Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-06-15

~ saacatlcn and Training OF white female
seachers for her public schools and hss msac "a
REORGANIZATION tor the establishment VI o normal
ssbooi for white males IN connection with the
College OF william aud Mary. Tho Nrgioia Nof.
NAL and Collegiate Institute, fetorso9rg. nnd
me Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute
fufnish ample facilities for the education OF
colored teachers OF both eexes These institutions
are every year turning out numbers OF gihdu-
ates we'll qualified for the vocation OF teAchi0g.
Knt Of necessity Il win require time Tor the IN
naence 81 these institutions 70 DO ielt 10 any
ereat extent upon system OF echoos IA which
over 1000 teachers are employed. VI tnls lesge
hunter OF public-school teachers some were
edpcaied NJ STATIC Institutions aud denomins-
tlopAl colleges; others have had the advantages
OF the normal schools, but mo great majority
received their education IN the public ana prl-
sate schools and academies Of the state. IL v
Tor the special benefit OF the first and isst-nameo
Glasses Of teachers that " institutes" W training
SCHOOLS have been organized.
TnK INSTITUTE
II no rcfe ction on the faithful. earnest con-
scfeptious band OF workers 20 cay that many
could be--oucht TO be better qualified for their
work Some need more thorough and compro-
hensve knowledg eof the sub ects taught; others,
better methods OF Importing that knowledge
more skill ia The organization aud msnagcment
Of schools, sc. Just hero IL the mission OF mo
institute. Those now engaged IA the scooois
cannot undertake 10 Ontor normal schools ana
thereby secure tho benefits OF professional IN
sructloo. Tho institute Is opened aiter ihe
teachers school-room work Tor tne Term Is
over. HrQ opportunities lOT hpiutuh AAptC
Thorough scholarship. know edge OF improved
methods OF teschiuG. suggestions as TO tact
and skin in governing pupils sc, are
extended % teachers. This lack o. special pro-
fes-iopai training is by no means confined 70 our
own state. All the states have had In some mea-
cure TO contend with this obstacle. Many OF
them, however. have had Tor years wel-equipped
normal schools Others provide for institutes
byreCuing n small fee 10 payment for a license
20 teach, the proceeds being used % create Al
institute fund. Others still make liberal appro-
pri1tioDs 10 carry on this work.
PEABODY FUND.
The trustees OF the Peabody educational fund
Appteciatins this condition Of school work-ex-
hlblted especially in the South-severnl years
Rgo determined % apply the bulk OF the income
from this fund 70 the education and traioing OF
teachers for the public schools Virginia has 10
ccved her share OF tho fund 30 distributed.
Ivory year appropriations ore medeby the trus-
fees In aid Of the state Female Normal School,
the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute,
and for the support Of institutes. To virginia,
also. fourteen Peabody scholarships in the state
Normal College, Nashville. Tenn. are allotted.
Tbe,e scholarshirs are endownents from the
Peabody fund and eniitle the recipients 10 two
years attendance al the college free.
Arrangements for the institutes are made by
TIE state Department Of Public Instruction.
The location Of The institutes, time for holding
thorn, selection Of Instructors, arrangemeuts for
reduced rates 81 traBs portation for tea hers,
nnf many detail matters incident 70 the organi-
cation aud management OF the institutes de-
volve upon that department. The Peabody
money goes 10 paw Instructors, necessary tncl-
GENITAL expenses incurred are mot by me lOrei
authorities where the Institutes are held. For
ths summer the department announces Tho
following programme:
ALEX tSDRIA CITY.
The Peabody Institute 10 be held at this plR,e
will begin Tuesday, July 10th. and will continue
in session four weeks. II viii be conducted by
Professor J. T. McCleary, institute conductor
for the state ~ Minnesota, who, though not
known % many OF our people, IS regarded
among tue prominent educators Of the North
and West "a thoroughly well qualified for con-
Quoting Institutes Mr. j. Leslie Hail. OF Rich
Iaoud, teacher Of experience, who has Tor
reversl years been pursuing an advanced course
a study in the Johns Hopkins University Will
be associated in the corps 81 instructors. Other
assistants viii also be provided. Professor X.
J. CarDe. city superintendent OF schools, Alex
Hudria Va, has issued circulars containing full
particulars 10 regard to this institute, and any
inquiries relating thereto should he addressed
EsTIIIvIILE, SCOTT COUNTY.
For the s1scial benefit Of teachers Of the south
western counties an institute Will be held at rs
illvillc for four weeks commencing June 18th.
