The Press., 1886-01-28
(Hartford Times) MR. AUGUR VISITS THE STORRS SCHOOL,

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 tHartford Times)
 MR. AUGUR VISITS THE STORRS SCHOOL,
 Having recently had occasion to visit the Storrs school at Mansfield. I take the liberty to offer through the columns of the Times my lmpl essions. First, the object of the school. It is very we'll known that Messrs. Augustus and Charles Storrs, by donations of land, buildings and money. made provisions, by so far, for schoTi for the DIT ctical agricultural education of the boys of Connnecticut, so as to fit them to be especially qualified to be good farm CTS aud good citizens. The state, through provisions enacted by its legislature, has accepted those donations and put in op- eration the Storrs school, to such an ex- tent as at least to foreshadow what it's flu tury may be, under friendly Legislation by the state.
 Well, how does the Storrs school i'm press visitor?
 As Is well known, the school is located af Mansfield, some three miles from Eagle vile station; the road being mostly an up grade to the summit of q ridge of land near the church at Mansfield, from whence there IS an extended and beautiful view to the northward, northeast, east, and south east. The location Is regarded by some as rather isolated; but when it is considered that this IS not factory but an education- al institution, where good air, good water. and quiet surroundings are positive ad vantages, isolation ceases to be regarded as an objection, and is undoubtedly a posi- tive advantage indeed this has proved t,, be the case-there seems to be total ab- sence of all evil surroundings. Then again, with some $500 expended by the town of Mansfield in grading some three or four sharp pitches in the road between there and Eagleville the ruad would be so good that 30 or 40 minutes ride up from the station would be an agreeable pleasure for visitors or pupils in reaching the school, and be we'll worth all it would cost to the citizens of the town in reaching Eagleville.
 Again telephone connection with the school would give visitors a much needed advantage, and would save many tedious delays in waiting. Both propositions arc quite feasible. On the whole the location Is healthful, fairly accessible, adapted tc school purposes and generally desirable. THE TITLE.
 We learn that all previous owners ar, entirely willing to do all in their power f, nrakehhe title ss satisfactory as possible the question is whether the duibblins about the title IS not more alice than qCi8c THE FARM.
 The farm, in the hands of Professor Chamberlain, is coming up in the matter u yield, and in improvements as we'll as il general appearance. It has also beel handled with most rigid economy. 4 sin gle item interested me much a certain field which has not been very productive in the past, and which was scattered ovel with quite a sprinkling of half-burie, boulders and loose rocks engaged the at tention of Professor Chamberlain. A nelghbor was consulted, who gave as his | judgment that it would cost $100 to gel those rocks ; but by use of the boys and [ team two days everyone was taken ou and in condition to haul off where wanted | The farm Is more than an average of tho better farms of the state. It is well wa tered, has 0 variety of soil, is adapted tC nearly all kinds of field, fruit and gardeI crops. If continued under present man agement, each year will show a marked in crease of production and general improve ments. think the tax payers of the stat, will regard this farm as far too valuabl, to abandon and sacrifice.
 In the interest of economy, we ask ou legislature to think twice before they vot, to abandon the Storrs school farm, witt its buildings and surroundings. The farm really, ln addition to producing suppliei for the pupils and the school family, give a series of obj ct lessons of the most prac tcal character i'll agricultural education science in the laboratory, and practice oi the farm, going hand in hand
 And right in this line desire to alludi the barn and stock of the Storrs farm l just opposite the Storrs school, on tn, road southward. It is well understood that this stock, one of the best in the state IS always subject to the inspection of visit Ors, and especially the teachers and stu dents of the Storrs school. Animals cal be taken out, inspected, their weigh judged, and then determined Lessons il handling to determine their intrinsic value and any other points of practical nature can be brought out touching animal anato my, physiology, etc.
 Another location equal in this respec can hardly be found. I The teachers or professors in this schou arc apparently working in the greates harmony and with the best success.
 The pupils are gentlemanly, industriou I huu IAibul LII. - I should judge the discipline and mora tone of the institution were just what an, good parent would be pleased with tn three pupils of my own town (Middleiield whom have known in the past havin, been a school visitor during our history a town, pleased me much one term fo them here is worth any year Tn their pas education.
 Farmers cannot afford to forego the nd vantages of the Storrs school for their boys
 Farmers of Connecticut, see your repre sentatives, and charge them not to do foolish thing by abandoning the Storr school, or even changing its location with out the wisest reasons.
 A word to the citizens of Mansfield Let me ask if the people of your town ar aware of the great advantage of havinI such school located among you? Doe it have your outspoken sympathy Sho, by your assurance that you can appreciat a good thing, and are ready to show you 1 hand. There are several towns in our stat that are ready to offer very hearty encoul agement to the location of tho school anon 4 them. Be not whit behind them. Civ them Q good graded road to Eagleville Help in constructing telephone hpe \ wanted. And help more than these i | r,o.,r onnokonk cinoara ond o,fof.o.l, n