, 1898-09-02
INSTITUTE CLOSED
ALBANY COUNTY TEACHERS ADJ
JOURN AFTER A VERY
PLEASANT TIME.
The Papers Read and Discussions In
dulged It. at the Closing Session
Resolutions Adopted Thanking the
Friends Of the Teachers for Their
Interest in the Institute.

I-~y
ed the exercises with an instrumental
solo, after which Prof. Merz concluded
his series of talks on United States
history, this time taking up the DO
nestle Questions n Foreign Rela-
tons" During the meetings he has
dealt with the subject Of United States
history in a very complete and syste-
matte way, and has offered many ex-
I~cellent suggestions in regard to meth
DDS OF teaching history, as well as how
TO discriminate between the important
and m~important points that should be
brought up in the class.
Miss Lucy George, in a pleasing man
ner, told how she Would present the
topic OF Cuba" to a class in geography.
Her outline would prove very helpful to
one teaching about this as we'll as 9th
er Islands.
A short recess was indulged in, after
which Prof. Merz again discussed the
subject of Child Study" In conclu-
sion he suggested the formation OF a
club among the mothers and teachers
for the purpose OF Child Study"
which might become a state organiza-
tion. Much interest has been mani
tested in the professors discourses and
many of the parents have regularly
been present and have taken part in
the discussions that followed.
Mrs. Preston gave a very interesting
talk upon child training and related
some amusing incidents that had come
and Mrs. Sigman also made brief re-
marks.
The kindergarten Is always one of
the most attractive departments OF
school work, and was made particularly
so in Miss Osborne's very entertaining
paper. She first told the story of Froe-
bel. the founder OF the Kindergarten.
and then explained the system. which
is a drawing out rather than a filling
in process. Every point was Illustrated
with kindergarten material or with
work that had been done by children.
Prof. Lee called for the resolutions
adopted by the committee appointed
in the morning, which were read by
Miss Lytle and then approved by the
members OF the Institute.
Judge Bmmel complied with the re-
quest to address the teachers and in
his rrs,tan amdable manner made a few
humorous remarks that were we'll ap-
plauded.
Prof. Lee gave a few closing words,
thanking the teachers and citizens for
their interest in the institute work
and again spoke in regard to taking up
the work in "Chfld Study" urging the
organization Of such an order. Mrs.
Pease also thanked the teachers for
their loyalty and interest In the work
during the sessions.
Mrs. Sigmhn made a motion to thank
Prof. Lee. the superintendent, and
Profs. Merz and Marq1lardt for their
able assistance in making of the elev-
enth annual institute, one OF the pleas
ATTEST sessions in the history OF the
organization.
AS the hour was late, adjournment
took place.
The remainder of the week will be
devoted to the examination of teach
ers and the issuing OF certificates.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, That our thanks be ex-
tended to the railroad for reduced fare
to attend the institute.
Resolved, That the thanks OF the
institute be extended to the daily
newspapers for their full reports Of the
proceedings.
Resolved. That we hereby express
our thanks to Archdeacon Johnston for
his bright and witty address on The
National Schools OF Ireland
Resolved, That we heartily thank
Miss June Downey for her most inter-
esttng address or Psychology"
Resolved, That we hereby express
our grateful appreciation of the kind
hospitality shown by Mrs. C. P. Arnold
In the reception given his in honor of
her niece, Miss Moudy.
Resolved, That we thank the citf-
zens Of Laramie for contributions Of
flowers to brighten the room.
Resolved, That we thank the cfti-
zens most heartily for their encourage
ing attendance and helpful SUGGESTIONS
at each session.
THE ROLL.
Fifty-one names were entered ON the
roll OF the institute, as follows:
Edith Anderson, Lillian Boyd, Emily
Barton. Annie A. Brown, Margaret
Brebner. Annie Cameron, Annie
Bramel DeLardo, Annie EEne, Bertha
Erne. Lucy R. George. Ida Gerig. Addfe
N. Gearhart, Mary L Gates. Margaret
George, Ruth Hixson, Florence HArt-
ley. Mabel A. Haytord. Grace r. Hs
bard. ArcfSdeacon johnston, Jennie
Johnson. Mayme Kennedy, Agnes Klee-
mann. Jessie Kent. F. W. Lee. Ltbbte
L4asher. Sadie ]. Lyte, Alice A. Lea,
Mabelle A. Land. Wm. Marquardt, Hem
~ Merz. Alice M. Moudy, Elizabeth
.cNish, Martha Moore. Rose Osborne,
Retta c. oviatt. Hattie J. Pierce, Nh.
J. W. Pease. Ehie Sears, Mn. Nay SUIT
on. Minnie Sitter. Mrs. Ruth n. stg-
nan. Artfsee Smith. Anna r. 6pa&ord,