Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1906-12-06

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business completed the session.
President, w. B. Hall, Abilene.
Vice president, A. M. Thoromans
Council Grove.
Secretary, Elvina Nelson, Lincoln
Treasurer, J.. H. Corbette, Salina-
Executive committee-J. D. Hall,
Beloit; Mrs. B. V. Houston, ConcordiaS
B. E. Haney, Belleville.
Mitchell county was awarded the
banner for largest attendance, dis
tance considered. Lincoln has held it
for two years.
RESOLUTIONS.
These resolutions were reported and
unanimously adopted;
We desire to express the thanks and
appreciation Of this association to the
people Of Abilene for their OPEN
hearted hospitality, to the high school
chorus for the music rendered. to the
local papers, the managements Of the
Lutheran church and the business
college for their interest service, and
to Mr.. @. M. Harger for the address
given during the association.
We earnestly urge upon all teachers
Of this association the necessity Of
using their influence with members Of
the legislature to the end that such
school legislation as is recommended
by the legislative committee Of the
State Teachers association may be
passed during the next legislative sea-
sion.
Resolved, That we do not approve
Of the exploitation through the insti-
tute course Of study Of publications
not regularly adopted by the State
Test Book Commission.
ROUND TABLES.
The round tables held in the after
noon were Of much interest. They
we're devoted to topics Of interest to
various school departments.
Supt L. W. Nutter presided over
the rural school section. One Of tho
strong papers Of the convention was
that on consolidation Of rural schools
by Ex.Supt. W. =. Lyon Of Lincoln, .
member Of the state text book COM
mission. He favors consolidation Of
rural schools throughout the state
and has figures to back bis argument
Dr.. J. N Dieter oi Abilene made
. valuable talk on contagious diseases.
II was much appreciated. 4
Supt. J. p. Edgerton d Manhattan
presided over the graded school SEQ
tion. Prof. w. A. McKeever Of the
Agricultural college had here an ex-
cellent address on developing the
rpirit Of democracy. Eighth grade
exercises, teaching Of literature, ETC.,
made up the program.
Supt. A. M. Thoroman presided
over the high school section. Supt.
A. J. McAllister Of Herington, former
ly Of Abilene, and Principal G. H.
Brooks Of Abilene were speakers in
this section. Mr.. McAllister had a
good paper on athletics in public
schools.
DIR. OLARK's LECTURES.
The Seelye was crowded Friday eYe-
ming to hear DR.. S. H. Clark of Chi
cago University gave a dramatic
reading Of ULYSSES" DR.. Clark is
magnificent platform speaker and is
gifted with great dramatic ability.
He read the drama In manner that
held the audience spellbound and It
was much enjoyed.
Saturday a. m. be gave a mastery
lecture on ''The Spirit Of Literature
a plea for greater sympathy in the
reading Of great literary master
pieces. Broader culture, better COM
Of the worlds great writ
ers is the truest wealth. "a country
Is measured by its culture not by its
smokestacks. It was one Of the
most helpful addresses ever given
here and was one long to be remem-
bered.
At the evening meeting Prof. Olaf
Valley Of Manhattan sang and was
heartily applSuded.
Saturdays session closed with
teachers briefs, 800 word opinions on
} half dozen topics. With routine
business the session adjourned at
noon.