Pipl ^^M 1 .S98 D62 ^H i^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H 1 ■ ^M \.. o^\-* o 0^ -0' c '^ c ^'^^■^^ ^ A ^' ^°-^ iAi PREFACE There has been quite an interest for the past two years by the teachers and scholars of District No. 9 (Old Stone, as it is called), when they met at the residence of George Bates. It is presumed they may be continued for years to come. Hav- ing been instrumental in collecting and preparing some parts of the History of Sutton, published 1875, and having many items of history referring to both District No. 9 and District No. 10, I thought it might interest the future teachers and scholars of the two districts to collect and pub- lish such history as I have, and more recent history collected. Having attended school in both districts over sixty years ago, and my chil- dren over thirty years ago, has prompted me to perpetuate such history as might otherwise be lost. R. ^. Dodge, ''';,1Vilkinsonville P. O. Amer. Ant. Soo. 25 i\ 1907 HISTORICAL SKETCH. There have been many prominent men and women, both teachers and scholars, in the two districts. I will refer first to the Old Stone, No. 9, since it was built, 1818. First, the venerable E. J. Mills, who died a few years ago at the age of ninety-five years, he taught 1828 ; Capt. Abraham Chase taught 1824, he lived at the brick house on the hill near Pleasant Falls, was well known as having occupied many town offices ; and next was Col. Charles Brigham of Brigham Hill, Grafton, who taught 1826 ; next was Major John McClellen, taught 1835, was Representa- tive from Grafton to the Legislature ; and next Judge Calvin E. Pratt of Brooklyn, N. Y., who taught 1847, who died recently, was Judge of the Supreme Court twenty-five years, was general in the Rebellion, 1863 ; A. L. Frisbie taught while in college during his vacation, 1856 ; Newell Wedge, Amherst College, 1848, taught this school several terms, besides private and high schools in town, fitting many young men and women for higher branches of education. The children and orandchildren of the late Joshua Armsby have been teachers for many years in this district, as will be seen by the records. His two daughters, Mary and Sarah, the former 1857, the latter 1850. His son Fayette taught also. The late Joshua Armsby's granddaughters, Mrs. Walter A. Wheeler, taught many terms. Also Miss Sarah E. AVedge, who kept a very successful school for nine terms, years 1891 up to 1895 ; is now the principal of the Sutton High School. Mrs. Mary E. Penniman, eight terms, was a very successful teacher. Mrs. J. Tyla Holbrook was also a very successful teacher and taught many terms. Miss Minnie A. Gage of Newton was also regarded as one of the best of teachers. There are many others w^ho have been successful teachers, but space will not admit of their mention here. Of the scJiolars ivJio have been prominent men and iDomen^ are Dr. James H. Armsby, who became very distinguished as the founder of the Albany Medical College, Albany, N. Y. He was also United States Consul at Naples, Italy, 1861. He was also a great benefactor to the Sutton Free Library. Rev. Daniel Anderson received his early education at the Old Stone and afterwards became one of the most distinguished clergymen of the Episcopal Church. Benjamin L. Batcheller was one of the scholars of this district. He was Representative to the Legisla- ture, town clerk and selectman several years. Miss Laura Prentice attended this school. She went to Germany and spent some time and studied the languages ; afterwards became a teacher at Westfield Normal School. The daughters of the late William Hall were success- ful teachers, as well as amongst the most advanced scholars. Names of some of the First School Teachers in Sutton. 