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Three new studies have been introduced into the school, namely, Martin's Civil Government and Chemistry in the English and Classical courses, and Mineralogy in the English course, while Physiology, lately introduced into the First Grammar School, has been discontinued. We believe the study of Civil Government will be productive of great prac- tical good by acquainting the pupils with our entire system of government, and thereby fitting them to become intelli- gent and useful citizens. The study of Chemistry, although prescribed for High Schools by the statutes of the Common- wealth, presents great difficulties on account of the lack of suitable apparatus and conveniences. To provide such apparatus and suitable room, would require a considerable outlay, more perhaps than it would be expedient to make at once for a single study, but it is hoped that something may be done in this direction during the coming year.
We take pleasure in expressing our satisfaction with the
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condition of the High School. It is doing an invaluable work in supplying the boys and girls of the town with oppor- tunities of education such as but a few years ago could have been obtained only at great expense away from home, and such as many could never have without it. The studies pur- sued are such as are indispensable to a good education and are thoroughly and carefully taught by the Principal and his assistants. We would ask the attention of citizens to the course of study which is printed herewith. We are especi- ally desirous that the newly introduced English course, which promises to be of great value, should have a fair trial, and to this end would ask the liberal consideration of the town in making the annual provision for the support of the schools.
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COURSE OF STUDY OF THE MELROSE HIGH SCHOOL, JANUARY 1ST, 1878.
COLLEGE COURSE, 4 YEARS.
CLASSICAL COURSE, 4 YEARS.
ENGLISH COURSE, 3 YEARS.
1ST YEAR. Ist Term.
Bradbury's Algebra, to Greatest Com- mon Divisor. Payson, Dunton & Scribner's Book- keeping. Allen & Greenough's Latin Grammar, and Leighton's Latin Reader.
Bradbury's Algebra, to Greatest Common Divisor. Payson, Dunton & Scribner's Book-keeping. Allen & Greenough's Latin Grammar, and Leighton's Latin Reader.
Bradbury's Algebra, to Greatest Common Divisor.
Payson, Dunton & Scribner's Book-keeping. Martin's Civil Government.
2d Term.
Algebra, to Section XV. Book-keeping, completed. Latin Grammar and Reader.
Algebra, to Section XV. Book-keeping, completed. Latin Grammar and Reader.
Algebra, to Section XV. Book-keeping, completed. Civil Government, completed.
3d Term.
Algebra, to Affected Quadratic Equa'ns. History of England: Freeman's His- torical Course. Latin Grammar and Reader.
Algebra, to Affected Quadratic Equations. History of England: Freeman's Historical Course. Latin Grammar and Reader.
Algebra, to Affected Quadratic Equations. History of England: Freeman's Historical Course. Swinton's English Grammar.
4th Term.
Algebra, Reviewed. History of England, completed. Latin Grammar and Reader, completcd.
Algebra, reviewed. History of England, completed. Latin Grammar and Reader, completed.
Algebra, reviewed. History of England, completed. English Grammar, completed.
2D YEAR.
ist Term.
Algebra, completed. Cæsar's Commentaries, Book I. Goodwin's Greek Grammar, and Leigh- ton's Greek Reader.
Algebra, completed. Cæsar's Commentaries, Book I. Martin's Civil Government. Hart's Rhetoric : Longfellow's Evangeline.
Algebra, completed. Norton's Elements of Physics. Bôclier's Otto's French Grammar & Reader. Hart's Rhetoric : Longfellow's Evangeline.
2dl Term.
Bradbury's Geometry, Book I. Cæsar, Book II and III. Greek Grammar and Reader.
Bradbury's Geometry, Book'I. Cæsar, Books II and III. Civil Government, completed. Rhetoric : Irving's Sketch Book.
Bradbury's Geometry, Book I. Physics, completed. French Grammar and Reader. Rhetoric : Irving's Sketch Book.
.
3d Term.
Geometry, Books II and III. Cæsar, Book IV, and Review. Greek Grammar and Reader.
Geometry, Books II and III. Cæsar, Book IV, and Review. Ancient Geography and History of Greece, History Primers. Rhetoric: Irving's Sketch Book.
