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ESTABLISHED 1S66.
VOL. XL.
THE JESUP PUBLIC SCHOOL
AND ITS PRINCiPALSHIP.
Closer Cooperation Should Exist Between tie County and
Town Boards of Education. Wayne Should
Have a Real County High School.
On next Monday evening, the closing exon > for the school year
19CH5—1097 of the Jo-up Public School will take place, This will
terminate the Contract now existing between the Jesup Board of ^Ed
ucation and the City Superintendent, Pr ifessor \V. D. Greene. At
the last meeting of the Board, held on May Oth, al though being tlm
customary time at which to make a selection, the e «ctiou of a Su
perintendent was postponed until the next meeting to be held on
Monday, June 8rd, when doubtless action will be formerly taken.
The Jesup Public School has parsed through a rear of trials and
vicissitudes, a h .Ties of epidemics of mumps and measles, an i yet is
approaching tin close of the year in more successful condition than
ever before in the history of the institution This is due primarily —
almost wnoi'iy^iA: Prfcft-sa-Y**' Sttpc«*u(undent-,
is a man of the very highest ability as a principal. His entire sys
timatic methods of organisation, leading and directing every depart
ment m a strong, firm, ami yet quiet manner, is excellent in every
particular and reacaes every detail. Not only this, but with a school
hav.ug ever) grade therein, from the First in the Common School
Course to that of the Senior Class or the High School, only strong
executive ability cau be successful, amt -the result of his two years
of labor here lias proven him the proper uiau at the right'plaoe.
From the standpoint of the Science of Teaching, the writer doesn’t
hesitate a moment to sav that, from clo-e observation he has found
Professor Greene, both technically and pedoBocically one of
the very finest instructors he has ever listen *d to. Every lesson as
taught hy him, it matters not. as to grade or subject, is baaed upon
the true principle of teaching—an accomplishment iu which he is
far ahead of the great majority of his contemporaries, and whom
all our Wayne county teachers would do well to emulate. We say this
from the dire fact tint too few of our teachers alvance in th-ir stud
ies beyond the practical knowtedg ■ of facts, and hence do not study
enough as to bow facts once acquired can best be imparted to others.
Viewing Professor Greene as a Sup-riiit-odent of the very strongest
executive ability, and also asau instructor of the very highest success,
a teacher who follows the most approved pedagogical pr.nciples in
his work, the Sentinel takes the position that at this particular
time, when our local {institution of learning has such a bright future,
so full of promise, it would bo unwise to lose Professor Greene, but
that he should be duly reflected. His work during the past two years
has been a greater success than the mere casual observer would see,
and his usefulness to the children of Jesup and Wayne county will
become proportionately greater us th ■ ti ne of his services here is ex
tended.
Iu connection with the above, based upon practical experience, we
wish to make a suggestion both to the Wayne County Board of Edu
cation, the Board of Education of Jesup and also t<> the Superinten
dent of the Jesup Public School. We do this in somewhat a profess
ional spirit, and also with a desire to build up the educational inter
ests of entiie Wavue county, town and country.
Basically we wish to lay down this propos t.i<>n, that the Jesup
Public School should by some method be mad - a real County High
School where the b >vs and girls from our rural schools, after reach
ing certain advancement in their -tudi '■*, c mid free of charge enter
and pursue them further without having t» ! -a.'-; Wivne county for
their continued advancement.
The Wayne County Board of E.lu-a ion and 'he Board of Educa
tion of Jesup should come to some kin 1 of mutual understanding so
that all stud *n*s from the countv scho >ls above about the fifth
grade, for a nominal tuition paid bv the county but free to the stu
dent, may miter and pursue their studies. This would also necessi
tate, in some particulars, a more elastic curriculum, but that could
eas ily be arranged. Iu this High School, there should be a regular
Teachers’ Course, just like such schools as the one at Abbeville gives
to the would be teachers or to those who hava already taught and
wish to prepare themselves further for bettor and higher work. In
this manner the Jesup Public School could be built up from its
local sphere to that of higher dignity and broader influence, and
such development would also subserve the entire county of Wayne,
for it would give our people here at home an ins itution where our
young men and voung women would receive that scientific training
so necessary for the truly efficient and successful teacher.
