Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1856-12-25
Kenosha Public School; Close of the Term;
Token of Respect to the Principal.

--~NS "SAO AOt AAitSIutQ " SAHlDlL any
attractions; nothing more than is witnessed at
the close of each week, except, that it was I'M
derstood the Principal was to be presented with
suitable Offering of respect by the scholars of
the school. The occasion drew together large
number of visitors in the afternoon who were
apparently much interested in what they saw
and heard. The general department of the
scholars assuch as to command the admiration
of all; indeed, it may be doubted whether any
school in this or any other State can exhibit
better order or more strict propriety of conduct
in the school room than this. The teachers not
only in the Higher Department, but also in the
intermediate and Primary Departments, exhibit
in an eminent degree all the requisites to teach,
and are evidently devoted to their profession.
One of the most interesting exercises of the
occasion on Tuesday last, was the presentation
Of Silver Goblet to the Principal, John G..
McKindley. This gift was purchased, we are
informed, by contributions wholly from the
scholars of the Upper Department, at cost of
over forty dollars
The Goblet was presented by Miss Mary Bar
Der in an appropriate address, which was suita
bly, responded to by Mr.. McKindey. We hay
obtained copies of the presentation address, and
the response to it, and take pleasure in giving
them a place in our columns
The Censor's Report, which was read by Miss
Hawks, closed the exercises. The report was
in every way just such production as we should
expect from this young lady, well composed and
admirably read, alike creditable to herself and
the school of which she is a prominent member.
PRESENTATION ADDRESS BY MISS MARY BAR
| Der.
From the earliest periods of civilization, it has
been the practice Of nations, communities and ind
viduas, to express by suitable offerings their graft
tuds, to those who have been the benefactsrs of
mankind, or who have rendered valuable service in
the intellectual slev alton Of humanity. Towering
monuments have been erected to commemorate the
deeds Of herosm the fields of strife and carnage
but how much more sublime, though less Imposing
to vulgar gaze and the memorials inscribed to those
who lead the minds Of youth to victorious conquest
over ignorance and error. The simple testmo mails
to vrtuous actions and mental achievements NAV
disappear and be lost, amidst the changes and revo
lutions looming time; bat their influence will be as
lasting as thought-as enduring as the immortality
ofthe soul.
Mr.. McKindley:-In behalf of the members of this
school, have the pleasure be their representative
to present to you this Goblet as token of their
sincere regard and oftheir high appreciation of your
services as teacher 1t is but faint expression of
their kind wishes, we trust it will prove pleasing
renembrancer to you.
Permit US TO say, that whatever endorsements
you may have been obliged to encounter, and what.
ever difficulties may have been thrown in your way
during the present term of this School, eur sympa-
THEA and our approval have been 1nitedly with YOU
\ cur manly independence a her, commends
our admiration and entities you to our cordial sup
port.
Beplsased them slr, to accept this tribute of youth
ful affections let the occasion of its presentation be
embslmed in your memory, and may it's presence in
after years, remind you Of the kind wishes of your
pupils. Aad when the shadows of age gather around
yourpathwsy; as you the end of your earthly
pilgrimage and as YOU look for the last time on this
little gift may it remind you of many prayers that
yours may be a well spent life and that your fina l
reward may be that Of the blessed in the paradise of
heaven.
TIE REPLY OF MIR. MCKINDLEY, PRINCIPAL OF
THE HIGH SCHOOL.
Respected and beiOUed Pupils,
The incidents of the present moment shall
be deeply recorded upon the tablets of memory.
In coming days, they shall be reviewed as among
those frought with the purest pleasure that has
ever fallen TO my lot.
In the discharge of my duties as your prscep-
tor and the Principal of the Schools, no matter
how arduous my tolls, or how perplexing my
cares, endeavored to proceed with steady eye
and single aim, to the promotion of the highest
interests of you all. And, if perchance small
portion the community have sometimes felt dis
posed to misunderstood me-to manifest indffer-
ence. or opposition to my plans-this never caus-
ed my steps to falter, my head to hang down,
my heart to faint or my hands to lose their ac-
customed diligence. l have had no time and
have felt no disposition to pause and parley with
these distractions.
But to-day, am sauted in such a man.
ner, with such expressions, and such circum-
stances, as overwhelm me with the grateful con-
viction that my labor has not been exerted in
vain, nor my strength spent for nought. Perse-
verance in the path of duty, in manner and to
an extent, which has often been uncongenial and
seemed harsh to some of you has impressed you
with the truth that l sought only to promote and
secure your interests and usefulness BE assured
that if have been of any service to the least
prominent among you, it is sufficient recompense
for any difficulty may have encountered, in my
efforts to promote your welfare.
You have placed in my hands kind and gem
erous memento, and requested its acceptance "as
a token of your sincere regard and kind wishes"
As such, with heart big with emotion receive
this goblet. 1t will henceforth occupy promi-
nent place in my household, and stand among
the first in my list OF earthly treasures.
And here, let mo suggest one or two thoughts
That giistening and beautiful goblet is exposed
TO vieissitudes. My house may be broken open.
and the daring burglar may abstract it from my
posSeSsIon-hre may consume my habitat;on
and be OF sufficient intensity to change this COB
lets iorm-or, IN the confusion, it may be buried
in the ruins and lost forever to nv sght-so that
however high an estimate may place upon your
generous gift, am by no means sure of its per-
manent possession. In view of this contingency,
ask at your hands, as proof of your gratitude
and esteem, richer nobler, more enduring and
substantial offering than silver, gold, precious
stones, or even the praise of your mouths. l ask
each of you, to go forth in the path of lfe exem-
phtying the lessons which | have labored 10 i'm.
PISS "PNil SVHi HtdiNS 1 WISH you 10 keep en-
arging the store of your intellectual acquire
mcnts-to direct your course with steady steps.
to usefulness, honor and eminence; so that may
refer without embarrassment or modification, to
the fact that was permitted TO aid you in the
formation of first principles, and in laying the
foundation for your distinction in life's great
drama. Grant me this favor, as an accompani-
ment to this goblet, and envy not the states
man or warrior the granite or marble monument
erected to perpetuate his fame l shall live in
more enduring fame; your history will be my
nraisa and XnLIr GLORY z-.u $500