Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1884-08-29
YEaCHER's INSTITUTE.
TIN ,rgeSt Ever Held In Adair Co.
UTtr One Hundred Teachers
Present,
REPORTED BY ]. .. TRuIrT.

NN'h' va thS piucCCuiiiSs' IcI "Cft w
do so | could not portray it in any
thing like an enjoyable light to those
teachers who were not present, because
such an occasion must be participated
in to be realized and appreciated. |
would, however, sag that all teachers
VINO were not in attendance missed
very great treat, and one not afforded
them every year in Adalr county.
The number of teachers IN attend
ance the first day, which was mention
ed last week, continued to increase
from day to day until there were ro2
teachers and about 20 visitors enrolled.
Mr.. Frank Propst. county school
commissioner, was in charge Of the
Institute as chairman and the program
was carried out each day substantially
as published, all being interspersed
with appropriate vocal music aided by
Miss Miriam Davis at the organ.
After each drill a short time was
spent in discussions and criticisms of
the manner of conducting the recita.
tions. Though all did not take part
in these discussions they were evidently
interested and no doubt gained many
valuable points IN the manner of teach.
ing the various branches.
Probably the most interesting fea-
ture of the Institute was the entertain
ment given on Friday night at the
Christian church. The program con-
sisted of Opening exercises" Of song
and prayer by Prot. Gentry, lecture
be Rev. T J. Wheat on the subject
"Our Tongue" reading by Prof. J..
U. Barnard, entitled Baptism Defend
ed )" and essay by Miss Eta Johnston,
on the subject "Moral Culture" a
speech by Z. L. Johnston, subject
"The Party of protection" and music
interspersed. The program was well
rendered and did credit to all the par.
ticipants, none of them having had
much time for preparation.
/ he first was strong plea for our
language in which the speaker claimed
that our language is superior to any in
The world. fhe reading was of a hu-
morous character and occasioned con-
siderable laughter 1t times. 1t was
rather difficult to render. .partaklng as
it did of the German style of compost.
ton. The essay by Miss Johnston
was excellent and is highly commended
by those who are capable Of judging
Of the merits of such production. In
Mr.. Johnston's speech he placed the
teacher IN the position of protector Of
those placed under his care, from all
the vices Of intemperance, immortality,
etc, in which they are liable to come
in contact, making it very response
bic position and one in which every
teacher ought to be very careful of the
example they set before their pupils.
The largest number in attendance
vas at the Saturday morning session,
there being about 90 present at once.
Subscriptions were solicited for The
School Journal published in New York
and the Missouri School Journal, re-
sulting in 22 subscribers for the for
mer and 20 tor the latter.
Before adjournment vote of thank g
was returned to all those who contrib
uted in any way to the success of the
Institute, and especially to the COM
mlsslone. and the people of Kirksville
for their hospitality towards the teach
ers while here. The Institute adjourn
ed Saturday at about twelve o'clock,
doubtless all feeling amply rewarded
tor their time, and with higher, nobler
and grander purposes m view. And
it is to be hoped imbued with new
energy and zeal, and a determination
to become wiser and better teachers
than they have ever been before and
on the whole thinking ~ vas so glat |
vas here"
Below are the names of teachers i'll
attendance:
Lizzie Williams, Agnes Mclaughlin,
Matte Morgan, Sarah Williams, Laura
Seals, Amanda Scofeld, Il. E. Johnston,
N NJ Boyd, & A Wilcox, G A Morning,
j j Brummltt, ] 0 Truitt, Eta john
ston. Kate Smith. Allie Richter,
Florence Campbell, Abbie Stephens,
Emma Miller, Ella Ray, Emma Knapp,
Cora Six, Josie Bell, VIM Bleomer,
Nadie Crump. NJ J. Alexander, J E
Waddlll, S H Hynds, E C Callison. E s
Quinn, B f Morelock, U Barnard,
Frank Swanger, B P Gentry, C NJ Kig-
gins, Hannah GILLESPIE, Mamie She'll.