Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1841-01-05

though many moropolize il to themselves.
There is preaching every Sabbath evening
at the Academy by either Elder Lothrop
or Stebbins. No one who has ever heard
these gentlemen, but what appreciates their
talents as men, and their characters as
christians. There is also service at the
Episcopal Room by she Rev. Mr.. Alanson.
Monday evening under most all circum-
stances, should be spent at home. With
those who are not engaged IN business,
reading would be highly commcndatory.-
There are thousands OF volumes of histor
ical, philosophical, poetical, and political
works, that every man should be accquain-
ted with. Bolt your doors against loun-
gers, loafers, and intcropers.
Tuesday evening-flere is another eve
ming to be devoted reading. This is a mail
night, consequently the political news
should be attended to, such as the reading
Of messages, proceedings Of Congress,
State Legislature, &c, &c. Mr.. NJ. P.
Kinney has also a Singing School q; the
Academy, aud from the reputation Of this
gentleman as teacher in music, have no
doubt those ladies and gentlemen who at
tend his school, will make rapid improve
ment in this necessary AMI accomplished
art.
Wednesday evenng.-The Southport
Lyceum will meet this evening through the
winter. OF the advantages to be derived
from strict attendance to such an instilu-
ton, all must be aware. 1t was not inst-
tuted for special purpose, TO benefit those
only who take part in the debate, but eve
ry citizen Of the place. From the intelec-
tual character of the village, one would
scarcely suppose that there would be a thin
audience, but strange as it may appear,
very lew in the village take an interest in
this Institution. This is to be regretted
Very few of the members will take that
pains to prepare themselves for the discus
sion, unless the residents Of the village take
sufficient interest in the prosperity of the
Lyceum 10 attend lis meetings. 1t is to be
hoped that every lady in the village, as
we'll as gentlemen, will attend moro or less
during the winter. Their money is not
asked, but merely their attendance and
that is ever considered tantamount to an
approval. The School House is lighted
and made comfortable for the reception Of
an audience.
Thursday evening. This is mail light
again, and the same remarks applicable as
on Tuesday evening. In addition, there is
a meeting of the Sewing Society, organ
lied for the purpose Of raising funds TO fur
nish the Episcopal Chapel which is in con-
templationof being built here in the Spring,
and for other benevolent purposes. The
young men especially, should patronize this
society. If industry, fashion, wit, and
beauty will please the eye and heart, II may
alb found in this commendabIe associa-
ton.
Friday evening. Those who are fond of
attending religious meetings, would lie
pleased with the lectures Of Mr.. Alanson,
who lectures on Friday evening Of every
week. He is an easy and eloquent spea-
kor, and his sermons written in a clear
methodical and classical style. One cam
not spend one hour in week more pleas
ant and proftably, than listening to one of
these lectures.
Saturday evening. -Ths like Monday
evening, should be spent at home usually.
Among the amateurs, however, it is impor-
tant, it being the evening of Mr.. Dyes
singing school. Mr.. D. is an original in
teaching this art, and has found few, if
any competitors. His plan of teaching is
upon the inductive system. If any one
wishes to learn the principles Of the sci
ence and has got the least s. musick in his
SOUL" would advise him to go every Sa-
turday evening to the School House.
| II
many other different societies, which will
hold their meetings at different times and
places, through the winter, such rs the
Temperance, Moral, Reform, and Mozart
Societies. | have not written he above
for the purpose Of dictation, but merely
recommendation.
ANONY NOUS.
Southport Dec 25, lS40.