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AND
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OF THE
SPRING AND SUMMER TERM,
1869.
Summer Term,
Register for the Spring and
1869.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION. His Excellency, the Governor.
John D. Philbrick, A.
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor.
David H. Mason, A.
Prof.
John
P.
Marshall, A.
Gardiner G. Hubbard, A. Kev.
William Rice, A.M.,
Rev.
M., Somerville.
Samuel
T.
M.,
Newton
Centre.
Clarke, D.D., Jamaica
F.
Plain.
M., Cambridge.
Hon. Joseph White, A. M., Sec'y and
Springfield.
Hon. Emory Washburn, LL.Di; Cambridge. Rev.
James
M., Boston.
Rev.
Samuel
Abner
Seelye, D.D., Easthampton.
J.
C.
Jackson, D.D.,
Treas'r.
Assist. Sec'y.
Phipps, A. M., Agent.
BOARD OF VISITORS. Prof.
John
P.
Marshall, A.
M., Somerville.
|
James
Rev.
Clarke, D.D., Jamaica
F.
Plain.
Hon. Joseph White, A. M., Boston.
INSTRUCTORS. Daniel
B.
Hagar, A.
Ellen M. Dodge.
Mary
E.
Caroline
Mary
M.,
Principal.
Mary O.
B.
A. Currier, Teacher of Elocution.
Brown,
Esq.,
Teacher of Music.
Webb. J.
Cole.
N. Plumer.
Sophia O. Driver.
Hon. Joseph White,
A. M., Lecturer on
Civil Polity.
Prof.
William
P.
Atkinson, Lecturer on
English Literature.
M. Isabella Hanson.
Harriet
L. Martin. Prof.
E.
Maria Upham.
Edward
S.
Morse, Lecturer on Zoology.
STUDENTS. &bt)an ccb
Class.
Marietta H. Barstow, Hanover.
Abbie M. Goodwin, Newburyport.
Mary A. Burnham, Durham, N. H.
Clementine D. Grover, Gloucester.
Harriette B. Clough, Gloucester.
5.
Class &. Ella A. Bailey, Lowell. Eliza A. Baxter,
New
Jennie A. Norris, Dracut.
Berne, X. C.
Julia L. Brigham, Montpelier, Vt.
Marcia A. Burbank, Danville, N.
Mary
H
B. Chamberlain, Salem.
Amesbury
Annie, B. Foster, East Saugus.
M. Hoyt, West Amesbury.
Lynn.
Medfield.
Justine F. Proctor, Gloucester.
Ida Sheldon, Lowell. E. Trask, Salem.
Luella A. Wardwell, Lowell.
rows, N. H.
Lucy B. Wiggin, Wakefield, N. H. Hattie F. Wiley, Lynnfield.
Abbie F. Jaquith, Chelsea.
Mary
Oliver,
Hattie A. Watson, Northwood Nar-
Ida A. Emerson, Wakefield.
Emma
.
M. Parker,
Ellen
Mary
Harriet S. Crosby, Chelsea. Nettie E. Currier, South
Charlotte
22.
E. Nichols, Beverly.
Class 8. Esther
S.
Baylies, Taunton.
Marietta Clarke, Topsfield.
Alice L. Blaney, Swampscott.
Ella Dager, Wakefield.
Harriet D. Bowen, Salem.
Annie D. Dalton, Salem.
Elizabeth C. Bridge, Peterboro', N. Y.
Mary
Caroline O. Brown, Danvers.
Evelyn
E. Emery, Montpelier, Vt. S.
Foster, Beading.
Anna M.
Jessie Girdwood,
Alice
Ella L. Munroe, Lynnfield.
George, Oakdale.
New
Bedford.
Martha A. Paul, Lowell.
M. Guernsey, Boston.
Lucy A. Peabody, Wenham. Annie R. Sawyer, Durham, N. H.
Eliza C. Gutterson, Lynn.
Amanda M.
Hadley, Lowell.
Mary E. Mary L.
