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Third Primary. — It was found, at the beginning of 

 the year, that there were more young children about 

 to enter school in the village, than could be accom- 

 modated in the second primary ; consequently, suit- 

 able rooms were secured, and a third primary school 

 was opened, under the instruction of several young 

 ladies of the high school, each teaching one hour a 

 day, and having no other* compensation than a 

 course of instruction upon the most approved methods 

 of primary education. The first class was taught by 

 Mary E. Coburn and Helen L. Buttrick, the second 

 by Hattie J. Burdick and Kate A. Dicke}', and the 

 third by Sarah W. Bruce and Clara J. Towne. No 

 scholars in town of similar age have made better 

 progress than these. The teachers have manifested 

 a lively interest in their work, and are entitled to 

 much credit for their successful efforts. 



West Primary. — Spring term. Miss Annah E. 

 Adams, teacher. By earnest and faithful effort, 

 Miss Adams brought this school to a high degree of 

 excellence ; but unfortunately, her health failed 

 toward the close of the summer term, and being un- 

 able to resume her work in autumn, she was suc- 

 ceeded by Miss Mary A. Hartshorn, who has taught 

 the last two terms with marked ability and great 

 success. 



