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22.
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May
1.
Lilly Emma Willett, Elijalı Fox Hall,
45
9
25
Chro. Hepatitis & Drop.
8,
Susan Tirrell, (Spear,) . Merton Willett,
73
5
12
8,
4
4
21
Congestive Scarlatina, .
12.
Rachel F. Hastings, (Rogers,)
36
2
20
Consumption,
25,
Eliphalet Belcher,
79
5
28,
Amos Merritt,
84
2
22
11,
Anu Frances Cushing, .
22
2
Consumption,
12,
Mary Jane White, .
29
5
Consumption,
23,
Emma Frances Clapp, .
13
2
- Accidentally Drowned,
20.
Robert Buttermore,
33
5
- Consumption,
June
11,
Charles E. Hunt, . Susan M. Deshou,
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5
11
Bronchial Consumption,
24,
(Colby,)
31
9
18
Consumption,
Cambridge.
15,
Martha J. E. Writhing- ton,
Weymouthı.
26,
Ellen Mac Neil,
29
Smallpox,
1,
Ebed Dunbar,
5
Inflammat'n of Bowels,
Hingliam.
1,
Child of Thomas and Ellen Connell,
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- Stillborn,
Weymouth.
July
28,
Child of John W. and Maggie E. Dee,
1
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Stillborn,
15,
Child of Henry C. and Almira Dodge,
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Stillborn, ·
66
Feb.
8,
Ireland. Weymouthı.
0
2
Consumption,
27,
Consumption Lungs, Phthisic, .
15,
Patrick Sullivan, .
Ireland .. Braintree. Weymouth.
66
66
Boston. Weymouth. R. I.
Stillborn,
66
66
8
8
9
5,
Olio. Bartlett, N.H. Randolphı. Olio.
8
Gang. Abcess on Lungs, Old Age, . . .
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Weymouth. Randolphi. Scituate. Weymouth. 66
Maine. Ireland. Weymouthlı.
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17
10
Ireland. Weymouthı. 66
Gilmont'n, NH. Weymouthı.
Rheumatism & Erysipel. Lung Fever,
Ireland. Scituate. Royalton. Weymouth. Marshfield. Weymouth.
0 Diphtheria,
Consumption,
10,
Ireland. Weymouth.
3,
43
66
1
Teething,
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Deaths registered in the Town of Weymouth-Continued.
AGE.
Date of Death.
Names of Deceased.
Years.
Mos.
Days.
Disease or Cause of Death.
Place of Birth.
July 31, Aug.
15, 15,
Catherine E. Neligan,
Lucy Ann Stetson, (Dodge,)
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1785314 7 1 8 5 3 4
24
Cholera Infantum,
Strangulative Hernia, .
Maine.
17,
Mary P. Shaw, (Hol- brook,)
70
17 Cancer,
Weymouth.
24,
Cotton Tufts French, Thomas Hickey,
50
6
Dysentery,
Consumption,
30,
John Thomas Cronin, . Margaret Salisbury, (McKay,)
53 25
5
27 24
Cancer, Childbirth,
26, 23,
Helen M. Burrell,(Reed,) Agnes A Gerald, Alfred Jones, .
7
5
Cholera Infantum,
29,
Thomas Cleverly, . Freddie Huntress, Daniel W. Priest, .
1
17
Dropsy, .
18,
10, Mary T. Dunbar,(Harris,) Oliver Loud,
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8
22
Typhoid Fever,
10
14
Typhoid Fever,
27,
17
11
21
Ac.Pericarditis & Pl'risy,
81
8
29 5
Inflammat. of Bowels, . Cholera Infantum,
4
10
Cholera Infantum,
6
Cong. of Brain & Dys'ry,
9
Congestion of Brain,
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20
1
18
Consumption,
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25
9
16
Consumption,
Hingham.
53
Accidental,*
Pembroke.
20
00
18
Puerperal Fever, .
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Weymouth.
28, 3,
Reb'ca Lucas, (Holmes,) Elmer H. Lovell,
8
1
Consumption,
6.
