Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1909-06-26
TEACHERS INsTITUTE.
An Array Of Beauty and Talent in Gus
ter, This Week.

Monday morning there was larger
attendance than anticipated, for the
first session. Miss McGrath gave very
interesting talk on Primary Reading
demonstrating her methods upon the
blackboard.
In the afternoon Miss Ethel Smith had
SOME of her pupils present, when Miss
McGrath continued her primary reading,
using the children as class in giving
Lessons in Rhymes and illustrated read !.
ings upon the blackboard.
Mrs. Powell cordially offered the Con-
gregational parsonage for the informal
reception of Institute Members Monday
evening, which offer was most graciously
accepted by the County Superintendent
and officers of the Institute Guests
began to arrive at an early hour and by
8 O'Clock the rooms were well filled by
the teachers and their friends, including
the CHRONICLE reporter.
Mrs. Powell as hostess, assisted by
Miss Mary Heumpbreus, Miss Jane L.
McGrath and Miss Faith Powell gave
each guest a cordial greeting upon their
arrival.
Prof. Linberg started events by sing.
ing two solos.
Then Piano solo by Miss Olds.
Miss McGrath sang Kathleen Ma
yourneen" as only an Irish lassie can
sing that dear old song.
Prof. Kelley sang "Annie Laurie"
Miss Illsley sang Loves Old Sweet
Song"
Each one received hearty applause.
Under supervion of Miss Huemphreus
refreshments were served by Miss Bessie
Mclaughlin and Miss Doris Hanley.
After refreshments the time past all
too swiftly in playing games, relating
laughable incidents and singing old,
familiar songs. Good night, Ladiesl"
being the last song. Then came the
departure, each one bidding the hostess
and her assistants CHEEKY goodnight.
About 40 persons were present and
they certainly enjoyed themselves! Had
our reporter been young man instead
of grandfather, he would most cer-
tainly have been victim to the be-
witching smiles of some fair damsel
amid that galaxy ofbeauty and coquetry.
During the morning session Tuesday
Miss McGrath made a very pleasant
talk for primary pupils, illustrating
"How and When Numbers Should be
Introduced"
Prof. Kelly gave short but interest.
ing address upon Instinct and Habit.
His enunciation was distinct and i'm
pressive, giving the teacher much men,
tai food for afterthought. His topic was
continued to the afternoon session.
The afternoon session was opened by
Misses Hazel and Ruth Bailey singing
two solos.
Miss McGrath then gave an exhibit
ton of "Rhythmics and Games, pri-
mary pupils playing with Miss McGrath
who was assisted in demonstration by
Miss Ethel Smith and Miss Irene burst.
The teachers then performed for the
little ones by marching around the room
and down and upstairs to music, anus
ing the children very much.
The Lessons in Literature, by Prof.
Lindberg we're listened too with marked
attention, on both days.
The following is roster Of the men,
bers and visitors at close of the after-
noon session, Tuesday.
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT:
Mary S. Heumphreus.
INSTRUCTORS:
F. J. Kelley, Miss J. L. McGrath,
]. e. Lindberg:
MEMBERS:
Ethel Smith. Ruby olds,
Millie Heidepriem, Norma Illsley,
Irene burst, Mae Kollar,
Myrtle Sutherland, Mrs. II. w. Hazen,
Blanche Tiffany, Myrtle AXES,
Francis Smith, Tillie Hesnard.
Birdie Trout, - Curley,
Macie Clark, Belle Allison,
Alta Scott, Cora Sutherland,
Pay Putnam, r. Farwell,
Mayme Barnett, Wynne D. Bennett,
Lucille Garlock.
VISITORS:
Mesdames: Misses:
K. W. Powell" Hazel Bailey,
Henmphries, Faith Powell,
T. w. Delicate, Ruth Bailey,
S. C. johnson, Alberta Childres,
- Book,
Alice Garlock,,.
Mary Campbell,
Flora Green.