Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1885-06-28
M0NTEAGLE, TENN.
Preparations for she Opening of the
Summer Normal Training School.
Very Great improvements Made the
Past Two Years and More Projected.



IoeRREsPoxDExoE OF THE APpEAL.l
MoNTEAGLE, June 26-Next Tuesday
the formal opening OF the summer normal
teachers session, consisting of school OF
FORMAL training, school of mathematics,
school OF art, school Of elocution, school of
languages, school of science, school of
music, school OF Bible study, is to take
place. A large attendance is expected, and
pains will he taken TO make the event en-
joyable. Already the surroundings OF the
fine amphitheater have been embelliehed
and beautifed. The restaurants snowy
white interior promises the maintenance
of the props to mental culture. This year
it is to be under the supervision OF Mrs.
brennan, q sister of the manager, Mr.. Pa
ton. have an idea, founded upon obser-
walton, that lady can better represent
corporation il the capacity of caterer than
q man. Certainly we enjoyed a well-set
and thoroughly well-cooked Supper on the
grounds last evening. The restaurant is
really the principal dependence OF all for
the primary elements Of life and develop
ment, consequently it ought to be assigned
its proper place first. 1t is thought the
committee will have to make another addi-
don to tie building, which now seats 2S4
persons with comfort. The members OF
the Episcopal Convention which met at
Sswanee visited this interesting place, and
expressed not only surprise at the magDi-
tude Of the undertaking and the visible
progress, but a determination to avail
themselves. Of the privileges offered by
such community of Intelligence and ad-
vanced culture The hotel Rccommoda-
tons are simply complete.
There is not a person south OF the Ohio
who can afford to be ignorant of the design
and working of this wonderfully located
Southern Chautarqua. Investigation is
with it synonym of appreciation. Of
necessity some things could be much i'm
proved upon, and no doubt the demands
OF culture will be answered by re-
sponsive talent, Northern, national and in
ternational. The committees have per-
haps acted wisely in concentrating their
energies in the foundation of buildings
and strengthening local attachment of the
first Jealous workers rather than by grasp
ing, through widespread advertisements,
national attentions which might or might
not suffer from a reaction of sensational =
ism. DR.. Vincent, the woTld-renowned
inspiration Of the New York ChautauQua,
in private conversation with friends, ex-
pressed q fear that narrow policy, pre-
sentiDg only looal celebrities, would stand
in the way OF material progress. We can
criticism taken from the programme. Still,
good taste and prudence suggest the pro-
priety of arranging and preparing through
every reasonable avenue for the reception
of foreign talent. 1t is not an extravagant
expectation that prompts me to say that
there is little doubt that another years
experience and material help like the past
two, with the additional education neces-
ssrily entailed by the novelty, will leave
no obstacle in the way of cur entertaining
a Ruskin, or making it worth their trouble
to become acquainted under liberal
auspices with the new South.
Prof. Woolwine has received a well de-
served compliment from the Memphis peo-
pie. 1t is delightful to know that else
where he is appreciate as the preacher OF
perfect physical conditions as a foundation
OF mental qualities as well as attainment
In the race for acedemical honors these
foundations have been oveTrun. There
can be no healthy useful part from brain
unsustained by a well preserved, well
stimulated, well beloved personality.
CODDEN