The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1876-03-02

The examination at the close of the winter
term of the intermediate and high schools, on
Tuesday, att1 acted no little attention, partly on
account of deeper interest than formerly felt
in educational matters by the citizens of this
village, and partly owing to the superior advan-
tages for study in our new school house. As it
was the first term taught in the new house,
the citizens concluded to have holiday and
let the examination suffice for dedication
AT o'clock the intermediate school room was
well filled with the parents and friends of the
pupils. The exercises were conducted by W.
Z. Anthoine, the teacher,under the supervision
OF the School Committee, Messrs. Pickett,
Plummer and Hutchinson. The exercises con-
sisted of reading, arithmetic and geography, the
recitation of which showed that the school had
made good progress. There are 80 names on
the register, average attendance 76. Twelve
were found to be perfect in department and
punctuality. Our thanks are due Mr.. Anthoine
who has labored arduously to bring this school
up to its present standard. Mr.. AnthOi ne was
surprised at the close of the examination by
being presented with two beautiful books,
given in neat little speech by Miss Allen in
behalf Of the scholars. Mr.. Anthoine, al
though taken off his guard, recovered himself,
and responded in an appropriate manner. We
were exceedingly pleased to see this testimonial
of regard for this teacher.
The examination of the high school began at
O'Clock and before that time every seat was
taken and settees and chairs were supplied and
still number were obliged to stand. Nearly
every district in the town was represented, for
the purpose of contrasting the difference be-
tween this and the town high school, whose ex-
animation takes place Friday, March 3d.
Among the distinguished visitors present were
Dr. Hill, Mr.. Hunt, Superintendent of the
Portland high school, and Revs j. w. Wood
bury, E. W. Hutchinson, formerly superinten-
dent of the State Reform School. The exer-
cises were opened with singing, Miss Boulten-
house presiding at the organ. The exercises
consisted of history, arithmetic. algebra, gram
mar, reading and geometry. Our encomums
upon Mr.. Moulton as teacher would be super.
fluous, as he is we'll known through the county
as teacher of integrity and worth, and in
every way a first-class teacher and discipline
rian. The recitations throughout evinced thor
ough work, and the committee expressed them
selves as being entirely satisfied with the re
suit. Whole number of scholars 75 average
attendance g.; So punetual, q neither absent
nor tardy, perfect in every department, Misses
Helen Spear, Nellie M. Brewer, Georgia A.
Spear, Lizzie M. Henly, Alice NJ Spear, Nellie
Campbell.
A prize of gold dollar that had been offer
ed to the pupil whose record was perfect, fell
by lot to Miss Fannie j. Henley. Miss Alice
M. Spear won the prize in spelling The
prizes for writing were awarded to Misses
Nellie Campbell and Cora B. Cole Short and
appropriate speeches we're made by Messrs.
Pickett, Plummer, Brewer, Tilton and Cole;
also by Revs. E. W. Hutchinson and J. w.
Woodbury.. Miss Fanny j. Henley. then step
ped forward, and, in behalf the scholars, pre-
sented Mr. Moulton with a gold watch chain as
slight mark of their esteem. Mr.. Moulton
responded in his usual quiet manner, thanking
them not so much for the intrinsic value of the
gift as for the expression of their esteem. A
song composed for the occasion was then sung,
which concluded the exercises. R.