Tli RMkeCk)waiini TimeSo NDttEW J. CONNER, PUBLISHER. - "CAROLINA, CAROLINA, HEAVEN'S BISSINGS ATTE SUBSCRIPTION TY.h AN; UM ?1.H Volume XXII. 1 V RICH SQUARE, NOBTILAMPTON COUNTY. N. C, THURSDAY", MARCH 27, 1913. Number 13. Tate Machinery & Supply Co. LITTLETON, N. C. MACHINERY SPECIALISTS: Everything in Machinery and Mill Supplies. Plans, Specifications and Estimates Furnished on Application :: :: E. C. SMITH, General Contractor and Builder FRANKLIN, VA. J.A. WuralL MASON & WORRELL. tTOBNKTi ft Counsellors at Law, JACKSON, N. C Practice is all Courts. Bnsineai ofomptly and f aithfullv attended to. Office 2nd floor baiik building. RAYMOND G. PARKER, Attorney and Counselor at Law, Jackson, N. C. Practices in all court. All business a en prompt and faithful attention. Office 2nd Floor Bank Building. r. i. Mblw. F. R. Hsrrto PEEBLES & HARRIS. ATTORNEYS AT LAW, JACKSON. N. 0. Practice in all Courts. Business nrornotlv and faithfully attended to. DR. C. G. POWELL DENTIST, POTECASI N. C. ( n be found at bia office at all times roept when notice ia given in this paper i DR. B.L BROOKS, SURGEON DENTIST, BOYKINS, - - VIRGINIA. Office Days: Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each week. au B. Wmona bmmut Wmaoam, WINBORNE & WINBORNE, Attorney! at Law, MURFBEESBOBO. N. C. vtionea Nob. 17 and 21. H-Ctar aaaUaroHt GAY & MIDYETTE Attornera A Counsellors at Law JACKSON. N.a . Practice in all Court. All business promptly and faithfully attended to. Office 2nd floor. New Bank bnilding. DR. J.M.JACOBS DENTIST, ROXOBEL, N. a Extracting front children at same price as adults. Dr. W. J. Ward, DENTIST WET.PON N.C- Dr. E. Ehringhaus DENTIST Jackson, - - N.C. Dentistry in all of its branches. Crown and Bridge work a specialty. Office in New Flythe Building over Postoffice. as Oopahad JoaUh CwMhud : HOUSE MOVERS : vt n ea v wv v aa vjim w wv of any "ise. Prics low. It will be to ill . a nnu nranu iaW f mnva hntiMM wivi3T "Tiermi iu n-r urn. '"OPRLAND BkOi BEBS, . N. C W. H.S.BURGWYN JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW. Woodland, North Carolina. Office in Farmer's Bank Building. I ractlce in all Courts. Business prompt ly and faithfully attended. Contractor and Builder. - For all Brick and Plastering Construction Work communicate with A. T. Vick, Contractor and Builder, Franklin; Va., before letting contract. 1-241-yr A years subscription ; to the New York World and the Roa-noke-Chowan Times for only $1.65, old or new subscribers. DISTRICT TEACHERS' MEETING. Only Une Absentee-Live Subjects DiscussedTb8 Prolessiooal Spirit Increasing. On the 22nd inst. there was a verv gratifying attendance there being only one absentee of the teachers of the Roanoke- Rich- Square District at Olney school house, George, N. C. Be sides the members of this partic ular district there were present a number of other teachers whose presence was an inspiration. . The liveliness and spontaneity with which the program - was rendered was very noticeable. The discussions on the various numbers were partaken in by nearly all present and waxed so enthusiastic that it' was hard to break them off and take the next subject. We afresh felt that these meetings are of so much importance to the teachers that none can afford to miss them. The first on the program was a Round Table Discussion of Chap ters V to VIII inclusive of "Check ing the Waste." The excessive waste in mining coal and other fuels, also in mining some of the minerals, especially iron, was clearly set forth. Methods of preventing much of this waste and the duty, in the interest of future generations of doing so, were explained. Then followed a paper read by Bertha Copeland on "Proper As signment of-the Lesson and its Importance." Teachers were anew impressed with the neces sity, if best results are to be se cured, of devoting more time to this important step in teaching. The success, or failure on the part of the student in preparing the next lesson is verv frequent ly a reflection of the teacher's performance or non-performance of the important' duty of assign ment. . . : 'I - The meeting was then favored with the presentation by B. J. j Me ssey of his method of teach ing Shakespeare in High School. In beginning the study of a play he would haye students read it through first by themselves, as rapidly as possible, just to get the story. The second reading he would have done in class, pre ferablv by the teacher who must be