The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-24

the gift of the teachers as an express
sion of the harmony that exists in the
school department. In the following
resolution unanimously adopted the
kindly feeling is again shown:
We, the teachers of the city of Scranton,
In fourth annual institute assembled, and
being now in our final session of the week
which has resulted in so great profit and
pleasure to us as teachers; therefore be it
Resolved, First that we extend our sin
cere thanks to our superintendent for pro-
curing for us such an able and entertain
ing corps of instructors. We congratulate
him upon the success of the institute due
mainly to the admirable skill he displayed
in conducting the affairs of it. We recog-
niZe in him the friend of every teacher
and we will endeavor to assist him in his
efforts, knowing that in hearty co-opera-
ton will result success.
THEIR WORK APPRECIATED.
Second, we desire to express our warm
est appreciation of the work of those earn
est educators who Rave been with us dur
ing the week, for the benefit we have de-
rived from their instruction, for the val
uabe thorghts they have given us, and
for the interesting manner i'll which they
presented their subjects.
Third, we note with great pride that the
sessions of this institute were held in the
auditorium of the high school. We thank
the board for this privilege which we have
enjoyed over former institutes, and also
for the interest they have shown in our
work.
Fourth, that orr hcartiest thanks are due
the president of the board of control for
his personal concern in the fraternity of
teachers as expressed in his address at the
opening session. We heartily agree with
him in the sentiment h~ uttered and we
thank him for the encouragement he has
given us,
Fifth, we favor the passage of the bill
now before the state legislature to mini
mize the school term from six to seven
months. We cannot but commend the un-
partisan ection of Governor Hastings in
reappointing DR.. Schaeffer, our able and
energetic superintendent of public instruc-
tion, eliminating thereby the political
factor from education.
Sixth that the Teachers Mutual Benefit
association ought to be accorded the hear
ty support of every teacher. the board of
control, and an appreciative public. The
banding together of the instructors of the
youth of our city could not fail to be pro-
ductive of much good, not only in en-
couraging the business-like philanthropy
In which this association is engaged, but
also in developing the intellectual and So
cial sides of the teachers life.
We accord them our sincere thanks for
the pleasant evening which they provided
for us, and hope to see this reception an
annual feature of the institute.
Seventh, our grateful acknowledgment
Is due the press of this city for their faith
full reports of the proceedings of the in
stitute as they have appeared in our dali
lies.
Eighth, we thank the great Jehovah for
His kind and loving care of us during the
past year. But one of our number, Miss
Florence Drinker having been called from
our midst by that unwelcome messenger,
Death. We extend our heartfelt sympa-
| thy to her relatives and friends.
w. f. Schimpff,
Nellie Pickett,
Julia Pettigrew,
Margaret Renniman,
f, r. Stevenson,
NJ. d. McCawley.