The comet. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1877-1882, 1879-06-07

OFFICE STATE SUP. PUB. EDUoATN,
JACKSON, Miss, June, 9, 1879.

OFFICE STATE SUP. PUB. EDUoATN,l
JACKSON, Miss, June, 2, 1879.
With view to carrying out the purpose
announced in circular letter from this Office
of previous date, Teachers Institutes will
be held at the following times and places
to continue five days in each place, viz
Brookhaven, July Sth,
Meridian, July 18th,
| Okolona, July 22d,
Winona, July Doth.
The services of two eminent instructors
in tho theory and practice of teaching
Prof II, II. Smith, of Texas, and Major
Jed, Hotchkiss, of Virginia, have been se>
cured for these Institutes, both of whom
have had large experience in conducting
such, and are highly endorsed as gentlemen
of culture and skillful educators
Reduction of rates on railroads have been
secured as follows, viz:
Vicksburg and Meridian, full fare going;
to return free upon presentation of certifi-
cate of attendance from the State Superin-
tendent of Education.
Mobile and Ohio Road, three cents per
mile going and coming.
Mississippi and Tennessee Road will sell
round trip tickets at excursion rates at Her
nando, Senatobia, Sardis, Batesville and
Oakland.
The Chicago, st. Louis and New Orleans
Road will sell round trip tickets at all sta.
tons.
The Mobile and New Orleans and the
Memphis and Charleston have not been
heard from.
The Steamer Natchez will take passengers
at a reduction of one,third from usual
rates.
The hotels, boarding houses and citizens
generally, at the above designated points,
have likewise kindly consented to receive
and entertain those attending these Insti-
tutes at reduced rates, and these need be
the only expenses incurred
A number of prominent gentlemen, from |
different portions of the State, have promis-
ed to be with us and deliver addresses dur
ing the exercises.
Music, vocal and instrumental, to add
variety and pleasure TO the occasion. will
DO prominent feature of these Institutes.
1t will not be understood that these In
5titutes are held exclusively for the benefit
Of the public school teachers; on the com
,rary, all teachers, public and private. min
sters of the Gospel, and others interested
n the cause of education, are cordiaIlv in~
'ited to be present and participate in tbe
exercises, and it is desired that all nre-
ent will be willing and ready TO express
themselves freely and fully on all subjects
Introduced for discussion. 1t will be fine
norts OF the conductors of these Institutes
o make them pleasant as well as proftabie
voldlng as far as practicable, the staid for
nality and routine Of the school room
1t Is earnestly enjoined upon Comfy
uperintendents, where practicable. 10 at
end and induce as many as possible of tbe
9achers of their respective counties to 40
kewise. ~ "O :
10 all who feel an interest in the moral :.
oclal and material welfare of our state I Il
Tould say, let US, through the instTnnor p
Allty OF these Institutes, endeavor 70 orosto Il
revival In the cause Of education. for !, =,
Jay be assumed as fact that admit - b
successful contradiction, these inIora-.I re
lust suffer wherever illiteracv snJ - al
'nce prevail. ia. ST., gnu .,
State Supt. Pub. Education