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534.2
GOODALE, G. L. Concerning a few common plants .
148.1
GOODYEAR, W. H. History of art ..
143.4
GRAHAME, K. Dream days
1328.19
GREY, M., pseud. See Tuttiet, M. G.
GREAT Britain. History. McCarthy, J. Story of the people of England in the 19th century 345.8
HACKETT, F. W. Life and public services of W. A. Richardson .... HALK, E. E. James Russell Lowell and his friends.
584.4
534.8 HARPER's Monthly Magazine, vols. 96-97 ..
HARPER'S Round Table, Vol. I. (New series.).
1315.15 633.1
EVOLUTION and effort. Kelly, E.
1135.7
FISHERMAN'S luck. Van Dyke, H.
1315.18 345.7
344.24
letters of Lewis Carroll.
DIX, B. M Hugh Guvetli.
735.1
CHURCHILL, W. The celebrity .
CROSBY, W. O. Common minerals and rocks.
109
HAWEI'S Mrs. H. R. Chaucer for schools. 1313.7
HAY, J. Poems ...
1424.9
HENTY, G. A. By right of conquest. 836.1 Orange and green .. 836.2
With Lee in Virginia
836.3 The young colonists.
836.4
HER memory. Maartens, M.
734.1
HIGGINSON, T. W. Contemporaries.
536.12
Old Cambridge.
1315.17 333.11
HOBSON, R. P. The sinking of the Merrimac.
345.6
HOLBEIN, II Knackfuss, H. Holbein
142.3
HOPE, The hermit. Bayly, A. E. ..
734.6
HOUSE of hidden treasure. Tuttiett, M. G. (Maxwell Grey pseud)
734.8
How to plan the home grounds.
Parsons, S W.
144.6
HOWELLS, W. D. Ragged lady
734.10
HUGH Guyeth. Dix, B. M.
735.1
HYATT, A. About pebbles [ and] Commercial and other sponges .. Worms and crustacea .
148.2
I, thou and the other one. Barr, A. E
734.9
IDEAL Life, The. Drummond, H
1125.7
INSECTS. Cragin, B. S Our insect friends and foes
145.3
JACKSON, F. G Lessons in decorative design. 143.2
Theory and practice of design 143.3
734.13
Janice Meredith. Ford, P. L ..
735.5
Jess ; bits of wayside gospel. Jones, J. L.
1315.19
JEWETT, S. O. Betty Leicester's Christmas 835.3
734.17
JONES, J. L. Jess ; bits of wayside gospel .
1315.19
KELLY, E. Evolution and effort .
1135.7
KENNAN, G. Campaigning in Cuba
434.6 436.12 734.22
Stalky & Co ..
735.9
KIT Kennedy, country boy. Crockett, S. R ..
142.3
KNANKFUSS, H. Holbein Raphael.
142.2
Van Dyke
142.4.
LEXINGTON, Mass.
Record of births, marriages and deaths to Jan.
1, 1898.
LINCOLN, Mass. Report of the officers of the town, 1889-1898.
First Church. Proceedings at the 150th anniversary .
LOUNSBERRY, A. A guide to the wild flowers ...
145.4
LOWELL, J. R. Hale, E. E. James Russell Lowell and his friends, MAARTENS, M. Her memory .
534.8 734.1
MCCARTHY, J. Remmiscences
534.7
Story of the people of England in the 19th century. 2 vols. . . MACMANUS, S. Through the turf-smoke .
738.1
MARQUAND, A. and Frothingham, A, L. Text-book of history of Sculpture .
146.14 534.5
MASSACHUSETTS Board of Education. Rpt. 1897-8.
Ref.
Census, 1895, Vol. 3 ..
Ref.
Free Public Library Commission, Rept. 1899.
Ref.
Legislature. Acts and resolves 1899.
Ref.
Acts and laws 1804-5 (Reprint) .
Ref.
Centennial of the Bulfinch State House
331.5
Journal of the House . Ref.
Journal of the Senate ..
Ref.
345.8
MARTYRDON of an empress ..
331.6 Ref. 1113.9
JAMESONS, The. Wilkins, M. E.
JOHNSTON, M. Prisoners of hope.
KIPLING, R. From sea to sea.
148.1
HISTORIC towns of New England. Powell, L. P., Ed.
