Evening Star Newspaper, September 5, 1924, Page 5

A. T. STUART, NOTED EDUCATOR, EXPIRES (Continued from First Page.) alma mater conferred upon him the honorary A. M. degree in 1904. Yor 54 years Mr. Stuart has been connected with the schools of this city, first as a teacher and afierward for many years as a supervising principal of the schools in east Washington. He began teaching in 1870, and becamse a supervisor in 1875, Served as Superintendent. Mr. Stuart served two terms as superintendent of schools. As the successor of William B. Powell he was superintendent from July 1, 1900 to July 1, 1906. Then at his own request he was appointed director of intermediate instruction. On Janu- ary 4, 1908, after the brief term of Dr. W. E. Chancellor he was called again to the superintendency and served in that capacity until July J, 1911 At his own request the Hoard of Education relieyed him of the burdens of the superintendency and again appointed Mr. Stuart as director of Intermediate Instruction. Mr. Stuart continued in this position up to the time of his death, As an_ambitious boy during the vears immediately following the Civil War, Mr. Stuart attended one of the historic “free schools” of the Dis- trict in an old Wuilding that stood at the southeast cormer of Fourteenth and G stieets, now the st of Washington's business distriet. This building was known in those days as “Jefle s stable” because up to the year , in use as the White House stable. On 0 of that year t} ally occupicd with an Impress ceremony, including an address by president of the board, who congrat- ulated the assembly on the immensc henefits promised “particularly to the poorer classes of the city.” Tt was in this schoolhouse many years later that the boy Alexander Stuart with many others of Washington's citizens now past the meridian of life sat at the feet of that stalwart Scotch mas- ter, Strong John Thomson, whose methods of enforcing study, using Mr. Stuart’s own language, “were not al- ways cordially approved by them, but whose stern insistence on high stan- dards of achievement never failed to bear a worthy harvest in after life.” The Thomson School at Twelfth and L streets is named after this well known teacher of bygone duys. Saw Start of Building. In the 70s as a young teacher Mr. Stuart was closely identificd with an outstanding period of organization and reconstruction in the city schools. It was then for the first time that superintendent of public instruction was appointed. During this decade the public schools, which as “free cchools” had been looked upon as pauper schools, gained favor rapidly with the people. The graded was introduced during this Our first normal school was organ- ized in 1872, three years after Mr. Stuart began to teach. During this decade the importance of providing suitable school buildings was recognized. The Wallach School had been built In East Washington, and the Franklin School, said to have been one of the finest in the country at that time, was erected in 1869 at V@ 0,000. Soon after these the following were erected in turn: The Seaton and the Sumner, the Jef- ferson, the Curtis in Georgetown, the in the Northeast and the rnet for colored pupils. All of these buildings stand out today as fine examples of school architecture. the first high school in the came into being. first as the “Ad- vanced Grammar School” for the boys, and one for girls, which later, in 1880, were merged into the Central High School. Began Teaching in 1870. It was during this period of rapld school advancement that Mr. Stuart Legan his work as a teacher, his | first assignment being as “acting teacher of the Male Intermediate School, First Division, Franklin Truilding,” on September 1, 1870. His Superior ability as an instructor was recognized in his appointment as the supervising _principal of the third division on September 1, 1878. ‘There were then only four school divisions. Tor many years as division supervisor Mr. Stuart had his office in the Wal- lach School in East Washington, where his name was known in every household. A recognized leader among the school officers, it was in- evitable that he should be honored with the superintendency, a position e filled efficiently for nine years. ‘When Mr. Stuart voluntarily relin- quished this position in 1911 after hie had been elected for three more vears, the Board of Education adopted the following resolution: i “Be it resolved, That in complying with the request of Mr. A. T. Stuart, superintendent of schools, to be re- lieved of the duties tendency, the Board of Education acknowledges with grateful apprecia- tion the faithful and valuable service rendered by him to the cause of pub- lic education during the three and one-half years of his incumbency Praises Scholarship. *“That the Board of Education rec- ognizes that by the scholarship, cul- ture, untiring industry, rare tactful- ness, his self-sacrificing and loyal devotion to duty he has made still stronger the many evidences of offi- (cial esteem dnd personal regard whereby he has endeared himself not only to the teachers and pupils of the District school system and to the educational public, but to all who have been benefited in the ever- widening scope of his wholesome in- fluence; “That the board takes pleasure in honoring his wish to assume duties of a supervisory position for which he has expressed a preference, and in which office the public schools will continue to enjoy the benefits of his wise counsels and ripe experience; “That this resolution be placed on record and a copy be handed to Mr. | Stuart.” ‘When the teachers’ retirement bill was passed in 1920, though he was of retirement age, the school board, by special resolution, retained him for the good of the service. Mr. Stuart was a member of the Geographical Society, the National