Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1873-12-06

The TEACHERS INSTITUTE of Ashtabuln Co
convened at Kingsvlle, Noy 17th, 1878, and
opened with l75 teachers present.
Prof. Tuckcrman, the President of The asso
citation, made sume very fitting remarks for the
opening of the Institute. He was followed by
Mr.. II. U. Johnson in some items of advice to
the teachers present
The Institute consisted OF morning, after.
nooa and evening sessions The mornings and
afternoons were mostly occupied by Mr.. ii.
U. Johnson, in presenting photography and
grammari Mt II, A, Anderson, reading, and
Mr.. A. Forbs of Cleveland, grammar. ari.hme.
tic and school government. On the evening of
the 18th, the Institute was well entertained in
listening to an abie address, delivered by Rev
Mr.. Hall, of Toledo. Rev. Mr. Hickok. of
Kingsville, occupied part OF the afternoon of
Noy. 19lh, giving an able exposition of "Spec-
trum Analysis" 't .r
A committee On nominations, consisting of
Mr. s. S. Wheeler, Miss Annie Giddmgs and
Mr. Peters, was appointed; also one on rrso-
buttons, consisting of Mr. j. p. Treat, Miss G.
Markham aud Mr.. Todd.
The evening of Nov Goth, was spent by
lcclions from standard authors On Friday,
the following resolutions, presented by the
committee, were adopted. |.f .t.+t.'
lst. Resotced That no person should assume
the responsibility OF teaching who lacks sufti-
cient professional interest tO cause him 10 aid,
either by subscription or contribution, in the
support of periodical devoted to The great
interest of his profession, i' n'-I
end. Reselped Thpt teachers should practice
only such discipline in their schools us would
be exercised by iudcious parent rl su
Sd, PesOlUed That In our Judgment, the
qualifications of the teachers of Ashtabula ca.
should be raised to higher standard, both as
regards scholarly attainments and personal
worth. ..f f.l I%7 .hh
4ti Resolved That the custom known as
"bonrding around" is impnlilic and unwisp.
and should be abolished, either by direct taxa.
tion for actual cost of board, or by rasipg the
wages of the teacher.
9th. ResO.Oed That we will be temperate in
all things. believing that temperance is an ele-
ment of success. ti
9th. ResOlred That ladies In the profession
OF teaching, doing the same work aud equally
qualified, should receive the same wages as
gentlemen.
9TH ResOlred That we fully appreciate lie
labors of the able instructors who have CON
ducled the Institute, and that we tender them
our sincerest thanks. Hr
9th ResOlped That the proceedings OF this
institute be offered for publication in the
county papers, +ht
The following persons. selected by the com.
mittee were elected officers for the coming
year, Mr. H. U. johnson, Prest. Miss E.
Walker. Vice President Mr.. A. Cheny, Sec'y,
and Miss Julia Smith, Treas. Executive com
mittee--Prof Tuckerman, Miss A, Glddings
and Prof j. P. Treat a committee of three
on music-Mss Carrie Markham, Mr.. ]. f.
Morton and Miss Flora Wright.
Friday evening Mr.. II. L. johnson present.
ed the following, which was unanimously
adopted: NJ
Resolred That the thanks Of this institute
are hereby rendered to the citizens of Kings
vile for the cordial manner in which we have
been received. and The generous hospitality
extended to us during tile entire session. s,oa
Adjournment-to meet at Rock Creek when
called by the executive committee. odii p
eas gm PRoF. TUoxERnaN, Pres't.b
W. ADSERprSE BEpELb, teefso flelioh