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Rh difficult to say. The latter was probably the more potent cause. However that may be, the school meeting of April, 1868, was a very exciting event. The attendance was large and the contest over the choice of director an exceedingly close and sharp one. It is clear that a party was forming in the town which favored the development of the public school as a policy. From this time on we meet with suggestions that indicate strong dissatisfaction with the existing state of things. In the spring term of 1868 "the school was too well attended for the accommodation of so many scholars, or the remuneration of the teachers." "We believe," says the Journal, "that more pupils were put into that school during the last quarter than ever were in attendance there before." The school was taught by Miss Kate Andrew and Miss Leana lies. The attendance during the first week was reported as ranging from one hundred to one hundred and twenty.

Before the election of 1869 the Journal said editorially: "Let all interested in having our schools conducted as they should be come out and elect such men as will carry out the wishes of those who feel an interest in the education of our youth."

The result of the meeting was highly significant. Mr. E. L. Bristow was chosen director. A vote prevailed in favor of levying a five-mill tax "for the purpose of repairing the present building and putting on an addition." This time there was no delay. The directors immediately advertised for bids, and had the