The Florida star., 1901-09-13
TITUSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL.


pose OF securing him as principal OF our
public school in Titusville. Their pur-
pose was to get man of acknowledged
ability to act in this capacity, Mr.. Fos-
ter sent them recommendations OF ac-
ceptable character, among them We
specially mention. was the verdict of
Bishop Gambler, of Georgia. saying: "He
is gifted, scholarly, consecrated teacher
whom / recommend without qualification
or reservation"
These negotiations resulted in an offer
from our board, which was accepted by
Mr.. Foster, to act as principal for an
eight months term at 5000 per month,
and this arrangement was secured by
contract duly signed, in tenor as follows:
Contract.
BoNAvENTURE, FLA, July 2, 1901.
To Prof A. II. Foster Nashville, Tenn:
At meeting of the board of public
instruction, held the first day of July,
1901, you were assigned principal teacher
for the school at Titusville, Florida, the
eight months. Should this appointment
the county superintendent the attached
acknowledgment within ten days, other
wise il will be considered that you do
not desire the position.
Very respectfully,
r. Z. MINIS,
Secretary and Co. Superintendent.
/ hereby accept appointment named
above and will hold myself in readiness
for duty whenever the school is ordered
begun by the superintendent, pledging
myself faithfully to perform all the duties
of the position.
A. H. FOSTER.
Nashville, Tenn, July llth, 1901.
On Friday, Aug. Goth when Prof Fos-
ter was due the following Wednesday in
Titusville TO serve on grading committed,
Supt. Minis received at his home, Bona
venture, from the hands of its bearer,
Prof L. w. Duyal, the following letter:
ATLANTA, GA, Aug. %. 1901.
Hon. R. E. Minis, Bo. aventure. Fla:
DEAR SIR was notified last Saturday
that had been elected To a position III
the boys high school Of this city; so !
hereby tender my resignation as principal
of Titusvile pubic school. In so doing,
take the liberty To suggest the bearer,
Prof. L w. Duval, as II man for the
place. During our entire college course
We were classmates.
Since graduation. in 1899. We have been
eo-wOrkers in the Florida Conference col
lege, a. Leesbnrg. Florida; therefore j
know him in the full SENSE of the word.
As to his success as a student, endorse
ments from Bishop Gambler and Others
abundantly testify.
Furthermore, he is not merely thor
ough scholar, but progressive, expert.
enced teacher as well. This | know
| from intimate association in the capacity
of fellow workers. At once, a scholarly
Christian gentleman, Of the strongest
moral fiber and irreproachable character
Prof Duval has done post graduate
work at Chicago university since gradu
aung from Emory college. AS a testi
mony to his scholarship he was Offered
chair of English in a strong southern
university during the summer.
| AS he was travelling at the time, letteI
was DELAYED until too late to accept.
sincerely trust that you will accept my
resignation and nominate Prof. Duval L
take my place.
/ will consider the same a persona
favor / certainly regret that it is not Il
my best interests TO be with you the en-
suing year.
Here | get twice the salary, beside
other advantages.
My primary teacher, of course, will Re
main. Allow me TO thank you for tn,
courtesy you have shown me-that court
esy so characteristic of the true type o
the southern gentleman.
If Bonaventure has a telegraph office
wire me at my expense whether you ac
cept my resignation. l am IN Atlant;
attending normal institute with tn,
teachers, tho haven't formally accepted
vet. However my presence is virtually
an acceptance; or at least amounts u
about that. If you wire me between tn,
hours of a. III. and p. M, direct mes
sage To me at "Bo,s' High School" AM
other hour of the day or night my board
inc house, 63 f.. Ga. avenue.
Let me hear from you at once, 80 ] cal
submit formal acceptance if resignation
is accepted.
Thanking you in advance for any kind
nesses shown my friend and for pas
courtesy, am,
Yours very truly,
A. II. FOSTER
! ADDENDA-If everything is satisfaC
factory, how about Prof. DuvaPs> takin