The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1889-08-28
THURSDAY MORNING.

THURSDAY MORNING.
The Abbeville County Teachers Association
met at Due West, 8. c., August %, 1889.
After music by the choir, prayer by Rev
Mr.. Young, calling the roll and reading the
minutes, Messrs. j. K. Hood and r. L. Bell
were appointed to solicit members. They re-
ported eight new members, making total
membership OF thirty-flye.
w. L. Miller was called on to answer the
question assigned him. Query: Which is cor
gave an instructive talk on the nunciation
and use Of words in general, finally deciding
that the "frst two years." rather than the
"two first years." Is correct.
others discussed the question. Prof Mccain
held that "the two first years" is correct, and
cited Buffers grammar in his favor.
Prof. ]. G. Cork read an interesting and in
lively dlsfussion followed, in which w. L.
Miller, ESQ.,, R. 8. Galloway, Profs. Hood,
Acker, McGee, Patterson and others took part.
Prof. j.: W. Thompsons essay not being
consumed part Of the time In general re-
view of our schools and buildings.
The query box being examined, two ques-
tions were found. One was given TO Miss A.
On motion. the Association adjourned to
w. NJ. GR1ER President.
w. G. BELL, Secretary.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
After music by the choir, Miss Parks was
called on, and answered her question to the
satisfaction OF the Association. Query, "They
prevented him accepting tn position" Parse
"him" and give the rule. Answer: "They pre-
vented HIM from accepting the position;"
'.rhey prevented his accepting the position"
Him" is third personal pronoun, masculine
gender, objective case, and governed by pre-
vented. Rule: Active transitive verbs govern
the objective case.-A. w. PARKS.
Miss Ella Milldr was called on, and an
swered her question satisfactorily. Query:
"How can we secure "a full attendance Of
teachers at our meetings?" Answer: In re-
ply, the teachers must feel greater interest
themselves, as class, In their work or call
work for ourselves. lately attended the
State Association, and IL was very largely due
to the influence of O fellow-teacher. 60 your
self, and ask somebody else to go. Make the
sible. Let each teacher feel himself or herself
q part OF the whole, and act to that end
Again, let the notice given OF meetings be as
If no more, be personal appeal to every
teacher, The oftener and more direct the In
vitation, the better the effect ELLA MILLER.
Prof. Mccain lectured the Association on
"How to teach English" He made some
general remarks, which were very instruc-
tive, and then noted several common errors
In the pronunciation and use Of words. The
talk was much enjoyed and & very i1strnctlHe nrI
Latham, w. L. Miller, Esq, and others con-
tinued the discussion.
On motion of School Commissioner McLees,
the thanks of the Association were rendered
to the choir for the excellent music.
On motion Of DR.. Lindsay, the Secretary
was requested to get and preserve all essays
and lectures delivered to the Association.
On motion the Association adjourned until
o'clock p. m. w. NJ. GRIER, President
w. G. BELL, Secretary.
EVENING SESSION,
After music by the choir. the President In
troduced Prof. Hood, the lecturer of the even
ing.
Prof Hood spoke to the Association on
lHHistory and the methods OF teaching IT,"