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the pulpit, although he never went to school until now, and he
has but little knowledge of books. .He is particularly anxious
to improve his pronunciation, also to learn something of Arith-
metic and Geography, in which he is making good progress;
while his application to study, and general deportment as a pupil,
is having-a good effect in the school.

“Two weeks ago we organized a Temperance Society in school.
We have had but two meetings since, and now number fifty-two
members. I have always prohibited the use of tobacco in the
school, and as soon as the cause of Temperance is firmly estab-
lished, I intend to try to organize an anti-tobacco society; but _
think best to do one thing at a time—so bee with the greater.
evil.

‘“My sewing-school class lias been very busy working on the
new calico sent. IJ cut out twenty aprons, and gave them out to
the girls to make in school. ‘Two sew very neatly, and have
some idea of cutting out and fitting work. These I appoint to
assist me in superintending the work, which pleases them very
much. The First-day school is doing well. The packages of
Lattle Reapers sent are very acceptable, and are highly prized
by the scholars.”’

Although no official inspection of the schools hes been made
by the Association, we have received interesting and encouraging
accounts from several members, based upon personal observation.
These, with the monthly reports and letters from our teachers,
have stimulated us to persevere in our efforts to continue the
schools until the summer vacation. The following will show the
condition of each’as reported in the First month.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Catharine B. Halla csesisssceasccoes schoo 19} 21! 40] 32] 34] 30]. o| 33
Mary E. McBride,......0..ccccessveccseseses 37; 14; 51) 44) 45) 15; 0} 40
Sarah! Mi Blyj-...5.secessesseces sunneewivehers 24; 12) 36; 23; 24) 36) 3) 23
Frances EH. GauZe,.....cscece oe oseeeseeees 18}; 18!. 36). 32). 361.32! OF -30
Sarah B. Glovd,icessmesccsecessncceeotes| 80) 04) GMT GIT’ -OOl 20).7 bh age
PIAA: FON Gia oils Gaceesee se tet recess 30| 45} 75) 74). 75) 42] 21) 50
Deborah K. Smith,.........cscsscseee soos. LW Oh S8h Biri c3ar 83 OF esl
Mary B. Perry,.....ccccceces cose seccreees Ve 16h 32h 2a 200 Sh OL ae
Sarah A. Steer,.....c.cccccccccecse cosesees: 41} 22) 63) 45; 40) 40! oO} 35
Caroline Thomas,.......ceee secses ses veosn| 40) 24 G4) 440° GO 40l Sle BB
: 273| 226| 499] 413| 423| 290] 7| 371