Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-23
Teachers Should Make Their Resi-
dencn ON the Grounds.
EIGHT s1oXTHy school TERMS
interesting ADDE'S. by
Education.'

The culture and intellect CT Richmond
were represented In the large. enthusiasts
tic and thoroughly interested audience
which assembled In the Young Mems
Christian Association Hall last night to
hear the address delivered by Mr.. Will
liam Fl. Baldwin. Jr.. chairman of the
General Education Board. on why Bust.
ness Men Snold Be Interested in The Sub
ject of Public Education"
The iiterati OF the city came prepared
for rare treat and they were in no way
disappointed. MIR. Baldwin's success az
q business man is not greater than his
success as q speaker. He is a magnetic
man of deep thought and much force.
His was such talk as would not allow
his hearers attention TO wander. Every
word was pregnant with thought, deep
thought. and these thoughts were ex.
pressed In words most chaste and elegant
Below is given the address in full. but
though 1t is interesting and Instructive
reading, part of it's beauty and force Is
lost in cold type.
Introduced by MFR. Dooley.
Major James H. Dooley introduced the
speaker After paying delicate compile
ment to the ladies of the Richmond E1u-
catIonaI Assccia ton. who were instru-
mental in securing Mr.. Baldwin. Major
Dooley spoke OF the work of the gentle-
man whom he wa about to introduce. He
explained that he had lived in the South.
having at one time been the vice-presi-
dent of the Southern railway. and un-
derstcod the condition and needs OF this
section of the country thoroughly. He
was also one Of the originators of the
poo pdc
had been on important factor in the sue
cess of the work of both.
Greeted With Applause.
Mr.. Baldwin's appearance was greeted
with applause. After thanking the Rich.
mond Educational Association for Invit.
ing him to address the members and exc.
p.aining why he took such an active In
terest in Southern progress. he took UP
his address. and for more than an hour
held the attention of his hearer.
Mr. Baldwin reached the city yesterday.
and Is the guest OF Mr.. b. 3. Valentine.
at his residence. on south Third street.
Yesterday he spent the better part OF
the day visiting the points OF interest
He went through the Mechanics Institute
and was much impressed with fhe work
being done there. In speaking OF II he
said here was opportunity for great
work.
Reception OF DIR. Baldwin.
immediately after the address last night
an informal reception was gwen Mr..
Baldwin at the residence of Mr.. John r.
Branch. Some OF the prominent peops4
there were Major James II. Dooley. Mr..
John P. Branch. Professor S. C. Mitchell.
Professor Hugh S. Bird. William and
Mary College: LIr. and Mrs. 8. 3. valen-
tine Mrs B. e. NTunford. Dr.. C. ". r.
Brock. Mr.. Charles Hutzler. Mr.. Lewis
Bosher. Miss Mary Belle Jones. Mr..
Stuart Bryan. Mr.. and Mrs Henry L..
Cabeil. Mr.. Gussavus 81illh.ser. and SIR.
Munfo.d.
Text of the Address.
Mr.. Baldwin spoke as follows
When the Richmond Educational Asso-
citation invited me to meet you and to
speak on some phase OF the educational
problem IN the South. accepted In the
spirit of one cooperating with you in
your worf and rejoiced at the opportu-
nifty of paying my tribute to the South
in Its great educational renaissance. Be-
ing constantly in touch with the educa-
tioaai progress OF the whole South. can
say with assurance tina, believe that ,ne
South has made more progress in the So
luton OF its difficult problem during the
last year than during any previous Ave
years in Its history. The enthusiastic
interest shown by your leading educators,
the Intelligent operative work OF the de-
partments OF public instruction In most
OF the southern States. and. above ALI
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