The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-06-07
Report on Training Class.

The report on training class was as fol- lows:
 To the President and Members of the Bir-
 mingham Free Kindergarten Associa-
 tion:
 While the membership of the training school nas been smaller than we could wish, the quality of the work has been all that could be desired. This is not to be wondered at when two points are con- sidered. First, the high standard of char acter and attachments required for en- trance and the influence exerted by the principal of this department, Miss Mary K. Drew. The every day, practical life Of Miss Drew as she has conducted this work in her attitude to every day, she has been an ideal leader, stimulating all to noble effort
 The senior class numbered four Misses Emma Ewing and Mary Runph of Bir- mingham, Edith Locke of Greensboro and Florence Turner of Woodlawn. These young women rendered most valuable ser vice during the past year in the chil- drens department, as we'll as having done excellent work in the training class; they were presented their diplomas on May Sl.
 The junior class consists of Misses Sophie Schwabacher of Bessemer, Evans and Stella Rernheim. all of whom intend to complete the course next session. Miss Vankuren of Woodlawn, whose course was unavoidably interrupted last fall, has signified her intention of taking up the work again in the fall. Several other young women have been making inquiries in regard to entrance requirements. and it is believed that the class will outnum- Der that of the year just closed.
 I would recommend that the training school be broadly advertised at once that those planning for their future may know that here in their midst are advantages that are well worth consideration.
 The enlarged faculty gave such ln- creased advantages that every effort should be made to not only continue what was added the past session, but to extend tnem
 While the influence of advertising this work through the press and circulating our catalogues is recognized, more can be accomplished by personal effort than by any form of advertising, and we there fore urge every member of the associsi- ton to bring the matter before some spc- cal young woman, or somc mother, in- fuencing her if possible to consider kim dergarten training. Respectfully submit ted, MRS. T. D. PARKE,
 Chairman Training Class Committee.
 The supervisors report is as follows. Report of Supervisors.
 To the Board of Directors of the Birmng-
 ham Free Kindergarten Association: In accordance with the requirement of your association, l have the honor of sub hitting my annual report, which is the ninth in the history of the organization.
 There is always feeling of regret that comes when one reviews the work of a year. regret for the many mistakes and for the manifold tasks uncompleted. Ana yet, on the other hand, there is pleas ure and satisfaction that comes with the consciousness that few moments have been wasted and that ones best thoughts and energy have been expended. Our ideals for the kindergarten are high, and we feel that the work has strengthened in many points during the past nine months. Our aim has not been to increase the attendance, for already. in tmost of our kindergartens, we have , had as many little ones as the teachers could care for But we have endeavored to pay strict attention to the details of daily work. to add to equipment and to