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Book keeping, Algebra, Geometr , and other branches of as important practical c aracter, with l on additional a rtment in which such as are de- airoua and cap 10 of becoming teachers, may get instruction in studies and methods to qualify them for ellcient instructors.

In a former report. I alluded to the ex tedicuc and practicability of founding afcnmlchig school: At present. boys enjoy a tnonopol ' of the rivilcge of instruction in the highest branc tes ol'e ucation, and it is a question worthy of consideration whether the time has not arrived for the establish- ment of evening classes for the benefit of youths, adults, and apprentices who cannot attend the day schools.

Certainly, the claims of cranes unacquaintcd

with the rudiments of know edge, and anxious to '

learn, but who, unfortunately. cannot attend the day schools, should be seriously considered; in such cases. it is right and reasonable to provide a remedy ; in the Winter season. classes might be advantageously opened for theipexclusive benefit.

The formation of special departments for music and military drill has been prominently represent ed in former reports.

There is no Legislative provision to furnish schools with maps, globes, school-libraries, and other essential appurtenances. but the deficiencies in these and other requirements are so well under. stood that a lengthened discussion of them is un- necessary.

In the meantime. I merely present an outline of the elements of the municipal scheme suggested, em- bracing alteration, that, in my opinion, would im- prove our school system. Minu'e details may be afterwards given, if the Board endorses the proposi~ tion, and submits it for the approval of the Legis- lawn.

The City Government should have legal power to raise and appropriate money to provide school so- commodations. and defray the costs of all repairs and alterations of school premises—further, the several schools should be under the control of one Board of Trustees, who would, of course, be invested with ample authority to manage all matters relating to instruction in the Primary Schools.

This plan is more extensive than that now in ,oporation. and will necessarily be more expensive;

moderate scale of quarterly fees, will be sufficient to pay the salaries of " the teaching staff," which should chiefly consist of females competent to conduct the Subordinate Departments.

The Schools in this city. when considered to- gether, are nearly the same now that they were llvo or six years ago, especially in method and discipline. with the exception of the “ Powual." Mr. Roche— famml for his ability and aptitude—had formerly largo classes in the higher branches; but latterly, when his pupils attain a certain stage of pre- zf‘iciency, they remove to private scminarics, so that his classes are now rudimentary ; however, at pre- sent, there are boys who have made creditable pro- gress in commercial arithmetic and book-keeping.-—- Mr. J. B. McKenna,—tho assistant—has had many years successful experience in the profession.

Ms. M. Douglas has succeeded Mr. E. Amos iii .tho mastorship of the School in Temperance Hall, u-hc is well known for his tact as as a teacher.

In the Hill-borough, Mr. Morrow has a compli- cation of difficulties to encounter. This school. in respect to accommodations and appointments, is in a most disgraceful condition, considering the cir- cumstances of the people interested in it.

In all the Schools there.is a uniform mode of teaching the branches of the established course, and the attendance has always been so irregular and fluctuating, that a proper plan of classification has been impracticable.

The female Schools have been, in character and conditiou,—-lor the period which this report covers, ——-snbatantially the same as in previous years ; no im- portaut changes have occurred.

The School in Kent Street had to be removed to Trowan’s Ilall, Clark Shoot, a larger room being re aired to accommodate the scholars.

n this connexion. I may with propriety refer to the Western Bog School, taught for many years by Miss Sarah Harvle. There are 71 pupils enrolled, 84 boys and 37 girls; average attendance for the ycna, 41. In the 1st. 2nd and 3rd Reading Classes, 784,14, and 23. In Writing, 28—25. In Arith- metic. 20—4 ; Grammar, 18; Geography. 18; Didntion. 10; Scripture, 23 pupils. Considering the variety of the ages, studies and circumstances of the children. the general proficiency is remarkably satisfactory. The arrangement of the classes and the mode of instruction are judicious. Miss II. is eminently qualified to teach such a mixed school. Her skill and seal are appreciated by the directors of the Institution.

The Trustees of St. Ann School have not accepted

of last session.

There are in the city several respectable private schools for teaching the higher and lower branches to females and males. I have been asked by some parents interested in the Elementary Schools, taught by Miss McKenna. Prince Street, and Milo Ross, Filmy Street. to mention each of them in a short paragraph in this report. Theyarosttpported by per- tains who complain of a deficiency of suitable school accommodations within their reach. and they think. as they pay school tax. the teachers of their children have a claim for pecuniary allowance on the Gov- flaunt.

I mention in this connection. that the names of the students, who attended the Normal School for the past yo‘ar, are exhibited in a table appended to this report. “

The enrollment for the current term is 20 males, 28 females—48, which is an increase of 20 over that for the last term.