Geometry, Books II and III. Eliot & Storer's Chemistry. French Grammar and Reader. Rhetoric : Irving's Sketch Book.
4th Term.
Geometry, Books IV and V. Sallust's Catiline. Greek Grammar and Reader.
Geometry, Books IV and V. Sallust's Catiline. History of Rome, History Primers. Rhetoric : Whittier's Snow Bound.
Geometry, Books IV and V. Chemistry, completed. French Grammar, to Part II, and Reader. Rhetoric : Whittier's Snow Bound.
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3D YEAR. 1st Term.
Norton's Elements of Physics. Sallust, completed. Xenophon's Anabasis, Book I. Greek Grammar.
Norton's Elements of Physics. Sallust, completed. Bôcher's Otto's French Grammar & Reader. English Literature : Shakespeare.
Dana's Geology, by notes. French Reader, completed, and Grammar. Brooke's Primer of English Literature: Chaucer.
2d Term.
Physics, completed. Cicero's Orations against Catiline, I and II. Anabasis, Books II and III. Greek Grammar.
Physics, completed. Cicero's Orations against Catiline, I and II. French Grammar and Reader. English Literature : Shakespeare.
Lockyer's Elementary Astronomy.' French Grammar: Le Roman d'un Jeune Home Pauvre. English Literature : Milton.
3d Term.
Ancient Geography, and History of . Greece, History Primers. Cicero's Orations, III and IV; Latin Prose Composition. Anabasis, Book IV Greek Grammar and Greek Prose Com- position.
Eliot & Storer's Chemistry. Cicero's Orations, III and IV. French Grammar and Reader. English Literature : Spencer.
Gray's Lessons in Botany. French Grammar: Les Fables de La Fon- taine. Physical Geography. English Literature: Study of Authors.
4th Term.
History of Rome, History Primers. Cicero and Sallust, reviewed; Latin Prose Composition. Anabasis, reviewed. Greek Prose Composition.
Chemistry, completed. Cicero and Sallust, reviewed. French Grammar, to Part II, and Reader. English Literature : Dryden or Pope.
Botany, (Practical Analysis.) French Grammar, completed : La Fontaine, completed. Mineralogy, by notes. English Literature : Study of Authors.
4TH YEAR. 1st Term.
Homer's Iliad, Book I. Virgil's Æneid, Books I and II. Bôcher's Otto's French Grammar and Reader. Latin and Greek Prose Composition.
Dana's Geology, by notes. Virgil's Æneid, Books I and II. French Reader, completed, and Grammar. Brooke's Primer of English Literature: Chaucer.
2d Term.
Iliad, Book II. Æneid, Books III, IV and VII. French Grammar and Reader. Latin and Greek Prose Composition.
Lockyer's Elementary Astronomy. Æneid, Books III and IV.
French Grammar: Le Roman d'un Jeune Homme Pauvre. English Literature, Milton
3d Term.
Gray's Lessons in Botany. Æneid, Books V, VI and VIII. Iliad, Book III : Latin and Greek Prose Composition. French Grammar and Reader.
Gray's Lessons in Botany. Æneid, Books V and VI.
French Grammar, Les Fables de La Fon- taine. English Literature: Study of Authors.
Botany, (Practical Analysis.) Æneid, reviewed.
4th Term.
Botany (Practical Analysis.) Æneid, reviewed, and Book IX. French Grammar, to Part II, & Reader. Reviews.
French Grammar, completed : La Fontaine, completed. English Literature : Study of Authors.
Scholars are required, on entering the School, to select the Course of Study which they intend to pursue, and will not be allowed to make a change with- out the consent of the Principal. Reg- ular Exercises in Reading, Declamation, and Composition are continued through each Course.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
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CATALOGUE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL, FEBRUARY 1, 1878.
First Class.
ISABELLA BACON.
NELLIE BELLE DAMON.
*MINNIE LOUISE FARNESWORTH. EMMA J. GRUNDY.
ANNA MAY JONES.
LUCY CORA SELEE.
