The western recorder., 1898-04-21
Ebert County Teachers
Association.

'SA -'pA moi ond ic pdfhtoTy SCHOOL
was introduced. He delivered an
excellent lecture entitled "The real
oat sower. The lecture was well
attended and highly appreciated,
and his practical views and discus
sions on various subjects during
the meeting were we'll received.
Morning Session.
The fourteenth annual meeting
OF the association was held at XII
owa April 3.
The meeting was called to order
and kindly welcome and address
wns given by County Superintend.
ent Anna G. Willard, with n few
hints on the value of tenchcrs'
reading circles and institutes.
Minutes of last meeting read
and approved.
Greeting chorus by Kiowa Glcc
Club.
Paper, Timely helps in the study
of Geography was prepared b,
Miss Fannie Rees, but in her alb
sence Geo. Blazer read the paper.
Discussion by Miss Peterson
and DR.. Streeter.
Paper, School education,' Thos.
Fahrion.
Discussion by DIR. Streeter.
Paper, The teacher from n pu-
pil'sstandpoint.' Christina Rinnert.
The teachers could only bow their
heads to some of the accusations.
Paper, The influence of music
in the school room, Miss Margaret
James.
Discussion by several.
Supt. Willard appointed the fol-
lowing committees:
On nominations. Miss Brock
man, chairman; Miss Decker, Geo.
W. Blazer.
On resolutions-Miss Peterson,
chairman; DR.. Fred. Bull, Mr.. j.
F. Mayer.
The meeting adjourned until
1:30.
AFTERNOON.
The session was open with n
Song, America, by audience.
Paper, "The thorough toacher,'
bv Mrs. Alice Mayer.
Paper, "Teachers' troubles by
Dr.. Fred Bull, which was discuss
ed by many.
Song, "Man the Life Boat" by
Kiowa Glee Club.
Paper, ARCHAEOLOGICAL apper-
ception," by Miss Lola Coble.
By request a recitation by Miss
Belle Mulligan and song by Miss
Gaymon, were kindly and well
rendered.
The report from committee on
nomination was as follows:
President, County Superinten-
dent A. G, Willard; vice-president,
Mrs. Mayer; Secretary, Miss Lola
Coble; Treasurer, Mr.. Thomas
Fahrion.
Executive committee-Mr. Kri-
ger, Mr.. Mayer, Miss Julia Ken
nedy.
A lively disscussion ensued as to
whether or not Mr.. Fahrion shonld
pay interest on the money of the
Association, amounting to s12.65.
A motion was made by Mr..
Blazer for treasurer Fahrion to
pay 6 per cent. on the money of
the Association, which was second
ed and carried.
The report of committee on res
olutions was read and adopted,
which was as follows:
Resolyed-Th That the teachers in
annual session wish TO thank the
people of Kiowa and vicinity for
their kindness in attending and
participating in our exercises,
and also for their generous hospi-
tality shown US during our stay.
Resolved-That we extend our
sincere thanks TO DIR. Streeter for
his excellent lecture and the kind
ness shown us by his visit.
Resolved-That our thanks are
due to those who by their music
have aided in enlivening and ell
tertaining those present.
Resolved-That we extend a
vote of thanks to the owner of the
hall for the use of same.
Resolved-That our thanks are
due our county superintendent fol
all she has done to make this in
stitute success.
Resolved-That copy of these
resolutions be sent to the county
papers for publication.
Resolved-That we. as teachers
intend to do all in our power to
make the next meeting a grand
success.
Mia Clnrn Paferaon Chnirrri,n