Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1899-04-28


which was held in the Town Hall, La Plata
90 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Of this
week, under the direction and supervision OF
Examiner Thos NJ CARPENTER aud Dr. 5 E
Foreman director Of State Institutes, proved 10
every respect a decided success. showing con
elusively tina, Mr. Carpenter besides being
skilfnl examiner, is proficient IN the art Of
handling crowd and understands how u
bring matters of such grave bearing to
ereditable close The Institute was we'll al
terded and patronized BY the public 10 ZEN
eral from the opening to the conclusion Of the
last days exercises The time onored
apothegm about the mpossibiiity OF the
weather pleasing everT BODY was signally
disproved during the holding Of the institute
as the air was mild and saIubrious, the sun
shone brightly and all the elements O. nature
occasion success. The daily exercises as
rendered were as follows;
MONDAY. Institute convened At 10 30 A "
with Examiner Carpenter, presiding, and
Mr.. F. D. Howard, acting secretary. Roll
called aud all the teachers with but few ex-
ceptions responded 70 their names. The
exercises we're opened with tile celebrated and
popular overture, Poet and Peasant rsn.
dered BY hrs. Sydney E. Mudd on the piano
and Mr.. Robert Griffin, on the violin. 10
melodous tones and in most fascinating
manner. The address Of welcome which fol
lowed was delivered by Congressman Mudd
in bis usual easy and most pleasing manner
HIS femaks were entertaining aad loudly APP
plauded especially on the part Of the ladies in
attendance. Following he address music
was rendered BY Mrs S 4 Mudd. Misses N.
Hicks, Lula Martin, Clara Trotter, Lillian
Harrison, A. NJ Lawrence, Llllie Bowling,
Aessrs. R. Grifia aai c. Gibbons A hipp,
and plausible response to the Aslcome Addres-
was delivered nv Mr.. R II HALEY, principal
OF La Plata school. An original song
Welcome Teachers. Welcome" composed
BY Misses Lawrence nd Bowling, leited
hearty applause DR. Foreman who made
sons Introductory remarks stating the ohjeci
and meaning Of the institute, appointed the
following .as query committee; Messrs
Howard, HALEY, tough, Darg; Mrs W. NJ.
Howard, NJ. Ella Mudd; Misses Lula Martin,
Clara Trotter, Bernice HALEY. Maud Lawrence
Instructive addresses were delivered by Major
Charlotte Hall Academy, they lectured on
1.-THE Moral Functions Of the Public Schools
and Education and Classics' respectively
The recitation by hr W. Bilingsley was
well received
TuEsDAY.--Mr. T. NJ. Carpenter in the chair
Roll called and prayer offered by Rev J. B
Poindexter DR.. Foreman condaetei a lesson
on history. well written ess4, on Nobllit,
of LaDcrh was read BY Miss Lula Martin
Very Interesting reeitations we're delivered
BY Misses Gertrude Bibby. Beraice Halle,
sad Mr.. Darg. The query feature of the pre-
grsmne was success. Prof B. l.. Stewart.
of the Maryland Agricultural College, gave
a vefv comprehensive lecture on Botany Duet
BY Misses Trotter aud Mardn Ats O'Clock
the same evening q. nicely prepared concert
was given IN the Hall and lasted for several
hours. The following were the programmed
participants Mrs E. .Mudd. Misses Law
renee, HALEY, Carpenter, Hicks and Bibby,
and Master Archie Mattingley
WEDNESDAY .--Institute called to order b.
Mr.. Carpenter. Lectures delivered b, Prof
q. Clarke, Director OF Washington Schools,
DR.. Foreman, and Prof Stewart. Interesting
essays were read by Mrs NJ. E. Mudd, on
Development and Influence of character; Mr.
Darg, Advantages Of Education; Miss NJ. B
Nadd, Ambition. Recitation by Miss Clara
Dyson. The institute adjourned at IL 30 p. N
with appropriate and fitting romarks by the
Examiner and with music and a chorus by the
teachers The following resolutions were
adopted by the institute prior to its final ad-
jourment:
WHEREAS, at the meeting of the White |
Teachers Instit1te held at La Plata, April,
"a, %, and 20, 1899, the members Of the In /
stitute were entertained at luncheon, on Tues
day, April rs, by Hon Sydney E. Mudd, and
wife.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That we extend
to them cur high appreciation of the marked
respect shown BY their kind iavitstion to ali |
who participated in the work Of the Institlts
AND BIZ IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copy \
of the above resolutions be sent to Hon
Sydney Mudd and vie, and the same en
tered on the minutes of this Institute,
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS.
WHEREAS. The nasieal programme rendered
in part BY friends of the teachers al the
Charles County Institute added 30 much to
its success,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That this Asso-
citation, extend to Mrs. S. h Mudd, Misses
Hicks, Bowling, Messrs. Gibbons, waring,
Griffin and Harrison, Foteof thanks for their
very efficient part renderd on the musical
programme.
AND FURTHERMORE BE IT RESOLVED, Thst
Miss Hicks name be catered on the roll Of
this Association AS an Honorary member
AND FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That
these resolutions be published in the County
papers and copy Of the same be sent to each.
SPANS Greatest Need.
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