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Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20
TN. Nn.lnnal Convention

WILDE behd in Denver, Oct. %, to Nov
2. The last Union Signal tells us that
Everything points TO magnificent
Convention"
Miss willard, Lady Henry Somerset
and Miss Anna Gordon are now on the
ocean, and expect to be at the Conven-
ton. VIM. T. Stead will also be pres
ent. An immense gathering and a de-
lightful time is anticipated. The fol
lowing comprises our State delegation:
Ex-Omcio-Mosdames Mount. Har-
per, Misses McLaurin and Montgomery.
Elected Mesdames Curlee, Clark
and Wall
Altcrnates Mesdames Dean, Hos
kins and Miss Grace Cox.
The official train will leave st. Louis
S a. IN. Oct 18th. Fair from st. Louis
to Denver and return, $3.50.
Visitors, as well as delegates, will
have the advantage of the reduced
rates; also OF the excursions offered to
points of interest near Denver. Tick
cts will he on sale Oct. 20-25, inclusive,
and good FOR thirty days returning
Mrs Mollie McGchee Smell of Column
bus, is to deliver the annual sermon.
We suppose Miss Belle Kearney will
also be present.
For further particulars apply to Miss
Madge Montgomery, Starkville, Miss.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20
PLEDGE.
MISS LAURA a. STOUT. .......... Editor.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

President-MRs. l.. S. MOUNT, Grecnyllle.
First Vicc-Pres!dcnt-MRs. r. S. Clark,
Shannon.
Second Vice President II. j. QUINCH.,
Oxford.
- Third Vlcc-Presdent- CIATTIE BgA Ia.
West Point.
Corresponding Secretary-MRS. A. L. HAIR
PER, Fayettc.
Recording Secretary Miss VI. L. Montgomery
StarkyillC
TrcaSurer-AlisS ZELLE MCLAURIN, Meri-
dian.
state Organizers MaS. NJ. L. ERWIN, Miss
BELLE KEABNEY.
State Evangelist MARY MAGEF SMELL
State Superintendent OF Y.s--Miss BELLE
KEARNEY.
Assistant Superintendent OF Y.'s-MIss GRACE
A. Cox, Columbus.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

ell WE ARE OPPOSED TO ALL
sUMPTUARY [PRomsITIoNl LAWS
AS AN INTERFERENCE WITH THE
INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS OF THE CIR
ZEN. National Democratic Platform
ton adopted BY he Democratic Dis.
trict Contention of 7th District, Aug
80, 1892.
If ANY ONE SAYS THE ANTI
3UMPTUARY PLANK IN THE PLAT
FORM OF THE PARTY DOESN'T
MEAN OPPOSITION TO THE DE-
STRUCTION or THE LIQUOR
TRAFFIC., HE IS 4 VERY FOOLISH
MAN, OR A VERY DISHONEST ONE.
IT MEANS THAT THE DEMOCRAT
&c PARTY is FOR WHISKY. THAT
is THE SHORT OF IT'D. j. b.
GdmbTeH
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20
WHITE SUPREMACY.

We 6eliere ace hare one OF the beS
Constitutions in the United States, j
not the rery best for our peculiar cOndi-
lions. We can now hare two competing
parties in the State as safely as anJ
State ia the Union, and ace are in a con-
DIT on to so protect and guard our local
Gfairs, that the Federal Government
cannot interfere with as to or detriment,
any more than it could NTH any Norh-
ern State. Our cirili:atiOn is safe, tor
white supremacy is guaranteed .forerer
-Vicksburg Commercial Herald.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

Our Union WAS organized June II,
1891, by Mary II. Goodale, of LOuisi-
ana. Oflicers-Prcsident, Mrs. GeOr-
gia Carothers; Vice-President, Mrs.
Agnes Brown; Secretary, Miss Clara
Carter; Treasurer, Mrs. j. Ii. Baker.
Vice Presidents from the four church
es were afterward elected, and Su
perintendent appointed for the differ
ent departments.
We had an Anniversary service at
the church last June. A the election
of officers the ensuing week but few
changes were made.
Ours is a small town, therefore but
few departments are open to us. How
ever we have taken up six, all of which
are filed with good superintendent
Oar column in the county paper has
aided us very much, and we intend
keeping it up. The young men have
organized Union under the wing OF
the w. C. T. U. which has given us all
interest in the work.
Our little town cannot even boast {
''blind tiger now, the last saloon be
ing closed, and all law breakers hav'
ing been put to flight by our PrOhibi
ton officers few weeks ago. Tha
is saying a great deal for Indianola.
write this that-others may know
of, and feel encouraged at our sigma
triumph. over the saloons here. Space
will not permit us to tell all we had tt
endure during the fight. We have
sent S. for Headquarters fund.
(Mrs.) GEORGIA CARoTHERs.
Indianola, Miss. Oct. 3rd.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20
Union Alliance Meeting.

