Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1889-12-27
RESOLUTIONS.

Whereas. we believe that the perpetulty
of our free institutions and the advance
ment of education depends mainly upon
our Common School System, therefore, we
look with pleasure upon every effort OF the
people to make our system more efficient.
Resolred. That the sincere thanks of the
Institute be rendered to our esteemed Su-
perintendents for their earnest endeavors
and complete success in the management
of the Institute. Personally we thank you
for individual kndnesses received, and
part with feelings of the highest respect.
Resolred. That believing Miss Partridge
TO be one of the foremost educators of the
land, and recognizing her as a lady brll-
liant even beyond sex, that we, the teach
ers of Butler County extend to her our
heartfelt thanks for inestimuble services,
and that we endorse her methods.
whereas, VIC the teachers of Butler Co.
do believe that the songs of our Republic
have much more to do with the elevation
of the masses than is generally appreciat-
ed. and whereas, we find in Prof. Z. h
Leslie, a teacher of music, who realizes
the power of song, and one whose efforts
for US this week will long be remembered,
therefore,
Resolred, That we, in this manner ex-
press our thanks for the help Prof. Leslie
has given us, and that we give 1t as our
opinion that he should be engaged as Mus
ical Director for our next Institute.
Resolred, That our thanks are due to
Professors Schaeffer, Little and Maltby tor
their efficient instruction and that we be
lieve their methods practicable and their
suggestions valuable, therefore be 1t
ResolDed, That we thank them for theiI
kindness and show our appreciation OF
their labors by an earnest endeavor to ap-
ply their methods in our school work.
Resolred, That our thanks are due to
the County Commissioners for the use of
the Court House.
Whereas, it has pleased an Allwise God,
in his Providence to remove from
his field OF labor, our worthy
State Superintendent, DIR. II. +.
Hipbee who fell suddenly at his post of
duty, and while we deplore his loss and
bow in submission to the will of God; let
us strive to emulate his example
as an instructor he had few equals.
He possessed clear head, a strong under
standing and an honest heart. His teach
ings everywhere were expository, sugges-
tive. interesting, imbued with the spirit of
charity, he envied no one, but stood calm
IL in his place ready to perform any task
Of duty laid upon him by proper authority.
Therefore, we teachers of Butler County
in Institute assembled, holding as some of
us do, certificates to teach bearing his
signature, shall ever hold sacred his mem
ory and will ever initiate his example in
trying to do grand and noble work.
Witness thereof our hands and seal,
Z. Z. MCCALL,
JEAN X. CRIswELL,
N. II. YoUsG,
THE TEACHERS UNION.
Preamble:-We the teachers of Butler Co.
recognizing the greatness of our work and
feeling the responsibility devolving upon
us in training and teaching the pupils of
our respective schools, feel deeply the
need we have of each others sympathy
and assistance in our work, do hereby
resolve to form ourselves into an Asso-
citation for mutual benefit.
THE AIMS OF THIS ASSOCIATION.
/. Our highest and greatest aim is the
advancement of the cause of Education
and the promoting the consideration Of our
Schools and School System.
III. That, as one way of accomplishing
this is thorough preparation; let us as
teachers especially exert ourselves to OBJ
tain all the necessary requirements of a
make our work success in every way.
III. That we cherish more kindly feel
ings toward our fellow workers and as
members of this Association do everything
within our power to encourage and sus-
tain our co-workers in the line Of Educa-
ton as the prosperity of our homes and
country depend to a great extent upon us.
". That we urge more and better ap-
paratus to be placed in the school rooms OF
our County, so as to enable us to do more
and better work.
V. That we advocate the adoption of
uniform text books in our County.
VI. Knowing from experience that
gaining the necessary qualifications for a
teacher is expensive, we feel that we
should be more fully compensated for our
labor and therefore ask our wages 10 be
increased.
CONSTITUTION.
Article !. Section 1st. This Society
shall be known as the "Butler County
Teachers Protective Association"
MEETINGS.
Article III. Sec H. The regular meet
ing of this Association shall be held an
nually, the time to be designated by As
sociation.
OFFICERS
Article III. Section lst.-The officers
Of this Association shall consist of Presi-
dent, Vice President, Recording Secretary,
Asst Recording Secretary, Treasurer and
Financial Secretary.
DUTIES OF OFFICERS.
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