Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1895-08-29
Warren Academy's New D,,n !.

Major Warren R. Duntop :,
who takes charge Of H. o.sA
department of the Warren Anu t'sP
for the coming year, il
Vermont. He is man sons ,s
over fifty, bringing to his r'
advantages Of experience al j.
ment. Mrs. Dunton will aecoa. iaas
her husband 70 Warren. and r'paa
an acquisition, for the social
ties of both Major and Mrs NV S0s
are admirable. pua''s
Major Dunton was retired I'LL
tive service for pulmonary t,n'' Z
contracted in an Indian camn.i
which does not, however MAJ ra
for the less arduous work - !
school room. He is a Grand y
man, a member of the LOYAL AN
of the United States, a Kniobt y
plar, and a thirty-second ~.
mason. uegfts
He is patriotic to the core
writes; 1.-THE education Of our yoa.'
men in such manner as 70 ~
them more valuable as citizens -
of greater service to a beloved c0ns.
should she need them, is a soa,s,
duty with me. j have grown NJ
in my country's service, her inter-.
are my dearest interests, ney, !,
family; and every blow struck y
every word spoken to make vons.
men better men, is blow struck
a word said for country
The following extracts will sbor
the high opinion of Major Duut.
held by those who know him M
and are familiar with his work.
His ability as an officer, his strl.
ness and iinpartiality as discinlis
arian, his success and enthusiasm :.
a teacher of French and history Ina
as a lecturer on military and yEm
dred subjects, his fidelity to each And
every duty however trivial or II,
some, and his example as a man ani
as a citizen, have served to leave NJ
impress of his individuality upos
this institution in such way AZ f.,
been of untold benefit, not only n
the present cadets, but it will reseb|
into the future and help to guide anil
directathose who are to follow
"He is of untiring energy. pN.
habits, possesses executive ability d
high order, and is a most excellent
disciplinarian and drill mastef
Major Dunton takes lively interest
in his students, and is very solicitors
for their advancement not only III
matters relating to his department
but in every thing tending to theI
development of strong and manIy
character"
''In his academic work he possesse.
that valuable faculty which canonlr
be acquired by long experience ii
obtaining and keeping the interest
not only of the older students bai
also Of the smallest cadet AS a Oil.
eiplinarian he is firm but mild ad|
impartial, and his command 0Ya|
boys is very remarkable. **4
make mention especially Of III
class in United States history, u
which his talks and reminiscence. d
the late war give this subject aaI
interest and value which could BEL
obtained in no other way MAJOR
Dunton is also a learned and we'll.
read French scholar. He is in w
senses of the word a christian gentle.
man."
"Under his efficient training oat
corps of cadets has received the high
est praise for superior drills, even
from our avowed rivals for military
honors."
Major Dunton is peculiarly fitted
for school work; gentlemanly a
manner, earnest in his work at al
times, ambitious to do the best thai
can be done under the circumstance
kind, considerate, careful and strict
but in that strictness, justice, fairness
and high sense of duty to the young
man, determine his actions botn q
the parade ground and in the class
room.