THURSDAY, JAN. 12. 1882. . Republican Conntf Committee. Chairman Jas. It. Hagerty, Rldg way. Benezette Jacob English. Ben linger Joseph Corbe. Fox J. J. Taylor, Highland E. Hovencamp. ' Horton W. P. Eggleston. . Jay J. W. Brown. J on en O. M. Montgomery. Mlllatone-W. A. Irwin. Ridgway Township Peter Oulnack. Ridgway Borough J. M. Schram. St. Mary's Boro. W. C. Spafford. Bprlng Creek O. T. Minor. No Paper Last Week. There was no paper Issued from The Advocate office Inst week, which will account to many of our subscribers who complain because of not getting their paper. It is usual for county papers to "skip" Christmas Week, in order as Peter Conver used to say, to have a big drunk. We skipped last week Instead. . Subscribe for The Advocate for 1882. Know storm In this section on Tuesday night. Apples were selling on our streets this week at 80 cents a bushel. A number of new buildings will be put up in Rldgway during thecom Ing summer. Ice house owners commence to look down the nose. The ice crop promises to be a great failure. There wlllbe a meeting of Co. H at Maginnis' Hall next Saturday evening. Business of Importance will come before the meeting. Every mem ber should attend. The auditors of Elk County have Settled and audited the accounts of the several county offices for the year 1881. The settlement will appear In the first Issue of The Advocate for February. The election of Borough officers for the ensuring year will soon be a subject for debate by our citizens. The election will be held on the third Tuesday of February which comes this year on the 21st day ofthe month. Thursday night of last week the residence of Will Dickinson, near the mill caught fire in some unaccountable manner and was burned to the ground The furniture was nearly all saved. There was no insurance on the prop erty. This Is the second time fire lias visited Mr. Dickinson, in little more than a year. i no new county otneers were sworn in on Monday, Jan. 2. Geo. Wldonborner, of St. Marys, takes charge of the county founds as Treasurer, in place of Michael Bruner, of St. Marys. Jas. Gardner, of Rldgway: Geo. Nissel, of Bcnziuger, and Hiram Car man, of Spring Creek, are the new commissioners. At a meeting of the Equitable aid Union held hist Tuesday, Dee. 20, 1881, the following officers were elected for the ensuing six months: President F. E. Nichols. Vice President Mrs. F. E. Nichols. Secretary John Anderson. Aceoutant Chas. Johnson. Treasurer Christian Llngren. Chaplain Mrs. J. C. Houk. Warden Barney Flick. Auxiliary Mis. Sain Miles. Chancellor H. K. Gresh. Sentinel G. W. Nichols. Watchman Mr. Fosgren. The Old Commissioners. In retiring from their office the old county Commissioners take with them the good will and well wishes of the people of the entire county regardless of political opinion. At the begin ning of their first term of three years they found the couuty finances in a deplorable condition, county orders hawked about and selling at 15 to 0 per cent below par, the county poss essed of an old tumble down rats' nest for a court house, and a bonded debt with little prospect for payment. They leave office at the end of six years with county orders at par, with a bonded debt which is being rapidly reduced, and a court house that is the admiration of strangers and a just cause for pride in the breast of every citizen of Elk county. The words ' "well done" can bo applied to th retiring board. By their prudence, foresight, and good judgment they have proved themselves worthy the honorable trust with which the people clothed them, and have the satisfaction of knowing that their con stituents appreciate their labors for the common welfare. Messrs. Weid ert, Reuscher, and Osterhout, will be known in our annals as the Commis sioners who erected the court house, and will be u model for future boards to follow lu the matter of attention to business, and earnest effort lor the best Interests ofthe county. marriages! Funis Miller At the Lutheran Parsonage, Jan. 3d, 1882, Mr. Einil Fucha to Miss Kate, Daughter of J. A. Miller, both of Fox Town ship Elk Co., Pa., Paul Anderson By the Rev. II. Q. Miller, ut the Episcopal Church Rectory, on Jan. 8d 1882. Mr. Harry F. Paul, of Emporium, and Miss Emma H. Andersou, of Dagus Mines. DEATH. Hyde Ou Saturday, Jan. 7th, 1882. Hugh, eldest son