Daily globe., 1879-04-08
of scholars and attention of teachers are spo-
ken OF as deserving the highest approval


setting forth (D that Prof.
slack's management was able and capable; (2)
teachers commended; (s) scholars making
rapid progress and showed commendable pro-
fciency at the examination; az discipline and
decorum admirable.
Under the head of suggestions it is stated
that progress is retarded by a lack of material
pens, paper, etc., and recommend the
board to devise some way by which these nec-
essaries may be supplied. The purchase of
large school bell is recommended. To aid
Prof. Slack the board is urged to employ an
assistant principal teacher.
GEORGE WATSON, Chairman.
MRS. j. A. TETER, Secretary.
ADAMS SCHOOL.
The examinations and exercises are COM
mended, pupils and teachers alike being given
high praise.
Suggested that the teachers, under certain
conditions, be allowed to inflict corrective pun
lshment. 1t does not conduce to
the best government of schools to have schol-
ars understand that under no circumstances
can teachers administer chastisement to them.'
j. y. PRENDERGAsT,
JOHN WAGNER,
JOSEPHA ROBERT.
RICE SCHOOL.
The examination evidenced great progress on
the part of the pupils. Order and discipline
good. Teachers are entitled to the highest
merit, and have made the school compare fa-
vorably and equally well with any in the city.
MORRIS LAMPREY,
w. G. GUILD
MRS. c. u. STEWART,
MRS. ELIZABETH McMENEMY,
MRS. G. w. TURNER.
JEFFERSON SCHOOL.
A long and elaborate report in regard to this
school is submitted. The purposes of our edu-
cational system is discussed and suggested.
The discipline was pronounced good, the pu-
pills giving evidence of superior training. Pen
manshlp, excellent and surprising. Drawing,
excellent and qualification is expressed at the
attention paid to it. In reading, the pupils
were surprisingly good, ''the enunciation per
feet, the expression so strong, yet natural and
simple that it seemed better than oratorica]
art.'' The efficiency of the teachers is so good,
that criticism is needless in any particular.
In the matter of recommendations, the want
of ventilation in the school is alluded to as be.
ing almost disease producing. The school
grounds are bad, recommended they be graded
and filled with gravel, even with such improve.
quate. The pupils need physical train
ing and culture. Innocent athletic
games and sports should be encouraged
During the time allotted for play, it should be
enforced. Recommended that greater atten
tion be paid to reading, spelling and arithmetic
as the fundamental principles, and most need
ed in the education Of the young. Drawing
should be made an important study.
Too many studies are pursued at one time
recommended they be curtailed in the length
of time devoted to geography, for instance. OF
that they be decreased in numbers. On tn,
| whole, the school and the system is highl,
spoken of.
G.. j. THOMPSON,
BREWER MATToUKs,
ADAM FINcK,
MRS. NJ L. GooDK1ND,
NJ. GILFuLAN.
Being unable to cooperate withi the commit
| tee, commends the diligence, faithfulnessIant
ability of the teachers. Speaks in the highes
terms of the good scholarship, correct deport
| ment and general advancement of the pupils
J. +. WILLIAMS.
LINCOLN SCHOOL.
| Extreme satisfaction reported as to genera
management, and satisfactory progress report
ed from the first to the eighth grades inclusive
The manner of instruction pursued in the low
er grades thought to be admirably adapted t.
an introduction to the higher grades, as mani
| fest by the general proficiency of the pupils
and the ability and superiority of the teachers
| Professor Bonds system Of penmanship highl
recommended for its ease and practlcabl
1 method of mastery.
ommendatiOns-The committee recon
| mended as follows: That board of visitor
| be appointed from each ward, for the purpos
of visiting the schools, making examination
and familisrizing themselves with the genera
management, the same proving source of en
couragement to the teachers, and calculated t
inspire emulation among the pupils. Tha
more equitable and higher salaries be paid t
teachers, on the grounds that their present RI
| muneration is not adequate to the quality O
intelligence required for the important pos
tions of instructors. That more discriminate
should be exercised in the remuneration q
teachers, and that equal compensation shoul
attach to equal services, whether male or fe
male. 81. NJ. SMYTH, Chairman.
FRANKLIN SCHOOL.
Favorable reports concerning the thorough
ness and accuracy of the instruction, and c
the readiness and interest manifested by tt
scholars in all their studies, particular refe
ence being made to the admirable order MOTTO
able in all the departments, whichis attribute
to the excellent discipline of the principal, Mr.
Travis. high compliment is given til
teachers for their systems of instruction.
The system of extemporaneous instruction
also mentioned favorably, and its advantag
spoken of in the highest terms of praise. tt
system of instruction is characterized as VIII
and attractive, and one in which the schola
seem greatly interested, great progress bei1
reported according to their years. The methe
of instruction in geography is reported
tending to develop keenness of observation, a
tention, and sense of personal dignity ar
respect, the system referred to being the priv
lege of the class to question one another Coz
cerning the lesson. The reading exercises a
favorably mentioned, while greater freedom
recommended in the exercise of individu
voices.
The progress observed in writing is spoken
as remarkable, and the city is. congratulated {
having so competent a teacher of penmansh
) as Mr.. Bond. The committee recommend th
a capable singing teacher be provided for
the schools-a man who should make vocal i
struction among the scholars his entire bus
ness.
The blackboard exercises in oral and writ.
l spelling, and the recitation in grammar, arit
metic, history, etc.,were highly commended, al
the proficiency of the pupils in reading, di
logues, and original composition characterz,
as most satisfactory and entertaining. Atte
tion is called to the necessity of a new fen
and other Improvements around the school, al
greater care in the protection of the trees.
s. Conn, Chairman.
The reports were accepted, and genel
qualification expressed by the board at t
: satisfaction given by the schools.
There being no further business, Il
board adjourned.
n The City Wins.
> A decision was yesterday granted by Jud
Simons in favor of the city in the case of t
g city of st. Paul vs. the owne
of certain real estate ret
g sessed for the opening of Sibley stre
b from Fourth to Fifth streets. Before ordt
ing judgment in the case, the former jud
/ ments rendered by the court of comm
y pleas in 1867, are reviewed, attention
. so being called to the subsequent order
- the common council, together with the sts
e utes under which they acted, authorizing t