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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-03-21

the child, as child. The maxim,
that all work and no play makes
Jack q dull boy still holds good.
During his music and drawing periods
the child gets good. healthy pleasure
at the same time with instructive rec
reation. These subjects form such 3
contrast to the others of regular
school life that the child looks upon
them as wholly pleasurable.
Some children have natural tai
ent in either or both OF these arts,
and tn 8 period may be the only OPP
portunity that is offered him to dis
cover this talent. Very often this
discovery leads the child to the de-
c sion of using this talent as his
means Of livlihood.
The school itself receives much
benefit from these cultural subjects.
They foster school pride and spirit
By means of school songs. glee clubs
and musical clubs of all kinds. The
art serves it's purpose by giving some
thing tangible to put on displey.
Turning aga to the point of VIEW
of the pupil, we may call attention
to the fact that the music, by giving
correct habits of breathing and prop
er position of the body, is an indirect
help to physical perfection.
So if we agree with Nicholas MUIR
ray Butler of Columbia University.
New York, that education IS a prep
aration for complete living, the two
subjects of muse and drawing can
not be dispensed with.
MISS KATHLEEN O'BRIEN.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-03-21
SCHOOL LEADERS NEEDED.


There Is no field that is wider and
the leaders fewer than in the educa-
tional field. This statement has ref
erence to what might be termed the
laity-the citizens not to teach
ers. supervisors and superintendent.
We believe that our superintendent
and supervisors, as well as our teach
ers, will compare favorably with those
Of any state in the South. And they
are in the front ranks as leaders.
But We need more real. live school
men in the ranks AZ citizens. Num-
erous things arise wherein they can
WELD q greater influence than the
man who draws his salary from the
school fund. The salaried school
mans intentions are sometimes ques-
toned, 1t being thought that perhaps
he has a selfish motive; in other
words, seeking ''to feather his own
nest" when suggesting improvements.
Hence his suggestions often may not
be acted upon favorably. But the
motives of a citizen is seldom mis-
understood or misconstrued. His
fellow citizens see that he can have
no selfish motive in seek ng improve
ments; and they can see further that
any expense falls upon his own
as upon others.
Not only can a layman WELD with
q great influence for good in the
school world, but II he exerts him
self with tact and diplomacy. honor
awaits him. The work Is rapidly in
creas!ng in importance and dignity,
and the man who is willing to make
the slightest sacrifice now to help
carry forward the movement vi. be
,honored by his fellow men and the
grow ng generation. Many instances
could be cited where men who proved
themselves faithful and Jealous In the
cause Of education were selected by
Their fellow citizens to fill high Of
fees Of trust and honor with re-
Enumeration attached.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-03-21
AUDUBON SCHOOL.

II you we're to come into our school
rooms, you would find two very busy
teachers, with not minute to spare,
endeayoring each day to complete
the work of eight grades.
programs of literary nature during
the year. One of the best was the
celebration of Washington Day, with
a program consisting of songs. rec
tations and readings. The children
sang America, with much spirit. 9TH:
Little Red Samp" was recited very
nicely by one of our little g rls.
Quite number of other pieces were
we'll given, among which may be men
toned "A Hero" and Something
Better"
school build ng was ready for us, and
we feel very proud of 1t.
Our Mothers League has been at
work, and to them we are indebte,
for q nice fence around our school,
yard, it having been finished only
right recently. Rose bushes have
been planted and We are hoping soon
to have very pretty flower garden.
Our League Mothers tell us that in
the near future they hope to give
us a large clock and other things We
need. At the present time We are
trying to get shades for our windows.
We have sent names Of children
who will attend the rally. The child.
rem are sing ng "America" and
Dixie" and hope to be ready t.
make a good showing rally day.
DIR. Adams has paid us a few v sits,
and is treating some Of the children.
G. JAY and MISS M. BRAIG.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-03-21
PEARL RIVER SCHOOL.

