Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-11-27
Tribute to a Worthy Wan.

AT meeting OF the citizens, patrons
of Concord high school," held in
Masonic hall Nov. 22od, 1880, the fol-
lowing proceedings were had, to-wit:
Prof. w. 81. Perkins, on account of
continued i'll heath, rendered his
resignation as principal Of the school,
which resignation was accepted by
the patrons.
On motion NJ. w. McNatt was made
chairman and DR.. s. C. Rodgers secre-
tary of the meeting, when, on motion,
I. g. Grant, Jno. w. Boyd and Rev.
s. B. West were appointed to draft
resolutions appropriate to the occasion,
who, after consultation, submit the
following
REPORT
WHEREAS, With pain and profound
sorrow We are impressed with the fact
that the Continued sfhiction of our
beloved friend and brother, Prof. Per-
kins, makes it absolutely necessary
for him 10 cease, for time, at least,
from the active labors of the school
room and to sever bis connection with
the school, and,
WHEREAS, For nearly two years
past, in all his outgoings and incom
ings before the people he
has uniformly conducted himself
as modest, unaesuming, exem plary
Christian gentleman, who has borne
himself not only IS faithful instruc-
tor of the young but whose words OF
wisdom and good counsel have been
of benefit to all, and
WHEREAS, In the person of Prof.
Perkins we have learned, by becoming
acquainted with his sterling worth, to
recognize in him an exalted type oil
trus manhood; therefore, it is NEE:
and proper that expression be given to
the following resolutions:
/. Resolved, That in parting with
our esteemed friend and brother
Prof. Perkins we do so with reluc-
lance and the keenest sense of regret.
2. That we bear cheerful testimo-
ny to his character as a man of high
moral standard, as faithful, compe.
tsDt, efficient, successful teacher of the
young.
3. That in severing his connection
with as our Sunday school loses q
jealous worker. our Masonic lodge 8
sympathiZing friend and brother, and
the church will mics VOL thy mem
Der and re community at large an
esteemed IeIluW-citlZsn.
4. That we confidently commend
Prof. Perkins to the good will of any
society in which he may hereafter cast
his lot, as gentleman, with all mpiied
by the term. sf
5. That our sympathies and prayers
will follow him wherever he may GO.
6. That as slight token of conf
denae aud respect, that the officers OF
this meeting furnish Prof Perkins
with copy of these proceedings, and
also that they be furnished the Knox
vile daily papers for publication.
Respectfully submitted,
I. G. GRANT,
JNO. w. BOYD,
E. B, WEST,
Committee.
On motion, the above was unani-
mously adopted by rising vote.
M. w. MCNUTT,
8. G. RODGERS, Chairman.
Secretary.
Concord, Tenn, Nov. 22nd, 1880.
Jonesboro papers please copy.
THE PUPILS TESTIMONIAL.
AT a meeting of the pupils of the
Concord high school, who recited to
Prof. w. II. Perkins, on Monday
morning, November 22ad, after having
expressed their regards for him and
their regrets for his having to leave
them. unanimously adopted the follow
ing resolutions:
WHEREAS. We, the pupils OF Con-
cord high school, feel that we are under
lasting obligations to Prof. w. 81. Per
kins for the, perseryeriBg and untiring
energy and Zeal he has manifested in
giving us instruction.
Resolved-First, That we es t,em him
as man possessing greatness of mind
and goodness Of disposition. and as
having been great friend and bene-
factor to the cause of education.
Second, That we acknowledge our
selves under lasting obligations to re-
member him as our friend and instruc-
tor, and to highly appreciate the SER
vices he has so kindly rendered.
Third, That it Is our sincere
desire and wish that Providence
may deal favorably with him; that
his health may be res bred, and that
he may soon return to us.
4. That In the adoption of these res-
olutions We tender our heartfelt thanks
to him for his kindness, and, for the
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