Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-09-07
Iron County Teachers Associa-
ton.


ton.
The Iron County teachers met in
regular session at the Ironton pub.
lie School building, Thursday,
August 31st, at 1:15 P. N. County
Superintendent as chairman, and
Miss Lizzie Russell as secretary.
Meeting was opened by singing
america"
Invocation by A. S. Coker.
The regular programme was
taken up and carried out as
planned.
Prof. RAIDER of Columbia School
of st. Louis gave an interesting
talk on reading.
State Superintendent Evans
gave an interesting and instructive
discussion on the State Course of
Study.
Friday, September 1st, 8 A. M,
meeting was opened by singing
"Star Spangled Banner"
Prof. RAIDER gave an instructive
lesson on primary reading, after
which the programme was carried
out as planned.
Friday afternoons programme
was carried out as printed. DR..
w. w. Charters of the State Uni
versity was present and took part
in the discussions.
AT s P. NJ, we assembled at the
Academy of Music, where a mu-
steal and literary programme was
excellently rendered, after which
Charters gave a very interest.
ing and instructive address on ed
ucation.
At the close of the address, a
banquet was served for the teach
ers of the county which was we'll
attended and much appreciated
by all present,
Saturday, September I'd, meet
ing was opened by singing
america"
W. listened to a very instructive
address by DR.. ECharters, after
which the programme was car
ried out as planned. AT the close
of the programme DR.. E. L. Barn
house gave a very interesting talk
on education.
There being no further business
the association adjourned sub ject
to the call of the County Super
intendent.
LIZZIE RUSSELL, Sec'y.
RESOLUTIONS.
We, the teachers of Iron county,
convened in regular association at
Ironton, Mo-, wish to submit the
following resolutions and en-
dorsements:
First, that we endorse consolida-
ton of schools for Iron county:
the Reading Circle, the State
Course OF Study and the outline
of same as arranged by our Coun-
ty Superintendent.
Second, that we endorse the
plans in reading as given by Prof.
RAIDER, of Columbia School, of
St. Louis.
Third, that we express our
thanks and appreciation to the
State Superintendent, w. P. Ev-
ans, for his helpful talks and clear
explanations on the state Course
of Study; to our County Super
intendent for his excellent pro-
gramme, zeal, interest and I'M
firing efforts which contributes SO
much to the meeting. To Dean
w. w. Charters, Of the University
of Missouri, for his helpful talk
and instructive address. To Prof.
RAIDER, of Columbia School of st.
Louis, for his interesting discus
sions and excellent plans in pri-
mary reading.
Fourth, that we express our
thanks to the members of the
orchestra and the young ladies for
their splendid music and literary
programme. That we wish es-
pecially to thank the young ladies
and those assisting for their COR
dial reception and delicious re-
freshments served.
Fifth, that we thank the Board
of Education of Ironton for the
use of their school building for
our meetings.
Sixth, that we wish to show our
appreciation OF the hearty well
come, the entertainment and hos
pitality of the people of Ironton.
Seventh, be it further resolved
that we express our indignation
toward the few listless and indif-
ferent members of our profession
who sought trivial excuses for not
attending our association.
Approved by unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
The COMMITTEE.