Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-27

back OF (which is to help the Del
aware boy and girl.
Miss Minnie j. Reed of Glendale
conducted the primary section which
was featured by a demonstration In
reading by Mrs. Hazel Watson of
Cedar Neck school. Otis p. Jeffer-
son. principal at Dagsboro was chair
man of the grammar section in which
a demonstration of first aid was given
| by Katherine Buffers seventh grade
class from Dagsboro. In the high
school section, of which Elisha A.
| Steele, principal OF the Millsboro
school was the chairman the subject
OF discussion was Delaware History"
The discussion was participated in
by Superintendent w. II. White OF
Seaford, superintendent Alexander
L. Harrington OF Georgetown and
Principal ]. Emory Chapman of Del
mar.
While these sections were going
on. the trustees OF the county were
meeting in the courthouse. George
S. Williams a merchant of Mills
boro, was the chairman and the sub
ject which was discussed was "Neces-
eary Qualifications OF Teachers"
1--WE got three children being
taught in the schools of Delaware"
said Chairman Williams. Il do not
want them to become the bootblacks
OF the children of Maryland, New
Jersey and Pennsylvania, when they
grow up. simply because they have
not been given the same opportunity
to make a way for themselves in the
world. / want them to have the best
that can be given them and I want
them to get this at home and not
have to send them outside the state
to get it,"
Bully for you, George. I'm with
you" shouted Lsyheld Long of Sell
byville. a trustee, from the rear OF
the courtroom. Mr.. Williams tod
the other trustees why he considered
the best was none TO good for Della
ware boys and girls In an educational
way, and his introduction OF each
speaker was made in a manner that
paved the way for the speaker.
DR.. NJ. 8. Pitmsn. Director of Rural
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and who came all the way from that
western state to attend the meeting
gave his ideas OF what rural teach
er should embrace in the way OF
qualifications.
Mrs. Cleaver told the trustees
what the Parent-Teachers Associa-
tons were doing.
Superintendent Wilbur NJ. Jump.
in charge of elementary schools Of
the State told how the State money
for schools was being spent and he
conducted a symposium. answering
questions that were asked OF him.
One of the questions put to him was
whether the salaries of colored
teachers were greater than those re-
ceived by white instructors. He
stated that the colored teachers
who were normal school graduates
were by the provisions of the school
law paid higher salaries than white
teachers who were not as well edu-
Gated.
Former Senator Bennett then
moved and the motion prevailed,
that the trustees organize. Mr.. VIII
liams was elected as chairman and |
Layheld Long OF selbvyille was made !
secretary. II was decided 10 call |
the trustees together At an early |
date for the purpose OF discussing |
school conditions, so that they might |
present their views to the members |
of the legislature from Sussex.
The afternoon session of the con-
vention was held in the court house, |
the trustees meeting with the teach
ers. Professor Entwistle led in
singing and DR.. Pittman spoke.
Following DR.. Pittman, IT. 3. |
King. statistician for the State |
Board, told why tests and measure
ments were needed in Delaware |
schools to show what pupils were
and who were falling be-
hind.
Mrs Cleaver brought greetings
from the Parent-Tea cheers Associa-
lions and said that this year twenty
four new associations had been
formed. Nine in New Castle, five in
Kent and twelve in Sussex county.
She reiterated her promise that the
associations would do their part 20
support the building and budget pro-
grams of the State Board. DR.. HULL
hen. president OF the University OF
Delaware. was TO have spoken, but
that because Of grip he
could not attend.
The resolutions adopted by the
follow:
Whereas. the school buildings Of
the State are obsolete and made
ou5tn L. .fza sanitation ara -opa |