The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-09-01
BATES COUNTY SCHOOLS
AND TEACHERS.

gram and were present did their part /
well, and most Of them were present.
The enrolment was larger than re-
ported due to the fact that I had plac- !
ed the enrolment blanks of Is in my
pocket and forgot 10 turn them over
to the secretary. Each section had
enthusiastic discussions on the sub
iects considered and every session
was a good one The teachers have
gone out more determined than ever
before to make this good year, and
we sincerely believe if tie patrons
will help us some that success is ours.
Some of those who were absent were
sick, some were KEEP. away for other
reasons and some were absent, be-
cause they have but little interest in
the profession and are only teaching
until they can find something better.
DIR. Aliens talk Was we'll worth the |
time and expense Of attending the
meeting, and We are pleased to say
that we are going TO be able to place
his address in every library in the
county. II will Be as readable next
year as this, and for wears TO come.
DR.. Hill, president of Missouri
University, delivered a very interest
ing and instructive address. Every
citizen in Missouri has Just reasons in
feeling proud of the University and
its president
We are very much pleased to an
nounce that the Doctors of the county
have agreed to meet with the teach
ers in the reading circle, while they
are studying CiNicS and Sanitation.
We are very anxious that every teach
er in the county should take hold of
this work and help US out with it, in
fact, every teacher who has the good
of the profession at heart will do this.
About fifty teachers were present
this examination TO finish up on the
work and raise grades. The exami-
nation was about like June SO far as
being difficult is concerned. The
State Superintendent has made a re-
quest for the number taking the ex-
animation for the year designating
the number of first. second and third
grade certificates granted this year
and the number falling TO get any
certificate.
Cumpton school, in Deepwater
township, will open in a newly paint
ed building with new desk and every
thing in first class order. Miss Stella
Ritchey has been employed as teach
er, and everything indicates most
successful term. This is her second
school, but she did very satisfactory
work last year.
Mulberry finally settled on 81, 800
bond levy to put them up a new
building with only one dissenting
vote. This speaks well for them
since they were apparently so divid-
ed at one time that this would be i'm
possible, but their better judgment
prevailed, and they are going to pro-
vide a suitable place for their children
to spend the greater part of their
time.
One thing that has not been prac-
ticed by our teachers and school
boards, that we are quite sure should
be, is holding meetings at least once
a month. If this should be done
many things that give trouble in the
working of the school might be avoid
ed, many misunderstanding would
be prevented and teacher and board
would be doing their patrons great
er and better service. am quite
sure that the board that will try this
cannot help but be pleased with the
results. Our town boards and super
intendent would not think of leaving
off these meetings, and it is even
more essential in rural districts. Try
it and let us know the results.
On September the 5th most of the
schools in the county will open and
on that dayN expect to begin visiting
schools. Twill not be in the office
on school days, but will be here every
Saturday, unless notice is given be-
forehand in these notes. We are
planning to hold a meeting in every