In the late war with Spain Mr. Wright was appointed as one of the regular paymasters, and did the work with great credit to himself and his race. He has been something of a political leader in the State of Georgia; but his greatest work has been as an educator. In 1878 he called the first convention of colored teachers ever assembled in Georgia, and for three years was president of that convention. Mr. Wright is the founder of the Ware High School at Augusta, Ga., the first high school for colored youths, and the only one supported by city funds in the State. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. [Illustration: PROF. S. G. ATKINS, A. M.] The Slater Industrial Academy was incorporated September 28, 1892. The State Normal School was established March 13, 1895; the Legislature appropriating $1,000 per annum for its maintenance. This institution is located at Winston-Salem, N. C.; Prof. S. G. Atkins, A. M., Principal. The Governor of North Carolina has the following to say for him: STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, RALEIGH, June 21, 1894. Prof. S. G. Atkins is a distinguished educator, and a man of great moral worth and fine intellectual capacity. He is deeply interested in the moral, intellectual and material advancement of his race, and his untiring efforts in this direction should have the recognition and support of all who desire the improvement of their fellow-beings. His high standing in this State is beyond question, and entitles his claims to your earnest consideration, and I trust that you will lend him what assistance you can. Prof. Atkins has been an earnest worker in the field of education, and his example and personal endeavors have exerted a beneficial influence on the fortunes of his race. I take pleasure in endorsing him. I have the honor to be, Very respectfully yours, ELIAS CARR, Governor N. C. Mr. Atkins may feel proud of the high praise given him by the Governor. His school opened in a small building, 20 × 40, with one teacher and 25 pupils. The school now has twelve teachers and last session enrolled 250 pupils in all departments, and has property valued at $25,000. This institution is founded on the idea that intellectual development and industrial training should go hand in hand. The departments of instruction may be denominated as follows: 1. Industrial. 2. Literary. 3. Musical. The literary department has in view chiefly the preparing of teachers for the public schools of the State. Both races have contributed help, and especially white men of means in Winston-Salem. DELAWARE STATE COLLEGE. _Established in 1891._