Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-14

The City Sohools.--Ws took the
occasion, last Monday sfern bon, to make
brief visit to the various departments
Of our graded school. Placing ourself
under the immediate charge Of Slperin
tsndeut Smith we were brought first in.
to the outer hall of the school house and
requested to hang our cap on peg Ike
the rest Of the boys. then ushered into
ROOM NUMBER ONE.
This department is in charge Of Miss
Bassett, and contains the youngest ju
veniles in the school. Here forty or fifty
little boys and girls, brimfu! of fun and
mischief, are intent upon mastering the
contents of the primer. They were rs
orderly and quiet as little fellows posi-
bly, could be under the circumstances,
and we doubt not they are making ex
ceIlent progress. The teacher seemed to
have excellent control over tho schoo |
and mus, possess an initiate amount OF
patience to govern and instruct the rest
less little ores under her care. A little
boy caught US whispering aud Mr.. Smith
suggested that it was best to 60 to
NUMBER TWO.
Here we found room full OF schol-
ars just size larger than those in num-
Der one. This department is under the
supervision of Miss Burnett, and is
managed with frmness and tact. The
scholars are making commendabls ad
vancement in their studies and everything
moves along Unanimously.
NUMBER THREE.
Was next in order. Miss Dwyer, the
teacher. maintains excellent discipline in
her department. Order" Heavens first
law she has evidently adopted as her
own. The scholars, moreover are quick
and attentive, and ambitious 10 excel in
their recitations 1t seems impossible
that they should not make rapid i'm.
provement under her direction.
NUMBER FoCa.
Under the direction of Miss Taylor was
characterized by the same order and
harmony that appeared to prevail in the
other departments. ~Tha att-n lane ut the
time Of our visit was about the daily Az.
erags. The evident interest taken ia their
siudies by the scholars in this room con
WINGED us that they were usefuIly EN-
ploving their time during school hours,
at least.
NUMBER FIVE,
Next elaine our attention, and we here
had the pleasure Of listening To the reel.
tation If class in Geography. In
very short space Of time those bright
eyed boys and girl, twelve or thirteen
years old. gave US more information
about South America, than we have
picked up in twenty five years. There
is a thorougLness iG Mss Potts instruc
ton that can but prove of the greatest
benefit to the Pupil. The attendancs in
this room was not rs large as we founl
in the lower grades.
NUMBER SIX
Was next visited, an W. found irself in
the presence of Prof Reed, the princi
pm who has immediate charge of this
department rs well a. supervision over
18th entire school, The more advanced
pupils are in this department, AM it is
simply justice to the prime ipal to stnir
that their advancement in earning. rs
we'll ms their general deportneat. is in
every way crediIabie 10 his management.
Mr. Reed. il is we'll known, came 10
this place with we'll earned reputation
rs n teacher and the patrons Of the
schools are well aware that he has ihl's
far sustained it in manner that mcr
rits their approval. The difficulties
which arose in the early psrt of the
term during the reign of Nj. Matiis~n,
have. NE are pleased 10 observe, entirely
disappeared, anil we have every reason
10 believe that the pupils in nII Of the
departments are making rapid prog css
in their stu lies.