of W. H. Hyde; aged 12 years and 7 months. Little Hugh was stck but two days, and his sudden death is a great be reavement to his friends, who have the deepest sympathy of the entire com munity in their aflictlon. The funeral took place, from his parents residence on Monday afternoon, and was largely attetfded. The interment was in the nw cemetery, Personal. Mrs. M. L. Ross has returned from Detroit. J. W. Eyster, and wife, of Erie were here on a Visit last week. Miss Lorlnda Warnef of Jones, visited friends In this place last Week. The Misses Addle and Corry Young, of Wilcox, Were in town last week. Last week Daniel CahaVan, saw yer at Ely's mill, sawed his hand badly. Miss Maggie Flynn, and Fred. Ely and Casper Kline have returned to school at Lock Haven. Misses May and Hellen Little, are again at Paiuesville, at school after their holiday vacation. D. T. Hall and sou O. K. Hall, and August Peterson, of Kane, were in Rldgway last week and made a business call at The Advocate office. C. G. Anderson, Physician and Surgeon, has located in Ridgway, as will be seen by a notice elsewhere. He may be found at the residence of Mrs. E. S. Hartley. Captain Fred. Schoening of Co. H this place, has resigned on account of ill health, and we understand his resignation has been accepted. An election will be held for Captain in a few weeks. E. C. Barrett met with a serious accideut yesterday afternoon at Hyde's store. Coming in at the rear of the store he fell Into the cellar through the elevator hole, a distance of nearly ten feet, sustaining severe Injuries. He was picked up unconscious and carried to his residence. At last ac counts he was slowly Improving. In our last Issue, referring to the Grace Church Christmas tree, we were in error as to the presents to Messrs. Williams and Melsinger, and the Misses Grcsh. The presents were from the congregation and not from Doctor Earley. The Doctor presented the canes to the gentlemen in the name of the society. The presents to the young ladies were delivered by a lady of Grace Church. RIDGWAY BORO. SCHOOLS. Principal's Report for month end ing Dec. 27, 1831: H : TEACHEttH. : r c Mis Untie K. V'llrnx Miss Ainu1 HlllTPtt M r. and .Mrs. .1. II.Juluisoii 7(1 1 (ii I SI .-!) ! 71 iw 31 Summary 2J1 11(1 1 ii A written cxamlnntlnii Is helit at theclcso of PiK-li month from which the average elass Mnmllnx of each pupil Is nt-certiilin.il. The hljjhi'Kt obtained by uny pupil for the month Is IKS; the lowest 31; the highest gunenil uver- nifc HIO; the lowest M. HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT. 1 r. r. 'A" GRADE. ! 1! Ailuh M:ilone I.'y.ie i-'iyim (ili-nnl .lohuson .... KtliUf Iloi-ton Jo.le Messenger .... Iru Shernun Willie Schram i'lurii Irwin (jilfisle. Woodward . ' B" GRADE. Hl IP I HW Hill Mil 1(H) lOU; fit Hi IK) llHl II 10 Nil PHI lis sel ; IIS HI us ll llHI liril iiki lis pm! is llHI KM llKI Annie Kline , Minnie Kline , .Minnie Miles Addie liitrdwell , Viola Nelll .. Wurren 1 rwin , 1'iitiUk Holland Mary DcVoge lisl pill MO as, pi urn (i iki Hi) lull m li hi .ill 111 Nil (M (Hi left Phi' PH) PH) It I .' 100 PHI sek lil lUO; 01, 10 ! ! I (Hi1 H7 Oil luo sek 71 pal si (w PHli V (17 PJ.. NO to loo 71 HI INI M III Hi N Oi IIKI (IS 1011 llKI. 70 M 1IHI! 7") NS llkl 117 N7 PHI 74 III 10U 72j W I PHI; H7 (HI PHI, (IS KS loo so us mo' m: 7s 100 7(1 w inn, i' id luo! N'J HI PHI; ti'.i ; in to left' 70 100, 711 ss 117! 70: tt! "C" GRADE. Mairsle Reen M i 1 1 n i e Terw 1 1 1 i jjcr .. Kniina lieiiry Kddie llolacl'iy I'hnrlle Geary Charlie Hill llennie I.iltlv Georuo McKarlau t'arrie Clark Carrie Ely I .a u I'll Williams Maud Kline Joseph May Wulliu Dill 100 inn IihY 1 Mil PHI' I HO: HSi KM loo PHI Pill PHI Hi 1"0 urn' SKI HI us liml UHll NO llHI llHI loo' luo! "D" GRADE. Ilurleluh Untidy .... Preston Mercer Louis HhlncK Mollle Daly Klla Malune. Clarice Hardwell... Kiitfe. Wlllard Ida Knorl Joseph Weher Clara Wlllard..., Eddie llevier...... "E" GRADE. pml w K)l PHI PHI PHJl 7S pHll (hi: iihii 10U lli Hi m twi p S5! 