Just before the wonderful era OF
school house building struck this par
.sh, to Pearl River belonged the dis
tinction of having the best school
house and equipment in st. Tammany
parish. However. our building hav-
ing been in use 1or over decade.
and the library, maps, and othes
equipment having done their duty by
several generations of school child
rem, they are just at present, eel psed
by the splendor and up-to-dateness OF
many of the new model schools. We
hope, though, to have new building
in a year or two.
We have no story of great improve
ments or unusual achievements to
tell: but we believe we can say that
no other community in the par sh
gives more encouragement and CO.
operation in such matters as santa
ton, collection Of Incidental fees and
other measures often unpopular.
The citizens( some of whom are not
patrons) manifest a keen interest
and willingness to help in every un-
dertaking for the good of the school.
Among the things made possible by
the kindness of friends is the basket
ball team, which has aroused {, great
deal of enthusiasm, and has quicken
ed the interest Of even those who do
not play. We also have literary
society. and hope to successfully con-
duct q tomato club.
The money from the special tax
voted on last August not being suffl-
c ent to run the school the full term
the citizens of Pearl River have gen
erously agreed to subscribe enough
for the last month.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-03-21

cited. OF course we do not know
that the schools had anything to 10
with the improvements, but since the
Improvements had not come before
the schools and did come after
the schools looks rather suspicious
In favor Of the schools being the
man cause.
Voting taxes requires courage and
a sacrificing spirit. But you may
go to the citizens of any town where
q new school house has been built
and they have q good school, and
ask them If they would have 1t burn
ed for double the cost. If they knew
they could not build It again, ana
not q man in town hardly would vote
in the affirmative.
Good schools are not matters Of
experiment any longer. It has been
settled long ago that they are paying
investments. AS rule our best bus,-
ness men, especially those who have
property in the town, are among the
strongest school people, even II they
have no children to educate. They
are not SO awfully charitable towards
the children or less-favored portion
of the towns citizenship. But these
men of affairs know it will cause an
enhancement Of their property and
an increase in their business much
greater than the increased taxes they
will have to pay. To divulge q Sec
ret, it is a, matter Of business with
them, as it ought to be, for whatever
else schools may be, they are bus
ness institutions, excellent invest
ments, yielding excellent dividends.
II you haven't good school, try get
ting one.
w. A. BYNUM.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-03-21
PEACE GROVE SCHOOL.

Peace Grove school . situated
about two miles from the :station o.
st. Tammany, in one Of the healthaest
parts of St. Tammany parish. Its 10
cation beng on a high ridge among a
beautiful pine forest.
The building consists OF two rooms
very poorly constructed, but we are
working for the new building, which
we hope will be completed before the
coming fall term.
Under the wise guidance of our
and trustees, the
school Is making remarkable prog
ress. We have about sixty pupils on
roll and the attendance Is good, con-
sidering the many disadvantages
found in such country places. the
grades run through the eighth with
good work accomplished in each
grade, We have only had seven
month term SO far and the pupils are
working very hard trying to complete
the grade in the seven months. we
are looking forward to the time
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-03-21
School and Material
Development

4 good public school is the best
asset any community can have. It
% not only good in producing Ameri-
can citizens, but its dividends are
almost Unreasonable. In the first
place. those who have reaped the ad-
vantages offered by the public school
are better producers and better busi-
ness managers. They are not only
able to make two blades of grass
grow where but one grew before,
but are able to better handle the
fruits OF their labor. The man or wo-
wan with trained mind knows better
how to econom,ze in time and labor
and can turn of results with much
greater ease than the man or woman
without that mental training. Hen
~ Grady showed clearly where the
hand was nothing, the mind every
thing.
Again, . good school sets a pace
in the community that has a Won
derful influence. Punctuality and
regularity is insisted upon; correct
methods Of doing things are require
Cd; principles of system and order
are inculcated, which not only bene-
hts the pupils but reaches goodly
number of the parents.
This writer has in mind two COM
munitiee to which brief reference
10 here made. The first Is in Bossier
parish. The session of 19O5-O6 was
taught in an old barn-like shell,
down in . s0ggy, unapproachable
place. The entire town had the d.
lapidated appearance of that old
school house. 1t seems but one house
in town looked as II it had ever been
painted. The session Of 19O6-07 was
taught in beautiful. new, white
school house, on a knoll, in excellent
view of the town. 1t seemed to put
new pride into the people. They be-
gan to paint and clean up; a, number
OF attractive residences were built
and at once occupied. Now they
have one of the best high schools in
the state, every now and then a new
home goes up, three transfer wagons
bring rura children in and the en-
tire section is more prosperous.
The other community is in Cald
well parish, Three years ago there
was nothing much but the railroad
station and postoffice. The people
near by who made up the community,
aided by the settlers of the rural
section. built a good, substantial
school house, painted it white and
equipped It. The state gave them
the agricultural department and ap-
proved 1t as q high school. Within
. year about twenty new homes went
up, two churches were butt a few
business houses were constructed and
q town started OF. The next thing
the citizens saw q bank was needed
and opened one up. And now they
have newspaper.
Hundreds Of such cases could be
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-03-21
OAK GROVE CONSOLIDATED
SCHOOL.

