The herald., 1896-05-24

tiles and the artistic taste Of the school
was lately given in the exceedingly sue
cessful production of the Cantata
Flower Queen
Besides these there are various re-
lIglous societies. a strong branch of the
T.. M. I. a. having taken root in the
school.
The monthly journal of the school the
normal Exponent, may be aptly noticed
mere. 10 say that it is a most credit
able contemporary is but slight indi-
catlon OF It's intrinsic worth. The mag
azine, for such it is, bears evidence Of
poth excellent editing and good BUSH
ness management In the May number
OF the Exponent there are Interesting
and well written articles on library. pro-
!esslonal, scientific and musical sub
Jects, While space is devoted to the
Cnrlstian associations and athletics of
the institution, and there is prosperous
showing OF advertising patronage
PRINCIPAL PIERCE
reward Il. Pierce, the principal of the
normal school, was born in Meredith. N
T., in 1851. His whole life has been
spent IN the work of education, and he
mas already proved an important factor
IN the development of education in Cali
10rnia. Mr. Pierce received his educa-
ton in the public schools and the state
normal college of New York state. At
SNiiS Csc VI II lie was Ieacnlng his
Hrst school, and during the last twenty
eight years has gained experience in all
grades OF public school work He took
special course in Union college
new YORK, and came to California in
1881 For some years Mr.. Pierce was in
charge OF the Pasadena schools, and
during critical period when most of
the building up of the fiourishing town
was done. 1T was during his superin-
tenuence that many of the new school
DulldlngS IN Pasadena were constructed
IN 1903 ne was appointed principal of the
Chico normal school, which post he filed
with the greatest credit to himself and
tne school Tor four years. Three years
ago MI. Fierce was offered his present
position. and again found a full field for
mis- abilities of organize ton. 1t was a
critical period in the history of the
school, the special appropriation for the
new buildings having been just granted
IN 1894 Mr.. Pierce received the honor Of
the degree of doctor of pedagogy from
his alpa mater, the New York state nor
NAL college.
Dr. Fierce is naturally an exceedingly
modest man, but the present condition
OF the normal school, it's excellent or
ganization and the smoothness of the
machinery, render the services of anv
trunpeter unnecessary. DR.. Pierce dis
claims all personal credit, but points
with pride to the character of the fac
ulty he has been able to gather around
him. in whom he has the greatest conf
dence. He speaks in the highest terms
of the unanimity of the faculty and
their sympathy with the work of the
principal. The professional work in the
school is always being pushed forward
by the principal and his assistants. They
recognize the one great purpose of the
school to give their whole attention to
the best preparation for the life work of
the teacher
In Mrs. Isabel w. Pierce the principal
has indeed fitting helpmate. Mrs
Pierce, also a graduate of the New York
state normal college. is preceptress of
the school and also lectures In English
The domestic welfare of the lady punils
is Mrs. Pierce's special care. All puniIs
who do not reside with their parents or
legal guardians must board at places
approved by the preceptress. With adj
mirable tact and kindly interest Mrs
Pierce discharges her duties. .&
THE TEACHING STAFF
A glance at the list of the teachers
in the school supplies reason for the
qualification which Principal Pierce feels
when he speaks of the faculty. Each
may be called a specialist in the particu-
lar subjects Of which they impart knowl-