The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1918-10-01
Reception TO Mr.. Bunce

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A public reception was rendered t
Edgar F. Bunce, the new supervising
principal of the Mount Holly school
on Thursday evening. The auditor
ium of the high school building wa
well filed by those who desired t,
greet the new official and tender hin
their good wishes for a successful
career in his new field.
America 'was.sung by the audienc,
and this was followed by ali address
by Louis J Kayser, county superin
tendent. The speaker took genera
educational situations in the county
for his subject. He spoke of the ad
vance made during the last decade
comparing the methods employed in
"grandfather's day" with those of the
present time. He enlarged on the
subject Of physical training. Many
people think this is an unnecessary
part of scholars education but refer
enee to the reports of the physical con.
dition of many who have been drafted
into the war service shows that they
were not up to standard that might
have been sustained if more attention
had been given to that idea early in
life.
A piano duet was admirably render
ed by Mrs. John Rigg, of Burlington,
and Miss Elsie Eckman, of Mount
Holly.
Professor Bunce was then introduce
ed and he proceeded to give an outline
of what he hopes to accomplish for
the Mount Holly school. He impressed
upon his hearers the fact that he is an
entirely new man in this field. While
he had experience elsewhere it is nec-
essary for him to proceed with caution
before making any radical changes.
He felt there is opportunity for i'm
proyement in many lines. and he
asked the co operation OF the town
people in his efforts to make this school
stand first in the educational field.
A lover of sports, he intends to get the
boys interested in outdoor contests,
and the girls will also be asked to join
in basket ball and other activities.
He did not think athletics should be
made paramount issue, but it was
necessary to interest the pupils and in
still a spirit Of competition between
the various classes. He feels that the
school buildings are admirably adapted
to their purpose, although there might
be some Improvements made in the
primary building. The auditorium, in
his opinion, should be opened more
than it has been, in order
that parents and friends of the schools
may get together and exchange ideas.
He said he would gladly receive sug-
gestions from parents, teachers or
scholars. He does not feel that he
knows it all, " and is willing to learn
and do anything that will tend to ad-
vance the school. He favors making
she high school so widely known that
many pupils from other districts will
seek admission. He showed this will
not,only be a great credit to Mount
Holly, butihe financial side of it will
be to the benefit of the town. He
spoke of the necessity of providing the
pupils with the best books and mater
ials for study, and emphasized the i'm
portance of pleasant and attractive
81 ass rooms. Mr.. Bunce said there
we're number of matters which he
desired to take up in time, but,in
order to succeed, he must have the sup
port of the community. In order that
be may receive suggestions or even
he intends, later, to be
N his Office two evenings each week,
70 receive any who may desire to call
upon him.
At the close of Mr.. Bunce's remarks,
! handsome bouquet was presented to
Mrs. Bunce. The French national
song, 1.-THE Marseillaise, was played,
he audience standing, and this was
followed by our own national air-The
Banner after which
he audience greeted the new principal
ind his wife.