The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-24

jects reviewed and the new methods of
teaching presented ct different times
during the session
Rev. Mr.. Dubber of the Central Chris
ton church. and his friend. Rev. DR..
Black. OF the South Lawrence Avenue
Christian church, visited at the normal
on Friday morning, and the former con-
Quoted the devotional exercises, reading
from Ecclesfastes xl, with special en-
phasis on the 9Th and 10th verses.
During general exercises Friday Miss
Jetta Campbell sang two solos, II Cannot
| Help Loving Thee" by Clayton Johns,
and Leaving, Yet Loving" by Marcia
Miss Campbell has a beautiful voice, ex-
quisitely modulated, perfectly controlled
Miss Jessie Clark played the piano ac-
| compartment
Mr.. and Mrs. V. L. AlexandS, of Kansas
| City, the latter formerly Miss Ada Beach
of Wichita, visited the normal Saturday
morning.
Other visitors were: Misses Can and
! Chrissie Rhodes of Maize. Miss Mary
Baird. Mrs. Hersey and Mr.. VIM. Sence.
Rev. Mr.. Ferre1l, pastor of the Baptist
| church, read the morning lesson Saturday
! from the Sermon on the Mount, the Beat
! titudes, z favorite chapter with teachers
| State Superintendent Stryker visited a
short time on the ast day of the nor
nal. He was Enthusiastically welcomed
/ by the eachers and spoke briefly In
speaking OF patriotism and its evidence
in city and country, and the progress Of
the present war, he predicted that In
time Old Glory viii wave over every
Spa nish island 90 the sea. He gave Incl
dents of his early school experience as
pupil, then as teacher, telling of several
amusing events, ard gave US much valu-
able advice as to future work in public
schools and along the line of self Gull
ture.
After a recess the following resolutions
were offered by Chairman FIfer:
Whereas, After a session of six weeks
the time of closing the institute of 1898
has come. and feeling that the work done
by the instructors has been thorough.
systematic and adapted to the needs Of
the schools of Sedgwick county; and
Whereas, A cordial feeling and good
VIII exists among the teachers of Sedg-
wick county, and believing that this feel
ing viii not fail TO work for the good of
the country school; and
Whereas Through the kindness of our
Heavenly Father, no teacher has been re-
moved by death in the year past; there
fore, be it
Resolved, That we give thanks to God
for our preservation, the aid and encour-
agement we receive and the friendship
and health we enjoy.
Resolved, That we return our thanks to
Superintendent Colville and his corps of
able instructors for their careful and
painstaking work. the lessons taught,
rules of action laid down and the drec-
ton of our minds to higher thoughts
Resolved, That we request our repre-
sentatives and senator to work for the
adoption of a more uniform system of
taxation and the establishment of a stats
normal school at some convenient point
IN central Kansas; and further, be it
Resolved, That we will grade our
schools and follow the course of study as
prepared and laid down in our manual, |
thereby rendering the work done through |
out the county more uniform.
These resolutions were unanimously /
adopted by the institute
Following this vote Superintendent Col /
Vile called upon the several instructors /
who have been on duty during the nor |
mai for short addresses. Prof. Scott re-
sponded first urging the teaching of /
mathematics and geography so thorough /
~ that there can be no doubt as to the /
exact amount Of available knowledge the /
student has at any time on these /
branches, He. himself. does this in his
academy and institute classes. believing /
heartily with Bacon that Writing max I
eth the exact man
Miss Clark advocated the teaching Of /
music; not only of songs. but of theory, /
in the country schools. Her particular 4.
advice was to do fifty dollars worth OF f.
work for thirty. if need be, and the fifty
dollar position will come to the worthy
teacher.
Miss Taft hoped she had. in some sug-
gestion, helped to save some child from
the weary task Of doing nothing for an
hour during the coming winter.
Miss Tay,oc made a Characteristic little
speech. full of good wishes and kind
thought for her near friends, the teach
ors.
Prof Buck in commenting on the great
number Of women in the profession. told
of the great influence exereed oy noole
womanhcod. and gave 1pts n pleasing
talk. COMPARING; MS WORK in sunny Kan
sas to that amons IN. plnes aud lakes
of northern Minnesota.
Nj Temple spoke br.aay OF his aobhv.
penmanship. trusting that its teacning
would rot be mes tied II ne scoooIs The
coming winters III. Temples work has
been very well done IN the normal MS
summer
Dr. Naylor said he fel, qualified 70 give
MS some good advice, having Just CON-
p'e,ei the eleventh consecutive year in
the Sedswich county normal. He hoped
the moral natures of our pupils would be
developed as we'll as the physical and IN
teilectuaI
The picnic AZ Gr.swold park on Friday
afternoon and evening was a complete
success no casualties occurring. and The
best % good feeling prevailing. Ice cream
and cake were served. and the time was
spent in social games. swinging boating
and bicycling. Il was . pleasant ending
70 very p-odtab,e SIX weeks work.
\ Ehiid Enjoys
The pleasant flavor gentle action. and
soothing effect Of Syrup o. Figs. when in
need Of laxative. and 4 the father or
mother be costive or bilious. the most
gratifying results follow IT'S use: 50 that
It IS the best family remedy known and