Annie L. Hale, Salem, rlda A.
Hill,
Maria E. Paul, West Lynn.
Lowell.
Seger, Swampscott. Starret,
Millville.
Ellen
M. Humphrey, Marblehead.
E. Adelaide Towle, Newburyport.
Eliza
M. Hussey, Nantucket.
Eliza J. Wallace, Lawrence.
Amy
Hutchins, North Cambridge.
Erances A. Whittier, Danversport.
Lena Ingraham,
N. Y.
Johnsonville,
Georgiana R. Kehew, Salem.
Eliza O. Williams, Winchester.
Wyman,
Sarah E.
Arlington.
35.
Ella E. Merithew, Lowell.
QTU0S Margaret B. Agan, Saratoga Springs.
N. Y.
or.
Mary W. Theresa
Griffin,
J.
Litchfield,
Griffing, Ipswich.
Isadora Allbee, Springfield, Vt.
Harriet Haskell, Beverly.
Abbie G.
Clarie
Billings, Greenland,
N. H,
Charlotte E.
Addie t E.
Brown, Lowell.
Helen A. Brown, Seekonk.
Emily B. Bullard, Chicago,
E. Hewes, Lynnfield Centre.
Mary A. Legg,
Annie E. Breed, Lynn.
N. H.
Chelsea.
Merrill,
Chelsea.
Ella Mills, Dunbarton, N. H. 111.
Ruth A.
Morrill,
East Salisbury.
Sarah E. Butler, Charlestown.
Isabel Neale, Saugus Centre.
Emma
Florence E. Coburn, East Dracut.
Anna A. Mary A.
Gulielma Coffin, Nantucket.
Margaret C. Schouler, Arlington.
Arvilla A. Cross, Boston.
Susan T. Schouler, Arlington.
Emma
S.
L. Chadwick, Chelsea.
A. Damon, Reading.
Mary E. Evans,
Chelsea.
Reid, Seekonk.
Richardson, Lawrence.
Louisa Stearns, Brookline.
Annie Stone, Providence, R.
Margaret Fawcett, Surry, N. H.
Mary
Minnie B. Eenton, Melrose.
Helen F. Teel, Peabody.
Lydia M. Folger, Nantucket.
Sara L. Thomas, Wakefield.
M. Jennie Geer, Lowell. Martha E. Glover, Salem.
Florence A. Todd, Lynn.
I.
E. Stuart, Boston Highlands.
Francena F. Trask, Beverly.
T. Wells, Deerfield Cen., N.H,
Rosina H. Treadwell, Flushing, N. Y.
Mari
Emma
Laura B. White, Northfield.
L. True, Chelsea.
Olive E. Underhill, Salem.
Alice G. C. Whitney, Southborough-
Eliza N. Wardvvell, Lawrence.
Eliza L. Wing, Sandwich.
Annie M. Wells, Lyndon, Yt.
Alice J.
Class Emily
J.
Ruth
Allen, Marblohead.
Win Ward, Cambridge.
49.
IDÂŤ Eliza J. Kidder, North Saugus.
B. Bailey, Lowell.
Julia F. Lewis,
East Salisbury.
Chloe Barker, Alton Corner, N. H.
Mary
Carrie L. Barrell, Lewiston, Me.
Eleanor M. Magee, North Chelsea.
Ella F. Butterfield, Wakefield.
Evelyn L. Makepeace, Lynn.
Annie C. Coburn, Charlestown.
Julia
Marion V. Damon, Somerville.
Isabelle L. Parsons, Lynnfield Centre
L. Drown, Fisherville, N. H.
Lucy
F. Liffin, Beverly.
M. McDuffle, North Andover.
Lucy E. Parsons, Salem.
Adele E. Fabens, Salem.
Emma
Emma
Clara E. Phelps, North Chelsea.
Fifield,
Franklin, N. H.
Freeman, Lowell.
Lucy
J.
Anna
C. Gould, Woonsocket, R.
C. Perkins, East Walpole.
Mira A. Prime, Salem. I.
