The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1873-07-03
Pursuant to notice, the W. D. K. q. r.

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Pursuan, to notice, the w. d. K. g. r.
a met at Liberty Corners, June 7th 1873
The meeting was called to order by the
Vice President L. L.. Oven The number
of teachers. in attendance was fair; but
not az great as it ought to have been.
The number Of patrons who favored the
meeting with their presence, was remark.
ably small. Exercises were opened by
singing, conducted by Miss Mary DAWSON
This was followed by the calling of the
Roll by Sec, to which response by senti-
ment was made s&
Verbal and written school reports were
then given by the several teachers pres
ent. A class exercise In Arithmetic
topic-''P Percentage" was nexr on the
Programme, definitions and rules formed
the main part of the recitation. Toward
the close Of the recitation, the subject Of
'Promlssory notes" was thoroughly dis
Cussed, and valuable hints on the subject
gained by remarks made by one w no was
taught wisdom by "Sad Experience, dear
~ bought" Exercise was conducted by|
Mr.. D. A. MahOney Next followed a
class exercise in Geography topic.
Geography OF Kenosha Co. conducted by
Miss Sarah D. Strong. Much information
was gained on hat (to me) important
subject. Judging from some of the an
swers gwen much is yet to he learned.
g. This closed the exercises of the forenoon
session. Association adjourned to meet
at ~ o'clock P. NJ.
At the appointed time the exercises
opened by singing, followed by a class
exercise IN U. s. History-topie--"Wa
of United st ties" conducted by Miss NJ ry
Dawson, was very instructing, the teach
er showing plainly that she was not only
familiar with tie broad principles un-
DERIVING the history of our country, but
also with the minor details. An essay by
miss Maggie Lyons was next heard, fol-
loved by class exercise in penmanship,
conducted by Mr. G. A. Smith. The
recitati was interesting, and was closed
by few valuable and friendly hints given
by the teacher After an intermisson of
five minutes, recitation by Miss Kate
Lyons w.s listened to, followed by class
exercise in Reading conducted by i. L
Owen. Criticism was freely INDUCED in
by members of the class. Would it not
be we'll to remember that true criticism,
consists in pointing out the excellrnces,a as
we'll as the deficiencies of aay subject?
After rendering vote of thanks to the
good people of Liberty Corners for their
hospitality SO kindly extended to the
teachers OF the Association, a motion, was
: made and seconded, to adjourn and meet
at the ""Pease Scbool-hcuse," July 18th
.. 1873. The motion was carried.
Although all our teachers of the w. D
r. were not present, and although part of the
published programme was emitted on &C.
count OF the non-appearance of some who
were invited to attend, yet tie meeting
was far from being failure. 1t would
nave been more interesting, if all of The
teachers present had responded to the in.
VItatlon of the teachers for "voluntee,
Glass" Drafting" is far from being
pleasant, and is really not just what w
are to expect from earnest teachers
Would it not be better to dispense will
this unnecessary tlmidity?
Our earnest energetic teachers will 10
fail to be present at the next meeting.
Every eff 'rt in the right direction, uc
matter how feeble, is praisewortby.e
MAGGIE Lyons,
Sec. of w. d. X. G. T. A.
The twenty-frst annual session o