The Press., 1894-06-28
The Borough Schools.

At the beginning of the last school year l new system of marking was put in op- eration, and monthly reports given in all grades except the lowest primary, show ing the pupils attendance and standing in department and studies. In these re- ports the marks were given as A, B, c or D, A signifying excellent, B good, c passable, and D not passable. A and B were considered honor marks. Honors have been awarded to the following: Grade II.-Joseph Bertrand, MonaC Con- verse, Willie Ensminger, Ethel Gary, John Hodgson, Carrie Irons, Howard Lee, Rosa Levi, Pearl Newell, Frank Clare, Emil Tuerschmann, May Weeks, Annie Wobbecke.
 Grade III. .- Harold Comins, Nellie Clifford, Richard Banford, Johnny Bald win, Robbie Mcleod, Helen Leach+, Ralph Lee, Carl Martin.
 Grade IV.-Maurice Demond, Jessie Eaton, Everett Gray, Marian Hughes, Gertrude Kitchen, Frieda Kretschmar, mann.
 Grade V.-Charles Blakeley, Virgie Chapman, Alice Fitton, Alice Harris, Emma Jacobus, Edna Reed, May Steb- bins, Hattie Tuthill, Helen Underwood. Grade VI.-Ethel Bailey*, Josephine Bartholomew, Florence Chapman, Nellie Cuttle+, Charlie Demond, Mary Leach, Genie Lee, May Smith, William Welsch.
 Grade eVII.-PearlArn rnold. Alice Brown, Maude Chandler, Ernest Chapman, Grace Chapman, Olive Kitchen, Kate Lord, Leila Melbourne, Charles Moore, Mabel Whittemore, Bertha Williams.
 Grade VIII.-Clara Baker*, Sophie Brown, Margie Cooley, Jennie Coombs*, Grace Harwood*, Claude Pinney*, Willie Rawson, Alice Reed, Florence Smith, Ruth Walker*.
 High school: Seniors - Howard E. Cooley, Richard W. Ellis, Joseph M. J. Quinlan, Albert M. Walker. Juniors Blanche E. Cleaveland, Alberta l.. Eaton, Leila Foster, Bertha F. Sprague, Annie c. Sullivan. First years: Benj. P. Cool ey, Clarence D. Walker.
 scholars having first honors made in deport- ment and all studies.
 Tho following pupils in attendance on the public schools the spring term have neither been absent nor tardy:
 Grade I.-Maude Arnold, Ivy Eaton, Emma Gary, George Gary, Benjamin Harris, Ralph Howe, Maude Simonds, Emma Werner, Frank Whitaker, Will liam Wobbecke.
 Grade u.-Mona Converse, EthelGary Ralph Harris, Howard Lee, Pearl New ell, lola Simonds, Harry Stebbins, Annie Wobbecke.
 Grade III.-Eddie Bourie, Nellie Cliff. ford, Harold Comins, Helen Leach, Ralph Lee, Alfred Siswick, Alvan Smith. Grade IV.-Maurice Demond, Emma Kuehne, Eva Rudge, Hugo Tuersch- mann, Max Tuerschmann. Grade V.-Grant Foster, Alice Harris Edna Reed, Hattie Tuthill, Louise Web ster, Beth Williams, Edith Wright.
 Grade VI.-Charlie Demond, Mabe Foster, Maria Gale, Mary Leach, Henry Zimmerman, William Welsch. Grade VII.-Roy Adams, Ernest Chap. man, Kate Adams, Nettie Pierson, Bertha Williams.
 Grade VIII.-Eva Brown, LavillaBurr William Dunbar, Agnes Pero, Fred Tim 1 mermann.
 High school-Grace B. Comins, Ernest l.. Johnson, Fred Sweet, Annie c. Sulli van. FRANCIS A. BAeNALL, Principal. | Seven from outside districts took thu high school examinations on Monday ant Tuesday.
 l Fourth of July. Arrangements are made for the stop ping of all trains at Evergreen Park This will include the Block Island train to be added next week, also special trains to leave Palmer at 11.15 a. m., Monson a 11.30 a. m., and Stafford Springs at 12 m Railroad tickets from Monson or Stafford admitting to grounds, 35 cents for adults 1 90 cents for children. Citizens Band, al so Pease's orchestra (for dancing music will attend. The dancing platform vii be enlarged for the occasion. Clam chow der and regular dinners will be served also ice cream and cool drinks and othe refreshments will be on sale. An ampl program of athletics sports in competition for liberal prizes offered is advertised in cluding base ball-Monson vs. Stafford also aquatic sports. Prof. Huden ha been engaged to give exhibitions of slac and tight wire walking.
 Palmer will furnish an entertainmen July 4th in the form of bicycle meet, o1 fering prizes in eight classes of events All riders residing in the state or withi 200 miles of Palmer eligible to compete Prizes in diamonds, watches, silver ware lamp, field glass, medals and bicycle SUI dries to value of $s5O will be compete for.
 M. G. Smith advertises his usual pro
 vision for pleasure and patriotic outburs , at Lake Mashapaug.
 At Crystal Lake Manager Bowler o } fers special attraction in E. c. Stickne,
 "the strong man, who will give exhibit
 on the 4th and 5th, at p. m. on eac 7 day. Also clam bake, shore dime dancing, etc.
 Norwich Bulletin: Tho Frog Whe club of Willimantic will give a race me' on the fair grounds in that city July 4tl
 at 3 p. m. Zalamia, champion of Cub
 and Newton, the fastest man in Connect cut, will ride tandem against horse . beat the track record of 2.19. Gold met als, silver water pitchers, gold watcht
 and silver tea services are offered in gre, profusion to prize winners. West Stafford. Tomorrow Friday evening is u advertised time for the annual meeting
 school district No. 13.
 {Correspondence.)
 Rev. James A. Solandt will be o
 dained to the ministry at the Congreg tional church Thursday, July 5th. At
 p. m. an examination will take place, a
 ter which collation will be served. IT
 ordination sermon will be preached in u ' evening. Neighboring churches ha
 been invited to attend.
 The Y. P. s. c. E. gave soci }. Tuesday evening, followed by serving
 ice cream, cake and strawberries. Sc |, eral excellent recitations were given, al
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