Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-14
NORMAL INSTITUTE.
Resolutions Passed by the Summer
Normal Institute mt Hamilton. 80

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HAMILTON, Ten, Aug. l.-Whereas,
the summer normal institute held at
this place under the direction of the
state board of education, and the able
supervision of Prof. j. l.. Walpole is
now drawing to n close, and we who
have been members and associated to.
gether for the past four weeks in
pleasant and profitable intercourse,
are about TO separate, therefore be it
Resolved, that we, the members of
this institute, unanimously regard the
summer normal at Hamilton, now
closing, as u success.
Resolved, that the thanks of this
institute are due to Prof. j. l.. Wal
pole, our instructor, for the earnest
and successful efforts he has put forth
during the whole session to elevate the
standard of excellence in the pro-
fession and to prepare the teachers of
this senatorial district for more eff.
Client work in their chosen calling,
and we unanimously tender to him
our sincerest wishes for an early and
safe return to his family and for
his future success and happiness
wherever his lot may be cast. Also to
Prof. b. Il. Allison for his valuable ser.
vices rs assistant instructor of the
institute and TO Professors j. l.. Cor
rigan, J. Il, Love and ID. w. Thomas
for tueir able eXfositions of normal
methods of teaching.
Resolved, that the kindness of Prof.
Z. Nj. Boynton, in publishing the
proceedings Of this institute through
the columns of his valuable paper, Is
highly appreciated, and that we ten
der to him our sincere thanks for his
excellent services as member of our
BODY and coworker in the cause of
education.
Resolved, that the members of the
institute owe much of the enjoyment
experienced TO the delightful music
furnished at the opening exercises by
Misses Irene Gard and Annie Bell,
who have kindly contributed their
valuable services together with others,
members of the institute and citizens
OF Hamilton; that our thanks are due
and are hereby rendered to Il. ID. Love
ior the use of his organ: also, to the
ciuzens of Hamilton generally for
their courtesy and the kindness shown
us during our stay among them.
Resolved, that we hereby tender a
token of high regard Of Professors II. A.
Putnam and l.. Brown for the valua.
BILE assistance they have given our
worthy principal in conducting the
final examinations of the institute.
RESOLVED, that IL Is the sense of this
institute that 1t is the duty of all who
are candidates for positions as tench-
ers In the public schools 10 avail
themselves OF the privileges extended
10 them by the school board of free
tuition for one month in the summer
normal each year and unless seri.
Gus, obstacles intervene TO preven,
such attendance, the teacher VIII,
a6sents himself, lacks the spirit which
characterlzes the true teacher. That
We recommend the organizing of vol.
untary teachers association In e.cI,
county, which shall meet stately In
tue various parts of the county ormu.
tuni Improvement in the profession.
resolved, that, rs teachers, we an
preciate more highly than ever the
Importance and dignity of our chosen
profession and are united in our deter
mination to do all in our power to
raise II TO Its proper rank amonp
.he learned professions OF
the state; that with tho
magnificent endowm, mt given 10 us bv
me foresight and wisdom Of the fathers
OF the republic of Texas, this genera
tion would be recreant to It's du " did
~ fali to transmit to Its successors NJ
the next generation the transcsnden,
blessings that follow In the wake ~
iree school system, liberal In its nro.
visions to the poor and the rich alihe
ana In the ample preparations Of ths
youth of the state for successful maj
ness careers. 'usi-
Resolved, that We commend Ho,
a. NJ. Baker, state superintendent for
the faithful and efficient dischar,a ~
the arduous duties of his office dnr,n.
the past two years. 1''"s
RESOLVED, that We all realize m.
thanks due from one to another Of tho
members OF this institute for The dear
interest they have manifested for ~
success. That while we are anxions
gel 70 our homes and meet our loysS
ones, yet II Ia with much regret that
part, that ties of lasting friendsh;u
nave been formed, and our sincsras,
wishes are extended to each other Sos
future success and happiness in this
world and u heaven Of rest In etarnsI
bliss In the world to come.
Resolved, that the papers Of this ssn.
.terial district and the Fort Worth
1AzErrE be requested to publish these