All were then requested to be silent and cover their faces.

In this posture they remained until the prayer was closed; and after resuming their seats, for some minutes order was preserved.

This was the only encouraging circumstance of the day.
"For many weeks a stranger would scarcely have recognized a school in this disorderly gathering which day after day met in the old gloomy building.

Very many difficulties which we may not name were met and conquered.

Fights were of common occurrence.