Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1883-11-09

general discussion took place on the
same subject, which was participated
in by many Of the members.
Grammar: Its Elementary Prin-
ciples," was discussed by George X.
Tyler. How TO Teach Children the
Alphabet" by John Dickens. "Sub-
traction and Addition" by II. NJ.
Coleman. "The Best Method of
Teaching History" by A. L. Burkcs'
These teachers showed quite famil-
iarity with the subjects, and illus
trated their methods of teaching in a
brief but intelligent manner.
An essay on the subject of "Read-
ing" was read by Mrs. |. N. Camp
bell, and one on the qualification
of Teachers and Trustees" was read
by ii. NJ. Coleman. These essays
were very entertaining in their char
acter.
Rev. L. Williams, of South Carroll
ton, was present, and made some
very instructive remarks.
a query box was opened by the
Institute, which added much interest
to the meeting.
On motion of W. l.. Cansler, a
committee of nine was appointed by
the chair to take steps towards or
ganizing permanent teachers asso-
citation for the county of Christian.
viz: L. W. Glass, w. l.. Cans,er, /.
n. Campbell, Mrs. r. n. Lander, Mrs
NJ. l.. Young, Miss N. l.. Norman,
Miss Carrie Harvey, ID. II. Marshall
and j. j. Fleming, said committee TO
report on Thursday, December 26.
The committee on resolutions.
through their chairman, a. c. Banks,
reported the following resolutions:
| WHEREAS, We, the teachers and
( friends Of education, being ,dcsirous
of the intellectual advancement of
the colOred children Of our county
and Commonwealth, which advance
ment must depend in a great meas
urc upon our obtaining the influence
and united efforts of those whose
duty it is TO better the condition of
our common schools and,
WHEREAS, II appears that in many
districts in the county the co.ored
people are needing comfortable
school houses and are unable to build
them, and for this and other causes
parents fail TO send their children to
school. Therefore, be it
ReSolred, That the colored people
of the county, and officers having in
/ tluence in these matters, should exert
themselves TO raise means 10 build
more school houses and better ones,
and also to procure better attend
ance of the children.
;. ReSOlred, That the Superintendent
of Public Instruction and our Scna-
tor and Representative in the Legis-
laturc be respectfully requested to
take into consideration the condition
of the colored people, and their ina
bility to raise means to build school
houses. and that they be requested to
place this matter before the next
General Assembly of our State. and
ask that such legislation be had as
they deem just and proper, in order
that the colored people may be en-
abled to have suitable school houses,
and thus receive the full benefits OF
the common school fund.
The report was unanimously
adopted, and the secretary was in.
structcd to furnish a copy of said
resolutions to the Senator and Repre-
sentative from our Senatorial and
Representative district, and to the
/ Superintendent of Public Instruc.
ton.
The choir, under the leadership Of
7. Mrs. NJ. L. Young and the lady
!. teachers, furnished excellent music
S On motion, the SEu-WEEKI.,
: SOUTH KENTucKIAN and the New
Era were requested to publish tn,
proceedings of the Institute.
On motion, the Institute adjourned
TO meet Thursday, December 26, 1883
u |. II. JONES, President.
J. W " Il. I. HANsIIAnI' GANsInI Secretaries.