The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1860-12-20

dreamlike through land of dreams2 No! dream
like as is our life, there is in it one reality-our
duty"
"0hl Joy to the Teacher who tolls through the snow,
The place of his boarding to find here below
Where he may rest his weary feet,
And find something extra good to eat! J"
NJ. NJ. Rice-'There is much barren knowledge
in this country, especially among those, who study,
not for science, but for diploma"
Miss Baker
The stricken tree yields basam,
That healeth the wound sore;
The heel crushed flower gives incense,
That never was known before;
The more the strsng fax is broken,
The finer the thread is spun ;
And thus through great sorrows Christening,
Heavens gates are oftenest Won."
Miss Wagner. "a good life hath but few days
q good name endureth forever"
Miss Abbie Bourne
with patient mind thy course of duty run,
God nothing does, nor suffers to be done
But thou wouldst do thyseIf, coudst thou but see
The end of all events as well as He.'
An essay was read by Miss Darling, entitled :
marks on the Sands of Time " The Instit ute
was addressed by Prot. Allen, Subject-The du-
ties OF the Patrons of Schools The first requisite
is good school Houses, as a good teacher cannot
be successful in poor house. The most impor-
tant object to be attained is ventilation, as we
must have healthy bodies in order to have healthy
minds. In venti'atlng house, the aperture for
receiving fresh air should be near the stove and
the opening for the escape of impure air should be
removed as far as possible from the furnace or
stove We should consider this candidly and Sc
rlously, as there are more children injured and
even killed in our poor miserable school houses,
not b llf ventilated than in any other manner
District boards do not generally feel their respon-
sibility they should, they will depend entire
ly upon the town Superintendent, considering that
the certlhcate IS the only recommend necessary.
Prof Allen recommended that districts should hire
teachers for more than one term also obtain maps
charts and apparatus and advised patrons tovisit
their schools and sustain their Teachers finally
take an interest in your childrens education, and
if you careful in the selection of teachers your
object will be attained and your wishes gratfed.
/ hirty-fve names have been added to the list of
members to-day. Institute adjourned to meet at
O'Clock Friday
Friday. Morning Session.-Calling the roll was
dispensed with this morning. An exercise in men
tai Arithmetic was conducted by Prof. Alleh. A
class in Written Arithmetic was then called and
the exercise also conducted by Prof. Allen. An
exercise in grammar was next in order and was
conducted by Prof Allen.
An essay was read by Miss Crandall of Keno
sha, entitled 1.-The Unseen World An exercise
in writing was then conducted by Prot. Allen
The Institute then adjourned to meet at one o'clock
p. M.
Afternoon Session.-Institute called to order by
the Pres. A motion was made and adopted that a
Committee be appointed to draft a set of resolu
tons and report al the evening session of the In
sttute. Mr.. A. Bailey Mr.. l.. w Rice j .Quarles.
stltuted said Committee
An exercise in reading was conducted by Prof.
Allen.
The Theory and Practice of teaching was taken
up and discussed till A O'clock, when the Institute
adjourned to meet again at 7 o'clock in the eve
ming.
Evening Session.-The Institute came to u Ter
at o'clock. The roll was called, and sentm ents
given by the members.
An Essay on Mental Culture was read by
Miss Briggs of Kenosha
A Poem, entitled "The Vision of the Wings
written by DR. j. g. Holland, was read by Mr..
thompson, of Kenosha.
The following Resolutions were then offered and
| unanimously adopted:
| BY the Committee on Resolutions,
ResotUed, That this Institute has been of great
benefit, to all who have attended its sessions and
| participated in its exercises.
| Resolved, That we, as Teachers, by increased
earnestness and fathfulness in our work. in future
will eIdeavor to profit by the instructions we have
received during the session of this Institute
By Mr.. A b. Price,
ReSolged, That the Teachers of Liberty and vi.
entity, sensibly appreciate the fraternal feelings
evinced by the many Teachers from abroad, who
by their presence and operation in the exercises
have added greatly to the value of this Institution
i BY Miss Baker.
Resolve., That the Teachers from other places
their tender heartfelt thanks to the peopleof Lib
ertyfor their kindness and hospitality
ReSotOed, That we, as members of the Wis State
Teachers Association tender our gratitude to
Messrs. Allen Craig and Conatty, for their efforts
in making the present session of the Institute in
teresting aud profitable.
| THos MORAN, Sec'y.
| Mr.. E. Benham offered the following
| ReSolUed, That the Secretary be requested to
furnish the minutes of the Institute for publication
in the Kenosha papers.
few remarks were then made by Prof Allen
after which, the members of the Institute partook
OF some refreshments, which were kindly furnish
ed by the people of Liberty. Them ''the farewell
word was spoken" and the members of the
Institute made the best of their way to their va
rious places of abode" Thus, after an interesting
and instructive session, ended the Kenosha Co.
Teachers Institute, for the year 1860.
| M. NJ. RICE,
| THos. A. MORAN, President.
Secretary.