Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-07-05
CENSOR'S REPORT,


For the 9th Week Of the Term.
MONDAY June 1Sth-Very cloudy and rainy,
an unfavorable morning for punctualty at school
however, most of our number convened at the
usual hour, happy to greet each other after the
short separation, since Friday afternoon; with
many good resolutions, that we make greater i'm
provement during the present week, and strive
to enter the Temple of Learning Several tardy
schoars-probably owing to the state of the at
mosphere, that the bell could not be distinctly
heard-some good excuse, of course, as most Of
them are among the punctual ones. More vacant
seats than we have noticed before this term. Mr.
McKindley has not yet returned, we are under
the iudcious care of Mr.. Lynch. The classes re-
cited with their usual promptness and attention.
Too much noise with books and states; some
scholars were requested to take seats in the front
part of the room, that they might be favored with
more attention by their teacher. About half past
eleven, Mr.. McKindley made his appearance, ac-
cor1ing to the expectations of teachers and schol
ars.
AFTERNOON writing hour passed as us
ual, singing while the books were being distrib-
uted The Grammar and other classes, recited
very we'll Mr.. Dye called, and gave notice that
he intended to have singing school at kenosha.
No report taken Of communications and Hardness
to the pleasure of those who would have come UNI
der that list The names of the absent ones We're
read, and it was thought best to look them up.
TUESDAY We would not have had any tar
dincss this morning, if one of our scholars hadnot
placed too much dependence upon an old clock,
which seems almost useless, when are well
reminded of the approaching hour of school, by
the mellow tones of the '.Free School Bell. r.
Most of those who were absent yesterday arc pres
ent this morning. Some of the members of the
Arithmetic class in fractions, were troubled to
give the Statements Solutions, &c, in theirprop-
er order, but after some explanations by then
teacher, and several trials by themselves, they
were finally successful. The other recitatons
were very good. Mr.. Stone came up and illus
trated the fact, that we may find music, as well
as Sermons IN stones,' as Shakespeare has it,
by closing our morning session with pleasant
songs.
AFTERNOON of the first and part of the
second Grammar classes, did not recite as well as
usual, and were requested to remain after school
to perfect themselves on some of the mistermcd
Paragraphs. At the close of the school, Mr.. Me
Kindey gave us some items concerning the
schools he had visited during his absence. The
cities he mentioned may be in advance of Keno
sha, in some respects, but we think our School
would rank first among the well-regulated and
disciplined; we do not speak boastingy, for we
know ours might be improved, rs we hope it is
from week to week. Very few reports for conf
munications. We are sorry to say that, general
ly, the number of whom others report, exceeds
these who report of themselves. This is an in
dex to a sad chapter in the book of scholars
life, who would communicate and not report oft,
but we can expect nothing more where human
nature is represented in SO many different phases
as we find in the sehool-room. We almost Won
der there is no more dishonesty among such
number.
WEDNEsDAY.-It is a lovely June morning,
when the scholar thinks the dutie: of the school
room will be dull, and the hours pass YEARLY,
compared with the pleasures of rambling amidst
the beauties of nature. But as we assemble in
the school-room all look as bright and cheerful
as the morning. The Algebra class met with
some difficulty, which, after repeated trials was
overcome. Perseverance and industry almost al
ways conquer the obstacles which arise IN the
path of the scholar. Before singing, the correct
ed compositions were returned to their writer's
those that were read last week requested to be
brought-Censor for the week appointed.
AFTERNooN.-Somco of the members of the
first Grammar class annoyed us very much, by
speaking too low and indistinct-they received
some advice, sufficient to strengthen their MEN,
ory against repetition of this great fault. There
must be some local cause for this low tone of
voice. rs our teacher thinks he hears readily
as most persons: as one of the scholars in the Lat
in class had to be reminded that she could not
be understood, we sincerely hope this may not
occur again. Very little communication to-day.
TnURsDAY-Rainy morning-three or four
tardy ones again. The scholar who is always
little too late will not be punctua when he comes
to act upon the stage of life. Agood deal of noise
when the bell rang to lay aside books, for which
we suffered the penalty of being deprived of re-
cess that time for a chat with our schoolmatcs.
The Algebra class did not recite.
AFTERNOON Writing hour was quiet, and
attention was paid to this important part of school
education Our frequent visitor, Mr.. Lynch, was
in this afternoon a short time. We also had the
rare pleasure of receiving visit from two ladies,