Edith M. Makepeace, James Hogan,
Q
6
1
8,
Philip Condrick,
45
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Ireland.
19, 19, 29, 30, 1. 6.
Nancy Nash, (Belcher,) Edward Colopy, Eliza S. Joy,(Waslıburn,)
90 18 60
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Dropsy on Brain,
Abington.
12
Paralysis,
E.Bridgewater.
34
Childbirth,
Ireland.
57
Diabetes,
Weymouth.
14,
Ann Murphy, (Croke,) . Geo. Washington Shaw, Michael Dumphy, . Mary Porter Howe, (Blanchard,) Rachael L. Colson, (Hawes,)
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9
20
Inflammat. of Bowels, .
Weymouth.
15,
Nathan Weeks, Daniel Pierce Long, John Calvin Terry, Child of Charles N. and Catherine Jordan, Philip Chandler, ·
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2
Diabetes,
Griswell, Ct.
18, 14,
- Consumption,
Duxbury.
18,
Thomas Brown,
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15
Cholera Infantum,
Lynn.
The following names were omitted in last year's Report.
1866.
April 6,
Mary Ann McGreavey, . Philip Thos. McCarthy,
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10
18
Dropsy on Brain,
Weymouth.
29,
Mehitable T. Rice,
86 4
4
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Lung Fever, . Old Age, .
May 21, June 19, No date.
Charlietta Alice King, Eliza A. Rice, (Cushing, ) Louisa Reed,(Raymond,) 45
27
6
5 Liver Complaint, .
Hingham.
11
Cancer,
Middleboro'.
* Run over by his own team.
A true copy of the original record of Deaths.
Attest :
FRANCIS AMBLER, Town Clerk.
Oct.
Nov.
4,
Child of Patrick and Mary Coleran,
Stillborn,
Weymouth. Randolph.
13,
17
20
Diabetes,
St. Johns, N.S.
87 22
5
7 Old Age, . Consumption,
27
Randolph. N. Hampshire.
26, .
11
2
15
28,
Stillborn,
Weymouth.
62
1917138 9 7 3 8
25 Old Age, .
Dec.
Susan Knight,
Dysentery,
Weymoutlı. 6
Sept.
1, 4,
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15 30
11
7
Dropsy,
Quincy. Weymouth. Hingham. Weymouth. 66
19 1
11
13
Typhoid Fever,
20, 23, Ebenezer L. Binney, Patrick Frederick Coyle, Orin Prince Holbrook, . 29, ! Achsah Smith, (Loud,) . 1, 1. Elmer Lathrop, Charles Leonard Wolfe, 8, 15, 16, Annie Am. Makepeace, William E. Potter, Serena Stoddard, . 15, Hiram Newcomb, . 15, William Collamore, 15, Sarah Maria Bunker, (Foye,). 20, Mary A. Raymond, (Pratt,)
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1
10 4
66 New Bedford. Scituate.
Weymouth.
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45 67
3
Consumption,
6
18 2 Paralysis,
Plymouth. Weymouth. 66
2
16 Whooping Cough, .
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Dropsy on Brain, Consumption,
Shelb'rne, N.S. Abington. Weymouth.
5
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Dysentery,
65
1 Cancer in Stomach,
1
5
Cholera Infantum,
Ireland. Weymouth.
29,
1
12 2
Consumption,
8
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27,
38
7
21
11,
66
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27 Whooping Cough, .
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11
16,
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3
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BIRTHS IN 1867.
Whole number of births registered in Weymouth, · 240 Number of births where both parents were natives of the United . States, 127 Number of births where fathers were natives of the United States and mothers foreign, 10
Number of births where mothers were natives of the United States and fathers foreign, . 17
Number of births where both parents were foreign,
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85
Number of births where parents' nativity was unknown,
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240
Number of births where both parents were natives of Weymouth,
26
Excess of births over deaths,
Attest :
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FRANCIS AMBLER, Town Clerk.
REPORTS
OF THE
. School Committee and Superintendent,
FOR THE YEAR
1867-8.
