The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-03-05

No. ONE SCHOOL REfoRf.-Report {
ursina Grammar School. fourth month.
Number in attendance during month
SO.
Average attendance during month. A
Per cent. OF attendance during month
81.
Number of visitors during month. 2.
The following named pupils have attend
ed every day
Willie McClintock. Lincoln Walter, Geo
Anderson. Henry Vansickei, Milton Tim
norman, Blair Scott. Norman Coder. 81
mon Miller. Hayes Wirsing. Chas Harah
Mary Nicola, Jennie vansickel. Eta Der
ger. Ada King. Ida Snyder, Agnes Hill
Cora Anderson, Ida Scott and Mary Dun
ham.
The following have been present every
day during the term
Eta Berger, Ada King. Ida Snyder
Willie McClintock and Lincoln Walter.
Eta Berger and Ada King not even having
a hardy mark scored against them.
During the month examinations were
held in Orihography, Reading q Geo
eraphy. Is were promoted from the 4th
Reader TO the 5ih. Also. IL from the I'd
Geography to the Sd, and 3 from the Sd &c
the 4th Geography.
We feel satisfied that the Ursina School
is holding its " with other schools Of the
county. The greater number of the schol-
ars have bsen working faithfully during
the term. We can readily see the result
of their labors in the advancement they
have made. We feel better satisfied with
our work, as teacher, at present han we
have at any time during the past OF the
term. as We See An interest manifested in
study by some who at first seemed dilatory.
and who, no doubt, had intended making
the winters term one of sport instead of
hard work. Yet we must be honest and
confess that we still have q few .'black
sheep" in the flock, and if we are 10 Judge
by past experience, knowing how hard we
have ,abored to change their coiors. we
cannot help but conn TO the conclusion
that they are past redemption. We will,
however, still live in hope, and look ahead
to a change for the better. We lay in nc
complaints. but say that We are highly
pleased with our school and the standing
OF our classes. as we are confident they
rank number n
The primary department in charge of
Miss Lavinia Weimer. is progressing fine
ly. The rapid progress made by the little
folks, and the good order, and perfect sy
tenn sustained in the school room speaks
volumes in favor of the teacher. Her ad
ministration is, indeed, one OF great sue
cess.
During the month the following prima-
rians were prImoled TO the grammar de-
partment
jesse Anderson: Johnny King. Jennie
Herring and Bri5gel Hill. IL will be ne
cessary to promote Others before the close
the term. on account of diligent applica-
ton to study.
Number attending primary department,
Oh.
Average attendance during m nth. So.
Per cent. of attendance during month,
SO.
Number of visitors during month. 6.
Prof. j. ID. Meese, OF Mt. College. was
with us during the month. He entertain
I'd our schools in a very pleasing manner
for a day or 50. We extend thanks u our
and CO laborer. hoping be may visit
Us again during the term. We also extend
/ cordial invitation TO friedds at home and
abroad TO come to see US, and especially do
urge this invitation on the patrons OF
he school. Come ! We want you TO see
Is AT work and know that we are laboriDg
or the good OF your sons and daughters.
G. b. Cook.
Principal.