The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1895-04-20

:" Ollie Tison, Mrs, Zuls Thompson,
H. N. Nugent. z: g. Self,
SS' e. N hsSa; George r.; h Payne.
B. d. Johnston.
coLoRED TEACHxRs.
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Then the programme for the day COM
menced. We regret very much that I'M.
avoidable circumstances would not per-
NIT the occasion to be honored and en-
tertained by Hon. A. d. Lafargue, State
Superintendent, who was to have ad
dressed Us on ''Objects of the Institute"
Also, by the absence Of Mr.. G. G. Fuller
from the morning session, We were de-
priyed of the pleasure Of bearing his
lecture on Fractions" With these ex-
ceptions the programme as heretofore
announced was carried out, proving both
entertaining and instructive.
At 1890 an intermission Of two hours
was given, the Institute resuming its pro-
ceedings at 2:30 p. m.
The programme for the afternoon ses-
sion was indeed int resting, yet it could
have been more 90 il DR.. Kelly had de-
livered us q lecture on physiology and
Hygiene" AZ the programme called for,
but he declined with appropriate words
and gave his time to Prof. Geo. Harring-
ton, of Illinois, representing the Bell
Common School Chart, and he explained
to the teachers how to use the charts,
and rendered good advice to the teach
ers, which should be followed il the
teacher desires success.
With sufficient reasons Mr.. T. G.. Self
excused himself from the duty assigned.
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Messrs. Payne and Paul consented to
postpone their lectures on Algebra until
the following morning session. So this
concluded the first da, = programme Of
the Institute.
At night the Colfax Literary Club en-
tertained the teachers. The Clubs pro-
gramme was extremely interesting, fur.
nishing literary food for the mind and
most delightful refreshments for the
body.
On the day following. Saturday 18th,
at 9 a. m. the Institute convened for q
second days session. Under the head of
unfinished business came the remainder
Of the preceding days programme. First
on the programme for the 18th was REQ
itation, "Where is Annette?" by Miss
Mamie Henry, but, owing to her unavoid-
able absence, all were disappointed, as
they desired to hear this talented lady
recite.
According to the desire OF Miss Eva
MCCAIN, she was taken from the Saturday
morning programme and placed on the
one that night. Her recitation was en-.
joyed very much by all, and doubtless
many q gallant youth desired TO be her
"Idaho."
On account Of tho absence OF Mrs.
Mollie Wasbburn and Miss Annie Had
not from the morning session, who were
to lecture on Reading" each one was
disappointed. as they failed to hear in
teresting lectures on this important sub
ject, which doubtless they would have
heard had circumstances permitted.
With the exceptions noted, tho entire
lengthy, interesting and well arranged
programme as published was carried ont,
the places of all absentees being ably
and fully filed by those who responded.
In the afternoon Miss Hadnot honored
the INSTITUTE with q very amusing reci-
tation. We also had the pleasure of
hearing recitation by Miss Lula Eth
ridge, who is indeed gifted in the art of
recitation and elocution.
Mics Carrie Balance and Mr.. Majors
consented to allot their time to Professor
Harrington, who again lectured on the
charts, and many gained useful informa-
ton, such as all teachers should use.
The question OF amendments to the
school laws was called up and briefly dis
cussed, but no changes were suggested.
Mr.. Majors offered the following reso.
lutions, which we're passed by tho teach
ers without dissenting vote:
Whereas, Colfax has freely opened her
doors to rs, and shown us such hoepitali-
ty AZ only Colfax can; and, whereas, the
Colfax Literary Club rendered us such q
royal entertainment and banquet; there
fore, be it resolved,
1st-That We return our sincere graft
their hospitality and kindness
2d-That We shall ever hold dear the
memory Of the Colfax Literary Club, and
wish it long and useful life.
3d-That we appreciate the efforts Of
our Superintendent, those OF Miss Eva
Mccain. Prof. Harrington, and all 9TH
err who have lent hand or wish in this
our first effort at Institute work.
4th-That We consider the success OF
the Institute due largely to the general
atmosphere OF educational progress and
reform permeating this community.
1t was moved. seconded and carried by
q unanimous vote, that the teachers con-
vene at some point in Grant parish, in
the capacity OF another Teachers' Insti-
tute, between June 18th and July LIST,
1895, the exact time to be set by the Par
ish Supt. OF Public Education.
Two places were put in nomination for
the next Institute, viz: Montgomery and
Pollock. and, after heated but friendly
discussion, and secret ballot, it was
found to have been voted by the teachers
to Pollock, the vote standing Ii to Z.
The Institute was universally agreed
to be grand success. Each teacher per-
formed the duty involving upon them
very credibly, the subjects were we'll dis
Guessed, and many new methods and theo-
ries were set forth which will greatly aid
In the advancement OF education in the
parish Of Grant.
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