Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1880-12-18

~festerday's Doings at the school
House-Thc Programme as Car.
rfed Out.

Yesterdays Doings at the schos
House-Thc Programme as Ca
ried Out.
The cold, damp, disagreeable weather
yesterday, and the fact that it was the la
day Of the school term in this year, a
combined to "bear" the spirits of Eurel
scholars and teachers far below the usui
boom.
Although the same corps Of teachers wi
undoubtedly be employed in the openin
exercises Of the January term-if we ez
cept Miss Laura Hardy, who has resigned
to return to her home in California-still
the ties formed between the successful
teacher and interested pupil, during nearl
a year of daily communion, are not surren
dered so easily, even for one month.
Promptly at l:30 P. M. yesterday, tn
large room OF the Grammar Department
in the new school house,-which has beel
under the management Of School Super
intendent Gid. j. Scanland and Mis-
Emma Wright-was filled, at the tap Of tn,
bell, by a general march Of scholars from
the several departments, headed by theil
~ nPRiOpiA tCni6ik 40 NuK
Scanland explained to the large number o.
visitors that this was the final term exer
cises, and since the examination Of classes
were all finished, the afternoon exercises
would be devoted to singing, recitations,
dialogues and declamations.
Miss Bella Coen was introduced by the
Principal as one who would dilate upon
"The Troubles of a Wife," and her ex.
pressions were excellent, driving terror tc
the hearts Of the bachelors present.
Master Henry Bartlett neg. moved upon
the rostrum in a dignified manner, and in
a clear, strong voice, for one so young, told
OF "The Boosting Boy"
Miss Kitty Knight was emotional enough
to bring tears to some Of the Oldest listen
ers' eyes, while she recited "Poor Little
JIM"
Fred Main in Blue and Gray" devel-
oped the fact that he is cut out for a polit-
ical speaker, is impartial, has good lungs,
a good delivery and would not be afraid to
bounce upon a dry goods box anywhere
and tell the people how they should.vote,
provided there was not too much money
in sight.
One of the best Rotations Of tie exer-
cises was that delivered by Miss Mary Nc
Cormick-" Only a Beggar."
Geraldine Fitzgerald, in a clear voice,
rendered Abou Ben Adam.
Miss Louise Slusher mentioned how her
fathers =" Cherries " disappeared, much to
the delight Of the little folks who know
how such feats are accomplished.
Master Morton johnson paraded in a
very military manner upon the speakers
stand and there spouted off "The Little
Soldier"
"Marmion to Douglass" was well deliv-
cred by Paul Douthett. He mentioned to
Lord Angus, "thou hast lied" and he
said the same SO emphatically that some
OF the little girls trembled to think some
one would take it up.
George Slusher moved and talked upon
the stage in excellent keeping with his rec
itation, "Cassius and Brutus."
"Slang," by Miss Dudu Mannheim, Gre
ated an immense amount Of merriment,
and was well received.
Little Mamie Main was not a bit afraid
while she repeated very prettily that she
was The Pride of Battery B."
1.-THE American Flag +" was rendered by
Eddie Phillips in a style which indicated a
cultured voice. He will make a fine REV
erend' one Of these days IL he bankers
hat way.
"The Old and New Year " was well re-
ceived and excellently reeited b. Miss
Emma Bartholomew.
Miss Maud Wells walked before the
crowded audience and delivered her piece,
"Puss speaks" with all the grace and dig
nifty Of a Woman's Rights lecturer.
Little Miss Addie Spencer was so small
in form as to be hardly visible away at the
west end Of the room, but she explained 80
that all could hear, about her Trouble
some Dollies."
Being far away from the speakers stand
the SENTINEL reporter did not catch the
full text and list Of those who took part.
Following are some names Of the particle
pants and their themes:
Success" by Mary Kopp.
Wishing" by Lola Mcclellan.
"My Week." by Lizzie Beene.
"Pincher and l." by Jennie Atwood.
"Playing King by Paul Mccormick.
Cavalry Song" by Mccoy Fitzgerald.
Gettysburg" by Writ Hopkins.
"Catalina's Defiance" by Thomas Rick
ard, and a recitation by Fred Mckee.
Much Of the programme was omitted,
but other than we have mentioned there
were several songs, most appropriate, and
showed excellent musical training. These
were rendered by members OF the Gram
mar Department.
One little LADY, Miss Alice Johnson,
played a medley upon the piano, which was
| received with prolonged applause, and was
a rich treat to those present.
Between the teachers and pupils many
presents passed during the last few days
and in behalf Of Miss Emma Wright, Mrs.
Fl. NJ. Atwood, Mrs. Marsden, Miss L.
Mau and the speaker himself, Principal
Scanland presented Miss L. Hardy with a
beautiful album-a token Of their remem-
brance and respect for her while she So
journs in q more congenial Cline.
Pupils, teachers, parents, trustees and
yisitors-all were well pleased with yester-
| days school entertainment, for all those
who took part did nobly.
THE SCHOOL PAPER
Was well read and ably prepared by q
couple Of young ladies whose names we
| did not learn, but we will notice them as
the Blue and Gray, for they were SO ar
rayed. Their paper contained a list OF
those who had been perfect in attendance,
studies, etc.; also, a historical sketch OF
Ruby Hill, and recommended emigration
monially inclined.
A couple Of young mothers we noticed
away back in the room, who got a tri1e
weary toward the latter part Of the exer-
| cises. holding and changing about their
doll babies, spanking them for fanciful
squalls, and examining their plaster Of
Paris pates for imaginary creepers. And
| there were several little, amusing Incl
| dents, but it won't do to p~atticularize, and
| get snowbalied at every corner.
Everybody joined in the song America"
after which Miss Wright played a march,
| while the several departments marched to
to their respective rooms throughout the
building.
No Time Races.
The Board Of Review Of the National
Trotting Association, in session at New
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