Iducation Assoclation, the Associa- tion of Oldest Inhabitants of the Dis- triot and a charter member of the TUniversity Club, He also was general secretary of the Young Mens' Chirst- jan Association from 1875 to 1877 and at one time was a trustee of George ‘Washington University. Although the funeral arangements have not been completed, it was an- nounced today that the final rites probably would be held Monday fternoon. The death of Mr. Stuart brought forth numerous tributes from all of his associates and those who were endeared to him. Balleu Regrets Loss. Dr. Frank W. Ballou, superintendent ot schools, who has been associated with Mr. Stuart a little more than four years, i{ssued the following: “In the death of Alexander T. Stuart every teacher and school officlal has lost a wise counselor and true friend, and the community a valued leader and an exemplary citizen. The many teachers and school officers who have become acquainted with Mr. Stuart during his more than 50 years of ac- tive service in the Washington schools will greatly miss his kindly help, his fencouraging words and his inspiring personality. The hosts of citizens in the community whom he taught as puplls, or served as a public official, will join with teachers end school ofiicials in honoring the man and in cherishing a loving memory of him. “Mr, Stuart was a true gentleman; . 1 this structure had been | building was | of the superin-| ALEXANDER TAIT STUART. | sincere, honorable. courteous, kindiy, altru and cultured. e was a real educator, inspiring and leading those associated i the larger vision of i by the example {living. clear and true thinking arted copsecration to onal work which he so much and Signed New Pay Roll. “Mr. Stuart was given the health and vigor to serve the schools for over half a century, in"all capacities from instruction to chief executive officer. Few persons are able to render so long or so important a service. He served the schools until the end. “While on my vacation, and as had been my custom, I designated Mr. Stuart as acting superintendent for a portion of the Summer. While acting in that capacity he wrote me that he ‘ha@ the honor and pleasure of sign- ing the first flicers under the new seemed to me « v proper that this particular ples should have fallen to Mr. Stuart, knew so well how much the new sal- o e the | | the highest plane. THE EVENING ary schedule means to the personal happiness and professional welfore of all teachers and officers, and who had at all times during his long educa- tional career worked so unceasingly for the improvement of the teaching service, “Mr. Stuart has gone, but he has left a rich heritage, not only in the long and distinguished public service which he has rendered, but more especially in the hearts of those thou- sands who have been associated with Rim and to whom he has been an ideal and an inspiration.” Haycock Pays Tribute. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Robert L. Haycock also lauded Mr. Stuart and his contribution to the pub- lic school system. He said: “The news of the passing of Alex- ander T. Stuart comes as a severe shock to his associates among the teachers and officers of the schools. Coming at a time when so many of the teachers, principals and officers are out of the city, the news of his death will greatly sadden their Summer vacations. No other person connected with the school system has 80 endeared himself in the hearts of the entire school personnel. A lovable man, with an admirable personality that’ attracted and won friends, Mr. Stuart was esteemed by thou- sands of teachers, old and young, and by a great body of citizens who re- member him as their teacher or supervisor when they attended the public schools. He devoted more than 50 years of a very active life to the Washington schools as instructor, supervisor and administrative official. As superin- tendent he was at the head of our schools for nine years. Mr. Stuart's chief aim as superintendent was the placing of ckassroom instruction upon This was to be ccomplished by the professional de- velopment of the teacher and by a recognition of the individual needs of ihe child. The theory for all this had been well laid by Mr. Stuart's prede- r, William B. Powell Mr. Stuart was eminently successtul in the actual accomplishment of this high purpose. The Normal School had a remarkable development during Mr. Stuart’s superintendency. He had the honor of dedicating the James Or- mond Wilson Normal School in 1912, and the pleasure of naming it in memory’ of the superintendent who had been an inspiration to him as a young teacher. The needs of the in- dividual child were recognized in the establishment of special schools for the abnormal child during Mr. Stuart's incumbency. “Mr. Stuart's best contribution to the Washington schools has been his inspirational leadership of teachers and official associates. A man of Closed Tomorrow Last Saturday Holiday of the Season age limit? The First Day This “dress-well-and-succeed” idea for men is all right—but why put any The first day in a new classroom is an important occasion for any boy. And if he wears the sort of clothes he likes to wear—the P-B kind—he’ll usually bring home the sort of repor you like to read. match. all boys up to 18 years. style effects. P-B School Outfits, $15.00 Two pairs of knickers (one pair of golf knick- ers and one pair of regular knickers) and cap to Boys’ Rain Outfits, $4.25 Rainproof coat and sou’wester hat; sizes to fit Boys’ School Caps, $1.00 ‘Tweeds, cassimeres and cheviots, in newest 2 Teck Jr. Shoes, $4.00 Sturdy school shoes for boys—the kind that wear and look well while they’re wearing. The Avenue at Ninth STAR, WASHINGTON, magnetic personality and sterling character, insisting at all times upon the highest professional ideals, his in- fluence