The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-07-04
Kennkha Pnhlin Schools.

The several departments of sur Public Schools
closed on Tuesday last. In several of the low
er rooms, special exercises were had, with the
view of affording some pleasing entertainment
for visitors but as is too common on such oc-
casions. visitors were not numerous. 1t is the
misfortune of our schools, not only here, but
elsewhere that too little interest is manifest
ed in them by the protested friends of educa-
ton Schools are usually prosperous, in pro-
portion as they have the personal attention
and manifested sympathy of the people,
Teachers and scholars are often at great pains
to prepare some inviting intellectual treat for
their friends and patrons, especially on the
closing day of the term but commonly eXpe-
rience disappointment, at seeing so few pres
ent.
The examinations in the High School were
on Monday A. NJ. and P. NJ, also on Tuesday
A. M. The classes under the immediate SUI
pervision of Prof. Albee, were examined in
Trigonometry, Caesar, Virgil, Arithmetic and
Algebra.
The classes of Mrs Albee were examined in
German, Botany, Physiology, English Analy-
sis and Latin Lessons.
The classes of Miss Doolittle were examined
in Arithmetic, two divisions) Latin Reading,
Philosophy and History.
The examination of the several classes in the
studies above named were well sustained, and
reflected credit on scholars and teachers.
ITUl. AlDee mas lH6 well edTIltu reputation VI
a successful teacher. His thorough education
and discriminating judgment in educational
matters, cminently qualify him for the position
he occupies. 1t is not always profitable TO be.
stow unqualified praise, but when it is well
deserved beyond controversy it is but justice
to give it. Mrs. Albee also evinces high de-
gree of talent in the profession of teaching as
all who have witnessed her class exercises,
have had the proof. Miss Doolittle is ac.
knOwledged by all, who are acquainted with
her teaching, to be admirably adapted to her
position in the High School. Her successful
endeavors as teacher, have won for her the
confidence of the friends of education.
The exercises of the graduating class, with
appropriate accompaniment, on Tu esday af-
ternoon, were attended by respectable audi
ence of citizens. This department, unlike
most of the Others, always draws large num-
Der of visitors.
There were four graduates, viz Miss Celia
English, Miss Libbie Vinegar, Miss Celia Glib
bons, and Miss Emma Merrill, each of whom
read we'll written essay. The number of
graduates for the past school year is not large :.
among the reasons for this, it may be men
toned that considerable number of the
scholars in the High School are non residents :;
many of them have been teachers, and DESTROYS
of qualifying themselves in some of the higher
branches of study, with the view of being more
useful in that profession. These nonresident
scholars are a good element in the High
cCuOOl. 1HGy are gencrdlly mOQelS OF INDUS
try and good department.
Another reason for the seeming smallness
of the number of graduates, is the fact that
the standard Capitalization for admission in
to the High School from the lower depart
ments has not been strictly adhered to- The
crowded condition of the department next be-
low the High School, has been such as to
force up scholars who disqualified: conse-
quenty the High School has beef compelled to do
much educational work which should have been
al u1,orn ieo 1nEnA Al.
which has long been manifest 1t is not so much
because ofimperfect Classification: it arises more
from the want of efficiency in department
If each department performed the work assigned to
it efectually, there would be no ercroWding of
untitled scholars in any school room.
The graduating exercises on Tuesday. were ac- |
companied with vocal music of crediable charac-
ter also by well delivered destinations by c. B. |
Gatchell, W. S. Fox. f. H. Officer and j. R. COTE |
Miss Mary Porter read well written poem, adapted
to the occasion. The exercises of the day were |
closed with address to the graduating class by |
Prof. Albee, which abounded in much excellent adj
vice and instruction.
The other departments although several of them are
highly deserving of especial mention. Without in |
lending any invidious distinction, aword may be
said of the third Intermediate under the instruction
)f Miss Annie Glleit. The reading in this room |
was admirable. especially for scholars of that grade
The scholars have familiarized themselves with the
Jules of reading, and seem to comprehend them
we'll The exercises in Mental Arithmetic, eyinced |
hat the pupils were completely at home in this |
branch of study, and that they had received thor
ongh instructions. In the study of Geography, the
scholars seemed to be completed Promiscu Gus
questions answered with unusual readiness,
md no river island or cape although comparative>
obscure, appeared to perplex the class in giving
I proper locality There may be other departments
equally deserving ofnotce, to which the observa>
ion of the writer was not extended
1t may be remarked generally, that the different
departments of our Public Schools, are filed with
earnest and faithful teachers. But to say that they
III heve equal adaptedness in the business OF teach
that thew puuallV aSSful in oh
Dom, would be an unwarrantable assertion. But |
AIKEN as a whole, it is believed our teachers will
compare favorably with those Of any other well reg
Hated Public School in the country. 1t only re-
mains for the people to give their cordial and ber
! support of our schools as one of the most valua
lie public interests of our city