ers to impress a nationality upon our schools, nnd inspire the pupils with such patriotic zeal and love of country that they would venerate, respect, prize and endeavor logive to their pos terity the institutions which have been so much benetit to them. Prof. John O. Sharpe then enter tained the audience with "The Old School House'" and "The Vaga bonds," which were well rendered and received with good effect. Music. Superintendent Schenck then deliv ered au address, taking for his subject "Hints at Mistakes." During his remarks he touched upon some mistakes made by many directors, patrons aud teachers. 1st That made by directors in locating school houses in unsuitable places ; of neglecting to give attention to the essential conditions of health in the construction of school houses; to hir ing well qualified teachers, who have a high appreciation of their work parents fuil to realize the responsible duties devolving upon them in this great work of education ; they pass their children over to the care of the teacher at too early an age. before giv ing proper parental discipline to them; they give ear to tho ''tell-tale," and thus encourage a spirit of insubordi nation ; they fall to rill the mind with those precepts of virtue which form the foundation of high moral charac tcr; they neglect to visit the ehools, and thus withhold the influence the teacher needs; tho teacher mistakes his calling; he fails to apprcciato the dignity of his work, and thus his teaching is partially a failure ; he has not given due preparation to the work. In conclusion 'he urged all to the faithful performance of duty, to one united effort in the advancement of our public schools. Prof. Sharpe again entertained the audience with "Evening at the Farm'' and "Uncle Daniel's introduction to a steamboat," the latter two beiug of a humorous character, were received with rounds of applause. Music. Prof. Dixon then made a few re. marks, when tho Institute. Adjourned. WEDNESDAY MORNING SESSION. Institute opened. The Supt. recited the Lord's Prayer. Supt. Dixon proposed that the In stitute, as a body, visit the Academy, the Church and the Monastery at 4 o'clock p. m. Prof. Sharpe continued his instruc tions in Elocution. Questions were asked by Profs. Johnson, Prideaux aud Luther. Music Quartette ' Misses Mary Fry, Mary Weidenbocrner, Josephine Bruner and Caroline Kuntz. H. II, Sawyer demonstrated ' an equasion in Algebra. Mr. Sawyer Is a wag, and created a great deal of fun. Recess. Supt. Dixon cave an outline of thoughts upon the subject of history. The following aro the points upon which he touched : I. It Is neglected in our schools, ought to be taught In every school. II. How taught generally 1, ca techetical method, leading questions ; 2, chart method 8, to many details. III. How it should bo taught 1, select the most Important events; 2, select in the description of a battle somo characteristic, a key note by which it can be recollected ; 3, give leading dnte3 only, and let those be associated ; 4, give each campaign as a whole;-6, give some 'philosophy of history; 0, give new States attention, then their importance, 7, teach by topics and have the pupil, with pen in hand, separate topics into sections; 8, review by topics ; 9, study campaigns by campaign maps. Mr. Dixon stated that he was very much pleased with the interest taken by the teachers in the pronunciation of words Tho words "Nephew" and "Lichen," considerable discussion was indulged in Prof. Prideaux gave his idea of teaching history. Mr. Luther believed in teaching history by weaving the lesson into a narrative in order to interest tho pu pils. Mr. Sharpe addressed tho Institute upon physical culture, with drill In breathing and calisthenics. He showed Mr. Sawyer how au euergetic man walks. Mr. Sawyer showed the instructor how a man walks upon eggs. Adjourned. AFTERNOON SESSION. "What Is the object of govern ment ?" was discussed by C. S Luther. He divided his subject into four parts, Divine, State, Parental, and School government. "How are senators chosen?'' An swered by Mr. Wharton. 'How aro foreigners naturalized ?" Answered by Prideaux ; discussed by Luther, Brandon and Bruner. "What kind of au institution is government?" Answered by Hoven camp. "What is a republic?" Answered by Fopeano and Keeley. "What Is a constitution ?"' An swered by Campbell "What is the difference between Stato and Territorial government?" Answered by Sawyer. 'Should we teach political science in our public schools?" Auswered by Luther. J. B. Johnson, W. II. Prideaux and R Q. Campbell were appointed a com mittee upon resolutions, to report on Friday at 11 o'clock. Prof. Sharpe then gave a lesson on literary culture, demonstrating upon the blackboard. The teachers took great interest in this lesson, and many valuable hints were suggested. Music Trio Misses Julia A. Wel lendorf, Mary Fry and John Forster Mr. Dixon made a statement that he had published, lu pamphlet form, a history of the schools in Elk couuty The Institute decided that they should be put on sale at 25 cents per copy, aud quite a number of copies have already been taken. Tho Institute then adjourned to visit the Academy and Church. EVENING SESSION. Hon. Samuel P. Bates then delivered an interesting lecture, of which the following is a synopsis : The speaker observed in opening that having recently returred from a tour through Europe, ho judged that some theme connected wiih his obser vations abroad would most please a promiscuous audience of citizens and teachers, and ho had chosen as his subject Naples, tho volcano Vesuvius, nnd tho buried cities of Pompeii and llerculancum. After stivincr a vivid portraiture of the city and bay of Na ples, he proceeded with a minute ac count of the burning mountain and the eruption of 1631, tho most noted of all. The account of the ascent of tho cone and the look into the crater by the party, of which he was one, was exceedingly vivid, and brought dis tinctly to the mind of the hearer the appearance of tho wierd procession, as it toilsomely wound its way up the steep ascent. The appearance of the city itself, and its people, and stopping in Naples, were also described and humorously commented on to a vivid and