The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-18

of discussion and some remedy for the present evils will be discovered"
 The talk aroused considerable comment, pro and con The concensus of opinion was that the consolidation would be good thing. The debate was participated in by o. D. Smith, of Auburn; E. F. Buckner the University: J. B. Graham, of TalIadega; Miss Lulie Jones' of Flor <ence; and Mrs. s. F. H. Tarrant, or Oxnoor.
 The papers "On the Value of Manual Training in the Public Schools were pro nouneed among the most interesting which have yet been introduced. They were read by R. l.. Dimmit, of Birming- ham, and F. T. Nisbitt, of Florence, and afterwards Dr. J. II. Phillips made short talk endorsing the positions taken by these men, and urging the establish ment Of such course in all schools where it was possible.
 Dr. s. M Hosmer of the Southern uni versity at Greensboro, made the opening address on "The Reciprocal Relation of the College and the Grammar School. Dr. Phillips followed pr. Hosmer with plea that a high school be organized in every county and that 1t carry the country boy to the threshold of the college, where he might complete his education. Prof. Otis D. Smith of Auburn opened the dis cussion.
 School Discipline" was the last topic of the morning session. The first paper was read by H. 0. Murfee of Marion He maintained that discipline meant more than the application of the rod. That 1t meant directing the student Into the right path and that the chances are he will fol- low it.
 Afternoon Session.
 At the afternoon session the most im- portant and attractive part of the pro- gramme was the kindergarten class, con- ducted in one of the rooms at the city hall by Miss Maud Lindsay of Florence, Miss Fairfax of Mobile, Miss Mary Hall and Miss Mary Blssett of Birmingham. They had a class of about twenty child ren and showed the teachers present how these children get their first education in the schools. The processes were interest ing and attracted a large crowd of the teachers.
 In the other room reading was being discussed around the table The discus sion was lead by T. c. Young, Miss clu- tie Bloodworth of Union Springs, Miss Lulie Powers of New Decatur, c. L. Me- Arthur, c. w. Brock Professor Burleson of Florence. C. B. Glenn, w. F. Monk and Mrs. s. F. II. Tarrant. It was very in- teresting and many valuable suggestions were thrown out.
 In the evening addresses were made by Dr. Edward F. Buckner of the university and I. w. Hill of Montgomery state su- perintendent of education. The addresses were both short in order to allow ad- Journment to the Hotel Hillman, where the banquet was spread.
 The programme for this morning is:
 Definite Aims of Instruction" Prof Charles A. Brown, Birmingham.
 Discussion, Prof. c. L. McCartha, Troy; Prof. c. F. Vigor, Mobile.
 Report of committee on reading course for teachers, Prof. J. B. Cunningham, chairman. Birmingham.
 Discussion, Dr. s. M. Hosmer Greens boro; Prof. D. P. Hogan, East Lake.
 Report of committee on school library, Miss Lulie Jones, chairman, Russeliville.
 Discussion, G. w. Duncan, Auburn; S. A Ellis, Birmingham.
 Report of committee on schedule of studies for secondary schools, President Charles c. Thach, chairman, Auburn.
 Discussion, Prof. D. P. Christenberry Greensboro; Prof. William P. Taylor, Birmingham.