The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1869-03-11
P. P. School Dist. No. 2.

The closing exercises of P. Prairie Dist.
School No. 2, took place Friday P. NJ. Feb.
26. There were about 40 visitors present,
Essays, Declarations, Dialogues and singing
Some of the declamations were original,
among which was the valedictory by Fred
Gorham, which was very earnest and affecting
SO much so that scarcely dry eye was left
among those present. Among the essays were
"Intemperance" by Lizzie Houston; "Review
of the Winter School," by Thera Rugg "Ad-
vice to Young Men," by Mary Newell, which
some OF our young gentlemen would do well
to profit by, followed by "Advice to Young
Ladies'" by Russell Newell containing some
sharp hints upon prevailing customs and fash
ions, "The History of Dist. No. g." was given
by Annette Dodge, and Gan Original Story"
by Alice Pierca. would not omit to speak
of the progress of the twoprimary classes.
They did uncommonly well, when we coA.
slider that some of them only completed the
Green Primer at the middle of the term.
They had their little dialogues and pieces we'll
committed, and spoke with emphasis and ex-
preston, with appropriate gestures, All had
their essays, in some of which were wise re-
Elections at the thought of soon separating,
older heads. Writing compositions has been
daily exercise with the primary classes
through most of the term. These they would
write or print with an interest which showed
they really thought it fun. We listened also
to some very interesting and appropriate re-
marks from E. A. Carpenter, Frank Holt and
W. Dodge, who spoke highly of the school,
It's progress and good standing, as also in
terms of highest commentator of the teach,
er.
The children Of the school. without excep-
tion, I believe, had through the desire to please
and obey their teacher, Mr.. Lee, gradually
came to love and respecthim, and being de-
sirous of showing their attachment, presented
him with large and beautiful Family Bible,
in the following speech by one of their num-
Der -
81 have been appointed by my school Inmates
to say few kind and complimentary words
to you, our teacher In their name and In be.
half OF your other friends, I would express
our deep regret at the necessity which COM
pels you SO soon to leave us, or that we could
not have you longer time for our teacher.
We shall always remember with gladness the
many happy hours of this term, and in the
long fight Of time we shall look back upon
this scene, and think of the dear ones whose
acquaintance we formed here, but iefamong
all, our hearts 60 out to you. Failing in
words TO express our thanks, we tender you
this testimonial as o slight memento of our
affection and aS1aPm We have cplaptpd thja
token above all others, knowing by your many
counsels and example, that the Bible. which
we now present, has been your strict rule and
guide through life. AS now you leave US,
new scenes will open before you, and other
offices will occupy your attention. May We
not crave one passing thought toward us as
we go struggling up the steep HILL" and
that in your prayers we may still realize your
helping hand. +"
ILr Lee was taken wholly by surprise, and
was nearly overcome by emotion, but very
soon becoming collected, replied in substance
as follows;
81 am wholly unprepared foE surprise
like thlo, and words fail me to express the
emotions of my heart. Had / been with you
a series of terms, and our associations har-
monious throughout, or had any reason to
feel myself deserving of so kind remem-
brance, it might not then have occasioned so
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evidence of kindly feeling, and not for this
only, but for all those little indications which
have strengthened me during all the term now
closing. | came among you perfect stranger
but pleasant acquaintance soon sprung up,
and this has matured into friendship, SO that
now the thought of parting causes deep
sadness to steal over my spirit. shall al
ways feel q peculiar interest in this school as
being the scene of my first responsibilities as
teacher, and whatever shall in the future! con-
duce to your Well-boing and interests, will
give me pleasure, while anything that may
retard your advancement, will be my regret.
You could not have pleased me better in the
selection Of 9 memento OF your regard. And
here NAV | not recommend this precious vol
ume as your guide IN life. and the Savior here
revealed, to acceptance in your hearts Many
of you have already yielded to the gentle in
fl uences of His spirit, and are now rejoicing,
but let us together journey on with the same
bright goal in view, and if we are faithful we
shall meet again.
When first looked upon the symmetrical
proportions of this sehool-house, So recently
lay, 1 coula but inwardly exclaim, Beautiful
schocl-hoase." When a few days since /
came again from my home, and looked upon
it. and thought of all the happy hours spent
here with you, dear pupils, and OF the separ-
alton. So near at hand, it was the involuntary
exciama ton Of my heart, in the words o.
another, Beloved School house."
AS we went away at the close, we could
but feel how great an advance has been made
In the art of teaching, and how superior are
the advantages Of ourchildren, compared with
those we enjoyed. PATRON.
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