1732. Nathaniel Goodwin, keeping school, £3-12 1732. Daniel Greenwood, keeping school 1 month, £3-12 1733. Jonathan Marsh, keeping school, £1-16-0 1734. Simon Dakin, keeping school 2 weeks, £1-10-0 1736. Parker Morse, keeping school in 1735 and 1736, received £19-5-0 1737. Daniel Wilkins, keeping school, £10-0-0 1737. TimothyBrown, keeping school, £5-5-0 1739. Josiah Chace, keeping school, £15-0-0 1740. Edward Earl, paid keeping school, £33-0-0 1742. Mr. Holiday, keeping school six months, £8-17-0 1743. Eleizer Dagget, keeping school, £7-0-0 1745. Jacob Green, keeping school, £14-0-0 1750. James McPherson, keeping school, £5-11-0 1751. John Hicks, keeping school, £4-8-0 1752. Stephen Minot, keeping school, £6-13-0 1754. Willis Hall, "earring school master and two weeks bord," £1-2-3 1754. Thomas Brown, keeping school 3 months, £6-13-4 1755. Willis Hall, keeping school three months, £5-9-4 1755. Aseph Eice, keeping school 3 months, £5-9-4 1756. Willard Wheeler, keeping school, £6-13-4 1756. Thomas Rice, keeping school six weeks, £3-6-8 The above were among the first teachers in Sutton who were emplo3"ed in different parts of the town. Treasurer AYoodbury, pay Peter Dudley five shillings. It being for boarding a school Dame in Dea. Hall's District for the year 1786. Signed by Selectmen. April 4th, 1791. Treasurer AYarters, pay Jonathan Leland two pounds six shillings for keeping school four weeks in the Moses Leland District. March Chase, Timothy Sibley, Malachi Marble, Selectmen of Sutton. Feb'y 28th, 1791. Treasurer Woodbury, pay Benjamin Batcheller three pounds. It being for keeping school in Capt. Batcheller District for the year 1790 and boarding himself. Barth^ Woodbury, John Woodbury, Selectmen of Sutton. DISTRICT NO. 9. OLD STONE. Tradition says that the first school-house built in this District was built about half-way between the residences of Dr. John W. Brigham and W. H. Going, near the brook and on an old cellar. Remnants of the foundation now remain there. The next location was on the same ground where now stands Henry Stone's house (and near the present house, the Old Stone), where it was kept many years. The present stone building was built in 1818 by Whiting Fisher, who came from Franklin, Mass., that is the stonework. Dr. James H. Armsby of Albany, N. Y., in a letter in 1875 writes thus : " Albany, N. Y., March loth, 1S75. "Mr. R. R. Dodge, Dear Sir: " In reference to your letter of the History of the Old Stone School District I will say : I well remem- ber the old wooden school-house which preceded the stone structure, the singing and spelling schools that were held in the old building, . . . I remember when the suggestion of a new school-house came up, and the proposition to build one of stone thrilled my young mind. A stone mason was wanted, it became neces- sary to send to Franklin for one to build it. It was proposed to draw the stones from the different farms and such other materials to be used. I well remember accompanying my good father with his team to draw many loads of stones. It was an event of no small interest to the children of the district, and how we watched its progress and completion. And I can now think of its first opening, 1818, when I was only eight years old. John McClellen who was one or two years older than myself occupied a seat with me. The seats were then in pairs, a desk for each scholar, one was elevated above the other as the back seats Avere higher and occupied by the larger scholars. I can now, after 57 years, seem to see the many boys and girls Avho occupied and filled those clean new seats on the first school day opening, 1818. I still keep the precious Bible from which we read, the cypering book in which we copied our lessons and the old Scott's Lessons from which we read and recited our pieces to speak." Yours very truly. JAMES H. ARM SB Y. No. 9. Teachers of Capt. Abraham Batcheller District (so-called) tp to 1818. But after that time called The Old Stone District No. 9, w^hen the Stone House was built. 