The Schoolhouse 35

In 1910, Hugh P. McIntyre taught 16 boys and 11 girls. 4 were learning Latin, French, Algebra, Geometry, Botany and Agriculture.

Albert McDonald, Edwin Murphy and Mary Murphy were the next three teachers.

Inspector A.L. Adams of Montague, in 1915, reported of the Panmure Island School, that it was “one of the tidiest and best equipped schools I inspected. Teacher is doing good work”.

In 1916, Cecelia McDonald taught 16 boys and 11 girls, until Adele Smith succeeded her in the fall of 1917.

Mary MacDonald took her place. While Adele Smith was teaching, Inspector Adams reported: “The work of this school still continues to be among the best. The pupils are bright and the school and equipment is first class. The ratepayers deserve credit for their interest.”

After Mary MacDonald, the next teacher was K. Stella Murphy, and Inspector L.W. Shaw in his report said “As usual, conditions here are satisfactory. Miss Murphy, a beginner, shows aptitude for her work. New outhouses provided since last Visit.”

Mildred Wight began teaching in 1923 with 18 boys and 10 girls. The taxes for Panmure Island in 1923 came to 109.40, plus 37 dollars poll tax.

The expenditures were 10 dollars for teacher’s salaries, plus 48.89 for other expenses.

Mary McDonald taught again in 1924, in which year the property was “well looked after. Condition is satisfactory. Exterior needs whitewash.” Mary McDonald was qualified as a Class 1 teacher, as were Hugh McIntyre, Adele Smith, and Herbert Murphy, who began teaching in 1925.

Nellie MacDonald, also Class 1, taught in 1927, followed by Mildred Wight in 1928, when “new book—case secured, and new hardwood flooring on hand ready to be laid” according Inspector Wm. A. MacPhee of Heather- dale in his report of Jan. 15, 1929.

Mary MacDonald taught again in 1930, and then K. Stella Murphy taught from 8 to 13 children until Cecelia Mcdonald, Class 1, taught in 1935.