Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-09-02
The Normal Institute.

It is with many regrets that we have come to the
and tie Iasny kindnesses she.a us by cur coz
dGctcr and Instructors, AID the pleasant times wc
hsve had will not be forgotten soon. The help and
enthusiasm gained dEriDg this session can not be
estimated By the Collars and cents expended while
attending. 1t universally decided thst q
more pleasant, hsppy and profitable time never
was or could be spent by any like gathering.
The question on debate. Wednesday. was stated
thGs Resolved, thata the protective tariff be sool
ished. The judges decided in the affirmative, al
ter hearing the question from both sides. 1t was
recommended to send this decision to Washington
final decision of this much debated question
Rev. Mr. Donegan gave the teachers a very I'm
pressive talk teaching school, at the close OF
Thursdays session, and Rev. Mr.. Low.hsr, on
Friday. Their words, doubtless, sank deep into
the hearts OF many.
Friday morning was taken up by few recita
lions followed by speeches from Prof. Hsmm and
the instructors. Il could hardly keep from cry
ing was an expression uttered more than once at
the close.
Prof. Hamm boarded the 10 o'clock train, Fri
day. p. m after bidding the many good bye who
lad gathered at the depot 10 see him off. The
"sood-byes' were said with such tear bedimm.d
e!ca th.t it drew the expression ~ s!rnost wish
were leaving TOO from Supt. CroeEGyke. Then
til re would have been e scene.
At half past one ali who wished 30 apply for Ger
tifcates gathered ct the school house again, and
the much dreaded tack began. Those who applied
for first grade began in the morning. All pens
we're kept going lively for diiu,, we hear al unu-
al N -,
chopiDg ice and squeezing lemons in the hall.
The social lacked one feature, Prof. Hamm was
not there; otherwise it certainly wss success
The members OF the institute were very happy to
see so many OF It's friends. A greater number
than was expected were present.
The programme for the evening consisted OF
singing and speaking by members OF the insti-
tute. followed by refreshments The latter con-
sisted of cakes and pics, furnished BY the ladies,
and lemonade, watermelcns and muskmelons, by
the gentlemen. Every body seemed to be happy,
especially Prof. Atkins with lemon PIE in hi.
hands; TO, there was one exception, the look Of
keen disappointment on Supt. Groendykes face
wa. pitiabIe. MIR. Beadie got his "cherry pie
A box of cake was forwarded to Prof.. Hamm, by
freight At about half past ten the school house
deserted by its revelers.
At o'clock Saturday morning sill the applicant.
were at work again, although the progress
somewhat slower than the previous day. There
were fifty-onc applicants for certificates. 1t
remarked b. the examining board that o neater
set of paper. had never ke.u sent in before
The following are the revolutions adopted by
the Institute:
A. special meeting, Thursday afternoon, Of
Con. r>et ~
year, were elected;
Prof Aikens President
c. u, Edwards. Vice President.
Anna krcigh, Secretary
Mollie Etrick, Treasurer
Executive Committee: Mary Rrci.n, j. 4.
Bcadle and Mr.. GOesett.
Then the following resolutions were adopted:
TEACHERS PLATFORM.
Whereas. we, the members of the Ford County
Normal Institute, in view of the many IayCrs
shown us, do hereby tender the following -esoiu-
tons:
Resolved. that We the members OF the institute
OF Ford county, thank the Instructors for the in
terest exhibited in welfare, and the successful
manner in which the institute hae been conducted,
and hope that our schools may, hereafter, he i'm
proved by introducing the ideas we lisve here re-
c2ived.
Resolved, that we extend our thanks 70 the citi-
gems OF Dodge City, for the sssi-tAnce rendered
and interest manifested il our behalf this re.sion
OF the institute.
Resolved, that xe exten;; CIR thanks 10 Pref J.
Groendyke, our county Superintendent, for his
tirirg efforts in securing for us pleasant and aiici
emf Instructors; also, 10 the Comfy Commission
ere for Lie financial aid rendered By them.
Resolved, tiat we extend car thanks TO .he
school board of Dodge City. for tine OF the
school house organ and other furniture daring this
session OF the INSTITUTES.
Resolved, thst we thank the Tuusiciaas for tie
excellent music furnished on the evenings OF tie
lectures; also 20 the Methodist congregations vino
have so kindly given rs the use OF their Church
ResO,Ted that tender sincere thanks 20
Prof j. c. iiaInIr. or conductor, for the success
ful and urtiFu" efforts he has put iortE in be
hall, and by virtue of the same, we exhort our
County Superintendent TO secure his rtryices, IL
possible. y conduct OUT Teachers Normal insti-
tute, in ISL.
Resolved. that VIC, energetic workers for tee
advancement OF the educational it.tereats Of Ford
county believing it to be our duty, sud FOR our ben
eft. Go lend orr aid and pledge our support to the
Interest and for the advancement OF the Fore
Comfy Teachers Association.
Resolved, that il is unjust for school boards to
patronize thsE2 teachers who make 10 efforts to
improve by attending the Normal Institute or
Teachers associations: ard we condemn any such
actions, ami hope ali friends of education will
sist us in what ever effort we make for advance
ment to the exclusion Of those who do not.
Resolved, that every hive, energetic teacher
should cndeavouz to take at least one educational
periodical, especially the Western School Journal
Resolved, that il il necessary to have district
course OF study prepared and adopted by all school
boards or the county. III order to secure more
uniform stem OF education
Resolved, that we advise the teachers CT Ford
county to take advantage Of the instruction fur
nished by the ChautaUqua Reading Circle.
Resolved, that we feel the need OF the time for
the Annual School Meeting being changed TO an
earlier date, and respectfully petition the Legis
latnrc 10 nCdify the law to that eject.
Resolved that copy Of these resolutions be
sent to oar county papers.
+. G. Ford, Chairman.
NJ. Etrick, Secretary.
f. 7. Thome.
j. A. BesGle.
f. A. Lee. Committee.