Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-06-26
Grammar.

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Prof. Sheriff. gave lesson in the in-
fnitive. He discussed the sentence 81
want him to 60" addressing the
young ladies, he asked what was the OBJ
ject of want. Some replied Him."
He said that exactly pleases this side of
the house, addressing the boys. But
Sheriff. said what they want is the
"goiDg" and him is the one wanted to
do the going. The class responded to
the different sentences with much inter-
est and were in the main accurate in
their answers. Special work is being
given Of afternoons by Prof. Sheriff. at
the G. p. Church basement.
Prof. George @. Simmons in discuss
ing Tennessee History this morning
spoke of the use of many books as nee
essary to a knowledge of the subject,
He commended the writing of Will
Allen Dromgoole, Col, A. S. Colyer, and
many other current writers commended
them. He spoke in warm terms of APP
proval of the beautiful stories of Tennes-
see History by Mrs. Octavia ZolIicOffer-
Bond and the delightful manner in
which they are presented. The lesson
was largely confined to early conditions
in Tennessee. Tennessee day will be
on June 20, the same as the directors
day. A fine program has been arranged
and the people of the town are invited
to attend. The program for Tennessee
Day will be at the college.
By the honesty of the jaDitor Prof
Chapman got back a beautiful GOLD
ring, too small however for his finger
Is the ring in the true owners possess
ion? If not please deliver it to the
same.
1t was manifested plainly in Arith-
metic lesson Thursday morning, thai
the teachers are learning the multiplied
ton table and that the decimal point
should be written. The first thing il
every decimal.
1t has been reported that two teachers
exercised themselves on the skating
hall Wednesday, evening, and the one
reporting said that he was sure the
skates were on their feet, because they
could see them most the time about {
feet above the head.
For mere than forty years havt
Regularly attended Teachers Institutes
in Iowa, Illinois, and Tennessee, but thu
one now in session is the best of all. /
differs from some of its predecessors il
especially one lsltitun In many
former gatherings those who were deep
ly interesting took the seats far in tn,
rear leving many seats in front and mid
die of the room unoccupied. But in thi
grthering the front is crowded and i
there are any vacant seats at all the,
are a way back
The intense interest shown in this In
stitute promises great things for on
educational future, and those who have
long labored to build up school may
we'll be proud of the prospect. The hopt
of the United States is in the Ameri
can south, and the hope of the south ii
in its bubble schools.
Without disparagement to those with
whom | am not yet acquainted. |
must accomplishment the Williamson county
teachers on the fact that they know how
to teach beginners, that is the most inn
portant WORK of our schools, and the
hest talent should be employed in the
primary departments and be co mpen'
stated accordingly upon the childs first
year in school, often depends its success
or failure in educational progress.
wish these were thoroughly understood
by all school officers and teachers.
have some times felt that one at my
age is out of place among so many
young people but love to take part in
Institutes and l find them a great bene-
fit than ever, / sincerely thank our able
faculty and my young associates in
school work for their uniform kindness
and courtesy to.
J. J. w. STARR.