n
capital and Forest Hill Alliancesuni-
~ III a meeting and dinner at Mrs
Aa'e Wright's few miles west Of Jack
=; -; last Saturday. The following sub
S S We're discussed by Major Banks.
Moseley:
.n ns'' The necessity for keeping up the
ALLIANCE Organization.
~ -na' 10 what cause is attributable
sS ~ present financial depression, and
Aa' me of policy is best calculated
% remedy the evil /?
MISS cornelia Ligon and Master
~ Ahey Lyon furnished recitations
ina N.Y. were much enjoyed and the meet.
was unanimously voted success
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

IL has been discovered that
'nere is an omission, or what the print
CTS call "an out" in section 2978 of the
annotated Code of Mississippi, relat-
ing 10 municipal treasurers by the peo-
PIE 1t reads: 1.-THE mayor, the alder
,uen and the marshal shall be elected
~ =, the people" The original copy on
~ l,ie IN the office of the Secretary of the
o,ate has the word treasurer" insert
u before the words 'and the marshal"
= 'he code, as printed, is followed,
ea'u ONCE will not be elected by the
t,Opie' but by the Board of Mayor and
Aiuermen, which will be illegal
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20
where Grover Stands.

The assurance to the people Of the at
most individual liberty consistent NTH
peace and good order is a cardinal prin-
cipIe Of our government. This gives no
sanction 10 VEXATIOUS SUHPTU-
AIRY LAWS, tchich unnecessarily inter
fere rih such habits and customs Of our
people, as are not offensive to a Just NOR
al sense, and are not inconsistent Nth
good citizenship and the public ,ceBdre.
Grover Cleveland in Letter of Ac-
ceptance.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

The temperance cause is advancing
among the British soldiers in India:
Lord Roberts says he has under his
command 1850 British soldiers
pledged to total abstinence.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

We hope the letters from Stark
vile, Flora and Indianola, will be
read with much interest. And we
wish they could go to every w. c. T.
U. sister in the State.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

Il Il ne - carter, Chester, S. O., writes !:
scfoiulsao boy here had a. bad case Of
him. me doctor said it would kill
BALM sos MIN to use Botanic Blood
now wal, nc took dozen bottles and is
ioQr m me-. lie has not used any of it for
40lths and continues WE'LL
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

The Pan Presbyterian Council now
in its second weeks session in To-
ronto, Canada, has passed aresolutlon
urging the closing Of the Columbia
exposition on Sunday, and has APP
pointed a committee whose business
in shall be to try to persuade the Uni
ted States to join England, france and
Germany in prohibiting the imnorta-
ton of liquor and firearms into til.
new Hebrides.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

We regret to hear of the illness Of
Mrs. Fannie Clark, of shannon. and
hope she will soon be restored to
perfect health.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

The Peoples party men and Prohi-
tionists will have a grand rally and
dinner at Brookhaven Friday Nov. 4th
DR. Robinson, Col. Hooker and Mr.
Gambrell have been invited to speak
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

Mr.. Pasteur states that when bitten
by mad dog, man who habitually
uses Intoxicating spirits is more Diff
cult to cure than a temperate man.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

Cleveland has become regular po-
htical trader The press dispatches
now tell us he is trying to insure his
carrying Indiana by promising Gov.
Gray of that State cabinet position
How art the mighty fallenl
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

Hon. Thos. N. Norrel |, one the sign
ers of the Rankin address, was caller
Wednesday. Mr.. Norrell's political
views are forcibly set forth in that ad-
dress
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

The plank in the Democratic plat
form proposing to encourage State
banks, is simply scheme to sell the
people out to corporations of that kind,
as they were to the National Banks,
and stock the country with a deprecia-
'ed currency on which spectators
Will fatten. Do you want to see that
KIND OF party succeed
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

The National w. C. Il. u. sends ont
every year over 1O0,0O,oOo pages Of
reading matter.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

Jackson's municipal election will
come off the first Monday in December.
1t is good time now to see that men
are elected who will not be dominated
by saloon influence.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20
Unfermented wine.

nn,a aurches wishing a fine article Of
eas 'srmented wine for communion pur-
Snubuta, Miss.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20
Indianola, Miss. Oct. 3rd.

