The Jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 18??-1907, 1906-09-15
JEFFERSON, TEXAS SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER is, 1906.
MARION COUNTY TEACHERS IN
STITUTE.

GILL " IL
Sept. 3-The Institute was called to
order by Judge LOOMS, county superin-
tendent. Mr.. Anderson offered prayer;
song by little children followed.
Judge Loomis was next on the program
for an address. He made few re-
marks and called upon Mr.. 7. D. Row.
ell, ex-county superintendent, to ad-
dress the Institute. which he did in his
usual happy way, assuring the teachers
of his sympathy and his interest in the
educational work of the county.
America" was sung and the public ex-
ercises were concluded. Recess being
over the teachers met above stairs and
proceeded to the regular business of the
Institute, Election of officers resulted
in Prof. Frizzell being made president
and Miss Preston secretary. Prof.
Frizzell made appropriate opening re.
marks and followed with the first sub
ject on the program, which was Com
position. He conducted this by asking
questions. Prof Vinson followed with
Arithmetic. A discussion arose as to
why we invert the terms when we di-
vide by fraction. Miss Moseley asked
to be excused on this subject. MIR. An
derson was present and exemplified his
method to the satisfaction Of all. Miss
Emmert conducted the subject of Texas
History by asking questions. The
teachers present seemed to be we'll in
formed on this subject as proved by
their ready answers. Miss Files read a
we'll prepared paper on Texas History.
The subject of a summer normal for
Marion county was introduced. 49,
teachers enrolled the first day.
Tuesday-After roll call two more
names were enrolled. Prof, Frizzell be-
gan the days work with School Law;
The reason this study was introduced
as required subject was the former
| ignorance of the average teacher of the
state laws under which we are teaching.
This state of affairs is changing, as was
evident from the answers to the quizz.
Mrs. Vipson read a paper on Primary
Reading which was SO fine it was sole.
tied for publication. Prof. Vinson on
Physics, gave the elementary principles
in an interesting way, Judge Loomis
introduced Judge Grubbs. who address,
ed tie Institute on lecture courses on
praCtisal subjects. There is now a
campaign on this subject throughout
the state, and it's Importance is being
recognized. Mr.. Smith opened after
noon session. Judge Iiomis asked
time for few remarks. He disclaimed
the assertion that the preponderance Of
lady teachers was because they could
be had for less money than the male
teacher, Miss Hicks and Miss Black
bourne discussed Grammar. Miss Bailey
read paper on Texas History. Miss
Emmert discussed the empresario sys-
tenn in Texas. Mrs. Wilson's paper on
Discipline was excellent. She thinks
the source of school-room order is
within the teacher. Miss Preston read
paper on Physiology. Prof. Frizzell
closed the days work with Methods
and Manag ement,
Wednesday-Prof. Frizzell renewed
ment. Corporal punishment was freely
discussed; it was agreed this should BIZ
the court of last resort. Prof. Vinsor
t gave lesson in percentage. his subjec
; being Arithmetic. At the beginning O
afternoon session he announced the
, discussions would be limited to twenty
3 minutes. This was joyfully received
5 Prof. Smith gave talk on Physica
5 Geography. Miss McCasland read
paper on same subject. Prof. Vinsor
was next on Algebra. Prof. Smith OF
: Descriptive Geography; and Miss Pres
ton on Physiology closed the thir'
s days work.
s Thursday-After roll call Prof Smitl
! made motion to take collection t,
o defray expenses of extra programs
# Prof. Frizzell offered motion to appoin
a committee to thank the trustees TO
t courtesy in providing comfort for tn
s Institute; thanks are also due Mrs.
r; H. Rowel, Jr. Prof. Smith, Mrs. Win
n son and Miss Preston were appointed
IS The first subject was Composition b.
@ Prof. FriIzell. Miss Emmert gave fin
it methods for teaching U. s. History
n Miss Preston read paper on PhYsiolo
gy. Prof Smith made talk on Spell
N ing and illustrated rules; lively dis
J; cussion as to methods of conductin
d Rotations ensued. Prof Vinson, o
3. Algebra closed the morning session
e Afternoon session began with Pro
it Frizzel on School Law. Prof, Vinso
3 on Arithmetic, Prof, Smith on Physics
Geography and Mis- Wprtsbaugh o
Civics followed in quick succession.
k Friday-fnstitute held it's session i
Assembly Hall. Masters Nathan Dret
ben. and Curtis beware favored lis, Wit
well-rendered piano solos. Misses Do
othy Glass and Vesta Graham played
IN duet and Misses Kathleen O'Conn
n. and Ethel Leaf, solos. Misses Campbt
~ and Gayles read papers on the Prepar
- ton of the Teacher. Mrs. Vinson p
s. per on Nature Study. 1t was the co
~ sensus of opinion that this work shou
e. be pursued through all the grade
n. Miss Wurtsbaugh led in discussic
on the Advantages of Summer No
NAL for Marion County. A spirit'
discussion resulted in pledge OF
students to attend such normal.
or committee is to be appointed to maj
- arrangements to secure the school. II
IT. Institute closed with a talk by Jud
Nv Loomis who is enthusiastic in mis- desi
10. for the normal. He is thorough
awake to the educational interests
Marion county. and is doing bis best