The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-07-23
hundred or more miles, and the destlna-
,io, te reached

hundred or more miles. and the destina-
ton Is reached.
EQUAL TO RICHMOND.
Roanoke is "A much scattered city az
every one knows. who has ever been
here-"The Magic City" as IT Is called
but one I'm which a blind man would not
need a guide when once he had trayersed
its streets.
Everybody IS polite. obliging and hospi-
table-so hospltable. indeed. that an East
Virginian Is m once reminded Of Rich
mond. A cosmopolitan city some people
say though perhaps not so much so as
some Of our Eastern towns During the
month the School Of Methods is the
principal diversion. both for the teachers
and the town Now as ever. the teachers
sense Of humor serves a good purpose.
and many are the funny little incidents
and episodes too trivial 10 mention. which
serve 10 furnish the required amount Of
nonsense. which Is one Of the necessary
ingredients OF teachers makeup. For
instance. Il is a real pleasure 20 see a
man stand on the corner and romar,-
within hearing Of the teachers themselves
that 1T is a pity that there is not a
single pretty girl among the six hundred
visiting teachers" and the like. As a
rule. however there are compliments ga
lore. and from all sides come assurances
that the School OF Methods is the greatest
innovation that Roanoke has known since
"the boom"
A MONTH or PLEASURE
The month has ben characterized by
every pleasure which the people Of Roa-
noke Individually and collectively could
devise 10 entertain "the strangers within
her gates" And. on the other hand. the
, School Of Methods has done much 10
entertain the city. Roanoke is remark
able for the great number and beauty Of
its churches and the ministers Of the
city have greatly encouraged the school
by their presence and their attention 70
those who are attending
Among the attractions furnished by the
school at the Academy OF Music have
been lectures by such noted people AS
General Gordon. Dr. White OF Ohio: Pro-
fessor and Mrs Southwiek Of Boston.
DR.. Kent. of the University Of Virginia,
and others
Nothing has been moro enjoyed than tho
two entertainments given by Richmond
inimitable humorist Polk Miller. last
week. Both nights be had q crowded house
and delighted audiences.
PLENTY OF FUN
Under the aucpices Of the school there
have been trolley rides 90 am OF the SUI
Natural Bridge, a trip which needs no
description
There are many pleasant resorts ani
places of interest in and around the city,
among them being Mil Mountain. from
whose heights can be had "a view OF the
entire city and the surrounding county
scene of beauty. indeed. Nothing more
inspires one with lofty thoughts than 10
go 10 the Everlasting hills and there
above the living. moving masses Of Gods
other creatures. look down and feel that
in one sense Of the word. no least, he is
above the ordinary world and its din
and strife and confusion. Then fl is only
the softened. me'loweI sounds of the
world and its music that reaches ones
ears
At the foot of this mountain IS a won
dcrful spring. from which flows stream
OF water of such volume MS ~ form
beautiful lake-so clear that like most
mountain streams. in it can DE seen FISH
Of many sizes and varieties swimming
many feet below What "a beautiful and
delightful place is Crystal Springs, there
are many 20 testify
A UNIQUE FEATURE.
one unique feature of the School or
Methods this year lis the organization of
the state Teachers League. headed by
one OF the most progressive of our pro
gressive educators. Professor Dudley r.
Cowles. Of Hampton. It is I'm this League
we hope there lie, while as yet undevol-
oped. blessings untold for both pupils
and teachers of this and coming genera
tions.
one Of the pleasantost features has been
the gathering together Of the old pupils
OF certain schools of the State. among
them being those OF the State Normal
School Of Farmyille which was held al
Hotel Roanoke.
And now as the month draws 20 a
close and the teachers who have had
such pleasant intercourse since the school
began. again turn their faces homeward,
carrying with them n0bler thoughts
higher aspirations and greater zeal IN
their professions. am with one accord
would thank the progressive, indcfltigable
and patient managers, Professors Glass
and jenkins. and the able faculty for
all they have done towards the improve
ment and elevation Of the teachers voca-
ton. and their appreciation to the people
of Roanoke for a very pleasant month.
II the school is wanted here again next
year. it's unparalleled success this sum-
mer will perhaps warrant it's return. for
a more PLEASANT location cannot be mag
ined unless 10 be our own beloved Rich
mOnd