Lachine Model School. R. O. VARNER, Principal. By the (University of Bishop's College.-The Rev. Professor Miss Allen's School. 46 St. Matthew Street. 160 St. George Street. corner of Dorchester and St. Charles Borromee Sts. Quebec. Prospectus containing full information concerning the classes in McGill Normal School, and forms of admission, may be had on application at the School, or by letter to W. C. BAYNES, B.A., Secretary. The Mackay Institution for Deaf-Mutes.-Situated in one of the most healthy and beautiful parts of the Island of Montreal, commanding a good view of the city of Montreal, the River St. Lawrence, the MountIt has ain, and the numerous islands on the river. accommodations for 100 pupils. It was built in 1877, and with the grounds is the gift of Joseph Mackay, Esq. Board and tuition to Deaf-Mutes, $100.00 per annum, including instruction in articulation and lipreading to suitable cases, and in printing and carpentry. Full information can be obtained, with a copy of the Annual Report, upon application to the Principal, THOMAS WIDD, P. O. Box 1419. Miss Mackintosh's School. 116 Union Avenue. The Misses Rigby, 144 Peel Street, are prepared to resume their classes in Music, Piano, Painting in Oils and Water Colors, Drawing, and Sketching from nature. Also, Painting on China, Silk, Satin, Panel Painting, and Antique Pottery. Mrs. Savage's School, 52 St. Matthew Street. Mrs. Miss Turner's Seminary, 734 Sherbrooke Street. A Preparatory Class for Little Boys is also connected with the School. Young Ladies' School. Music pupils independent of the School. Circulars and full particulars on apA limited number of Boys admitted. Miss plication. WESTBY, Principal, 89 Cathedral Street. New Glasgow. The Glebe School. Boys prepared for the Royal Military College, Kingston, the Universities, Business, etc. Place remarkably healthy and beautifully situated. All the comforts of a home. Rev. J. J. SCULL, Principal. Richmond. Board, St. Francis College Grammar School. washing, etc., $2.50 per week. Tuition from $5.00 to $8.00 per term. Rev. CHAS. A. TANNER, Principal. Steiger's Educational Bureau has been established for the purpose of assisting Teachers and Kindergartners in their efforts to obtain positions, saving them, however, the usual expense of "Registration" and the percentage upon their salaries which it is the custom to pay when engaged to the Agent or person through whom the position has been obtained. The organization of this Bureau is but another step in the series of services which it is Mr. STEIGER'S desire to render in behalf of the interests of Education, and while he takes pleasure in thus freely offering his aid, he feels confident, on the other hand, that his endeavors will be appreciated; that he will be saved, at least, unnecessary labor and that neither his own nor his assistants' time will be occupied in attending to personal calls. A clearly-written statement setting forth what is desired by, and what are the qualifications of, applicants is, in most cases, of more real value than a personal interview and a verbal application. The Application Forms (with transcripts of testimonials and photograph attached) are filed in the Office of Steiger's Educational Bureau and Principals of Educational Institutions upon calling, are given access to these files, after an inspection of which they will be able to make their selection, to enter into direct communication with applicants, and to conclude arrangements with them without incurring any monetary obligation to Mr. STEIGER. On the other hand, Principals residing at a distance, who cannot personally inspect the files, should indicate upon the Blank Forms, furnished for that purpose, what they expect from the Assistant they wish to engage. Reference will then be made to the files and the names of such applicants as seem best suited for the position will be sent to the Principal, who is thus placed in direct communication with available teachers, and can effect the desired arrangement without other intervention. In consequence of the extensive information in regard to nearly all the Schools and Educational Institutions of this country which is in the possession of this Bureau in the form of circulars, catalogues, reports and special particulars Mr. STEIGER is enabled to offer advice respecting the choice of schools for the education of children. Parents and Guardians who wish to avail themselves of the facilities offered by this Bureau for the selection of a Tutor or Governess for home instruction will be accommodated in the same manner as Principals. The Blank Forms furnished should be carefully filled out with a distinct statement of the qualifications which are considered necessary and the nature of the services desired. Upon the receipt of such application Mr. STEIGER will examine the files of the Bureau and communicate a select list of names to each inquirer. The concluding arrangements will, however, be left entirely to the Parents or Guardians themselves. E. Steiger, Publisher, 25 Park Place, New York What is your full name? Application Form - A. What is your present address, in full? Where and when were you born? Are you married or single? Where have you been educated for the What experience have you had in teach- Which of the following branches of study do you consider yourself thoroughly acquainted with and competent to teach, and in which have you received special instruction ?