Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-09-14
TALKS TO TEACHERS.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THOSE WHO IN
srRucT IN OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
wholesome Advice from Superintendent
For, Chairman Elivson, Colonel Cary
and Major Capcrs--AssiGnmcnts.

with the important work Of educating the
routh of our city was held yesterday morn
ing at the High-School building. There
was q large attendance of principals and
teachers aud many members of the ooarn
were present.
Az 10 O'clock Superintendent Fox called
she meeting 10 order and congratulated
khe teachers on their safe return 70 the
c,tv from their summer trips and Their evi-
dent readiness and Willingness TO com
mence their honorable work
The teachers were all looking well, and a
more intelligent. CONSCIENTIOUS, and indus
trious body OF educators cannot be found
anxwhere. The CITY of Richmond and tho
School Board are to be congratulated on
having such n handsome as well as worthy
corps OF principals and teachers. Several
of the weil-known faces were absent on ac-
count Of matrimonial engagements. and II
e. rumored tina. some Others are soon 10
initiate their example.
TIRE INTERNATIONALLY WISE COUNSEL
Superintendent Fox previous TO read
Ing the assignments made a very, IN
fsres.ine, able, and practical address
on the value and Importance OF
Discipline.n which no defined az regu-
lar, voluntary, and prompt response TO law
He said that 10 secure and MAINTAIN us
cipline the teachers must have selt-poise-
that conviction Of being rightfuliv IN the
position Of teaching, and which can only
come from thorough mastery OF tne
work by daily preparation and earnest ap-
plioation. Teachers should gain and hold
She confidence and respect Of the children
by exhibiting kindly spirit, trm yet Just
and uniform treatment, exercising rlgid
self-coutrol by showing confidence IN the
pupils. trust to their honor. and cultivate
ia them self-respect. Show your interest
In them and that discipline and method Is
for their good He also spoke of the re-
ward Of an approving conscience. appro-
baton of parents and children, tue benefit
70 the State and county, and the work for
etoruitv. In regard TO the relation OF
principal and teacher, he said that while
The teacher is subordinate to the principal
there should ALWAYS be spirit OF freedom
and confidence. each animated by sincere
desire to improve and uphold the system.
The State Board of Education has issued
orders that all teachers hereafter must
stand examination on physiology ana
drawing and Mir. Fox promised To DO all
that he can 10 provide for lectures. &C.,
duung the coming session. lie urged
The teachers 10 use all the means within
their reach TO improve themselves, ana
thus Justify the confidence reposed in
them bv the board He also referred to
The fact that the board VIII soon place IN
each school building the neucieus OF
school library.
M.BoR rILYsoN's ADDRESS.
Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson, who Is chairman
IF the board, also addressed the meeting.
He said that he could not help feeling the
deepest interest in the public schools
perhaps more than in any single depart,
uent OF municipal work. A distinguished
educator had said that Richmond ranks
third IN the list of cities for efficient
school work. He said that the best evil
dence OF confidence that the board can
give the teachers is the compliment OF
constant reelection. He advised both the
old and the new teachers TO commence the
work earnestly and endeavor to make the
Richmond schools stand No. on the list.
COLONEL JOHN B. CARY.
Colonel Cary said that his deep interest
in the public schools of this city caused
him TO attend this meeting to see hrs old
friends. He complmented the teachers
on their personal appearance, and expressed
the hope that they would always have
sound bodies and vigorous minds. He adj,
vised them to go TO work cheerfuily and
diligently. Rule the pupils by the spirit
of love. He believed in the gospel of love.
Two of the main reasons why he consented
TO be an alderman were that he might ard
;n securing the JEFF. Davis Mansion for the
ladies of the Hollywood Association ana
and aid the public schools OF Richmond
MAJOR JAMES H. cAPERs.
Major James H. Capers, member of the
board. also u member OF the Board OF
Aldermen from Clay Ward. came IN, and
being called ON made very pleasant adj
dress, enforcing the remarks made by the
Superintendent. which he complimented
very highly.
The Superintendent then read the fol-
lowing assignments:
Principals and Teachers-White Schools.
RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL.
