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Third Grade.

First Session-Catechism-To Lesson 27th; Bible History Stories to correspond. Reading Third Reader to Lesson 30th. Spelling and Diacritical Marks-Word Lessons to p. 25. Arithmetic-Part II, Notation, Numeration, Addition, Subtraction Completed. Geography--No. 1, to New England States. Parts of Speech (taught orally). Object Lessons. Language Lessons and Letters. Writing-Copy-book No. 1 (using pen). Drawing-Book No. 2; Review; Inventive Lessons.

Second Session.--Catechism-Completed; Bible History Stories. Reading-Third Reader Completed. Spelling and Diacritical Marks-Word Lessons to p. 50. Arithmetic-Part I, Multiplication and Division Completed and the Fundamental Rules Reviewed. Geography--No. 1 Completed. Oral Grammar. Object Lessons. Language Lessons and Letters. Writing Copy-book No. 2. Drawing-Book No. 22; Review; Inventive Lessons.

INTERMEDIATE DEPARTMENT.

Fourth Grade.

First Session.-Catechism-Reviewed; Bible History, New Testament to Part 1. Reading-Fourth Reader to Lesson 40th. Spelling and Diacritical Marks to Part I. Arithmetic--Part I to Addition of Fractions. Geography-No. 2 to New England States, and Map Drawing. United States History (Elementary) to Section II. Grammar-(Elementary) to p. 50th. Composition-Letters. Writing-Copy-book No. 3. Drawing-Book No. 3, Review; Inventive Lessons.

Second Session-Catechism-Reviewed; Bible History, New Testament Completed. Reading-Fourth Reader Completed. Spelling and Diacritical Marks to p. 90th. Arithmetic-Part II to Complex Fractions. United States History-(Elementary), to Section V. Grammar (Elementary) to Syntax, and Reviewed. Geography-No. 2 to South America and Map Drawing. Composition--Letters, etc. Writing-Copy-book No. 3. Drawing-Book No. 3-Review and Inventive Lessons.

Fifth Grade.

First Session.-Catechism-Reviewed; Bible History, Old Testament to the 4th Era. Reading-Normal Reading to Lesson 60th. Spelling and Diacritical Marks to p. 112. Arithmetic-Part II to U. S. Money. Geography-No. 2 to Asia and Map Drawing. United States History (Elementary) Completed. Grammar-(Elementary) to p. 124th. Composition-Invitations, Letters. Writing-Copy-book No. 3, followed by No. 4. Drawing-Book No. 4; Principles of Shading.

Reading

Second Session.-Catechism-Reviewed; Bible History Completed. Normal Reader Completed. Spelling and Diacritical Marks to p. 142d. ArithmeticPart II to Measurements. Geography-No. 2 Completed and Reviewed. United States History (Elementary) Reviewed. Grammar-(Elementary), Completed and Reviewed. Composition-As in First Session. Writing-Copy-book No. 4. Drawing-Book No. 6; Principles of Shading.

SENIOR DEPARTMENT.
Sixth Grade.

First Session.-Christian Doctrine. Reading-Fifth Reader to Lesson 26th. Spelling and Diacritical Marks p. 165. Arithmetic-Part II Completed. GeographyNo. 3, to the United States. Grammar-To the Verb. United States History-To Colonial Wars. Composition (Subjects chiefly drawn from Geography, History and Biography). Epistolary Correspondence. Writing-Copy-books Nos. 3 and 5. Drawing -Maps.

Second Session.-Christian Doctrine. Reading Fifth Reader, to lesson 51st. Spelling-Word Method Reviewed. Arithmetic-Part II, to Brokerage. GeographyNo. 3, to South America. Grammar-To Syntax. United States History-To Section V. Writing-Copy-book No. 5. Composition as in First Session and Epistolary Correspondence. Drawing-Maps.

N. B.-Christian Doctrine in this grade consists of DeHarbe's Catechism No. 2-and Bible History.

Seventh Grade.

First Session-.Christian Doctrine. Reading-Fifth Reader to Lesson 75th. Arithmetic-Part III, to Compound Interest. Grammar-To Rules of Syntax. GeographyTo Asia, and Map-Drawing. United States History-Completed. Composition and

ST. MARY'S ACADEMY.

REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL.

HON. F. S. FITCH, Superintendent of Public Instruction:

DEAR SIR-Permit me to forward to you the report of St. Mary's Academy for the year 1890-1, as required by the statutes of this State. The number of students enrolled during the year was 156. Of these 80 were boarding students.

In June three completed the course of study, making the number of the graduates 47. During the year a Department of Stenography and Type-writing was instituted, fitting those who desire positions as amanuenses or reporters.

The regular course of study (including the Preparatory Department), covers twelve years. Diplomas are given those who successfully complete the required studies.

COURSE OF STUDY.

PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
First Grade.

First Session.-Prayers-Primary Questions of Catechism (taught orally). Reading (Word and Phonic Method). Charts and Thirty Lessons of First Reader. SpellingFrom Reader. Writing-Script and Print (on slates). Numbers-From 1 to 10, with their Combinations. Roman Numerals-In connection with Reading Lessons. Object Lessons-Color-Form-Familiar Objects. Drawing-From Cards-Dictation and Memory Lessons.

