The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-06-28

was introduced, and gave an interesting
talk on public schools, which was much APP
preciated. DR.. Payne stated that he mad
come to Alabama on the condition that he
be heard at opportune times, and that
he be allowed to stop talking when he
pleased. He promised to make other talks
during the meeting.
A cordial invitation to attend the meet
ing of the Chautauqua at Talladega was
extended by Professor J. b. Graham
county superintendent of Talladega county,
who referred TO the splendid features which
be presented. He also touched briefly on
would be presented. He also touched on
pulsory education, and the work of the as
soclation.
The chair then announced that the EN-
rollment of members would begin and u
brief recess was taken.
DIR. Phillips announced that in order to
give the visiting teachers an opportunity
to inspect the public school buildings of the
city. the buildings would be opened TINS
afternoon and tomorrow.
He also stated that the teachers would
receive special courteses at the city han
and county court house if they desired TO
visit them, and also at the post office where
Postmaster J. w. Hughes would personally
receive visitors and show them the largest
and best equipped post office in Alabama
In taking in the sights of the city his only
injunction was, mot to spit on the SIDE
walk, allnOuSl he Stuu lllftL ie uiiNSi'
that the city officials would be lenient in
enforcing the law.
State Superintendent Abercrombie also
announced that Immediately after the seS-
sion was called to order this morning the
county superintendent would meet with MIN
at the rooms of the Commercial CLUB
The adjournment was then taken until
$50 o'clock
Night Session
The night session was called to order
promptly at the appointed hour and was
largely attended.
The following committees were announced
by the chair:
man; r. r. Harris, Decatur; John Savage.
Montgomery; Mrs. Mary Minis, PrattVille;
Miss E. M Haley, Montevallo
On Resolutions-H p. Burriss Thomas,
chairman; J. d. HUMPHREYS, Huntsville; +.
L. Mccoy, Eufaula; Miss Minnie Woodall,
Springylle; Miss Cutie Bloodworth, Alex
ander City.
Auditing-w M Self, Oneonta chairman;
r. R. Walker Ganesvile; II. II. Horton,
Russelville: Miss LOWE Fielder, Wetump-
ka; Miss Sallie Savage, Piedmont
The committee on nominations will be
announced this morning.
Miss Frances 70. Griffin OF NerDena was
next introduced and delivered one Of the
best addresses ever delivered in Birming
ham by a woman on the subject, "Educa
tional Department of Women SsA Tubs.
Miss Griffin was a living and speaking
illustration of the progressive, educated
woman, who is today welding a power in
the world the result of which cannot be
doubted.
She most forcibly pointed out the pro-
gressive tendencies of the age and the part
that woman is taking and will coatinue to
take in the social and economic evolution.
Her address was scholarly and was given
marked attention throughout.
superintendent Abererombies Address
The next number was address by
Hon John W. Abercrombie, state super
intendent of education, on "Our School
System" which was spelendid exposition
of the subject.
Professor Abercrombie said in part:
MIR. President, Ladies and Gentlemen:
"We the guardians of the educational
interests of Alabama have assembled, as
has become our custom, to engage in con-
ference and discussion; to make new
pledge of unceasirg devotion to the cause
for which we labor; to reconsecrate our
time our talents and our lives to the work
of developing the mind, that most wonder
full part of our being, which, in the slight
ly changed language of an other, renders
man both immortal and divine; which
crowns and allies him to angels and to
God; which endows humanity with its