The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-01-29

progress of the pupils it became apparent that Mr
BOYER was faithfully and industrious!y dscharglhs
his duty to the best of his ability. Leaving ie"
suggestions with the teacher and words OF encouf-
agement with the pupils, Don was again turned OUT
upon the road to his weary work.
| JENKINS SCHooL.-This school, a short distance
south of Defiance, is accommodated, or rather an
commodated in dilapidated frame house scarcely
fit for longer service; but the industrious teacher
Miss Lizzie NJ Hoffman, formerly of Frederick CO.,
| has inspired her pupils with zeal and habits OF
study to an extent so encouraging as TO make gooo
impression the visitor Out of roll OF o6 puPiis
Miss Lizzie had 81 present; and, making allowance
for the bad weather and the impossible snow drlits
this may be considered fair attendance Wlthou'
any desire to compliment Miss Hoffman more hlgn-
ly than she merits it may truly be said that her
school presents more attractive appearance thah
it has ever previously done; and it was gratifying 10
learn that her services are highly appreciated.
BRANDENBuRG ScHooL.-A drive of few miles
on newly cut path, brought the Examiner to Bran
denburg on the Washington road. Here Miss sue
NJ. Matthews, of quite youthful appearance. but
teacher of some years successful experience was
industriously presiding over large number OF pu-
pills some of whom like few elsewhere, being just
at that unruly age which, according to the old dc
tionaries, gained for such the uncouth name OF
"hobbledehoys" neither men nor boys had trled 10
give her much annoyance but, sustained by her
gentlemanly and consderate trustees and her own
intrepid little heart she was bravely enforcing ana
sustaining good discipline and having thus firmly
and pleasantly established good order her efficiency
in communicating instruction etiectually need not
be questioned as her mental requirements are OF a
high character. Well done for Miss Sue, and well
done for her high ninded trustees. When the local
school officers will thus stand to and aid their teach
in establishing and preserving good order all
efficient and conscientious teachers, such as Miss
Matthews, will contribute their full share to the
success of the public schools. Having remained In
Brandenburg school until the noon hour, Miss Mat
thews accompanied the visitor to the generous hos
pitality of Mr.. NJ. Dorsey, whose amiable lady
that like girl in her first teens, appears to be
ing more and more youthful as her years increase
and charming young lady that graces the home
circle entertained the traveller pleasantly that it
can never be forgotten.
WHITE Rock CoLoRED SCHooL.-Pursuing wind
ing course, the Examiner next stopped to inspect
colored school at White Rock where Emma V. Ran
dolph of partly African descent but little, if any
darker than healthy Spanish brunette, is faithful
ly instructng school of over 60 pupils of all ages
from great men with stout Boards and girls full
grown down to little pickaninnics just so high. The
visitor cheerfully bears testimony to the well direc-
ted efforts of this Jealous teacher of her race.
HOOPS MILLS ScHooL-Arriving at this notable
school, which has for years been ably co nducted by
the learned and experienced Samuel S. Spalding,
Esq, the Examiner was sorry to find that his old
friend Sam was unavoidably absent on business i'm
portant to himself and his interesting family but
he was highly pleased to find Mr.. Spaldings place
was amply and admirably filled by his accomplish
ed and amable daughter, Miss Mollie, young lady
of high merit, who, in addition to having passed
several rigid examinations, emitting her to credia
Etolh iflnro
school training. So, in her fathers absence Miss
Spalding was bravely and in highly creditable
manner sustaining the discipline of the school and
communicating instruction in every way quite as
efficiently could have been done by her more ex-
perienced father clearly showing that as teacher
Miss Spading may be ranked among the best.
The hour for closing having arrived the Examin-
er accepted kind invitation to partake of the hos
pitaity of the interesting Spaldins family, where
the smiling welcome of the presiding genius, whose
cheerful affabilty renders her attractive as her
charming daughters prepared the tired traveller for
most refreshing rest to which he was gracefully
sent at a convenient hour, thus abbreviating much
lively and pleasant chat the witticisms of the party
to which little Georgia often gave the point, sweet
ening his slumbers for dear knows how long in the
night. But just think of the awakening in the
morning Twenty miles from home with an open
sleigh and the rain, sleet and snow blowing hur-
ricane all around the house. Due at home every
Friday evening and this was Friday. There being
help for it. the Examiner declining the kind of
fers Of umbrellas and q thousand other suggestions
for his comfort partook of hearty breakfast, order
ed the sleigh, wrapped himself in several blankets
deposited himself upon the sleigh seat and gave the
word home to Don, and off the President of the
Horse Convention shot, dashing through the rain
and sleet, with the water in the roads often knee
Deep never stopping up hill or down, until he en-
tered Westminster, yelling in scream for Perry to
conduct him to his stable