The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-07-16
a Letter From Pro,. r. c. Norton

CLEVELAND. ONO, July s, 90.
Editor Democrat:
DEAR SiE:-l lett Cape GirardeaI
in company with Prof. Barnard. june
10th. We had Il pleasant trip to the
city, and after Dinner we rode out to
see the beautiful grounds OF the col.
lege of the Christian brothers. and
also to enjoy an hour in Lafayette
Park.
st. Louis with its beautiful subur-
ban villas and beautiful parks, its
substantial wealth and business thrift,
make it a city Of which Missouriaus
may well be proud.
a nights ride on the Mo. Pacific
r. Il. brought US 10 Warrensburg
and Fertile Springs, one of the most
pleasant summer resorts in the State.
Mr.. Christopher has improved and
adorned the grounds wonderfully.
The cool, cyer flowing waters of the
mineral spring are refreshing and
hcalIhful for the thousands who re-
sort there tor rest. recupcratiOn and
pleasure. Beautiful cottages. cool,
rustic retreats. the cryst.l lakes wi til
3kiii and sail and steam boat, the bear
, pit and monkey cage etc. The large
auditorium for public meetings, and
the magnificent hotel with its COM
pletc appointments and suInrtuouS
tables, makes Pcrile Springs a place
for holding more educational and
scientific associations, literary aud re-
ligious meetings. than are held any
where else in the State. Those wh"
go there once wish 10 continue their
meetings in that enchanting place.
Tie meeting Of the Missouri State
Teachers Association .ruS attended
by about 800 teachers. by some
means a full enrolment OF the teach
crs was not obtained. President
Hawkins had arranged a lrarrical
and excellent programme OF exercises
and the whole programme Vas ably
carried out. The State Trainiu"
School assembled FRIDAY, June -.
Sup:. Wolfe had secured Il very able
faculty for the school. amUn@ whom
our Prof. Barnard WI, an EUnoreI
member. The attendance at the
school was over SEQ. IN able list OF
earnest men aud women, preparing
f. teach teachers in the County in>ti-
tutcs OF orr state. Their ability and
work will advance the schools of Mis-
s6uri to greater excellence. Those
Institutes will supplement the excel
lent work which The Normal Schools
are doing.
\ short "Trip 10 Trenton, north Ms
souri. found ruy fri.mi- well aTi ny
property well cared Tor. Trenton i
Il rapidly growing railroad town.
Street car. water works, electric and
gas lights, coal mining etc. enable the
iicon;c to put on city airs. The fine
public schools aTe supplemented by
Avalon College. an excellent school Of
high grade and in very prosperous
cun iiti0r. y public library to which
Hon. Jcwctt Norris gave S50.Go0 cash
is one of the browning glories of the
town. Who can estimate the vaiuc
OF q good public library?
| returned 10 the closing of the
Training Schocl at Warrcusburg and
found every one delighted with the
>chool. Mr.. Norton met me i'll 1t.
lori.. We, IN romrscy with our
friend Charley Nc-oy, visited Tower
Grove Park ana Snaw'- Garden
Who ever visited Shaw Garden. but
10 admire. licnry shaw was Ger
the apostle % aesthetic culture
in Missouri, and Ii> gin 20 st. Louis
is a boon &c the State. Floral bcaUtr.
surprising the glory OF ~clomnr i
there in Ill It's loyclincss AND purity
y pleasant "trip ver the I.% -Four
route brought II, t0 the beautiful fer
c;iv. Cleveland, where we are be
ing delightfully."- en'ar;a;Het by our
niece Mrs. l.. :. Reed The Zig -Four
route could hardly hc better equipped
or have more accommodating officers.
! would certainly recommend those
to my friend. who contemplate
Il trip East.
This afternoon VIC are 20 take p
drive over the city and tonight
for Saratoga.
With best WISHES To Won and ali
the good people of Cape Girardean,
| AN,
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