Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-02-15
AND SCHOLARS.
SOME ITEMS GATHERED IN OUR WANDER
INGS YESTERDAY.
That are Of Interest to Public,
Teachers and Pupils.

The exercises in Mr.. Scanland's room
Yesterday afternoon consisted Of a Duet by
Miss Lou Kobe and Miss Grace Pardy,
which was creditatly rendered. Cyrus
Schoonmaker followed with q defamation,
which was well delivered and well received.
Christy Geraty's Romeo and Juliet was
an amusing parody on Shakespeare's
drama, and showed that the little orator
possessed a good deal Of genius. Miss
Grace Pardy followed, and read "Paul
Revere's Ride" 1t was delivered in an
effective manner, and displayed elocution-
airy powers OF no mean order. Willie
Geary gave o defamation as long as he
was tall, entitled Ny Ship" Thomas
Richard next followed with o defamation
called "Whining," and the free and easy
manner in which it was given showed that
the speaker was not accustomed to practice
what he preached. Miss Clara Batchelder
delivered Q recitation entitled "Wind,'
which reflected q good deal of credit on
that little lady. Miss Louie Duff then
volunteered a recitation about the velo CT
pede. This little Miss is not a scholar, be-
ing under the age provided by law, but
Mr.. Scanland welcomed her presence, and
invited her to take the stand. The little
mink surprised all who heard her, and
brought down the school in rapturous APP
plause. The next thing on the programme
was a selected poem entitled cover the
\ River" by Miss Edith Moon. 1t was read
In q soft, moduiated voice, that gives great
promise for the young lady's future. Miss
\ Annie Stephens followed with the "Out-
cast" that would have brought tears to
| the eyes Of the most hardened sinner.
Eddy Barton acclaimed on the "Constitu-
ton" and handled his subject in a mas
terly manner. 1.-The Old Veteran and
General Scott" by Charley Stowell, was
one Of the best things delivered during the
| afternoon. He has all the requirements of
q good orator, and he needs but a little
cultivation to develop genius OF a high
order.
The reading OF the school paper, entitled
J 1.-THE Students GEN." followed. 1t was
read by the addresses, Miss Lou. Kobe
and Miss May Ashim, and abounded in
original and ~wcll-written articles, that
would have done honor to more mature
minds. The leading editorial gave a brief
outline Of the objects Of the paper, and
called upon the scholars to contribute to
its columns. 1t made the point that most
Of the scholars would prefer to hear their
compositions read, in preference TO reading
them themselves. 1t was a point certainly
we'll taken. The paper was a success in
every respect. and We predict that future
numbers will greatly improve.
George Mars1en then delivered a decla-
nation, entitled Northern Laborers."
His voice is a good one, and only needs
careful training to have his name placed
at the head of the list Of our youthful clo-
c%utionists. The exercises closed with a
| duet by Misses Kobe and Pardy, entitled
"a Moonlight Night on the Lake" which
was sung sweetly, and held the attention
OF the audience throughout. Ii was the
initial exhibition, and AZ such gave bright
promise for the future oratorical exer-
cises of the school.
Other Departments.
Mrs. Atwood was the recipient OF some
fine valentines Yesterday, given as tokens
Of affection on the part of her scholars, the
most notable Of which was one received
from Miss ''Topsy'' Bishop, the charming
little daughter of our popular physician.
Mrs. Wendell has adopted a novel way OF
improving the department OF her scholars.
Two weeks ago she announced that she
would place on the blackboard, aud keep
there for one week, the names Of such
scholars whose department for the next
week would be such as to entitle them to
| especial mention. For the first week the
names Of but fonr have appeared ON the
board, viz Misses Florence Cromer and
Minnie Hopkins. and Masters George Bart
lett and Robbie Smith. The effect is
such, however, that during the coming
week the list will be increased TO a wonder
full extent. 1t is certainly an excellent
idea, and will have a better and more last
ing effect than the application Of a birch
God rod.
The room which ia occupied by Miss
Hardy as the Primary Department Is too
mail for the number Of scholars, and the
Trustees have for q week past enleavored
to secure q more suitable one, without sue
cess. We are glad to announce that in
view Of the large increase OF scholars the
Trustees have determined to secure the
services Of another teacher. This will
tighten the daily task Of Mrs. Atwood, Mrs.
Wendell and Miss Hardy.
Mrs. Atwood has adopted a plan which
cannot fail to excite n spirit OF emulation
among her scholars. Once a week she
gives out fifteen words orally, which
~ va >tpt' = t0Bit' oh0
examines personally, c~orrects the spelling,
and criticises the writing. For the past
week the palm was borns off by Misses
| Mary Ranft, Minnie Schwamb, Minnie
| Christopher and Emma Labar.
Miss Hardy's department is one Of the
most orderly in the school. She adopted
| the rather unusual plan of securing good
order by first winning the affections Of her
little pupils, and now a kind word will
have the desired effect, We know of a
good many sensible parties around town
who wouldn't object to being put through
the same process.
For some time past the Trustees Of the
public school have discussed the feasibility
Of building a new school-house, it being
universally conceded that the structure
now used was insufficient to accommodate
the fast increasing wants Of Eureka. 1t
is more than possible that q site will soon
be secured, and a new building erected in
the spring.
Mr.. Atwood improvised a postofice yes
terday, through which her pupils could ex-
change the compliments Of the season. 1t
afforded a good deal of amusement to her
youthful proteges, and shows that she fully
appreciates the old adage of A work aad
no play" etc.
Mrs. Wendell delighted her scholars,
yesterday by presenting each one with a
valentine. The young folks were i'm
mensly pleased, and unanimously voted
their teacher the best lady in Christen-
dom.
The daily rolls OF Mrs Wendells depart
nent are kept in a neat and business-like
manner, and would excite the admiration
Of the most fastidious book-keeper.
The Misses Katie and Mary Ranft pre-
scented their teacher, Mrs. Atwood, with a
neat and appropriate valentine yesterday.
To Those whom 1t May Concern.
EUREKA, February IA.
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