The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1874-04-24
Savannah Public School-Honor to
Whom Honor is Due.

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Whom Honor is Due.
Editor Andrew County Republican:
That honor should be given TO whom
honor is due, is well established truth,
and that there are many who bear the
heat and burden of the day without re-
ceiving their dues, is another equally as
true.
Prompted by these truths, we have
been induced to offer few comments
upon the Savannah Public School. 1t
is not our purpose to enter into discus
sion of models, and then compare the
results with the above school, but SIM
ply to give what our observation has
shown us was due. We have noticed
some slight criticism made by "A. A.
c. which, by way Of charity, we will
give an incidental notice. and we would
further say that, were the merits of his
criticism noticed, it would be but to
show the authors insignifcance. and
that the most forcible way of answering
his arguments would be to do so as did
a worthy eX-principal of the Savannah
Public School on a similar occasion.
This school is under the guidance Of
Robert Cruikshank, ID. D., assisted by
j. W. Wilkerson, +. c. Mattison. j. G.
Honnold, Misses Anna Morris, Frances
Tatlock and Allah Buckley.
OF DR.. Crlikshank and his manage
ment Of the school. much may be said
to his credit. His unquestioned ability
and extended experience enables him to
put into practice the best methods of in
struclion. The good order which pre-
walls throughout the building, and the
harmonious action of the teachers, give
us the evidence of the Doctors execu-
tive ability, while all his recitations are
characterized by thorough and exact
training He does, not believe in nor
practice surface instruction. His sound
scholarship and energy make him emf
nently qualified for the position which
he occupies.
Mr.. Wilkerson, who teaches the next
department, is also well qualified for
his place. He is resolute. energetic and
hard working man. and his schOol-room
gives evidence of these characteristics.
his government is especially commend
able. He has the respect and confidence
of his pupils. and their advancement
follows rs matter of necessity.
Teaching is Mr.. Wilkerson'S profession,
and he strives to make such record as
4 useful man rs will entitle him to
place in the confidence OF the public
whom he serves.
The next department is occupied by
Mr.. Mat.i,on, II self-made teacher. lie
has been engaged in the school for
about ycar--has given general salts
faction during the time he has been ell
gagged. Mr.. Mattison has the reputation
of being the best disciplinarian in the
county. lie relies upon his merit for
favors. lie inspires his pupils with en-
thusiasm and is untiring in his efforts in
the school-roOm.
We understand that this is the third
year for Miss Morris in her department.
But few possess as many Of the requisite
qualifications Of q teacher rs she does.
No visitors ever leave her department
without feeling or expressing admlr,-
ton at what they see.
Mr.. Honnold has been member of
the corps but few months. hut long
enough to give us the evidence of his
being tirst-class instructor. lie has Il
happy method or talent of communica-
ton. which renders him valuable us al
instructor.
The same evidences of general adj
vancement are to he seen In Miss Tat
locks department. She is industrious
and understands her work.
The last, but not the least. is taught
by Miss Buckley. Here is where the
Young IDEAS just begin TO shoot. and it
is very important that they should sheot
in the right direction. Miss Buckley, It
seems, is in the right place. for certainly
no teacher has better control over her
pupils than she. She has secured the
love of all her pupils, and by means of
this influence, secures their regular at
tendance, independent OF the coop
Grafton due her from parents.
Upon the whole, we are willing to
pronounce the Savannah Public School,
under its present management, an fnsti-
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