Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1890-03-26
An Evening with the Indian Boys ana
Girls.

An Evening with the Indian Boys anu
Girls.
We accepted the kind invitation Oh
the Reverend Mother and ATTENDED,
the entertainments at the Indian In
dustrial School, las: Wednesday eve-
ming. To say that we were pleased
with the entertainment, does not fui-
~ express our feelings; It was de-
| lightfui. To us, It is unaccountapie
how these little Indian children,
ranging In age from four to sixteen
years of age. could in so short time
be changed from the untutored, I'M
civilized IndIan, to the civilized and
refined girls and boys that they are.
Twelve months ago many OF these
| children who could not speak word
| of English, can now read, write, play
on the organ, sing, and have also
learned to cook, sew and perform
variety of household duties. 1t is IN
deed wonderful, ana gives the most
positive evidence of wonderful pa
thence and perseverance on the part
OF the good Sisters who have had the
training OF these Indian children.
The Indian boys and girls were as
sisted in their entertainment by
pupils from the convent school, and
of course added much to the pleasure
of the evening. The first piece on the
program was an opening march,
played on the organ by Chippewa
Indian girl, Miss Nellie Shea; finely
executed.
2d.-Chorus-" Many happy returns
of the day." by twenty-five or more
Indian girls, among whom were
many very sweet voices.
3d.-Address TO the Reverend
Mother, by Sioux Indian girl, Miss
Clara LaCroix. A perfect gem, and
delivered in delightful manner.
3d.-Recitation-"M Mrs. Maloney's
opinion on the Chinese question:" by
Miss Julia Calvin. Excellent.
4th.-Chorus-"K Kiss me mother;
kiss your darling" twenty or more
Indian boys. Well executed.
Standardization" The little Quak-
er Maiden" by the first class of In
dian children. Very good.
observation-disclosures no home
like my own" by Indian girls. Well
executed, quite rs we'll as many white
girls would have done.
Observation-Disclosures of Erin"
by Misses NJ. Calvin, F. Brady, E.
Hendy and L. Gaftney, of the con-
vent school. A charming piece, and
finely executed.
7th.-Dance, by the twin sisters,
two very pretty Chippewa Indian
girls, about six years of age. These
little dusky, red-cheeked tots went
through q jig, keeping perfect time
with the music, quitting In the
steps" in as artistic manner as the
most skilfully trained dancers. It
created much amusement and de-
Lighted all present,
th.-Ihstrumental Solo-WaItz, by
Miss M. A. Flute. Fine.
9th.-Song-"I' love little Kitty"
by four little girls.
9th.-Drama-" The Martyrdom of
the Maccabees." Indian children.
Quite long, but full of interest to the
end.
h.-Recitation-" The dead doll"
by Miss Mary Ring. Well performed.
h.-Recitation-" How he saved
st. Mlchaels, by Clara Murphy. Ex-
well rendered.
11th.-Chorus-" Little bird with
bosom red,' by Indian girls. Quite
good.
12th.-Recitation-" One of Boobies
by Master Joe McElroy.
Good.
13th.-Song-" Swiss toy GIRL" by
Miss Clara LaCroix. Very pretty.
14th. - Recitation 1.-THE Polish
boy" by a Chippewa Indian girl,
Miss Nelly Shea. A very fine effort,
one of the best of the evening. This
young Indian maiden has remark
able talent, surely.
18th. - Chorus =" Cheer, boys,
cheer" by the Indian boys. A live
y song, and quite we'll sung.
10TH Comedy -" 1.-The Enrolling
Officer" by Misses P. Coburn, M.
Meehan, X. Moran, and M. Calvin,
Of the convent school. A very COM
cal piece and we'll rendered.
17th.-A Feast day WISH" by Miss
Kate Moran. Well rendered.
1Sth.-"H Hymn to st. Joseph" by
The Indian girls.
I9th.-Tableau -" death of st.
Joseph" Well executed.
Aside from the above there was
dance by two Indian boys, which
created much amusement, and
brought down the house."
1t was an evening of enjoyment
rom the commencement to the end
If the entertainment, much more in
;eresting than was the entertainment
giving q year ago, for the reason that
many Of the children have had more
and experience.