Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-06-22

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Mr. Lewis Of Jackson a representative
Of the American Book Co, gave the In
stitute an appreciated visit yesterday
Mr. II. W. Louis Of Jackson represent.
ing the American Book Co, visited the
Institute yesterday
While the game Of ball was in prog.
ress yesterday Prof McMasters had
quite a serious misfortune oyertake him.
lie came In contact with some object
and ahole ubout ? by twice was made
in his "derby"
One Of Williamson County's teachers
arrived Monday, and the first question
she asked was, '1s Prof. Sheriff. mar.
ried?
The lesson for Thursday In Agricult.
ure is the birds and insects and one
young man is making a special study of
a bird viz; Martin.
Some of the girls in the Secondary
room are especially interested In Agri-
culture, and also In finding out if Prof.
Sims of the Secondary is married.
Miss Arthur gave work on the black.
board illustrating the use of diacritcal
marks. This work has been very much
neglected in our schools for the past
few years and is therefore much needed.
Prof. G. one of Lawrence CoVnty
teachers appeared this morning clothed
ready for hard work, he was in his
shirt sleeves
A feature which is characteristic of
the representatives of the Bird district is
the strict attention and regular attend
ance at the institute, and their acholar-
ly demeanor The following are the
3rd's representatives:
J. P. Conway,
Virginia Conway,
Malissia Bassham,
Tessa Morrison
Bera Cantrell,
Maud Alsop,
f. o. Coffman,
Ernest Coffman,
B. F. Harlan,
Carrie Littrel,
Robert Durrett,
AlOnzo Stills,
Arthur Rhodes
All teachers holding railroad certifi-
Gates should not fail to report same to
Prof. Simmons Forty three are now in
his possession and seven must he Sc
cured in order that a rebate may be re-
ceived.
Mr.. snd Mrs. @. w. Clayton, who re-
side 10 miles west of town, are certainly
to be commended on account of their
attendance at the institute. Usually they
are the first in the room each morning
while many of our teachers who live in
town COME struggling in Is or 20 min
utes late.
When Prof. Sheriff. asked the num-
Der of hairs on the average human
scalp he said this question did not APP
ply to Prof. Simmons scalp, as he had
to have room for his "Tangle-foot,"
The ball game yesterday was a decid-
ed chit" At least such was the conclu-
sion the teachers came to. Prof. Austin,
of boa riding house fame, found the pig
skin and sent it squealing out in the
hay field, and never ceased running I'M
til he reached home, Other notable"hits'
were made but none worthy Of mention,
At the first of the institute all that
Prof. Tsrr,of Williamson County, could
think of was Dodd, but now it is bod
ging the questions.
Not dreamy eyes but laughing eyes
could be seen among the beauty and
loveliness which is so characteristic of
the Institute young ladies. No loves
young dream with our girls they mean
business.
The following has been submitted by
prominent member of the "Old
Maids Convention.
Tell me not in moumful numbers,
Mans proud heart is not of stone
Still Pm sad and still he slumbers.
Still Pm sad and still alone.
There will be meeting of the teach.
ers Saturday for the discussion of the
proper way to keep teachers register