1786. Solomon Howe , . . 1787. Solomon Howe 1788. Benjamin Batcheller Sutton. 1788. Anna Batcheller (Summer Term) Sutton. 1789. Anna Batcheller (Summer Term) Sutton. 1789. Benjamin Batcheller (Winter Term) Sutton. 1790. Anna Hall (Summer Term) . ... Sutton. 1790. Benjamin Batcheller Sutton. 1790. Benjamin Batcheller Sutton. 1791. Benjamin Batcheller Sutton. 1824. Capt. Abraham Chase Sutton. 1825. Mr. Rich Sutton. 1826. Col. Charles Brigham Grafton. 1826. Austin Holbrook Grafton. 1828. Edward J. Mills Sutton. 1833. John McClellan Sutton. 1834. Lucien Chase Millbury. 1836. Mr. Lyon Woodstock, Conn. 1836. Emmons Carpenter Northbridge. 1837. Horace Hicks Sutton. 1837. JuHa A. Woodbury Sutton. 1837. Clara R. Dodge Sutton. 1839. R. N. Merriam Sutton. 1839. Emeline Peirce Sutton. 1839. Miss Bixby Auburn. 1841. Mehitabel Batcheller Sutton. 1841. S. D. King. Sutton. 1843. Anna D. Hall Sutton. 1843. Miss Drury Auburn. 1842. Maria Hall Sutton. 1842. Frank Wheeler Northbridge. 1844. Earle Josliu . AVebster. 1845. Nathan Griggs , Sutton. Samuel Fletcher AVhitinsville. 1849. Catherine H. Hall Sutton. Fayette Armsby Sutton, 10 1849. Jesse Heal Amherst. Augusta Wood Hopkinton. Names in Order of Years' Teaching. 1850. Sarah E. Armsby Sutton. 1851. Sarah E. Armsby Sutton. 1851. I. E. Hooker (Amherst Coll.) 1852. S. S. Fletcher Northbridge. 1853-4. Mary A. Armsby Sutton. 1855. Ellen Pierce . . 1856. A. L. Fiisbie (Am. Coll. 1856). 1856. Clara Parkman Sutton. 1857. A. L. Frisbie 1857. Mary A. Armsby Sutton. 1858. Richard L. Dodge Sutton. 1859. Lucy Kent Leicester. 1860. Edwin F. Eawson Barre. 1860. Angle C. B Harnden Boston. 1861. Wm. E. Davidson Millbury. 1861. Abbie E. Stockwell Sutton. 1862. Newell Wedge Sutton. 1862. Mary E. Taft . Northbridge. 1863. Mary E. Taft Northbridge. 1863. Mary A. Thayer N. Bridgewater. 1864. Seraphina E. Hall N. H. 1864. Mary A. Thayer N. Bridgewater. 1865. Melissa E. West ^ Upton. 1865. Helen Prentice Sutton. 1865. Laura Davis N. Y. 1865. MeUssaE. West Upton. 1866. Abbie E. Stockwell Sutton. 1866. Abbie E. Stockwell Sutton. 1867. Emily F. Goulding Millbury. 1867. Emily F. Goulding Millbury. 1868. M. Maria Chase Uxbridge. 11 1868. M. Maria Chase Uxbridge. 1869. Newell A^^edge Sutton. 1869. Sarah E. Wedge Sutton. 1870. Eva L. Makepeace . . Residence unknown. 1870. Sarah E. Wedge Sutton. 1871. Marian Hastings Millbury. 1871. Alvin W. Putnam Sutton. 1871. Alvin W. Putnam Sutton. 1872. I.E. Pierce Millbury. 1873. Mary A. Heywood 1873. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 1873. Minnie A. Wedge Sutton. 1874. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 1874. Mary A. Heywood 1875. Hattie A. Holbrook Sutton. 1875. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 1876. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 1876. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 1877. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 1877. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 1878. Mary E. Penniman , Sutton. 1878. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 1879. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 1879. Ida Going Sutton. 1879. Minnie A. Gage Newton. 1880. Minnie A. Gage Newton. 1880. Minnie A. Gage Newton. 1880. Eunice Brown 1881. Minnie A. Gage Newton. 1881. Mary I. Benson Northbridge. 1882. Mary I. Benson Northbridge. 1882. J. Tyla Holbrook Sutton. 1883. J. Tyla Holbrook Sutton. 1884. J. Tyla Holbrook Sutton. 1884. J. Tyla Holbrook Sutton. 12 1885. Nellie Dodge Sutton. 1885. J. Tyla Holbrook Sutton. 