The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-30
OFFICERS ELECTED
The Association of Acade-
mics Adjourn.
MAJ. BlNGHAM'S ADDRESS
II WAS A SPLENDID AND INTER
ESTING ONE.
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EDUCATORS PLEASED WITH THEIR STAY
Resolutions in Honor of Prof J. n. norner and
Resolution Of Thanks Passed. Educa.
iional Committee Appointed
College Educators

The closing session of the North Caro-
lima Association of Academies was held
last night. The attendance of educators
was augmented by number of ladies
and gentlemen of this city.
The principal feature of the session
was the address of Major Robert Bng-
ham.
His address, "A Study in some Eng
lish Words, last night, combined all the
elements of interest, pleasing and in
structive in the highest manner. The
major Is a philosopher of no mean at
tainments, and for once philosophy was
palatable. He has long been known as
leading exponent of geographical
problems, but in this address he applied
to English words, their geographical and
chronological derivation, in such a pleas
ing way that the audience forgot that it
was being instructed. He vivified dead
Greek roots, resurrected Aryan STEMS
and re-incarnated Saxon deryitives With
out once allowing his hearers TO realize
that they were being taught etymology.
He slid gracefully away from danger
Gus definition of Amazon after one
glance at the battery of bright feminine
eyes that confronted him and charged
boldly upon the superstition that turks
behind the name Friday" the only fe-
male name in the calendar Of the week.
Nor did he fail to drive home the mean
ing of the new star of Imperialism that
has risen in the West over the smoke
cloud of Deweys guns. Altogether the
lecture was Il bright spot in the pro-
gramme of the Academicians.
The following resolution was adopted:
Whereas The Association of Acade-
mics I'M North Carolina has learned that
Rev. j. nj. Horner. one of the leading
educators of the State, and a greatly
esteemed member of this body, has been
elected and consecrated Bishop of the
Missionary Diocese of Western North
Carolina,
Resolved, That while we profoundly
regret his departure from our ranks. we
formally express our qualification at this
well-deseryed recognition of our fellow
workers rich endowments of mind.
heart and manhood and, sending him
our greetings. wish for him long career
of usefulness in his new field of labor.
The members of the association have
been highly pleased at the hospitality
shown them, and the following resolu-
tion was adopted:
Resolved, That the Association Of
Academies in North Carolina hereby ex-
press its grateful appreciation of the IA
yors and courtesies shown it by the rail-
roads, the hotels and citizens of Raleigh,
the State and city press, and especially
our able aggressive and progressive
- Ty,e. No
State officials-all of which agencies
have contributed to make this, our third
meeting pleasant, profitable and eminent
~ successful.
Officers for the ensuing term were
elected as follows:
J. G.. Horner, President.
II. L. Madison Vice President.
". I. Whitsett, Secretary.
MORNING SESSION.
The meeting of the Association OF
Academies yesterday morning was call
ed to order by President Holt shortly
after 8 o'clock. and devotional exercises
were conducted by Principal John Ora
ham. Attention was called to the pres
ence of the agent of the North Caro-
lima Journal of Education and the paper
was heartily endorsed.
Principal j. w. Canada, of Chapel
Hill school, read scholarly, thoughtful
paper upon the Teaching of English
Some of the statistics of entrances were
given which seem startling. Hardly fif-
teen per cent of those applying for adj
mission are able to benter without con
ditions. This percentage is far small
GER than in any other branch of study.
The idea seems to be that all know Eng
lish, while the truth is that none know
the language. Some Of the methods used
in his school were shown.
The subject was continued by Prin-
cipal Washington Catlett, of Whining
ton. The Importance of the subject was
first touched upon, the relation of Eng
lish to the classics was discussed. The
value of spelling and the number of
things which may be taught in connection
was stressed and the value of good read
ing was impressed and the possibility of
combining English and history teaching
was considered. Technical grammar must
be taught, and composition work must
be attended to.
The papers were discussed by Principal
a. Il. Justice. of Wakefield. who dis
agreed on the subject of the teaching of
technical grammar, declaring that in his
opinion the study Of literature should be
more emphasized. Prof. ID. III. Hill. of
the A. and NJ. College, followed with a
few words on teaching of composition
work stressing the importance of
paragraph writing.
The hour for the next exercise having
arrived, Principal J. A. Campbell, of
Buie's Greek academy. spoke ON the
training of public school teachers in
academies. The necessity for some sort
of normal training for teachers was men
toned, and it was urged that the acad-
emies make some provision for giving
this training.
Principal X. l.. Madison, of CulIowhee
High School, then discussed State aid to
academies in furnishing normal training,
taking the position that the section of the
constitution allowing the granting of
special privileges to those who have rem