The Monte Vista journal., 1897-08-21
Instltute Notes.

Tho last week has been very pleasant
and profitable one to those in attendance.
On Monday morning Prof. Flynn dis
cussed with his class the six poets, Bry.
ant, Holmes, Longfsllow, Whittier, Low
ell and Emerson In q very interesting
manner.
The talks on Pestaloxzi and his meth
ods have given q good idea of how the
modern theories Of education were de-
veloped.
The instruction in civil government
and school law by Mr.. Jenkins has been
very practical.
Mr.. Wilson's outlines OF history and
geography are very helpful both to the
student aud teacher.
Mrs. Stephenson has given us her
methods in primary work and created
quite an interest along the line OF litera.
ture for children.
Tho difficult points in teaching nrith.
metic have been explained and illustrat.
ed by Miss Mcdonald during her rscita.
tion periods.
On Wednesday morning Rev. Betchel
favored tine institute with an excellent
talk on tho life aud works OF the histor
ian Bancroft, and in tho afternoon Rev
Baum gave directions for the wise choice
of books, and the profitable perusal o
them.
c. +. Bell, representing the State Uni
versity presented the advantages of a.
tendance at this state institution fol
higher education. \ marked interest
was shown and n desire for further in
formation expressed BY many.
A committee on resolutions submitted
the following which were unanimousl,
adopted:
Having been associated together fo
the two weeks beginning August 8 1897
for tho purpose of receiving and impart
ing instruction relating to the scisnc,
and practice OF teaching, We ns member
OF the San Luis Valley Normal Institut,
desire to express our appreciation OF tn,
privileges thus Afforded US. Therefor,
RESOLVED, That We highly commend
the program prepared by the Executiy,
committee, and endorse tho course pur
sued in arranging for our instruction
and entertainment.
That our thanks arc especially due Il
Supt. Pound, who by his untiring effort.
exer,cd in the midst Of trying circum
s,ances has contributed much to tn,
success Of our institute.
That We hereby express our hearty ap
probation OF the uniform patience an,
courtesy Of our Instructors, and Of tn,
efficient and ablc manner IN which the,
have performed the duties assignej
them.
That We tender our sincere thanks I,
DIR. Ellis, Pres. Baker. Supt. Cove. Prof
Daniels and others who have kindly con
tributed by lectures or otherwise TO tn,
pleasure and profit Of our institute.
That We favor the establishment OF ,
summer normal at some eligible point II
the valley, 10 be held during vacation
To continue six weeks. and TO be iui
mediately followed by the usual norma
institute; the purpose OF such school bc
ing 10 afford teachers m opportunity I.
increase their proficiency in the hiche
branches and Ia the science Of pedagogy
Noting with regret the near departur,
OF Principal Flynn from us we take thu
occasion to express our high regard 10
him both personally and professionally
The educational CIRCLES Of San LUIS val
ley will miss his genial presencs an,
ciiicient aid. Our best wishes n,ten,
hin, TO his new field of work In the hop
that he mny 10 with US again.
That tho absence of Sup:. Irwin OF
nccount OF serious illness has becn
source OF regret to us all, and that ",
extend 20 him our sincere sympathy IL
his affection with the hops that his ~
covsry may DO both speedy aud CON
plete.
That 70 Miss Luelln Rsmbo we tende
our symps:hv in her illness. and regrs
at her enforced absence. trusting tina
restored hoalth may soon enable her L
resume her place In our ranks.
That our thanks arc due and are here
by tendered N tho prcss for courtesis
extended; to the school directors o
Monte Vista for the use OF their CON
modious building. and the good peopl,
VI the city for their kind hospitality.
CHA~ GHoESpyKEl
, CELIA +. DuYvY COMMITTEE.
l. NASsIr 4. JACOBS