The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-04-23
ARBoR DAY EXERCISES.
Literary Exercises and Tree Planting by Pub
lie Schools.
ARBon DAY AT CRANBERRY SCHOOL.

lie Schools.
ARBoR DAY AT CRANBERRY SCHOOL.
On Thursday Arbor Day was celebrated at
Cranberry School by declamations, essays
and songs appropriate to the occasion. As
yet the school is small, but Miss Ellie NJ.
Palmer, the teacher, seems to be pleased with
the work of her pupils. The exercises were
opened by the school singing ''The Golden
Rule Then followed the opening address,
by Martha l. Schaeffer; Irwin r. Little, deela-
nation, ''Ill try and I'll Succeed Cora NJ:
Ebaugh, reading, "There is no Such Word
as Fail;'' Lewis E. Hull, defamation, I'll
Try;" singing by the school, 'Arbor Day.
Goldie A. Steele, defamation, sI'll Put 1t
OFF," Herbert L. Lester, defamation, Little
Boys;'' Gertie L. Schaeffer, defamation,
"Little Clock;' Harry E. Little, defamation,
SIM Little but I'm Spunky;" singing by the
school, "Don't Forget the Old Folks" Hester
S. Bixler, defamation, "Work and Play"
H. Elmer Little, defamation, "Order;" Cora
NJ. Ebaugh, essay, "Arbor Day." singing by
the school, "The Old Apple Tree Goldie
A. Steele, defamation, Welcomes" Ernest
r. Geiman, defamation, Vacation Day."
Ida V. Schaeffer, defamation, ''Love One
Another C. jesse Hull, defamation, Boys
That are Wanted" Nellie Schaeffer, decla-
nation, "Little Dog;'' Hester S. Bixler,
defamation, Little Things" singing by the
school, discovery of American" Gertie E.
Schaeffer, defamation, Little STAR" Lewis
E. Hull, defamation, "Great Men," Grace
A. Hull, defamation, "Schoolmates;" Har-
vey A Lester, defamation, GOOD Bye;
Ida V. Schaeffer, defamation, ''Be Kind"
Nellie Schaeffer and Martha l. Schaeffer, dia-
logue; singing by the school, Little Bird;
C. Jesse Hall, defamation, IA Charge From
the Infantry" Martha |. Schaelfer, declama-
ton, sThe Little Patriot" Irwin r. Little,
defamation, "Little by Little;" singing by
the school, 1.-THE Way to Succeed IL. Elmer
Little, reading, Somebody's Mother, Cora
NJ. Ebaugh, closing address," singing by the
school, 'Class Parting Song" After the
literary exercises were over the school re-
paired to the school ground and engaged in
tree planting, five trees being planted. and
named in honor of Governor Brown, Column
bus, Washington, Harrison and Cleveland
During the exercises the trustees and many
patrons and friends were present and seemed
delighted throughout the exercises, whict
were well rendered by each and every one
and to the satisfaction Of all, and reflect credi
to the pupils and their teacher, Miss Ellie NJ
Palmer.
AT PINE ORCHARD SCHOOL.
An entertainment was given by the pupils
Of Pine Orchard School on the afternoon o
April 18th, which was credit to both teache
| and pupils. Every part was well rendered
and the order was excellent, the pupils show
ing by every action that order was one o
their many accomplishments. The patron
| advocate these entertainments, hence a heartl
response from the children, 1t being found II
nearly every case where parent supports
child appreciates Following is the program
| n Michele pnpla.
ing; dialogue, Thomas koontz and Howard
| Smith: 1.-TWO Anniversaries, Mary Stimmel
'sWhen the Girls Can Vote, Amelia Tucker
singing; 'sThe Chatterbox," by four girls
Rock Bye Baby" Lily Tucker; Clifton
Experience, James jenkins; The Bus.
Bee" Mary Hooper, singing dialogue, Minnie
Davis and Melia Tucker; The Answer,
Maud Stimmel; 1.-The Butterfly" Jesse Poole
'sPlaying Tramp Minnie Davis; solo, MeIii
Brown: s'Sherman's March, Arthur Poole
"Giye Us a Chance" Melia Tucker; 'Happ.
School DAYS Now Are Over" Harvey Frank
lin: dialogue, Harry Barnes and Melia Tucker
singing; "Romance at Home, two girls an'
three boys; "Keep 1t Back" Ernest Frank
lin; "Liie," Willie Farver; singing, "Ih'
Drundard's Dream Amelia Barnes; "Ih'
Little Rat Harry BARNES; singing; "Min'
Your Own Business" five girls and three
boys; "Poor Bird Lily Tucker; "Littl,
Lamb" Orlando Brown "De Perirsiens,
Thomas Koontz and Ed Byers; singing
"Come Home, Father" Mollie Brown; read
ing "Aunt Melissy on Boys" Mahala Poole
sold Woman" Jesse Poole and Nettie Far
yer; "Many Children" Harry Barnes; reel
tation, Ella Tucker; singing; dialogue, Minnie
Davis and Melia Tucker; Turned Him Ont,
Ed. Byers and Freddy Brown.
Rev. w. l.. 0rem, of West Fails Circuit
being introduced by the teacher, in his usua
pleasant way made quite lengthy address
every part of which met with hearty respons
from every one present. The teacher thanke,
the many visitors present for their kind atten
ton. and turning to his pupils highly compli
mented them on their good behavior durini
the school year just past and especially durini
the entertainment. Excellent music was fur
nished by Miss Mahala Poole at the orgal
and Mr.. Augustus Brown on the cornet
After singing "God be With Us Till W
Meet Again the pupils were treated to candy
cake and nuts and visitors to cake and eand
till all were fully satisfied. The cake, a
usual, was furnished by the patrons of tn
| school.
Mr.. FarFer has taught the school for tn
last eight years and has contracted to teac
it again next year.
AkbOk DA1 Al run . SSHOOA'
The 18th day of April, being set apart a
Arbor Day by the School Board instead {
the 9th, was celebrated at POOLS. On az
count of the inelemency of the weather pal
of the program had to be dispensed witt
The attendance was large, including teache
and scholars from neighboring school. 70
lowing we're the exercises: Bible reading
prayer, by Miss NJ. E. ellis; singing, "Marcl
ing to Zion" by the school; recitation, ''Hea
the Clock 60 Tick, Tick, Tick by Emanpt
Barnes; violin solo, by Chas. Barnes; recits
ton, "a Queer Boy" by Carrie Barnes; re
citation, 'The Boy that Works." by Marih
Pool; sold Folks at Home,'' by Charlie
Barnes; reading, "a Girl that Bangs" b
Harry Shipley; composition, on boys, /
Lizzie Shauck; vocal music, "The Mower
Song" by VIM. Murphy; recitation, 9Th
Disappointed Farmer, by Herschel Pool; re
citation, "My Dog, Ny Dolly by Sam an
Edith Smith; People Will Talk" by Ren
Shipley, song, Charlotte" by Beckie Barne
''Ten Little Girls by Claud Franklini a re
Spouse, by Elva Bennett; dialogue, "a SEE
ond Hand Suit" by Chas. Barnes and Harl
Shipley; dialogue, ''rhe Gypsy and the Maid,
by Lizzie Shauck and Elva Bennett. ArbC
day statement by Miss NJ. Il. ellis, followe
by the planting of a Columbus tree, in hone
of the discoverer of America, and a Tempe
ance tree. The program concluded by pla
entitled 'Peep the Window Jenkins.
Union Mills Items.
Owing to the inclemept weather on Thur
day of last week, the Arbor Day exercises