Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-02-15
PLEASANT OCCASION.
MEETING OF SCHOOL sUPyRIETENDEET,
PRINCIPALS. AND TEACHERS.
Colonel John B. Cary and messrs. Fox and
Boviss Pleasantly and substan-
italy Remembered.

school, met in the High-scbool building AZ
$3.50 O'Clock yesterday afternoon. One hun
dred and TWENTY-FIVE teachers and princi-
pals filed the capaoious assembly.room, and
the assembage OF educators was such AZ Is
seldom looked upon in this or any other
city. Conflicting emotions filled the hearts
OF all, for they knew that some Of the scenes
10 be enacted in the farewell-tsSing would
be very ssd while some would be joyful.
caused on the one hand by the retirement Of
their well-beloyed superintendent Colonel
Cary, and on the other hand BY the access
sion Of Mr. Fox, who has ALWAYS been equal
~ well appreciated by all the school authori-
ties.
Hon. William Loyensten, OF the board,
was present. to witness the exercises.
CALLED 70 ORDER.
Colonel Cary called the meeting to order
with few Introductory remarks expressive
oi bis qualification, sud then delivered IN his
usual iervld style an address which was re-
ceiyed with hearty applause lie said that
his heart aud head had been at warfare in re-
gard 10 the settlement oi the question OF mia
resignation OF the trust c0n6ied 10 him
nearly four wears ago, aud when the decision
was Inevitable he could not leave without
shaking the hand Of the teachers and as
surug them oi hls grateful remembrance Of
their many acts OF Kindness. There is no
position. be said, in the git oi the prcsi-
dent the Governor. or The public that he
would rather hold than the position OF su-
periniendent Of the public schools ~ she
city 0i Richmond. How near is the kinshlp
and how tender the tie between principals.
teachers, and supefiEteodCn al, "and, " he con.
tinued. % will carry m my ncart 10 the
latest hour OF lie the Remembrance Il tne
affection shown me In my official position.
The teachers position is one o. great uOwer
and i0nuence: calling not an ordinary
nvocation. and next only 10 the call that
comes from God To teach His truth. The
ind cnce is ilr-roachiug. They may 20
forth unheralded and return uncrDwned,
hut let them 60 with the smile thli makes
the dark world bright. aud the love that
make, all duty liebt. when the worker il
laid away 10 rest The work remains forever.
Teachers should love their profession and
never be- satisfied with past requirements.
on. continue TO study. The teachers ayo-
cdion is the most ttnE one i'r woman.
Men talk shout w0min's snh. re as n IL
had a limit There Is not place In 2 rth
or Heaven. 4 ta.k 70 mankind given, q
blessing nor woe, whispered yes or no.
q tie or death. or birth. that ha. feathers
weight OF worth without a woman Is IN 10.
The teachers reward is sure as the ever
lasting truth"
Colonel Cary concluded with a Most earn
est and feeling allu,ion 20 the pa-t. and eX-
pressed hlS determination 10 visit he schools
from time to time and keep Up The friend
ship now existing.
INTRODUCTION or MR. FOX.
Colonel Cary then introduced Mr. william
+. Fox rs his succ s.Or 10 the homo able pO-
snon OF Superintendent OF Schools % the
CITY.
Mr. Fox said: "For seventeen years
have been the principal oi the Richmond
High school, ana all tbai tine engaged iu
work that | loved" IN leaving jhr. work
b. fclt sad-iel' t1at the close rels'iou.npo'
principal and teachers and puuilS would boz go
yerod But he would still feel that all oi them
wonld be bis friends. with bond still con-
neciing them "a superintendent aud workers
IN this great cause. lie expressed his graft
tuIc 10 the board, 10 the teachers, 10 the
principals, and 10 the pu BE ior the many
expressions ~ pleasure n hi. appointment.
lie felt the responsibility on the cal, and
would try TO iii the pace TO the best o. l'-
ability. He hnd ever considered the calling
0f the teacher hiLh one, 1nd second oniy 10
t.i Mig sfgy % the Gospel. he urged tae
tescheTs TO SCI 1p a high STANDARD and en-.
d,ayOr u train the children under their
charge i0T The faithful performance ~ all the
dutie. ihlt will dcyolye upon them in future
liic. A. one who knows something % the
tris Of teacher De would be a cD-worLer
sill, and wished % he REGARDED and received
~ a friend WHO sill and them all IN his
power.
PRESENTATION TO COLONEL CARY.
Mr.. George r. Pace then, on behl' Of the
principals aud officers oi the pubic schools.
stepped forward ana rendered t0 COiOuri
Cary The following handsome aud valuable
presents: one large painting, ">chiiler
Presented 10 the Princes OF sake " ei-
mcr": one large piinilng, "GOethe Rccitins
F.u-t Before the Count OF SAKE Weimer'
These are fine steel engraving, richly framed
in carved oak and mounted on el-eis OF slni.
lar design. Also, a very elab0rl'ely-caryed
gold-hca1ed cane. Mr. Pace aiso read the
following, prepared by order Of the praci-
pals
Colonel Cary.-In behalf OF the princi-
pai. Clerk Of the board, and teachers OF me
public schools " RIch non J, We beg. on this
occasion, TO offer YOU slight testimonial OF
our regard for you r., a friend add 10 express
our sincere regret At The necessity HAT cllls
you sway from Us. We have ever Ttcog-
nizeG with high appreciation the courtesy
1nd Kindly feeling that have alwaVs made
v0u welcome 10 our schools and m our
rooms. Ne recall WITH gr1'ihcatiOn the
many act- Oi consideration shown q, In The
many diGicultie, we daily meet, ana ia ask
ing YOU % accept this gii' ws do not mean
~ 10 measure the regret we feel in this
separation, but simply 10 tell you Of the
esteem in VII ch we hold y0u rs a man and as
. co-worker IN the great cause Of puolc edu-
cation.
IL saying good.by, sir, we earnestly hope
that your lie may be aS the pictures NJ here
offer and as the bead that sufm0uut5 the
cane we present. golden.
II. q. CARLTON,
c. =. Percy,
}. L. IHOHN,
Committee.