The Russellville Democrat., 1888-09-27
Proceedings of the Pope County Teachers Institute, held at Appleton, Aug.
 l, 2, 5. 1888.

Proceedings of the Pope County
 Teachers Institute, held
 at Appleton, Aug.
 l, 2. 5. 1888.
 FIRST DAY.
 Institute called to order at 10 o. clock, a. m., by County Examiner W. A. Baird. The following teach CTS were enrolled: NJ. H. Baird, A. D. Lawrence, R. l.. Lawrence, W. M. Hills, K. NJ. Griffie, E. w. Bond, Mrs. May Montgomery, Miss Viola Bruton. U. G. Vim. j. 5. Canerday, T. P. Mccain, W. c. Bullock, W. L. Davis, B. M. Ross, J. L. Dickey, w. T. Martin representing Springfield College, of Conway county, and MT. J. H. Bruton, honorary member.
 The committee of Appleton citi zens were busy in assigning mem bers to their homes and on motion the Institute adjourned until 1:3O o'clock, D. ID.
 The Institute called to order pur- suant to adjournment, by County Ex- aminer W. A. Baird. The following mem bers enrolled, viz: Frank Knowl- ton, Johnson county. John A. Pless, W. L. Puckett, J. H. Frye, D. 5. Walters and Rufus Bringle. The work of the programme was taken up and Political Geography" was called and ". c. Bullock presented the subject. followed by U. G. Vim and W. L. Davis. each giving plain and practicable methods.
 R. W. Snider, c. M. Snider and Miss E. L. Garrigus entered and were enrolled.
 The subject of "Arithmetic-Fun damental Rules," was called and pre- sented by A. D. Lawrence, followed by E. W. Bond and R. W. Snider, Nj. H. Baird desired to speak on this subject and moved the appointment of critics, the president appointed J. H. Frye, W. G. Bullock and M. H, Baird.
 On motion of J. H. Frye, Profs. Frank Knowlton, Of Johnson county and W. T. Martin of Conway county were invited to take part in the dis cussions and they agreed to do so. "SchoolGovernment' was called and w. A. Baird gave, at length, meth ods and experience in this depart ment, followed by others giving actu- at experiences and results.
 On motion the Institute adjourn. ed until 8 o'clock p. n.
 The Institute called to order by president. w. F. Turner and F. M Hudson, teachers, were enrolled. Dr. J. W. Bruton was made 8 member by his connection with the evening work.
 1 The citizens of Appleton ana yicln ity showed their appreciation by lending their presence. The room being we'll filled, the president intro duced Dr. J. W. Bruton, who stated that it had recently been hls pleas ant duty to render an address ol welcome to the Sunday School Coun ty Convention and it was now plea sant duty to welcome the County Teachers Institute to Appleton, The speaker dwelt at length upon duties of teachers, directors and patrons urging the necessity of the united acton of all in the support of oul common schools, At the close ol his address, the president introduced Prof. J. H. Frye, who responded ir his usual happy style thanking tho people of Appleton and vicinity, IT behalf of the teachers, for their kind ness and generosity, and with muct enthusiasm urged the teachers to re newed zeal in their profession, in sisting upon them to make their pro fesslon honorable as any yin the conn try that thelr work was the forming of character, the moulding of though, that should prepare each individua for the various duties of life.
 The president then made some re marks relative to the duties of di rectors in making their reports, call ing on teachers to assist in their diff fercnt districts, in making such re ports.
 The critics made their reports showing how closely they had watch ed every expression and had spec ial share for the poor secretary.
 On motion the Institute adjourned until 8 o'clock tomorrow morning.
 Pursuant to adjournment the In stitnte was called to order by the president, The roll was called and Prof. J. M. Mallett and J, R. Linzey enrolled.
 The subject of "Grammar-Classi fication of Sentences" was then call ed and presented by T. P. Mccain, 1 followed by Prof. W. T. Martin and J. H. Frye. The presideHt seeing that the secretary was in the act ol saying something on this subject bethought himself and appointed J. H. Frye, W. G. Bullock and Mrs Mary Montgomery, critics who whet- ted their pencils. and then he pro ceeded.
 The subject of "Reading" was called and presented by Rufus Brin gle, he stating that his experience was limited and that he desired to hear from those of more experience The discussion was opened by ". F. Puckett, followed by Prof. Frank Rnowlton, w. A. Baird and others.
 J. T. Puckett and A. D. Shinn re- ported and were enrolled.
 United States History was called and presented by Prof J. NJ. Mallstt,
 The president appointed Miss E. 1 l.. Garrigus, J. A. Pless and w. F. Turner Committee on Resolutions. The critics were called and made