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Average attendance,.
20
Age of pupils, 5 to 16 years.
Length of term, 12 weeks.
This school has been fortunate in obtaining the services of Mrs. Bishop. She has we think fully sustained her previously acquired reputation as teacher. Under her management the school has been well disciplined and well taught, and we think more than ordinary progress has been made in the various studies.
CENTRE SCHOOL.
SUMMER TERM.
Teacher, . . MRS. MARY A. BISHOP, of Lynnfield.
Whole number of scholars, 62
Average attendance, 55
Age of pupils, 5 to 15.
Length of term, 23 weeks.
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This school has been in charge of the same teacher this term, as during the previous year. Although a large and mixed school, and necessarily laborious for a teacher, it has nevertheless made commendable progress. Mrs. Bishop has, as heretofore, labored faithfully for the welfare of the school, sparing no pains for the advancement of her pupils, and her efforts have been crowned with success.
WINTER TERM.
Teacher,. MISS MARY A. DODGE, of Ipswich. Whole number of scholars, . .59
Average attendance, 53 3-5
Length of term, 3 weeks.
This school commenced on the first of December, and continued three weeks. At the expiration of that time, the committee saw fit to make a new arrangement. The large number of scholars of various ages, and the numerous classes into which the school had been divided, rendered the task of teaching and disciplining it too laborious for one teacher -to say nothing of the small amount of time that could be allotted to the several classes. Such being the case it was decided to divide the school. Miss Dodge was placed in charge of the Primary Department, and Mrs. Sara K. Hart in charge of the Grammar school.
GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Teacher, . .. . Mrs. SARAH K. HART, of Lynnfield. Length of Term, 6 1-2 weeks. Whole number of scholars, 35 Average attendance, 31 1-3
Mrs. Hart entered upon her duties in this school under somewhat unfavorable circumstances. During the time it was in charge of Miss Dodge a spirit of insubordination manifested itself, amounting in some instances to con-
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tempt of her authority. But it was believed that Mrs. Hart's long and varied experience and uniform success as a teacher, were a guaranty that under her management the school would be successful; and, although she had re- linquished teaching as a profession, she was prevailed upon to accept the position. She has labored faithfully and perseveringly to promote the best interests of the school ; but has, unfortunately, been obliged to encounter an oppo- sition that few teachers can successfully combat. When scholars, old enough to have some self respect and schol- arly ambition, manifest an entire lack of both qualities, and attend school with no other apparent object than that of having a "good time," disregarding entirely the pur- pose for which schools are instituted-when, unless favored in all their unscholarly designs, they conspire to overthrow the teacher's authority, to thwart her while in school, and to misrepresent her when out of it-and when, through their misrepresentations, some, outside of the school room, are induced to lend their influence to pro- mote disaffection,-what can a teacher be expected to ac- complish ? By constant effort, order may be enforced, and the recitations may be gone through with in regular rou- tine ; but, unless a right spirit pervade the school, it is to little purpose. This Mrs. Hart fully realized, and she la- bored assiduously to awaken such a spirit ; but, becoming convinced that her efforts were unavailing, she decided to withdraw from the school, and sent in her resignation two weeks before the time fixed for the close of the term.
CENTRE PRIMARY SCHOOL.
WINTER TERM.
Teacher, ... .. Miss MARY A. DODGE, of Ipswich. Whole number of scholars. . . 29
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Average attendance,, ....... 22
Age of pupils, 5 to 13 years.
Length of term, nine weeks.
In the management of this School, Miss Dodge has been highly successful. She succeeded from the first in gaining the affections of her pupils, and in awakening in them a lively interest in her instructions. Beside the ordi- nary method of teaching, much time has been spent in oral communication, which we think particularly adapted to the advancement of young scholars.
The exercises at the closing examination were more than ordinarily interesting, and the recitations of some of the classes would do credit to older scholars.
SOUTH SCHOOL.
SUMMER TERM.
Teacher. MISS KATE A. BERRY, of Middleton.
Whole number of scholars, .59
Average attendance,
.47 1-3
Age of pupils, 5 to 15 years.
Length of term, 23 weeks.
