The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-07-26
GREENE COUNTY
TEACHERS INSTITUTE
ThnradaN AfEarnnnn.

Book company, made an interesting
address. His subject was ''PubIi,
School Libraries" Prof. Brandon
spoke very probably On the use d
libraries in the public schools ans
the work that the teacher may max.
Of these libraries. He made an earn
est appeal to the teachers to observe
the first Friday IN October as Library
day.
Song, America"
Prof. Williams, Of Mosheim, anC
an old Tusculum student, spoke or
the subject, "How Can the School.
Help Provide More Efficient Work.
ers in War Activities?" He made al
earnest appeal to the teacher to al
all in her power to improve conditions
in our country for the return Of oui
boys from their great training schools
the firing line, training camps, etc
Miss MacBriar followed and spoke
of the Importance Of the patriotic
pledge cards in the public schools
and the patriotic spirit that could be
aroused by means Of them
'Dixie" was then sung by the in.
stitute.
Prof. Steadman, an old Greene
county teacher, was given a place on
the program. He spoke Of the inn
portance Of health and Of its pre-
Prof. Steadnan gave some
specific examples Of how health had
been endangered by lack Of care on
the part Of individuals.
Misses Carrie Knipp and Fannie
Kiser occupied their places on the
Their subject was Music
in the Schools.
Prof. Mitchell suggested that the
teachers sometimes devote language
periods to writing letters to our boys
in camp.
When Supt. Pierce asked the ques-
tion, care you ready for Miss Bew-
Iey?" the institute with applause.
Miss BewIey endorsed Prof. Mitch
ellis suggestion with a few remarks.
Her readings were, as usual, greatly
enjoyed.
After the institute was adjourned
Mrs. Patterson, according to an
addressed the ladies of
the institute and some visiting ladies
Of the town.
Friday Morning.
The institute was opened by the
singing of "When He Cometh.'
Scripture reading and prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Klinger. He made a touch
ing appeal to the teachers Of the
county to not neglect to emphasize
The presence of God in everything
when teaching their lessons. He said
she hiatus between our present con-
iitions and the ideals that will be
demanded by our boys upon their
return to us must be bridged, and
his is certainly work that must not
be neglected in the schoolroom.
Song, Rescue The Perishing."
'The Teachers Part in Stamping
Out Illiteracy Among Adults in
Greene County" was the subject Civ
IN Prof. j. H. Summit, Of Mosheim.
He brought out many splendid points.
The discussion was continued by
Drofs. McConagha and Harold, who
old Of splendid work already carried
IN in the mountain districts and the
treat amount that is yeS to be done;
Mrs. Gass, DR.. Yost and James Dear
tone, all Of whom gave some facts
concerning work done along this line
h our neighboring state, Kentucky;
Prof. Delfdo Kordova, Of Elrito, New
Mexico, who told of work done along
his line in his state; Prof. Williams,
Who suggested that teachers Obligate
themselves to endeavor to stamp out
his unfortunate condition among the
'eople Of Greene county; Supt Pierce
Who endorsed Prof. Williams sugges-
ion, and Mrs. McConagha.
Miss Williams then sang "The Sun
hine of Your Smiles"
Miss Painter, Of the East Tennes-
ee State Normal, occupied the next
eriod. Her subject was Teaching
geography" She conducted an in
sresting lesson on Africa and brought
ut with the children the reasons for
Is slow development.
Miss Moore and the canning club
iris we're next heard. Their pro-
ram consisted Of singing Of "The
tar spangIed Banner" by the can
ing club girls and the institute; sa-
ite 70 the flag. Song BY girls, Keep
lie Home Fires Burning"