Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-06-21
IUkA, HISS.
The Com meEeement Exeret,es at the
Normal 5nsIitute-A Most
Delightful
PrOgf aname Very We'll Interpreted
what Pluck, Perseverance, and
Industry Can DO.

IUKA, MISS, June l9.-Oae OF the most 10.
teresting events that has trauspired at this
place for some tiGe was the com uencement
exercises Of the Iuka Normal Institute. The
programme was something out of the nsual
way in which schools are generally closed.
1t was not an exhibition, nor yet an exam-
inatioH, but rather an expedition. The OBJ
jsct OF the principals seemed to be 10 expose
their manner OF teaching rather to show off
the smsTtnsss of the pupils. Ga Wednesday
and Thursday 1.-THE 18Th and 14th) the doors
Of the destitute we're thrown open to the
public. Regular lessons were assigned,
aud the pupils r,cited as they do
every day. And if an occasional mistake
was made, instead Of bsing excused by the
te scher il was corrected by The scholars in the
class. To prevent the exercises from being
too dry, short and spicy recitations were in.
terspersed between the lessons And The
ledium Of the day was further guarded
az ,ius, by delightful music on the piano by
Pcof Charles Nelson and Mrs. Neblett, OF
.his place, and Mrs Collier, Of Corinth. Ga
Thursday night original readings were given
by the rhetoric class. And more choice
selection OF subjects, Oh a more original
treatment OF them, it has never been our good
fortune TO witneEs Aud so determined
we're the principals that the work
should be honest, that they allowed an
occasional grsmm aticsl error TO be m ade,
stating it 10 be their object not to Gil
the mind OF The student with knowledge, bat
rather 10 teach him to apply the knowledge
waich he already has 20 soma practical end.
The method class was conducted by different
members, who presented the most approved
manner of teaching the various branches, the
pupils themselves deciding all questions
arising in the class, the principal giving the
nal dagIs fnr in nlau I'D
wrong conclusion. The idea of the princi-
pals seened te be that the surest plan of
sharpening the pupils' wits was not by criti-
Glenn from The teacher, but from the pupils
themselves. Ga Friday all written work of
the pupils, including m aps, botanical and geo.
logical specimens, were placed on tables and
visitors wererequesled 10 ask pupils any ques.
ton concerning them which their curiosity
might suggcs:, thus finding out If any i'm
provement mad bee made by the children.
Tbs feature is something new. and proved
10 De quite enjoy able 10 all. Friday night
was reserved Tor the final orations OF the
graduating class. The frs. Grafton las by
Mics Bessie johnson. Her subject was the
Peri" 1t was Apr, ciated by all the audience,
who testified TO their appreciation by floral
shower. She wss followed by Mr.. A. H.
Flynt, who proved in his plain and log
ical manner knowledge 10 not Power"
Tne uext subject was the LADY of
ths l. ke," by Miss Lula Pettey This was
presented in very impressive msnner, cal
ing forth the applause of the entire house.
MIR. Arthur Harvey followed by pointing TO
undeniable "Footprinls of the Author"
cite Story of D.wdrop" was rehearsed by
the poeticall y.inclined Mrs Msttie Deer
doIph. Mr.. G. keudrick had for his Fuoject,
Science and The Bible" w. A. Bell deIiv.
cred in q yerv lcquent manner his Grafton,
WISE Men Never Sit and W eli Tneir L1ss
Unier the title OF 'IcsnocIasm," f.
w. Malone brought in striking coz
trsst the new and old methods of teaching.
Prof. Newhardt conferred upon the elas'
the degree OF "bachelor of didactics," except
Mr. G. Kendrick, who received the degree OF
Alb. After addresses by Profs. Dean and
Newhard', the audience we're dismissed by
singiDg OF The "class song" II pluck and
perseverance are of any avail, it seems as il
| The Iuka Normal Institute is destined to be a
succ. ss. Besides this, the good water, fresh
air and beautiful girls ought to be sufficient
| inducement to teachers from distance tc
attend. f. Mn