The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-05
FOR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS.
Discussion Cd the subject by the Schoo
Superintendent.
THREE SESSIONS IN The SECOND DAY
Great Interest shown In the Conference
and Number ot Instructive Papers
Read Valuable Suggestions From u
Former State Superintendent.

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House of Delegates. beginning at 10 A.
NJ. 3 =. NJ. and $50 p. NJ. and the
attendance was very good. The Presi-
dent, Hon. John L. Massey. was in the
chair, and Secretary McGilvray record
ed.
Prayer was offered by Rev. j. q. Nc
Interof, superintendent of Shenandoah
county. Mr.. j. A. McGiloray, the secre-
tary. called the roll and all but twenty
four superntendents answered to their
names.
The regular programme was thea 'ahen
up the rrst topic being Summer Normal
Schools; how can they be improved and
better attendance Of teachers secured?'
Superintendent Thomas T.. Barksdaie. Of
Halifax. presented a thoughtful paper Oh
this subject in which ne made some e&
cellent suggestions.
His paper was discussed by Superintend-
ents w. ID. Smith, of Scott, Geo. b. Jen-
nings, of Greene. and George IL. Hulvey.
of Rockingham.
The subject proved to be a very popular
one. and the discussions were able and
helpful. The president briefly stated the
objects sought 10 be attained through the
Summer Normal Schools. and emphasized
MIR. MASSEY'S VIEWS.
After inviting a general discussion or
the subject. the chairman. in briet
speech 10 the superintendent, gave his
ideas on the subject. He said he adj
vocated securing for the summer nor
mails the very best advantages in the
way of instruction possible. He would
prefer obtaining the required talent with
in the borders Of the State. but IL 1t were
necessary In order TO obtain the best
possible results. he suggested that It
would not be altogether prudent TO draw
State lines.
superintendent J. 3. McInteroff. of
Shenandoah. next read an excellent paper
on Improvement of Rural Schools"
which was briefly discussed by Superin-
tendents George r. Hafford, OF Wythe.
and George Il. Blick, Of Brunswick
ADDRESS OF DIR. NELSON.
DR.. Nelson, president of the Woman's
College, was invited TO participate In the
ccliGcpce. He was asked to address
the body. lie spoke briefly but inter
estingly. He seemed to favor co-edu-
cation, and urged that the normal schools
be made as thorough $ possible. Dr.
Nelson's remarks were given close at
tention. He has always taken an ac-
tive interest in Virginia's public-school
system, and was a hard worker in the
normal-school movement some years
ago.
President Boatwright. Of Richmond
College, was an interested listener al
the proceedings, and made few remarks
at the request OF the Chair, concerning
his work.
Colonel John Bell Bigger graciously
l. ha
for committee meetings. lie arranged
everything for their convenience. Tr's
thoughtfulness on his part is appreciate
Colonel Bigger is always doing hand
some things.
Among the visitors who attended the
morning session were the following: Cen
eral Hundley, of Amelia Professors Tyle-
and Hall. of William and Mary College;
Rev. Il. L. Carne. Rev. c. l.. Morrison.
Or. T.. d. Sinner. of New York. Professor
Charles II. Winston. b. f. Johnson.
The last named gentleman Invited the
conference to visit his publishing house.
and a vote Of thanks was rendered HIM
Tor the invitation.
EXTENDED COURTESIES.
Shortly after the opening of the morn
Jog session, Chairman Massey called the
attention of the conference to the pres
al
-,-ho occupied seat in the hall. The
Sew York educator was invited TO ad-
,,ress the body. and TO enter into the
discussion Of such matters as should en-
rage the conference. He responded with
a brief but felicitous speech of thanks.
Hon. William A Glasgow. Of Lexing
ton. who was also in the hail. was rec
venized by the chairman. and on motion
was voted 10 a seat in the conference.
A recess for lunch was taken until p.
Al.
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.
Shortly after o'clock yesterday after
noon the conference again assembled.
and the first paper read was the one left
over from the morning session on The
Establishment of ounty High Schools
by Superintendent Lee Britt. Of Nanse-
Inond county. Ills essay was compiled Ia
very thoughtful manner, and the sub
Ject was discussed at some length by
superintendents Cary Breckenridge. o.
BOtetourt, and George W. Grigsby, OF
King George.
The president then stated that he had
received q letter from DR.. William II
Rainier. Of Lexington, Virginias first
State Superintendent on that subject |
which paper he requested the secretary |
10 read, which was heard with great in |
terest.
inc next subject. Graded Course OF |
Study for Rural Schools" was oponet |
~ Superintendent VI. d. Hall, Of Fairfax |
county. His paper strongly emphasized |
the necessity OF providing a grade'
course for the State schools. Mr.. Halls |
position was endorsed by Superintendent |
r. G. Stearnes OF Roanoke GO unity. In
very humorous address Superintendent |
J.. j. Foster OF Mathews and +. 4
Watson Of PittsyNania. discussed the
subject in very attractive and sugges
tlNo way
President DCatNright. of Richmond
College. invited tie conference TO a re
ception by the faculty NJ the CClieg'
this afternoon a 4:3O O'Clock He ex
tended tie invitation in a very happy
lyle and fhc conference unanimously
accepted,
Another recess was taker at $50 p. NJ
THE NIGHT SESSION.
1t was promptly at $50 p NJ. when
Hon. John l.. Massey called the night
William and Mary College at Williams
burg reiterated his invitation from the
afternoon 10 have the members of thu
difference visit that Institution. Ht
stated that he had seen Mr.. John ID
Potts. of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
way Company. who had offered to sen
d special train 10 Williamsburg for the
sum Of s95. lie made an earnest APPEAL
10 those present to take this trip on Fri
lay morning.
When the Chair asked those who de-
sired to go to arise in their seats, only