The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1879-07-10

by Prof. Foute on the one side and
Profs. Brown, Shoup and Scobey on
the other. Prof. Douglass participa
ting sufficiently to show deep appre
citation of the subject and ihterspers
ing his more serious remarks with 6
genial humor which added no little
to the spirit of the occasion and which
repeatedly brought down the house IL
rounds of hearty applause that spoke
plainly the enjoyment Of those who lis
tened.
MORNING SESSION JUNE 9TH.
The Institute was called to order at
O'Clock by Supt. Trousdale. A beautiful
and spirited Duet, executed by Misses Nan
ME and Eddie Fentress opened the exercises
of the day The performance Of the young
ladies added no little to their reputation as
musicians and scored one more of the art tTi-
umphs attained during the Institute by our
homo musicians.
Mr.. c. II. Stein, county Supt of Shelby
county, read a Thoughtful and well written
paper on American History IN our Schools,
setting forth the great utility of this study,
and the manner in which it is often neglect
ed, suggesting the Importance OF histories
being illustrated with maps, etc, and the
necessity for abandoning the memory meth
cd in teaching it, Miss Anna Caldwell, of
Jackson young lady OF rare musical gifts,
then rendered an instrumental selection OF
unquesti0nable merit. 1t Is 4 profound
pleasure to hear such execution as Miss
CaldweiI's; and, as we watched her left fin
gers, without the aid OF notes, sweeping the
keys of the piano and evoking sweet
harmonies at every magic touch, we could
not help enjoying, for moment, the lovely
possessor of such genius in this delightful
art.
Prof Z +. Friedel, of Jackson, Tenn,
then read paper on English Grammar"
evenoing not only earnest and careful
thought, but deep and patient research.
Its thoughts were clothed in such language
as exhibited his competency to the dis
cussion OF his subject and his conclusions
were reached by simple and logical process
ses which not only reflect credit upon him
as close reasoner, but rendered greatly to
elucidate very abstruse subject. The
reading of this able paper was followed by
a re-opening of the discussion on English
Grammar, which arose again like Banquo's
ghost and brought numerous members to
their feet to participate in lively debate
that continued until the close of the session;
being interrupted by the frequent applause
of the audience, to whom this feature of the
programme seemed to afford continued
qualification.
AFTERNOON SESSION JUNE 27TH.
Was opened with paper on the School
Room by Prof. Simmons, Of Hardemau Co.,
which was an earnest appeal for more con-
venient and comfortable school houses, for
blackboards, globes, maps, charts, pictures,
etc. 1t would result in good for tax payers
and school officers to consider well Prof
Simmons essay.
This was followed by an address from G.
w. Armisterd, Esq,the accomplished editor
of the Bulletin, subject, "Your Life Work
and how to make it truly noble" which was
full OF sound sense and practical instruc-
ton, eloquently and forcibly delivered i'll
language drawn from the well Of English
indebted. After Mr. Armistead's able adj
dress the institute was favored with an in
strumental trio, Miss Alice Robertson and
Messrs. Moore and Robertson, which was
very beautiful and highly appreciated by
the audience.
h ,,,,,y;o -, 4I,o ESro,,ob bar,, h.,
Stonewall Black was unique and skillfully
executed and ELECTED deserved applause.
This was followed by charming vocal Sc
lection by Miss Laura Carter Miss Robert
son accompanying.
After the music Prof G. II. McGhee, of
Trenton, Tenn, delivered an address on the
Necessity of Public Schools" presenting
many facts and figures in a direct, strong
and original manner, showing the necessity
of free instruction. His arguments were |
sound and convincing and their pIblication
would have a tendency to arouse the inter
est Of the people on the subject.
The committee on resolutions reported
the following:
Resolved, 1st, That ii is the sense Of this
Institute that wherever practicable, all
schools, public and private, should be reduc-
ed to system and graded with reference to
advancement and the time occupied in at
tending school.
,. That in order to promote the efficiency |
If the schools, there should be as few changes
as possible made in teaehers,and the Boards |
of Directors should see to it that, after
school has been once systcmatised and grad |
Cd, teachers should not be allowed to change,
at will, grades, classes or textbooks.
g. That the teaching of natural science
should not be neglected in the schools, and |
that teachers should render themselves ia I
miliar with the ordinary facts connected |
with natural science that they may explain |
to their pupils the phenomena of nature.
f. That county SuPts. and school direc-
tors should use all legitimate means to sup |
ply the public shoots with the best teachers,
maps, charts, comfortable seats and all mod |.
ern school appliances.
Resolved further, That the proper and
careful education of teachers in their pro-
fession having been provided for by the lib
erality and public spirit of the trustees of /
the Peabody Fund and the University
of Nashville, 50 as TO offer at the State
Normal College free tuition to all the
young persons Of both sexes in Tennessee,
who wish to become teachers in our public /
schools, thereof.
Resolved, that the State Normal College /
OF Nashville is earnestly commended to the I
people OF this Congressional District as be-