The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-24
Fourth Day Of
Teachers Institute

to the teachers pictured to them the
public school movement as a whole,
and showed that there was an inspi-
ration in the consideration of the
work of the public schools. He also
gave a number of aspects of the
school of tomorrow and contrasted
them with those of the schools of to-
day and yesterday. These ideal
school conditions must come from
the heart of the people, and can only
be accomplished through the efforts
of the teacher.
A special musical number was rem
dered by a quartette composed of
Prof.s Brooks, Easterly, Dykes and
Taylor.
Prof. A. Holt was unable to be
present, and his place was filled by
Mrs. E. S. Hathaway. Mrs. Hatha-
way gave an interesting and appre-
ciative talk on the causes of the poor
use of English by children of the
country. She quoted from Miss b.
lenius: English is the groundwork
of all other subjects" and in clear
and mastery way explained that this
quotation is true. The speaker sug-
gested number of things of which
the teacher may make tactical use.
Surely no one can be excused for not
having an intelligent use of our great
language. Mrs. Hathaway appealed
to and encouraged the teachers to
make their English an example for
their students. Mrs. Hathaway is a
charming speaker and endeared her
self to the teachers in attendance.
DR.. McWherter was next intro
duced. He chose as his subject pho
netics, and called attention to num-
Der of improper sounds to be avoided.
Song-Tra, la, la.
Hon. S. A. Susong, on account of
pressing duties, was not able to be
present.
After the singing of America, Supt.
Pierce announced the Institute ad
journed until Thursday morning.
Songs-"Kind Words Can Never
Die" and "Old Black joe"
Devotional exercises were conduct
ed by Rev. E. H. Brandon.
Mr.. C. W. Allen, our fellow towns
man, was first introduced. Mr.. AL
len came forward in the midst of APP
plause and discussed the School Fair
and its functions. He spoke of the
necessity of community organization
and cooperation for successful work
along any line; also of the plans al
ready adopted for School Day" at
the County Fair in September. Mr..
Allen asked the cooperation and en-
enlargement of the teachers in help
ing to make "School Day" the big
gest day of the fair Mr.. Allen is, in
deed, a friend to education in the
county, and his address was greatly
Following Mr.. Allen, Supt. Pierce
heartily endorsed everything he said
and announced that Commissioner of
P. P. Claxton, would be
present on the above named occasion.
MISS Zoe Williams, in charming
manner discussed the use of music in
the morale of the school.
She showed plainly that music does
maintain the morale of the school.
which most certainly it does, and in
such a manner as no other element
can. Miss Williams by special ex-
amples showed wha, marvellous eff
fects music has had upon individuals,
by soothing the passions, softening
the heart, etc.
Miss Moore led in singing a motion
song.
Mr.. J. B. Brown, Rural School
Agent, was next introduced. Mr.
Brown just offered some suggestions
in regard to the new textbook
adoption, and spoke in commenda-
BILE manner of the adopted books. He
spoke of the necessity Of the teachers
having an abundant knowledge of
matter in order to in
troduce all side lights possible for
understanding of lessons taught.
He appealed to the teachers to avoid
to their obligations to
duty. Mr.. Brown is a very able
speaker and it is with regret that he
will not appear again.
Prof. W. C. Wilson was the next
speaker. He, in an interesting way,
introduced some thoughts to be car
ried out in his later discourses.
After the singing of America, the
was adjourned until after
noon session.
Enrolment to this time, 178.
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