tots attracted considerable attention, 
especially such work as the Hiawatha 
study. The Sunbonnet Baby book- 
lets were very neatly gotten up, the 
crayon work being especially good. 
The clay models and the calendars 
were also very good. 
Grade II., Miss Nellie M. Leonard, 
teacher; 43 pupils. In this grade the 
paper sloyd has advanced to the point 
where accuracy of measurements 
count, and some very neat results 
were shown. The booklets made by 
the children as a result of their study 
of the Esquimeaux and of the Thanks- 
giving of the Pilgrims attracted much 
attention. The May baskets were 
rather cute. Simple weaving is taken 
up in this grade. A chart showed the 
progress made in writing during the 
year, from September to May. 
Grade III, Miss Carolyn E. Allen 
teacher, 50 pupils. In this grade the 
sloyd work grows more difficult. 
More accuracy is called for in measur- 
ing, and objects made call for greater 
skill. Two large rafia pillows attracted 
much attention and many were sur- 
prised to learn they were mady by the 
children. ‘My Bird Book” depicted 
the good work of the children in this 
subject, treating of the best known 
and most familiar birds. The children 
spent a month this writer in study 
of the rooster, until they could cut 
and draw them. So_ good results 
were obtained, in fact, that the work 
was taken to Lowell for inspection by 
the teachers there. The free} hand 
cutting and calendars made by the 
children, were features of the display. 
Grade IV., Miss Lila Goldsmith, 
teacher; 44 pupils. In this grade 
more attention is given to language 
work than in the lower grades, the 
pupils taking up letter writing, stories 
from pictures, reproduction stories, 
etc. Wood sloyd is started in this 
grade also, while the girls take up 
card-board and crepe paper work. 
This room goes more deeply into the 
study of nature, and their color 
sketches of the birds were very good. 
The study of the oriole was particu- 
larly good. 
Grade V., Miss Lina Tozer, teacher ; 
40 pupils. The advance of the chil- 
dren is getting to be very apparent in 
all lines of work. Some designs for 
doilies—original with the children— 
attracted much attention. 
The ink drawings of the pussy- 
willow and the ships were very com- 
mendable. Map drawing has its start 
in this grade, and some very good 
results were obtained. The booklets, 
“A Visit to Other Lands,’ attracted 
much attention. 
Grade VI., Miss Ina Eldridge, teach- 
er; 40 pupils. The technical work in 
grammar is taken up in this grade. 
The booklets, ‘Autobiography of My 
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NORTH SHORE BREEZE 
Life,” contained much food for 
thought for older people. 
An interesting feature of the work 
done by this grade was “The Qua- 
ker Poet’ booklet, which one boy, 
after preparing a very attractive 
cover and enclosing a picture of 
Whittier, dedicates “To My Aunt.” 
The work was in connection with 
language study. In the preface 
which follows he says the book is 
composed of “John G. Whittier” 
(a sketch of his life), “The Poem of 
‘The Barefoot Boy,’” and a story 
from the poem. That this line of 
school training brings out original- 
ity in the pupils is shown by the 
following sample: 
“The high society people have, 
when they go to a hotel, an orches- 
tra to play for them while they eat, 
so the Barefoot Boy must have one, 
too: the frog, the wind * and _ the 
cricket for his orchestra, with the 
firefly to light up the band.” 
And again: 
“Some of the blessings of the Bare- 
foot Boy are, he can go to bed and 
sleep as sound as a rock all night, 
andres -nealthys 3 2. Sone 
of the ways that the world was his 
pleasure house are that he had 
outdoor life most of the time and 
never went to shows and circuses.” 
Grade VII., Miss Avis Antill, teach- 
er; 32 pupils. Some very good work 
was found in the display in this grade. 
The drawing work was a particularly 
interesting feature, Miss Antill having 
her pupils do considerable drawing 
and sketching from their own observa- 
tion. The maps drawn from memory 
might be called a feature of the dis- 
play, while the bird chart and the per- 
fectly blended colors in the sketches 
attracted much attention. 
Grade VIII., Miss Annie Clark, 
teacher ; 26 pupils. The work here 
shows signs of considerable advance- 
ment, as the more difficult subjects 
are introduced. ‘“Longfellow’s Mag- 
azine,” with a sketch of the life of the 
poet, a treatise of the origin of Evan- 
geline, and a list of the author’s works, 
showed the pupils had a good under- 
standing of the subject studied. The 
maps and drawings lilustrating various 
points in history were a feature of this 
grade’s work. 
Grade IX., Albert Mead, principal ; 
Miss Larah Fish, assistant ; 20 pupils. 
In this grade the subjects preparatory 
to High school studies are taken up, 
such as beginner’s Latin, elementary 
algebra, etc. Picture framing has 
been a feature of the sloyd work. 
This branch of the school work is 
playing an important part in the up- 
building of the school system of the 
town, as was seen by the display as a 
whole. 
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Among the out-of-town visitors no7 
ticed were Judge Cate of Amesbury, 
Principal Brown of the High school, 
Miss Carr, one of the assistants, and 
Supt. Robinson of Peabody. 
“SUMMER HOMES” IN 
BERKSHIRE HILLS. 
Along the Boston & Albany R. R. 
A 48-page descriptive and illus- 
trated folder is now being distrib- 
uted by the Boston & Albany R. R., 
calling attention to Summer homes 
and hotels in the Berkshire Hills 
and other sections along that line. 
It contains a list of private farm 
houses, with rates, location, etc., 
and is beautifully illustrated with 
views of hills, streams, stage roads, 
etc. Copies may be secured on ap- 
plication to agents, or the under- 
signed. 
Re M-HARRIS, City Agent 
366 Washington St., Boston, Mass. 
BREEZE subscription $1.00 a year. 
ROOMS TO LET! 
By the week orfortheseason. Only a few 
minutes walk from the Essex County Club. 
Hot and cold water and bath. Breakfast 
served if desired. Inquire at 
BREEZE OFFICE, 
Post-Office Building, Manchester. 
HLOSLET 
A barn, on Pine street, Manchester, for- 
merly owned by the late Amos Girdler. For 
particulars, inquire of 
I> ROP Ube Ei 
Manchester, Mass. 
FOR SALE! 
One Extra Good Cow; also three tons of 
Hay. 
Apply, 
GILMAN M. BURNHAM, 
Sea street, Manchester. 
OUR MANCHESTER FRIENDS 
Will find what they need in SHOES at our 
New Shoe Store. 
W. Frank Parsons & Bro. 
81 Main Street, - Gloucester, Mass. 
HEADQUARTERS! 
For cleansing, Pressing, Repairing 
and Dyeing all kinds of garments. 
Dry cleansing a specialty. In this 
process the most delicate shades and 
colors can be cleansed. 
A. E. BUTLER, of Gloucester, 
for many years with Chas. S. Tappan, is now 
located in Reom 5, Tappan Block, up one 
flight. 
(=> Especial attention will be paid to all orders 
sent by express, and same will be returned C.O. D. 
Always state in ordering the work to be done, name 
and address. 
