Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1898-09-03
Custer County Institute.

The excursion to Sylvan lake last Sat-
urdsy was composed Of the following
named persons: II. K. Warren, Yank-
ton; J. A. Shannon, Chicago; G. w.
Fallon. Hermosa; Mertie Marble; Key
stone Miss Anderson, Rockerville
Miss Richardson, Miss Dunn, Miss Drew
Maud Drew, o. w. Butterfeld. Stella
Drew, Harry Butcher, Lee Butcher.
Stella Nelson, and A. Reder, Custer
Luella Fay and Nellie Hamlon, Her.
mosa; Miss Havens, Hot Springs; w.
r. Woods, Newcastle, Wyo.
The trip was delightful one and en-
joyed by all. President Warren and
Professor Shannon contrasted between
nature and art and gave our Black Hills
country the compliment over the cities
along the lines Of the beautiful. The
party, after partaking of lunch, wound
their way to Harvey Peak, where they
had far and perfect view of the sur
rounding country, for miles, returning,
satisfied and happy, though very weary.
This was an opportunity for practical
study in geology and each one returned,
wiser person for having made the
trip.
The address on Sunday morning by
Rev. Butterfield at the M. E. church
was appreciated by the teachers. His
advice and suggestions were good and
helpful. The teachers and people in
general were pleased with the sermon
by DIR. Warren on Sunday night at the
Congregational church. DR.. Warren is
an able speaker as we'll as an efficient
instructor.
Prop. Lord, principal elect Of Custer
City schools, arrived on Wednesday
morning. We were glad to shake his
hand and give him hearty welcome.
The second weeks session of county
Institute began on Monday, August 2Sth,
with an increased enrolment and the
usual interest in the work. Mrs. Thorn
by's class having been discontinued,
that she might meet an appointment at
Deadwood, Mr.. Shannon supplied that
period with recitation and study of read
ing, its technical terms, etc. Monday
morning, we had talk" on vertical
writing by Mr.. Shannon. Monday
afternoon Professor Warren took up the
movements Of the army of the Potomac.
The battlefield of Gettysburg was taken
up by Miss Drew, who very recently
visited that place. She made the trip
over the field very plain and interesting
Mention made of some of the awful
scenes Of 1868 were corroborated by
Mrs. Sanders who was on the battle
field while it was yet in blood and dis
aster.
Tuesday morning, Mrs. Palmer sang a
solo. Miss Drew followed with notes
on her trip from Custer to Washington
Miss Drew had time only to take us
through the Smithsonian Institution, an
account of which she has been asked to
give in another column.
One day Of last week, Prof. Warren
conducted recitation on the postoffice
department.. in connection with the
civics recitation, and Miss Drew was
called upon to present her notes on
this subject. She gave a very interest
ing account of the Dead Letter Office
department. The opening division, also
the museum of this department, were
taken up and very clear idea given
of the work done there and at the man
agement. Mr.. Fallon who was with the
company and made an extended visit
in the east, joined Miss Drew with valu-
able and interesting suggestions, especi-
ally those pertaining to the museum
Last Tuesday afternoon, Pearl White
being present, she was asked to recite,
which the little lady did to her credit.
Wednesday marked the closing of the
regular work. Mr.. Shannon gave a
short address on Growth and Degen-
Grafton" which was more than appreci-
ated by all present. We could but feel
the deep regret of closing an institution
where work and pleasure were one.
Thursday and Friday we're given to ex.
aminations. The institute was we'll at
tended and well endorsed b. the people
OF the city and surrounding country, in
asmuch as they visited us freely and
joined us in our aim toward better and
higher education.
The follow ing is list of visitors dur
ing the term: Rev. o. w. Butterfeld,
w. E. Benedict. Mrs. Radtord, Miss
Radford, Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Grantham,
Mrs. Fitch. Mrs. Garlock, Mrs. S. +.
Ainsley, Mrs. Delicate, Miss Maple, Mrs.
Bailey, Mrs. Hand, Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.
Hanley, Mrs. J. f. Pitcher, Mrs. Bene-
dict, Mrs. A. J. Jones. Miss Towner. Mr..
M. J. Bailey. Mrs. Burton, Mrs.
Lewis, Mrs. Sanders, NJ. A. Willis, Mrs
Sam Scott, Mrs. Butcher, Mrs. Swinford,
Mrs. McFadden, Mrs. Yerkes, Mrs. Olds,
of Custer.
Miss Hughes, of New Haven, Florida !;
II. Dunn, Sing Sing, New York Geo.
VI. Mullen, of Fremont, Nebraska Miss
Robinson, of Rapid City; Miss Jenessen
and Mrs. Roberts of Chicago; Prof. A.
Hesnard, of Fremont, Nebraska; Miss
Brennan, of Omaha.
RESOLUTIONS.
We the committee on resolutions for
the teachers of Custer County at the
Normal Institute here assembled do
hereby submit the following:
We believe the object of our schools
to be the proper development of the
mental faculties; to fit the pupils for the
duties of life; to inculcate the love of
truth and morality to incite them to a