The State Legislature of Kentucky
voted a handsome sum for the Worlds
Fair, and then added the following
condition: "Thc headquarters
building at Chicago shall contain the
necessary restaurant and refreshment
accommodations, but no intoxicating
liquors shall be sold or kept therein,
or on the grounds set apart to the
State of Kentucky, and said head
quarters building, including restau-
rant rooms, shall be closed during the
whole of every Sunday. /"
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

Gov. Stones efforts to suppress mob
violence in Mississippi are worthy of
all praise support. He is the right man
in the right place.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

The Mary Holmes College for color,
ed girls will be formally dedicated to-
morrow.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

The murderers of Joe Davis, of
Copiah county, have been captured
and some convicted. Ali arc negroes.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

The address of the Rankin county
committee is fine reading for the peo-
pie Of every county in Mississippi
Read it,
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

The Rankin county Alliance meets
at Oak Dale, on the Brandon and Fan
ME road, today.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20
woo AND MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
QUEHs & CEEscENr ROUTE.

QUEER & CRESCENT ROUTE.
a. &. Y. DivIsIoS)
EAST BOUND. Arrives Leaves
No c. Pass mgr & Ex's. iI:a0 pm. 1E4Op. M.
No. ?. Limited Mail 49,. So p y. SO p. m.
WEST BOUND.
No. ], i.ai;c1 Mail .... - - uooE 1915 noon
No. ,. Pas ng'r < LN's.. 5:j1a. IN. 1875 IN.
LOUISVILLE. NEW ORLEANS s. TEXAS.
WEST BOUND.
Mail leaves Jackson for SatcheZ -. e. 30 "a. m.
Accommodation leaves daily ex-
ccpt Sunday
EAST IOUSD.
Mail arrives in Jackson 7:10 y. III.
Accommodation ........j. - j. III
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

Rev. ". B. Bingham, Of Fayette
was a welcome caller Tuesday.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

We treat our readers to an unusual
amount of home reading matter this
week.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

Crowds are flocking daily to hear
Rev. K. G. Pearson at the Methodist
church.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

Hon. j. S. Madison writes encourag-
ing news from Frank Burkitt's district.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

The price Of cotton continues below
s cents with receipts light.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

,,,,mcnts of DR.. s. w Robinson
Candidate for Congress.
The Campaign Committee of the
people's party of the 7th Congressional
nistrict have arranged for DIR. S. w
Robinson, the nominee of said Party
for Congress, to address the people on
the political issues of the day at the
times and places named below. An
oouitsble division of time will be ac-
corded his opponent, Hon. G. E. Hook
or who is hereby invited to be present
at each of said appointments:
Pine Bluff, Copiah county. -. " 25.
irtica. Kinds Co., $500. Oct. 26, Ii a. m.
RAYMOND, Kinds Co, q, IL q. m.
Clinton. Kinds county, Oct. q, s p. m.
Tair play. Kinds county, Oct. %, IL a. IN.
Good Hope, Madison CO., Oct. 20, IL a m.
Other appointments will be announ-
cod later. All friends of government
tal reform are urged to turn out at
these appointments and invite their
neighbors to attend.
w. M. KETHLEY, Chairman,
Crystal Springs
u RI UoRBs. Sec'y, jackson.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

Read the election law on 4th page.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20
Printing Material for Sale.

The printing material formerly used In the
publication of the Mississippi White Ribbon is
offered for sale at a bargain The outfit consists
OF Brewer, Nonpariel and advertising type amply
sufficient for "a seven column paper; stands
cases, galieys, galley rack, rules, imposing stone,
stoves, tables. stools, etc. Also new job press,
chase l0x15, and several fonts of new job type.
For further Information apply to Mrs. L. S.
Mount, Greenyille, Miss, or to the MISSISSIPPI
LEADER office.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20


ADvAN TAGES:
T LITERARY DEPARTMENT.- Every Chair in
A this Department is filed 10y the very best
teaching talent money will command. The work
done. therefore, il thorough diploma from
this College means SCHOLARSHIP.
HEUSIC DEPATTMENT.-UurC Conservatory,
great success EnlplOyinr Culy graduate. Of the
best COnservaturlrs Ia Europe ami America as
teachers, we OFFER tie very finest advantages TO
those who wish to prepare Themselves rs teach
eTs ~ music. The President - constantly receiv-
ing applications f9r teachers WHO haze taken our
course.
A TT DEPAETMEST.--Ti Department is
"A presided over by a graduate 81 one Of the
best Schools Of Design in this country. oar
studio Il large well liglted and well ventilated
room. IL is supplied with the latest and Lest
models.
DEPARTMENT OF ELOCUTION AND
IL PHYSICAL CULTURE This is In charge
OF a graduate Of tie Boston School Of Orttpry.
DOARDING DEPARTMENT.-Is under the
ID immediate control Of the Presidents wife.
assisted by an excellent house Keeper. the table
is supplied with the best the market affords. We
have also a most refined. cultivated. Christian
lady as matron. Her only DUTY is Ia look after
the physical comfort and well-beng Of the girls.
The College, thus equipped. offers to tie ycuns
advantages that can lie had For further in
formation and catalogues address.
l.. T. FITZHUGH, a. III. President.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