1U0 Kil HO to, IU0 Grade Scrlbner Maud Miles , Jessie l.amoreux .... Mary o'lirien Ida Pollinan Frank Oyster dairies Lesser Charles Williams..., Frank Wli'k wire ... Anna McGoveru...., Carrie Cook Nellie Holuday Almeda HijncillcU.. Minnie dykes John Daly 00 inu 100 7I 1IHI 74 PHI W! PHI! 07 1(11 sek I 100; HI Phj sek I Hi, SI S9 (II 07 02 ON 91 IW !W HI ihi p m, hs! 100! PH) phi m: hs tfc PHI 100 PHI Hi, PHI Nil, pHI 7S (IN 7lli !Ki, Hit 100 loo luo i.i; K't to Ki to Oo 711 PHll Ki; PHll Kill' H2 PHI1 till; Mi PHI 1 1 HI, to i 100 07 nil os Josie Wheeler U7; SKi Ml "F" GRADE. .Tames Daly '.. Thomas Daly Willie Rhlnes Ji-iome Gorton Daniel Muloney John Turney Chesler Stewart F'rank Paine , Filial" iekwire Frankle Caiupbell Justin DeVoue Mary Holland Mary Muiiiieen-...., Marian Hlchiirds...... Surah Lnyinoii Fmina Wheeler lllaiiehe Powers Mahel Geary .,., Mamie Flynn Mary Shoeinuker Kllen Ives Twllu Messenger I'm KK) 7H loo fll! 70 02 71 02! 1,1 100 KI n pi. lJill luo to Iihii III1 7H PH I '.i Hil Pl, 7J: u7, NO to on 7 701 Hsl Phi 7il luo N,'j PHI PHI! PHI Hi UO: Kl PHI HO PHI SI 01 ("I HI 100 100 Kll 1 li.i 100, u.1 KS W PHI PHI luo' fin loo mi! IihH PHI KSI to M 02 'lH- (12 HI 04 PHI l'l mil IIH.I PHI PIO loo Kit OS 0U 71 00 lou.left luo b2 lou PROMOTIONS. Iq room No. 8 Carrie Ely, Maud Kline, Laura Williams, Joseph May, John Duly, Almeda Renedict, Josle Wheeler, Minnie Sykes, Carrie Cook, and Nellie Holiday. From room No, 2 to room No. 8. Frank Pulne, Chester Stewart, Edgar Wick wire, Krankle Campbell, Justin DeVone, Mary Holland, Mary Mulqueen, Marian Rlchnrds, Twlla Messenfter, Emma Wheeler, Mabel Geary, Mary Flynn, Sarah Laymon, and Blanche Powers. From room No. 1 to room No. 2.-May Campbell, Kaanle Wood, Eva Xrwln, Dora Mohney, Frank McKarlin, John Flynn. Frank Leaser, Lynne Hambliu, and Lee Garrltt. J. B. JOBMaoN, Principal, Teachers' Institute. Communicated. The teachers' Institute Is over and all the teachers are no doubt again at their respective places of operation In the practical field of work. The ques tion therefore naturally arises, What have I learned at the institute? We hope every teacher can sayi "much every way." Yes, If every teacher has not learned something it has not been the fault of the superintendent., nor the fault of the instructors, neither the fault of the institute. Enough hns been said and done to overload any ordinary mind. But what have I learned? Not the multi plication table for I knew that before. Not a certalu number of practical ex amples In the arithmetic, for no one undertook to teach that. Neither have I learned to parse a certain difficult sentence which has bothered the mind of many able men, who have not come to an agreement yet. What then have I learned? Thus may many a teacher solilloqulze. We hope that all of such mind will come to a favorable conclusion. For it certainly has done every teacher good, both physically and mentally for a time to leave the school room, to get into another atmosphere and compare notes with his fellow-laborers in the work. And if he lias learned nothing more than that i here Is a vast field in the clcnceand practice of teaching with which he is absolutely unacquainted, he has learned much. This will in the active teacher arouse a new zeal for study and investigation. Many things presented ut an institute can not of course be taken into the school room in the same manner and exact words as presented, c. g. it would per haps be diiHcult for a teacher at present to obtain wild flowers, clover blossoms, tc, with which to commence to teach lestheties, as did Col. Copeland's old maid; yet the general thoughts taught remain the same. Make an effort to teach a love for cleanliness and for the beautiful. For this purpose the teacher is supposed to have a mind of his own and to take such steps and measures as are best suited to the place, season, and circumstances. Neither are teachers supposed to have funs and eats in the school room, yet that other idea presented by Miss Keller Is a most excellent one, viz: to have small scholars learning the alpha bet and commencing to read to com- pare letters. To have scholar search out the same letters in different words of a sentence or in the same words is an excellent plan to get them to re member letters with which they may have some dillietilty. The writer can here speak from experience as having been a teacher as long as teachers are in that profession on an nverage. So many other examples might be sighted wh'-rdu there i. something for the teacher to consider and to practice with such modifications as tnll suit his I'pccial ease. Prof. Cooper's