Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1886-11-25
INSTITUTE.
Minutes OF teachers institute held at
Union schoolhouse. district No. 10,
Friday and Saturday, Novem-
her 10Th and o0fb I

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Minutes OF teachers institute held a,
Union schoolhouse. district No. 10,
Friday and Saturday, Novem-
Der 10th and Goth.
FRIDAY, nov. 19-MoRNINa SESSION.
Institute was called to order by Prof. T.
G. Garst, teacher in charge of the school
at this place, who introduced DR.. M.
Mead, county superintendent. DIR. Mead
Immediately took the chair. and after
making a few remarks. the institute or
ganized by electing 3. T. Wine, secreta-
~. and Prof. John +. Templin, critic.
Prof. Garst on request Of the superin-
tendent, called his Fifth Reader class,
the teachers present participating in the
exercises. The manner in which the
class rendered the selection-'Fitz James
and Roderick Dhu," was very creditable
to the professor and his class. A class of
teachers was next required to read a Sec
ton from the Third Reader. An inter.
esting discussion was developed out of
this exercise, in order TO secure the teach
ers' opinion as to the best method of cor
recting the abuse, SO prevalent in country
schools, Of pupils using textbooks of too
high a grade for their abilities. This is
a momentous question upon which the
teachers should act promptly.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The teachers, after making a ferocious
assault upon an excellent dinner, assem-.
bled at the sound of the bell and listened
to a %salutatory essay by Miss Cleo White.
Prof. I. G. Garst conducted an exercise
in written spelling. Prof. G's method of
teaching this important branch Is excel.
lent. DR.. j. L. Clark conducted an in.
teresting exercise in practical arithmetic.
The Doctor seems to take to teaching as
naturally as "peddling pills" The rela.
ton of the patron to the school was dis.
cussed at some length by the teachers.
Parents manifest far less interest in the
intellectual development of their child
rem than they should. Prof. F. T. Watts
gave an interesting talk as to the name
of teaching geography. His method of
moulding in the sand being a novelty
to some of the teachers. Profs. TEN.
pin, Watts and Clark, having been ap-
pointed a committee to formulate a pro-
gramme for the night session, reported
the following topics for discussion: IRE.
solved, That there should be no whisper
ing allowed in school," "The relations of
parents to the schools" Should cor
poral punishment be administered in
school?'
NIGHT SESSION.
Opened with prayer by Prof. Hilbert.
The query box next supplied entertain
ment for some time. The questions Sc.
lected by the committee were well dis.
cussed. The teachers differed somewhat
on minor points, but on the whole quite
a uniformity Of opinion prevailed. The
exercises were interspersed with delight.
full music, Miss Alice Long at the organ.
This part Of the programme introduced
quite acceptable variety into the exercises.
SATURDAY, NOV. 20-MoRNING SESSION.
Exercises opened by prayer by Prof.
Mason. An essay on the "ReaisObject,
Of Rducationf' was read BY Miss Tina 4.
Sherry. This is an important subject
which every teacher. parent and student
should study carefully. Prof. Templin
conducted an exercise in Fifth Reader.
Some important remarks were made by
the teachers upon the methods Of teach
ing reading. The superintendent con-.
conducted an exercise in U. s. History.
The teachers who participates ~loAx-
ercise having failed to prepare the lesson
acted about like school boys do, under
like circumstances. The query box was
introduced at this point. Some questions
brought quite q talk from Prof. Mason
upon the Qualifications of a teacher"
Prof. Mason may have his hobbies rs
well as other men, but IL the teachers OF
our country would put more of this
"heart power" upon which he lays so
much stress, into their work, our schools
would receive an infusion of life that
would make them a power for good, be.
fore which ignorance. superstition and
baleful influences which are threatening
the obstruction of society would be com
PEELED to flee.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
English Grammar, by Prof. T. G. Gsrst,
The institute was fortunate to-day in SC.
curing the services of Mrs. r. C. Emer.
son, an accomplished musician to per-
form at the organ. The music was dc.
lightful; the dinner all that could be de-.
sired; and the teachers said with one &c.
cord. ut is good for us to be here" The
committee on resolutions, consisting of
Profs. F. T. Watts, John +. Templin,
and r. b. Martin reported the following,
which were unanimously adopted;
Resolved, LIST. That we, as teachers of
this institute, offer our sincere thanks to
all those who have honored us by their
presence and respectful attention.
Resolve, I'd. That we extend our heart.
felt thanks to all those who have favored
us with their generous hospitality.
Resolved, 3D.. That we extend our
grateful thanks to Miss Alice Long, and
Mrs. r. @. Emerson, for their excellent
music. Institute adjourned, sine die.
M. MEAD, Chairman.
E. 7. WINE, Secretary.
The Mayors Message-May we be par.
doned for requesting the Mayer to incor.
pOrate in his next message the fact thot