Professor Charles II. Winston, Of Richmond, will
he The conductor. lie will be assisted by Miss
Virginia Reynolds, Of tho state Female Normal
School. aud Professor }. w. Repass, OF scott
county. Professor Winston needs no introduce
ton % Virgin teachers. His long connection
with tho educational work OF the state is well
krewn. He has for several years been engaged
iu Institute work In this State aud in North Caro-
Ina Miss Reynolds is a member Of the faculty
- the State Female Normal School, and Profess
sor ReDas- has Tor n number Of years been en-
gagged IN teaching in the public schools.
Persons desiring fun information can address
Superintendent ". u. smith, Estillyile, Va, as
lie has charge Of all local matters.
NARTINsvILLE. HENRY COUNTY.
This institute Will open July 18th and will be
in operation Tor four weoks Conductor, Pro-
lessor William VI. Graybin. OF Roanoke city;
As,isients. Superintendent ". NJ. Peyton. Of
Henry county, and Mrs. NJ. 5. Iaaferro. OF
hampden-sidney; Professor &rayoill ls princl-
pal Of the graded schools of Roanoke city, and
last year very successfully conducted al insti-
tute In Giles county. Mr.. fcyton vas Tor num-
her OF years = teacher IN the public schools and
i at this time superintendent Of the schools Of
his county. Mrs. Talaferro Is also an expert
orced teacher, whose educational advantages
have been good
No PEABODY institute has heretofore been held
I'm this section Of the state, and a. the place APP
pointed Is accessible TO many counties In the
South Side. II IL thought the attendance will be
larger Full particulars win be furnished on
application % superintendent w. Nj. Peyton,
Martnsyille, Va
LIBERTY, BEDFORD COUNTY.
Al Liberty Rn institute will DO held for four
weeks. beginning July 3D. Professor Henry r..
Sanford, Of New York, will conduct It. He will
have the assistance Of Miss Celestia Parrish, Of
Farmyllo, and Professor j. Il. Guy, Of Liberty.
Professor sanford belongs 70 the regular corps
OF institute conda of the State OF New York,
aud has had wide experience IN institutes. tie
has already conducted three institutes in Viz
ciuia. and Is therefore known among many Of
our teachers. Miss Parrish, OF the state Female
Normal School. has been connected with the in
siituion since Its organization, and Professor
Guy has charge OF large graded school at Lib
erty
Parties seeking information in regard TO this
institute should address Superintendent n. d.
Tlawkins, Coffee. Bedford county, a. he Is man.
aging the local affairs OF the institute.
cAPE CHARLES
Early in september-commencng about the
4th--it Ia proposed 20 hold an institute at Cape
Charles for about two weeks. lie instructors
will be announced al later day. In the mean
time Or. John L. Mapp, superintendent OF
schools. Keller. Accomack county, will reply &c
any inquiries in regard TO the arrangements foI
this institute. The foregoing gives genera
outline OF the work proposed for the white
teachers The colored teachers are also bene
fciaries OF tue funds donated for institutes, and
the following institutes have been arranged
For COiored teachers.
sTAUNTON.
The institute for colored teachers 20 be held Al
this place will begin june 27th and continue foul
weOks-Conductor. Professor FRANK 1'rigg, OF
Lynchburg; Assistants. IA. Webster Davis. Of
Richmond and Miss Lucy Boulding. OF Lynch
burg. Professor Trigg has for some years beer
successful teacher In the public schools o
LynchDurg, aud Mr. Davis and Miss Boulding
both teachers Of experience, were engaged Il
institute work last year
superintendent W. w. Robertson. OF Staunton
Va. Is giving ell needed attention 10 prelimina
communicate with him.
ROANOKE CITY.
AT Roanoke city. also. an Institute for colorec
teachers will be held for four weeks, beginning
July 18th. Professor X. L. Mitchell. OF Nlnches
ter, will be in charge, aud VIII be assisted by
Mr.. A. V. Norrell, OF Richmond. These instruc.
tors are teachers OF experience In the public
schools, aud last year had charge Of a successful
institute held AZ Wytheylle.
Superintendent William Lunsford is giving
due attention to the local management Of the in.
tutule, aud will respond 10 any inquiries In 70
gard thereto
VIRGINIA NORMAL AND COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
PETERSBURG yA.--sUNAsR SESSION.
The summer session OF this institution especial
ly designated by law tor training colored teach
ere for the public schools, will open June 18th
and will continue for i've weeks Professor
James u. Johnston. with the faculty OF the instL
tute. will conduct She summer session normal
school The main building OF the institute vii
be well equipped with necessary furnlture and
Other apparatus Ia time for the opening OF ths
summer term. and the indications arc that tbs
attendance Of teachers will 90 large.
Address President James H. Johnston, Peters
burg, Va. for further information touching thii
Institution.
HAMPTON.
In connection with the regular work of IN,
Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute
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