The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1873-11-29
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The Committee on Resolutions presen-
ted the following, which, on motion,
was adopted
Whereas, In all deliberate bodies, it
is customary to give expression to their
views by resolutions, therefore,
Resolved, That we recognized in Co.
Institutes the best available means to
advance the standard of teachers.
Resolved, That frequent educational
meetings, held in the different parts of
the county, would promote the educa-
tiUnal interests in such places.
Resolved, That the teachers who have
deliberately deprived themselves of the
advantages of the Institute, deserve our
severe censure for neglect of duty and
unprofessiona conduct.
Resolved, That our thanks be extend
ed those directors who, alive to the in
terests of educators, have given the
teachers in their districts full time to
attend the Institute.
Resolved, That we recognize the
School Journal as one of the best edu-
cational journals published, and it should
be in the hand of ever earnest teacher.
Resolved. That That our County
superintendent, Il. f. Hofford, is justly
entitled to our gratitude for his hearty
and effectual efforts to make the Insti-
tute instructive and entertaining.
Resolved, That we deem the directors
and friends of education of this vicinity
highly commendable for the interest
they have manifested, and the encour-
agement they have given us by their
presence and assistance.
Resolved, That our gratitude is here
by rendered to the hotel keepers of
Mauch Chunk for their kindness in
amply and comfortably entertaining the
members of the Institute at reduced
rates.
Resolved, That the thanks of this In
stitute are justly due to Profs: Curry,
Horn and Schotield, and Revs. Coleman
and r'errier for their pleasing and in
structive lectures.
Resolved, That those who have so
highly entertained us with music during
the sessions of the Institute, have our
sincere thanks for the services rendered,
Resolved, That we will return to our
duties with renewed zeal, and we hope
to prove by increased ability in teaching
that our labors have not been in vain
nor our time mis-spent.
Resolved, That copy of these reso-
lutions, with the minutes of the lnsti-
tute, and the essays and addresses deliv-
yered befor this body, be presented to
our county papers for publication.
Rev. Q. KEssLER,
Miss SUE E ZERN,
After an intermssion of ten minutes,
Miss Jones favored the Institute with a
beautiful song entitled Somebody is
coming" which was well received.
MIR. Van Sheetz then gave desserta-
tion on Object Teaching, in which lie
evInced familiarity with his subject
and thOroughness of preparation, that
enabled him to handle it in very skill
ful manner. He was followed by
Messrs. Rowland and Hollinger in a few
brief and pointed remarks.
Afternoon. Institute called to order
On motion, the President was authorized
to appoint an Executive Committee.
which he did as fOllows-Messrs. Young
man ana Rowland and Mrs. Frisbie.
The Institute entered upon the con-
sideration of the place for holding the
next Institute. Mauch Chunk, Lehigh-
ton and Weatherly were named, and
discussion was allowed upon their rela-
tive merits. Messrs. Rowland and Rem
shaw spoke for LehightOn Motzer and
Youngman adyocted Mauch Chunk, and
and Van Sheetz, Weatherly The vote
was as follows: Mauch Chunk, 23 Le-
highton, %, and Weatherly s.
Prof. Rowland presented the follow
ing preamble and resolution: ..r
Whereas, That article of the School
Laws of Pennsylvania, which provides
foi the holding of annual institutes in
the several counties, anticipates that all
teachers attend these institutes, and
Whereas, This anticipation is insult
ficient for the full attainment of the
law, it is hereby
Resolved, That il is the sense of the
Teachers Institute of Carbon that the
State Legislature should enact a law
Obliging all school boards of the county
annually to grant five days to their re-
spectiye teachers for the purpose of at
lending at the institute, without reduc.
tiOn of salary Provided, however, that
whenever teacher shall iail to comply
with this proposed law, reduction of
salary shall be made for every such
failure.
Resolution was, on motion, adopted.
The Institute rendered avote of thanks
to the Secretary, Assistant Secretary,
Committees and Janitor, for their able
and ttllcient services.
The President called upon Mr. Butler
for an address he spoke few words,
and sat down amidst great applause.
De. Smith followed with a like result.
Rev. Mr.. Coeman next said a few words
in which he earnestly invoked blessings
upon teachers and teaching profession.
Rev. Mr.. Urban then made few bat
earnest remarks, pointing them to the
higher aims of then labor. He was fol-
lowed by the County Superintendent,
X. f. Hofford, who spoke in touching
manner OF the pleasure he had derived
from the good attendance and good
feeling on the part OF teachers, and
closed by urging them to renewed faith
fullne, IN their work, and extending to
them lis best wishes. Adjourned.
L. W. RENSIIAW, Seen etary.