Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-01-01
GENERAL REVIEW
Of the Recent Meeting of the Wayne
County Colored Teachers Asso-
citation, Held at Mount

! EDITOR ARGUS: :-Permitme space
in the columns of your widely-read
paper to give an account of the most
I; interesting meeting of the Wayne
County Colored Teachers Associa-
ton, which was held in the town of
/ Mt. Olive, on December %.
A majority of the representative
teachers were present promptly at
j 9 O'Clock, a. M, and never before
| have / witnessed such stalwart reso-
luton as regards the elevation of the
colored children in this county.
/ A description Of the work done in
! the fall term by Miss Annie E. Hill,
/ Mr.. Harry r. Holt and Rev. Jno.
B. Howell demonstrated marked
| ability along the line Of successful
teaching, which was very compli-
mentary to themselves as teachers
and beneficial as we'll to the children
! in the communities in which they
. have SO faithfully labored. In fact,
every teacher seemed to give en-
couraging accounts of their work.
The teachers feel very kindly, in
deed towards Professor Z. d. Nc
Whorter for his lectures during the
! day and night, the sentiments of
which should be instilled in each
and every teachers heart ia this
county. / never heard stronger or
more sympathetic appeals for the
education of the colored youth. He
showed himself friend to education,
regardless of color. The graded
schools of Mt. Olive have cause to
feel proud Of their superintendent.
We found the colored department of
his school, under the guidance of
Professor NJ. ID. Coley as principal,
in a f1ourlshing condition. His stu
dents, in making vocal and instru-
mental music for the teachers, did
credit to themselves and their tutors.
At night we We're freely well
coined by Professor M. y. Coley and
the mayor of Mt. Olive.
The literary program was highly
pleasing. Essays read by Miss Fan
ME Holiday and Mrs. A. E. Whitley,
Of this city, were instructive as well
as encouraging. Select reading from
Dunbar's poems by Mrs. M. E.
Dortch and the solo sung by Miss
Julia A. AIMEE, both of our city
graded school, were evidences of
skill, ability and experience.
The appeal in behalf of education
made by Rev. c. billiard, D. D.,
principal Of our city graded school,
/ will live in the hearts of his hearers
/ as an incentive to renewed energy
! along educational lines and the
betterment of the race generally. He
| not only portrayed oratorical ability,
! as is his custom, but fully demon
strated strong interest in behalf of
good citizenship among our people.
/ Professor III. E. Hagans was also
| present in behalf of his school and
the promotion of general education
/ among our people.
From signs fully shown beyond a
| doubt, soon the colored youth in this
county will be seen in a different
light.
| The educational authorities of this
county were thanked and compli-
mented, as well, for the removal of
log huts and the replacing Of good
and comfortable school houses, we'll
supplied with blackboards, charts,
| maps, etc.
| The tenderest feelings were ex-
pressed towards Professor E. t. At
kinson, county superintendent, for
| the friendship he has shown each
teacher under his care from time to
| time.
The president urged upon each
teacher the necessity of being indus
! trious, religious and polite before the
| children.
We extend thanks to the most
courteous and good people of Mt.
| Olivefor the kindly manner in which
| we were treated.
Respectfully,
GEO. w. REID,
President Wayne County Colored
Teachers Association.