The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1876-03-17
For the Somerset Press.
Sub School District NO. 8. known as
Crfst's School House,, Thorn
Township, Perry County, Ohio,
March Srd, A. ID. 1875.
ADDRESS TO THE SCHOOL.

Ladies and Gentlemeh: Ar thiS IL
the closing day of the term of school
taught by Mr.. VIM. J. Dick. and Mis-"
MaIissa Buriff, / will endeavor to make
a few remarks. and ! wish the best at
tention of all the girls and boys that
belong TO our school / am very glad
TO see 80 many of the parents, and friends
Of our school present. and especially the
,nothers, with their baskets of provisions,
that they have 30 literally provided.
and Hospitality sPread for the school
and welcome visitors, from our o'cH, and
surrounding distriet&; enough To satisfy
any epicure of the present age. (if reason
able in his demands). Mr.. Dick has re-
Gently given You liberal treat of candies
and apples, no doubt but that il was in
consideration and respect for your good
behavior, for have heard him frequent
ly say, that this is one of the most obe-
dient schools, of the many which he has
taught. am glad 90 notice that you
have generally formed q great attach
ment and esteem for Mr.. Dick. on ac-
cnunt of his superior knowledge. and
plain, correct, and pracsicial teaching.
and forcible method of governing and
insiructing "young America" in the way
that they should go. that has made him
many friends in this community.
Miss Buriff, also has given good sat
:.f..,;~. h,x ha. srJus,rw arI n~ra d,,r
ing the time that she assisted in teach
ing our school. ] see by the school reg
lister, that there are eseventy-six scholars
enrolled, (forty Eve boys, thirty one
girls), out of an enumeration of eighty
six in the district, showing that there
are ten of the enumeration. who did not
attend SCHOOL, It may be that some OF
them believe that, "while ignorance il
bliss, Ills folly to be sUise." ] see that
many Of you have advanced rapidly in
your different branches Of studies, dur
| ing this term OF school. The examInn-
tion which was held here on last Tues
day evening, was a success; the scholars
rOANIub bhCh r<NcboA 1uCSaAohrS anu an
swering 40 promptly, are good evidences
of advancement. We hope that you all
will be benefited in future life, by your
diligence in youth. Try to form the
habit of close observation, and put the
knowledge that you have acquired to
some practical use, as you advance in
age. Take notice, particular notice. oI
the best and most successful farmers
mechanics, tradesmen and professional
men, and try TO initiate the most success.
full in any occupation that you may fol
low. Be Of strong hope that you will
succeed, and concentrate your whole
physical force and mind into your trade
or occupation, and you will surely suc-
eeed, for the Almighty helps those most
who help themselves. LEARN to pad.
die your osOn canoep Be industrious
speak the truth; be honest, generous
obIiging and honorable in all your walk.
of life, and stake care of the pennies, and
the dollars will take care Of themsel
/ ves."
Obey your parents, for boys and girls
who obey their parents, will also rev
erence the Supreme Being, and re
spect and obey the laws of our land
The parents of the children of our coun
try have a tremendous poUer for RocC
or for evil in their hands, especially
the mothers, as they are the FIRST teach
ers of our Farmers, Mechanics, States
men, Clergymen, and Military officer
of our landI Parents. the very existence
and continuance of this great republic
of ours, very much depend upon th'
way that you teach your children; for j
they are taught morality, industry
unity, and peace, all will be well. Il i
true. our school may seem but a "droI
in the bucket" in comparison to th'
forty million Of inhabitants Of on
country, yet, this drop may be as pur'
as the dew of the morning, or il may b.
az drop Of poison to kill, or it may b
as fame of FIRE 10 destroy. Ii may h,
a SAVIOR Of life. or Of death. or Of in
cense. it may be, sending forth its fra
GRANGE to promote comPOsu-e, unity
and peace among the many millions o
the land. Cultivate morality. intelli
Rence and peace at home and abroad
and all will be we'll. For it is a wei
known fact, that any nation that wage
war Sor blood or booty, will inevitabl.
perishi Let your hands be employed il
useful ingenuity, such as drawing, me
chanical arts, and such like. notices.
when here, not long since, that severa
Of the scholars were engaged in sketch
ing and map drawing. with differen
colored pencils, the mapping was re
narkabty we'll executed. The class il
Geography to-day, have displayed grea
ability in drawing the outlines, an'
mapping out several States and territor
7 les, of the United States, bearing q clos
imitation Of engraved maps.
Drawing should be practiced NOR
than il generally is. Il is beneficial il
planning fer the common business il
life, and in devices of ornaments for tn
parlor, quilts, and such like. If a DO.
intends TO be Q mechanic, il is necessar.
that he should learn 20 draw we'll. Al
the young folks, here to-day, are havinI
o merry time in the school room, AM
; On the play ground. Both old an
young will highly appreciate, and lon
remember the pleasant time that W
have had to-day. The younger portio
of our school may not think 40 mucl
; about the present scene that is passin
away, but NJ years and life roll on, fon
recollections will come thronginR in th
mind, and the incidents of this day vii
be remembered and cherished in memo
ry. even down TO old age. and perhap
the youngest in our school. will recolleC
with pleasant emotions, the good tim
that we have had to-day.
THE NIGHT ScENE.-It was m
nounced that an entertainment would b
: .,wa- - ,,:oh, eo rap,nar1a - half ma.