Second Session.-Prayers-Oral Catechism. Reading-First Reader Completed. Spelling From Reader. Writing-(On slates). Numbers-How to Read and Write, to 1,000; Addition of Single Columns-Counting in Series; Multiplication Table commenced. Roman Numerals, Vowels, Diacritical Marks taught in connection with Reading Lessons. Object Lessons. Drawing-From Cards. Dictation and Memory Lessons.

Second Grade.

First Session.-Catechism to Lesson 7th-Bible History Stories to correspond. Reading Second Reader to Lesson 30th. Spelling-Chiefly from Reader; Syllabication. Roman Numerals-Sounds and Diacritical Marks continued. Arithmetic-Part I to Section IV; Tables continued. Writing-(In Traced Copy-books with pen or pencil). Oral Geography. Object Lessons. Language Lessons and Letters. DrawingBook No. 1. Dictation and Memory Lessons.

Second Session.--Catechism--to Lesson 13th; Bible History Stories. Reading-Second Reader Completed. Spelling-From Reader. Roman Numerals. Sounds. Diacritical Marks. Arithmetic-Part I from Section V to Division; Tables Completed and Reviewed. Writing-(In Traced Copy-books with pen or pencil). Oral Geography. Object Lessons. Language Lessons and Letters. Drawing-Book No. 12. Dictation and Memory Lessons.

ST. MARY'S ACADEMY.

Second Grade.

First Session.-Review of Preceding Work; Simple Rhythm Completed. Accent; Signatures of the Keys of G and D Major.

Triplets, Sextolets Koehler's Method, Book I, Section 3d. Daily Five Finger Exer-
cises on Legato and Staccato Touch combined; Elementary Classics to correspond.
Second Session.-Compound Rhythm. Signatures of the Keys of A, E, B, and F
Sharp Major. Intervals of Half and Whole Tones. Formation of Major Scales in
Sharps. Koehler's Method, Book I, Completed.

Progressive Elementary Studies; Major Scale in Parallel and Contrary Motion in
Octaves to correspond to the Theoretical Requirements of this Grade.
Selections from Schumann, Haydn, Lichner.

Third Grade.

First Session.-Major Signatures in Flats-Resume Subject. Compound Rhythm. The Common Characters used in Music and the Formation of Major Scales Completed. Daily Finger Exercise for the Perfection of Technique. Exercises on Portamento Touch. Major Scales in Flats. Parallel and Contrary motion in Octaves. Duvernoy's Studies, Op. 120, Section 1st.

Selections from Clementi, Kuhlau, Mozart and Hummel.

Second Session.-Review of the work done in the preceding Grades. Practical Tests in Rhythm. The Appoggiatura and Trill. Exercises in Wrist Movement. Daily Practice of Major Scales in Sharps, in Tenths, Sixths and Thirds, with Octaves, Cadences, Arpeggios in first position. Plaidy's Technical Studies, Part I, Section 1st. Duvernoy's Studies, Op. 120, Completed.

Selections from Mozart, Clementi, Kuhlau, Hummel.

Fourth Grade.

First Session.-Catechism of Music, Section 1st. Plaidy's Technical Studies Part I, Section 2d. Koehler's Velocities Op. 128, Section 1st. Daily Practice of Major Scales in Flats, in Tenths, Sixths and Thirds with Octaves, Cadences, Arpeggios in first position.

Selections from Hummel, Handel, Weber, Mozart.

Second Session.-Catechism of Music, Section 2d. Plaidy's Technical Studies, Part I, Section 3d. Minor Scales in Sharps. Parallel and Contrary Motion in Octaves. Koehler's Velocities Op. 128, Completed.

Selections from Hummel, Handel, Weber and Mozart,

Fifth Grade.

First Session.-Catechism of Music, Section 3d. Plaidy's Technical Studies, Part I, Completed. Minor Scales in Flats. Parallel and Contrary Motion in Octaves. Czerny's Velocities, Op. 299.--Books I and II.

Selections from Dussek's, Beethoven's and Clementi's Sonatas.

Second Session.--Catechism of Music Completed and Reviewed. Minor Scales in Sharps, Tenths, Sixths and Thirds, with Octaves, Cadences, Arpeggios in first Position. Czerny's Velocities, Book III.

Selections from Dussek's, Beethoven's and Clementi's Sonatas.

Sixth Grade.

First Session. First Lessons in Harmony, Section 1st. Minor Scales in Flats, Tenths, Sixths and Thirds, with Octaves, Cadences, Arpeggios in first Position. Czerny's Velocities, Book Completed. Graded selections from Mendelssohn, Mozart, Haydn, Hummel, Sbert.

Second S.-First Lessons in Harmony, Section II. Major Scales, Reviewed, irds. Chromatic Scale in Parallel Motion. Cadences, Arpeggios in with Doub ns. Heller's Art of Phrasing, Op. 45, Section I. Different P Schumann, Beethoven, Chopin. Selection

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apleted and Reviewed. Minor Scales, cales in Contrary Motion. Cadences, of Phrasing, Op. 45, Completed.

