The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-09-16
Monteagle, Tenn.

| Monteagle, Tenn.
EDITOR CLARION: The kind interest
which The CLARION ever manifests in
the welfare of the teachers of Mississippi
encourages me in believing that this
article will be favorably received by
you.
1t is not so much the purpose of this
article to tell what and where Mont
eagle is, as to inform you of the high
position taken by the Mississippi teach
ers at this celebrated resort The arti-
cles previously published have given to
the public graphic descriptions of the
beautiful situation and surroundings of
the Southern Chatauqua." 1t would
be impossible for the imagination of
man to paint spot more inviting
Being on the highest point of the Cum
berland Mountains, it is far removed
from malaria of any character, and is
consequently unsurpassed as health
resort. On all sides it is surrounded by
Alpine scenery, calcula ted in every par
ticular to excite ones admiration of the
beautiful and sublime. "The Grounds"
are beautifully laid out in walks, squares
and gardens. Here and there natural
springs may be seen gushing from the
rocks, the limpidity of whose waters i'm
presses one with the idea of purity it
self.
The rare exotics to be found in the
exquisite gardens send forth their rich
perfume, and suggest to the mind of the
passer-by that they are, as they have
ever been, emblems of innocence and
culture.
The Amphitheatre, Children's Temple,
Nashville, Mississippi, and Memphis
Teachers Homes" together with the
numerous unique cottages beautify the
several avenues and present a picture of
perfect symmetry. Everything connect
ed with the physical appearance of the
grounds bears an air of refinement, and
is in all respects designed to enhance
ones appreciation of natural beauty.
The summer schools of Monteagle
have no superior. The Faculty rank
with the most distinguished of Ameri-
can educators. Several of the gentle
men members of the Faculty were edu-
Gated in the celebrated German Univer-
stiles.
DIR. Kinds, of Cumberland University,
in charge of the Department of Biology,
is man distinguished for his scientific
accomplishments. He received his de-
gree from the University of Berlin.
DR.. Foster, also of Cumberland Uni
versity, was educated in Europe and
was specially prepared for the depart
ment Of Biblical Instruction, which po-
sition he fills to the credit of himself
and satisfaction of all parties concerned.
DR.. Baskerville, of Vanderbilt Uni
versity, has charge of the department
of Belles-Lettres. This gentleman was
educated at Randolph-Macon College,
where he gave special attention to Eng
lish Literature. After graduating from
that celebrated Institution he taught
English in the University of North Car
olina. Being greatly impressed with the
advantages of European instruction, he
resigned his professorship and went to
Leipsic, Germany, where he studied
English for three years. While there
he distinguished himself for original
work in this special department In
1879 he graduated from this University,
taking the degree of ?. Fl. d. On re-
turning to America, DIR. Baskerville was
rendered the professorship of English
Literature in several of our leading
Colleges, the position at Vanderbilt
being among the number The latter
position he accepted, and has filled it
with the highest credit. He is now
engaged in writing an Anglo-Saxon
Grammar, which will prove invaluable.
Though yet young man, DR.. Basker-
vile has taken position among the best
teachers of the country.
In glancing al the personnel of the
Faculty, it would be unjust if we failed
to mention Miss Tutwiler, of Alabama.
This lady has charge of the German
classes. She was also educated in Ger
many, and to-day enjoys the reputation,
and justly, too, of being the most dis
tinguished of the lady teachers of the
United States. She is lady of varied
accomplishments, and carries into her
daily work the enthusiasm characteristic
of her sex. 1t would be impossible to
mention every member of the Faculty
of the summer school, but suffice it to
say that they are, one and all, eminent
ly qualified for their respective posi-
tions.
With the exception of Tennessee, Mis-
sissippi had the largest representation at
Monteagle. In everything here Missis-
sippi teachers play an important part
The energy and enterprise of our teach
ers have erected the elegant Teachers
Home" which is the finest building on
the grounds. This "Home" is designed
for teachers from our State who come
here to attend the schools. 1t was
crowded during the entire session, and
although very commodious building,
was insufficient for of all our teachers
The liberality of our State towards its
schools has attracted universal atten
tion from teachers. To be introduced
as teacher from Mississippi is sure
means of drawing out some pleasant
compliment. Much credit is due Mr..
ID. d. Wilkins, of Duck Hill, for the high
rank which our State has taken at
Monteagle. He has endeared himself to
every Mississippi teacher by the liberal
manner in which he has sustained every
enterprise in which our teachers were
| interested.
Among the distinguished Mississippi
ans here, are Prof. J. NJ White, of the
y. & NJ. College; the gifted Miss Martin,
of the State Industrial Institute; Miss
Orr, of Columbus; Mrs. Willis, of Aber-
deem; @. Q. Eckford, of Aberdeen
Misses Gaines and Black, of Starkville;
Coils Blair and Clayton, of Tupelo, and
others too numerous to enumerate.
| Every teacher in the State should go tc
Monteagle next year. Socially, morally
physically, educationally and otherwise
it has no superior in the country. None
but refined, educated teachers and peo
pie 60 there. RUSSELL RYAN.