Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-05
SCHOOL NOTES.

IueBdhy night IN the assembly hall q
the high school building, The sentnl
capacity Of the hall was not sLfIlcIen
to accommodate those who attended
A conservative estimate Of the Grove
would place IL ut 1000, The meeting
WIS opened by a musical selection
"AmerIca'" 1t was sung with mucI
enthusiasm by the Mo ocs, and The en-
tire audience Joined. The address g
welcome was made by Mrs, Margare
Hill Carter, and the response by Mis-
Edna Carpenter Of Howard. Afte
more music by the Modocs, John NJ,
Donald, president of the association
was introduced by the retiring presl-
dent, j E. Pealrs. Mr.. Mcdonald Il
a we'll known and popular educator
Ills remarks on the schools Of the pas
and present were very instructive anC
interjected between them WIS many
bits of dry humor He held the atten
tIon Of his audience closely until he
had finished his address.
Various schools OF instruction were
held 10 different assembly rooms abou,
the city Wednesday and Thursday. anC
Wednesday evening Bishop Vincent
delivered his lecture on THAT Boy
at the high school, In pll CO of Rev. j,
IL, Barrows Of Chicago, who could nct
attend. Thursday evening The teach
ers were entertained at the high schoo
by recltations from j M. Barrle's lit,
tie Minister, and from Ian McLaren's
beside the Bonnie Brlar Bush" 10y
Miss Katharine Il. Oliver b. s.
Many teachers avalled themselves of
the opportunity to visit the state leg
islature. The senate passed a resolu-
tion Wednesday inviting the teachers
to visit that body. A vote of thanks
was given by the association IN recog-
milton Of The courtesy.
Just ask fair complexioned, blue
eyed city teacher, about the visit to
the asylum and watch the crimson
flood mount to her cheeks. If cupid
would drop his bow and arrows and
get gun, we might hear Of more mar
riageb.
Robert Coppedge, 4 Reno county boy
now attending school at Lawrence
University, was down TO the State
meeting at Topeka. He reports sue
cessful years work. Chancellor Snow
OF the State University delivered an
address Thursday afternoon.
The teachers note with expressions Of
approval the article signed by num-
Der Of Pretty Prairle's best citlzene,
which was published in last Fridays
Daily News. The article of Decem-
ber 22d, was a cowardly and dastardly
attempt to belittle the educational in
terest at Pretty Prairie and vicinity
and Of her citizens. If the writer had
any manhood about him he would come
out over his own name and not hide
behind nom de plume. If he should
now in remorse place a milestone ABOUT
his neck, and commit himself to the
muddy bosom Of Cow Creek, the world
would not mourn his departure. The
Daily News has made no new friends
by publishing an article which belittles
the interests of any portion of our fair
county. 1t has been denounced by all
fair-minded citizens rs being unjust,
unfair, false and libel0us. Pretty
Prairie may justly boast Of her good
citizens, her public spirit, and her pub
lie schools. WeknOw her teachers and
the teachers In adjacent districts, and
we know them to be teachers of ability,
teachers who are loyal to every interest
Of'the people whom they serve. Roust-
about Shame on you'll May the bile
Of your system be converted to better
use In the great economy of Nature.
Miss Georgia Metzger returned from
Topeka Monday morning just In time
Tor school.
Miss Jennie Kesler of Mead county,
attended the meeting at TOPEKA. She
IS county superintendent of Mead
county and one Of the best workers In
the State.
The teachers from Hutchinson and
Reno county who were In attendance
at the State teachers meeting at To-
peka last week, returned home Friday
night and Saturday, reporting very
interesting and instructive meeting.
The new officers for the State assocla-
tion were selected by q nominating
committee composed Of one from each
congressional district County Super
intendent Dayhof Of Hutchinson was
put on the committee FROM this district.
The following new officers were re-
ported by the nominating committee:
President, Frank Dyer Of Wichita;
first vice president, Miss Morgan Of
Emnoria. aAnond vlca nraoidarA Toh.