careful to read in the spirit of the author. The teacher must be interested, and the class will be, for interest is contagious. He would have students read the play the third time out of school, studying the characters and plot, and collecting notable passages. He would have genuine debates as to the merits of the various characters, and finally have stu dent write a sketch of his favor ite character. The presentation was decidedly interesting through out and free discussion followed The important subject of "Ma laria" then claimed the atten tion of those present. A strong desire was manifested to find ways and means of checking the prevalence this vitality sapping disease. Instead of accepting it as a necessary evil wa, should fight it in every possible way, bv screening, draining, where prac tical, and, by all means, taking quinine in some form during the malarial season. Quinine impreg nated ' bonbons were K passed around that all might judge of the feasibility of using them, es pecially for children. At the close of the discussion the meeting became spectators of the "Demonstration of Soil Ero sion" by R. A. Sullivan. This was made very vivid by having sand-table fitted out showing two hills, one forested and the other deforested, with their respective. valleys. A. sprinkling device was operated to show the different effect of rain on these hills on the former gradually soaking in to the ground and finally seeping out in a clear stream, on the lat ter washing deep gullies down the hillside and carrying down soil making muddy streams. The meeting was then treated to a lesson on ''Phonics"bv Josie Parker, a First Grade class be ing present She showed remark able power in making the class who were strangers to her feel at home. There was well illus trated the power the child has bv this method, of learning new words. Then followed an inspiring ad dress by Supt. P. J. Long on "The teacher's New Opportuni ties Arising From the Recent Legislation in Educational Mat ters." He placed before the teachers their duty to measure up to these opportunities. He believed that the professional spirit would increase and that our Summer Schools and Teach' era' Institutes would be better attended. Teachers must bestir themselves or the transformation will not be rapid. It becomes all teachers to make themselves thoroughly familiar with their work fnr the next year and form ulatefor themselves plans, keep ing the child's interests always in sight He believed that the health of the student would be more carefully guarded and that Medical Health Inspection of the schools would soon be possible School Gardening, Manual Train ing and Domestic Science would. in his opinion.receive an impetus In a word all Bides of the cbilds' Nature will be looked after if the teachers keep pace with the edu cational trend of the times. After a concert recitation of "The House by the Side of the Road" the meeting adjourned to meet at Woodland. 26th proximo. H. J. S. Vital statistics Passed. The much needed vital statis tics law is now a reality. The House and Senate both passed the bill by large majorities. True, several serious amendments were made in the original bill, but even at that we have probably the best vital statistics law of any State in the Union. One amendment changed the date of the effect of this law so that it does not go into effect un til July, 1, 1913. This really means that according to the ma chinery of the law, it will not be possible to put it into effect until October 1st. The remainder of the year will be devoted very largely to the matter of getting all the officers and machinery to running smoothly, but after this year we should have as nearly perfect registration of all births and deaths as any State in the Union. A few other minor amend ments were adopted, but if these alterations are found to be too serious a handicap on the bill, some future Legislature will doubtless remove them. In the meantime, North Carolina has much to be thankful for in this bill, and we Will soon assume our place as a registration State. "Arn't you the boy who was here a week ago looking for a position?" "Yes sir." "I thought so. And ' didn't I ' tell you then that I wanted an older boy?" , "Yes, air; that's why I'm here now." - SEABOARD LOCALS. Dr. Stancell Sufferlog WitU Rheuma tism-Easter festivities-General and Personal Items. Mrs. Jim G. Edwards and daughter are visiting in the home of her