Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-15
THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Interesting Exercises Yesterday Al.
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others were present, and . good deal Of in
terest was manifested in the proceedings.
All four departments assembled in the
rooms Of Mrs. Wendell and Mrs. Atwood,
and scholars from each department parti-
cipated. This is an excellent idea, as it gives
both visitors and pupils an opportunity Of
hearing all the Rotations, etc. The pro-
ceedings yesterday afternoon were just q
triAe too long, and should have boon inter-
spersed with more music and singing.
This would impose additional burdens
upon Miss Kobe and Miss Pardy, but we
venture the assertion that both these
Young ladies would cheerfully acqujesce.
Their rendition OF There is . Sigh in the
Heart, Though the Lips May be Gay" with
which the entertainment opened, would
have amply repaid the trouble Of trudging
up the hill. TIE conduct, too, Of some Of
the larger scholars was not such ~ to re-
fleet credit on them, N n young gen.
tleman in particular, who has certainly
seen his sixteenth year, acted in o manner
that would scarcely rave caused the hearts
Of his parents to glow with paternal pride.
Hereafter, we shall make 1t q point TO give
the names Of such scholars as may act in
an unbccoming
Charley Stowell's Boston Massacre"
could be improved. Charley. however,
was embarrassed by the actions Of ZONE Of
the above mentioned hoodlums.
"The Blue and the Gray" bv Miss
Annie Geary, was read a triie too rapidly,
tinct.
Holenindcn." by James Henderson.
was excellent.
kathleen Aroon'' was then sung by
jake Schiller, and he deserved the hearty
encore he received. Mrs. Ada Whitton
ought to be proud OF her pupil.
John Hamlyn possesses a good voice.
He was slightly embarrassed. and ratified
through !" Tubal Kahn" too rapidly. With
a little cultivation, he would become q
good elocutionist.
Mollie Montgomery gave Little Or
phans" in q pleasing manner.
"Tske Ne Home," was sweetly sung by
Gertie Middlemas. Mary Ranft, Katie
Ranft, and Katie EdSecomb.
Ed. Barton is q good speaker for one of
his age, but we would suggest to Ed, that
when he again appears before 80 large an
audience, that he take his pants legs out Of
his boots.
ID6 ocnOOi uoui Was tutu Tcd0 ny
Miss Annie Stevens and Miss Lizzie Cor
bett. Both young ladies are readers Of
more tina average ability, but they should
read the paper carefully before taking the
stand. It is, besides, entirely too long,
and is calculated TO weary the audience.
Cut il down one-half next time.
George Marsden aid unusually well in
his recitation.
Our especial pet. Miss Fannie Steler.
then made her graceful bow. The little
fairy was as self-possessed as . miss Of six
teen, and surprised all by the clear man
ner in which she rendered her part. She
was followed by Mrs Atwood, who sus-
tanned the reputation she SO deservedly
enjoys.
A dialogue was next on the programme,
but il aud all subsequent ones have been
given heretofore. and 30 We pass them.
save to say that Gertie Middlemas and
Title Stcler readily adapt themselves to
any role they nay be called upon to fill.
Frank Gates make up was q queer mix
ture. His head gear and body covering
resembled q Digger Indian. while his face
was that Of q regular Paddy from Cork.
As 3 literary effort his ''Seminoies' Reply"
was q success.
Willie Herring made . first-class Irish
man. and ii led his part we'll.
Harry Campbell showed that he Is .
careful md conscientious student, and
possesses fair Evolutionary abilities for N
80 oung.
Miss Bella McCuaig did unusually we'll.
We noticed her name at the head Of the
roll Of honor.
Miss Minnie Christopher delivered
Charity in . clear, we'll modulated voice.
Leo Spangler, although he has had little
opportunity Of acquiring = knowledge Of
our language. did remarkably we'll. Leo
is q close student, and one who recognizes
no such word NJ fail.
Percy Goldstone acquitted himself cred
itably.
Miss Lois Duff then favored those a.
sembled with . recitation, and the ease
and grace with which il Was delivered was
surprising.
Miss Lulu Mccartney and Miss Minnie
Benjamin then sang The Golden Stair"
in q manner thai brought out long-con-
timed encore.
Christy Geraty as usual did we'll, q did
also Comfort Anderson.
May Ashim sustained her high reputa-
ton rs q reader, aud, II anything, sur-
passed her former efforts.
Johnnie Buffers recitation Of the Dying
Soldier" was one Of the best things Of the
day. Johnnie is every inch . gentleman.
is graceful and dignified, a good elocu-
ZIONIST, and seemed TO thoroughly UNDER
stand and appreciate tho spirit Of his
piece.
The exercises closed by singing by Miss
Pardy and Miss Kobe.