Instructions have been must excellent in their nature. Although the subject matter of much that he said has been touched again and a.iruiu at institutes under ilillcivnt heads, as must naturally lie the ease under the circumstances, yet his mas terly way of presenting matters has made them especially impressive, and by ix closer examination we find that alter al! that there was much in them which was quite new and fresh. Then when we think of the rich literary feast we had in the way of evening's entertainment it would seem as though no one could have cause to regret having been three. Indeed, the entertaining mid instruc tive lectures of Col. Copeland; the sweet, melodious voice of Miss Me Clintock; and the spirited recitations of Miss Keller have heeii all that one should desire. We cannot help but congratulate the superintendent in be ing so fortunate in his selection of in structors. Because It is a matter o! fortune more or less. The superin tendent is not supposed to be person ally acquainted with ail the instruc tors and lecturers he employs. Many of them he knows only by recommen dation; and who cannot get papers of recommendation in our day? I think wc all have reason to be well satisfied. Let us have some more such institutes. BTL'DIOSl'H. If your hair is coming out, or turning gray, do not murmur over a misfortune you can so easily avert. Ayer's Hair Vigor will remove the cause of your grief by restoring your hair to its natural color, and therewith your good looks and good nature. For Chronic Catarrh, take Peruna. I have tried it. J. Hebbling, Alle gheny City, Pa. If you are deaf, ears run, and have catarrh, tuke Peruna. I have tried it. C. D. Wiley, Houghton, Ia. (M This Out. For the year 1?'62, days and dates of Important events, anniversaries and holsdays will fall as follow: Epihany, Friday, January 6; Keptuagesima, Hunduy, February 5; 8t. Valentine's day, Tuesday, February It; Shrove Tuesday, iFastmieht), Feu. 21; Ash Wednesday, February 2; Washing ton's birthday, Wednesday, February 2; hist Sunduy in Lent, February 20; Sr. Patrick's day, Friday March 17; Palm Sunday, April 2; Good Friday, April 7; lOaster Sunday, April 0; Low Sunday, April 10; Rogation Sunday, May 14; Ascension day, (Holy Thurs day) May x; Pentecost (Whit Sun day), May 28; Decoration day, Tues day, May 3d; Trinity Sunday, June 4; Corpus Chrlstl, Thursday, June 8; Independence day, Tuesday, July 4; first Sunday In Advent, December 8; Christmas, Monday, December 2d. -Flour, feed, meal, pork, 6eans, pork, beef, shoulder and a full stock of staple groceries and provisions, at Morgester 's. BUSINESS LOCALS. Our Men Who Advertise. Give Them Your Patronage. Medical Notice. The attention ofthe public Is called to the fact that C. Q. Anderson, Physician And Surgeon, has located In Rldgway, Pa-, for the practice of his profession. B' prompt and studious attention to business he hopes to merit and received a liberal share ofthe pub lic patronage. Until further notice he may be found at the residence of Mrs. E. 8. Hartley, corner of Broad and South streets. Mustard In Bulk and Bottles, at Morgester's. o " Imported German Sauer Krout at Morgester's. Pickled Pigs' feet, No. 1 Pickles In pails, bottles, and by dozen at Morges ter's. o For No; 1 Canned goods of all kinds go to Morgester's. o- A liirge stock of Bull's Eye Span ish and Nations' Pride Tobacco, at Morgester's. A full line of Best Brand of Plug and Flnecut chewing Tobacco, at Morgester's. o Dried apples, dried peaches, peeled and unpared, Pitted cherries, and Dried Black berrio. at Morgester's. -o Choice English Currants. French and Turkish Prunes, at Morgester's. Autograph Albums at The Ad vocate ofllce. Protect yourtelf ogalnst losses on live stock. By Insuring In the Mutual live stock Protective Associ ation of North America. Clyde Kim e, Ridgway, Pa., Ageut for Elk County. The largest stck of scrap pictures in town at The Advocate Bice. Star and Improved Authors at The Advocate offlce. o- The Merry Game of Old Maid at The Advocate oBiee. u "All Aboard' for Sunrise Lands." "A Book of Taies." "Little Pink Boots," and "Italy's Christmas Box." all delightful books for the little ones at Tan Aiivoc.vThofiiee. o Farmers, Lumbermen and owners of Horses and Cat'.le, now is the time to insure your Stick in the Mutual Live Stock