In reference to Lady Fane Hall, I might say that Singing Classes were taught in this building, William C. Lea being instructor for two terms, 1887 and 1888. The singing was unaccompanied, the leader setting the note with a tuning-fork.

In the School Visitor’s report for 1873, we find the following: “Teacher successful. A splendid and commodious schoolroom, maps, black- board, and equipment, with spacious playgrounds, highly creditable to the district. All provided since the last visit.”

William MacPhail, School Visitor.

The teacher referred to is Donald Cameron, who taught in Cra- paud in 1873, ’74, and ’75. He and his sister, Katherine, the Primary teacher, drove from their home in Springton, a distance of seven miles, morning and evening, and were held in the highest esteem by the people of the district. Mr. Cameron was a member of the Provincial Legislature for three terms. Mrs. George Myers, the second oldest resident in the dis- ' trict, was one of Miss Cameron’s pupils.

The school desks, both teacher’s and pupils’, continued to serve, _ without any change, until 1915, when new desks for the pupils were placed in the Primary Department. These were double desks, made of seasoned hardwood, stained cherry-red, highly polished, with an ink—well - in each desk, and graduated in three different sizes to meet the needs of _ the smaller pupils. They were such a vast improvement over the old ones,” and so comfortable, that both teacher and pupils were thrilled. They served until the present year, when, through the kindness of Crapaud Women’s Institute, single seats were placed in this department. '

In 1920, a school library was established by the teachers, Misses Buxton and MacKinnon, from proceeds of a school concert staged in Crapaud Hall. A bookcase was purchased and one hundred volumes of books placed therein. These proved to be a great source of pleasure as. well as of information to the pupils, who appreciated having the oppor- tunity to read good books. They remained in the Library for a few years, and were then exchanged for books from another school, in which a Library had been placed.

In 1936, the lighting system in the school was changed, the old windows being removed, and larger ones put in their place. The building was raised and set on a cement foundation, with a basement provided. Classrooms were sheathed with Douglas Fir. The School Supervisor’s re-

port for this year stated that the property score of this school ranked second among the twelve graded schools in his Inspectorate.

In 1949, the Trustees secured the services of Prof. William Jones to teach music in the school, an organ having been provided through the generosity of the Crapaud W.I.. assisted by Ethel and Mary Inman.

Previous to this, Mr. George D. MacDonald had loaned his organ to the school, and had conducted singing.

Since that time many improvements have been made, a Radio being provided, electric lights installed, a modified Water System intro‘ duced, extra desks purchased for the Principal’s Dept., water coolers pro- vided, and window shades donated.

In 1950, the building was moved to the lower part of the lot, turned to face the public road, and set on a solid concrete foundation With a large basement.

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