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"ETERNAL VIGILANCE IS THE PRICE OF LIBERTY."
LAPORTE. PENNA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1902.
SULLIVAN COUNTY TEACHERS AT THE INSTITUTE.
The Thirty-sixth Annual Teachers' Institute Opened in Kline's
Opera House, Dushore. Interesting and Instructive Ses
sion. Diversity of Excellent Entertainment.
The Sullivan County Teachers' j
j Institute opened promptly at 2 p. i
ni., Monday, December 30, 1901. J
I By 1:35 all but four of the teachers .
were enrolled. The afternoon scss- j
ion was called to order by County
Superintendent Meylert, who intro
duced Prof. Gresli, the musical di
rector. His genial ways soon won
the hearts of the teachers. The in
stitute then elected Thus. V. Kelly
secretary for the week.
Rev. J. W. Klingler in an address
which was woven of wit and earn
estness most harmoniously blended,
extended a cordial welcome to the
teachers. Having once been a
teacher, and being still a teaqjier, he
knows how to sympathize with the
teachers. The address of welcome
was responded to by C. H. .Warren
and James A. Bowles. Both receiv
ed u generous round of applause.
Singing by the institute.
Supt. J. George Becht in his in
teresting lecture "Educational Ten
dencies," mentioned four marked
tendencies of educational work to
day, and defined education as "the
making one able to read the sign
boards of life." He said the tenden
cies of to-day were to unite the ele
ments and make the schools the cen
ter of the business, social and relig
ious community to work along the
lint' of child interest, to instill real
patriotism and to aid iti building
character. Institute adjourned to
8 p. ill.
MONDAY EVEN IXG.
lii the evening a large audience
gathered to hear Dr. Houck lecture
on "Sunshine." The subject ex
plains the effect of the lecture. Jt
was sunshine- Houck sunshine too,
from begining to end. As every
sunny day must have some showery
clouds, so I)r. Houck mingled a little
sadness with his lecture, but lie al
ways brought'out that grand, glor
ious Houck sunshine in a way that
lighted up every face in the audi
ence. .
Tt'KSDAY MORNING
Institute calledjto order by Supt.
Meylert at 9:15 Roll was called and
absentees noted.
Supt. J. George Becht was then
introduced with the subject "The
Concrete and the Abstract in Teach
the abstract in teaching, and showed
the danger thereof.
Singing by the institute.
The next period was occupied by
Prof. who in
bis lecture "Memory and the Phon
ograph," gave an interesting dis
cussion on the power of the human
mind.
At the conclusion of Prof, Ly
barger's address, Dr. Ilouck stepped
to the platform saying that he had a
sad duty to perform. That Supt.
Meylert had just been handed a tel
egram announcing the sudden death
jof a sister in Philadelphia, he then
announced an intermission of ten
minutes.
After intermission the institute
sang "Abide with Me," as an ex
pression of sympathy with Supt.
Meylert in his sad affliction.
Dr. Houck took the platform and
spoke words of cheer and comfort to
the institute, which felt that our
Superintendent's loss was indeed
ours, and said: we will help Mr.
Meylert by working together for the
success of the institute.
Adjourned to 1:30 p. m.
Tt ESI >AY AFT KRNOON
Institute called to order by Supt.
J. George Becht, who took charge
of the institute for the remainder of
the week, and at the close of his ad
dress the following committees were
appointed.
Committee on resolutions —J. K.
Reese Kilgore, Julia M. Cronin,
Grace Lawrence.
Auditing committee —Frank Shoe
maker, Walter Lorah, M. I). Sween
ey.
Motion of Mr. Kilgore, seconded
and carried, that the chair appoint
a committee to draft resolutions of
sympathy with Supt. Meylert iu
bis affliction. The chair deferred
the appointment till later in tlm
afternoon.
Prof. Lybarger then addressed
the institute on "Laws of Memory"
He gave as the principal laws: (I)
Law of interest. You must be inter
ested in order to remember. (2)
Law of emotion. Things which
awaken emotion are easily remem
bered. (3) The law of repetition.
To repeat often is to remember well.
(4) We produce in memory from
the conscious to the unconscious and
from the unconscious back to the
conscious.
Supt. Becht then announced as
members of the previously named
committee Mr. J.R. Killgore, Miss
Vaughn, Mr. M. 11. Black, Miss
Reed and Mr. Snyder.
An intermission of ten minutes
was granted during which new ac
quaintances were made and old
friendships renewed.
Prof. Little was introduced and
occupied a short period speaking
very instructively and entertaining
ly on "Illustrative teaching,"
Dr. Houck occupied the remainder
of the afternoon, and at the close of
his address told of good things to
be expected from Prof. Little in the
evening entertainment.
Adjourned to s p. m.
TI'ESIIAY EVENING
When the evening entertainment
opened the audience hud not listen
ed more than fifteen minutes before
it was convinced that Dr. Houck
had told the truth in the afternoon.
