The Journal of Education for Upper Canada, Volumes 19-20J. H. Lawrence, 1866 - Education |
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... success of our school sys- tem , although well known to those among us who have given any attention to the subject , are not so apparent to strangers . We were much struck by a remark made by the Hon . Mr. Shannon , of Nova Scotia , at ...
... success of our school sys- tem , although well known to those among us who have given any attention to the subject , are not so apparent to strangers . We were much struck by a remark made by the Hon . Mr. Shannon , of Nova Scotia , at ...
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... success- ful at the competitive examination there is no question that this is too often the case . At school , as in life , mere self - possession , we might perhaps say the force of impudence , often carries off the prize against merit ...
... success- ful at the competitive examination there is no question that this is too often the case . At school , as in life , mere self - possession , we might perhaps say the force of impudence , often carries off the prize against merit ...
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... success . The change which is proposed sible concerning the nature and progress of their systems of educa- would obviate this to a great extent . Instead of six or eight Boards tion . It was also the intention of the Chief ...
... success . The change which is proposed sible concerning the nature and progress of their systems of educa- would obviate this to a great extent . Instead of six or eight Boards tion . It was also the intention of the Chief ...
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... success of any other system was highly problematical , and in making an appointment , in the person of yourself , at once so useful to the cause of education and so satisfac- tory to all parties who have in view the welfare of our ...
... success of any other system was highly problematical , and in making an appointment , in the person of yourself , at once so useful to the cause of education and so satisfac- tory to all parties who have in view the welfare of our ...
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... success , should not share in the progress , and should not rise in intelligence , and show itself worthy of a high place among the most successful workers of our future greatness ? The advance which has already been made in popular ...
... success , should not share in the progress , and should not rise in intelligence , and show itself worthy of a high place among the most successful workers of our future greatness ? The advance which has already been made in popular ...
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Page 165 - I shall detain you now no longer in the demonstration of what we should not do, but straight conduct you to a hill-side, where I will point you out the right path of a virtuous and noble education ; laborious indeed at the first ascent, but else so smooth, so green, so full of goodly prospect, and melodious sounds on every side, that the harp of Orpheus was not more charming.
Page 186 - He was dressed all in fur from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.
Page 186 - He was chubby and plump, — a right jolly old elf; And I laughed, when I saw him, in spite of myself. A wink of his eye and a twist of his head Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
Page 185 - Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse ; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there...
Page 56 - Where in any Province a system of separate or dissentient schools exists by law at the Union or is thereafter established by the Legislature of the Province, an appeal shall lie to the...
Page 185 - Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick.
Page 50 - ... for the promotion and encouragement of intellectual, moral, or industrial education among the young of the more destitute portions of the Southern and Southwestern States of our Union ; my purpose being that the benefits intended shall be distributed among the entire population, without other distinction than their needs and the opportunities of usefulness to them.
Page 148 - The country rings around with loud alarms, And raw in fields the rude militia swarms; Mouths without hands; maintained at vast expense, In peace a charge, in war a weak defence ; Stout once a month they march, a blustering band, And ever, but in times of need, at hand...
Page 19 - That the selectmen of every town in the several precincts and quarters where they dwell, shall have a vigilant eye over their brethren and neighbors, to see, first, that none of them shall suffer so much barbarism in any of their families, as not to endeavor to teach by themselves or others, their children and apprentices so much learning, as may enable them perfectly to read the English tongue, and knowledge of the capital laws, upon penalty of twenty shillings for each neglect therein...
Page 56 - Province, an Appeal shall lie to the Governor-General in Council from any Act or Decision of any Provincial Authority affecting any Right or Privilege of the Protestant or Roman Catholic Minority of the Queen's Subjects in relation to Education: 4.