The Schools is the Royalty are in a satisfactory coalition -baing under the management of ex? pnioueod. shilful teachers. . .

The moflotiooo, with the appointments in the . " are above mediocrity. The room is Mable ‘ nd convenient~tho c ildroo, neat and orderly in their vanes.

M are. at at, four elements necessary to constitute a good school, to wit: a soflciont school- house. doollo‘. punctual pupils. an able and opt teacher, and interested parents. If our schools are not of that hi h standard which we would wish to use them, they are as efficient as they can be, until a deeper, and more united interest is maul- !“ by tho but of the people in their behalf.

The tho gross of Education, and improve. . la accommodations and appointments

, _ - complicit. the conditional aid granted them by the Legislature l Eamon, circuit, which should, in my opinion, be

some. series, has been aman

the most approved means of instruction availablodt is not enough to furnish a school room with desks and benches: a stove and fuel. maps, books of refer- ence, and some of the more simple forms of school up aratus should be supplied.

t has been formerly customary in annual reports to criticise each school separately, pointing out par- ticularly, various merits and defects, but influenced by the conviction that this custom “ was more honored in the breach than in the obscrvnncc,"I assigned last year my reasons for reporting the Schools under my supervision in the aggregate, rather than attempt to give a minute detail of each. There is an unavoidable repetition of terms that would require a compendium of synonyms to avoid the recurrence of “set words and phrases," in giv- ing a special description of each school in my circuit. I have. therefore, decided to speak only in general terms of the condition of the several schools, making no comparisons. and abstaining from personal criticisms of teachers.

The old method might seem to benefit teachers in general by practical suggestions, and might wakeu the ambition of some to make an effort to obtain

uie’s Grammar, should be superseded by Carrie's publications,wliich are Considered peculiarly adapt- ed for teaching according to the modern methods recommended b ducationists. They are text- books in the P. C. Grammar School.

Professor Anderson has introduced McKay’s Geogra hical text-books, which are also deemed unrival ed in that department of class books.

A revised edition of the Ilistor and Geography of the Island should be publis ed. Our book- sellers have exhausted their stock ; a new supply is much needed.

GRAMMAR SCHOOLS.

The Institution in I’inctte, Belfast district, con- stitutes an important part of our system of public Instruction. From the day of its establisement, this school has been one of remarkable excellence. Some of Mr. McLeod’s pupils are now acquitting themselves creditany as teachers, and several of both sexes from his school are new students in the Normal School.

The school in Seal River district, Lot 50, lately established under the innstcrsbip of Mr. Enman,

to this custom—there is not. in reality, any appre-

persons are subjectto such an annoyance—clergy-

distinction above their young, and inexperienced brethren.

average annual attendance, and the number of pupils

population. 6883. Classes, 2419. In the 3rd, 4th. and 5th, 3776. Writing, 3840, Arithmetic. 3679.

The data on the Schedule show the aggregate of pupils in each of the other classes of the Curriculum, as represented on the Register.

No important changes have recently occurred in the m tnagemcut of the municipal, or the rural dis trict schools. The " System" is, in its prominent features, stereotyped ; certainly there is a very per- ceptible difference in the efficiency of several schools. Such as are under the control of experienced teachers and active trustees are in a gratifying condition; still, defects and deficiencies are too notorious, and chiefly attributable to adverse, local influences.

Many of the more experienced and accomplished teachers in the country are employed in the Eastern Section. These gentlemen are well known, and proverbial for zeal and faithfulness; but there are few who are not gifted with professional aptitude ; therefore, they are not “ in the right place.”

The imperfections in our educational machinery cannot be ellcclually rectified without the scrvtccs of earnest, skilful teachers. who make leaching 4; (mai- nm. and whosetcunre of office should be permanent— od eitam aut culpam. 'In this connection, I think I may, with propriety. introduce a quotation from distinguished authority. How are funds to main- tain a good system of instruction, to be raised P In answer to this important question, Dr. E. Rycrson, the eminent Canadian Educator, says :—

“ Evcry year's experience strengthens my con- viction as to the truth and wisdom of the principle on which our Public School System is founded, the only true principle, I think, forthe education and advancement ofa free people, for the Government, (not to assume the task of educating the people.) but to aid them in every possible way to educate them- selves; not to role and do for them, but to counsel and assist them ; not to supersede local exertion, but to develop and encourage it—to habituate and train the people to rely on themselves, to learn how to manage their own affairs, and to work out their can destinies. »

“ Under the influence of such a school system, in connection with our free system of Constitutional Government, and by the Divine blessing, I believe the destinies ofour country will harmonize with the highest aspirations of patriotism and Christianity.

