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Samuel Bartlett (search for this): chapter 16
ngaged for the month of August. September 1, Henry Adams was engaged, and began his labors there, at a salary of $600. In October the school in district No. 1, under Messrs. Sawyer and Gordon, was examined and gave satisfaction. October 20, Cornelius Walker succeeded Mr. Sawyer as teacher. The female school, under Luther S. Cushing and Miss Sprague, was kept six months. The examination was highly gratifying, especially Miss Sprague's work. May 3, 1824, this school opened again, under Samuel Bartlett and Miss Sprague. The schools for poor children were also kept six months; they were examined and approved by the trustees. The school in Milk Row at its examination was found under good government and improvement. October 31, Messrs. Turner and Nathan Tufts examined the school at Winter Hill, taught by Miss Hobbs. The number present was 41 out of a total of 50. The scholars were examined in reading, spelling, writing, English grammar, geography, and rhetoric. In all which they h
James Walker (search for this): chapter 16
rd Turner, Samuel Payson, Elias Phinney, Rev. James Walker, Joseph Phipps, Samuel P. Teel, Nathan Tufts, 2d. 1823, Rev. Edward Turner, Rev. James Walker, Joseph Phipps, Nathan Tufts, 2d, James Ruuel Gardner, Leonard M. Parker. 1824, Rev. James Walker, Joseph Phipps, James Russell, Samuel Ga S. Phipps, Rev. Henry Jackson. 1827, Rev. James Walker, Chester Adams, Lot Pool, Benjamin WhippHenry Jaques. 1828, Benjamin Whipple, Rev. James Walker, Chester Adams, Rev. Henry Jackson, Luke total of about 100. Present: Messrs. Turner, Walker, and Tufts. No. 4 and No. 5, at the upper partperformances were respectable. Present: Rev. James Walker, the president of the board, Messrs. Adateacher at the new school for four months, Messrs. Walker and Parker engaged H. F. Leonard to teach lish Grammar and Exercises, abridged by Alger, Walker's Dictionary (abridged); first class, American First Class Book, Walker's Dictionary (abridged), Murray's English Grammar and Exercises, or the ab[2 more...]
Charles Fiske (search for this): chapter 16
sent Messrs. Turner, Isaac and Joel Tufts, Frothingham, and a large number of interested spectators. The whole number on the rolls was 92; present on this occasion, 35 girls and 26 boys. October 13, the school at Winter Hill, under Miss Julia Remington, was closed. Owing to unfavorable weather, the examination which was to have been held was not attended by any of the board. Mr. Gates, of the Neck School, resigned, much to the regret of the committee, and was succeeded, June 11, by Charles Fiske, who taught only to December 11, when Rev. William Collier was engaged. In September the lower floor of this schoolhouse was finished suitably for a schoolroom, and it was occupied by a school of small children, with a female for instructress. Schools for poor children were held from May to November. These were in different sections of the town, and were visited November 13. The trustees found 26 under Mrs. Rea, 40 under Miss Susan Wyman, and 30 under Miss Mary Frothingham, 96 in a
Charlotte Remington (search for this): chapter 16
d to select a location for the new house without the Neck, and a week later it was voted that the new Milk Row School be erected where the former one stood. Isaac Tufts and James K. Frothingham were the building committee, and it was decided to build of wood. This house was completed in October. Its sides were filled in with brick, and it was finished in a plain, neat style, with two coats of paint on the outside; the cost was $675. October 22 the school, which was in charge of Miss Charlotte Remington, was visited by Messrs. Turner, Isaac Tufts, and Frothingham. They were highly gratified with the specimens of the children's improvement, particularly in reading. This was the first examination in the new building. The winter term (1819-20) was taught by Daniel Russell, and March 20 the school passed an examination which was highly creditable to themselves and their instructor. There were present Messrs. Turner, Isaac and Joel Tufts, Frothingham, and a large number of intereste
Frank Mortimer Hawes (search for this): chapter 16
The Charlestown schools From 1819-20 (continued). Frank Mortimer Hawes The trustees for the year 1817 were Rev. William Collier, Abram R. Thompson, M. D., Captain Nehemiah Wyman, David Stetson, Isaac Tufts, Peter Tufts, Jr., Elias Phinney. 1818, Rev. William Collier, A. R. Thompson, M. D., Isaac Tufts, Elias Phinney, James K. Frothingham, Joel Tufts, John Soley. 1819, Rev. Edward Turner, Samuel Payson, Isaac Tufts, Elias Phinney, James K. Frothingham, Joel Tufts, John Soley. 1820, the same. 1821, the same, except that Philemon R. Russell succeeds Joel Tufts. 1822, Rev. Edward Turner, Samuel Payson, Elias Phinney, Rev. James Walker, Joseph Phipps, Samuel P. Teel, Nathan Tufts, 2d. 1823, Rev. Edward Turner, Rev. James Walker, Joseph Phipps, Nathan Tufts, 2d, James Russell, Samuel Gardner, Leonard M. Parker. 1824, Rev. James Walker, Joseph Phipps, James Russell, Samuel Gardner, Leonard M. Parker, Chester Adams, Thomas Hooper. 1825, James Russell, L. M. Par
