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FOUR Reminiscences of Days With Mrs. Leckie and Miss Fleming, First sth Ward Teachers, Told at Memorial Dedication at the School Impressive Feature of Unveiling Exercises at John Milledgc Last Monday Was Reading of Papers By Miss Josie A. Bodckcr and Miss Annie E. Campbell, Teachers. Following nr* of the purer* rend last Mondaj by Mlsse# Bodrker and Campbell, respectively, at the unveiling In the John Mil lodge School auditorium, of the statue of Crania to Mr*. Anifimta Prim rose leckie and the statue of Mnemosnye to Ml** Rebecca Fleming— the first teacher* of the first public school In the Fifth Ward, the ward which now has the finest and largest grammar school In the city and one of the finest In the South; Mis* R*b*cca Flaming. Thl* I* a happy occasion upon which «, meet to pay tribute to the memory Of the first teacher* of the old Bth ward school. It I* usually only In our thought thst the memory of s teacher la ever com memorated, but here we have given expression to the fpellna* of love and esteem wt hold for these two who wrought In the beginning of what has grown to be one of the greatest schools of the Pouth It Is indeed a pleasure to me to b* present and to have a email part In thua honoring one whose memory I shall always cherish a* one of the most precious jMieacKslon* of my life. I spent four years In the 6th ward School, entering when the school »u» young and growing as faat as f was, and as the grade* were added year hy year Ml*s Flaming was promoted with her class. I have always been glad of this and that it waa my good fortune to be for almost four year* tinder the tutelage of one of the purest, truest noblest spirits that ever graced a school room. I am aur# she has In fluenced my life a* no olher teacher over ba*. coming Into It as she did at Its most Impressionable period. To me Miss Fleming was al that a teacher should bs— In force of charac ter, abllty and personality. In all t Hose countless ways In which a teach er consciously or unconsciously affects a child’s life, her influence was always bn the right side 1 think tt was not Just te my childish mind that she was beautiful with her wraith of golden hair and her fair face and her personal appearance which was neatness Itself, hhr wss a gentlewoman in every sense of the word, lfer every act gave evl pence of that refinement that was her! hv birth and breeding. That waa not a day of specialisation but Miss Fleming seemed then and now a specialist In every study. 1 can never forget how she drilled u* In spelling, how we look Imaginary trips to various countries, how In history we lived over the live* of great men and fought again famous battle*, bow we studied grammar, and the way she laugh! us arithmetic was a marvel ei rn to the superintendent, who de clared that there was some trick about the way the class answered the prob uiu In mental arithmetic. Miss Flem ing would wslk back and forth across Itie room calling out those seemingly interminable combinations and quick us a flash a dozen hands would go up apparently at the same Instant, but her quick eye always singled .out the first and that one would take a covet <d seat on the recitation bench. The reward lor five consecutive days of super ra was a credit and of course we vteti with each other to see who could ghnw the most credits or extras as she eel’ j them on our report* I h*i* In mind yet some of the mem ory gems that were a part of each day's program. And the Psalms she had us memor ise I shall never forget. Then we had our Joko hour once a week, when every one was privileged to tell a Joke or propound a riddle, and how Mis* Fleming laughed at lime* Jokes and what funny ones she would tell, for her sense of humor was as keen as the earnestness of her nature was deep. In the three and a half years of our association 1 do not remember seeing her angry except one time, when an unruly boy defied her. and I thought her Indignation was righteous 1 remember once when another school girl and myself had one of those school gtrl quarrels and Miss Flem ing instead of scolding us. took u* up to the teachers room and had prayer with us We didn’t quarrel any more. Her nature was deeply spiritual and she lived her religion day by day be fore ua One of the saddest experiences of my life wss when In the midst of our last year together she was called to hVr reward. She does not need monument* to perpetuate her memory for she lives In the hearts and lives of those who knew her and especially those who went 'to school to her. and her life and character are reproduced in the lives and characters of the children or pu pil* of those who were once under tier hallowed influence as a teacher —MIBB ANNIE CAMPBELL. WOODLAWN SCHOOL Qualify in Athlatie Tait. Thi* athletic teat of the grammar school Iwys runic off ill Richmond