The Sentinel submits tins as a p.oa iv>r a oetter City School—one
of wider influence, of higher attainments. We also iu this speak for
the future betterment of all our rural schools. Jesup is centrally
located. The School is already here. The students can be found
in every nook and corner ot Wayne. \V ill our two Boards get their
heads together and thus take advantage of an uppertnnity through
which a Great Institution of Learning could be built up, and through
which directly and indirectly evety school in Wayne would be beue
efited? The great opportunity is before them. The principal, also, is
here at hand who posesses the very gifts and talents to consum
mate,the possibilities that are open before mt DOW.
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“WE APPLAUD THE RIGHT AND CONDEMN THE WRONG.”
JESUP, GA., MAY 30th, 1907.
Odum School Closing,
(B. D. P.)
The entertainment given by the
Odum school at its close last
day night reflects great cr -dit. on
teacher and pupils. This is es
pecially true owing to the fact
that most of the pupils were small
and many of them had never be
fore been given the opportunity
of taking part, in such exercises.
The program which was an
nounced in the Sentinel two
weeks ago was rendered with a
few additions. While B'cry one
deserves special mention for their
nice speiches and dialogues we
can mention only a few. George
O’Qumn who is fourteen years nid
pleased every body with his open
ing apd closing address, and in a
humorous recitation he did well.
The doll drill by eight small
girls, hoop drill by sixteen girls,
and the two tableaux; “Evening
on the Farm” and “Good Night.”
were as good or better than are
usually seen in high schools. Lit
tle Perry Gurr, only four years
old, pleased the audience with ft
“cute” little speech.
Toward the close of the ex
erclses, Mr. Hartig of the Jesup
Seiitinel made a timely address
which was listened to attentively
and was appreciated. His talk
was mostly to patrons and then
duty toward their school was
clearly shown. The speaker said
that we should not be eoutent
with present conditions, but
should heed at once the demand
for better educational facilities.
The 'cooperation of patrons with
teacher touched upon. He show
ed briefly the advantages of local
taxation.
This is the eleventh address
made by Mr. Hanig in the various
school districts daring this war
and hi-* speeches are doing great
good.
Special mention should bo
made of the good work done at
Odum, this year by the teacher,
Miss Lena R. Jones. By her un
tiring efforts many improvements
have been made. She found old
fashioned, uncomfortable beuches
iu the school room but left in
their place 50 nice, comfortable
patent desks and with enough
left to supply many other needs
of the school.
The Odum school, while among
our best, is not what it could be.
It could easily be made a two
teacher school with seventy-five
pupils.
Notice
In another column will be
found a letter from the State
School Commissioner announcing
the date for the next examination
for teachers, whieh will be held on
June 21st, and 22nd, at the court
house in Jesup. Examination
will open at 8. a. m. aud close at
5. p. m. each day. Applicants de
siring to take examination should- j
report promptly. Stationery will
be furnished applicants. Teach
ers now teaching under a tempo
rary license, it matters not what
grade, must take examination.
Teachers desiring to take this ex
animation should review “Page’s
Theory and Practice” and “Teach
er’s ManuGl.” - .....
B. D. Pd8csxl, C. S. C.
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SUBSCRIPTION $1.00 TER YEAR
PROGRAMME
Fourteenth Annual Commencement
OF THE
Jesup High School
June 3rd, 1907
;h:;h)»*. \i.
