The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-04-03
LETTER FROM KANSAS.
The Final Day Of a Term of School in the West
How Young and Old Amused Themselves.
Cor-nsrnndnnce of The nernocratic Advocate
SILVER LAKE, SHAWNEE Co,
March %. 1856.

March %, 1856.
On Friday, the 5th, j. +. Ensor, instructor in the
public school at this place. held public examina-
ton for the promotion of number of his pupils.
With the exception of four five. his patrons were
ell present acknowledge their high appreciation
of the success with which he had conducted his
school and the progress wrought by his ability and
personal influence upon their children. The house,
with seating capacity of about eighty persons was
utterly filed
At IL m. the school was dismissed, and to the
joyful expectation of all The rgrard dinner" that
led been prepared by-tiie misses and kind mothers
was brought forth, and within a short time the
tables seemed to groan beneath its weight All the
delicacies of the well as more substantials
chicken, turkey, &c.-were in profuse abundance.
When the signal was given. all collected round to
share in the hospitality offered. After every one
had done ample justice Qhe dyspeptic being among
the absenD and the remainder had been collected
and replaced in the baskets both young and old
We'd with each other in sharing and participating
in the generosity and merry making The above
doubtless seems a new feature in the programme to
the Eastern people, and is no early custom with
'jayhawkers,"
At1.3O p m. the bell rang, and the work of ex-
amining was resumed and completed by $50. At
this juneture to the glad and complete surprise of
all the scholars, box was brought in, and the
teacher announced that 1t contained his compli-
ments to his pupils, and as the names were called
each should respond to accept the treat offered
as an emblem of the high appreciation he felt to-
ward them for their kindness displayed during the
winter. Thus ended the proceedings during the
day.
At night an exhibition was given, in which nearly
if not quite all participated. The programme con-
sisted of forty five different selections, and occupied
about two and half hours in delivery. That some
idea may be had to the different features of this
exhibition, we will copy few of the more appro-
PIRATE and amusing selections. The first on the
programme a song of welcome entitled "Greet-
ing Glee," by the school. The next, and first that
elected the rounds of applause, the reading of
paper, 1.-THE Avoca Daily News" written in con-
nection with the school. by the editress Miss Lena
Wylie The reading was rendered in very plain
and elocutionary manner. The style and compost
ton of its articles did not only credit to the edtres
but also to its correspondents and contributors.
Next in order was instrumental music. entitled,
Merry Evening Polka" by Miss Edith segrist The
performer is but II years old, and will compete
with many of the would-be professional players
As an organist she is quite accomplished. Among
other selections were defamation, entitled, "A
woman's Story" by Miss Lulu Wylie; "The Little
BOYS Song" by the small boys Of the school; dia-
logue entitled "Brudder Bones Celebrated storyof
the Misfortune of his Lady Love- song, entitled
"Why Don't Parents Visit the SCHOOL," declama-
tion entitled Don't Push the Boys Aside" by Mas
ter Willie wylie. This piece rendered in an
easy and confidential manner and brought forth
full applause A speech, entitled, "The Small Boy
of Nantucket" by Master Charlie Hagan, years
DID, topped the climax. Following, were Hand
exercise Song" by the little girls; defamation,
entitled. 1.-THE Black Horse and Rider" by Master
Fred Segrist; q defamation, entitled, "The Speech
of Black Hawk" by Mr. John McCreight; recita-
tion entitled sister and l." by Miss Eldora Hagar
The named piece is very long, and its rendition,
which was done in very dramatic manner, as well
as its complete preparation deserves much credit,
A defamation entitled Guilty or Not Guilty, by
Miss Mary Andrick was rendered in a very pathetic
style. Among the many selections that followed
and deserve special mention are: defamation,
entitled THE War Inevitable" by Master William
Hagar; "A Little Boys Speech by Master James
Wylie; a vocal duet by the twin sisters, Lulu and
Lena wylie; recitation entitled, you Put No
Flowers on My Papas Grave" by Miss Lizzie An
drick; a song, entitled, Swinging on the Golden
Gate" by four girls and two boys, was rendered In
real minstrel style; speech, why the Brown
Mule wasn't shod," by Master Frank MeMullin.
Interspersed among the selections above named
were a number by the many small girls and boys.
although rendered we'll, would occupy too much
space in your valuable paper for comment. After
speech of advice by the instructor to his school,
subject, Education, song, entitled Good Night
was sung by the school, and the audience ad-
journed, feeling well paid for the sleep lost
DIsINTEREsTED