The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-09-05

read. in a mastery manner, "Beautifu
Snow"
After music, and prayer by Rev. Mr.
Hill, the Institute adjourned until Fri
day morning, 0 o'clock.
NIGHT SESSION.
At an early hour large audience as
sembled at the Christian church, wher,
they listened attentively 10 a lectur'
from Prof. Grehan, on Education.
He spoke Of the standard Of education
in European countries, and contrasted
it forcibly with the illiteracy in oar own.
He declared himself opposed to all de
nominational schools. Spoke in hatter
ing terms of the interest in education
shown by the teachers and people Of our
county generally.
Prot. Loventhal then read some beau.
tiful selections, and offered resolution
Of thanks to Prof Grehan. which, after
some remarks by X. NJ. Bradley upon
the same, were unanimously adopted.
FRIDAY, 5TH DAY.
Institute met promptly at o'clock.
Exercises commenced with music and
prayer by Rev. Taylor of the Baptist
church.
Prof Loventhal then gave lesson on
Elementary Algebra" showing it TO be
an analysis of arithmetical statements,
giving the eight conditions of addition,
substraction explaining, in lucid man
ner, why minus multiplied by minus
gives plus. This was a very interesting
exercise.
MUSIC.
Prof. Loventhal then made some re-
marks concerning County Associa-
ton Of Teachers" And after setting
forth the advantages to be derived there
from, made a motion that the Teachers
present organize such body, which was
carried unanimously.
S. J. Newell was appointed tempora-
ry chairman, and S. T. Woley, Secre-
tary.
The chairman appointed committee
on permanent organization, Messrs. Low
enthal, Tarter and May, who reported
the following officers; S. A. Newell,
President; james May, Vice President 1,
S. T. Woley, Secretary; j. A. Gragg,
Treasurer.
Committee on arrangements: Jno.
NJ. Barnett, Boufn Cover, Geo. G. May,
Miss Amanda Bishop.
On motion, the committee on bylaws
and constitution were given until the lst
in October 10 report.
On motion, the Association adjourned
TO meet at this place on the LIST Satur-
day in October, 1873.
The Chaiaman Of the Institute then
resumed his seat, and after some beauti-
MI music BY rs choir, -rtske Teachers
we're called out by districts. They re-
ported the condition of their schools and
,very thing pertaining to the interest of
sducation in their particular localities,
which proved a very pleasant exercise.
The following preamble and resolu-
ions were then presented by tho COM
nittee on resolutions, consistiog of Mes
IFS. Wolsey, Pettus and May, Mrs. NJ.
]. Wolford and Miss Amanda Bishop.
"WHEREAs ii is undeniably true that
he prosperity and happiness of the ma
ion depends upon the physical, mental
md moral qualifications Of its citizens,
md whereas we deem that the first requi-
lite qualification TO produce an enligh-
ened citizenship is a corps Of enlighten-
d and qualified teachers and whereas
,ur Legislatures has constantly and re-
refused the importunities of our
oachers and citizens tor Normal schools,
where ladies and gentlemen who wish to
1t themselves for the office of teacher.
AN acquire these qualifications; and
whereas the Teachers Institute is the
,est known agencyin the absence Of Nor
nal schools for the training Of Teachers
or this work, therefore be il
Resolved 1st-That we cordially en-
lorse the policy of county Teachers In
titutes, and pledge our hearty co-opera-
ion in carrying these designs into effect.
Resolved 2nd-That we endorse the
,ourse Of our efficient superintendent,
Il. A. M. Henderson, and give him our
,heerful support and assistance in the
'fforts he may make in behalf Of COM
non education.
Resolved 3rd-That two much praise
annot be awarded TO Commissioner j.
II. Barnett, for his earnest labors in the
discharge of his official duties, and for
lis instrumentality in the success of this
institute; that every member Of the
Jounty Court has our endorsement and
hanks for retaining his valuable seryi-
es in the field of education.
Resolved 4th-That Commissioner Il.
Y. Grehan, Of Fayette county, who has,
Without hope Of reward, labored so as
iduously for the success Of this Insti-
ute. and who has by his highly instruc-
i've and elegant lectures been instrument
al in awakening an interest in the great
ause Of education, has the heartfelt
hanks Of this Institute and the citizens
q attendance; that we heartily com
mend his course aud sincerely oongratu-
ate Fayette county upon possessing so
Commissioner aud estimable
citizen.
Resolved 5th--That Prof. A. s. Lo-
entail has our thanks for his energetic
abors for the success Of this Institute
hat we owe him debt Of gratitude we
an never repay, but will give him
most cheerful and hearty support In the
nterprise he has undertaken In oar
aidst. feeling that il can be but a sue
ess in the hands Of 80 skilful an educa-
or.
Resolpsd6th-- That Commissioner Q Bur
Ell, Of Wayne, Prof Reppert, Of Ian
aster. and Prof .. A. Novel;. Of Som
rset, has our thanks for the interest
manifested n the progress Of the work,
nd or their labon 70 mako Il both in
tructlye and entertaining. II
Resolved zth-Thaf our thanks are
'ue 70 Ms. Scott and olhen for the de-
shtful music furnished during our ses-
huns