The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
THE SOCIAL SIDE
MEETING OF SCHOOL
IMRR0YEMENT !

IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION.
The meeting of the General Associa-
tion Of School Improvement which held
II the Girls High School, was wei at
tended, and the reports from the ar
ferent committees showed all that mas
been accomplished by this Association
~ a whole.
The work of this Association is pure
ly co-operative. Its object Is to coop
crate with the principals. teachers and
school auth critics in all things pertain
ing to the good of the public schools OF
Montgomery.
There is much to be proud Of In re-
gard to our public schools. The build
ings compare favorably with other cit
les of our size. The teachers are the
best and the curriculum is up to the
standard.
At this meeting committee was ap-
pointed to find out the urgent needs OF
the Hunt Street school. This 10 one
Of the new schools that has not as yet
been equipped by the school authori-
ties.
Notice was given of a school improve
ment rally which would be held here
early in December. when those present
will have the pleasure OF hearing talks
on this subject from workers in the
state School Improvement Association.
also women from other States.
NOLlCS was oiSO SiSSh Va hSAfNet
carnival to be held for the benefit of
the Association.
Owing to the fact that Montgomery
10 crowned with memories of men and
women who were not only brave in
times Of war, but were also foremost
in the cause of Southern education, in
the reconstruction period. the idea has
been suggested that 1t would be a fit-
ting tribute II at some time the city
schools could be given the name OF one
of these and thus commemorate city
history.
Such, for example. would be Bellinger
School, instead of Bellinger Hill School.
Dr. Bellinger was the first man to take
UP education in Montgomery after the
war.
As the old tablet of Chiffon College
Is among the keepsakes of the City
Hall, it is suggested to replace 1t and
call the Sayre Street School Chiffon
school and perpetuate the memory of
one who taught many of our now noted
men and women.
Another woman who did much for
carly education was Miss Folansby. and
in the future. when we have our new
high school and the Central High
School has become a grammar school,
1t 10 suggested 10 call 1t the Folansby
School.
Decatur Street Is named for Lieu
tenant DocatuF, ana why hoI soy Dc-
catur School. instead of Decatur Street
Sch DOL?
On the ground where now stands the
Capitol Hill School. In we olden time"
was a grove, with q branch of running
water. and here a barbecue was given
70 General Lafayette on his visit to
Montgomery, and SO 1t could be Lafay-
cite instead OF Capitol Hill School.
These ideas were suggested by the
Chairman Of the City History Commit
tee.
All the district reports were very en-
couraging. From the Boys High
School were reported new stoves. new
shelves in the chemical room and new
chemical apparatus coming.
The Decatur Street Chairman gave
an excellent report: A new piano had
been put in the building. a rest room,
perfect in every detail and a number
OF books and pictures have been added.
The Chairman of the Sayre Street
School reported q good sum in the
treasury and all work well In hand.
The Chairman of the Highland Park
District reported a set of books. THE
Childrens Hour" having been. added to
the library.
The report from Bellinger Hill was
also a good one. A water cooler had
been put in each room. and a nice sum
was in the treasury for urgent needs.
The College Hill Chairman reported
seven new pictures. number of grow