The Washington herald., 1912-03-10

Misa Flora II. Hendley b the only
woman supervisor. in the white schools
OF the District of Columbia, q position
she has attnln.d and successfully Nils
through unusual duaiincatfons and espe-
ciaI htness for the work
At the beginning OF the civil war Miss
Hendley's father. New .Ensiander by
birth and education. was operating q
shoe factory In Cincinnati. Ohio. The
family home was lust across the river
m Newport, KY, and Eere the future
educator was born: but II was In the
public schools OF South Washington that
her early education was received. She
was graduated from the Normal School
under its pioneer principal. Miss Lu-
ella Z. Smith, with a class Of young
women. some OF whom are our best
teachers.
Her teaching career began with sixty
boys in the basement Of a church at
Ninth and streets. in the old Second
division, under Mr.. ~. p. Gage. who was
always the frieLds end helper Of teach
ers. Rapid promotion made her the
principal OF the Seaton School She was
especially successful in her work with
boys. having the ability 10 call forth the
best in them. When Mr.. Gage was grant
ed q leave OF absence on account OF Ill
ness Miss Hendley took up his work and
carried II through with credit until his
return a year later.
In 1905 sIpt. Stuart appointed her SUI
pervisor Of the Sixth division, which in
ciudes twelve buildings and 100 teachers.
and extends from Second street east to
Benning- In business management.
scholastic standing. and fidelity OF teach
ers, her division ranks with any IN the
city.
She is an indefatigable snd forceful
worker. a champion Of thes Teachers Aid
and Annuity Association. d stanch friend
OF teachers. and an arde3t advocate Of
the teachers retirement btll.
A schooI-to-school visitation in the col
ored schools and a touH Of inspection
with Mr.. McQueeny. superintendent Of
janitors. has made a full week for Dr.
Davidson. He spoke at Fillmore School
Friday afternoon and attended the Arm
strong Glee Club musicale at Western
earlier in the day.
Miss Elizabeth W Brown has returned
from the West and Is holding grade
meetings. She brings the inspiration OF
the happenings Of great convention
back with her and received many help
ful suggestions in her own line OF su-
peryision-
The Coburn Players have been engaged
by Western High School for their spring
plays, which take place on the evening OF
May "a and the afternoon and evening
OF May %. TIE Canterbury Pilgrims"
Much Ado About Nothing" and The
Electra OF Euripides" are the plays TO
be given in the order named. Season
tickets may be had from t1-75 to s226.
and tickets for; single performances from
n Nxnyfn -
fete on the rear campus OF the school.
Daniel Webster Club discussed the
question, OF a change OF date to the last
Thursday In April for tnauguration at
its meeting Friday afternoon. The affirm
ative won the decision and Miss Pillow
was accorded first honors. After a gen.
eral debate. Mr.. H. z Bruce read from
the Mercury, club paper.
The school appropriation bill. as re-
ported by the Senate committee. carries
an increase of nearly $4,000 over the
bill as passed by the House. but specifies
a decrease gilmore than 5000 In long
eTity pay OF teachers. II provides for
twenty-five new teachers. two graduate
nurses, and promotion for most OF the
special teachers. Two new high schools
and several additions 10 ovsrcrowded
buildings are also included. The board
OF education IL Instructed to inquire into
the matter OF nonresident pupils.
DR.. Philender P. Claxton addressed the
Western High School Association in the
assembly hall Friday evening. There
vas a large attendance and a general
discussion OF school problems followed
the address.
Instead Of the regular Monday physics
lecture at Mckinley Manual Training
School an Illustrated lesson on the WASH
ington water supply VIII be given. An
grade teachers to be present, whether
members~of the lecture course or not.
The hour is $50 p. m
Senior girls basketball team Of Cen
trail High defeated the first team OF
Western in an exciting. closely contested
game Wednesday afternoon. Both teams
were In 1ne form and showed their tech
meal coaching. The score was 1s to a
The high school championship debate
between Eastern and Central takes place
March % 1t has not yet been decided
whether il will be held In. the afternoon
or evening.
Mrs. Ryram is taking the more ad-
vanced classics IN her work with the spe-
ctal choral club Of Western High School.
They are now studying the sextet from
Lucia di Lammermoor.' the Song of the
VIKINGS" and Chopin's Funeral March,"
Webster Home and School Association
meets March Is at 3 p. n, when DIR.
William L. Robins, Of Howard Univer-
sity, VIII talk on Nervousness in the
child and how TO prevent it."
Senior and Junior, boys Of Tech heard
DR.. Earle wnney in, "a rlsin talk 70
boys" Wednesday morning Dr. welch,
from the .WomAn's College. Baltimore,
VIII give a talk along the same lines 70
The girls In the near future. -. -
A meeting Of the Principals Associ- |
alton. Miss Given, president. has been
called for Tuesday. March l.
Visiting Nurses Association provides |
The services of q trained nurse, Miss |
vanzhof. In the schools OF the Sixth di- |
vision three days Of each week. Her |
work has bsen especially helpful in dis