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RICH SQUAUE, NOBTnAMONO0TJNTY. O., THUIISDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 191 3.
Number 30.
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IMVtRSITY SUHIEB SUBOOL.
Large Attendance NorlhamptoD well
RepreseDtedTbe Work and
Some Benefits.
The recent session of the Uni
versity of North Carolina Sum
mer' scnooi carried witn it so
much of inspiration for the teach-
ins: profession that we believe
every teacher who attended from
our beloved Northampton county
can testify to the uplift received
while there.
There were enrolled 500 stu
dents, the largest registration in
the history of the school Of
J these 410 were teachers, 54 were
preparing to teach, and 24 were
preparing to enter college. Of
the total number 487 were from
North Carolina, representing 83
counties. . South Carolina sent 4:
Yirgini2; Tennessee ij Florida
1; Texas 1; Georgia"- 2; Ohio 1;
The counties in Noith Carolina
sending five or more were: Wake,
30; Orange, 45; Gates, ,16; Guil
ford, 16; Mecklenburg, 16; Robe-
son. 16; Northampton, 14; Gran
ville. 14; Alamance, 13; Duplin,
12; Durham, 12; Gaston, 12; Per
son, 12; Johnston, 11; Halifax 9;
Scotland,9;Buncombe, 8;Forsyth,
8; Rowan 8; Wayne. 8; Beaufort,
7; Pitt, 7; Randolph, 7; Lincoln,
7; Cleveland, 7; Franklin,7;Mont
gbihery, 6; Bertie, 5; Caswell, 5;
Harnett, 5; Nash, 5; New Han
over, 5; Warren,5; Washington 5.
- rThere were tiiirty, instructors
(riving regular courses, )nstruc
tion being Offered in sixty-one
courser. The following general
8ubiects were covered: English,
History, Latin, Greek, German,
French, Mathematics, Physics.
Astronomy, Geograoby, Chemis
try, Library Methods, Education.
Drawing, Writing, Music, Agri
culture and Nature Study.
In addition to these regular
courses there were given, in the
afternoons, daily special lectures
and round table conferences for
the presentation and discussion
of vital school problems; and, in
the evenings, public lectures by
prominent speakers.
A partial list of these special
lecturers and their subjects is as
follows: . '
Charles De Garmo, Ph. ',!). ,
Professor of Science and Art of
Education in Cornell University,
a series of ten lectures. B.Sec
ondary Education.
Edwin R. Jackson, B. S. Ex
pert in the Forest Service U. S.
Department of Agriculture, a
number of lectures and confer
ences on how the study of trees
and the forest may be correlated
with the regular work of the
school. These were supplement
ed by field trips for study of
trees at firet hand. '
L. C. Brodgen, State Supervi
sor of Rural Elementary Schools
for North Carolina, various lec
tures and conferences on school
management. The basis for these
was a series of model lesjona con
ducted in co-operation with the
teachers in the Practice School.
Minnie W. Leatherman, Secre
tary of North Carolina Library
CommiBBion,Raleigh,a vetjr help
ful address on School Libraries.
She ' stressed the value of the
traveling Library, full informa
tioia '.concerning which may be
fobtaifiedjby coromunicating with
her,.- f.i.&o-r?
Collier Cobb, A M. Professor
of Geology in University of North
Carolina, , an illustrated lecture
on Shifting Sands. I'."-'
, George Solomon,Rabbl Congre
gation Michve; Israel, Savannah
Ga., a number of : scholarly lec
turer on the History and Litera-
ture of the Jewish people. .
