The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-07

l In several counties the occasion Is fur l ther recognized by the observance Of cer-
 tificate day, al which time all pupils oi l the county who have passed the exami- nation assemble at some center and are awarded their elementary school certifi- cates. One of the first of these was held
 in Randolph county when County Superin- tendent Word arranged for the presenta- | tion of these certificates to be a part of
 the commencement exercises held at the
 county high school in Wedowee.
 Examinations in Jefferson County Jefferson countys first certificate day
 for elementary school pupils was held last week in Birmingham, and was the culmi-
 nation of several months planning Tor
 this feature of the years work.
 In February Superintendent McNeil re- quested some 12 school principals to make separate lists of examination questions from which might be compiled a set of questions for the seventh grade pupils of all schools of the county After exam- ming these suggested questions set of 10 questions was prepared in each of the following subjects: Arithmetic, spelling, reading, English, geography, Alabama history, United States history, civcs, ag- riculture, music and drawing. Of the 10 questions given in each subject, six were required, leaving four optional.
 On May 16 those principals who had
 0tcH dppOlIltu lD HOlQ the examination met at the superintendent's office, re- celved the examination questions and
 were assigned to certain centers. These were the larger schoolhouses, with the smaller schools grouped with them.
 At Palos, MT. A E. Handley held the examination for that school and for the pupils from Quinntown, Labuco, Praco
 Coal Creek, Bessie Flat Top, Porter and
 Williamsburg.
 At Adamsville Mir J. c. Manuel was In charge of the seventh grade pupils of that school and of those from Graysville Shady Grove and Pinckney City,
 Mr N. O. Scott of Graysville went to Crumley's Chapel, with the pupils from Cat Mountain, Docena and Sandusky
 MT. J. W. Hanchey of Crumley's Chapel went to Brookside. where the seventh grade pupils from Cardiff. Lynn's Cross ing, Banner, Jett, Mt. Pisgah, Republic and Coalburg were assembled
 The principal of the Brookside school MT. Amerson, held the examination for Crocker, Gift. Upper Coalburg and Min eral Springs at the last named place.
 MT J. B. Grimmer of Johns was at Brighton with the seventh grades of Dolo- mite, Snow Springs. Forest, Hopewell. Virginia Mines. Hueytown, Morgan and Baceys Chapel
 At Johns was MT. Reese of Hopewell, with the Sumter, Adger and Lawsontown pupils.
 MT w. R. Copeland of Hueytown went to Pleasant Hill with the applicants from that school and Morgan and Kimbrel
 MT. D. B. Erwin of Boyles and MT. J. W. Mckenzie of Powderly exchanged places, MT. Erwin taking Powderly, Lips comb and Fossel at Powderly, and MT. Mckenzie being in charge of Boyles, Ke- tona, Inglenook and Smiths Chapel, at Boyles.>
 At Oak Grove MT. E. c. Watkins had seven small classes, those from Sum- Patton's Chapel. Sulphur and Union Hill.
 MT J. A. Smith was at Rocky Ridge with the seventh grades of New Merkle and Pleasant Valley.
 MT, B. E. Lee of Pleasant Hill was in charge at Irondale and the pupils from New Hope, Crestline and Mt Tabor went there to stand the examina- ton.
 The principal at Irondale, MT. R. E. Ledbetter. went to Lewisburg, where the pupils from Fulton Springs Graves Mines, Sayreton. Miner and Hewitt Lodge met.
 At Trussvile MT. s. J. strocl held the examination for seventh grade pupils from that school and Argo HiN, Roper. Alton and Pine Grove, Huffman, Center Point and Chalkville were in charge of Mir Moore at Huffman.
 Clay, Cedar Mount. and Mth Calvary were together at Clay, with MT. vann.
 MT M. R. Weston was at Pinson with seventh grades of Village Springs, Union and Smiths Chapel
 MT. J. W. Hawthorne of Pinson went to Bradford, the center for Union, County Line, Massey and Gurley Creek
 MT. Harrison of Warrior and MT. Bishop or Morris exchanged. Early, Indo, Kim berly, Snow Rogers, Newcastle and Sar- lis were grouped with Morris. Fairview. soaldase, Beltona and Seloca were with 
 At Leeds were Henry Ellen and Svca- | more pupils, with MT. Ellenburg
 Edgewater was the center for Mulga. | McDonald's Chapel and Oak Grove. Mir | J. A. Harper of Crestline held the exam | nation at Edgewater
 The examination was held on May 19 | and 20 and the papers were carried to the | office for grading. The | papers or each pupil were sealed in | large envelope which bore the pupils name name age, school and postoffice address. | The pupils report cards for the year were sent with the papers,
 The grading occupied two days, with 20 | people at work. There were two groups seated around long tables. One person opened the envelopes, one at time and passed each paper to the principal cor
 Ne'AAo- "ti PdpclS Oii JndL SuDJecI, A | aach examiner graded the paper given aim he returned it to the envelope, mar:- ng on the outside the per cent made. A general average of 70 was required. with 10 one study below GO.
 Certificate Day
 Tuesday. June 2, was selected as certif1- ate day and the place was the Central tlgh school in Birmingham. There were ibout 175 pupils receiving certificates. The ttfifh e. .l- o..-. -i superintendent McNeil. who called upon Hr. C. R. West, member of the board of ducatfon and principal of the Bessie chool, to preside in the absence of MT. Minor.
 chorus composed of about 30 womenl eachers in the county gave two songs. This was the first appearance of this horus, of which Supervisor Blough is di- ector. The songs were we'll rendered and ave promise of a most acceptable addi- lon to future teachers assemblies. With Hiss Mary Huddleston at the piano the compartments were delightfully."- well layed.
 Following the invocation, Dr. Macon, lean of Howard college, spoke. His harge to those receiving certificates upon he completion of their grammar school curse was that they should continue im- rowing and educating themselves up to he highest point they can reach. His Vords to the parents were on the same heme, that they owe the child and the tate the best opportunities. the broadest nd highest education they are capable of 1ving their children, for he added, "A life lot lived its best is scarcely lived at all" Superintendent McNeiPs thoughtful suggestion to the seventh grade pupils | vas that they secure at home a study oom or a study corner, some place where + here may be table and a bright light, II md he asked them too, to encourage the |