The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-04-19
THE NEGRO INSTITUTE.
A Colored Teacher Tells of the Work
Done by 1t.


Done by 1t.
Mr. EDITOR: VIII please allow me to
submit this report of the Negro Teachers
Institute of Terrell county to your read
ers through your columns
At an unusually late hour the meeting
was called to order by Prof. E. j. Math-
ews, who is generally appointed by the
county school com missioner to preside.
After the meeting was called to order
Prof. Mathews appointed Prof. G. w.
Terry to conduct five OF. ten minutes de-
votional service. After this the order of
the days work was taken up, the call of
the roll being delayed for later time.
First was photography. This subject
W rs introduced by Prof. E. G.. Scrutch-
ings. Prof. Something's had well equip
ped himself for the ddty imposed
upon him, and was able'to make lasting
impressions upon the minds of those
who listened to him on the subject of
photography. He soon had the whole
institute as a school room spelling.
1t was amusing to see and hear many
failing over just such words as they
would scold their pupils for missing.
Your reporter was too busy to take part
IN the spelling, so they couldn't find him
out.
The next subject called was Reading
and the different methods of teaching
it," This subject was handled by Prof
j. T. Russell. Without a doubt he
handled 1t with much care and thought
fulness. He showed the several meth
DDS of teaching and the advantage one
mas over the other, and how much one
method is dependent upon another He
concluded by saying progressive teach
er must be in possession of all the meth
DDS to suit the many different tempera
ments of children. Prof. Russell gave
general satisfaction in the treatment Of
his subject.
The regular program was intersperseC
with the recitation of beautiful gem Of
poetry by Miss Hattie E. Barnes.
T ext in order was the subject O.
writing. This subject was handled by
Miss Lula James. Miss Lula came III
to all expectations in the treatment o.
the subject.
The subject of grammar was next
This was managed by Miss Annie Thorn
as. Miss Annie is classed among the
foremost of our teachers, and it coulc
not be expected of her to come short o.
a successful management of the subject
1t would have been gratifying to many o
our friends who are interested in the
negro's progress to have heard her
Prof. B. w. Cooper took part in this dis
cussion, and helped much in the elucida
ton of it.
Geography came next. Prof. San
Proctor, who was appointed to discuss
this subject, being absent, Prof. T. c.
Simmons was called upon. Prof. Sim
mons proved himself a practical anC
ready teacher Profs. Something's anC
Russell took part in it also.
Arithmetic was next called up. Miss
Amanda Turner and Plof. J. T. Ross
were appointed to discuss the subject
Miss Amanda read quite an interesting
paper. She has had some years expe
rIence in teaching, and nothing less thar
good paper was expected. Prof. Ross
also showed himsel well prepared fol
the occasion.
The regular order of the program was
linterspersed with a beautiful solo and
recitation by Miss Mary P. Clark. Miss
Pc ggie had an opportunity to exhibit
the eloquence of her voice, and she die
so.
Then came the science and practice OF
teaching. This was led by Miss Sarah
McSims. Miss Sarah awakened much
Inconsistencies and much discussion OIL
this part of the programme. Miss Annie
jackson read an interesting paper on this
topic also.
Then the roll was called, There were
few absent, as well as those who are
permanently excused.
Last but not least, was paper on MS
tory by Miss MarGha L. Clarke. THIS
concluded the programme Of the meeting
atarrh Cannot BE Cured
with local applications, as they cannot