Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-10-02
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ersburg Select school took place last Friday
evening IN St. Peters Lutheran church The
room was filed at an early hour by an expec:
tant a-ldl ence, whose expressions Of approval
and pleasure, during the evening and since, de-
clare the entertainment n success.
The exercises were began by an instrument
tai solo, "Clayton's Grand March," by Miss
Mary A. Illlbsh. 1t was rendeNdin Miss HIS
usual happy style aud needs no comment,
A Correcting Glec' followed in which the
whole school Joined; then the invocation by
Rev. Wm NJ. lands; and again muslc--"Beau-
tlfel Rain"-by the school. This latter was
fine piece and Well sung.
The minds of the audience having been thus
SOothed by the good mHslc, and pct In condE
ton nc for the reception OF ideas, the Saluta
tory was pronounced by Miss Bella Crcnmiller
of Aaronsburg in a clear and pleasant voice
ami welLchosen language Miss C. welcomed all
present and performed the usual 6etics of the
salutatorian.
Miss Hattie T. Lanich OF Centre Mills followed
with an ESSAY on the Beauties of Nature"
and in the opinion Of many Illustrated her sub
ject In person.
Music--"The old, Old hcme"-the song by
Miss Hillbish, the chorus by II quartette.
Miss Lizzie a. Shafer of Aaronsburg now
read an essay on "Change" 1t was well writ
ten; the thought good and the illustrations
numerous and pertinent 1t was well delivered
too, though louder voice wouh have been an
improvement.
Questionable Women was the subject OF the
next Grafton, and the orator w. s. Glenn OF
Bellefonte. Mr.. G. went for" the folles OF IN
shion without gloves, making frequent use of
such adjectives Us 'waspwaisted" and "con-
sumptive''. We could see the elegantly dressed
young ladies nudge each other frequently and
make ''eyes" at each other There was much
sound sense in what Mr.. G. said, though II
seems hardly applicable rs yet 10 the fair ones
of our valleys. who, as far as we have noticed,
are healthy and rosy and suffer very little from
tight lacing. Mr.. G.rs manner was deliberate,
his gestures appropriate, and We should say
he has the elements OF an effective speaker.
1--WE shall meet all the little ones there"--a'
song and chorus was sung by Miss Hillbish and
the quartette.
"a Model Man." an essay by Miss Em,na L.
Ettlinger OF Woodward, seemed to be q COM
panion piece to the last grafton. The lady had
certainly as hard things TO say OF men as Mr..
Glenn had OF women. She showed what a mo-
del man ought to be, and what kind OF men
were not model men. Miss E.s manner showed
experience on the stage; her enunclation was
distinct and her modulatlon perfect.
Mr.. L. 3. Grimm OF Madisonburg-whose
looks are not at all like his name-now spoke OF
"0ur Busy Lite." His matter was full OF
''quips and cranksr and produced some mirth.
Good it was, though some SMILES, such as like
n flea in a hornets nest" were hardly suited 10
the orators dignity.
Music again arose with Its voluptuous swell.
''Come where the lilies blOOm,'' beautiful
SON., was well sung by the quartette.
The only declama tion OF the evening WAS
rendered by Miss Josie NJ. Roush-subject,
barbara Fritchie." Miss r. entered thorough
ly into the spirit of this popular poem OF Whit
tiers and sustained her reputation as a good
declalIuer.
Miss Ella nj. tleck, OF Mesburg next read an
essay In which was shown the great difference
between "The Past and the Present" She
dwelt on the progress made In the ants. in
means of travel and inter comm unication, i'm
our school-system and In general Intelligence.
Such contrasts are always instructive.
Tre usual nterlude OF music folowed-,hc
Splendid little voice Of Miss Lanch pleading
Tommy, don't go''-and he didn't.
Mr.. G. s. Frank spoke on "The Teacher Re
ward" This was in many respects the best
production OF the evening. The subject is
practical one, and IL was handled in II very able
manner, The teachers pecuniary reward j.
poor, ard hence the too large number Of iucum-
petent teachers-the best having left the pro-
fession to engage in better paying business.
But beyond and above the teachers salary are
other rewards-the consciousness OF being en-
gagged in a noble calling, the approval OF good
conscience, sc. Mr.. r. did not waste his time
on rhetorical fiourishes, or making oratorcal
flights that end in airy nothings. His speech
was to the point; his utterance, though rapid,
was distinct, and he was evidently in earnest.
w. II. B. EiseRhuth Of Millheim delivered the
valedictory, and proved to be the right man in
the right place. He spoke of the advantages Of
our country and Switzerland, where the means
ofeducatlon are open to ALL as compared with
those of the nations. OF the past, when such
means were restricted to thesfavesed few. He
showed clearly how education was as much
paying product as the merchants wares. Tur-
ming to his fellow-students he spoke of the
Observation-Disclosures of school life, and urged
them not to lay aside their studies; to take for
their motto Ever onward. step by step" At
this point, the oration seeming to be finished
rushed up the aisles and were smiled Mt for
their want OF perception. Mr.. Z. had yet to ad-
dress and say farewe to the teachers and citi-
zens, which he did in fine style.
Music followed-"My Heavenly lTome"-by
the schools and the benediction by Rev. lands
closed the exercises.
Bouquets were numerous, and prominent
among them were the tasty little nose-gays
gotten up by that popular gentleman DR.. Kirk
Everything came of to the satisfaction OF ALL
The performers certainly did credit to them
selves and reflected credit on their teachers,
Prof. c. LF or amley and his assistant T. NJ
Gramley. 1t is evident that under the instruc-
tion OF these gentlemen the students have been
engaged not merely in the gathering Of dry
facts, but in higher CULTURE as we'll. The insti-
tuition has been blessing to our town; and
we know our sister town of Millheim is eaten
up with envy because we are ahead of her. We
would say to her, "Go thou, and do likewise"
RebersburC, Sept. 10Th, 1879: C.S,
Editors are only too glad to get COM
municatiUns so we'll written as the
above; but-Carl-it is too long: With
that protest we publish it.
The banter you throw down to us
MiIlheimers may rest for while: We
are too busy to take it up just now, but