The Russellville Democrat., 1891-06-25

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sent Judge j. G. Wallace was called
upon and gave us his own trials as
teacher, when he began 10 tht
work telling Of the schools and schoo'
buildings OF that time and contrast
ell them with the present, showing
that the pioneer teacher had many
things to contend with, that are now
only matters OF the past. Others
made ssme remarks upon the same
subject.
CALVIN Love then rendered a
splendid defamation.
The Committee ou program then
presented the following Resolutions,
to wit:
"REsoLvEp |, That we, the teach
ers OF Pope county, Ark, in order 10
secure better mode of carrying on
our Institute work employ two com
petent instructors to instruct the
members of the Institute for term
of one week at our next session.
RESOLVED 2, That each member
OF the Institute be taxed one dollar
to defray the expenses OF said in.
structors, and that the county ex.
amlner be empowered to employ such
instructors as he may deem compe
tent"
+. b. Northup moved, seconded by
w. j. Blackwell, that the resolutions
be adopted.
The Chairman announced that
speakers would be allowed only five
to speak to the question.
Sam DAVIS moved to amend by in
serting one instructor instead Of
two, seconded by ]. t. Pickett, and
carried by vote 28 to IL.
The motion as amended was then
discussed by several teachers and
defeated by an almost unanimous
vote.
Prof. A. E. Lee then introduced
he following, to wit:
RESOLVED, That we the teachers
If Pope county Institute, request our
State superintendent, Prof ]. H.
shina to call the Normal school for
his Congressional District at Rus
and pledge the school our
hearty support"
On motion the resolution was ad
opted by q unanimous vote.
Little Lille Luker then rccited
'Papa's Letter" and the Institute ad
ourned until ! o'clock p. m. to-mor
'ow.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
The public examination having
,losed and it being known that the
State Superintendent was to be with |
Is in the afternoon, very early the
,itizens OF the town began to Assem-
Die. We saw school directors from
,arious parts of the country coming
n, and we noticed the Mail man
rom Atkins slipping around for
Iome purpose. 1t may be that some
II the young ladies could tell US
What he was looking after-anyway
le was here. Soon the room was
iled, and then Prof. Fry called the
with its visitors, to order,
ind Miss Emma Reed was called to
he organ and after some music and
Ill quiet the chairman introduced
Prof. J. H. Shinn, State superintsnd
mt, and in his very pleasant way, he
,egan to rub us up and down and
,ver, and every other way that rub
,lng can be performed; IN fact we
vere getting sore before he let up.
lie seemed to glory in telling school
eachers how little they know, but
Ifter this he is sure to tell them how
o improve themselves, and then Of.
er to help them out OF every trouble.
Well, we are not going to try to tell
vhat he said.
After the address of Prof. Shlnn
t was decided that good number
Il Pope county teachers make a trip
O the State Teachers Association at
Nebo next Tuesday, and Prof. ]. II.
Fry said he would furnish badges
or all who would go.
The Committee on Resolutions
made the following report; to wit:
WHEREAS, In the four days past in which |
We have mingled together, exchanging ideas,
md see and feel more forcibiy the needs and |
lefects OF ourselves aud our educational sys- /
en- therefore be 1T
RESOLVED, Thai, In going to our respective |
ZONES, we more earnestly consecrate ourselv- |
% anew to the high calling OF our avocation, |
md that we shall more earnestly ftrive 10 wor-
lilly discharge tho great responsibilities rest |
ng upon us.
RESOLVED, That each teacher make an ear |
,est enieavor TO educate tho masses OF the |
people on the great necessity OF longer terms |
II school and better pay forlteachsrs.
RESOLVED, That we endorse and would
Iuggest the formation OF Teachers Reading |
circles at Russell v lille. Atkins. Dover, Apple
ton, and at other places where possible.
RRsoLvEn. That we endorse the action OF
he state superintendent aud the County 4
sminers' Association in the effort 10 provide
sxamin nations over the State, and to
raise the standard OF teachers.
RESOLVED, hat II Is the sense OF this Insti-
Eute that the County Examiner use all euorts
IN his pewer TO suppress immoral tendenc les
II teachers, and that we call upsn the direct
1rs and patrons throughout the County. 70 as
sist the teachers In the elevation OF their pro-
Iession by bringing TO the knowledge OF the
County Examiner those things seen which the
school law declares the teacher shall not prac-
lice; and that we endorse the Southern Sch ool