The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-04-23
PUBLIC SCHOOL VISITING.

VALLEY road mile or two from Westminster, and in
a few minutes arrived at the school known as VII
and well governed by Mr. H B. Burgoon, whose eXpe-
rence of several years has meaSurably qualified MN
to conduct his school with success. Before entering
the school, the Examiner noticed necessity Ior
some repairs to the porch so as to render the passage
into and out of the school room safe 70 the elars'
but in most other respects the school accommoda-
tons are good lacking nothing but SAFE passage "
make them equal to any. The old broken poa Sns
on the porch. which hy-up at one emo When emu
steps UPON the other the very great danger OF the
little ones swarming around, should De removed anu
replaced by porch to give safety to the pups
Mr. Burgoon had 40 pupils on his ROLL but the |
Withdrawals of the larger ones TO the farms ana gar
dens, had left only II present. The impression
able because the most of them appeared 10 mani /
fest interest in their studies and exercises. haIing
made his observations inquired into the methods OF
the teacher, and INDUCED in few remarks al
dressed TO teacher and pupils together, the Exam
dispatch TO other fields of labor his mind anticipa
ting dwelling on the luxury of the early Vegetables
which these absent pupils, who have SO early gone
to work in the gardens will probably senG % Nun
for many dinner. We shall keep this carry Vege-
table matter in mind applying the word as a !G
p-iatey as a kind friend near Taneytown used 70 40
and shall try to make note of the quarter from |
which the earliest vegetables shall come :.
BACHMAN's MILL SCHOOL. Having arrived ~
Bachman's Mills before 10 o'clock, the Examiner
was pleased to find his friend Mr., G. T. Palmer faith
fully working with as much spirit as ever, though
his roll of AZ pupils had dwindled away TO only lS-
u of them having Withdrawn TO go to work at the
production of vegetables Sc. things quito as neces
sary to obtain as school acquisitions. Being Joined
in the school by one of the esable trustees there
Of, Mr.. D. s. Palmer, who had kindly profered his
hospitality the Examiner made brief examlL alton
of some of the pupils, whose rapid progress had at
racted the attention Of their parents and friends 70
such an extent as to elicit high admiration. Al
though the pupils present acquitted themselves in
highly satisfactory manner yet the visitor iet tna
the queen of that school was missing but ne had tne
pleasure to know that she is successful student IN
the state Normal School, from which, II healtn De
spared and she can remain there the necessary tie
she Will return emnently worthy 70 wear Tue queenIy
crown which, in her case can only add grSce TO So
perior excellence
KRipELER's ScHooL.-The next school arrived at
was Kridelers where hospitable reception always
awaits the school visitor, at the dwelling OF MT ~
ward Krideler on the margin and near the brim OF
that most bouRtiful spring of pure cold water az ali
seasons and more inviting in summer tnan Drln-
ming gobets Of spaFkhng hectAt oI1 NJ S as
the Examiner hurried on to the sehooi mouse.
which though not so much out OF repair as SOME
Others in the county, is far too contracted IN dis
sions TO accommodate the pupils that attend TINS
school, which is now in charge OF NJ. (. feIeI-
man a Young teacher of comparatively little eNpe-
rience but OF ardent zeal and much industry
Mr. Peterman had ~ pupils on his roll. OF whom
26 were still in attendance. The older pupis nav
ing been withdrawn, il was not thought necessary
TO spend much time with the little ones after learn
ing their course Of studies and the methods &
30 them; and after BRIEF eonieIsnee Mn MI ,;,,i
teacher and word Of encouragement to me htlie
pupils, the Examiner hurried into MS 6uggy, anu
ilor dashed on TO VENTS. on the Manchester ana
Hanover pike which school has now Tor several
years happily been in charge Of that indnsirloqs'
able. and deserYedly popular teacher M 'onn n
streyig. ~,
highly successful school Of p Pupils Win - s.l ~
but quite time enough TO enable the Examiner y
make his observations and have nis ~ VIZ,
with the teacher. Mr.. John 4. streytg ne repaired
70 the pleasant home Of the latter where pon, men
tbere me visitor IS kindly received by bis fair lite
friend. Mrs streyig. with open handed hospitality
most gracefully administered, while her aarting ~
is Sis eonfnoglsv praite as II their tiny tongues
are hung 10 the middle % elatfer az boh tifds ~
rccur 20 the refreshments never 70 DC ioFEolish!
