The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-07-18

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WEDNESDAY EVENING, July IS,
Rspo.tSi for the InlsllEspesE'
The Association mstStthe N, E. Church
at 8 O'Clock. After singing by the choir,
a short and fervent prayer was offered BY
Rev. G.. B. Foster, Baptist minister,
"Crovn Him Lord Of An" was then sung,
after which Mias A. Taylor, Of the Wheel
ing Female College, read . paper on the
subject Of "HighsE Education" She con.
fined herself 70 the higher education Of
woman. The paper was the Ablest docu'
msnt by far yet read before the Asaocla'
ton,
In spite Of the inClemency Of the
weather . fair audience was present, COM
posed Of the very beat people et Morgan;
town. The paper was well received, and
the discussion following It's delivery was
very interesting, nearly all the teachers
present taking part In It.
THURSDAY MORNING,
The Association was called to order at 9
O'Clock by the Chairman, superintendent
B, L, Butcher. Alter singing, prayer was
offered by Rev. Foster, Singing, Prof.
Wade followed with Q paper on the gradu.
RtiDg system In our country schoOla, A
spirited discussion Of the subject followed
which was interrupted BY the visit
through, the University building, con.
by President Purinton. A very
pleasant houT was thus spent In the ex.
animation OF the University building and
grounds. We certainly have ample &C,
commodations and appliances Tor many
more students than attend u highest
State schools. l wish every young man
In our Stale could visit the Uniyerslty
halls.
AFTERNOON.
The discussion Of Prof.. Wads's paper
was continued after singing by the choir,
and was very interesting, : The discussion
resulted in the appointment Of a commit.
leo, consisting Of the State Superintendent,
Miss A. Taylor and ?. H. Crago, to re-
port q course Of study for the common
Of West Virginia under Prof.
graduating system. The province
II this committee Is 10 prepare as Q course
study all the branches to he taught
under the law, 90 that al our schools will
De taught all the branches.
Prof, Lyon, Of the University, read .
paper on the subject Of Colleges In West
Virginia; or, How 10 Educate our Boys at
The paper vas IN earnest plea
Ior our boys, and our girls too, TO be edu;
,ated In our homo schools. He favored
he c0.educaIion Of the sexes. The State
University should open its doors to our
a. well 90 to our boys. Those who
In the discussion all advocated
he same. II was not only an interesting
but q very profitable discussion.
Rev, SnodgTags made q very strong or.
in favor ola State system Of edu-
After this the report Of the committee
IN obituary was submitted 90 iolloWP;I
Since the last annual meeting death has
AIKEN from our rauks 10 efficient CO..
Rborer Prot, j. y. Haryey, Superinten-
lent Of Wheeling city sChools We feel
hSt our Association has lost one OF her
most worthy members aud our State one
her mos. eminent educators. We sym.
most tenderly with his bereaVed
amily In the loss OF q devoted husband
md fond father. Humanity may we'll
MOURN the loss oil such Q pure minded,
loble and earnest man Rs Prof. Hsrvey. |
iuch o man removed from earth leaves q
ad vacancy, transported to heaven gives
euewed glRdness.
[Signed] /. O RALPHSNYDEN,
I. s. Lyon,
F. Il. URAdo.
The Committee on Revolutions submit,
ed the following report;
RtsoFved, That We declare our conviction
hat the State Educational Association Is
apable OF becoming q great instrument
good to the teachers and the cause oil
ducation In the SIate.
Resolved, That we earnestly solicit the
Iearty cooperation Of all educators In the
In our Efforts to make Il Whist It
hould and may be; an inspiration to our
eacheFs, factor In our legislation, a
oil public opinion.
Res0lreda That we will use every endea.
or 10 promote the efficiency Of our Tree
10 dignity u occupation into q
'rofeSsion, TO free our ranbs from incom.
'etent, unqualified interlopers, who are
unworthy Of q place among Us, and whose
Interference tends to bring us into Ill re.
to create popular continent in favor
1 Q general educational system, and ss.
abllsh Il more firmly In the hearts OF the
ieople.
Resolrsi That inasmuch % professional
10 essential 10 the elevation and
uccess Of our profession, we therefore
ndorBe the professional training Of our
formal Schools, and desire most heartily
bat q suitable MI nbsr Of such schools
hall be amply supported and equipped
the L~egiglature Of the State, and made
0 furnish our teachers that intelligent
Professional training Of which they stand
greatly In need.
Received, That we esteem the State Uni.
erslty as the worthy head Of our educa.
Ional system and that we will 'endeavor
0 secure among oil the teachers OF the
tate 0 uniform and persistent effort to fll
halls with the best young minds Of the
tate, and to enlighLen the people more
snerally upon its eminent character and
'orth.
Reo'red, That to Professor A. L. Wade
nd President D. P. Putinton OF the local
ommtttee, TO the cillEang oil MorRantown
tho have manifested their interest IN our
'ork by their generous hospitality aud
herring presence at u meelinEs, 10 Mics
usie Moore, Miss Mary Hsgans, and other
Dung ladies and gentlemen who have
indy furnished us with music, to the
Of the Mofglntown N. E Church
nd the authorities OF the West Virginia
University for their kindness In granting
8 the Uss Of their buildings, our thanks
due and are heartily rendered.
F. II. CRAGo,
". 8. FLEMtNG.
A, L. PuRiNTOE.
EVENING CLOSING SESSION.
Music by tho. choir; prayer by Rev.
'os,er. F. II. Craso recited "over the
ills from the Poorhouso." The State
1perintendent made some pertinent
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