Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1858-07-15
For The Tribuue & Tclegrarh

Mr. EDlToR:-The close of another scholastic
year for city is near at hand; ana the termina
ton of such Il year is ever an interesting fact,
whether considered in the light ofthe natural lapse
oftime; or IN that of the impressions and improve
monts which it is reasonable 10 suppose the minds
of orr youth AMI children have received during
that period.
The growth. and expansion Of the human intel
lect, under tie ordinary Influences which surround
Il, constitute iacl cNet rcpcte with interest and
Importance. When to this are added Tie advan
tages derived from careful jtnd aytelnat,c training
when HE 'iiscpiinc OF eyeI year at School has
been brought TO bear, upon IN individual mind
with Its Clements and facts and traits and earilst
ness AID dsl, that mind can no more fail 10 .,row
and expand and mature according to it's capacity
than can plant in the garden iuvorably subjected
to the deNs and rains and sunshine of the heavens
Ii will mako progress in some direction; revolving
unsecmly into oHereeence, and defornlity; or shed
forth III due time the maturing perfume Of it's flower
| and fruit
Butiswas not nay design at this time 10 say much
Of that sort. wish more especially to allude to the
fact of the departure from the city, and from ther
ield OF his labors of Mr.. George Conant who las
oiiciatcd as Principal Of our Public Schools. DURING
the year, that is about to close
after a Very satisfactory exhibition TO the Board
of Education Of his literary qualification, Mr.. Con.
ant commenced hiy work with U.S. uudor auspices
untayorable to tic realization of the hope of udis
urbed qlietncs3 and success in the government and
control Of tie school He found in the manner and
conduct Of some few Of his pupils the manifestation
Of NJ ua5enoro1s ana iAsa5orIinlte disposition
which. eompel!ed lin 10 pursue measures Of diaci.
pne towards which he felt reluctance: in the execu
lion Of which he proved himself not inadequate
Before the middle Of the second term, better
state of things inaugurated, through the timely
cooperation Of the Board of Education and the re-
mainder Of the year has been characterized bv a
harmony and success highly gratifying TO the friends
and patrons of rhe school.
The examinations held at the close of the soco,,1
term, were pronounced by the several committees to
whom hey were assigned. TO be of an order highly
satisfactory, and Indicating rigid trainings and
all excellent progress OF the pupils OF the several
classes examined In connection with this il is dic
10 Mr. Conant to say, that in the school room he
calm, d!ligent and firm, importing instruction plsin
ly and mp reselVclv; a q does by his suaV;ty and
kindness greatly cndear himself to his pupils, ana
| thCiriWeuds.
- -, - o. S V}AfilcuCeilcllI u us SDpls
the health of Mr.. C"nant proved unequal to The de-
tnand made upon his strength, and few week 8
since he was compelled to reign his charge aud
seek relief III entire relaxation from arduoua care
Mrs Conant who lis eff emf assistant III ono
nt the recitation rooms If the Higher Department
largely contributed TO The advancement and mos.
perity OF the school, ~ her prompt and energetic
abors, and thus, justly secured emnently; the al
lection and appreciation Of her triendB and pupils
Her necessary accompaniment other husband IN his
retirement, adds 10 the Iearet we feel that s must
leave us boorethe termination Of their engagement
! We most cordially wish success TO tiletc well
qualified teachers; wherever Providence ma V assign
| them future location.
The greater portion Of the ti!ne during which Mr.
| y Mrs. Conant resided with us having been, during
my lnte Supcrinteadency of the Schools. it seemed
proper to several members Of lie Doard OF Kduea
ton that thi$ribuc TO thtir worth should tein iii.
manner thus publicly Offered. -af .. a.la.
| Yours &c.