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE'S REPORT.
The School Committee of Weymouth submit to the town the following Report :
Immediately after the annual meeting in March, the Com- mittee proceeded to make the necessary school arrangements for the year. On account of the increased cost of board to teachers, it was deemed advisable to make some advance in their wages. To do this, and not exceed the appropriation made by the town, it was necessary to reduce the length of some or all of the schools. After much deliberation, the Com- mittee adopted the following schedule of length of school terms "and wages of teachers :- Male Grammar School in East Wey- mouth, 40 weeks; salary of teacher, $650. Female Grammar Schools, 38 weeks ; wages, $9 per week. Intermediate Schools, 37 weeks ; wages, $8 per week. Primary Schools, 36 weeks ; wages, $7 per week.
The town having appropriated $1,250 for each of the High Schools, a sub-committee was appointed for each, to super- intend the expenditure of the appropriation. In order that the teacher of the South Weymouth High School be retained, it was necessary to pay him a salary of $1,200. The appro- priation being insufficient for this, the sum required to make up the deficiency was cheerfully contributed by friends of the school.
Complying with the instructions of the town, the Committee re-engaged the able and efficient Superintendent of the preced- ing year, and they are happy to bear testimony to the interest which he has manifested in the prosperity of our schools, and the industry and fidelity with which he has discharged the duties of his office. It is our belief that the schools have been greatly benefited by his labors. His monthly reports to the Committee have represented them as generally in a prosperous condition. It being impossible for him to examine each school
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on the last day of the term he has examined them as near the close as was practicable. But each school has closed with a public examination under the direction of one or more of the Committee.
The Committee recommend the re-appointment of Mr. F. M. Dodge as Superintendent. They also request the town to con- tinue the two High Schools, being fully persuaded that if there be but one, a large part of those who need and desire the advantages of a High School must be deprived of them.
The Committee also recommend that the town make the appropriation for schools this year, one thousand dollars larger than the appropriation of last year. One reason for such an increase is the probable increase of the number of schools. As the town will be required at their next meeting, to vote upon the question of abolishing the school district system the the Committee respectfully yet earnestly request that they avail themselves of the opportunity which will then be offered them of doing an essential service to the cause of education, by substituting the town for the district system.
Two vacancies have occurred in the Board during the year. One was caused by the death of Oliver Loud, a highly respected and efficient member of the Committee. We lament his death not only as a loss to this Board, but also to the town which he was faithfully serving, in other important capacities with an assiduity too unremitting when prostrated by the disease which terminated his life.
J. F. Kilton was chosen to fill this vacancy. The other vacancy was occasioned by removal from town and resignation of Geo. M. Reed, and was filled by the election of J. W. Loud.
For particular information in regard to the schools the Com- mittee refer to the subjoined Report of the Superintendent.
In behalf of the Committee,
J. P. TERRY, Chairman. J. H. PRATT, Secretary.
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SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT.
To the School Committee of Weymouth :
GENTLEMEN,-The Annual Report concerning the progress and condition of the several schools, is respectfully submitted.
Standing on the verge of the departing year, it becomes us not only to recognize a superintending Providence, but to acknowledge our obligations and to profit by all of our experi- ences. So far as our observations and experiences teach us that the policy adopted is judicious, it is the part of wisdom to continue it, while an opposite conclusion demands a reform.
In reviewing the history of our schools for the past year, in scrutinizing the labors of those to whom we have committed the mental culture of the young, it is believed that there are evidences of movements in the right direction,-real progress. We may indulge the modest hope that the policy inaugurated by the supervisors of our school, the suggestions made and the encouragements offered, added to the commendable efforts of our teachers-who have labored with much zeal and fidelity in their respective situations-have aided in producing marked improvements. Appreciating this progress, we would not live in the past, bewailing its imperfections, or become inactive from a satisfaction with the present, but would regard present acquisitions as incentives to make additional progress. This we would be encouraged to do from considerations of vital importance, fully, persuaded that no proposition is more. patent than that the structure of our free institutions is based on the intelligence of the masses.
