The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1907-09-07
THE COUNTY INSTITUTE A
GREAT SUCCESS THIS YEAR
One Hundred and Thirty Teachers We're Here
TEACHERS HAVE MOST INTERESTING and PROFITABLE MEETING In
this CITY-MANY DISTINGUISHED INSTRUCTORS and
VISITORS In ATTENDANCE-GOOD ACCOMPLISHED

the close of their studies as their
conscience suggested.
Under the head of advantage gain
ed to an ordinary individual by a col
lege education she said that there
was large fund of information gain
ed; the mnid was much better train
ed; the mind was much better train
of them to a great measure and a
wonderful amount of comradship
and consideration for others was
gained The sort of college for an
Idaho boy or girl to patronize was
at least until after graduating at
the college in this state first and last
ly she said that she would like to
see developed the Idaho spirit to an
far distant state and large college,
any Idaho college-not to go to some
extent that we would help each other
not because there was anything In
1t for us but because we were fell
low Idahoans; to illustrate this
tHouSHt ShS iSidsSu Oh iuCiuSnt Va
the San Francisco calamity, told
her by friend of hers. The friend
was a refugee from the fire and had
gathered together few belongings
in suitcase, but was without mon
ey and was Fastening toward the
ferry hoping to get to Oakland, when
she saw an elderly gentleman helping
the ladies carry their suit-cases as
| she thought, trying to earn little
money, when he approached her
| she told him that she could not let
him carry her suitcase as she had
no money with which to reward him;
he looked at her for a moment with
an injured look and finally said,
well, madam, was not doing this
| for money; / was doing 1t for Mis-
souri," so let us do it for Idaho.
The Toward club held reception
| in honor of the teachers and instruc-
tors attending the County Institute.
The beautiful rooms of the Caldwell
Commercial Club were used for the
occasion. roses being the the flowers
used for decoration. The receiving
| line was composed of the officers of
the club and Miss Belle Chamber
lain. Miss Bean, vice president, also
County Superintendent, introduced
| the guests and after being received
by those in line the guests were turn
ed over to the care of the following
committee, who introduced them to
others and tried to make everyone
at home. The committee was:
Miss Mcfarland,
| Miss Imogene Madden,
Miss Daisy Beatty,
Miss Amy Madden.
During the evening music and
song was engaged in by those present
Mrs. w. G. Stalker and Mrs. Nellie
Williams acting as accompanies
Many old time songs were sung. Mrs
! Bert Gipson rendered in her mos
, able manner a violin solo accompan
led by Mrs. Williams, but could no
be persuaded to respond to an en-
| core.
/ Two delightful readings were given
} by Mrs. Snyder, which were loudly
applauded.
} Refreshments of ice cream ant
: cake were served by committee o
5 club ladies in. the card room of tn
Y club, and general good time wal
r enjoyed by all, The teachers seem
( ing to greatly appreciate the kind
r ness of the club ladies. In fact, tn
: Toward Club" can take to itsel
e laurels in this its first attempt !
a acting the hostess. We hope 1t ma
: have many occasions to welcome tn
/ stranger in our midst that they ma
), go away fully persuaded as to wha
It Caldwell hospitality truly means.