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Mary E. McBride, at Fairfax Court House, Va., states—

‘That, in addition to the 89 pupils she reports as in the First,
Second and Third Readers, she has ‘four who can read anything
set before them, and they have been through the Fourth Reader long
since.’ She also informs us that, in consequence of indisposition
for one or two days, she had to place the school under the entire
care of Maggie Lewis, (her colored assistant,) and that, during
her absence, her school was visited by two clergymen, who sub-
sequently reported to her that they found the school in excellent
order.”’

Although apparently a trifling circumstance, it is gratifying —
to know that one who has received her instruction under our ~
auspices, is not only capable of imparting her stores of know-
ledge to,others, but also of maintaining discipline in the school.

Sarah Ann Steer, at Waterford, Va., remarks—

‘ Since my last report, I had a pleasant visit from D. F. W., of
Philadelphia. She expressed herself pleased with the appear-
- ance of my school, which was truly-gratifying to me.”

Sarah M. Ely, located near Lewensville, Va., writes—

‘‘T have a deep interest in the school and the people. I have
tried, and shall try again, to get them to place something every —
week in my hands, if it is only half what they spend for tobacco ;
but so far they will not consent to that arrangement, although
they spend considerable every week for that abomination. The
progress of the school is very encouraging, and they are governed
easily. My health is good, and though almost entirely cut off
from all society, I am contented and very happy, and much
pleased to be here.” |

Caroline Thomas, at Leesburg, Va., writes—

‘‘My evenings are very much occupied since I have commenced
tbaching night-school, but it is well to be so, as I am better sat-
isfied to be employed. There is so much to do here that I some-
times feel as though I had just commenced. If the people here ~
would arouse to a sense of this great work, take hold of it, and
help me along, we could do much more. At times, when I look
ahead, I am almost discouraged, and must needs take a glance at
the past, and with this contrast I can then see and know it is
well for me to be here. The improvement in the children has been
such, that one can scarcely believe they are the same. I have so
many little creatures, who require so much patience, and who
have not the right kind of home-training, as playful as kittens,
but much naughtier, that daily my prayer goes up for patience,
patience.”’