A H. Patterson. Professor of
tPhysicsin University of North
Carolina, a lecture during which
he gave some captivating expe
lments bearing on the subjects
of Liquid Air and X Rays. ,
' Dr. Wm. Perry Reaves, Greens
boro, an illustrated lecture on
the Physical Disabilities of chil
dren. '
Dr E. C. Branson, Professor
of Rural Economics, State Nor
mal, Georgia, a soul-stirring ssd
dress on the Mother State. V -
Dr. C. W. Stiles. U. S. Public
Health Service, two illustrated
lectures, in one of which he
impressed afresh the alarming
results of the prevalence of the
house-fly, and in the other he
gave startling facts in regard to
the evils attending improper san
itation about the school premises
A new' feature this yeariwaa
the Practice School, conducted
throughout the term. It was a
two-teacher elementary school in
which the Btudent teachers were
required to observe the work, pre
pare assigned lessons and be able
to put in practice the principles
exhibited.in the class room. Many
a teachers work the coming year
will be brightened by the inspir
ation received during the hours
spent in this school.
An interesting event during
the Summer School was the or
ganization of a Story Teller's
League with Mary O. Graham,
assistant Superintendent of Pub
lic Instruction for Mecklenburg
county, as President.- The teach
era were made anew to feel the
power of a story well told as they
sat under the historic Davie Pop
lar on the grand campus.and lis
tened to stories efficiently told
by,someof the Summer School
faculty and teachers in attend
ance. 1 he benefits derived from at
tending the Summer School are
simply legion and one scarcely
knows where to stop in enumer
ating them. One ha9 access to
the splendid library of over 65,
000 volumes, affording to the
student opportunities to read
widely or do any special research
work. Model libraries were on
exhibition for (a) Teachers, (b)
Rural Elementary Schools, (c)
High Schools. At various times
during the term the Society Halls
were open for visitors who were
hidhlv entertained and instructed
by their chaperon, Dr. Kemp
Plummer Battle, who recounted
in his lively way incidents con
nected with the lives of the
State's great men whose por
traits adorned the walls.
By the way, this same Dr. Bat
tle adds very materially to the
enjoyment of the Summer School
student. He is always willing
to give to the student the rich
ness of his three score and twen
ty years' experience and during
the past term he conducted num
erous walking expeditions in the
country surrounding Chapel Hill
during which words of wit and
wisdom poured from his lips
Speaking of his connection with
the State University . one of bis
students some years ago said of
him: "He has lived to see that
institution come into its own, to
see it given the support so long
deserved, to see it allotted the
rank which it has won among
the highest State Universities in
the (country." ' - '
v-'i-:' H. J. St".'
He (bitterly) I suppose yon
consider it quite a triumph to
make a fool of a man. '
r She Oh, dear, no. A triumph
is something done that was diffi
cult of - achievement Boston
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SEABOARD LOCALS.
Dea:o ol Dr. Speight Tlie High
ScbooIlhurcti News-Personal
and General News.
Miss Liilie Stephenson left last
week for Littleton, where she
will make an indefinite visit to
her cousin, Mrs. Lillie Gav.
Mrs. Fred Vincent and chil
dren and Miss Mary Foster,
Portsmouth, have concluded a
J visit to their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. F, E. Foster, and left Sat-
y morning for their respec
tive homes.
Miss E. Jo6ie Maddrey. after
spendinif a two week s vacation
at her old home here, left for
Norfolk last Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Alice Darden and little
grand daughter, Alice HarriB,
left this week for ' a viBit to
friends of Whitakers, N C.
Mr. Lloyd Crocker and family,
Wilmington, are making their
annual visit to his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. G. L. Crocker.
. Mr. H. C. Maddrey and wife
have set up housekeeping in the
cozy little cottage home owned
and formerly occupied by Mr.
Jno. D. Pope.
L Messrs. R. D. B. Maddrey and
Walter Gay returned Friday from
Raleigh where they had spent
the week in attendance upon the
State Farmers Union. They are
enthusiastic in their praise of the
quality of work accomplished in
this meeting. Such a pity that
mere of our farmers do not at
tend Jheee meetings that mean
so much for the agricultural fu
ftnre'of our beloved state.
Mies Marguerite Maddrey and
her guest, Miss Francis Albright,
returned Saturday from a pleas
ant visit to Mr. Grover T. Ste
phenson's family, Franklin, Va.,
and left Monday to visit in the
home of Mr. Robt. E. Stephen
son, Emporia. Va.
