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UPPER INTERMEDIATE .- This school was continued under the charge of Miss Mary W. Wood, until the middle of the fall term, when ill health necessitated her to vacate her position. The condition of the school during her connection with it was highly satisfactory. Miss Wood was followed by Mrs. Hannah E. Miller, a faithful and experienced teacher. The change, of course, was a delicate one ; but no labor was spared in carryiug
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on the work which had been so well begun. At first, some slight opposition was manifested by some of the pupils, but promptness and decision on the part of the teacher soon con- vinced all that her word was law, and that obedience was advisable. Mrs. Miller is perfectly at home in the school-room, thoroughly qualified for her position, both as an instructress and governess, and fully sustained the former reputation of the school. Her method of instruction was critical, thorough and systematic, having more regard for quality than quantity. The discipline was excellent. The closing examination evinced the fidelity and success with which both teachers had labored.
Not absent or tardy during the year :- Carrie Bailey, L. Houghton, O. Bates, W. Burrill. "Summer term :- Alberta Pray. Fall term :- Mary Rogers, Lizzie Richards, Willie Bin- ney, Charles Merrill, Louis Chignon, Walter Trott. Winter term :- Mary Rogers, Maggie Connor, Willie Binney, Charles Merrill.
LOWER INTERMEDIATE .- Miss Emma J. Baker, who com- menced teaching in this school during the preceding year, was continued in charge of it, adding to her previous progress. She labored indefatigably for the success of her pupils, and with gratifying results. The school was well taught and gov- erned. More attention was bestowed upon the reading than formerly, and decided improvement was noticeable. Frequent repetitions, correction of mistakes by the pupils as well as the teacher, remarks upon the proper pauses, tone and inflection, characterized this exercise. The closing examination was highly satisfactory. While all the classes appeared well, those in mental arithmetic and spelling were especially deserving of commendation. In all of the recitations a very decided improvement in promptness was apparent. The order and singing were excellent.
Not absent or tardy during the year :- Annie M. Stoddard. Summer term :- Lizzie M. Phillips, Amos C. Day. Fall term :- Nellie C. Crocker, Eddie E. Loud, Walter Sanbourne, Bayard T. Reed. Winter term :- George C. Farnsworth, Walter Sanbourne.
UPPER PRIMARY .- The former teacher, Miss Adalaide A. Keeler, was continued in this school. The success of this
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teacher was even more satisfactory than during the preceding year. The good order, life and promptness of the past, were continued, while a still greater advancement in the studies was observed. The two Primary Schools have been benefited by the establishment of a Sub-Primary department, by which a better classification was secured. Miss Keeler has the happy faculty of inspiring her pupils with an interest and enthusiasm, which lead them " to work together for good." The examina- tion was perfectly satisfactory. The reading was very correct, enunciation distinct, and sufficiently loud to be easily heard. The spelling and defining were excellent. The recitations in arithmetic and geography were generally correct, always prompt and distinct.
Not absent or tardy during the year :- Henry Burrell, Charles Haynes, Carrie Russ, Carrie Stoddard. Summer term :- Eddie Conway, Etta Kingman, Mary Carey, Annie Foss, Grace Bicknell, Olivine Bedour, Mary Dumphy, Ellen Ward, Julia Nelligan, Annie Foye. Winter term :- Lizzie Fairbanks, Willie Nelligan.
LOWER PRIMARY .- Fortunately for this school, the former teacher, Miss Amey M. Adlington, was continued during the year. The withdrawal of twenty-four of the youngest pupils from this school enabled the teacher to raise the grade some- what, and the advantages resulting from the division of the school were manifest in the decided progress of the pupils, and the increased interest taken by them in their studies. The school was very much benefited in consequence of the improved accommodations furnished. The attendance in this as well as in some of the other schools in this district was much interrupted during the last part of the winter term in conse- quence of the whooping cough, which prevailed among the children. At the examination the school appeared exceedingly well, and the teacher had no occasion for any fears as to falling below even a high standard established for similar occasions.
Not absent or tardy during the summer term :- Olivine White, Annie L. Whiting. Winter term :- Frank Bedour.
SUB-PRIMARY .- At the opening of the two Primary Schools, it was evident that the pupils of this district could not be
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accommodated without the establishment of another school. A room was accordingly provided, and a portion of the pupils placed under the charge of Miss Lizzie Foye. Although in her own district, and her first effort in teaching, she was very suc- cessful. The tender age of her pupils rendered patience a needed virtue. She established order, gained the confidence of the scholars by kindness, and through her happy method of teaching, they were well advanced in all the exercises and studies appropriate to their years. The school was a success.
