The Kenosha telegraph and tribune. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1859-1860, 1860-02-02
MINUTES OF KEN0smA C~rxrv
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der was the reading of the Secretarv,. ronort ,,d
alterations and amendments to the Constitution
followed by an essay by NJ NJ Rice of somers
subject, Practical Teaching" An opportunity
then afforded of subscribing to the Constitution
and Bylaws, after which the Institute adjourned
until evening
Att o'clock p NJ. an unusually large aud;ancc
assembled. After prayer by Rev. Mr. Stimpson
the roll was called, and the members responded to
their names by appropriate sentiments
Essays were read by the following persons 1.
G. Thompson, of Kenosha, subject, Home Influen
ce an clement of Human Cultures" Miss 6aker,
of Ker.osha, subject, "Look Up for Heavens
above - Miss Chamberlain of Kenosha, subject,
'''rhe Meaning of Life and how to spend it :, Mr.
Bailey, of Salem, subject, 9 School Houses and
School Teachers Thirty Years ago:" These essays
were well written and read The views presented
were elevated and practical, and were received by
the audience with much acceptance.
The Glee Club of Somers, School No 2, under
the charge of NJ. NJ Rice, favored the Associate
with a song.
A report of the condition of the schools in the
different Townships was called for. Mr.. Lee rep
resented the the town of Somers he believed they
were making progress but was not particularly
acquainted with their condition. He could say,
however, with confidence, that Dist No 2 was
hourishing. Mr.. Bowker reported favorably of
Pleasant Prairie. Mr.. C. Bourne reported Paris as
not taking the interest she should, in her schools
DR.. S. r. Mcclellan remarked that he could not
say much in favor Of Wheatand. Mr.. Bailey re-
ported that the majority of the schools in Salem
would be cassed No. l.
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we aresauthortzed by gentleman from that town
to state, that glorious work is doing there this
winter for the schools.
| Mr.. T.J Conatty made some beautiful and
practical remarks upon the responsibilities of teach
ers whsh were listened to with interest and atten-
ton by the audiance He was followed by Rev. Mr..
Simpson, in short address which was also inter
esting. At the cloee of the session committee ON
resolutions, consisting of the following persons,
was appointed by the chair Alex. Bailey NJ
Rice, and I. G. Thompson.-Adjourned.
| SATURDAY MORNING.
The exercises were opened with singing by the
Gleeclub of Somers and prayer by Rev. Mr.. Payne
One hundred and one members enrolled as in at.
| tendence this morning. BIS srsf .a. q. ss
Mr.. Conatty proposed that some amendments be
made to the Constitution, when the following we're
adopted That the officers of the Society hold off
ice for the term of one year; that the Association
meet upon the first Friday in May, and the first
Friday in November, of each year, and that q tax
oftwentyf five cents be levied upon each male mem.
Der of the Association.
Mr.. E. S. Bowker then read an essay; Subject,
Success in Life" and Miss Hicks, one written
by Miss Locke of Kenoshs, Subject, ''Schools and
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previous, these also of high order, pointed
practical, earnest. The Gleeclub of Dist No of
Somers were requested by number of members
to entertain the Association with few songs.
| The audience was highly pleased with their sing
ing 1t twas practical illustration of what should
be introduced into every school, and what may be
done in the matter of vocal music, and it is earnest
ly hoped that Teachers will endeavor, as much as
possible to cultivate this refining and enoblng art
in their schools. aias--
The following resolution was warmly discussed
and unanimously adopted Resolved that the
claims of Common Schools should take precedence
of all other secular interests. The gentlemen who
engaged in the discussion were, Messrs Rice, /. G..
| Thompson, Bingham, Hoskins, Stafford, johnson
Sherwood, Judson, Moran Boice, Dodge, Wright,
Cass, Rev. Mr.. Simpson and Rev. Mr.. Payne
Those who participated in the discussion showed
conclusively the interest and confidence they felt
i'll Common Schools.
| AFrERNooN.-T The Association met at IL o.
clock, The President in the chair. Mr.. Bailey, on
behalf of the Committee on resolutions. submitted
the following, which, after remark, were unani-
mously adopted -
LIST, Resolred, that no school teacher should be
employed who makes use of ardent spirits, tobacco
or profane language. .,
End ResolUed, that wo regard the frequent change
OF teachers and text ooks great detrment to
the success of our Common Schools, and that we
urge upon all interested the proprety of employ
ing teachers by the year.
Sd. ReSolusd, that the Teachers of this Associa.
ton tender their most sincere thanks to Mr. T. j..
Conatty, Rev. Mr.. Simpson and Rev. Mr. payne
for their efficient efforts in rendering the exercises
| of this session interesting and profitable tn
| 4th. RESOLVED, that we extend to the Trustees,
and Society of the Congregational Church, our
warmest thanks, for the of this Church, for the
public exercises OF the session.
5th. ResolUed that the thanks of the Association
be rendered so the Choir of the Church the Will.
mot Gleeclub, and the Gleeclub of Dist No.2 Of
Somers, for their services. .qA.5
Salem, our snsere thanks for the kindness with
which well have been received and entertained during
the session. and we desire to assure them that this
kindness will be long remembered, and, that we
shall ever recur to visit here, as bright spot
upon the page of life @~
An essay was then read by Miss LYDIA Bourne
Subject, "What sculpture is to the marble, Educa-
ton is to the mind.' " o. si
Mr.. Bosworthspoke briefly to the meeting, and
closed by offering the following resolution which
was discussed, but not adopted 5.,.-
ResotUed, That, during recitation pupils, should
depend wholly upon their teachers for instruction.
Mr.. Lee of Somers offered the following resoIu-
ion which was unanimously adopted:
ResolUed That the several District School Boards
of the county be requested to allow teachers to adj
journ their schools whenever necessary to attend
the meetings of this Association without loss of
time to them the teachers.) a#-.. 2 VIA
Rev. Mr.. Payne, in behalf of the citizens of Sa-
lem, proposed vote of thanks to the Association
for holding the first Getting in that town.
Mr.. Dudley Cass moved, that the proceedings of
this meeting be published in the Kenosha papers,
and Mr.. Bingham moved that they also be furnish
ed the Wisconsin Journalof Education for inser-
ton: both motions were carried ahf' 5#i
Mr.. Conotty addressed the teachers, congratula-
ting them upon the promise of gress revealed in
that first meeting of the Association He urg ed fl
deity and earnestness in their work; deyot on to
their glorious caing selfsacrfce, Unnecessary for
the cause of virtue and sound learning This coln
ty organization bound ALL teachers and patrons of
schools, who had 81 ned the Constitution in COM
mon bond of unionj established, as it were, bro
hnrh Ofr 81