This school commenced on the 21st of April, and was continued 13 weeks; and, after a vacation of six weeks, was continued to the 7th of November.
Miss Berry is a graduate of the Normal School at Salem, has a well disciplined mind, and is faithful and conscientious in all her duties. Having had experience in school keeping the previous summer, she entered upon her chosen employment with a determination to succeed. Good order in any school is the first requisite. This she required, and while enforcing it had to contend with the opposition of some of the larger boys, who should have had respect enough for themselves, to use their influ- ence in behalf of their young teacher, and set a good ex- ample to the younger scholars. But among them were
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some who seem to have never been subjected to parental or any other discipline, and who studied only when compelled. by the teacher. Such influence in a large school would have counteracted the most strenuous efforts of the teach- er for the progress of the school.
In justice to the young ladies of the school, we remark that they gave no countenance to the disorderly conduct of the boys, but quietly pursued their studies to much pro- ficiency in some of the higher branches taught.
The cause of the disturbance having been removed by the dismissal of some of the boys, the school made prog- ress ; and at the closing examination it was seen that most of the classes had made good improvement in the va- rious studies pursued. Some compositions were read which evinced careful attention and cultivated minds. The attainments of some of the young ladies in the higher branches taught, would be an honor to students of a High School, thus reflecting credit on themselves and teacher.
SOUTH SCHOOL. WINTER TERM.
Teacher, MR. SOLON BANCROFT, of Reading.
Whole number of scholars, 59
Average attendance, . 47
Age of pupils 5 to 16 years.
Length of term, 13 weeks.
Mr. Bancroft is an experienced teacher, has been suc- cessful in different schools, is prompt in his attention to duty, being at his school-room usually before the hour of commencement. This school (at the time of writing) is being continued. At a recent visit of some of the com- mittee, the order was good, the recitations of the several classes were satisfactory. Particular attention has been given to writing, with success. The committee think it fortunate for the district that the school has been taught and governed by so efficient a teacher.
DISTRICTS.
TEACHERS.
TERMS.
Scholars between 5 and 15 years. .
Whole number of Scholars
Number of Females
Number of Males.
Average Attendance.
Wages of Teachers per Month.
Amount received by the Teacher. .
Length of School in Weeks ....
SOUTH.
Miss Kate A. Berry. Mr. Solon Bancroft.
Summer. Winter.
58 59 32 27 471
$24 00 40 00
$138 00 |23 130 00
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CENTRE.
Mrs. Mary A. Bishop.
Summer
54 62 38 24 55
25 00
143 75
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Miss Mary A. Dodge.
Winter.
Ist Term
48 59 29 30 533
26 00
19 50
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2d Primary.
29 29 14 15 2229
14 00
31 50
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Mrs. Sara K. Hart.
Grammar School.
24 35 20 15 311
22 00
35 75
62
NORTH.
Miss Clara Fiske. Mrs. Mary A. Bishop.
Summer. Winter.
28 30 17 13 23
21 00
120 75
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22 26 12 14 20
24 00
72 00
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SCHOOL LIBRARIES.
Among the means of instruction within reach of all the scholars in town, are the District School Libraries. These were established by a Resolve of the Legislature, March 3, 1842, granting to each School District the sum of $15, which should raise and appropriate an equal amount for this purpose.
The citizens of each School District in town availed themselves of this offer by raising the requisite sum. These Libraries consisted of fifty volumes each, of books specially prepared, or selected, one series intended for young readers, and the other for advanced scholars and their parents.
The Committee would call attention to these valuable books, trusting that not only children, but many of their parents, may find instruction in their perusal.
The amount paid by the State for the establishment of School District Libraries up to the time of the repeal of the Resolve, amounted to $31,260, and as the Districts raised an equal sum, the aggregate expenditure was $62,520. As in some of the Districts, these Libraries seem to have fallen into neglect, the Committee would re- spectfully call the attention of their fellow citizens to their preservation and use.
During the year the Schools have been provided with good and efficient teachers, some of them of much expe- rience, and hitherto, of unfailing success. If, therefore, difficulties have, at any time, arisen, the reason therefor must be found in some other cause than that of the Teach- ers. Let parents attentively inquire if they have done their duty.
