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Volume 02, Number 10 (October 1884), Theodore Presser

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

International Copyright

Course in Harmony

Artist-Concerts

Signs of the Times

W.H. Sherwood, Poem

How to Teach Beginners

Everything in a Great Name

Main Principle of Fingering

Musical Literature in Pamphlet Form

Growth of Piano Playing

Oldest Piano

Humoristics to a Singer

1884 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1884 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Big Springs Meeting House (present day: Big Springs Baptist Church) in Ellenboro, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by A.C. Irvin. The Committee on Education reports that the Shelby Female College continues to be a success. The Committee on Ministerial Support recommends that churches pay their pastors a timely salary.

Volume 02, Number 09 (September 1884), Theodore Presser

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

On the Use of the Pedal

Course in Harmony

Graded List of Popular Music

Contributors

Chats with Pupils on What is it to be Musical?

Artist Concerts in Colleges, Etc.

How to Use the Metronome

Not a Musical Critic

Shall Lessons Missed Not Be Paid For?

John Field and His Habits

Piano Technic: The Formation of the Hand

Oberlin Conservatory of Music

How to Proceed in the Lesson Hour

Crossness

Some Commonplaces of Piano-Forte Teaching: The Pedal

Growth of Piano Playing

Volume 02, Number 08 (August 1884), Theodore Presser

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

As Thy Days So Shall Thy Strength Be

How to Employ Vacation Time

Details

Symphony of Life

Gospel of Simplicity: A Short Sermon on a Musical Text

Main Principle of Fingering

Old and New Schools of Piano Playing

How to Study—How to Teach

Personal Appearance of Geniuses

Volume 02, Number 07 (July 1884), Theodore Presser

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

Seven and a Third Octave Pianos

Teachers of Music

Successes, Directions, Incentives, Developments

Course in Harmony

Volume 02, Number 06 (June 1884), Theodore Presser

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

Removal

Word to the Inexperienced

Concert Programmes

Successes, Directions, Incentives, Developments

Few Suggestions as to Musical Reading

About Harmony Lessons by Mail

Who is Responsible?

Sheet Music Question

Musical Library

Criteria of Competency

Course in Harmony

Volume 02, Number 05 (May 1884), Theodore Presser

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

Chat with Pupils for Young Ladies

Eighth Annual Meeting of the Music Teachers of the United States

Musical Literature

Successes, Directions, Incentives, Developments

On First Sight Reading

Teachers' Department

Good Words for The Etude

Standard for the Musical Profession

How to Study—How to Teach

Literature of Music

Course in Harmony

Volume 02, Number 04 (April 1884), Theodore Presser

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

Sheet Music Imposition

Chat with Pupils on the Nomenclature of Music

Musical Literature

One Hundred Aphorisms

Course in Harmony

Literature of Music

Musical Literature

Instance

Course in Harmony

Power of Attention

Talk about the Musical Profession

So-Called Instruction Books

True Ideal of Technical Training

Volume 02, Number 03 (March 1884), Theodore Presser

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

Chat With Pupils on Thorough Study

Conferring Degrees on the Music Teacher

Successes, Directions, Incentives, Developments

Graded List of Popular Music

Wisdom of Many

One Hundred Questions in Harmony

Too Much Piano: Outcry of a Sufferer

Thought or Two

Use of Slow Piano Practice

How to Awaken the Pupil's Interest

Volume 02, Number 02 (February 1884), Theodore Presser

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

Few Thoughts for Piano-Forte Teachers

Gottschalk

Successes, Directions, Incentives, Developments

Action of the Fifth Finger in Piano Playing and the Means of Securing a Correct Position of Hand, Arm, and Fingers

