Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-08-11
WHEEL TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
Hosine Exercises OF the Largest and Most
successful Educational Gatherings Ever
Held in the state


Hosing Exercises OF the Largest and Most
Successful Educational Gatherings Ever
Held in the state.
speoi<. 20 ne Eslts,s--
HUNDRED, w. VA, August 1O.-The
argest assembly Of teachers aad the
most successful Institute ever held in
Wetzel county closed here to-day az -
o'clock.
No afternoon session was held, but
mapy OF those who attended the fore
noon session returned 20 the church,
where the Institute was held, in the
Afternoon and spent the greater part OF
the afternoon in social way, with
music vocal and instrumental.
This morning after the usual devo-
tionsl exercises and music, Prof. Geo.
M Ford took the floor aud delivered an
eloquent address 70 the teachers, orlm
full Of true American patriotism. His
remarks seemed 10 strike responsive
chord in every heart and ELECTED q
hearty applause from mis- hearers. Miss
Emma Taylor then read an original
Doem appropriate 20 the occasion which
was we'll received, and ey vote OF the
Institute it was ordered that copy be
secured and published in the school
journal. The Institute was then enter
lained by a duet by Misses Carrie JEFF
ierys and Lizzie Hendrix.
After short recess Rev. Cain, OF
MonOngalia county, read an original
poem containing reference 10 many
amusing incidents Ia his school life
and early experience as a teacher.
DR.. Eichelberger was then called upon
and responded with a short talk which
was highly appreciated.
Rev. f. e.. w. Ford then followed In
n brief address. As has been frequent
Iy remarked during the Institute: Rev.
Ford never gets up 70 talk without
saying something, and his last talk TO
the teachers was such as 10 fully con-
firm and justify the assertion.
DR.. Houck then made the CLOSING
sUeech. The Doctor has always ben
a favorite among our teachers and has
during the past two weeks endeared
himself TO all who have had the pleas
ure OF his companiOnShip and associa-
ton either in the Institute or elsewhere.
AT toe close OF his speech the ap-
plause was loud aud long. he leaves
this evening and will go 70 RipIy 10 hold
the jackson county institute there,
commencing next Monday.
After the report OF the Committee on
Resolutions was made ADOPTED, the In
stitute closed.
No regular session was held 10 the
afternoon. A large number, however, re-
tarned about 1 o'clock and spent some
time 10 a social way, everybody seeming
reluctant TO say good bye. The time
passed very pleasantly until about three
o'clock. 10 was then suggested that
one more song be sung before The part
ing. Miss Kate Garrison, OF Wades-
town, was called 10 the organ and all
Joined in singing ''Wenl Never Say
Goodbye" Thus ended one OF the most
pleasant, "a we'll as profitable, gather
ings ever held 10 old Wetzel, and one
never 10 be forgotten by any one who
was so fortunate as TO have been zone
OF u.s.. The enrolment anu attendance
were the largest we have ever had.
The resolutions adopted by the insti-
tute are as follows:
We, the teachers OF Wetzel county in
Institute ssembled, do resolve:
That the minimum school term be
made not less than six months, and the
salary for first grade certificates be
made not less than S35 per month.
That We recommend = change being
made in the text books on United States
history any physiology, securing Tor rs
books better adapted to the present
progressive educational spirit
That the State school tax bs increased
a. 1 al
dollars.
mat the law be so amended that To-
stituteS shall DO held within the school
term and that teachers be allowed the
same salary as would be drawn were
they teaching.
mat text books should be furnished
by the State.
mat the teachers Of each district
hold Que institute each month during
term Of school
mat the graded course authorized by
our efficient State superintendent be
adopted In all the schools OF the county,
believing that said prescribed course Of
study will elevate the educational inter
ests OF our county ana intellectually
widen the horizon OF our educational
platform.
That the important factor Of business
Uenmanship bs given more consdera-
ton i'm our public schools, and pray our
state Superintendent 10 have outlined
course OF study for period OF i've
years.
Tina. vocal music be introduced into
our public schools.
That 10 Incorporate person shall be
admitted 10 examination by the County
Board.
That teachers be urged to support the
Sclool Journal, as it is direct means
Of communication between State Super
inteudent aud teacher.
That our thanks are rendered 20 Prof.
Houck for his untiring efforts in our
behalf, and 10 Professors Ford, De&hl,
Harris, Lee, and all others who have
assisted 20 make our institute success.
That we tender our thanks to the kind
people OF Hundred for the hospitality
slown US, aud to the pastor and
trustees Of the Nj. L. Church for the
privilege and use Of their commodious
edi6ce.
That These resolutions be published
In the school Journal and the county
papers.
Miss EMILY CAIN,
Miss LIZZIE HENDRIX,
MRS. AMELIA LONG,
h. Ii. CARNEY,
j. w. KAUFMAN,
w. T. MAPLE.
JNo. EARNsHAw,
Committee.
BELMONT COUNTY TEACHERS.