The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1880-05-08

Nha+a MsellflNtN uuty WnIh Mllu sew
eniy pupils on his roll, Of whom only about thirty |
were stu in attendance the greater number having
withdrawn to assist their parents IN making their |
gardens, preparing for fnnnwork, Sc But the
little children still remaining school manifested
as much interest IN their studies ever The school
was orderly the pupils studious and obedent and |
the teachers methods appeared to be successful.
DEEl PARK.-Thls school, which was the next
reached, contained a less number Of pupils there
being forythree on the roll, only eighteen Of whom
were present Deer Park is In charge Mr. Charles
W. Motier, who appeared to be faithfully dischsfg
ing his duty, while the pupils still remaining at
school seemed TO be quite devoted TO their studies.
Here the visitor pleasantly entertained by school
music Of an inspirtng character, which the pupils
executed with skill scarcely to be expected from
children Of their tender age, and which they APP
peared greatly TO enjoy,
GERMAN scHoOL-M Deer Park the Rev John
Geo. Haefner was successfully teaching a German
School, which was well attended and In which the
neghbOrhOod appeared to be much interested The
teacher being temporarily absent at the time the
school was passed by the visitor whose knowledge
of German, however Is extremely limited, the Ex-
aminer passed on without many inquiries, leaving
with the interesting school nothing but his best
wishes for Ia highest success
MoRGAS's RuS.-Iiaving reached this school,
where Mr.. Grove J. shipley so patiently wields the
sceptre Of authority, the Examiner found only nine
pupils present out Of roll Of thirty nine. This
school has greatly improved since Mr. shipley took
charge fit. and II It shall continue TO advance, IL
viii prove to be great blessing the youth Of
| that neighborhood.
| UNPLEASANT Gar Kiss Iibbie shipley, young
teacher Of high promise has for the last school year
rendered satisfactory service but all Of her pupils
except four had Withdrawn 10 their gardens, farms,
&C. the Examiner had little to do but to accompany
the amiablc teacher to her residence where he and
Don were Hospitality entertained.
fREEDoN-IIaying enjoyed his pleasant visit and
kind entertainment Pleasant Gap very much,
the Examiner hurried on 10 Freedom where he ex.
pected TO meet his friend Mr. Prugh and be by him
accompanied TO the school at that place but US Mr.
p. was absent the Examiner yentured alone into
the presence Of Miss Yirie c. Jean and her very
attractive group OF pupils, only thirteen Of whom,
however. were present out ola roll OF thirty -one
Having enjoyed the benefit Of Normal School train.
ing. Mis- Jean had bravely kept up the high stand
ard Of the Freedom School, which for years ha,
ranked among the best.
BRAS misunderstanding driven ON to Branden
burg school, the visitor was gratihed there to find
that his little friend Miss Clara L. smith, an accom-
plshed graduate of W. NJ. College, who had for som,
time been very aeceptRbly serving assistant TO Mis-
Helen V. lane, was very successfully conducting
the school principal, family arrangements early IN
March having rendered Miss Lanes withdrawal ne
cessary. out OF ROLL OF hny-two, Miss Clara hat
still thiryslX pupils present all in the very hes
order systematically taught and admirably gov
ened.
HooUs MuIs-IIere that enthusiastic and emil
nently successful teacher. samuel 5. sp0lding Esq.
who Is often assisted by his accomplished daughter
Mis- MOlle, was as industriously A. ever at work il
themidst Of his twenty seven pupilsnn roll eghieei
ofwhom still present though late IN the sea
son, which shows how highly Mr.. spaldng's in
struotlon Is appreciated by all who can possibly b.
spared from the gardens and farms. The hous
here Is much too small aud uninyiting In appear
anco when unoccupied; but when Mr. spaldlng
there with his brightey d pupils crowded aroun,
him, II becomes place Of the deepest interest Nj
spaldlngs methods arc often original but all tn
more effective that account; never superficial
always thorough. and very particular. yet at tn
same time quite comprehensive.
sTKEsyILLg.-A sykesyille, with forty three OF
her roll Miss Isabel y. Hale had nineteen pupil
present nil well governed faith fully taught, an,
pleasantly kept at their school work The old dilap
dated school.house outside presented an uninytin
appearance, being now scarcely habItable; bu
within, the school, pupils, teacher, and ali were a
neat as new pins, showing school-house keeping o
ayery high order
sfoNY MpGE.-This school In a well furnished
new brick house, is now In charge Of Mis- Lizzie A
Bennett, whose efficient management Of Il Ia
brought Il up to a very high standard. OF her forty
two pupils. twenty.thrcc were still in attcndanc
and pursuing their studies with ardent zeal
then being near the noon hour, at sign from III
accomplished teacher. pupil slipped out, retumin
soon amer with apolie Invitation for Miss Lizzie an
her visitor to repair to the residence OF Mr. John
Deyrics. whose Rmiable lady well knows how 3
make her plentiful mountain appearing home in
tensely attractive 10 her numerous friends. Don
having been Rbundantly strengthened 10 enabl
, him IN climb the hills and leap the bitches III
traveller, taking reluctant leave Of his csteeme
friends, and cautionlng Don to steer clear Of N,
scafy old soap-siono quarry hole which appears
be botlomless but full OF dark water, enough /
drown regiment. close by the rad side gapinl
there 10 engulf the unwary seeming To offer ever
lasting rest somewhere In lis cApacious unknown
dcpths-dAshed on to his weary work.
MEcnASIcsyiLLE ScHooL.-Iier that ever Cheerful
and enthusiastic Mr. Charles L. Hughes was as hope
fully as ever at work although all Of his pupils ex
cept about dozen, had Withdrawn 10 the Botanlca
and Agricultural departments in the gardens an
farms. The zeal ofthe hacher and the ardor Of th
remaining pupils, however had in no degree subs
ded All seemed anxious that the Examiner Shout
pass the remainder Of the day In the school; but a
soon as the object Of the visit was accumulated IN
school was len to il work and the Examiner IN
drew leaving his best wishes with Mr. uugbes an
his industrious pupils.
oAKLAspy-Haylng now turnsd hsme,,a,a IN
visitor next reached Oakland. whore Mis- csl,a !
Gorsuch brave little rirl with natural talent, az
high order. has been RAPIDLY building nm a renu,.
ton for herself and faithfuI servie, as .ncces.o
teacher. This school has never been Iarge ON,
but under Miss t;or,uehS able ad,ninIs,,aton /, n.
been gradually growing IL Is gratifying ~ knn,
that the hiah satisGctIon given nv Mis- ci,a has =
suited IN awakening such nm interest that n. he
been prevailed upon TO continue her school ,,nr,n
the Summer term at the expense of In. nsrep,s an,
pupils
LouBvILLE-Iate enough In the evening 70, IN
schools to be dismissed. the Examiner found him
self passing the Louisville school then In charge
MI. Milton =. Ebangh, who. though after O'Clock
was found still at work in the midst OF twenty elgh
pupils out off roll of forty-fye. Here change q
teachers had taken place during the progress Of tn
school, but few brief inquiries made il clearly AZ
pear that Mr. Ebaugh has been entirely successful
his efforts. Indeed, judging from little nercours
with some of his intere sting pupils. the Examine
became fully convinced that Mr. Ebaugh has a,
seryedly won high popularity For short dislanc
on his way from Louisville. the Examiner had III
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