The Grenada sentinel., 1888-07-07
THE WEST MIsalssIPPI TEAOMxRs'
ASSOCIATION.
TIE Pleasant aaa InslruettUe knsss
tAinment Monday Night.
Other Interesting Proceedings Tues
day and Wednesday.

Ihe west MlsSlsslpPl AeacnoiS hsSo'
ciation together with a large number Of
our intelligent people assembled at the
Hall Of Grenada Collegiate Institute
Monday night. The exercises opened
with a song entitled "Gloria in Excelsi',"
by Mrs. J. w. Buchanan, Misses Maidee
Shelby, Falba Highgate, Efie Thomas,
Efie Dubard, Jeanie Highgate and Mes.
srs. L. Bernhard and Frank Smith, which
was rendered in the best taste, and with
happy effect" Rev. T. ]. Newell then
offered up a fervent and feeling prayer.
Hon. B. G. Adams, Mayor, representing
the city, delivered q splendid welcome
address, in which he paid the free school
and the present teachers high compli>
ment, and showing under the present ad-
ministration the free schools had been
extended from four to nine months, and
was therefore a growing factor in the
morals and intelligence of our young
people. His complimentary remarks
about our efficient county superintendent,
Mr., X, Horton, was not only true, but
highly appreciated by Mr.. Horizons nu.
merous friends as just tribute Of praise.
he then paid high and deserved com.
plimenr to Rev. T. ]. Newell, ss the head
Of the Aourishing Institute overiwhich he
70 ably and successfully ;presides. Mr.
Adams also spoke very highly Of
The teachers now in session with the
vast work Of moral and intellec>
tusl regeneration now before them.
The piano duett "Neck and Neck" galop
by Misses Falba and Jeanie Highgate
was played in fine style by these two
first class musicians. Col. W. H. Fitz>
Gerald, the appointed orator of the oc>
casion, made the address of welcome,
which abounded in practical truths and
thoretic propositions. The address
proved him man of study and intellect
Mr.. J. A. Avep, principal Of the high
school of Winona, responded on behalf
of the teachers, in terms both humorous
and sensible, proving that his address
was both studied and original. The
Vocal Solo and Chorus, III the waters
could speak as they flow," by Mrs. ]. W.
Buchanan; Misses Maids shalhy, EM Eme
Dubard, Jeanie Higbgate, Efie Thomas,
Falba Highgate and Mr.. Bernhard, was
sung with decided effect. Prof. J. W.
Johnson. of the Oxford University, de-
livered an address on "the Teacher and
bis duty" which he handled in fine
style, and was heard with profound
interest. The Piano Trio, Light Caval'
ry march," by Misses Falba Highgate,
Effie Thomas and Jeanie Highgate was
musical treat. The Introductory essay,
SHOULD Mississippians love their State"
by Miss Mary V. Duvall, OF Sardis, was
the event of the evening, and was deliver
ed in clear elocutionary voice. The
matter of it contained thoughts OF deep
interest TO teachers, pupils and people,
and taking it altogether, it wss one Of
the best and most eloquent addresses we
have ever heard. The evenings pro.
gramme closed with the vocal Duet"
"See the pale moon," by Misses Made
Shelby and Efie Thomas, where vocal
and Instrumental music were happily
combined, ....
Tuesday mornings exercises were
opened at the College with music by the
Misses Highgate, and prayer by Rev. T.
J. Newell. The Association then went
into the election of officers. The tollow-
ing Were elected: Prof J. W. johnson,
of Oxford President; J. A. Aveu, of Wi
mona, Vice President; Prof. D. L. En-
nest. of fernando, and Miss Hyer, Of
Holly Springs, Secretaries. Prof. Brooks,
of Sardis. delivered speech on Glitter
ary work in Schools" which was discuss;
ed. The desire of all the teachers on
this point was to make an effort to place
before pupils every available means for
literary development. Miss Katie Gibbs
of Grenada, read an essay on "Memory
which was also discussed
solo "Only Blue Bell"
was rendered by Mrs. J. W. Buchanan.
Prof. Dupree, OF Mississippi College gave
quite lengthy talk on progress of
Science" His remarks were chiefly
confined to the discussion of the differ,
ent kinds of type-writers, holding the |
undivided attention Of his hearers by his
,arration Of the wonders of mechanical
ieyelopments The Association then ad>
'ourned to meet at 8: 80 p. N. -'s..- .'s .-
The afternoon session was called to or>
Ter at 8: 80 p. m. The whole afternoon
vas spent in the discussion of the ''Rela-
ion of Patrons to the Public Schools
G, W. Christian led in the leading re-
marks on this subject, and in the discus
sion that followed, many important fea-
lures were brought out, the most promi>
nent of which was that patrons should
give every aid to the march OF progress
in our public schools, as it is duty they
owe to themselves, their children and the
future of the State.
The night session convened at $3.50
n. m. "The New Education" was the
subject for consideration, ON which Prot.
T. +. McBeath, OF Water Valley, read
most able document. Though somewhat
lengthy, he held every true lover Of
science spell bound by the manner in
which be showed tie evolution Of things
after their kind. His essay not only pos
sesses the merit of literary treat, but
would adorn the columns Of any scien-
ti6c journal in the land. The closing
hour of this session was spent in sociable
endowment. Teachers from the different
parts of the State were introduced to
.I..o,d r. provad IN ha tho nst