Frances Roundey, Beverly.
E. Adelaide Hamblet, Dracut.
Emma
Laura M. Hamblet, Salem.
Priscilla
Julia
Emma
M. Healey, Lowell. E. Howard, Chelsea.
A. Swasey, Salem. K. Titcomb, Newburyport.
A. Mary Tredick, Union, N. H.
Annie
J.
Wiggin, North Chelsea.
Emily A. Howe, Lowell.
Elizabeth
M. Wilson, Marblehead.
Sarah F. Jewett, Lynn.
Georgiana Young, Lanesville.
Number
of pupils in attendance the present term,*
147.
Number
of different pupils during the past year,
197.
36.
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.... SALEM, MASS.
This Institution was established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with the liberal co-operation of the City of Salem and the Eastern Railroad for the direct
preparation of Female Teachers
High Schools required by law.
It is
first
Common and
to instruct in the
under the charge of the State Board of
Education, and of a special Board of Visitors. elapsed since the reception of the
Company,
During the period that has
Class, in September, 1854, one thousand
two hundred and twenty-five Ladies have been members of the School these, five
;
and
of
hundred and thirty-seven have received diplomas, upon the honorable
completion of the prescribed course of study.
Year
Scljool The School Year
is
atiti
Eexms.
divided into two terms, each containing nineteen weeks of
study, with a week's recess near the middle of the term.
The next
Fall
Term
will
The next Spring Term close
[The
2,
1869,
and
17,
1870,
and
on Thursday, January 20, 1870.
will close
will
commence on Thursday, September
will
on Thursday, July
present term
exercises of
commence on Thursday, February 7,
1870.
will close on Thursday,
July
8,
with
1869,
public"]
Examination and Graduation, commencing at 9 o'clock, A. M.
J
&tÂťmf ssl on. Candidates for admission must be at least sixteen years of age satisfactory certificate of
;
must present a
good moral character; must declare their
full intention
of faithfully observing the regulations of the School, during their connection with it,
and of afterwards teaching in the public schools of Massachusetts
* Ladies designing to teach in other States or in private schools paying $15 a term for tuition. _
may
;*
and must
be admitted oy
8 pass a satisfactory examination in Reading, Spelling, Defining, Writing, Arithmetic, English
Grammar, Geography, and
A greater age and
the History of the United States.
higher attainments than those prescribed, with some experience
in teaching, render the course of study in the Institution
The Examination
for admission takes place
term, commencing at 9 o'clock, A. M.
examined
still
more
on Thursday, the
Except
useful.
first
day of each
in extraordinary cases,
no one
is
later in the term.
Co
ujrse
of
StuHg.
The Board of Education, by a vote passed January
9, 1866,
prescribed the
Normal Schools
following Course of Study for the State
" The time of the course extends through a period of two
years;
and
is
di-
vided into terms of twenty weeks each, with daily sessions of not less than
five
hours, five days each week.
BRANCHES OF STUDY TO BE PURSUED. First Term. 1.
Arithmetic, oral and written, begun.
2. 3.
Geometry, begun. Chemistry.
4.
Grammar and
Analysis of the English Language.
Second Term. 1.
2. 3.
4.
5.
Algebra begun. Geometry completed Geography and History begun. Physiology and Hygiene. Grammar and Analysis completed. Lessons once or twice a week in Botany and Zoology. Arithmetic completed
;
;
Third Term. 1
Algebra completed
2.
Geography and History completed. Natural Philosophy. Rhetoric and English Literature. Lessons once or twice a week in Mineralogy and Geology.
3.
4. 5.
;
Book-keeping.
Fourth Term.
3.
Astronomy. Mental and Moral Science including the principles and art of Reasoning. Theory and Art of Teaching, including (1.) Principles and Methods of Instruction. (2.) School Organization and Government.
4.
The
1.
2.
—
(3.)
School
Laws
—
of Massachusetts.
Civil Polity of Massachusetts
and the United
States.
