Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-05-17

vention was set apart to the memory
of the deceased President.
Minutes of yesterdays session, read
corrected and approved.
1.-The Superintendent, opening his
| schOOW was announced in order on the
programme, and j. A. Rayl, of Knox
called to open the discussion. He said
Superintendent should open the
school precisely at the hour, and not
wait for anyone; when the school is
opened let the work begin at once,
and not be interrupted by any one un-
til the lesson is through.
3rd. Method OF Teaching,n was an
nOunced in order. A class of little
girls was called TO the stand to exem-
plify the methods of teaching primary
c!asses. Mrs Tabor, of Loudon county,
co nduc;ed this part of the exercise in
a proficient and able manner, such
as showed master accomplish
in this class Of the work. The lesson
for May 18Th was taken up and ex-
planned to the class by the teacher.
Methods Of Teaching intermediate
Glass;" was exemplified by Prof. J. l..
Bachman, Of Sweetwater, who per.
formed the work of teaching a class of
young men.
T. E. AtWeII, OF Knox, addressed
the Convention on the subject of cob
ject Teaching" when the subject was
announced in order for discussion.
w. 2. Washburn, of Knox, next spoke
to the question, and called for any that
might oppose object teaching to please
rise and make their objections known
and let The Convention know what
they are.
Hon. David Rchards entertained
the Convention d few moments in
very happy and instructive manner.
Mr.. J. a. Rayl. of Knox, spoke
next, and gave some objections to Oh
ject teaching for the purpose of show
ing the imperfection of many
teachers.
The report of the Treasurer was
called for and read, which was re-
ceived and referred to the Committee
on Finance. The Treasurer's report
shows the amount received from all
sources to be $72 rs; amount paid out
for all purposes, $74 05; overpaid bal
ance, 81. 80.
On motion the Convention adjourn
ed till two O'Clock, p. N. Benedic-
tion by Rev. DR.. Taylor.
EVENING SESSION
The Convention was called to order
by w. 9. Murphey, of Sewer.
Devotional exercises conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Mcpherson, Of Sewer. The
23rd Psalm was read and prayer Of
fered.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Vice-Presidents called on to report,
and reports limited to five minutes.
Mr.. Brown, of BlOunt-RepOrts 80
schools; number in attendance, 5,393;
average attendance, 1929; had one
County Convention this last year.
Mr.. Peck, Of Grainger-We have a
county convention in good working
order.
HambIen-Reported by Col. Reeves
as spiritually dead.
Jefferson county,. }. Cole reports
40 schools, with 2, 205 on the rolls. A
Sunday School Convention meets
for the past eight years. Most of our
schools are union schools.
LOudon county submitted written
report showing the county in good
working condition.
McMinn-HaYe Convention or
ganized.
Monroe c0unty-Mr. Bachman re-
ports: Last year we organized
County Convention large increase
in the work during the past year 40
schools reported to Convention.
Roane county-Mr. Meucke reports
IA schools, representing a membership
of 960.
Sewer county, w. C. Murphey,
Vice President-Reports in good or
der, but are a little rebellious about |
making out reports to this Conven-
tion. We have some sectarian big |
Otry, ] am sorry TO say.
Sullivan county, reported by Mr.. |
have II schools in the |
c 1unty and about 1000 scholars. |
Have a County Convention, which
meets semi-annually.
Washington county, Col. Reeves
Last October we organized a
County Convention. We propose to
hold adjourned meetings one month
for the coming year.