Protective Association of North America. For circulars giv ing full particulars', call on or address. Clyde Kimr, Rldgway, Pa., Agent for Elk County. The City of St Paul, a first-class, large new design, wood cook stove, take a look at it before purchasing a stove. W. S. Skhvice, Ag't. ,i A. Swartz Ross, Merchant Tailor, sign of the red front, Main street, Ridgway, Pa., has on hand a large stock of ger.t!;' furnishing goods in connection with his tailoring estab lishment. He has a largo stock of samples for winter suitings. Orders promptly filled aid all work guaran teed to give satisfaction. Buys aul Pistols. It is not generally known that Gov ernor Hoyt approved a bill, June 10, 1881, passed at the last session of the Legislature regulating the sale of fire nrins in so far as youngsters are con cerned. It provides that any person who shall knowingly sell or cause to be sold to apy peison under sixteen years, of age any cannon, revolver or pistol or any such deadly weapon, or any imitation, or tty cannon, revolver or pistol so constructed as to be capa ble of being loaded with guupowder or other explosive substance, and be ing discharged or. exploded, thereby become a dangerous weapon, or shall sell to uny such minor any cartridge, gunpowder or other explosive sub stance shall be adjudged guilty of mis demeanor, and upon conviction shall be sentenced to pay a fine not exceed ing $200. This act of Assembly wus passed in order to correct what has be come a great evil, the carrying of pis tols by boys. Peruna is the greatest and the best remedy I ever used. Am well. Jas. Fitzgerald, Pittsburg, Pa. One Experience from Mauy. "I had been sick and miserable so long and had caused lay husband so much trouble and expense, no one seemed to know what ailed me, that I was completely disheartened and dis couraged. In this frame of mind I got a bottle of Hop Bitters and I used them unknown to my family. I soon began to improve and gained so fast that my husband and family thought it strange and unnatural but wheu 1 told them what had helped me, they said "Hurrah for Hop Bitters! long may they prosper, for they have made mother well and happy." The Mother. Home Journal. IiiKtautly Killed. Ou Wednesday a distressing and fatal accident occurred on Young woman's Creek. R. D. Richardson,! of Washingtonville, Montour cobnty, was employed on James Dougherty's lumber job on the stream mentioned above. The unfortunate man was sawing logs on the side of the moun tain while a fellow workman engaged himself at chopping down a tree fur ther up the hill. 'Via 4ree, fter fall ing, started to slide,' limbs and all, and Mr. Richardson, instead of run ning to one side, ran down the moun tain, in the course of the tree. He was overtaken and Instantly killed. We understand that his body was badly torn by the limbs of the tree. Lock Haven Journal, Jan. 6. For Catarrh and Phthisis, I took Peruna. You need no other. Mrs. M. Russell, Pittsburg, Pa. Teacher's Instltnte The following synopsis of the pro ceedings of the teachers' Institute we copy from the Elk ficmocrait MONDAY AFTERNOON. The fifteenth annual session of the teachers' Institute of Elk county was called to order at 830 p. m. by Supt. Dixon In a few Introductory remarks. An organization Was effected by the election of Mr. J. B. Johnson, of Ridgway, vice president, and Mr. A. II. ltosencrans, of Benezette, and Amanda Wilcox, of Wilcox, secretaries. This done, Supt. Dixon delivered an Introductory address. Mr. Johnson addressed the institute for the purpose of encouraging the county superintendent, who, he knew by experience, needed it at this time. Music "Our Glad Jubilee," by Misses Katie and Jennie Gresh and Emma and Ida Olmstcad, the latter presiding at the organ. The roll of teachers present was made up, which aggregated forty eight pretty good for the first day. The superintendent appoluted Messrs. A. It. Rosencrans, 8. J. Lu core and J. E. Fopeano a committee ou resolutions with instructions to re port ou Friday morning. MONDAY EVF.NING. The Institute was called to order at 7:50 by Supt. Dixon, after music on the organ, violin and cornet by Miss Jennie Gresh, Dr. W. L. Williams, and Joseph Melsinger. An address of welcome was deliv ered by Henry A. Parsons, Jr., editor of the Advocate, in which he paid a glowing tribute to