The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1895-12-07

passive beings, or are you leaders. inspiring
the children with enthusiasm and creating Il
thirst for knowledge, love for truth. to
know their rights and to maintain them, and
to respect those OF their neighbors. What
we want is to improve the system which we
have to get the good that it contains, rather
than new legislation but trust that Won will
pardon me for calling attention to a few
details that might be improved.
knowledge will govern ignorance. il we
would govern wisely we must arm ourselves
with the power which it gives. In the
struggle are You leaders? Whet will be the
results? Aim high, you may not reach your
ideal, hut alas. alas, if vou do not have one.
Education is our greatest treasure.
''The riches Of the commonwealth
Ar" free. strong minds and hearts of health:
And more to her than gold or grain
The cunning hand and cultured brain"
Responded toby W.R Maxwell of School No.
2, Eighth district. Mr.. MaXwell's remarks
brought forth discussions from Mr.. Biddle
and Prof. L. 7. Prettyman. State Supt. of
Public Schools Of Maryland. Chorus, "Gentlc
Words.' Institute. Essay. THE Ennohling
Fortunes Of Education" Ivy Miss Emily b.
Hanna. of School No. /. Eighth district
Chorus, "Father Whotcer Of Earthly Bliss
Institute. Morning adjournment at 11.45.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The institute was called to order promptly
at . O'Clock by Chairman Everist, with
chorus "Tho Old Oakcn Bucket" Prof. II,
L. Austen, of the State Normal school was
introduced and read IN instructive paper on
Mature Study" After chorus '.The Boat
Song" q class Grill-Tcaching Beginners
followed led by Miss Salle r. Nickle OF the
Perryvie school with the following teachers
as pupils: Misses Mary Budd, Carrie Nesbtt
Annie Quinn, Ethel Hartenstine, Annie jack
son and Walter johnson.
A very admirable paper on Thoughts on
Things new and old pertaining to Education
with reflections on the Past and hopes Of the
Future prepared by Miss Martha Biddc.
was read by Miss Leila Mccoy.
At the close OF Miss Biddle's paper Miss
Miss Hannah Louisa Owens, teacher of the
county, recently deceased
IN MEMoRIAM
1t may reasonably be expected tnat notice
will ho taken OF the death OF Miss Hannah
Louisa Owens, which occurred at Rising
sun November 20. At the time of her failing
health she was teaching nj Charlestown.
Formerly, for Il number of years, she had
been n resident of Elkton, where she was
beloved and cherished by Il large circle of
friends. BY closer ties of family she was
the daughter Of tho late John L. Owens, of
Charlestown, and Il sister OF DR.. John f.
Owens, popular and successful physician of
Chicago. The death of Miss Owens comes
particularly near to the writer of this tribute,
because Of long personal acquaintance and
professional association, and also because
she and the present writer were the women
teachers OF years ago Miss Owens was a
lady of refined and cultivated mind, OF high
personal character, exceedingly pleasant and
genial disposition, aud enjoyable as social
companion, possessing vein Of humOr that
frequently enlivened tho social circle. She
was person OF positive principles, was
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the courage Of her conviction. She was
Independent in her judgment and outspoken
In her views; when she saw room for i'm
provement she candidly and fearlessy not
only pointed out the way but led in it. But
this was done with such great good humor
that it seemed to be no effort to state and
carry her point. She adorned in every way
her chosen profession, was energetic, capable,
honest and conscientious in her work, was
devoted to her calling, took q deep interest
in the monthly Association and Institute and
her voice was often heard in the discussions
pertaining to the methods and progress Of
teaching. She will be greatly missed in pro-
fessional, personal and domestic circles. In
the Presbyterian Church, where she was long
a faithful member, her memory will be cher
ished with a sacred remembrance. Her
funeral took place November 23, and she was
buried in the cemetery at West Nottingham
She sleeps in peace after the labors of a well
spent life. May the lessons of these changes
in the corps of our public school teachers
admonish us who are left to be faithful to
our high and honorable calling.
Prof. E. b. Prettyman, principal of the
State Normal School then made a most ex-
cellent address ON progress Made in Educa-
ton and Systems OF Teaching;" he also CON-
plimented particularly Miss Martha Biddle as
being in the van OF successful teachers, and
in leading the local primary system.
The after noon session closed with the
chorus "Work for the Night is Coming"
EVENING SESSION.
After an artistic piano solo by Miss Bessie
Scott, pleasing recitation was given by Miss
Laura Lambert, followed by vocal duet by
Misses Mary Harlan and Bessie Scott
Mr.. H. r. Torbert, of the WHIG was then
introduced and made an address upon "The
importance of Classical Culture as the basis
of broad and liberal Education"
Miss Leila Mccoy gave two very excellent
recitations, Miss BERTHE Graham following
her, with another pleasingly rendered recita-
ton, the program closing with piano solo by
Miss Bessie Scott
THURSDAY.
Morning Session.-Prayer, Rev. William
Schouler. Chorus, "There is Happy Land. y
Institute. Roll call, responded to by quota
tions. Address, Mature Study" Prof. III.
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