Mr. Gambren will spo,s<Wednesday,
Nov, >. II a. H., at Westville, Simpson
county.
Thursday, Nov. 3rd, at IL a. m, at
Hebron. Lawrence county at Z p. M,
Silver Creek, Lawrence county.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.
ILLIvoIs cExT.AI..

Nos ] and 2 DO not stop 1t iag stations.
Nos y and 20 sion at al stations. Traias Nos.
and g twit,i yestlbuic cars stop only y; Ham
mOnd. NctO;nb tiiy. BrOOkhayen, Jackson and
Canton. ii3ZiclnrSt and al stations between
Canton 4 Water valley.
Trains both ways make close connection
with all OF the /. &. branch reads.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20
WHlTWO RTH
Female College
AND
CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC BART,
BROOKHAYEN, MISS.
The 32nd Annual Session will begin
September, II, 1899.
ADVANTAGES:

This is one Of The oldest. most prosperous. SO
best Female Colleges in the South.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

am glad to testify that I used Pastor Kos
nig's Nerve Tonic With the best success for
sleoplessne and believe that IL "a really
great relief for suffering humanity.
4. FRANK. Pastor, Keyler.on, p. o., PA.
WALDocK. Mo-, Oct II, 30.
About Ave years ago became affected, through
excessive smoking, with q nervous stomach
trouble (dyspepsial. Ny health broke down
completely, / lost my appetite, and in conse-
quence became very weak could not sleep at
all, and nervous sufferings and symptoms were
innumerable. Four doctors, all known dyspep-
STA remedies and also electricity afforded me no
relief. AS q last resort, just q year ago, I or
dered some Of Pastor Koenigs Nerve Tonic.
The second dose relieved my pains, and after
using only few bottles am entirely cured.
certify that Pastor Koenigs Nerve Tonic has
proven not only great and beneficent remedy,
but also entirely harmless.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20

B. T. HOBBS, Sec'y, Jackson.
Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1892-10-20
ruHLIc SPEAKING

,rpointments of DR.. $. w Robinson,
candidates for Congress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-02-12
CHURCH AND SOCIETY.

Evolution and Christianity" will be
the subject of Rev. F. w. Spragues lecture
at the Universalist church next Sunday
evening.
Services in st. Michaers Episcopal
church on Sunday next (Septuagesima):
At 1890 A. NJ, morning prayer, litany
and sermon; As A. NJ, Sunday school
and Bible class; 7 p. NJ, evening prayer.
Evolution and religion: are they in
conflict" will be the topic of Rev. f. L..
Phalen's sermon at the Unitarian church
on Sunday morning. No evening service.
The Ladies' Enterprise society will meet
with Mrs. II. DOwley on Pleasant street
next Thursday afternoon.
The Episcopal society will have a supper
and sociable at Red Mems hall next We'd
nesday evening, when Lieut.. Tyler's naval
and other curiosities will be exhibited.
The ladies of the Universalist society
will give supper and sociable at the vestry
next Thursday afternoon and evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-02-12
MRS. FRANKLIN BARBER.

Mrs. Jane Dickinson Knight, wife of the
late Franklin Barber of South Vernon, died
SATURDAY night at the home of her son, DR..
George f. Barber. on Walnut street Mrs.
Barber had been i'll about two weeks, and
the cause Of her death was an affection OF
the heart. The end was met rcsignrdly
and with unwavering courage. Mrs. Bar
Der was one of the six children of Jesse
and Betsey Dickinson Knight, and was
born in West Mortified, Mass, NOV. ~
1918. OF the six children all but one son
are now living-Miss Aurilla Knight of
Vernon Mrs. Serepta Snow of Portage,
Wis. Mrs. Elijah Stebbns of Vernon, Mrs.
stephen WildeS of West Mortified, and
Sylvester Knight. now living in California.
The father and mother of the family came
to West Mortified from Dummcrston.
Mrs. Barber grew to womanhOod at West
Northfeld was married there, and lived
there for number of years after her mar
riage. Twenty-scVen years ago the iamlly
moved to South Vernon, and Mr.. Barber 5
death took place there five years ago last
October Since then her home has been
with her son in South Vernon and Braitlr-
boro. Her three children are Mrs. Joe
Flagg, ir., of Guiltord. Mrs. Alexander
Thomson Of Fitchburg, Mass, and Dr.
Barber. Mrs. Barber was possessed OF
many sterling qualities OF character Gen
erosity and self-sacritice, two strong WON
amly virtues, marked her acts. To hel
children and her grandchildren she wa
sincerely devoted, and among her circle O
acquaintance she was held in high esteem
/ The funeral was held at the house Tues
day afternoon, Rev. Mr. Sprague oiiicia
| ting. The burial was at West Mortified
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-02-12
MRS. MARY A. HORTON.

