Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-02-13
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
! COUNTY SCHOOL NEWS /:
s9 BY COUNTY SUPT, O. f. RICE -
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erS Association helQ very Suc;-~',5'
full meeting at Bruce last Saturday,
there being over fifty in attendance,
mostly teachers. The program. was
carried out as published, except
that w. B. Graham of the town or
Stubbs was unable to be present.
The vocal music by the Bruce high
school quartette was enjoyed by all,
and the several instrumental num-
bers by Mrs. Feist were good
The duet by the two small girls
was exceptionally pleasing. Miss
Rhea lambert of the Bruce schools
with her pupils gave a very pleasing
exercise in gymnastics. The children
were we'll drilled and followed their
director without mistake through
out
Mr.. R. B. Nolan, formerly princi-
pal Of the Bruce high school, now
one Of the state game wardens, gave
the association members a very in
teresting and instructive talk on the
work of the state in preserving the
game animals and birds, as we'll as
the harmless birds. The statistics he
gave were somewhat surprising to us
all. but he showed us where the
schools may do large amount of
good work with the children in pro-
tecting the birds and useful small
animals. Mr.. Nolan had a fine set
Of natural history charts he had
made which added much to the in
teresting talk he gave.
In addition to teachers present we
were honored by the presence of
Rev. Brice, Mr.. A. P. Andrews and
Mrs Brainerd during the session,
The Central Division will hold it's
meeting at the Ladysmith high
school building, Saturday. Feb, 21st.
This is more, especially for the high
and graded school teachers, although
it will be of much interest to every
teacher in the county.
Graded School Inspector, w. H.
Hunt will be with us to assist. A
strong program is being prepared,
and we shall be pleased to have the
citizens Of the county, all who can
do so, attend this meeting. Programs
are now being sent to teachers. and
others
o. Interest to Town Clerks and
School Officers
In apportioning the state and
county school money for joint dis
tricts, the town clerk ir the town
which has not the school building
in the joint district, must draw an
order on the town treasurer for the
per capita money for the pupils in
his part of the district and remit
the order or other form of money to
the treasurer of the district in the
other town. That is all that is re
quired to be done.
TC School Boards
The law now requires school
boards to furnish sweeping compound
for the teachers use. This may be
had of the Eau Claire Book & Sta
tionery Co., Eau Claire, Wis. About
200 pounds will last one year, I'D
costs $500 per hundred weight. This
is mandatory, and school officers
should attend to securing a supply
promptly. Nearly all districts are
already supplied.
The county fair premium money
for the educational department is
being sent to these holding awards
by the Secretary, Mr. John Bronsky,
of Bruce. If you fail to receive your
premium, better address Mr., Bron-
sky.
One pupil entered an article l2st
| fall under the name of ''Mazie." AS
the Secretary has been unable to To-
cate the person. he has left at this
office the premium money for Maize,
so if she will call, or write the SUI
perintendent at Ladysmith, the mon
ey will be forwarded promptly Give
full particulars, please.
We are expecting to hold a spell
ing contest this spring and shall be
glad to hear from teachers who wish
their pupils to compete. The winner
will be given a free course of ten
days at the state university agricul
tural school next winter, ell expenses
paid by the state. Let us hear from
all teachers. Full explanations will be
given at the Association in Lady
smith Feb. 21st.