Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1886-06-04
Closing Of the Public sehool

many persons doubtless STAYED away
because they did not want TO go
through the sweating process. Pro-
granines had been printed, and were
distributed through the audience: but
the lights were so bad that only those
with extra good eyes were able to read.
We would like to mention each partic-
ipant, but lack of space will forbid
The first thing on the programme
was song. 1.-The Trumpet" rendered
by the school choir. The first part of
the song was given IN good volume, and
all hevo:ces chorded well, but for some
reason the singers became excited to-
ward the last, and their time was bad.
Mr.. McCleary has a good tenor voice.
and with little regular practice, and
more confidence he will be able to do
himself credit. Mr. Morris has a
smooth voice, but he is too young to be
expected to sing bass. Time and prac-
tice will cure this defect. The young
lady members of the choir sustained
their parts better, but not perfectly.
1.-The Song of Steam" recitation
by Miss Ollie Mccoy, was delivered in a
clear tone, with distinct enunciation.
Toward the last she became excited.
and nearly forgot her lines, but like a
brave girl she stood her ground till she
could collect her thoughts, and finished
in credible manner.
Duet, "Larboard Watch, +" by Messrs.
Albert MeCleary and Edwin Morris.
was good selection, full of opportun-
tiles for exhibiting cultivated voices.
The young gentlemen made very fair
effort, but lacked self-confidence.
Some parts of the tenor were very well
given.
Essay, "Story of a Raindrop,'' by
Miss Cora Byerley, was well composed,
and the first part was read in clear
and distinct voice. Toward the close
she dropped her voice till the closest at
tentlon was necessary. The little miss
Will soon overcome her stage-fright.
The essay was worthy of careful
delivery.
Miss Alice Freeman came next with
what the programme called a recita-
ton. 1t was not of the usual kind. 1t
was composition, something like the
side-notes made by a reporter on an
illustrated paper. She illustrated her
notes. Her sketches, while not so COM
pletely artistic as some we have seen.
answered her purpose, and delighted
the audience. Her pictures of the edi-
tors of our city papers would have been
recognized in the dark-at least three
of them would, as they were true to
life. but we think the INDEX junior
shows little more gravity and benevo-
lence than the picture gave him. The
hotel keepers, Ieal-estate men. mer-
chants. druggists, and every class of
business men were all sketched, and
their histories written up by her.
Scatter Kind Words" a Duet, by
Misses Carrie Carmichael and Daisy
Moore, was a very pretty song, well
rendered, both of them winning much
praise. 1t is unusual to find a good
alto OF the age of Miss Daisy. We
would advise her to be very careful
about singing alto, as she runs great
risk of spelling her voice for soprano.
1.-The SehoOlmaster's Guests a reel
tatlon by Miss Minnie McClearey, was
given in good style. Her voice is not
strong, but is clear and distinct. Her
gestures were very graceful.
Mr.. Edwin Morris read an original
poem, Our School," which. while
faulty, did him great credit. 1t is not
expected that school boys should write
finished poems. In fact, there are but
few who can write even passable
jingle of words. Mr.. Morris confined
himself to sketches of his schoolmates,
and touched them up according to their
varied pecuharities.
The honors Of the school were con-
ferred upon Miss Belle Wheelock, by
selecting her TO deliver the valedictory
essay. The young lady went at the
subject In the most original manner,
and instead of weeping over her dear
school mates" boldly announced that
she was glad school was ended, as she
wanted to get out doors and enjoy a
long vacation. Her essay was well
composed, and was delivered slowly,
distinctly, and in manner very credit
able to herself and the school.
This ended the first part of the pro-
gramme. The second part consisted of
the pretty operetta, The Land OF
Nod" The following named children
took parts:
King of the Land Of Nod. go. .Nealy Chaplin
Jack T o'Dr cams Cabinet Ministers.
..:......... Fred Ellis, Alvin Policy
Royal Pages. Roy Hail, Willie Byerley,
............ and Emmett McClearey
The Dream Sprites.. Ten Little Girls in White
Inc Dream Goblin ...... Harley Woodland
Three little boys and three little girls
Standard-Bearer.. .,............. Ben Mulkey
The Dreams:-
The Dream Prince - Willie Tiff
Ny Lady Fortune. ..............M May Dollar
Old Mother Goose. .........A Alice Freeman.
The Goblin Can and Must Dallas Aber.
The Queen of the Dolies... =. Nora Storey.
The Dream Princess. Cora McClearey.
AS the actors were all small children
and we cannot mention them all sepa-
rately, we shall not partlcularize. They
all did well, the principal fault being
that they did not speak loud enough
Just as they were getting into the most
interesting part, a wind sprang up sud.
denly, making considerable noise, and
frightening many persons, who made
more noise. The children in the andi.
ence crowded to the front so they could
see. and they added to the noise. While
1t was almost impossible to hear what
was said on the stage, close observer
could tell by the actions almost as well
as by hearing. They all carried their
parts well, and the stage drill was very
good.
Prof. Beeson stated that the teachers
had no time to drill the children, and
had scarcely taken time to have a re.
hearsal. Nevertheless. we are sure The