The rapidity and ease of Prof.
Little's drawing was amazing and
the lightning changes in expression
marvelous.
WEONKSDAY ifoltNitig
Institute called to order by Supt*
Becht at 9:1").
Annoueement was made that the
committee to fix dates for local
institutes meet in the afternoon; also
the special committee on resolutions.
Singing by the institute.
Prof. Lybarger talked on "Remi
niscent and constructive imagina
tion," and showed clearly and con
clusively that u high moral state is
the result of a high intellectual
state, and that a high Intellectual
state is the result of contact with
nature. Cold type may show his
subject, but never his logic or elo
quence.
Prof. Gresli led in singing.
Prof. Little occupied the next
period going farther along the line
of "Illustrative teaching," began
by him yesterday. His talk was
very much appreciated and contain
ed many helpful hints.
Intermission of ten minutes was
granted, and, after singing, Dr.
Houck gave his New Year's wishes,
in the form of the following quota
tion:
A bright new year and a sunny track
Along an upward way,
And a song of praise on looking hack,
When the year has passed away.
And golden sheaves, nor small nor few;
This is my New Year's wish to you.
Institute adjourned until 1:80 p.m.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
DIRECTORS' DAY.
Institute was called to order at
1:30.
Singing.
Roll call.
Prof. Lybarger discussed "That
boy of mine." In telling the story
of his own boy, he told that of all
other boys, and wove in, through u
mesh of beauty and pathos, the de
lights of parential love, the sweet
ness of child love and the sunshine
of child life. He made a strong and
passionate attack on vaccination
which was received with divided
opinion.
Singing by the institute.
Dr. Houck in an address to teach
ers and directors, explained the law
requiring examinations in algebra
and physics. He made an eloquent
appeal for progress on the part of
teachers and for better co-operation
on the part of the directors.
Singing by the Institute.
Prof. Little then entertained the
audience for a few minutes with his
wonderful changes of expression in
drawing and sketching faces and
objects.
Supt. Becht announced the direct
ors convention, which met immedi
ately after the session.
The evening's entertainment by
Wallace Bruce was then announced
and the afternoon session adjourned.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
The evening entertainment by
Wallace Bruce, drew a comparatively
well filled house. Mr. Bruce is a
man of pleasing countenance and
voice. Iu his lecture "Wit and
humor," he displayed a great deal
of both, and while he did not, at
any time, convulse his audience he
kept the people in a happy frame of
mind.
THURSDAY MORNING.
Institute called to order by Supt.
Becht at 9.-13.
Singing.
Roll call.
Supt. Becht in an address on
"Methods of Teaching Geography,"
gave a series of experimental ques
tions to show the fault of some of
the methods in use at present. He
very logically showed the fallacy of
trying to crowd the pupils heads
with a load of unmoaning names.
Singing by the institute.
Prof. Lybarger then took up the
subject, "Four C/reat Men." He
showed Columbus to be an example
of courage, Napoleon of intellect,
Lincoln of heart and Henry George
of love for the poor.
Intermission of ten minutes.
Dr. Houck then occupied the at
tention of the institute with a series
of delightful lessons on hope, love,
courage and sunshine.
Institute adjourned to 1:30 p. in.
THt'RSDAY AFTERNOON.
Institute called to order by Supt.
Becht.
Singing.
Prof. Lybarger spoko on ''Elocu
tion and its beauties," which he
illustrated with several selections,
"The Man of Imagination," "Story
of a Dog," "Old Watermelon Time,'
"Milkin' the Cow" and "Roman
Scene." He held and delighted his
audience, causing them to feel the
sublime, the ludicrous, the beauti
ful, the *ad, the gay and the grand,
just as he wished them to.
Intermission.
Dr. Houck spoke of "dismissal."
| Always dismiss with a smile and a
laugh, for you know not whether
the night may bring sorrow to the
innocent heart.
Adjourned.
Tnt'RSDAY EVENING.
A delightful program, with many
encores, was rendered by the Old
HomesteadOuartette. The hall was
tilled to its utmost capacity, and
standing room was sold at regular
price, but every one went away feel
ing amply repaid. The concert was
pronounced the finest of the kind
ever held in Dushore.
FRIDAY MORNING.
Institute called to order at 9:15.
Singing.
801l call. #
Singing.
Supt. Becht discussed "Nature
study in its right and its wrong
method." lie made some very valu
able suggestions. Teach nature
with a purpose and let that purpose
be your own.
Intermission.
Report of auditing committee.
<)n motion report was accepted as
read.
The committees on resolutions
reported the following, which were
accepted as read.