Purity and Impurity

Robert Schuman's Rules for Young Musicians, Part 2

Thoughts on Piano Playing

Fourth Finger of the Left Hand

Volume 02, Number 01 (January 1884), Theodore Presser

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

On the Use of Piano Studies, Part 2

Few Thoughts for Piano-Forte Teachers

Successes, Directions, Incentives, Developments

Virginia State Music Teachers' Association

Reflections and Suggestions on Piano Technic

Robert Schumann's Rules for Young Musicians

Notes on Music

Bach's Method of Teaching

Musical Literature

Volume 01, Number 02 (November 1883), Theodore Presser

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

To Our Readers

Unprofitable Study

Wisdom of Many

20 Elementary Studies

Rules for the Fingering of Scales

Preparatory Scale Exercise

Vertical Relation Between the Fore-arm, Wrist, and Hand in Piano Playing

Observations on the Study of the Piano-Forte

Virginia Association of Music Teachers

Artistic Development

Thorough Practice

Volume 01, Number 01 (October 1883), Theodore Presser

The Etude Magazine: 1883-1957

Observations on the Study of the Piano-Forte

Wisdom of Many

Cautions for Pianists

Protection of the Musical Profession

1883 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1883 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Pleasant Grove Church (present day: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by G.P. Hamrick. The Southern Baptist Convention asked the Association to raise $160.00 towards a $75,000 overall goal from all fourteen southern states. Updates were provided as to the enrollment and needs of the Baptist Female College and Shelby High School.

1882 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1882 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Bethel Church (present day: Bethel Baptist Church) in Ellenboro, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by A.L. Stough. The Committee on Education recommends that the Association send their daughters to the newly established Baptist College for females started by Shelby Church.The Committee on Religious Literature recommends the inclusion of the Foreign Mission Journal.

1881 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1881 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Buffalo Church (present day: Buffalo Baptist Church) in Blacksburg, SC. The introductory sermon was delivered by W.A. Nelson. This meeting celebrated the Association's thirtieth anniversary. The Association recommends discontinuing the use, sale, or manufacturing of alcoholic beverages. The Committee on Education recommends providing more educational resources for both girls and boys.

1880 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1880 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Double Springs Church (present day: Double Springs Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by P.R. Elam. The Committee on Associational Missions recommends more preaching support for areas between the Cleveland County line and the far Eastern parts of the Association. The Committee on Periodicals recommends circulation expansion for the Biblical Recorder in an effort to reach every family in their bounds.

1879 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1879 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at New Prospect Church (present day: New Prospect Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Rev. Harvey Hatcher. The Committee on Periodicals recommends the addition of the Religious Herald to the previously established list of recommended Baptist periodicals. The Committee on Obituaries reported the passing of Wade Hill, an active member of the association.

1878 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1878 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Boiling Springs Church (present day: Boiling Springs Baptist Church) in Boiling Springs, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by A. C. Erwin. Questions were posed to the association on the subject of mourner's benches, anxious seats, and the process of calling to order a Union meeting. In the Committee on Education's report, mention is made of the Boiling Springs Academy, the Shelby Male and Female High School, and the Baptist Female College. The Abstract of Principles, Rules of Decorum, and Constitution are included in the minute book.

1877 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1877 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Pleasant Hill Church (present day: Pleasant Hill Baptist Church) in Grover, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by J. H. Yarboro. The Committee on Education addresses associational support for the development of a female college and the continued support for the Shelby Academy, principal J. A. White, the Boiling Springs Academy, and Wake Forest College. A motion was made and resolved to endorse the "efforts of the Board of Trustees of the Kings Mountain Female College, to establish such a college" in Cleveland County.The association considered a motion …

1876 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1876 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Sandy Plains Church (present day: Sandy Plains Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Elder George W. Rollins. The 1876 mintues address Indian Missions. While the text of the minutes refer to the native population as "red-men of the forest" the minutes reflect a concern for providing the Gospel to "the original owners of this country." The periodicals committee recommend Orphan's Friend in addition to Kind Words and Biblical Recorder as valuable Baptist periodical reading. The Committee on Education proposes that the Baptist community …

