The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1892-05-21

McCaulay read neatly composed pa
per on School Economy" but as the
subject had been previously discussed
1t was passed without any remarks.
Mrs. Barber then introduced her
model class in primary physiology, from
Post Falls. They were from seven to
ten years old and displayed a knowledge
of the subject that was really surprising.
The recitation created much and favor
able comment. Mrs. j. c. Barnes then
read an exhaustive paper on map draw
ing, and although il advanced many
new ideas, the discussion was omitted
for want Of time.
After few terse directions by the
conductor on Diagraming and Parsing,
the following resolutions were adopted
Resolved, That it is the request of
this institute, that in 1893, a joint teach
ers' institute for K0otenai and Sho.
shone counties be held in Shoshone
county, at such place as shall be desig-
mated by the superintendent.
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
institute, that the legislature of Idaho
be petitioned to make provisions in the
school laws, for the holding of joint in
stitutes by two or more counties. and
the payment of the necessary expenses
of such institute, whenever the county
superintendent of public instruction
OF two or more counties shall deem il
OF advantage 10 the interest of edu.
cation.
Resolved, That the superintendent
and teachers Of kootenai county ex-
tend their than ks to the superintendent
and teachers of Shoshone county for
the generous and unanimous attend
ance at this joint institute.
Resolved, First, That our hearty
thanks are extended 10 the directors Of
the Cnur d'Alene public school, for the
use Of the school building for our meet
ings. Second, TO the trustees of the
Presbyterian church. for the use of
their church building, for the lecture by
Prof. Follansbee. Third, To Prof. Yea
ger and Miss kercheval, for the cour.
tesy and interest that they have shown
in providing for our entertainment.
To General Carlin. for the use of
the Post Hall and for other courtesies.
To Capt Nesbitt, of the Corwine. for
the excursion to Post Falls.
To the citizens Of Cpur d'Alene City.
for the corteous treatment which they
have given us during our stay in the
city.
To county Superintendent Melder
and Gregory for arranging this interest
ing joint session of the teachers Of the
two counties.
To Prof. Follansbee, for the able and
manner in which he has
conducted the meetings Of our inst
iute, and We are under especial ohliga-
tons 10 Prof. Yeager for secureing his
services.
Resolved. That i; is the sense Of this
that our legislature should |
order an election TO vote upon an
to our state constitution. |
10 amend that provision making the
county probate Judge ex -ofiicio super.
ntendent of public instruction. And |
hat we recommend that the superin-
.endent of public instruction be made
district officer. So that he may devote |
his entire time 10 educational matters. |
The teachers We're then presented |
With neat certificate of their attend.
,nce, followed 10y farewell address by
he conductor. in which he expressed
'is regrets in leaving the friends he had
made and the beautiful city by the lake.
We believe that our visitors go home
With a good opinion of Crur d'Alene
md their best wishes and kind regards
or our citizens, and We are sure that
'ur citizens have enjoyed their stay here
md been greatly benefited by their
presence.
On behalf of our little city and on
'ehalf of the lovers of good govern
nent and intellectual society, we invite
our frequent return.