upon those he led became a potent factor in placing our schools upon a higher plane. His most re- markable achievement was the de- velopment of an esprit de corps and a group consciousness among the ‘Washington teachers that made this an outstanding city among the school systems of the country. He had those personal and professional qual- ities that won for him the confidence of all who knew him. As an admin- istrator he made few mistakes, and yet he was a progressive and force- ful leader. As the Nestor of the school officlals, they have always sought Mr. Stuart’s advice in impor- tant matters of educational policy and procedure. In his death the loss to the schools is tremendous. The teachers have lost a devoted director and friend, the school officials a counselor, and the community one of its most highly esteemed and in- fluential citizen Mr. Stuart Is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Ellis Burris Stuart, and two daughters, Mrs. Moore ard Mrs. W. S. Hardesty, 1629 Columbia road. SIDE LINES Just a few of the more important acces- sories you'll want. Stetson, $7.00 The Tilden of Hats. New fall colors and styles. New Sweaters $3.50 to $19.00 Pull-over and plain styles. Blazer stripes and heathers. Wool and Silk and Wool Hose $1.00 to $5.00 Plain colors. Clocked and fancy checks and Broad Toe, $8.00 Imported tan calf. A ical college style ox- ford. Rubber heels. New Berkley Knits Regimental stripes and jacquard figures. $2.50, $3.00, $3.50 English Kit Bag $24.75 Of genuine leather— double handle and straps all around. Popular be- cause it’s practical as well as good looking. D. VICE SQUAD ON-RAIDS. Two Colored Women Held on Dis- orderly House Charge. The vice squad early today raided a house at 103 K street, in which about 40 colored men and women are alleged to have been disporting, and arrested Nellie Jones, colored, on charges of permitting gaming, stag- ing unlicensed entertainment and running a disorderly house. Several “customers” will be used as squad, composed of Lieut. Davis, Sergt. McQuade and Private Holmes of the second precinct, con- ducted three other ralds during the night. Earlier in the night they ar- rested Ruth Ford, colored, 15, 1114 Eighth street, on charges of illegal possession of liquor and conducting a disorderly house; Olden Cooper, colored, 27, address not.given, on charges of selling and illegal pos- session. A third sortie, at 1711 Wonds court, resulted in the arrest of Brook Williford, colored, 26, on a charge of permitting gaming; Maud Arthur, FRIDAY,” SEPTEMBER 5, 192 colored, 45, on charges of selling and illegal possession of liquor, and Wil- llam E. Bickerd, 23, on a charge of transporting liquor. Albert Jackson, colored, was ar- rested at 1818 Sixth street and charged with selling and illegal pos- session of liquor. He X MRS. M. B. HAYWARD DIES Native Washingtonian to Be Buried in Congressional Cemetery. Mrs. Mary B. Hayward, native Washingtonian and a resident of this clty until about five years ago, died at her home in Richmond, Va.. yes- terday, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Hayward was the daughter of the late John W. and Mrs. Mary E Shackelford of this city. When a young girl she was widely known here as “Dimple Shackelford,” being a prominent dancer. She also con- ducted a dancing school here for several years. She is survived by her husband, C F. Hayward; four brothers, Charles D. Shackelford, prominent in Masonic circles; Harry L. Shackelford® L. A Shackelford and J. W. Shackelford, all of this city, and a sister, Mrs. R. Sandy of Colonfal Beach, Va. [* Funeral services will be conducted at Thomas S. Sergeon’s undertaking establishment, 1011 Seventh street, tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson will officiate. In- terment will be in Congressional Cem- etery. I. W. NORDLINGER DIES. Former D. C. Resident Succumbs in Atlantic City. - Isaac W. Nordlinger, 83 years old, formerly a practicing attorney of this city many years, died at Atlantic City today, according to word received here. He is said to have been in poor health several years. He had resided in Atlantic City 10 years. Mr. Nordlinger was born in George- town. His wife, Mrs. Isaac W. Nord- linger, was with him in Atlantic City at the time of his death. He has two brothers, Gerson and Benjamin Nordlinger, and a sister, Mrs. R. B. Hekhrends of this city. A Clothing Fraternity These days when a college man speaks of P-B he may mean Phi Beta, and yet, again, if he’s thinking of clothes, he probably means Parker-Bridget. We’re proud of what we might term our Clothing Fraternity. One man may be a Sophomore at Georgetown, a Junior at George Washington, and another a Senior at Catholic University—yet they all mingle here, buy their suits here, and have a secret admira- tion for men who go and do likewise. Freshmen a bit timid about “first impressions” might do well to harken. The new Fall and Winter models look more Oxford and Cambridge than Yale and Harvard. But it’s one thing to have an English styled suit and another to pick it like you did your college — with discrimi- _nation. And when it comes to price, we needn’t lower our voice. Forty-five dollars includes a plentiful assort- ment. And styles to fit you—whether you play center on the basket ball team or took first prize as the short- est stout. » NATIONALLY TORE * Il |0 7 u Il . i al «0’ o 'OSJ fll‘\' Hi! Ho! Every Fall Suit (un'tlz S;ng’e pants) One Price $29.75 Sold for 335 to 355 We're ing room for that NEW stock mak- of 2-Trousers Suits. Every Single-=pants Suit must go— Blue Serge Suits, Black A |l! il Suits. Fanc v Suits, all Fall weights—au at ( one price— ! 529.75 It's a Pick-up on't Miss It Crusher A Light-weight Ultra-Soft Felt Hat for Collegians $3.00 ; All t}le new COI‘ ors, with Fancy Bands. —Radio Joe 0 al 2 1