Academy, April 1«. ami the following boys from Woodlatvn school were suc cessful in running 100 yards In 14 sec onds, standing hroad jump 6 feet, u tnebeg, and chinning the Iwir 0 times. Ralph Allen, Joe Henson and Derwent Langley. The medal* will bo awarded by ITof. Jos K Stewart, rntvcrslty of Georgia, and the nanica of the suc cessful . ppllcatile will he published hi the Atlanta Constitution. Excellent in Arithmetic Tiie following pupil* In Miss Young blood's room, fourth grade, made one hundred in arithmetic: Stanly Radford. Walter DeVaney, Alvin Micky, Claude ftahlatet, Mary Cook. Marguerite Cook, Viola Whatley, Kthel Walters, Clifford Kells, Ruby Powell. At Butt Mtmorial. The Woodlatvn School wa* dismissed at 12 o'clock on Thursday In order that the pupils plight attend the dedi cation exercises of the Butt Memorial Bridge. Lion Brand Shirts, none better made SI.OO and $1.50 at F. G. Mertlna. Make your State and County Tax Returns. Books close May 1. A SII,OOO home will be sold to Quick buyer for $6,500. Any terms you wish. Phone 6868-W. JOS. W. BEASLFY, 215 Over Buildina. Mr*. Augusta Lacklg. Today aa we assemble to dedicate memorial* to Mrs, Augusta Primrose Leckie and Mis* Rebecca Ne**on Fleming, those of it* who were their pupils are living again the days of otir childhood. How dear to my heart are the lho scenes of my childhood When fond recollection present* them to view, In my retrospection the first scene that present* Itself to view Is that memorable occasion, the first day at school. It was opening day after the Christmas holidays In January, f en tered the district achool taught, by Mr* fickle and with my first reader tacked mugly tinder my arm, stood around the stove with my new com psnlori* and told teacher the wonder ful thing* Hants Claus had brought. Her Interest In our childish pleasure*, her lovable nutude and magnetic ways Immediately won' my admiration, which as the year* puased by grew Into a deep and an abiding love. What effort* we ina4e in those days so perform our little tn*k* In such a way as to secure her words of com mendation or her smlld of approval J thought then that l loved and ap preciate,l Mrs. Lecl(lo but uow 1 know that 1 only looked ‘‘through a gloss darkly’’ for having had so many through "the Intricate channels that flow here and there," In arithmetic, grammar, reading, history and geog raphy and coming face to far,- win the difficulties she encountered I realize how stupendous was her task Is district school teacher and I fully appreciate and am very grateful for the splendid foundation she gave me for acquiring an education and for the Inspiration for the attainment of a high education. Under the aktlTutl management of Mrs Leckie our school grew and prospered -It became a graded school and was known rr the Fifth Ward Grammar School, later becoming the John Mflledge hence the approprlat ness of placing a memorial to her In thl* auditorium. During the last year I was with Mrs. Leckie her health failed and her physician ordered a two months rest. How we missed her, and when the announcement was made that she would return the following Monday, we decided to make It a festive occa sion, a season of rejoicing armfula of evergreens wore brought into the schoolroom, loving hands wove gar lands of festoon about the room and tth cedar the words “Welcome to our Faithful Teacher" were traced upon the wall. (It Is needless to say that this expression of our devotion was very gratifying to her) It was the same spirit that nctuated us In placing this statue of Urania as a me morial to her faithful and efficient work and her untiring zeal, her love f (he right and loyalty to duty. This Is but s small token of our love and esteem. Truly to live In hearts we leave be hind Is not to die. - MI3B J. A. BO DICKER TIRES IN SCHOOLHOUSES Fireman's Fund Record on "School housea,” says; The smiill town achoalhouac risk. the V'rlde of the agent and the profit of the office. In the olden days, has ceas ed to he what it used to wun.ln the way of profit. The old box-stove in the center of the room, where the dropped hot coal vyould he seen and cared for; the lion ey• combed stovepipe through the roof tat 75 tents additional rate!, from which the stray spark dropped to the floor once in n while, and stamped out, replaced by the furnace in the base ment, reducing the rate and increas ing the hazard by being loaded up with fuel, paper, kindlings and other trash, ami left to explode, the first no tice of a total loss being given to the |Janitor at work on the second floor by smoke coming up the stairway, I'sing the schoolliouse as a social hall for dances carries into the sebuol house risk the htutard of the dtsgrunt -1 led youth burning the building because he was not invited to the dance (yes. we paid for this class of loss); also jtliat very bad "Society hall' or 'Mov ing picture