The commonwealth., 1903-07-02
Halifax County Teachers institute.
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The colored public school teachers Q
Halifax county convened in the tow
of Enfield, N. G., Thursday, June is
for the purpose of attending th'
County Teachers Institute.
They met at 10 As a. m, In th'
colored graded school building tor th'
purpose of holding preliminary ses
sion. The assembly was called to or
der by Prot. J. G. Loye, the principa
of the school. After making few in
troductory remarks he requested Rev
G. v. Richardson to conduct devotion
al exercises.
The audience sang Cali hail th'
power Of jesus name."
Mr.. Richardson read portion of th'
10th chapter of the epistie of Paul, th'
Apostle to the Romans, and invoked
divine blessings for the congregation
Audience sang II am waiting"
The minister spoke OF the great re
sponsibility of teachers and desiret
them to behave themselves according
ly. "The eyes of Enfield" said he
''are upon u.s."
Prof. Love delivered an address O
welcome in behalf OF the citizens O
the town and community.
To this Hon. Scotland Harris, O
Littleton, responded. His remark
were brim full of wit and humor ani
followed by loud applause.
Mr.. Geo. T. Hill, of Scotland Neck
spoke OF the liability OF teachers. HI
remarked that they are lights, and tina
only the best persons should be teach
ers. Teachers are simply servants,
said he.
Mr.. Alonzo Weaver, of Littleton
said that there are some born teacher,
and some otherwise. He thinks tha,
the welfare of school depends YER,
much upon the hearty cooperation O
teacher and parents. He mentioned
some CT the school difficulties wit!
which teachers meet and how to over
come them.
Mr.. Austin rillery, of TlIlery, sale
that he was highly pleased with the
meeting and the work.
Mr.. E. A. Taylor, of Scotland Neck
desired future organization and OK
change of views and opinions. 81
came here" he remarked, "to lear1
something"
Rev. III. B. Williams, OF Enfield, sale
that in a gathering of this kind wher.
all are equal 1t Is difficult to decide
what would be most interesting to tht
audience. He yentured to say, how
ever, that schools should be governed
by love instead of fear. The attemp
to govern by fear would lead, b,
thought, to rstrogression and barbarisn:
The hour for adjournment hayin:
arrived the teachers dispersed for phys
lcal refreshments.
The afternoon session of the first dr.,
was about as follows:
Song, "What friend we haye i,
Jesus"
Prayer by Rev. III. B. Williams.
Song, "Yield not to temptation"
Minutes of forenoon session read ant
approved.
Teachers discussed live topics rela
tive to their work.
Mr.. Robinson, of Halifax, askei
whether it was love for the work 81
fear of the penalty of non-attendanc.
at the Institute that brought the teach
ers together. To this question he dc
not want an audible reply.
Mr.. Edward Cheek, of Halifax, sal,
that there exists great need for bet
ter preparation and that he himself
hoped to attain efficiency.
Mr.. Robinson, of Halifax, recon,
mended study and emphasized the iu
portance of better understanding Q
English grammar. He said that rule
and so on may be remembered withou
the ability to properly and PRACTICAL,
utilize them. s4s=sss7e~s
Thus ended the preparatory session
The Institute proper opened on til.
arrival of DR.. A. s. Harrison, count,
superintendent OF public schools, ant
Pref. E. s. Sheppe (white) Of the En-
field graded schools. When these emf
nent educators walked In sighs o
mental relief among the audience as
sumed evident expression. All tn,
teachers were pleased to see them
some, however, could not feel happy
even whom they tried.
The superintendent needed no intro
duction !; 20 he presented the teache:
(collactivelv)- to Prof. Sheppe, whom
be said would assist him in conductinl
the institute.
@ DrSHarrison began by referring t