Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1899-09-02
Institute Notes.

Friday morning Miss B. Murrin gave
us a very interesting discussion on
Modern Writers and their Produc-
tons" This talk was we'll timed, as it
gave us an idea Of what books will be
most profitable for us to read this win
ter.
Saturday and Sunday was we'll spent
by the teachers in amusing themselves
and resting for the next weeks work.
Saturday morning Prof. Preston and
wife, Mrs. Nichols. Miss Murrin, Supt.
Hesnard and Prof. Lord left for Harvey
Peak. With the exception Of Miss
Murrin, who was reported tired out by
the climb, they came back to our city
late that evening, tired but happy, and
though their dinner had rolled off
Monument Peak" in a satchel they had
an enjoyable excursion.
Another party conducted by Mr..
Rounds made the same journey, Misses
Frye, MISSIONER and Thompson
made up the party. They reported
excellent climbing and boating on Syl
van lake.
Sunday afternoon Mr.. Woods. Miss
Wilde, and Supt. Hesnard left with the
avowed intention Of rescuing Miss MUIR
rim, and bringing her back in safety
from the sylvan abodes of the gnomes
and fairies. ARRIVING at this delightful
spot their resolution faded into in.
significance and if a phone
had not arrived looking for our instruc
tor in primary work and literature, and
if Mr.. Woods had not used all his mega
tives, it is moi probable that We would
have heard from them again.
Monday morning Prof. Preston was
called upon for a Talk. He told us of
the trouble Teddy Roosevelt had when
he tried to speak the selection that be-
gins, The Turk lay dreaming in his
tent" We could not see the application
of his story, but his talk was all right,
and when Prof. p. rises to his feet eco
not ask what he is going to say.
Tuesday morning Prof. Lord spoke on
"The Art of Questioning" A good ad
dress well rendered and appreciated by
all.
Wednesday morning Hon. w. E.
Benedict delivered an address, "Teach-
ers' Contracts" He gave us many good
points and showed US that we were ex-
pected to perform many duties not
enumerated in or contract,
For instance, our most urgent
duty is to train the youth of America to
be good and patriotic citizens. As Mr..
Benedict had been a school teacher we
listened with more regard than if he
had not been.
Wednesday evening the Teachers
Association held their Tri-yearly meet
in the Congregational church. The
program rendered was:
Invocation. ...."..... Rev. Katherine Radford
Song-America'.'' by Amdlenee
song 'ouartette
Address. ....... Rev. Katherine Radford
Paper-Music and its Influence. ...... Mrs. Sisk
Recitation Kentucky Belle Miss Wilde
Psper%Circulating Libraries. ....... Miss Ross
Vocal Solo Anchored, .......... Prof. Preston
FF aSeE' ,AI TTlRsS s% Of T PielSre Sysr AFaal,s Miss Quincy
Address, Value Of Association, '. PROT. Watson
Song, my Baby's INSTRUMENTATION. Preston
BUSINESS MEETING.
The constitution was amended to elect
a chairman, a first and second vice chair.
man, and a secretary and treasurer
Prof. Watson was elected chairman,
Mrs. Sisk, first vice, Miss Westover, sec.
ond vice and Erva Bower, secretary and
1t was decided to hold the next meet
ing on the first Saturday in November
at Hermosa.
The program was well rendered and
interesting, Owing to the lateness of
the hour the numbers had to be rushed
and no time could be allowed for dis
ofthe papers.
Prot. Preston has a wonderful grasp
his audiences and they would not be
satisfied until he had sang all of his
music.
We remained for the business meet
ing Of the Association, and though we
do no: care to c~riticise a school teacher
a body of them we will say, that we
have seen better organized bodies, and
officers who would have called the
members to order, or confined their dis
cussions to business. We were surpris-
ed to see how little some of the teachers
knew Of the order of proceedings, and if
they will accept a bit of ADVICE we will
say that a rural or village Literary
society" will work wonders in a very
few months. r
All the teachers believe that the pres
ent officers will haye excellent success
n advancing the work of the associa.
ton as they are all interested in the
work.
Thursday morning was employed in
making arrangements for Reading Circle
work and listening to Prof. Preston sing.
In tie evening he sang again THE Old
Guard" and when recalled sang "Put
me off at Buffalo," and again "'rhree
Young Men,"
Miss Murrin left Wednesday for her
home at Spearfsh, and Mrs. Nichols for
Omaha Thursday evening. The teach
ers we're very much pleased with their
work, as indeed they were with the
work Of all the instructors.
Prof. Preston will spend about a week
in the Hills sightseeing before return
ing to take up his work in the Fremont
N ormal