" E. RYERSON. ..

Toronto, June, 1862."

INSPECTION.

It. is the decided opinion of eminent education- ists, that efficient inspection is more essential to the proper organization of schools and more indis- pensable to their advancement than all other agen- cies combined.

The continued multiplication of schools. and the consequent expansion of this sphere of labour, require an increase of agents in this department, for there is ample opportunity and call for more work in this direction than any one man can at:- My remarks apply, of course, to the

divided into three sections, with a sub-inspector in each.

A superintendaut should be appointed for the circuit, who would devote time to the. study of educational literature, to familiarize himself with» the most recent methods, and the suggestions of the best educators. in order to make his acquire- ments available in the discharge of his duties ; and he should also give public lectures in control 10- ,calities, to awaken po ular sympathy with the ob- ject of his vocation ; 0 should, especially endea- vour to prompt and encourage teachers, and im- press and excite additional interest among the parents and guardians of youth.

.Thc policy pcrsued in other do nrtmcnts, should be strictly observed in that of donation; official appointments should be conferred on earnest and ex erienccd teachers.

f auxiliary branches of the B. of E. are estab- lished in each of the Counties, in that case, the claims of teachers to a fair share of patrons. e in their own profession, should not be disregar ed.

FEMALE TEACHERS.

The number of males desirous of makin teach— ing a profession, is comparativcl few. ‘emalcs have a tact, skill and readiness intmparting the ele- ments of knowledge which, with few exceptions, male teachers do not possess, but there is an ob- jefiion to the employment of females that arise from mistaken prejudice; it is said they cannot govern, as the larger scholars will not respect nor obey them. To say that of any school, is a stigma upon the characters oflho parents and trustees.

I am convinced of the propriety and advantages of employing, in our primary schools, (especially as they are now maintained) when racticable female teachers. From observation, or several years, I know that not onl instruction, but gov- ernment of schools taught y females has been as satisfactory aathat in schools taught by males, and as oqniit‘y knows no distinction of sex, they

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TEXT BOOKS.

The recommendation of the Board to introduce received.

WP‘I'MI‘J i bl“ "m" “n “"0"” 3° “0‘” “ille‘ml’” , symptoms of a generous spirit of rivalry with the

ciable advantage to be gained. No other class of!

men and physicians would shrink from such an: ohdm". .Tewmn' “‘“m‘y °l [.mnnt‘bh m°nli°ninlsituution is central—within the reach of pupils will wrllmgly forego the gratification of personal’fmm 0th” settlements.

Th0 "1mm"? 0' 'lbilt‘ll" in "'0 '9”de indl' hibitcd to the table, referring to the Normal School cates :—-'I‘hc enrollment, the number of boys and I students, in the appendix. girls on the Register, the school population, the! in each class. Children :——Tho enrollment is 6195; l boys, 8537, girls. 2658. Average, 3498. school, In the lot and 2nd Reading 5 that habitual truancy is too prevalent. In ‘

has suspiciously Commenced. and already shows

Piuettu Seminary. ' The'mcmorial from the people of Brackley Point

Road district, asking the privilege of establishing

a Grammar School, should be complied with. The

Permit me to direct your attention to a trans- cript on military drill in schools, winch l have nd-

As the expense of maintaining the city schools, and erecting buildings, will be very heavy. it Is suggested that compulsory means should be adopb ed tosecnre punctual attendance, and itis alleged

All of which is respectfully submitted by JOHN ARBL’CKLE, S. V. Feb’y 1868.

' MANN Y's‘ &' Buorfifi'ic CthllINI-Zl)

MOWING AND REAPING MACHINES

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LIO.RSE iii. AI‘ZES.

l' HE SUBSCRIIIER has justimportcd into this Island.

and is now receiving quite a large number of those ecle- broted Machines, embracing the MANNY COMllINI-il) REAI‘ER and MOWER. the combined MOWER and ltEAl‘ER HAND RAKE MACHINE. and the BUl'liEYl-I sELF-RAKINO MACHINE. for Reaping and Mowing. Also a lot of Will’l‘CUMIl'n‘ PA'I‘EN'I WHEEL HORSE BAKER.

'l‘hc MANNY MACHINE has this season. some tmpor- tant Improvements, such on an extra Wooden Wheel and Axle for reaplng, together with an extra llvvel Gear with n Flange so as to prevent the cogs from breaking These two important improvements make the MANNY MACHINE a perfect one of its kind.

