Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-01-28
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the evidences Of careful discipline and julicous in.
struction been more manifest than at this The
pupils showed, by their substantial learning, that
thry had been subjected to a system of training
which is eminentIy calculated to produce thorough
scholars, without marrng the feminine graces Of the
pupils
The classes in French, under Prof. Misner, evinc-
ed familiarity with the language, and accuracy
in the study, such as are seldom witnessed in classes
ofcollegiate rank. The recitation OF the first class was
conducted entirely in French and, as colloquial
exercise merely, passed of very well, The classes
in Latin were also successful. The recitation in
Horace was not con6ned TO mere translation, but
extended to critical view Of the collateral topics,
embraced in the writings of Horace.
The recitation in Physical Geography was made
ina truly scientific manner. The problems Of the
science were clearly prescrbe1 and discussed in a
logical manner.
The class in Mental Philosophy appeared 10 Gn-
dersand the nice distinctions Of that science, aud
stated its principles in very accurate way.
The reciations in The Mathematics were Of super
Tor merit. The first class Greenleal's National
ampes in the book, examples such as have thrown
many school teachers ino ahect despair.
The class in Robiuson's Algebra, wrought out the
problems in The Radical Quantities generally ad-
mit,ed to be the most diiicul) with surprising ia.
cy and power Of analysis; while the class in Ge-
onetry was able to demonstrate any proposition in
the first six books Of Legendre. These classes in
N III
ophy, and ia Physical Geography, were taught by
Miss Dodge, the talented lady who presides the
school.
erhe first class in English Grammar, passed in
the Third Book Of Paradise Lost, and corrected a
great number Of examples in False Syntax, exer-
else requiring the knowledge of the leading princi-
Piles of Grammar"
Mr. E. T. Martin, teacher Of writing, illustrated.
on the black board, his method Of tuition; and ex
hbited specimens Of the pennansbip of his pupils,
at the beginning and end of the course now past.
Ellen L. Williams was awarded the highest merit
for progress. The specimens Of Alphius A. Smith
and Of Helen A. Taft, were very remarkable.
The class in logic was examined by Mr.. Staples,
and exhibited ready acquaintance with the primer
pie and practical application ofthis absruce science.
Between the recitatoas, the reading Of Essays
occurred. Four Latin, and ten English Essays we're
presented. The English pieces were from the fol,
lowing ladies', and on The following subjects:
Miss E. NJ. CRGord-Subject. "Tha Influence of
Wealth."
Miss Sophia Arms Subject, eThe Pauper's Flu.
neral"
Miss JENNA lard-subject, ''The Next Gen,
eration.'
Miss Mary E. Ames- Subject, "Twght Mus
ings.''
Miss F.A. Jones--Suhject, "Logic in its bearing
on other Studes.'
Miss Lydia Blacklin-subiects, "The Jamaica
JUDGE
MISS L. Keep-subjec', ''The faces we meet in
the Street.
Miss Ellen BuIlard-subect, ''The neglect Of
Logic, its causes aud results.''
Miss R. H. Palmer-Subject, "The value of the
syogism on the conflict Of the Schools"
Miss E. D. Bugbee Subject, ollie, Comedy to
those who think--a Tragedy to those who feel"
Miss S. E. Bal-subjec, ''The Aspects Of
Death"
sentiments Of rare beauty, as well correct
thoughts.
The attendance was good, although below what
might reasonably have bsen expected
Commemorative learn from the Fitehbarg
Sentinel that the FitchhMg Hotel has passed into
new hands, and that it is thorough Temper
ance house, SO that the remarks Of our correspond
ent, published on the 23d, do not apply to it under
its present management II is admitted by the SEN
tinel TO have been heretofore notorious GROCERY
We glad Of its improved condition.
The Reais made the publication of the commu-
nication, above alluded to, the occasion Tor oil
It's characteristic ebulons OF malignant personal
abuse OF us. Of portion of the Reyile's article,
the Sentinel says: s'the editor did not believe a
word Of il when he wrote ii, for he must have the
very best of reasons for believing the contrary
We leave Piper to the Judgment Of his own neigh
bors.
RAILROAD ACcIDEETs There was smash
up Of three on freight tram, at North Brain.
tree, on the Fall River Road, yesterday, occasioued
by the breakage of two wheels and aSes No one
was hurt.
The express train On the Fitchburg Road run into
the freight train, yesterday, about two miles east Of
Fichburg A brakeman, named Cook, was severe
Iy aud probably fatally injured. The and freight
were much damaged. The freight train stop,
ping for water.
DERANGED.--A man calling his name A.
Larkin, and reporting himself from Brookfeld,
Mass, is at Chicago, in a state Of mental de-