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in all things lie strove to follow. I mention only one other teacher 

 who is well remembered by many in our city. Mr. Steele's long life 

 was devoted to teaching, and he died in the harness. He possessed 

 sharply defined qualities; indeed he had almost the monopoly of some. 

 He was very mercurial in temper, and Argus-eyed in vision. • He 

 seemed to have eyes behind and before — it was a dangerous gift, for 

 he saw too much for his own peace of mind. Alas, for the pupils ! 

 This Steele became the "iron to enter the soul" of many a pupil, not 

 only in the Lancaster, but other schools. Still I feel sure that lie was 



More than a half century has passed since these school-boy days, 

 yet there are many other recollections of the Lancaster school that I 

 might give you; but time forbids any further relation of personal ex- 



If this rambling sketch conveys to you some idea of Albany's first 

 free educational institution, or recalls from possible oblivion the 

 efforts of the good men connected with it, my purpose will be carried 

 <>ut. and my object attained. 



