Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-15

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| Carrie Brayton.
| Frank Grandey.
Is. Society for doing T GIT. Msi1orr ,
/ Good, and say Tszz;s We'd vel,
/ ing i"u' Lille Munroe.
Mary Page.
| Mark Adams.
| ID. Original Essay-Clara Jefferson.
Is. The Dutchman's Experience with
the Toothache Slocum.
16. Putting up Stones-Agnes Hill.
II. Original Essay, written by Nellie
Childs, read by Ednah Edison.
Is. Before Sedan-Bessie Ripley.
| 10. Valediotory-William Sheldon.
AS the Valedictorian was concluding
he turned to Miss Proctor, addressing her
with thanks for her faithful labor and
ministrations as their teacher, and tender
ing in behalf of the pupils OF her school a
Silver Gard Receiver, Shell Card Case
and beautiful Silver Napkin Ring, on
the inside of which was inscribed the
words, ''3d John, end" The passage of
Scripture referred to reads thus:
Beloved, I wish above all things that
thou mayest prosper and be in health,
even as thy soul prospereth."
Miss Proctor briefly and feelingly re-
sponded to the kind sentiments expressed
in rendering her this testimonial of their
afectionate regard. She was also made
the recipient of Cambria Handkerchief
beautifully wrought, and other pleasing
tokens of remembrance from her pupils
Miss Proctor has been for several years
connected with the Grammar School, and
has shown by her labor that she is COM
petent, intelligent and faithful teacher,
having kind regard for all who came
under her instruction. 1t is to be regret
ted that she leaves the school and she
carries with her not only the kind wishes
Of hor pupils, but of the whole communi-
~, who have been so greatly benefited
by her labors.
There were very many humorous
pieces and dialogues, and that represent
ing the Sewing circle" bringing down
the house, so comical and amusing were
the appearance and representations of the
various actors.
At the conclusion Mr.. Dana returned
his Acknowledgement for the interest
manifested by their presence on the &C.
casion, and inviting all to come and see
the schools in their everyday work
during the term, as they would always
be welcome He concluded by reading
the following:
HIGH sHooL RECORD.
Whole number enrolled, 76.
Not absent during the terna-Frank A.
Haven, Asahel B., johnson, G. Alverton
johnson, Michael f. Meldon, Charles W.
Mussey, James FL. Owen, William d.
Owen, Warren e. Ross, Charles w. Whit
comb, William w. Wilkins, Louisa NJ.
Colburn. Nellie L. Cappins, Ednah C.
Edison, Nellie, E. Kingsley, Ellen j. MEL
don, Katie P. Meldon, Jane l.. Sergeant,
Lizzie A. Wyman.
Absent one halt day.. Williams
Brown, Parker L. Munroe, Lizzie A.
Poverty.
Absent one day-George A. Merrill,
Clarence o. Perkins, Agnes FL. Hill, Ida
f. Robbins, Jennie NJ. Strong, Lois
Weeks.
GRAMMAR SCHOOL RECORD.
Whole number enrolled, Sc.
Not absent during the term Hattie SAL
len, Ella Brooks, Matte V. Harris, Lizzie
o. Wardwell, Louis V. Green,J Ormsbee
Hewitt, Pat Meldon, Norman W. Smith,
Herbert G. Vaughan, Edwin J. Ward.
Absent one-ha!f day-Carrie NJ Mussey,
Charles N. Clark, Horace l.. Clark, Henry
@. Green. Lewis L. Henderson.
Absent one ddy-Amelia l.. Benson,
Susie E. Benson, William d. Beebe, Car
RE A. Hubbard.
He remarked that those who were
absent only one day, were entitled to as
much credit as those who had no absences,
because it was only from sickness, which
entirely forbade their presence, that
caused their absence.
Mr.. Dana, with his assistants, Miss
Herrick, Mrs. Waughof, Miss Proctor, Miss
Hewitt and Miss Slason, have given SUBJ
stantial evidence of their labors in our
schools. and present good work for the in
spection of the public. They have all
made an honorable record during the
term just closing.
When one takes retrospective view
and considers the condition of our schools
when Mr.. Dana assumed the charge of
them, and compare it with their present
standing, the labor that has been per-
formed seems almost herculean. 1t has
been our fortune to watch the progress of
this work somewhat closely for the past
four years in all its departments, and had
knowledge of many of the difficulties to
be overcome, and ii is matter of con-
graduation that they have been brought
to their present high position. Most of
the work thus far has been fundamental
to an excellent system. The foundation
is now securely laid upon which super
structure can be raised that will be
monument to the zeal, perseverance and
good offices, lasting honor to Mr.. Dana
and those who have SO efficiently aided
him, and to whom does honor belong if
not to the earnest, faithful loving, teacher.
We would not be unmindful of the valu.
able services in this good work of the late
Rev. DIR. Aiken, and N. P. Simons, Esq,
and the Board of School Trustees who
have SO efficiently aided in furnishing the
material, counsel, and liberal provision in
accomplishing the good work. If Rutland
will now place at the disposal of its chill
dren commodious, we'll arranged High
School building, surrounded with ample
grounds as browning act, we shall at an
early day have system of public educa-
ton of which Rutland may we'll boast as
1 their pride, and ask her sister communi.