The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1899-06-01
waldo County Teachers Association.

Oo'ihIy teachers Association in Winterport.
ne weather was perfect and the sail up the
river was everything that could be desired
Arriving at Winterport we were met by a
committee of teachers who escorted US to
'he nall where the meetings were held.
Inc morning session was brief, but very
interesting. The meeting was called to
order by President H. E. Ellis of Belfast.
After music by quartette, Rev. d H Piper
OF Winterport gave the Waldo County
teachers very cordial address of welcome
Mr.. ii. d. Mcclellan of Belfast responded
briefly.
Miss Caroline W, Field of Belfast then
gave an able, interesting and practical talk
on Some Aids and Methods in the Teach
ing of Literature" This was followed bv A
orlet business session, after which the visit
ors were invited to bountiful dinner IN the
dining hall. The tables were very daintily
arranged and We're presided over in pleas
ing manner by young ladies from the Win
terport High School
The afternoon session was called to order
by the President, Tho announced the several
committees. A pleasing selection was rem
dered by the orchestra. after which a teach
ing exercise in arithmetic was given by Mr..
A. .. Hall of Winterport
A practical paper on Botany was given by
Miss Nellie +. Harvey of Castine Normal
School. vocal solo was rendered by Miss
Wardwell of Winterport, after which very
fine paper on History in the Lower Grades
was presented by Miss Bertha l. Bird of Bel
fast. A vocal solo was given by Miss Lord
of Winterport, followed by address, Am
l my Pupils Keeper by Miss Mary S.
Snow, supt. of Schools, Bangor Miss Snow
as usual delighted her audience with her
eloquence and wit. Mr. Damon OF Winter
port gave a vocal solo, which was follow
ed by pleasing address on Teaching OF
English" by Prof. A. F. Richardson. Princi-
pal of Castine Normal School.
An interesting half hour was spent listen
ing to State Superintendent W. W. Stetson,
who answered the numerous queries ad-
dressed to him by members of the Associa-
ton.
The party then assembled outside and
were photographed by a local artist.
A bountiful supper was served in the
dining hall.
The evening session was very pleasant,
Several selections We're rendered by the
orchestra. This was followed by an elo.
quent address by State Superintendent
Stetson. At the close of the address an in
formal reception was held. A pleasant
hour was spent IN social intercourse and
dainty refreshments were served.
The Saturday morning session opened
with prayer by Rev. C.P. Marshall Of Frank
fort. After musical selection, State Supt.
Stetson again addressed the teachers. His
talk was most interesting and practical. A
violin solo was rendered IN pleasing man
ner, after which Mr. \. j. Henderson of
Winterport read paper on preparation
for High School, An excellent paper on
Primary Reading was given by Miss
Alberta Wadsworth of Belfast.
A business session was then held, and the
following officers elected for the ensuing
year: s. G. Thompson, President, Winter
port; Dr.. Webber, Vice President, Monroe !;
Grace A. Lord, Secretary, Belfast; Grace E.
Committee, Rev. G. T, Marshall. Frankport
Bertha l. Bird, Belfast, Mrs. Aver, Liberty.
The Committee on Place OF Meeting re-
ported that the next session viii at be Sears
port, i'll the early autumn.
The sentiments of the Association were
expressed in the following resolutions,
which We're unanimously adopted
Whereas the present meeting of the Waldo
County Teachers Association has been one
of unprecedented interest and profit to all
of its bers, therefore. be it
Resolved, That the grateful thanks of this
association be rendered to the hospitable
people of Winterport for the generous man.
ner in which their homes have been thrown
open, and their best freely offered to u.s.
That thanks are especially due to the sup
erintendent of the Winterport schools, MIR.
S C. Thompson, for exceedingly good gem
eralship, and the personal interest he has
had in the welfare of every member;
That we testify our hearty appreciation OF
the pretty serving which we have had from
the members of the Winterport High school
That we wish musicians, both those who
have rendered vocal and instrumental music
to know that we have greatly enjoyed the
excellent entertainment which they have
| rendered us;
That we render fitting acknow gment
OF the efficient way IN which our capable Of
ticers have performed their duties
That we earnestly express our gratitude
to the State superintendent, to Prof. Rich
ardson, to Miss Snow and to Miss Harvey
for their instructive and inspiring words to
us;
That copies of these resolutions be spread
upon the records and printed in the Bangor
Commercial the Bangor News and The Re-
publican journal, Belfast
Respectfully submitted
bertha l. B1RD. Committee
j. W. FARRAR, Resolutions.
The following Belfast teachers were pres.
ent: Hugh D. Mcclellan, Miss Caroline W
Field, Miss Ellen D. Townsend, H. E. Ellis
Miss Grace A. Lord, Miss Mary H. Mason
Miss Bertha l Bird, Mrs. Lizzie s. Hall
Miss Alma A. Tilton, Miss Juliet A. Wig
giu, Miss Ida B. Carter, Miss Alberta W ads.
worth, Miss Grace E. Walton, Miss Lulie
Putnam, Miss Ida F. Roberts, Miss Sadie A
Russ, Miss Edith NJ. Ladd, Miss Ethel E
Thomas, Miss Edith II. Thomas, Miss Mamie
| Woodb bury, Miss Annie L. Chaples, Miss
Mabel Brown, Mrs. Abbe l.. Moody, Mrs
Samuel Adams, John Mcclellan.
There were also present Misses Myrtle
Mitchell and Grace Hall. Belfast young la
dies who are teaching in Morrill,.
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