Arizona republican., 1890-12-16
 TEACHERS INSTITUTE Fourth Annual Meeting of
 That Body. A Full Attendance and Much
 Interest. Superintendent BaXter's Opening Ad- dress-List of the Educators
 in Attendance.

uayb " DupSilhtSbuShb oi NNhON'S Ds~> ter. Thsre were present the following named teachers from the 1verally-num- bered school districts:
 District No, l. F. L.. Smart, Anna Estes, Caroline w. McNair, Grace Per ley, Addie II. Kinsey, Mary L. Whit lock, Mrs. Florence Mann, Alice King, Nellie Kendall, Mamie Garlick; 8, F. J. Duffy, Mrs. c. E. Rembert; 4, F. J.. Netherton, Belle Robson; 5, Mrs. Edna Parker;7 Agnes Stover, Richard Lusk {; 8, F. II. Parker, Martha Sears; 9, Ollie Gilbert; 10, G. W. Ingram; Il, Florence Kay; l2, Myra Lechner; IS, J. M. Elm inert; l4, J. c, Cole; 15, George R. Dykes; 16, Lillian Cox; r, Dollie M. Lee; IS, W. S. Varnum 19, Belle Schornick, Zetta Pomeroy; 20, Evan Griffiths; 2l, Rose Troops; 23, Belle Mcdonald; 24, Mrs. NJ. Willard; 20, Rhoda McEwen; 26, Mrs. Etta B. John son; 27, w. II. South 2S, Eben Howe; 20, Lulu Sampson; 30, William J. Ander- son; 3l, Annie NJ. Perley; 32, Lucy J. Wells; S3, Martha l.. Haskell; 34, Laura O. Dobbs; S5, Mamma Brown; 36, Mrs. Lena E. Williams; 37, Lena Coughran i; 3S, Anna M. White S9, Mrs. Helen M. Marler.
 After roll call Misses Alice King and Lura Whitlock were elected Secretaries of the Institute.
 The minutes of the previous Institute were read, corrected and approved.
 As committee upon honorary mem- bers of the Institute were selected Messrs. Emmert, Duffy and Parker.
 The report of Secretary Springer, of the Maricopa County Reading Circle, was read and accepted, as was also the resignation of the gentleman named from the position.
 A Committee on Introductions was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Long and Netherton and Misses Estes and McNair, after which a recess was taken.
 After recess a recitation, "The Leak in the Dyke," by Master Francis Rede- will, of the Phoenix school, was well rendered and was received with pleasure.
 The Committee having in charge the honorary membership of the Institute reported, recommending that there be placed upon the honorary roll the mem bers of the Territorial Board of Educa- tion, County Board of Examiners, members of the District School Boards, ex-teachers attending and all others who may assist in making the Institute a success. The report was accepted.
 The opening address of County Super intendent Baxter was then delivered. The Superintendent, in his introductory remarks, took the broad ground that "the end of all human government is to teach men to govern themselves, and that, therefore, it is the duty of the Gov ernment to provide systems of public education and to place them under wise and wholesome supervision, for the ben eft of all"
 The recognized importance of the work of teachers institutes was dwelt upon at length, in it's helpful influence upon improved methods of organizing, conducting and controlling schools. It was impressed upon the teachers that attendance upon the institutes should not be regarded in the light of hOli- day, hut as season of work, diligent research and improvement, that by the benefits personally derived the school system might be improved.
 Reference was made to the Congress sionsl statute, requiring in all Terri torial schools instruction upon the evil effects of alcoholic drinks and narcotics and effort urged upon the teachers to carry into effect the full spirit of the law.
 The important matter of grading and classifying country schools was urged upon the Institute for discussion, and an observance of Arbor Day recom- mended, in connection with the work of beautifying the school grounds.
 The defects of the present school law were given consideration and the sug- gestion made that a committee be ap- pointed to take the matter under con sideration and report at the Friday evening meeting.
 The Superintendent closed his ad- dress with the following exhortation to the teachers assembled: "The work at hand invites your candid and careful consideration, your frank suggestions toward improvement and increased eff ciency hereafter, and let us hope that the meeting will be fruitful of wise council and wise action for the benefit of all who love or labor for the advance ment of our public school interests"
 The Superintendent announced his ap- pointment upon the Music Committee of Misses Estes and GarlIck, in place of Mrs. George Shaeffer and Miss Addie Kelly, excused.
 A neat little recitation, "A Little Boys Troubles" was then delivered by Master Alfred McMllen, and much en- joyed by his auditors.
 Upon motion, committee of five was selected to report upon such changes aa rpiOht ha AaaDnaA aI uiGa hla n tho Territorial school laws. As such com mittee were appointed Messrs. Nether- ton, Emmert, Parker, Varnum and Smart.
 A Committee on Resolutions was ap- pointed, consisting of Messrs. Duffy, Griffith and Coe, Mrs. Johnson and Miss Robson, to report the last day of the Institute.
 Adjournment was then had, after fix ing the afternoon hour of assembling at o'clock, instead of ? o'clock, as given upon the program.
 Following is the program for to-day's session:
 300 Fractions, MT. j. NJ. Emmert.
 9A0. Compound numbers, Mir. F. J, Neither l0.20 Recess.
 lO4o. Mental Arithmetic, supt: R. |; Long; n.20. Caisthenics, Miss Caroline W. McNair.
 AFTERNOON SESSION.
 100. Music and recitations
 l:20 Essay-Methods of teaching the nature
 of alcoholic drinks and narcotics, and of
 their effects upon the human system, in
 connection with physiology and hy-
 giene, MT. Walter s, Varnum.
 l10. Discussion on mornings work.
 2:20. Recess. 2:i0. Music and recitations
 800. Essay-The teachers duty in relation to
 the temperance question, MT. G. w