The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1876-08-23
The Teachers Institute.
BEAVER DAM, August II,

unuer the Superlntendance OF COmmIS-
siOner w. l.. Rowe, met in Beaver
Dam Church on Tuesday morning,
18th inst, and closed this evening, af-
ter very interesting session.
The church had been rendered to
Commissioner Rowe by the Trustees
Il Kindness which the teachers heartily
appreciated, and for which they return
heartfelt thanks.
The meeting was called to order by
, the Commissioner at 10 o'clock, who,
after delivering some appropriate re-
marks, called upon Prof. O'Flaherty,
who delivered n pointed and forcible
address upon the objects of teachers
institutes. The professor made live
ly hand the first day, and his absence
thetwo succeeding days was very much
regretted by all.
The exercises were devoted to the
common school course, and the differ
cnt methods of teaching those branches,
exhibited by the various teachers, ex-
cited quite lively amount
ing at times to a lively discussion,
participated i'll by Prof. OFlaherty,
Messrs. W. b. Rowe q. NJ. Rowe, A.
w. Davidson Il. p. Rowe and others.
Judge Baird, being in attendance as
a visitor, delivered an imprOmptu adj
dress on the evening of the second day,
which was well-timed and appropriate,
and appreciated by the teachers with
more than ordinary interest, coming as
it did from an old educator, and from
one of so varied and extensive infOr-
nation.
The third day was made more inter-
esting by the presence of Prof. w. b.
Hayward, whose appearance had been
looked for eagerly by all.
He occupied great portion of the
forenoon with a lecture on Elocution,
which to be appreciated must be heard.
His select readings were also inimitable,
holding as it were the audience spell
bound with delight and interest.
Mr.. f. c. Hubbard, being present,
and being called upon, delivered an
able lecture on the evening of the third
day, subject. Genius and Industry"
The address was practical and appro-
pirate, and listened to with profound
attention. The pen of your CORES
pendent falters in the attempt TO do
justice to the address, and he will SIM
ply say, to be appreciated, the lecture
must be heard.
The exercises of the Institute we're
brought to a close by the reading of
the BELLS" by Prof. Hayward, follow
ed by vocal music and few remarks
by the Commissioner. An announce
ment was made for lecture Ivy Prof
Hayward at s o'clock p. M.
Resolutions of thanks were cordially
voted by the teachers to Prof Hay
ward and Mr.. Hubbard for their able
lectures, to the Secretary for his SER
vices, and to the Trustees of Beaver
Dam Church for the Use of the house.
Quite large audience gathered to
hear Prof. Hayward's address at night,
which was quite an intellectual treat.
The annual meeting of the teachers
has been pleasant, and it is hoped a
profitable one. The attendance has
been large, So teachers having been
enrolled. Mr.. s. f. KinnemOth, from
Butler, and Mr.. J. b. Henry and
Misses Lucy and Ella Henry, from
Davies county, were the visiting
teachers in attendance. Among other
visitors were Judge Baird, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam +. Hill, f. C. Hubbard Mrs.
w. L. Rowe, and a large number OF
the citizens of the community.
The commissioner has endeared him
self to the teachers of the county by
his uniform courtesy to all, and to the
friends of education generally by hi:
zeal and industry in the cause of com
mon schools. A resolution of thanks
was cordially voted him by the teach
ers.
BY a united effort on the part Of tho
commissioner and the district trustees
it is to be hoped that the cause of edu
cation will be advanced more rapidly
in the future. Teachers should alsC
remember that they are assuming re
sponsibilities which are not trivial in
their nature. And in assuming thu
teachers position, they place them
selves under bOunden obligations e
exercise all diligence and industry il
trying to raise the standard of educa
ton. When another year has hurried
back into the eternity of the past, may
they all meet again, with good report