The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-01-09
A SPICY LETTER.
BECKY SHARP" AN EAST SIDE
SCHOOL MARIN, PUTS HERSELF
ON RECORD AS A WRITER.
Her Impressions of the Good People
With Whom She Came in Contact
While at Hot Springs.


on every phase of teaching, we re.
turned to our little city with minds
stored with new methods fer the
betterment of our individual
grades.
To say that we enjoyed intensely
the Southern Teachers Associa-
tion, will in no way express the
fullness of our pleasure.
To be associated with and listen
to the eloquent men, whose every
word was freighted with wisdom,
brOadens our views and in every
way improves us.
Among the most distinguished
present were DR.. Harris, U. S.
Commissioner OF Education, who de-
livered very profound address;
Prof. Peterman, of Louisville, KyY
was very entertaining in an anus
ing paper on Country Pedagogues;
Prof. w. Rose, of Peabody Normal,
Nashville, Tenn, delivered philo.
sophical and interesting lecture.
Our own most excellent State Su
perintendent, Hon. ]. Jordan, de-
livered an address in his charming
manner, welcoming the guests to
the state where premium apples
grow and hot waters constantly
tow." That he was appreciated,
was shown by the thunders of ap-
plause he received. And last, but
in no way least, was Texdrkana's
silver tongued orator. Hon. r. Min
or Wallace, on Educated Citizen
ship" He handled the subject
most ably and eloquently. That
most august assembly signified it's
appreciation by an ovation of APP
plause.
The Getty of Vapors' was most
hospitable in entertaining its guests,
1t gave free use OF It's magnificent
bath houses, and free carriages
over the city, to view the beautiful
scenery, rendered more picturesque
by the snow.
Nothing was omitted to make the
meeting perfect success. 1t was
pronounced the best Southern
Teachers Association ever held. We
hope to haye a similar meeting, on
a smaller scale-the Teachers
Association of Southern Ark,-in
this city in June"
We feel sure that Texarkana will
exert herself to make it pleasant
for the teachers, and that Hot
Springs hospitality will be exceeded
only by that of Texarkana.
In order to advance the interest
of this meeting, we desire to meet
the directors of the East side
school, Prof. Robertson and others
who may feel an interest in the
meeting, at the East side school
building Friday at p. m.
The teachers wish to form some
plan for entertaining the expected
guests. About March 10Th we will
have some bright stars in the
educational armament OF Ark. --
VIZ, Hon j. Jordan, Prof. Chas
Gordon, Supt. of Camden schools;
Prot. Hindman, Supt. Pine Bluff
schools, and our friend Prof Frye
Armenian Book Company,-to visit
our school, and see our method of
conducting a graded school.
We hope to induce Prof Jordan
to favor us with one Of his enter
tanning addresses. AS Texarkana
appreciates eloquence, he is sure
Of full house.
Our teachers have re.entered
upon their duties with renewed
energy and zeal, since their trip to
Hot Springs
The pupils seem to have caught
the spirit of their teachers and
have entered upon the New Year,
with increased determination for
thorough work.
Instead of falling of as is usual
after the Xmas holidays, the en-
rollment has increased to 400
We thank our kind and most
generous directors for permitting
us TO stay until we heard the last
sigh Of the Association, a smile
for the pleasant trip, and hope to
meet at the Teachers Association
Of Southern Arkansas, to be held
IN this city some at least, Of the
friends who made Hot Springs so
pleasant for, BECKY SHARP,
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We are glad TO see the Delmonico
Cafe doing such a good business It