The Russellville Democrat., 1881-07-14
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% respect and admiration, to suppress or withhold the public expressions of regard and admiration in addition to ours, upon the musical talent of the ladies and gentlemen of Russell vile exhibited during the three days meeting of the state teachers asso- clation recently held here on the 9th, 9th and 7th of July, 1881, as well also of it's members, and the discus sions and exercises of the occasion, much of which will be found in an other column of our paper.
 Mrs. F. E. Barrow, the finely ac- compIlshed leader and instruct ress upon the piano and organ, assisted in duetts by the fascinating and lovely Misses Florence Pruits and Ella Peck, and accompanied by Mrs. Suia Howell, Mrs. Dr. w. H. Hill, Misses Maggie Miller Jimmie Fears, Ina Mckenzie and large number of other beautiful and charming bellies of our city, with Messrs. J. F. Mundav, James Miller and . number of other amateur gen tlemen rendering great variety of soul stirring pieces in soprano, alto, tenor and bass in such perfect har- mony and divine melody, so duly and truly appreciated that the ten chores" of the audience frequently brought them upon the stags . sec ond time, to the great satisfaction. enjoyment and pleasure of the vast assemblage present, added to the very many interesting topics. so in telligentfy and ably discussed by Professors Parham, Conrad. Feebles, Doyne, Fish, Gates, Riyes, Harvey, yenable, Howell and others, and Mesdames Snddarth, Alexander, Wilson, Misses Gibson, Ledwidge, and other ladies of the. association, closing with the address of Professor J. l.. Denton, state superintendent of pubic instruction, which was do livered with his usual masterly style, ability and fowery elocution, made this assemblsge and occasion one of the most intelligent, attractive and interesting which has ever taken place in the city of Russellville, long to be remembered especially by her citizens, in having brought together and cemented by personal acquaint- ancs and friendly association in the promulgation and advancement of the great cause of distinguished merit and ability as our visitors.
 Great praise and credit is due Mess-s. F. k, Barrow, J. W. Russell, G. A. Jones, and other members of the committees of arrangement and reception, for their efficiency in pro curing homes for the visitors, and their urbanity, gentlemanly deport- ment and vigilance iu endeavorng to make comfortable and pleasant every one present. The citizens en dsavored also to make their guests feel at home. and sincerely hope that their efforts in that direction may have proved satisfactory, and as in dicated by the resolution offered in behalf of the citizens by Nr. J. K. Battenfield, trust it may De an in . ducement at some future time for them, when it shall suit their con venience to do so, to accept second installment as therein offered.
 The welcome address delivered by our talented young fellow-townsman, Mir. G. w. Shinn, son of our old and much respected friend and fellow citizen, Mir. J. l.. Shinn, was most excellent production, and delivered in 8 very handsome and imposing manner. It speaks well for his flu ture in oratory and success in life in which we wish him God speed; we are proud of him as one of old Pope's production. The impromptu re- sponse by Prof. J. F. Riyes, jr., of Searcy, who filled the place of Prof. ". c. Parham, who was absent, and upon whom this duty by the pro. gramme devolyed, was handsomely delivered and appears to us could not have been better had he devoted whole week to its reflection and preparation. He is a man in it's most exalted meaning or we are vastly mistaken. Our acquaintance was only of a moment but we ven ture the assertion boldly.
 Prof. J. B. Merwin, of St. Louis, entertained the audience with an address, subject, supplements" which was full'of facts, intcrspersed with occasional witicisms and anec-, dotes elicitlng much cheering and applause.
 Certain hours having been allotted in which volunteer discussions were invited upon the subjects of Proper work of normal school;;" Bearing of school hygiene on scholarship" and of "How can children be indue- ed to love the school room and their studies" in which Professors How ell; Harvey, Rives, Venable, Peebles, Mrs. Suddarth, Mrs. Alexander, Miss Sue Gibson and other ladies and gentlemen participated. Mrs. Sud darth delivered very sensible and logical argument and elicited much applause, acquitting herself extreme ly well.
 Among those called upon to en- gage in voluntary discussions were