Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1893-07-06
TEACHERS ASSEMBLY.

bly was more largely attended and
more interesting. Devotional exer-
cises were conducted by Prof. J. G..
@. Dunford, of Hendersonville.
The address, "The place of Latin
in a Liberal Education" delivered
by DR.. Clewell, Of Salem Female
Academy, pleased the Assembly so
we'll that it was ordered published
and copy given to every teacher in
the State.
Miss Harrison delivered a short
talk on kindergarten work, which
was very instructive.
Prof, Graham, of Charlotte, spoke
Of Civil Government. This was a
dry subject, but Prof. Graham made
his remarks interesting from begin
ming to end. Civil govern ment
should be taught in public schools.
There are thousands of people In
this State who do not know the
State officers, and those very people
are being paid to teach our children.
Prof, J, Y. Joyner, of Goldsboro,
next addressed the audience on Pub
lie Schools. and made strong speech
in their favor, using as an illustras
ton of their good, two children in
the Goldsboro Graded School-one
the son of a wealthy gentleman and
would receive a good education had
there been no public school; the
other the daughter of poor widow
who was unable to buy her books.
Both were equally bright, but what
a difference in their lives if this poor
orphan girl had not the same priyi.
lege Of attending school.
'Full many gem of purest ray serene,
The dark unfathomed caves of oce Il
bear;
Full many flower is born to blush unseen
And waste its sweetness on the air."
Prof, Joyner's remarks in conclud-
ing were very pathetic. and not one
of his hearers doubted that ''He who
knows how to touch the heart knows
all"
"Public School Day" could not
have been placed in better hands
than those Of Professors Graham and
Joyner, and the Assembly feels
proud of such talented young men.
| Tonight was the musical contest
for the gold medal and was highly
enjoyed by lovers of music. The
judges selected were Mr.. B. G. Roy
ster, Mrs. Ashley Horne and Miss
Bessie Worthington. Each contest
ant played two pieces, one of her
own selection, the other to be drawn
from pile OF music not before seen
by the contestants, and probably
never played before an audience bes
fore. In fact the music was so
"horrid" that Secretary Harrell
made an apology, saying that he
tried to get the ugliest music he
could find (; and no one
doubts that he was unsuc-
cessful. The contest was open to
all, but only three young ladies en-
tered, Miss Gillespie, Miss Myers
and Miss Holden. Several solos
were sung during the evening, and
the vocal solo by Miss Cornie Petty.
of Manly, N, c., deserves special
mention.
Our fattering ad jeetiyes are Inns
tied, enjoyment for music great, but
every kind of speech fails US just at
this moment but the hattering
encores, and withal the perfect order
of the audience, testified that the
efforts Of the young ladies were ap-
preciated. There was 10 part OF
the whole programme that was not
most heartily applauded, and We
feel safe in saying no part cauld
have been ommitted. Eye ything
was pleasant either to the eye or eal
sometimes to both. The musical
contest was like unto the Oratorical
contest, in that everyone wanted his
| favorite to win the medal.
/ While the judges were deciding
who did best, short talks were made
| by Hon. J. G. Scarborough and Prof
McIver, of Greensboro, but the au-
ldience were not in a mood to listen
to s'big numbers" and while Prof
McIver was telling an anecdote as ar
apology for his speech, the judges
returned.
In "sweet speech President
BLAIR delivered the medal to Miss
Sophie Myers, of Charlotte.
President Blair's last advice to
happy Miss Myers was, 'sgive it to
your sweetsheart to wear; it wont
t hurt you and will do him good"
To-day was ''College Association
Day." and was one of the most en-
ioYable as well as the most instruct
! i've of any yet held during the As
F sembly. Devotional exercises were
conducted by Rev. w. Fl Rhodes.
Capt. benson of Raleigh makes ;
report of the committee upon TIL
State Reform school and offers tn,
, folio wing resolution:
, RESOLVED, That the North Caro-
lima Teachers Assembly, haYins
learned Of the gratifying advance il
public opinion in behalf Of Stat
: Reform School since the annual ses
= sion of 1892, aud of the efforts mad
!. at the last session of the Genera
!, Assembly, reaffirms its CONVICTION O
!: the great need of such an institution
8 lin North Carolina, and will pursu