Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1858-01-09
The Teachers Institute,

During the last week of Dec, 1857, a
TEAcHEn's INSTITUTE, was for the first
time held in Bloomsbury. The exercises
commenced on Monday morning and clio.
sing Friday evening. They consisted of
class instruction by members during the
day, and lectures, with the addition of an
essay on one occasion, during the evening.
The interest in these exercises was not only
maintained throughout but increased from
day to day. In view Of the benefit rccciv-
ed, and the pleasure derived from their
meetings, the members of the class appoint
ed committee to express the satisfaction
felt in the result of the effort, and their
thankfulnoss to those who have taken an
active part in the proposing and carrying
out of the undertaking. The committee
met accordingly, and the following pream-
BILE aud resolutions were adopted.
WHEREAs.-We, the Teachers of Co
lumbia county, have convened for the pur
pose of holding Teachers Institute, the
design of which has been to instruct and
better qualify teachers for their onerous
duties they have to perform, and feeling
that through the exertions of those who
have conducted the exercises, the ends
proposed have been fully realized. There.
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| Resoluea, That we tender our sincere
thanks to Nj. BURGESS our efficient Super
intendent, as the originator of the Institute,
and for the successful efforts he has made
not only in imparting instruction as class
teacher, but for his exertions in behalf
of education generally.
Resolved, That we have lis ieued wi
untiring pleasure 10 the able teachings of
Prof. TENNEY, who from years of expert
once in this noble cause, is well prepared
to impart useful knowledge, and VIC shall
not soon forget his lucid expositions of the
subjects presented by him, yielding infor.
nation to us as individuals, valuable hints
as teachers, opening to our view rich mines
from which to gather gems Tor the enrich.
Ing Of our minds and hearts, and leading
us through the beautiful unioldings of
Nature truihfulness to herself in all her
operations, to the thought Of Natures
God.
Resolucd, Tha, We are truly grateful to
the Glass Instructors for the edifying man
ner in which they have presented the sew
eral topics allotted to them for illustration,
and for the suggestions thrown out as to
the best mode of imparting Information to
our pupils. We are also under obligation
to Mr.. Stokes, for suitable essay on Uni
formiy of Text Books, and to Mr.. Kahler,
for an interesting lecture upon Astronomy.
Resol0ed, That as the universal and
hearty sentiment of this Institute, we as
Teachers tender our thanks to Prof Walker,
of New Columbus, both for visiting us du-
ring his limited stay in town, and for his
truthful, eloquent and highly instructive
remarks, on the subject of education.
Resolued, That our grateful acknowl-
edgemeuts are due to Mr.. EATON, for the
use of his school room and, his thoughtful
consideration for the comfort of the mem
bers of the Institu and lis endcavors to
to advance the interests Of popular cduca-
tion.
Resolved, 'rh.t We feel indebted to the
County Commissioners, for the use of the
Court House, during the evenings.
Resolved, That We highly appreciate the
kindness of those citizens who have mani
tested their interest in the Institute by their
attendance on its exercises and By enter.
tanning the teachers from distance.
Resolued, That we feel under deep obi
cations to the Editors who called the
attention of the public to the meeting of the
Institute for several weeks prior to its con
vening, thus creating an interest in its OBJ
jects throughout the county.
Resolved, That Committee be appoint
ed to determine the time and place for thu
holding of another Institute.