Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-04-26


| 10 the head and heart that prompted il. Il was
noble tribute to the aud ability Of the past
and present instructors Of the school, and good
| evidence of the fruit of their iabors
6. Strength and Beouty"- An excellent
composition, as regards lis general style, charsc-
Ter and design.
Tie judgment OF the committee, above given,
is not to be understood derived from close or
very critical review. II was founded upon a
single reading necessarily, somewhat cursory
and hasty and the committee are not sure that
a more thorough and particular consideration
which would have been given, had time, con-
sistenty with other engagements. permitted
might not have resulted in change Of theifopi
ion, and in substitution Of pieces not contained
in their list of preferences, for number now
placed there. Be this as II may. they deem il
proper to say, that there several productions
Of very cors derahle literary merit in their view,
besides those specially and favosabIy named, with
b ef general criticisms. Among them, the CON-
mttee noted" The Treasures OF the Deep"
:. The Ocean," "A Dream" :" Fashion aud
Wealth." " Smi,es," " Smiles and Sunshine. ;,
1.-The Mind" &c, &c. Some OF these are par.
tcu'arly attractive in style, sentiment, and ex-
preston and all with marks of excellence which
render them creditsble to their authors.
In the {. Primary Division" of Compositions
the committee found what, but for the designa-
ton which accompanied them, they should have
been disposed to consider, in some instances at
least, the productions OF minds in an advanced
rather than primary, stage of development -
Especially might this have been the presump>
,ion. as regards the eloquent and exquisite little
sketch, go appropriately STYLED " Music and Bean
ty," for it is full of both--and those sensible
thoughtful. aud we'll written essays. called 'Read
ng and = Charity mot to overlook the pref
ty, though somewhat saucy, specimen IN an cps
,olary shape addressed to the Principal, and the
ingenious story. in which Esop is out-fabled, oil
the "Disconteaten Mouse" with its pointed Nor
alnor, lastly, to omit the simple effo TT of the lit
tie Miss, whose somewhat extravagant desires
are pleasantly expressed under the head OF " My
Wants and Wishes"
As originating from scholars in the Primary Di-
vision these pieces may well be considered extra
ordinary in character aud merit
The Committee, in conc luding their brief and
imperfect notice wish 10 express their qualification
at the evidences afforded OF the literary advance.
mcnt of the school; and while passing jus, com
pIi,nent to many OF the scholars for the credtabe
degree of attainment exhbited-it is duty and
pleasure to point especially to the instrumental
lies through and by which the encouraging tesults
in this as well as other important depar, men,s If
Learning, in our midst, accomplished: Our
public school, lis able and faithful teachers, and
off ccls, ia which centre andon whom depend, the
moral and intellectual interests, to inapprecia>
bic extent, Of this communicative point to these
as objects that demand jealous and watchfu I
attention and as worthy to receive the highes,
NEED Of appreciation, aud TIE most snbstantia al to.
kens OF public appreciation and regard
C. c. SHOLES,
NJ. FRANK,
HAYS MCKINLEY,
A. HANSON,
T. NEWELL,
Committee.