The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-21
TEACHERS In SESSION
MEETING OF SOUTH ALABAMA
EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.
DR.. s. NJ. Hosmer, President of the
Southern University, Yields
the Gavel at Greenville-Pro-
gram Taken Up.

Greenville, Aug. 2o.-(SpeciaL)-The Sec
ond annual session of the Sout-. ALABAMA
Educational Association convened in this
city last night, Dr. S. NJ. Hosmer Presi-
dent of the Southern University, In the
Chair. After calling the meeting to or
der prayer was offered by Rev. l.. II. S.
Chappelle, pastor OF the Methodist
Church of this city.
E. R. Adams delivered the address of
welcome, making the best of his many
good speeches, extending a most cordial
welcome to the many visiting teachers to
the town, the homes and the hearts Of
the people.
DR.. John Massey. President of the Ala
bama Coincidence Female College re-
piled in behalf of the teachers. He spoke
of the State as representing a woman.
whose head rested at the foot of the
Cumberland. her neck encircled by the
beautiful Tennessee. her breast the great
mineral region. her waist the agricultu-
raj belt, her limbs the great forests of
pine and other timber. and her feet bath
ed in the waters of the Gulf, the whole
clothed in the white garment of educa-
ton and religion.
DR.. Hosmers address was very short
but full of good to the assembled teach
ers. In the beginning he said that this
Association was not to take the place of
the State Association, but as many of the
teachers could not attend the State meet
ing 1t was thought advisable to have a
South Alabama Association which would
meet annually. and would give more an
opportunity of attending and learning
something of the work and purpose of
the Association, and therefore be the bet
ter prepared for their work. This is the
second session, the first being held at
Brewton last year.
This is an auxiliary Of the State Asso-
citation, and it is hoped that great good
may come out Of the gathering.
The Doctor said the program was ar
ranged by the Executive Committee and
contained Just such things as will bring
out the best in the members.
Today the regular program was taken
up and Prof. P w. Hodges being absent
the subject of arithmetic was passed and
Prof. w. D. Pace of Troy. read a paper
on Algebra.
DR.. James K. Powers opened the dis
cussion on the subject of Geometry which
was continued by C. l.. McCortha, NJ. D.
Pace C. c. Thach, 3. H. Boyd, J. A.
Duncan, John Massey and e. M. Wright.
The discussion of Arithmetic was open
ed by Prof. E. L. Brown who emphasized
the Importance of the metric system.
This subject was still further discussed
by E. M. Shackelford and L. A. Smith.
A short recess was given for the en-
rollment of members
Then followed the address of Prof. G.
C. Thach on Educational Outlook in Ala
hama, which had special reference to the
common schools.
1t was discussed by N. D. Mash, w. s.
Neal and others.
The following is a list of members en-.
rolled:
James K. Powers, Florence; E. NJ
Shackelford. Troy: John Massey, Tuske-
gee; John B. Chapman, Dothan; L. A
boro; J. A. Carnley. Elba; N. D. Mash
Rutledge; C. l.. McCartha, Troy; NJ. D
Pace. Troy; B. H. Boyd, Brundidge;
H Holloway. Forest Home; Miss Mamie
Boroughs, Beatrice; Miss Leonora Kelly
Pollard: Miss Patti Sparks, Brookwood
Miss Flora Scale, Greenville; j. A
Barnes, Jones Mill; j. D. Williams, Brew.
ton; C. l.. Goodman, Hammac; Miss Fan.
ME Goodman, Hammac; F. j. Cowart
Troy; Allen Page, Castleberry: E. NJ
Wright, Troy; j. A. Duncan, Evergreen
c. C. Thach. Auburn, S. NJ. Hosmer
Greensboro; w. S. Neal, Brewton; w. T
Striplin, Tallassee; Miss Bertha Norris
Mr. Pleasant; Miss Mamie Baggette, Cas-
tleberry; w. S. Porter, Excel; w. w
Benson, Fort Deposit: George w. Dun.
can, Auburn; Alex Parker Greenville: c.
B. Gamble Greenville; j. NJ. Dawson
Brewton.