Not absent during the summer term :- John Nelligan. Fall term :- Harry Loud. Winter term :- Eddie Condrick, Lyman Williams.
TENTH DISTRICT.
INTERMEDIATE .- This school was under the care of Miss Nancy Tirrell through the summer and fall terms, when she found it necessary to resign her situation on account of impaired health. Miss Tirrell entered upon her work and prosecuted it with a most praiseworthy devotion. She labored faithfully and perseveringly to secure the mental devel- opment of those intrusted to her care. The discipline, in the summer term, was quite satisfactory ; but later there was some depreciation in this respect, yet fair progress was made in all of the studies. The vacancy was filled by the appointment of. Miss Sophia W. Bowles, a lady well qualified for her position. She was accurate and thorough in her method of imparting instruction. Good order, generally secured by the mildest means, and a spirit of mutual kindness and confidence between teacher and pupils, together with a manifest desire for improve- ment on the part of the latter, were pleasing features. The school, under her direction, was in good condition, and made commendable progress. The examination was highly satis- factory.
Not absent or tardy during the year :- Anna N. Shaw, Arthur Cunningham. Summer term :- Josie H. Cunningham, Walter M. Dizer, Chas. F. Tirrell. Winter term :- Lizzie Cohan, Deziah Dyer, Ann M. Hewes, Frank Burrell, Willie Louney, Gustavus Pratt, Chas. Tirrell, John Whelan, Walter M. Dizer.
PRIMARY .- This school was taught through the year by Miss Fannie M. Burrell, who managed it in a very satisfactory man-
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ner. The patient and persevering efforts of the teacher were very perceptible in the excellent state of discipline and training she secured. Where all the children are so young, of course no very mature attainments are to be expected ; but in all the exercises and studies appropriate to their years, they made very gratifying progress. At the closing examination the school 'appeared well. The reading was good, the spelling excellent. The recitations in mental arithmetic were very satisfactory. It was in all respects a good school.
Not absent or tardy during the year :- Virginia Burrell. Summer term :- Abbie Cushing, Ellen Fleming. Winter term :- Sarah W. Garey.
NORTH HIGH SCHOOL.
This school was continued under the charge of Mr. Nathan E. Willis, the teacher of the preceding year, until nine weeks before the close of the winter term, when he asked to be released from his engagement, which was granted. Commencing the year with a commendable desire to promote the welfare of his school, the teacher labored faithfully and successfully, securing real progress-mental growth and proficiency in scientific pur- suits. The experiences of the past were rendered eminently useful, seizing upon every available instrumentality, every expedient to inspire all of his scholars with proper ideas of the dignity of mental culture and the advantages of scholastic attainments. As a result of determined effort and assiduous labor there was an increased general interest, attended by a manifest improvement in spirit, energy and promptness. We are able, therefore, to report this school as not only sustaining its former position, but as having made advances while in charge of Mr. Willis. The vacancy was filled by the appoint- ment of Mr. Alfred Bunker. The short connection of the successor with the school will demand but a brief notice, since but little can be effected in so short a time. A change in teachers, especially when they adopt diverse methods of gov- ernment and instruction, always produces a shock, more or less severe, in the school-room, and we are not surprised that this change produced temporary evils. Mr. Bunker entered upon his work with ample literary qualifications, and an earnest desire to discharge faithfully his duties. His method of
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instruction was critical and thorough. The school was well taught. In discipline there was a want of respectful obedience on the part of some of the scholars, to the authority of the teacher. The public examination of the school took place on Thursday, the 27th of February, which was largely attended by the parents of the pupils and friends of the school, all of. whom manifested an unabated interest to the close. The exercises generally were very satisfactory, considering the cir- cumstances. The examination of the classes in physiology and analysis was not as satisfactory as in other studies. The classes in the Latin reader, rhetoric and physical geography reflected much credit upon their teachers from their familiarity with what they had done in these branches of study. The scholars in arithmetic, algebra and geometry were clear and prompt in the statement of principles, and generally correct in their demonstrations upon the blackboards. The examination of the class in Cicero, and also the one in Cæsar, were highly satisfactory. There was a promptness in the appplication of grammatical principles, which could only have been acquired by patient study and careful training.