Wl ieti nt the first -essioti of Tuesday's
institute Prof. Meylert received the sad
intelligence of the death of a lister in
Philadelphia, the institute was enveloped
in a shadow of sympathetic sorrow. Up
on motion a committee was apj>ointed
which drafted the following resolutions:
Resolved. That the teachers of Sullivan
County, in institute assembled,'extend to
Supt. Meylert our sympathy for him in
this his sad bereavement.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolu
tions be furnished Supt. Meylert and that
thev he spread upon the minutes ofthe
Institute.
.1. K. R. Killgore, |
Jennie Vaughn, j
K. .lessie Wrede, | Com.
M. R. Black, |
Irvin Snyder, I
AVhekkas, Another successful County
Institute has come to a close, and, where
as, the able corps ol instructors has, by
its earnest, elevating work contributed so
hugely to make it the most successful in
the liistorv of Sullivan County, therefore
be it
Resohed, That we, the teachers of
Sullivan County, extend to I)r. Ilouck
the appreciation which he alone can
merit. His joy, his sunshine, his sympa
thy for all that is beautiful in life has in
spired us with a desire to ourselves live
nobler lives and to endeavor to carry into
the school room that love and gladness
1.25 Per. Year.
which contact with him almost inspires.
Resolved, That to l'rof. I a Larger »<•
extend our earnest thanks for hi* eloquent
| am! instructive addresses. His presence
has been n source ol pleasure and pro lit
to us all; and that we unite in this ex
pression of appreciation ol the excellent
work of our musical director, Prof, (iresh.
What he lacks in stature is more than
compensated for in the enthusiasm and
ability with which he has conducted the
music periods of this Institute. We
would be pleased to have Prof. Oresh with
us another year.
Resolved, That we congratulate all
who had the pleasure of enjoying the
evening entertainment upon the unprecid
ented excellence of these entertainments,
which undoubtedly surpass those of pre
vious years.
Resolved, That to Prof. .1. Ci. Becht, the
able Superintendent ot Lycoming County,
who has with so much success conducted
the Institute during the absence of our
bereaved Superintendent, we unite in giv
ing expression to the thanks and apprecia
tion we feel for the kind offices he lias
rendered. Supt. Becht will always find a
cordial welcome here. This is intensified
by his encouraging and helpful addresses
as one of our instructors of the week.
Resolved, I'hat we extend to our retir
ing superintendent, Prof. F. W. Meylert,
the fullest measure of our love, apprecia
tion and esteem. As year has succeeded
year, and, as he hap, by his able, enhtu
siastic administration of the educational
interests of our county, more and more
endeared himself to us, we find it difficult
to adequately express the appreciation we
feel. And while the relations which have
for so many years existed between him
and ourselves, shall soon be severed, the
work he has accomplished for the cause
of education in Sullivan County shall en
dure, and ever recall the most happy
memories ol his successful superinten
dence'. We wish him trod speed and
success in all future endeavors. May
happiness and continued prosperity attend
him.
Resolved, That we again give expres
sion of our thankfulness to the good peo
ple of Dushore, who, with their usual
hearty patronage and cordial hospitality
have so largely contributed to the success
i of the Institute.
Resolved, That we extend our thanks
to llolcomb k Lauer tor the tasteful dec
orations of the stage.
Resolved. That to Messrs. .John Hen
jamin, 11. W. Riddle, .1. K. Harney and
Fred Wilcox we extend thanks lor their
able management of the seating and to
Geo. T. Heegan lor his work in the ticket
department, the thanks and appreciation
ot the Institute be extended.
I Resolved, That we commend the Kdu
rational legislation of the last State Legis
lature. We recommend a rigid enforce
ment, ot the newly enacted compulsory
educational law. We advise the establish
ment of centralized high schools where
centralization is practicable,
i Resolved, That we congratulate all
J interested in educational work in our
I county uj>on the forward step Sullivan
| County has taken in education.
J. 1". R. Killgorc, )
.1. M. Cronin, Com.
D. Uracj Lawrence, }
Each of the instructors occupied a
few minutes in farewell addresses to
the teachers. We would not do
justice to any one did we fail to give
the highest praies to the excellent
address of our dear old ex-Co. Supt.
Martin. In his talk on "Language,"
he well proved that ideas may he
strong in youth, vigorous in man
hood, hut sweetest and mellowest in
old age.
Supt. Itecht then read the follow
ing letter from Supt. F. W. Mey
lert:
I"The telegram that summoned me from
Institute Tuesday morning, announced
the painful and shocking news of» loving
sister's death. It is im|>ossihle for me
to find words to adequately express the
sorrow the tidings brought, and I know
that my absence from you this week
needs no further explanation.
1 have been in daily communication
with the presiding officer and am pleased
to know the institute has proven to be
unusually interesting and satisfactory,and
now, at its closing hour, I desire to ex
press my heartfelt gratitude to the teach
ers assembled for their cooperation and
loyalty and for the expressions of consid
eration and sympathy that has been re
ceived.
May your work be crowned with the
greatest measures of happiness and sue
cess in the years to come.
Faithfully yours.
F. W. Meylert.
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