The Monticellonian., 1898-06-24
NORMAL NOTES.

M K. EDITOR :-If you WILL kInd- . ly allow me, l shall attempt briefly to note some of the progressive features of our Normal during the past week. The interest and en- thusiasm remain unabated and progress along all lines. is every where apparent.
 Many of our teachers are being greatly benefited by Prof. Quinn's morning talks on pedagogy. They are being impressed with the fact that in order to become successful teachers they must not only be we'll versed in textbook knowledge but also thoroughly acquainted with the science of true education; that is, they must possess both the quail ifications and the spirit of true teacher. When this opinion is held by all our teachers and when our people recognize the fact that not every man who professes to know grammar and 'rithmetic s q teacher and consequently refuse to employ him, then will be a glo- rious day for better and higher ed ucation in Arkansas. Then will our teachers aspire to do true teaching, teaching that will mould character and fill our youth with an earnest desire to become truly useful men and women. This work is being accomplished by our Normal schools.
 On last Friday morning our teachers were the happy recipients of an excellent lecture by Dr. Al exander, of this city. His subject was, The Bible as a Text book ' The Dr. treated hls subject well. In his usual impressive manner he pointed out the fact that in every man there are three distinct na- tures-the physical, the intellectu- al and the spiritual or moral-and that in order to be q well-rounded, symmetrical man, all of these na- lures must be fully developed. He showed that in this materialistic age We are likely to cultivate the physical and mental natures to the exclusion of the moral nature. To prevent this, he recommended that our youth should be we'll instructed in biblical history. The Dr's. re marks were appreciated by all who heard him.
 An excellent program Was ren- dered to an appreciative audience by the Drew Normal Literary So- ciety, last Friday night, at the Public School Building. The de bate on the subject, Resolved that the Philippine Islands should be held as an indemnity by the l.. $. to defray the expenses of the present war with Spain, was the feature of the evening. The de baters handled their subject well, showing that they had devoted considerable time and study to the preparation of their work.
 Special thanks are due members of the D. N. 1. Orchestra, of Will mar, and also the F. F. Musical Club, of this city, for furnishing music for the occasion.
 The public is specially invited to attend our meeting on next Friday night. The program is as follows
 Solo-Miss Irene Hoke.
 Recitation-Miss Ola Oslin.
 Violin solo-Mrs. Orr.
 Debate. Subject, "Resolved, that the Anglo-American alliance would be beneficial to the U. $" Affirmative, NIT. Neasey; nega- tive, Mir. Gray.
 Solo-Aliss Mabel Wright.
 Recitation-Miss Annie Davis.
 Music-Mandolin and Guitar C..
 Declamation-Mr. Will Shew- make.
 Solo-Miss Irene Hoke.
 Reeitation-Miss E Il p he m i Young.
 Music-SeXtet.
 Selection-Miss Lily Nunn.
 Music-Music Club.
 Address-Mr. Goldbug.
 Recitation-Miss Leila Waddell.
 Solo-Miss Dunn.
 Normal Review-Miss Phenton " aIIe