Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-03-29
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The Examinations Concluded Yesterday
Some of the Leading Features.

The Examinations Concluded Yesterday
Some of the Leading Features.
The public school examinations were fin
ished yesterday. Monday week of leisure
begins for the teachers and vacation for the
children. Yesterday the attendance at all
the schools largely exceeded that Of any
other day during the week. The exercises
we're admirably conducted at all the schools,
teachers being we'll supported in their efforts
to exhibit to the patrons the excellence
of the school system, as evinced by the
answers and knowledge displayed by the
children. This, too, was cOnspicuOusly ap-
parent in all the schools visited, happy
understanding between teacher and pupil.
The discipline enforced is strict, but en-
joined with such kindly spirit
that the children accept it in
serene and commendable spirit. These
remarks are but the echo of the talk of the
parents and visitors at the schools. All were
immensely pleased The first public exami-
nation of the public schools has been sue
cessful venture. Every day during the past
week visitors have been in attendance. By
actual count the Madison school entertained
the word is used advisedly-497 visitors;
Franklin, 354; Rice, lit; and all the other
schools were favored in proportion.
THE HIGH SCHOOL.
The concluding exercises at this institu-
ton were of very interesting character.
They combined both examinations and meri-
torious exhibition-the latter being in nature
connected directly with some par
ticular study, and to show the
proficiency attained. Quite a number
of visitors were present, and remained
throughout the exercises without sign of
WEAKNESS. The programme of the days
exercises abounded in choice selections for
recital, essays and music. The pupils &C.
quilted themselves we'll, and deservedly re-
ceived the compliment of expressed appro.
baton.
One of the most interesting features of the
exercises was class recitation in Shakes
peare, by the seniors. Miss Wheaton, elocu-
ZIONIST, superintendent the recitation.
Admirable training was shown by
nearly all the class,even marked
ability by some. Selections were made
from Henry Nv. and Hamlet. Each scholar
read in turn, and while no dramatic effect
was attempted, the reading was done in fine
emphasis and with an evident understand
ing.
The class in Latin composition, Prof.
Willis, also acquitted themselves to the sur
prise of teacher, and to the qualification of
parents and pupils. The method intro
duced is simple and gives an interest to the
study, to which the scholars respond with
becoming grace and eagerness.
Several of the individual efforts, ''Men of
One ldea," an essay by Mary Murphy; reci-
tation, the ssVagabonds," by s. Langford,
are worthy Of especial notice.
The exercises we're closed with music,
we'll executed piece of Observation-Disclosures
by May Valentine.
Supt. Wright followed in few remarks,
thanking all the visitors for sthez interest
they had manifested and the encour-
agement extended by their presence.
In conclusion he directed the attention of
parents to the Importance of High school
building, and urged them to heartily and
cordially join in the effort to secure one,
which would be a credit to st. Paul.
(Applause.) -.-
By invitation Capt. Blakeley and Major
Newson made few remarks. Each gentle
man addressed himself to the question
of securing High school build
ing. Both were Enthusiastically,
urgently and emphatically for it. The i'm
portance of the high school in the educa-
tional system was upheld, and the facilities
for the teachings should be had. The peo-
pie could not fail to the Importance OF
it, and it could not be too strenuonsly urged
when the question of voting bonds for such
structure came up.
These remarks were very acceptable to the
audience, very evidently. The school was
then dismissed, and children and teachers
went out free for week.
THE MADISON SCHOOL.
Yesterday afternoon very entertaining
series of exercises closed the school term.
The Eighth grade, under the supervision of
Prof. Smith and Miss Walker, presented re-
citals, essays, and song, with model class
examination in arithmetic and geography.
Probably the most entertaining part of the
exercises were the songs, pretty and appropri-
ate school words set to some popular air.
The fresh young voices, united in harmony,
rang out strong and unsteady. A very
charming farewell address was we'll delivered
by Alice MCGUIRE. In ''the exhibition
part of the programme as we'll as the exam
ination, the children acquitted themselves
admirably.
The Seventh grade,i in charge of Miss New
son, occupied another room, and interested
large part of the visitors. The ex-
ercises here we're similar in nature
to those presented by their fellows
in the other room. A historical dialogue
was nicely recited, and interspersed with
some very clever acting by Emma Roberts,
the grandmother of the several epochs.
"Leetle Jacob Strauss" recited by r. Joy,
evoked no little merriment, while ssThe Lit
tie Blackeyed Rebel was piquantly and
cleverly presented in recital by Abbie
Gellatly. The children showed SO much
cleverness and gave such decorous atten
ton that the visitors were unani-
nous in pronouncing this the best of we'll
ordered school-rooms.
JEFFERSON SCHOOL.
Here, again, a similar course of exercises
were enacted. Essays, Rotations and class
examinations followed in quick succession.
In each exercise the pupils were equal to the
occasion. Prof. Taylor conducted the ex-
ercises, and he received support from his
pupils which must have been gratifying it
was to the visitors. During the month there
have been 600 visitors to this school.
ADAMS SCHOOL.
This school had it's quota of visitors, who
left highly pleased with the entertainment
given. The examinations were up to the
mark, end the exhibition feature equalled
that of any other of the schools. Miss
Jessie Brown is selected for special mention.
She gave recital in very captivating man
ner and with pretty effect.
The GLOBE tried to be ononipresent on
such an important occasion, and only failed
after q serious strain. Reports from all the
schools are equal in all respects to what is
spoken above. And what is there spoken is
but the reflex of public opinion.
The schools as at present conducted are q
credit to any city. Teachers and pupils are
in accord, seemingly, in securing this place
in the educational world. In every way this