The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1853-04-07
wednesday Kvelns. April 9, 1881

Carroll who was present at a recent exhibit
ton Of the Lithopolis Acadamy, was highly
pleased and speaks in warm terms of the
taste that was displayed in the arrangement
and decoration Of the stage, the good music
discoursed upon the occasion by the excel
lent Brass Band of that village, and better
than all, the highly interesting character of
the intellectual feast prepared for the occa-
sion by the students Of the Academy. The
young ladies, especially, acted their parts
admirably and in a "Caudle Lecture" and
"Robin Roughhead," added interest to the
entertainment. The writer adds that great
praise is due to the teacher for his efforts in
the cause of education. The citizens of
L~ithopolis, though few in number, have dis
played 4 commendable zeal in keeping their
Academy on a firm footing and increasing
its usefulness, and use every means within
their power to make it worthy Of the great
cause Of education.
We notice also, in last weeks Eagle, a CON-
,munication from one who was present at a
recent examination in School district No. 2,
in this township, wherein a school has been
taught by Mr.. Black. The people of this
district have taken great pains both in pro-
viding a suitable room and employing good
teachers. The house is situated upon the
home farm Of Jacob Beck, in a pleasant To-
cation, and is much better constructed than
the ordinary run of school-houses. The
writer says "the Directory have always pur-
sued q liberal and, as | conceive, a wise pol
icy; employing good competent teachers, to
whom they have paid fair prices. The pres
'ent Board, Messrs. Beck, Crumley and
Smith, cannot receive too much praise for
the efficient aid they have rendered the
cause Of education in this District;-they
have, throughout the session, regularly Wis
TIED the school, and by their presence en-
couraged and stimulated the pupils to in
creased exertion."
We would impress this example upon our
readers. A comfortable room and n gooj
teacher, we'll supported by the parents Of the
district, will always epuy the expense ten
fold. 1t is better to pay a competent teacher
fifty dollars per month than to let an ircom-
petent one teach for nothing. We know per
%sonally that teachers have been employed
in some districts in this county, because
they could be hired 'or a small sum, X we are
constrained to say that we would as leave
send children to a horse to get an edu, alton
Nor has this been confined to this county by
any means. But recently, We are glad &c
learn, parents are beginning to see the folly
of this course, and have found out that o
person who is capable Of teaching a schoo
can get good wages in other pursuits, less
irksome and more healthy, and as a matter
of course is entitled to a liberal compensa'
ton at their hands, if he consents to teacf
their children. 1t is a responsible, ant
should be made an honorable andpaying vo'
cation. But to return.
The examinations in the higher branches
of a common school education in this oul
day, Geometry, Algebra, ind others ola like
character Gan old fogy might starile'at this
who was want to conine a common schoo
education to "spelling, reading, writing ant
cyphering to the single rule ofthree.' " wer'
alike creditable TO teacher and'scholarS, ant
we mny'adl to the patrohsof the school,
The writer adds.
1.-THE exercise which followed was rom
position reading. And here let me say, tina
there were two read, the one on Nationa
Morality, the other on National Education
that I could have wished every friend of edu
cation and his country to have heard. They
did honor 10 the young gentlemen who real
them ;show'd an extensive acquaintance will
our history and minds disciplined 30 as TO b
able to apply the teachings Of the past L
the benefit OF the present and future.
The exercises were closed by the teach
er's delivering a valedictory address to hi
patrons and pupils; after which, by invita-
ton, the invited guests, with the teacher ant
a number Of the scholars, repaired to thu
house Of Jacob Beck, Esq, where his worth!
lady had a COLLATION. ofthe delicaCies Z. tn
season prepared for their refreshment. AT
ter partaking Of which the company sepa
rated, each bearing fresh resolutions to lent
new aid aud increased eSertions to the caus,
oil education.
And thus ended the Examination at "0al
Grove Academy"
We have occupied considerable space rel
alive TO this subject, owing to its intrinsic
importance, and because, at this time, unde
the new school law, the citizens of tn
State have a fine opportunity to improve tn
condition and extend the usefulness Of the
district schools. It is a h~ackneyed phrase
but important nevertheless and always to b
borne in mind, that the prosperity of tn
country and the perpetuity of free ins,itr
lions depend upon the education of the pee
pie, and the more thorough the intellectu'
culture of the American mind, the brightt
will be the examRle of our Republic and Ii
happier the Tot Of It's citizens.
A RENEWABLE SHEEP.---We saw yestei
.dav a sheep, which the owner calls a CalifoI
mia sheep. The animal is not large in bon
and fiesh, but enormous in fleece. The wot
is in some parts twenty-four inches
length, and the fleece is estimated to weig
forty pounds. 1t Is of very fine and valuabI
quality, apparently like the Merino'--Pro
.JournGt.
A Coon ExAMPLE.-In the Court Of Ger