Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1890-07-04
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To tho EDITOR of tho RECORDS
The first session of the Emmons County
teachers institute was not begun until
late Monday afternoon, ewing to the linn
tied number of teachers present. The
Misses Anna and Mary Farrell, Alice Car
penter. Bertha A. Packer, Alta NJ. Bales,
Mrs. Doerschlag, and Messrs. J. F. Ma
haney and M. J. Stolee were present on
Monday; Tuesdays arrivals we're The
Misses Van der Meulen, Buckley and Re-
doute, Mrs. w. s. Casselman, and Mr.. r.
A. Yeater; the Misses Tamel came on
Wednesday; while Miss Eva D: Camp
bell and Mr.. D. H. Yeater came along in
time to attend Thursdays session. This
haphazard attendance greatly marred the
beneficial results of the institute, If it did
not mark the degree of professional pride
that burns in the respective breasts of
those who shape the coming citizens des-
tiny at Sa0@40 per month. 1t seemed
littl. strange that these who could best
afford 70 attend, from the standpoint of
convenience and necessity, were either
late or absent while several naturally
coed teachers. with great Inconvenience
and long distance to overcome, were first
gu the ground. Mr.. Wiles, of Mcintosh
county, conducted the institute, with
some assistance from County Superintend-
ant Andrus and Hon. j. H. Werst, Mr.
Wiles is a pleasant gentleman, and,
though not an enthusiast is quite enter
tanning. The institute was success
throughout. America evening" was we'll
attended, and the program consisted of
patriotic declamatiens, readings and
songs. Quite number of those taking
part In the exercises were not as familiar
with their respective performances as
American teachers should be, but expe-
| rience will approach perfection, and our
| hope is in the future.
| Strong resolutions we're adopted EN-.
bracing quite range of subjects. and on
Friday afternoon the teachers and visit.
ors crossed the river and paid visit to
the Indian industrial school, All spoke
in the highest terms of their kind recep
ton on both sides of the river. Follow,
ing are the resolutions;
Resolved, That the members of this in
stitute return to Supt. A. T. Wiles, of Nc
Intosh county, their hearty, thanks. fol
the able and efficient service he rendered
while conducting the exercises and fo
words of encouragement tending to fostel
/ 6aanar rrOfoc ciono1 onirit III.
teachers of Emmons county.
/ Resolved, That an earnest expression
of thankfulness is due the citizens of WI
mona for their hospitality and unselfsl
efforts to make our stay among then
| pleasant and agreeable.
Resolved, That we are grateful to thu
| voters.of Emmons county for the elcctlOr
of Mr.. W. B. Andrus to the position O.
county superintendent of schools, and W,
hereby pledge ourselves to work with hin
to make the schools of our county seUonl
to none with equal facilities.
Resolved, That to County Supt w. B
Andrus, Mrs. Slaughter and all other
who assisted in making this institute
success, we extend our unqualified
thanks
Resolved, That we appreciate the kind
ness of the Winona school board for ten
dering the use of the school building 70
this institute; also, for the music fur
nished by teachers and visitors, which
added much to the pleasure of the ses
sions.
Resolved, That we regret the absenc,
of a number of teachers from this insti
tute, and, while we sympathlze will
those who could not attend, we condemn
the spirit Of nOn-attendance for unten
able and trivial reasons. We deem it
privilege to ourselves, and not duty W.
owe the public, to attend every institut
generously provided by the state for GU
improvement in the high profession W
teacher sheuld avail himself OF every op
portunity for self improvement, and tina
all others are detriment rather than al
honor to the profession, proving by thei
actions disposition to adhere to the pro
fession solely fer the revenue there is il
1t. without desire to return the highes
possible equivalent
Resolved, That we sincerely mourn tn
loss of Miss Lillian B. John by the re
morseless hand Of death, and recogniz
that the county has lost one of its mos
efficient teachers and society one of II
brightest ornaments; that we all hav
lost cherished friend and her parents
loving and devoted daughter. We bo,
submissively to the mandate Of heave
that called her from her labors and amb
tions when the beauties and charms q
life seemed at their grandest sweep, an
we extend condolence to her bereave
parents, and for her unsullied life an
agreeable ways we will ever cherish fon
memories.
The next institute will be held in Will
Transport some time in tie coming fall.
Would Like Him to Explain.
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