The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-20
AN EDUCATIONAL RALLY
BRIGHT EDUCATIONAL PRO SPECT AT SAN
FORD, SAYS SUPT C. n. MEBANE.
Stafford Moving for Better School facilities.
Wa er Supply win Soon BE- Ready,
The Holiness Band.

Sanford, n. c., Aug. 10 Especially
A large and enthusiastic audience gath
cred at the Academy building last night
to listen to educational addresses by the
State Superintendent and local speakers.
The address from Mr.. Mebane was
an eloquent plea for greater interest
in the public school, the hope of our
educational future. Comparatively,
MIR. Mebane said, we are not doing near
~ what we might in point of lengthening
rhe public school term. The chief
causes of the failure to do this are found
in the increasing number of schools i'm
the same area, where, years ago, fewer
schools were in operation, and the in
difference of school committeeman and
the loss of confidence in the public school
and respect for it. on the part of the
leading citizens of any community.
Mr.. Mebane said Sanford needs a
graded school, which shall run for ten
months in the year. This sentiment
was warmly applauded by the audience,
In closing the Superintendent express
ed the belief that Sanford will soon rank
among the leading towns in population,
industrial progress, trade expansion and
schools. The address was timely and
most acceptable to the people who
heard it, and there is no doubt but that
much good will result from the State
Superintendent visit here
Mr.. d. +. st. Clair, editor Of The
Literary Digest, of New York, being in-
PRODUCED, compared the educational
systems of the North and the South.
He said there is a striking difference
in the matter of public appreciation
the public school here and in the North,
where there is a sharp contest to obtain
admission to the schools in the crowded
districts. If we could have the eager
ness and enthusiasm of the North for
public education, here i'm North Caro-
lima, we would in ten years take high
rank in the educational columns.
D. e. McIver, Esq, of Sanford, was
introduced as one of the busy business
men" who yet found time to give to
the duties of school committeeman for
his town. Mr.. McIver made a power
full speech full Of sound logic. He
urged the people Of Sanford to put the
same amount OF money they are now
investing so eagerly in factories and
buildings into THE brains of their chill
dren and from this will spring a race
Of men and women who shall honor and
build a greater, more permanent city
than any other means at our disposal
will accomplish.
After announcements about the cur
rent term of tn eschool, beginning next
Monday, the audience was dismissed.
having spent a most delightful and prof
table evening ut the Academy
Our town is to be congratulated upon
being almost rid Of the fire baptized holt
ness crowd. They struck their tent and
departed, leaving behind one sister who
had a sprained ankle, and an attendant
to look after her.
Mr.. T. II. Lynch is erecting resi-
denee on Charlotte avenue and the five
houses being erected by the Sanford
Sash and Blind Company will be com
pleted at an early date.
The fire pump for the water works
was placed in position yesterday and
the surface reservoir is nearing compile
ton. The work of laying the water
mains is progressing very we'll 1t is es-
timated that our people will save from
p to 80 per cent. in insurance as soon
as the water-works are fully installed.
Care is being exercised to make all work
meet the requirements of the insurance
companies.