J. NEWHALL, I. A. PARSONS, EBENEZER PARSONS,
School Committee.
FEB. 24, 1863.
APPENDIX.
Perhaps the following extracts from the Report of the Board of Edu- cation for the last school year, (1861-2), may be of interest to those persons who cannot readily refer to that report :-
Number of inhabitants in the State in 1860-1,231,022.
Valuation of property, $897,795,326.
Amount of money raised by taxes for support of schools, $1,- 500,501 13.
Number of public schools, 4605.
Number of male teachers, 1980, ¿ including summer
Number of female teachers, 8742, § and winter terms.
Average wages of male teachers per month, including board, $45 38. Average wages of female teachers per month, including board, $19 35. Average length of schools, 8 months and 1 day.
Number of scholars in all the schools, of all ages, in summer, 223,218-in winter, 227,319.
Number of scholars under 5 years of age, 8764.
Number over 15 years of age, who attend school, 26,500.
Number between 5 and 15 years of age in the State, 234,252.
Of the average attendance of the children in the 334 towns of the State, Lynnfield stands the 18th town, and in the County, the first.
Of the comparative amount of money raised for the education of each child, between 5 and 15 years of age, in the State, Lynnfield stands the 55th town.
J. NEWHALL.
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Town Incorporated, feb. 28, 1814.
FINANCIAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OF LYNNFIELD,
FOR THE YEAR
ENDING MARCH 1, 1864,
WITH THE
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
SALEM : PRINTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE SALEM GAZETTE. 1864.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
OF THE
TOWN OF LYNNFIELD,
FOR THE YEAR
ENDING MARCH 1, 1864.
SALEM : PRINTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE SALEM GAZETTE. 1864.
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Amount brought over, . $576 00
Paid to Herbert A. Skinner's family, 144 00
" Jonathan H. Mitchell's 16- 144 00
66 " George M. Summers's 66
144 00
" Isaac H. Mitchell's
104 00
" George O. Ramsdell's 66
93 00
" George Cox's 66
72 00
6.6 " George A. Richardson's " 24 00
66 " Richard H. Hewes's 21 00
" Henry A. Hewes's 12 00
" James H. Newhall's 18 00
" Osborn Richardson, Jr.'s father, 24 00
" " Samuel H. Mitchell's mother, 52 00
" Benjamin T. Brown's 24 00
" Jonas P. Barden's 66
52 00
" " George Reed's 66
7 00
$1,511 00
STATE BOUNTY TAX.
Paid State Bounty Tax, . .$2,187 93
EXPENDED ON HIGHWAYS.
The appropriation by the town for highways was $700, which was assessed as a highway-tax. In addition to the regular highway-tax, the town has expended as follows :--
In Ward No. 1,.
$28 00
.66 " 2,. . 1 17
66
" 3,
61 66 " 4,
102 31
66
66 " 5, 50
$131 98
DELINQUENT HIGHWAY TAXES.
Ward No. 1,
$24 56
66
2,. 37 23
66 3, 10 03
4. 41 89
5, 63
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$114 34
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ABATEMENTS.
On Tax-List of 1860, $5 47
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" 1861, 15 28
" 1862, . 46 75
" 1863, 78 29
$145 79
TOWN OFFICERS" BILLS.
Jonathan Bryant, Collector and Treasurer's salary, $75 00
for extra services, 10 00
John Danforth, Jr., services as Town-Clerk, 12 00
66 66
collecting and recording Births, Marria- ges and Deaths, 7 10
66 making official returns, . 5 00
preparing Financial Report, 5 00
66 66 Military Record, . 4 00
Selectman, Assessor and Overseer, 112 35
Andrew Mansfield, 66 63 65
William Skinner,
37 50
Josiah Newhall, services as School Committee, 22 50
James Hewes, 66
66
17 00
Henry E. Smith, 66 12 00
Samuel Harding, as Constable, 5 90
William R. Roundy, as Sexton, making returns, 1 00
$390 00
EXPENDED FOR SCHOOLS.