show” hazard of the last ! u an out not turning out the light, or ( the last, or some other man, lighting j his cigar of cigarette and throwing the match stub Into the waste-backet to be heard from two or three hours later In the way of a total loss. Replacing gas or kerosene w ith elec tric wiring to reduce the rale, and in creasing the hazard by stringing wires between joists, through garrets and in all kinds of non-get-able plaees, where a shot flavin the crossing of a heavier loaded wire or lightning miles away, or from any other know n or unknown cause (there Is much unknown about the electric power), starts a fire that rets In its deadly work toward a total logs before any notice thereof can reach the fur department ,\ fire from a gus-Jet. a candle, or a lamp starts In the open ami, commands early attention. These improvement* (7) in the risk, and consequent reduction In rate, hav ing seriously Impaired the good stand ling that the old-fashioned country j schoolhotisc had with Insurance com* j panies, it will be in order for the rnte ' maker to take Into consideration the propriety of Including the new hazard In the country achoolhouse rate, that the companies may be compensated in a small way for the risk they run, and that the trustees may be assured that the achoolhouse Is insured with jout any question. Make your State and County lax i Return*. Books close May t. AUGUSTA TEACHERS TAKING PART IN EDUCATIONAL MEET IN MACON Proqram For Department of Higher and Secondary Educa tion Announced By Mr. T. H. Garrett, Chairman GA. EDUCATIONAL ASS’N CONVENES APRIL 23-25 Major Oeo. P. Butler, Principal of Richmond Academy, on the Program. Di«cus»ions on Vital Subjects. The fleorgla Educational Association Will meet In Macon April 233. 24, 25, snd the largest attendance and most Important meeting In the history of the Association Is expected. The city of Macon has thrown her doors wide open to the teacher* of Georgia and It look* now a* If there will ho anywhere from two to three thousand teachers present. The cham ber of commerce and public schools will provide some speclsl features. In cluding a barbecue, for the entertain ment of the Association. A playground festival, with 2,800 school children par ticipating, will be held during the ses sions of the convention. Mercer Uni versity will hold a reception to the members of the Association on one of the evenings during the meeting. Prominent Educators. Prominent educator* and laymen from the stale and other sections of Ihe United Hlates Will make addreSgcs both at the general and departmental meeting*. The officers of the Associa tion are not apartng In their efforts lo make the meeting a red letter day In the history of Georgia school*. The department of Higher and Sec ondary Education, of which Mr. T. It Garrett, principal of Tubman High High School of thl* city. Is chairman, will hold Its meetings on the 24th and the subject* for dlscuslon, a* selected hv Mr. Garrett, make wp a program that Is Interesting In this particular Phare of education Higher Educational Program, Following I* the program, a* an nounced by Mr. Garrett: Thu CdUege and the High School — Cooperation. Not Criticism. Prof. J. F. Hellers, Acting Pres. Mercer Univer sity. Ilisciisslon, led by Mr. C. 8. Dryden, Supt. School* Klberton, J. N. Haddock, Prln. Glynn Academy. College Courses for the Training of Teachers, Prof. T. 3. Woof ter, Univer sity of Ga. Measuring the Efficiency of the High School, Mr. C. H. Bruce, Supt. Schools, Macon. 1 itacussion. led by Mr. J. F. Thom son. Supt. Schools, Ualnbrldge, Mr. It. E. Brooks, Supt. Schools, Dublin. School Records, Major Geo P. But ler, Prln. Richmond Academy, Augus ta Inter-School Athletics, Mr. E T. HrJnres, Pres. Gordon Institute, Barnesvlll. SOUTHERN LEAGUE New Orleant Take* First. New Orlean*. Orlle Weave* rele brnted ttie opening of the Southern Aa -Borl.ition aeahon on the lotal grounds today hy pitching a one-hit game and New Orlean* defeated Htrmingham l to (». Hylveater *cored New Orlean*' only run In the third Inning on an error by Tragcaaor. tJoverntfr Hall, if Isouitnana, and many ctilca and *tat«* officials were present. Owing to the large attend- Hiiru ground rule* prevailed. Hcore: ' R. H. 13. Birmingham <*oo 000 000—0 1 3 New Orleans . . ..001 000 000—1 5 0 Batteries: <?regory and Tragesscft*; Weaver and Higgins. Chattanooga I* Victor. N**hvi!le, Tenn. —Although the Nash ville team made eleven hits off Kroll they were unable to make them when they were needed and Chattanooga easily woo sto 1. The local team fill ed base* three times but could not make u hit when it was needed. Hcore: It. H. K. Chattanooga . . . .110 100 200 5 S 5 Nashville 000 < 0 100 1 11 1 Batteries: Kroh and Street; Boland and Smith. Montgomery 3; Mobile 1 Mobile, Ala. Montgomery defeated' Mobile today In the opening game of i the >eav on the local field, 3 to 1 Ro bertson was hit hard throughout* the visitor* bunching three bits In the sixth inning which, with two sacrifices, re sulted n enough runs to wn M bile's only run was scored on a home run bv Lord t» Ute second inning A crowd which overflowed onto the pigying field witnessed the game. Hcore: R. H. K. Mobile 010 000 000 1 HO Montgomery coo 3 «h>o .1 II 1 Butteries: Robertson and Schmidt; Nelson and Crlbbens Kiel now. Crackers 4; Memphis i. Memphis. Tenn. —Atlanta defeated the locals here today in the opening gtme of the season. 