The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-08-07
EDUCATORS IN MARLBORO.
TRUSTEES AND TEACHERS HEAR
EDUCATORS.
"NeighbOrhOOd Fusses' Receive At
tendon--What Marlboro is Doing
is Related by Prof Hand.

Bennetsville, Aug. 4.-Marlboro,s
educational rally, under the direction
of the campaign for education now
being carried on in the State, was
held in the court house today. The
number present was not as great as
vas hoped for, but it was represen-
tatIve, being made up largely OF
school trustees, teachers and others
interested in tho work.
The meeting was called to order
by the county superintendent of ed,r-
cation, Mr. w. D. Roberts, of the IT,
tum school who spoke from the
viewpoint Of the teacher. He empha-
sized the Importance of the school
life being close to that of the COM
munity and pointed out some plans
which he had found helpful in arous-
ing the interest of the community
generally in the work of the school.
Mr.. j. ~ McSwain said some good
things. in discussing the subject of
"Neighborhood Fusses." He stressed
the Importance of the school work
and showed how this work is Injured
and retarded by insignificant differ
ences, such as school boundaries, To-
cation Of buildings, selection of teach
ers and other personal differences
which trustees and patrons allow to
control and shape the work of the
school.
Rev. r. E. Turnipseed pointedIy
and briefly spoke of the dangers of
education taking merely the material
ideal. He would have this phase of
the work properly pushed forward.
but he would not have less advance
ment in the line Of humanitarianisn1.
He would demand material results.
but he would also require moral inn
provement.
Mr.. c. p. Hodges was called upon
as trustee, and he presented some,
valuable ideas. He said 1e would
much prefer a school OF four naontaas.
With first-class teacher, to schooH
OF six months with poor teacher. He
declared that ability to teach is
cheap at any price, and Inability to
teach in the school room is dear at
any price,"
Mr.. ID. ID. McCoIl, Jr., made an iif-~
teresting speech on educational con-
cluons and needs in this State. He
discussed the school law, and point
cd out some of it's defects. He conn.,
pared the present system with the,
school system prior to 1868 and em
phasized the fact that each county
ana community must help itself ia.
the matter of raising funds. All sr,,-
provements must look to putting in
the school room the right kind of
teacher.
Frof. w. II. Hand of the Unfve1,sit ~
of South Carolina was the last speak--
er' and lie was listened to with mark.
ed attention. Familiar with the schoyr
needs OF the State, he was prac,Ic,B
In his suggestions. He made known
and efforts being made in this conn
w. He treated the length of the
school term in the same way and
spoke of the Importance of the high
school, pointing out the waste Of time
and money spent in sending boys and
girls to college before they are real
iy prepared to do college work. Htss
talk was we'll received and will Doubt
less do good.
Marlboro County has SO schoof Dis
trlcts and only half of that number
nave a special levy. The average SAL
ary paid teachers in this County irs
1907 was s2S7, while the average for
the entire State is only $3.50. The
school term was 90 weeks or 100
days, while the stand is $50 days. the
average school term for the Stale be-
ing 112 days. 1t is hoped that an
other year will show good effects OF
the :nee':rs here today