Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1912-12-26
Teachers INSTITUTE

| ttoIdDte, all Tie ttatticTS were
present and entered into the
weeks work with much enthu-
siasm.
Rev. T. c. Cummings conduct
ed the devotional exercises and
in short but earnest talk gave
us as our motto the Injunction
BE Strong"
| After this Mrs. Mamie Parker
and Clarence Braden rendered
music that was beautiful and in
spring.
The regular program was then
taken up. The first number on
this was; What is the Funda-
mental Purpose of the Teachers
| lnstitute?" This was discuss ed
by Prof. Talkington and Miss
Emmert. Several excellent points
were gained. They showed that
the mere meeting together Of
teachers where they can ex-
change ideas and associate with
superior intellect is beneficial.
Miss Marian Cornbrooks dis
cussed English in the Eighth
Grade" She gave an excellent
list of classics to be used. She
emphasized oral composition as
correct speaking is a most i'm.
portant end to be obtained. Dis
cussion by other members of the
institute followed. Emphasized
importance of beginning pune
tuation in first grade and con-
tinuing throughout other grades
The subject Literature in the
Public Schools" was taken up by
Miss Margaret Collinsand Louise
Coleman. These young ladies
made the subject both helpful
and interesting by each giving
an outline of the literature used
in the school from which she
graduated.
Writing in the Primary
Grades by Mrs Jennie Barnes
and Miss Lille May Kelly, was
next on the program. Too much
writing harmful, as it causes
| carelesSness arm movement en-
phasized,
AT - o'clock the institute was
| dismissed. Promptly at p. IN.
the members were assembled
and called TO order. After the
enrolment was made, some bust
ness matters were attended to
among other things it was de.
cided that each teacher should
pay an incidental fee of 25c. A
committee consisting Of Supt.
Talkington, Prof. Bobo and Miss
Stallcup was appointed to con
suit with Mr.. Hoffman Of the
State University in regard to a
Debating and Defamation SO.
ciety in Marion county.
THE needs of Marion County
Schools" by Miss Emmert was
the first subject for the after
noon. The manner in which she
discussed the needso of the schools
showed her intense interest in
the subject. Good houses, boards,
maps, and libraries alone do not
make good school. Most es
sential thing, "A good, interested
teacher. Dwelt on importance
Of daily preparation of teacher.
Get patrons TO cooperate, there.
by avoiding friction. Try TO be
beneficial to the community.
The Obligations Of the Public
School Teacher to Teach Civic
Duty" by Newton Mccain and
Lee Snead aroused much inter
est, Highest duty of civilization
to maintain Constitution. Show
child that he is what he makes
| himself. Lust have fxcdness Of
purpose. Teach lives Of great
men, condemn war 1t is now
necessary for women TO be well
versed in politics in order TO de.
velop good citizens.
What Should be Done With
Slow Pupils?" Misses Sallie
Lanier and Addie V. Lennon
offered good suggestions. Do
not criticise too harshly. Give
individual help, encourage him
TO study more after school hours
be sympathetic.
The lesson in School Room Els
sentials closed the program for
the day, but as we still had some
time programs for San Jacinto
Day and Washington's Birthday
were submitted.
Tuesday Doc. II, 1912 Promt.
! ly at Q o'clock the institute was
called to order by Supt. Miss
Emmert. Rev. G. G. Hoflmeister
conducted the devotional exer.
cises. His talk was very inspir.
ing. He urged that we teachers
be models of forbearance and pa
thence as we'll as of learning in
our communities; that we deal
gently, be peacemakers and
peace maintainers,
Just here We deyiated from the
regular program. Mr.. Hoffman
OF the State University gave an
energetic, interesting talk, his
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