Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-02

LELAND AND GRAY SEMINARY EXAMINATION
NOV. II AND Is, 1881.

LELAND AND GRAY SEMINARY EXAMINATIONS
NOV. IL AND Is, 1881.
TO the Trustees First, let US say to
you, and through you TO the patrons of the
institution, that these examinations, in our
judgment, were highly creditable both to the
instructors and students. The classes through
out gave evidence of thorough work in the
class room and persistent drilling" in fouu-
dAtion principles. Nothing less than this
could have given the students that evident
familiarity with the very spirit and life of the
various branches, which was generally exhb-
tied. And in this connection, We desire to
express our entire approval of the methods Of
instruction here pursued, as best calculated
10 create desire TO study aud understand the
subject, rather than the mere words Of the
textbook, and thus to prepare the scholar TO
become the successful teacher. While there
was much that deserved special praise, time
and space forbid more than these general
statements. Yet We feel constrained to say
that the work of the Latin and Greek classes
of Prof. Boynton and Miss Prentice deserve
especial mention, though these we're in no wise
superior to the two classes in Geometry under
the same instructors. The blackboard exer-
else of Miss Morse's class in algebra in factor.
ing and in involution was without exception,
superior TO any it has been our fortune to
witness. The attention given in this school
to the study of elocution is CONNIE ndable.
Miss Browns pupils in this department did
themselves and their teacher great credit in
their Rotations. Nothing appeared through
out the two days of examinations that was
not worthy of commentator, and the de-
pertinent of all the students during the time
sho Red that they were ever mindful of the
fact that they should be, as they were ladies
and gentlemen.
A r CrrNunprrr Nbafrp,an
We heartily endorse the above report The
reading class under Miss Morse and the ex-
cellent work accomplished in elementary
learning and penmanship also deserve special
reference. o. G. BAKER, } Coro
T. NJ BUTLER,
Willie Howe killed 7-months old pig
last week that dressed 1856 pounds.
"A union singing school was organized
last Monday evening with 100 scholars, who
are to be instructed in the rudiments of music
by Prof. Lake of Saxtons River.
The winter term at the academy began
last Monday with the largest number of stu
dents that ever attended any winter term.
which speaks well for the popularity of Prof.
Boynton.
At the annual meeting for raising money
To defTay the towns expenses, held last Tues
day, the town voted to raise 20 cents on the
dollar of the list. This will pay the towns
running expenses for the year, the interest on
the railroad bonds, and about $1,000 of the
bonds.
Mrs. Jane E. S. Hubbard, widow of Mos
es Hubbard, NJ. D., who died in this town in
1868, died last Sunday morning in Bradford
aged 76. The body was brought here Tues
day morning, and funeral services were held
at the residence of S. d. Winslow on Wed
nesday, after which the remains were buried
beside those of DIR. Hubbard in the new Gem
eteTy. OF the six children, only one, Rev
ID. s. Hibbard, was able 70 be present. ".