1886. J. Tyla Holbrook Sutton. 1886. J. Tyla Holbrook Sutton. 1887. J. Tyla Holbrook Sutton. 1887. Emma I. Willis Douglas. 1887. Emma I. Willis Douglas. 1888. Delia Mofflt Northbridge. 1888. Delia Mofflt . ... Northbridge. 1888. S. Lizzie Dodge Sutton. 1889. Mildred Sibley Sutton. 1889. Jennie D. Norcross Sutton. 1889. Jennie D. Norcross Sutton. 1890. Mildred Sibley Sutton. 1890. Mary G. Perry Sutton. 1890. Mary G. Perry Sutton. 1891. Carrie H, Hines Worcester. 1891. Addie Hammond Sutton. 1892. Addie Hammond Sutton. 1892. Sarah E. Wedge Sutton. 1892. Sarah E. Wedge Sutton. 1893. Newell Wedge & S. E. Wedge. .Sutton. 1893. Sarah E. Wedge Sutton. 1894. Sarah E. Wedge Sutton. 1894. Sarah E. Wedge Sutton. 1894. Sarah E. Wedge Sutton. 1895. Sarah ¥.. Wedge Sutton. 1895. Evelyn Fairbanks Millbury. 189G. Evelyn Fairbanks Millbury. 1897. Evelyn Fairbanks Millbury. 13 SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 10. LELAND HILL. Tradition says the first school-house built in this District was located between the resi- dences of the late Erastus Slocumb and Eli Sprague, about half-way in the pasture now owned by Mr. D. Orsey, the west side of the road. There were stones that marked the spot may yet be seen. It is supposed this was the first location from the first settlement of the town. The second location, and where the next house was built in 1808, was located near the residence of Darling Brown, half-way from Adams' Corner to the residence of Mr. Hartness. The old cellar where the house was built is within three rods of two upright town stones which mark the boundary line between Grafton and Sutton. This District took in a circle of one mile and a half, beginning at Adams' Corner, so called, thence to Fisherville, thence to Leland Hill near Mr. Hartness', thence to the G. H. Dodge place, thence to the Frank Dudley place to Adams' Corner. Many of the scholars went over a mile and a half through the woods and fields. At that time many of the scholars went until they were 18 to 20 years old, there being few advanced schools. As this house was built in 1808 it was occupied 36 years, after which $300 14 was voted to move the old house to the location where it now stands, near the residence of the late Joel Knapp. The old building was cut in two halves and moved one-half at a time by several yoke of oxen on large wheels. It was joined together and finished off after being moved. Jacob Dodge moved the building and Joel Knapp finished it off after being joined together. Expense of moving was $35.00 and finishing it oft' was $181.00. There were other expenses which difterent ones in the District con- tributed ; Capt. Robert Fosdick gave the land where it now stands. This house was fitted up in more modern style — new seats and new floors, but the original frame and roof and outside boarding preserved. It was dedicated 1845 by Rev. Otis Converse of Grafton. After 66 years' service of the old school-house, 1874, it was voted to take down the old house and build a new one on the same place, as it was not con- sidered worth repairing. The present house was built by Mr. Green of Millbury. Therefore this District has had only two locations since 1808. LELAND HILL NO. 10. The Record Book has the following : ' ' This Book is the Property of School District known by the name of Dea. Jonathan Leland, bought 15 for the use of the District to keep their Records, 1808." There were many teachers and scholars in this District. First, the family of Dea. Leland with himself were often teachers ; his sou Alvin taught several years ; his daughter Silence taught many years ; his daughter Catherine H. Leland, wife of the late John C. Whitin of Whitinsville, taught 1830 ; Mary Leland, who married Caleb Woodbury, taught 1836-37-38. Dea. Mark Batcheller, who