Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1901-05-30
County Association.

nelu IL last saturday was the
largest and most important conven-
ton of the kind ever held in Cherry
county. 1t employed the best talent in
u county and chose for consideration
the live and pressing problems of the
hour. The excellent discussion on each
and every paper will certainly have the
effect of opening up the way and set
the pace for educational thought and
activity.
More than fifty per cent of the teach
ers were present together with a fine
audience of interested visitors, made
theoccasion one long to be remembered
by every educator and lover of educa-
tional advancement.
Miss Eta Brown, Co. Supt. opened
the meeting and appointed W. F. Nor
gareidge, Sec.
Miss Kate Weed read a very inter-
esting paper on "The Teachers Mis-
SION" Miss Weed brought out so
many good points that all must feel
the importance of making their lives
and work as teachers more nearly the
ideal.
Miss Mabel Towne discussed IN an
interesting way, Drawing in the Pub
lie Schools" She illustrated her talk
by many drawings to show trend of
thought and originality of pupils. The
discussion led by Mrs. Angie Ford en-
phasized the fact that drawing is soon
to be recognized as an important sub
ject especially in the country schools
where some opposition has been mani
fest in the past. Remarks made by
Miss Brown, Prof. Watson and others
showed how great an advancement has
been made and how this has aroused
in all teachers an increased interest
which means that all objection is soon
to be overcome.
Nominations for sec'y for the ensuing
year being in order, Miss Eason was
successful, being the unanimous choice
of the assembly.
The afternoon session Eas opened
with a selection by the Glee Club.
Miss Mabel Hahn read an excellent
paper on, Life pictures made in
school," 1t has long been known by
her friends that she possessed rare talen
as a speaker but they were surprised
at the wonderful display of originality
and good thought shown On this occa-
sion.
Miss Cooks paper, means of Enrich
ing History presented the subject IN a
most entertaining way and contained
numerous points OF interest. 1t is to be
hoped that all our teachers will give
more attention to this oft neglected
subject in their future work.
Principal Stone. of Merriman, read a
paper, possibilities of the Twentieth
Century,, He made many suggestions
which must ere long have and hold the
attention of every teacher and citizen
who wishes to meet and discharge in a
creditable way their every obligation as
citizens of this Grand Republic.
Prof. r. II. Watson. of the Valentine
high school, made a strong address on
development of the child's inner life.
His ideas were good and his manner of
impressing them were unique.
These meetings are not new to many
and it is very gratifying to believe that
the people of our county are awakening
to realize that to every such work they
owe hearty support, their sincere and
fervent devotion.
TEACHERS PRESENT
Jennie Morgareidge; Clara Durham, Carrie
Morgareidge, Mrs. Geo, Bristol, Miss Moses,
Miss Cook, Mrs. Cramer. Miss Muehmore. Miss
Weed, Mrs. Ford. Miss Watson, Miss Robinson
Miss Thorn, Miss Easom, Tacy Collett, Lulu
Hooton, Mabel Hahn, Ida Stinard, Miss Nc
Laughlin, Frank Thorn. Miss Grove, Prof. Wat
son, Miss Towne, Miss Thackrey, Mr.. Morgan
edge. Supt. Miss Brown and Prin. E. F. Stone
S. Washburn, of Chicago, is in town
looking after the F. E. & II. V. r. r.
interest in regard to school tax
alton.
G. W. Burge, of Kennedy, spent a
of days in town this week. Mr..
Burge has five hay claims and runs a
bunch of about 800 head of cattle and
lost only two during the past winter