Middletown transcript., 1888-11-28
Close OF the Instttute.

The new Castle County Institute clos
cd on Saturday morning after the most
successful session in its history. Some of
the most prominent men of this city have
said: "Had Superintendent Bessey
done nothing more than to bring Colonel
George w. Balm to lecture on Thursday
night, Notwithstanding the eloquence Of
Daniel Dougherty and Wallace Bruce,
the Institute would have been a grand
success" The moral effect which the
lectures had upon the city was spoken of
from the pulpit on Sunday. Rev. e. l..
Hubbard said I: ST was delighted on
Thursday night when Colonel Balm was
describing the highest types of man.
hood and what a young man should
be, to see young men Of no church ap-
prove of 1t by healthy applauding him.
or the Institute too much praise cannot
be given. DIR. E. o. Lyte of Pennsyl-
vania said that it compared favorably
with any Institute in that, State. Pro-
fessor Berlin of Wilmington said: ait
has been my pleasure to attend many
institutes and this one equals any have
attended in every respect"
In speaking of the Institute Superin.
tendent Bessey should not be overlooked
as it was through his untiring efforts
that the Institute was such grand sue.
cess. He earned the gratitude not only
oftbe teachers, but also Of the citizens OF
this citv for the grand treat which he
presented to them. Governor Biggs truly
said: He is the right man in the right
place."
The following resolutions were adopted
at the last session on Saturday morning
" We the teachers of New Castle county
in convention assembled offer the follow
ing resolutions for adoption
stResolved, That we extend our sin.
cere thanks to the proprietors of the JEFF
ferson House, and to the citizens of this
city who have so kindly extended their
hospitality towards us, and assure them
that we heartily appreciate their kind
ness.
ResolUed, That we extend vote OF
thanks to th the railroad authorities for |
reduced rates.
ResolVed, That we tender a vote Of
E. o. Lyte, William A. Purnell and A. |
N. Raub, also to Superintendents d. W.
Harlan, l.. /. Handy, Professors A. III. |
Berlin, w. A. Reynolds, Grant W. Wal. |
lace and W. B. Tharp, who have con-
tributed SO much to make this session of |
our Institute marked success.
ResolUed, That we extend a vote of |
thanks to Superintendent Bessey and to |
the executive committee for their faithful |
and paiDstaking efforts In presenting the I
finest program which has ever been pre- /
sented to our Institute.
Resolved, That we extend a vote of
thanks to the press for its full and impair
tlal reports of our sessions.
Resolved, That we extend our thanks
to the Joseb Dixon Crucible Company in
supplying us with lead pencils and to
Harper q Bros, for furnishing us with
note books.
Resolved, That we extend vote of
thanks to Superintendent Houck for the
pleasing entertainment which he gave us
1t the Jefferson House on Thursday and
AMY B. PIsER,
DELLA JACKSON,
Committee"
The committee on Neurology reported
The following resolutions on the death of
Miss Kate McGo1ern:
WHEREAS, during the past year 1t has
pleased Almighty God in his all wise
to remove by death, one of
)ur active co-workers In the cause of edu-
,ation.
Resolved, That the members Of this
Institution have heard with sorrow of
he death of Miss Kate McGoyern of
dockessin, after an illness OF four
months. Miss McGovarn was faithful in
he discharge of her duties as teacher,
unable and kind in disposition and
owed by her amiable and kind in dispo-
'ition and loved by her pupils.
Resolved, That we as a body, while
lere convened, extend our deepest SYM |
,atby to the family of the bereaved and
hat a copy of these resolutions be sent
o the family.
E. G. MOTE,
KATE E. CHAMBERLAINE, s
MAUD B. CLARK,
Committee.