was the father of Dea. Horace Batcheller of Farnumsville, taught 1809, was well known as interested in education at that time. William Slocumb taught from 1811 to 1814, published an arithmetic and was a promi- nent teacher, settled at Marietta, Ohio. Otis Adams, who taught 1819, was Justice of Peace and Trial Justice, settled in Grafton. James Boomer taught 1824, was a Baptist minister, settled at South Sutton. Horace Armsby taught 1827, was for many years connected in the sash and blind business with CD. Morse of Millbury, is the father of Mr, Armsby of the Millbury Bank. Dea. John Leland, who taught 1817, was of the firm of Leland & Sabin, manufacturers of machinery at Millbury about 1846. Austin Holbrook, who lived near tlje Catholic Church, Fisherville, and owned the farm near the church, was a successful teacher 1819, and taught many 16 other schools in other districts. Dea. Jonathan Leland, who taught 1822-23 and many years before was a well known teacher, as before men- tioned. He first collated the History of Sutton, and spent many years in antiquarian and histori- cal pursuits. He lived and owned the place where Mr. Hartness now lives. Jonathan Adams, who taught 1830, was noted as a civil engineer and was one of the surveyors of the railroad from Boston to Worcester. Edward M. Holman, who taught 1833, was a son of Rev. Mr. Holman who was many years pastor of the Congregational Church at Douglas. He became quite a business contractor. Joseph Bullard, who taught 1837, was a son of Dr. Bullard of West Sutton, and father of H. B. Bullard. Of the scholars who attended school in this District there were quite a number, among them were the family of Dea. Jonathan Leland, who were scholars as well as teachers. Alvin Leland, the eldest, went west and settled at Erie, Penn. Horace Leland was Justice of the Peace and did much business settling estates ; lived on the homestead. Of the daughters. Silence and Eliza remained on the old homestead, Catherine, Mary and Susan were married and settled in various places. Of the family of Jacob Dodge, Harvey Dodge became a well known agriculturist and was well known for his interest in raising good 17 cattle and taking them to the fairs for over 45 years. Ebenezer R. Dodge was quite a linguist, was familiar with seven or eight different lan- guages. Reuben R. Dodge was interested in antiquarian and historical pursuits, accomplished much by preparing the History of Sutton. Gard- ner H. Dodge was largely engaged in farming as well as carriage and blacksmithiug business. The daughters, Sarah, Mary and Clara, were well known for their industry and filled up their part in life's pursuits. The family of Dea. Mark Batcheller all attended this District. Dea. Horace lives on the old homestead, has been prominent as Deacon of the Baptist Church of Grafton, and Representative to the Legislature and filled several town offices. Of the other six or seven members, they settled away from home and we are not familiar with their history. The family of the late Robert Fowler, near Farnums- ville, attended this school and several became large merchants in the west. The Slocumb family, both men and women, became known in business as well as intellectual pursuits, in differ- ent parts of the west, where most of them settled. Others might be mentioned who attended school in this District but space will permit only one more. Calvin E. Pratt attended No. 10 until he was fifteen years old. He became one of the most 18 distinguished men of his country; born 1828; settled first at Shrewsbury durhig the year 1836, moved with his father to the easterly part of Sutton and lived near the residence of George W. Rice. He was a bright boy and worked on the farms and went to school during the winter. He