Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-02-07
Teachers Normal Institute.

iue leaCneTb normal institute con-
vened at Waterloo Seminary on last
Friday and Saturday, with large num-
Der in attendance. The institute was
called to order at 10 AM. by Supt. Watts
and devotional exercises were conduct
ed by w. F. Huffine. On motion j.
l.. Hilbert was elected Secretary and r.
NJ Hutfine, ,AssistantSecretary. The first
topic was that of reading. # seemed
that the teachers acquiesced in the
opinion, that there should be much Ian
guage work used in reading, and espec-
tally in the primary grades, also use
plenty of objects and pictures in order
to teach the work more successfully.
The second topic, "how to teach history
successfully" was presented by John
F. Vines in winning and attractive
way. His ideas on the subject of teach
ing were clear and conceptive. Other
teachers gave their methods on the sub
Ject, some of which, were excellent
The institute then adjourned for the
purpose of partaking of the bountiful
feast of roasted ham and chicken, pies,
cakes, etc., which the good people, of
that place spread before us. This we
partook with liberality and certainly en-
joyed it hugely.
House called to order by the chair
man. First topic "how to secure a
teachers library" was ably explained
by Prof. Watts, which, if carried out,
will be of untold benefit to the teachers
of Washington County. Second topic,
"how to teach geography" was intro
duced by w. F. Huffine, whose talk
contained great deal of practical
thought for the teacher; he is a strong
advocate of the topical method. Third
topic, 1.-THE difficulties of the teacher"
was thoroughly discussed by Prof
Freeland and A. E. Mead. They pre-
sented a great many difficulties, that
the teacher has to contend with. In
order to overcome majority of these
they said that human nature should be
studied largely by the teacher; also he
should ever treat his pupils with the
utmost kindness and respect. Institute
closed at 4 Pm. to meet at IN. for a
night session. This session was one of
interest to all present. Institute met
Saturday at 10 AN. Opening exercises
conducted by Prof. Couch. The topics
for consideration, were the relation that
our public schools sustain to our high
schools; how to interest little children,
etc. They were discussed by Prof. Couch
and Prof. Hudson; the able manner il
which the gentlemen presented these
subjects, shows great research on the
part of the speakers. The following
resolutions were read and adopted.
Resolved. That we, the teachers of
Washington County, assembled in the
SopuSiey VI ub luobltutC db w dbtTlOO
Seminary, do hereby tender our sincere
thanks; first, to the school board of
this district for their assistance; second,
to the teacher and pupils of the school:
and third, to the patrons for their kind
hospitality extended to us, as teachers
during this Institute.
Committee-R. L. Couch, S. A. ESTES.
The following teachers were present
Prof. :. T. Watts, Prof. Freeland, j.
Lemuel Hilbert, w. T. Huffine, John
Burleson, A. j. Slagle, John Vines, A.
E. Mead, John Bowman, S. A. Estes,
Prof. Hudson, Prof. Couch, VIM. Baron,
Daisy Boring, Edney Butler and R. NJ.
Huffine. j. LEMUEL HILBERT, Sec.
R. NJ. HUFFINE, Asst Sec.