The Wahpeton times., 1890-01-16
ELSIE LAKE ECHOES.

DEAR TINES Some how or
other l cannot refrain from
adding something more to what
you have been pleased to
publish in regard to our Teachers S
Institute.
All of my fellow teachers with
whom | have spoken regarding it,
have had but one opinion to express.
And that is, that it was excellent
from beginning to end. And that
in the words of the good old Chris
tian after visiting Il religious re-
vival. cit was good to be there. :"
Prof. Clemmer is Il jewel of the
first water us an Institute con-
ductor. His methods are concise.
And his peculiar and excellent man
ner of eliciting responses to inquiry
is unapproachable, while his bearing
is so kind and gentle that even
the youngest and least experienced
members felt no embarrassme ent in
his class. That there were so many
in attendance was an agreeable sur
prise to all.
And | think it speaks we'll for
ttp I {n
fact that although there are at
present only about IS schools in
session in Richland Co., there were
over 60 teachers present. Which
shows what an interest he has
awakened among the teachers in
educational work. We were very
sorry that our worthy superintend-
ent could not be with us all the
time, but highly gratilied to see
that his illness did not prevent him
from being with us u part of the
session. His appearance was the
occasion of much rejoicing.
The efforts of Prof. Fort were
highly appreciated by the class and
1 am sure the teachers will ever bear
him in grateful remembrance, we
should have been much delighted
with the Stereoptican views in
had not Old Sol hidden
himself so increasingly behind the
clouds. think every teacher should
make an effort to insure the very
best success of every institute held.
And be ready with memory gems,
and be at every roll call to aid in
the work.
This is a matter that was atten ded
to very nicely during the last session,
and yet there is room for improve
ment.
Now l cannot forbare mention
ing that Queen of Hostesses, Mrs.
A. M. Wilcox. There were about
thirty of us quartered at her
house. And an abundance of cheer
and homelike enjoyment was the
portion of each and every guest.
And it was the unanimous decision
of every one to march right up there
"when we meet again" for we don't
want to look for a better place.
Many of the teachers inspected
the water works, electric light
generators, the New Star Mills and
in fact saw Wahpeton in its busy
mood--both by sun and artificial
light. All bore away with them
this impression: That Wahpeton is
a quiet, orderly. we'll conducted city,
containing gentlemanly and enter
prising citizens. And who are en-
tremely Hospitality inclined, a
characteristic which is duly appre-
ciated by the modern teacher. Did
time and space permit, great deal
more might be said in regard to this
most enjoyable occasion. Many
thanks due The TIMES for courtesies
extended to teachers in attendance
And we may add that pains will be
taken during the next meeting to
have elaborate report of the proceed
ings for publication in its colum MS
Following is the program of tin
county teachers association meeting
held last Friday eve, in the cour
house,:
Short addres ,........... ..Prof: For
Select reading. Mrs. Holland
Papsr Miss Edith MbGrg
Select reading, "Uncle Daniel and the teacher
Result Of the late war, A, Tyso