New Britain herald., 1928-04-21


 These for the most part were born here, left for the home of their par rnts at an early age and returned to t|is country. They needed instruc- ion in the English language.
 The list of other nationalities is as follows: Canada, C.; Austria, %; Russia. g; Lithuania, e3; Armenia, lS: Assyrians from Persia, r.: Greece. s; Ukrainia S: Czecho- Slova- lia. :; Switzerland. 3; Spain. ,; Bra gil. 2; and Ireland. Portugal. Argen- tina. Malta. Norway, England and Hungary, one each.
 .5 Nights in Term.
 Mir. O'Brien's report on the eve ming schools follows:
 Three evening schools were oper- ated for 75 nights for the term be- ginning September 1s, 1927 and end- ing March 2S. 1928. Glasses for for cign-born adults were conducted at the Central Junior high school, Ma than Hale Junior High school, and Washington school.
 ''The total enrolment this year was slightly less than the preceding year. but the average attendance was apprcciably better. This may have been due to one or all of the fol- lowing reasons. better weather con- diuons. better teaching. and a more determined effort on the part of those enrolled 10 gain an education.
 Graduation exercises were held for eight grade puipls on the night of March %. with a class of 53 pu- pills. ranging in age from 14 to 50 years, receiving diplomas. This grad hating class was marked throughout tho school for it's serious application in its studies. very good attendance. and find spirit. All members Of his class deserve the commendation and appreciation of the citizens of New Britain for their fine efforts, which augurs well for their future god citizenship.
 Through the good office Of the state organization Of the Daughters cf the American Revolution. and the illlt tO-opPtftuIl Ol IDc lo1dI NIid p~ ter of tho Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution, beautiful gold cm- hcllishcd buttons were awarded at q special function held at the Central Evening school on th. night of March cS, to all students in the classes for the forciGn-horn who had q perfect attendance record for the year of 75 nights. Thirty-four stu dents werc the recipients of these uluch appreciated gifts.
 Enthusiastic About Education.
 An analysis of tho reasons why SO many were faithful in this extra ordinary achievement discloses many interesting ia cts. A man and wife. we'll over tho age Of forty years. and in The United States for but short time. travelled back and forth night after night in good weather and bad d total distance Of five D1iles per evening, for E perfect attcndance. and this aftrr hard days work for both. A mother of seven children and hor oldest daughter d girl of l , years also had 2 perfect record of attendance, under difficulties that Ulight easily discourage others not so ambitious and determined. In the Washington school an almost oyac' duplication of a man and wife attending TOT a perfect record was recorded, the record being spoiled because of illness for several nights op the part of the wife. The hus- band had q perfect record and the wife attended 7l nights. and again. two brothers attending the Nathan Hale school resisted the urge to otherwise enjoy themselves and at tended night school for the full duo- ta Of nights. All others who had perfect attendance records, both men and women. were nusily cm = ployed during The day, many Of thom having home responsibilities and families. yet they found time 10 como to school each nght. The total enrolment for the classes for foreign born was ,62, the average attendance being 3-6 IT wero en- rolled in the continuation or ele-
 
 age attendanc" of 7G The combined aNerag" attendance for all classes was 452.
 Twenty five different nationali- ties were enrolled i'll the classes for foreign-born adults. the Poles lead ing with a total of 80 enrolled. 34 were born in Italy. 91 came from Sweden, Germany had 73. United States G8 tthis group holn in the United States. included in almo every instance mon and women who were born in inc United States but who lcit at an carly age 10 % back to thr native lands of 'hr parents auI th"u returned io th" l nit"J S'aioab They nrodrd inetrD"tion if tho E.nElish lansueec Canada had f1 representatives m the cfenInz