Iowa
Old Press
Washington Press
Washington, Washington co. Iowa
August 17, 1860
Messrs Editors -- Today the school taught by
Miss Z. Johnson, known as Tyrone School, in Dutch Creek Twp,
closed its summer term. At 1 o'clock p.m., the children were
conducted to procession by their teacher to the grove of Mrs.
Crawford's farm, where a stage had been erected for the occasion.
The exercise consisted of songs, select orations, dialogues and
essays; which were performed in a manner that did credit to both
pupil and teacher. Mr. J. H. Sanders, was called to the stand and
delivered an address to parents and children on the subject of
education, which was not only appropriate but interesting to all.
There were two tables, each about fifty feet long, covered with
everything capable of satisfying the most fastidious. After
enjoying a rich repast all returned to their homes delighted and
stimulated no doubt to greater diligence in the cause of
education in the future.
[transcribed by N.J., Dec. 2012]