interesting description of the Iranese bull, a fine work of art of Grecian origin, was triven. together with a historical account of the subject which this celebrated pieco of statuary was designed to illustrate. He desire ! to give an account of a day spent amid the ruins of Herculaneum and Pom peii, cities which remained buried by the ashes of esuvius for seventeen centuries, and have only recently been disinterred, but was ppevented for want of time. Music. Prof. Sharpo read two selections en titled ; "The Song of the Winter Winds." "Goodnight, Papa." "Experience with European Guides." "The Old Mau in the Model Church'' "John and Tibbie's Dispute." Music Duet Misses Minnie Patton and Julia A. Wellendorf. Thequestlou "Modes of creating and strengthening school sentiment " was discussed by W. W. Ames, Esq. Tho following is a synopsis of his remarks: Culture begets a love of culture ; present school system, common and colleges change of present school sys tem; make Normal School districts University districts; each county a union school district ; other districts remain as they are ; grade each one cn7d once admitted, in line of promo tion ; make all free, under state con trol, supported by taxes ; certificate from one admit to another; universi ties confer degrees;, compulsory educational law. Reaults-All classes get a liberal education; the dignity of our schools Duni up; tne prejudice against them tore down; general infusion of educa tion creates a desire ; educated parents stimulate a love of education in th child; necessity of compulsory law done away. Mr. Sharpe read the following pieces : "The Red Jacket," "The Charcoal Man," "Socrates Snooks," "Jimmy Butlerand the Owl.' Music. Adjourned. THURSDAY MORNING SESSION. Institute opened. Lord's prayer re peated by County Superintedent Music. Trio Misses Mary Frey, Josephine Bruner and Kuntz. Dr. Batos occupied a half hour upon the subject of Grammar. Questions were asked by Keeley, Prideaux and Sawyer. Questlons4of test sentences showing the possessive case were discussed. Tho prepositions "to," "at," "with" and "from" were discussed by mem bers " The uso and misuse of the words "shall" nnd "will" was thoroughly discussed. Music Trio Misses Frey, Kuntz nnd Bruner. Recess Prof- Sharpe gave a lesson on the method of learning to read Mr. Sawyer wanted light on tho word '-demonstrate." Other methods were discussed, making the lesson a very Interesting one. Messrs Ilcwett and Luther were ap pointed to act as tellers in the elec tion of three persous to servo nsa com mittee on permanent certificates. W. II. Prideaux nnd J. C. Wiharton holding permanent certificates, are al ready members of I he committee. Tha- candidates selected were Mr. J. B. Johnson, Mrs. J. B. Johnson and R. J. Campbell. Music. Duet. Free haivl drawing was illustrated by Dr. Bates, occupying half an hour. His remarks were very interesting, and his illustrations upon tho black board showed that ho thoroughly un derstands his business. Adjourned. AFTERNOON SESSION Prof. Sharpe gave a lesson on letter writ ing. He advised teachers to have their., pupils commit to memory beautiful senti ments and quotations from good authors, that lliey might use tli?m in letter writing when they grow up to be moa and women. Read poeuis and well-written stories to tho children, ani have them afterward tell the story in their own language. "What are the essentials of school builJ. iugs and their surroundings ?" was dis cussed by Brandon, Dixon and Dr. Bates. Music. Duet Misses Welletidorf and Frey. llcoesa. The committee offered the following as their report : RESOLUTIONS. Resolved. That we, as teaoliers, recog nize in our Superintendent, an carnest worker in the cause of education, and ap preciate his successful effort! to make the present Institute useful to us and to the oause at large. That the thanks of tho Institute be ten dered to Mr. N. II. Schenck for his able aud interesting lectures and valuable and practical iustruotious. To the directors of St. Marys f jr their faithfulness in providing for, and wailing upon the Institute. To the porsons who have favored us with such highly inle resting and excellent music. To Mr. Braudou, for his enterprising spirit and interest manifested in publishing a daily paper, cont'iiniug tho proceedings of the Institute. To the persons, having charge of St. Benedicts Academy and church, for their kindness in inviting to and conducting us through Ihcir buildings. To the hotels and railroad authorities for the reduction of fares. W II PRIDEAUX, J B JOHNSON, . R J CAMPBELL. They were discussed bj Messrs Keeley, Piideaux and J B Johnson the latter pay ing to the directors of St. Marvs and the musicians a high tribute. Dr Bates then made a stirring address to the directors in regard to their duties as di rectors Musio Sulo Miss Julia Wellendorf Prof Sharpe addressed the directors upon their duties giving them a plain common sense talk Mr Prideaux by request redd ''The Mod ern Cain," and "The Uhost." Adjourned. EVENING SESSION". The lecture of Dr Villers constituted the entire performance of the evening, the St. Mar j 'i orchestra and quartette club furn ishing musio for the occasion. The per formauce was excellent, aud the ball was crowded to its utmost capacity. FRIDAY MOHNIXO SESSION. We are sorry to announce the compul sory absence of Superintendent Dixou this morning. He was euddtnly called home by sickness in his family. The following is the programme which will be followed in the proceedings of the Instituted this morning. First Writing. Second Grammar. Third School management. Fourth Promotion. Fifth Miscellaneous. All these subjects will be taken up and discussed by the instructors and members of the institute aftor which the Institute will be. Adjourned, sine die. A LARGK ASSORTMENT OF LADIES CLOOKS, at Mrs. N. T. Cummlngs, also ties, collars, cuffs, hosiery, gloves, and a general assort ment of Ladies' fancy goods. Re member the place over R. I. Camp bells store, Main street. Call and ex amiue before purchasing elsewhere. A new line of dress goods at J. H. Hagerty'a. Call and seethe elegant new stock. Excellent prunes at Hagerty'a.
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