meant that had been previously made. The college building and grounds therefore reverted to the people of Ray county.

Teachers in Richmond College in scholastic year from 1869 to 1870: Samuel J. Huffaker, principal; Lafayette W. Groves, professor of languages; Frank G. Gibson, professor of mathematics; Mrs. F. M. Pritchard, mistress of primary school; Miss Ruth B. Colgan, principal of music school.

Board of trustees from 1869 to 1870, were as follows: Judge Geo. W. Dunn, president; Dr. W. W. Mosby, C. T. Garner, Esq., Geo. I. Wasson, Judge Walter King, J. C. Cates, Esq., Joseph S. Hughes, and Isaac Hale, Esq.

Teachers in Richmond College, scholastic year from 1870 to 1871: Samuel J. Huffaker, principal; Lafayette W. Groves, professor of languages; Frank G. Gibson, professor of mathematics; Miss M. A. S. Clark, teacher in intermediate department until February, 1871; Miss Mary Woodson, successor to Miss Clark, in intermediate department; Miss Alice Colter, teacher in primary department; Miss Ruth B. Colgan, principal in music school.

Board of trustees from 1870 to 1871: Geo. W. Dunn. president; C. T. Garner, secretary; Geo. I. Wasson, treasurer; Dr. W. W. Mosby, Judge Walter King, Joseph S. Hughes, J. C. Cates, and Isaac Hale.

The graduating class of this year were: Miss Lucy S. Menefee, Miss Ollie Miller, Miss Sallie Harbison, Charles J. Hughes, Jr., James W. Garner, and Geo. W. Sweich. The essays and orations of this class on commencement day, were splendid efforts. They sparkled with brilliant thoughts, and glowed with beautiful imagery.

Teachers in Richmond graded school, from 1871 to 1872, organized under school laws of Missouri as Richmond public school:* N. B. Peeler, principal; F. G. Gibson, professor of mathematics; Rev. Samuel E. Derackin, teacher in intermediate department; Mrs. F. M. Pritchard, teacher in intermediate department; Alvin S. Child, teacher in primary department; Miss Alice Colter, teacher in intermediate department; Miss Flora Child, teacher in primary department; Miss Bettie Lynch, teacher in primary department; Miss Docia Smith, teacher in primary department.

Board of directors from 1871 to 1872, were: Dr. W. W. Mosby, president; C. J. Hughes, Sr., secretary; A. K. Reyburn, treasurer; Geo. W. Dunn, D. H. Harbison, and Geo. I. Wasson.

*The public school in Richmond, Missouri, was first organized in the year 1859. Prior to that time the public moneys were distributed among the children residing in the territory afterwards included in the Richmond school district, who attended the various private schools. Joseph E. Black taught the first session of the public school, assisted by Miss Cynthia J. Cole. The public school was continued until the organization of Richmond College, in 1871, as above stated.

Teachers in Richmond College, for the scholastic year from 1872 to 1873, were as follows: S. J. Huffaker, principal; T. F. Peake, professor of languages; Reverend Thomas B. King, intermediate department, succeeded by Thomas J. Dodd, in February, 1873; Miss Emma Pybas, high school department; Miss Maggie Jackson, intermediate department; Miss Docia Smith, primary department; Miss Bettie Lynch, primary department; Mrs. Ruth B. Colgan, music teacher; Thomas J. Dodd, (successor to Thomas B. King), teacher from February, 1873, to close of term. Board of directors from 1872 to 1873: W. W. Mosby, president; Chas. J. Hughes, secretary; A. K. Rayburn, treasurer; Geo. W. Dunn, Geo. I. Wasson, and Henry C. Garner.

Teachers for the scholastic year from 1873 to 1874-(board of trustees same as from 1872 to 1873): S. J. Huffaker, president; Thomas F. Peake, professor of languages and elocution; James Jane Allen, professor of Greek, French, logic, and English literature; Charles J. Hughes, professor of mathematics, mathematical science, and political economy; Mrs. Clara K. Fore, intermediate department; Mr. Delos Luther, intermediate department; Mrs. P. M. Luther, primary department; Miss Docia Smith, primary department; Miss Bettie Lynch, primary department; Mrs. C. M. Murray, vocal music; Miss Ruth B. Colgan, music teacher.

Before the close of the session Miss Sallie Smith was chosen teacher in place of D. Luther.

