The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-12-21
PEARL HIGH DED|CA-
TORY EXERCISES
MAYOR, COMMISSIONERS AND
MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDU-
CATION PRESENT.


On Friday evening, November %
at o'clock the new high school build
ing was dedicated by the City Com
missioners and the Board of Educa
ton. Long before the time set fol
the event many were on hand
Promptly at the stated hour, Hon. A
E. Hill announced that the services
would begin, with Prof. F. G. Smith
officiating as Master of Ceremonies.
selection was then rendered by the
Choral Society, and prayer was offer
ed by Rev. T. ]. Brumfield. A jubilee
song was sung by the Girls Glee Club
Hon. A. E. Hill, Chairman of the
Building Committee of Pearl High was
introduced. He said that Pearl High
was the property of every boy and
girl and taxpayer in the city of Nash
vile. He showed the Importance OF
getting an education. He mentioned
the methods that the Allies have had
to take in regard to education while
engaged in this great conflict, and that
the U. S., likewise will have to take
some steps to perpetuate the educa.
ton of its youths. He declared that
the facilities of Pearl High were
among the best of any Negro High
school.
Next the Mayor of the city, Hon.
w. P. Gupton was presented. He
praised the school and complimented
the magnificent building. A vocal
solo was then sung by Miss E. M. S.
McGavock.
The next speaker was Mr.. Leland
Hume, he showed the effiCiencies and
deficiencies of the school. He said
that he was glad that the mantle Of
night prohibited tn commissioners
from seeing the stable knowles
School Building) in the rear Of the
High School. He looked forward to
a new Negro Grammar school. which
can be centrally located and accom-
modeate the Grammar grades which
have to attend Pearl.
Mr.. ]. o. Tankard followed Mr..
Hume and stated that he was men,
Der of the lower branch Of the Ten
nessee Legislature, and voted for the
school bond issue, that caused Pearl
High to be a possibility. Though he
was. severely critized for his stand,
he believed hewas right and stuck to
his cause
: He urged more study and work to be
done by all. The Boys Glee Club
then sang two selections.
Mr.. A. N. Johnson was the next
speaker. He paid a glorious COM
pliment to the faculty. He showed
the patriotism of the Negro from
Bunker Hill to Carrizal He maintain
ed that the Negro had developed from
an egotistical state into more united
race. He stated that he was glad Of
the erection of Pearl High, but sorry
because of its inconvenience. He
showed that we were thankful for
what we receive, but must be frank
in our opinions. He displayed the
need of typists, stenographers and
Mrs. c. G. Cotton, represented the
Parent Teachers Association. She
explained the need and the work of
that reliant body. She reviewed the
charitable work of the Association
in supplying children with the nes-
cessary clothing TO- attend school. She
made a plea for the health Of the
children who are forced to go from
one building moderately furnished to
one inadequately fitted up. She ask
ed that a course be added 80 that
Photography may be taught in the
High School.
"Jehova Chariot" was then sung
by the Choral Society.
Mr.. Tompkins was then introduced.
He paid tribute to the patriotism OF
the Negro, and favored the elimination
of all hinderances in the path of
seeking an education. He congratu-
lated the students on their new build
ing. Of; =
Mr.. l.. Jonas was the next speaker.
He was a strong advocate of voca-
tional training. He explained the
economy in making hats and camplir
mented vocational teachers on their
excellent work. A Solo was then
rendered by Miss Queenie Mai AFTER
berry.
Superintendent Reyes was unable to
be present because of his wife's i'll
ness.
Mr.. Aaron Bergeda was then in
PRODUCED. He gave the credit Of the
erection of the new building to those
to whom he said the honor was due,
Messrs. Hill and Jonas. He
complimented the corps Of teachers.
Mr.. E. T. Lewis was the next speak
er and praised the new building and
asked that it be utilized to the utmost.
A selection was then sung by the
Girls Glee Club. .,....
After which Mr.. ]. W. Patrick was
introduced. He told how he helped
in seeing that the school was appro-
priately furnished. He formed CEN
trail location Of the building, and de-
sired to supply all necessary articles
for the Identification of school.
Mr.. Paul Treanor was then present
ed. He stated that he favored text
books. He ASSERTED that the Negro
had made progress. He mentioned the
fidelity of the Negro to the slave
holder of his forefathers. He claim
ed that free text books are an advance
ment to education.
DR.. F. G. Smith was the next speak
err, his speech is as follows:
Extract of the Address of the Prin-
cipal, DR.. F. G. Smith, On the Night
of the Opening Exercises.
During the thirty years that have
been connected with the public schools
of Nashville, no occasion has given
me such genuine pleasure as the oc-
casion which has brought us together
to night To say word to you on
this memorable epoch-making night is
a duty which cheerfully perform. In
fact, consider it rare honor and a
high privilege to stand here before
you in the cause of education, to
speak to you at these formal open
ing exercises of this new high school
and TO DOint out TO- Won what this night