Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1894-12-05
Proceedings of Teachers, Institute.

The institute met at Valley View,
November 10, at 10 Am.
Opening exercises were conducted
by Rev. William Sherfey. Prof. F. 7.
Watts was then elected Chairman and
Miss Mollie E. Butler Secretary.
Prof. Cary then spoke of the Prepa-
ration Of the Teacher. He emphasized
the necessity of having patience, also
keeping the confidence of the children.
He advocates the use of School Jour
nails, and a thorough knowledge of
what we attempt to teach.
He was followed by Prof. Adcock,
who emphasized what had been said.
He also brought forward the great me-
cessity of governing well, and of being
original and not an ape.
Mental Arithmetic opened by Profs.
Hankal and Hartman, who said its OBJ
ject is to teach a reason for what is
done, and not allow it to be learned
mechanically.
Prof. Mettetal says it is the science
of accuracy, and therefore of the great
est importance. He gave excellent
illustrations of his method of teaching
that science.
Profs. Mettetal, Hartman, Adcock
and Hilbert were appointed by Prof.
Watts to arrange a program for the
night session.
The institution then adjourned for
dinner; an abundance of which was
served on the grounds by the hospita-
BILE people of the community.
Afternoon Session-The institute
met at 1 PM.
Miss Nell Reeves recited "Papa's Let
ter" in q natural and interesting man.
ner.
Prof. Mettetal gave his idea of what
is meant by Civil Government. He
was followed by W. Hartman, j. w.
Hilbert and Others.
Prof. Hankal opened the discussion
on Methods by placing IN analysis OF
the subject on the board. The best
methods of teaching the different
branches of study were well discussed
by the different teachers.
Night Session-The program opened
with devotional exercises conducted
by Prof. Adcock.
Next q recital Of the many troubles
that come to the teachers and the bes'
way to avoid them.
Then followed Rotations by Misses
Nell Reeves, Mamie Susong, Nort
Hilbert and Lula Crouch.
Select Readings by Prof. Metteta
and Miss Butler.
Saturday-The institute met at 10 A
NJ. Opening exercises were conducted
by Prof. Adcock. How to teach tn
Nominative, Possessive and Objectiv'
Cases, opened by Prof. j.. F. Templil
and Joined in by others was more di
rectly confined to the merits and de
merits of the diagraming system. Th'
discussion was lengthy but instruct
ing.
Prof. Adcock opened the discussion
on Morals and Manners. He says thI
best way to teach these things are b.
example.
Recess from II to 11:15-after which
Prof. Watts appointed Profs. Templin
Adcock and Hale as q Committee OF
Resolutions.
DR.. Clark made an interesting ant
encouraging talk to the teachers OF
their duty and their reward; what t
do in securing attendance; also tn
duty of the parents in helping tn
children to become interested in thei
school work. Thus by cooperativ
work of patrons and teachers, wit
children that wish to improve success
is sure.
We the teachers who have been i
attendance at Valley View do hereb
submit the following resolutions:
That We tender our thanks to tn
good people of the community for the
Inequalities and interest in general.
To Superintendent Watts for his il
genious arrangement of a program
that would inspire SO much interest.
+, To the teachers and pupils of ii
Valley View school who so kind
8 aided in making the institute and e
pecially the night session 80 enjo.
able and interesting.
: w. A. ADCoCK,
Tom N. HALE, fCom
JOHN F. TEMPLIN,)
q MoLLIE E. BUTLER, Secretary.