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atsi ONLY NEWSPAPER IN TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY A. HOME PAPER FOR HOME PEOPLE-ALL HOME PRINT VOLUME-XYII BREVARD, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY. NOVEMBER I. 1918. NUMBER-44 TEACHERS’ MEETING WAS BEST EVER HELD ONLY THREE TEACHERS WERE ABSENT Many Interesting Papers Were Read and Discussions Were Very Helpful. The Transylvania Connty Teach ers’ Asscxjiation held its second meeting for 1912-13 in the graded school building here Friday and Saturday, October 35th and 36th. Rev. R. D. Cross, pastor of Bre vard Baptist chnrch, opened the meeting Friday with devotional exercises, after which the discus sion of the subjects on the program was entered into. “Reading in the Public Schools” was discussed by Prof. W. B. Sin clair. He very ably showed the importance of reading, and by con trasting our system of reading with that of early man showed it not to be a black art as it was once re garded, but to be the privilege of many. The child’s flexibility, imi tation, his inclination to follow na ture, his confidence in his teacher and his readiness to believe every thing was interestingly set forth. He then dwelt upon the great op portunities and responsibilities of the teacher. He concluded by showing the vahie of silent reading and memory work. A model lesson in English was taught by Miss Isabel Parkins. She illustrated the actual work of the school room by having a number of her sixth grade class to appear for recitation. It was very inter estingly conducted and full of sug gestions to the teachers. Miss Daisy Holcom read a j)aper discussing the Berry writing sys tem in which she especially stressed the importance of correct form. This led to further discussion by others. Prof. J. B. Summey led in a round table discussion on “Ways a Teacher Can Aid in Securing At tendance.” Co-operation of pa rents, attractiveness of school room, creating in the child a love for school, and how to combat with attractions outside were all fully discussed. But compulsory attend ance was finally decided to be the only solution. In the afternoon “Progressive Drawing Books” was discussed by Miss Bertha Hudson. The associa tion was then given over to a meet ing of the County Betterment As sociation. Reports from local asso ciations showed an aggregate ot $315.15 raised during the year for school improvement in the county. “Child Study as a Requisite of the Teacher’s Preparation” was discussed by Prof. J. R. Sloan who defined education to be the whole development of the child, the pur pose of which is not^simply to store facts in the mind of the child, but to enable him to make his own laws by which he may govern his own life. We must think on what edu cation really is in order to see why child study is necessaryHe then showed that we should study the child from the physical, mental and moral point of view. Friday evening was spent with the poets of North Carolina, John Henry Bonor and John Charles Mc Neil holding a very prominent place on the program. Quite a number of selections were given, and this was regarded as the most enjoyable feature of the associa tion. Saturday’s session was opened with devotional exercises by Prof. C. B. Woliz. Miss Maggie Barnhardt read a paper on “Physical Culture” in which she contrasted our need for physical culture with that of the early settlers, showing how steam!, -electricity, labor-saving machinery, etc., bas necessitated physical cul ture being taught in the schools. “A Model Lesson in General His tory” was taught by Miss Ken nedy, of Brevard Institute. She brought in a section of her history class for recitation and gave a sam ple of the work done in her school. It might well be considered model and was very suggestive and in structive. A large collection of exhibits from the various schools vms dis played. Only three teachers were absent, and it was regarded by all to be the best session in the history of the organization. Supt. T. C. Henderson, devotes his entire time to the interest of the schools; he throws his whole soul into his work, and his admin- tration has resulted in a great awakening in educational progress in the county. It is a pleasure to teach with such a superintendent as we have. J. P. Bennett. ORR-POST The following clipping from a Chattanooga paper will be of in- interest to the friends of Mr. Louis C. Orr, who is a son of Mr. M. J. Orr: Miss Emma Post and Louis C. Orr were married last evening at 8:30 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Post, in North Chattanooga, the Rev. Gardner, of the North Side Presbyterian church, officiating. The rooms were decorated with autumn leaves, pink roses and chrysanthemums, while the lights were hooded in pink. An arch of ivy and ferns was erected in front of the mantel in the parlor, where the bridal party stood. Ferns and palms were banked about the base of the mantel. Miss Amy Cooper of Anniston, Ala., furnished the nuptial music. The “Bridal Chorus” from Lohen grin was played as the bridal party entered. The pnly attendants were little Miss Henrietta Randall, flower-girl, and Arthur Leighton, ring-bearer. The little flower girl wore an embroidered lingerie dress over pink, with pink ribbon acces sories, and carried a basket of Kil- larney roses. Master Leighton was attired in an all-white costume. He carried the ring in the heart of a Killarney