The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-01-20
M. EggIest0p Strongly Endorsed.
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eFfop rsAshegilh Sc citizen
The announcement through the press
dispatches Of the candidacy Of Prof j.
/ ,. EHgissteng Jr9 for the State Super
intendepcy, Of Public instruction Of
Viryihia Will be received With marked
Interest ia Asheyille and throughout
North Carolina. He has a host OF
friends and admirers in this city,
where he left deep impress on the
educational and civic life Of the com
munity.
Coming here almost "A youth, his
brilliant qualities and substantial sue
cess as a teacher soon placed him i'm
the line Of promotion, and upon the
resignation of Prof p. p. Claxton as
City Superintendent he was chosen by
the unanimous vote Of the school COM
mittee to succeed him.
1t is only right to say that when
Prof Eggleston stepped into apostion
so ably filled by Prof. Claxton, there
was grave doubt whether one young
would be equal TO the burdens and
difficulties that awaited him. The
"boom" days had been followed by a
reaction, and the schools Of Ashevlle
were $4,000 in debt There was Sc
rious talk of closing the doors for one
year; of cutting Off the high school; Of
shortening the term for series of
years to six months; and Of reducing
salaries. Discussions necessarily
arose-and these were the conditions
young Eggleston had to face. The diff
ficult situation thus created was due
to the force of circumstances, and was
in no way the fault of Prof. Claxton,
who had shown marked ability in or
ganizing the system and in laying the
foundation deep, broad and strong.
Prof Eggleston soon inspired his CO.
adjutors of the school committee with
the courage, faith and enthusiasm with
which he himself faced these Difficult
ties. The schools were not closed; the
high school was left untouched; neith-
er terms nor salaries were cut down;
and before the seven years Of Mr.. Egg
glestOn's administration ended, the
debt Of $4,000 had been eXtinguished.
From its trials and perils the school
system emerged stronger than ever in
the confidence and affections Of the
people. The buildings were beautiied,
libraries for pupils and teachers were
placed in every building, and the man
ual training department, which has
grown to such fine proportions under
Superintendent Tighe, was inaugu-
rated.
One Of the strongest points about
Superintendent Eggleston was his
ability to arouse i'm his teacher, a spir-
it Of enthusiasm and devotion TO school
work. They believed i'm him and were
ready to follow him, because of his
energy, sound judgment and sympa-
thetic insight.
He held the hearts Of the children,
too, in his hand, and his influence
over them was very remarkable.
1t is matter of record in the school
annals of Asheville that Prof. Eggles-
ston never lost a fight in the seven
years Of his superintendency. Hewas
never known to lift a finger in his own
behalf, but when the schools were at
stake no influence Of friend or foe
could hold him back from an aggres-
sive fight, and more than once he did
not hesitate to jeopardise his tenure
Of Office when the interests ofthe school
system were threatened.
Mr.. Eggleston was one Of the most
public-spirited of Asheville's citizens,
and gave his strength without stint TO
every progressive movementin thecity
or county. His activities were varied.
and his energy was unbOunded.
As patron Of the public library, as
a co-laborer with the county superin
tendent Of schools, as a helper in the
work of the church and the Young
Mems Christian Association, his ser
vices were always in demand because
of his readiness and efficiency i'm TAX
ing hold.
lie was one Of the leaders i'm the
for good roads, lending the
influence Of pen and tongue to the bet
terment Of our highways. The city
press was indebted to him for many
valuable contributions on a great va
riety Of subjects, aud the people read
his articles because Of their sprightli-
ness and good sense.
Mr.. Eggleston has the best wishes
Of his many friends in North Carolina
in his candidacy for the highestposition
i'm the educational circles Of Virginia,
and they feel assured that his expert
ence, energy and ability abundantly fit
him for the duties Of the great office
to which they hope he will be elected.
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G. NJ. Walker d Sons.
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