The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-09
THE EDUCATION PERIOD.
A FEW WEEKS wHEN:THIs INTER.
EST OCCUPIES PUBLIC ATTENTION.
Examination OF Applicants for Teachers
Certificates In City and County
:, Schools-Some Exacting Summer
~ Work-Teachers Institute.

The public schools, both city and county,
have closed their sessions, with results
flattering to officers, teachers and pupils,
and gratifying encouragement TO the
public.
During the week Just ended many pri-
vate schools OF the city have also held their
annual commencement exercises, hence
educational interests have almost wholly
occupied the public mind for two weeks
past.
Commencement exercises do not close
the work Of public school teachers and Of
ficials. In the case Of the latter 1t but al
fords an opportunity to proceed with ar
rangements for the next session. In the
case OF public school system ever advance
ing and improving, as is that OF Memphis,
this Is perhaps more exacting than the
actual conduct OF the schools during the
session. At all events, IL is true OF the
present year. There are bonds TO issue
and sell TO the best possible advantage,
and the money to expend with the most
judicious skill, as public trust. The AP-
PEAL has kept its readers fully advised as
TO the purpose in view, that Of erecting at
least four new schoolhouses, ard thus save
rent on an equal number 10 be thereby
surrendered.
Another matter, involving both officials
k.end teachers, is the examination OF appli-
ants for teachers certificates. This, for
The city schools, came off yesterday at
Market Street School. Superintendent Col.
lier conducted the examination, and had
no idle time between the hours OF o'clock
am. and o'clock pm. The field is open
to all, and each year there are scores OF APP
plicants who desire more than aught else
paper from the public school authorities
q 'emphis, certifying the qualification to
teach. This is valuable wherever pre-
scented. on account Of the high rank taken
by the local system. II is also the prelm-
mary step to appointment as teacher in the
local schools, a prerogatve belonging TO
the Board OF Education. After the lists
are filed, the applicants qualified are reg.
istered and all vacancies occurring during
the session filed from the ranks. From
these facts. II will be manifest TO the reader,
that the work OF supervising an extensive
and advancing public school system Is full
Of massive and intricate details.
The Shelby County Institute was also in
session the past week from Monday until
Friday. Miss Nellie 0'Donnell, County
Superintendent OF Public instruction, pre-
sided. IL was pleasant and profitable
period 10 the teachers, in the interchange
OF ideas rs 10 methods, who were also ex-
amined rs TO their fitness for the RESPONSE
bilities. and also new applicants. At the
close the Committee on Resolutions pre-
sented the following, which were adopted:
Whereas, In obedience TO the laws OF
the State OF Tennessee and the call there
under OF Miss Nellie O'Donnell, the Coun-
~ Superintendent Of Public instruction OF
Shelby County, in said State, who con.
yened the teachers Of this county for their
institute and examination June 3, contin-
uing from day to day until the 9TH inst,
and since the present session has been un-
precedeniedly largely attended and has as
result involved quite an unusual amount
OF mental rs well Us physical strain upon
the County Superintendent, who has been
exceedingly patient. both In the institute
work as well as in the work OF examina.
tsn; therefore be il
Resolved, That we. the teachers Of
Shelby County, do hereby tender the fol-
lowing resolutions
Resolved, That our thanks are hereby
rendered our very able, eilicicn: and intel
. gent Superintendent Of Public Instruction,
Miss y. 0Donnell. for the faithful and
impartial discharge Of her duties in con.
Quoting the institute and her uniform
couricg and consideration shown us as
teachers
Resolved, That our thanks are also due
10 Mrs. Milton, who has been helper
aud has shown her interest in us. aud has
been such a great factor in facilitating this
grand work.
Resolved, That We also tender our
thanks 10 Dr. II. r. Fraser and the Row.
X. n. Countee, Of the Howe Institute, for
their able remarks and truo advice given
tho teachers. And TO the Board Of .rrus-
tees We also tender our thanks for the free
use Of the Howe Building during the
week. Respectfully submitted,
Mus. I. Y. CAssEIis, Chm.
T.. MULLINS,
S. J. HUSrER.