Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1863-06-25

"Ihs ministry Of Angels" an essay by
Mas Hawlsy, was very creditable in tho't
and style. II was vigorous. clear and well
ordered. 1t was the more deserving Of
prsise ss il concerned subject very diff
cult to treat. It struck as that little
careful pruning would have improved tho
style and force Of the essay. A surplus
word and sentence now snd than might
have been Topped of with advantage
With this exception the language was we'll
chosen and the thought. clearly and beauti-
fully, expressed. The fanlt aoticed Was
but = slight -blemish ID valuable and
wsls finished production.
Tho. sysledictory- Address" by Miss
|Zippcrah Fuller was the last in he list Of
declarations, as, well as the closing exer-
ci.cs Of thcsevening. It vas . well cho
sen and very imprsssivcly spoken piece
1t is not usual for young lalies to speak
out so clear and strong as to he heard with
the ease as was the fact in this instance
She commanded the attention Of the entire
auiice. though at the close Of q long sxer-
else. and this is no slight compliment.
We turn now to the. recitations in con-
cert. and here stands first, without dispute.
the recitation of tho Lords Prayer" by
Miss Rachel Fuller's Glass. What heart
was not touched in its lowest depths at
the repetition of those holy words by nine
lovely little ones with hands and eyes up
lifted to heaven. Who then could not
feel the force and brevity Of our Lords
words-"Suffer little children to come un-
to me and forbid them not: for of such is
the Kingdom of Cod
"Likc lilies taken from the wilderness
Childrcn are planted in Paradise: HIN
And ike pearls in diadems ! p ,
Children are inserted in the kingdom;
And without ceasing shall hymn forth praise"
The Dying Boy" by Miss Bette Full
lei's class was choice piece beautifully
spoken. Itis a difficult piece to render
and yet these girls did it WE'LL
The Four Fairies" by Miss Haine's
Glass was very much admired by all. II
that was just display of the Fairy Tribe
we shall! be pleased to see and hear as ma
ny OF them as may choose. to make them
selves visible. Especially would VIC be
glal in this time of musketoes. Beetles.
toads. spiders ahd snakes. If the song they
are said to sing nightly. describes their Of
fee 80 A
-You spotted snakes. with double tongues,
Thorny hedgehog, be not seen; ~
Newtcs. aud blind worms, do no wrong,
Come not near our fairy queen.
Weaving spiders. conc not here;
Hence. you long legg'd spinners. hence:
Beetles black. approach not near.
Worm, nor snail, do no offence"
Oh for plenty of fairicsl-a mhole rsg;.
ment to guard the river aud swamps in our
visini'y sa sse A&ts
Nearer Home" by Miss Loops class
deserves more notice than we have space
to make. 1t was God.
.'Sae woke that morn in Heaven" by
Mrs Psul's class hal the merit of brevity
and adaptation to the occasion and was
very well SPOKEN. - go
The music was mostly good. sometimes
excellent. These we thought very good
Let not your hearts be trodbled" BY e.
ecta Palmer and others; Catch the Sun
shine" by Teachers; Scatter the Gems
Of the beautiful" by Miss Hattie Palmcr's
Glass; "Our Pastor dear" by Miss Bette
Fuller's Class; Union Song" by boys
and girls; The Drummer boy of Shiloh. -
by Miss Sherman and others; name in
the Sand" (Qlartette). was very fine:
Home in the West" (Qaartette). by
slessrs. Nc Donald, Sister and Thompson,
was noble piece sung with taste and
spirit. 1t was great addition to the in.
terest of the occasion
The scenic part of the entertainment was
of rare interest. Il was composed Of fine
tabeaux. We have seen more SNOWY
ones bnt none in better taste and so full of
character. In this respect they were ex-
ceedinsly attractive. Our Mothers Grave.
was solemn and deeply affecting picture.
The mnsic by Mr. Work added much to
the effect. THE welcome of Queen Veto
ria to the Princes Alexandrie," was full OF
life and xpression-at truly beautiful scene.
"The Army and Navy" a national tab
leaux, was happily designed and finely
represented. Path, Hope and Charity.
Justice. Beauty, and Plenty" was most
admired by many. 1t was indeed excel
lent-and in fact it is almost impossible
to discriminate where ell were 80 good.
The zeal and energy of the Supsrintead-
ent, Mr. Thayer. was very efficient in 50.
curing SO good an exhibition. he was the
motive power to the taste and judgement
ofthe teachers and { he talent Of the schol-
ars. ...,.-. C.
READER. SroP AND THIxK.-We suppose