The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1869-07-29
PRESENTATION.

One week ago last Monday evening, a
pleasant surprise occurred in which Miss
Amelia DooIittle was the recipient of a case
of heavy silver a-spoons and a silver frult
basket, present from her former pupils of
the High School. Miss Doolittle's long con-
nection with the school, during which she
not only endeared herself to all with whom
she associated there, By her patient and gentle
bearing, but also by her faithful and earnest
endeavors, won the high regard of the
entire commhnity-terminated with the close
of last term. Her pupils, both of the past
and previous years, desiring to indicate their
appreciation and attachment, as well as deep
regret at her resignation, in a more substan-
tial manner than mere verbal expression, quiz
city perfected the arrangements, whichculml'
mated so happily on the evening mentioned
Although the rain descended in torrents, ant
an intense darkness shrouded the evening
quite a large number assembled at the schoo-
house, and thence proceeded in body to hr
home. While the unexpected presence OF 70
many occasioned no little surprise, this sur
prise was measurably heightened later in tie
evening when the presentation took place n
brief but appropriate speech by Mr.. jams
r. Goffe Miss Doolittle responded in f'w
touching words thanking them for so kint a
remembrance. ID
1t is rare that so perfect an attachmnt
springs up between teacher and pupils, ret
to those who are personally acquainted with
her, it is no anomalous circumstance. and
this evidence of regard by the younger people
we know to be heartily seconded by all our
citizens, with whom, in many other Ways
than by successful teaching, she has rendered
herself deservedly popular, and who will
unite with us in gratitude for the past, aid in
wishing her the fullest measure of success
and JOY in the future.
Mr. GofTes remarks were as follows:
KIND TEACHER
Although these are dear vacation days, and
the time is passing swiftly and pleasantly, yet
/ like the gloom that now darkens the heavens,
is the thought that you are no more to greet
US in the school-room, as one of our number,
or be called by the endearing name Of teach
err. But while we were assembling day after
i day, and the regular order Of duties cOntinu-
ed, we we've scarcely able to realize the deep
regret that would be occasioned by tue alb
sence of her, to whom we owe so much nor
to regard with due estimation the wearisome
labor she was obliged to undergo, in leading
us onward in our advancement of mind and
intellect. Since then, as our daily meeting
! have been precluded, and the thought of
our never meeting again in orr former rela-
ton has haunted us, the greatness of our
loss has been more fully realized and to-
night, we tenderyou this slight token of our
deep and lasting appreciation of your labors,
and the boundless love and respect we now
and everwill bear you, as dearly priced
friend and teacher. And now, as your future
sphere of action is turned into other directions
and other paths of usefa ness, we would ask
that, enshrined in thy casket of memory,
may ever. CLEAN onr names as band of
schoolmates, and may that memory ever be
renewed by the sight OF, this symbol OF our
love and affection 9ti
With afull assurance that Y our name and
services will ever remain fresh and undying
in our memory, anda heartfelt wish that your
future may be brightand cheerful, we once
more ask your acceptance of eur farewell
tribute. CON-