Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1880-01-24

Being called upon and introduced by the
Chairman, a large number present made
brief addresses among whom was State Su-
perintendent +. NJ. Campbell.
Senator Grove l.. johnson gave brief re-
view of the work and success OF the Cram
mar School during the past ten years, and
said he hoped that the present Superintend-
ent, A. H. Mcdonald, would be spared and
found at the same post at the end OF another
ten years, which expression was received
with unanimous appreciation and applause.
A similar sentiment prevailed throughout the
remarks of the other speakers, among whom
were Daniel Brown, ex-Superintendent A. q.
Hinkson, w. +. Knox, F A. Hornblower,
d. W. Welty, Rev. DIR. Bentley and Super
ntendent F. l.. Landes. The following let
ter from B. B. Redding was read, after
which the exercises were closed:
San FRANCISCO, Cal, January 81 1880.
J. T. Griffitts, Esq President Board OF Education,
Sacramento, Cal.-Dear sir: To-day there came an
invitation for me to attend meeting OF teachers,
pupils members Of your Board and eX-members, to
be held on Friday next q mark of respect to 4.
II Mcdonald, who that day will celebrate the
tenth anniversary of his election Principal Of the
Sacramento Grammar School. | regret that bust
engagements will prevent my attendance
Having voted for Mr.. Melon Id at his first
election, and feeling great interest in the public
schools Of Sacramento, / have watched with APP
proYa his course during ali these years. teachers
influence in one respect is Ike that of mother its
res Its are seen when the boy girl quits tuteage
and is lett TO fight alone the battles OF life Teu
years is sufficient time to show whether this infu-
ence has been for good or evil. Mr. Mcdonald may
look about him with pride and see men and women
honest, vrtu and intelligent, who have entered
upon the duties OF life from under his supervision
have the highest respect for teacher who devoes
his life to it as profession. Educated at great ex
pense, always studying to keep up with all dis
c0veres in science and advances in literature be
dehars himself from all opportunities for fortune
that may disclose themselves in the avenues for
wealth in the profitable world that he may be poorly
paid and have the consolation of knowing that
some portion Of mankind. has made progress
and that the world will be the better because he has
lived in it. Without men and women who will
make this sacrifice, society would revert to its
original barbarous condition Civilization is per
petual struggle. After two thousand years of
Christian teaching daily that the cloak of
civilization is but thin garment, easily discarded
and scanIly covering the original savage. The
teacher, the clergyman and the Christian missionary
should be most honored by society. They accept
small pay and make lifelong sacrifices that the race
may advance in knowledge and in virtue.
have great respect for Mr. Mcdonald as teacher,
and the highest regard for him a member of So
cety, and regret cannot be present when his pl-
pills and ex-pupils tender to him the compliment of
their appreciation of his character, influence and
earnest work. Please give him ny kind regards.
Respectfully, B. b. Kidding.