The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-27
Public schools .r the County ofN,vada.

Public SoUOOth 81 Nne OOuhtJ OA NOfduNs
To as Teachers and Pupils Of the Public Schools Of
Nevada County =
II is with feelings Of pride and pleasure, that
The undersigned announces to you, that yen
have obtained in the fullest manner, the great
object of the examination and exhibition. You
have elected in your favor, the entire approba-
ton of the public / might almost say, you
have gained their love and affection I; you GER
taiuly possess their highest regard and esteem.
You have shown that you haTe not been idle
and inattentive, but have applied yourselves in
dustriously and perseveringly to your studies,
during the past school year, and you have prov
ed that the public schools deserve the fostering
care Of the public, and should be considered
second in Importance 10 no institution in the
country. might here close my address, but as
one i'm mportant object of the annual examination
and exhibition, was to induce in the teachers
and pupils, worthy and generous emulation,
proceed, with all candor and fairness, and, 1
hope with truth and justice, to award to the
schools their relative degrees of standing and
merit.
The ease with which they stood their examin-
alton, the elegance and grace with which they
delivered their pieces at the exhibition, place
the Rough 4 Ready School No. l. as the first in
the county. Such distinction is no light honor
to the pupils of Rough IL Ready, and their good
and experienced teacher, Mr.. A. Dobson; aud
II should always be to them the highest incent-
i've to industry and perseverance.
MT q O.
come next must here pause and reflect be-
fore can award precedence, rs their worth and
merit approach each other so nearly. The
clear and distinct enunciation, the critical and
perfect pronunciation Of the pupils of San Juan,
prove their teacher, Miss Barlow, one Of high
attainments, and great excellence. Yet the pu-
pills Of Cherokee were not surpassed in the ex-
animation, and scarcely excelled in the exhibit
ton. therefore, with all justice, award the
second place OF merit to the Cherokee School,
and their amiable and accomplished teacher,
Mrs. Spoor.
The Grass Valley School did net fully enter
into competition, but when we reflect that the
pupils were quite young, and that they we're
brought in competition with older pupils, their
performances merit high commendation, and
prove the industry, zeal and patience of their
teachers, Mr.. Nye and Mrs. Brock.
Though the Nevada School may not claim
victory in the examination and exhibition, in
the latter, however, they certainly equalled the
other schools, If in some instances, they may
not have surpassed. Their performances in the
exhibition, reflect credit on their teachers, Mr..
Lockwood and Mrs. COlburn.
In conclusion, permit your Superintendent
to congratulate you on your success And
hoping your visit was pleasant, as well as prof
liable; if it was not, you will have the goodness
10 attribute it to the hustle and confusion Incl
dent to so novel an occasion, and not to neglect
or disregard of your wants for be assured, the
undersigned holds no cause moro honorable,
and no duty more pleasant, than that of promo
ting your comfort, welfare and interest.
Sincerely Yours,
G. T. OvERToN, Co. Sup't.
Nevada Oct 25th, 1858.