The BUCKEYE MACHINE having been manufactured PI. the Subscriber, under special contract, by Annusca, forum a (70.. of I'oughktcptic. in the State of New York. who are the original manufacturers of the liliCKlil‘E M AC IIINE. and are the largest manufacturers of this machine in the States, manufacturing from six to eight thousand Ma- chines each year; and it is their Machine. manufactured at their works, and entered by them for competition at all the great National and State ‘uirs in the United States, and for which they have taken the Cold Moduli and all the highest prizes ll‘. the States; they have also justly obtained the reputation of manufacturing the host Machine in the Status. both for Mowing and Reaping. All other establish. mcnta manufacturing the lluckeyc are small compared to theirs—none of them making. I bellcve. over six or seven hundred machines enr‘h year;-—-and all improvements on the Buckeye come through Anuurzcn. I‘mr'r lb Co.

The SELF-llAKl'iltis the heat and latest Improvement on the llrcxxvu Machine, and is not manufactured by any other establishment making the Buckeye. The SELF-

past our. and completely distancing all other Machines as Helf- takers. made in the United States by others. This Machine saves the labor of one man. and the weight of a man on the team while reaping. This Self-raking Machine will also Reap. and deliver in cheats. grain which had been broken down with rain or wind, Unless very badly tangled. as the rake strikes the grain in front of the knives and brings the groin on to the platform, when it is impossible for the bendrako to do it.

In con ucnee of my long connection with the Farmers of I’. E. In and. in the sale of MOWING MACHINES. I f: cl it my duty to explain to them my views. and the mo- tives that actuated m- in first bringing the MANNY MA- CHINE to this Island some eight years past. It was then the beat and I might any about the only combined machine in the States. The Manny gradually worked its wav into general use on the Island. Proving itself to be a good Mo- chinc to the Farmers. doing its work well. and all that was re uired of it to do. and to the full satisfaction of all who ave used them here; and I could find no machine in the titalcs so we?! adopted for this Island as the MANNY MACHINE. \

Last year I brought four of the Iluckcyc Machines. man“. factored by A. Richards & Co.. of Worcester. but I was not iatisfled with them Its they were not a perfect Machine. ner such as they ought to b0. in my opinion, and I there. fore could not feel that it would be right for me to In to the farmers that the machine was all right as a Reaper, when I did not believe it: but as a Mower I was willing, and did say to all. that they were good Mowers. When I returned home from the Island last fall. and knowing that Adriancc. Putt 8: Co. were ahead of all the manufacturers of what they termed a BUCKEYE MACHINE. I went to their establishment. one hundred and tiny miles distant. bovine to find there a combined Machine that would satisfy my mind; and I did find the desired Machine. it having a separate cutting bar. guards, and knives all fitted and at- tached to the Platform, and titted and ready to bitch on to the Machine as a Reaper, which made a perfect Machine. and fully satisfied my mind. This was the IIAND RAKING MACHINE.

I then examined their SELF-RAKING MACHINE, and was better pleased with that than the Hand Rakcr, as it is a splendld machine, doing all. and even more, than could be expected of a machine. The consequence was I pur- chased my Machines of Adriancc, Plattk Co.. and in the course of the winter. A. Richards 8: Co. went to Adrianne. Platt h 00., and purchased a Platform from them. with their improvement of a separate bar and knives for reaping attachment. and attached tho-m to their Machines—sent to this Island this spring. I did not purchase say No. I lluck- eye this year, as I found they had gone out of use alto- gathcr or nearly so. They made the No. I in the first place, but found them too heavy and too clumsy. The No. unified more acceptable to the farmers for towing and

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My own individual opinion now is. and so is that of most of the farmers who have used the MANNY MA- CHINE. that the MANNY Macurxa. with its present im- provements, is the utter Manama for all Farmers of limited means, as it does its work well, and all that the farmers re- quire it to do. and has no complication, and the mechanics of the Island know how to repair it. But these Farmers who have more means, and wish to have a nicer looklng machine. and can afford to pa «higher rice for it, I would any purchase the SELF-RAE NO BUG EYE MACHINE. as then they will get all that any Farmer can wish in a Mo- chine. But come and see and examine for yourselves, and decide what Machine on like best.

These Machines wt 1 be on exhibitlon and Sale, at the Warehouse attached to the Store of Henry IIasaard upper sits the Pool once, on area Square. where I shall be very happytoexhlbit an! not the above Machines at the usual accommodating terms. from one to three years, as the Farm. on may with t and those Partners who wish to v the money down. I shall be more particularly plea to see and sell to. and of course at low prices. But all who wish Machines wlll be very welcome.“ Hoping that no farmer will purchase a Mower, until he has seen value. and ox~ stained thorn. as I believe I have a splendid lot of Machines, and can satisfy almost any one. I have appointed agents in the following places :—