The Russellville Democrat., 1882-05-04
NO. 15

1t would be well II teachers and school officers throughout the state were better informed on this point
 A recess of ten minutes was then taken.
 After recess, Prof Hooper, of Franklin county, engaged the atten- tion of the Institute with halt hour talk on "Methods of primary instruc- tion and school discipline" He is an earnest teacher and his views were listened to with marked inter- est.
 The next speaker was Prof. Q. B. Poynor, county examiner of Johnson county, also practical teacher. He gave a cheering account of the pro- gress of public education in his iu- risdiction, and also made an earnest appeal to teachers to devote more of their time to the study of their work. The Institute then adjourned un til 2:3O p. m.
 AFTERNOON SESSION. The Institute met pursuant to ad- ljournment, and was opened with singing by the choir. Prof. Peebles, of Dover, was the first speaker and he read an inter- esting article from an educational journal on "The obstacles in the way of teachers supplementing the same with a few timely thoughts forcibly expressed. Prof. Peebles' remarks revived the teachers and all seemed to be imbued with a de- termination to overcome every ob- stace in the way to triumphant success.
 Rev. Geo. W. Gray, D. D., pres ident of "the University" at Little Rock, was announced, the members of the Institute receiving him by ris- ing to their feet.
 Capt. H. T. Barry, of Yell county, a veteran ln the cause of education, was then announced as desiring to address the Institute on his retire ment from the profession of teach ing. His address was written and teemed with well-digested, practical thoughts.
 Prof. I. L. Burrows, the accom- plished principal of the high school at Altus, was in his happiest mood, and commanded the undivided at tention of the Institute during his plain yet forcible presentation of ''Methods of teaching" The talent ed gentleman has the happy faculty of knowing how to entertain an au- dience.
 In reply to criticisms upon re- marks previously made, Prof. Rus sell rose to explain his position in regard to the use of text books. He said he did not disapprove of their use, but he thought that teachers should be so we'll posted as to be able to go to their classes without book.
 The Institute was then adjourned until s p. m.
 NIGHT SESSION.
 At the appointed hour, the church was filled with the best people of Clarksville, who, despite the inclem- enoy of the weather, were aroused on the great problem of the age.
 The exercises were opened by the rendering of beautiful sentence by the choir.
 Dr. Gray, of Little Rock, then de- livered short address full of educa tional fire, and was followed by Su- perntendent Denton in one of hIs short and characteristic addresses.
 Prof. Russell then read the follow ing resolutions, which were unani- mously adopted by the Institute:
 l. Resolved, That the thanks of the members of the Normal Institute are due and rendered to the citizens of Clarksvllle for the kind welcome and generous hospitality extended the officers and teachers while in aL- tendance here.
 2. Resolved, That we return our thanks to Rev. J. T. Buchanan for his kindness in so cheerfully extend ing to us the use of the Cumberland Presbyterian church in which to hold our session.
 3. Resolved, That our grateful thanks are extended to the choir that has favored us during our sess- ion with such delightful and animat- ing music.
 A magnificent quartette, "Come where the lilies bloom," was exquis- itely rendered by Misses Annie Hite and sister, Adams, Sampson, and Messrs. Simpson and Basham, after which the Institute was closed with an earnest benediction pronounced by Rev. J. T. Buchanan.
 Thus closed one of the most inter- actino nnrnnoI inotitutes avar hald in