Darens, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Whitehead, of the Harris' Shop vicinity. Messrs. Jethro Harris of Trin ity College, Spurgeon Clarke, Wake Forest College, and Her man Lassiter of University Col lege of Medicine, Richmond, Va., came home for tbe Easter holi days. Mr. Lassiter has been in disposed for some time and has been ordered tD take not less than a two week's rest. Misses Minnie, Taylor, Little ton College faculty and sister, Emma, of Roanoke Rapids f acul ty, returned to their respective positions, after spending the hol idays with their mother, Mrs. Mollie Taylor. We do not remember ever to have experienced more ideal Eas ier i weatner. in consequence everybody was out, either riding or walking. Miss Josie Maddrey. Mr. Lewis Sessoms and Master Bernley Doisy. Norfolk, Va.. spent the Ewter holidays in the home of Mrs. R. M. Maddrey. Mr. Garland Grubbs and bride returned to Suffolk, Va , Friday after spending a week here with his mother. Mrs. Lucie M-Grubbs. Mr. C. P. Stephenson is fur ther improving; his store build ing on Main St. by having a broad double porch added to the foat. His daughter, Mrs. Mat tie M. Gav. whose millinery es tablishment occupies the second floor, will find her quatters much more comfortable as the warm days approach. Ex Sheriff Buffaloe and daugh ter, Miss Lucy, Misses Helen and Pearl Grant, Jackson, were ap preciated guests of the family of MrsR. M. Maddrey last Sunday afternoon. Mr. A. Weaver and son John, who have positions at Vaughan, spent Easter here with his family. Dr, M. R. Stephenson and Mr. W. H. Howell returned Sunday from a week's business trip to Lexington, Ky., and points in other nearby states. The Easter egrg hunt, on the Baptist church grounds last Sat urday afternoon, given compli mentary to the Seaboard .Sun beams, was largely attended by the little folks of town and com munity and enjoyed to the utter most. Mrs. Alma Railey returned to her beautiful country home near Margarettsville Monday after noon, after spending a few days here with relatives.' Mr. ttob Maddey and sister, Mrs. J. J. Darden, Mapleton, spent Easter here with their pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. R.D.B. Mad drey. Mr. Jno. T. Ramsay and wife, Richmond, Va. , are spending a few days in the pleasant home of his mother, Mrs. Bettie Phillips Ramsay. A party of young people from here journeyed to old Jordan's mill Monday morning and spent the day fishing and eating. The weather was all that could be de sirde for such an excursion, and pleasant memories of the . day will long live in the minds of those who constituted this Eas ter picnic party. It was given in honor of Miss E. Josie Maddrey. of Norfolk. Mr. J. T. Pruden, wife and little daughter, Ida,Bpent Easter here with her mother.Mrs. Mary E. Gay and other relati v e Th.-se g)d people were f.r:n-i resi dents here and never let an oo- J portunity pass to revisit ther first love. Mies Edna Futr?:i, who spent the winter here in the home of her sister, Mrs. J. G. L. Crocker, will leave Tuesday for a protract ed visit to relatives of Co a way and adjacent community. Our market was well supplied last week with fresh herring and shai Tney find eager purchasers amonj tbe housewives, who are wondering each day what tbev shall find to cook. Rev. J. N. Cole, superinten dent of the Methodist Orphanage, Raleigh, preached to a full house at tbe M.E. church Sunday even ing and received, as usual.a very liberal donation to tbe Institution he so ably represents. Mrs. Mary E. Gay, who has been assisting in nursing her brother. Dr. R. H. Stancell, who is suffering intensely with rhea matism, came home Friday to be with her daughter, Mrs. J. T. Prudan, with the promise she would return a3 soon as this visic ended. True to her promise, she returned to Margarettsville Mon day and will no: be at home here until bis condition is greatly im proved, Drs. Lewis and Morehead ware here last week inspecting the pupils of Seaboard State High School. This step if taken years ago, would have saved much suf fering as well as inconvenience. Thev found a few pupils here in need of immediate medial at tention. All who have not planted iriBh potatoes find that the' order of the day now. If there was no full .moon - in March there are some among us who would never plant this wholesome food. Early cabbage are looking fine in this locality. If the present spring weather abides with us our