rose. The bride wore a gown of white charmeuse, -with trimmings of lace and pearls. Her veil was caught with a wreath of orange blossoms and she carried a bouquet of bride’s roses and valley lilies. Her only ornament was a La Valliere, the gift of the bride groom. During the ceremony “Traumerei” was rendered. An informal reception was held. Mr. and Mrs. Post were assisted in caring for their guests by Mrs. Leighton, Miss Adeline Taylor and Mrs. Taylor Durham. Fruit punch was served by Misses Rosalind Pyott and Etta Mae Russell and Mrs. John Venance. Mr. and Mrs. Orr left for an eastern trip. The traveling suit was of brown cloth, with hat, gloves and shoes to match. Upon their return they will go to housekeep ing at 317 Cedar street. TEACHERS’ RECITAL The following program was car ried out at the Brevard Institute Tuesday evening, October 29th: Bourree Bach Miss Coville Ritornelle—$ Chamenade Miss Coville * Valse Chopin Mazurka Chopin Miss Wells Love’s Dreams Liszt Miss Coville Mona —Stephen Adams Miss Coville Calirrhoe Air de Ballet No. 4__Chamenade Hvimresque. ___Dvoral ' Miss ^oville II Trovatore Verde Miss Wells A G3rpsy Maiden I ...Parker Miss Coville TEN DOLIARS IN GOLD AWARDED NEXT WEEK SOME LIVELY VOTING IS NOW GOING ON Date of First Count Postponed Until Wednesday, November 6th at 7:30 o’clock As the time grows nearer for the first count many are getting anxi ous to know who the lucky contest ant will be. The ballot box will close promptly at 7:30 p. m. and the judges will proceed to count the votes and award the 110 in gold to the contestant wh has the larg est number of votes. * The time—Wednesday, Novem ber 6—the ballot box will close for the first count of the contest. The place—the News office. The girls—are playing before many audiences just at present and the performances will be kept up until the ballot box closes for the first count Wednesday, November, 6 at 7 ;30 o’clock p. m. The News voting contest is some thing like another election—you cannot tell who will be the winner until the final count. Sometimes the last is first and the first is last. There are liable to be some “dark horses” in this race who are not making much noise or saying much ; they have been too busy get ting votes. Of course if you win this special prize of $10.00 in gold your votes will count on the piano and other valuable prizes, at the close of the contest. This is only done to get everybody started and to repay them for getting these votes. But remember you are getting your votes away up in the thousands and you will be better off when the final lap of the contest is started. For every seven new subscrip tions 4,000 extra, making a total of 8,200. For every seven renewel sub scriptions 3,000 extra, making a total of 6,500. For every seven back subscrip tions 2,000 extra, making a total of 4,800. Good until the first count, Wednes day, November 6. Ballot box closes at 7:30 o’clock p. m. Coupons must be brought to this office and checked in order to get bonus. Remember to have your friends trade with the merchants giving coupons. The following ladies have been nominated in this contest. BrevaW. Margaret W. Breese Daisy Holcom Agnes Kilpatrick Florence Aiken Flora Duckworth Mrs. Charles Jollay Dora Nicholson Mariah Inez Loftis Allie Belle Cloud Daisy Orr Grace Whitmire Grace Calhoun Olivia Hancock Frankie Kilpatrick Hattie Aiken Ava Ashworth Brevard Routes 1 and 2. Bessie Hayes Irene Ashworth Don’t waste your money buying strengthening plasters. Chamber lain’s Liniment is cheaper and bet ter. Dampen a piece of flannel with it and bind it over the affected parts and it will relieve the pain and soreness. For sale by all deal ers. adv Maud Case Sallie Osborne Nancy Clark Florence Hawkins Bessie Lyda Jim Neil Maggie Deaver Cleo Morris Annie Allison Bertha McCall Geneva Orr Flora Tinsley Leila Surrett Annie Davenport Julia Deaver Cora England Ethel Boggs Horse Shoe. Dovie Shipman. Alice Banks Emma Reece Lou Byrd Etowah. Effie Shipman, R. 1 Annie B1 /the Annie Lance Bessie Orr Nannie Lou Moffitt Annie Duncan Minnie Sitton Neta Allen Selica. Pearl Alexander Emma Osteen May Bryson Esther Grey Nolia Bryson Rosman. Clessie Whitmire Annie Patton Georgia Burrell Lenora Lanning Mamie Justus Beulah Whitmire Gertrude Wilson Mabel Carpenter Penrose. Maud Shuford Ina Talley Lena Harwood Blantyre. Beulah Shipman Emma Justus Dovie Banning Davidson River. Bertha Hudson Adeline Patton Cherryfleld. Bertha Batson Ida McCall Pisgah Forest. Mrs. Thomas Wilson Bessie Patton Mary Maxwell Anna Gash Addie Wilson Pearlie Baynard Jeva Pickelsimer Lula McCall Balsam Grove. Vera House Lake Toxaway. Leila Brooks Mrs. J. C. Wike Calvert. Mrs. C. R. Sharp Ollie Perry Mrs. Wade Garren Anna Jordan BREVARD INSTITUTE The agricultural department of the institute is doing great work under the supervision of Mr. J. E. Ivey. The institute hasn’t the money to invest in modern up-to- date farm machinery and pure breed live stock as most schools that have an agriculture depart ment, but with its little handful of farm machinery and small amount of live stock it is doing a great deal of good for the community and young men that take this course. The conditions that you find here are like those that you find on or dinary farms, but with good man agement and careful study the di rector is teaching the boys and young men how to take care of what they have, always with a view in mind of improving every