The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-12-04
Arbor Day at Lime Ridge, Pa.


Ridge Graded school celebrated it's
Arbor Day. The programme was as
follows:
The entertainment was open ed by
singing the hymn entitled "Precious
Jewels" by both schools; then followed
recitation entitled "a little girls
Temperance speech; which was spoken
well and contained some very good
advice to the young people. Then
the little boys and girls sang and per-
formed the song, "Litle Buds of Pom
iSe,' which sbos Cd that their teacher
had given them practices before. Th
followed recitation entitled (what
every boy and giil ought to be At
school) BE in Time. This was follow
ed by a dialogue ga days Absence
from School" which showed plainly
| what s,holar looses by being absent
but one LAY. Next on the programme
was a recitation, "Her Name and
singing the song, 81 am the child OF
the King" This was followed by a
recitation, A Hymn of Praise" and a
dialogue entitled "the Picnic Party"
which indeed showed that Pride goeth
before fall and that proud people can
not and will not prosper.
Next "" had little speech entitled
I'll cdless' which was followed by
dialogue, Arbor Day and defamation
"The ship on fire.
The larger scholars then sang, Softly
fades the Twilight Ray, which was
followed by defamation, daisies
Troubles aud dialogue, "Punctuality'
also recitation $50 Should we Live"
Here two little girls plainly showed
in dialogue how people live in the
city and country, and it was also
shown in the recitation entitled "How
we Whipped the Teacher that boys
sometimes misjudge the appearance
of their teachers boys take warning
and do not try to whip your teachers.
Then WIN. II. Miller, our enterprs
ing teacher, gave few practical re-
marks to the parents, which we hope
they will not forget; and thanked
them for their attendance on this occa-
sion he also invitel them to come and
visit the school, which is the duty of
all who are interested in education.
The last on the programme was a
Gymnastic Song by the Primary De-
partment which was well sung and act
cd; the whole programme showed that
the teachers and scholars performed
their parts well and that the teachers
are unliring in their effort Of trying to
build up the schools
Then came the noble work of plant
ing the trees, which were 26 in num-
Der all maple except or 3 One of
the finest NAPLES was planted near the
school house in honor of Thaddeus
Stevens.the founder of the Penna. Free
School System.
Among the others named after edu-
cational men, were j. S. Grimes, Co.
Supt., Jack Mann, School Director,
Rev. d. w. Deavor, Thos. S. Hunt,
Gov. Pattison; and the Principal, VIM.
H. Miller had the honor of having two
named after him, the (other) primary
teacher Miss Katy Larish also had the
honor of having one named after her.
Those named after Presidents were
as follows : Geo. Washington, John
Adams, Thos. Jefferson, Andrew Jack.
son, Abraham Lincoln, U. S. Gran,
and James A. Garfield.
Those named after candidates fol
the Presidency were as follows: W, s.
Hancock, James g. Blaine and ST.
John, and noted soldiers were Gen
, George b. NJ, Clcllar, Col E. Ellsworth
AID fine hickory was named after
Hickory Jackson.
II. w. Longfellow has ind ed the
,, right name, as he is the longest fellow
in the group; among those named at
ter citizens are Dr. L. w. NJ. Low. Mrs
: Myrcn Low and Others, of which ",
I / do rot have the names now.
: The teachers give their heartfelt
q thanks to all who helpel in their good
work AMI hope that all trees viii
, grow, which, indeel, will make fine
!, tgrove. And especially do We Civ,
3 = thanks to those who gave us the tree.
: free gratis. Yours truly,
JACK MANN,
ALFRED FREpaIoKs,
w. PRICE. Commute.
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