Decatur Democrat, Volume 41, Number 41, Decatur, Adams County, 23 December 1897 — Page 3

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Joint Institute. The teacher’s joint institute held at Geneva. Saturday, December 18,1897 will long be remembered to the teachers of Adams county, and to the people of Geneva on account of the zeal and interest shown, and of the attendance at the first joint institute for the school year of 1897-98. Institute convened at 9:30 a. m. Called to order by Supt. Brandyberry. Song by the Geneva high school. Invocation by Rev. Cook. Mr. Silas Hale in a neat speech welcomed the teachers and gave to them the freedom of the town. The Geneya high school then rendered a choice selection of music. W. 8. Porter of Blue Creek township was chosen secretary of the day. Mr. Albert Hocker in a carefully prepared paper set forth the doctrines of Plato, ’’Children must learn to depend on self,” “’Tis not so much to put in our time but to see results.” The discussion was led by J. E. Lung of the Geneva schools, ”1 would not represent myself as Plato, but would like to impress upon you the principles that Plato expoused. Man sees nothing but reflections. He finally seei the ultimate truth. No man has given so much to the world as Plato. Next to God we may consider Plato as our teacher. Our study of the woik is merely a gleaning. It would take years of study to comprehend its meaning. The book contains too many subjects and not enough connection.” Mr. Tyndall made a comparison of our ways and Plato’s. “We should do right because it is right.” “Teachers should make speci .1 preparations.” "The child is, in some of our teaching, considered a granary into which knowledge can be poured.” “P ato usedja systematic way of teaching by questioning, One method will not do for all

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soldiers, but not how to tight Indians. We should bring out the truth in each lesson we teach and not try to do too much for the child; we leave too little tor the child to do.” Then followed a lively discussion, criticising Plato. He asked questions to clear up his own difficulty. Mr. Lankinau, “the oldest teacher in the county,” says Mr. Hocker is a great lighter. He will flght anything. Mr. Moran answering the criticism eats, “The good things in Plato overbalance the bad. We must have an ideal school in view. We should all be philosophers. Ignorance is the cause of many crimes ” Mr F. Brittson of Decatur, empha-sized'-the looking for results.” “We should teach for the good of the child not for self. A child is not educated b» book knowledge alone but by book learning.” Mr. Kizer. “We must not expect results too soon. A tree is planted but we must wait for fruit.” Mr. Brittson. “We expect results as soon as planted Street influences are bad.” Morris L. Wells. “We wrongly criticise Plato. We should go to the bottom of things.” Then followed a lively discussion on the possion ot ideals in which Mr. Macy, Erwin C. Hocker, J. Moran and others were engaged. Supt. Brandybeiry ended the discussion by saying, “Our ideals are like a star; when we reach the seemingly, they like the child in search of the rain bow, still farther on.” intermission. I nstitute called to order by Supt. Braudyberrv. Instrumental duet. Supt. Brandyberry then announced the presence of some of our trustees. “W« have been to an interesting discussion. We will now come to the better part of the program and hear from some of our trustees.” Every trustee for the first time responded in a few choice remarks eulogizing the schools and teachers of

