The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1880-04-08
The Junior Exhibition,

AuC OuAAOh SAAlDlGlOH OI -HlO GdUOA
Public Schools, at the Opera House, on
Friday evening last, reflected great cred.
it upon the Juniors who participated in
it, their teacher and Superintendent
WITHRow. The audience was large, in.
telligent and appreciative, andwas good
evidence that a lively interest is taken
in our public schools. The stage in adj
dition to the scenery, was rendered dou-
bly, attractive by a p~rofusion of flowers
tastefully arranged, and when the twelve
Juniors who were to take part in the ex-
~ercises of the evening, marched in and
took their seats in semi-circular, it pre-
sented a sight to delight the eye of an
artist. As they did so it was noticed and
commended by the ladies in the audi
ence, that the Juniors were neatly and
most becomingly attired in plain light
dress, rather than costly fabrics with the
usual sweeping trails and other furbe-
lows. After music by Churchill's Or
chestra, Supt. W1THRow, in a few we'll
timed remarks, reminded the audience
that if the exercises should fail to come
up to their expectations, they should re-
member that this was the first time in
the history of the public schools of Ea-
ton an entertainment of this character
had been attempted by the Juniors, the
youngest of whom engaged in it was but
thirteen years of age.
The first on the programme was Mari
on Miller, who delivered an original po-
EN- entitled "Propositio Juniorum."
His rendition of it was excellent, and
while there is no doubt but that it was
his own composition, its sprightly and
beautiful sentiment so aptly expressed,
emanating from M 80 young, was a
surprise to many of the audience and
elected hearty applause.
The second was a recitation of "The
Leper," by Nellie Carroll, in a voice as
sweet as the tones of an Eaolian harp,
her articulation so distinct that every
word was heard by the entire audience,
with emphasis and gesture which show
ed that she entered fully into the spirit
of the composed. 1t gained the applause
of the audience.
The third was an essay by Sallie Erase,
t'True Greatness" was well written and
well read, and showed her to be possess
ed of considerable mental culture.
The next was an essay by George
Spacht, agriculture" was well han
died and exhibited considerable knowl-
edge OF history by the writer and skill in
composition.
The recitation by Ida Bieman, of that
lengthy but sweet poem, "The
Grave" wa excellent in Ian
guage, tone and gesture, and was warm
ly applauded.
An essay by Della Clear upon the sub
ject of the Influence of Christianity"
was we'll composed and well read. Her
teacher and friends have occasion to be
proud of her attainments.
After listening to the eulogy upon
"Ohio," by Walter Reynolds, the 'Buck-
eyes, present have occasion to be proud
of their native State and of her public
school system, which has rendered it
possible for one so young to handle his
chosen subject so skillfully.
One of the richest treats of the eve
ning's entertainment was the recitation
of ~"Selections," by Miss Kate Lanius.
Her graceful presence, her display of
dramatic talent, the sweetness Of her
voice, her excellence OF articulation, sur
prised and delighted the audience.
An essay by Ola Truax upon Labor"
was an eloquent plea for the dignity of
labor. 1t contained much choice senti-
ment APPLY expressed, and was well read.
An essay on ''Light," by Miriam Tut
tie, displayed a polish, versatility and
vigor in the writer, scarcely to have been
anticipated ia one of her years. 1t was
read in a charming and excellent man
ner.
Those who have a knowledge of the
precautions talent of Willie 10y, were
not disappointed at his rendition OF
ttShamus O'Brien." Willie is one'of the
brightest boys in Eaton, and we venture
the prediction that he will be heard from
in the future.
"salamagundi," by Miss Mary Camp
bell, the sprightliest, spiciest and witt
est essay of the programme, was a fitting
valedictory to the evenings entertain
ment.
The Orchestra furnished excellent mu-
sic. The exercises throughout were
much better than had been anticipated,
and the large and attentive audience dis
persed delighted with the evenings en-,
tertainment. 1t was a success in every
respect, and financially netted about 500:
which amount will be applied to the pur
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