The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1899-09-27
DISTRICT
SCHOOL
Meeting Held at BurtOn's School
house Last Saturday.
Hon. John p. Haswem Delivers an
Interesting Talk.


now being held In the various districts
in the county. supt Drskell held his
fimt one last Saturday in the Sixth Mag
isteEial District at Burton's schoolhouse.
This is one Of the oldest sohOolhouses in
the county. It is situated on a beautiful
hill one mile south Of Rock Vale. More
than eighty years ago Mr.. Edward
Burton, prominent and Well.to do far
mer Of that neighborhoOd, gave, the
ground and built the house, and 1t still
bears his name. Here the Burtons,
Coopers, Clemens, Burches and a num-
Der Of other Well-knoWn families, reared
and educated their children. Il is a
splendid neighborhoOd and good peo-
pie, generous and hospitable,
A splendid frame church, known as
Union Chapel, is also on the grounds,
and is used by the Methodists, Baptisis
and PreBbyterisns.
The Association met at 10 O'Clock and
was called to order by supt. Driskell.
Styles Howard, teacher in charge Of the
school, was made secretary.
The regular program was taken up and
subjects discussed by Professors Glenn
onts and Pile and Miss Vannah OVerton.
The Hon. John P. Hsswell, JF., was
present and by request made an intelli-
gent talk on the "Value Of a District
Library and How to Obtain It."
The Association took a recess for din
ner which was spread on the grounds in
abundance and everything was good.
These people are noted for their
hospitality, and they certainly know
how to entertain in a handsome manner.
At the afternoon session, which vas
held in the Chapel, the teachers took
up their work with more vim, and
some splendid thoughts and ideas we're
brought out along the lines of school
work.
Prof. ]. h. Pile read a very excellent
paper on ITO What Extent can the
Average Teacher Shape the Future
Career Of His Pupils7" Mr.. Jerre
Ganane entertained the audience with
his clever reading Of several excellent
selections
Prof. Joel II. Pile offered the follow
ing resolutions which we're unanimously
adopted;
Be e ResoLued, By the teachers Of the
Sixth MagisteriRl District, in association
assembled:
First, That we extend our thanks TO
the good people Of district 33 for their
presence and interested attention at our
/ meeting at their BchOOlhOuGe.
Second, That we fully appreciate their
bountiiul dinner and genuine old Ken
lucky hospitality, makingus feel at home
and glad We came.
Third, That we extend our thanks 10
/ the Rev. Mr. Richards for rendering ua
Union Chapel meeting house, In which
We held our afternoon meeting.
Fourth, That We want TO commend the
teacher, Mr. Styles Howard, for his prep
aration for US, his kind reception and
the many evidences Of his efficient
school work.
That our thanks are extended TO the
| Hon. j. p. HasWell and Mr.. Ganane fol-
their aid in adding greatly TO the enjoy
able features.
That we welcome Mr.. Babbage among
us and thank him for his kindness in let
ting as use the columns Of the News
The following resolutions we're offered
by Mr. Clemens, but they met with nc
second and we're referred to the superin
lendept 10 be brought before other As
soolations In the district for their con.
alteration. They are as follows, viz
Resolved, BY the teachers Of the Sixth
MagiBtsrial District Of BTeokenridg,
county ia association assembled, that,We
demand Of our Representatives Ia the
next General Assembly Of Kentucky the
introduction OF and their aid Ia passing
the following school laW;
First, A law 10 uOAWay with dietrio
trustees except IN graded iree schools.
Second, The creation OF q Maglgteria
District Trustee.
Third, The passing Of a law 10 create
q county tax for school purposes, that ig
10 build and repair houses
Fourth, The passing Of q law 10 max
the Magisterial District Trugtoes, 10
gether with the Superintendent, q boar
Tor the employment Of Teachers.
Fifth, The equalizlng Of toaohers' cal
aries according 20 certificate and not 90
ooriiDg 10 population Of district.
The Association then adjourned h
give Mr. HasWell, candidate for the Leg
stature, an opportunity 10 speak.
Working Night and Nay.