The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-30
FRONT ROYAL.

CLOSE OF A MOST INTERESTING AND SUCCESS
YUI, SESSION OF THE NORMAL INSTITUTE
TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTY VIRGINIA EDUCA-
TORS RECEIVE THE BENEFITS OF THE
COURgg-REsOLUTIONs OF ACKNOWLEDGE
MEET AND THANKS, &C
rCorrespondsncs OF the Richmond Dispstch.l
AUGUST 20, 1881.
The Normal Institute, which has been in
session here for the last four weeks under
the direction OF DR.. Edward Brooks, OF the
State Normal School at MillersvllIe, Pa.
closed to-day, aud 1t is generally admitted
by all the teachers who have been priyi-
lodged TO attend the course OF instruction,
that no more practical and successful insti-
tute has ever been held in Virginia.
The course embraced Mental Philosophy,
Elementary Geometry, Theory and Practice
OF Teaching, by DIR. Edward Brooks; Ele.
mentsry and Advanced Grammar, by Pro-
fessor K. Dram Lyle; Geography, History,
and Object Tesching, by Professor Lam
singer; Elementary aud Higher Arith-
metlc, by Professor Huh, aud Practical
Execution, by Miss M. +. Boyce. Some
two hundred and sixty teachers from
various portions OF the State have been in
close aud constant attendance at the classes,
and their unusual interest and energy
1 have shown their appreciation OF the supe'
s. FLOR ability eviDced by the able corps OF in.
stfuctore, whose earnestuess and zeal have
given an impetus to thought and action
which Will not cease to be felt for years.
A large number Of county superintendent
have attended the meetings, aud Richmond
was represented by City Superintendent
Peay, Professor McGiIyray, Mr.. Fox, Of
The HIgh School, and among the lady teach.
ers. Misses Pemberton, Newell. Rogers,
Ramos, 0'Neill, Chsppel, DOlan, Savill,
xad Shelton.
The good de0ple of Front Roysl, follow
ing the lead Of their gallant mayor, Mr.
Roy, have We'd with each other In atten-
tons to the visitors, aud fearful eyes and
sofleDed voices, when SO many farewells
were said to-day, bore witness Of the tender
ties which few short weeks OF association
had suihced 10 form between congenial
spirits and kindred hearts.
Before the adjournment OF the institute
resolution was adopted rendering the
thanks OF the institute 10 superintendent
o7-Publc-Instructton DR.. William III. Ruff.
aer for his earnest endeavors In providing
normal Institutes for the professional i'm.
proyement OF the teachers Of the State, for
bis efforts Ia securing reduced rates OF
travel, for bis valuable lectures. and for the
general interest be has manifested In the
welfare aud progress Of Virginia educators.
The following resolutions were also
adopted:
Iissoiued, That the thanks OF this body
are hereby rendered to DIR. Ed. Brooks,
Professors 4. u. Lyte, j. w. Lanslnger, G.
w. Hull. and Miss NJ. Frances Boyce, ioI
The ability, courtesy, sYstem, and thorough
moss with which they have conducted the
work Of this lnstitates and we desire 10 as
sure them that we shall always retain plea
ant memories q shss month OF agreeable
work and delichsfni social intercourse, and
,cberisb hearty good wishes for thek con.
fipued success and nsefulness In the aoble
work 20 which theg are devoting their
lives.
.Rssofsed, That the thanks Of the iEsti-
futa are due. and are hereby rendered, the
people OF Front Royal sndMicinltyfor 4he
cordial reception and generous hospltslity
extended towards che teschers and the In
ferxsf MANIFESTED by tbam Ia tho institute
work; that ~ looking hack, when other
duties have claimed our attention, these
s,css OF Kindness will form no smah part a
4l,t pleasant feeellecti0Ds OF tbe institute.
.kocolyed, That toe tbaBks OF the insti-
ts1fe are pariieuIany due the county super-
InleDdenf Of WnrEn sud his associates for
fhsir anwearied eG0rts 10 behalf Of the
school, and for the complete arrangements
end prt1 vision for ossr comfort; also, 70 zoe
o<fcers OF the c0unty and tDose OF the
Methodist church for the use OF buildings
fod for other couriesies. TEACHER.