1st. Ritter's History of Music, Section Thirds Reviewed. Chromatic Scale in

Arpeggios in Parallel and Contrary eading. Graded Sonatas from Mozart,

Eighth Grade.

First Session.-Richter's Harmony Completed and Reviewed. Ritter's History of Music, Section 2d. Minor Scales in Double Sixths, Double Thirds Reviewed. Chromatic Scale in Double Sixths in Parallel Motion. Cadences, Arpeggios in Parallel and Contrary motion. Cramer's Studies, Book II. Sight Reading.

Selected Concertos from Mozart, Field, Bennet, Ries, Hummel.

Second Session.-Richter's Simple Counterpoint of the 1st, 2d and 3d Orders. Chorals Harmonized in Different Voices. Florid Writing. The Figured Choral. History of Music, Section 3d. Major and Chromatic Scales in Double Thirds, Contrary Motion. Cramer's Studies, Book III. Sight Reading.

Selections from Liszt, Rubinstein, Chopin, Beethoven, Wagner.

Ninth Grade.

First Session.-Mixed Counterpoint in Two, Three, Four and Five Voices. Double Counterpoint in the Octave.

Double Counterpoint with added parts in Three, Four, and Five Voices. The Choral as Cantus.

Richter's History of Music Completed and Reviewed. Major and Chromatic Scales, Double Sixths in Contrary Motion. Cramer's Studies Completed. Sight Reading. Graded Classics.

Second Session.--Simple and Double Counterpoint Reviewed. Theory and Practice of Musical Form, Part I. The Development of Motives into Sections. Phrases, Periods and Pieces in Two and Three Parts. Primary Form.

Clementi's Gradus ad Parnassum, Sections 1st and 2d. Minor and Chromatic Scales, Double Sixths in Contrary Motion. Transposition in Reading and Writing. Sight Reading. Selections from Classical Authors.

Tenth Grade.

First Session.-Theory and Practice of Musical Form, Part II. Composition of the Waltz, March, Polonaise, Minuet, Scherzo, Rondo, and Pieces in Composite Primary Form. Clementi's Gradus ad Parnassum Completed and Reviewed. Transposition in Reading and Writing. Sight Reading. Study of the Works of Classical Authors. Second Session-Theory and Practice of Musical Form, Part III. Composition of Sonatas. Moscheles, Op. 70. Sight Reading. Transposition and the Study of Classi cal Works continued.

Eleventh Grade.

First Session.-Theory and Practice of Musical Form Completed and Reviewed. Composition in Fourth and Fifth higher Rondo Forms. Bach's Two-Voiced Inventions. Sight Reading. Transposition and the study of Classical Works continued. Second Session.-The Study of Canon. Bach's Three-Voiced Inventions. Reading. Transposition and the study of Classical Works continued.

Twelfth Grade.

Sight

First Session.-The Study of Fugue in Two, Three and Four parts. Selections from Bach's 48 Preludes and Fugues, Sight Reading. Transposition and the Study of Classical Works continued.

Second Session.—The Study of Fugue Completed and Reviewed. Theoretical Studies Reviewed. Biographical Study of Classical and Modern Composers. Sight Reading. Selections from Bach's 48 Preludes and Fugues.

Pupils completing the Course are required to give one complete Recital at the close of this Session.

N. B.-Brilliant and entertaining selections from Modern Composers are interspersed throughout the Course.

No definite time can be specified for the completion of this Course as it depends upon the pupil's talent and application.

Latin, French, and German Languages are optional.

Very respectfully,

MOTHER M. CLOTILDA.

SPRING ARBOR SEMINARY.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS.

To HON. F. S. FITCH, Superintendent of Public Instruction:

Two of the three appointed as a Board of Visitors to Spring Arbor Seminary visited it, and learned much of the character and worth of the Institution.

Spring Arbor Seminary is beautifully located in a little village nine miles southwest of Jackson. The buildings stand in the center of a fine campus, on an elevated plateau, giving a fine view of the surrounding country. No place could be more inviting for quiet and study. The buildings are valued at $15,000, and consist of a Boarding Hall, Recitation Rooms and Chapel. There are 400 volumes in the Library. The School has an Academic, Intermediate and Primary department, and a Kindergarten department is to be added next year. The Seminary does not grant degrees, but a diploma is given after the completion of the three years' course of study. This would correspond very largely to the work done in our best high schools. The average attendance for the year has been 95, with a fine graduating class of 15. The graduating exercises were excellent. Indeed, the essays and papers presented by the students would rank well with institutions making much higher pretensions. The moral tone was also good, indicating the most careful intellectual and moral training. Rev. A. H. Stilwell, the Principal, is eminently fitted for the position he holds. He is a graduate of Rochester University. His address to the graduating class was one of the best we have heard. Professor Bratt from the State Normal School will be added to the staff of teachers. The School is doing a good work, but, like many others, is in great need of money.

J. VENNING,

M. E. PETERS, Board of Visitors.

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