110
Manual of the General Court.
Ref.
Sec. of State. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolu- tionary War. Ref. Ref.
MASSACHUSETTS Highway Commission, Rpt. 1899.
MASSACHUSETTS Volunteer Aid Association. Mansfield, A. C., comp. Work during the war with Spain. 341.14
" Merrimac, The." Hobson, R. P. The sinking of the Merrimac, 345.6
MERWIN-Webster. The short line war
734.11 MILLER, O. T. First book of birds ..
1236.1
MINERALS. Clapp, H. L. Thirty-six observation lessons on com- mon minerals. 148.4
Crosby, W. O. Common minerals and rocks.
148.3
MR. Dooley in peace and in war. Dunne, F. P.
1313.5
MORLEY, M. W. The bee people. .
1227.12
MUIRHEAD, J. H. The elements of ethics .
1135.6
NATURAL history. Baylis, C. K. In brook and bayou.
837.3
NEW England., Powell H. P., ed. Historic towns of New England, No. 5 John street. Whiteing, R ..
734.20
OLD court life in France. Elliot, F.
633.1
OLIPHANT, Mrs. M. O. W. Autobiography and letters ; Ed. by Mrs. H. Coghill.
534.6
OLLIVANT, A. Bob, son of battle
734.21
ORANGE and green. Henty, G. A
836.20
OTHER fellow, The Smith, F. H ..
735.8
PALE face and red skin. Anstey, F
1221.7
PAN Michael. Sienkiewicz, H ..
734.2
PARSONS, F. T. How to know the ferns
136 80
PEBBLES. Hyatt, A. About pebbles
148.1
PHILLPOTTS, E. Children of the mist.
734.12
PHYSIOLOGY. Bowditch, H. P. Hints for teachers of physiology ..
148.5
PIERSON, C. D. Among the forest people.
835.1
PORTO RICO of today. Robinson, A. G.
434.5
PORTER, Rer. E. G. Sermon at [the celebration of the] 150 anni- versary of the First Church in Lincoln, Mass
1113.9
PRISONERS of hope. Johnston, M.
734.17
PURITANS, The. Bates, A. . .
734.5
RAGGED lady. Howells, W. D
734.10
RAPHAEL. Knackfuss, H ..
142.2
RCHARD Carvel. Churchill, W
734.15
RICHARDSON, Mrs. H. C. Reminiscences of the Sunday school [at the celebration of] 150th anniversary of the First Church in Lincoln. Mass. 1113.9
RICHARDSON, W. A. Hackett, F. W. Life of W. A. Richardson,
534.4
ROBINSON, A. G. Porto Rico of to-day .
434.5
ROOSEVELT, T. The Rough Riders ..
345.10
ROPES, J. C. Story of the Civil War
343.5
RUSSELL, L. W. Native trees
136.31
ST. Nicholas. Vol. 25, pt. 2 : Vol. 26, pt. 1, 1898-99.
145.2
SCULPTURE. Marquand, A. and Frothimgham, A. L. Text-book of history of sculpture. 146.4
SHORT line war. Merwin-Webster
734.11
SIENKIEWICZ, H. Pan Michael. 734.2
With fire and sword.
734.3
PARKER, G. The battle of the strong .
734.4
PARSONS, S., Jr. How to plan the home grounds
144.6
PATERSON, A. Cromwells' own.
735.2
SCUDDER, S. H. Every day butterflies .
333.11
11L
SMITH, F. H. The other fellow ..
735.8
Well worn roads in Spain, Holland and Italy 436.15
SMITH, G. A. Life of Henry Drummond . 611.10
SMITHSONIAN Institute Report, 1895, 1896. Ref.
SOLITARY, summer, The ..
1315.16
SOUDAN, The. Steevens, G. W. With Kitchener to Khartum.
345.9
SPANISH American War. See United States. History.
SPONGES. Hyatt, A. Commercial and other sponges.
148.1
STANWOOD, E. History of the presidency 345.5
SQUARE Pegs. Whitney, Mrs. A. D. T. 735.6
STALKY & Co. Kipling, R ..
734.22
STEEVENS, G. W. With Kitchener to Khartum
345.9
STEVENSON, R. L. Across the plains .
