Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07

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cent. Of the teachers Of Sussex to our
town.
The body was called to order by Mr. p.
j. Follon. They then proceeded with
me organization. i { was decided that
all-interested I'm educational work in Sus-
sex county should be eligible TO member
ship. The election of officers resulted
as follows: Alexander King. president:
i. T. West, first vice-president: Mrs.
George d. Grizzard. second vice-presl-
dent Miss Maggie Shelton. third vice
president; Mrs. n. l.. Mallory. porma-
nent secretary. and, Miss Emma Hart.
corresponding secretary.
The president then APPOINTED commit
tees, as follows:
Committee on Programme-NIiss Rosa
Brownly, Mrs. Harrison. and Misses
Emma Brown. and l.. Graves.
Committee Ga Grading Public Schools
MI +. y. Fallon, Mrs. George ID. Griz-
zard, Misses Ida Wells, Maggie shelton.
i. Graves, and Mrs s. Harrison.
ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
The address Of welcome was then de-
livered by Rev. j. W HarreH. He ex-
tended the Inequalities of the town to
those present. 4 very appropriate re-
Spouse on behalf Of the teachers was
made by Mr.. ID. W. Hinton, principal Of
Wakefield Graded School one OF tho
ablest theses Of the day was that of Mr.:
T.. j. Fallon, on Education" Others
were read which were pleasant and
+ instructive.
The weather at night was inviting. and
an immense crowd was present 10 enjoy
the interesting programme which had
been so carefully prepared. and which
was so delightfully."- rendered
Among the themes treated were: Home
Education" professional Reading"
Incorporation Of Parent and Teacher"
and Teaching Topics" Friendly dis
cussions Of these topics were engaged
in by the teachers. when the topics were
thrown open for general discussion.
1t was expected that Mr. J. A. McGn-
vary secrstary Of the State Board Of
Education, would on Friday address the
assembly, but he was unavoidably kept
away, much to the regret Of all present.
However, the exercises Of the day were
very instructive, as they consisted OF a
discussion Of the best modes Of teaching
the various free-school branches. such
as arithmetic, history, writing. etc.
MORE TOPICS.
In the evening the following topIcs
were treated in a very able manner:
How TO Make School-Life Pleasant for
Teacher and Pupil: Teaching Through
Example; Teaching Composition:
identifying School Buildings and
Grounds; Current Events" and "The
Teacher as Factor in Civilization and
Society" Mr.. +. J. Fallon read a
lengthy paper on the last-named sub
ject, which paper was very interesting.
1t was replete with wit. but not want
ing in reason and eloquence.
The programme Of the night of each
day was pleasingly interspersed by
music. consisting % vocal solos. duets.
and quartettes, which were sklfully rem
dered by local talent.
1t can be truly said that the papers
read were remarkable for their worth.
New, bright. up-to-date methods were
proposed. They were not only inter-
estng, but full OF meaty chunks OF wis
dom for the parent, teacher. and pupil.
one striking plea was made-that the
school should be a part Of the family.
a broadening of the famiy's scope. II
was noted how little interest is mani
tested by parents in our schools. and
how seldom they are visited by them.
Another valuable paper discussed the ne
cessity and propriety Of Identifying
school-grounds by trees and flowers. and
adjoining the walls OF the school-room
with pictures. Taken as a whole. the
subjects were treated in such manner
as would have done credit to any body
of educators I'm the state and Sussex
county IL Justly proud OF the ability and
enthusiasm of her teachers.
The establishment Of a permanent
teachers institute for Sussex county,
with such gratifying results and fatter-
ing prospects. is a fit event 10 mark the
closing months of Superintendent Kings
second term.
The next regular meeting will be held
here during the first week IN December
next.