Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1901-11-21

and the wisdom of this is apparent in the
results of the examinations held by the
leAChSIs Lot the common schooi diplomas.
wherein one hundred eighteen schools par
ttcipated, and one hundred fiftY three pupils
received diplomas
Holders Of these diplomas are admitted to
the high schools without examination, and
the uniform testimony is that they RE fair
~ Well prepared TO begin the work OF the
ntgh school.
THE PURCHASE OF NEEDED SUPPLIES.
Some mistakes have occurred in the pur-
chase OF charts and maps which have not
been approved by state or county superin-
tendent, and which were not needed. neither
were they useful 70 the school. The law IS
plain and pos tive on the subject OF pur-
chasing school supplies. and il is intended
10 protect the schools from being imposed
upon by INSCRIPTIONS agents Every school
should have good READING CHART and
that may be procured of any responsible
supply house for two-thirds of the price
asked by a travelling agent. No other chart
is needed in the district school and none
should be bought for no other chart has
been approved. A reasonable supply of
good apparatus should be furnished to every
school. since the best results cannot be Sc
cured without them.
POOR ECONOMY Is WORST EXTRAvAG ANCE.
Economy in all things is commendabie
but that excessive economy which with
holes from the children the appliances
necessary to properly illustrate and deyel-
op the work of the school is the worst ex-
travagance. No money is better invested
for children than that which is spent in
providing them with comfortable school
rooms, good books. suitable apparatus, cap
able, faithful teachers, and opportunity and
encouragement to use these advantages so
as to secure practical common-senSe edu-
cation. which will lit them to discharge
properly and comfortably the active duties
of life
Neither skill nor energy on the part of the
teacher can compensate for lack of proper
appliances. and il should be remem oered,
tina not all who engage in teaching are
skillful or energetic.
BOOKS FOR LIBRARY PURPOSES.
A very good collection of books for library
purposes is row found in every school
Town clerks would be greatly assisted in Sc
lecting books for these Libraries II the
from the list of books. 81 ggest those that
are acceptable and hand the list TO the town
clerk previous to the purchase of books for
the town.
The judicious selection and use of these
books Constitute an important factor in the
education of the children. There is mucn
that is encouraging in the present condition
of the educational interests OF the county.
very decided sentiment exists in favor of
an improved condition Of the schools. and a
readiness to listen to suggestions or to the
best means to reach that end Our public
schools should share in the general pros
perity and liberal appropriations should be
made to meet the needed improvements.
Every child is entitled to liberal ana
practical education and training. and no
greater injustice can be done than to de-
prive him of his inherent right.
KEEP UP THE HIGH STANDARD NOW ATTAINED.
In closing this report wish to express in
the most cordial manner my gratitude TO
this Honorable Board for their generous
support, and to the patrons and officers OF
the schools to the teachers and pupils my
appreciation of the many kiudnesses and
courtesies shown. These evidences of in
terest in school matters are encouraging and
conviuces me that the work OF education
will not languish, but that the coming year
will be one of advancement, and that the
public schools will receive that generous
support previously accorded them, and tnai
our county may retain her rightful position
in the front rank in the cause of education.
CHAS. II NYE.
County Superintendent