The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1866-03-23
1He Saperiatcndenfs Report for the
IOtcn of Lyndon.

'rhdehi was by orti2r OF the Sci,rt.i..,.!.-
II the annual meeting of the town. III,
Kew. Mr, Clapp was duly elected. but de-
cIlned ihe appointment, or assuming the
responsibilities Of the Office
in presenting TO you the report of tic
condition OF the common schools for the
pct year, am happy to bcIeive that amid
AL The excitement ot the times, this inter
st has not been allowed to deciine-you,
estimate OF it. inheritance has not l,'>stllrd
ani We hear 10 iniimaion OF relrrnch-
nei!t III the necessary expenses m ihl> di-
rvclion, to meet the increased eXpcnL-
turc> In others
The subject of cnmnon school education
is one which should engage tIc attention
OF iii Christian communities. as it> intiu-
encr may be considered the most reliable
basis OF cur civil institutions There can
he no incidental occasions so cxicen;. no
special calls 50 urgent as to justify on the
part OF the citizens anything ike neglect Of
these foundations on which all outward
growth and inward strength DEPEND Ina
government like ours. the tir-l iIiin" Of adj
ana last l,ine OF al, and the thing n2s!, l.,
bt->uSpendc:i or intcrmittcd, i> the serving
al those affairs where the fires oI pubic III
tell2emce are 10 ir kept burning.
Fellow citizens. there is no subject be
fore you to-day tIlai >!!oulG awaken deeper
interest, or be disposed oi with greater care
'lan the educational Interests Of the town.
Il viii contribute largely to the pIea~;,nt-
ness Of your homes, the usefulness o. Your
;amlios, AMI many will rise up with thc
inspiration OF true gratitude, and l,ear in
-lc;:;iul remembrance Your interest and
devotion III the cause of c,iuvaion
lie official doing> OF yojr >upcrintpn-
,i'Itt tll' pa>t year has consisted III exam
inin& and granting licenses to tcaciiers.anl
interesting himself iii ,Ilc stalc and rondi-
':on of the schools The first public ex-
animation Wa, April -, al the school
room IN District No. s. Til, second pub
iic cN:uninAtion Wa November -, at the
same place During the ycu. in public
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