Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-28
Of Jefferson County Teachers In-
 stitute at Jonesboro.
SOME INTERESTING PAPERS
On Methods of Procedure in Teaching the Youth
 Discussed.

leld US 1a1l session aC JOneSoOro lasb Week, meeting Thursday night at 7:30 and con tinuing until Saturday noon.
 A large number of teachers of the county were present and manifested much interest in the work before the institute.
 Piof. I. w. McAdory, superintendent of education of Jefferson county and president of the institute, called it to order promptly at 7:30 Thursday night.
 Vice. President A. M. Hendon had re- moved to Florida, and on motion Prof. Il. P. Burris was elected to succeed him. After song and prayer the teachers were welcomed to Jonesboro by F. F. Ham, mond and Prof. l. w. McAdory.
 Responses were made by Profs. 0. W. Macon and O. B. Russell, gentlemen who never fail to please.
 Mrs. s. F. H. Tarraut of Montgomery was pre- esent by invitation, and made the institute an interesting and encouraging talk.
 Prof. H. P. Burris submitted the report of the committee on text books, which was adopted. It reads as follows:
 The committee appointed at the Warrior institute, held last May, to select and recommend text book on the subjects of political economy and civil government respectively, for adoption and use in the ublic schools of Jefferson county, beg leave to submit the subjoined report:
 Alter reading comparing and considering the suitability and scope of several works of more or less merit and adaptation to our wants and conditions, your committee would respectfully recommend to the teachers of the county the adoption and use of small and ele- mentary book by an English writer of established reputation, w. 5. Jervis, en- titled ''Political Econ omy," belonging to the science primer ser .es, published by the American Book company.
 On the subject of civil government your committee would suggest and advise the adoption and use of an elementary work, entitled stElemeuts of Civil Govern ment,'' written by A. l.. Peteman, pro- lessor of civil government in the Kentucky State college and member Of the Ken lucky senate, published by the American Book company.
 The report was signed by H. P. Burris, R. J. Waldrop and I. w. McAdory, the committee.
 pr. J. h. Phillips epitome on the Re port of the Cominittee of Ten'' was full of interest.
 FRIDAY MORNING.
 The institute was called to order at a. m. by Professor Burrls and Prof. G. B. Russell offered prayer.
 An interesting discussion on the jurisdic- tion Of the teacher followed. It was opened by County SuperintendentJ W. McAdory. Pro lessor Swindell of Elyton opened the discussion on "Arithmetic,' and he was followed by Professors Palmer, McNeal, Britton and Heaton, who made interesting talks.
 Professors Lovejoy and Donegan ex- plaued their methods for beginners.
 The subject" "Wflting ,, was dis cussed by Professors Perdue, Anthony and stifer.
 In the afternoon of Friday Professor Stifler of Atlanta explained his wall maps for school use, after which the subject, s'How to Gain Regular Attendance' was discussed by Prof. G. F. Bain.
 ssHow to Correct Common Errors in Spoken Languageo was interestingly pre- stnted in a paper by Miss Kate Tarrant.
 ''Letter Writing'' was discussed by Pro- fessors Heaton, Coe and others.
 Professor Lovejoy opened the discussion on "Grammar'' in an interesting talk and was follo wed by several gentlemen.
 resolution was adopted recommending that the legal school age be T. luced from to 5 years.
 FRIDAY NIGHT.
 President H. P. Burriss called the insti- tute 10 order and Rev. s. P. West, mana ger of the Alabama Chautauqua, led in prayer.
 A committee on resolutions, consisting of Profs. o. B. Russell, G. w. Macon and P. l.. Acton, was appoin ted.
 Prof. R. k. V. Ailgood discussed spelling without a spelling book.
 The subject of "Attention'' was then taken up and discussed by Dr. G. W. Macon and Professors Dunigan, Glover Moore, Roof and Dr. Phillips.
 ..School Disci pline and How to Receive It'' was discussed in an excellent paper by Mics Kate Cummings.
 Prof. A. c. Moore addressed the insti ute on the work of the lyceum, of which he is secretary.
 Dr. J. H. Phillips addressed the institute on the plan of work and the books used for the present year.
 Establishing Summer Normal Schools" was discussed by Dr. Sol Palmer.
 Rev. s. P. West of Shelby spoke in the interest" of the Alabama Chautauqua at Shelby Springs. It was suggested that as the Chautauqua was not permanently To- cated, it might be well to try and bring it to Jefferson county.
 Professor Anthony followed with reso- lution recommending the introduction of vocal music in the schools of the county. ~-- The committee on resolutions reported the following:
 county teachers, ,-bas met with very sad accident, whereby he may be crippled for life,
 Resolved, That we, the teachers of Jeff ferson county, do hereby sympathize with our brother in his affliction and hope that he may soon be able to join again in our work.
 The report was adopted.
 The following gentlemen were appointed committee to report plan aSd place Tor @. B. Russell, J. H. Phillips, G. w. Ma con, l. w. McAdory, F. M. Roof and H. P. Burriss.
 SATURDAY MORNING.
 Miss Davis of the Birmingham public schools gave beautiful and interesting