Milford chronicle., 1909-11-26

MISS hdAAc DAGuu spUkG uu 'OClculA
fic Temperance, " in fOrceful, brilliant
aud most impressive way. The uni
versaI verdict being that her discourse
was the strongest Of the entire institute
The storm did not keep the people
away and every teacher was present al
the services puNctually. The sudden
illness Of DR.. COnwell kept him from
filling his contract to deliver his lect-
ure on Wednesday night. DR.. Houck,
one the day instructors, entertained
the audience with a description Of a
t Up t. EuOrpe and the Holy Land.
Thus closed one OF the most success
full institutes ever held in Sussex
c unity.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
At the 35th Annual Session of the
Sussex County Teachers Institute, held
at Milford, Del, November % to "A, the
following resolutions were adopted.
~ That We express our sincere appreciation Of
the many kindneas shown US BY the people of Mil
ford during stay in their town. and especially for
the hospitality manifested in opening their homes for
our entertainment and comfort.
(2) That we extend to Superintendent Hardesty
thanks for his incessant abors in arranging the
program of this most pleasant and nstruetqe inst-
tute also to the instructors for their able and helpful
addresses.
~ That we thank the Pennsylvania Railroad for
the reduced rates allowed also for the special train
from Harrington whereby all teachers were enabled
to be present at the opening session.
tD That we strongly favor the establishment Of
system Of Rural High Schools in Sussex County
which shall give instruction in elementary aericul-
ture and domestic science in addition to offering
courses equivalent to those Of our recognized High
Schools. And we would recommend that bill to
this effect be submitted at next session Of our Leg
islature.
(5) That we heartily indorse the movement now
on foot in favor rof Central Book Depository to be
located at Georgetown, Delaware, and under the /
general control Of the County School Commission |
and the County Superintendent Of schools. The pur-
pose Of this plan is to keep constantly on hand [
supply Of all the books that have been adopted for
use in the State.
(6) That we favor the passage Of a minimum
salary Law making illegal to pay any teacher less
han $40 per month.
% That we recommend the adoption Of close
,ook system in all the schools throughout the county
,elow and including the Eighth Grade. The object
+ which would be to have similar books in similar
rades and thereby secure greater uniformity in the
work and save an unnecessary expense which re-
ults from the present system
(o) / hat we again express our belief that the pre-
method Of taxation for school purposes has out-
Town its usefulness and therefore we heartily ap-
rove OF the recent act Of Governor in appoint
lg committee to make thorough investigation Of
le matter and report bill for remedial legislation.
(9) That we recommend that the Institute be held
uring the FIRST week in September prior to the
pening Of schools. that teachers may enter upon
ier duties feeling inspired by the helpful influences
the Institute to do their best for the schools.
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