The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
dEET IN sTUSCUMBIA
OF TENNESSEE VAIL
 LEY TEACHERS ASSN.
|sventy-Five Teachcrs Were Present From Various Cities and Towns and Rural Districts of North
 Alahana.

Alabama.
 Tuscumbia, March 1s--(Special)-l The Tennsssee Valley Teachsrs' Asso- iation convened. in this city for . two
 avs session Friiay. The meetings were held in the Deshler Female Insti- ute.
 There were probably seventy-five eachers in attendance. They were rom various cities. towns and rural districts of Northern Alabama and 3outhern Tennessee. embraced In the lssociation.
 Several of the most prominent edu- eators and teachers in the Tennessee Valley gave the association the benent bf their superior Knowledge and meth bds in public and private school work. number of county superintendents bf education were also in attendance. gathering inspiration and enthusiasm from the teachers of city schools. anu learning of the successful methods or khe superintendents of city and town Bchools, that they may be the better qualified in the prosecution or their la bors.
 The present session was the second pf the association, the first having been held in Huntsville. last fall. It Is Comparatively new movement, having been organized at Decatur about year ago by the progressive public school superintendents and teachers'' but gives promise of being strong, useful and permanent organization:
 The first session of the Association was held at 1:30 o'clock Friday after noon and was largely attended by the teachers and those interested in pub lic and private school work. The sub- fleets chosen were of a most practical character. and were simply and intel ligently discussed.
 Superintendent Collin, of the Decatur public school. is president of the asso- citation. and presided at Fridays ses- sions After the body was called to or- der by the president. Rev. w. H. Chap man, pastor of the First Baptist Church of this city. delivered the invo. cation.
 The first subject was "Gradation of Rural Schools" which was interesting ly handled by W. H. Mcclellan. super intendent of the public school of Ath- ems. The discussion of this subject was led by Professor Prince. of Hart selle. Miss Evelyn Lasseters subject was that of Teaching Literature to Seventh and Eighth Grades With the l Aid of Pictures" which was thorough ly enjoyed, and proved of much pront and benefit. "Thoroughness in School Work" WIS eloquently presented by F. A, Odom, superintendent of the public school of Somerville, the discussion of
  principal of the Moulton school. Miss Nettie l.. Terrell, of Sheffield. ably and entertainingly handled the subject. "How To Teach Reading"
 The morning session was concluded by pr. J. K. Powers. of Florence, one of the most distinguished educators In the State, his subject being the Prop CT Grading of Johnson's Arithmetics." Professor Powers was for a number of years at the head of the State Normal School at Florence. and later president of the State University at Tuscaloosa, There is no better known educator in the South than pr. Powers. and he was heard with a great deal of pleasure. The night session consisted Of the address of welcome by Hon. A. H. Car michael. of this city. speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives and an orator of Statewide reputation. His welcome was just what was antici' pated from this well known speaker.
 The response was delivered by Fro Sossor W. J. Humphrey. of Huntsville. who is also a finished and eloquent public speaker. pr. P. P. Claxton. ct Knoxville, Tenn. discussed "The Pro" fessional Preparation of the Public School Teacher" in manner which brought forth from the teachers tps highest commendation and most earn, test congratulation. Dr. Claxton ts O prominent educator in his State, and fs doing effective work in all lines Of educational work.
 The session Friday afternoon and night was interspersed with discuss sions of the several subjects by several well known teachers. A feature of the sessions was the music furnished by the Knickerbocker band. composed or & dozen Juveniles of this city, none ot whom exceed 14 years of age. under the direction of Mrs. T. F. Simpson.
 The climax to the night session was A brilliant reception rendered by the "Clean City Club" of Tuscumbia 10 tns visiting teachers and delegates.