The log cabin Democrat., 1912-01-26
REVIEWS WORK OF
THE CONWAY s. |. A.
MRS. SAM HEILIGERS READS
PAPER BEFORE LOCAL
ASSOCIATION.

The following paper by Mrs. Sam
He'll gers, former president of the
Conway School Improvement Associa-
ton, was read at a recent meeting of
that organization:
Madam President and Ladies of the
Association:
Having been requested by our
worthy president to express a few
thoughts about our beautiful work
hope that something l may say or
some idea l may advance Will induce
others to join hands with US in car
rying out this beneficial and elevating
work. At this time, when such ex-
traordinary efforts are being made to
improve the religious, moral and civic
condition of our country, our thoughts
home conditions. Those of us who
have for the past three years devoted
our time and attentions to the better
ment of the school interests of our
county by the organization of our
school improy ut associations, un-
der VIII ch we b. so earnestly labor
cd, feel that it has been a self-imposed
task, but nevertheless a task of love.
and that we have been richly reward
ed by the good accomplished.
Much more can be done if we can
only awaken new and lively interest
among our people, and particularly
with our mothers in our community.
1t is indeed noble and grand to work
among and for our children, to see
their title faces brighten up with JOY
and satisfaction, as their minds ex-
pand under the influence of new
thoughts and ideas, which are convey
ed to them by such means as we have
adopted in our association. Children
are keenly susceptible to beautiful en-
vironments and Their natures quickly
grasp lovely and charming surround
ings, and when these conditions are
placed before them, their school days
become pleasant and happy, and are
gladly welcomed instead of dreaded.
wish that | could have a personal
talk with every mother in our city to
try to point out to them the many rea-
sons why they should join in this work
with us and become a member of our
assoc alton. To be sure, it is but a
labor of love alone, only rewarded by
a consciousness of having done our
duty toward our own and others chill
dren.
To our school board, husbands and
fathers is delegated the material part
of school work, but indeed is it the
work of the ladies to look after the
smaller details and carry out plans
for the comforts and pleasures of our
children. AS silent witnesses to our
labors, We need only to cite our mag
nificent building, with elaborately fur
nished auditorium, presidents Office,
rest room, and most up-to-date, best
equipped school library in the state.
The selection of books was made by
Prof. Hubbell, late principal of our
school, assisted by many of the states
most prominent educators, with an
eye single alone to the su:tableness of
students of the different grades, which
is guarantee that our money has
been wisely spent.
We are indeed proud of our school
building and its equipment and can
truly say that the labor and time we
have given to establish it has been a
sweet, beautiful work. Mr.. Cannon
has adopted a splendid system in the
arrangement of the books in the IL
brary, whereby student may readily
lay his hand on the book in which he
may find the required information,
and we certainly hope and believe that
this year, under the capable leader
ship of our new president, Mrs. G. H.
Burr, it may prove to be the banner
year of the School Improvement AS
soc.ation of Conway. So, mothers,
come and join us with willing hands
and hearts and assist us in carrying
on our noble work, and your hearts
will swell with pride and satisfaction
when you realize how much can be ac-
complished by united effort.