The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-08-03

with their value; bat we have been so i'm
pressed with what we have seen and heard
that We are determined to Introduce them
into our schools BY this means we will De
able to discover their adaptability.
Every teacher must, 10 greater or lees *.
tent, be a law unto himself as TO methods
and means of teacbiog but DO teacher is 80
proficient that there is DO rood TO learn more.
We are much pleased with what we have
learned, it's quantity and quality.
We came to learn, and did 80; while we
expected much in this wey, we were sur
prised to 6nd more than We expected.
There are Prof. Snyder's 6ne talks on Eng
lish literature, warm with life, full of in
struction, and good to edifyipg, that are
worth the trip; those of Profs. Graeser and
kcGhee, practical. pointed, pupctusted with
good huaor those of Miss Withers about
the little tots. She is an enthusiast, filed
with her subject, and never fails to interest
you.
We leave the Institute more in love With
our work, and while we have tried in the
past to do our duty, we have here received
greater momentum and fresh incentives to
works.
Prof. McGhees talks on how to fiji up
school ROOMS, to make raised maps, globes,
blackboards, etc., are fully appreciated by all,
and will doubtless bear good fruit in Sum-
ter County.
He or she who dees not fee! On leaving the
Institute, that they are better equipped for
school work, had better stop teaching. We
enjoyed the social feature of the occasion. but
the young people can tell of that better than
we.
A few suggestions. Would it not be we'll
to allow time at the end of each lecture for
the teachers to jot down anything that may
bave suggested itself as worthy of remem.
bauce? And would it not be we'll for the
teachers 10 have an experience meeting among
themselves at the end of each daily session
The Institute is here to stay, because it is
indispensable to the teachers.
Mr.. Editor wrote the above before the
entertainment of Friday night, an account of
which now attempt to give you. II co.,
sisted of an address, music and rotations.
Much might be said of each, but | will not
speak particularly Of any except the 1rst rec
itation. This followed variations of sold
Folks at Home. rendered by Misss DeLorme.
She had 6oished, WAS jus. taking ber seat
again in the audience, and had turned away
from the rostrum when l heard quite indis-
rinctly the next announcement. In mo-
ment another lady is upon the stand but
who is she Z? Her whole being is teeming with
ANIMATION, and her soul, like some dazzling
solitaire, flashes full out of her face. She :s
speaking; let me catch what she is saying.
IT'S of horse race she is tsllng, aud she IS
a rider. see the agitated, mighty throug,
the riders, the horses hear the loud hur-
rahs. What excitement 'Tis close race.
Hold, she is gaining, she is gaining %,
on they sweep. What look of triumph is on
her face The race is won No; with
mighty effort the black steed punges along !;
one length is lost and still he-is gaining.
She is aroused, alarmed all may yet be lost.
With whip and spur and coaxing words, she
urges on. We hold our breath. Hurrah !!
hurrah for Bessie Lee--the race is won.
Il. G.. BETHEA