1. IL TRAVATOEE .. M n Jo Armstrong
2. INVOCATION Rev H.C. Dkewton
3. SALUTATORY Joseph B. Acstiv
4. LA TRAVIATA 'Its? GEuMAtvK Rf.nnett
5. VALEDICTORY Leroy S Price
0. SHEPHERD BOY’S ECHO SONG Miss Ai.i.k;. n Poer
7. ADDRESS— Hon. \V. G. Brantley
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS BY /
8. Dll. E I’lttMlMEY
CHAIRMAN BOARD OK EDUCATION \
9. PRAYER OF DISMISSAL
UNION MEETING AT HOPEWELL
(.NVcV Mt. Pleasant )
Programme of the Union Meeting of tha Piedmont Baptist
Association to be held with Houeweii Church, begin
ning on Friday June 38th, 1907.
Friday
ll:00c..m. Introductory Sermon, Rev. A. M. McCo »1; alternate,
Rev. J. A. rlurper.
l;80p. m. Organization!.
2:00 p. m. The Christian, Duty to God and nu fellow man, Rev.
J. I). Poindexter; alternate, Rev. W. B. Bennett.
800 p.m. What part, may sisters take n, eh irdi w u - ;'/ Rev. J.
D. Norris; alternate, Rev. A. R. Richardson.
Saturday
9:00 a. in. What part of a Christ, iau’s gross earnings should be
given to God? Rev. J. E. Samons; alternate, li ne A. G. Hesten.
10.00 a. m. Should a pastor be paid a stated salary? Rev. M. O.
Cuipenter; attended Rev. J. J. Little.
11.00 a.m. Preaching by J. E. Samons; alternate Rev. J. A.
Thompson.
1:30 p m. What relation do the Chr 13 tn .11 Index, Foreign Mission
Journal and the Home Field sustain to the development of Georgia’s
Baptist? Rev. J. D. Norris; alternate, Rev. J. E. Samons.
2:80 p. m. What is the best moans ot developing our young mem
ber^? Mr. O-car Nail; alternate, Mr. J. H. Pace.
Sunday
9:00 a. m. Sunday School Mass Meeting. Mr. C. D. Ogg; alter
nate, Mr. Frank Black.
11.00. Missionary Sermon. Rev. J. D. Norris; alternate, Rev. R.
L. Valentine.
Dinner will lio served 011 the grounds each day. Persous coming
by rail will be met Friday at Mt. Pleasant, looks and Lott. All
wha will come by rail will please write Mr. A. A- Arnett, Mt. Pleas
ant, Ga., or Mi. P. O. Nail, Jmks, Ga.
Approved by Hopewell church i.i conference, April 2 Jib, 1907.
A. A. Arnett, R. L. Valentine,
Clerk. Moderator, •
Tax Receivers’ Notice
I will be at the following places
on my third round, all parties
who have not made their returns,
are requested to do it this ltme
without fail.
Hortense, Mouday, .June, 10th.
Atkinson, Tuesday, “ 11th,
Lulaton, Wednesday, “ 12th.
Nahuuta Thursday, “ 18th.
W ay uesvilie, Friday, “ 15th. I4thf
Mt- Pleasant, Saturday, 17th.
Springs! “
Tuesday, “ 18th.
0dnn>t Wednesday, “ 19tn.
Ritch, Friday, “ 2lst.
Screveo, Saturday, “ 22ud,
Jesup, Monday to Wednesday 24th,
to ^ ea Ga<> M ay30th, 07.
N. J. Green,
Receiver Tax Returns,
. Ga, .....
NO. al.
Notice to Teachers.
The teachers’ institute will be
held at Blaikshear on June 17th,
to 20th. All teachers are re
quired to atteud. Teachers hold
ing licenses but not now teaching
are required to attend as well as
those teaching. Hon. G. R. Gleun,.
or Prof. D. L. Ernest will be en
gaged iu expert. Board iu private
homes and boardinghouses will be.,
secured at reduced rates. Let ev
ery teacher attend,
B. D. Pdrcell, C. 3. <X
Young man you are standing in
your own light if you do not let
us sell you one of our “Young
Mena Special” buggy. They are
“Spoonseate” Milikiu allright;gee.them.
Beu – Sou.