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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. C * : ’ ®k Je it .ttu enttneL “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. * 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.