The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1882-08-10
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

/ six miles n. w. Of Bolivar was pro
nounced by all present a great sue
cess. The editor Of the Bulletin va
present at the christening Of thi
Institute, some three years ago
| lie will remember that 1t was named
in honor and memory Of Col. Jess
B. Franklin, who was a great anf
good man, in the true sense Of the
term. lie still lives in the hearts
OF all who knew him, and is remember
cd as true type Of the christian gen
tleman, ever striving to promote III,
advancement and good Of ali around
him. We have strong faith in til,
thought, that the spirit Of this gooc
ruan, was present at this Teachers In
stitute, still moving in some subtle
manner, for the good Of Tie youth 0.
his beloved country.
Our talented County Superintond-
ent c. p. Hudson, presided at thc
sessions of the Teachers institute
with much grace and dignity for one
SO young, the fact is quite apparent
that ms whole soul isin his work, and
that he has by much thought and
close application, qualified himself
thoroughly for the position. He has
learned the lesson of patient effort
and is already beginning to be felt, as
living force in Hardeman county.
The Superintendent met the school
and patrons on the 28th. at O'Clock
T. NJ, But few teachers being pres
ent the exercises Of the evening COLI
sisted Of an exhibition and concert 10y
the students of the school now being
taught by Miss Willie Norment, daugh-
of Rev. W. NJ. Norment of White
vile. This highly accomplished young
lady, has, by her industry and perse-
verance, by a rare sort of gentle dIsci-
pline and skill that would do honor
to an older head, yea, by the mag
netism of her truly christian deport-
meat, won the hearts of the communi-
nv, patrons and students for whose
good she labors
Saturday July 28th. o'clock A. NJ
The Institute was opened and the
following subjects presented fol dis
cussion.
Geography: By Mis- Willie Norment.
The essay was in many places truly
thrilling, showin- TIE author tabe an
apostle Of nature well capable oflead-
ing the mind out through the vast
fields Of nature, up to natures God.
The subject was discussed by the
Teachers present aud am glad to note
thata great improvement is being
made in the mode of teaching this
branch.
Primary reading and spelling by
the county Superintendent. This wac
followed by lengthy discussion by
Joel q. johnson. Thos. Minter w.
A. Caruthcrs and G. P. Hudson.
Great improvement is certainly beng
made in the mode of introducing the
little ones, into the mysteries Of let-
ters.
The large concourse of attendants
were nov invited to a delightful repast,
spread III the grove adjacent by this
truly hospitable people and whilst We
were ieasting on the good things prepar
ed for us. there was alsoa feast of rea
son and a aow of Saul" long to be re-
numbered.
The Whiteville String Band was il
attendance com posed of Wm. Smith
aud Rich Grass with violins- Thos
Stewart and James Hardin Will
flutes. Sidney Fife with guitar anc
Fred Nicely with bass vioi. They arr
al skilled in the art Of discoursin2
sweetest music, and contributed mucl
to the enjoyment of the day. Ate
dinner, the scattered ones were sool
called together by 2 lively tune from
the Band when the. proceedings o
the Institute were resumed.
automatically T, S, 9linter,
| lively discussion followed which seem
ed to interest the audience greatly
Let me add that Mr.. Mlnter is prov
ing himself young man of GROWN
fame as o scholar and teacher. II
acquitted himself well in the proceed
ings Of the Institute.
Discipline and Government G
Sehools.-By W. 4. Caruthers. TIL
discussion of these subjects was nc
eonfined arone TO teachers. Re,
w. NJ. Norment, G. A. Duncan an
+ DR.. \. P. Waddell took part Son
+ difference of opinion was exhibited
regard to corporal punishment
schools. Our debating clubs, | thin
y Will take the question up, and gi'
5 it tloio leh overhauling. Mr. Joh
II Hardin then delivered an address {
9 the management of Public school
is which should be published thr9ug
out the country. Space forbids thi
l shall say anything more of his d
', course, than that great reform is nee
a ed in this department.