The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-11
CLOSE OF THE INSTITUTE.
Instructors That Were Heard Ut the
Last Session-The Resolutions Adopted.
Mrs. Booths Talk on Color.


Last Sessiou-The Resolutions Adopted.
Mrs. Booths Talk on Color.
The teachers institute. which has
been in progress since Monday in the
Young Mems Christian association hall.
closed at noon yesterday. During the
morning, addresses were given by d.
Winship, Mrs. Lucy Booth and DR..
Brumbaugh and q long set of resolu-
tions were adopted.
Rev. s. +. Matthews. of the Scranton
Street Baptist church. opened the ses-
sion with prayer. DR. Winship then
gave a continuation of his lecture on
Horace Mann, in which he urged that
this great educators work be studied
and revered, as his great sorrows and
struggles offered teachers Of today an
encouragement and uplifting.
Professor ID. A. Stone read the fol-
lowing resolutions in which appears n
paragraph charging the teachers with
discourtesy for not going to hear State
Superintendent Schaeffer's lecture Mon
day night. The resolutions were unan-
imously adopted:
INSTITUTE RESOLUTIONS.
Whereas, The third annual institut, OF
the Scranton teachers is about to close its
|
and social recreations that we have been
permitted to enjoy during the week; there
fore be II
Resolved First. That We extend to our
earnest superintendent, Professor Howell.
whose energy ana zeal have contributed
so largely TO the success of the institute,
our sincere thanks: his preference for
home talent where II was possible to
obtain II, his wise selection of our efficient
instructors, and his fearless championship
af hn hA nj tUt pny md i'm
favorably to his teachers.
Second, That We extend to the able corps
OF instructors that have been with us
during the institute our sincere thanks for
the benefit we have derived from them.
inasmuch as they have i'm many instances
| opened up new lines of thought and In
| spired us with new interest In our work.
Third, That we thank the board of
control for furnishing music books and
other real and intended encouragement.
Fourth, That the thanks Of this institute
be extended to the daily press for their
| detailed and accurate reports of the pro-
ceedngs.
Fifth, That We sincerely deprecate our
tendent DR.. Schaeffer and Superintendent
Howell in not being present at the hall
| on Monday evening to hear the lecture on
The High School Question"
sixth, That We demand the prompt ana
strict enforcement of the compulsory edu-
cation act; we also recommend the intro
duction and passage Of an additional act
| for the employment Of teachers while their
efficiency continues. In our opinion the
enforcement of the former and the enact
ment Of the latter would be steps toward
| perfecting that grand institution, the pub
| lie school system Of the United States.
Seventh, That increased efficiency in the
school work of this city, so much demand
ed by the times, cannot be secured except
by a substantial increase In the salaries
| paid teachers. The best talent will thus
| be attracted and held by a rate of COM
pension commensurate with that In other
professions demanding no higher order
| OF ability. We respectfully invite the at
| tention Of all interested In our public
| schools to this matter believing that JUS
| tice will then be done where justice Is due
| Eighth, That We, as teachers, be more
alert to see and ready to improve the op'
portunities presented to us from time to
| time for our mutual improvement and pro.
| lection to such societies as the Teachers
| Mutual Benefit association, which was or.
| ganized for securing aid to teachers in
| times Of accident of sickness.
| Ninth, That as Miss Sarah Rogers. Miss
| Maria Walsh and Mrs. Connell, three oi
| our faithful co-workers. have been re-
moved from our ranks by death, We eX-
| tend our deepest sympathy to their rela.
tives and friends.
| Mrs. Marian Bloom
| Mrs. NJ. A. Terney,
| NJ. j. Ketrick,
j. NJ. Beaumont,
| ID, A. Stone,