The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1866-04-19
Kenosha Public school.

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The several departments of the Kenosha Publ'
School closed the second term Of the present yea
ON Friday last. In most Of the departments exer
cises were had, designed, not only to exhibit tn
progress made during the past term, but also will
the view Of afording some pleasing and instructive
entertainment for friends and visitors 1t is to b.
regretted however, that, in most cases, the teach
ers were disappointed in seeing so few visitor
present. Parents donot seem to realize how essen
ta it is TO the success of the schools to give then
encouragement by their presence. Teachers Otter
take great pains to exhibit the proficiency Of thei
classes at the close of term; scholars study dill
gently and make earnest effort to acquit themselves
creditably; they put their best attire the last
day of the term in expectancy Of receiving visitors
When the hour for commencing their exercises ar
riyes, no spectators appear, and all their prepare
tons and painstaking fail to draw ont their friends
The disappointment of scholars on such occasions
is often more keenly felt than be Il described
It. of course, is not to be implied from these re-
marks that the closing day Of school is the only day
parents and friends of education should make it a
point to visit them.
EXAMINATIONS. ----
There were no examinations for promotion m any
Of the departm ents-simply reviews of the studies
pursued during the term. The examinations for
advancement will take place at the close of the next
term. The closing exercises in the High School, on
the afternoon Of the last day of the term always at
tracts respectable audience. Such the case on
Friday last. The Grammar Department, under the
supervision of Mr. Gaylord, always attracts visitors
at the close of school term. His readers and de-
Chalmers have obtained reputation-hence many
persons 90 TO see and hear. Miss O'Niel and Mr.
Wilson, on the north side, also contriye pleas
ing exercise, which draws visitors in considerable
numbers.
THE TEACHERS
1t is generally admitted that our schools, during
the past two terms, have been satisfactorily con-
Quoted. This success is probably, in a large mea-
sure, due to the experience, efficiency and good
judgment OF the Principal of the High School, c. S.
Albee. BY his position he has had not only the SUI
peryision Of the High School department under his
care, but has exercised desirable influence in the
other departments. His adaptedness to the place he
occupies is apparent to all who interest themselves
in our educational matters. His assistants Miss
knight and Miss Doolittle have also acquitted
themselves with acceptability. Miss Knight retires
from the school, much to the regret of pupils and
the friends of education She is succeeded by Miss
Lewis, who comes highly recommended as an ex-
perienced and accomplished teacher. In addition
to other studies, she win have charge of the Ger
man classes also French, should that study be
CURED the next term. All the other teachers in the
several departments retain their positions the same
the last term and it is but just to say they are
generally faithful, earnest and devoted to their du-
lies.
CAPABILITIES OF THE SCHOOL
There is an impression entertained by some people
that public High School does not furnish all the
for the requirement of an education
which afforded in other institutions of learning
having more pretentious names. This is a great
mistake There are no schools in the west, or else
where which are better designed to furnish young
men or young women with thorough and practical
,ducation Or to fit them for college course, than
our well conducted High Schools. The belief that
,ther schools of classical name, or of more
select character, are superior to High Schools is
only entertained by the uniformed and those who
never investigate the relative merits of our instu
ions Of learning. ..,
HIGH SCHOOL exhibition. eit 4
On Friday evening the scholars of the High
School department gave a literary entertainment,
consisting Of destinations, reading of compositions,
vocal and instrumental music On this occasion
Simmons Hall was crowded to its utmost capacity.
Whatever criticisms may be made on the exercises
Of the evening" perhaps the chief one would be that
some of the decamations were too leng-protract-
ng the exercises to late hour. Compositions
we're read by Miss Sholes, Miss Gibbons, Miss Por-
,er, Miss English Miss Mcintyre, and Miss Wine
gar.
1t is conceded by those competent to Judge, that
hese productions of the young ladies were of a
nigh order and it would be maniestly out of place
% particularize any of them as of marked SUI
oeriority over others A committee of gentlemen
who were requested to note the relative merits of
he compositions agreed that the scale of diff
erence between them was but slight. The reading
If some was more effective than Others because
ome possess greater power of voice to make them
elves heard in large hall by an audience, not the
most quiet in consequence of its crowded condition
The young gentlemen declaimers were Masters
5off, Mcguire, Knox, Porter, Lewis, Fox, Dimick
md Parish. The oratorical efforts of these young
gentlemen were generally ereditable-some of them
we're by common consent pronounced excellent.
several of them, if they continue to give attention
o elocutionary training, cannot fail of becoming
accomplished and effective public speakers. Among
he exercises of the evening" it must not be forgot
en- to mention the reading of paper by Miss Hetta
Jlapp, entitled " High School Chronicles" 1t was
IN amusing production, gotten up with skill and
Judgment. Nor must it be omitted to mention that
Severance & Williams Band from Milwaukee,
which had been secured for the occasion, added
argey to the pleasure of the entertainment, by dis
,oursing most excellent music.
The Eireniens Festival, at Simmons
aall, on Thursday evening last, was pronounc-
I'D by everybody who had the pleasure of being
present the most perfect thing of the kind ever