Appropriated.
Expended.
North District, .
$188 86. $207 25
Centre
271 87. 283 51
South
271 87 271 87
Total,
$732 60 $762 63
Overseers' Department.
PAID FOR SUPPORT OF POOR.
Stephen Brown, board $91, clothing $10,. $101 00
Edward A. Flagg, " 66 101 00
Amount carried forward $202 00
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Amount brought forward, $202 00
Arvilla Allen, board and funcral expenses, 50 05
Aaron Nourse, " 66 39 25
Rebecca Gowing, 66 66
14 50
Robert Gowing, board,. 21 00
Peabody Gowing's family,
18 00
J. N. Allen's 66
24 50
E. B. Emerson's 66
117 51
Fannie Skinner, board and doctor's bill, 28 75
Henry E. Granville, board and clothing, 26 00
Nellie F. Stevens, 66 66
55 90
John A. Hawkes, board at Hospital,. 105 16
William Norwood, aid by town of Saugus, 3 90
Mrs. Moses Hobson, aid by city of Salem, 24 00
Anthony Snow's family, aid at the expense of Truro, 44 61
$775 13
Liquor Agency.
DR.
Paid for liquors, casks, etc., to Feb. 1, 1864, $92 73
" L. H. Russell, salary as Agent, . 31 00
CR. $123 73
Received from sale of liquors to Feb. 1, 1864, $52 40
Liquors, casks, etc., on hand, estimated at 47 34
Balance against the town, 23 99
$123 73
Miscellaneous Expenses.
Printing Financial and School Reports in 1862 $31 28
66 Warrants for Town Meetings 6 87
Orders, Tax Bills, &c. 7 54
Bill offering Reward. 1 50
Chas. K. Darling, Blank Books and Stationery 18
Drs. Keenan and Stevens, consultation in contagious disease case 4 00
Amount carried forward, $57 37
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Amount brought forward, $57 37
Dr. Keenan, vaccinating the people of the Town 40 00
66 examination and certificate for J. A. Hawkes. 1 00
Thomas R. P. Hood, Blacksmith Work. 2 52
Repairs of Railing on Bridge over Saugus River 1 75
Bound Stone between South Reading and Lynnfield 5 00
Nath'l Abbott, Mowing South Burying Ground. 2 00
Samuel Harding, for Ringing the Bell . 30 00
66 care of Town Hall 3 00
L. H. Russell, oil for
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Assistance to Transient Paupers
7 45
Expressage 2 40
Postage and Stationery. 3 00
Military Record Books 5 67
Committee on Road 2 00
John L. Shorey, School Books furnished in 1860. 35 00
$198 62
Recapitulation of Expenses.
War expenses-bounties paid by the town, $1,550 00 .
State aid paid to families of volunteers, 1,511 00
" bounty tax, 2,187 93
Expended for schools, 762 63
" highways, 131 98
Abatements, 145 79
Delinquent highway-taxes worked,. 109 28 .
Town officers' bills, . 390 00
Miscellaneous expenses, 198 62
Paid State tax, . 1,536 00
County tax, . 639 04
" borrowed money, 587 35
" interest money, 304 88
" for school books, 70 51
for support of Poor, 775 13
" for Liquor Agency, 123 73
$11,023 87
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Credits and Receipts.
Cash in the Treasurer's hands, March 1, 1863 $770 69
108 87
" " " 1862. 816 86
Money assessed to pay State Tax 1,536 00
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" County Tax. 639 04
66 66 " Town Expenses 2,500 00
66 " Schools. 700 00
School Books charged in the assessment.
63 98
Delinquent Highway Taxes
88 00
Overlay on all the Taxes
73 10
Rec'd from State, Bounties reimbursed
2,300 00
Aid to families of Volunteers, 1862. 929 80
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66 66 Aid to Mrs. Mead, not before allowed .. 144 00
School Fund . 32 60
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Daniel Hill, for Sheep killed by Dog 15 00
66 Lydia Newhall, Tax of 1853 and interest. 13 50
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66 Town of Truro for aid to A. Snow's family
44 61
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Dog Licenses. 21 60
66 Sale of Lot in Cemetery 5 00
Borrowed Money of Thomas Pratt 1,000 00
" Henry Bancroft. 500 00
" James H. Newhall. 350 00
66 " Chas. K. Granville . 358 00
66 " Chas. P. Skinner's trustee. 150 00
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66 66 Arthur C. Richardson 100 00
$13,313 05
General Account.
