Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1889-08-29
Henry County Institute.
RESOLUTIONS.

1st. Resolved, That notwithstanding the
scarcity of members, the present session has
been both pleasant and profitable, and that
We will try to utilize the many good things
which have been presented to our minds by
Profs. Weaver, OEias and Commissioner
Hancock.
2nd. That our thanks are due to the
Board of Education of this place for the use
of the school building for our sessions. and
to all others who have in any way furnished
gratuitous aid in carrying forward this Insti-
tuition in a successful manner.
Srd. That we will ever hold in grateful re-
membrance those citizens of Napoleon who
so kindly furnished us with gratuitous ride
up the classic Maumee, regaling the inner
man with those delicacies which they know
so well how to prepare.
4th. That we favor rigid system of coun-
ty and township school supervision, such as
is recon- mended by our school commission
er in his annual report.
9th. That we earnestly urge upon the
teachers of the county the necessity of taxi
ing and reading some educational journal
9TH. That we approve of the common
sense method of conducting examinations of
teachers set forth by DIR. Hancock in his
lecture yesterday.
7th. That the proceeding of the Institute,
together with these resolutions be presented
to each Of the county papers for publication.
...., D. G. DURBN,
... w. T. CHAPMAN,
The Institute was success; in number it
was somewhat short of last years enroll
ment, but in profit, enthusiasm and real
interest it surpassed last years meeting.--
The instruction was practical and to the
point-the audience all the time interested
and appreciative. Prof. Ozias is man who
though stranger at the beginning of the
week, made many friends during his stay.
Supt. Weaver has worked in these meetings
for the past three years and his instructions
were always practicable and we'll received.
DR.. Hancock spoke to good audience Thurs
day afternoon and touched many important
topics in common sense way. The DR.. is a
practical man and progressive school man,
making him a strong worker in his present
position. Will Cumback lectured on We'd
nesday evening and his talk was a treat to
his audience. He will be remembered here
for many years as an entertaining speaker.
On Thursday the citizens of Napoleon gave
free excursion to the visiting teachers
which was highly pleasing to all who were
aboard. The trip took in Girty's Island,
the canal bank, lunch, songs and jokes.
On Friday, after some regular work. the
business hour was called'and resulted in the
selection of Napoleon as the place and the
same time in the month for next years
meeting.
Officers for next year were elected as fol-
lows President, W. W. Weaver; Vice Pres.
A. G. Henderson,; Sec'y.. Johanna Peterson;
Executive Committee, F. ]. Beck, Alta j.
Suydam and F. d. Prentiss..
1t is to be regretted that so many teachers
in the county allow these meetings to pass
by without profiting by them. The southern
pHrtof the county was not represented as II
should have been, while Hamler and Holgate
sent some of their bright lights to add gravi.
ty to the meetings. Deshler was not repre-.
sented at all; Mcclure had very few present
Malinta. Elery and Liberty Center were rep.
resented by good material, but not enough
of it. Ridgeville was over in force and en-
joyed the meetings as they are willing to tes-
tify. We need more such representative
workers as Henderson, Logan, Durbin
Rand, Chapman, Prentiss, Buchele, Pouison
etc., and the ladies will ever be needed to
add dignity and tone.
The executive committee hope to be able
to interest every teacher and friend of edu.
cation in the county for next years session
and they trust that every teacher will cheer.
fully assist to work up interest and attend
ance at their next meeting. The teachers
and citizens of Napoleon will do their best tt
make the meeting success, and will see to il
that teachers attending will have pleasant
time. Let everyone work to make the mex
meeting a success.
MARY E. BARNES, Sec'y.