The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-15

school donated without reserve the recrea- ton hall in any way that it might serve our work and the Birmingham Seminary also kindly remembered us. The Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company kindly granted special car for our picnic. To these and all other friends of the work grateful appreciation Is heartily expressed.
 The gratuitous assistance of Miss Lena Jackson in the music has been inval- uable. The regular instruction of such high order has resulted In marked inn provement in the singing in all the kin dergartens. With equal generosity Miss Bessie Majors, principal of St. Mary kindergarten has given her services in manual training. Ths hearty appreciation of the board of dLs,ctors and of our superintendent have already been extended these young ladies.
 The association is to be congratulated that the board of directors in mid-session secured the services of Miss Mary K, Drew of Louisville in the double capacity of supervisor of the general work and principal of the training school. After all is said the greatest element of success in forwarding such work as that undertaken by thls association lies in this of1cer Her attitude must indicate interest ana happiness in the work; she must give herself to 1t without reserve; she must be loving and tender, and yet not senti- mentalist; she must have initiative, be self-reliant, and at the same time must cultivate these same qualities in others. Miss Drew has already demonstrated that she possesses these qualities, and we look for the accomplishment of great things under her continued leadership.
 The improved interiors of the Central and Ninth street Kindergarten. the Wednesday afternoon hours devoted to songs, games and stories. the incidents gleaned from the children in the home life. as well as at the kindergarten and recounted at, our monthly board meetings. these are a few of the tangible results of her association with us in the past few months
 Problems Presented.
 Each year In the history of all grow ing organizations presents its peculiar problems The past year has been no exception to the rule in this association, but all such problems have been met with such resoute courage. such hopefulness that the result is a year of splendid prog ress upon which you are to be congratu- lated. Whatever your president may have been able to accomplish has been through
 
 directors. To you collectively and indi- vdually, I wish to express my heartfelt thanks.
 We may feel assured that in the future as in the past the continued success of the work of the association, and the real- zation of its promise to the life of the community and to the state will depend upon the earnest and enthusiastic coop eration of all our membership. After all the power behind this movement lies in the, kindergarten ideal. We, as officers and members. are merely the temporary vehicles for its expression. We may be replaced by others, but the kindergarten ideal will ever remain and will continue to appeal to the hearts of all men and women who wish to develop the best that is in. the individual and make each child a blessing to society and a co-worker with God in the redemption of mankind. Respectfully submitted
 MRS. J. H. PHILLIPS, President.
 Treasurers Report.
 Following Is the treasurers annual re-