Richmond planet., 1924-11-01
NEGRO STATE TEACHERS ASSN.
1924 CONFERENCE.

To the Members of She Teacnlng
Profession, Commonwealth of Ndr'
ginia-F Fellow EoSworkers:
It is the aim of the officers and
working committees to make the
thirty-seventh annual session OF the
Negro Stale Teachers Association,
which conyenes in Richmond, Mo-
yenaber 26l29, Thanksgiving Week,
the best in the history Of the Con-
ference. Hon. Harris Hart, Super
intendert of Public INSTRUCTION OF
Virginia, DIR. w. T. Sanger, and
Mr. w. D. Gresham, officials OF the
Staile Board of Education are CO.
operating to the fullest extent with
our Association.
The 1924 Conference becomes
practical working body taking UP on
is program live discussions that
really help the teacher with his ev'
eryday class room problems. Eacn
teacher may contribute 10 the dis
cussioms by asking and answering
questions as they occur on the floor
of me various departmental meetings
Our program features for the open
ing night the Sabbath Glee Club,
our leading musical organization, in
a special concert program under the
mastery direction of Prof. Joseph
Matthews; addresses by Hon Harris
Hars. DR.. w. T. Sanger, Secretary
of State Board of Education; Mr.
w. D. Gresham, Supervisor of Negro
Educat:ons DI. Frederick D1ehl'
Secretary of Virginia School Trus-
tees Conference; Supp D E. McQuil
kin. Supt. R. NJ. WiNiams, Presl-
dent John NJ. Candy, Virginia Nor
NAL and Industrial Institute; Mr.
IG. c.. Wilkinson, Assistant Super
intenden. of Schools, Washington, ID
c.: Prof. Miles w. Connor, Prof.
Gordon & Hancock and President
w. F. Grasty.
Rev. William H. Stokes, Phi. d.
will deliver the address of welcome,
while DR.. James S Hatcher, L F.
Palmer and w. D. Jones viii render
musical numbers by special request
Armstrong Glee Club will appear
during the sessions,
Judging from communications we
ere receiving from all sections or
he State our attendance will be
large. Teachers seeking informa~
t;on as 10 board and lodging should
write to Miss Rosetta w Mines.
Chairman of the Committee on
Homes. 721 Brook Avenue, Richmond
Va Two dollars ($2) per day for
board and lodging is the prevailing
rate. In order to secure. Ahe reduc-
tions in railroad rates usually al
lowed those attending such confer
ences. teachers should obtain identi'
fication certificates from their re-
spective superintendents
Each citizen of Richmond is asked
to cooperate with the> local State
Executive Committee and the Off
cials of the Richmond Teachers AS
soeiaion in helping to entertain the
visiting teachers. Repor homes for
delegates to Miss Rosetta w. Mines,
721 Brook Avenue, City.
All sessions will be held at the
Armstrong High School corner of
Prentiss and Leigh streets.
We are urgenly requesting the
aid of each teacher in the State and
city by lending his presence at the
meetings of the Conference. 100
per cent. cooperation will refiec-
credit to the entire teaching profes-
sion
Fraternally yours,
Negro Sta'e. Teachers Association.
w. F Grasty, President; (Miss)
Virginia Randolph, Vice President;
D. G.. Jacox. Executive Secretary;
(Mrs. M. E. Danie's, Recording
Secretary; w. P Epps, Chairman
of Executive Committee; B. L. AL
len, Corresponding Secretary.