attended school at the Baptist High School, Worcester, and Wilbraham Academy, and fitted for college ; was clerk of the Police Court, Worcester, one year; studied law with Judge Henry Chapin. During the time from his admis- sion to the bar he had a large law practice in Worcester. In May, 1859, he removed to New York City, where he had a large practice of law. In April, 1861, he commenced to organize a regiment for the w^ar, the 31st Regiment, N. Y. ; was at the first Battle of Bull Run ; he was wounded at the Battle of Gaines' Mills ; he took part in the Battle of Antietam ; he was promoted to the rank of Brigadier-General and was dis- tinguished during the war. Immediately after the war he resumed the practice of law in New York City. In 1869 he was nominated by both political parties for Judge of the Supreme Court, which position he held until his death. He was one of the candidates much talked of for Presi- dent of the United States by the Democratic party after the war. This account is given to show what has been achieved by one of the 19 scholars of No. 10 by one who remembers him well as a bright boy. Supreme Court Chambers. Brooklyn, N. Y., 3Iay 14th, 1893. 3Iy Dear Sir: — I received this morning your very interesting letter, and altliough I am in court hearing arguments I must make a brief reply. Your letter has so crowded my mind with so many reminiscences of fifty years ago that I can hardly determine what to say. You had probably forgotten that I worked for you on two or three occasions. Your brother Gardner called on me a few years ago and we had quite a talk on old times. I remember Avell as a boy I looked upon you as the embodiment of all learning and wisdom. I would be delighted to call on you and if I come that way shall do so. I have now been Judge of the Supreme Court 25 years continuously. I am 67 years old and can sit only four years more, when I must retire on a pension by reason of age. I think it is 50 or 51 years since I worked for you. I have four daughters, three already married, and one son. The latter lives in Arizona raising cattle. I have worked very hard all my life and look very old. I will try and send you my photograph. I would be very glad to read anything of your collection. I cannot write more at the present time. I am, respectfully, your old friend, C. E. PRATT. 20 Ximinter ZTcrme. Male Teachers of District No. 10. 1806. Jonathan Leland Sutton. 1807. Jonathan Leland Sutton. 1808. Ezekiel Pierce Sutton. 1809. Mark Batcheller Sutton. 1810. Solomon Nelson ....... Upton. 1811. William Slocomb Sutton. 1812. William Slocomb Sutton. 1813. William Slocomb Sutton. 1814. William Slocomb Sutton. 1815. James McClellan Sutton. 1816. Charles Warren Upton. 1817. John Leland Sutton. 1818. Otis Adams Grafton. 1819. Austin Holbrook Grafton. 1820. James Tisdale . Northbridge. 1821. Ethan Temple ... Shrewsbury. 1822. Jonathan Leland Sutton. 1823. Jonathan Leland Sutton. 1824. James Boomer Sutton. 1825. Alvin Leland Sutton. 1826. Alvin Leland Sutton. 1827. Horace Armsby Sutton. 1828. Josiah Holbrook Grafton. 1829. John McClellan Sutton. 1830. Jonathan Adams .... Sutton. 1831. George Sibley Westboro. 1832. Alvin Prentice Grafton. 1833. Edward M. Holman Douglas. 1834. 1835. 1836. 1837. Milton Crossman Sutton. 1838. Joseph Bullard Sutton. 21 Summer tTerme. Teachers of District No. 10. 1809. Abigail Lelaud Sutton. 1810. Abigail Leland Sutton. 1811. Henrietta Collum Upton. 1812. Abigail Leland Sutton. 1813. Abigail Leland Sutton. 1814. Abigail Leland Sutton. 1815. Mary Wardsworth Grafton. 1816. Lavina Gould thigh Northbridge. 1817. Nancy McClellan Sutton. 1818. Alice H. Mellen Sutton. 1819. Mercy Johnson Southboro. 1820. Mercy Johnson Southboro. 1821. Mary March Sutton. 1822. Joanna P. Armsby. . . , Sutton. 