1875 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1875 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at New Hope Church (present day: New Hope Baptist Church) in Earl, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Elder Thomas Dixon. "A request of the Shiloh Association, (Colored Baptists, who were in session near us,) was handed in asking for Ministerial aid on the Sabbath." The Committee on Education reports that the state association encourages all financial support of education be channeled towards funding Wake Forest College. Double Springs Church (present day: Double Springs Baptist Church) asked of the association if it was permissible to receive members into …

1874 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1874 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Sandy Run Church (present day: Sandy Run Baptist Church) in Mooresboro, NC located in neighboring Rutherford County. The introductory sermon was delivered by Elder Wade Hill. The Report on Education focuses on local concerns regarding education within the county. The report mentions that schools are being built locally by various communities, several schools are mentioned by name: Shelby school, Burnt Chimneys, Bridges Academy. Each of these schools receive financial support from the association.The report encourages the body to consider a Baptist movement in expanding their support and leadership …

1873 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1873 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Zion Church (present day: Zion Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Elder George W. Rollins. The report from the Committee on Missions addresses local and international mission concerns and activities. The Committee on Sabbath Schools reports that half of the churches in the association do not have Sabbath Schools. The Committee on Education recommends that the association support not only Wake Forest College, but also the local Bridges Academy - six and a half miles west of Shelby. A committee has been appointed …

1872 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1872 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Bethlehem Church (present day: Bethlehem Baptist Church) in Kings Mountain, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Elder Wade Hill. The circular letter was authored by A. A. McSwain on the topic of systematic beneficence. Delegates were appointed to the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. The minutes reflect that during the report from the Committee on Missions the meeting was interrupted by Newton Long. Long, who was intoxicated and followed by a body of United States Cavalry, "created such an excitement that the Association dispersed without formal …

1871 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1871 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Bethel Church in Iredell County, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Elder G. M. Webb. Churches at Capernaum, Shelby, and New Prospect were received in the Kings Mountain Baptist Association upon their dismission from the Broad River Baptist Association. The 8th article in the Abstract of Principles regarding baptism were changed. The 12th article from the Abstract of Principles was stricken out. This year marked the first year that a circular letter was not sent out to associational and missionary churches. The association elected to reinstate the …

1869 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1869 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Double Springs Church (present day: Double Springs Baptist Church) in Shelby, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Elder George W. Rollins and the circular letter authored by G. M. Webb. The association elected to suspend the practice of writing circular letters. The Committee on Periodicals recommends that associational member subscribe to the Working Christian, published by Elder T. R. Gaines of Yorkville, SC, in addition to the Biblical Recorder. The Committee on Missions reports that the association has "done nothing for domestic or foreign missions" and credits …

1868 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1868 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Mount Paran Church (present day: Mount Paran Baptist Church) in Blacksburg, located in neighboring Cherokee County, SC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Elder G. M. Webb and the circular letter authored by Elder J. H. Yarboro. Committees on Sabbath Schools and Missions report a decline in funding and practice.

1867 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1867 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at Thessalonica Church in neighboring Catawba County, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Elder J. H. Yarboro and the circular letter authored by Elder Robert Poston. A resolution was voted upon to accept the use of the Baptist Psalmody as the official hymnal of associational churches. A Committee of Redistricting was established for the association and proposed that associational churches be divided into 4 districts bound by geographical land markers. The Report on Sabbath Schools stated that associational churches are still largely non-compliant with the directive to establish …

1866 Minutes Of The Kings Mountain Baptist Association, Kings Mountain Baptist Association

Kings Mountain Baptist Association Minute Books

The 1866 meeting of the Kings Mountain Baptist Association took place at High Shoal Church (present day: High Shoals Baptist Church) in Mooresboro, located in neighboring Rutherford County, NC. The introductory sermon was delivered by Elder L. H. McSwain and the circular letter was authored by Elder Dove Pannell. A motion was made to create a delegation to approach the Constitutional Kings Mountain Baptist Association, established as a result of the rift caused by the 1859 temperance bylaws, to bring about a re-union of the two associations. The concern over the lack of Sabbath Schools at associational churches was readdressed. …