The Osceola times., 1880-02-21

- In Int, rncdiate - ...... q
Total number Of siulcuis enrolled .... u,
The Primary classes have been
instructed in Autobiography, Read
ing, Primary Arithmetic, Primary
Geography, Pencil and Crayon ex-
crclses.
The intermediate classes IN An-
biography, Reading, Mental Arith.
metic. Geography (second part,
Primary Grammar, Writing and
Oral rccitations.
The Academic classes in DIotlon-
ary, Written Arithmetic, Algebra,
English Grammar, History of the
United States, Universal History,
Penmanship, Composition and De-
clamat,on.
Considering the time in attend
ance and the age of each, reasona-
bic improvement has been made by
all the school Perfect harmony
exists among the teachers and stu
dents. The pupils are kind, polite
and obcdient. The young men and
young ladies are exceptionally So.
The contingent expenses for
wood, &C., have been moro than
met Gas the Secretary's report here.
with attached will show by the
tuition on extra branches and pu-
pills who are not entitled by law to
the privileges of your free school.
SIxty.four dollars (S64.00) is due
your treasury from this source,
while an additional amount OF
s4s.40 has been procured for walks
and other improvements of your
property by the Students Associ-
alton" Of your school, as set forth
in the Treasurer's report of the
same herewith enclosed. The two
sums amount to Sl0s.40, while the
actual expenses Independent of
curtains aud other necessary pur-
chases made for your building and
have not been exceeding
ten dollars $1,000 all told, as the
itemizcd report enclosed will show.
We feel confident we will be able
to do even more during the coming
five months than We have done in
the past five by way of assisting
your treasury.
We find your excellent new build
ing one of the best adapted TO its
purposes we have ever laborcd in.
The stages, desks and general fix.
lures and apparatus OF the rooms
are not only very convenient for
the teachers, but, at the same time,
offer comfort and health to the pu.
pils. We have used every precau
ton to project the furniture and
Through the obedience
and good conduct of the students
our efforts have been entirely sue
cess.ul. There is not a deiacing
mark to be found on the entire
property done by the school. On
the contrary, the students have as
sisted in cleaning up and beautiiy-
ing the surroundings very much,
ana seem to appreciate the excellent
facilities you are offering them to
obtain an education IN comtorta-
BILE and pleasant school.
In conclusion, we would respect
fully recommend the consolida ion
Of the school in your now building.
With the purchase OF a few more
desks all tho pupils can be accom-
moda,ed there, which will enable
you 10 conduct your school more
economically as well as more con.
veniently for your principal.
We ask your assistance in i'm
pressing upon the patrons the great
importance of regular dHfsdaR0 on
the part Of the students in each
class, as absence on the part of the
students necessitates the multlpli-
cation OF classes beyond the con
troll of the teachers.
All of which is most respectfully
submitted.
J. A. McALlsrgn,
Principal of the Osceola Male and
Female High School.
Osceola, Ark, Feb. l4th, 1880.
n. B.-Hereaitcr all pupils under
6 and over the age Of 81 years, will
be required TO pay the regular tut
lion fees monthly, in advance.
JoHN MATTHEW'S,
W. p. HALE,
ii. NJ. PoPE,
Trustees.
sS
The steamer Mark Twain will
deliver Lumber here for $3.50 to
$1,000 per NJ. She will arrive on
down trip Wednesday and return
Sunday. For further particulars
apply on board to
q - Srrurrr Cln.l.