The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-01-17

ed that it was his belief that teach
er who would not give one day in
thirty to her county association was
not much of a teacher and that he
expected to do everything in his
power, upon taking Office July l., tc'
aild up the educational system in
Abbeville County to- high state of
efficiency and judging from the ap-
plause the teachers gave him at the
conclusion of his address, it is GER
tain that they have high hopes of
Mr.. Mann's ability to accomplish his
aims in thorough manner.
Prof. Galloway of the Erskine Col
lege faculty was present and he too
added a few words of appreciation
of the teachers efforts and of the
value of a county association for
teachers.
Prof. J. McTyeire Daniel, principal
Of the Abbeville High School, was the
last man called upon and flattered
himself that he constituted the same
part of the program that the sweet
loes upon the menu and his remarks
were we'll received by the association.
Miss Frances Wideman, principal
of the Due West school was the next
teacher to speak and in her usual able
manner gave hasty appreciation of
the duties lying before teachers and
of her appreciation of the efforts ex-
erced to interest the county teachers
in their association.
! Mrs. Charles Gillian, principal of
he Warrenton school also spoke for
a few minutes telling how her dis
;rict built the splendid new building
hey recently erected for the Warren
ton children.
Following Mrs. Gilliam's talk DR..
Bailey again stated how much he
had enjoyed meeting with the teach
ers and how deeply he was impressed
with the earnestness which he dis
cerned by the remarks made by the
different teachers Of their sincerity
in trying to give the children of Abb
seville County the best advantages
possible.
Election of Officers.
Following DR.. Bailey's remarks the
president stated that it was now time
to elect officers of the association for
1921. Supt. Fulp stated before open
ing nominations for president that he
thought he should not be nominated,
provided anyone present feeling
bit embarrassed by his name not be-
ing offered would think it proper to
nominate him. He stated that he had
taken the lead last January in resur-
recting the paralyzed or dormant as
sociation, that complete roster Of
the Abbeville County teachers had
been secured, that there was some
money in the treasury, and splendid
material in the association for a new
, leader, and that he advised a new
president for the year. In spite of his
suggestion Mr.. Daniel took the chair
and Supt. Fulp was unanimously re-
elected as president. Mr.. Fulp ac-
cepted only upon condition that every
teacher who had voted for him would
pledge their assistance and loyalty in
helping him make a real association
of the body.
Miss May Robertson, principal of
the Abbeville graded school, was like
wise unanimously elected vice-presi-
dent, Miss Rebecca Jones, treasurer,
and Mrs. Charles F. Gillian, secre-
tary.. I
Next Meeting Here.
. Following the election of officers
Mr.. Daniel reported that the execu-
tive committee recommended that
the next meeting be held in Able
vile, February 10 and that the sub
ject for round table discussion be
consolidation of rural schools. A
leader for this discussion will be an
out-of-the county speaker secured
for the occasion and will be one who
is an expert on this vital subject. 1t
is being urgently requested by the
teachers that the boards of trustees
throughout the county send at least
me of their number to hear this dis
cussion.
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