The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03
THE COUNTY SCHOOLS.
INTERVIEW WITH THE SHELBY
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.
The Good Work Accomplished Dur
Ing the Past Year-A Larger At
tendance than that of Previous Years
The State University.

DR.. Henderson had just come in from his
country house and seated himself in his
office, preparatory TO going through the
routine of daily. duty, when a smile Of
greeting from the county superintendent Of
public instruction welcomed reporter Of
The APPEAL into his sanctum.
Doctor The APPEAL would like to give
the public some information in regard 10
the condition of the. county schools, insti-
tutcs t to be held etc, if you will be kind
Certainly" replied the genial Doctor
"As you are aware, most of the schools are
| closed now. The examinations, however,
were very satisfactory and showed careful
training and close application on the part of
teachers and pupils. The condition of the
county schools is decidedly healthy. We
are making continual and strenuous efforts
TO advance the methods Of public instruc-
ton throughout the State and Shelby, as
the most important county, must take the
lead. The concert Of action that exists
among the officers OF public instruction
throughout the State will have q happy
effect in advancing the cause.
1--WE intend, il possible, here In Shelby,
establishing system Of graded schools, and
the committee appointed for the special pur-
pose, recommend the following:
Primary Grade--Writing, arithmetic and
spelling.
Junior Grade Writing arithmetic, SPELL
ing, language, history and geography.
"ScniOr Grade--Writing, arithmetic, spell
ing, language. history and geography.
Miscellaneous Botany and physiology.
81 cannot say whether or not this will be
adopted. IL will be submitted for amend
ment or rejection. ! think the move good
al 10 q tata stn., NJ
an early day. A system of graded schools
is being established very generally now, and
meets with the appreciation OF the public"
where and when will the institute be
heldg'
AT Bartlett on the 18th Of June next
| There was considerable rivalry and compe-
tition between Bartlett and Colliersville rs
| TO which place should have the meeting
but Bartlett Offered better inducements and
won.'
"Do you anticipate large attendance at
this meetingG' querried the reporter.
Yes much larger attendance than pre-
yious years. Usually we have only had
some eighty or 100 teachers present. for this
meeting have written the committee OF ar
engagements at Bartlett to provide accommo.
dations for 200. The attendance will be
| largcr from the fact that State Supt. Smith
tayors public examination Of applicants for
/
sion will be Of two weeks length, and an ex-
animation Of applicants made at It's close.
| DIR. Charles w. Dabney, jr., president OF the
! State university; Prof Carnes, OF Messy
Greek college; Prof Paine, who has charge
OF the normal department OF the State uni.
yersity; State Superintendent Smith and
Others are expected. We anticipate pleas
ant and important meeting. Let me remark
| by way Of parcnthesis" said the doctor that
| President Dabney Is deserving Of all praise
for the manner in which he has succeeded in
| building up the university NJ Knoxville.
! When he took control OF IT, you know, the
college was In anything but a creditable con-
| ditiOn, aud he has made II a university
which Il an honor TO the State. Under the
management Of President Dnbney the uni
yersity has been fully recognized and sew
eal new chairs added. Three new buildings
are being erected aud the older ones thor
oughly renovated. The agricultural expert
mont station, recently established by Con-
| grcss, Is connected with the university aud
adds much 10 its advantages for
scientific study. Tho university offers
thus TO the young men Of Tenncs-
see unsurpassed opportunities for study, es-
| pccinlly la the direction Of technical. scien-
title aud industrial education. | neglected
10 state In connection with the institute at
Bartlett, that the teachers In attendance
will be furnished good accommodation at
$3.50 per week. on Monday next the insti.
tute OF colorcd teachers will be held at Lc-
| mOync. The examination for appoint
mcnt 10 State cadotships In the University
Of tennessee will be held In my Office ON
| Thursday, June the lith proK. Under the
laws Of the State, you dnow, each State scn-
ator eau appoint two aud each representative
three cadets from the list Of qualified
candidates reported by county or
| city supcrintcndcnts, aud each coun-
| ~ or city superintendent can rec
/ Ommcnd number not limited, 10
the president Of the university for other
appointments Such appointccs become
State cadets when registered al the univer-
sity and are entitled 10 free registration and
tuition for 1--WE years, or until graduation.
Since registration and tuition amount 20 30
per session, an appointment q worth 500
70 any young man toward his education.
With such an appointment the total neocs-
sary expenses of a cadet at the university
are only about flSO per session of ten months
which l. a little moro than u would cost him
10 stay nj home. Many opportunities are
offered young men AZ the university 10 earn
something. by which they can reduce their
expenses further. A thorough knowledge 81
arithmetic. English grammar and compost
ton, geography aud United States history,
Is required In order that an applicant may
pass aud become a candidate for a cadctship.
The applicants must be young men Of good
moral character. and prove this character by
testimonials from his teachers or other relia.
bic persons"
How about State Superintendent Frank
NJ. Smith; has his conduct OF Affairs given
satisiactionr'
well. am Smith man; great ndmircr
ofhim. aud don't know that I should say any
thing about that I am In constant CORE
spondencc with the different officers
throughout the State, and have never heard
one word Of complaint lie has made a fine
officer"
with a cordial Invitation from the doctor
10 drop ia often, THE ArrEAL man gave way
10 a number of ladies waiting 10 gain the car
Of the county superintendent Of public In.
siructlon.
Mortunfy ueporf