Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-09-09
RESOLUTIONS.

Following is the report of the com
mittee on resolutions, which was adopt
ed unanimously
WHEREAS. The week has been full
of enjoyment and profit to US, teachers
of Butler county, in institute assembled.
resolved,
First. That we extend our thanks to
the people of Butler for their cordial
reception and the expression on every
hand of regard for our profession, to the
County Commissioners, who have open
ed TO us the doors OF the court house; to
the door keepers and all others who
have contributed to our comfort and
convenience.
Second, That we recognize IN DR..
Shaeffer a ripe scholar, and a through
teacher and wise counsellor, as well
as a capable officer; that we commend
his interest in libraries for the people,
and urge that public opinion be aroused
so that the town of Butler and many
other communities may avail themselves
of the benefits of the act of 1885. The
library is not a monument or museum,
but centre Of happiness and the school
for all the people.
Third. That we regard DR.. HOuck,
Deputy State Superintendent, remark
able student of human nature, an able
educator. true friend of the true teach
er. because q friend Of the boys and
girls,
Fourth, That we appreciate Dr.
Maltby as an efficient teacher of teachers,
and that we look upon him as valued
friend and coun sellor.
Fifth, That we recognize in Miss
Partridge a scientific teacher, and that
as she has kindly told us of many, many
mistakes made by the teachers in
Japan, we intend to prevent, if posi-
| BILE. any japanese errors in our schools.
Sixth, That we are grateful to Prof.
| Sprenkel for the dear delights OF song
| that have been ours during the week,
and that with him we believe music
should have a large place in our schools;
! that to Miss Flora Smith, the pianist
we tender thanks.
Seventh, That we are encouraged by
| neighborly calls and helpful words such
as those of Superintendent Stewart, q
Lawrence county, and Superintendent
Beer, Clarion county, and that we hope
| they may come again.
Eight, That the evening entertain
ments have been highly enjoyable; that
| DR.. Houck, Prof Dinsmore, Frank
Beard and Col Balm were entertaining
and helpful.
| Ninth, That we appreciate the effort
of superintendent Cheeseman and Glib
son in arranging and cerrying ont the
program just enjoyed.
Tenth, That as Pennsylvanians we
entertain an honest pride in the public
| school system of our state, embracing
as it does the kindergarten, the Urinary
| school, the intermediate school the high
school and the normal school, compos-
ing, as they do, harmonious
system; let this system be
sustained by the united voice Of the
people. and ignorance, with its associate
vice, must give way, and knowledge
and virtue obtain.
| Eleventh. That in view of increasing
opportunities for self-improyement, we
urge that the standard of the teacher
be raised, at least in proportion to the
growing excellence in school legislation
and the growing disposition among the
people To appreciate educational work.
Twelfth, that we as teachers go to
our work with renewed zeal and de
vout mind, keeping in remembrance
the sacredness Of child life, the sublime
possibilities of youth.
ENOS MCDONALD,
ADELAIDE X. ROBINSON,
HATTIE HARTUNG,
Committee