4 to U. The game was a ptehers' duel between Rebhardt and lk»escher. Both team* fielded well, con sidering a wet field enure I by earty morning showers, At-anta »cored three runs In the fourth Inning on four hits and an tvror and another in ninth on a single and three-base hit* The locals had three men on bases with none out In the ninth but were unable to score mote than one run. j Score R H. lv I Atlanta 000 300 00 : i f» 3 I Memphis *OO 010 on .1 5 3 Batter es lVcs« her and Dunn; Bleb h rdt and SchlcL SUPPRESS COLON LOTTERY Colon.—The authorities Inst night suppressed the Chinese lottery which [is alleged to have caused ruinous I losses to ennaj workmen as well as i to other clnsaes. LOMBARD Foundry, Machine. Boiler Works and M*l| Supply Store AUGUSTA, GA. Cotton. Oil, Gin, Saw, Grist. Fertiliser. Cane. Shingle Mill Machinery Supplies and Re pairs and Castings. IHE AUGUSTA HERALD. AUGUSTA, GA. PROBABILITY THAT HOLDEN MAY RUN Friends Living in His Home County Are Urging the For mer Supreme Court Judgo to Offer For Governor. Crawfordvllle, Ga.—The news has Just reached the friends of Judgo Holden, living In this county, that ho would likely be In the race for gov ernor. and today a iargo number of his fellow countrymen came to the county seat to urge him to get In the race and pledge their support. They were live, energetic, enthusiastic. They kept the long distance ’phone from here to Athens working all day. They pur It up to him In *uch a way that necessarily he must think se 'sly before he turns them down. Judge Holden has received many letters and 'phone messages since he wan first talked of or governor urg ing him to hecomo a candidate. The letters and messages are not confined to any one section of the stale, but from all sections of the state have these letters and messages come. Judge Holden is one of the best known lawyers In the state, having served as Judge of the northern cir cuit, and later ou the supreme court of Georgia. He h*H large farfning In terests in this county, und for all these years he has kept In close touch with thp agricultural Interests, and he is a farmer himself, spending consid erable time here looking after his farms. It is believed that within the nejft ew days Judge Holden will issue hia announcement along with an address to the people of tnis state setting forth his platform and reasons for en tering the race. He has received a number of letters from various edi tors of newspapers and citizens of this slate promises of support, should he decide lo enter the race. Hla an- “Henpecked Henry/' a Scream of a Comedy, at Bijou First Half of Week The Detroit Free Press, under date of September twenty-third, has the following to *ay of llalton Powell’s big musical farce "Henpecked Henry.” which will be the offering at the Bi jou for three days, commencing to morrow. "Henpecked Henry.” a two-act mus ical farca at the Miles this week, la a perfect scream of comedy, to give It he effusion It deserves. The laugh able situations which succeed one .an other with dizzy rapidity kept the au dience In an almost continuous gales of laughter, Monday night. Jack Trainor, who made such a hit many years ago when he first essayed the role of an old gentleman of wealth and festive proclivities that he hasn't been permitted to do much of any thing else since, plays the title role of "Henpecked Henry'.” TUBMAN’S CARNIVAL As is always the case when the Tub man Rlrls entertain, Gielr carnival Friday night proved an unqualified success and a most gratifying sum was realized from the splendid work of the girls. One of the most en tertaining features of the evening was the J.ipmese Cherry Garden, in which the leading part was taken by a Tub man lupll, the daughter of a Chinese missionary, and she delivered the 23rd psalm In Chinese language. One of the best things was the minstrel show, Celebrate FroebePs Birth in Central, Davidson and Houghton Kindergartens This is a day looked forward to by all kindergarten*, as Froebel was ihe founder of this noble work. In the kindergartens, a great many interest ing facts concerning this man are told .hoping that these things will be remembered b> those who hear them. The children with their teachers will assemble at the court house at 10 a m., Tuesday, April the 21st. iin>’ there they will slug songs and play games. Each child will wear a German flag, and larger flags will be borne by some. ~. jj^jj fl \ R it f ». I ' *' !’ f Adam Scliaaf Pianos and Player Pianos None Better. "JeftrSta'l Musical Center ” Jack Trainor As “Henpecked Henry " «*■ ’ • f \3 < / \ ArSJr vim MM. \K Tg|||*W£ A 18m Mk ■ i ■ <<*,*/* . ■> nounrement will be looked forward to with much interest, and it is cer tain that the people of this state will rally to the support of his candidacy, following the lead of the fellow coun tymen with whom he was raised and among whom he has lived practically all his life. Henry Smltt, a retired hanker of Kalamazoo, who is proud of his “lady killing” abilities, is paying a visit to Chicago with his daughter and domi neering wife. They rent rooms from Phil Mason, a young man who is hard up for cash and who has turned his uncle’s Lake Shore residence into a rooming house for the summer. Other roomers In the place prove to be Fay Davenpert an actress, and her “dancing daisies,” much to the delight of Smitt. His attentions to the act ress and the jealousy of his wife are basis of much amusing discord, while Phil surreptitiously woos the daugh ter, Elsie. A sudden turn in the situation causes Mrs Smltt to order her husband to make love to the actress. Overcom ing his bashfulness, he obeys so well that she renounces him and changes the play into mock tragedy. the girls being attractively grotesque in their costumes and with their black faces. The entire minstrel was com posed by Prof. Garrett and proved most entertaining. Another very good feature on the program was the ”<lee strik skuie,” and the "dream girls” completely captured the large audi ence. Punch and ices were served and with the many pretty girls In their wonderful environment of flowers and palms, the occasion was unusually de lightful. They are planning for a very pleas ant morning, and hope that each child enrolled in the kindergartens men tioned will be present. Tuesday marks the one hundred and thirty-second birthday of this great German educator. "Cultivate and foster it. O mother; protect and guard it, O father! To the calm, keen vision of the one who truly knows human nature, the spontaneous, play of the child discloses the future inner life of the man. —Froebel. SPECIAL TOR THIS WEEK Castleberry & Wilcox TWO STORES PHONES PHONES 3166-3167 6746-6747 616 Broad Summerville Bust Creamery Butter, in pound cartons, T/)/> Early June Peas, large cans, O 2 cans for .. . * **** Thomas Brand Corn, small and tender, C kernels, this is a good value, 3 cans for .. Femdell Brand Lima Beans; this is a green packed bean. Large cans, Rf 2 cans for .. .. " *** Wesson’s Salad Oil, equal to Olive oil for all purposes, and preferred by many to Olive for Mayonaise and French dressing, 7 A*, a can Carmelo Brand Succotash, (green Lima Beans and Sweet Corn) something different 1 Rf Real Boston Brown Bread, TC^ 2 cans for Paris Brand Peas. This is the smallest sifted pea and is very fine. If you have had trouble in finding a pea that pleases you, just try one of these, for we know you will like 4 C* them, a can M Campbell’s Pork and Beans. You have never bought those Beans for less than 10c a O E* can. This week only, 3 cans for A*/v Campbell’s Soups, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Celery, Ox Tail, Asparagus, Clam Chowder .... GCe 3 cans for .. .. AOK, We have the agency for Stone’s Wrapped Cakes. These Cakes are made with the very best eggs and butter. Better than making cake at home and far cheaper. On that next picnic just remember to take these cakes. We are sorry we had to disappoint so many Saturday by selling out so soon, hut we will have them every day this week by express. Six kinds—Golden Sun beam, Silver Nliee, Mephisto, Raisin, 4 A- Spanish and Creole Fruit. A cake * Call us up for your picnic goods. We have in hulk Olives, Mustard, Sweet Mixed Pickle as well as a full variety of bottled pickles and sal ad dressing. We also have Boiled Ham, Dried Beef, Potato Chips. Beaten Biscuit (homemade), Deviled Ham, Potted Beef and Ham, Sardines, Boned Chicken, Lunch Tongue, and lots and lots of other good things. We are agents for Chase & Sanborn’s Cof fees and Teas. There is no 1 letter Coffee in the world than Chase & Sanborn’s. Ts you have never tried this brand, you are missing a real treat, per pound 30c, 35c, 40c. We give Purple Trading Stamps. Stamps given on 30 day accounts when paid hy the 10th. We deliv r anywhere in the city or suburbs. Good accounts solicited. Castleberry & Wilcox TWO STORES 616 Broad Summerville Same Value, Same Service, Both Stores. P. S.—Mrs. Housekeeper, <-ut this ad out for ref enee, and come to see us or call us up Monday morning for a trial order. We will appreciate a trial and our goods and prices will convince you that it will he money saved to trade wtyh us. JDAY, APRIL 19.