The graduating class of 1874 were: C. T. Garner, Jr., Miss Lizzie S. Garner, Miss Josie H. Shweich, Miss Maggie E. Rimmer, and Miss Julia M. Beyan.

Teachers in Richmond graded school, for scholastic year from 1874 to 1875: Samuel J. Huffaker, principal; Thomas F. Peake, professor of languages; Charles J. Hughes, professor of mathematics; Z. M. Willis, intermediate department; Mrs. Clara Fore, intermediate department; Miss Docia T. Smith, Miss Bettie Lynch, and Mrs. S. E. Percival, primary department; Miss Ruth B. Colgan, music teacher.

The board of trustees for this year were: Dr. W. W. Mosby, president; Charles J. Hughes, secretary; A. K. Rayburn, Geo. W. Dunn; H. C. Garner, and Geo. I. Wasson.

Graduating class of 1875: William Banister, Geo. Warriner, Warner Holt, Miss Maggie Hughes, Miss Mollie Rodman, Miss Susie Demasters, Miss Ida Carter, and John R. Watkins.

Teachers in Richmond graded school, from 1875 to 1876: Samuel J. Huffaker, principal; Thomas F. Peake, professor of languages; Charles J. Hughes, Jr., professor of mathematics; Z. M. Willis, intermediate department; Mrs. C. Fore, intermediate department; Mrs. S. E. Perci

val and Miss Docia Smith, primary department; Miss Ruth B. Colgan, music teacher.

Board of trustees, same as preceding year.

Graduating class of 1876: Esrey S. Gosney, C. McCoun, Charles J. Parks, Ami Hughes, and Edward Carson.

Teachers in Richmond graded school from 1876 to 1877: S. J. Huffaker, principal; Joseph Godby, professor of languages; C. J. Hughes, Jr., professor of mathematics; G. M. Caldwell, intermediate department; Mrs. S E. Percival, teacher in primary; Miss Josie Sweich, teacher in primary; Miss Bell Jacobs, teacher in primary; Miss Ruth B. Colgan, music teacher; Miss M. D. Morehead, music teacher.

Board of directors from 1876 to 1877, were: James L. Farris, president; Chas. J. Hughes, secretary; Geo. I. Wasson, John T. Quirk and Geo. W Dunn.

Teachers in Richmond graded school from 1877 to 1878: Samuel J. Huffaker, principal; N. B. Peeler, professor of languages (resigned); Elder James E. Dunn, succeeded N. B. Peeler; T. F. Peake, professor of languages; Mrs. S. E. Holt (formerly Mrs. Percival), primary department; Charles B. Armstrong, elected to succeed Mrs. Holt; Josie Sweich, primary department; Mrs. Mary H. Menefee, primary department; Mrs. Mary H. Shaw, primary department; Miss Ruth B. Colgan, music

teacher.

Board of directors from 1877 to 1878, were: Jas. L. Farris, president; C. J. Hughes, secretary; Geo. I. Wasson, John T. Quirk, James D. Taylor, George W. Dunn.

Teachers in Richmond graded school from 1878 to 1879: Rev. Jas. Greer, principal; Jno. P. Anshu, intermediate department; Miss Ann Greer, intermediate department; Miss Docia Smith, primary department; Miss Bettie Lynch, primary department; Mrs. Mary H. Menefee, primary department.

Board of directors from 1878 to 1879: Geo. W. Dunn, president; Jno. C. Brown, J. T. Taylor, Geo. I. Wasson, Geo. N. McGee, secretary; and Thos. J. Dodd.

Teachers in Richmond graded school from 1879 to 1880: B. F. Duncan, A. M., professor of history, rhetoric, English literature, civil government, mental and moral philosphy, international law; J. M. Long, A. M., professor of natural sciences and latin; C. B. Shotwell, A. B., professor of mathematics and physiology; W. S. Tompkins, principal of intermediate department, teacher of fourth grade; Mrs. J. M. Long, third grade; Miss Nettie Keith, second grade; Mrs. M. H. Menefee, first grade; Miss Ada Butler, teacher of instrumental music.

Board of directors from 1878 to 1879: James L. Farris, president;

Geo. N. McGee, secretary; Geo. I. Wasson, treasurer; Geo. W. Dunn, Geo. W. Buchanan and James W. Black.

