The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1869-05-06
Obedience a Necessity.

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From the first foundation OF the
world obedience to higher authority
has been inculeated upon man, and
the violation Of this principle has
been followed by the most disastrous
results. Through disobedience oul
first parents justly incurred Gods
displeasure, were driven from, his
presence, and are under his wrath
and curse. -g, gmas hl2aa 81 i19q
And in the civil governments obed-
fence to the laws is one Of the most
necessary qualities of the good citi-
zen; and he who disobeys the laws
is Justly punished under those laws.
So it has been wisely ordered that
children should obey their parents,
as being spbservient to the highest
good of the human family
This principle holds equally true
in the school. To certain extent
pupils must accept the teachers word
as being right, without looking far-
Their. This obedience must be taught
early; just as early as the reasoning
powers begin TO act. The child must
rely on the judgement Of those placed
over it. And it is certainly pleasant
to- contemplate what radical change
the would be produced in the morals Of
world, and how much misery saved
and happiness enjoyed if all perfect
II understood this and fully acted
it out. o1rf agassa oil ra,4r.uaI.a y. q.
It may be interesting to our
teachers to learn what has become,
of one who used to teach in this
county and how he IS succeeding.
Mr.. Lucius 0. Leeis now principal
Of the public, school Of Willowby o.
opposition he has occupied for the
pear past. We make the following
extract from the Willowby Ohio
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q ''The numerous readers Of the
Gazette may he interested in a few.
words about our public school. It's.
evident that the school is rapidly.
growing into fame with our people.
and becoming: an institution Of the
first Importance. We do not won,
derzat the general satisfaction and
qualification expressed. aaeoaa1
Friday, the Goth ult. closed the
third term Of Mr.. Lees .administra-
ton. The exercises, consisted Of
thorough examination of the classes.
which Mas admirably sustained, in
terspersed with Essays and Declam-
atoms. Mr.. Lee is. aunaiural educa-
tor, and brings tooh!s work an en-
thusiasm whichreyery scholar feels,
and we have yet to see real drone
in his room: His method makes
thorough and independent scholars.
In his recitations, if a scholar knows
his lesson he can recite it; if not he
can simply go to his seat and get it..
There is no drawing out, suggesting,
and helping along and the result is.
there are but few poor, hating, Stun
bling recitations. And SO it appear
ed in examination, the scholars had
been drilled thoroughly through the
term, and were ready for examine.
ton on anything they had been over
without any previous assignment OF
parts. We are glad that the higher
branches, the Languages and Sciences
are to be taught here as they are
needed. Mr.. Lee is fully qualified,
and the same thoroughness will char
acterize instruction in these branches.
The scholars give evidence Of thorough
training in composition and declama-
ton. we understand that Mr.. Zee
has been engaged for another year.
We are indebted to the School Board
for their determination to give us a
FIRST class school. One remarked on
the day Of examination, we are get
ting every day full value for our mon
ey here Let us llsustain our pub
lie schools avs sod 9a e3aa.