The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-29
EDUCATORS
 IN SESSION
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Educational Association.

It was not the purpose of the origi- | nators of this movement that this As | sociation should in any way conflict | with, or take the place of the Alabama Educational Association, but on the other hand that It should in every way possible contribute to the best interest | of the State Association by encouraging and stimulating closer union and great CT cooperation among the teachers and friends of education in South Alabama. If this worthy purpose can be ac- complished, good and well, if not, then our efforts will have been in vain. If our organization and efforts are wisely directed we may reasonably ex- pect satisfactory results. If as teach CTS we realize as we should the inn portance of our work. how the present and generations to come are to be af- fected by our labors in the schoolroom. we can certainly improve ourselves by our Association. the interchange of ideas and experiences, and the intelli- gent discussion of subjects which are culated to stimulate and better equip us for the duties and responsibilities lthat devolve upon us.
 The Executive Committee has fur nished us with most admirable pro- gram. The subjects named for discus sion will bring before us the most i'm portant phases of our work, and in troduce for our consideration questions of vital interest in reference to our fu- ture plans and policies.
 If by the wise discussion of the many important topics named we can be drawn closer together and can be made to better understand and appreciate the importance of our work, and it's far-reaching effects upon the genera tions to come the time we spend in this work and the thought we give to it will not be in vain.
 It is gratifying to note the progress made in our educational work, in this State during the past few years.
 But when we think of our present i needs. our advantages, resources and possibilities. how great indeed is the wcrk.yet to be accomplished if we leave to coming generations the rich herit- age of progress, advantages and equip- ments they have the right to expect of us.
 By united and earnest effort we can with our present system of education elevate our own Alabama in the edu- cational scale to a point far above where she now stands.
 I am sure we have more we'll equipped teachers who are rendering valuable service in this State than ever before. Alabama has never had as many competent and as many conse- crated men and women engaged in i teaching her youth as at present. Much interest has been manifested by our law makers in the cause of edu- cation and they have made what they doubtless believe to be the best and wisest provision possible under the cir cumstancea for the maintenance of the public schools that We may have a more intelligent citizenship.
 Int interes: manifested and the pro- vision made indicate to us better re- suits and brighter future for our edu- cational work
 While it is the duty of the State to make the best provision possible and U demand well equipped teachers in order that work so vital to the well iard O. every interest of our consmon- wealth may be successfully carried forward, still much, very much, de. bends upon the individual effort of the | teachee,
 When We think of the relation we sustain to each other. to our pupils. our patrons, our country, and the vast possibilities and latent bowers of ] those seeking tuition at our hands. how great indeed is our responsibility. conscious realization of this fact will serve as mighty stimulus to us. wish to state. for the purpose of speclal emphasis. a fact. It is that the teacher is model. We all have our models. and many of us remember well how we regarded our teachers as models. The average pupil looks upon the teacher as an ideal in speech. neat ness and department.
 The diligent and painstakinr teacbar
 
 wise faithful and painstaking. What the teacher does. what he believes. what heSteaches. is most generally ac. cepted by the pupil as right. When we remember that the pupil is infiu- enced and led on in so many ways hv the teacher. that he Is regarded by so many of them az a perfect model in deportment. speech. habits of study and morals. how great indeed is the responsibility of the teacher.
 The children and young people of our land are doubtless affected and influenced by the teacher in more ways than by any one else. Like teacher like pupil. is as true as Like Priest like people," Then how careful the teacher should be that he may be correct model for his pupils in his general character and religious life.
 The young men and women of tbe
 
 equipment than has been necessary in the past. In order that they may sue cessfully meet life's issues and respon- abilities. The foundation work of this equipment must be done in the primary and preparatory schools of the conn try. If this work is not we'll and cor rectly done the pupil will always labor under many disadvantages and fail in me thorough preparation that favor able conditions insure.
 The young of the present day can not afford tn enter the wide open door of the Twentieth Century without proper equipment They will have problems to solve we have not had and conditions to meet we have not known. One of our greatest needs today is broad. strong and we'll equipped men who are ready and willing to do az gressive work according to a correct | moral standard. We want men who because of their intellectual strength social standing and moral force, can become leaders of thought and help 10 mold public opinion and public senti- l ment, Men who can guide with safe tv certainty and assurance the ship | of State and the ship of Zion. We want men who are well equipped for service in ali the vacations and pro- fessiOns of life.
 The time has come when no man can expect to forge his way to the front in any vocation or profession who is not | well equipped. who has not the advan- l tages of a broad and liberal education. | The young man to succeed must have