The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-22

building Of the intellect
- hacaiistsr.
After Mr. Eatons treatise the pre"-
ucht announced that Or. James Macaiis-
YER president OF Drexel Institute, Ihiia-
ue'Pnia, would speak upon THE bduV"
,'onai contribution OF the Congress. AZ
Ter bricf Introduction. In which he re-
viewed the history OF the movement whi'"
led TO the holding OF the Educational Con-
gress at the Worlds Fair. Dr. Macalllster
dealt win some Of the more striking ed
ucauonai features of the Congress. The
most impressive feature to him. said he
was the immense crowds who wandered
through the various departments. pencil
and notebook In hand, gathering album
dant material for future study. 10 was
the most representative body that ever
assembled for similar purpose, coming
from every quarter of the country. He
touched upon the value derived from this
notable gathering. and mentioned I'm this
connection Dr. McCosh, formerly OF
Princeton College; DR.. Hall. and other
distinguished educators who drew i'm
mense crowds TO hear discussions upon
psychological and other philosophical SUBJ
iects. and said that he was struck with
the large number Of visitors who gathered
information from these eminent thinkers.
The Congress In every department was
noticeable for the broadness Of views ana
extensive scope covered by the discus
siong. II was q movement Of reform and
a powerful factor in the civilization ana
culture Of the day. Improved ideas, orlei-
nal opinions. and broader views in regard
to primary and secondary education were
introduced and discussed TO great adNah-
tage i'm this notable gathering.
In dealing with educational methohS
DR.. Macalister said that organization ana
unity Of work were needed. New plans
should be formulated and more inn
proved programmes.
He spoke in the highest terms Of the
able and lasting efforts Of the Committee
Of Ten in their report on THE Cur
riculum for Secondary Schools" declared
that their work was admirably done. and
that the report was the ablest enduca-
tional document ever submitted 10 the
people of this country. He paid his re-
spects to superintendent Niehtirgale OF
Chicago. who cast a satirical shaft AT
the efforts OF THE Committee Of Ten"
at the afternoon session. and said he
thought Superintendent Nightingale had
acted in an unbecomng manner in his
attack upon "The Committee Of Ten,
consisting OF such men as President
Elliott, of Harvard University, and
others. The speaker was enthusiastically
applauded at this point in his speech.
He concluded with a plea for unity
and organization in the field of cduca-
ton America was the only country
on earth. said he. except Turkey, in
which the teaching BODY does not control
the education. What we needed in edu-
cation were expert instructors. and the
organization and control OF schools should
be placed into the hands Of men and
women who were competent to exercise
authority in the matter. The finest con-
trbutory work Of the Congress. said he.
was the onward march Of organized edu-
| cation.
After Dr. Macalister's address, the
/ president announced that the educational
boards Of the city and State would
| tender banquet and reception TO the
department at the Masonic Temple and
that the time for further discussion on
the subject before the body would neces-
sarily have to be made brief.
Mr. Albert G. Lane. city superinten-
dent. Chicago, H.. then spoke for
few minutes and explained the impor-
lance Of organization in educational
work. He was TO have been followed by
Mr.. {. ". Bardeen. editor Of the School
Bulletin, Syracuse, y. Y, but that gen
tleman was unavoidably absent. and
President Kiehle then announced that he
regretted TO say that Or. William Il.
Harper president Of Chicago University.
was confined 10 his bed at home bv
sickness. and would not he present this
afternoon, when he was expected TO
speak on the subject Of "The University
in its Relation TO the Teaching Ir1fee-
sion He was sur" the department would
be- disappointed at this announcement.
but ne took pleasure IN saving 10 the
body that President De Garmo. Of swatth.
more college Pennsylvania, hed con-
sented to speak in Dr. Harpers place.
ana he was sure that Dr. De Garmo
would treat The body to an able discus
sion.
The Banque'.
The meeting then adjourned until 70
o'clock this morning. ana the members
OF the department were escorted by
Superintendent Fox and Massey TO the
Masonic Temple. where they were ten
dered a reception aud banquet bv The
state and City Board Of rducation At
the banquet there were many prominent
citizens of Richmond ana the d.stin-
Suished body OF educators enjoyed n
feast Of the choicest palatabics served
in excellent style.
Mayor j. Tavlor Elyson welcomed tie
body on behalf OF the city. IN q neat
and well-wordei speech. ara President
kiehle responded ia a happy vein. Sow
cral other informal speeches were made.
and the occasion vas a delightful one in
every particular. u was late hour
when the learned gathering left tie
spacious hall.
To-Bay'- rrneoeaip:-.
Monin~ 10 o'ciock-"The Improvement
OF Teachers in Rural Schools" : 3
larr c.y superintendent. ;. Ciord,
Nirn
biscussion-Joh T.. Massey state Sa-
psrintenirrt Richmond. W., >. z. Pros
ton, state Superintendent. Jackson. Miss
"Thr Care of Truanta and lucofrisi-
bles.' Edwin u. Selvcr ci.y superinten-
dent. Boston. Mass: w L. Robinson
city superintendent, Detroit, Mich. GA
pcrp
bscussion-Henry Sabin, State Super
intendent, Des AlOiues. L.; n. T.. Den
fed, city superintedeut Duluth. MINI.
Afternoon. )'clocE-"The University
In It's Relation % the Teaching Profess
sion.' Charles De Garmo. president of
Swarthmore College. Pennsylvania.
Dscussion-H X. Pattengil. State Su-
perintendent. Lansing. Mich.
Evening, S O'clock-"The South and It's
Problems" Lawton e. Evans. city SUI
perintendent. Atlanta. Ca. j. NJ. Carlisle,
State superintendent. Austin. Texus.
Discussion-J. H. Phillips. city super
.ntcndent, Birmingham. Ala: j. &. Hart
zel corresponding secretary Freedman's
Aid and Southern Education Society
Cincinnati O.
Seeing the City Hall.