West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1882-09-08

lntul 81 t0t institute seems 10 bc TO adopt
it heartily
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Prot Fleming displayed and described
to the Institute fine collection Of mineral
spccimons that he had brought with
him.
Some qneries and general questions
were discussed ana the Institute adjourned
to get ready tor the Contest"
NIGuT SESSION.
The court room WAS crowded, aud after
some good instrumental music, Judge
Hoke, G. f. Brown and =. J. Crogan
we're appointed to decide on the contest.
The contestants were nine In number.
Mr. w. j. Scott. Of Rowlesburg, carried
of the prize.
After the contest the question of Ma
tioUal Aid-Neccssity for-IIow II should
be distributed Dangers from Ilucracy
was taken Up. Prof Fleming spoke
strongly in favor Of bill TO that effect
which has been introduced into Congress.
MessIs Payne, Dawson, Purcell, Crogan,
Hoke and Monroe took part in the discus
sior, Prof. Fleming closed the argument
and the Institute adjourned.
SIXTH DAY.
The first thing was an Institute drill In
Calisibenics led by the Conductor, then
general questions were discussed until
recess.
Aftc: recess there was first, a written
contest in spelling conducted by Prof.
Fleming in which the whole Institute took
pat and those who missed no words or
only one were formed ipio n standing
class to spcn orally, when enc missed a
word he took his seat aud the one holding
his position the longest was to have prize.
The first round ali failed, second round
the contest was finally lett between Miss
Irene Harshbarger and Mr.. y. q. scott
Mr. Scott carried ct the pIize amid loud
applause.
The Secretaries were busly at work oil
NOR ing making oui the certificates q
attendance.
n committee was appointed on rcsolu-
TONS, who after retiring sono time came
in and reported ~ follows:
1--WE the teachers Of Pfestou County, in
Institute assembled, desiring to give some
expression Of thanks 80 Those who have
contributed 90 make our Institute u sue
cess, Go resolve.
] That we recognize ia Prof. L, $.
Fleming, our Conductor, live, prOgr,ss-
i've educator; that we tender him our
sincere thanks for the able and interesting
manner IN which be has conducted ibis
destitute, aud commend the WELDON of
our State Superintendent in sendiag him
among M.
2 Thar we highly appreciate the cEcr.
gclic WORK OF our County Supt. in The
faithful discp arge OF his duties as Press
dent Of this Institute, and for his zaal in
the educational meetings held by him
throughout the County last winter.
8 Thst our thanks are due 20 The cGi-
Gent Secretaries, Messrs. Fea5tr, Uarsa-
barger and Brown for their untifiug ser
vices.
That We heartily eccap, the "oourse
Of study" ~ provided by our County
Supt and pledge him our earnest endea
Yots % make the system in every way
efficient.
That we are under special obligations
to The members of The Press, The Pbys
cans, and Of the Legal Fraternity, for
.neir cheerful and aJle participation in
iiscussiopg questions Of great moment
both 10 teachers and parents
That we recognize educational jour.
ua,s as one Of The greet forces 10 effective
teaching, and that the wv. Va, School
journal ia among those worthy Of sup
port.
That our thsuEs are due tho parties
furnishing The organ; aud 10 the lsl.,a
and gentlemen who have assisted in fur
nishing excellent Instrumental and vocal
music Tor both The day and evening sessions
OF tho institute, oud 10 the people Of
Kngwood for "a IL hospitality and
announcement.
WHEREAS: AZ The lsst session Of Core
gresa, bin was introduced ~ the s,nate,
entitled "A bin % aid in tho estebu.h-
mcnt and temporary support Of common
schools which bill hss for its object The
appropriation Dy ibe Federal GJyrromrut
Of cum Of money from iho Trca.ury Of
the United Statos, % bo distributed among
ihe several states So proportion Go tire
i.itcracy therein, therefore, be 10,
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