Year: 1873

West Liberty Normal School Exam'


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To the Editors Of the InteEIgcncer.


We had the honor and pleasure Of at
tending the examination of the West
Liberty State Normal School, which
came of on the 10Th and Goth instants
and we speak but the sentiments OF our
mind, when we say such "feast Of rea.
son and flow Of soul" we never before had
the privilege Of enjoying. We have been
in tho habit for years past OF attending
examinations Of various institutions
colleges, seminaries, normal schools, &C.
sc. Such examinations were otlen q
mere show, nothing but glare and show
very superficial, indeed, But we can
saw without fattery, and are only speak.
ing the words of truth and soberness,"
the late examination at the above men,
toned Normal School was the most
thorough and critical we ever before wit
messed, and reflect great credit on in.
structors and pupils. The whole was a
complete success. Both ladies and gen
tlemen displayed a knowledge Of the
different branches they were examined
on that was truly remarkable, and an
swered the questions that were pro-
pounded TO them in such q manner as
gave evidence that something more than
their memories were exercised. They
seemed 10 know the why's and where
tores, and had studied the philosophy; in
short, had clear insight into the princi.
pies. This was proof positive to my
mind Of the discipline and mental
training Of the institution. If 1t was
not for making inVidious distinction we
would name several ladies and gentlemen
who passed examination. all they need
is 10 persevere in mental culture to be-
come stars in the intellectual armament.
But as all acquitted themselves 80 well,
therefore I forbear to specify. But we
would be remiss In the performance OF our
duty did we remain silent in regard to the
splGndid corp OF instructors of tho West
Liberty Normal School. First in order
Is tho Principal, Prof. Crago. When we
say the worthy Professor Is scholar and
gentleman, we but speak the sentiments
Of the entire community. He is not only
thorough bred English scholar, but Is
highly educated in the classics. In short,
he has finished education. No gentle
man Of our knowledge has more tact to
instruct; he possesses tho rare faculty OF
simplifying tho most abstruse subjects,
and we will add that his high Christian
character and affable, courteous, gentle.
manly department have won the esteem oI
all those whom have had the honor Of his
acquaintance. Mr.. Crago should feel hap
py In having such an accomplished assist.
ant as Prof. Fleming, a model scholar and
a gentleman, with high sense Of honor.
Like the Principal, he has eudeared him.
self to the citizens Of West Liberty and
vicinity. Prof. Marshall, teacher Of Ger.
man, Is o noble young man Of su-
perior talents. Next, but not last,
we shall refer to Miss Dunlap, who Is sec.
ond assistant The young lady Is the
theme Of every tongue and 1t Is admitted
by al, that she is amply qualified both by
nature and education, for the position II
the Normal School she now holds. Sho
Is an excellent scholar, and her amiablt
Centleness OF manner would US to think
she was perfection personihed. we
will also state Miss Walker Is Prof o.
music, who seems well qualified for teach
ing. In conclusion we will say we can
heartily commend the West Liberty Nor
NAL School to all who desire to embark 10
the profession Of teaching. The attend
ance at the institution, we believe, during
the term Just closed, was larger than ever
before. West Liberty Is situated In 9
romantic part Of the county OF hill and
dale, the scenery quite picturesque, and
the beautiful and sublime are sweetly
blended together. Liberty 1t is vel
known is an ancient village, It Is fal
away from those haunts Of dissipation
and vice that have been 80 ruinous to tht
youths Of our country. 1t Is surrounded
by highly moral, religious and intelll
gent community. They should indeed
feel proud in having such an institution
In their midst, but they are in all respects
worthy Of 1t. May God speed the Wes
Liberty Normal School.


WRITE SANS PEUR.