The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-01-17

be il further resolved. that We will oppos
these efforts 10 the utmost and that each
teacher constitute committee OF one TO pro-
cure signatures to petition to the Legislature
now In session, protesting against repeal Of
the Superlntendency Law.
LA Randall presented the following reso-
luton;
Resolced, That, approaching even more than
ey err the Importance OF securing uniformity
in the textbooks OF the county, considering the
good results already obtained in the many
schools where this uniformity has been adopt |
ed the saving OF time and money, we there
fore pledge ourselves to renewed efforts in
this direction, and would urge upon District
Boards as far ~ practicable. immediate action.
| The resolution was CARR ed
! The convention next adopted tho following
resolution presented by Mr. Price.
/ RssOired That Elementary Drawing 10 which
our attention has been called on the present
occasion by Prof Goodison, is subject that
! Justly deserves to occupy more prominent
position in our educational system, as 1t has
practical utility in the lower as we'll as the
higher walks OF life. And III future, 1t shall be
our endeavor TO think and act upon the sugges-
tons presented.
Mr. T. Fowler in behalf Of the committee
appointed introduced tue following resolution.
WHEREAS, it has pleased an everything Provi-
dence 70 deprive us of al earnest md an ell
cient co worker in the cause OF education by
calling Ira h Fox from his labor TO his reward.
Therefore be il resolved by the teachers of
this county IN convention assembled that we
most deeply deplore the loss to our education
al interests, and sincerely mourn the departure
Of an earnest and true friend; slso that we
tender our heratfelt sympathy TO the afflicted
family, trusting that they may believe with us
that our Father doeth all things well
Mr. j Price, in behalf or the committee on
resolutions presented the folliwing resolutions.
WHEREAS, We the teachers and friends OF
educs ton Of Van Buren, and Allegan Counties
in convention assembled realizing the weighty
responsibilities devolving upon us, and fully
inbuded with desere to allow no opportunity
pass UNDECIDED, that may tonl to better fit us
to act well our part in our exalted calling
Therefore, Resolved, that we esteem these
periodical conventions OF teachers and educa-
tors for the mutual interchange and COMPARE
son OF ideas, as one OF the very best me- ns OF
attaining this end.
WHEREAS, it is evident that the success and
interest OF these conventions depend IN an
eminent degree upon the personal care and
forethought and ability of the County Super
inteudept Of Schools.
Therefore, be it Resolved that in the person
OF our own superintendent We recognize a
most able and efficient Officer. for whose indie
fatiguable labor for the mitigation OF our trials
We tender our most sincere thanks, and we
further pledge ourselves to cooperate with
him in his noble work. and to aid and encour-
age him to the utmost OF our ability.
Resolred, That we also tender our sincere
thanks 10 Prof J Goodison, OF Detroit, and
Prof T. Conley OF South Haven, for their
entertaining and instructive lectures.
RESOLVED, That the Michigan Teacher Is wor'
thy OF patronage, and should receive the sup
port Of every teacher ahve to the interests oil
his calling.
Reso he'd, That the good the conventions
have already done, add the elevatiRg influence
which they exert over the teacher, should in
sure them the prompt attendance OF every
teacher who is interested in his work, IN the
future.
Resot-ed, That we tender our sincere thanks
TO the people Of South Haven for their hospi
talty IN entertaining the teachers, and the
kind welcome with which we were received.
Mr. MYERS moved that the secretaries be In
strueted TO forward the minutes OF the con-
ventlon to the several papers Of the county fol
publication Carried.
Miss Hoag was then requested by the con
yention TO forward copy OF its proceedings &c
the Allegcn county papers. Carried.
A fresh trial OF spelling between the three
who missed the least number Of words yester
day. resulted in the award Of the prize TO Nj
IS jelly. The reports Of the critics, Mr. fIar
mon and Miss Grover were then read, aitel
which the convention adjourned to meet II
Hartford, March 18th, 1873.
Owing to the lnclement weather during The
session of the convention, there were not a
many teachers or patrons present as had beer
expected. Notwithstanding about sixty teach
ers were present, also quite number OF pat
rons. all seeming to be deeply interested in th'
exercises presented.
II. J. KELLOGG, Chairman
NJ. PACKARD MISS J.. HoAG. Secy's.