The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-28

ing and sewing To mere men who profit by this it seems to be a highly proper thing, but the young ladies at Jacksonville are trained not only to cook and sew but to go forth and teach the children in the country com nlunities to make their own dresses and teach them to cook their food ill a manner which will render it both agreeable and digestible. The work in the domestic science department is directed by Miss Sarah Marks The prizes taken by the exhibits from her department speak in no uncertain terms of the character of her work
 The school has three pianos, the use of which adds inspiration to the work done in class singing. The teachers here are taught to read music as they are taught to read English, and they are also taught methods of teaching singing. Twice per week a chorus practice is had by all the students of the school; a glee club has regular practice, and every session two or more quartets are organized. Miss Martha L. Hyde is the efficient instructor in this department She has demonstrated her efficiency by the results heretofore ob- tained
 The State Normal school has one of the best small libraries in the state. The books have been carefully select ed and trained librarian, Miss Susan Lancaster, a graduate of the Carnegie library school in Atlanta, is in charge and devotes her entire time to the work of caring for the library and as- sisting students in using the books found there.
 The school does not neglect so neces- sary a thing as penmanship. It is felt that while other classes of people may get along in the world by writing poor and indifferent hands, the teacher of penmanship to children should be able to write at least simple legible hand Many of the teachers trained in pen manship and typewriting secure posi- tions before they finish their courses Miss Florence Weatherly, an expert penswoman, fills the important posi- ton of teacher in this department and secretary of the faculty. This is po- sition requiring infinite patience cheerfulness and good nature, which are the distinguishing traits of the secretary of the State Normal school
 RECOGNITION OF WORK
 The last legislature recognized the work of the four Class A normal schools by passing law permitting the state board of examiners to accept a normal school diploma as the highest grade certificate. The department of education under Superintendent Feagin grants a certificate to all who hold normal diplomas and who are recom- mended by the presidents of the in- stltutions. In addition to this, teachers holding certificates may have them ex- tended from one year by taking an extension course of six weeks at the Jacksonville State Normal school or at any of the four Class As. This is a definite recognition of the high char acter of the work done by these schools. The University of Alabama places it's stamp of approval upon the profeSsion- al work done by admitting the full garduates to the junior class, so that these graduates may secure the degree of B. s. in education by attending two years at the University of Alabama. This recognition from the highest SC trees of educational authority and inspesNon in the state prove beyond question the splendid character of the work done.
 FACTS ABOUT STATE NORMAL
 Facts about the State Normal school at Jacksonville:
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