“The unusually large proportion of first grade pupils in the following lists promoted is accounted for from the fact that in almost every case those who were doubtful about passing dropped out at the end of the eight months and did not attend the private school, while those who were confident that they could pass with another month’s study attended the private school and were examined and generally passed.

HALL SCHOOL

Ware, Hugh…”

Reference Data:

Annual Report, Vols. 31-34, by Saint Joseph (Mo.) Board of Education,1895, page 79