Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1886-06-26
THE SHILOH NORMAL SCHOOL.
Interesting Exercises at its Closing
a. =. HALL & SON

To the Chronicle.
We attended the closing exercises OF
Shiloh Normal Academy, on Friday,
June 1S,conducted by Prof. w. B. Miller
and have no hesitancy in saying it is the
leading country school ofour county.
Although we arrived at an early hour,
we found as many present as could be
comfortably seated. The class in prac-
teal aarithmetic was on the rostrum
when we entered the school-room; after
an hours close attention on our part
we were convinced of the thorough
training and proficiency OF the pupils,
they answering readily any question,
or working promptly any example CIV
en- by teacher or visitor. 'l
Next come the class in advanced or
biography which was thoroughly drilled
in phonetic spelling. After forty min
ute's drill in this branch, the grammar
class was called. After answering cor
rectly all questions propounded by the
teacher the class was given over to the
visiting teachers, Although some diff
cult sentences were given they were
readily analysed and disposed OF and all
grammatical errors detected and point
ed out.
A recess OF one hour was then given.
Accepting the invitation of Miss Will
hanson we repaired to the pleasant
home OF Mr.. j. d. Fletcher and did
ample JUSTICE toa most excellent din
ner. Enlivened by the presence Of the
Misses EIdridge Of Palmira, and Misses
Mamie Powers and Mary Williamson,
the hour quickly past, and the bell sum-
moned us to return to the school-room.
The class il. history was first called and
soon provedto the audience they were
familiar with all the leading points
connected with the history. OF our coun-
try. The classes in intellectual arth-
metic, geography and higher mathe-
matics were examined, all Of whom
acquitted themselves in such a way as tc
reflect great credit upon themselves and
their teacher, Prof. Miller announced
the close Of the exercises Tor the day, tc
to be resumed by a concert beginning
at o'clock in the evening.
Prof. J. Miller, our afiable County
Superintendent, was called upon tc
address the school; he responded in hi;
usual easy and attractive style; his
speech was forcible and Interesting and
the large audience listened with rap
attention. Alter the audience was dis
missed we returned to Mr.. j, D. Fetch
ers to- remain, till the opening OF the
concert Supper good enough for q
king was served at an early hour, aftel
which the visitors were treated to some
good music from the organ. by Mis-
Mary Eldridge. K ~ IS :.
We returned to the concert groun(
where we found all in readiness, anc
several hundred persons assembled
The seats were arranged under the
spreading branches of a. stately syca
more tree, thereby adding greatly t
the comfort OF tho audience. .i rs
The exercises were opened by voca
music by the school, followed by CDR
Quack, T" which was so we'll rendered a
to put The large, audience in a happ
framesof mind. Nextswas a'speech b
Master Charlie Allen-Subject, "what
know, welldonelittle boy" was hear,
on all sides as he bowed himself of
"Grit as Well as Manners" was wei
performed by Messrs. Harmed and Rye
We were next treated to an essay iron
Miss Milton Allen, suhiect-aF'rom Dc
pendence to SeH-reliance;" consider
ing the difficulties under which tn
writer had to labor, we think this effor
ofMiss Allen did her great credit and W
predict for her auseiul future. ''Grap
Seed" BY Me@rs. Rye and Bagget wa
we'll rendered. The Shrinking Cloth
by Messrs. Rye and Foster was yer,
amusing. slowing both sides OF human
su,ture. srhe Folly of Fretting,' al
essay by Miss J. A. Sugg was we'll read
and replete with hard, common sense
Recitation" Chicago en- Fire. by Mis-
NJ. NJ. Miller, followed by RESCUE c