Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-03-11
CORRESPONDENCE.
HARTFORD, Feb. esth, 1851

EcUs lOOis
Msssrs. Editors:-On Wednesday the
25.h ult., the writer had the pleasure Of
attending the closing examination of the
Hartford High School. conducted by Mr..
Ell. P. Whiting. and Miss E. Post. 1t
was we'll CONDUCTED and satisfactory to
the parents and trustees of the institution,
Indeed they and the citizens may well
be proud of such Teachers, as it is their
extreme good fortune at present to pos
sess, and equally so of the quality OF
the Students. For myself, l would call
it the Model School. In moral and re-
ligious tone, in unbroken harmony and
affection, in kindness, respect, aud at
tachnent to teachers; respect so well
earned, confidence in this case so well
placed. thorough study, bent not TO
skim over, but TO master science; and in
the amount of talent here collected, il
has no superior. As to the Teacher.
know of but few equal.
Whatever may be said Of the exami-
nation, il was sufficient to show, that the
course Of instruction had been thorough ;
gistng the srhy, the cause and reason of
rules, the evolution and involuiion equal
", Of cause and effect. In Arithmetic,
History, Orthography, Grammar and
Algebra, the answers were prompt, and
the readiness Of Teachers and students
surprising. Educational training was
mere shown far in advance of that of our
boy-bood days. The Latin Class. Ia,
study that seems here TO be much neg
Iecied,) l did not hear; but was told
by verygood judge, Teacher, 'tThat
it excclled beyond comparison those of
neighboring Schools"
The farewell remarks of the Principal
at the close, for moral power and psthos
i never heard excelled, or even approx
mated. AS he pointed his pupils up
award to the skies; spoke to those who
would soon be engaged as Teachers,
bade them remember the immensity of
moral inhuenceg and Of the necessity Of
exerting and guarding ii; wished all to
forget all knowledge. all science, all in
siruction, rather than the moral les
son he had given them; and referred
to the next time when they should meet,
in the land Of the immortal, the effect
was overpowering. That hour will never
be forgotten. In the name of religion
and humanity, and of true science-I
thank him for those words. In response
the following resolutions were read, on
the part of the school. by one Of their
members, (Mr. Geo. knight. selected
for that purpose e-"As we are about to
part from our respected Teacher. Mr.. E.
P. Whiting. and bid, perhaps. a final
Adieu. Therefore. BY the students Of
Hartford High School:
Rtsolvsd, That as teacher. we owe
him tribute of gratitude for his untir
ing diligence, equal interest in the wei /
fare and progress Of all his pupils and |
for his consequent success in impsrIing
instruction to US: and The same is equally |
due 10 our assistant teacher. Mss E. /
Post
Resolved, That as a Men. and
Friend, for his admirable social qualities,
we owe him a tribute Of respect, love
and perpetual memory, and that Of the
many pleasant hours spent in his society
or under his tuition, we would unsni-
say with the Poet of the heart.
as we shall say, long years hence,
"Still thy lingering haunt the geenest spot
In Memry's waste"
Resolved, That as a Christian, for bis
high moral and religious character and
and his frequent and affection
ate reference to our immortal nature and
destiny, we cordially express our esteem
and gratitude, while adding our best
wishes for his future welfare and success,
With our hope. hereafter. TO meet him in
he higher classes of The skies. /
Rssolged, That th=:e resolutions be
printed in the Warren Chronicle. and a
copy presented to our beloved Teacher
rs a token Of our sffeetionate regard,
with this seal-Sed quia naturs mutsri'
non potess. idcireo verae amicitiae sem. {
titernae suEt" (C:cerc.) T.
On Thursday evening a6,h ult, the
school exhibition place. with a crowded
audience. closely packed. at an early