The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-15
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
THEY OPEN THIS MORNING FOR EN-
ROLuEyT OF OLD sCHOLAKS.
Assignment of Principals and Teachers
An Encouraging Outlook For the ses-
sion-Dr. Landrum's Taik.

sion-Dr. Landrum's Taik'
The principal teachers of the public
schools assembled at the Richmond
High School yesterday morning at ten
o'clock 10 receive instructions and as
signment
Mr.. William F. Fox, Supt hntendent,
welcomed the teachers In an address
full Of kind words and good advice. He
complimented them on the work Of last
session, and expressed the belief that the
present session will be one of greater
success. He hoped that they would enter
on the work with broad ideas and firm
resolves that will assure the best results.
He then introduced Rev. DR.. Landrum,
Of the Second Baptist church. who had
kindly consented to address the teachers.
Or. Landrum made a very interesting
and impressive address, which was high
w appreciated by all who were present.
He remarked that 1t was great pleasure
as well as privilege to meet and hall
the teachers on this happy scholastic New
Year Looking over the brilliant assembly
Of beautiful faces, he remarked tnat II
reminded him OF heaven. because there
was so few men present. BY the way,
said he that is one of the reasons why
there is no marrying In heaven, because
there are so few men, not enough to get
around. on earth the teachers are hard
worked and poorly paid, but heaven Is
In reserve for them.
He then enlarged on the following to-
pics: First-The faithful teacher is en-
gagged in the work Of enlarging the indi-
Vidual world Of every pupil. Second-Pro-
longing the life Of the soul Third-Lift-
ing up and fitting them for The noblest
society. Fourth-Conferring the greatest
and purest pleasure He closed his charm
ing address with stirring words OF en-
couragement and advice.
Major James II. Capers OF the Board,
was present. and made a short address,
heartily welcoming the teachers. and
speaking in the highest terms OF their
faithfuiness and efficiency. and said that
il was due TO them that the Richmond
schools are ranked as equal to any in
this country He related some Of his
amusing experiences in Chicago, which
added greatly to the pleasure OF the oc-
casion.
The Superintendent then read out the
following assignments for this session:
High School.
Julian p Thomas, principal, with the
following teachers:
James c. Harwood, Bette " Faris,
Julia p. Read, Sarah f. Ramos,
Bertha Dickinson, Rachel Van Wort,
Jennie Wiglesworth, Alice f. Owens,
Mary A. Apperson, Rosa De Dutzele,
Kate O'NeHi, +. Maria Binford,
Ida f. Ragland Clara NJ Chappell
Sarah Gwathmey, Jean Gibson,
Florence Bloomburg, Cornelia NJ. Elicit,
Mad. jeff Tensler, Julia r. Henning
DR.. William II. Taylor.
Madison Schoo
VIM. G. Jones, principal, with the fol-
lowing teachers:
Lucy Z. Hulce, Ella NJ. Garnett,
Annie e. Granger, Mary II. Shell.
Lucy L. Beach. Maggie c. Williams,
Louisa Dixon, Matte J. Tompkins,
Rosa Marks Clara Morton.
Kittie NJ. Morris, Ella " Shell.
West End School.
H. G.. Carlton. principal. with the fol-
lowing teachers:
Mary A. Pierce. Mabel T. Grove,
Fannie C. Ragland, Mamie Newell.
Cora Everett, Ida b. Dickel,
Rosa c. Zetele, NJ. Lou Eggleston.
Julia b. Spence, Bessie Pollard,
Minnie T. Taylor. Jennie l.. Cottrell.
NJ. Alberta White. Margaret e. Cohn,
EIba School.
VIM. o. English. principal, with the
following teachers:
Julia r. Whiting. Lille Smith,
Henrietta Craver, Annie Snyder.
Augusta 10th, Lee NJ. Eppes, |
Emma Shelton, Emily Hatchett. |
Bette Butler. Nora Shepperson.
Hortense Bottigheimer, Virginia Bowen, |
Emrna Laube, Rosa y. Angle. |
Leigh School.
Elihu Morrissette, principal, with the |
following teachers:
Annie j.. Moon, Virginia T. Sutton |
NJ. Kate Faris, Mary +. Budd, |
Lizzie Winston, Martha L. Jones' |
Nettie NJ. Pollard. Carrie Strause, |
Maggie Xinke, Adele Mott, |
Minnie West. CorneIia w. Taylor. |
Helen A. Hix.
Central school.
s.. p. Pendleton, principal, with the |
following teachers:
Alice Leigh. Lena NJ. Duke. |
Florence Duke, Alice Budd, |
Fannie Blake Hennie McGhee, |
Florence Laughton, Nellie Johnson. |
Julia Snodgrass, Lula Epps. |
Isabel Woodson, Lucy Il. Powers, |
Lucy NJ. Hicks.
Marshall School.
Albert H. Hill. principal, with the /
following teachers:
Laura V. Bracket, Carrie IL. Clarke, |
Maggie r. Craig, Lula +. Jones, !
Matte Gipperich. Mary V. Dickerson'
Cav Bosher. Minnie Tyree. |
Douga ass EIps, Jessie l.. Gary, |
Eva Rex, Minnie koperson'
Beulah NJ. Hall.
Bellevue School.
Geo. r. Pace. principal. with the fol-
lowing teachers:
A. Branch Binford Willie Bowles,
Eliza p. Neal, NJ. Virginia Vaughan.
Mary f. Alley. Lizzie Archer,
Bertha NanNort, Maggie l.. Hewitt.
Emily ID. Bosher, Agnes w. Easley,
Virginia G. Winfree, Hattie Morris.
Nellie X. Richardson. Emily NJ. Snyder.
Springfield School.
Leroy S. Edwards, principal, with the
following teachers:
Cora Elliott, Maggie Parker,
Lola Mitchell. Nora Phillips,
Maggie Meagher, Salie Daily,
Ivy Il. Peay, Josie Ferguson, |