TOWN DEBT.
Due Gilman D. Kingman $2,000 00
Gerritt H. Bennink 1,000 00
" Mrs. Daniel Brown 1,000 00
" South Danvers Savings Bank 1,000 00
" Thomas Pratt 1,000 00
Amount carried forward, $6,000 00
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Town Liquor Agency
52 40
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Due on Tax List of 1861
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Amount brought forward, $6,000 00
Due Jonathan Southwick. 500 00
" John Danforth, Jr 200 00
" Wendall G. Nichols. 150 00
" Jonas P. Barden . 125 00
" William O. Mansfield 100 00
" George M. Summers .
" Henry B. Wellman 100 00
" James H. Newhall. 100 00
350 00
" Chas. K. Granville. 345 65
" Chas. P. Skinner's trustce 150 00
" Arthur C. Richardson 100 00
" North School District 15 44
$8,236 09
TOWN STOCK.
Cash in hands of Treasurer, March 1, 1864. $1,398 82
Due on tax list of 1861, $9 73-on list of 1862, $59 20 .. 68 93
Due on tax list of 1863. 821 43
Due from State, aid to families of Volunteers 1,765 00
School Books to be charged in next assessment. 70 51
Delinquent Highway Taxes. 114 34
$4,239 03
Balance against the Town
3,997 06
We have arrived at a period in the history of the town,-the end of the first half century,-when it seems proper, in connection with this Report, to refer to some facts that may be interesting to the people of the town-comparing the present with its past history.
" On the 28th day of February, in the year 1814, an act passed the Legislature of this Commonwealth, incorporating the District of Lynn- field into a Town by the name of Lynnfield."
In that year there were less than one hundred voters in the town ; of that number ten are now living, in the town. That year, the whole amount of money assessed for State, County and Town Taxes, was only $1,105 56. Of this sum, $104 00 was the State Tax, $102 33
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the County Tax, the balance being expended for town purposes, in- cluding the support of Schools for that year. The past year, as will be seen by the preceding Report, the sum assessed for the same pur- poses was $5,600 12-the State tax alone being $1,536 00, several hundred dollars more than all the taxes at the former period. The largest tax then paid by one person or estate, was $28 75. This tax was paid on the " Orne" estate, and one person, then occupying a part of said estate as tenant, and paying a tax of only $4 00, is still living in town, and the past year paid a tax of $962 08, being nearly as much as the whole sum assessed in town fifty years ago.
A marked improvement in town during the half century just closed, is apparent in many respects ; and in none is it more visible, per- haps, than in the appearance of the buildings-nearly one half the dwelling-houses, together with new school-houses, in cach district, having been built within the period named ; and the larger part of the whole number are now painted, presenting a striking contrast with the former time, when there were but a few painted buildings in the town.
The same improvement, also, may be seen in the condition of our public roads, as compared with what it was formerly. The entire length of the public roads in town is about twenty miles-the larger part having been widened, and straightened, and otherwise generally improved.
Thus it will be seen that while the growth of the town has been small, yearly, and hardly perceptible at times, yet, in the course of half a century, it has steadily increased in population, wealth, and general prosperity.
It has always been the policy of the people, in their corporate capacity, to be free from debt. But at the breaking out of the present great Rebellion, the people of the town-actuated by a spirit of the purest loyalty, and ever ready to uphold the good government inherited from the fathers-manifested their readiness to crush the traitorous power by furnishing their quota of men under all calls upon them by the Government. To our Volunteers the town has paid the sum of $4,350, in addition to the Bounties paid by the State and General
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Governments, thereby causing the small debt that exists at the present time.
