The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-18
STRONG ADDRESSES
The Summer School at Work
and at Play.
Col. J. Bryan Grimes, Prof. Gilmore Ward Bry-
ant, Mr.. Josephus Daniels and Miss
Matte Higgs.


Tonight there is to be feast intelec.
tual at the A. and M. College Summer
School.
President Henry Louis Smith of David
son College, is to address the student
teachers. A scholar, orator, thinker-it
is an address that will create profound
impression.
President Smith is a man who makes
one think. He is of family noted for
that, and it is certain that tonight the
people of Raleigh will have lecture of
exceptional value. His subject will be,
Science as Means of Culture
Yesterday the day was filled with good
things at the Summer School, besides the
splendid work that is being done. Dur
ing the day Col. j. Bryan Grimes spoke
on the history of North Carolina, and il
was an address replete with interest. He
spoke of the past, present and future of
the history of the State, telling of the
early struggles of the colonies, the events
of the revolution, and touched upon Incl
dents of later years. He showed how the
great history of the State had been neg
lected and overlooked. 1t was a valuable
contribution to the lecture course on his
tory, and Colonel Grimes showed that he
had at heart the preservation of the his
tory of the State and its correct presenta-
ton.
In the afternoon at the Baptist Female
University Prof. Gilmore Ward Bryant oe
Durham, spoke on Practical Musician
ship and the audience of teachers and
others interested in music were both in
structed and delighted with the address
n Prxyo rf I ole IN
structive and inspiring 1t touched upon
the necessary work which is needed 20
make the skilled performer. the one who
can make melody that will attract the
world.
At night at the Pullen Auditorium The
audience was addressed by Mr. Josephus
Daniels, editor of the News and Observer
Preceding the address there was a beauti
full duet rendered by Mrs. Wade R. Brown
and Miss Nina Green, this being followed
By a splendidly given solo by Miss Green.
Mr.. Daniels was introduced most hap
PLY by Prof. d. H. Hill. In addressing
the teachers, Mr. Daniels spoke on the
work that teachers could do in stimulating
State pride among the young people, and
in stopping the emigration from North
Carolina TO other States 1t was an ad
dress that touched upon vital question
in the life of the State, and was full OF
practical thoughts for the audience, who
showed deep interest in it.
Yesterday afternoon the faculty of the
Summer Music School and the members
of The Book Club were most charmingiL
entertained by Miss Matte Higgs at net
home on Blount street. 1t was a chaysx1-
ing occasion. most thoroughly enjoyed.
The residence was handsomely decora-
ted. At the door cards were received bs
little Miss Effie Baker. while iR the hall
we're Misses Blanche Blake and Jessamine
Higgs. The receiving party CONSISTED o.
Miss Higgs Mr. and Mrs. Wade p. Brown,
Prof. Brockman. Prof. and Mrs. Marion
Dunwoody. in the dining room were Mrs
Robert l.. Gray. Miss Carrie Taylor, of
Rock Hill, S. c.. and Miss Emily Higgs
In the punch room We're Misses Mary Lacy
and Susie Heck a3d here delicious brew
of fruit punch Was enjoyed.
During the eyering light refreshments.
ice cream and cake, were served. There
were many Eisitrs and the occasion was
one OF the Eaos. delightful held during the
Summer School month.
/WOR OF THE SCHOOL.
The .IRaphia work being done at the
SUMMER School creates much interest, aud
snother department of manual training Is
THAI OF elementary sloyd. This course Is
Conducted by Prof. Bragg and is most
Interesting and useful enc.
Sloyd is a system of manual training
which originated in Finland. 1t is not
confined to wood working, as is frequently
supposed. though this Is the branch most
commonly taught, but is work with the
hands and with simple tools. The sys-
tenn has been adapted to the needs of the
different grades of the elementary schools,
and is designed to develop he pupil men
tally and physically. It's aim is. therefore
general development.
Mr.. Bragg has in his classes many en-
thusiastic supporters, who have fashioned
delightful array Of picture frames, rules,
paper knives. thread winders, key racks
key tags, and many other interesting ar
ticles, which will doubtless appear as
souvenirs at Christmas times
These productions are made from po!
ished pine and poplar and are most en-
couraging testimonials Of the skill of those
made them.
Miss Hill has classes IN object drawing
No school is complete unless it boasts Il
course in drawing and Miss Hills course
is adapted to the needs of the primary
school. The child who is taught to draw Is
the child whose faculties are most highly
trained in accuracy ami observation, and
the members of the Summer School are
most fortunate in having the opportunity
OF studying under one who has spent sew
eral years abroad i'll the pursuit of her
calling.