Fodder pulling is the order of
the day now. Some of our more
progressive and energetic farm
ers have the satisfaction of know
ing theirs was all saved during
the fine weather last week, while
others have decided the cost of
pulling too high and are cutting
the stalk.
Good rains fell within two mileB
of here last Sunday, but not
enough here to benefit the thirsty
crops. ' Turnip sewing is behind
owing to the continued dry wea
ther,
Mr. and Mrs. Garland Grubbs,
who motored to Asheville on their
car some two weeks ago, are at
home and report a most delight
ful trip. Fortunately they did
not have a break down on the
entire long journey.
Mr. . Grover T. Stephenson.
Franklin, Va., spent the time
Sunday, between trains, with his
sister, Mrs. R. M. Maddrey.
A' game of ball was played here
Monday (It being Labor Day)
between the locals and the Cot
tage Place team, Portsmouth.
The score resulted in 10 to 4 in
favor of the visitors. Our team
had not practiced since July or
else we might render a different
report.
Miss Minnie Jones, Reidsville,
is visiting her brother, Agent W
W. Jones.at the Railroad House,
Mies Jones is almost 'as, popular
as her clever and accommodating
brother which it saying a great
deal for those who know'him.
Miss Josephine Barnes and her
friend. Miss Knott. Portsmouth,
spent the week-end here, es
teemed guests of Miss Mary
Davia. -;;,'' ;
i Mr. Linwood Ford and . family
motored from their home, Em
poria, Va.,Sunday and spent the
day with Mrs Ford's sister. Mrr.
J. H. S. Rogers, and father, Mr.
A. J. Jordan.
Mr. John Weaver and bride
left Monday for his camp near
Vaughan. While we are sorry
to lose Mrs. Weaver from among
us.yet we hope she may find her
life' aong the pines conducive
to health and happiness.
Mrs,' Fred Duerson, Staunton,
Va.' has concluded a visit to her
cousin, Mrs, John W. Leake, and
is at present with her mother
near Gumberry.
Mr. J aim L. Ivey and family,
who have been spending his va
cation among relatives and
friends in and around here, have
returned to his home, Lawrence
ville, Va.
Miss Normie Barnes, after
spending the week-end with her
cousin, Mrs. Sam Kee, left Mon
day for a visit to her mother and
other relatives in the vicinity.
Mrs. Paul Spencer and chil-
1 1 ...
arennave concluded a visit to
her sister, Mrs. M. F. Long, and
returned to her home, Emporia.
Rev. W.B. North filled his 5ch.
Sunday appointment with Pleas
ant Grove M.E. church last Sun
day. A large crowd always hears
with gladness this scholarly mes
feenger of the Cross.
The Seaboard State High School
will open on the morning of Sep
tember 15, 1913. The faculty for
the coming session consists of
the following: Prof. W.D1 Bar-
bee, Principal, with Miss Ruby
Fagge, High School assistant
Miss Laura Allen will have charge
of the. Intermediate grades. Miss
EUenKornegay will . teach the
Primary grades, while Miss Lucy
Allen; will conduct the music de
partment so successfully begun
last term and also assist in sev
enth and eighth grade work. The
Misses Allen, Amelia, Va., and
MIbs Fagge. Leaksville, N. C
have been tireless workers in the
upbuilding of our school. This
is Miss Fagge's third term. Prof.
Barbee taught in Jackson last
year and comes highly recom
mended by his patrons. Miss
Kornegay, Bowden, N. C, is a
specialist in her line. With such
a strong team and hearty cooper
ation on the part of all patrons,
there is reason to believe this
will be the best session in the
history of the school. Parents,
guardians and friends are re
quested to accomp my their chil
dren on opening day.