market will soon be Dounti fully supplied with this earliest of all vegetables. . Woodland Jews. Mrs. Parthenia Hackney of Eagle to wn visited friends here Sunday and Monday. While here, she made some very helpful talks in the Epworth League meeting Sunday night and at the academy Monday morning. Miss Nina Holloman of Chowan College spent from Friday until Monday with her people here. Mrs. Wheeler of Norfolk visit ed her sister, Mrs. A. P. Joyner, a few days last week.' Mrs. C. J. Vaughan, Misses Sibyl Harrell and Inez Benthall left Tuesday morning for Raleigh to attend the annual Missionary Union in session there this week. Mrs. Vaughan represents the Woman's Society here.Mfss Ben hall the Y. W. A's. and Miss Harrell tbe Sunbeams. Misses Vester and Elsie Benth all and Lillie Cooke visited rela tives and friends nsar Vann's Grove Sunday. Mrs. J. W. Downey and chil dren are spending several weeks with their relatives in Peters burg, Va. Rev. Mr. Downey at tended the Missionary Conven tion at Aulander and went from there to Roxobel to fill his ap pointments Saturday and Sunday. Our teachers and pupils are hard at work, both with lessons and commencement exercises. The town is looking forward to commencement as a very enjoy able occasion. Our wide-awake teachers will do all possible to make it what it should be. Tne debate Friday night at tracted quite a crowd. The de baters were very much interested in their question Resolved that the world is growing better, and it was really a pleasure to listen to their well prepared speeches. FR3J JACKSON. Court Next Week BettermeDf Meet ing Postpaned General and Persona! News Items. Miss Rosa Perry of Littleton was in Jackson from Friday until Monday, the guest of Mrs. E. J. Gay. Mr. Paul North, who is a stu dent of Trinity College, spent the Easter holidays with his par ents, Dr. and Mrs. W. B. North. Miss Rosalie Young of Durham is the guest of her cousin, Mr.W. D. Barbee, at the home of Mrs. Robert Burnette. Mr. Badger Gay, who is in col lege in Richmond, came home Friday. Miss Ellen Bowen returned Saturday from a visit to Ports mouth and Port Norfolk, Va. Mr. H Stuart Lew is of S iff oik spent Easter in his old home here Mr. and Mrc B. B. Brocken bro'igh of TaDPahannock. Va.. arrived on Mcndav to visit Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Burgwyn. Miss Johnson of Virginia is visiting Miss Lessie Wright. Dr. S. B. Boone, who is taking a course in surgery in Johns H pkins, is at home for a few dav3. Mr. W. H. S. Bjrgwyn and Mr. Lunsford Long were in town on professional business this week. Mr. W.H. Buffaloe and daugh ter, Miss Lucye Buffaloe, visited Mrs. H. Carlton Maddrey in Sea board Sunday. Mr. J. G. Stancell of Margar ettsville was in Jackson Monday. The spring term of Superior Court will convene here on March 31 t, Judge Charles M. Cook, presiding. Special Easter music was ex cellently rendered by the choir of the Methodist church at the morning and evening services on Sunday. Monday was a holiday for the pupils of the graded school. The meeting of the Betterment Association, called for Friday, the 28th, will be postponed until the following Friday, April 4, as the auditorium will be in use by our Rich Square friends during the afternoon, preparatory to the presentation of tbe play, "The Country Doctor," that evening. The Betterment Asso-, ciation will serve refreshments after the play. Twenty-six maple trees have been planted on the school grounds. Other improvements will soon follow. The items from Jackson go to the "Times" on Tuesday morn ing. Otherwise, the society events of the season would occupy an important place in these columns "Oh thank you," exe'aimed an elderly lady to a laborer who sur rendered his seat in a crowded car; thank you very much!" "That's all right, mum." was the rejoinder. As the lady sat down the chivalrous laborer, ad ded: "Wot I say is a man never ort to let a woman stand. Some men never gets up unless she's pretty, but you Bee, mum' it don't make no difference to me." The curate of a large and fash ipnable church was endeavoring to teach the significance of white to a Sunday school class. "Why." said he, "does a bride invariably desire to be clothed in white at her marriage?" Xs no one answered, he explained. ' White,' said fie, stanas lor joy, and the wedding day is the most joyous occasion of a wom an's life." v ::v"- A small boy queried. "Why do the men all wear black?"