Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1888-05-09
Examin afi0n at McAlister-
vile -. O. SchOOl.

On Wednesday last, May 2. was
held the annual examination of the
Soldiers Orphans School at Meals
teTville. Quite a number OF notable
visitors were present Governor Boa
yer, Senator Grier from Bu'ler, DR..
HIgbee State Superintsndenr, Prof.
Aumsn. County Superintendent and
others. A eoodly delegation came
from MifflIn, besides several from 9th
er places snd citizens of the communi-
ty. The school numbers now 23i
fns looking, healthy boys AID
gir's, tut two being sick at present
and these not dangerously i'll About
Q A N. the exercises began IN the
Chapel. The Governor on his entrance
was greeted With hearty applause, the
prolonged ciapping 0i the boys and the
futterIng of hapdkerchiefs by the girls
spoke their appreciation OF the honor Of
bis presence.
The exsmInaticn of classes wss con-
Quoted principally by their respective
teachers, bur questions were frequent
" asked by DR.. Higbec, Gov. Beaver.
Senator Grier and the opportunity af-
forded to others also. The pupils ac
/ quilted themselves admirably. Wor-
I ihy of note was u class IN Arithmetic
sud Algebra which solved difficult or
Iginai problems proposed by Senator
Grier. Most interesting were the ex-
ercises in the Primary Department un-
/ der the efficient management of Mrs.
I
visitors present were delighted with
the proficiency, accuracy and prompt.
moss OF o. the lit.le ones in answering
numerous questions in Physiology.
Geography and Language
/ The music under the conduct OF Mas
Meyer was excellent and especially &c
be noted wa. the appropriate rendering
by little girl of 4 beautiful song, en-
titled, "ioT the gates came sjsr-"
The CsIIsthenic drill by toe schoo
aud the military drill by the boys eliot
ed much attention and admiration; tn,
latter especially being critically view
ed Gov. Beaver and other old soldier
with evident delight and satisfaction.
Senator Wright the General mar
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visitors TO pariake with the school 0
Dinner aud Supper, These repasis @
wholesome food, bounteously supplied
and appetizingiy prepared showed I
come extent where the pupils Of tn
school acquired their rosy cheeks ssn
bealthful appearance.
= very neat address of welcome va
delivered 5y one of the pupils, the Col
onel OF the School Battalion, and sool
to leave the School, S,xieener. Cox
Beaver in response, spoke of these six
teeners, and expressed great concer
for their welfare and we'll doing a
they go from the school. He higal,
commended tie school and its mzu
agement, stating that be had inspectc
1t from attic to cellar aud from tec
room 10 kitchen and found nothing NJ
on the whole to condemn. His r,
marks were highly appreciated IN vier
especially OF unjust charges previousi
made r. others sesinst the sch DO
Highly commeudatory addresses wei
made also b. Dr Higbee, Sens,,
Grr"r, Supt Auman, Bcv Graft, Pro
McFsrlsud, Capt IcCie'lsn and other
The efficient Nsna'r Senator Wrigh
the iu1ecatigabi DE Principal Prof She
wood, ard tho exeeiieut corps of tesel
ers and helpers received and deser'
great praise for their egrefui and col
mendIbie Efforts 70 promote the pbT,
cal comfort, the mental training II
the moral culture Of the Soldiers Chi
dren committed to their charge.
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