St. Landry democrat., 1888-06-16
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

special from Lafayette TO the t.
Dot date June 5, says The second
days proceedings of the Institute were
opened by Professor Smith with practi-
cal illustrations in teaching numbers
the teachers taking part in the differ
ent operations with much eagerness
which undoubtedly shows the success
attending the efforts to introduce the
new education. The professor also
spoke on geography, but merely out
lined few general principles of the
subject, reserved further development
until Tomorrow.
Miss Philips lecture treating of Ian
guage for beginners as the basis for
reading and writing, elected we'll de-
served attention throughout.
Busy work was well presented by
Miss Fairfield, who has quite captiva-
ted our people by the quiet but sensi-
BILE exposition of this and other sub
jccts.
Prof. Cole continued his talk on Ian
guage, declaring that correct forms of
expression are not acquired by memoir
| izing syntactical rules, and therefore
these should give place to practice as
the more natural method. The subject
was ably handled.
Tho most striking part of to-day's
exercises, was the callstlenic drill con-
Quoted Ivy Miss Washington the ben
efts to be derived were also fully ex-
planned, and the lady's advice may do
good if not carried too far in develop
ing pugilistic qualities.
A dispatch to the Picaynne from La
fayctte of date June 6. says The
third days session of the Teachers In
stitute opened with continuation by
! Dl,,1 ~ d..
Language Training" Prof. Smith gave
a lucid expression of how to teach frac-
| tons, clearing up many vague impress
sions as to this much abused study. An
interesting and profitable lesson in
physical geography was also presented
by the professor.
LAFAYETTE, June 7.-[Special to N.
O. P.J-The attendance of Teachers
on the Institute has augmented consid-
erably and is now between fifty and
sixty. General attendance is also
very good.
The exercises began to-day with an
exposition by Miss Phillips of the prin-
cipals governing writing. Miss Fair
field presented the merits of music in
the schoolroom. giving practical in
stluctions. Prof. Cob spoke of the
classification of words, advancing many
new and profitable ideas on the sub
jPct. The marked attention given the
speaker showed Enthusiastically the deep
impression produced.
Prof. Smith followed, giving the sim
plest method of teaching decimals The
Prof. handled the subject creditably.
Miss Farchild went through with a
kindergarten exercise, which was fol-
lowed by a callstllenic drill by Miss
Washington.
A monster meeting was held at
Falk's Hall this evening. Hon. Jos. A.
Breaux made a rousing speech on edu-
cational topics, making suggestive
points as to the manner of building up
the public schools of the State. The
speaker referred to the deplorable con-
dition of our school affairs, saying that
this state is due entirely to the lack of
interest displayed by the citizens that
nothing could be done until the COM
mnnity aroused from lethargy and took
active measures to support what so
closely affects the welfare of every in-
dividual member.
Superintendent Breaux was enthu-
sastically applauded at tAe close of his |
address. The rendition of the "Fault
Finder by Mr.. Harnish of the Iberia
High School, brought down the house
III tremendous applause.
The exercises of the evening were in
terspeTsed with choice selections of |
vocal and instrumental music by local
amateurs.
Upon the whole this is the largest
held in our town foryears, and
the intelligence of the
The interest aroused in education has
reached !igI. pitch, and our town will
stand abreast of her sisters in this great
work.
LAFAYETTE, La, June s. -[Special to
the N. 0. Picavune. 1.-The Teachers In
stltute closed IFS work here to-day af-
ter an interesting session.
Prof. Smith and his assistants certain
ly deserve much praise for the efficient
manner in which they have performed
their respective parts.
Superintendent Breaux addressed the
teachers. giving practical advice in re-
gard to their work, and assuring them
Of hearty support in any matter des-
tined to advance the cause of educa-
ton. He also recommended the form
alton of parochial institutes for the mu-
ual improvement of the teachers.
The zeal Of our new superintendent
,ugurs well for the public school sys-
em of the State.
Before adjournment vote of thanks
vas passed, rendering Prof Smith and
lis corps of assistants an acknowledges
nent for the valuable instruction i'm
parted the past week.
The Institute was formally closed
" the hymn "Gnd be With nss
Till we Meet Again, SING hv the Misses
hopkins, assisted by Prof. Cole.
The party left this evening for
toushatta.