Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1898-08-16
Teachers, Instftnfe.

teachers convened in Courthouse at10:30 q.
m, Monday last. Rev. A. A. p. NeeI sit-
perintendent, conducted the devotional exs
e%rcises. and Messrs. Chapman and Osbonrn
were appointed secretaries. The following
gentlemen were selected as a committee ON.
resolutions: Wright Denny, E. p. Dorsey.I
FL. Bonham, G, J. Knott and George Garter
On motion, Messrs. o. NJ. Harris and Isaac
Bonham we're requested to act us ushers.
Prof. Heel, of Romney, was then intro
duced. He spoke in eloquent terms of Mr..
Rucker who was expected to assume the
duties of regular instructor.
Prof. a. L. Wade, of Morgantown. read
an able paper prepared by himself uponthe
subject of language; the deep interest mani
tested by the teachers, evidenced their
appreciation OF the rare talent of the distfn-
guished author.
Prof. Denny delivered a brief address
upon the subject of school literature and
self-improvement.
Waitman T. Barbe. who is universally
known as n of the ablest educators of
West Virginia, was introduced. He spoke
in his p%oetical manner upon the highest
''aim" that a teacher should have in life.
SECOND DAY.
Institute met at 8 a. m, Tuesday, County
Superintendent Neel conducting the open
ing exercises. Prof. w. j. Neel began the
regular work of Institute in a discussion of
eLanguage." Hon. Waitman Barbe deliy-
cred an eloquent and earnest address on
"West Virginia's Resources topography
as Related to Directions" Health of Pu-
pills and Teachers" "Better Citizenship"
,compnlsory Attendance Act and 'tGeo-
graphical Pronunciation" then received
consideration at the hands of Prot. Neeland
the teachers. "America' was sun by way
of diversion. Prof. Alex L. Wade then in
troduced a resolution addressed to the Presi-
dent of the U. s., asking the means for the
education of the masses in all the islands
in the present war with Spain be provided,
whether said islands are held by the u. S.. or
not. After considerable discussion it was
referred TO the Committee on Resolutions
After the noon intermission Prof. Barbe
again spoke on West Virginia, and 1.-THE
West Virginia Hills was sung.
Prof. 7. J..Rucker then made his appear
ance, and was introduced as the instructor.
He made an earnest, inspiring address to
the teachers which was well received. Profs.
Barbe and Rucker made a number of inter
esting and instructive short talks, after
which Institute adjourned. The law in re-
gard totext books on language was explain
ed by Prof. Wade during the day. Attend
ance to-day REACHED 90, of which 81 are
white and % colored.
THIRD DAY
Institute opened at the usual hour, Rev a
c Hopkins conducting the devotional exer-
cises. Prof Rucker occupied the greater part
of the morning session upon the National
and State governments as taught in the pub
lie schools. During the afternoon Prof Neel
presentedf for consideration some useful ideas
in teaching primary arithmetic.
FOURTH DAY
Institute called to order promptly at 8
o'clock. America" was sun and Rev J r
Millburn conducted the devotional service.
Prots Neel and Rucker then began the regu-
lar work by continuing the discussion on
arithmetic which had been begun the pre-
ceding day.
Afternoon session opened with BATTLE
Hymn of the Republic, " followed by discus
sion on Geographical Spelling" BY re-
quest, Walter N Duke rendered the decla-
nation, The First Settlers Story" 1t met
with much applause, as did also a reading
from the distinguished author and poet,
Whitman T Barbc
The important facts of State history, in
the order of their occurrence, were then re-
versed by the Instructor
By way of diversion a solo was sung by g
L Mosely
FIFTH \
Institute assembled at nine o'clock After
the song, "AH Hail the Power of Jesus
Name and devotional exercise, eondas,ld
by w L Gravatt, the Instructor, JT Rucker,
bade tile Institute adieu in a very touching
address The work was continued by Prof
Neel, who gave a synopsis of the Spanish
war and location of principal islands of the
Pacific connected with the recent conquest
of Adrimal Dewey
RESOLUTIONS,
The teachers of the public schools of Jeffer-
son county. w. Va. assembled at the Court
House in Charles Town, August s-13, 1898,
Resoio9, That we favor uniform examina-
tions.
ResoIue, That We we favor the retention of
at least one million dollars of the lrreduciblc
School Fund.
Resotpe, That orr representative be petit
toned to have the law so changed that the
Institute I've held the first week in the school
session, ana that the County Superintendent
give his examinations ut the close of the
schools, the last of May or first of juno.
ReSOtCe. That we return thanks to the Ban
list church for the use of the organ; to Mrs.
J. e. Wiltshire for playing; to Prof. Rrokcr
Tor his .untirimg efforts to make the Institute
Interesting.
Resoloe, That Prof. j. w. Neel has done
good work, and handled well the discussions
on all his subjects, especially English.
heSot1e, hat we were greatly pleased to
have with us Hon. Waittnau Barbc ard Prof.
a: i. Wade. Their presence was like a voice
OF the past mingling with that of the glorious
present.
RESIDUE, That We tender our sincere thanks
to the County Superintendent for his faithful
discharge of duty and earnest efforts to i'm
prove the schools Of Jefferson county through
ont his entire term of office that we sincerely
regret that that term of Office is drawing to n
close. and wish him success III whatever field
OF labor may be his in the future.
ReSotre, That we endorse the Compulsory
school Law, aud recommend its Improvement
until it shall meet the requirements for which
it was intended.
Respectfully submitted,
WRIGHT DENNY,
e.. K. DORSEY.
1. n. BoNHAM.
q. W. CARTER,
Committee,
After the regular exercises Prof. Wright
Denny arose and in a neat address pre-
scented Supt. A. A. P. Neel with several
articles as a token of the appreciation. of
the teachers for his long and faithful
services as superintendent of schools.
AT the afternoon session, Hon Jno e
NOssny ySfata Stunt of U;rniDin woo -