1823. Silence Leland Sutton. 1824. Mary Wardsworth Grafton. 1825. Silence Leland Sutton. 1826. Silence Leland Sutton. 1827. Silence Lelaud Sutton. 1828. Silence Leland Sutton. 1829. Mary Ann Lathe Charlton. 1830. Catherine H. Leland Sutton. 1831. Clara R. Dodge Sutton. 1832. Miss Grout Residence unknown. 1833. Miss Grout Residence unknown. 1834. Mary White Sutton. 1835. Susan Hovey Sutton. 1836. Mary Leland Sutton. 1837. Mary Leland Sutton. 1838. 1839. 22 1840. 1841. 1842. 1843. Mary S. Day Northbriclge. 1844. Mary S. Day Northbridge. 1846. Aclaline Bigelow Sutton. 1847. Harriet Warfield Sutton. 1848. Miss Stockwell Oxford. 1849. Fannie Bates Sutton. 1850. Jerusha Slocomb Sutton. 1851. Fannie Bates Sutton. 1852. Fannie Bates Sutton. 1853. Fannie Bates. Sutton. 1854. Fannie Bates Sutton. 1855. Frances A. King Sutton. 1856. Kate F. Leland Grafton. 1857. Mary C. Dudley Sutton. 1858. Jerusha Slocomb Sutton. 1859. Samuel N. Rogers Sutton. TEACHERS, SUMMER AND WINTER. 1858. Abia E. Stockwell Sutton. 1859. Matilda W. Smith Sutton. 1859. Sophronia Brown Sutton. 1860. Celia K. Campbell 1860. Helen T. Spalding Sutton. 1860. Lizzie V. Carpenter Sutton. 1861. F. L. Nichols Sutton. 1870. Minnie Wedge Sutton. 1871. Mary I. M. Knapp Sutton. 1872. Lydia A. Searles Sutton. 1873. Lydia A. Searles Sutton. 1875. Angelia Nichols Sutton 1876. Sarah King Sutton. 1876. Sarah Kino- Sutton. 23 1877. Edna Currier Worcester. 1877. Minnie H. Sherman Worcester. 1878. Minnie Wedge Sutton. 1878. Helen Winter Northbridge. 1879. Frances A. Dodge Sutton. 1879. S. Lizzie Dodge Sutton. 1880. P^mnia F. Brown Worcester. 1880. Bessie T. Batcheller Sutton. 1881. M. Agnes Dalrymple . Grafton. 1881. M. Agnes Dalrymple . Grafton. 1882. Clara Farnum Uxbridge. 1882. Inez Read Millbury. 1883. Inez Read Millbury. 1883. Lesta A. Hutchins Sutton. 1884. Lesta A. Hutchins Sutton. 1885. Lesta A. Hutchins Sutton. 1886. Lesta A. Hutchins Sutton. 1887. Mildred Sibley up to the last teacher, eight years, to the present 1897. The Old School-House, built in 1808, No. 10, Leland Hill, having been taken down, and a new^ one built in 1874, had answered for a school-house sixty-six years, had become quite shattered and dilapidated. The following lines were read by one of tlie members of the district, at the Dedication of the new one. THE OLD AND THE NEW. The Old Brown School-house, so shattered and torn Has left us, and lies with the things that are gone. And a new one looms up on the very same site, Like a black and white animal in a dark foggy night. JUN 13 1907 24 The old one we hold in onr memories dear, But now it has gone we '11 not drop a tear ; But welcome the new one more modern in style, Well suited to please both parent and child. But the old one, the brown one, how can we forget it? Carved out on its w^alls were those queer hieroglyphics, Cut out by the true Yankee boy and his knife — Perhaps 'twas the first one he'd owned in his life. But the new one ! Boys, be shy how you do it ! Or the teacher's green birch will soon make you rue it. For the style of such carving has gone out of date, And the reward for such labor is a blow on the pate ; So in your new school-house so stately and tall, We are happy to meet you, dear friends, one and all, Come on, all ye orators, echo your thunder Where the audience will sit in amazement and wonder. The old one has gone, and we heave not a sigh, Nor yet will we linger to bid it good-by. In the new one we'll get all the good that we can. And the next generation may better the plan. ijj Id I ^ /:■ s - " ' "--•;/ :.^: % / -• ^•^i 'i ":/' .^X'-.'^ ry * ^^v-^^^ ^ ^^%^ ^^"'^;> ,'7 o ci-.. hO^ ,^^' -s^< / %■ ^^V: *^ ' ^-:, '■' :> '. '^^ >-^~ o _^~^ ^^" "^-^^ ,^"^ ST. 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