Tombstone epitaph., 1890-02-22
YESTERDAY'S CELEBRATION.
Entertainments of the P. 0. s. of A.
 Exercises at tbe School,

This order, which is rapidly increasing in numbers and influence, has taken upon itself to especially foster the public schools and instil into the children a love for our flag and government, and all American citizens, whether belonging to the order or net, should second their ef- forts by all means in theIr power. The question of keeping our public schools free from all sectarian influences IS a question that nearly concerns the general welfare and IS engaging the earnest at tention of all right minded people
 The celebration of the day commenced with exercises in the afternoon at the public school, large and appreciative audience being in attendance, which the pupils entertained for an hour and a half in a very pleasing manner. The exercises opened with song by the school which was followed by prayer by Rev. C. F. Spray. Next "America" was sung by the school followed by the "Memory of Washington" by Robert Roth. "Home, Sweet Home" was mex, rendered by the school and was followed by several reel tations, all delivered in a manner show ing careful training by the teachers. Fifteen small boys gave drum drill that was much appreciated. The reel tation in concert by the second grade was we'll delivered. The flag drill by thirteen of the young lady pupils was the feature of the afternoon and was given with such precision and earnest ness as to cause one to wonde" why they wouldn't make first-class real soldiers. The exercises closed with singing the doxology and all the pupils marched out of the room in 9 very orderly manner singing "Glory Halleluiah." The entire programme was successfully carried out and more than usual praise is due the teachers for evidence of their fitness for the positions they hold. Discipline and education go hand in hand and are the principal requirements of our youth who are to eventually assume the reins of our government, and our present teachers need never blush for their labors per formed inthis direction.
 The evenings entertainments began with literary exercises at Schieffelin Hall, which was packed with an intelligent and enthusiastic audience. Shortly after 8 o'clock, Washington Camp No. I, P. O. s. of A., wearing their regalia, filed into the hall. The evenings entertain ment was opened by the rendering of a patriotic air in good style by Vincen's band, after which Dr G. E. Goodfellow was introduced and delivered the open ing address. His remarks concerning the public schools and the importance of keeping them from sectarian influences were applauded, but his criticism of the ideality with which the character of Washington has been surrounded was not entirely understood by the auditors, although the doctors estimate of his character was what is becoming to be the general belief-that he was one of band of noble patriots who made grand and winning fight for human liberty; that he was man, who had all the char acteristIcs of humanity, and by reason of this fact his memory was becoming dearer to Americans.
 The recitation of "Gone off with Handsomer Man." by H. C. Stillman and his daughter, Miss May Stillman, was we'll rendered and elicited deserved applause.
 H. Carpenter rendered song in a most excellent manner, and in response to an enthusiastic encore gave the hum orous song, "Listen to my Tale of Woe His fine baritone voice was heard 10 great advantage in the large hall.
 The song and recitation by the little Misses Crable were greatly enjoyed and the little girls were generously applauded for their meritorous performance.
 The recitation, "How He Saved St. Michaels," by Miss Kate Walsh, was given in an admirable manner, and the young lady surprised the audience by her ability, who testified their apprecia- ion by liberal applause.
 The flag drill by young ladies of the school was one of the features of the evening, and as they went through the evolutions of the drill, dressed m red, white and blue and carrying small Amer ican flags they presented charming ap- pearance and were warmly applauded.
 Owing to illness, Mrs. w. E. Bradley was unable to appear, which was regret ted
 The recitation by Marion Aubury, Annie Laurie" which relates an incl dent of the late war, was we'll received.
 After the exercises the audience ad- journed 10 the ball and supper rooms The supper was furnished by the ladies of the order, which guaranteed its excel
 ence Mesdames Walsh, Stillman, Es- cleston, Woodman, Thompson, Hoxhurst and their assistants are entitled to es- pecial thanks for their unceasing efforts 70 administer to the wants of all who