The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-04-25

in this district, the past winter. by Miss
Harriet F. Jones. Considering the ac-
commodations the children and teacher
had in the way offurniturs, the school did
very well. and the children made consid-
cradle advancement in learning. The
folio wing table shows the state of ad.
vancement in the district:
Number Of scholars in Grammar, 4; in
Arithmetic, 8; in Geography, A; in Wri.
ting, 10; in End Reader. 2; in Sd Reader,
8; in 4th Reader, q; in 9Th Reader, 8; in
spoilers and lettsrs II. Total males, 90;
females. 15-43.
Sub. District No. 5.-This sub. b.district
has new house, well built, well furnished
and well painted, and speaks we'll for the
district, and reflects credit on the local
directors. Messrs. Danford, Meechem and
Gitchell, and much credit on the work.
school was taught in this district the past
winter, by Mr.. John P. Spnggs. Teacher.
In this district the children are more ad.
vanced than in any other district in the
township in which a school was taught
the past winter, and it is decidedly the
most interesting school. Though it has
been favored district, here found some
Of as good readers as ever found in a
school; and the good order. regularity,
correct Rotations. the good feeling that
prevailed in the school and in the district,
speaks volumes in favor OF the Teacher.
/ Number Of scholars in Grammar, S: in
Arithmetic. 12; in Geography. 9; in Wri.
Iting. 22; ist Reader. e; in end Reader, 8;
in Sd Reader. g; in 9TH Reader, l2; in
9Th Reader, 6. Total males, 22; females
1910. ae ss.asff
Sub. District No 6.-This district. like
district No. 8. has ali old dilapidated log
house. but has money in the hands f,he
Township Treasurer to build a new one,
and am at a loss to know why they are
delaying the work. Three months school
was taught in this district the past winter,
by Mr.. John w. Harris. Teacher. This
school laoored under many disadvan-
ltages; an old open house, an old broken
down stove, no seats but slabs, and Gas
Though to complete the disadvantages. J
-about the middle Of the session the mea.
sIes made their appearance in the district.
| Notwithstanding all these things, the
school was an interesting one, and has
done much good. My visit to this school
was a very pleasant one. Several small
scholars who commenced in their letters,
could spell and read correctly. Not the
least Interesting feature in my visit was
two little girls reviewing (the last day o.
school. their lessons in Geography. They
were about ten or eleven years old, and
the promptness and correctness with
t..,f~s s,lx sl snls Il
| tiohs. was creditable to themselves and
4 the teacher. omit the statement giving
the numbers studying the various branch.
es, on account Of the irregulari,y Of at
4 tendance occasioned by the measles.
! Sub District No. This district has
had no school the pas, year, in conse.
quence Of not having house. There is
now. however. house in process of con.
struction, and when completed will com.
! pare favora5ly with any other house in
The county. The local directors in this
district joined with the Sons of Tempe.
rance, and put up two story house, Is
by 52 feet. The district finds the lot, puts
on the Foundation, and builds the frs, sio
ry,-the Sons put on the second story and
the roof; by this means splendid build
ing is secured, and the cQsi of the roo
saved to the district. The house is now
completed. except ceiling inside and fur
nishing the rooms with seats and desks
The house makes a splendid appearance
. aud the mechanical execution reflect.
much credit upon the workman. Mr.. Viii
liam B. Alexander. A school is about tt
commence in this district under the man
agemeniof Mr.. Samuel Mace. Teacher
| would here take occasion to remark
that have Tor the last ten years beer
identified with the interest of the cause o
:. education, and never in that time hav,
the people seemed to take hold OF tn,
cause with as much interest, as during tn,
past winter, in Seneca township; -ant
Judging from the past and present. ma,
! we not anticipate that, Seneca, will. er,
long. stand among the most prominen
. townships in the county, in the cause o
educa,ion2 t ~ h 49, ~ go ss4J
|. With sincere desire that. my feebl
Z efforts TO advance the educationa al inBeres
of yonr township, may not prove in vain
( | remain sb4e ssae sa'7i+.ts,4ltt.9 49,.
I. ~ Yoursobedient servant, 5-.,.:.lk an
. 80 - gaa<es; JAS. M STOUT,
Acting Manager Of Common Schools.
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