The Oak Grove consolidated school
Is situated ON an ideal spot one mile
from the town Of Bush. La. 1t was
my pleasure to make my first visit
to Bush, town named for Mr.. Alex
Bush, one Of our Oldest and best cit :
zens, about december /, 1913, COM
ing az / did to take charge Of this
school as principal. to finish out the
term begun by Prof. Cabral. From
the very start have had nothing but
perfect harmony among pup Is and
parents. Pupils have done some ex-
cellent work and they propose doing
better in the future.
have taught in four states in the
last fourteen years and at no place
have found better work for the
teacher than in st. Tammany parish.
Our Superintendent. Prof. r. =.
Lyon, is o most excellent gentleman,
and at all times ready to help the
teachers who toll 80 diligently from
day to day. For him we cay he 3
n every respect the man for the
place.
Our school building is such as any
community should be proud Ola
new, large. two-story building. with
yestibule and cloak rooms, we'll VEN
tilated, well lighted from sides and
rear, properly furnished with the lat
est improved adjustable patented
desk, which enables all pup Is to be
comfortably seated. thus giving
better chance for stury. Without
this no pupil can do the work he
should.
The principals room is heated by
large stove Of the Smith heating
system, which approaches perfection
in the way Of hest and ventilat on.
Rooms are furnished with the late
improved window shades, which adj
m light from the top or bottom; ;
also book case with number OF
books for pupils and teachers. also
teachers desk and chair. The teach
crs are often delighted to find lovely
flowers on their desks. This IL very
pleasant to know there . SUCH har.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-03-21
THE VALUE OF Music AND DRAW
ING IN THE PUBLIC
SCHOOL.

To people who have had the good
fortune to receive full development
along cultural lines it seems strange
that two subjects, such 40 music and
drawing, should require almost an
apology for receiving any attention
in the public school curriculum. The
maa who prides himself on being
practical-m;nded and provis. onal is
very often heard protesting against
the "frivolities" in our schools of to-
day; and among these "frivolities, !"
music and drawing are placed at the
head of the list.
Let US then look at the practical
value of these two subjects. The
universal admission is that the child
Is sent to school to be developed into
an all-round, capable man or woman.
Why then is the value of music as
a mind-developer not taken into con-
sideration? The oh Id learns to read
music at sight, thus developing a
power of quick and accurate obser-
walton. In memorizing songs, both
the words and music, he gets mem
DRY drill, and in be ng told of the
people who have produced master
pieces, he gets a knowledge of what
people have helped to br -ng our world
to the point Of civilization it has
reached to-day. Q
The same arguments that are given
for music as to its PRACTICAL lily may
be given for drawing, with the ex-
ception that music forms a logica.
connection between the brain, eyes
and vocal organs, while draw:ns
makes this connection between the
brain, eye and hand. What better
start can a boy get who has bent
for manual training?
From the beg ming of civilization,
every nation has been proud of its
artists The music an, painter and
sculptor received as much, and in
many instances. more recognition
than the orator, statesman and finan-
cier.
The statement is frequently heard,
eff parents want to educate the-r
in muse and drawing let
them do so at home" This is
overlooking of the spir.s
of altruism upon which this age,
America especially, prides itself. In
answer to the above declaration, we
may ask, What about those parents
who would like to give their children
these advantages, but who are so sit
uated financially as to be incapable
of it," Shall these children go en-
tirely without an opportunity to gel
q taste of the aesthetic side Of life?
Such an opportunity means much to-
ward cultural development. and it IS
only lamenfable that our public
schools do not have more time to
give to the medication Of culture.
whether child comes from palace
or a hovel, with the same training
and development one would make
as good citizen and supporter OF
his country as the others.
Then alsO We must not overlook
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-03-21

