The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-10-19

Prof Harrison, by his request,
was relieved from further atten-
lance upon the morning session.
The President announced the
next subject" English Gram
mar" by Prof. C. G. Rogers, who
read an able paper upon the mode
of teaching, prefacing his remarks
oy saying that in his opinion Eng
,ish grammar should be expunged
from the curriculum of the schools.
Prof F. w. Holt continued the
discussion of the subject, contend
ing that grammar is a science, and
hat the only way to correctly teach
the English language is to teach
md regard English grammar as
practically and thoroughly a
science.
Prof. Joynes joined in the dis
cussion, as also DR.. r. II. Rivers,
and Prof. Webb.
Upon motion, fifteen minutes
were allowed for further discussion
of the subject, when Prof. Joynes
spoke five minutes.
The President announced the
next subject-"How much assis-
lance should be given by the teacher
to his pupil in learning the lessons
assigned him, "by Prof w. X. Jones'
who read an able paper upon the
subject.
Adjourned to o'clock P. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
President Rose called the Insti-
tute to order at , o'clock.
On motion Of Prof. w. K. Jones
general discussion was diBcontin-
ued until the Institute catches up
with the order Of business.
The President announced the
next subject-"Teacher and Pa
tron," by Prof. G. w. Campbell
of Lynnville, WHO read a paper urg
ing the importance Of patrons tax
ing more interest in securing the
services of competent teachers
for their children, and giving an out
line of the necessary qualifications
of a good teacher. He contende6
that the pay of teachers should be
graded, according TO their ability
and the character of their services
The President announced tho
next subject-"Geography," by
Prof. E w. Holt, who read an ably
conceived essay upon the subject
Col. Abernathy moved that tho
blackboard containing a map of the
Western Hemisphere drawn by Mis-:
Matte Altman be placed upon tn,
stage and the young lady allowed
to explain, which motion prevailed
The President announced the sub
ject-"Geometry," by Rev. w. Stod
dert, who read learned and very
interesting paper, giving a history
/ of the rise of the science and a dis
QUESTION upon its objects and use
fitness, pointing out many defOrmi
ties, also. He teaches largely
without the book, by means of rod:
and sticks, forming figures and de
monstrating geometrical truths II
methods so simple that they impress
themselves upon the pupil, who
catches them almost instinctively
He simplifies the science thus anC
removes from the mind of the pu
pill that dreadful idea Of its abstruse
ness which deprives him almost o
his wits.
The President announced TIL
next subject-"Method of teachin;
Orthography," by Prof. w. L. Rod
dy, who opened the discussion by
reading a very concise and thought
! full treatise upon the best methot
of teaching orthography and ortho
epy,
I he President announced til,
next subiect-"Objects of Educa
ton" by Prof NJ. Dryer, who reac
a treatise upon the subject, contain
ing many ideas illustrating the i'm
portance of education, urging NOR
strenuous efforts upon the part o
those who are laboring to multiph
the means of its acquisition, anC
giving many suggestions which
would conduce to that end.
The President announced the
next subiect-"Arithmetic and tn
method of Teaching it," by Supt
| r. P. Yancey, who read an ESSAY
giving his method of imparting {
knowledge of arithmetic to his pu
pill, illustrating on the blackboard
Prof. NJ. Dryer gave illustration
of a simple method of subtraction
Mise Matte Altman drew ma
of the Western Hemisphere, Nj
John Altman a. map of Eurol {
Mr.. Lewis Nance a map Of Europe
Asia and Africa, and Mr.. John Da
| Wis a map of Asia, all pupils of Mis-
Bette BHrges, ofCornerville. Thes
drawings were made before the In
stitute upon blackboards, and wer
pronounced excellently done.
FRIDAY NIGHT SESSION.
The Institute was called to orde
at 1915 o'clock by President Ros
and was opened with music by tn
choir: Behold, what manner {
? Lover
DIR. r. II, Rivers called the after
too Of the Institute to the mag;
zine, ''Home and School, pubhshe
in Louisville by Jno. P. Morton
, Co., and recommended it as mo-
e than worthy the patronage of ever
Q teacher in the land. On motto
DIR. Rivers remarks were endorse
, by a vote of the audience.
2 The President announced Il
!. next subiect-"The Study Of En-
lish and Reading" by Prof. Edwa
: S. Joynes, of the Vanderbilt Or
versity, who addressed a very lar
audience in lengthy, practical al
: brilliant remarks upon the subje'
Z evincing the profOundest thong
and deepest research on the part
! the learned gentleman, gratifyiI
+ and edilying to the audience.
/. Prof. W. A. Smith followed in t
7 discussion of the question, comp
} menting the elaborate and beautii
address delivered by Prof. Joyne
Q The President announced the ne
p subiect.-"Study Of Political s
IL ence," by Hon. I. B. Logan, who {
dressed the audience in an elabori
> essay upon the subject.
= Adjourned to 8 A. N. Saturday.
. SATURDAY MORNING.
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