The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1890-06-05
To the Public School Teachers of Forsyth.

BETHANIA, N. c., May 9th, 1890.
The seventh annual session of the
North Car ,lina Teachers Assembly
will open in the Assembly building at
Morehead City on June 18th, 1890,
and continue until the 1st of July.
Mr.. III. D. Smith, President of the AS
sembly, assures you ,"that the work of
the session will be the most important
ever done 10 the State in the inter-
ests,of education, and that it is especi.
cially desired that every county in
North Carolina should be we'll represent
ed by TIE most prominent teachers and
friends of education. The Assembly
will bring together thousands of the
progressive teachers of our State, and
the most enthusiastic friends of educa-
tion in pleasant and instructive work
and consultation, at one Of the most
comfortable and delightful seaside
resorts on the Atlantic coast.
A Teachers Assembly Ticket"
may be obtained at any railroad sta
ton in North Carolina.
Teachers who are desirous of be
coming more efficient in their work
cannot be too strongly urged to be
present. They can here learn why
and how the most successful members
of their profession have succeeded,
possibly; secure good school for next
term if a change of location is desir-
able, gain new educational zeal, and
recover from the fatigues of the school
room by the refreshing influences of
the sea breezes and the brac;ng effects
of an ocean bath.
Men and women of the highest rep
utation and success in the State, rep
resenting every department of educa-
tion, will be present to meet you and
give you their best thoughts and views
in professional work.
The expenses Of your trip will be
exceedingly light. A two weeks visit
to the Assembly, including round-trip
railroad fare and first-class board at
the famous Atlantic Hotel need not
cost you over S25. The professional
value Of the meeting to you will be
many times greater than the slight ex-
pense of attendance. All teachers,
public or private, and all friends Of
education who are socially acceptable,
may become members of the ''Teach-
err Assembly" upon payment of the
required fee, 81 for male and 81 for
female applicant. Upon payment
of this fee to the Secretary, Mr.. E. G..
Harrell, or the Treasurer, Mr.. Hugh
Morson, both Of Raleigh, certificate
of membership will be furnished which
will entitle the holder to all special
railway and hotel rates, and every
privilege of the Assembly session.
There are no extra charges for any
lectures or other exercises of the As
sembly, all the work is entirely free to
the members. A word further about
attaining membership. When apply
ing for first membership it is necessary
for teachers to send with the fee to the
Secretary, (Mr. E. G.. Harrell,) a
Recommendation from the County
Supt. And this applies also to other
friends of education, who will, upon
recommendation of the County Supt.,
be entitled to membership and attend
ance at the Assembly on the same terms
as teachers. The fees above named
are annually due, alike by officers
and all other members of the Assembly.
It will be necessary to show your
certificate of membership to the rail
road agent when purchasing "Teacb-
er's Ticket" to Morehead City. Be
sure your baggage is checked through
to that point. The Secretary, Mr..
Ii 4rrell, will, upon application, fur
nish special labels for that purpose.
Also, to secure Assembly rates, show
your certificate to the clerk of the
Atlantic Hotel when you settle your
bill there l will be ready at any
time when called upon to furnish rec
concentrations for membership to ap-
plicants.
In conclusion, the President and
the Secretary of the Assembly say to
you all-"You are cordially invited
to be present"
A. /. BUTNER,
Countv Sunerintandent