the common school system, urged the Importance of edu cating the youth, and extended a cor dial welcome in behalf of the citizens of Ridgway to the teachers In institute assembled. A. H. Rosencrans, of Benezette, re sponded, on behalf of the institute, to the address of welcome, and did It in a most creditable manner. Miss Laura Keller, of Lock Haven, was introduced, and recited in a man ner to captivate the audience, "Little Rockltt's Christmas." Prof. Cooper then addressed the in stitute.. Subject "Ready Aim Fire!" The burden of the discourse was the need of preparation for the performance of any specific duty of importance. Miss Keller then rendered a humor ous selection, entitled "The Green Mountain Justice," which was greeted with warm applause. TUESDAY MORXINO. Teachers' conference was called to order by Prof. J. E. Fopeano, who made a few well chosen remarks in regard to the purpose of teachers' con fereuces. The discussion of the subject, "Should district Institutes be held by teachers," was opened by John Witt man, who discussed the question. The topic, "Should left-handed pu pils be allowed to write with the left hand," was discussed by Profs. John sou, Wittman and Lucore. Teachers' conference closed, and the choir sang a selection. Supt. Dixon made some remarks, calling attention to the fact that many of the boys of the county had, during tho past year made first-class pointers for the ditt'ereut schools. He also recommended as the best kind of blackboard that made of narrow strips. He also introduced to the at tention of the teachers different books and publications. Prof. Cooper was then introduced, and addressed the iuslitute on the subject "Daily Preparation." Miss May Reese read an essay on the subject, "Juvenile Trainiug " An intermission was had, after which music was rendered by the choir. Miss Laura Keller discussed the subject or' primary reading. Prof. Cooper talked on "Study," which he defined as hard work, agony, zeal, energy, measure of teachers' suc cess. At the close of Prof. Cooper's talk, the superintendent followed for a short time in the same strain, empha sizing the short study theory, TUESDAY AFTERNOON. Previous to the calllug of the insti tute to order, Prof. Bernard, of St. Mary's, and bis little daughter per formed several selections on the violin and (ilano, which elicited applause. Supt. Dixon introduced Miss Mc Clintock, who sang with flue effect a ballad, entitled "Queen of theNight." Miss Keller recited a spirited poem, entitled "Ride of Jennie McNeal," which she supplemented with a hu morous selection, entitled "Edith Helps Things Along " Miss McCliutock then sang, "Tell Me, Beautiful Maiden." Miss Keller rendered a pathetic se lection, entitled "Sister and I," and read 'x contribution from Mark Twain, entitled "Mrs. Mc)Villianis and the Lightning." Miss McClintock sang a piece, en titled "Supposing." Prof. Bernard and little daughter played very acceptably upon the violin and piano. Miss Keller recited "Archie Dean," and "A Little Girl's View of Hotel Life," the latter of which was raptu rously applauded. Miss McCliutock sang "Twicken ham Ferry" in a charming manner, which closed tho evening's entertain ment. The court bouse was well tilled, and the generous applause which greeted the elocutionary efforts of Miss Keller and the vocal renderings oi Miss Mc Clintock attest more fully than words the thoroughness of the audience's ap preciation. WEDNESDAY MORNING. Teachers' conference was called to order by J, B, Johnson, when J. C. Nelson discussed the subject, "Which is the more available for the teacher tact or talent?" declaring that the pos session of tact Is the more available. The question of teaching the ele ments of natural sciences In the com mon schools was discussed In a Very animated manner by Profs. Lucore and Arnold. Regular session began with Bupt. Dixon In the chair. Muslo was rendered by the choir. The superintendent presented some works on "Language Lessons," and urged the importance of the subject. Prof. N. T. Arnold addressed the Institute on the subject of "False Edu cation." Music ou the violin and piano by Prof. Bernard and daughter, of St. Mary'si Prof. Cooper addressed the Institute on "Growth. Recess. Miss Keller instructed in articula tion. Miss Keller then dwelt briefly upon "Expression." Prof. Cooper treated upon "Com mon Place Book." Col. Copeland followed Prof. Cooper on the same subject, aud endorsed all he said, giving his own experience in the matter. Supt. Dixon also touched upon the subject, and coincided with Prof. Cooper aud Col. Copeland. