The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-22
THE BARTLETT INSTITUTE.
Yesterdays Instructive Exercises. -Ir
tere sting Lecture.

Yesterdays Instructive Exercises.
tsre sting Lecture.
Correspondence Of the Appeal.
BARTLETT Tenn, June 2l.--At the after |
noon session OF the Institute yesterday, Prof.
Ben Reaves lectured on the Fundamental |
Rules and Fractions in Arithmetic. He |
gave his method of teaching these subjects
with degree Of earnestncss characteristic OF
Prof. Rcaves. He was followed by Mrs.
Milton, who illustrated Groups method OF
teaching addition, subtraction, otc., in q
manner which showed that she knows how
10 impart knowledge to the children who
are Just beginning arithmetic. Prof. Cairns
put ten questions in United States history TO
the teachers TO be answered in writing.
Many teachers answered all the questions
correctly. Prof. John Neuhardt followed,
Mr.. Cairns taking the subject OF geography
and map.drawing. He asked number OF
questions, which were promptly answered
drawing, Prof. Neuhardt handed to every
teacher q printed form Of rules, directions
and illustrations which aided the teach
er TO follow him through the actual
work Of drawing which he performed
on the black board. He drew map
of South America assisted by the teachers by
suggestions or the directions laid down on
OF drawing maps Of his own which seems
superior to any laid down in the school
books for Its simplicity and practicability
and II seemed as IL all the teachers wcrc de-
lighted with this new method and received
IL with approval. He also gave a method Of
grading the maps after the pupil has drawn
IL. which he uses rs an incentive to action on
the part OF the pupil 10 excel. He exhibited
several maps drawn by his pupils which
were indeed maryels OF perfection and neat
ness Of execution.
The chairman announced dramatic en-
tertainment by the Bartlett Dramatic asso-
citation at tho Masonic hall, Thursday night,
10 aid the building OF sidewalks in Bartlett;
also lecture by Col. Luke W. Finlay, OF
Memphis, on Friday night The meeting
then adjourned 10 meet Wednesday.
--This morning the weather was very warm,
but the crowd of teachers Is still increasing
and has reached the number OF seventy, and
among the number Is Mrs. Horton, ready TO
take an active part in the work. The morn
ing session was opened with prayer by Mrs.
Milton, followed by a song. Prof. Cairns
opened the work OF the institute in lesson
in United States history, beginning with the
administration of Washington and ending
with the term of Cleveland. naming the
principal events under each administration.
Prof. Cairns showed the power of teaching
in making every subject plain, thorough and
at the same time going over most ground.
The institute here was favored with an In
strumental piece Of music rendered by Mrs.
John Neuhardt. The piece was difficult
one, but was rendered very efficiently. Mrs.
Neuhardt is the teacher OF music ut tho Bart
lett Training institute.
Little Edwin Neuhardt. boy OF three
years mounted the table and gave the teach
ers a recitation.
Prof O. Il. Neuhardt gave talk on his
new system OF rapid writing. He said this
system was the only one that Is practicable
and can be used in our public schools. He
said he could teach his pupils 10 become fine
penmen In from eight TO ten weeks. lie
concluded by giving an exhibition OF his
proficiency in penmanship by hourishing,
letters. birds, etc, on the blackboard.
Miss Matte Brown responded TO an unan'
imous request for a recitation by reciting
''welch Classic" in an excellent style.
Prof. John Neuhardt occupied the floor on
the subject OF Grammar. He began with
use OF grammar as a text book, and said the
grammar Is much abused, and that he Is In
favor OF abolishing the science from IN,
schools unless the method is reformed. lie
then gave the teachers a beneficial and thor
ough drill. He kept the attention OF thu
teachers one hour and half. Prof. Neu
hard IS n hard and earnest worker in the In
slituie. il thoroughly acquainted With a,
the new and improved methods and Is vi
with the times.
Miss Pearl Blanz favored the institute
= -xith music, which was received most favor
ably.
Prof. ]. Neuhardt gave the teachers an ex
hibition OF the exponential system Of outlin
by outlining the subject table. He sal,
that no pupil somewhat advanced should o.
tempt 20 master any subject without Out
lining IL; that the ability OF outlining Is
scientific education ITSELF that II teache
method. system, order logic and thoroug
insight into the subject outlined at the sam
time; and that Il aids In leads 10 and direct
an investigating any subject whatsoever.
Now II the Time