9 In connection with the foregoing, constant and careful attention
throughout the course to drawing and delineations on the blackboard spelling,
with derivations and definitions
and vocal gymnastics
;
be given
to
;
music
reading, including analysis of sounds
;
and writing.
The Latin and French languages may be pursued
as optional studies, but not
to the neglect of the English course.
General exercises in composition, gymnastics, object lessons, &c-, to be con-
ducted in such a manner and at such times as the Principals shall deem best. Lectures on the different branches pursued, and on related topics, to be given
by gentlemen from abroad, as the Board or the Visitors by the teachers and more advanced
The order
shall direct,'
and
also
scholars.
may
of the studies in the course
be varied in special cases, with
the approval of the Visitors."
§ibban«b
At the opening two years,
will be
commenced,
for the
Isfrtbg.
purpose of giving to young
an opportunity
The course of study
the work.
of
of the next term an Advanced Course of Study, to occupy
desire to teach in high schools for
Course
women who
to prepare themselves thoroughly
— though not
yet precisely determined
— will
include the higher mathematics, languages, natural sciences, and other studies usually pursued in high schools.
The demand
for well trained teachers in
positions offered are so desirable, as to present to
and good attainments a strong inducement
now so large, and the young women of decided talents
high schools
is
to avail themselves of the privileges
thus freely offered by the State. It is probable that
but one Advanced Class will be formed each year.
who may desire to join the class to make an early application.
§ams anb
The ends
chiefly
that
is
$ftetjjobg
aimed at in
Ladies
to be organized in September, are requested
of
JStubg
anb ©raining.
this School are, the acquisition of the necessary
knowledge, the attainment of skill in the art of teaching, and the general de-
velopment of the mental powers.
From
the beginning to the end of the course, all studies are conducted with
especial reference to the best cellent, are not
deemed
ways of teaching them.
Recitations, however ex-
satisfactory unless every pupil
that which she has herself learned.
is
able to teach others
In every study the pupils in turn occupy
10 temporarily the place of teacher of their classmates, and are subjected to their criticisms as well as those of their
regular teacher.
Teaching exercises of va-
rious kinds form a large and important part of the school work.
During the
Senior term, object lessons are given to classes of primary school children, 'so that
every pupil obtains, before graduating, considerable experience in teaching chil-
dren to observe, think, and give expression to thought.
Nearly
all
the studies are conducted upon the topical plan.
memory
Text-books are
The committing of text-books
used, to a large extent, as books of reference.
to
avoided as far as possible, the scholars being trained to depend upon
is
thoughts rather than words.
A
great object of the school
speak for themselves
whatever
difficulties
;
to
may
is
discipline
the pupils investigate, think, and
make them independent,
self-reliant,
of the school
pected to govern themselves
as
presumed
meet
to be unfit
deemed necessary
known wishes
to,
Those who are unwil-
of the Principal and his Assis-
feeling of emulation
duce the scholars to perform their duties faithfully. according to their comparative success Faithful^ attention to duty
is
required, and
is
become teachers.
awaken a
to
Pupils are ex-
simple as possible.
do without compulsion what
to
;
made
is
ling to conform cheerfully to the
It is not
to
ia tip line.
to refrain voluntarily from all improprieties of conduct.
tants, are
and ready
arise.
5 Tbe
make
to
in
encouraged
their
for its
The ranking of
studies,
own
in order to in-
is
scholars
not here allowed.
sake, not for the purpose
of obtaining certain marks of credit.
promotions anb
Promotions from one
class to
(Srabnations.
another are made at the close of each term by
means of thorough written examinations.
These examinations include every
study pursued during the term, and the result in each study must be satisfactory to entitle the pupil to advance failure on the part of
term.
