The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-04-07

replied in the affirmative. Mr.. Nichols
made motion which was duly second
ed that each school township appropri-
ate $500 to be placed in the hands of
the County Superintendent to help pay
for lecturers. Agnes Mcdonald moved
the following amendment which was
scconded-that Co. Supt. Haig ask the
county commissioners to appropriate
what is necessary as had been done he
fore. This amendment was carried
Motion for adjournment was then
made, which was carried.
Signed w. f. GOOZEE, Seey.
Proceedings of Second Day, March 81.
On the association reassembling at
10 O'Clock Prof. Kennedy Of the Uni
versity gave an address that held his
audience spell-hound on "The Rural
Schools Without doubt good seed
was planted which will take root and
finally bear fruit, let US hope to an
hundred fold.
A slight synopsis of his speech is
here appended. He was brought up in
the country. Received his early educa-
tion in the rural schools. God made |
the country and man made the towns.
In his young days it was pure unadult-
Grated drudgery on the farm Then he
did not blame boys for leaving the |
country for the town. Traced improve
ments i'll agriculture, also improvements
in education. High schools the people Is
college. High schools, Normal and Ag-
ricultural colleges almost reach perfec
ton. But rural schools have not pro-
crossed like the other and higher places
Of learning. No better than 90 years
ago. Plea for consolidation. Plea for
good teachers. Live teachers, live
schools; dead teachers, dead schools.
Offer premium for a proven good
teacher and not let the towns get all
the best. Good teachers and good pic
lures inside an inspiration. Good ven
tilation for the school room. Adjourn
ment until 2 o'clock p. m.
On reassembling State Superinten-
dent Taylor was introduced by the Co.
supt. Haig, who spoke very highly Of
his predecessors and modestly thought
himself an humble successor. He asked
his audience not to expect too much Of
hin. in measuring up to his predecessors
abilities. His subject was the changes
made IN the school laws by the last leg
islature. TIE told of the revision of all
the school laws that were hodge podge
and conflicting, explaining the provis
ions of Senate bill No. 60, which might
be better named the Rural Aid Bill, to
encourage education
: He gave complete statement Of the
: rate of school tax levied throughout the
various counties of the state, with
e which Ramsey county made better
showing than the most of them. 20 to
u 30 mills was high tax, 10 mills most
reasonable. 17l6 districts in the state.
In conclusion he mentioned how his
t. father and Supt. Haig's father were
e neighbors in New oYrk state and most
q likely the only surviving "gold hunt
ers" who many years ago went to Cal
u ifornia by the way of the Isthmus OF
u Panama, crossing by foot, SO that he
q took lively and friendly interest il
supt. Haig's field of work. Moreover
"a when he first started out to teach back
n in New York State is was Co. Supt
u Haig who was filling a similar position
y back there who kindly overlooked some
: Of his errors and granted him his first
I certificate to teach.
| At this stage election Of officers fol
another year was made. George w
Mooers, of Devils Lake was elected
president; Mr.. Morton, Of Hampden
vice president and Mrs. James Hunter
of Popular Grove, secretary.
Prof. Waldron of the A. C. of Fargo
then addressed the association on beauti
flying the grounds, how to plant and
care for the trees and what varieties
were most suitable. He advised plant
ing ash and elm trees and says thai
Russian Wild Olive makes a good hedg
and will even grow on alkali soil. HI
said that bronze grass for the play
ground would stand the most abuse.
Mr.. John Maher, the local nurser.
man here kindly consented to say
few words and answer several interest
:! ing questions.
!. A rising vote of thanks was EXTENDED
to the gentlemen who came almost vol
UNFAIRLY to address the meeting-Prot
Kennedy, State Supt. Taylor and Prot
Waldron. A vote of thanks was ais
given to Supt. J. A. Haig and Chair
man o. P. N. Anderson and W. r. Goo
zee, Secretary. Adjournment was the1
made.
Signed WE. GoozEE, secy
Farmers!
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