The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-09-01

effect that the Institute would adj
journ at 2:15 to attend as body the
funeral Of DR.. Alexander.
MIR. Il. " Allen reported that the
committee had decided that the ball
game would he played Thursday at
o'clock.
The only address OF the afternoon
was by DR.. Mutehler who discussed
in his usual interesting manner how
soil may be depleted by wasting away
bleaching, taking away everything and
putting back nothing, system of slngl
cropping and careless husbandny
Supt. Leach made some few and
fitting remarks concerning the life
and death of DR.. Alexander.
The Institute was then adjourned
until Wednesday morning.
WEDNESDAY.
The Institute was called to order
by Surt. Leach at the usual time
Wednesday morning. Devotional ex-
ercises were conducted by Mr.. w. r..
Hedrick. Roll called showed MEM
bership of 14O members at That tims.
Supt. Leach made an announcement
regarding trip planned for the
teachers and trustees of the county.
They are to visit the schools of LOU
F, isville, Mammoth Cave, schools of
Bowling Green and the State Normal.
Judge Wilson discussed the plans of
tn proposed trip in detail, stating the
expense and time required in taking
the "trip. H. H. Cherry, president
OF State Normal, gave his hearty ap-
prevail and will assist them in any
way possible. Motion made and car
ried that the plan be accepted.
RECESS.
DR.. Mutchler continued his lecture
on the soil and it's needs. He told
the composition and real value of
commercial fertilizer, and how the
physical condition of the soil may
sometimes be destroyed ON account
of It, ~ (he
We were very fortunate indeed to
have President H. H. Cherry -addpess
us. In his enthusiastic way, which
is characteristic of him, he told us
the educated man is the man who
wins in battle. The day has come
in Kentucky when Kentucky is hon
or bound to employ qualified teach
ers, who have the ability to lead the
Commonwealth in higher and nobler
life.
NOON.
At one o'clock the Institute was
called TO order by Chairman Leach.
The usual song service was rendered
followed by am Address by Judge j.
S. Glenn ON "State" Board of Educa-
ton" He told of what the Board is
composed, it's duties and some Things
it is doing. The Instructor now took
tup the second topic of his outline
which is Good Seed. He said that
it is as important to have good seed
as good soil Great STRESS was laid
upon the Importance of selecting seed.
RECESS.
The first number after recess was
Sources of Good Order" by w. f.
Anderson. Miss Mae Rogers read
paper on Character and Goodwill as
a means to Good Order She said
that a teacher should have sound
ideas and morals. Miss Alta Mas
Likens gave us some good points on
Writing and How to Teach It." Mrs.
j. II. Lloyd outlined the course of
study IN an interesting manner.
The Institute was then adjourned
until Thursday morning at $3.50.
THURSDAY.
The INSTITUTES mt for its fourth ses-
sion Thursday morning. Devotional
exercises were conducted by DIR. mutch-
Ier. Supt. Leach appointed Library
committee composed of Mr.. II. e.
Brown. Mrs. ]. II. Lloyd and Mr.. w.
r. Carson.
Mr.. w. G. Shultz acted as chairman
until recess as Supt. Leach had some
important business TO attend.
Mr.. w. r. Hadrick ably discussed
Proper Assignment Of the Lesson
The next number being omitted, the
Instructor addressed us ON thu sub
ject of Corn" He said the points
10 be considered in good head of
corn are: Shape of ear. length of
the ear. circumference. tips of the
ear. butt OF the ear. color OF kernel
and cobb. shape of the kernals and
spacing of the kernels.
RECESS.
Miss Bedford from Greensboro. re-
cited two selections which were very
much appreciated.
Supt. Leach appointed Miss Matte
Moseley. Mr.. Il. Y. Allen and Miss