The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-14

the good of the masses, the education Of
our children and the development of our
civilization.
Capt. w. T. r. Bell of Rutherford,
said as a new man he had come to this
meeting to listen and learn, and he de-
clared he had nver attended any meeting
where he had gained more Inspiration,
and he had never been anywhere that
men were so bound together with bonds
of sympathy, and nowhere in our State
have we man more enthusiastic in the
cause of public education in body and
spirit than John c.. Scarborough 1t is
the spirit that dignifies this work Ours
is a profession that renders us the
secret of that Castillian Spring
for which others have sought
IN vain. 1t Is the love that is irnbedded in
the hearts OF noble teachers. When you
quicken by loyehood OF children and man.
hood and womanhood the ambitions and
aspirations OF boys and girls, you are in
spired with new youth. God bless all of
YOU
MIR w. G. Gather, of Perquimans. the
retiring secretary. said: Il think il is
appropriate that l should speak some
words in thanks for the honor with which
you, for two years. have entrusted me-
Mr. T. A. Sharpe, OF Guilford made a
motion that the unanimous thanks of the
body be rendered Mr.. Gather, the retir-
ing secretary. The motion was carried
unanimously
Mr. D. G. Clements, of Wake. desired to
express the hearty good will of Wake
county in having these good men within
her borders, and hoped to see every one
of them again
Mr.. J. w Morgan, of Henderson. said
he was glad to have been here and had
enjoyed the meeting sincerely Earnest
work had been accomplished heretofore.
and in his county the effects OF the meet
ing last year were still strongly felt.
Captain Duckett. of the office of the
Superintendent of Public instruction. said
the county superintendents should thank
God for the opportunity OF having this
meeting, which meant 50 much for the
progressiveness of the great cause OF
education.
Mr. j. A. Anthony, of Cleveland. said
his pride was IL the opportunities of his
Office and as q band of brethren. they
could turn this State right side up in a
very short while. He said he was glad to
brethren, and he wished the State could
know that they have learned what they
should do when they return to their
counties.
Mr.. B. G. Crisp, of Dare. said he was
now a better man and a better educator.
and he would return home with thanks
TO God for the good which has been done
to him.
Mr.. F. T. Wooten. of Columbus. said he
had got Inspiration from the meeting. and
lie was proud of what he was when he
had the destines of children on his hands
Mr.. B. T. Mcbride, of Cumberland. said
he was not ashamed of his office. that
obituaries of old methods could now be
given. but in the future there is a new
creation in this work TO guide and protect
Mr.. W. r. Coppedge. OF Richmond said
this work had been his resurrection. and
he would return to his work with life
faith and hope. that this had been the
best educational meeting ever held in the
State.
Mr.. C. C. Wright, of Wilkes, said this
annual meeting was one of the greatest
blessings in North Carolina
Mr.. ". NJ. Hinton, of Pasquotank, de-
clared this meeting had instilled in him
new determination, life and energy, and
filled him with higher and grander as
pirations
Mr.. j. A. Butler, of Iredel said he
came into this work seven years ago, and
then he had very little to do saw that
would not do and quit it, Now. we have
made something to do, and IKE education
al Office IN 1redell is the biggest in the
county. 1t Is because we have gone out
of the office and made it useful and sue
cessiul that IN time the salaries of our
people in that county will not be limited.
for that Is the only thing in which we are
limited. l have attended this meeting
and I rejoice and am glad.
MIR. a. F. Sharp, of Ashe. said the time
has come when North Carolina has at