The number of scholars belonging to the Public Schools in summer, was 1,723 ; Number in winter, 1,730. The number of teachers employed was 36, of whom 33 were females. Of the 33 females employed, 26 belong in this town.
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TEXT-BOOKS.
Living in this progressive age, something more than an occa- sional reference to the books used by the young seems appropri- ate. Some of our books are either antiquated, or too great a familiarity with them has rendered a change desirable. The necessity for a change applies especially to Readers and Geog- raphies. More system is needed, more uniformity, less variety.
ATTENDANCE.
Some of our schools suffer from the frequent and, in many cases it is believed, unnecessary absence of the pupils ; and the blame for this, is in a great degree due to the parents, who, perhaps, fully understand the case, but do not sufficiently reflect upon the injury they are inflicting upon their own children and upon the community, by allowing them to be irregular in attend- ance at school. The time usually allotted to the education of the young is sufficiently short even when sedulously devoted to mental culture, and the necessity sufficiently urgent for intellectual power and vigor, to forbid imperatively any wanton disregard of these advantages. The duties of citizenship in this age demand unusual mental vigor, breadth of attainments and information. When this absence is the result of careless- ness or indifference it is indeed reprehensible, and scarcely less so when it has a financial bearing. Many boys at the age of nine or twelve years, are taken from the schools that they may earn a few dollars, a sum too insignificant to compensate for the loss sustained by an absence of one-fourth of the time. While children labor for their parents, there is an idea of mutual dependence and mutual obligations, a positive claim on that parent for intellectual food and growth as much as for bodily sustenance. No parent has a right to coin mental powers into dollars and cents, when a respectable position in society, obtained by education, depends upon school advantages.
DISCIPLINE.
The welfare of society and the success of the school alike demand good order, that an intelligent head or agent of society shall mould this school-community, control and direct it, stand- ing in the place of and vested with the powers of the parent.
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The absence of such control and power is synonymous with failure, a good school without discipline being an utter impossi- bility. Frequently the failure of the teacher in discipline depends upon the freaks or caprice of a single individual, active for evil, while the majority remain passive. Every citizen has an influence and it is his duty to exert it in favor of good order, to co-operate with the teacher in promoting the general good.
Every child in the school-room, in some degree reveals the condition of the home discipline. Those accustomed at home to obey, will do so at school ; while those who discipline their parents, will be displeased and restive when teachers refuse to obey. Those " born to. rule," as they suppose, do not easily resign their prerogatives, not being able to see why teachers are superior to their parents, and why they should not be equally yielding and obedient.
It sometimes happens that large and evil-disposed pupils assume an independence of female teachers, simply because such teachers are physically incompetent to overpower them, or unwilling to engage in such unnatural personal conflicts. When such scholars behave badly from such unworthy motives -too often encouraged at home-and when these parents are the first to complain of the inferiority of such schools, it is difficult to find language sufficiently reprehensible to meet the case. The zeal of such a teacher, her ability to instruct, her fidelity, industry, conscientiousness, her willingness to labor for the good of her charge, are not appreciated, while she may be deemed unfit for her position, simply because she has not the " physical force " to subdue such incorrigible waywardness, and conquer the maliciously obstinate. This matter demands consideration and entire correction.
It is admitted that teachers, like others, may err in judg- ment and fail in execution ; but the good of society demands that we should lean to the side of good order, favor restraint, even so far as to regard trifling errors and mistakes of teachers with charity. A proper sympathy between the parents and teachers would remove, it is believed, most of the existing evils. It cannot be doubted but that an improved home train- ing would be attended by a corresponding improvement in the schools ; the idle, vicious and disobedient at home, being the
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refractory scholars. It is also true that the great variety of dispositions and habits, the numerous shades of character, &c., correspond with the different home influences, the varied impressions received, all modified by diverse views of family government. As a necessary result, some parents are opposed to corporal inflictions, some to detention after school hours, and still others to all kinds of punishment whatever. Now what course shall the teacher pursue under circumstances so embarrassing ? Fortunately for her, the law comes to her aid, which places her in precisely the same relation to her scholars, while under her care, as the parent sustains to his child ; and empowers lier to inflict the same kind and degree of punish- ment, as a judicious parent would inflict upon his child under the same or similar circumstances. It is no uncommon occur- rence for parents to confess their inability to control their children or to enforce obedience. Yet some of these very individuals who are unable to govern even their own children, seem to expect the teacher to be able to discipline perfectly, and instruct thoroughly, without aid or sympathy, a large school, composed, in part, of such materials, while any degree of punishment, however slight, for idleness or disobedience, is made the subject of grievous complaint.
