The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1868-10-15
Tha TaaohAr,a In.titnta

The Kenosha County Teachers Institute
for 1858, convened September 2Sth, at the
Union church in Pleasant Prairie. About
fifty teachers were present at the opening ses-
sion, which number increased to nearly eighty
before the close. The Institute at ence COM
menced Its labors, with supt. Hannah as
Pres, and Geo. f. Spence, Sec. The follow
ing persons were appointed to conduct class
exercises Written Arithmetic, Geo. F..
Spence; Physical Exercises, Lydia Bourne;
Penmanship, David Fl. FIett Reading, James
z. Briggs; Intellectual Arith., Morris B.
Dodge Orthospy and Orthography, Hetta s.
Clapp; Grammar and Geography, Supt Ham
man; History and Constitution of IT, s., Ho-
sea Barnes. All those appointed showed
their earnestpess in the cause by cheerfully
responding to the call, and working faithful
ly. 1t was evident that their labors were APP
preciated by the interest manifested, and the
desire evinced by all to fit themselves for the
work before them.
new system of mapdrawing, by triangu-
lation, was introduced by Frank T. Lee. Ma
py valuable suggestions were brought forward
oy him IN this much-neglected study; and the
manner In which il was received by the teach
ers is sufficient guaranty that it will receive
The attention that its merits deserve.
During the evening session Of Monday, Oct
., Misses L. Guile and j. E. Dale read essays
state Supt. A. j. Craig then delivered lee
lure before a large and appreclatiys audience.
His subject was EDUCATION, dwelling more
particularly on physical education, and the
duty of parents and teachers in regard to this
matter. Mr.. Brewer, of Madison, followed
in few well-timed remarks.
Wednesday evening Misses Lizzie Patter-
son, Hetta s. Clapp and Hattie A Hartnell
favored US with essays; after which Supt u
z. Pomeroy, of Milwaukee, gave an Gble dis
course upon the duties and responsibilities OF
parents and teachers. Prof. S. D. GAYLORD
then spoke briefly Of some of the great ques-
tions which perplex the minds of all teachers
Their remarks were most cordially received !
and during their stay the following day, they
gave many practical hints about teaching
Thursday evening essays were read by
Misses E. Shepard, L. II Bourne and L. M
Carpenter, and Messrs. NJ. b. Dodge and II.
Barnes. Hon. A. VanWyck's discourse not
outstanding the necessary abridgem. at on
account of the lateness OF the hour, was re-
celYed with marked attention. Robt. Ora.
ham was present during three days of the
last week. His very interesting and instruct
I've manner made manifest many points in
practical business life, which before had es-
capped unnoticed by us.
An important feature of the Institute was
the Critics report. critic was appointed
each day, whose duty was to criticise the
failings and faults noticed through the days
session. That the duty was well performed
many OF us can testify. A permanent county
Teachers Association was also organized It's
constitution provides that two sessions shall
be held annually; also that the County Supt |
shall be President. Officers were elected for
the ensuing year as follows: Vice President. |
James p. Briggs Sec, Frank T. Lee AS |
,istant Sec, Mss Il. s. CIapp; Treasurer.
Morris b. Dodge; Executive Com, James
Hannah, Frank I. Lee and Robert Graham.
The following resolutions were unanimous
~ adopted by the Institute: nae a.ti
WHEREAS. The achievements of liberty and |
are the legitimate inheritance OF
al, and our State by its noble system of free
Schools has recognized this right
WHEREAS, The important trust of teachers
has devolVed upon US, therefore,
Rssolved, That in the true spirit of this trust
we will, by all honorable means endeayor to |
sustain with credit the dignity and import |
ance of our calling.
RESOLVED, That that system Of instruction
which does not aim at the culture of the |
heart and the moulding of the character. is |
destitute of it's most important element.
ResotUed, That we fully appreciate the la
bors of our County Supt., Nh. Hannah: Of /
Mr. Graham, Prof. Gaylord, Supt. Pomeroy,
Hon. A. j. Craig and Senator VanWyck, and |
all who have entertained us with instruction
during the session of this Institute; and we |
hereby tender them our heartfelt thanks.
Resotved, That the thanks Of the Institute |
are hereby rendered to E. j. Bentley for the
use of books during its session.
Isesotyed, That to the people of Pleasant
Prairie, who have so kindly welcomed us to |
their homes and hospitality, we assure full |
appreciation Of their Kindness
Thus ended another session of the YEARLY In
stltute OF Kenosha county. 1t has been pleas |
ant and full of interest throughout and .
strange, indeed, will it be, it our teachers do
not enter upon the discharge of their labors
Inc coming winter, with deeper devotion to I
their calling, and with mere earnest purposes |
Of usefulness. 'tFohWARD.i