Samuel Williams, one of the earliest historians of Vermont, comparing the attainments of the New England colonies with those of the old countries, says: “In one article however the New England...
Discipline in the Classroom
Letter from by C. F. Remick, Aug. 20, 1888 I remember Mr. Twilight’s four foot strap that he used to make potent in the cultivation of obedience and reverence in us boys. Address by E. A. Stewart,...
Mischief
Reported by T. T. Stewart 1888 Among the many amusing pranks of the pupils… one was of the bell being rung by someone when the lyceum was in session. Someone had tied a string to the tongue of the...
Student Games
Written by E. A. Stewart The games among the students between 40 and 50 years ago were mostly “ball” and “pull-away.” There were two kinds of ball, single and round. Single ball could be played by...
Fun in the Classroom
Letter from Jas. W. Strong, Aug. 23, 1888 …though sometimes stern, there was always a genial side to his nature, and he often gave his pupils amusing experiments with the air-pump, electrical...