NELLIE M. STRATTON.
CLARA B. TROWBRIDGE.
MARY E. UPHAM.
+WILLIAM ANDREWS DOLE.
Second Class.
LOUISE ISABEL DRAKE.
HANNAH J. GIBBONS.
MARY ALICE JONES.
+GEORGE R. JONES.
MINNIE CLIFFORD KIMBALL.
GEORGE W. MANSFIELD.
ADA ESTELLE LOWE.
EDWARD C. MORGAN.
MARY AGATHA RORKE.
EDWARD B. STANTIAL.
AMY M. STANTIAL.
CHARLES HENRY. WASHBURN.
+WILLIAM H. WILLIAMS.
Third Class.
EMMA S. ATWOOD.
+ABBIE ELIZABETHI AVERILL. *FANNIE M. BROOKS. FLORENCE M. ELLIS.
HELEN AGNES FOSTER.
ANNIE P. LONG. MARY LYNDE. *INEZ ENDORA MERRILL. ISABELLA PAUL. NELLIE PERKINS.
A. FLORENCE STILPIIEN. A. JOSEPHINE VINTON. EMMA A. WEEKS.
FRANK R. BROWN.
HERBERT W. CHANDLER.
JOSEPH R. GIBBONS.
+HENRY J. HERSEY.
MARK S. W. JEFFERSON.
HENRY E. JOHNSON.
BENJAMIN B. JONES. ELMA F. LEWIS.
C. GIFFORD MERRILL.
FRANK W. STONE.
GEORGE E. WHEELER.
JOHN WHOWELL.
Fourth Class.
MARY E. BUFFUM. *DELIA F. BURNS. *MARY A. DUFFY. HATTIE E. DAMON. *CORA DUTTON. *MATTIE M. E. GILMAN. *M. ALICE Goss. +MABEL L. Goss. LILLIAN C. HALL.
CORA L. TOPPAN.
LIZZIE A. WYMAN.
ALFRED H. ALDRICH.
*HENRY A. BOARDMAN. +CLARENCE A. BACKER.
WINSLOW S. COBB. *DANIEL DOWD.
HENRY DRAKE.
FRANK A. MORSE.
RUTH CUSHING STETSON.
MINNIE LOUISE WOODMAN.
ARTHUR M. BURR.
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*LIZZIE V. HASKELL.
L. HERMAN MYRICK. WINFIELD P. PIERCE.
*HELEN M. LEAVITT.
+JOSIE H. LOVEJOY.
+CHARLES L. SIMMONS.
NELLIE A. MANSFIELD. .
TOTIS T. STANTIAL.
FLORENCE A. PICHARD.
WILLARD T. STETSON.
*ELLA F. ROBINSON.
*UNION B. TWITCHELL.
*FANNIE L. SNOW. ANNIE M. SPRAGUE.
WILLIAM B. WEBSTER.
+WILLIAM R. WOODBURY.
ETTA D. TRAFTON.
*English Course. +College Course.
Those not designated take the Classical Course.
Average rank of 1st class,
86.4
66
“.2d 66
.
85.3
66
3d
80.8
66
66 " 4th v 74.8
THE HIGH SCHOOL SYSTEM.
Considerable attention has been given of late to the sub- ject of High Schools and much criticism has been bestowed upon them. It has been questioned whether it is the duty of towns to support schools of a higher grade than the Gram- mar Schools, and the studies pursued are stated to be " orna- mental," rather than practical, and of little value to the scholars. In view of these circumstances your Committee have thought it proper to say a few words upon this subject.
High Schools are organized under the Second Section of Chapter 38 of the General Statutes, which reads as follows : An Act Concerning the Establishment of High Schools :
SECT. 2. Every town may, and every town containing five hundred householders shall, besides the schools prescribed in the preceding section, maintain a school to be kept by a master of competent ability and good morals, who, in addi- tion to the branches of learning before mentioned, shall give instruction in general history, book-keeping, surveying, geometry, natural philosophy, chemistry, botany, the civil polity of this. Commonwealth and of the United States, and the Latin language. Such last-mentioned school shall be kept for the benefit of all the inhabitants of the town, ten months, at least, exclusive of vacations, in each year, and at
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such convenient place, or alternately, at such places in the town as the legal voters at their annual meeting determine. And in every town containing four thousand inhabitants, the teacher or teachers of the school required by this section, shall, in addition to the branches of instruction before re- quired, be competent to give instruction in the Greek and French languages, astronomy, geology, rhetoric, logic, in- tellectual and moral science and political economy.
