The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-12-29
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with the column. l. feel, indeed. CRATE
full to the editors OF the county for the
courtesies granted and know that the
teachers join me In these words OF appre-
ciation
Within the past four years / have ex-
perienced some OF the most Joyfui as wei
os some of the most sorrowful times OF
nv life and through all have been anxie-
ties which only he who has occap ied
similar position can realize. l may nave
made N istakcs but it was not my wish to
do so. Ny greatest desire has been ior
the advancement of our schools, keeping
them Oh the upward road in responce to
the demands OF our times, Some OF our
teachers have scarcely missed day OF
our Normal Institute in the iour years
and tie interest in general has been COM
paratiyely good. AT present We are III
the front ranks in tho Il. G.. work. Four
diplomas have recently come to the ceun-
" and many others are faithfully pu-su.
ING the reading. Our county is fairly se-
presented 1t various educational lnstltu-
tons thus giving out an influence favor
able to higher education which Is OF
great benefit to our pgpils.
1t has been my pleasure to grant fifty
two diplomas to graduates from our CON-
mon school course and about the usual
number are preparing to complete the
work the coming year. The Pupils Il. G,
is also gaining firm hold on many. some
ri whom have completed three years Of
the course. 1t has also given ME great
pleasure to form the acquaintance of the
pupils of the county and il my visits
have been helpful to yon, II you have a
higher ideal of your privileges and dut-
e5, if you are more determined to climb
the hill Of science, if you purpose to be a
desire to make the world brighter and
! better for having lived in it, shall feel
amply paid for every sacrifice made in
your behalf. | shall take pleasure in
learning of your successes in the various
spheres of usefulness which each OF you
may occupy.
A few words to the teachers-you
kindly greetings, devotion to the work
readiness to receive suggestions about
your profession. and the MANY
tokens of respect and esteem by which
you are remembered are so urces of pleas.
ure to me. You have my best wishes for
your future welfare, May you ever re-
member the responsibilities of the posi-.
ton which you occupy and may such re-
membrance keep you wide-a-wake to the
opportunities which you enjoy.
AS rule the school officers hsye been
faithful in the discharge OF all duties per-
tanning to their Offices which is appreci.
ated.
To the patrons and friends in general
throughout the county, / have but the
| kindliest feelings. You have much to
schools and you realize your position. I
thank you for the hearty support which
You have given our common cause. May
you eyer be devoted to the best interests
OF our educational institutions demand
ing greater degree of proficiency of our
teachers and do not forget while doing
this that you will not reach this end by
Ievehng or by lowering the wages.
But meant to be briof-aggin thank
all for yonr encouragement and speak
for my successor IN office, Prof. Snoddy,
your heartiest cooperation.
My plaus for the future are to secure q
better education and will depart at the
beginning OF the new year for Cotner
University.
II. C, r. a. at Miller January It'll,
The fourth person to receive diploma
iromthe Il. G.. Is Miss Watson. Who
will be the fifth ?