Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-09-04

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Flow Gently Sweet Alton. This
was followed by solo by Professor
Elder, "Duna."
Next came w. B. Golden of Brax-
ton county, representing the State
Department of Schools, vice Muldoon.
We were disappointed at not having
our jolly friend with us, yet Profess
sor Golden proved himself a good
substitute.
Next came one of Philippi's bright
young men, Forrest Polling. He
proved to be genuine surprise. He
talked like veteran. Please paste
this lin your hat-'Forrest will make
his mark"
.ns Noon
Opening song, "The Vesper Hymn"
and number of motion songs.
Dr. A. G. Hathaway, product of
grand old Valley district told us of
his trip to National Association meet
ing at Washington, D. C.
Next came our own DR.. Hulley.
The doctor always has a good mes
sage for us. In fact no Institute
would be complete without DR.. Hull
ley. On one occasion the doctor "got
one in on me-" Before / became ac-
quainted with him, he visited my
school at West Junior. He did not
make himself known so went right
ahead with my work, not knowing
that ! was under the critical eve of
the president of Broaddus College.
However, | was kinder to him than i
was to superintendent Kyle at Weav-
er. ! did not 'set' any disreputable
boys alongside of the doctor. I have
often wondered whether or not the
doctor ever gets angry. l have never
seen him without smile.
Next followed singing by the
gang" and beautiful piano solo by
Miss Lucy Woodford.
DR.. Hill gave us a general talk on
various topics.
Friday Morning
Institute opened with singing II
Need Thee Every Hour" with Profess
sor Elder leading Miss Woodford at
the Piano.
Devotional exercises was conducted
by Rev. Ray Shaffer, of the u. B.
reading the 34th Psalm. fol-
Owed by prayer.
Singing by the gang" "My Hearts
n the Highland and Massa's in the
Cold, Cold Ground and solo bv
Miss Roma Thompson of Belington.
Superintendent Baughman explain
I'd the work of the County Nurse and
Urged all teachers to raise at least
% to help in this health crusade
All who raise SIS or more will receive
coupons of credit.
DIR. Hill explained former demon
stration lessons. Raymond Murphy
wanted to know whether or not
Boards of Education could rely sole
y onthe degree or diploma of a teach
sr as to efficiency or not. Professor
Floyd Holden answered in the mega
tive. He. said, "a person may hold
an A. M. or any other high degree
md at the same time be very Door
instructor.
Professor Smith Wentz, led in :
'eguiar old-fashioned singing. Smith
s good one. Miss Sevva Wilmoth
II Belington sang US a beautiful solo
n very charming manner.
Professor A. d. Kenamond. Of
Shepard's College, gave us a splen-
lid talk on Morale.
Friday Afternoon
After singing "Old Black Joao
Blow Ye Winds" and others. our
good friend, ex-county superintend-
snt Z o. Marsh was introduced and
quite an ovation. He made
few well chosen remarks that made
Is feel good.
Dr. HILL and Professor Kenamond
made few farewell remarks.
1t was voted to hold the next in
tltute in the courthouse.
Professors A. B. Cornwell and o. J
Noodford were elected delegates to
he State Association.
The Barbour County Teachers AS
elected the following Off
'ers: president, S. T. POLLING. Woo
Miss Bonnie Mason; secre-
airy, Mrs. Dorothy Baughman and
treasurer J. D. Lang. With this the
Sarbour County Teachers Institute
II 1924 passed into history.
Birds Eye View of the Institute
superintendent Baughman,( at his
'wn request) was. the "gruffest".
Dr. Hill was the "steepest".
Dr. Chisman was the fat man.
md naturally jolly fellow.
Misses Lucy Woodford Ada Monso