The avant courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1871-1872, 1872-02-01
GALLArIN Cry. Jan. Goth 1871.

7 Of all the acts passed by tine Legislature at
its last session. none i think, reflects more
credit on it than the new School Law. Now
that it has become law the sooner it goes
| into practical operation the better for all co.
ccrned.
The appointment of Mr.. Hedges, by the
Governor, as Territorial Supt. Of Instruction,
is eminently proper. Ton but few persons in
the Territory have 1abored more for our pub
lie schools than he. / think he viii not only
prove himself every way worthy Of the Of
fee, but he will devote his time and attention
to the work as a labor of love.
Political opinions should never enter into
the qualifications Of candidates for offices in
volving the care of youth we should strive
to get the person who is the best qualified,
regardless of political views to oversee the
mental training of our children. In other
Offices, il you viii, let us have all the differ
ence Of opinion you may please, but when It
comes to either the office of Supt. or teacher,
let us have the best talent that can be obtain
ed. All other officers affect but momentary
interests, but the instructor of youth, for veal
or woe, affects all the future prospects of
Of those committed to his or her charge.
Other persons leave impressions on perisha-
bic menuments, but the Teacher devoted to-
his or her calling, not the mere time server,
caryes memorial on tablets that will endure
throughout Eternity, on human minds.
The utmost care should be exercised in the
selection of those whose duty 1t is to guide
the youthful seekers after knowledge, that
none but persons Of the purest morals, and
most blameless lives be permitted tosassume
the great responsibilities Of the position, tor
who can measure the influence OF the teach
er's habits on the pupily Many time the
the first steps in the downward path has been
taken and tacitly encouraged by the teachers
example, and as often has the faithful teacher
improved chance opportunity TO impress
a. truth on the mind Of q scholar, that all the
subsequent hustle Of life cannot efface. Good
teachers are beyond all price, and when
found, should not be allowed to forsake the
calling for lack OF appreciation, as nlahy have
been compelled to do, but they should be en-
couraged to pursue their avocation, by the
recognition 81 the value Of their services.
JUNIUS.
5H4 8t8sss 4sfs
a popular vote was taken at the Fair last
night upon the ssmodestcst'' man in Montana.
Major Pease, agent of the Crow India hav-,
ing received all the ballots cast, was decided
unanimously elected. - Herald.
Major, dear Major, come home! and bring
those ssgeyser with you. Those Helena peo-
ME will demOraliza Won both. Z
FRoM ABovR., Dur social friend and quon-
dunn confrers Of the press, Harry r. Horr, is
down from his Mammoth Hot Springs. with
the bloom fs health mantling his good look
ing countenance, and yiger and elasticity IA
his step. Harry savs there is nothing like
the springs fto make the healthy moIe
vigorous, and the weak, emaciated invalid re-
gain his wonted health.
HI The great event OF the season will be the
nd Of February ball, 1t Fridley's Hall. No
efforts will N spared ~ make it worthy sol
the great event which II y intended to COM
m6morate. s,.s s is 81 gs4
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