The Clayton citizen. [volume] (Clayton, Union County, N.M.) 1906-19??, 1916-07-27
RESOLUTIONS

COuHCyJ III convention assembled, De-
lieving the present Institute to be one
of the most profitable in the history
of Union County, would hereby ex-
press our sentiments regarding the
same:
Therefore, be it resolved:
That to the citizens of Clayton we
owe our sincere and hearty thanks for
their ready willingness to sacrifice
for our comfort and convenience, and
we shall ever recall with gratitude
their kind hospitality. We especial
ly thank the oBard of Education for
the use of the Clayton High School
Building, and here with extend our
thanks to Mr.. ]. @. Williams for his
many pleasant and courteous acts as
janitor.
That we deeply appreciate the
courtesies of the press of Union coun-
ty, and extend to it our sincere and
hearty thanks.
That we extend our thanks to the
various committees for the faithful
and efficient manner in which they
have performed their duties; also to
those who have assisted in carrying
out the progress of the institute.
That we are very grateful to the re-
tiring officers of the association, who
have put forth their best efforts and
guided the association through one of
the most successful years in it's his
tory. 1b yla. tlo,
That we thanh Messrs. Ely, James,
Mersfelder, and Gaines for the ad-
dresses they delivered before the in
stitute.
i Whereas, Prof. W. o. Hall is a gen.
tleman of scholarly attainments; a
splendid school man and one of the
best educators in the state, we'll fit
ted for executive responsibility and
teaching duties; a man who, through
his friendly interest and competent in
structiOn, is an inspiration to the
teachers; and
Whereas, he has conducted the 1916
institute in such an able manner that
it is one of the most successful that
we have ever had;
Whereas, we value very highly the
efficient and conscientious work Of
Prof. R. L. Krigbaum, who has beer
! of valuable aid in preparing young
teachers for their work, and in help.
ing older teachers to equip them
selves better for their profession; anC
J.. we are fortunate to have the benefit
of his excellent qualifications, of hi'
= wise and mature judgement, and o,
! his many years of broad experience
as a teacher and superintendent o
schools,
Whereas, in Mrs. Dyer we find
most able instructor in primary meth
ods and industrial work. We fin
her large range of experience couple
with an intense love for her chose
vocation go to make her of the mos
% successful primary teachers in tn
n state.
Whereas, we feel that we hav
le been greatly benefited by Mr'
Rhoades' effective and artistic instruC
ID tion and helpful suggestions both i
m music and art, and by her entertain
N ing leadership in the general excl
? else work.
Whereas, we recognize in Mr.. Ra
ly S. Dunn a man of trained mind, broa
De sympathies, an independent and a,
Mt curate htinker, and teacher of hig
IN rank, who has firm grasp on h
It. subjects and understands how to pr
or sent them in a most effective name
u Therefore, be it resolved that v
+ heartily endorse the work of the Ii
u stitute faculty and request their r
turn in 1917.
Resolved that we tender our thanl
to Mrs. M. R. Jones, a musician
q rare skill and attainment, who has a
k ded much to the ejoyment and su
IN cess of the Institute.
q Whereas County S1nerintende
ne Errett, during his four years incur
ne bency has raised the schools of U
in ion county to high standard of {
it ficiency; has rendered untold assi'
ac- ance to the teachers in encouragil
be them to raise the grades Of their &c
es- tifcates. thereby helping them to (
M cure better salaries; and has broug
Union county into position of lead'