The graduating class, consisting of four members,-Miss Carrie A. Blanchard, Miss Mary S. Beals, Miss Alice M. Baker, Mr. Frank O. Nash-was examined in the first four books of Virgil's Æneid, French, mental philosophy and zoology, in all of which they fully met the expectations raised by their excel- lent examination the previous year.
The exercises of the day were varied by singing, reading of essays and declamation ; and to the numerous company of friends and parents, the occasion was one of general satisfac- tion.
Not absent or tardy during the summer term :- Alexis H. French.
SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL.
This school, remaining under the direction of its former teacher, Mr. F. B. Gamwell, we are happy to report retains the animus of the former year. His thorough instruction, love of order, not only in the general management of the school, but in the method of instruction, ample resources of elucidation, entertaining method of presenting principles, in fine, his " apt-
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ness to teach," were all well adapted to promote a love for the acquisition of knowledge, and a zest for intellectual pursuits. The thorough and manly drill seemed combined with pleasur- able mental recreations, securing a discipline of mind quite satisfactory, rendering the school-room a favorite resort to those who love to watch the development and growth of the mental powers.
The progress of the school during the last year was marked -of a decided character-highly gratifying to its supervisors. The examination at the close of the year was very satisfactory, and all present must have felt assured that this important department in the educational arrangements of the town, is doing its full share of the great work to done by all the depart- ments combined. In every school, there will be different degrees of diligence on the part of the pupils, and consequently, there will be inequality of attainments. Occasional deficien- cies were therefore expected ; in all the studies however, in which classes were examined, such evidence was furnished of thorough and accurate scholarship, as to show that these deficiencies were to be attributed, not to the want of faithful instruction, but to the want of due attention and effort on the part of the delin- quents. The school is deserving of commendation in regard to progress in the natural sciences. The class in geometry complet- ing the text-book, did themselves credit. In physical geography, physiology and grammar, very satisfactory progress was made. Success in these, as in other branches, was due, in part, at least, to the judicious use of the blackboard, as a means of illustrating principles, presenting truths through the medium of the eye, securing more accuracy and saving much valuable time, too often wasted in cumbrous verbal explanations. We cannot but commend this method of practically applying principles in the school-room. The Latin and French deserve particular remark. It was evident that there was a thorough drill, and that this department was made unusually disciplinary. There was no surface work, no superficial gliding through the text-books, but a familiarity with the important elements of the language, a good degree of accuracy in everything per- taining to accent, roots, derivation, conjugation, declension and pronunciation.
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The graduating scholars, Miss Lucia C. Hewitt, Miss Lizzie L. Whitman, sustained a good examination in Virgil, Racine and Geology. The essays read and the pieces spoken, are deserving of favorable notice. At the close of the examina- tion, the pupils presented their teacher with an elegant edition of Smith's Bible Dictionary, as a token of their regard for him, and their appreciation of his instruction. Not absent or tardy during the year :- Emeline Guerney, Emma K. Hayes, Ellen E. Sherman, Kate Vining, George R. Loud, Webster P. Loud. Summer term :- Abbie L. Barrows, Honora E. Early, Minerva Howe, Emma C. Maxwell, Emma T. Richards, Hattie C. Torry, Clarence W. Fearing, Frank E. Howe, Frank W. Loud. Fall term :- Abbie L. Barrows, Sarah F. Vining, Frank E. Howe, Wallace E. Lovell, David V. Poole. Winter term :-- Emma E. Lewis, Ellen E. Sherman, Clarence W. Fearing, Hervey B. Reed, William W. Smith.
FRANCIS M. DODGE, Superintendent of Schools.
WEYMOUTH, February 28, 1868.
STATISTICAL TABLE.
Wages per Month.
Length of School in Months.
Whole Number of Scholars.
Average Attendance.
Under 5 years.
Over 15 years.
No. of District.
SCHOOL.
NAMES OF TEACHERS.
Summer.
Winter.
Summer.
Winter.
Summer.
Winter.
Summer.
Winter.
Sum.
Win.
Sum.
Win.
North High School, South High School,
Nathan E. Willis,
$100 00
34
6%
51
47
47
40
35
36
Alfred Bunker, F. B. Gamwell,
·
100 00
100 00
31
64
63
53
57,7 41-2%
234 42100
33
29
Grammar, ·
Ellen M. Eames, .
