The Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1869-1872, 1870-05-04
THE ELKO INDEPENDENT.
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under the Efficient tutorship of the principal.
Mr.. Flint, and his assistant, Miss Burke, dur
ing the past four months. -Four months ago
the Psblic school was called together in the
fine building erected by our county for that
purpose. It Is q noticeable fact that no pains
have been spared by the teachers in the educa-
ton of their pupils, and the exhibition Of their
requirements on Saturday evening fully
proved the ability Of their preceptors. The
courtroom was crowded to OVERLOOKING with
interested friends Of the young people, who
were more than amply rewarded by the readi-
ness and correctness which characterized the
whole performance. Through Division Su-
perintendent Gillett and Captain Rabbits, a
delegation from Miss Pratt's school. at Carlin,
was enabled to be in attendance, the above
named gentlemen accompanying the extra
train that was so generously dispatched for
the purpose OF giving :Se people of our neigh
bo,ins; town an opportunity Of witnessing the
exhibition. Among the most attractive fea-
lures of the entertainment might be men
toned the truly brilliant performance of three
little girls from Carlin, in the recitation of
the "Red. White and Blue" They exhibited
such rare cultivation and marked ability in
the rendition of their parts as to reflect great
credit upon their teacher. To particuarize
and criticise the merits of the scholars would
be uncalled for. As a matter of course some
excelled others, but taken as a whole, the lit
tie people of Elko county displayed quite as
much talent as can be found anywhere in
the country, though ripper in age and supplied
with academical facilities. A little toddlipp
sugar plum, scarce out Of her swaddling
clothes, mounted the rostrum and sang the
"Big Sun Flower" with such an air Of genu-
ine simplicity, perfect metre and with such
comical expression as to attract the most
hearty applause from the audience. -r1
The programme of recitations ran nearly as
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THE Indians Lament" by Thos. Will
hams; agriculture" Chas. Odds; There's
q Good Time Coming" B. Gallagher; The
Bridge of sighs," Lucy Belts; "Hohenlin-
den," Edward Pierson; "Cassius Grafton over
Cesar's dead body" Frank Wines; Longfel-
lows poem entitled "Agassiz's Fiftieth Birth
day. Alice Quinn; THE World Moves. y
James Grennan; "The First Ship" George
Barron; Longfellow's poem entitled The
Day is Done Minnie Quinn; "Annabel
Lee" Eva Epley; rhyme Of the Universe. Z"
Mary Kaiser; "Blennerhasset," Michel Gren-
nan; "Anti-matrimonial Advice" Ada HIM
Ter; "Over fine River" Mary Culbertson:
"ChRrge Of the Light Brigade, " Frances Hon.
eyweTl "The Slave Ship" Maggie Yentes:
Extract from Fitch's Cuban speech" steph-
en- Willis; The Pipes at Lucknow" Emma
White.
The exercises were interspersed with songs
and ballads. all Of which were we'll rendered.
Among them we remember with pleasure By
rons "Here'sa Health to thee, Tom Moore
the chant Nothing but Leaves" and the
'Red White and Blue" as sung by the Carlin
girls, wrought the audience up TO the highest
pitch of eutbusiasm. g-r sgsr~-rD
The few classes examined by the Professor
answered his questions promptly and to the
satisfaction Of the audience. Handsome al
buns were presented to the teachers by the
school girls and over one hundred dollars
worth Of prizes were awarded 10 the pupils,
being the gift of several OF our citizens.
One OF the youngest scholars. Johnny Ham,
lin. was remembered and complimented by his
teacher for his zeal in "Roing after the null
tpliestion table after dark.
At the close of the Rotations one Of the
School Trustees was so elated with the success
of the affair that he felt u obligatory on him.
self TO improve the opportunity and make a
speech. Having just returned from gay
season Of revelry at Camp Halleck, and feel
ing as reyiyihed. exuberent, and patriotic
as "any other man." he sailed In and compli-
mented the Principal in strong and cushing
terms for his efficiency, gallantry and excel.
lent behavior, until the cheeks Of the afore-
said modest young man were crimson with
blushes. The accomplished assistant teacher
escaped the embarrassment Of being men,
toned by the Jealous advocate Of education,
whose very soul oozed out in hatterine COM
pliments to the great amusement of the as
sembled crowd. DR.. Hudson percaiving that
the enthusiastic yonng member Of the Boa.d
had quite exhausted the vocabulary of senti-
mental expressions. as we'll ~ showing strong
symptoms OF fatigue. stepped in and choked
him of at timely moment. . . T. g - . 81
Professor Flint could hardly restrain his
pent-up feelings Of affection for the little
ones who had become endeared TO him by ties
OF warmest sympathy. Perhaps his thoughts
reyolved for the moment to those other ones
lying in yonder grave yard. DR.. Hudson
came TO his timely rescue and proceeded 10
close the exercises. which he did with grace
and dignity: The entertainment will long be
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