Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1867-10-18
Teachers Institute.

80 Teachers Institute.
According to announcement, q session
of the Iowa County Teachers Institute
was held in Mineral Point last week. We
were unable to attend, but learn from the
Tribune that it was the largest and most
successful Institute ever held in the coun.
ty, over seventy teachers were in attend
ance, all of7whom manifested an interest in
the causeof feducation which argues we'll for
the prosperity of schools, that may, be
placed in their charge. ar ae ieTi 1 sd4
Mr.. Samuel Parks, onr County Superin.
tendent, is deserving much credit for The
success of the Institute His untiring eff
forts to call together large number OIL
teachers, and when together to render the
exercises both pleasant and profitable, have
been crowned with success. State Super
intondent McMynn,- Prof. Allen, of the
Platteville Normal School, Supt D Gray
Purman, Of Grant Co., and Hon. G.. l..
Frost, of Mineral Point were in attendance
and by lectures, drills, &C., contributed
largely to the success of the Institute. The
following resolutions were adopted on
Thursday: .o93ado1 OH aam I s1aw
C1o Whereas The teachers of iowa County
are called together for consultation, mutual
improvement and qualification, and 3f.tI
az Whereas, Their meeting, their general
agreement, and their puhlici qualifications
are expressly calculatedfor theseducational
benefit of the rising generation; the spread
of knowledge, the infusion of truth and
correct principles, therefore So 2o eG
ResoI0ed, That we wilS.hI.ke renewed
exertions to teach all branches of education
in the most approved manner, and that all
things necessary shall be brought into re-
QUESTION that may properly subserye the
intellectual advancement of our each par
ticular charge. asi 43r11 s12 @
Resozved, That we as teachers should
em brace every opportunity to improve our
selves in the art of teaching. ps4 ,.',-
Resolosd, That we should conduct our
selves SO as to inspire the confidence and
esteem of our pupils. and by example in
culcate the value of good habits and morals.
Res0Ioed, That we should endeavor at
all times to discharge our duties, as teach
ers,i manner beneficial to ourselves, our
pupils and our patrons. $3.50 DAG b1a ,
Resolvcd, That tn: exigencies Of the
present age demand that women should
have a much more practical and CONNER
cial education. S6 e6s a. e g ig9
Resolced, That teachers, both male and
female, should receive remuneration the
same, for equal labor sidgGo .dsBi -o.-a
Resolced, That five days per week is long
enough for scholars to study r9.
Resoloed, That children under six years
of age are too young to attend school.sd1
Resolued, That our common schools are
taught too many hours per day four
hours per day being long enough for a
primary school,. .9llsd 4e9te 7E3F9
Resolued, That officers Of school boards,
and patrons thereof, should assist in the
government Of schools. Goc 'tT2n
Resolced, That we extend our sincere
thanks to our State superintendent, Nc
Mynn, Prof G. H. Allen, of the State. Nor.
NAL School at Platteville, D. Gray purnan,
Superintendent Of Grant county, and Mr.
Parks, our County Superintendent, fol
their efficient assistance and valuable in.
formation. @ -3 Iass b8d
ResoJped, That our thanks be extended
to the citizens of Mineral Point, for their
kind hospitality in entertaining US during
the institute. -.,4 3aa
Resolued, That the editors of the several
papers in Iowa county be requested to pub
lish the proceedings of the institute, in
Guiding the above resolutions. r-4,5
The Institute was unanimously pro
nounccd success, and all-teachers and
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES their labors with
renewed energies and surer guarantees Of
success. -s-i2 sEas 94 II 90 Eli