The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1886-07-22
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TeacliDrs' Institute.

ME. EDITOR: The Teachers lnstiLule
opened its session in the commodious
chapel of tho University OH tho 9Th inst,
and closed OIL The 10th. 1t was woll at
tondcd, throughout not by teachers alone
at times the chapel was we'll nigh filled
with visitors, thus showing that the public
is interested il the welfare of the cause
which we met to promote.
The exercises were interesting and en-
tertaining, as well MS profitable and in.
structiyc. Miss McCants, All accomplished
teacher in the public schools of Columbia,
instructed the teachers in the most ap-
proved methods of teaching children to
read, write, spell, &c. She had class of
children, furnished through the kindness
of Miss Hubbard, to whom she gave
daily lessons, for the edification of the
assembled teacher-pupils. This was not
the most dignifad feature of the Institute
work; but, certainly, not the least useful.
Miss McCants also had charge of the
calisthenic class, the object of which was
to train the teachers in that invigorating
and grace.imparting exercise, that they
might do their pupils likewise. This was
an interesting. and valuable part of the
work, and it is to be hoped, will be intro
duced into many of our schools. Prof.
Morrison, City Superintendent of Educa-
ton, Spartanburg, was our President.
He gave much useful instruction on the
art of school management. He also pre-
sented the most recent and approved
methods of teaching mathematics. DR..
Lander, the distinguished and kind
hearted President of the Williamson
Female College, gave several interesting
lectures, all of which were replete with
practical and comprehensive information.
During tho session of the Institute, we
were entertained by learned lectures from
Drs. Manly, Carlisle and Frierson.
These gentlemen are all distinguished
educators, and their lectures should in
spire every teacher and pupil who heard
them to do better and more persistent
work.
The daily exercises were interspersed,
at agreeable intervals, by refreshing
music and recesses.
This description would be incomplete
did not mention the question box. 1t
was very valuable feature of the Insti-
tute, and was the occasion of many spiri.
ted discussions and much innocent
mirth.
On the closing day Mr.. Russell, one of
Anderson County's most wide.awake and
progressive teachers, offered the following
resolutions, which were adopted by the
unanimous vote of the Institute:
Resolved, That we hereby tender to Miss
McCants, Prof. Morrison, Drs. Lander,
Carlisle, Manly and Frierson, our sincere
gratitude for the zeal and ability with
which they have conducted this Normal,
and especially, for the patience nantes
ted in answering inquiries. we bid them
God speed in their work.
Resolved, That we most heartily COM
mend the untiring zeal and energy OF our
School Commissioner, J. G. Chnkscales,
in the interest of the schools OF Anderson
SUuuVy, du0 VIC Adl4 NAtAA NSAASoAs
present upward trend of things. Especi-
ally do we thank him for giving us the
opportunity Of attending this County
Normal School, and we heartily COM
mend the Normal to the teachers, trustees,
and citizens Of our County.
Resolved, That we earnestly urge upon
our delegation in the Legislature to
bring to its attention the great necessity
of providing the means to pay teachers
in the Common Schools cash for work
done at the end of each month.
Resolved, That we urge upon the Legiis-
lature, at its next session, to repeal the
law requiring REORGANIZATION Of expe-
rienced teachers, who hold first grade
certificates.
Resolved, That these resolutions be pub
lished in all the County papers and the
Carolina Teacher.
A more detailed account of the proceed
ings would, here, be superfuous.
The Institute was grand success,
throughout, the only thing to be regretted
being the absence Of few teachers, who
will, perhaps too late, discover what they
missed.
TEACHER.