The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-07-15
FoR THE CLARIoS.1
The North East Mississippi Teachers
Association.

a committee of one TO provide music fol-
the occasion.
On report to The CLARIoN-Mis:
Ellen Arnett, of Okolona, Prof c. V
Abernathy, of McCondy and Mrs. II. b
Abernathy, of Troy.
! On Criticism-Prof. j. c. Miller, OF
Houston and Mrs. j. l.. Matthews oi
| Okolona
On Query Box-Prof. A. A. Kincan-
non, Of Verona, whose profundity, wit
and repartee furnished ever-varyine
themes for interesting, edifying and
amusing the audience Throughout the
meeting.
On Resolutions-Supt J. B. Gladney,
, of Chickasaw county, and Prof. ID. b.
Abernathy, of Troy.
Then followed supeTlatively grand,
thrilling and beautiful address, an in
spiration to teachers and breathing the
very sunshine of Welcome whilst demon
strating the wisdsm of the parties who
chose the speaker, delivered in his own
happy style, by Col. A. Y. Harper, of
Okolona. The eloquent and graceful
response Of Prof. r. c. Redus, of Jack
son, Miss, including a word of thanks
to the people of Okolona and kind in
vitation to all to attend the meetings of
the Association, was greeted by round
Of applause.
Musician instrumental duet by Miss
Moore and Mrs. Denton.
Then an essay, by Mrs. J. NJ. Stone,
OF Verona. Truly she did justice to
her theme, "What Shall Our Girls Do?"
--evincing a thorough knowledge of the
talents and capabilities of her own sex
Prof. J. w. johnson, yaeating the chair
in a few gracefully worded phrases,
earnestly endorsed her theories.
Music-A vocal duet by Misses White
and Gill
After which was an interesting dis
cussion on the subject of Co-education,
between Prof. Kimbrough and Others.
The meeting adjourned till three.
Afternoon Session. Opened with an
address by Supt. Gladney, of Chicka-
saw, on the subject of Importance of
Organization. His remarks were
pithy, pointed and convincing.
An essay, subject, ''The Teacher" was
read by Prof. G. V. Alternately.
Just here the call for music was re-
sponded to by Prof Redus, who respect
fully declined a public rendition of
'Tbe Solo" to which Prof. Kincanon's
characteristic and irrepressible wit sug
gested that he was pledged.
By request, the normal method of
teaching Latin was then explained and
endorsed by several.
Questions from query box disposed of.
subsequently, the report of the Com
mittee on Criticism. After which the
meeting adjourned till the following
morning.
,July Sd. Meeting opened with hymn
and the reading of the minutes, followed
by an instructive and interesting address
on History, by Prof A. A Kincanon, of
Verona. The facility and ease with
which he made the transition from
ancient to modern authors, proved him
acquainted with the intrica-
cies of his theme.
Then followed a free discussion of the
relative merits of text books of History,
closing with a majority in favor of
Swinton.
ic-Instrumental Solo by Miss
Elliot.
Prof. r. w. Jones. of Columbus, then
delivered very brilliant and enthusias-
tic address on the subject of Industrial
Education successfully combating the
mistaken idea so long prevalent in the
South that woman's limited sphere left
her no alternative but to be 2 teacher or
somebody's wife.
Music-Vocal duet, by Misses White
and Gill;
Next, an essay-theme: How To In
terest The Student, by Prof. Hamiter,
of Houston. This subject was neatly
asd ably handled.
Music-Solo, by Prof. Winston.
Adjourned till three o'clock.
Afternoon session, July Sd, opened
with an oral address on The Ethics of
Teaching, by Prof. j. NJ. Carter, of
Pontotoc; defining the relative duties of
pupil and teacher, followed by an essay
read by Mrs. " I. Mitchell; subject:
Methods of Teaching English Grammar !;
evincing deep thought and a scientific
knowledge of the theme.
After which Prof. w. E. johnson, of
Iuka, was introduced, who read an essay
having for its subject, Discipline In
School-demonstrating clearly that it is
the duty of every teacher, wherever it is
at all practicable, to ineulcate the prin-
ciples of self-government.
Next was an address by Prof. III. B.
Alternately, of Troy, Miss, on "The I'm
portance Of Outlining and Written Reci-
tations," followed by discussions on
diagraming and analysis. Adjourned
till eight o'clock, July 4.
Reopened with prayer by Rev. Mr..
Barnes. In the absence of Prof. j. w.
Jonson, Prof. Kimbrough, of Okolona,
selected as chairman.
A splendid address on Normal
Methods of Instruction" was then de-
Evered by Prof. II. A. Dean, of Iuka,
Miss, who, in an easy, graceful style,
advanced his ideas.
Prof. J. w. Stokes of Corinth, was
then introduced. Ably he discanted
upon "The Advantages of Graded
System"
This was succeeded by one of the most
edifying addresses delivered during the
meeting, by Prof J, G. Dupree of Clin-
ton, on the subject of Discipline of
Mathematics. He charmed the audi
ence with logical expressions..o thought,
frequently interpolating a graceful flow
of oratory with literal demonstrations
of facts by figures.
Next was an illustration of Elocution,
by Prof. R. III. B. Gladney, whose Won
derfully, graceful and pathetic rendition
of "An Appeal in Behalf of Ireland, :"
won universal applause.
Music Vocal Solo, by Miss White.
The final address, on "Orgsnic Matter
of the Soil,'' was then delivered by DR.. r.
w. Jones, who supplied the place of
PROT. III. III. Harrington.
Exercises closing with music. An in
strumentai solo by Miss Waddell. The
next meeting of the Association will be
held at West Point at time to be ar
ranged by the Executive Committee.
Respectfully submitted by Miss Ellen
T. Arnett, Secretary of the Committee
ON report to THE CLARION.
FURTHER NOTES OF THE ASSOCIATION.
OKoLoNA, July z, 1885.