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<br /> A small class commenced the study of Greek, in order to be materially from the change, and with the special assistance which
<br /> prepared for admission to College, Under Mr. Knight, the was kindly rendered by Miss Stetson, the wonted order and
<br /> same good order and general proficiency were noticed as during industry, of the school was soon apparent.
<br /> the previous year. The first term closed with a written exami- Those who were-present at the recent examination had an
<br /> nation upon all the studies which had been pursued. opportunity to inspect for themselves, the attainments' and disci-
<br /> During the Summer vacation, one of the Senior Class, Charles pline visible under the new direction. It was observed, in some
<br /> W: Wellington, a scholar of much promise, was suddenly cases, that the explanation of certain rules and examples did not
<br /> removed by death. seem to be well apprehended; but great allowance must be made
<br /> Early in October, Mr. Knight tendered his resignation, in for a broken year, and the usual difficulties of a verbal' exami-
<br /> orde'r.to accept another position. The vacancy thus occasioned nation.
<br /> was duly advertised, and quite a number of candidates.presented A new work in Philosophy was introduced during the year,
<br /> themselves at the time appointed for the examination. The as an experiment, but a fair trial does not warrant its adoption
<br /> Committee carefully considered the qualifications of several of as a text-book.
<br /> the gentlemen who applied, and they also took pains to visit The graduating-class, near the close of the year, studied with
<br /> towns at some distance, to assure themselves of a judicious much interest and profit a valuable work upon English Literature.
<br /> appointment. The preference was, on the whole, given to Special attention has been given to rhetorical and musical exer-
<br /> Mr. J. H. NOYES, Principal of the High School at .Marble- cises, and the pupils have made good progress, with the help of
<br /> head, a teacher of many years' experience and well-known' the Principal, in correcting many current errors in oral and writ-
<br /> character. ten language. Many of the compositions were very, creditable.
<br /> Mr. Noyes came to Lexington with his family, to secure a Miss Stetson has labored with unwearied fidelity, in teaching
<br /> house, but not being successful, he informed the Committee with the several branches intrusted to-her charge, and she has always
<br /> regret, that unless they could find him a suitable dwelling, or exercised an encouraging and genial influence among all the
<br /> offer an increase of salary, it would be impossible for him to scholars.
<br /> make the change. Accordingly, as there were no further means At the close of the year, a public exhibition was held, in
<br /> at the disposal of the Committee, the place was declared vacant, which the graduating class had original and very creditable parts,
<br /> and after further deliberation, another selection was made from assisted, in the general programme, by the other members of
<br /> the several candidates who had been examined. the school. The hall was tastefully, decorated, and the perform-
<br /> Mr.. NATHANIEL CHILDS', of Charlestown, a recent graduate antes gave much satisfaction to the large number of citizens
<br /> of Harvard College, received' the appointment, .and entered at present.
<br /> once upon his dutiesi, Though without any experience as a Unqualified diplomas were presented to
<br /> teacher, Mr. Childs brought to his new position much enthu- Misses MARY IDA CADWELL,
<br /> siasm, and a hearty-desire to cooperate with the scholars in all EMMA �''RANCEB PARKER,
<br /> sARAH ELIZAEETH ROBINSON,
<br /> the arrangements of the school. A feeling of mutual confidence AUGUSTA IJUREN SIMONDS.
<br /> being thus early established, the school did not seem to suffer B
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