Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1889-08-22
TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

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Oivet, gave his views of Township su-
pervision," which subject was discussed
by Messrs. Harris, Anderson and Shot
well. Mr.. J. e. Taggart made good
speech on the question. What should dl-
rectors demand of teachers ?" 1t was
discussed by Messrs Pickett, Waters,
McMechan, Murphy, Neptune, Gibson
and Shotwen. Some very interesting
things were said about Teachers sala-
aries" by Mr.. Stewart, late of California.
1t was resolved to appoint committee of
three to cooperate with the executive
committee in providing for similar
meeting next year. Messrs. J. b.
McMechan, of Richland, J. K. Shot
well, of Somerset, and J. W. Laughlin,
of Warren, were accordingly appointed
as such committee. There were twen-
ty directors present during the afternoon.
The officers for next year were nomi-
mated on Monday, and the election occur
red on Wednesday, resulting as follows:
Presidential. B. Carman, East Rich
land.
Vice Presidents Anderson, Jr,
st. Clairsville; Miss Ada Giffen, Bust
nessburg, and Miss Nettie Eaton, Barnes
vile.
SecretG1y-Miss Laura Chappell.
assistant SecretaTy-Miss Cora Bailey.
Treasurer John A. Osler.
Cor. Secretdries-E. F. Barnes, Barnes
vile, and Z. E. Ayers, Egypt.
ETecutioe COmmittee-J. G. Taggart,
Maynard; E. E. Lucas, Demos, and the
Treasurer above.
1t was also decided on Wednesday to
hold four weeks session in Barnesville
next year. A number of votes were cast
for ST. Clairsville.
The closing session was on Thursday
afternoon. Miss Jessie Morton sang
several solos that were highly appreciated
The regular proceedings were delayed un-
til the arrival of Mr. Waters, when the
following was read by Mr.. j. G. Taggart:
WHEREAS, The intimate relations which have
terests of Belmont county, Ohio, by Supt. L. II.
Walters are about to be severed by his removal to
other fields of labor, we, the teachers of Belmont
county in Institute assembled, do give expression
to our high appreciation of Mr. WATERS as follows
As a Christian gentleman he has daily striyen by
word and example to better the condition of hui
manity. AS teacher he has ever proved efficient,
systematic, and thorough. Asan Institute instruc-
tors he has strven diligently to promote the inter
estS of the teachers of this county, and to lead them
into the Spirit of the True Teacher. We commend
his methods of instruction as practical efficient,
and scholarly. As County Examiner he has ever
been just and fair. He has guarded jealousy the
interests of our profession by demanding suitable
qualifications of those seeking to enter or to con-
tinue in the teachers ranks. He has ever been the
friend and counselor of the earnest teacher. Many
teacher in the county has been inspired to greater
and better work by his influence. His work will
remain among us as an example OF an earnest, de-
voted efficient Christian teacher; therefore, be it
ResOlued, That we extend to Mr.. Waters our
heartiest thanks for the noble work he has done
for the educational interests of this county, and
that our best wishes shall follow him to his new
field of labor for his future success, prosperity,
and eternal reward.
The resolutions were unanimously
adopted by d rising vote, after which Mr..
E. E. Ayers, in an elegant and carefully
wOrded speech, on behalf of the members
of the Institute, presented Mr.. and Mrs.
Waters with solid silver water set a
gold headed cane, and a silver cake
basket. Mr.. Waters was greatly aston
ished by these extraordinary proceedings,
and it was several minutes before he
could express his thanks. After he had
recovered his balance, he went ON and
gave some excellent advice to the teachers.
Mr. Duncan was next called upon for a
speech, and began it with the remark that
if some one would give him a tubful of
silverware he could talk some too. But
he made a good speech all the same.
Mr. Powell made quite a hit in his
speech about "Our teacher" He describ-
ed him as observing, unselfiSh, reflective,
thorough, earnest, attentive, conscienti
GUS, honest, elevating, religious. By tax
ing the first letter of each of these words,
you will have the anagram, "Our Teacher"
Remarks were made by Mrs. Lee, of
the Enterprise, and others, after which
the regular business of the closing session
was taken up. The Judges of the cleo
tion reported as above. The Committee
ON Resolutions reported as is customary,
expressing the thanks of the Institute to
all persons who have helped to make it
successful, especially to the people and
Board of Education of Barnesville. The
Treasurer then made his report, from
which it appeared that the total receipts
were $S23.07, of which S56707 was from
the County Institute Fund, and 1886 was
from tuition, and that the total expendi-
lures were S612.33, leaving a balance of
$21Q.74.
The most successful Institute ever held
in this county then adjourned sine die.
The following is the complete list of
names of those in attendance during all
or portion of the Institute.
D Meek, Nora Clark,
l. l. Walters, John Anderson,
Arthur Powell, John Fulton,
Nellie Moore, w c Bowers,
J A Osler, Anna Richardson,
Laura Piper, 81 Ayers,
Mary Taylor, " Jetiers,