Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12

Sharp at the point where It was dis
continued the previous day. lie ex-
emplified his manner OF teaching the
art alta more advanced stage. The same
gentleman conducted a class in geo.
graphy and brought out some good
points.
Prof. Presnell conducted a class In
United States History, commencing
with the Life of Columbus and ending
with the Discovery of America. The
class eviuced good recollection of
facts
The institute was then favored with
music by Miss Butler
A method Of teaching written spell
ling was shown Ivy Prof. Presnell.
Miscellaneous business being in or
der, Hon. Horace Maynard was called
on to make some remarks concerning
school government.
He did so Ivy stating his experience
as teacher in resorting to private re
proof OF scholars, which he considered
effective as a means of government.
Mr.. Curtis concurred with him.
Prof Presnel said that public re-
proof should be used sparingly A va
riety of opinions was expressed pro
and con concerning the deprivation of
privileges. Suspension from school
was Interestingly discussed by the
teachers present.
Mr.. Curtis thought that corporal
punishment should be abolished from
our schools. a great many interesting
questions We're read from the query
box and answered by different persons.
The question was asked: What is the
origin of the word cabal. Answered
by Prof. A. Ruth, that in the time
OF Charles II. of England the
cabinet consisted of five men
whose names were Clifford, Arl-
ington, Buckingham, Ashley and Lau-
derdale. The first letters of the names
make the word.
EVENING SESSION.
The President announced that tn
| exercises would be introduced by
music from the choir, which was fo-
| lowed 10y prayer from the Rev. Isaac
Prof. Wilson being introduced, said
that the teacher Martin Luther always
bowed to his boys, when he met them
on the streets. He said there was
nothing in the universe that was not
influenced and that did not influence
something else. No man has ever
lived to himself. The most obscure
cottager wields an influence
The teacher comes before the schoo
of children, whose minds are plastic
and tender and he should be careful O
impressions. He should take the re
sponsibility with the utmost caution
and should seek divine help. Al
Yshould desire to influence others to dc
well.
The teacher may improve the people
whom he teaches and cause them L
take new character. The teacher is
painter, who paints for eternity. The
torch he lights may light a thousanC
others.
After music from the choi
w. A. G.. Brown, of Messy Creek
made some pertinent remarks. II,
said the first public school he attended
was In 1874. The teacher received s.
per month. The house was nine fee
high. Mr. Brown reviewed the schOo
system since the war and showed tina
we are making progress. He wants
his county to organize county Insti
tute.
Rev. VIM. Askiu was sorry to know
that Tennessee was fifth in point o
education. He said the pearl was founl
by digging. Teachers should have tw,
rules-Order and study.
i The Chairman and others objected I,
the correctness of the proposition tina
Tennessee is the fifth slate in illit
eracy.
Prof Brown said Tennessee was tn
Germany of America in point of Uni
versities, there being ten erected an,
in process of erection.
The exercises closed with doXolog
and the benediction by the Rev.
, HOward-Smith.
The concluding lectures will occu
tonight in the First Baptist Church
, Prof. Sharp will speak Of 1.-THE pre-
press of Common School Education i
E Tennessee"
Prof. Presnell will also have some
thing to say of the Public School Ii
teTest.
The professional work of the Inst
: tute will be concluded at the close
; the session this evening.
, Adjourned with music till o'cloc
Friday morning.