The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-09
DOCTOR WASHINGTON
AT FESsENDEN ACADEMY

Preceding the speaking at the fair
DR.. Washington, with his pri-
rate secretary, Emmett Scott, J. c. Ma
pier, register of the treasury, DR.. Hall
,f Chicago, DIR. r. e. Parks of Boston.
DR.. G. B. Hurd, of Orange Park Nor
nal School, DR.. Chas. v. Smith of Pen
sacola, and r. P. Gadson, Levi Alexan-
Ter, ST., and r. S. Mitchell, came in
to Fessenden from Oca1a,
and greatly enjoyed the 15minute run
over one Of the best auto driveways in
the state. An enthusiastic crowd on
the campus awaited their coming. The
buildings were especially and appro-
priately decorated for the occasion.
Principal Wiley conducted the party
through the shop, domestic science de-
partment, offices, dormitories, Carne-
gle library and school rooms. The
shop was especially interesting and
was filled with a wealth Of models in
wood and iron. The domestic science
rooms were very attractive and the
case that contained candies, cakes,
sauces, pies, meats. etc.. was artistic
and most inviting. The Offices are mod
ern, containing the best equipment for
handling the schools business. This
ness methods OF the school worked out
here gives the school a most favorable
standing In the business world. The
Carnegie building was in "ship shape"
Everything had a place and was In it.
The party was especially well pleased
with the arrangement and uses to
which this building Is being put. 1t
is not only the home of the library
work. but has in 1t large dining room
that seats $50. kitchen, sewing rooms,
store rooms and living rooms. The
school house rooms were decorated
and filed with work Of pupils.
Nothing could have been added to
better the arrangements or to have
had the lesson more impressive.
The ringing of three large bells
caused the assembling OF the audience,
which packed the school chapel. Prof.
Wiley welcomed the visitors and ask
ed Emmett Scott to state the purpose
OF the Washington tour after which
Prof. Crimson stated briefly the growth
and intentions of the school by way of
introducing DR.. Washington as a great
benefactor through having trained so
many to be useful.
DR.. Washington said that he noted
the air of cleanliness at Fessenden. It
was clean and things were in order.
This training ought to aid every pupil
to go out into the world and see to it
that the gates are not allowed to drag
and creak on their hinges; that the
windows of the co1ored peoples homes
must not be stuffed with pillows at
places where glass ought to be used
that doorknobs are kept on, that the
steps are kept up. The training given
at such a place as Fessenden ought to
enable students to do much in the
world toward not only making money
but it being happy. 1t was far enough
In the country to get all the advant-
ages of the city civilization without
having brought to the young lives any
but the best influences. Stay in the
country. Get land and build good
homes, were sentences that rang out
in accepted accord. DR.. Washington
outlined the sacrifice made by parents
to secure training for their children
and pointed out the duty of these by
saying 1t was expected that such train
led persons would render to these hard
working mothers and fathers a return
ing service that would be a protection
He illustrated this by citing how the
trained girl of an industrial school
could and should often relieve and al
ways cooperate with her mother in the
care of the home, the preparation OF
the meals and the planning of the way
to run the home in the best manner
He advised saving, putting money In
the bank, and the relationship OF
friendliness. He was glad to see that
at Fessenden as evidenced by the in
terest taken in the school by both
races. He was especially gratffied to
know of the deep interest, endorse
ment and presence Of the superintend-
emit, Prof. Brinson, and of Mr. W. D.
earn, chairman of the board of public
instruction and others who were ad-
|vancing the cause of prosperity by en-
couraging such schools as the one at
Fessenden.
Touching again upon the advantages
of the country and the reason for re-
naming there. DR.. Washington said
the farmer was the Independent man
but that the farmer must be inte11i-
gent. He must have good schools for
his children. He must educate his
children along the lines Of require
ments and these children of farmers
must build up the farms and make
them more efficient. The people in the
country ought to plant more and have
things growing every month in the
year. They could have fresh eggs
fresh meat, chickens, berries, fruits
etc. all the freshest and best. Many
or these same people in town could
not be so we'll cared for. He had seen
many co1ored people and poor people
In cities living under adverse condi-
tions. These same people would do Sc
much better in the country, in the pure
air, where land is cheap, where op-
Fportunity Is in reach of all Colored
people should. he thought. begin now
to adjust themselves to these condi-
tfons. Yet these rural conditions should
be surrounded with all proper advant-
ages for the development of character
and intellect.
Leaving Fessenden the party went
direct to Ocala for the EXERCISES which
were held at the fair grounds.
NOTICE OF FINAL. SE,VuIrI T. MEME