32 00
32 00
53
39
40
33+ 51%
53,1
Primary,
.
Alice M. Cushing,
·
Eliza French,
36 00
36 00
3.
5%
54
52
4575
43
3
4
II.
Mixed Grammar, .
Lizzie C. Pratt, Assist't,
8 00
8 00
1
-
-
-
-
f
Grammar,
.
Otis L. Bonney, .
65 00
-
1
-
53
58
47+
III. 3
66
Ellen G. Parrott, .
Hannah Q. Bicknell,
28 00
ACO
51
-
1
38
Primary,
.
Lavinia Totman, .
28 00
28 00
33
51
52
65
41
48
66
·
.
Mary A. Healey, .
28 00
28 00
33
51
58
50
38
35
Grammar,
Emma A. Trott, .
·
28 C
28 00
51
-
52
-
38+
3
1
Hattie F. Lyon, ·
12 00
21
12 00
-
41
-
39
28+ -
34
-
3
-
1
Sub-Primary,
Arvella A. Smith,
.
·
32 00
3.
51
40
Intermediate,
Mary E. French, .
Hattie E. Bates, .
32 00
3.
PICO
32 00
00 1
5} 1
-
58
58
-
453
493
Franklin Jacobs, .
65 00
6%
33
43 4
47
40-7~
5
I.3
Intermediate,
·
Maria F. Burrell, .
.
28 00
28 CO
3.
51
-
-
-
-
-
1
1
1}
-
-
-
-
Clarance Raymond,
36 00
1
33
47
-
-
1 1-
1
-
70
IV ..
Primary,
.
Hattie F. Lyon, ·
36 00
36 00
3.3
45
49
55
-
-
1
-
3.3.
4
35
-
-
38₺ 44
40
1
5
Susan B. Porter, .
-
4
·
Augusta Raymond,
28 00
-
-
-
-
-
41}
41+
-
-
-
Julia A. Packard,
36 00
$100 00
36 00
57
60
63
69
57%
Sarah J. Cushing,
32 00
55
54
32%
V.
Grammar, Intermediate,
·
Alice R. Rogers, .
·
$36 00
$36 00
3&
58
1
41
42
36% 54++
34g 53
-
1
1
3.8
5%
59
63
33
40 47
29% 39-+- 50-1
344 36-+
Grammar,
.
Martha W. Seymour,
·
36 00
36 00
3%
34
5%
58
-
VI.
Primary,
Hattie H. Tirrell, Jennie Fairbanks,
·
44
Grammar,
Carrie L. Lovett, . S. L. Vining, ·
.
.
Upper Intermediate,
Maria A. Morrill,
·
32 00
32 00
3&
66
59
622
553 52 44
-
-
VII .<
.
Mary E. Allen, .
·
28 00
28
00
3%
33
53
62
59
49
Mixed Intermediate,
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A. C. Orcutt,
32 00
32 00
5}
36
42
28
253
1
5
1
1
·
Emma J. White,
32 00
32 00
31.
6
33
54
45
32
35
253.
8
10
Grammar,
·
Lizzie C. Wood, .
·
S Mary W. Wood, .
·
Hannah E. Miller,
Emma J. Baker, .
32 00
32 00
3.3
49
49
39
40
·
A. A. Keeler,
28 00
28 00
3.8.
54
55
59
44
45
Upper Primary,
·
·
28 00
28 00
33
51
59
58
48
45
Lower Primary,
·
A. M. Adlington, . Lizzie Foye,
12 00
12 00
3X
54
41
38
30+
28++-
Sub-Primary,
.
S Nancy A. Tirrell,
32 00
3ª
Intermediate,
·
S. W. Bowles,
·
Fannie M. Burrell,
28 00
28 00
3ª
51
62
64
49+
49+
Primary,
.
..
.
.
Lizzie L. Cushing, Lydia T. Cushing,
.
32 00
32 00 28 00
3%
28 00
-
37
6
54
53
49
45%
41
32 00
32 00
5%
50
49
Lower Intermediate,
68
59
Primary,
Ann Lois White, .
·
32 00
32 00
33 4
-
-
53
41
321
IX.
Lower Intermediate,
71
-
28g
·
32 00
52
33
31++
X.
Upper Intermediate,
-
32 00
40
27
33++
-
·
36 00
36 00
44
43
373
461
67
1
-
36 00
36 00
·
28 00
Primary,
1
·
28 00
32
00
65
48
36
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