The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1881-11-18
PUBLIC SCHOOL EXERCISES.


The Principals room in the public school
building was well filed last Friday afternoon
with ladies and gentlemen, attracted thither
by the announcement Of oratorical and mu-
steal exercises on tho part OF the pupils and
others. The Correcting Chorus" was very
heartily given by twenty or thirty Of the pu-
pills, Miss Carrie Grimes presiding ut the
organ. Robert Aspling opened the oratorical
exercises by defamation on the "Worth Of
Eloquence," making very creditable effort.
He was well drilled and seemed to appreci-
ate the meaning Of the sentences he ut
tered, which Is half the battle in oratory.
Miss Matte Humber followed with the
reading Of . Church Reverie," and Eugene
Tetrault recited Popping the Question"
both Of the speakers doing well and creating
much amusement from the character OF the
selections. A solo and chorus from Miss
Carrie Grimes, Miss Mamie Kelley, and
Professors Cstlin and Humber, who had
kindly consented to assist in the entertain
ment, was finely rendered and won much ap-
plasss, the bass especially receiving many
fattering compliments.
The next recitation, 1.-THE Pauper's Death
Bed" by Miss Berthe Robinson, was proba-
bly, the best of the class. being given with
pathes and expression that would hardly be
expected from one 80 young. A recitation
Of "Over the River" by Miss Rosa Picarde,
was thought by several to equal Miss Bertie's
performance and was certainly very well
done. Lee Kelley acclaimed "The Ghost"
representing quito well the different charac-
ters Of the story. Miss Annie Bien recited
1.-THE Farmers Wife" with feeling and cor
rectness.
A vocal trio, the "Mermaid's Song" by
Miss Carrie Grimes. Miss Mamie Kelley,
and Miss Mamie Humber, was exquisitely
rendered, and tho young ladies received Q
round of applause that crimsoned the roses
in their cheeks. Willie Wilson acclaimed
"Ths Geography Demon" with good success,
while Miss Alice McAndrews amused the
audience with "Aunty DolefuPs VISIT"
though her broad, CHEEKY little face was any
thing but "doleful." Miss Grimes followed
with guitar solo, showing wonderful power
over that instrument, and was greeted with
SO much applause that she was fairly con-
strained to return the compliment by playing
. second piece, which also was enthusiast
cally received.
Miss Delice Michot quito appreciatively
recited "Caudles' Five Pounds" and was
followed by four tiny little girls, Mary Nit
chell, Clara Bien, Mary Irvine and Blanche
Stewart, who each recited q stanza Of "a
Kiss" The programme was completed by .
vocal solo, "Ain't / Sweet?" by Miss Maggie
McGovsrn, who acted her part most charm
ingly. Mr.. Meyers then thanked the people
for their presence and evident appreciation,
calling attention to the fact that the prepar-
alton Of the entertainment had not infringed
upon school studies in the least, and also that
the exercises were for the benefit Of the pu-
pills as well 60 the pleasure OF the patrons.
Altogether the affair was a very pleasant
enc, much more so in fact than was antici-
pated; and the public school teachers who
drilled the actors deserve much credit for
their efforts. The ladies and gentlemen
who assisted certainly have many thanks for
their kindness. Our reporter had but one
criticism to make, that having reference to
the selections rendered by the pupils. Sew
sral Of these, he thought, were not calcu-
lated to inspire respect, improve the mind or
cultivate the virtues. OF this class he men,
toned "a Kiss" Church Reverie," and
Popping the Question:" though three or
four others were Objectionable In lesser de-
gree. However, experience will correct
such minor faults, and the next school ex-
hibitisn will be looked for with high expec-
tations Of further improvement and greater
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