Teachers in Richmond graded school from 1880 to 1881: Benjamin F. Duncan, A. M., professor of history, rhetoric, English literature, civil government, mental and moral philosophy, and international law; James M. Long, A. M., professor of natural sciences and Latin; Charles B. Shotwell, A. B., professor of mathematics and physiology; William S. Tompkins, principal of intermediate department, and teacher of fourth grade; Mrs. J. M. Long, teacher of third grade; Miss Nettie Keith, teacher of second grade; Mrs. M. H. Menefee, teacher of first grade; Miss Ada Butler, teacher of instrumental music.

Board of directors from 1880 to 1881: James W. Black, president of board of directors; George N. McGee, secretary until August 1, 1880, the time of his death. He was succeeded by George A. Hughes, by appointment of board to fill vacancy. George I. Wasson, treasurer;

George W. Dunn, George W. Buchanan, James L. Farris.

Teachers for Richmond graded school, elected by board of directors for scholastic year, from 1881 to 1882, to commence September 12, 1881: Benjamin F. Duncan, A. M., principal; Charles Howard Greathouse, A. M., first assistant; James Black, A. B., professor of mathematics and languages; William S. Tompkins, principal of intermediate department; Miss Lucy Shotwell, teacher of fourth grade; Miss Lutie Palmer, teacher of third grade; Miss Bettie Lynch, teacher of second grade; Mrs. Mary H. Menefee, teacher of first grade; Miss Florie Duncan, principal in music department.

Board of directors for Richmond graded school in 1881: James W. Black, president; George A. Hughes, secretary; George I. Wasson, treasurer; John C. Brown, George W. Buchanan, James L. Farris.

Teachers elected for colored school in Richmond for 1881 to 1882, to commence September: John D. Waltan, principal; and Milan McGee, assistant teacher.

The Richmond school is now one of the best in Missouri. The number of puplis in attendance is very large. The course of studies is admirably arranged, so as to make it complete and thorough in meeting, in every respect, the requirements of a people distinguished not only for strong practical intelligence, but also for refined culture and classical elegance. Professor B. F. Duncan and his corps of able and accomplished teachers have given this school a splendid reputation. The mode and system of their teaching is fully up with all the successful modern improvements in the art and science of educating, and keeps well to the front in the advanced progress of the age. The broad foundation of a solid education in deeply laid in the primary and intermediate departments, so that on its Doric strength, the elegant and classical superstructure can be

reared in the higher departments, with all the graceful symmetry of Corinthian pillars and Ionic wreaths.

The prospect for the future continued success of the school is flattering in the highest degree. The good work so nobly done in the past, on the part of the teachers in this school is a splendid guaranty of what the future will be, in training the minds of our youth as they ascend the "hill of science," in obtaining a virtuous and noble education.

Richmond College is situated on a beautiful eminence in the southern addition to the city of Richmond, that affords a glorious view of the surrounding country for many miles. No place in the west can boast of greater advantages as a seat of a literary institution than Richmond. In point of health it is unsurpassed. Its elevated situation frees it from all local causes of malarious diseases. The water is pure, the air salubrious. Some mineral springs have been recently discovered near it, St. Cloud mineral springs, whose health restoring qualities are attracting visitors from all parts of our state. The college building is a spacious and elegant edifice, of modern style of architecture, and makes a very attractive appearance standing upon the crown of a graceful swell of a sloping hill.

The citizens of Richmond and vicinity knowing full well that education is the "pearl of great price," have earned the well deserved reputation of being great workers in the cause of education, doing all in their power to foster, cherish, and sustain their noble institution of learning, so that it may be the pride of their city and county.

The following is the report of Prof. B. F. Duncan, superintendent of the Richmond graded school, for the scholastic year from 1880 to 1881, to the board of education:

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RICHMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, RICHMOND, April 29, 1881. To the Board of Education: SIRS:-I have the honor to present the following as my report for the year closing with this date, being the second annual report since my connection with the schools.

The year just closed, has been, to our people, one of great material prosperity, and this has had a marked influence in the success of our schools.

The number in attendance, as may be seen from our tables of statistics, is largely in excess of last year's attendance, and we think that there is no egotism in saying the work done is far better than during the preceding

year.

In getting up the crude materials from which this report is compiled, it has been my custom to note from day to day such facts as seemed to grow out of the experiences of the school room, and impressions felt at the time. There are experiences in our daily work in the school room that are of great value to the teacher, and if a proper regard is had to these, they become the basis of many sound and healthful improvements. It has been my aim to note carefully the effect of any experiment looking to the improvement of the schools whether tentatively applied or proved by long

usages.