Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-07-21
SCHOOL OF METHODS.
I ReYieE Of It's Work at Bedford
City.
rnr SESSION A GREAT SUCCESS.
How Those Who Attended Were En-
tcrtaincd-A brilliant Reception
Address of Welcome and Response.
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BEDFORD CITY. VA. July 2o-(Spe-
cial)-The seventh session OF the sehoo'
of Methods closed on Friday. leaving be-
hind the brightest record II has ever MADE.
During the last week there was no de-
crease IN attendance. and the interest OF
the lectures was fully maintained.
The botany class enjoyed practical les
sons in the study OF trees, out OF doors
under Mr.. ]. Il. Yoder, of Lynchnnrs'
and we're surprised at the number anu
variety the town afforded.
II IS conceded that from an educational
point or view. and in its general manage
ment, this session Of the summer schooi
outrauks the previous ones. The visito's
from all points OF the country expressed
themselves as charmed with the school
the beautiful town nestled amid trees ana
encircied by mountains. amid when 'he
Peaks Of otter stand out maJesucaiiy
against the blue background OF sky' anu
by old Virginia hospitality as exenpiiheu
by the people of Bedford City.
A gentleman from Massachusetts ex-
pressed desire for rather warmer
weather than has prevailed since the
school convened. but since the mercury
took a rapid ascent n day or two since
he has been more than satisfied.
Thursday evening the Academy pre-
scented a brilliant appearance, the OCCASION
being a reception by the virginia teacners
TO those from other States. the pariors
were artistically decorated with ever
t-fpqc and ferns. upon
which the electric-lights cast mellow
radiance. The guests were received III
the front rarlor by a number of ladies'
and gentlemen. among whom were MIs'
Jenkins ana Miss Daniel. OF Portsmouth
Mrs. Goodwin. of Norfolk; Dr. and MRS.
Martin. OF Lynchburg. and Mrs. GORDON
Smith. OF Bedford City. TO each guest
from another State was presented pretty
souvenir booklet. containing picture OF
the Peaks OF Otter aud appropriate pre-
scntation expression. The beautiful eve
ming crepes Of the ladies' contrasted wen
with the dark suits OF the gentlemen ana
enhanced the beauty of the scene.
After the reception, there was an enter
tainment in the assembly hall, consisting
Of speeches. recitals. and music-vocal ana
instrumental. The stage was adorned
handsomely with bunting and cut-howers.
Address w VI LiSCOIhl>s
The address Of welcome was made by
Professor Stearnes, of Roanoke, in be-
aalf Of Virginia. and was very gracefully
responded 20 for Massachusetts, by Pro-
lessor j. Furman Hall. the response
closing with a beautiful original poem to
virginia. Dr. McNurray. in behalf Of
the Western States. made a very appro-
pirate address. and Professor Shippe made
humorous speech for North Carolina,
which state sent the largest delegation
pf teachers after Virginia DR.. Martin
gave expression 20 the appreciation OF
he school for the service In the cause OF
EDUCATION Of MIR i. c. Glass, OF Lynch
burg in very felicitous manner, and
presented that gentleman with hand
tcme case containing a set -of berry,
lorks Afr. Glass WIS take n entirely una
wares, but he was equal to the occasion,
Ind accepted very gracefully.
The evening closed with dispensing Of
refreshments by the ladies'.
a RECITATION.
A recitation Of "Meriky's Conversion"
by Miss Mary Hill, was greatly applauded.
En PEASANT, this popular selection,
which first appeared in the Century Maya
zine, was written 10y n Lady of this place,
Nrs. Mamie c. Moseley, and has been
pronounced by critics as one of the best
negro character sketches that has APP
peared.
During the week there has been ger,
nan given by the German Club at Hotel
Bedford. in which twenty-seven couples
participated. led by Mr.. S. w. Clark, Of
Bedford, and Miss Nina Holt of Lynch
Surg II was the most brilliant Of the
leason thus far
Ttiocdax- afternoon Mrs Tnbp II Coo1a
pave II beautiful garden party in honor
of her guest, Mrs. Symington, which
She styled a Jerusalem tea" Pretty
menu-eards were distributed. on which
were painted flowers
MERRY CARD PARTY.
The evening was concluded with
dancing. There was a merry card party
Thursday evening at the hospltable home
OF Mr.. James Nichols in honor of Misses
Nina Holt and Hattie Scott, of Lynch
burg, who are visiting there. The lady's
prize was won by Miss Mary Quarles,
and the gentlemans by Lieutenant Whar-
ton Griffin.
Mrs. Beall. who labored so faithfully In
behalf OF the exhibit OF Virginia at the
Worlds Fair at Chicago. Is here now in
the interst Of a womans exhibit for the
approaching exposition at Atlanta. She
only needs The funds 10 pack and ship
the articles that she has collected. and
pay the expenses Of the care of them while
there. A place has been assigned VIr-
ginia In the Woman's building, and she
is anxious that the exhibit shall be suita-
bly, arranged. She hopes to secure the
necessary funds by the efforts Of the
ladies'. Mr.. Harrison, Of the Bedford
Democrat. has kindly rendered the use
OF his paper for a woman's edition. and
tpe ladies here win probably vie with
their sisters elsewhere who have been
so successful in this class of enterprise
A concert will also be given for the
cause. Mrs. Beall estimates that 81 .Oco
VIII be sufficient to meet the demands.