﻿134 The Philippine Journal of Science 1914 



The final examinations were held and prizes distributed 

 December 19 to 21, 1866. On this occasion, 14 pupils, who had 

 completed two full years' work, were granted the title of teacher 

 of primary instruction. This was the first class to graduate 

 from the normal school. 



In April, 1867, the first examinations were held in the training 

 department, the pupils who had distinguished themselves in 

 studies and conduct being awarded prizes consisting of books 

 and medals. 



In December of this year the general examinations for the 

 pupils in professional courses were held, and 25 students received 

 the title of teacher. 



Early in 1868 the director and teachers formerly chosen 

 were assigned to other duties in the mission, and Father Alejan- 

 dro Zans was appointed director. Fathers Pascual Barrado, 

 Jose Casadovale, and Santiago Buntas were appointed teachers. 



The number of pupils having increased, it was found necessary 

 to provide for 20 additional boarders. 



At the end of the school year examinations were held and 

 27 students were granted certificates of graduation. 



By the superior decree of March 22, 1869, the date for the 

 opening of the school year was changed from January to June, 

 for the greater convenience of pupils and teachers. During 

 this year 127 students were registered and 29 received the 

 title of teacher. 



The year 1870 was uneventful except that the personnel of the 

 administrative and teaching staff was increased to 8 — 4 priests, 

 2 brothers, and 2 student assistants. A class of 39 students was 

 graduated. 



In 1871 news came from Madrid of the publication of the 

 Moret decree transferring the charge of the normal school to 

 the secular clergy. This order was received in the Philippines 

 with great dissatisfaction by those who had been intrusted with 

 the work of the normal school. On the other hand, there were 

 those who welcomed the change, as they believed it signified 

 greater progress. Arrangements were finally made for the 

 withdrawal of the decree before the end of the year. 



As the school year drew toward a close, examinations were 

 held in the two grades of the training department and in all 

 classes of the normal school. The director and other government 

 officials were well pleased with the results of the examinations, 



