The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1885-01-22
WADENA, Jan. 21st, 1884.

WADENA, Jan. 21st, 1884.
Our Public School is An institution Of which
every citizen Of Waaena has just cause to feel
proud, and which those interested in receiving
An education may we'll be thankful for. This
school occupies . magnificent structure having
been built at considerable expense and is furnish
ed and planned IN the latest style 1t is divided In
to four large apartments which ut the time of
building was thought by many t. give more room
than would ever be needed, but it has been prov
Oh to them that they were mistaken as every room
is now filled to it's utmost capacity. These depart
ments are each presided over by IN instructor and
these instructors are under tho management Of
Prof. Buck, who has roven himself TO be young
man Of more than ordinary ability. He has dis
plsysd good judgment in dividing and grading
the pupils, a. can be noticed by visit to the
different branches of the school. Upon the first
floor at the right is the room occupied by the
primary department, or those who have lately
started to learn thu rulimcnts Of learning. This
department is directed by Miss Miller, who, by
patience and perseverance, has gained reputa-
ton Of being IN able instructor Of tho young
The next room on the left Is occupied by the in
termediats department and is composed Of pupils
slightly advanced in their studies than those
already mentioned. They are uader the CONTROL
and guidance Of Miss Calktns who, though she
has taught this school but short time. comes
well recommended md IL already recognized ~
being teaohsT Of no small ability. The next in
order is the grsmmer department which is situat-
ed on the scond floor at the right and il under
the able supervision OF Mrs. G. A. whitney. This
lady needs no introduction to the general public,
as she has been contested with our ublic Schools
fnra d,,rin INN Al Ia
have passed from her department with honor.
Our attention IL now called to the high school
which is located in the room to the left and is at
tended by many yuuag ladies and gentlemen who
ara rapidly advancing under the tutorage Of Prof.
Back. The pupils of these departments are with
but few exceptions worry attentive and with such
instru~ tors cannot help but improve. But with
all these advan tages there are drawbacks over
which teachers have no control. In passing
through Our streets "a observer would notice
many b oys Of school aga loitering upoa the corn-
ers or engaged in sorso sport. The school bell
peals forth inthrilling tones but over thsm It has
no control. We often wonder who Is to anne
for this and after careful thought, can on y lay
the cause at the feet of their parents ct
who are too careless and neglectful to send them
Parents (snd we speak more particularly to the
parects Of such boys many Of you arc taxed
continually for tbs support Of the Public School.
Though your order and at your expense num-
Der of efficient teachers ara engaged FOR the pur.
pose of instru.ting your children. But are you
sure that they are present enjoying these facilities
that you have toiled 80 hard to procure. This
world is rapidly advancing and as the wheel
Of time rolls BY it has become necessary to educate
the young In such manner that they will be
able to perform the duties Of life successfully. Pa
rents should remember this, and would act wisely
by encoupging their children in every way pos
sible But howsoften we see It 10 the contrary.
Many parints, eten Ii our own city, nevsr think
Of entering the school to notice how their chill
dren are PROGRESSING orto encourage them IN any
way. o;t{n times parents foster strife between
teacher aad child By taking the part 81
the latter when they come homo complaining 1t
some WRONG that they imagine has bsen perpetr-
ated upol them BY. their tsacher.. These arc
wronssxSst should be speedily rsnSdtsd Orr
Public }hoo1 has ethsr evils to q ercomsof which
Va HAYS Ssithsrt ime nor space = nnsnttol., but
"a closins awIsh that Ne could imprsss Il upon.
the MD aos sysry psrens tbtt failing q rive
their cSnlreds - lon ring.
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