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HIGH SCHOOL 



Principal, Mr. G. B. French, spring term. At the 

 end of the spring term, Mr. French closed his con- 

 nection with the high school, having served faithfull} r 

 for two years, and given very general satisfaction. 

 He was assisted by Miss Ellen W. Beane, of Norton, 

 a very intelligent and accomplished lady, whose ser- 

 vices were highh r appreciated. 



Mr. French was succeeded by Mr. S. J. Blanpied, 

 who has had charge of the school since the beginning 

 of the fall term. Mr. Blanpied is a teacher of thor- 

 ough culture and considerable experience. Under 

 his judicious management the school has gradually 

 improved, and has accomplished all that could be 

 reasonably expected. 



GENERAL REMARKS 



There has been a growing conviction on the part 

 of many of our citizens, that the high school for 

 several years past has been managed upon a plan 

 hardly in harmony with the principles of economy, 

 and equal rights. 



It is alleged, first, that the study of the dead lan- 

 guages has been held up as the one essential thing 

 in education, and that the best efforts of teachers, 