436.13
TAINE, H. A. Lectures on art. 2 vols
146.5
THAT Fortune. Warner, C. D ..
34.16
THOMPSON, E. S. Wild animals I have known
1221.8
THROUGH the turf smoke. McManus, S.
738.1
TIVERTON tales. Brown, A.
734.14 534.2 136.31
TREES. Russell, L. W. Native trees.
734.8
UNCLE Sam's soldiers. Austin, O. P.
837.4
UNITED States. Census. Statistical atlas from the 11th Census ...
Ref.
Civil Service Commisson. Rpt. 1897-8.
Ref.
Commissioner of Education. Rpt. 1897-8
Ref.
Interstate Commerce Commission. Rpt. 1898.
Ref.
National Museum. Proceedings, vols 20-21, Rpt. 1896-7.
Ref.
History. Brooks, E. S. Story of our war with Spain
811.15
Dana, C. A. Recollections of the Civil War
345.4
Hobson, R. P. Sinking of the " Merrimac"
345.6
Kennan, G. Campaigning in Cuba
434.6
Roosevelt, T. The Rough Riders
345.10
Ropes, J. C. Story of the Civil War, Vol 2.
343.5
Stanwood, E. A history of the presidency.
345.5
VAN Dyke, A. Knackfuss, H. Van Dyke. (Monographs on
artists).
142.4
VAN Dyke, H. Fisherman's luck
1315.18
VIA Crucis. Crawford, F. M.
735.4
WEBANO, the magician. Wright, M. O.
835.2
WARNER, C. D. That fortune .
734.16
WELL worn roads in Spain, Holland and Italy .
436.15
WHITNEY, Mrs. A. D. T. Square pegs ..
735.6
WEST Indies. Fiske, A. K.
345.7
WESTCOTT, E. N. David Harum
734.7
WHEN Knighthood was in flower. Caskoden E.
734.19
WHITEING, R. No. 5 John st ..
734.20
WILKINS, M. E. The Jamesons
734.18
WITH fire and sword. Sienkiewicz, H.
734.3
WOBURN, Mass. Records ; deaths, 1640-1873.
331.8
WORKERS The : East : West. Wyckoff, W. A. 2 vols
1313.6
WORMS. Hyatt, A. Worms and crustacea.
148.2
WRIGHT, M. O. Webeno the magician
835.2
WYCKOFF, W. The workers. 2 vols. 1313.6
YOUNG April. Castle, E. 735.7
YOUNG Colonists, The. Henty, G. A.
836.4
WITH Lee in Virginia. Henty, G. A.
836.3
TOLLEMACHE, L. A. Talk with Mr. Gladstone
TUTTIETT, M. G. (Maxwell Grey). The house of hidden treasure . .
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LIST OF PAMPLETS, MANUSCRIPT AND MAPS
In the Reference Library not Included in Previous Catalogues orbulletins
ADAMS, C. F. The battle of Long Island
BROOKS, Eleazer. Papers relating to [him] and others of his family.
HARTWELL, Rev. Charles. Sermons. HOAR, E. R. Address at Concord, April 19, 1894.
HOAR, G. F. Address on life and services of Francis A. Walker. Addresses on the two hundredth anniversary of Worcester, Mass.
The charge against President Grant and Attorney General Hoar of packing the Supreme Court of the U. S. refuted
Executive usurpation. Gold and silver.
Hawaii.
Obligations of New England to the county of Kent.
Old age and immortality.
Oration at the founding of the Northwest, at Marietta, O., April 7, 1888.
President Garfield's New Eng- land Ancestry.
Relation of the American Bar to the State.
Relation of National govern- ment to domestic commerce.
Sectional attack on Northern industries.
United States elections.
The will of Charles Hoare of Gloucester, Eng., with notes. HOAR family, The, in America and its English ancestry. Nourse, H. S., comp. ; from collections made by G. F. Hoar.
HOLMES, O. W. Address at the 100th anniversary of the Medi- cal School of Harvard Univer- sity, Oct. 17, 1883.
JACKSON, Rer. W. C. Sermons. -
LAWRENCE, Rev. W. Sermons and other papers.
LINCOLN, Mass. Report of the offi- cers of the town, 1834-1868.
Valuation aud taxes for year 1851.
Middle School District. Records, 1826-1851.
