The Russellville Democrat., 1889-09-12
Institute Proceedings.

Baird secretary, with Prof A. k Lee assistant secretary.
 The members assembled were en rolled and a few preliminary re marks were made by Prof. I. $ Cox, of Van Buren, instructor fol the institute, who then commenced the work of the programme.
 Subiect-Arithmetic. This being completed and such other arrange ments as were necessary for the weeks work the institute adjourned until Tuesday morning at 3 o'clock
 Tuesday, Sept 3. Institute was called to order by the chairman; the roll was called; several new mem bers enrolled when the work of the programme was resumed, beginning with second reader, followed by primary geography and oral spelling
 The institute then adjourned till 80 D. m. when it was called to or. der by the chairman and the sub jects of the afternoon were United States history, grammar and school organization.
 Adjourned till g o'clock to-mor. row morning.
 Wednesday, Sept. 4. Institute was called to order by the chairman. On account of heavy Iains but few were able to attend the forenoon ex- ercises; and much time was spent in discussing vexing questions, prob lems, etc. among the teachers.
 After the ram was over Prof. Cox and some others came in and the subject of geography was presented by the instructor.
 Adjourned till 30 p. m. when the institute was called to order by the chairman and the instructor re- sumed work.
 Subjects for afternoon History, grammar and judiclous punishments in schools.
 A number of visitors were present.
 Adjourned until 9 o'clock a. ID.
 Thursday, Sept. D. Institute call ed to order by the chairman; roll called and new members enrolled. The work of the programme resum, ed. Forenoon subjects. Fractions, geography of Arkansas and class drlll on written spelling.
 Adjourned till 1:30 p. m.
 Institute called to order by the chairman; roll called.
 J. M. MalIet made motion that q committee of three be appointed on resolutions.
 The motion was seconded and carried.
 The char appointed as such com mittee J. M. Mallet, J. A. Pless and Miss Tennie Williamson.
 The work of the programme was resumed.
 Subject.-Composition.
 As this instruction was being given the institute was visited by w. F. Thompton, state superlntend ent.
 A short recess was given during which the teachers and visitors were introduced to the state superin- tendent.
 Institute was called to order and the remainder of the afternoon was spent in hearing an appropriate talk from our state superintendent rela' tive to the school work of the state, duties of teachers, etc.
 Prof. J. M. Mallet made a motion that we hold an evening social meet ing, which was carried.
 Institute adjourned until 7:30 o'clock p. m., at which time the members were all in with number of visitors, and very pleasant hour was spent in social intercourse, shaking hands, and telling our troubles, joys, etc. The chairman was finally lnterfered with by some one whispering to the girls that when the institute closed he was go- ing to see his wife, and he called the meeting to order.
 The committee on resolutions stated that they were ready to re- port.
 The report was called for and J. M. Mallet, chairman, presented tho following, to wit:
 To the District Teachers Institute:
 We, your committee on resolutions have had the same under considera- tion and would most respectfully re- port that there seems to be want of interest manifested among some teach CTS who fail to attend the sessions of the institute. Therefore
 Resolved, lst. That the county ex- aminer take such steps as in his judg- ment shall seem best to compel the at- tendance of all the teachers except such as shall be able to render a lawful ex- cuse.
 Resolved, 2d. That we appeal to the directors of the several school districts of this county, that they give the ex- aminer all the assistance in their power to secure the attendance of teachers, and when the school is closed, by order of the directors for the institute, if the teacher fails to come, let the directors inform the examiner, so that he can as- certain the cause of the teachers ab- sence.
 Resolved, 3rd. That the thanks of the teachers of this institute be tender- ed to Prof. Cox for the scholarly man. ner in which he has conducted the ex- ercises, and we regard this as one of the most enjoyable and profitable of our associated meetings as teacher, and as Prof. Cox leaves us for the future labors of life that lie before him, that he carries with him the best wishes of the teachers of this judicial district as- sembled on this occasion.
 Resolved, 4th. That we appreciate the visit of Superintendent W. E. Thompson and heartily concur with him and pledge Co him our united eff fort to try and secure the necessary legislation in order to secure greater efficiency for our public schools.