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George C. Burmeister diary, 1861
1861-01-29 -- 1861-01-31
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Tues. 29 The weather is extremely cold, my scholars are advancing rapidly and I must put forth my best energies to do them justice. Was present at the center and heard Mr. Woodhouse lecture, he gave the teachers a regular round, but spoke many truths. I invited him to visit my school to which he consented. This is a very cold night, but few out. Wed. 30 Our county superintendent visited our school and took a part in conducting the same, he made some suggestions, and at the close made some remarks, in which he complimented the school very much. In the evening he gave a lecture at the school- house, but unfortunately very few were present to hear him, at the close of his lecture I requested the patrons to assist in making up the amount of $2 but not one cent did they give. Thurs. 31 I requested the scholars to pay part of the expense incured by Mr. Woodhouse visit, but not a single copper was made up, so it seems that Mr. Ady and myself will have to pay it alone and I the principal part. The people may wait along while until I invite another agent to visit the school if I am compelled to pay for his visit. Mr. Woodhouse made his stay very agreeable.
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Tues. 29 The weather is extremely cold, my scholars are advancing rapidly and I must put forth my best energies to do them justice. Was present at the center and heard Mr. Woodhouse lecture, he gave the teachers a regular round, but spoke many truths. I invited him to visit my school to which he consented. This is a very cold night, but few out. Wed. 30 Our county superintendent visited our school and took a part in conducting the same, he made some suggestions, and at the close made some remarks, in which he complimented the school very much. In the evening he gave a lecture at the school- house, but unfortunately very few were present to hear him, at the close of his lecture I requested the patrons to assist in making up the amount of $2 but not one cent did they give. Thurs. 31 I requested the scholars to pay part of the expense incured by Mr. Woodhouse visit, but not a single copper was made up, so it seems that Mr. Ady and myself will have to pay it alone and I the principal part. The people may wait along while until I invite another agent to visit the school if I am compelled to pay for his visit. Mr. Woodhouse made his stay very agreeable.
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