A lamsco'intv. Each was equally confident that li s corps of teachers were the best. Mr Jacob Wpchter the venerable trustee from Blue Creek was the first to respond: “I feel at home amongst th- teachers and school workers of Adams county, I could not refuse to respond when cal ed on in a good Cr se. lam truly proud of the interest si own t>v the teacheis and school offict a>- present. We sha 1 not paint Geneva red, but we shad paint, it red, white and blue I feel highly honored to be called on by the institute and wishing you all a merry Xmas and a happy New Year, 1 shall close ” Trustee Steele spoke next. “I am very much pleased with the interest shown. Am proud to see all my teachers here 1 think I have the best corps of teachers in the county.” Trustee Lewton: “Am well pleased and proud to see so many of our teachers here. Our schools are all do ng well.” Trustee Brown: “I am greatly interested in the school work of Adams county. It, does me good to see so many teachers present. Presence of so many shows interest. v'ysch oisaie all working. I liked the discussion and I think we should profit by what was s tid ” Trustee Frnchte gave the institute encouragement in a few stirring remarks. Trustee Schug: “1 have eleven teachers. I have as good a corps of teachers as any and will say Monroe won’t be out done. It we all reach our “ideals” we must surely have good schools.” Trustee Hall then in a few chosen remarks reminded the teachers of their duties and encouraged them by urging them to “let the good w >rk go on.” Mr. Hale of the Geneva school board emphasized the “Ideal Teacher.” Too many teach for the $2. I wou'd urge you to get a good contract and as good a price as possible. When this is done settle clown to do your duty regardless of the pay. Mr R. Schug stated that the schools in his district were well filled and that the results of the law were satisfactory. AFTERNOON SESSION. Institute called to order by Supt Brandyberry. Vocal music by the Geneva high school. Teaching music In the schools by R. |O. Johnston. “We have many opposi- | tions to overcome. Think it should be made a branch of study. The lesson should be a pleasure. We are not educated unless educated ! n music.” Discussion by T. II Harris. “I believe note readingsbould be commenced early in the course. We should compel I them to sing.” Mr. Moran answering said. “EveryI one cannot learn to sing. There is no music In some people ” A lively discussion followed in which many took an active pait. Miss Miller of the Decatur schools, gave a neat talk on the teaching of music “Teaching the Language Arts,” paper by Miss Nora Brown: “The mastery of the characters is the principal thing. Has been too much of a mechanical art. Reading aloud a necessity. We should be careful in defining words. Definition not. rightly interpreted. We should allow freedom to pupils in reading.” Discussion by M. L. Wells, ’’Our oral reading is very poor. We follow a routine in teaching but do not teach reading. Interpretation of the lesson awakens interest. Reading, the only key to soul development and success in life ” Mr. Moran: “A teacher teaches lan- ' guage at all times. Too much time is : put on technical grammar and not enough on practical language work. Vocal duet. Misses Cougiland Ralph, INTERMISSION. Lecture by Prof. Geo. Hingslev of Ridgeville College, subject, ‘ Ob Say!” To give a complete report of the lecture is impossible. Only a vague idea of the worth afid the wit can be given in this short synopsis “This is a talkative aga- All people are able to talk but all are not able to say anything. Every time some people open their mouth to talk they put their foot into it. ’Tis a pity they don’t keep it there. Language is the armory of the human mmd. Words are of no use unless baci-ed by something. To keep one point well is better than to know a thousand not be able to use th m. The most ignorant use the largest words Preparation for anything in life is never lost. Obscene language and stories are degrading, we should not bear them Ba ready to say the right word at the right time. We do not have knowledge unless we are able to Impart it. To know how to speak we must know how to manage the body. All speech is not by the tongue. We speak by the arms, hands, face, etc. The change of tone in the voice has a marked effect. All people can be dramatic by putting their life into their work ” The lecture was very highly appreci ated by the teachers and people. Mr. F. Brittson of Decatur, offered the following resolution: Resolved, that the teachers to Adams county extend our thanks to the people of Gene va for their kindness and hospitality and their delightful music.

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ADJOURNMENT. Fully 500 people were in attend.mce. Following is a percentage of enrollment by townships and the names ot school officials: Township. Per cent. Officials. Union ' 100 Root 100 L W. Lewton. Preble 85.7 Lewis Fruchte. Kirkland 85.7 Geo. W. Brown. Washington 100 John Steele. St Mary’s 80 Blue Creek 100 Jacob Wecbter. Monroe 100 Wm. F. Schug French 100 C. E Stucxey. Hartford 100 Wm Hall. Wabash 91 9 John Brown. Jefferson 83.3 I S, W. Hale. Geneva 100' A. J. Miller. ( A. M. Redding. Berne 100 Decatur 917 Total 94 5 Bv Secretary. KlicuuiatUui Cured Ina Dav. “Mystic Cure” for Rheumatism and Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3 days. Its action upon the system is re mtrkable and mysterious. It removes at once the cause and the disease im mediately disappears. The first dose greatly benefits. 75 cents. Sold by Smith & Callow druggists, Decatur. Made an Assignment. Noblesville, Ind., Dec. 21.—Fred Alexander, boot and shoe dealer of this city, made an assignment yesterday for the benefit of his creditors and named Harry M. Scarce as assignee. Assets, $2,500; liabilities, $3,500. Indianapolis Has a Curfew. Indianapolis, Dec. 31.—The city council last night passed the curfew ordinance by a vote of 12 to 7.

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