Newport Seminary
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Friday, 26 June 1857, page 2
NEWPORT SEMINARY-The examination of the High School department of this institution was in progress yesterday. Some advanced classes were examined in English Grammar and Arithmetic, in the presence of a large number of visitors, and elicited much praise from all present.
After the examination, Ira Root, Esq. addressed the pupils and visitors. Prof. Edwards was highly complimented for his proficiency of the children under his tuition. Today, classes will be examined in Astronomy, Geometry, Algebra and in Greek and Latin Grammar.
James Taylor Esq. has devoted his time, in teaching Greek and Latin for the last twelve months. Saturday evening the grand exhibition takes place at Odd Fellows Hall.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Monday 29 June 1857
The citizens of Newport were favored with a rich entertainment on last Saturday evening, when the closing exercises of the Seminary came off, in a very creditable manner at the Odd Fellows Hall. A large audience was collected at an early hour, the hall was quickly filled and more than three hundred person who had purchased tickets were unable to obtain admission. The large attendance is indicative of the increasing interest of the people of Newport in the cause of education.
At 8 o'clock the exercises were commenced with a salutary address by Miss Hannah Purcer and this was followed by original essays from Miss M Fowler, Miss M Kautz, Miss Harriet Helm, Miss French, Miss McConnell, Miss Ross, Miss Hayman and Miss Sebastian. These productions displayed a style of composition, while the manner of delivery contributed to render them very attractive.
Mr. B F Davidson and Mr. A T Root did themselves great credit, by a display of that brilliant and impressive delivery. Some very interesting dialogues came off, called "The Tea Party" excited considerable mirth among the audience. The exhibition closed with a gold chain to Miss Hitch, by her pupils, as a token of their esteem for her and of the benefits they have derived from her valuable instructions.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Tuesday, 22 June 1858, page 2
The examination of the pupils of the Newport Seminary is in progression this week. Yesterday five of the primary departments, presided over by Misses Vance, McComas, Barns, English and Babcock were examined, reflecting much credit upon teachers and trustees. Many parents were in attendance, also Messrs. Allen, Britt, Trustees; Messrs. Britt and Allen seemed much pleased and made addresses in the several departments. The pupils manifested a commendable degree of improvement.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune, Saturday, 10 July 1858, page 2
The second exhibition of the pupils of the Newport Seminary will take place at Odd Fellows Hall this evening. Menter's Cornet band will be present. The exercises will consist of recitations, declamations etc.