The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1913-09-18
Valley County Teachers Institute

The joint Institute tor the teachers
of Valley and Sheridan counties
opened in the High School Audito-
rum at Glasgow Monday morning,
September Sth, for a four days ses-
sion. Many teachers were present
from the beginning, insuring an en-
thusiastic and profitable Institute.
The enrolment increased until the
number of teachers present was 1877.
The program prepared was carried
out as printed with very few changes.
The session for Thursday was held
earlier that the afternoon session
might be dismissed, giving the teach
ers a's opportunity to visit the Valley
County Fair
Prof. Maria Sanford kindly con-
sents'd to speak to the ladies of Glas-
gov on Thursday afternoon.
The Institute was very fortunate
in having State Superintendent II.
A. Davee present, whose plans for
the Improvements of the Montana
school system and the individual
schools wins sympathetic cooperate II
with him in his work.
Prof. Q. I.Warren of Elnira, n. Y. /,
retnriled to give The teachers Il new
enthusiasm and helpful advice from
his wealth of experience. he cho-
rus work is especially interesting un-
der his leadership. Those who have
known Dir. Maria Sanford as friend
and teacher cannot speak too highly
of her inspiring personality. The
teachers of this Institute appreciate
the great privilege they have had in
being able to hear her helpful words.
Miss Nj. l.. Wilson is one OF our
State Supervisors of Rural Schools,
and her plans and suggestions are
most helpful to those teachers.
Dir. c. +. Finch Of Dillon came
Wednesday, morning to speak upon
the TOPICS Geography and Cen
eral School Topics"
Miss Edna F. Gillette and Miss
Laura Thiel, graduates of the Amer
lean Conservatory of Music at Chica-
90, rendered several musical selec-
ions the first few DAYS, which were
very much appreciated. Miss 'Ihiel' S
voice is very pleasing. Miss flirr-
linger, Mrs. Bechtel, and others gave
several musical treats during last days
OF Institute.
RESOLUTIONS.
We, the teachers of Valley and
Sheridan counties, hereby express
our hearty appreciation OF the work
done by the instructors at this insti-
tute.
10 State superintendent H. A.
Davee we pledge our loyal support in
his progressive policies. His practi-
cal plans for the bctterment oI, our
school system. He has impressed lis
! with his devotion to his work and to
his fitness for it.
10 Prof. Maria Sanford we tender
our appreciation and our love Her
life itself has been grand inspira-
ton to thousands of students and
teachers We have all gained some
thing OF her grand vision and high
purpose.
To Dir. Warren goes our most heart
felt thanks, He has entertained and
instructed rs and we leei HAT in him
every true teacher has an llt,. t.55ss1
friend. Many are the taps at The
window that he has given us.
Miss Wilson, whose work is Sc
vital to the best interests of the rural
schools of Montana, we most heartily
thank for the individual he'll and the
hints that she has given US: these
will enable us to do more efficient
work for he rural schools.
To Prof. G., E. Finch of the State
Normal School at Dillon we wish tc
express cur thanks for his practca
help in methods of teaching. We
pledge him our best endeavors in hi.
efforts to bring the Normal SchGo
into close touch with the teachers.
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