All that bowl Of rich milk and snowy breed r
fhaf ham and esrsi- strong coffee OF delicious
aroma with a double charge OF sugar those spieed
pickles The preserved fruits! How the very iieh.
srv ~ thpn exhilerafesi Kind fcader please do not
hastily conclude that the writer Is anything iiAc
gOurmand How can be help menlioniie sol i o. es
things associated with events connected with sqeh
pleasu-abe occasionss and remember too, taat
ifinsiruction be plentifuy spieed with amsseme'it
twill become more pSlatahle 20 many.
TKAcTYs ScHOOI--Taking leave OF ais highly 81
teemed friends and Of one OF The most charming ~.
ne rural homes in Maryland. the Examiner, taking
nm Mr. Strevig and depositing him IN sight 81 ms
school pushed al rapid raie % ITacey Z sch,9t-
which has for several years been conducted ~ NJ
Noah ppferznau with annually increasing success
Mr. Pelermnn had e pupils on M Fetl y . Niloi,
were present. and sithoagh t'ie 1870. ,r ~ ~,
the conference with lac teaeher were hslei y. ~ -
anIner departed under the impression that the
teacher : faithfully dscharging ms duties anu As
kPoiT's ar ffrry's SCHoOL---This rather large
school of s. pupils having sui = prsssnt was
reached Ia the afternoon. Here Alr. V. Il. Nent1
opn llt rapidly progressing teacher. was found As
riss,sly a. ever faithfully engaged in trimming
lively school OF obedient children, the larger and
,a.sr.s a,a,au5st.d having Withdrawn % push the
Suriua WORK ON the farms and IN the garciis ttS
ont bows and girls ali The county, or kroll
Vaiiev Win ~ ahead Of YOU all IN bringing In the
earliest vegetables While the Examiner was taA-
ing his notes. making inquiries and oiisfing slkes
iiulis 10 The teacher the pupils, AZ signal gwen
were preparing 70 eniiven the occasion with Nocn
music which Is q daily practice u opening ana
closing the school, and the yalue Of the pIectee pc
s,,e t,rsr.t Is hen those pupils raised their voices
ana poured out a food 81 school music sieh e
ns mn ps IN IS Tie neriect q other stndies
which Is moi likely 10 happen under carr u tle
en- daily exercises ~ singing ~ ne NaSir 49, y
will aid immensely ~ preserving 49, osu.t ~
s.holi. and ie teacher 10 neaiccts toeneourage y
will deprive his school Of very great pleasure and
q ne following iifiis address delivered u Master
George washington Warner aged atout ~ years ana
IN ESamiuef departed On his Winning way and
truig IL was a winding Way, over and aroand ine
Eiils ard ID and down the hollows, some Of laen
70 deep that the sunlight can scarcely reaeh % ne
$3.50 taaTes 70 tn Erstiaer b. Maaer Co. W.
t,a Il se you here this preeut occasion, ana we
Iid soS cordial welcome 70 this, or pheasant sc9ooi
room. Herew are wont - meet from DAY g day.
