The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1872-11-14
Deferred Articles.
REPORT 0P The SENECA COUNT
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
TIFFIN, O., Nov. 6. 1872

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The Institute was held in FOstoria,
commencing on October 14th and
closing October 18th, 1872. Much
praise is due to the very thoughtful
and kind efforts on the part of the
citizens of FOstOria, and the teachers
and scholars of the Union Schools, in
rendering tllis term of the Institute
pleasant as well as profitable. Too
much praise cannot be awarded the
Instructors. Rev. Reinmund, who is
alive to the interests of education,
was, as ever, jealous in his efforts to
clearly demonstrate the means Of Sc
curing the best results of the teacher's
work: with a view, always, 10 the
moral as well as the intellectual train
ing of the young. In the removal
from here, of Rev. Reinmrud, the
teachers lose an earnest Instructor,
the cause of education a warm friend.
Prof. II. w. Harvey was present
and treated in his able and interest
ing manner, the subjects Of Grammar
and Geography.
PrOfs. II. b. FuTness and J. J. Sad
Ter treated the subjects Of Attention,
Communication, etc.
intellectual Arithmetic and other
topics were interviewed by Prof G. C..
NestlerOde.
Public lectures were held each even
ing.
Election Of Officers were as follows:
President--Mr. J. y. Becker, Of
FOstOria.
Vice PresideHt-Mr. c. L. Dreese, of
Flat Rock.
seeretary-Miss Hannah Clarke, Of
Tiffin.
Assistant Secretary - Miss Tina
Thomas, of FOstOria.
Treasurer-Mr. B. +. Myers, Of Tiff
fin.
BY vote, it was decided that
the next term Of the Institute be
held in FOstOria; and the prOpriety Of
holding il in the month Of August
was urged by many Of the members.
The following Resolutions were sub
mitted which the Institute adopted:
ReS0yred, That in consideration OF the
magnitude OF the Teachers work. and the
interests involved therein, We should as an
association, endeavOr TO stimulate a lively
public sentiment in favor Of professional
teaching
school system are TO be remedied, chiefly,
through the influence Ofthe teachers o. em-
selves; and, that We ought, therefore, 10 keep
ourselves thoroughly informed, not only in
re.sard to the present school laws and their
workings, but 10 all legislative action on the
subject
Besolrol. That We recommend to the
teachers Of the Association, a course Of sys-
tematfc, general reading powerful
means Of promoting the self development
and culture necessary for our true success
Res0tred. That we will do all in our power
to promote the utmost sym pafhy and coop
Grafton between. teachers and their patrons.
ResOJeed, That we regard the vocation Of
teaching as one Of the most important and
honorable Of the professions, and as such,
we will use every effort TO prepare our
selves for our calltng- and We also recon-
mend, that every sehool m the county be
closed during the time Of holding an Instl-
tute thereby giving teachers an OppOrtuni-
ty OF becoming more thoroughly qualified
for their duties in the school room.
Res0lUed, That We believe the establish
menL OF a free, Normal school a. recon-
Inended by Prof. T.. W Harvey would be
one Of the best means Of giving teachers a
Z thorough training in their calling.
Hes0lUed, That male and female teachers
should receive equal compensation for the
same amount Of labor done IN the school
room.
I Te09TreI- That We recognize the teachers
work as one OF Gods agencies for the pro
motion Of moral as well as intellectual cul-
7 ture, and, in view OF the peculiar dangers 10
which our young people are exposed We
D should endeavOr 70 place before our pupils
I definite aud pure motives. and % 50 link
b the moral with the intellectual trainins as
[ to heavenward direction 10 their grOWth.
I ResOIred, That OuTsincere thanks be ten
I dered 10 the Board Of Education OF the FOs-
] toria Union Schools for their kindnezs I'm al
I lowing US the use Of the school building, free
l or charge. end for other EavOrs-
Z Res0Ired, That the sincere thanks OF the
! membe Of this Institute are due and are
| hereby rendered 10 the citizens Of FOstOrist
. for the manner in which they received U.s.
Z 70 the religious society which has 50 kindly
Z permitted VI TO use il buildings for Our eN-
! ercises, 10 our able lecturers and instructors
for their rseTviees;and, finally. TO our efficient
] board Of officers for the zeal and ability they
have shown in arranging for and conduct
ing the session now about 10 close.
81 BASOM. Secretly.