It will be seen that the law is very definite as well as com- prehensive in its requirements ; and, while it remains in force, it should be carried out by the towns in the spirit as well as the letter. Those towns in which the law is most faithfully carried out, will have the best High Schools. But, passing over the legal view of the case, is it not right that towns should furnish to all who desire it, the kind of education to be obtained in the High Schools? It seems to us right for many reasons. For its own protection and preservation the State must educate the young, and it must furnish that sort of education. which the young need to fit them for useful and responsible positions in life. The education furnished by the Grammar Schools is, and must be, too elementary to meet this demand. It is limited by the age of the pupils. To require those who wish their children to have the advan- tage of a higher education than that of the Grammar Schools to meet the expense themselves, is to place an impassable barrier between the wealthy and those of limited means.
It may be that too much is attempted in the High Schools, that all the studies pursued are not of equal value, and that some of the studies are chiefly of use as a means of mental discipline ; but, before any radical change is made, it will be well to consider carefully what is, and what is not, truly practical. If those studies only are practical which are of direct use in earning a living, then let all others be discarded. But if, as we believe, a true definition of practical studies in- cludes all that enlarge and discipline the mind, strengthen the powers of reasoning and observation, acquaint the scholar with the facts of history and the laws of nature, and open
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countless new avenues of interest and happiness ; then let our courses of study be made as broad as they can be, with- out overtaxing the strength or confusing the mind of the pupil.
The remarks of Hon. J. W. Dickinson, Secretary of the Board of Education, in his last Annual Report, are well worthy of consideration. He says : -
" A further argument in favor of maintaining High Schools at the public expense, may be made, in showing that they serve to give increased efficiency to the elementary schools below them.
* By the standard they establish for admission to their classes, and the opportunities they offer for a higher education, the High Schools determine what the lower schools shall do, and they everywhere stimulate pupils to remain in the lower schools until what is required has been accomplished. * The existence of High Schools in towns renders it possible for the boys and girls to obtain that part of their education which pertains to culture at home. During that period of a child's life when his charac- ter is forming, he should be at home, under the wise control of home authority. * I consider the High Schools to be the crowning excellence of our Common School system; and that they may be as efficient as possible, I would recom- mend to those who have the direct control of them, that they guard against introducing into their courses of study more topics than can be mastered in the time assigned to the course, and that the topics chosen be those that will lead the student to acquire the most useful information, and, at the same time, be the occasion of the greatest amount possible of mental discipline."
GENERAL REMARKS.
The town of Melrose has the reputation of having good schools. How shall the standing of the schools be main- tained, is a question that should interest every citizen. We will mention three ways in which this end can be accom- plished. First, by making liberal appropriations for the support of the schools. Good schools can be obtained by having good teachers, good school buildings and suitable
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conveniences for teaching ; and these cannot be had without a liberal expenditure of money. We ask for liberality, not extravagance.
Secondly, by giving encouragement and support to the teachers. This can be done by occasionally visiting the schools, thereby making yourselves familiar with the methods pursued, and increasing your own interest and that of your children ; by requiring regularity of attendance and diligence on the part of your children, and by such other means as circumstances suggest.
Thirdly, by giving similar encouragement to the Com- mittee. Friendly criticism is always welcome; suggestions will be gladly received, and will draw attention to matters that might otherwise escape notice ; while a spirit of fault- finding and complaint soon discourages the most enthusiastic, and increases the difficulties of a position, which at the best is sufficiently arduous.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS B. PECK.
For the Committee.
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SCHOOL REGULATIONS.
SECTION 1. The schools shall commence during the year at 9 A. M. and 2 P. M., closing at 12 M. and 4 P. M. No extended session allowed.