when our pupils can complete all
work prescribed to the grade in one
term.
Our boyo are very much interest
ed In the Corn Club and have done
some good work, while the girls are
going to show them what they can do
IN the Tomato Club.
The girls have succeeded In placing
. library in. the school, with a good
selection Of books. They are now
working for other things needed for
their school work.
We have some very bright and in
tell:gent boys end girls in school and
II they had the advantages that some
others have. we feel sure that our
pupils would then be able to COM
pete with pupils from any high school
n the parish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-03-21
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mony and good will between teacAsrs
and pupils.
Our school yard consists Of two
acres. which We are improving. and 4
Il our intention to make It beautiful
throughout the school term. Il II
enclosed with : good woven wire
fence; boys and girls enjoy assisting
the teachers in keeping It cleaa and
nice. School gardens win be laid
out in the future.
We frequently have very Interest,"
ing programs. given By my assistante
Miss Frederick, who II IN every way
competent Of her position. She 4
doing some fine work. At the same
time the girls are learning to draw
many beautiful things: also sewing.
embroidering and hemStitching. Mis-
Frederick 10 very hne IN expression
and ID often found training some pup.
II to recite we'll. They are fest learn
ing many things important to the
boy and girl Of tomorrow.
We are indeed proud Of our school.
and would be proud to have others
patrons visit the school and zee Whist
We can do for . boy or girl With vim
and ambition TO do something.
There Is absolutely no excuse TOR
our boys and girls not being dne
students. We urge the parents 70
awake to the fact that the time =
at hand now, not tomorrow, to make
Of our children what We would have
them be. Our boys and eirla can b
made a. bright and polished - the
girls and boys who have the mast
palatial homes Of our land, and make
society . charm. for their education
and training will enable them g
make better men and women, and q
the same time better homes end bet
ter schools.
To our patrons We say. send your
child to school regularly end en-
courage that child to get lessons we'll
and to study some ct homo. Help
him when he 10 In trouble with some
|perplexing problems. visit the school.
hear him recite, and thus keep -
touch with the school work. when
you know what We are doing ana
can do.
We are striving to make this Z
banner school, Let our patrons come
to our assistance by sending their
children, by visiting the school. and
by cooperating with the teachers. !
We will assure them Of success In
the future.
Principal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1914-03-21
NOTICE.

The datee OF tho next examinations
for teacher certificates will b
changed from April 8. Z, 8 (vhite),
and April ., 10. IL (negro), to April
20, II, % (white. and April -. -.
Is (negro). the week following tho
meeting OF the Louisiana State Public
School Teachers Association.
M,1(N& q LyOH.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-11-04
Sales Last Monday.

Last Monday being salcsday several
tracts Of land were put up for sale.
All OF the tracts sold were parts Of
Paul Moorc's estate. One Of these was
shcriff's sale, this being in the case
OF ID. E. Tribblc against Mamie Moore
az administrators Of the estate Of
PAU Moore. This property consisted
Of couple Of lots in the town of
Clinton, both lots being bought by ID.
e. Tribblc for $4,000.
The Judge Of probate had one sale in
the same estate. This was in the case
OF Mamie Moore as administrators OF
the estate of Paul Moore against Lois
Moore, ct al. The property consisted
Of five lots In the town Of Clinton and
one farm just outside Of Clinton con.
tanning 60 acres. The whole was
bought in by Mamie Moore at $1700 90.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-11-04

