Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-09
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COMPLIMENT OUR TEACHERS.
Pleasant Remarks About Mr.. Pace
and Misses Faris and Pace,

The last issue of the Abingdon Virginian
contains an interesting account Of the
reception rendered the teachers and pupils
Of the normal school being held at that
place, and gives pictures and sketches
of all the instructors among whom are
Mr.. George Il. Pace. principal. and Misses
T.. V. Faris and Lillian Pace, all OF this
city.
AIR. Pace. the Nirginan says, responded
to the greeting that had been extended
him by speakers who had preceded in a
very happy and instructive manner. and
was unstinted in his recognition Of the
kindness that was intended to be shown
him. Continuing. the Virglnian says:
'Mr. Pace is a thorough Nirginian.
never resided outside the limits of the
old State even for a brief period. He
was born in Middesex county, within a
few miles of Chesapeake bay. and very
near the banks Of the Rappahannock
river He was educated mainly at
Stevensville Academy. in King and Queen
county, and at the University of Virginia,
with special reference To teaching as his
life business. After finishing at the
academy he taught for nearly three years
In a private family In the county of
Brunswick before entering the university.
being, at the beginning Of that service,
w
student at the university his family re-
moved TO Richmond. and the capital city
has been his place of residence con-
tinuousy since, with the exception OF
a year and a half. when he taught In
another section OF the State"
After giving his war record. In which
he is spoken Of as having served with
distinction in Company +. OF the Twenty
first Virginia Regiment, the Nirginian
says:
''Returnina to his home in Richmond.
he resumed the work of teaching In a
neighboring county: but the advance Of
the Federal army soon closed his school.
as IL did almost all others, when ne made
a business engagement, which continued
until the fall Of Richmond. After the
reconstruction" of the State he renewed
his engagement in the same business.
ana kept ii until 1876. when he was APP
pointed principal in one OF the public
schools of the city, which position lie still
holds.
He has been doing institute work for
five years-four as conductor. and one as
assistant conductOr-and has always been
honored with a large attendance or the
teachers of the State
MISS FAIRS.
nc Nlss Faris. the Virginian says:
citv az Richmond She was educated AT
40 picbmofd Female Institute NOW the
xVoron's College OF Richmond. then
under the presidency OF DR. Charles H..
winston. who is now the distinguished
professor Of physics in Richmond |oi-
lege. ., 90 49, ,,,h,ic
"She entered the service or the puphc
schools of her native city in ls'V' anu
has held a position In them coh'inuaiH
10 the present time. advancing graue oy
Grade TO the highest place In the city High
enhaol teacher of the senior and post
..,,,,.te classes She enjoys fine re-
,,,,,,ion with the school authorities or
har ct,v who enthusiastically recon-
,o.ord her for any work that she may
be willing 10 undertake she Is bright
ouick Industrious; full OF energy Zeai'
and enthusiasm. and succeeds IN iniusihs
nor own spirit into those who attend heT
classes. - i, .. -,
the earlier normals heid III the ",atc'
and for the last four years she mas been
a member of the regular corps or inst-
,ute workers. She is fully qualified Tor
arv mart of the institute work. but she
mas made physiology somewhat or a su'-
ciaItv. and in that line she is not easily
excelled.'
The following tribute is paid 10 MISS
Pace: ,..<o..or
Miss Pace is daughter OF Professor
pace. the principal of the school she H.
and has always been. n resident OF hicn-
,,ond CITY. Miss Pace was educated IN
the public schools Of Richmond. gradual.
ing from the High School with the hrs'
honors Of her class. She has taught TOT
three years In the woman's College at
richmond. but. desiring better prepara-
tlon for the work which she has CHOSEN
gave up her position In mat insu,ut rn
,,n,hiau University. Washington FOL
which she had been preparing several
ve"rs She has just returned from hei
drst wears work. having secured thre'
diplomas. She has been engaged IN nor
NAL work for three years ana mas CANT.
considerable reputation as teacher OF
mathematics. English grammar, ahc
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