The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1898-08-12
SUMNER SCHOOL
The Session at simpson Park
Most Enjoyable and Help
fltl One.

Last week saw the close of one
of the most successful summer
schools ever held in this part of
the state, a total of 16l teachers
having been enrolled, and great
credit is due Supt. Aldrich
for the splendid course of in
struction which he provided and
SO salts isfactoriIy carried through
At the close of the session Prof.
Saunders, the instructor in
DO any and physiology, gave a
most interesting lecture on Life
in Florida, a state in which he
spent two years teaching school
and in other vocations. The
school was also entertained at
the close with a reception given
by the teachers of Big Stone at
the Moore cottage, down the
lake. The following resolutions
We're adopted by the attendants:
We. the teachers and students of the Simpson
Park Summer school, and Grant County Institute,
desiring to manifest our high appreciation of the
excellent work accomplished and the great bene-
fit derived therefrom, do hereby adopt the follow
ing preamble and resolutions
WHEREAS, Our able County Superintendent /,
AidriCh and his efficient corps of instructors
have, by their earnest and persistent efforts,
made this most successful institute and sum
n.er school: therefore be it
RESOLVED, That gratefully acknowledge
the wise and iu1piouS which Suppr-
intendent Aldrich has managed the affairs of his
office during the past four years and the untiring
efforts he has put forth to raise the standard of
education in this county and the surrounding
country.
RESOLVED That sincerely regret that the
law limits the time of the terms of county super
intendents. and that we recommend an amend
ment to that clause of our state constitution.
RESOLVED, That we heartily indorse the papers
OF the state in recommending Prof Aldrich to
the office of State Superintendent of Public In
struCtion, knowing him to be man eminently
qualified to fill that position. BE 1t further
RESOLVED, That the gratitude of this institute
is due to Prof Crane, for his excellent work in
mathematics; also for the use of his telescope in
making astronomical observatt ons; to Prof. Sann
ders. for his very instructive lessons in Physi-
ology. Zoology and Botany, and tor the extensive
use OF his instruments in studying the same: to
Snpt Best for the able manner in which he con
Quoted the classes in history, geography and
grammar: to Prof Ramer, for the efficient in
struction given in civics book keeping, Latin,
and vocal music; to Prof Butler, for his thor
Ough work i'll geography and drawing, and we
especially congratulate MIR. Butler upon the
rapid progress his class has made in painting
to Mrs. Gallet. for her earnest thorough and
remarkably interesting work in reading and
American literature: and, in general to all, for
the practical hints and timely suggestions pre-
sented to us during this session. Also
REsoiAED, That thank Miss Ada Marie
Grow. for her interesting lecture "A Trip
Through Europe.
RESOLVED That we thank DR.. Graham. for his
highly instructive lecture on Modern Grad
grinds Further
RESOLVED That we think the Ortonvlle
(Minn Summer School for the good will and
cooperative spirit exhibited in inviting us to in
spect their work, and regret that their stay
among us Nae so short
RESOLVED, That we are indebted to the Simp
son Park Association for granting us permission
to convene on these grounds, and especially for
erecting such large and commodous auditor
ium for our use.
RESOLVED That we thank the public for the
interest manifested in work, and we hope
that their time here WAS spent pleasantly and
proftably.
RESOLVED. That we return to our respective
fields Of labor inspired with new courage and
zeal, and decidedly better fitted for work
Also
RESOLVED, That we realize the value Of school
visitation on the part Of patrons and school
officers, submissively ask our patrons and school
officers to devote more time to visiting our
schools.
RESOLVED, That we express our gratitude to
the teachers of Big Stone City and vicinity for
the cordial reception the last day: also to Miss
Moore who entertained us SO pleasantly.
RESOLVED, That copy of these resolutions be
sent to the county papers and the Educator for
publication.
EDWARD II. KAHL,
ANNA PRUNTY,
BESSIE BRADFORD,
MARY CRIsMAN,
Committee.