The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1891-09-05
wasoo County Teachers Institute.
From Fridays Dali

From Fridays Daily.
Last night was fitting close to the en-
tertainments of the week by the teachers.
The church was crowded to its fullest ca.
pacity and many stood outside at the en-
frances, unable to gain admittance.
The first number on the programme, a
vocal Enthusiastically, Merrily Bounds
the Barque"-was exceptionally well rem
dered by the Giee Club. Soft as the SWELL
ing sea came the tones from this choir of
singers, and as the last sounds died away
the applause began to swell higher and
higher. until the full audience caught the
enthusiasm, and every one seemed deter
mined to have it repeated. Prof. Aaron
Frazier, one of the most popular teachers of
Wasco county, read amost excellent paper
on 1.-Two Great Lessons" and this was lis
tened to with marked attention This gen.
tleman is . thinker, and gives expression to
no idea that has not been most carefully
considered. His position on the subject
was supported by nine-tenths of those pres
ent. The sad, solemn cadence of the
''Burial at Sea-" as sung by Messrs. II.
Ernst and Will s. Graham, was very im-
pressive, and one could almost imagine the
actual scene being acted before him. Prof.
Smith has made study Of the Sanitary
Conditions of our Schoolroom," and his
essay on this subject was all that could be-
sired. As usual the mandolin and guitar
club called forth an encore, and Miss Row
land and Mr.. Mason responded in beautiful
selection. This music is always appreci-
ated, and the sweet tones seem to charm
and entertain at the same time. The clos
ing address was delivered by Mr.. Troy
Shelley, who dwelt upon the benefits de-
rived by the present session of the institute
and hoped that the future conventions
might be equally as successful. Farewell
to the Mountains" was thrilling song, and
as the last note died away it seemed to
echo goodbye to our pleasant mountain
envlroned city. Miss Long, the elocution-
ist, gave select reading, which was we'll
rendered and won the applause Of the audi
ence. This lady has devoted long time
to the cultivation of her voice, and its in
donations, modulation and volume are equal
to the same faculties possessed by anyone
in the state. She will always be great
favorite with Dalles audience. and should
she favor our city with a future visit she
will always receive the most marked atten-
tion. This was the close of--the institute,
and there was not one in the vast audience
that did not desire that 1t might continue
for another week Ur fortnight.
At the meeting the following resolutions
were adopted:
The DALLKs. August 2S, 1891.
Resolued, That the thanks OF the institute
are richly due, and are hereby gratefully
extended to the following parties:
l. To those generous citizens who have
80 freely entertained the visiting teachers.
2. To the trustees and pastor Of the
Congregational church for the FREQ use of
their house during the evening sessions of
the institute.
8. To the musicians of The Dalles and
also, especially. Mrs. Wetzell, of Portland.
f. To Mr.. w. b. Wilson, DR.. w. Z.
Rinehart and Col. e. w. Nevius, for their
interesting anu iubtEuCIiNo AoctuIos.
5. To our worthy superintendent, Troy
Shelley, to whose unceasing efforts the
manifest success Of this institute 10 largely
due.
6. To the editors Of the county papers
who have so generously furnished their
columns for our use.
7. To Mrs. Lulu Sampson, Mrs. Ger
trude Meyer and Mr.. II. P. Ernst, COM
mittee on music and programme. -.
s. To Misses Lena Rintoul. Melisss Hill,
and Louise Rintoul and Rev. Z. P. Rob-
erts, committee on entertainment.
Since it has pleased our Heavenly Father
to remove from our midst fellow teacher,
Miss Eta Mckay, be it
Resolved, That our sympathy is extended
to the bereayed family.
Resolped, That by her death we have lost
. valuable worker.
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions
be sent to the family.
ANNA NJ, RoBERrs,
MELISSA HILL.
P. P. UNDERWOOD,
Committee.