They Have Recess In Chelsea

They Have Recess in Chelsea. 

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CHELSEA, Mich—Jan. 30. '88

EDITOR ANN ARBOR ARGUS:

I have just noticed in your paper of Jan 20. the article concerning the high school written by a correspondent from this place and I beg leave to correct some things about which he seems to be totally misinformed. To the assertion that pupils are deprived of recess, I have to say that in all rooms except the two highest, pupils have recess both forenoon and afternoon. That in our own room no pupil has ever asked permission to leave the room and been refused. So much of being deprived of recess. 

As to the rest, I have simply to say that not since I have been connected with the schools has a single pupil been expelled. The statement that one pupil was expelled for accidentally hitting the arm of another is entire without foundation. I do not know who your correspondent from this place was, nor do I particularly care but I respectfully request him when writing about our school to confine himself to facts. 

We have always heard that the man who never puts his head into the schoolhouse from one year to the next is the man who is sure to hear, more sure to believe and most sure to repeat big stories. 

To those who know anything whatever, about our school, this explanation is of course unnecessary. To those who do not (your correspondent among the number) we extend a most cordial invitation to visit our school. Come up Mr. Correspondent. Come any time. Come all the time. Come and enroll. We think there are some things you could still learn to advantage. At least, come in. You probably haven;t looked into our school-house for years. We would be glad to get acquainted with you. We'll treat you well and promise not to injure or deform you in any manner. We'll show you what we are doing and if you think you can do better, we are not at all conceited and will be please to listen to any suggestions you may have to offer. 

At least don't stand behind the fence and throw stones at your school. Come in and see for yourself

Very Respectfully,

F. H. Loomis.

Prin. School.