thing on the farm. The trouble is, that most farmers don’t know how to take care of what they have and this is one of the many things the department is trying to do. The one thing of immediate in terest is the selection of seed corn in the field. Mr. Ivey gave the two one-hour lectures this week on seed corn selection, as to the kind of corn, environment, cultivation, fertilizer, distance of stalks and cross pollination of inferior stalks. Special emphasis was laid upon the height of stalk, distance of ear from ground, distance of leaves so as to give a good yield of fodder, number of ears on the stalk, size and shape of ears and kernels, and the arrangement of kernels on the cob. After each student had thor oughly understood what Mr. Ivey had said concerning the selection of seed corn each one took cards with his name on it and went to the field where he selected a certain number of stalks and tied this card upon the stalk which he had se lected. When this corn is thor oughly matured it will be taken to the class room to be scored. The ears that come up to the standard will be kept for seed and next spring the seed from each ear will be tested for its germination power and if 99 per cent of that ear does not germinate it will not be planted. Only a woman can Tinderstand the prostrating effect of disorders in the female organism; the misery of it and its depressing influence on the mind. Many women who formerly sufTered from those dis orders owe their present health to DR. SIMMON’S SQUAW VINE Q^OMPOUND. It exercises a power ful restorative influence on the fe male generative system, builds up a strong body, restores healthy regularity and promotes cheerful ness and a clear, rosy complexion. Price SI.00 per bottle. Sold by S. M. Macfle. adv Senator Simmons has brought enough to North Carolina, for the development of her natural re sources to pay his salary as Senator for 500 years. The records show this. The statement is incontro- vertable. Adv. The boy’s appetite is often the source of amazement. If you would have such an appetite take Chamberlain’s Tablets. They not only create a healthy appetite, but strengthen the stomach and enable it to do its work naturally. For sale by all dealers. adv | CODNTY SUPT. COSTS COUNTY $9 A YEAR SUCH IS FOUND FACTS TO BE If We Had No Superintendent' the State Appropriation Would Be Cut $891. The state gives 1225,000 direct to the public schools. Of this amount $125,000 is divided among the coun ties of the state per capita. From the other $100,000 there is $7,500 deducted biennially for rural libra ries. The balance of $92,500 is given to the counties of the state which need additional funds to run their schools four months. The county commissioners are required to levy a special county tax for schools of not more than 5 cents on the one hundred dollars valuation of property and 15 cents on the poll, and the state will duplicate the amount raised by the county. If this does not provide a sufficient amount to maintain in every dis trict a school for at least four months, then the state gives the additional amount necessary. Last year after the board of edu cation had apportioned all the gen eral county funds and the funds to be raised by the special county levy, it was found that we needed and were entitled to receive from the state fund $3,189.42, which amount was received by this coun ty. In this extra amount were in cluded the amounts allowed by the board of education for the salary and expenses of the county superin tendent of schools, a total of $900. If the board of education had re quired the county superintendent to work for nothing, the $900 al lowed for his salary and expenses would have been deducted from the total amount needed for the year, and this county would have re ceived from the state only $2,289.42. The commissioners would have had to levy the 5 .cents, excess school tax just the same, as the amount raised by this levy was only $1,471.35, and the amount needed from the state would have still been $818.07 more than the amount raised by the special county levy. In case the board of education had required the county superin tendent to pay all necessary ex penses in connection with the office and do the year’s work for nothing the $900 would have been left in the state treasury and would have then been divided out among the counties of the state i>er capita. There are one hundred counties in North Carolina. Supposing that- Transylvania is an average county in population and dividing the $900 by the number of counties in the state we see that we would have received only $9. Therefore the office of county superintendent .is costing our county only $9 a year. Divide this nine dollars by 50, the number of teachers in the county, and it will give each teacher in the county only 18 cents more than they did receive. LiniE RIVER ITEMS The farmers of this section say they are glad to see Jack Frost so late. Little River Sunday school is progressing nicely. Mr. T. L. Pickelsimer went to Greenville, S. C., last week and purchased a fine mule. Miss Ida McCall of this place is visiting her sister in Owings, S. C. Miss Sofa and Bessie Hamilton are visiting their sister, Mrs. A. B. McCall. We are glad to know that Mr. Will Ray has moved to our section. Misses Emma and Ollie George are visiting their brother at Campo- bello this week. Touoh-me-not.
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