Joseph Adams (search for this): chapter 16
est of such a sum as would be requisite to build. The recent establishment of factories at Milk Row will much tend to increase the scholars of that school, which, together with the ordinary growth of the town, will render the formation of a new district and the erection of a new schoolhouse, if not at this moment, surely within a short period, absolutely necessary. February 16, 1824, it was voted to refer to the selectmen at town meeting this petition of the inhabitants living from Mr. Joseph Adams', Senior, on Winter Hill down to Richard's tavern at the Neck. April 14, Messrs. Parker, Tufts, and Phipps were a committee appointed for contracting with some suitable person for erecting a schoolhouse on Winter Hill road. Jeremy Wilson was engaged to build a house on the Pound lot, thirty feet by twenty-four feet, at a cost of $500. At town meeting, May 3, 1824, the committee on new school building report that it will be completed in about twenty days. April 9, Milk Row School was
Edward Sawyer (search for this): chapter 16
regret of the board. He received their commendation. Edward Sawyer was appointed his successor, at a salary of $800, if heeived the larger sum. At the examination the school of Messrs. Sawyer and Gordon was highly praised. At the last visit of tdmund Tufts. Salaries of all male instructors, except Mr. Sawyer's, were reduced to $600. The established salary had beenhad been made which augmented the compensation to $800. Mr. Sawyer's salary was not changed, because he had been engaged foexamination. Present at these examinations: at No. 1 (Messrs. Sawyer and Gordon's), 203; at the female school (Mr. Whitney t Miss Sprague is again engaged for the ensuing season. Mr. Sawyer (No. 1) is highly praised, and his salary raised $100. If $600. In October the school in district No. 1, under Messrs. Sawyer and Gordon, was examined and gave satisfaction. October 20, Cornelius Walker succeeded Mr. Sawyer as teacher. The female school, under Luther S. Cushing and Miss Sprague, was k
Eliza Wayne (search for this): chapter 16
gue have continued here and given general and great satisfaction. As the lease for this building will soon expire, it is advisable to purchase the site, or one more eligible, on which to build. Henry Adams resigned at school No. 2 in June, when Samuel Bigelow was engaged to fill the vacancy. He has done much to raise the character of the school. The new school on Winter Hill road was opened June 14, 1824, under the care of Miss Hobbs. This school and the one at Milk Row, under Miss Eliza Wayne, were closed in October (examined Wednesday, October 13). At the former 32 boys and 28 girls, or 60 out of a total of 73, were present, mostly young scholars. Their performances were respectable. Present: Rev. James Walker, the president of the board, Messrs. Adams, Hooper, Phipps, and some visitors. The same gentlemen attended to the Milk Row School, where 46 out of a total of 80 pupils were present. Their appearance and performance was well; in writing, geography, and grammar very
Rea (search for this): chapter 16
y to November. These were in different sections of the town, and were visited November 13. The trustees found 26 under Mrs. Rea, 40 under Miss Susan Wyman, and 30 under Miss Mary Frothingham, 96 in all. These teachers received $2.50 per week for 30nditions which Miss Brown has improved it, to commence this day. Schools for poor children have been kept six months by Mrs. Rea, Mrs. Thompson, and Miss Jefferds; 68 children attended. November 8, the money for schools without the Neck for wintee of bad discipline, but now the conditions are excellent. The schools for poor children were kept the past season by Mrs. Rea, Mrs. Thompson, and Miss Jefferds, to the full satisfaction of the board. One hundred children have attended, and the ipointed to succeed him. Schools for poor children were kept six months in different parts of the town, under the care of Mrs. Rea, Mrs. Thompson, and Miss Jefferds. About 100 children had this privilege. The school at Milk Row (No. 3), under the
Robert Gordon (search for this): chapter 16
the larger sum. At the examination the school of Messrs. Sawyer and Gordon was highly praised. At the last visit of the trustees, there were ncerning this gentleman, the report adds: Nor are the services of Mr. Gordon less important. November 8 we read that Mr. Gordon is to receiveMr. Gordon is to receive his £ 200 per annum and a grant of $20 for the last quarter. Unforeseen expenses, to the amount of $385, had exceeded the appropriation; theation. Present at these examinations: at No. 1 (Messrs. Sawyer and Gordon's), 203; at the female school (Mr. Whitney and Miss Carlisle's), 12ighly praised, and his salary raised $100. It is recommended that Mr. Gordon's salary be increased a similar amount. He has been in the schoo. In October the school in district No. 1, under Messrs. Sawyer and Gordon, was examined and gave satisfaction. October 20, Cornelius Walker charge of the new school on the Pound lot. November 2, 1824, Robert Gordon, of the grammar school, is spoken of as lately deceased, and th
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