The annual bazaar given by the La
dies Aid society OF the Presbyterian
church Of Clinton will be held in
Copeland Hall on the 11th and 18th
of this month. The ladies have an
nounced that they will have The usual
turkey dinners and suppers as in the
rast, but that the dinners will be five
cents cheaper this year, a charge of 30
cents per plat being made. Articles
OF fancy work will also be for sale.
The public Is invited to assist the la
dies III their undertaking.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-11-04
SPECIAL TRAINS FOR FAIR.
Extra Trains From Spartanburg for
The Spnrtanbnrg County Fair.

Announcement has been made that
the Charleston and Western Carolina
Railroad will run one extra train each
de! from Spartanburg to I4aurens on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of
this week on account Of the big Spar
tanburg County Fair to be held on
those three days. This extra train
VIII leave Spartanburg at $50 p. NJ
+. Mr., making all local stops between
tho two places. There will be no
change In the regular schedule Of
trains going to Spartanburg.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-11-04
ROCKEFELLER TO
AID BElG!ANS
Rockefeller Foundation to Send Thous-
ands Of Dollars Worth OF Food to
War Stricken Country.

New York, Nov. 1.-The Rookie
feller Foundation has determined to
employ its immense resources for re-
lief OF noncombatants in the coun
tries afflicted by the war. 1t stands
ready to give millions of dollars" If
necessary. This was announced to-
night by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., pres
ident Of the foundation.
The foundation will send com
mission to Europe In few days to
report as to how, when and where
aid can be rendered most effectively
at cost Of $275,0O0 it already has
chartered ship and loaded it with
1000 tons Of provisions for Belgian
relief.
The ship is the Massapequa, the
largest neutral vessel now in New
York harbor. 1t will sail Tuesday
morning direct for Rotterdam with a
certifcation from the British consul
here that its cargo is destined for use
OF Belgian non-combatants only. The
supplies will be distributed by the
Belgian relief commission.
Mr.. Rockefeller has been in COM
munication with Ambassador Page at
London and made public a cablegram
in which the ambassador describes
the dire need Of the Belgians and
says ut will require a million dollars
a month for seven or eight months to
prevent starvation"
I'm fact" the Ambassador added
many will starve now before food
can reach them"
Mr.. Rockefeller made it clear in his
announcement that steps taken by
tie foundation will be absolutely
neutral" The commission of invcs-
tiGation will be headed by Wickliffc
Rose, a director general Of the inter
national health commission.
This action will but supplement
the public spirited efforts Of the Bel
gtan relief committee" said Mr.. Rookie
fcller in announcing the foundations s
plan.
Immediately upon receiving Am
bassador Pages message the Rockc-
fcllcr foundation enlisted the cooper
alton Of the shipping department. of
the Standard Oil Company of Ncw
York in securing the vessel and at the
same time gladly availed itself OF the
voluntary services OF Mr.. Lionel
Hagenaers, Belgian, now resident in
New York and member Of the Belgian
relief committee, in purchasing the
cargo.
The cargo will consist Of:
28,500 barrels of flour.
$4,000 packets Goo pounds each) Of
rice.
5000 bags GOO pounds cach) Of
beans.
1000 boxes 600 pounds each) Of
bacon,
THE British consul has kindly
agreed to certify that these supplies
are absolutely for the aid OF, noncom-
hatants and should not be delayed in
transit"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-11-04
WOULD BURN GRAY COURT.
Unsigned Letter Gause Of Great Alarm
Among the Residents.

Gray Court, Nov. 2.-Consderable
cXcitement was caused today when an
unsigned letter threatening to burn
the town was received here.
The handwriting was evidently that
OF an illitcrate person or else skillful-
iy disguised and was addressed to
Merchants Of Gray Court" The lot
ter bore the postmark Of Owings. The
letter was turned over TO the local po-
lice and It is not known whether or
not the postal authorities will be
called upon to investigate