News reached here Sunday of
the death of Dr. J. A. Speight in
St. Vincents Hospital early that
morning. While it grieved his
friends, which are legion, yet all
had been expecting such sad
news for weeks. Everybody knew
his was an incurable malady. He
had lived long and well We
might say he fell in the harness,
for about six weeks ago he came
to his Elim church near here and
filled his Saturday and Sunday
appointments. H9 was using
only one cratch on that occasion
and remained to some of his
members when he came again he
hoped to be able to discard that
one. God has taken him home
to rest with him, where no crutch
es will be needed. He lived to
the ripe ojd. kge of 73 years. His
fuftejrai;Was held from Sunbeam
church", the 1 liiat church hVasajit
ed in building, for which he con
tribute the jite as well as giv
ing his money aid time. ' He
needs no eulogy from this pen,
his loii; iojsiil life his biogra
phy better 'tiink any survivor can
dvThs west Chowan will miss
hirtt ta Bertie Union will miss
hto.h ;ct everybody that knew
ari l . 1 him will miss him; To
t!J c. "jrtaed friends and rela
tive w ecer alncerest ayortthy
LASKEB NEWS.
Religious News Notes-Music Glass
General and Personal News in
Brief.
Mr. L. C. Draper, of the Bank
of Weldon is spending seven 1
days with relatives and friends
here.
Mrs. L. L. Lassiter, of Jack
sonville. F'a,, who has been vis
iting reletives in Jackson for sev
eral weeks, is a guest in the home
of Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Parker
for a few days.
A series of revival services will
begin at the Baptist church next
Sunday morning at eleven o'clock.
The pastor, Rev. D. Cale, will be
assisted during the week by Rev.
S. F. Bristow. of Elizabeth City.
Public cordially invited ti attend
these meetings.
Miss Emma Deberry of Reho
both, is viBiting in the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Q. O. Draper.
Miss Lota Lee and Stanley C.
Draper went over to Jackson
Friday evening to spend a few
hours with Dr. E. N. Hounshell,
of Basic City, Va., who was a
guest at the hotel.
Quite a large number of our
farmers attended the County
Farmers Union which convened
at Jackson Tuesday.
Miss Ella Drake and brother,
Mr. Rufus Drake of Newsoms,
V.V are visiting in the home of
Mr. J. S. Bryant.
Mrs. L. T. Draper and child
ren are viBiting in Halifax coun
ty.' i
A series of revival meetings
were held at Roanoke Baptist,
church last week. Much interest
was manifested in each service
and the meeting will no doubt be
productive of much good.
Mr. Henry Parker of Gates
county, spent last week here the
guest in the home of his father,
Mr. C. C. Parker.
Miss Retha Banks of Winton,
has been employed to teach mu
sic here during the fall and win
ter. She comes with the best rec
ommendations as a thoroughly
prepared graduate in pianofore.
She will teach in the home of
Mr. B. T. Bridgers.
A revival began at the M. E. '
church last Sunday evening. The
pastor, Rev. Wm. B. North, Ph.
D., is doing all the preaching.
Two services are being held dai
ly. Mr. H. S. Mansfield, of Alex
andria. Va.. and sister, Mrs.
Florence Arnold of Niagra Falls,
who have been 'spending a few
days in Eastern North Carolina,
were guests Wednesday in the
home of Mr. C. W. Draper.
Ad Announcement.
The Conway High School will
open Monday, Sept 8. 1913. All
patrons and others who may de
sire to attend will be welcomed
at the opening. s
We are pleased to announce
that we can still offer equal ad
vantages and efficient instruction
to all. Misses Jessie Helen Flythe
and Eunice Martin, who are well
known to all patrons, will be in
charge of the Intermediate and
Music departments. Miss Mary
Hoover of Monroe, N. C, who
cornea to na highly recommended
as a competent teacher, a person
of strong personality and high . '
morals, will be in charge of the s
Primary department -
We insist on all patrons to send "
their children the first day and
try to stimulate within them a 1
desire to attend regularly, .We
appreciate the manner in which
most all patrons helped us Izit
session and hope to merit year
assistance for the comic? year.
1 J. A. RUDISOI Prisc: .
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