Much evil, also, arises from the fact, that some parents trust too implicitly to the statements of their children. A child is guilty of violating the rules of the school and is properly punished for the offence. At home, he tells his tale of wrongs and abuse which have been inflicted upon him, and all for "no fault of his own." The parent believes the report, his sympathies are excited, and without further investigation pro- ceeds to apply to the teacher the severest epithets, and this, too, in the presence of his child. Thus, lasting injury is done to the child, and the usefulness of the teacher essentially impaired. Let parents reflect upon this matter and resolve to perform their duty faithfully, and the necessity for punishment would soon cease to exist in our schools.
We ask them to feel a personal responsibility ; to co-operate with their servants in securing good order ; to encourage them by frequent visits ; to learn the real condition of these " col- leges for the people ;" to condemn no school without such
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visits ; and it is believed that prejudices will be removed, our schools benefited, and the general good be promoted.
FIRST DISTRICT.
GRAMMAR .- During the summer term and one week of the fall, this school was taught by Miss Julia A. Packard, a lady of excellent attainments, and thoroughly qualified in the' general management of the school. Her classes were well disciplined in the highest sense of. the term ; the teacher having the happy faculty of securing the respect and confidence of her pupils, on which pleasant relations, mutual regard and affection are based. In consequence of having " her task so well begun as to be half done," the school was rendered, as a necessary result, mutually pleasant and profitable. There seemed to be a constant emulation among the pupils to see which, by merit, could secure the largest share of her approbation.
At the time alluded to, she was compelled by failing health to vacate her position, very much to the regret of her school . and patrons. Her place was supplied by Mr. Clarence Ray- mond, a young man of good literary qualifications, but with- out experience as a teacher. In visiting his school, it was evident that he did all in his power to advance his pupils ; he did not, however, succeed in enforcing a sufficiently strict discipline, under existing circumstances. After having charge of the school a few weeks, he resigned, and was succeeded by Miss Ellen M. Eames, who was zealous in her efforts to pro- mote the highest mental development of those under her charge. Miss Eames performed her duties in a faithful and conscientious manner, and although her efforts were in some degree counteracted by the insubordination of a few of the pupils, and a want of co-operation on the part of some of the parents, still, the scholars generally applied themselves indus- triously, and made fair improvement.
Not absent or tardy during the year :- George Hunt, Fred Lincoln, Frances Stowell, Bessie B. Lovell, Abbie E. Burrell, Eliza W. Stowell. Summer term :- La Forest Lincoln, Lizzie E. Holbrook, Mary L. Cleverly, Mary E. Pratt, Cora Cleverly, L. Agnes Terry, Ella Bicknell, Laura E. French, Ella Burrell.
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INTERMEDIATE .- This department continued under the charge of the former teacher, Miss Maria F. Burrell, and not only maintained its former position, but made advances. The teacher labored hard to overcome an apparent listlessness and indifference which prevailed among the scholars. In this she was, in a good degree, successful. While most of the pupils manifested a proper spirit, a few seemed to come to their allotted tasks with reluctance ; yet it is believed that this, in a good measure, was overcome by the persistent efforts of the teacher. The lessons were thoroughly learned and intelligently recited during the year, and judging from the readiness of the recital at the examination, well reviewed. The progress was good, generally, and in some cases especially marked.
