The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1896-06-25

mn " present IL III tnS4 HioSt SlSdi
and pleasing manner. M !
After recess Mrs. Flora Fins, a
teacher Of Swift Memorial College at
Rogersville, Tenn, was introduced, |
who gave us very interesting lecture
on Schecll Management, The lecture
was well received, meeting the ap-l
probation Of all. Prof. Gill and the.
Supt. supplemented the lecture by
short, but interesting talks.
The evenings work consisted ofex-
animation in Mathematics. Reys, III
G. Brookins and A. B, Rorex adj
dressed the teachers on School Mani
'agement etc. The Normal was well
attended by teachers and friends Of
education. Total number during the
day 80. 'a'l aa VI
Wednesday Rev. L. G.. Brookins
conducted opening services. Lect-
ure, Practical and Systematic
Work" in the school room was given
by Prof. Hugh Fagg Of the Austin
School in Knoxville. He clearly
showed that in order to accomplish
the greatest amount ofgood, system is
essential. His lecture was frequent
" referred to during the remainder
Eof the Normal
Prot. F. M. Kennedy, one Of the
leading teachers in college of n C..
was introduced by Supt. Walker.
Mr.. Kennedy gave us an encourag'
! ing account of the State Teachers AS
socia.ion recently in session at Chat
tanooga. 1t was one Of the most
remarkable features o6theaNormal.
He closed with an appeal to the
teachers to demand, persistently, Of
| the State Supt. a State Normal sup
! ported BY the public fund, 4 for the
more efficient instruction of colored
teachers. Prof. Gill then gave a
lecture on grammar. M q
| The evening session was principly
occupied By examination in Gram'
| mar. ssss. Il
4 Thursday Rev. A. B. Rorex con-
i.ductedthe mornpng services. Altel
which sa interesting paper on AHoS
to manage the Dull Bad Boy wa!
was read by T. B. Lilliard. This
was full Of practical thought. Mr.
Lllliard did credit to himself and thu
| Normal. sat,.
i The subject was then enthusiasticl,
discussed by Miss Minnie Johnson
Profs Gill, Walker, Toole and Rev
llg. H. Branner who ci,maxed the dis
cussion when all means had been ex
hausted with no avail, take it to .
: higher power, pointing upward.
Prof. Gill gave an instructive
lecture on history. His method 0
teaching History is up to date and i
believed by many Of the teachers tt
, be the best.
! AT the evening session, the teach
ers were examined on Geography ant
History. Supt. Walker showed how
to use the Historical Cards to advan
tage. Prof. F. M. Kennedy made ;
brief talk on penmanship. Or
Library S. E. Leeper and Mis-
Sophia Cox. Total number presen
40. "n
/ Friday Rev. J. H. Branner con
Quoted devotional services. Supt
Walker used the cards again. Geo
4 graphical cards this time. Talks or
Geography by Prof. Gill and others.
A very Entertaining lecture on Theory
and Practice was given by Prof. Gill
/ In the evening splendid paper
was read by Miss Flora Elms. Subj
"New Ideas in Teaching. A care
fully prepared paper was read BY
Miss Minnie Johnson of Coal Creek.
1t was thoughtful and logical. Rev.
L. ]. Brookins spoke strongly on thu
negro problem.
1 An interesting set Of resolutions were
adopted, which we hayn't space tt
publish, aa gaaa M
A county teachers association wa
then organized. j. A. Davis.
I Every body in the county invited t.