Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1866-10-24
eachers' Institute.
[From the Dodgevine ohronleal.l ]

/ As previously announced, the Iowa
/ County Teachers Institute commence
on Monday afternoon, October 5. The
attendance was good. though not as
large as could have been wished, quite
| a number Of the teachers of the county
| being absent Those present exerted
themselves TO make the occasion n
pleasant and profitable one. and sue
/ ceeded admirably; the greatest unan-
| unity Of feeling prevailing. and the in
terest IN the exercises remaining un-
tagging TO the end The exercises
during the day time consisted of class
drills, solving philosophical and arith-
lmetIcal problems, ESSAYS, discussions
and opinions as to the best method of
te~ching and interesting scholars, &c
/ On Monday evening the teachers and
a few citizens who were in attendance
were entertained and instructed by an
opening address by Prof. Foster. of
the Linden Seminary. 1t had been
| expected that Prof. Allen, of the
State Normal School of Platteville,
would have been present on " ednes-
/ day evening to deliver a lecture, but
in this they were disappointed. He
however arrived on Thursday, and
protitably entertained all present by
hls lucid explanations Of difficult
problems which had been handed up
for his notice. His urbane and gen
tlemaulv manners were as fascinating
that the unanimous feeling was one Of
regret that his stay was necessarily 50
| limited.
Thursday evening was occupied by
a very fine and ably written address
prepared and delivered by Mr.. Curry.
which was followed by Mr.. Fosters
recitation of an amusing poem by
John q. SAKE. entitled .. \ Parody on
Shakspear's Midsummer Nights
Dream = and other amusing and IN
teresting ESSAYS and recitations. Much
credit was due our County Supcrm-
tendent Mr.. Parks, who spared Meth
er labor nor pains tC make the Insti-
tute profitable and entertaining, sue
ceeding admirably, and receiving the
thanks OF every teacher in attendance.
\ universal desire was expressed that
another Institute should be held next
spring, and a general feeling Of deter
mination existed among the teachers
to do their utmost to be i'm attendance
and contribute to its success.
The following resolutions were
unanimoUzly passed by the teachers
in attendance
Resolled, That every well conducted In
stitute Is IN itself q model school. in which
instruction is impaired and exercises con
Quoted which must prove highly beneficial to
the teacher; and fully realizing the pleas
antUesS and utility of such association. we
pledge our observation-disclosures it can be
practicable.
Reso'rea, That we should rot l., content
with past aad present attaiuments. but rath-
er look forward TO the future, "a that which
shall bear 20 rs on its wings more noble at
tainmcnts aud deeper thoughts. That we
enter more fully into tho spirit Of our work
storing away those sparkling gems of know
ledge. those priceless treasures Of science
and truth which viii enable us the better TO
do Justice to that employment which is
worthy Of our best abilities and attention.
HcSoipsd. That, in our opinion. the State
Legislature ought so to amend the school
law a. to reduce the number Of teaching
days to twenty in month, or five in week
ReSolred, That lady should receive the
same compensation for teaching ae a gentle
man. their experience and qualifications be
ing equal.
ReS2issd, Thai every teacher should be a
strict advocate of temperance, doing all in
his or her power to promote its interests.
Reso'rcd, That IN cur estimation some
legislation should be had 10 secure more gen
eral and regular attendance upon our com
mon schools.
Resolrei That we, the teachers of Iowa
County. after viewing with pleasure the in
creased interest manifested bv the people
in behalf of education, continue our exer-
tions with renewed vigor hoping thereby to
increase the rising interest, ana extend the
blessings Of knowledge
Rcsoirra That We most earnestly invoke
the teachers of Iowa County to be present
and to cooperate with Us in this great work,
at the next Institute.
Rssoicea That we are indebted to all who
have endeavored to enterta;n and instruct
US during the Institute.
Ees25le3 That we, the teachers of Iowa
County, return our sincere thanks to our
kind, able and worthy Superintendent Mr.
Parks. That he has shown himself TO bc the
friend of teachers and the patron of educa-
tion by the gentlemanly manner in which
he has conducted the public examinations Of
teachers, and by his untiring efforts to raise
the standard Of public schools in our County
RsSotred That portion Of the State
funds which Is now appropriated TO the
State Normal Schools, should be given for
the purpose Of sustaining Teachers Institute.
Hssoicef, That we tender our thanks to
professors Alien and Foster, Mr. Curry. Mr..
Charles Moore. Mr.. VI. DIETRICH. Mrs Mar
Ranger, Miss Frances Jones. Miss Margare
Incles, Miss Emma Sylvester, Miss f. Z.
Jones, Miss Louisa Sims, Mrs. Maria lynch.
and Miss Adele f. {. Ranger for the active
part taken by them in making our Institute
so pleasant and agreeable.
Resoieed, That the people of DodgevilIe
receive the thanks of the members Of this
Institute for their kind hospitality in offer
ing TO entertain and entertaining teachers
ReSolg.i, That copy of these resolutions
he transmitted to the Dod-eville CHroai-le
Mineral Point Tribune and .bat5oaa' DD7,serat.
with arequcst for their publication.
\ Wolf KILLED BY WOMAN-|
The other day a wolf came into the
door-vard of Mr. Harold. two miles
east Of Butler, Bates & Co, Me. and
commenced catching chickens a wo-
man in the house ran 10 the fence