Every form of life was of
surpassing interest to him. In our walks abroad he saw everything there
was to be seen. His observation was not only alert but was minute and
accurate. He seemed to know every plant and insect and bird and animal
on the Farm, and had something worth while to tell us about anything and
everything that attracted attention.
Instruction was not confined to the studies of the classes. Except in
the hours when pupils were left to their own devices, there was always a
teacher or a guardian at hand giving intelligent direction to whatever
was going on, maintaining discipline in the fundamental requirement of
paying strict attention, and imparting information respecting the
subject in hand.
By way of illustration it may be noted that Minot Pratt was the head
farmer during the early days and a good farmer he proved to be. He not
only worked wonders with the poor soil of the place but managed at the
same time to give a deal of thought and care to his industrial classes.
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