Militia Company. Records, 1796-1838. Lincoln Lyceum. Records, 1830-1856.
Lincoln Social Library. Records, 1821-1848.
Maps. 1. Original map of the town made in 1758 by Stephen Hosmer. 2. Facsinnle of inap made in 1.94 by Samuel Hoar. 3. Copy of map made by direction of the General Court in 1830. 4. Map of the road from Lexington to Concord through Lincoln, the route of the British Soldiers April 19, 1775; made by Rev. E. G. Porter.
MCGLENEN, E. W. The Sudbury fight.
NEWHALL, Rev. E. Sermons, lec- tures and other papers.
PHINNEY, E. History of the Battle of Lexington.
PORTER, Rev. E. G. Address on the 100th anniversary of Washing- ington's visit to Lexington, Nov. 5, 1889.
The Cabot celebration at Bristol, Halifax and St. Johns, June, 1897.
Historical sketch of the town of Bedford, Eng.
Sketch of George F. Bemis of Lincoln, Mass.
QUINCY, J. The coming peace. STEARNS, Rev. Charles. Sermon at the interment of Mrs. Phebe Foster, consort to the Rev. Edmund Foster, preached at Littleton, July 17, 1812.
Certificate of the election of the Rev. Charles Stearns of Lin- coln, a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Science Aug. 9, 1809 [signed by ] John Adams, Josiah Quincy and others.
YOUNG, Rev. E. J. Early religious customs of New England (address) Substitutes for religion (sermon)
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
OF THE
TOWN OF LINCOLN,
FOR THE
SCHOOL YEAR 1899.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
JULIUS E. ELEVETH, Chairman, EDWARD R. FARRAR, Secretary, * GEORGE F. NEWTON, 66
Term expires 1902 66 1091
1900
TEACHERS :
Centre Grammar. CARRIE B. CHAPIN.
Centre Sub-Grammar. MARY H. ALCOTT.
Centre Primary. NELLIE M. NEWTON.
South Sub-Grammar.
CAROLINE B. PENDLETON.
South Primary. HATTIE B. HEATH.
JANITORS ;
Centre.
GEORGE L. CHAPIN.
South.
HUGH MCKINNON.
TRUANT OFFICERS :
LORENZO E. BROOKS, JOHN F. FARRAR.
* Elected by the Selectmen and School Committee to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Francis R. Jones.
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7 REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
To the Citizens of Lincoln .:
Your Committee herewith submit their annual report as a means of information concerning the present condition of the schools of the Town with some suggestions relative to the future.
As the past few years have been somewhat prolific in the matter of changes in the administration of the schools, to make the best use possible of existing conditions seemed the desirable alternative. Changes are usually made, when accompanied by careful forethought, with a view to improvement, whether as applied to the management of schools, or to the ordinary affairs of life, and when sup- ported by an honest purpose, with few exceptions, a moder- ate degree of success is the ultimate result.
Differences of opinion may exist among the most intelli- gent regarding the minor details of any scheme, but the end to be accomplished, the goal to be reached, occupies the same relative position in the minds of all who have at heart the success of the enterprise.
The form of government under which we live, where freedom of thought and expression are indulged in without stint or hinderance, tends to foster and emphasize the in- dividual opinion. That such opinion may be guided by sound and logical reasoning, and based upon a safely formed judgment, the education of the masses of our youth becomes the most important factor in our social and politi- cal life.
The medium furnished us through the wisdom and clear foresight of our fathers, who anticipated the great impor- tance of a general intelligence, need not be lost sight of nor misunderstood. The influence of our free public schools is too widely felt and the results too clearly defined. With an
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instrument of such power at our disposal, assisted by intel- ligent legislation, liberal appropriations, and the counsel of intelligent and experienced men and women who have made the instruction of youth a life study, a judicious and profit- able administration seems only required for the accomplish- ment of the desired results.
Much is involved in the term administration. Commit- tee, teachers, parents, pupils, while all are not burdened with like responsibility, each is held accountable in a meas- ure for the success or failure attending the school manage- ment.