SECT. 2. The school year shall consist of forty weeks, commencing on the first Monday in September, and closing on the last Friday in June.
Vacations shall occur during the school year as follows :-
Close of Fall Term, from the Saturday previous to the annual Thanksgiving to the Monday following.
Close of Winter Term, from the second Saturday to the third Monday in February.
Close of Spring Term, from the fourth Saturday in April to the first Monday in May.
Close of Summer Term, end of school year.
Also, all legal holidays ..
SECT. 3. Teachers shall be in their school-rooms fifteen minutes before the opening of the school, admitting pupils, commencing exercises promptly at the hours specified.
SECT. 4. Teachers themselves shall hear all recitations.
SECT. 5. Teachers are not to absent themselves from school, or procure substitutes without the consent of the committee. All such absences are to be distinctly recorded in the school registers, and the chairman of the committee notified of any unavoidable violation of this rule.
SECT. 6. Teachers are required to report all damages to school property, unless repairs are immediately made at the expense of parent or guardian.
SECT. 7. "The several school teachers shall faithfully keep the registers furnished to them, and make due return
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thereof to the School Committee ; and no teacher shall be entitled to receive payment for services until the register, properly filled up and completed, shall be so returned." * A fortnight's notice required of resignations, except in case of sickness.
SECT. 8. In case of inclement weather, when, in the judgment of the committee, it shall be thought proper to omit the forenoon or afternoon session, notice will be given by ringing the town bell at a quarter before 8 A. M. or a quarter before 12 o'clock, A. M.
SECT. 9. Teachers may temporarily suspend pupils from school for truancy or gross violation of rules, informing the committee at once of such suspension, and the reason there- for.
SECT. 10. Pupils must attend schools in the district in which they reside ; must be at least five years of age, and obtain a permit, before entering, from the committee. Alphabet scholars admitted only at the beginning of a term.
SECT. 11. Pupils are required to furnish themselves with such text-books as are authorized by the committee. In case of refusal or neglect, the books will be furnished by the committee, and the town assessors be notified, that the value may be collected from the parent or guardian. Orders sent by teachers to the town agent must have the name of the parent or guardian. Books furnished to indigent scholar's shall be considered the property of the school, and be re- tained when the pupil is discharged.
SECT. 12. Pupils shall not be dismissed before the close of the school (alphabet classes excepted) without a written request from the parent or guardian. Frequent and repeated requests can be disregarded, and the committee informed of the evil. Parents shall be notified of absences or tardiness of pupils when explanation or information is deemed neces- sary.
SECT. 13. Pupils absent a term, or not present at the
* Extract from Revised Statutes.
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quarterly examinations, shall be considered new pupils, liable to lose their connection with their class, and needing on their return a permit from the committee (alphabet scholars ex- cepted).
SECT. 14. Pupils shall have a recess of twenty minutes at each morning session, and no pupil will be allowed to leave the school-grounds without a special permit from the teacher.
SECT. 15. Pupils guilty of defacing or injuring school- houses, school-furniture, outbuildings, fences, or school property in general, shall be subject to such penalty as the statute prescribes or the committee deem proper.
SECT. 16. Pupils are not allowed in school-yards after school-hours, Wednesday or Saturday afternoons, or during holidays or vacations ; are not allowed in other school-yards than their own, at any time, unless sent with messages.
SECT. 17. The duties of the several janitors shall be to sweep each school-room and entry twice every week; wash the floors and windows during each of the vacations of May and November; clean and wash all outbuildings as often as necessary ; keep steps and paths free from snow in winter ; close gates when schools are not in session ; report to teach- ers or committee all injuries to property ; prepare and put in the coal and wood, practise rigid economy in its use, and have a general oversight of the buildings in their care. No extra pay for any of the above services.
SECT. 18. No wares or amusements shall be advertised in the schools without the consent of the committee.
SECT. 19. Teachers shall read to the pupils at such times as they deem expedient, any or all of the foregoing Rules and Regulations.
TABLE OF STATISTICS.
For the year ending February 9, 1878.
SCHOOLS.