A long and hopeless illness, borne with
patient fOrtitude, ended on Tuesday morn
ing with the death of Mrs. Mary Horton
at her home on Chase street. Mrs. Hor-
tons maiden name was Mary A. Person
and she was born at Windham Feb. "a,
1887, coming to Brattleboro in her early
girlhoOd. She was married in 1856 to Hen
ry r. Horton, she and her husband cOntin-
uing to live here until 1868, when they re-
moved to Rutland and afterward to Fitch
burg, Mass, where Mr.. Horton died in
1874 Mrs. Horton returned to Brattle-
boro with her five children the fol-
lowing spring and had lived here
ever since Her life had been a quiet
and housekeeping one, given with untiring
devotion to the care of her children and
her aged parents. She leaves to her chill
dren, to her mother who survives her, and
to those friends hoknew her best "A mem
DRY of an unselfish life bravely and help
fully lived. The funeral was held at the
house on Thursday afternoon, Rev. Mr.,
Parry officiating, numerous relatives from
out of town being present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-02-12
THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE.
70 BE mcld in nrot,lcboro Newt wcci

To Be UcId in Brnttlcboro Newt week.
Arrangements have been completed for
the Wmdham County Teachers institute.
to he held i'm the Batlcboro High school
room on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
Feb. II, Is and 10, under the direction of
State Superintendent Palmer aud County
Examiner Herbert ID. Ryder. The open
ing exercises on Wednesday at l0:30 a. NJ.
will be followed bv the registration, and an
address by Mr.. Palmer.
Wednesday afternoon Principal Horne
of the Brattlcboro High school will give a
paper on school management and the pu-
pills under Miss Sherman will illustrate the
fourth grade in fractions. Papers Will be
given on the qualifications Of a good teach
cr by Miss Mary A. Barry of Bellows Falls
and ON English in the common schools by
Principal Williams of the Vermont acade-
my at SaXtons River In the evening Prof.
Lord of Dartmouth college will deliver an
address
The papers Thursday forenoon will be 10y
| Mrs Elmer of the }rattebOro High school
on life in the class room, by Miss Mabel
! ID. Capron of Bellows Falls on class eN-
| ercisc. by Mr.. Palmer on psychology, and
! by G.. r. Fletcher Of Northampton, the
| Massachusetts, state agent, on temperance.
]
will be discussed by Mr.. Fletcher, educa-
ton on its moral side 10y Principal Simp-
son of Bellows Falls. arithmetic 10y super
intendent George l. Aldrich Of Brookline,
| Mass, and English in the High school by
Miss Anna Green of Springfield. In the
evening c. NJ. Russell of Wilmington will
give his illustrated lecture on Columbus
and the discovery of America
Friday forenoon Supervisor c. p. Hall
of Winchendon, Mass, will speak upon
nature study, Principal Johnson of Spring
field on physical culture Examiner j. IL.
Dunbar of Hartford on word learning and
learning to read. Principal Pinkham of
Woodstock on English literature in the
common schools. In the afternoon Prln-
cipal Nichols of Holyoke, Mass, will give
a paper on geography, Mr.. Hall on school
management Mr.. Dunbar on astronomy
as related to mathematical geography. In
the evening Mr.. Pinkham will speak upon
the rise, growth, development and present
status of English literature.
The evening exercises will be held at the
town hall. Music will be furnished under
the direction of Miss Wyman of the Brat
tleboro schools. Special rates for board
at the hotels or in private families have
been arranged, and Principal Horne or
DIR. Holton will furnish particulars
The program is one of unusual excel
lence and should attract all teachers in
Windham county and all persons interested
in educational work.
Mr. Ryder announces that definite ar
rangements have been made for half fare
on the Valley road, and the same courtesy
will undoubtedly be extended on the Brat
tleboro a Whitehall road