Since the incorporation of the town, the duties of its officers have ever been increasing ; but in no year have the labors of the Selectmen been so great as during the past, owing mainly to the existing war. But all duties have been made more easy from the satisfaction of know- ing we are receiving the co-operation of our fellow-citizens.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN DANFORTH, JR.,
Selectmen, ANDREW MANSFIELD, Assessors and WILLIAM SKINNER, - Overseers.
Lynnfield, February 29, 1864.
THE
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
OF THE
TOWN OF LYNNFIELD,
FOR 1863-64.
SALEM : PRINTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE SALEM GAZETTE. 1864.
REPORT.
The School Committee of the Town of Lynnfield re- spectfully present to their fellow-citizens their Annual Re- port for the school year 1863-64.
The Board was organized by the choice of J. NEWHALL, Chairman, and JAMES HEWES, Secretary.
The monthly visits required by law were so arranged, that each member of the Committee should visit the sev- eral schools.
Your Committee are pleased in being able to say, that the teachers generally have given earnest attention to the responsible duties devolving upon them.
Number of scholars in town between five and fifteen years, one hundred and fifty-ninc. Amount of money raised for schools, $700,-being $4.40 for each scholar.
CENTRE SCHOOL.
SUMMER TERM.
Teacher, MISS HANNAHI V. NEWHALL. 1
Whole number of Scholars, . 55
Average attendance before vacation, 33
Average attendance after vacation,
44
Mean average during the term,
39.
Loss, .. 16-55.
Length of term, 22 weeks.
Miss Newhall entered upon her duties with a determina- tion to succeed, believing " success to be a duty." This school has rarely been under better instruction. The methods of training and discipline were judicious. Sick-
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ness among the scholars in this school was a serious hin- drance during the first part of the term. Parents kindly co-operating with the teacher aided the advancement and general interest of the school.
At the closing examination all were gratified with the singing and general exercises. The praiseworthy conduct of the larger scholars added much to the good appearance of the school. The large number of visitors at the closing examination we believe left the house with feelings of en- tire satisfaction. The school closed with credit to both teacher and pupils.
WINTER TERM.
Teacher, ...... MR. L. H. FRARY, of Haverhill, N. H. Whole number of scholars, 60.
Average attendance. 50. Length of term, 12 weeks.
At the commencement of this term, Mr. Frary-a teach- er who has had experience in school-keeping and was well recommended to the Committee-entered upon his labors, with a fixed purpose of establishing and maintaining good order, and although some of the scholars were at first rath- er restive under the strict discipline required, yet the ob- ject aimed at was fully accomplished. Without any at- tempt at show, the teaching has been thorough, the order always good, and as much progress made in the various branches as could have been expected. The writing-books were neatly kept and the improvement good. The con- duct of most of the older scholars was in every sense com- mendable. There was a large number of parents and friends of the school present at the examination, and the school closed to the satisfaction of the Committee.
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SOUTH SCHOOL.
SUMMER TERM.
Teacher .... MISS CARRIE E. PERKINS, of Middleton.
Whole number of Scholars 60
Average attendance before vacation 45
Average attendance after vacation 33
Mean average during the term 39
Loss, . 22-60.
Length of term, 24 weeks.
The School commenced on the 20th of April, and was continued during 14 weeks, and after a vacation of five weeks, it was further continued to November 5th.
Miss Perkins has previously taught in town, and has had experience in School keeping She is energetic and persevering, and teaches and governs with distinguished ability. During the latter part of the term, the attendance was very irregular, reducing the average nearly one third, greatly impairing the usefulness of the School,-and a very serious loss to the unfortunate scholars. The order was good, and pupils were required to recite their lessons before being dismissed.
At the closing examination the several classes were prompt in their recitations, giving evidence of industry on their part, and faithfulness in the Teacher.
WINTER TERM.
This term of twelve weeks was commenced on the 30th of November.
Teacher, ....... . MR. SOLON BANCROFT, of Reading. 53. Whole number of scholars,
Average attendance, 41.
Mr. Bancroft, having taught this school the previous winter, commenced under favorable circumstances; being acquainted with the scholars, no time was lost in ascertain- ing their literary standing. He therefore was ready to
proceed immediately in their instruction. Under his effi- eient government, the school made steady progress.
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