The complete round of executive work on the part of the committee, conscientious and efficient labor on the part of the teacher, the co-operation and helpful support of the parent, and most important of all, close application and a desire to excel on the part of the pupil, constitute the essential features of divisional accountability. To inspire the pupil with an eagerness for mental effort and an appre- ciation of the grand results arising from a well disciplined mind, the foundation of which must be laid in the school- room, should be, and is, the laudable aim of every suc- cessful teacher. Without tact, and megnetic personality, much honest effort on the part of the instructor may be practically wasted. · A very pertinent reply was made by a prominent and successful educator to the following question :
What arithmetic would you advise as a text-book for use in our schools? (More or less dissatisfaction is ex- pressed in regard to the one we now have and we feel it a serious matter to make a change without a careful investiga- tion.) " All arithmetics are good; much more depends upon the teacher than the text-book."
While this reply may be used in conformity with many text-books, its application to this particular study seems remarkably unique and well placed, as the great principle underlying the study of mathematics is so largely based upon an understanding of the " reasons why." To demon- strate clearly by analysis the problem in question, conclu-
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sively indicates a knowledge of mathematical principles, without which no practical application can be made when once the rule is forgotten. A parrot may learn to repeat a rule accurately, but would signally fail in logical deduction. Unless the theory of the school-room may be utilized in the affairs of every day life, the object of school instruction is an ignominious failure. Too much value cannot be attached to a well-grounded understanding of analysis. Thorough- ness is the mainspring of success in any branch of study. The well-learned lesson of today makes comparatively easy the task of tomorrow ; neglect of the present is a sure pre- cursor of future failure.
A knowledge of how to study is a question of inestimable value to every pupil. Many a bright and promising mind has been dwarfed and stunted from sheer lack of this im- portant understanding. Granting that the power of concen- trated application is partially a gift of nature, much may be accomplished on the part of the observing teacher to remedy such a defect. If attended with success too much credit can- not be given the instructor. To skillfully lead the mind into channels of self-reliance and self reasoning, is the greatest boon that can be bestowed upon the unthinking pupil. It embodies the noblest art of the grandest of vocations.
Granting that the teacher has performed her part in a satisfactory manner, the load of responsibility now rests upon the pupil, and his success or failure depends entirely upon his own exertions. His time is at his own disposal to use to advantage, or to fritter away in idleness and waste. With the average boy or girl the years of school life are comparatively few, and, unless taken advantage of, become a source of regret in maturer age. How often have we heard such remarks as these, " If I had my school days to live over again I would not waste them as I did." "I now see the folly when it is too late." The full import of such youthful negligence can only be realized when entering upon the duties of life one finds himself most seriously handi- capped.
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Responsibility does not end with the boy. In fact it sits lightly upon him as compared with the parent. The average youth does little thinking for himself. His blood is warm in his veins and life takes on a rosy hue ; his very existence is a pleasure, and he cares little for the future.
The influence of the home is seriously needed at this time, to encourage and, if need be, to exact of the child a reason- able amount of study. Too much is expected of the school, and if progress is not made the fault is placed at its door. The teacher is complained of, often in presence of the pupil, : destroying his confidence and respect. As a result her in- fluence is restricted and her authority interfered with. On the other hand if the parent is in sympathy with the teacher, if study hours are exacted in the home, if the school is visited at intervals, and a general interest taken in the efforts of the teacher, and the progress of the pupil, a degree of success is sure to follow such co-operation.
As the addition of drawing to the school curriculum is somewhat of an innovation, some special mention seems appropriate, although the appended report of the instructor, Miss Margaret E. Hill, will convey a more intelligent idea of the progress made by the pupils.
Though but little'time could be given to this branch of study some very creditable work has been accomplished, as shown . by the exhibition of examples in June last, for which Miss Hill generously places great credit with the regular teachers. Much interest is certainly shown on the part of the pupils in their exercises, and the arrival of the teacher is hailed with expressions of pleasure. No better test can be made of the interest taken in this department.
A readiness to undertake the performance of any task is a positive guarantee of its ultimate success. We believe this to be the key to all successful attempts at progress, whether in the school room, in the channels of professional or busi- ness life, or in the ordinary vocations which a large part of the great teeming world are called upon to pursue.
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Enthusiasm and a pleasurable determination to carry to a successful issue whatever is undertaken, mean the top round of the ladder to the pupil, the teacher, the artisan, or the man of affairs. " A labor of love " should be the sublime motive actuating every important effort.
