The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-05-24
From Thursdays Daily.
THE PUBLIC SCHOOL,.
The Oloain4 Exercises Yesterday.

S0A oAA Ov0A VIC ldC0S VI uu0u[euS OF
little ones yesterday afternoon as
they filed through the streets toward
the central school building in the
city. For nearly nine months schol-
ars and teachers have trod the same
old paths almost every day; have
scanned and studied and worried
over the pages of the same we'll worn
books; have shared each others joys
and triumphs in solving knotty
problems; have formed friendships
and loves which may last through
life. and rs the hour approached
when books may be laid down
for u season; when wearied
brains and tired eyes may
rest awhile; when impatient
feet may be turned to the surrounds
ing hills in search Of flowers, and
pleasure and health, and morning
slumbers be undisturbed by the con-
tlnued warning of the ding, dong,
ding dong, of the great school bell,
there is no wonder little faces were
bright and little eyes sparkled yes
terday because schools out"
Following the .throng a MINER
reporter entered the large building
to witness the closing exercises Of the
term. Singing, declarations, dia-
logues and examinations iu the vari-
Gus branches taught comprised the
order OF exercises. A large number
of visitors vas In each room, and
were attentive listeners to the very
interesting exercises.
There are ten rooms in the build
ing besides the principals room.
Mrs. Gibbs has charge of room No
l; Miss Mahoney of room No. 2; Mrs.
Morshead of Nc. 3; Miss Noyes Of
No. 81; Miss Siebenaler fNo. 1; Miss
Emerson OF No 8; Miss Shaw Of
No. 6; Mrs. Wilson Of No. 7:
Miss Hutchins of No. s; Mrs. Div.
ems Of No. 9. The examination OF
the scholars in the two last numbered
was concluded a day or two
ago.
In each of the room visitad the re.
porter saw abundant evidences of the
painstaking care, efficiency and faith
fulness of the teachers in chargre.
These were observed in the order
of the pupils; the promptness and
correctness with which every qaes-
ton was answered. The attentive
ness of the classes, their unconstralned
movements; their composure Of man.
ner at their books and blackboard
exercises and their strict obseryace !
of the rules enforced in every we'll
school room. Another
thing was northumberland 1t speaks
volumes IN praise OF the teachers
the pupils gave every evidence that
they loved and respected them.
The teachers in the school
gladly welcomed their
visitors and showed them every
during the afternoon
It is impossible in u limited space
to refer farther to the exercises Of the
Where all did so we'll We
shall offend none by discriminating.
Judge Knowles addressed the pupils
in No. 6 and we presume other ad-
dresses were made.
Professor Howell was probably the
most surprised person. The teach
ers of the district and the ~janitor of
the central school united in present.
ing to the professor a beautifully IL
lustrated history of Grece and Rome,
and the complete works OF Thackeray
IN 10 volumes. We r indebted to
Miss Hutchins, one OF the
for an inspection OF the
looks. These were laid upon the
professors desk during his temporary
absence from his room and found by
him upon his return. The professor
to the room where the teach
ers had c%onRregated to bid each other
; short farewell and attempted u
of thanks. Being almost over
20 me by the delicate testimony of
their appreciation of his services as
heir principal, and Of the pleasant
relations existing between them. his
speech would not have surprised
Cicero or Demosthenes for flights of
oratory. but it came from his heart
and that was enough.
An Ac0fd6nt-