Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-13

RRPORT OF THE EXAMINING COMMITTEE OF
CLEvELAED INSTITUTE. - The undersignea,
Committee of Examination Of ths-''Cleye-
land Institute" for theys'r 1862 make
the following seu,i-annual report:
The sA-snoons Of Wednesday, Thursday
and friday. (sth, 7th and sth inst.) together
Nth Thursday and Friday evenings, were
devoted TO examinations. A portion of the
Committee have been present at nearly
every examination, and have, by request Of
the Principal, exercised full liberty in ques-
tioning pupils. They have also carefully
observed the methods Of instruction adopted
by the various teachers, and the degree of
order that prevails in the school, and are
happy in reporting that they reflect grest
credit upon both teachers and scholars.
There had evidently been a most thorough
course Of instruction, and the success of the
examination seemed the result of diligent
and faithful study, during the whole term,
rather than q special preparation of a few
weeks. Teachers gave questions that were
appropriate and practical, which the pupils
answered promptly and intelligibly, show
ing thereby that they had gained knOwl-
edge of the sense as wall as the letter.
Experiments in Natural Philosophy ane
Chemistry, under the supervision of the
principal, were performed by the pupils in 8
most satisfactory manner.
The Spelling exercises Of Friday P. NJ,
combining both written and oral exercises,
were especially interesting,
The Languages are taught by Prof G. Ting
ley, Thorough scholar and successful
teacher; from one examination we believe
no academy offers better facilities to those
fitting for college.
The deelamatory contest of Friday even
ing was highly entertaining. The competi-
tors were members Of the "star" and ''Ex
oelsior" societies. There was no prize offered
as in the case of the spelling, yet each de-
elainer entered with full zeal into the exer-
else, and spoke with a natural ease and grace
we have rarely seen.
We are glad to see that Rfr. Humiston has
opened his school for both sexes. The Com
mittee are Of the opinion that this system Of
education has many advantages over any
other. Under the wise supervision Of teach
ers, healthful examples and mutual res
traints are multiplied. There are in such a
schooIincentives to study and to manly and
womanly behavior, that no other system
ofers-and at no period Of life are such
associations more Influential in the proper
development Of manners and characters.
We were much pleased in examining the
we'll stored Gymnasium. An active, wen
developed body, strengthens the mind
Teachers and pupils of the Institute engage
heartily in gymnaslie training, sad expert
ence shows that those who exsrcissda not
only acquire commend and grace Of body,
but clearer heads and purer hearts.
The location Of the Institute is one Of its
advantages. Situated 80 as to command a
view Of Lake Erie, the city Of Cleveland
and the surrounding country, it is at the
same time apart from the confusion Of city
life, and has pure, healthy atmosphere.
Combining, as it does, such multitude Of
educational advantages, we most heartily
commend the Cleveland Institute" to the
patronage Of the public.
E.P. IxaERsoLL.
J. 9. ELLWELL,
W. +. DAy,
@. gaNDrna