The Russellville Democrat., 1889-01-24

Teachers Institute Held
 at Dover Dec. 19,
 20 and 21,
 1888. FIRST DAT. Institute convened at 10 Q. ID. snt was called to order by J. H. Frye County Examiner. OPENING EXERCISES. Scripture reading and prayer by Rev. J. S. Glover. After electing secretary to serve pro tenn: that the work as given pre- viously on programme be carried out but owing to the absence of some of the teachers some changes had tt be made which was done partly bJ appointment and partly by commit tee on re arrangement. Subject, Teaching Beginners, was then called and introduced by Mis' Marie Brown. followed by T. D Brooks, J. A. Pless, J. M. Harkey and J. NJ. Krumsick. Subject, Political Geography was called for and introduced by J A. Pless. Discussed by Institute. On motion a committee consisting of John A. Pleas, T. Lamar and I D. Brooks, was appointed on revision of Institute work and recommends tions,
 United States History, Period o Discovery" was called and introduc ed by T. Lamar. followed in the dis cussion by number of the teachers
 Institute adjourned for dinner. Called to order at 80 o'clock by the chair.
 Subject, Language Lessons" was then introduced by W. c. Bullock. Discussion, J. A. Pless, J. M. Krum. sick, E. A. Kuhn and J. M. Harkey.
 Arithmetic, Notation and Fuuda mental Rules," was called and intro. duced by K. L.Lawrence. Discussed by W. A. Baird, J. M. Hughey and T. Lamar.
 "School Government; How Secur- ed. Punishments," &c. was called for and introduced by w. G. Bullock, he being followed in the discussion by s. N. Davis, J. H. Frye, JIM. Harkey and J. A. Pless.
 By motion Institute then adjourn ed from to ', when the house was called to order by the chairman, and Rev. J. s. Glover came to the front and delivered the welcome address, Prof. B. A. Kuhn replying.
 Prof. $. T. Lane then came forward and introduced the subject, Morals in School" on which, be it said once for all, he made . telling and enthu. siastic speech, being followed by oth. CTS equally earnest, touching this lm' portant subject.
 Institute moved an adjournment.
 SECOND DAY.
 Opened with singing and prayer.
 Calling roll.
 Reading proceedings of last Insti- ute.
 Subject, "Second and Third Read ers," introduced by W. N. Atkins. Discussion, Mss Marie Brown, J. A. Hill, Miss Clelnmie Holmes and also by Prof. Lane, who made the subject very interesting and instructive to the boys. Bro. Lane dwelt at some length on the great importance ol knowing how to read well, to the ac complishment of which thorough and freq uent class drill is indispensable in order that the child may acquire early by constant practice, full, round, clear utterance, and at the same time grasp the thought contain ed: Catchthe spirit and sentiment of the author and SO read naturally. In other words to read well, child must be SO trained that it can transform it's own mind and feelings to that of the author and speak the words as ifthey were it's own, coming fresh from its own mind.
 Subject, Mathematical Geogra, phy," was then introduced by J. L. Hayhurst. Discussion. Rufus Brin. gle, Marie Brown, A. Eggleston, w. G, Bullock and Miss Tennie William son.
 "United States History; Period ol Settlement" was then taken up and discussed.
 This brought us to near noon ol the second day, so we again adjourn ed to share the hospitality of the good people of Dover.
 Institute met at 80 and proceed ed to business in due form.
 That division of grammar which treats of words, kinds, uses and forms being the subject next in order, was introduced by Prof. Lane followed by Miss Tennie Williamson and Miss Clemmie Holmes.
 Subject, "Compound Numbers ' was then introduced by B. A. Kuhn, Discussed by s. N. Davis, J. M Krumsick and others.
 On motion, a committee consisting of W. G. Bullock, J. M. Hughey and Miss Clemmie Holmes was appointed to draft resolutions, thanking the people of Dover for their kindness in taking care of the teachers during the association, which was received and adopted as follows:
 WHEREAS, the teachers of Pope county have been the happy recipi euts of the noble generosity of the hospitable people of Dover and vicin' ity, and
 Whereas, our stay among them has been made pleasant, and
 Whereas, we feel it our duty to express our gratitude for the same, therefore be it