The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-18

The public schools Of the city rcopened for
the ensuing term yesterday.
There was a flattcringly large attendance
in all the departments, from the infant-room
10 the high school.
Supt. Collier was bCscged in his office by
parents of children whom it was desired
should attend claiming the proper docu-
mcnts. The captain found time, however,
10 visit nearly all the schools and lend as
sisanco in arranging classes and otherwise
getting the machinery in motion for pros
porous session.
The attendance yesterday as far as reports
were made, was rs follows:
Smith school, Market i2O
Peabody, Webster ~
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pOrlof Georgia srcct.......... ...,.....,..... 10
Lean, Ldhdcn succt'''''''''' ~
Compared with opening days Of previous
years this IL an excellent showing. The
rolls are never considered filled for mt least
two weeks, and additions are made to the
ranks for month or more. II Is probable
that the foregoing figures will be nearly
doubled today
An ArPE,L reporter sought Supt. Collier
yesterday afternoon. lie was found ia com
were discussing the days work, and prOgn,s-
ticating ~ IA the future. Both were clated
over the prospect,
''Our schools were never In better cOndi-
ton" said President JOrdOn. THE attend
ance Is larger, interest more decpscatcd and
profound, aud facilities admirable for the
most taxing demand. We have given them
some new buildings have another well UNI
der way and In all of them in use needed
Improvements have been made"
GLOW were you impressed with your tour
Of the schoosr the reporter inquired OF
Capt Collier. "a -
"Dclightcd, delighted, " he replied, and in
n manner that left no doubt Of his sincerity.
''rhc teachers and pupils really seemed
oyCriOycd 10 find themselves again in the
| schuul.rOom. This may appear passing
strange, especially rs II refers 10 the pupils,
who are generally believed 10 nbhOr any
thing like study, but tits fact They looked
| cheerful aud happy, wore smiling faces, and
| entered upon the duties assigned them with
genuine cagerncss. | anticipate u session Of
| the most encouraging character Ia its gen
cral results aud one That will riyct public
attention and interest TO the schools"
The first few days ui the session are dc
voted 20 grading pupils, organizing the va
/ rious classes aud getting down Ia n working
basis This will consume about all the pres.
/ heard much before next Monday. Two or
| three teachers are yet Ia be- elected aud will
/ be- NJ soon ~ IL is determined whore they are
needed. Altogether the prospect Is de-
| lirhtful one for those who cherish an interest
Ia the public school system Of Memphis.
The new aud decidedly modern school
building going up on Linden street has
reached the second story. II will be- com
plotcd and ready for occupancy 10y the be-
ginning II the session for lo-t'D. lis beau
Ties, convenience and generally perfect ar
fragments have already been detailed by
Tnr ArrEAL. The lot ON which IL II being
erected lisa very large one, too large, In fact,
Ia be- held. The city should purchase q strip
not lcss than forty feet wide To open Turlcy
street Ia Vance, and pay for Il rs literally as
though II were owned by private parties.
This would be- greatly tn the advantage Of
children residing la that vicinity who
the school. but to do NJ have to walk one or
two squares around Ia Wellington. More
| uNVr IA sluttld Ia tluuV riult uWny