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student must be able to read and write the English language 

 correctly, be familiar with simple arithmetic, and measurably 

 familiar with geography and American history. 



Mr. Adams. Is there any limit to the number of students 

 who can be accommodated ? 



Dr. Armsby. Our capacity in that respect is limited by the 

 number of dormitories at our disposal. As we are at present 

 situated, we could not accommodate more than twenty-five or 

 twenty-six. 



Mr. Stanley, of East Hartford. How rigid is your disci- 

 pline over the boys ? If a boy should come "there who was 

 wild in his habits, what is there in your discipline that would 

 teach him to behave properly ? 



Dr. Armsby. I think he would find himself effectually 

 restrained by the general public opinion of the School. 

 There is a very commendable sentiment of gentlemanliness 

 and devotion to work among the students. We have had one 

 or two students who have come there inclined to be rather 

 obstreperous, but they have been quite effectually toned down 

 by the students themselves. Our simple rule is, that all stu- 

 dents are required to conduct themselves in a quiet, gentle- 

 manly manner, and no student will be allowed to remain in 

 the School who by misconduct or negligence shows himself to 

 be unworthy of its benefits. 



Mr. Day, of Brooklyn. I would like to inquire of the 

 Professor what his ideas are in regard to the length of time 

 that is devoted to study, and the number of hours that are 

 devoted to labor. I think he stated something like four hours 

 for study and three for labor. I would ask if he does not 

 think that number of hours of labor may be too severe upon 

 the student ? It is an old adage, that " all work and no play 

 makes Jack a dull boy," and it has seemed to me that the 

 number of hours for study and the number of hours for labor 

 might be so great that there would be but little chance for 

 recreation, and for " Young America " to act out himself, 

 which we all like to see in an honest, pleasant way. The 

 School has now been in operation for nearly two years, and I 



