Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-06-04
RURAL TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Holds Last Meeting at City Hall
Saturday Afternoon.

The last meeting of the Augusta
Rural Teachers Association was held
in City hall Saturday afternoon, June
l, with the president, Mrs. Hanks, in
the chair. The program consisted Of
remarks by the former committees.
Abel d. Russell gave short history
of our schools during his connection
with them for nearly so years. He
gave graphic description of the old
time schoolhousc and its surroundings.
For several years after he began teach
ing the Quill pen was in vogue. He
spoke Of the great improvement in the
schoolhousc, the grounds, the books.
the teachers wages, etc. He spoke
out Of 4 full experience having taught
So terms.
Mr.. Holway spoke on the rural
schools as q training place for higher
education lie said that they We're a
very important factor in our educa-
tional system somewhat resembling the
old system Of tutors. The rural par
cnls take deep interest in the school.
| The rural schools stick closely to the
great essentials. The rural teachers
are peculiarly responsible for the Ell
fciency Of their schools.
Mr.. Titcomb spoke of the high stand
ing Of the schools of Maine as COM
Dared with many of the South and
West with their mixed population. He
judged from the numerous letters and
testimonials that he had received from
all quarters that the rural schools Of
Augusta are better than any other
country schools in the State II"
spoke, as did Mr. IIolWay, on the
peculiar advantage Of the rural teach
er in taking young pupils and fitting
them for the High school. and in her
intimate acquaintance with pupils and
PARENTS He cautioned the teachers
not tD he run away with by fads. He
spok. of the teachers profession as
one of great honor.
Mrs. Hanks made brief remarks in q
very feeling manner thanking teachers
and committee for kindness and
courtesy.
The meeting then adjourned to the
mayors Office where strawberries, ice
cream and delicious cake were provided
by MIR. TitcCmb.
Before adjourninS the following
resolutions Of thanks were read by
PhrCnie s. Knowles:
Whereas. this is the last meeting of
the Augusta Rural Teachers Associa-
ton,
Resolved, That the thanks of the
teachers are due to our superintendent,
Mrs. AGdic Dana Hanks, for her dcvo-
ton to duty. her efficiency in the dis
charge of the arduous laborS of her
Office. her courtesy to the teachers and
her faithfuincss i'll conducting these
meetings.
Resolved. That we highly apprc-
ciatc the interest which the members Of
our committee have always shown in
the welfare and advancement of the
pupils under our care. especially the
chairman. Icndall TitcOmb, Esq, who
by prcccpt. by example, by a system
Of awarding prizes. by untiring zeal,
has raised the standard of excellent in
attendance. and scholarship to Its
present high attainmcnts. TO him our
special thanks are due for refresh
mcnts served at our meetings.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon our records, printed in the
Kennchec Journal and a copy sent to
the superintendent and each member
Of the committee.
PHRONIE s. KNOWLES,
GRACE l.. FiFIELD,
Mrs SADIE. y. COOPER.
Committee on Resolutions.