The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1895-07-11
COUNTY NORMAL.
The Teachers have the most Inter
esllng season ever held I'm the
County.

GSlluk SedSOn ever UtiG III TIC
County.
The Blount County Normal, which
has been in session at Maryville Col
lege, closed last Friday, with an
enrolment of IsS teachers and
visitors.
Monday July Ist devotional exer-
cises were conducted by Prof. Wilson.
Addresses were then gwen by Profs
Wilson and Gill. The division which
Prof. Wilson made of s'Inhuences as
Teachers" to, wit, bad, good, and
very good was spoken of separately
and forcibly, and we trust made last
ing impressions upon all present.
Prof. Gill then gave "Methods Of
teaching spelling," and "Methods of
conducting Rotations. In the
afternoon examinations were held in
Orthography and Reading.
Tuesday morning devotional exer-
cises were conducted by Rev. Jack
son, who afterwards gave a word Of
encouragement. The subject of
Arithmetic was ably discussed, by
Prof. Gill, from Primary work
through Mensuration. Just at this
time Prof. Sharp of H. and c. N.
Academy, in few we'll chosen, well
directed words addressed the teach
ers. Supplementary Reading was
ably and forcibly discussed by R.
P. Walker, Co. Supt.
Alcoholics and Narcotics by Prof.
Gill. He who heard this lecture
could not but profit by it.
Wednesday, Devotional exercises
were conducted by Prof. Waller
Prof. Goff addressed the Normal, and
was followed by Prof. Waller on the
Preparation and Work OF the
Teacher" Both were loudly APP
plauded.
Infnitives and Participates were
then discussed by Prof. Gill. Also
Primary Language'work received its
share of attention. Prof. Gill is a
fine instructor along this line also.
An address by Prof. Haworth was
loudly applauded. His subject the
"Schools of Kansas was very
interesting.
We were very glad to welcome
Miss Moore of Wabash, Indiana,
who gave us very interesting, talk
on School Management Her whole
heart seems to be in her work She
certainly struck the chord when she
said: "Interest is the basis of atten-
ton"
Mr., Richardson of Nashville, ex-
superintendent of&entucky schools,
spoke at length of "The Coming
Woman" "a good teacher is cheap
at any price" said he.
Afternoon examinations in Gram
mar, Algebra, and Geography.
Adjourned to pay tribute to the
"Fourth of July"
Friday morning exercises conducted
by Prof. Goddard. U. S. History,
by Prof. Gill was very instructive.
Supt. Walker gave very interesting
talk on Language helps and Geo
graphical Recreations.
Address by Prof. Moore. This
gentleman is one among many others
to whom we love to listen. He very
aptly remarks: "The success of the
teacher depends upon properly i'm
pressing the Little things upon the
minds of the children" AS Supt Walk
er had promised short space Of time
for "Queer Queries" this was enter
ed into by all with great enthusiasm.
In fact this is one of the best methods
of getting the theory and practice of
teaching.
Report of social committee re-
ceived, to wit; That we have attempt
ed to perform our duty.
We had an enjoyable time at the
sociable, and feel sure that almost
all teachers became acquainted with
each other.
Committee on resolutions report
the following, which was unanimously
adopted.
Whereas, we the teachers Of Blount
Co., have enjoyed the privileges Of
the Institute during the past week,
therefore, Be it resolved: Ist That the
thanks of the Blount Co. Normal be
rendered to the authorities Of Mary