The weekly Butte record., 1866-05-12

SCHOOL ExAANA11ox-An Illumination of the
Scholars Of the Public School, under the charge OF
nr. Isaac UPHAk. was beld yesterday fseesooa
It was conducted by Mr. UfHAx, and the State Su-
perintendent Of Public Instruction, Mr.. JOIN
SWEET. The branches Of Education in which the
Pupils were examined, were: The elementary
Sounds OF the Letters, Grammar, Geography, and
Arithmetic; in Of which they acquitted them
selves in very credtabe manner--creditable not
only to themselves but to the ability land faithful
ness OF their teacher. The examination was in all
respects, as thorough rs time would permit, and
the proficiency evinced by the severe tests applied
to the Scholars, must have proved satisfactory to
the Trustees Of the School. who were present, and
to the parents and friends of the Scholars. To tn
examination. succeeded Readings Of Compositions,
by the females, and Defamation by the boys.
Mr.. UPHAx's Pupils had prepared for him. at the
conclusion of the exercises, suyprise-the nature
of which viii be found BY the following Address
delivered BY Miss BELLA CLARK:
RESPECTED TEACHER:
As slight testimonial Of the esteem and graft
tude which your Pupils entertain for your ass:du-
abors for their intellectual development as well
as for your kindness and generous forbearance of
their many faults and errors, while under your tn
ition.-they have commissioned me to present for
your acceptance, this PHoroGRAPHIc ALBUM. 1t
contains not their counterfeit, but their rertabe
"presentments." Please to accept it, Sir.-unwor-
thy though it is,-as the a1ectionate offering OF
their grateful hearts.
Whatever may be their future destiny in life
whether it be one Of success or failure-of happi-
ness or sorrow-of eminence or mediocrity,-they
will ever feel conscious that your efforts for their
advancement-moraliy and intellectually-werea as
sincere they we're indefatigable. Their success
will be your pride; their failure not your famit
That your own future career may be one both Of
honor and Of happiness it has thus far been one
of usefulness, is and will continue to be the ardent
desire Of your pupils and young friends.
One word more, Sir,-the saddest Of them all,-
Which in their memories will forever dwell.
And which their lips with pleasure would recall
], in their name, must say to you: FAREWELL!
To which Mr.. UrHAx replied substantially as fol-
lows:
Miss CLARK:
Taken thus by surprise. I feel inadequate to the
proper expression Of the deep emotions which agi-
tate me. Permit me, however, to convey, through
you, to the Scholars who have for months past
been under my charge, and who ha We so delicatey
expressed their appreciation of my humble services
my heartfelt thanks for their invaluable present.
l accept it with more than pleasure, and will for
ever preserve it, not only as memento of their at
tachment, but Of the many pleasant days have
passed while sndeavoring to contribute to their
moral and intellectual advancement.
Sincerely hoping that your and their future path
way may be strewn with lfe's roses, and, at this
parting moment solemnly impressing upon their
minds that Virtues path is the only of pleasant
ness and peace. now bid you and them, though
with great reluctan ce an atfectionate Fdrciceu'
The Prizes. which where for the greatest advance
ment general department and attendance and which
consisted of Books, subsequently awarded
by the State Superintendent. in the following
der: l. Kate kretsinger; 2. Fred. StOber; 3. Jos.
Marks: 4. VIM. kretsuger; 5. Sophia Bergman;
6. Ellen Taylor; Z. Josephine Elliott; s. John
Westwood; 9. David Clifford 10. Rosa Ikrt; IL.
Mary Cantre; II. Helen Craig; IL. Fred. Van
Meter; IA. Frank Clark; Is. John Toland. and l6.
Lizzie Young. for proficiency and excellence in
Penmanship.