The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-07-13
Written for The Spirit of Democracy9s
The Stafford Classical and Nor.
mai Institute.
Closing Exercises of the First
Term,

ut IL Sb SCSsiDI vi tliS SCuDOl COul-
menced on the 9th of May, with an at.
tendance of q Students Prof. Enoch
Martin, Principal of the Normal and
Scientific Department, has had many
years experience as practical teacher,
and is known throughout the county as
an excellent educator His scholarly at
tainments and his indetatigable industry
have won for him the warm friendship
of bis pupils and all who know. him in
the localities where be has taught Not
only his labors as a teacher, but his earn.
estness as Sabbath School worker, and
as an advocate of the cause of temper
ance, have made him an eminently use
full member of society. The influence
for good which he has exerted in this
place will long he remembered.
: Prof. j. A Marshall, Principal of the
Department Of Languages and Elocu.
ton, has, during the past term, conduct
ed recita,ons in Latin, Spanish and Ger.
man, in addition to English Grammar.
Orthography, and other branches of En-
glish education. He will probably teach
French and Greek the coming session -
He claims TO have competent knowl
edge of these languages, and one feature
of his system OF teaching them, (which
system is in some respects, peculiar to
himself, is to require the pupils 10 make
use of the languages they are studying,
as often as possible, both in composition
and conversation. He even applies thi.
rule to the study OF Latin, and says that
he knows no reason why, though dead
language, it should not be taught in thi;
manner.
Mr.. S. NJ. Martin gave most complete
satisfaction as teacher of Penmanship
His instructions being thorough, and hi;
recitations conducted in the most nea
and orderly manner.
The Semi monthly Normal Institute
for the benefit of those expecting to
teach, is an important feature of the in
siitution. A very interesting Literary
Society is connected with this school :
The rule adopted by Profs. Martin ant
Marshall is to furnish their pupils nu
merous opportunities for telling wha
they know and showing what they car
do. Scientific and Literary Lecture.
were given at different times within thu
last session; the subjects, "a Mixed-uI
Language and it's History" "Reader
and Reading," "The Science of Ian
guape," "The derivation Of Words"
The first term closed on Friday, July
2. The exercises Of the last two day.
consisted in an oral examination of tn,
pupils in the following branches: Highe
Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Practice
Arithmetic, Oral Arithmetic, DESCRIPTIVE
Geography, Analysis of the English Ian
guage, English Grammar, Latin, Ger
man, Penmanship and Orthography.
MIR. Bottenfeld, of Antioch, read ant
translated portion of the Epitome O
Roman History. Mr.. p. B Lowrey, o
Sistersville, West Va, read and transla
ted an original Latin Essay, entitled d
Historic"
The manner in which the pupils an
swered the questions propounded t.
them, and engaged in the various black
board exercises, showed that they ha
been working in earnest.
Friday evening, July "a public exam
ination of the Elocution class was hel,
in the Disciples Church. A large audi
ence was in attendance, and the good OF
der observed and attention accorded, ,gav
abundant proof that they were highl,
appreciated
The following is programme of th
exercises:
Music
Introductory Address-JA. Marshal
Exercises in Gestures.
Review of the Principles of Elocutior
Exercises in Reading. az
Select readiug-"The Bridal Win
Cup'-T. W. Bottenfield, Antioch
Observation-Disclosures Daughter"
Miss Ada Eaton, Stafford.
Select Reading-"The Drunkard's Ste
ry,"-S. NJ. Martin, Antioch - Il
Observation-Disclosures Friechic" ri
| lOplc, OtaHOlu
Select Reading-"The Golden Side''-
Miss Josie Hogue, Stafford. g
Declamation-"The Pipes Of Lucl
now"-W P. Mason, Stafford.
Declamation-"E Pluribus Unum'-
Miss Sadie E. Lyons, Antioch.
Address-Prof. j. A. Marshall.
Closing Address-Prof. E Martin.
Prof. Marshall has won golden opir
ions for himself from all who had th
pleasure of listening to his class in elt
cution When we consider the profciel
cy attained by this class, and the shoi
time that he had them in training,he hG
most assuredly wrought wonders.
| We would like to mention, in detail
the excellent manner in which each st,
dent acquitted himself or herself; bt
we cannot forbear to mention Miss S;
die E. Lyons of Antioch, for the manne
in which she declaimed "E Pluribu
Unum.' Her manner of delivery ws
most happy, calling forth the applaus
of the entire audience, and made an in
preston that will not soon be forgotten
We will in justice have to speak {
three young ladies of Stafford, Mis-
Josie Hogue, Addie Eaton and Jenn
Okey who won green laurels for the s,