The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1866-10-25
Proceedings of the Kenosha County Teach
n, ers Institute.


MEssRs. EDIToRs las the Teachers lnstl-
tute of this county has closed its session oftWo
weeks, it seems but a mark of courtesy to the
people Of the county, to give you short ac-
count of its proceedings.
During the whole time, there has been reg
ular course of study. together with much gene
raj information, designed to more fully qualify
teachers for the very responsible duties devoly-
ing upon them. The studies were well con-
Quoted by our worthy Sup't, and a faithful
corps of teachers, among whom cannot re-
frain from mentioning Prof. Nc Afferty, OF RAJ
cine College, our late Sup't Mr.. Graham, so
well known to you all, Mr.. Colt, of Wilmot,
and Miss B. Spence, and Mr.. Fl Barnes OF Som
ers, all of whom displayed marked ability IN
their respective departments.
A more earnest, devoted class of persons can
seldom be fonnd, than the teachers here assem-
bled. Each seemed to vie with the other, as
to how the time should be most pleasantly and
proftably spent, and this is the testimony of
all who have been present and witnessed the
proceedings. i
In addition to the regular exercises, we have
been favored with several evening entertain
ments, well fitted to raise the tone Of public
sentiment, and qualify the teachers for the
faithful discharge of whatever duties God in.
his wisdom may send upon them On Thurs
day evening, Oct. 18th, Prof. j. K Nc Atferty
gave public reading to large and apprecia-
tive audience During the whole time he
seemed to have the audience completely I'M
der his control, and their appreciation of his
efforts was eyinced by loud and long continued
applause. On Friday evening he gave another
reading which was equally well received.
Tuesday evening, Oct. 10th, we listend to
very interesting and eloquent lecture by the
Rev. Mr.. Halliday, of Wilmot, in which no
Bile and praiseworthy example, chat Of Hugh
Miller, of Scotland,) was most wildly brought
before the minds of his hearers. At the close
of the lecture, a vote of thanks was given, ex-
pressive Of their appreciation of his efforts.
Thursday evening, Judge Van Wyck gave
mastery discourse on "The Relation Of the
Scholar to Politics" Mr.. Van Wyck clearly
defined the duty of the scholar in regard to po-
litical matters, and showed the necessity of
each individual participating in the political
contests of the day. At the close, vote of
thanks was rendered him for the able, elo-
quent, candid and instructive lecture with
which we were favored.
After the lecture, the Institute, through Miss
Lydia F. Bourne, presented to Mr.. Briggs a
copy of Worcester's Unabridged Dictionary,as
a testimonial of their respect and esteem for
him. tu s.
The following is the presentation address
Mr.. BRIGGS We come to you as grateful |
pupils. We feel that the efforts you have made |
TO render this Institute pleasant and instruct |
ve-to raise the standard of our schools to |
create in us that love for our vocation and pa
tience that hopeth all things, merit our high
est approval We have made manifest that re- |
gard, and ask you to take, as joyously as it is |
-endered, ever mindful that grateful hearts |
nave bestowed it, this copy of Worcester's I'm |
abridged Dictionary.
Take it as memento of the happy moments |
we have passed here together, moments that |
nave passed into the vast eternity, never to be |
'ecalled, but upon which we shall ever look as |
| bright spot on Memory's page.
And, as you go forth into the broad world |
when other scenes and other pursuits havein |
great measure erased from Mamorys tablet |
he scenes now transpiring, may this slight to- |
ken of our esteem, wildly bring before your |
memory the happy times long since passed and |
gone, that transpired nnder your guidance at |
The old Normal School of Kenosha Co. in 1866 |
Mr.. James Hannah, on behalf of the mem
Ders of the Institute, presented to Miss Bell |
spence copy ofShakespear's complete works, |
IS a token Of their appreciation of her untir-
ng efforts in teaching Penmanship. I also |
present to you copy OF the resolutions passed \
~ the Institute before the close of its session,
ogether with a catalogue ofthe names oft those
eachers who have attended the Institute with |
he P. o. address of each.