Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1894-02-08
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held at Webster, Feb. 3rd. The day
was fine, and both citizens and teachers
turned out in large numbers. Owing to
the unavoidable absence of some who
were on the program as published, it
was somewhat broken; still, enough re-
manned to crowd the day to it's utmost.
j. w. Abbott welcomed the teachers
in his most happy style and while he
professed to be ignorant of the principles
Of the most rudimertary education, his
remarks gave proof of a broad, liberal
and practical conception of the whole
subject of education, together with a
liberality of heart and soul without
which the highest scholastic attainments
are of little worth.
Mrs. Volkee having been unexpected
ly called away on a sad though sacred
mission, Prof. Lyon responded in a few
we'll chosen remarks.
First after dinner came the patriotic
address Of Rev, ], q. Morrison, who by
the noble sentiments most e~loguently
and i~ntelIigently expressed, has forever
endeared himself to all who have one
drop of patriotic blood in their bodies
or one spatk of love Of country in their
souls. He had the undivided attention
o'.vei! u.e 4" .i.o i",se a~uuienUe uvm
start TO finish, and at its close all rose TO
their feet and united In singing "Amer-
100 ~ M m - i,1Nrsar,art ~ kkas- co-.
ments he had SO fitting'y expressed.
May the spirit of that address he car
ried into every home and find lodge
ment in every heart! 1t was America
for Americans" in it's highest, best sense
Next, E W. Tavlor, Atty, delivered
an able and scholarly address upon
Education. The central idea being in
harmony with his definition, "Educa-
lion is that preparation which best en-
abIes man TO attain success in life" Mr..
is a fine scholar, a cogent reason
er, and expresses his thoughts in clear,
well chosen language. His sentis
Inepts of honor, honesty, virtue and
common sense, If ris,dlv adj
to in the business transactions of
every dav life, cannot fail to secure for
HIM the respect of all with whom he
in contact.
DIR. Harris paper on the Laws of
Health" although quite brief gave ey-
of a thorough knowledge of his
and strong common sense in the
application Of the principles Of hygiene.
He very forcibly illustrated the truth
so far as this life is concerned, Soap
and salvation stand in very close rela-
But time and space forbid that we
take up every individual effort
II to say hat all of those who
.ook part in the exercises had prepared
work we'll and did themselves
great credit. Still, it would be unjust 10
this report without Offering a word
thanks to Prof. Rock for the t~ireless
zeal he has manifested in this good
work, since our very first meeting. He
IS an instructor OF rare ability and does
chose to keep his light, under q
nushel or to swell with consequential airs.
Decauseh he can be of service to others.
all OF the teachers have acted q
Trustworthy part In this respect aud are
ioing much to cheer and encourage me
n my work.
IL was with sincere regret that we
earned of the sickness OF Mrs. Morrison,
~ which she was hindered from taking
,harge of the music We trust the lady
will hold that happiness in store for us.
n the near future,
Let us one and all seek 10 DO still
honor to our beloved profession
thereby win fresh laurels from all
with whom WI come in contact.
md for whom we labor.
In closing this report | wish, on behalf
" the tea"hers, to extend thanks and
to the citizens of Webster
Tor the interest manifested in orr behalf
by the large attendance at this meeting,
md assure them all that much better
must Of necessity fellow from
heir hearty cooperation and encourage
ment. We sincerely trust the senti-
ment Of support and good will dem
onstrated at this meeting, will grow and
a potent factor in subsequent,
meetings.
+. A. Brown.
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