The Minneapolis journal., 1902-07-14
Great Results Expected.

Alderman Heape, London-I am wonderfully
impressed by this convention, this coming
together Of all classes Of educators for united
action and conference. 1t must bring about
great results. Such gathering of teachers,
coming such enormous distances at their own
expense to attend a convention whose OBJ
ject is the improvement of education, shows
q deem and real interest in their work that
should 20 for a great deal. I regard tho
whole convention as extremely we'll managed
and as perfect in the matter of assemblage.
There seemed to be no need of marshalling
the immense crowds at the Exposition build
ing The attention to the speakers also i'm
pressed me very much If I should make a
criticism it would be that the city had been
too hospitable in giving such a reception as
that of Thursday and expecting the notables
to meet, shake hands and chat with all those
people. 1t was attempting the Impossible, but
the spirit was admirable. , +
Miss Estelle Reel, Superintendent of Indian
sEducation-I am greatly pleased with the
attendance in my department and the interest
shown The weather has been ideal and all
of the arrangements for our comfort excel
lent I can't say enough in admiration of
the beautiful exhibition of physical educa-
| ton.
| partment of Special Education-It is very
| difficult to realize what such great con-
! yention means. The widespreading influence
| of the gathering Of a body of 10, 900 teachers
is hard to get any idea of. Teachers cannot
AFFORD to miss such opportunities for inspira-
| tion I am particularly gratifted with the
acceptance of my plan for the reorganization
of the department of special education under
| that name. -
W, R. Galloway, General Passenger Agent
500 Line-I have had a good deal of expert
! ence. with conventions and with previous
meetings of the N. E. A., and consider the
local arrangements for this meeting abso-
lutely perfect. I know no higher commenda-
tion that could be given to w. G. Nye, Dr.
| G. M Jordan and their associates in the com.
! mittee work and if did I should give it tt
| them, for they deserve it all
| Charles R. Richards, New York, Presiden
| Manual Training Department. have never
attended convention where things have
| worked so smoothly and where so much ha:
been done to make people feel at home. Tht
| visitors will all leave with reluctance.
Miss Mary Squier, Chicago, Editor Teach
. | ers' Federation Bulletin certainly regart
this as a great convention. The local ar
! rangements, especially, have been unsur
| passed. The local committee has met ever,
contingency admirably The spirit OF tn
people couldn't have been more cordial
have never been at convention that peo
pie seemed to have enjoyed more.
No "Hold-Up" Hotels.
| III. S. Phillips, Denver, State Director o
| Observation-Disclosures has been left undone
Weather, people and entertainment have beer
all that NTe could desire. The exhibit OF th
Industrial work of the Minneapolis school
| is the. finest thing OF the kind have eve
seen, and its influence will be incalculable
| I have been particularly impressed with TIL
/ fact that there has not been the sltghtes
/ disposition on the part of hotel men or other
i dealing with the visitors in business wa.
/ to hold them UP. That is very unusua
i thing tn handling a convention.
4 Superintendent Of Schools G.. NJ. Davidson
i Of Topeka, Kan.-lIt was the most interest
i ing convention + ever attended.
i Superintendent Bartholomew Of the Girls