No. PUPILS
FEB. 1, 1878.
AVERAGE NO.
FOR THE
YEAR.
AVERAGE
ATTENDANCE.
PER CENT.
ATTENDANCE.
AVERAGE
AGE
FEB. 1, 1878.
High, First Class
10
95.5
17
6
Second Class
16
97.6
16
10
Third Class
25
97
16
2
Fourth Class
35
97
15
6
Whole School
86
84
81
97.1
First Grammar
42
47
46
98
13
5
Second Grammar (Emerson St.)
43
72
65.25
93.9
13
3
Third Grammar (Emerson St.)
46
46
41.6
90.4
11
11
Third Grammar (Centre)
51
47
46
95.2
12
6
Centre Intermediate
50
45
43
95
9
7
Lynde St. Intermediate
40
40
38.25
91.7
10
6
Vinton St. Intermediate
54
47
45
96
9
9
Upham St. Mixed
30
31
27
87
9
6
Green St. Mixed
49
53
44
85.5
8
6
Highland Mixed .
49
47
35
81
8]
Centre Primary
62
66.5
59
88.5
7
3
Lynde St. Primary
48
43.5
43.5
96
7
7
Vinton St. Primary
55
55
51
97
7
2
TOTALS
746
724
665.6
92.4
13
5
Second Grammar (Centre)
·
41
94
Yrs.
Mos.
NOTE. - The percentage of attendance in some of the lower schools has been reduced by the prevalence of scarlet fever.
OF
REPORT ON MUSIC
IN THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF MELROSE,
BY
Mrs. Georgie N. Bordman,
MUSICAL INSTRUCTOR.
REPORT.
MELROSE, Feb. 1, 1878.
Mr. Chairman and Members of the School Committee :
It becomes my pleasant duty to present the second annual report on Music, in the public schools of Melrose :-
CENTRE PRIMARY, VINTON ST. PRIMARY, LYNDE ST. PRIMARY.
The time in this department I have been obliged to devote almost entirely to Rote Songs this year, owing to the large proportion of very young children, who can readily imitate, but are not yet old enough to comprehend, musical notation, or reading at sight.
The advanced pupils in the first division are, however, progress- ing well in the common rudiments, and the reading of simple black- board examples. I believe in cheerful, invigorating motion-songs, marching exercises, patriotic, wide-awake choruses, and every style of soul-stirring music, that will make the cheeks rosy with enthusi- asm, and carry away the little folks for a time, from the confine- ment of the school-room and the brain-perplexing multiplication table. I am convinced that this plan, properly tempered or inter- spersed with rudimental work, will create a lasting delight in the study of music, as the mind developes and advances in the higher grades. With this conviction, I am constantly endeavoring to in- fuse fresh ambition by the selection of music which will draw out the voices, and inspire the children to sing from pure delight and love of it.
CENTRE INTERMEDIATE, VINTON ST. INTERMEDIATE, LYNDE ST. INTERMEDIATE.
The first step from the Primary to this grade, opens the way to new rules and difficulties. The transposition of the natural scale,
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the introduction of accented notes, change of signature, and culti- vation of higher tones, can only be taught by simplest illustrations, and continual repetition on the part of the instructor. The hours have been carefully spent here, and show most excellent results. Purity of tone and accurate time characterize the work especially,- which is a sufficient gratification and reward for the long hours of discipline.
SECOND GRAMMAR, THIRD GRAMMAR, CENTRE GRAMMAR.
· Here the harmony of two and three-part songs developes with great rapidity. By the promotions this year, the strongest altos and sopranos seem to be centered in these schools, and the division about equal. I have spent many hours out of school work, in gathering the compositions of the best authors, and selecting the most advantageous and appropriate songs for present and future use ; some of which have already been given to two classes and memo- rized with good taste and expressions. The Grammar Schools are an honor to the town, and the earnestness which pervades the school-room during the music lesson, lightens my labors so much that I can easily forget the responsibility of the teacher, and imag- ine myself a visitor, most delightfully entertained by " a singing host, whose wealth of song bespeaks a brilliant future."
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