-Common English Branches (Reading, Spelling, Arithmetic, etc.), Penmanship, Algebra, Geometry, Higher Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Latin, Greek, Hebrew, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Elocution, Kindergarten System, Gymnastics, Calisthenics, Military Tactics, Book-keeping, Object System, Vocal or Instrumental Music (Piano, Organ, Guitar, Violin, Harp), Drawing, Painting. This Application will be taken from the books and files of Steiger's Educational Bureau three months after date, unless expressly renewed. It should be clearly and carefully filled out, answers being given to such questions only as can be fully replied to all others should be left blank. - Originals of testimonials should never be left with, or sent to, any person transcripts only. Transcripts of testimonials and photograph herewith enclosed, to be kept on file. I agree to inform Mr. STEIGER without delay of any Engagement I may enter into, so that my name may be dropped from his List when its further retention is unnecessary. Date : (Signed).... For Principals or Parents. The undersigned desires to engage the services of a competent Assistant, and for this purpose replies to the following questions: A Card. To the Teaching Profession in the United States and Canada: A pleasant and constantly increasing relation with Teachers and Educators throughout the land, extending over the past twenty years, has given the undersigned ample opportunities to study their special wants, and to discover, to a certain extent, their needs and desires. In consequence of this, he has become (as he thinks, in the true sense of the term) interested in, and a sympathizer with, the members of the Teaching Profession, his constant endeavor being to do, so far as he is able, whatever may be thought to conduce to the advantage of the American Teacher. Believing it to be proper that the motives which prompt any special course of action should be explained, and, further, that it is well to mention any facts which may induce others to labor for the best interests of the community, he does not hesitate to refer, in this card, to what may, at first sight, appear to be purely personal and private matters. A hard worker himself, alike from inclination and from necessity, he has felt it his duty, as each new year has shown fresh work to be performed, new tasks to be accomplished, to endeavor to set an example to those around him by his own energy and application. That this is practice and not precept merely, is evidenced by the fact that within the last nineteen years, he has not missed a single working day. As a result of this constant application and personal supervision of his business, he has learned that the path of success lies in persistent and unflagging attention to details, and in watchful care over even the smallest interest, and that, without this, failure is next to inevitable. As interest begets interest, it has come to pass that his labors for the benefit of Teachers have caused a mutual relation to grow up, the steady increase of which has been noted and watched by him, and has become a source of great pleasure. Indeed, the manifestations of the good-will of others and of their sincere appreciation, which have recently come to his notice, are so numerous and so encouraging that he feels convinced that he has wisely sacrificed what most persons would perhaps consider a fortune uselessly thrown away. Recognizing the true dignity of labor that quiet, steady, unswerving, and progressive work which attains its ends simply because it lends brain and heart as well as hands to every task he has grown more and more in sympathy with the earnest laborer in every sphere of duty, high or low, but with none more than with the conscientious and faithful Teacher, whose arduous task and great responsibility are, alas! in too many cases entirely disproportionate to the pecuniary and other remuneration received. Therefore, as the undersigned has found the opportunity, and as the increasing demands of his business have permitted, he has endeavored to be of service to Teachers and to their grand Profession, and has labored unceasingly to forward the best interests of Educators, individually and collectively irrespective of the inevitable pecuniary and other sacrifices which to the eyes of most persons seem to show an utter disregard of common business principles. Numerous bibliographical and educational publications which gave no promise of commensurate remuneration, save in the nature of good wishes and personal acknowledgments, have thus been undertaken; and it is proper to say that a sufficient reward has been found for these labors in the appreciation of Educators both at home and abroad. One of these publications, The Cyclopædia of Education, after having been received with uncommon favor in America, has recently been honored by the award of á Medal at the Paris Exposition Universelle a recognition which is to be regarded as a high compliment to American Teachers, authors, and educational workers. The Year-Book of Education (like the Cyclopædia, the first book of its scope in the English language) is being everywhere received with equal favor; and this suggests the hope that the continued publication of this annual volume will result in marked benefit to all educational interests. It is expected that the recent establishment of Steiger's Educational Bureau will also be regarded in the light intended: as a valuable accommodation to Teachers. There is surely no question that the long-established custom of paying a "registration fee" of several dollars and an additional commission or percentage on the salary obtained, has been a severe tax upon all applicants, especially in these days of hard times and poor pay. By opening to the whole Profession what for ten years past he has gladly granted to the few who applied to him the extended facilities of his educational acquaintance and information without fee, commission, or charge of any kind to any person, the undersigned hopes to prove, in this direction also, the extent and sincerity of the interest he professes. If in this and other endeavors he is able to secure the confidence of, and the acceptance of favors by, Educators in addition to those who are already his friends, their appreciation will be a sufficient acknowledgment. The undersigned feels and knows that there is enough yet remaining to be accomplished in the interest of Education to occupy his whole care, time, and attention for the remainder of his life, and, ready and anxious to labor unceasingly in the cause, he asks each and every earnest, working Teacher: "How, or wherein can I help you?" "What further can I do to elevate the Profession above mere mercenary considerations?” To what good purpose can I devote a certain portion of my time and my business in aiding the Teachers of America?" In conclusion, the hope is expressed that whenever and wherever a Teacher desires to be advised in relation to any matter or question concerning which the undersigned may be able to give either information, assistance, or suggestion, no hesitation will be felt in addressing him at once. September. 1878. E. Steiger. |