The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1879-08-20
EDUCATIONAL.
GRANGER COUNTY TEACHERS
AND DIRECTORS INSTITUTE

: County Teachers and Directors 1nstl
tute was held at Madison Academy
Rutledge, Tenn, July 18th and 18th
1879.
FIRST DAY.
The house was called to order by th'
Secretary, and Prof. ]. T Emert wa
elected Vice President. A committe,
of five was appointed to prepare pro
gramme for the day, viz, J. 7. Malicoat
E. M. Tate, H. J. Brown, @. A. Atkins
and G. A. Carmichael.
Prof. J. T. Malicot was elected Critic
for the year.
Minutes of previous meeting were read
and approved.
The Superintendent made an able
speech for the encouragement of teach
ers and directors.
The report of the Committee on Pro
gramme was read and adopted.
The first question, "What is the OBJ
ject of the Teachers and Directors In
stituteg" was opened by Superintendent
J. t. Justus, and discussed by g. A.
Atkins, Geo. Patton and M. F. McBee
The second question, "What means
should Teachers use to attain the great
est number in the schools?" was opened
by 9. A. Atkins and discussed by J. t.
Emert, ] T. Justus, J. T. Malicoat, n.
l.. Stepp, Geo. Patton and others. Ad-
journed till o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
House called to order by Rev. j. w.
Whitlock. The third question, "What
is the most successful way of teaching?"
was discussed by Prof. Geo. Patton.
The fourth question, "Should all
teachers receive the same compensation
regardless of their ability?" was opened
by Prof J. o. Dalton and continued by
G. A. Atkins. The fifth question, "What
manner should the examination of teach
ers be conductedT was opened by M. f.
McBee and continued by Geo. Patton,
J. T. Justus, r. B. Goodwin, and others.
A committee of three was appointed to
prepare programmed for tomorrow, viz:
D. E, o. Greenlee, George Patton, and
NJ. F. McBee. The query box was OPEN
ed and the contents read and discussed.
Heard the report of the Critic. On mo-
ton, Prof. Geo. Patton, G. A. Atkins,
and J. T. Emert were appointed Com
mittee on Resolutions. The house ad-
journed till 8, a. M, tomorrow.
SECOND DAY.
The house was called to order by the
President, J. W. Whitlock. Read and
adopted the report of the Committee on
Programme for the day. Read and
adopted the minutes of previous day.
The first question, Phonetic Spelling,
was opened by J. T. Justus and continu-
ed by Geo. Patton. The second ques-
ton, Written Spelling, was conducted
by G. A. Atkins. The third question,
Analysis of Sentences, was discussed by
Prof George Patton. The fourth sub
ject Geography was opened by S. ].
Lambkim and continued by j. T. Mali
coat and Prof. Geo. Patton. Uniformity
of Text Books was discussed by G. A.
Atkins, g. Patton, J. T. Justus and r.
B. Goodwin. Adjourned till one o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
House called to order by the President. |
The fifth subject, Glass Drill in Gram
mar was opened by J. T. Justus and dis
cussed by Geo. Patton and J. W. Whit
lock- The subject of Higher Arithmes
tic was discussed by Prof. Patton, Read |
the report of the Committee on Resolu-
tions.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolged, 1, That we as teachers re.
cognize our County Institute as the most
important instrument in eleYating the
standard of scholarship in our county.
2. That our County Superintendent
and Directors should, where other quail
if1cations are equal, give preference to
teachers who attend cur Institute ses-
sions.
8. That the thanks of this body are
due to our County Superintendent, Prof.
J. T. Justus, for his efforts to advance
the cause of education in our county.
f. That we thank our presiding officer,
Rev. J. w. Whitlock, for his impartial
and courteous manner in presiding over
our exercises.
5. That the thanks of this body are
rendered to the citizens Of Rutledge and
vicinity for their hospitality so kindly
to US during our session.
6. That our Secretary furnish copies
of our proceedings to the Knoxville
Chronicle, Tribune, Republican, and Nor
R1sTowN GAZETTE for publication.
Called for and heard the report of the
Critic.
Opening of the Query Box.
On motion, adjourned to meet at the
call of the Superintendent, Rev. J. T.
Justus.
REV. j. w. WHTTLocK,
ISAAC w. DANIEL, President.
Secretary.