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. The institute was called to order by Prof. J. B. Johnson. Music by the choir. An essay was read by MIbs Ida Bat dorff. Subject, "Winning the Con fidence and Esteem of Pupils." Profs. Rosencrans and Lucore dis cussed theflubject, "What do You do with Indifferent Pupils?" declaring that thorough teaching was the best way. Prof. Cooper addressed the institute on the subject, "Books and Reading." Recess. Col. Copeland addressed the Insti tute upon "Teachers' Work aud How to Accomplish It." Music by Prof. Bernard and daughter. Miss Keller read "Artemus Ward's Mormon Lecture," which provoked frequent outbursts of laughter. Prof. Cooper talked on "Thinking." WEDNESDAY EVENING. Called to order at 8 o'clock by Supt. Dixon, after music by Prof. Bernard aud little daughter, of St. Marys. Miss Keller recited "Jane Con quest," in which she showed to good advantage her fine elocutionary pow ers. Miss McClintock sang an Italian ballud in her usual finished style, which evoked the heartiest applause. Col. Copeland then commenced his lecture on "Snobs and Snobbery," which was a flue effort. Miss McClintock then sang a Scotch soug, which was so enthusiastically encored that she remouuted the plat form and sang with much expression and sweetness that old but popular song, "Coming Through the Rye." The audience was then at 10 o'clock dismissed. THURSDAY MORNING. . Teachers' conference called to order by Prof. Mulholland, who, after call ing Prof. Fopeano to the chair, took up the subject or grammar. Prof. Rosencrans discussed tho sub ject of "Composition'' giving his method of teaching it. Prof. Arnold took up tho subject, "Why do Teachers Fail?" giving as the reason, deficient scholarship, defi cient methods, and neglect to attend to trifles. Also, failure to get pupils Interested in their studies; too much other business outside. Prof. Lucore discussed the subject, "Are teachers justifiable in slguing away the privilege accorded to them by the Legislature, In order to gratify a stingy school board?" The gentle man made a humorous speech, making some good points, Music was rendered by the choir. Prof. Cooper made an address on the subject, "Educational Outfit." Miss Keller discussed the subject of "Advanced Reading." N Intermission. Prof. Johnson took up the subject of 'Spelling." Music by the choir. Prof. Cooper gave a short talk on "Wasted Labor." THURSDAY AFTERNOON. Vocal music "At the Palace Gate." Discussion "What Does the Hour Demand of School Directors?" Prof. Cooper addressed the institute on "Educational lorces." Instrumental music by Prof. Bern ard aud little daughter. Col. Copeland'made an address upon the subject, "The Relation of the Teacher to the State, Family and School," which was eloquent and full of thought. Miss McCliutock sang "Long Live Moments of Pleasure," and "The Way Through the Wood," both of which were warmly applauded. Prof. Cooper gave his closing talk on "The Stairway of Promotion " THURSDAY EVENINO. At 8 o'clock Supt. Dixon called the vast assemblage co order. Miss Keller read "The Little Hatchet Story " Miss McClintock sang a song the name of which we failed to catch, Col, Copeland then delivered his lecture, entitled "Mistakes of Bob." After the singing of "Old Folks al Home" by Miss McClintock, and the reading of "Briar Hose" by Misc Keller, the audience was dismissed. FRIDAY MORNINO, Teachers' conference was called to order by Prof, Arnold chairman. After making a few remarks, he asked If any teacher had questions on theory of teaching or methods of discipline. Mrs. Arnold wished to know the time of writing. Answered by MIps Ensign, Whr) thought writing should come berbW recess. Miss Reeco asked some one to explain the short method of addition. Prof. Mulholland gave one short method, Which, however, he did not especially commend that of adding more than one column of numbers at once. Pof. Mulholland ask Col. Copeland whether he really considered the use of the editorial "We" as snobberyi The Colonel replied that he did. The