Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-30
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An Account Or the Pleasant Afalr Writ
ter ap ~ a. Eye Witness.

IRE IN Informing you that q gta0o exniO'.
lion was given last Saturday evening in the
hall BY the children Of the post
school under the management of Prot. Eu.
rene P. Messir our very capable and success
ul post teacher. On many occasions be
has favored US with his delightful entertain
nenls, but In none have the children shown
more pride end ability than 10 the o | am
up. The exhibition was given in
honor Of the birth dav Of the post school
master. aud It was really the most enjoyable
ever given at the post.
On the Goth inst. invitations were sent to
he officers and parents Of the little
mes. and also all around the coun.
Try. OF course they were all
eagerly accepted. For the few days prev.
ious to the entertainment the teacher was
busily engaged in decorating the scenery
with ornaments of all kinds, while the par
ents were adjoining and identifying their
beloved ones for the gala occasion. At last
the hour anxiously awaited by the large
audience arrived, and the doors Of the hall
were opened by our accomplished teacher,
Mons. Eug. P. Messier. An elegant and
transparent motto Of "Welcome" filled the
elevated part of the stage which attracted
the eye of the fair sex. Many families from
Wheeler, D. T., and other parts of the coun-
try visited Randall during the day for this
purpose, and among others I will mention
Rev. Father Malo, pastor Of Valley St. Ann,
Mr.. J. Conova and sisters, Mr.. ELIAS
and family, Mr.. Henry Muller and lady
and others too numerous to mention. The
officers present we're Col. Shafter and lady,
Capt. Heiner aud lady, Capt. Hamilton,
assistant surgeon. DR.. Harvey and lady,
first lieutenant and adjutant, Allen Smith,
First Lieut.. Pierce. quartermaster, First
Lieut.. Maus, Lieut.. Phister, Lieut.. Caring
ton. Seats were reserved for all the above
mentioned and families Of the post. At
$40 P. M. the hall was full, at 6:30 Col
onel Skater and lady made their appear.
ance, when the programme was opened by
witching strains from the orchestra,
which is under the leadership of Prof. w.
Muth. Overtures from VARIOUS operas we're
rendered mort admirably, and the music
was positively the best we have ever heard
on any like occasion. The string band
is made up from among the men,
bers of the regimental band,
and Prof. Muth deserves special mention,
as the playing of his pupils reflects credit
on him as a teacher of the language Of the
soul.
After the first overture the bell rang be-
hind the scenes and the curtain rose disclo.
sing the children seated in a semi-circle. In
front of the stage two elegant pedestals sup
porting two little girls, represented the
republics of France and America.
The opening, address was then delivered
by Miss Ida Bender, daughter of the regi
mental drum-msjor. She spoke feelingly
and her words left a marked impression on
the parents present. After the opening
address, the song "Happy Greeting" val
sang by Misses Kate Eagen, Gerty Harvey
Ida Bender and Master Gasp. Smith
the Youthful comedian. 1t wa;
followed by the chorus Of the entire school
The string band accompanied all the song
Of the children, arranged for full orchestr
bv our intimate friend Prof. Chas. Woltz
Unfortunately I have lost the programme
that I took the pains to bring away Will
me, and since being unacquainted with The
names of a majority Of the children. I an
unable to follow my desire to elaborate up.
IN the peculiar talent aud gen ius of tn
children who certainly deserve all the prais'
that can be given them. 1t reflects indeed
q great credit upon Prof.. Messir, and l am
told that he has the satisfaction of KNOWN,
that his efforts are highly appreciated by tn
parents Of the little ones as " ell as by al
the officers. Nevertheless, thanks to q gen.
tleman who was seated in front of me, I vii
mention the names of little Gerty Harvey
daughter Of our post surgeon. I was agrees
bly, surprised at the sweetness and purity oil
her voice. Also little Kate Eagen, an ad-
uil0VAV kiAsS easu tudS j SUI was
in command of the army she would have
things different, and first of all she would
excu,e the school teacher from all drills
She is an important fragment of the post
school and the pride of her mother and
teacher. Master Casper Smith, in his Dutch
character, was immense. Master Gordon
Heiner, in bis comic defamation, brought
down the house. Two French declams-
tons given by the children of Capt. Heiner
surprised the audience. 1t was indeed
something wonderful to hear the pure
French accent with which they delivered
their poems. A solo or the piano executed
by the intelligent Kate Eagen, a little girl
seven years old was excellent and of course
encored. Master w. Bender distinguished
himself in his swell songs. Little w. Muth
in a clog and walk around was immense.
His highly pleased father comes in here for
share Of Willie's glory. His whole ener-
gies were concentrated in the violin for the