The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-11-13

The Educational Association of Il
parish OF Winn. met ut kyiche Grana
Hall. Nov. 9th, ut ii O'Clock AM. pul
D suant to adjournment. The Presiden
: A. N. Wales, being absent, the Secret,
~ called the meeting TO order, quorur
being present. and also large coneours
, of hdies and gentlemen of the vicinit,
j. X. Bird was called to the Chair. a
temporary Chairman. Hon. Geo. a. kel
ly read the Constitution and Bylaws q
the Association, and explained the ohiec
! Of the meeting, in his usually eloqucn
style, much to the satisfaction of all pres
ent. canvass was then made of th
assembly. and IS new names were adde,
to the rolls as members of the Associa
ton. Hon. W. a. Strong, of ward 5, wa
called to the Chair, as permanent Chair.
man, who after few very appropriat.
remarks, took the Chair as presiding Of
deer. Before proceeding with the resu-
lar order Of business, Rev.. j. VI. Caves
offered fervent prayer for the perpetu-
alton and prosperity of the Association
and for the dissemination of the truths oi
religion and education, In our midst.
Roll call was dispensed with. and min
utes of last meeting Iead ard approved.
Addresses by appointces being in or
der, Hon. w. A. Strong, introduced Hon.
Geo. A. Kelly, to address the Associa-
ton, from the subject ''What is the duty
OF parents in regard to the Education of
their childrensn who in telling address
entertained the audience from the sub
ject assigned, much to the qualification
Of all present.
>. NJ Brian Esq, the appoiutce on the
subject ..Shsll we rely exclusively on
Governmental aid, to- educate our ehii-
dren?. being absent. the Secretary, j. r
Wallace. was called upon to make few
remarks from the subject, which he did.
Hon. Geo. A. Kelly then made some
excellent remarks on what Is known rs
the Blair Educational bill, and also ths
Peabody fund. 4 committee on arrange
ments was appointed as follows: Mrs.
Bird. Miss L. II. Carr and Mrs. Della
Hatten.
On motion the Association took re-
cess for refreshments, a bountiful supply
being on the ground for all preserH.
After dinner, re-asscmbled (yocal music)
A beautiful essay Was read by Miss
Josie jones, from the subject s.Ilow shall
we live" An able address from O. n.
Grisham was delivered and much appre-
ciated by all present. Subisct-sPerse-
verance.s'
Vocal Music.)
The different appointees as speakers,
not being present, Rev. j. NJ. Caves was
invited TO address the Association, which
he did, much to the satisfaction of all his
hearers.
Vocal Nnsic.)
Reports from the different ward COM
mitteess being In order, ward 1, reported
two permanent schools in active opera
ton. Ward 2, no report. Ward 8, re-
ported no schools at this time, bat has |
had during the year, some schools. Ward |
4, reported no schools at present. Ward
5, reported 5 private schools in active op- /
Grafton, which have commenced since
the inauguration Of this Association.
Ward 6, no report. Ward z, reported no
schools at present, but would resume
shortly. Ward made no report.
The committee on programme reported
No follows: We your committee ON pro- I
grammc respectfully report, that we have
selected Beech Creek Church, 10 ward 2,
On Friday before the I'd Sunday in Jan
nary a. d. 1856, as the place at which
the next session Of this Association shall
Be- held, and have chosen the following
subjects to be discussed. lst. ..wlIat II
he cause Of the laxity in the moral and
Intellectual development Of our chill
lrcn:n I'd. s.How can that laxiry be
and have selected the fol-
owing gentlemen to address the Asseci-
ltion, on subjects to be selected by thcm-
elves: Prof. o. r. Head, Hon. J. n.
Toncs, Win. D. Gaar and DIR. c. 5. Smith,
ind the following lady essayisis: Miss
Nay WALES and Miss Fannie Mcdonald.
q. 4. KELLY, Chairman.
The Chair appointed w. A. Little Esq,
o discuss the 1st subject. aud Rev. j. u.
,ayes to discuss the second. t'
The following resolution was aflonfefI