ead r,..nd our time in attending 70 these ntndies
which viii tend 70 make rs more useful anu hally
nar reat legations for 81 the privileges We en-
io, ana We trust that We feel truly grateful w
Them. We viii ny a tins rhae. . soe sol '1
lessons IN listening 70 our performances
.sn5 not view rs with a critics eye,
Bat pas our impeEfeetions by
"a 4rkaff Of thesa. my sehoolmates, ieader you
b.arileitend sincere thanks Tor ali your kindness
Ne hope You win neseF have oecsslon = leel iaAl
any member Of this school haz EntsimpFofed 81
M ~. n ~, trat you wiz stln con Time yoer kind
ness niii In return for IL We VIII try 20 70 improve
III o,ir time and privileges, that We may beeonf
- ,sss.,i,srs al Soeiety and in all our actions
sas.rit vs,l,r anurobaiion And may we al feel thai
Our life is solooltlpe. and till that shall end
with our Father IN heaven for Teacher and Friend
on ief rs vel perform each iask that Is given,
s7ill our time OF probation - ended ~ 4ealpN
Having taken leave Of NJ VENT Rhiie W Y sl'
iner 10 avoid a road which he Judged % @ mpaSs
able turned Don's head toward huge, high hlll
asd Up so W. X nd nesStng the len 70 be the rgh
road he soon came In sight OF Alesta, orght iooA
obioom mao 4 ao1rishing inland city, on the new
Hanover and Gettysburg railroad kqoHlpg ina
application had already been male l9 ~, Is
Eart sharn lookout for tbs necessity ot a. ana ol
Al appropriate site, induiging IN agreeable speeala
,fsr erected al the foot or the slope o. on ths
ron one OF those beautiful hills surrounding Ale
s-ts,s mind that the name Alesia was given L
fheplaee In honor OF Mss Atiee the Deautut lltiit
girl who eispped her hands 50 bravery Y welcome
Ihcfrst locomotive That wakened ppihe spiritot en-
fernrise now 80 rife among those hills and hoii1ws
Ifthis impression be correct, be thinks tnat ms
TanartTnenf Should be petitioned 10 change th,
srsfiinT from Aiesia 10 Alicia. Boys y0l 3 no *
,nneh admire Miss Alice. and who possibly hop
thai al some time in the future her pretty name MAJ
~ psors closely associated with your own, VIVA
have yop 70 say In regard % the proposed ehang n
die spelling OF the name Of your future city! MIS-
sliee 100 II u thought ought 20 DC consulted aDou
II Pshass What IS in name Wen, Yery mnei
isou1etifnes lis true "A rose by any other mans
,sould smell as sweet 39ni good name IS WORT
more than gold. while bad name, II merited, j
yOTss than almost anything yoq eau imagine. ba
there & no space here for moralizlHg
spRTSe;vfII 2 SCHOOL formerly known as ZnlaEg
uA~'s-The traveller had not gone lar from Aiesli
- fis xrav 70 SpriDaFille until he began seriously Z
Question MS preference for the road over the bills
the crooked narrow way down the dark vale alont
fhe falls Mr. Hoffmans paper thlll leans nal =
entilp the roads in places that they weEe almost I'm
NassabIe. but BY perseverance,, picking bis way anc
Almost houndefing down the long ana sseeP slol,S-
M hfll-0veEiookipg the charming sPriisyllls va
lev avyav down, down, far down below, ne hnall,
reached the schoolhouse IN safety, ana IN alap
fiIaa todo and say and hear all That was necessaT
IN ne school before is close IN the evening. ~
industrious and very efficient Hiss Emma Z LoFrsh
ger a Young teacher of very high promise OF gTea
f1seflluess has been quite successfully eonuuetlhs
fhis SCHOOL for several years, ana IL the trustee
thereof shall be so fortunate as % retain her service
IN fntur he school win continue 10 progress u
ranS until il will fayorably compare win the pes
~ ne Soslnd anywhere. The number on roll was ~
hut like almost every where else N April, me laft
,nniIs had Withdrawn TO farm and garden WoPk IlIti
ihe number had fallen to To- nearly all OF me lowe
Trades: vet little colloquy It'll those that remain
"a clearly showed that the school training naa 2eet
mos admirable: that the pupils appreciate Ihell
privileges and that they almost laollle thef klho
and accomplished teacher. -, 60. " -,
Remaining 10 the home OF MS frlehu Nf: soitt
Balm where he has always received from hlIIsei
and his amiabie lady most hospit9oiie Weieoine