The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-05-16
KEMPER HALL.
IT'S OBJECTS AND RESULTS.

the range of the entire Northwest, there
are few establishments ola similar ma
ture whose highest prestige is ensured, o.
where the acquisition Of knowledge in al
its branches can be more efficiently OBJ
tanned or more literally dispensed. Ir
point of location, natural advantages and
educational capabilitiesit deservedly oc-
C, pies prominent position, while as an
evidence Of it's stability and increasing
prosperity it is only proper to state that it
is placed under the fostering care and ID
dicious supervision of the Rev George
M Everhart, d. D. assisted by a faculty
whose practical ability, good common
sense and sterling principles of morality
combine Herewith thorough idea fof
scholastic training and mental cultiva-
ton.
With regard TO the precise situation of
Kemper Hall, it is simply necessary to
mention that it is locate on the extreme
southeast edge OF the city of Kenosha,
commanding from its observatory full
view OF Kenosha, Lake Michigan, the
magnificent plateau of the surrounding
country with the Chicago and Northwes-
tern Railroad for miles on either side.
Nothing can b5 more beautiful than the
appearance OF the Hall at the present
time as it rears itself from complete
bower of trees which ere long will be
clad in all the loneliness of their summer
verdure
On Tuesday afternoon we enjoyed the
pleasure of paying visit t. the Hall and
most agreeably were we surprised with
all we heard and saw. Upou arrival we
met with a courteous reception from DR.
Everhart AMI at once proceeded to the Lii
brary Parlor which Is appropriately fur
nlshed and contains some elegant chromos
and engraVings, including among the lat
ter u splendid artists proof of the "Find-
ing Of our Saviour in the Temple" the
chrolnos being represented by fine illus
Cration of a Monastery of the Capuchin
Monks. IN the entrance hall is suspend
ed large portrait of Bishop Kemper,
painted in oils by w. Hunt in 1871, and
pronounced one of the best efforts of that
artist. One of SANKEY'S pianos invites
the visitor to test its octaves and a profu
sion Of plants and Towering shrubs render
an agreeable perfume and offer a pleasing
welcome to the Hall. But the Drawing
Room is our next visitation TO which mag
nifccnt apartment the Doctor introduces
US with an air Of satisfaction, and we'll he
may. We have seen many very beautiful
reception rooms, but unhesitatingly de-
clare that few surpass this magnifcently
furnished Ladies' Room. The furniture Of
this room alone cost fifteen hundred dol
lars, ald with the exception Of the mirror.
was entirely presented and bears striking
proof Of the excellent taste and discrimi
nation ofthe respec tive donors. Portraits
of Bishop Quintard of Tennessee, and
Bishop McIivaine of Ohio adorn the
walls besides other elegant chromos and
engravings. A massive chandelier dc
ponds from the ceiling, while a portion
of the room is occupied by one of Hallet,
Davis & Co, g Grand Square Pianos-of
which by the way there are three in the
establishment. Massive marble mantle
pieces adorn each room and the floor is
covered by one ofthe softest pile carpets,
of Oriental pattern one can possibly i'm
egne. DR.. Everhart's Office is neatly
fitted up; on one of the walls is an oil
painting of his daughter "Susie," taken
when she was only three years old, and
executed by the same artist who painted
the celebrated portrait of General Thorn
az, for the House Of Representatives, in
Nashville Tennessee. The dining hall
is quite a spacious apartment and capable
of seating large number of guests an
other of Hallet 6 Davis pianos occupies
one corner Of the room, and all the sur
roundings bespeak an air of comfort and
convenience. The sleeping apartments
are plainly but substantially fitted up,
and for cleanliness they cannot be surpas-
seq. Everything is conducted with the
most gratifying order and perfect regu-
larity. Certain rules are laid down for
the guidance of the pupils which they find
for their interest to observe. There is no