The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1886-06-26

school in this town took place in the
College Oratory on Friday night of last
week. Never before perhaps, was the
oratory so completely filled, every avail
able space being taken by the eager spec
tators. Even the aisles contained rows
Of benches and chairs. The scholars,
numbering some l2O were preceded into
the building by School Commissioners
DIR. Lee NJ. Whistler and Z. S. Gilmour,
while the teachers had charge of their
respective departments
Beside those on the stage who par.ici-
pated were Reys. C. W. Prettyman and
Geo. J. Porter Music was furnished by
the Newark Orchestra and it was much
appreciated. The Rev. Mr.. Porter open
ed the exercises with prayer, DR.. L. NJ
Whistler acted as spokesman, introduce
ing the many participants who made up
an evening well enjoyed by all present,
seemingly. We use the expression
seemingly because there were among
the audience in the rear of the room
some boys whose only object in being
present seemed to be to make noise.
In measure they were cxcusable, but
not wholly So The program, which was
a lengthy one, was taken up by Harry
McKinsey in "rhe Woodman's Reply"
The selection was good one and Harry
did remarkably well "Dolly's Trouble"
claimed the attention of Lizzie Nande-
GRIT, and well did she please the audi
ence Hand Roll Exercise by the primal
ry scholars was an amusing drill execu-
ted by the hands, arms and head Inez
Lumb revealed the New Fashioned
Girl" in way truly amusing, and Albert
Legg in the "Repy," was equally hui
morous, he having good voice Sam
Moody pleased all by his meditation of
Five Little Boys Howard Cornog
followed with an interesting and well de-
livered recitations; Saturday Night, by
Helen Woolston was given in 4 clear
sweet voice, while Harlow Gamble, in
the recitation of "Shall There be Bangs"
convulsed the audience with laughter
"Play House" by Nathan Smith, was ex-
ceedingly well done, and, the Play of the
Alphabet, participated in by the primary
scholars, received generous applause. At
this point the orchestra gave the follow
ing Tulip Polka"
After this six little girls INDUCED in
Dialogue, which was followed by Annie
Lewis, who gracefully rendered "Uncle
Ben" "The Newsboy's Cat" was told
of by Charlie Steele in truly enjoyable
manner BERTHE Bailey was very pleasing
in Recitation, while Eddie Lewis did
not tire his auditors with Rolling
Hoops . "Church Reverie of a School
Girl" was exceedingly well given by
Maggie Dean; "Bad News" was well
spoken in dialogue by Frank Widdoes
and Harry Mcdonnell George Henry
did not tire the audience in his declama-
ton "KnickerboclEer Boy"-but never
theless executed his part remarkably
well the some was the C.se with Levi
Paxsou /. C. Bunch of Grapes" Ada
Garlick in "a Little Lark created much
amusement "The Legend of Bregenz"
YVES admirably recited by Estelle Hollo-
way, her delivery being most excellent
Part second was begun by Music "See
Saw, Waltz" followed by twelve little
girl impersonating the hours in trite lit
tie rhyming speeches "Hhe Maiden's
Prayer" by Harry Wood, elected warm
applause, it being well given "a Little
Boys Speech was handled well by
Charlie Colmery, while dialogue, enti-
tied "The Morning Call" was sweetly
spoken by Florence Legg and Matte
Lewis "A Chickens Mistake" as recit-
ed by Homer Mlley, reflected much
credit on the little fellow the school
then rendered chorus-"Parents Don't
Visit the School"-vcry sweetly, which
drew from the audience rounds of APP
plause Clinton McKinsey's recital of
"The Roman Soldier of Herculaneum, +"
was without doubt one of the best eff
forts of the evening, and was accordingly
much applauded "Where is Baby"
was then given by Stella Simmons in Il
clear smooth voice, while Berthe Gamble
provoked much mirth by her rendition
of "The Advertisement Answered" She
displayed careful study of the part, and
she deserved all the applause that was
accorded her Music, "Galop In Dulci
Jubilo" "Sister and - was feelingly
rendered by Ella Simmons, followed
by humorous rendition, entitled
"The Best Cow in Peril" Frank Wild
does pleased all in carrying out the dou-
BILE part of grutf farmer and joker, THE
Drummer Boy of Mission Ridge is a
beautiful poem, and it lost none of its
beauty in the hands of Kate Whistler.
She possesses clear well rounded voice;
Aunt Pollys George Washington,
made up humor and pathos, was Sc
lection that well befitted Florence Men
denhall. Her gestures were near APP
proach to perfection Richard Simmons
gave "Spoopendyke's Bicycle in man
ner that drew from the audience institu-
ted applauses; The Legend of the Organ
Builder" by Marion Mendenhall, was
creditably given Thomas Keely's
youthful Experience" was short but
very good. A chorus by the School,
and music by the orchestra, "White Rose
Waltzes"
Distribution of prizes followed Those
who received prizes appeared in last
issue.
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Services at Newark and Wesley Churches
NEWARK NJ. y. CHURCH.
Glass led by A. Streets Sunday morn
ing at o'clock
Preaching at 1890. S. 5. ut $50, and
evening preaching service at 7:45. The