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and more with gratifying results.
II The use Of music was empha-
sized thruout the sessions. Its
value was stated and demonstrated
IN most excellent way by Miss
Margaret NJ. Streeter, of Camden,
y. J- who showed the possibilities
OF the victrola in the rural schools.
BY this means a right appreciation
Of music may be given. Music has
a disciplinary effect, as well as af-
fording culture and pleasure. As
music in the war had a large part
IN keeping up the morale OF the
army; so will it be helpful in the
school. II is needed in our pro-
gram for Americanization.
Great interest in the Model School
taught by Mr.. A. b. Strong south of
Berea was manifested, and quite n
number of the delegates visited
this very interesting place. It's
successful operation was frequently
referred to during the sessions of
the conference.
The consolidated school as a So
luton TO many problems was dis
cussed by a number Of speakers,
but at greatest length by County
superintendent w. S. Fogarty,
preble county, Ohio, where he has
centralized eighty-one one-rOOm
schools in his county with remark
able success. The results have been
larger attendance, larger enroll
ment better teachers, better teach
ing, in more branches, a very large
increase in the number of high
school scholars, and ministering to
the whole community by making
the school the community center.
Poor roads are a very great him
drance 10 the rural schools. and es~
pecially in consolidation. Very
often the roads must be improved
before the schools can be greatly
improved.
Sunday was an important day in
the conference. The delegates had
the privilege OF seeing the Sunday
school of the Union Church as a
model Sunday-schOol. Miss Robi-
son, of Pennsylvania, a Sunday
school expert who had been here
the greater part of the week to ar
range for this part of the program
was so we'll pleased with the school
as she found it under the direction
of Prof. Lewis that with a few sug-
gestiOns from her it was used in
its usual procedure with Prof.
Lewis as superintendent to demon
strate to the delegates a model Sun
day-schOOl.
At 1900 a. m. Dr. Warren H. Will
son, of the Presbyterian Home Mis-
sion Board, spoke on the rural
church. He used as a foundation of
his address the story of Elijah and
the widow with the oil and meal.
He said that our land is widowed
of its forests, its cattle, its land
owners, and its children. He showed
the importance % the restoration
of these and the Importance and
place of the church in connection
with them. The service of food is
the greatest service in the world.
Prayer must be applied TO the So
luton of this question. He spoke
again in thes afternoon.
On Sunday evening the survey
that is being made by the Inter-
church World Movement was brief
ly presented. The need of trained
ministry and more religious work
was clearly shown. This address
was followed by the story of Rev.
Henry A. Str0up, of Rosebud, Ark.
He went into this town fifteen miles
from railroad and back in the
mountains and after long fight
succeeded in securing an up-to-
date school which has transformed
the community.
The conference was in charge of
Dr. j. l.. McBrien, Director of Rural
Extension of United States Bureau
of Education. He injected life and
enthusiasm into every part of the
conference.
The visitors were deeply i'm
pressed with the greatness of Berea
College and the remarkable work
that has been done here for the
students. At luncheon /
on Monday DR.. Raymond was asked
TO tell of the growth and purpose
Of the institution, which he did in
a most effective and inspiring man
ner. He recounted the days of
struggle and victory from the be-
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