The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-08-22
Record Of Brule County Institute.

was held at Chamberlain beginning July %, con-
timing two weeks. The institute opened Mon
day a. m. under the management of Prof. A. w.
Barber. of Yankton, and County Supt L. L. Dru-
~ of Chamberlain. Eleven members were en-
rolled Monday. The attendance gradually in
creased until the next Thursday, when there was
a membership of twenty-six. The institute was
both interesting and instructive. Arithmetic e-
pecially was made very interesting by Prof. Bar
Der, who used many new illustrations. The first
week closed with an entertainment given By the
teachers in the Congregational church. The
program was as follows:
Song, Prot. Barber and teachers.
Address of welcome, Mr.. King.
Response. A. w. Barber.
Recitation, ''Only n Dolly" Grace Leinbeck.
Recitation. "Hannah Jane" Lucy Hyde.
Song, by Choir.
Recitation, Teaching Public School," Miss
Stocks.
Defamation, 1.-THE Moneyless Man." G. H.
Marshal.
Song, A. W. Barber.
Essay, Influence, Duties, and Rewards Of
Teachers" w. C.. Greybill.
Recitation, 'Coquette and Beau Miss Pier
son.
Anng. by Choir.
Recitation. ''The reef where the boat went
down. Netha King.
Select reading. why not save Mother" Car
rie Morris.
Remarks. e. L. Drury.
Song, by Choir.
1t was decided to have another entertainment
the next We'd. evening in the same place, and to
charge an admission fee of twenty-five cents,
the proceeds to be used in institute. Wednesday
afternoon there was u discussion on the subject
Of ventilation, E. L. Drury giving some excellent
illustrations.
Wed. evening the second entertainment was
held in the Congregational church.. The follow.
ing is the program:
Song. beautiful star of Light" Choir.
Essay, "History,"C C. W. Carpenter.
Recitation, apology for Filtration Emma
MoIfoss.
Concert Reading, might with the Right
Teachers.
Recitation, DARIUS Green and his flying Ma
ching" Grace A.. Peck.
Lesson in u. S, History, "How John Brown
took Harpers Ferry. y A. W. Barber.
Song, THE Bal" Choir.
A Jubilee selection.
Select Beading, "Kate." May E. Morris.
Essay, Character W. C. Greybill.
hecltauoh, L1tte Meg ana l., Lucy hyde.
Song, ''The spider and the fy," Teachers.
Grafton, practical education,"G H. Marshal.
! Remarks. What the times require" A. w.
Barber.
Recitation, 'Blacksmith's story Natha King.
Song. THE Bugle Horn" Choir.
AT the close of the entertainment Geo. H.. Mar
shall madea motion that q committee of three
be appointed to prepare resolutions thanking
| %hn ooo,1o .of lo-,In,1, ~ E. ~. .-.-.1.-.--s
holding the Institute in their city. Our devoted
superintendent and last but not least our wor-
thy Conductor who have done all in their power
to make the institute both pleasant and prohta-
BILE. The motion was carried and q. H. Marshal,
Lydia Prescott and Mary Morgan were appointed
as such committee.
Thursday afternoon Mr.. Bond, tho Govt.
teacher of the Indian school, gave a pleasant
talk on the habits and customs OF the Indians,
and also of their schools. The committee then
presented the resolutions.
Whereas, We the teachers of Brule Co., Oak,
have been blessed with the privilege Of holding
n Teachers Institute of two weeks in the city Of
Chamberlain, and, &
Whereas, The session has been ono of inesti-
mable value to all teachers in attendance. We
have acquired a more thorough preparation, and
feel that we are better able to perform our duties
in the great work in which we are engaged, and,
Whereas, Our Institute Conductor, our worthy
Superintendent, and the citizens of Chamberlain
have done all in their power to render our SEES
sion pleasant and profitable, therefore be it
Resolved, Tint we cheerfnlly Join and pledge
ourselves 10 become co-workers with our devo-
ted and honorable Supt. Mr.. L. l.. Drury, who
has done everything in his power in making am
pie preparations for the Institute, and has been
u Jealous worker during the session, ever On.
couraEing us and impressing upon our minds the
great responsibilities which rest upon the teach
ers.
Resolved, That we heartily endorse and ap-
prove of the methods Of instruction given by
our thoroughly informed instructor, Mr.. A. w.
Barber, believing that he has presented to us the
best methods of teaching, giving new and origi.
nal as well as retaining and approving of old
methods which have been tested and found to
be thoroughly practical, making each day of the
institute a model of an orderly and industrious
school.
Resolved, Thst we the members of this inst.
tute, express onr appreciation and unworthy re
CARDS to the kind and generous people of Cham
berlain for their kind aid in making our sojourr
with them pleasant in every respect, and also t.
the school officers for providing US with a suita
BILE building, and to the County Commissioner
for rendering material assistance.
Resolved, That as teachers, We recognize il
our work the superiority Of the township system
of schools, over the old district system, and tina
we regard the great reform established in THU
way by supt. W. H. H. Beadle as of inest;lnab...
benefit to this territory.
Resolved, That this session as q social gather
ing has been extremely pleasant, and We highl.
prize the new acquaintance thus formed md W,
look forward with bright hopes to supporting
large and well organized TEACHERS Association il
the County