Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-12-12
Educational Meeting.
MT. OAK, SCHOOL BUILDING, !
Nov 90 1879 {


Nov. %, 1878.
At the hour announced for the COM
mencement of the education meeting, all
speakers were present, prepared to enter
tain the then filled house of eager listen
ers.
House called to order by President B.A.
Arbogast.
Opening address by G. II. Hamilton.
In the short time occupied by the speaker
great many good thoughts were ex-
pressed, tending to inspire an ardor and
enthusiasm within the minds of those en-
gagged in the acquisition of knowledge.
Song, by the pupils of Mt. Oak School.
The piece was'a very beautiful and ap-
propriate selection.
Address, by II. II. Sanderson, by whom
various subjects were discussed with' life
and animation.
Discussion of the metric system. by D.
c. Badger. The now SO greatly agitated
subject was shown to advantage by the
speaker.
After which, resolution was adopted
requesting the board of education of this
township to place a set of metrical appa-
ratus in each school-house in the town
ship.
Lecture on chemis try, by Mr.. Allen.
The audience was not only greatly enter
tained by the experiments performed, but
also profited by the principles illustrated.
The address of Prof. Patterson was de-
livered in his usual interesting and in
structive manner. Subject: 'sERthusi-
asm." Drawing inspiration from the dec
Orations and pictures which adorned the
walls of the room, he was able to thrill
his audience with a graphic description of
these evidences of culture and refine
ment.
Mr.. II. V. Kerr being present, was
called upon for a few remarks, who re-
spOnded in spicy and interesting talk.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Kerr's ad-
dress, the committee on resolutions re-
ported the following, which were adopt
! ed:
! WHEREAS, Seeing that ignorance be-
| clouds the intellect, encourages supersti-
ton, fetters usefulness, and dries up the
fountains of knowledge and enjoyment; :;
therefore,
RESOLVED, That we urge upon parents
the essential necessity of giving their
better to enable them to fulfill life's
| duties, refine and ennoble their lives, and
make them happier and blessed: and
WHEREAS, Our own institutions OF
learning possess advantages over and are
unsurpassed by any other; therefore,
ResOLUed, That we, as teachers, do all in
/ our power-nOt only to maintain them as
they are-but help to raise the banner,
into purer atmosphere; and
| WHEREAS, Early impressions are gem
orally the most lasting, and that youth is
the seed time and old age the harvest of
life; therefore,
ResoZved, That we encourage to be thor
Ough in their studies, the better to pre-
pare them for future usefulness.
WHEREAS, A frequent meeting together
| of those who have mutual interests at
| stake, tends to advance that interest;
| therefore,
ResoIUed, That we often come together,
as now, to discuss educational topics; not
only at our own county seat, but else
| where, and keep up an enthusiasm.
WHEREAS, Knowing that County Su-
perintendency is, at present, agitating the
minds of the people, and believing that it
will not further the interests of educa-
tion as expected, we, therefore,
ResoIUe, That we lend our might and
influence to its opposition.
ResoEved, That the thanks of this Asso-
citation be rendered to Profs. Patterson,
Allen, and other helpS, Tor their presence
and assistance, and that our best wishes
go with them to their respective homes.
ResOIUed, That we, as teachers, thank
parents for their presence at our mass
meeting this evening, and trust that they
may become enthused educationally.
Committee on Resolutions-Miss Lethe
Chafin, Miss Mollie Kinsella, Mr.. E. w.
Ireland.
The hour being late, the audience then
adjourned.
B. A. ARBOGAsT, Prs't.
EDA DICKEY, Sec'y.