Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1859-04-21
High School Exhibition,

CROWDED 10 Eert1owng-many being
unable to obtain seats. The decama-
tons by the young gentlemen were
mostly given in good taste, and sever
al of the speakers evincsd high order
of oratory. We would like to mention
the names OF some who especially excel
led III this department, were it profita-
BILE to express opinions OF this kind.
$ The limitations Of character in several OF
the colloquies, would have been no dis
credit to professional talent in this line.
The tableaux, especially that represent.
ing the states Of the Union was most
impressive. The young ladies of Ke-
nosha High School, never appeared to
better advantage than on Friday eve
ming; their gracefulness Of manner and
propriety Of department, excited gsner-
al admiration. The pieces ofvocaI mu.
sic We're selected with good Judgment,
and performed with excellent effect.
old Phelps Band discoursed the best of
music; i'll short, the exercises were arran-
ed to give pleasing variety, and conspirs
to the pleasure of the audience. We have
attended many school exhibitions, but
never one, where the audience was an
parent ly better pleased and satisfied.
Much credit is due Mr.. Conattv, the
Principal Ofthe school, for the judicious
arrangement Of the exhibition pro.
gramme.
The BANQUET. After the close of
the exhibition over two hundred per-
sons assembled in one of the large
Halls over Odd Fellows Hall, where
ample tables were spread. The assem-
bly, having enjoyed the refreshments
provided for the occasion, proceeded
to finish the intellectual entertain.
ment Of the evening. Among the SEN
timents announced and responded to
were the following
| NENOStiA L UBLIC SCHOOLS The
noblest institutions, ard the most inter-
estlng attractions Of orr city, This SEN
timent was responded by o. G. LANCE,
who drew an interesting contrast be-
tween the schools Of modern Europe
and those Of the United States. Mr..
l.. is well posted in the school systems
of some OF the countries of Europe, es-
pecially those of Sweden; he paid high
compliment to the course of instruction
pursued in our Public High Schools.
"WIsCoNsIN:- Pre-. eminent among
the states of the Union, for it's liberal
Free School provisions"
Hon. 6 Bennett spoke to this senti.
ment, briefly, yet torcibly, reviewing
the history of our educational system
our magnificent school fund, and the
present and prospective benefits arising
from it.
"OUR WISCONSIN SENATORS IN Con-
GREss:-We honor them for their liber.
al donations to our School Libraries"
Hon. c. Durkee responded in an car
nest speech, in which he spoke of his
long and ardent attachment to our Pub
lie School, and especially the deep
interest he felt in the succe IS of the
schools Of kenosha. He expressed his
Willingness to contribute literally at
any time any needed assistance, to fur
nish the schools Of our city with the
necessary means for their improvement.
"THE KENosHA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS:
The best ornaments of our social and
intellectual circles"
Responded by f. II. Head Esq. in a
neat, classical and humorous speech,
which called forth much applause.
''KENosHA HIGH School BOYS
They are bound to help on the worlds
progress.
G. Gillett Esq. briefly spoke to this
sentiment.
SCHOOL TEACHERs:-Thep oral and
intellectual responsibilities of their vo-
cation, entities them to hold the first
rank in society,"
IL. Is. Coe of Milwaukee, formerly a
teacher in this city, made some very
pertinent remarks on the high respon-
sibilities which attach to the teacher.
Mr.. Conatty, Principal of the Kenosha
High School, also followed with some
excellent remarks on the duties ofteach-
ers,
"THE OLD School MEN OF KENosHA."
Briefly responded by R. H. Deming.
One of the interesting ceremonies of
the evening was the presentation to Mr..
Conattythe Principal of the High School
the dramatic works of Shakespeare in
eight neatly bound volumes. A very
handsome presentation address was
made by Master Joseph Quarles. The
response of Mr.. Conatty on the accept
ence of the gift, was an exceedingly
happy effort calculated to make deep
impression on the audience.
AT halfpast II M. the assembls dis
perssd apparently highly gratifed with
the evenings entertainment.
Fruit Prospects.
The Pittsburgh Journal, says the
peach prospect in western Pennsylvania
has been nearly if not quite destroyed
by the late frosts. Apples, pears and