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Jan, Sat. 17.th
Sat. noon and the time allotted for
school this week is passed. To me it has been a pleasant
termination. I did not think last Sat. that I should ever be so happy
here as I am now. Truly I can say it has not been in vain
that I came here. The exercises have all been interesting
and useful. I hope the Principal will continue
reading from his journal, I think it is time well
spent. The renewal of our Arithmetic to ex seniors
was very profitable to us, found that I had forgotten
some things that I had been taught. Can see from
this, the necessity of reoccuring our lessons. Every time
we repeat our lessons, they are impressed deeper
on the mind. It needs a good deal of courage
to take a part in the general conversations.
The question for discussion today, was one of practical
importance today. Should dull and bright scholars
be kept together in the same class; or should they
be separated. Some difference in opinion prevailed
Most thought however they should not unless there
was a great disparity. The dull scholar should be
encouraged and aided out of school. The good scholar
should not be made to feel his superiority.
P.M. At home, have realized all the pleasure
anticipated, but shall willingly return to Newton Mon.
May tomorrow prove a profitable Sabbath.