Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-10
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL THURSDAY MARCH TO- $685.

aitnonCh the past season has not
"eeh considered a favorable one for
agricultural pursuits, yet the results OF
| the operations on the farm connected
win this institution have been fairly
| good. More than an average amount
vi nay was secured in good condition
me other crops We're fair. with the ex-
| ceptlon of the apple crop, which was
almost a total failure, as in other paris
OF the State. For detailed statement
% me farm operations, we would re-
spect1ully refer to the report of the
superintendent
Inc mechanical school has continued
IN successful operation during the past
year. IWenty-four boys are here in
structed. for several hours each day. in
'he rudlments of carpentry. They are
taught to make drawings of articles to
be made, and then to make the articles
from the drawings. The drill in the
use or tools and the knowledge of how
10 make something must be of great
Nalue to them in after life.
Inc schools the past year. have been
1lVe IN number. under the management
OF capable and efficient teachers. Great
care is exercised by the superintendent
III securing teachers for the schools
NO person is employed as a teacher
VINO is not believed to have peculiar
iitness for the place. \ teacher must
have not only intellectual ability and
an aptitude for impartng knowledge
out must possess a strong personality
and good moral character. The
schools continue for ten months of
I,nx &c. it.nI -,
attend one-half Of each day. the other
haif of the day being devoted to work
on the farm, in the mechanical school
or elsewhere. During the winter sea
son all the schools are in session during
the evening, and all boys attend.
Military drill. which was instituted Il
FEW years ago, has been continued dur
ln> the past year with good results.
There are five companies equipped with
uniforms, swords and Quaker guns,
The companies are organized into a
battalion with it's adjutant and ma j0"
All the officers are promoted from IN
ranks for merit. They are exercised in
the manual of arms. and in company
and battalion tactics every week. du"-
ing the summer season, and their pro
ilcIcncy is very creditahlc To them and
to their instructors. The object for
which the military drill was instituted
seems to be accomplished. The boy
assume more manly and graceful
bearing. and learn To give exact au3
immediate obedience to all commands.
Many of them have their ambition
aroused by the system of promotion.
and the other efforts for their rcforma-
ton are greatly aided thereby
For d statement of the financial cor
diti0n of the school, we refer to the re-
port Of The treasurer.
For a statement of the financial con-
dition of the school. we refer to the re
port of the treasurer.
To the superintendent. teachers, and
other officers. we tender our hearty
thanks for the devotion and zeal they
have shown in the performance of their
several duties; for their cordial CO.
operation with MS in all our efforts for
the good of the school; and for Their
uniform courtesy to us personally.
ALBION LITTLE.
MARK p. EMERY,
ANSEL BRIGGS.
LTCIJ'S c. MORSE,
FRED ATWOOD.
Trustees.
The trcaSurcr'S report shows that tn"
receipts for the year beginning December
l. l>q6 to November 80. 1897. were fol-