Professor also asked the Colonel whether je believed that the teachers had a greater responsibility in the matter of the school relations of ohll4 dren than the parents had. The Colonel answered that b.9 did not think so. W. tt. Hamblen and Col. Copeland had quite a discussion whether the teacher was responsible for the con duct of the pupil while the latter wafl going to or returning ffom school, thd former arguing that the teacher was not respohslale, and the latter declar Ing that a teacher who punished a child for a wrong committed during the time tinder discussion Would be sustained by the law. The election for members of the committee on permanent certificates was had, Profs. Arnold, Mulholland, Fopeano, Johnson and RosetlcranSj Mrs. Johnson and Arnold, and Misses Batdorffand Wolfeuden being nomi-' natcd. The ballot resulted ill the choice of Profs. Arnold, Fopeano, Johnson, Mrs. Arnold and Miss Batdorff. Profs. Rishell, of Cameron, and Owen, of Pittsburg, were called out by Supt. Di xon , and made short addresses. The committee on resolutions made the following report, which was adopted: 1. That the thanks of the teachers and the people of Elk county are due Supt. Dixon for the successful man auagemeut of this institute. 2. That we extend our thanks to the people of Ridgway for their generous appreciation of the institute. 3. That we extend our thanks to Prof. Bern hard and daughter, and to the choir of young ladies, who have so kindly entertained us with music. 4. That our thanks are most heartily extended to E. B. Westfall, of the Philadelphia and Erie railroad com-' puny, for his kindness lu providing railroad facilities for attending the iuslitute. 6. That we extend our thanks td Capt. Fred. Schoening for so kindly furnishing a piano for the use of tho institute. 6. That the members of the Institute hereby express their highest satisfac" tion with the work of Prof, Cooper. 7. That we hereby appreciate the sterling qualities of Col. Copeland as a lecturer and as au institute in structor. 8. That we are pleased Wltn the sing' ing of Miss M'Cllntcock, the acconi paniment of Miss Grant, and therecit ations and Instructions of Miss Keller. 9. That teachers should hold weekly reviews, monthly examinations, anda general examination at the close ofthe school term. 10. That every teacher should keep a common place book. Miss Keller rendered several verses of "The Boy Stood on the BUlnlOrf Deck," as read by three school boys for a prize of a pie, which brought down the house. Miss M'Clintcock sang by request "Twickenham Ferry," a uiost beauti ful ballad. Miss Keller by request recited "Ho Edith Helped Things Along." . Coh Copeland occupied twenty min utes in talking upon (esthetic culture in the school room, using the Ridgway school as a text: Upon terseness and brevity In teaching; upon loyalty of teachers to school directors, and loy alty to one another. Miss M'Clintcock sang "Oh, Hush Thee, My Baby.' Miss Keller recited "His" Eye was Stern aud Wild." Supt. Dixon closed the Institute as 11:45 with a feellug address. PENNSYLVANIA HAIL ROAD Philadelphia fe Erie R. R- Div' WINTER TIME TABLE. and a J 18B1, phia &, Erii ri and after MONDAY, Oct. 3l, the trains on the riniadcl Erie Railroad Division Will run as follows) WESTWARD. Niagara Ex. leaves Phila.....8 00 a. rili " " " Renovo..6 45 p. mi " " " Driftwood7 00 ' " Emporiuni7 60 " " " " St.Marys.,8 40 " " " Ridgway..8 48 " " " arr. Kane.... 10 05 ERIE MAIL leaves PhPa 11 65 p. ul " " Renovo 1105a. nu " " Driftwood. 12 15 p.mi " " Emporium. 1 80 d. m i 4 St. Mary's..2 20 p. in Ridgway. ...2 36 p- m, " " Kane 3 60 p. nu " arr. at Erie i;-7 45 p. m EASTWARD. Day Express leaves Kane ... B 00 ami ,r " " Rldgway 6 60 ami " " " St. Marys 7 17 " " Emporlum8 10 " " Driftwood 8 67 " " Renovo . 10 05 arr. alPhila. ... 7 05 nui. erie mail leaves Erie...... ...11 85 a. m Kane 4 10 p. nu Ridgway ....5 17 p. mi St. Mary's. 60 p. nu Emporium. ti 65 i. m. ii i. i ti ii . ' I)riftwood..7 42 p. m. " Renovo......a 00 p. mi arr. at Phila... 7 00 a. mi Erla Mail and Niagara Express; connect with Low Grade Di vision J Erie Mail west and Day Express con' nect with It. N. Y. & P. It. R. ROBERT NEILSON, General Sup't. Foldiug cribs, cradles, bedstead! Mattresses, &c, at Bowers',
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