Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 September 1901 — Teacher’s Institute. [ARTICLE]

Teacher’s Institute.

The teachers of Jasper county assembled in the east court room in this city, Monday at 10 a. m., in response to the call of Supt. Hamilton to meet in their annual county institute, continuing until Friday afternoon. The instructors, as well as teachers, were on the ground early, and work began promptly. The lectures of Dr. Norman Triplet of Worcester, Mass., on-“ Child Study'’ were very instructive and enjoyed by all intelligent teachers. Hon. F. L. Jones, State Supt. Public Instruction, who never fails to give satisfaction at the instiutes, spoke on the “Nineteenth Century.” On Thursday afternoon, Prof. Jones delivered an address to the “Class of 1901’’ of common school graduates at the Presbyterian church. His remarks were full of hope and encouragement for those just completing the common school work and it was his desire to see them make this first triumph—a stepping stone to others higher up the ladder of education. Prof. L. D. Eichorn of Bluffton, had charge of the music. As an instructor of music our state has few that equal Prof. E. The teachers of Jasper county are making a great effort to adopt music in their schools and the work of so excellent a teacher was a treat to each and every one present. The interest and good attendance show that the institute has been a success. The number enrolled was 151.