The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-07-25
Fifth Day Of
Teachers Institute
Thursday Afternoon.

Cross nurse, was heard in some splen-
did remarks concerning certain re-
quisites of health.
Mr.. E. M. Pace, representative OF
the Charles E. Merrill company, next
spoke in the interest of its publica-
tions.
A double quartette composed of
the colored teaching force delighted
the institute with the rendition of
few vocal numbers.
The institute was next favored
with some selections by the Greene
vile orchestra. Miss Helen Rosen-
blatt, with orchestra accompaniment,
rendered beautifully Little Birch Ca
noe" and "Till We Meet Again"
Prof. s. H. Thompson, former
Greene county teacher, was next in
troduced. After some Introductory
remarks concerning readable books,
Prof. Thompson delivered magni-
fcent address on the subject, "Four
Roads to Paradise"
After some announcements by
Supt. Pierce, State Rural School In
spector was again heard. In his last
message Mr.. Brown showed the teach
ers the great necessity Of arousing
themselves to the problems facing
them. This is Mr.. Browns first visit
TO the Greene County Teachers In
stitute, and it is hoped that he may
come again.
Friday Morning.
Music-"I Need Thee Every Hour"
Devotional exercises were conduct
ed by Rev. E. o. woodward, of As
bury Memorial M. E. church. For
Scripture reading he chose part of
LIST Timothy, II. Rev. woodward
based some fitting remarks upon
verse of this chapter-"If a man
also strive for masteries yet is he not
crowned except he strive lawfully"
Prof. ]. M. Harold, President of
the Greene County Teachers Asso-
citation, gave reasons why some teach
ers do not take proper interest in
teachers meetings.
Prof. Monroe Wilson, of Knoxville,
another big school man, made splen-
did talk on Thrift" Prof. Wilson
gave some splendid examples in thrift.
These, indeed, were appropriate, and
should be placed before the school
children of the county, because we
Americans are the greatest spend
thrifts in the world; therefore it is
earnestly hoped that all teachers will
organize thrift societies in their
schools. Prof. Wilso ncharmed the
institute with his humor and his ad-
dress was appreciated.
Musical number-Vocal Duet
Reuben and Rachel" by Miss Bertha
Doak and Robert Rankin, of Tuscu-
lum.
Mr.. F. A. Darnall, of Atlanta, of
the Southern Division of Junior Red
Cross, told of the marvellous achieve
ment of how the children have been
voluntarily modified and had con-
tributed money and clothing to help
win the recent war. This truly meant
cooperation and sacrifice on the part
Of the children; and was on the part
of child-life a lesson in unselfsh SER
vice for others. Since it is not the
wish of the educational people of our
country to discontinue this great
work of the children, the teachers
must resolve to assist in carrying it
on, and to the greatest extent posi-
BILE.
Mrs. c. W. Allen, upon the absence
of Mrs. A. L. Brown, head of the Ju-
Nor Red Cross work in Greene coun-
ty, announced that Mrs, Brown
would gladly assist the teachers in
bringing about this organization
among the children of their schools.
Prof. A. C. Duggins, our new Supt.
IF city schools was next introduced.
He told of the many commendable
things he had heard of the people of
Greene county, Supt. Duggins clos
ed his remarks by asking the coop
Grafton of all citizens of the county
to endeavor to make our County
High School the best in East Tonnes
see.
Prof, W. c. Wilson continued his
discourse begun Thursday afternoon.
He gave number of statistics show
ing the small number of boys and
girls who enter college, and the still
smaller number of those who COM
plete the college course. This de-
pressing situation is altogether due.
to the lack of appreciation of parents
of the work of the High School. 1t
is true that the High School does not
receive the encouragement it should
and never, until it does, will our edu-
cational efficiency reach the desired
standard. Prof. Wilson is a splendid
speaker, and in closing his message
asked the teachers to remember the