Young
the study next in
In cases of partial failure, reexaminations are allowed. is
had in
and only those who pass ladies
no serious
who
A
order.
general
a pupil compels her to retake the entire work of the
term, a special examination schools,
to
it
all
the
branches taught in the
successfully are permitted
possess good natural abilities
difficulties in
In the Senior
to
common
graduate.
and right habits of study,
passing the required examinations.
find
11 apparatus, anb Ulussixw.
ilibrarg,
The
Institution
has a valuable Library, containing, in works for general
thousand volumes.
erence and reading, and in text-books, about eight also,
a fair supply of philosophical apparatus, and a
Museum
ref-
It has,
containing a large
collection of specimens illustrating various departments of science.
The
friends of the higher education of
the Institution by
making donations
this direction will be gratefully
Tuition
is
is
can confer a great benefit upon
Library and
to its
Museum.
Any
aid in
acknowledged.
who comply with the condition of teaching in wherever they may have previously resided.
free to those
schools of Massachusetts, fee ($2.00)
women
the public
A
small
paid by each pupil at the beginning of the term, for incidental ex-
penses.
The text-books required are mostly furnished without charge from the School Library.
It is
recommended, however, that the pupils should bring with them,
for purposes of reference
studied
;
and comparison, the text-books which they have already
and they should especially be provided with a Bible, a Dictionary, and a
recent Atlas.
The
price
which
is
washing, or separate
paid by the pupils for board,
fire
and
lights,) varies
cording to the accommodations furnished. selves can obtain
Pupils
good rooms
who come
for
(not usually including
from $4.00 to $5.00 per week, ac-
who
Pupils
prefer to
board them-
one dollar a week.
to the School daily in the
steam
cars, obtain season tickets
at one half of the usual rates.
For the assistance of those who would find even the moderate expenses of the School burdensome,
thousand term,
dollars.
among
the
Commonwealth makes an annual appropriation of a
One half
amount
of this
pupils from Massachusetts
distributed at the close of each
is
who may
merit and need the aid, in sums
varying according to the distance of their residence from ceeding in any case $1.50 per week. pupil's connection with the School
is
.
is
less
also rendered, in cases of special merit
fund of Five Thousand Dollars, bequest of Nathaniel
Salem, May, 1869.
I.
for
term of a
than two years.
and need, from the income of the
which the School
Bowditch,
first
not reckoned, unless she enters prepared to
complete the prescribed course of study in
Aid
Salem, but not ex-
In this distribution, the
is
indebted to the munificent
Esq., of Brookline.
a'lIIHIIAi CJOIYII The
Fifth Triennial Convention of the
will be held
on Friday, July
Normal School
Salem
at
9. *
The Exercises will be as follows At 9| o'clock A. M., a general meeting for :
congratulations
and
the transaction of business, to befollowed by meetings of the several classes.
At\\\
a public meeting intl\e South Church, where the exercises ivill include the Triennial Report by the Principal, a poem by Miss Sarah E. Perkins, of Peabody, and an address by Prof. o'clock,
Alpheus Crosby, of Salem.
At
of the public exercises, the past members of the School, invited guests, will partake of a collation in Normal
the close
together ivith
Hall, after which their attention will be called to brief addresses
and
other exercises appropriate to the occasion.
Past members of the School will be welcomed, during their stay in Salem at the time of the Convention, to the generous hospitalities of the citizens
In order
of Salem. that
it
may be known for what number of persons prepar-
ation should be made, desire
tickets
for
the
absolutely necessary collation, and all ivho would it
is
that all like
who
to avail
of the private hospitalities proffertd, should without delay, send word to the Principal of the School. Especial this point is requested. attention to
themselves
Past members
to
tvhom
this circular
may come
favor by immediately sending to the Principal .and, as far as possible, that of other members.
will confer their
own
a great
address,
The Fifth Triennial Convention promises to be one of more than usual interest and pleasure. It is hoped that the number in attendance will show that the School has a strong hold upon the affections come who can. From those who cannot present, a written word of remembrance loill be welcome. of
its
pupils.
Let
all
Inbehalf of
the Executive Committee,
D. B. Salem Observer Caloric l^vcr
HAGAH,
l'rinting
Rooms.
Chairman.
be