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VISITORS’

REPORT. 93

6‘3-—The condition of this School is similar to the representation in my last Report. Present, ‘23.

G7—\\'iih respect to the. Grammar School, I refer to the. report of the 'I‘rustees.

68—], Good. '3, Skill‘ul. 3 Explanatory. 4, Ex- pel‘ieiiced 5, At examinations, the classes ac- quilted tlietnselVi'S well. T he master has the tact of developing the natural powers of pupils—one of whom died from injuries sustained on the high- way last Fall, was a very promising youth, made always a creditable appearance, and was deser- vedly esteemed by his teacher and class-mates. Present, ‘34.

69—1, S'rict. 2, Good. 3, Suitable. 4, Active. 5, Mr. I). McLaren left this School in a Very eflieient Condition. and Mr Carson taxes his abili- ties to maintain that efficiency. The scholars are apt. and advancing. Present 29.

70—The Sclieol-liuilse removed, and is being re- paired.

7I—The inhabitants engaged a Teacher, but he did not remain many weeks.

72—1, Fair. 2, 3, 4, 5. Method and instruction d(’le(:tIVt’, resulting chiefly from the exigencies of the Scholars and imperfwt articulation of the Teacher, who regrets this natural disqualification which makes the Reading eXercises dillicult for him, when he corrects errors in utterance. He studies remedies recommended to improve his enunciation. and is careful to do his duty in other branches taught. Present, 25.

73——-l. Fair. 2, Good. 3, Good. 4, Able. 5, In my last Report 1 represented the notorious inefii— ciency of this School, and its condition, this year leads me to think that those interested are culpa- bly iii-glemtful, and indifferent in educational mat-

ters Present, 2 . 74—1, Fair. 2, Fair. 3, Fair. 4, Able, when on duty. 5, The scholars are doing well, consider-

ing interruptions that are reprehensible. On my last visit the School was suspended, thcteacher be- ing confined to his house. During night on the ice, Georgetown Harbour, the fingers of his left hand were “frost bitten." I went to his dwelling to ascertain the facts of his case, and he said he in- tended to resume his duties in school, next day. When examined, present, 24.

75—l, Good. 2, Very good. 3, Very good. 4, Able. 5, The house not suitable for such a School. Mr. McFadyen resigned, intending to

open a shop in the neighbourhood. The school has been conducted by able Teachers, and Mr. Peterson’s prospects of success are auspieiims, he is likewise respectedin the district, and is one of our distinguished instructors for tact and abilities. His system is well adapted to the condition of the classes; some of whom study Mathematics and Navigation. Examined. Present, Bl).

76-Still vacant. A new house is nearly completed.

77—1, Fair. 2, Fair. 3, Fair. 4, Good. 5, The house new, not yet finished nor furnished as it ought to be. The people are making creditable exertions to provide indispensable equipments. The children are young, studying suitable bran- ches, and doing well. Present, 26.

78—1, Fair. 2, Good. 3, Fair. 4, Respectable. 5, The house lately built and fairly furnished.

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The scholars making satisfactory progress, con— sidering their age and opportunities. Present, 2 . 1, Good. ‘2, Good. 3, Fair. 4, Able. 5, This is a large school and creditably conducted, all concerned are satisfied with the general pro- grass and proficiency of their children. The dis- cipline and diligence, praiseworthy. Present, 56.

80—1, Good. 2, Fair. 3,Good. 4, Diligent. 5, This school is well managed; the scholars, decent, docile. and making very satisfactory improvement in the several classes. Present, 26.

Sl—This School is still vacant, and no efforts made by the people to remedy the deplorable grievance that has so long deprived many young children of Primary Education. The local Magistrates should represent this destitution to the Government, and ale for a Minor School in this district.

82—1, Fair. 2, Good. 3, Good. 4, Able. b, At examinations, the scholars always make a good appearance. Some parents accused the Teacher of neglecting the School to attend to his farm, and in the Fall, :1 charge of delinquency was made against him, which the Secretary of the Board verbably reported to me, but on Visiting the District, I found the Master on duty under a. new engagement, by a quorum of the Trustees, who represented the charge of misconduct, which I was to investigate.

83-1, Good. 2, Fair. 3, Suitable. 4, Experi— enced. 5, The attendance irregular from causes that claim sympathy with the children, who under great disadvantages, are now making good pro- gress. Mr. McMillan is Very attentive and suit- able for this locality. Examined, 30.

Sal—I, Fair. 2, Fair. 3, Fair. 4, Active. 5, The house is too small and unsuitable in many respects: a new one to be immediately com- menced. The disputes about the site difficult to decide, as people concerned reside in Queen’s County.

85——-1, Good. 2, Good. 3, Good. 4, Experienced and intelligent. 5, This School is ably miin'iged and it is a pity that so few can attend it, and there- fore, it should be remoVed to another site, nearer the new settlement, on Gray’s Road, which Would also accommodate several connected with the Upper Belle Creek District, in which a School cannot now be supported as formerly. The ad- 'iistinent of the Schools in these localities, is a. complicated difficulty.

86—1, Good 2, Fair 3, Fair. 4, Good 5, The Scholars in the several classes acquitted themselves well, and it is to be regretted that the Teacher has resolVed to resign and retire from the profession in which he is capable of being useful. Examined, 20.

87—Vacant. The complement ofScholars required by law cannot be Collected.

88—1, Good. 2, Fair. 3, Explanatory 4, Ener- getic. 5, The house small for the attendance. The proficiency of the children, many of whom are very young, is certainly remarkably gratify- ing, as there is a striking uniformity in the effe- ciency of the lower and higher classes. Inge-

‘nious devices are alternately Used in the daily routine of studies to make the best use of the space and time. Examined, 30. ‘

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