The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1889-04-03

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the method of teaching Geography
in sand moulding.
| Mrs. D. E. Lewis read an. essay
on "The Reciprocal Duty Of Par
ents and Teacher" BY order of the
house this essay was sent to I. L.
for publication.
The Institute then adjourned fol
refreshments.
The first essay in the afternoon
was read by Mrs. Lizzie Leake.
Subject: "The Difference between
Teaching School and Keeping
School" The essay expressed
quite a cultured sentiment in the
writer as to tue kindly treatment the
teachers should manifest and in the
discipline of the student. The idea
held, out in the essay was that kind
treatment was the best policy.
Prof. j. w. Gordon read an essay
on drawing" He disclosed quite
a familiarity with this subject and
showed its refining influence on the
mind. He gave many illustrations
of its yitility in cultivsting the taste
and the discriminating powers of the
mind.
Importance of Rudimental Train
ing in our Schools was presented
by Miss Bonny Wood in a very
pleasant manner.
Miss 7. Ware expressed her views
on 1.-The Uniform System of Teach.
ing in the Public Schools" She
thinks It impossible and perhaps not
practical to attempt uniform sys-
TEN of teaching, especially in q
uniform course Of text books. Miss
Ware displayed in her essay many
valuable thoughts on the art of
teaching, and favorably impresses an
audience by her cultivated and pleas
ing style.
Rev. J. Fl. Coulson discussed at
considerable length, the various
bearings Of Education in practical
way. Mr.. Coulson is ready reader
and expresses his ideas in a clear,
forcihle manner.
Prof. Cslvit read quite a learned
essay on the effects of Alcohol and
Narcotics on the Human System.
The Professor, as he always does, pre-.
sented his subject in that clear, cuiti-
waited style which captivates an au-
dience. He illustrated his subject
by means of chart showing the
different stages the organs of the
human system undergo in the use of
these Obstructive ele nents.
A recitation by Miss Eloize Daigre,
Subject: "Chambered Nautilus
At intervals during these proceed
ings the choir rendered several ex-
ceIlent pieces of music which added
much interest to the occasion.
Most Of these subjects we're dis
cussed by the Teachers present, and
much valuable information was pre-
sented.
1t IS to be hoped that these Insti-
tutes have been of great benefit to
the Teachers and members, and that
a higher standard will be obtained in
our Parish.
The following resolutions we're of.
fered, and unanimously adopted:
| Resolved, That the members Of
the Teachers Institute of Rapides
Parish, Louisiana, do hereby ex-
press their approval of what is known
as the Blair Bill now pending in Con-
gress for assisting the common
schools and we do hereby heartily
request our members in Congress to
use all legitimate means in their
power to secure its passage, provided
it does not, in their opinion, curtail
the constitutional functions Of the
states.
Resolred, That the thanks and
gratitude of the teachers and
officers of this Institute are due
and hereby rendered the generous
hearted citizens Of Cbeneyvllle, for
their courtesy ond broad hospi.
tality in their princely entertain
mepts of our said body; and es-
pecially to the organist, Miss Daisey
Dean, and the young ladies and gen.
tlemen of the church choir, for the
sweet, touching music rendered dur
ing our session,
RESOLVED, That the thanks of our
Institute be extended our progressive
journals, Town Talk and Democrat,
for the generous use Of their COL
umns in publishing the former work
of this body, and that they be re-
quested to print the proceedings of
this meeting.
RESOLVED, That the names of alb
sent teachers appear in the published
minutes of Institutes held in the
different localities, as we'll as the
names of the Teachers who are pres
ent at these Institutes.
List OF Teachers present: W. j.
Calvlt, ]. W. Britt. J. H. CouIson,
II. j. Daigre, J. w. Gordon, T. r.
Russell, Edwin Orr, Miss Eloize
Daigre, Mrs. l.. Leake, Mrs. D. E.
Lewis, Miss A. Pierson, Miss B.
Wood, Miss L. Ware.
List Of Teachers absent: Miss A.
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