Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1871-07-14

KrnAu Uylov AcADE1r (at Neriisu, ~
H.) hiss. for tFo generations now. occupied
front rank amoug the Classical Schools OF New
ENGLAND For thirty-six years 1t has been under
the able direction Of Cyrus 5. Richards L. D.,
a man whose thorourhuess Of scholarship, and
genial Qualities as al instructor, have gl7en I'm
an enviable reputation. Impaired health has al
lsst msde il necessary f0r him to resign, greatly
10 the regret Of al connected with the sohoo.,
and the trustees have elected M. j. / 6ooincn,
of this city, 70 tie vacant place. At tie recent
anniversary. June 18th, class Of thirty was
graduated. tveaty-th7ee young men and seven
Young women. The largest clsss that ever took
diplonss counted ffry-six. The institution has
funds amounting 70 some $4,000. This It If
propssea to Increase. if possible, by an addi-
tonsl SlO0. 600 The speciality Of this insii'u-
ton has been the training q young mea for col
leee. and it has long been one Of the chief
feeders Of old Dartmouth The founders had
this end specially in yieE-the aiding Of students
for the Christian ministry and 70 such stuaenis
pecuniary help is given TO the extent O. nearly
81 900 s year. At the same time, the work Of
this academy Is not confined to the classics The
Natural Sciences are taught by gentleman
who has al enthusiasm for them, and the MGin-
ematics are in charge Of one who has been Sc
lected because Ct special ability in this depart
ment The ornamental branches are not ne
elected. but it is sought FIST to prepare sold
substratum TO support whatever ornsmentailon
msy be attempted. The school will modify Its
courses Of study to conform, in some degree, 70
the altered demands Of the age, keeping ever
in sight the two grea; ends Of study, use and
discipline, neither sighting the former IN def
erence to tradition, nor neglecing the latter III
obeiience TO false ideas about Whist is " prscd-
cal The faculty Is full, and does not contain
a single person whose reputation as teacher L
still to make and the trustees are confident
thst the institution is to widen its sphere Of work.
as well as improve the quality Ct the work done,
under the new direction 10 which they have
committed it.
or the lsst graduating class, we notice that
Twelve were from Vermont while Of the ~
names on the catalogue, rs are from this stste
The school il easy Of access from Vermont, espe-
callv to those who live on the eastern slope; and
there Is bat one institution in that part Of the
State. which can come in serious competition
with Meriden as preparatory school.
The new principal, Mr.. GoOdrioh, Is well
known to many Of our readers, who will be sorry
IN have such an earnest, able and public spirit
ed worker in the cause Of education leave our
State. even for so important field as that Of
Meriden. 1t is high compliment TO him that
he should De taken for such q post from the west
side Of our State and from under the very shadow
of our State University but it is vel deserved
M msn has done more or better work, IN the
mast ten years in shaping and improving eduea-
t;ousl methods aud Erousing interest IT the
schools. in this Stste, than Mr.. Goodrich Meri-
den Academy viii have in him principal OF
rare culture, ENTHUSIASM and practical ability,
snd we wish and sntiePate for him high use
fitness and success in his new position.
A, esac,nal mode Of suicide is afforded in the