Mesa free press., 1898-01-07
THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE.

The Phoenix Herald says: The
Tucson Teachers Institute held by
the teachers of the southern counties
but really by the prominent teachers
of the territory has oeen success and
the teachers returning are highly elat-
ed with the good work that has been
done. Among other things the fac
tional differences that have long par
alyzed the efforts of the teachers for
legislation have been healed over by
the careful work of Superintendent
Shewman. The following resolution
concerning his work indicates the re-
gard of the teachers for his good work.
Resolved, That it is the sense of
this joint institute convention that at
least three Joint Institutes be held in
Arizona in the year 1898, soon after
the opening Of the schools next au-
tumn. One for the northern part,
one for the southern part and one for
the central part of the Territory; and
that the superintendent of Public In
struction he requested to, call upon
the superintendents of the various
counties to carry out such plan to
the end that more interest may be
awakened in the cause of education
by holding such meetings more fire.
auently and regularly.
Resolved, That the thanks of the
institute be rendered to the pupils of
the Tucson public schools for the ex-
cellent music furnished the institute,
to the S. P. railroad for reduced rates
of transportation, to the authorities OF
the Methodist church for the use of
the building, and to Mr.. and Mrs. W.
P. Blake for the kindly entertainment
Of the teachers at the afternoon tea
on December oi.
Resolved. That we heartily thank
Rev. E. P. Foley for his able aid
instructive lecture upon "Tact in
Teaching" delivered before the insti-
tute on the evening of Dec. 80. 1897.
Resolved that we approve the plan
of the Superintendent of Public In
struction in regard to drafting uni
form course of study for Arizona
schools, through the appointment of
a representative teacher from each
county to assist in its preparation.
Resolved That we request the Su-
perintendeut of Public Instruction to
appoint a teacher in each county,
whose long residence therein would
make him familiar with the location
Of its school lands whose duty it shall
be to appear before the Board of su-
pervisors and see that all occupants
of such lands be compelled to Lease
the same In case of failure or re-
fusal. of the Board to comply with the
law the teacher shall report the same
to the Superintendent of Public In
struction.
Resolved, That this institute unan-
imously tender our thanks to the Hon,
A. P. Shewman, Territorial Super
intendent of Schools, for his presence
at this educational session. That his
rulings as presiding officer elicit our
highest approval. That especially his
legal Judgment relative to guarding
our financial interests in collecting the
proceeds of school lands and thereby
increasing the educational fund of the
Territ ory, commands our admiration,
and that we as body feel that in
hin we have friend and safe ad-
visor and strong executive.
Resolved, That we express our sim
cere thanks to s. P. McCrea and
other members of the executive COM
mittee for their efficient work in pre-
pairing the program and making ar
rangements for this institute.
w, B. Creager, Chair.
s. P. McOrea, Sec.
T. s. Haford.
G.. d. Ostrom.
@. H. Tully.
Committee