The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1886-08-27
Teachers Institute.


The teachers institute was called
to order Friday evening the 18th by
Supt. I. S, Minter. There being
quite number of children present,
they were specially entertained by
Prof. Alternately county superinten-
dent of McNairy. He was very
happy in his illustrations and moral
lessons
Friday night was opened by a
talk from Prof. Alternately on the
corporation of teacher and parent.
After discussion be was followed by
T. NJ. Malone on the subject Of
''co-operation of teacher and pupil. !"
Discussion of this subject prolonged
the session till its close.
Saturday mornings session was
opened by the reading Of an able
pa per by Prof. L. a. FutrrIl, of
Mariana, Ark. On pedagogy. "
The discussion of this paper was
quite lengthy. Prof. w. Rose then
elucldated the "word method" of
teaching reading. Prof. Rose ia the
hveIiness of his lecture and enthusi-
asm Of his manner bespeaks for
himself great success III his work.
Prof. Cox, of Medon, read in the
evening a paper entitled Improved
methods in Teaching" which it
seemed was a structure on the new
methods" The warm discussion of
Prof. Alternately, Futrall and others
developed the idea that the paper
was rather criticism on the abuses
Of the se-ealled ''new method" The
C0anty Superintendent then made
a statement telling of the condition
of the schools as regards books,
showing the fact that in a great many
schools old and inferior books were
in use. He further suggested that
a uniform series be adopted and Tor
this purpose the merits. and dement's
of various text books were discussed
Many Of the teachers stated that as
they had not yet had time to exam
inc the different books, thy prefer
ed that a vote on the text books be
postponed. This suggestion being
adopted the meeting adjourned till
after tea.
The night session was the most
enjoyable part OF the entire session.
Several recitations from the pupils
Of Prof. Rose did credit to him and
themselves. The Angel Of Beuna
Vista" was successfully rendered by
an attractive young lady whose
name we cannot now recall. But
Prof. Alternately ''took the cake" as
the saying goes, by great variety
st readings and recitations- Among
Ahlch we mention "old settlers
IVORY" Wards Mormon Lecture.
OF boys composition on "the horse,
MARY had a little lamb" &c. The
audience were kept IN an uproar OF
laughter at the display of his great
power of memory, the like or which
we never saw before. A vote OF
thanks was returned to the people
for their hospitality and kindness.
The following resolution was intro
duced by Mr.. A T.. Minter and
unanimously adopted by those pre-
sent: Resolye that we hereby tender
our heartfelt thanks to the Editor of
the Bolivar Bulletin for his kindness
in publishing the proceedings of our
meetings. The Institute was closed
by short farewell talks of the breth-
rem. we neglected to mention the
fact that Oh Saturday dinner was
furnished on the grounds. The
abundance OF the good things pre-
sent on the tables made us feel as if
we were at an old time picnic.
Miss Laura Hudson's name was re-
corded as a new member of our
" Reading Circle"
F. NJ. MALONE, Sec'y.
Clover-Port, August IA,