Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 213, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 September 1920 — TEACHERS ARE IN SESSION [ARTICLE]

TEACHERS ARE IN SESSION

REGULAR COUNTY INSTITUTE BEING HELD IN THIS CITY THIS WEEK. • — The teachers listened to an in.teresting talk by Trustee Rush of Newton township. By way of ib lustration he showed how necessary it was for the teacher to acquaint herself early with the parents of her school, that they might better understand each other, and by so doing avoid many of the unpleasant problems which often come up. ’During the afternoon period Prof. Evans continued his lecture on “The Study of the Master Piece.” He placed special emphasis on emotion and force in oral readings, ancF gave many examples and illustrations which- were very helpful to the beginning teacher. Prof. Elson took for his lecture the growth of political parties and gave a brief survey of the four great political parties which have grown out of the political issues in the rise of the government. Friday Morning) After the opening exercises Morgan Sterrett favored the institute with a violin solo which was greatly appreciated. A representative of the- Victor talking machine company gave an interesting period of the teaching of rythm in music. Professor Evans continued his address bn “The Teaching of a Master Piece,” taking up the selections of “The Raven,” “The Lady of Charlotte” and “Gray’s Elygy.” Following him the subject of Democracy was discussed by Prof. Elson, .dwelling almost exclusively on the “Democrat of all Democrats,” as he put it, Andrew Jackson. .