The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-07-09
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The Little Ones Celebrate the Anniversary
of American Independence.

The Little Ones Celebrate the Anniversary
OF American Independence.
The grown folks did not do all Of the
celebrating during the past week. for the
little folks were just ns enthusiastic In OBJ
serving the birthday of Uncle Sam. OF tho
many entertainments given in honor of the
birth of the nation, the prettisst and most
interesting was the exhibition given ON last
Monday afternoon by the children attend
ing the kindergarten, held in the Haw-
thorne, west side school. conducted by Mr..
CONAN. The large class of little ones
turned out in full! force, accompanied by
all the proud mammals, some ral 40 and
many friends, who were anxious to see
what accomplishments their youngsters
had learned. Although the ARRANGEMENTS
were hastily made, the exercises were we'll
executed and reflected much credit upon
full training OF the teachers. The walls
were draped with eolored bunting
and flags. and the usually du!i
blaekboards were brilliant with flags
and notices written and drawn. with col
ored cragon. In a conspicuous position
was placed the portrait Of Froebel prettily
draped, aud the father of this system Of
education would have felt proud had be
been present to witness the display made
By the school which had teen
established and become SO popular In this
city, where education in all forms ia go
highly esteemed. But his eountenance
seemed to gaze earnestly at the little ones
rs they marched into the crowded room.
led by banners inscribed 'Froebel Gusrds''
and Kindergarten" Around they went.
weaving in and out, with drums. hons.
guns and tinkling triangle, waving flaps.
singing and marching to tho stir ing strains
OF patriotic airs, psusing to salute Water
froebel." and circlinQ around in bright
%colors, holiday dresses and smiling. hnnpv
faces. bowed low to their many friends and
gave them a hearty welcome. The calls
themes as gwen under the direction of
Mrs. German satisfied the pleased audito a
that tine bodies of the children were not
neglected entirely for mental instruction,
Again were the little tots marshalled,
this time to exhibit their proficiency in
speaklng French and singing in French and
English, as taught by tho d ecial teacher of
french. Mrs. Matthias. REGULATIONS and
Conversations in French surprised the WIS.,
itor. and babies who could hardly sneak
English, would use Il ench phrases as read.
lily ana speak mo e clearly than in their
mother tongue. A ~younRster who coulIn't
say 'sngai" in English would astonish h,s
dear mamma with: 'Chite mamma isi
bien soft" "a regular Montanian on ths
fonith,' whispered smiling neiRhbor. The
cross-bhrred %tricoinr alte mated with the
Stars and Stripes. all moving vigorously 10
the stirring "Msrseil!aise" and the "Star
Spangled Baune )" while shouts OF ..Viy.
la France and "Vive la Re%publique," We'd
In enthusiasm with "Hnrrah for Amerjca''
and hree cheers for the Red. White and
Blue"
The Child en- were then called out 70
Glow how they could dance, and though
having bit little drill they were hea, tily
appinuded aud many com Iimeuts were
given to Mrs. haigrove for the p thence and
skill shown in training SO we'll such small
children. The tirst figures of the "Lanciers''
were well danced. Many amusing Incl
gents showed that little people were quite
rs human MS their pa,ents AMI more ouiok
In expression of any feeling. The dancing
was enjoyed SO much that it was repeated,