The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-11-30
ADJOURN
Do the CoIored Teachers of
State to Meet Next in
Parkersburg.

al hGi SUuI "
Friday was the last day of the
West Virginia Colored Teachers As
sooiation and the sessions for the
entire day were enthusiastic and full
of interest.
I The papers and discussions were
all handled in most mastery man
ner and show conclusively that the
teachers of Northern West Virginia
are successfully using the most ad-
vanced methods in education with a
high degree of satisfaction.
The association was fortunate to
secure the services of City superia-
tendent F. L. Burdette to address
them at the afternoon session.
Prof. Burdette used for his subject
School Decoration" The subject
was discussed in very pleasing and
most exhaustive manner which is the
speakers characteristic. way of do
ing things. The teachers will re-
turn to their homes with the deter
mination to put into practice the
very practical suggestions made by
Prof. Burdette.
The evening session was given
over TO the rendition of a literary
program and banquet arranged by
the teachers of Water Street school.
The program was executed In a high
ly pleasing manner to a large and
appreciatiye audience.
The association adjourned to
meet at Parkersburg next Thaks-
giving day.
The following officers were elect
ed:
President ]. R. Jefferson: secretary
Miss Lilly Allen; assistant secretary,
Miss Morton; treasurer, L. o. Will
son.
Board of Directors: ]. w. Robin
son, president, L. o. Wilson, E. L.
Morton, Miss Matte Crontz, H. d.
Hazlewood; president of association
member ex-officio.
The committee on resolutions,
composed of L. o. Wilson, Berna-
dine Peyton, D. H. Kyle. Maud r.
Davis and Esther Colston, reported
the following resolutions and the
same were adopted:
To the President and members Of
the Teachers Association:
We, your committee on resolu-
tions beg leave to submit the fol-
lowing:
Be 1t Resolved. That we hearty
commend the president of the as
sociation for the for the excellent
programs which he arranged, and
for the able manner in which he
has presided over the meetings of
this session.
Be 1t also resolved, that we ex-
press to the people of Clarksburg
our appreciation for their generous
hospitality, which has helped so
much to make this session of the as
sociation both pleasant and profit
able.
Be ii further resolved, That we
extend to the Board of Education
our sincere thanks for the use of
this connections building in which
to hold our meetings.
Be it also Resolved. That we espa-
cially commend the exhibits of the
various teachers, which have been
displayed in the different rooms,
and from which the association has
gained many helpful suggestions.
Be 1t further resolved, That we
heartily thank Prof. Waitman #.
Barbe, for the able address deliv-
cred to the association Thursday
evening.
Be it also resolved, That we
heartily thank Prof. F. L. Burdette
of Clarksburg, for the address on
School Room Decoration"
Be it also resolved, Thank we
thank the newspapers of Clarksburg
for their courtesies extended to the
association.
Be it further resolved, That we
thank the people OF Clarksburg for
the encouragement they have given
association, by their presence and
interest they have manifested In its
programs.