[The Philippines: Past and Present (vol. 1 of 2) by Dean C. Worcester]@TWC D-Link bookThe Philippines: Past and Present (vol. 1 of 2) CHAPTER XVII 34/67
At one time there were a hundred and ninety persons in the camp. The credit for initiating this very important move is due chiefly to William F.Pack, at that time governor of the province of Benguet, who strongly advocated bringing the teachers to Baguio, and did everything in his power to make the first assembly the great success which it was. It has now become a fixed institution, and has accomplished untold good.
Americans who spend too many years in out-of-the-way municipalities of the Philippines without coming in contact with their kind are apt to lose their sense of perspective, and there is danger that they will grow careless, or even slovenly, in their habits.
It is of the utmost benefit for school teachers to get together once a year, learn of each other's failures and successes, and profit by each other's experiences, forget their troubles while engaging in healthful athletic sports, listen to inspiring and instructive discourses, and above all else benefit by open-air life in a temperate region. The Teachers' Camp is now a beautiful and attractive place.
A fine system of walks and drives make every part of it readily accessible.
It has an excellent athletic field.
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