The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1901-07-12
THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
Monday Afternoon.

The pleasant weather Tor something)
we are having this week, has instilled
new energy into the ms itute. The in
structel are sharp.witted and versatile,
and the eacher5 have entered borough
iy into the spirlt of the occasion. Many
have been heard to remark, yesterday
was the best day we've had" There
were no "side issues, y either, during the
day, save one recitation The regular
routine of the programme was carried
through in the afternoon. A pleasant
extra" was the recitation by Miss Kate
Hume, of Santa Fe. This is the second
time Miss Hume has favored the Insti
cute with h + renditions, which are de
livered with much ease and grace.
Tuesday Morning
Prof. Clay led the devotional exercis
es at the opening of the Institute this
morning. Map Drawing" was dWeIt
largely upon by Prof. London in geogra-
ply and his suggestions to the teachers
IN their work in this study were very
helpful. This was his farewell talk on
chs subject, exam nations beginning
to morrow.
Miss Sue Todd Walkers recitation
was very delightfully."- delivered, and
Was warmly applauded,
Prof Page SAID in beginning his lesson
10 spelling, that he felt kind O. between
the curious ana the queer this morning
and he wished there were no first day.
and last days in school work. lie com
plimented the teachers upon their inter-
est and close attention, and said it would
| ha n 10 n &c -
s up rintendent work, as we'll as the In
stitute work next summer. He gave
the teachers a number of good rules
(3ondensed) for spelling.
Mrs. w. II. shelton and Miss Minnie
Sheppard sand beautiful duet, Love
Dream Der, Fin which their sweet voices
! blended beautifully.
The roll was called just before recess,
each teacher responding by stating the
number of days he Tor she) had been in
attendance upon the Institute.
Prof. London's period in writing and
vocal music was full of interest. The
| last subject-music-wa pleasing
| innovation.
Miss Mcclellan rendered n very
pretty instrumental colo, which was
| highly appreciated.
Prof. Lawson took up only a short
time in his talk on Arithmetic. He has
already giyel his pupils much to think
about, for he is very deep thinker
Tuesday Afternoon.
The session of this last afternoon of
the Institute was very informal. Nc
lessons were heard, the time beng taken
Up in goodbye speeches" by instructors
and teachers. The Misses Mcclellan
played a pretty instrumental duet, and
Ca. It. Smith gave charming account
OF his pos essIOn of saint Katherine s
Marriage" beautiful picture hanging
ION the walls of the Athen8um hall
/ his picture has received much after
ton from the visitors Capt Smith
said the picture was stolen and carried
from Mexico, many years ago, 10 New
York, where his father, Rector Smith
bought it at public auction, paying S90(
for it. The same day he bought it, ht
was offered g 800 for it. Capt. Smith
said when the picture was bought, i
had been cut from the frame, and tn,
painters name gone. 1t is thought tn,
work is the production of the noteC
ar ist. Morelli The picture has beef
sent to several Expos tions-Ney
Orleans for one.
The Examination.
About one hundred teachers are takin
the State Peabody Institute examination
in progress here. Only few are TAX
ing tho county examination, KNOWN
that there is more honor in procuring
certificate from the State.
All the examinations will be finishe
to-day, except Physiology and Ter
nessee History. They will be taken u
: tie morrow morning, the work closing q
noon.
Several of the teachers, who have PR