William A. Bowles, principal; Herbert
]. Cox, assistant principal. Ieachers.
Julia L. Read. Sarah l.. Ramos, Mrs L. NJ.
Binford, Jennie II WigIesworbh, Caths-
rine O'Neill. Rachel Van Wort. Rosa NJ. de
putzele, Alice q. Owens, NJ. Antionette
Peasants. L. Grace Henning Mary, A. ,Ap-
person, Clara Nj. Chappell. Elizabeth V.
taris, Sarah Gwathmey, Mary j. Teusler.
Florence Bloomberg DIR. William h. lay
ior, and Bertha Dickinson.
MADISON SCHOOL.
William G. Jones. principal. Teachers
Lucy +. Hulce, Ella NJ. Garrett, Mary ID.
Fhell, Hester A. Taylor, Lucy l.. Beach,
Flossie A. Frayser. Annie L. Granger, Mat
tie j. Tompkins, Louisa Dixon, Clara Nor
ton, Rosa l.. Grant, hittle NJ. Morris, Ella
wEsT-KSD SCHOOL
Hubbard G.. Carlton. principal. Teach
ers-Faunie @. Ragland, Mamie Newell, A.
Cora Everett, Ida b; Dickel, Mary A..
Pierce, Rosalie G. Zetelle, Virginia l.. Cot
trell, NJ. Lou Eggleston. Margaret l.. Co
lin. Minnie T. Taylor, Julia Is. Spence, NJ.
Alberta White. Bessie Pollard.
ELBA SCHOOL.
fraaohara
Julia T.. Whiting, Lille Smith. Emily j..
Gatchett, Emma Il. G. Shelton, Nora Shep-
person. Augusta L. 10th, Annie l.. Snyder,
Lee NJ. Eppes, Virginia Bowen, Emma A.
1aube, Henrietta Craver, Bette b. Butler,
Hortense Bottigheimer.
IEIGR SCHOOL
Elihu Morriserte. principal. Teachers
Annie L. Moon, Virginia L. Sutton, Byrd
J.. Hill, III. Kate Faris. Lizzie W. Winston,
Julia X. Henning, Carrie Strsuse. Mary r.
Budd, Adele Mott, Nettie NJ. Pollard, Cor
nelis s. Taylor. Martha l.. w. Jones. Mag
gie l.. Zincke.
CENTRAL SCHOOL
Stephen T. Pendleton, principal Teach
ers-Alice Leigh. Lena N. Duke, Sallie A.
Wilkinson, Alice Budd, Alice +. Eubank
Fannie Blake, Nellie Nj. Johnson. Hattie
V. Lovenstein. Isabel Il. WoOdson, Lucie
III. Hicks, Hennie McGehee, Florence l..
Duke, Florence Laughton.
MARSHALL SCHOOL.
Julian T. Thomas, principal. Teachers
laura V. Bracket, Sallie X. Elliott, Mag
gle +. Craig. Sophia ri. Pemberton, Carrie
L. Clarke, Lulie +. Jones. Minnie l.. Rober-
BON, Emma q. Richardson, Ella Kraker, Ida
y. Ragland. Mary V. Dickerson, Evelyn /.
Rex, Minnie L. Tyree.
BELLEVUE SCHOOL
George r. Pace. principal. Teachers
Nora J.. Smith. Bertha Van Wort, Blanche
y. Wynne. NJ. Virginia Vaughan. Mary T..
Alley. Kate G. Ettenger, Eliza p. Neale,
Lizzie Archer, Emily ID. Bosher. Emily M.
Enyder. A. Branch Bintord. Maggie l..
Hewitt. Jean Gibson.
SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL.
William o. English, principal. Teachers
Cora Elliott, sue ID. Herring, Emma j. Les
fer, Nargie W. Parker. Lola L. Mitchell,
Nora G. Phillips. Ivy b. Peay, Henrietta Ii.
Richardson. Maggie Meagher. Mamie b.
Hill, Matte b. Elicit.
NICHOLSON SCHOOL,
Stephen o. Perkins. principal. Teach
ers--Ssrah Simpson. Josie Ferguson. Lille
bheppersop, Ella Cohn, Lizzie lde.