Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-06-26
JEFFERSON COUNTY NORMAL
Resolutions ofThanks Passed by that Body on the Eve of
 Adjournment.

PINE BLUFF, ARK, June 22, 1897.
 The Jeffersoncounty Normalelosed yesterday after most successful term The work done has been of that high grade which invites the incest educational principles with practical application and thorough instruction, lifts us from quagmres of faltering and failure, places Us on sure foundation and inspires us with hope for the future.
 Prof. Hopkins, onr able and pains taking Instructor, has left nothing undone that would eonduce to the enjoyment and instruction of those in attendance.
 Many of lis methods are new, and he presents his work in an original and attractive manner that keeps interest among the teachers.
 The instructor has been ably as sisted, during the last four days, by Miss Whitcomb, of Little Rock, vino has shown herself q master in the tasteful and successful presentation of primary work Miss Whitcomb has won the hearts and confidence of all she has met
 The teachers attending have proved themselves worthy steel; and though the weather for the past ten days has been exceedingly hot, they have never faltered iH their efforts Co increase their efficiency by close ap- plieation and q thorough investiga- ton of every subject placed before them
 Much interest has been aroused ard enjoyment enhanced by local and visiting talent, in the way of speeches, lectures, etc Among those who have contributed in this way are: Hon. A. B. Grace, Prof. ] IL. Hinemon, Rev. F. B. sapp, Of this city, .and Prof L. A. Brennan. of Texas. as well as other visitors. These will be long remembered, both for the instruction and inspiration we have received.
 At the close of the session yester- day the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
 WHEREAS, It is the attribute of aIl live teachers 10 welcome with Icy and gratitude all opportunities to increase their Knowledge, that by higher teaching they may rise to higher planes of wisdom, and
 WHEREAS. By the generosjtyoi eur General Assembly, and the fore thought of our able Superintendent of Public Instruction. Hon Juaius Jordan, we have been enabled to pass four weeks in the profitable study of the methods of teaching, therefore, be it
 Resolved, First-That we extend our sincere thanks to the General Assembly, and to Hon. Junius Jor- dan for this generous permission.
 Second-That our thanks be eX- tended to our efficient instructor, Pro. Geo. R. Hopkins. of Paragould, for his untirmg efforts in making this a season of profit and pleasure. Third-That we tender our thanks to Miss Mary Whiteomb, uf Little Rock. for her interesting and in structive lectures on primary work. Fourth-That we hereby express our grateful appreciation of the many courtesies extended us by the press of the city and 1y the Pine Bluff school Board.
 Fifth-That our secretary, Miss Emma Mann, our correspondent, Miss Anna Gantt, and our County Examiner. Mr C. E. Eytle, be eX- tended our thanks for the interest they have manifested in the Normal work.
 Sixth-That our thanks be ex- tended the following gentlemen: Rey. F. B. Sapp. Col A. 6. Grace, Prof. J. H2Hnemon Prof. Nettleton and Prof. Brennon, of Texas, for the able addresses with which they mlve favored us.
 seyenth-That in parting, We ex- tend to each other the hand of friend- ship and exchange fraternal wishes for the future.
 Eighth-'rhat p copy of these res olutinns be published in the GRAPHIC, the Arkansas School JouInal and Che Arkansas Gazette.
 Signed,
 AnJIg " RElNH 1IgT5
 Ivy r. DAVIS,
 W. A. ARMSTRONG,
 Com. on Resolutions.
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