The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-09-04


we're rendered still more interesting by
he introduction of music. An organ
vas procured, and no difficulty was ex-
perienced in organizing choir, when
yer song was in order. On Wednes-
day evening the programme was sus-
pended by vote of the Institute, and
ne evening given up to social reunion.
rhe audieace were entertained by re-
citation of The Raven" by Prof. Coe,
md couple OF short, but spirited ad-
lresSes, by Prof. Welsh, and Mr. A. P
Ashbrook.
There is something in the workings of
IN institute that is not appreciated by
eachers in general. as it should be. We
night as we'll, in this age of progress,
galk of mechanic, after he has learned
lis trade, going away where he could
rave no communication with the world,
nd keeping pace with its rapid strides,
= to expect a teacher to be able to keep
up with the profession, who has never
.xchanged ideas with others, but has
ally his own limited experience, and
hat of the school where he was taught
o relyuppn. Several times, during the
'ast session Of the Institute, We have
card teachers say, "Why | have learn
/ more during the last three or four
lays. about teaching, than ever knew
,efore" And we do not think ii will
- many years before the question, "Do
nu attend the sessions of the Teachers
institute of your county?" will be one OF
.e first questions asked of the applicant
or teachers certificate.
Daring the session on Thursday, Prof
.el<o moved that the annual sessions Oi
re Institute alternate between Somerset
md New Lexington. After a few re-
larks by different members. the motion
a. carried unanimously.
1t having been decided that the Insti-
lite close its session on Friday evening
y a reunion of teachers and citizens, the
blowing committees were appointed =
\ Committee on the Nomination of Off.
ers, Committee on Arrangements fol
he Reunion, and Committee to Draft
Resolutions
The following officers were elected fol
he next annual session: President, II
:. Acker; Vice President. DIV. Parks
;ecretary, J NJ. Jordan; Executive Com
Iittee, A. F. Stinchcomb, J. T. En- mbTey
md ]. F. Pace.
The attendance at the reunion on Fri
~ evening was large, and a great dea
/ interest was manifested IN the exer
Uses, which consisted of music, response
the toast, "Our common schools" +;
citation by Prof. Coe, and another by
,Ir. White, remarks by the Rev. Mr.
Thomaf, and the closing address by Prof
Welsh.
During the responses to the toast, Prof
<elso spoke of our common schools, anC
mr. common school buildings. The audi
nee saw the point, and general laugl
vas the result; but it seemed to us, tha
gra'ed on the ear, like the laugh of
nan who has placed his number tel
toga on his ON corns, and does not Sc
boy near enough to kick for it.
The following is a copy of the resolu
| ions adopted:
WHEREAS, We, the teachers of PER-
ounty, earnestly desire an improvement
our public schools, and
! WHEREAS, We believe that upon u
| evolves, in great measure, the wor
| ,fcreating and establishing in the mind
# our citizens, wholesome educationa
| interest and,
WHEREAS. We hope that our unite
oices, publicly expressed, would, i
ume degree influence public sentimen
therefore,, do we, in Insti ute assembled
Resolte, Ist, That we return cur sir
cere thanks to Profs. &. w. Welsh, {
Lancaster, and E. w. Coe, of Fulton
nam, for the interesting as we'll as il
;tructive lectures given by them durin
he eleventh annual session of the Inst
tute.
End. That we return TO the citizens an
resident teachers Of Somerset, our warn
st thanks for the generous hospitalit
xtended to us, and the interest man
fested in the cause of education, durin
he session.
3rd That the thanks of the Institu
ire due to the Committee, for the exec
mt music furnished during the session
4th. That we will from this day 70
ard zealously labor to raise the statl
our schools to place in the fir
INK.
The evening passed very pleasantly
nd VIII m the time came to separate,
great many did so with the feeling th
hey were not only breaking up son
very pleasant associations, but also son
cry profitable ones, and there can be !
easonable doubt, as to the success of Il
| 'errv COunty Instltute in the future