We note with much satisfaction the encouraging words embodied in the report of our Supervisor of Music, Mr. Archibald. Although the study of music may not be con- sidered an absolute essential when judged by the standards of everyday existence, its refining influence is a recognized factor in all conditions of life. Appreciating the fact that a large percentage of our youth would receive no home in- struction, the introduction of music has grown to be an important feature of the public school curriculum.
At the present time, more than eighty per cent. of the pupils of our Commonwealth are enjoying a privilege from which much pleasure will be derived in after life. Many a burden will be lightened, and many a humble home cheered, by the relaxation gained from this diversion.
We report with much regret the loss to the schools of Lincoln of the valuable services of our former Superinten- dent, Mr. L. T. McKenney, who served us so efficiently for many years. The withdrawal of Burlington from the union in March last, disrupted the district, in consequence of which the remaining towns were required by the law of the state to form a new union by vote of the three individual towns. The towns of Bedford and Lincoln voted in favor of, and the town of Billerica in opposition to, a new union.
This vote was essential in order that a certificate might be legally signed by a joint committee representing the several towns, and filed with the Secretary of the State Board of Education, without which the district would not be eligible to the state re-imbursement. This matter was not clearly understood when the joint committee met in April for the yearly election of a Superintendent. At this meet- ing Mr. McKenney was unanimously chosen, and assumed
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his duties as Supervisor of the schools of the several towns for which services payment was made by each of the towns, for the remaining months of the school year. Subsequently the Town of Billerica voted by a small majority to unite with Merrimac in the formation of another union. At a special meeting of the Town of Lincoln in July last, a vote was passed authorizing the School Committee to form such a union with other towns as ·in their judgment seemed ex- pedient for the joint employment of a Superintendent of schools subject to the approval of the State Board of Educa- tion. Every effort was made by the Committee, aided by the School Committee of Bedford, to bring about a desirable co-alition, but without avail.
The importance of this matter has been treated at some length in a previous report, and need be referred to only in connection with our immediate loss, which at present seems the more serious, when viewed in the light of an almost irrep- arable one. The geographical location of Lincoln renders the formation of a union with available towns a matter of extreme difficulty, as our neighboring towns either employ a superintendent alone, or are satisfactorily connected with other towns. We must look far beyond our borders for allies.
We withhold the criticism that a keen sense of justice would readily prompt, preferring rather to leave the responsibility where it justly belongs. Suffice it to say, however, that our former Superintendent may feel an honest pride in the character of the support he received from the citizens of Billerica. We here venture a prediction, that the formation of superintendency districts will come within the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth as a necessity, on account of the same impediment to natural group formations that now confronts the Town of Lincoln, and at no far distant time. The matter is deeply interesting educational authori- ties and all friends of the system.
A somewhat more arduous task has fallen to the lot of our teachers on account of the loss referred to.
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Unless familiar with the amount of responsible detail con- nected with the school-room management, it would be a difficult task to gauge the importance attached to the advice and good judgment of a professionally trained superinten- dent. The responsive manner in which the teachers as a body have assumed their increased care and responsibility, is deserving of much commendation, and places another year of faithful service to their credit. We speak of them collec- tively, as their merit is too well understood and appreciated to require individual mention.
In justice to a comparative stranger in our midst, of whom no former mention has been made, we wish to congratulate the pupils of the South Grammar School on the fortunate engagement of Mrs. Caroline B. Pendleton as their teacher. Your Committee feel that they voice the sentiment of the entire community.
The unfortunate illness of Miss Chapin, while spending her vacation away from home, made it necessary to furnish a substitute pending her recovery. To secure a competent teacher for an uncertain or limited space of time is a thing of unusual occurrence. An honorable exception may be made, however, in the engagement of Mis's Mary Dewey. The efficient manner in which the school was conducted while under her charge was a source of great satisfaction to all
To insure a more complete preparation for admission to the Concord High School, it was thought advisable to intro- duce the study of Latin, in an elementary form, in the seventh grade of our Grammar School, in conformity with the method in vogue in the schools of that town. As a con- sequence, many of our eighth grade pupils will be suffi- ciently advanced to enter the High School without completing the nine years' work; the ninth grade to be con- tinued for the benefit of those who are not able or disposed to pursue a High School course.
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