Not absent or tardy during the year :- Anna Cushing, Mary R. Burrell, Carrie G. Bartlett, Oliver J. Burrell. Summer term :- Fannie M. Burrell, Arrie L. Barnes, Emily F. Huntress, Arthur D. Den Broeder, Lester M. Pratt, Lizzie M. Thomas.
PRIMARY .- Miss Alice M. Cushing, the former teacher of this school, a beginner two years since, has added experience to her former zeal and general acquirements. The school is one of the largest of its class, demanding tact and ability in its management, yet it was well governed, the teacher being well adapted to her situation, controlling her charge more by her dignity, decision and uniform kindness than by a mere resort to physical force. The examination of the school afforded ample evidence of the teacher's industry and tact in the instruction of her pupils. The exercises in reading, spell- ing, geography and mental arithmetic, were not only prompt, but correct and very satisfactory.
Not absent or tardy during the year :- Abner Stowell, Lester Blanchard. Summer term :- Martha Huntress, Nellie Kenni- son, Eliza Burrell, Abbie Pratt, Winnie Kennison, Willie French, Frank Cushing.
SECOND DISTRICT.
MIXED GRAMMAR .- The previous teacher, Miss Eliza French, was retained in this school, where she has been a sufficient time already to have " defined her position " as a successful teacher. The harmonious relations existing here, the mutual
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sympathy and esteem between teacher and scholars, rendered the duties of the school-room pleasant and profitable.
In consequence of its ungraded character and the size of the school it was considered necessary to appoint an Assistant. Accordingly Miss Lizzie C. Pratt was employed to assist during the afternoon session, and proved herself to be a successful and faithful teacher. This aid allowed Miss French greater opportunity for the " drill " of the more advanced classes; the results of which were decidedly manifest. The examination gave excellent satisfaction. In reading and spelling very marked improvement was noticeable. The classes in mental arithmetic were prompt and accurate. In written arithmetic the various rules and principles were distinctly stated, and questions solved upon the blackboards with facility. The reci- tations in grammar and geography were very satisfactory.
Not absent or tardy during the year :- Carrie C. Dunbar, Lottie E. Briggs. Summer term :- Nancy J. Bates, Sarah E. Vinal, Fannie Wildes, Carrie E. Stoddard, Orianna J. Dame, Frederic W. Stoddard, Fletcher G. Blanchard, Wilfred A. Blanchard. Winter term :- George E. Tirrell, Rufus Bates, Charles C. Nash, Mary E. Bennett, Rebecca H. Naslı.
THIRD .DISTRICT.
GRAMMAR .- This school remained under the care of Mr. Franklin Jacobs until June, when he resigned to assume similar relations in another locality. In parting with him the patrons of the school felt that they lia'd lost a faithful teacher, prompt, energetic and laborious ; one alike capable as an instructor and disciplinarian. With such a feeling towards a retiring teacher, his successor almost necessarily labors at a disadvantage. The vacancy was filled by Mr. Otis L. Bonney, who is a most estimable young man, a good scholar, and a teacher of some experience. In visiting the school it was evident that the interest had departed with his predecessor, to some extent, at least. Mr. Bonney labored assiduously, and would have succeeded under ordinary circumstances, but the absence of necessary co-operation on the part of pupils and parents-so essential to success-made a demand upon him for an unusual amount of decision and energy-more than the exigencies produced. At the close of the fall term he resigned,
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and Mr. Jacobs, the former teacher, had charge of the school during the winter term, under whose judicious management the school prospered well. The appearance of the classes at the closing examination was very creditable.
Not absent during the summer term :- Nellie D. Nash, Lizzie A. Randall, Maria F. Orcutt, E. W. Sherman, Charles B. Cush- ing, Lovell B. Bates, Thomas Quilling, James D. Sherman. Winter term :- James D. Sherman.
INTERMEDIATE .- Miss Sarah J. Cushing was continued in this school till the close of the fall term, when failing health com- pelled her to retire, Mrs. Mary E. French being appointed her successor. Miss Cushing had already earned an enviable repu- tation in the past, and fully sustained it during her connection with the school.
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