The Monticellonian., 1895-04-12
MINUTES.

1895. Mr. ". H. McQuiston, hay ing been elected chairman, called the Institute to order. A previ- ous programme having been ar- ranged, work was at once begun.
 The first subject, Effect of Cor poral Punishment upon girls over twelve and boys over fourteen" WAS iatrndneed by Mr.., Snenee,. who made very interesting talk. Mr. Shewmake next responded with q few brief remarks. Mr. All len read an excellent paper. All favor corporal punishment, when every other means have been used and failed. Sources and Amount of School Revenue, presented by MT. A. J. Wilson, was indeed in- teresting and instructive, his pa per showing careful study. He states that the total amount pro. vided for school funds is S1,280,- 7l5.1l, allowing s2.94 for each pu- pil. Arkansas ranks seventh, paying 76c., while New Finland onl y pays 44c. Whites pay 98 per cent; colored, only ? per cent, but receive 30 per cent. or 35 per cent.
 Mss Hattie May Stanley read paper on "Means of Securing Good Order" She thinks this is best secured by keeping pupils busily employed with their studies, by melting an interest in their work.
 "Timc that should be given to Reading in Higher Grades" was the next topic. Mss Roddy read an interesting paper Mr. Brum- field expressed himself that good reading in higher grades depend ed upon thorough instruction in primary grades.
 "Favortism in Schoof was now introduced by Mr. Brumfeld, who does not approve of it at Ell. Mr. Spence added an able and cn- tertaining talk and thinks when ever pupils are considerate of teachers feelings there will be no harmful tendencies toward the school-that favorltism could be shown in small degree. This completed the work for the day, so the Institute adjourned until the following day, at 9:30, a. m.
 SATURDAY, MAR. 23, 1895.
 Institute called to order by Mr. Spence.
 lst. topic, "Moral Education of the Pupil" A splendid and very enjoyable paper was given by Miss Tommie Tool. She brought out very forcibly the fact that the moral faculty of the child is by far the most important and should be cultivated, by all means. The question was then open for dis eussion, which was entered into very fully by several. All stress ing the truth that the moral ele- ment constituted at least one-half of a child's disposition, and the importance of its culture. All worldly amusements were discuss ed, as engaged in by teachers and the evil tendencies produced therefrom, as every teacher has more or less influence over hIs pupils.
 The next two topics, "School Incentives and Teach er's Authori- ty," were omitted, as those who had been assigned this work were absent.
 Next followed splendid paper on "Teachers' Reward" by Mr. T. l.. Bond His paper was en- ioyed by all, as shown by the hearty applause given. Miss Elise Hall also read an excellent paper on this subject.
 Nothing more of importance before the Institute, so 1t ad diourned to meet the 3rd Friday and Satur- day in June.
 HATTIE MAY STANLEY.
 Secretary.
 Teachers present at March h. stitute:
 Mrs. McDermott, Miss Minnie Roudy, Miss Mary Remley, Miss Ettie Priest, Mr. J. L. Spence, Mr. NJ. F. Shewmake, Mr. A. J. Will son, Jr., Mr. R. F. Bond, Mr. T. l..