Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1869-03-16

haying and berry picking. No. of
scholars, %.
The winter term was conducted by
Miss Lizzie Buchanan of Albany with
25 scholars. This was also an mex
perienced teacher. | visited this
school but once; was we'll satisfied
with the condition of things at this
time. She had apparently obtained
the goodwill of the scholars and there
by their cooperation in securing a
good school. The large boys seem
ed desirious of doing well, much to
their credit. Of the prospect of the
school later in the term am not pre-
pared to speak; have taken pains to
enquire of prominent citizens of the
district who concur in the same opin-
ion that the school is a success.
South Glover district, No. 8.-The
summer and winter terms were each
taught by Miss Ann Bickford of this
town, who has had charge Of this
school ior the pasc five terms. The
summer term numbered "a scholars,
the winter term 21. The summer
school proved to be one of the best in
town. During the winter the teacher
very properly dismissed two of the
large boys, who were not willing to
obey the rules of the school. The ex-
aminationS reflected much credit upon
the teacher and scholars. This dis
triCt should take immediate measures
to repair their school house which is
getting very much dilapidated. A
good blackboard should be substituted
for the worthless thing now in use.
Mud Island district, No. 9.-The
summer term f22 scholars was taught
by Miss Emma Burroughs. This
teacher does nothing by halves. Some
of the best recitations to which | lis
tened during the year, | heard in this
district. The best looking register
for the year found in this school.
My last visit occurred two days be
fore the close OF the school; the reg
lister then showed only three instances
Of tardiHess fer the term.
The winter term was managed by
Miss Ann E. Mercy of Craftsbury,
who commenced her school late in the
fall. The reputation of this teacher
is excellent; her school was a decided
success. | consider the district very
fortunate in their selection of teach
ers for the year. Miss McROy has
had the care of this school many diff
ferent terms. The hourishing state
of the school is due largely to her ex-
ertionS. The best scholars in town
are found in this school. The citizens
during the summer and fall erected a
beautiful and commodious school
house which was occupied during the
winter This school numbered 30
scholars.
Merriam district, No. 11.-This dis.
trict supported no summer school.
The winter term Of four months was
taught by Miss Ellen MarSton of
Glover She has taught several terms
| understand, with good success. ]
visited this school but once as it clos
ed Is days before the expiration of
the term, by the teacher voluntarily
leaving it. When Visited | the school
everything seemed to be gong along
smoothly; good order and good reci
tations seemed to prevail. The Schol
arS appeared industrious, and the
teacher evidently doing her whole
duty. Since the close of the school
have endeayored to get at the facts
in the case. As near as | can learn
the teacher was thwarted at different
times in her attempts to punish some
of the younger scholars, by the inter
ference on the part Of the large boys
This was very wrong as the authority
and dignity Of the teacher under sucf
management could not be sustained
Some in the district claim that the
teacher used undue severity in pun
ishment, while others assert that she
was too lax in government. This
teacher had her faults, but am of the
opinion had the parents manifested
toward her that interest and sympa
thy that they should, the result woul(
have been more gratifying to all.
Parish district, No. IA three
months school was taught in this dis
trict during the summer by Miss Ella
L. Nye Of Glover, who bent her en-
tire energy to the school. She labor
ed faithfully to make the school a sue
cess, and her efforts appeared to Civ
general satisfaction. % scholars.
The winter term was taught b
Miss Drusilla D. Bickford of Greens
boro. No. of scholars. 81. Mis-
Bickford can properly take her plac
among the better class of teachers
Good order was a prominent featur
of this school. Whispering-the teach
er's pest-seemed entirely banisheG
Had it not been for the sickness tow
ards the close Of the term the highes
expectations of all would have bee
fully realized.
In the foregoing remarks. have il
tended to give correct statement O
the condition of our schools durin
the last year. 1t is unnecessary fo
me to state that our schools are nc
what they ought to be; that they ar
defective in many respects yet On th
whole it is hoped there may hav
been some Improvement during th
year. | have granted certificates to
persons. Seven only of these wer
publicly examined; nearly all the re-
idue commenced their schools prio
to the examinations designed in pal
= for the public. Here is fault | b,
, lieve. Why not have all the school
; both summer and winter terms, con
mence at the same time, acting
unison in this respect? The summe
, terms to commence about the middl
OF May, the End or Sd Monday. Th
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