The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-13


public hattery, but 1 will say that Of al
States in the union education in Nortl
| Carolina is most promising.
| Mr.. j. c. Kittrell. of Vance, spoke or
"How Teachers May Be Encouraged anc
Stimulated to Promote Attendance AM
Advancement of the Children His al
vice was practical and he was frequently
applauded
THE Problem of Attendance" was
briefly discussed by Mr.. W. NJ, Thompson
OF Onslow county. He SAID he did not
come as a theorist, but as a rural coun
| ty teacher. and with twenty years exper
fence. He said he had not clamored iol
| the superintendency of city schools, Oh
for college professorships, but that ht
had been contented with his humble lot
to instruct boys and girls whose hopes
were not beyond the walls OF the coun-
try school house.
The Committee on Resolutions reported
that the resolution of Mr.. Clements OF
Wake county, should not pass, as. tbs
contents of the resolution which he in
tljoduced were practically covered by
text books used in the public schools. a
motion was made, put and carried that
the report of the committee be adopted
The same committee reported favOrably
on a resolution of Mr.. T. y. Carpenter
OF Graham.
A motion for its adoption was made
and recorded
An amendment was offered by Prof
Massey, of Durham, that the money be
paid out of the second 100000. The amend
ment was accepted.
A motion was made and seconded to
table the resolution until the next meet
ing. The motion was carried.
The Committee ON Obituaries reported
as follows:
We find that since the last meeting OF
the Association of the County Superin
tendents of North Carolina that S. F.
Venable. superintendent of Buncombe
county; A. S. Doane, superintendent OF
Currituck. and w. C. King, superintend-
emf of Cherokee county, have been called
from their earthly service to q higher
snhere where they rest from their labors
Superintendent S. F. Nenabe, OF Bun
combe county, was one OF the most active
vigilant and aggressive workers III thu
State of North Carolina. The school funC
and schools of his county were watched
and guarded with the greatest diligence
and care. His county and our association
have lost a valuable citizen and co-Work
er in education.
w. c. King, of Cherokee, was elected
superintendent in July, 1908, and departed
this life on September following. scarcely
having entered upon the duties of his OF
flee.
A. S. Doane, of Currituck. died near
one year ago He was a good man and a
great loss to his county.
Be it therefore resolved:
First. That the cause of education ha:
lost three strong friends, the State three
valuable citizens, each good man an(
righteous.
Second That while we regret the los
of their associations and help, we submit
to the dispensation of Providence, and be
leve that all things work together To-
good to them who love God
Third. That copy of these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes of this asso
citation and a copy be sent by our secre
tary TO the family of each deceased super
intendent.
c. w. HOWARD.
j. "a. ANTHONY.
r. A. SENTELL.
1t was moved, seconded and carried tina
the report of the committee Oh obituar!
resolutions be adopted.
Mr. JOyner stated he regretted the ad
dress of Mr.. Massey, OF Durham, coulC
not be delivered because of the limited
time. and the association would be The
losers, but a more important business
would be now considered, which was the
Organization Of District Associations o
County Superintendent. The report o
the committee of last year on this subjec
was read by the secretary, which divided
the State into four districts, determined
by the geographical divisions. Each would
be called a district association with {
president, vice-president and secretary.
The Northeast District reported as fol
lows:
President w. H. Ragsdale, Pitt coun
ty; Vice-President, ]. Ii. Watson, Hyde
county; Secretary, A. S. Harrison, Hail
fax.
The Southeast District reported as fol
lows: President, Ira T. burlington. John
ston Vice President, Z. T. Atkinson
Wayne; Secretary, ]. W. Hays, Wilson.
The East Central District reported al
follows: President, DR.. w. S. Long
Vice President, c. w. Massey; Secretary
]. c. Kittrel
The West Central District reported a.
follows: President Jas. A. Butler, Ire
dell; Vice President, r. j. Cochrane Sec
retary, C. c. Wright.
The Western District reported, as fol
lows: President, r. A. Sc tell; Vic-Pres
ident, w. NJ. Justice; Secretary, r. L
Moore.
At o'clock President Joyner adjourned
the meeting until 10 o'clock this morning
when the association will hold its farewell
meeting.
The superintendent directly took
special car which was ava ting them to tn
A. and NJ. College, where they were ban
quetd last evening by she president o
the faculty.
All Condemn Bassstt,