Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1906-06-28
Umion County Institnte.

One OF the most successful institutes
ever held In Union county closed It's
session last Friday at Elk Point al
three o'clock. From start to finish
an unusual interest was manifested
In the various classes by the teachers,
a fact which was highly appreciated
by the instructors and uperintendent.
A most remarkable record was made
in the attendance, Nearly one hun
dred we're enrolled and during the
entire session there were but twelve
days. absences and twenty-five tardy
marks, One of the pleasant features
OF the institute was the music at the
opening exercises. Miss Anna Ryan
had charge OF this part OF the pro-
gram. and, with Aiss Hazel Vollmer
at the piano, contributed largely to
its success.
Prof. e. r. Fitch OF Watertown,
who has been an instructor in the
Union county institute for many
years, reached the high water mark
Of his success this year. 1t is with
regret that the teachers learned Of
his retirement from the state and
from scho0lWoTk.
Prof. A. A. Mcdonald Of Sioux Falls
won very many friends by his clear,
concise arguments in his didactic
work, and his thorough, comprehen-
sive methods in his arithmetic classes.
He emphasized the moral training Of
the child throughout his work.
DR.. e. G. Perisho, head of the sci
ence department OF the state nniYer-
sity, proved himself master Of sci
entific agriculture and geography in
its various phases. The work which
Prof. Perisho presented was an inno-
walton and was greatly appreciated
by the teachers.
Miss Kathryn French did very cred
liable In literature, reading and South
Dakota history. Special attention
was paid the last named subject as it
is one of the new branches In the list
of studies for teachers examinations.
The institute adjourned at 2;45 p.
IN. Thursday in order that the teach
ers might attend the graduating ex-
ercises OF the eighth grade pupils of
the county at the court house. Many
patrons and friends ayailed them.
selves Of the opportunity to attend
the exercises and at p. m, the open
lag number, a musical selection by
seven ladies under Miss Ryan's direc-
tion, was rendered. Co, Supt. French
In a few remarks, welcomed the audi
ence and introduced DR.. e. G. Perisho
of the state university at Vermillion,
who delivered the address to the
class. Seldom has an Elk Point audi
ence had the pleasure of listening TO
such a scholarly and inspiring effort
as DR.. Perisho gave. He dwelt upon
the advantages of higher educational
training but he placed special stress
upon the development OF character as
the foundation Of life's successes. AS
a closing, he appealed to the teachers
to instill into the hearts OF the young
the spirit OF patriotism and loyalty
that our country and flag may be safe.
Miss Lillian Ellis delighted the
audience with a vocal solo, after
which Supt. French presented the
diplomas TO the members of the class.
congratulating them upon their ef-
forts and wishing them all success in
their future achievements. Twenty
four diplomas were granted. Misses
Lillian Ellis and Floy SchOonoyer,
with Miss Hoffman at the organ,
closed the program with a beautiful
vocal duet.
| Glasses closed Friday afternoon al
2:45 and all met In the assembly room
for short informal program. Short
speeches by the faculty and superin
tendent, responses by some OF the
members of the institute, and songs
were enjoyed until little after p