Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-03-20

were a continual annoyance to the
teacher and disturbance to the school,
would have been an act of justice to
all concerned and a blessing to the
school,
The lower department was taught
by Miss Ann E. Mercy of Craftsbu-
ry. Miss Mercy sustained her form
er reputation as a thorough teacher
and disciplinarian. There was de-
cided Improvement in the appearance
of the school during the term.
Center District No. 4. This school
was under the charge of Mr.. VIM.
f. Clark of Glover, who, although an
inexperienced teacher, brought to his
work that determination of purpose
which usually succeeds. As result
good order and medium degree Of
thoroughness were secured.
South Hill District No. 5, had a
five months fall and winter school
taught by Miss Mary Wilson of
Greensboro.
On account of some dissatisfaction
on the part of some of the parents,
several of the scholars we're with
drawn, leaving the school extremely
small.
On visiting the school in Deem
Der advised the teacher to leave the
school, stating that | thought it would
he better for hor aud nUr Lfe ulSIrlcI'
gho Thought chat she would close the
school at the end of that week, but
afterwards determined Otherwise
Sometime after learning that the
school was in operation and consider
ing the case one proper to be dispos-
ed of bv the Commissioner and teach
er, | expressed my opinion to the
Commissioner who stated that he had
entertained the same opinion. No
action, however, was taken, and the
school continued to the close of the
term. Examination indicated a sig
nal deficiency which is attributable to
q combination of canses.
Baxter, District No. 6. The school
in this district was taught by Mr.. A
p. Bean jr. of Glover.
Teacher and scholars are deserv
ing of credit for the praiseworthy
manner in which they acquitted them
selves.
Anderson district No. 7. Miss
Ella A. Chesley of Greensboro, q
thorough scholar and energetic teach
err had charge of this school. Miss
Cheslcy commenced good work il
this school, which the district will dc
well to follow up by hiring thor
ough teacher the coming term. Those
present at the examination gained tt
themselves much credit. In relation
to the three or four large boys whC
left at recess evidently, to evade tn,
examination. | can say nothing ex
cept that the fact of their leaving il
strong presumptive evidence Of guilt
for the good Book says "The wickeC
fleeth when no man pursueth."
Mud Island District No. 8. Thi
district as usual mad a good schoo
which was taught by the same teach
er as the summer term, Miss Cynthi;
A. Bean. The people of this distric
are deserving of good school TO
they take an interest in it. But on
thing they yet lack, that is the subst
tuition of the Vermont Speller 70
Towns. l hope the district will
make the change before the summe
school as it will more than pay tn
cost in one term.
Merriam District No. IL. Abou
half Of the term of three months wa
taught by Mr.. Cephas G. Haines o
Greensboro. The teacher presumin
upon the good behavior OF the schO
ars was not quite strict enough q
the beginning Of the term and finall
the rebellious spirit of some of III
scholars eliminated in an outbrea
which resulted in the dismissal of u
teacher. The teacher and scholar
probably had their faults; but thel
is reason to think that some Of I'll
parents are not wholly guiltless.
seems to be very summary metho
of disposing Of teacher to dismi
him without any knowledge of tt
school except from rumor. III
school was finished by Miss Emana
Burroughs. The term being broke
resulted in comparatively little ben
fit to the district.
Parish District No. II. I'll
School was taught by Miss Emn
Aldrich of Glover, thorough schol
and experienced teacher. The degr
of thoroughness which Ill some of t
branches was decidedly meritoriol
was all that could be expected, CO
sidering the No. of recitations dai
which was between thirty and for
giving an average only about ten M
utes per lesson. There was some {
fciency in the governmental depa
ment which should have been CORE
ed by the committees, teaching a fl
of the young sages that their priv
eyes were liable to forfeiture. M,
of the older students deported the
selves in a manner becoming lad
and gentlemen.
l have thought perhaps it mis-
not be improper to give expressi
by way Of general remarks, to a
of the thoughts which observation a
experience have suggested. | hs
drawn up schedule of the expen
of the Common Schools of the to
for the past year, cleaning inforr
ton from statistics where obtainal