The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1893-06-28
CLOSING EXERCISES.
Wadsworth Public Schools-The Program
The Observation-Disclosures
and Girls.

The closing exercises OF the ADS
worth Public Schools took place at
Music Hall last Friday evening, under
the auspices OF teachers Miss A. L. Eide
and Minnie O,Hare. The stage was
handsomely decorated for the occasion
and a fit climax for the red, white and
blue drapings was the banner "All for
Our Country" which loomed up back OF
the speakers stand. The booths were
dainty affairs which showed handiwork
of fair yonng maidens and they were
attractive spots for young men, judging
by the groups that were there the entire
evening.
The opening number on the program
was a "Welcome," song by the school.
Then bright little Maize billiard started
to tell "What They do at the Fair" but
she didn't get through it and we won't
know unless we go to Chicago. "Wild
Flowers, by Alice George, Alice Steele,
Belle Fellnagls and Claire Lewis, ex-
pressed beautiful sentiment. The "Hoop
Drill' by the primary girls was a pic
ture of innocent childhood that would
charm the eye of an old bachelor.
"Wanting a Servant" by Roy Lewis,
Mamie Donelin, Edna Evans, Josie
Wales, Bertha Wickland, Ada Lamb
and james Abbay, was so well rendered
that the idea of what they would have
to 60 through, made the many young
brides present tremble and turn pale.
t'Thumbkin's Song by the chart class
was a tableau that would make one
think of "Simon says Thumbs Up!' and
was a pretty exercise. Josie O'Brien's
recitation, "The New Piano" was good,
as are all of that young lady's efforts.
''Zouave Drill" by the primary boys
was enjoyed particularly by the old sold
iefs and Lieutenant Wiley and Captain
Gates did we'll to 80 ably handle such a
mpan The Zouaves scared the girls
when they aimed their broomsticks.
Cute little Fannie Pike recited "Wait-
ing for Crumbs" in her usual vivacious
manner. The big sister had better be
ont of the way when Fannie is a young
lady.
Queen Titania and her Elves"
Lilah Abbay ."Queen of the Ferries"
E sta We Webb .b;, .;ps. Riossom. 900weo"
Florence Forrest, "Moth,". FAIRIES.
Wanda Esden, "Mustard Seed,")
Bottom" a Weaver ...... Roy Pike
1t was surprising to see the queenly
air of pretty little Lilah Abbay and a
pleasure to hear her deliver her lines.
"Cobweb" and "Pea Blossom" and
"Moth'' and "Mustard Seed" are real
sweet little fairies and as "Bottom" was
led away every other boy in the room
was jealous
"Womans Rights" was all right, as it
should be.
. "Dukite Snake" was the title of a
thrilling recitation by May Givan, a sad
story.
Albert O'Brien's recitation was good.
Cecil McNevin, Bessie Whited, Victor
Geery and Fred Washeim %quartette,
were the recipients of hearty applause
and deservedly 30.
1.-THE Happy Family" by Nellie Mac
pherson, Charles Gates, Tom Donelin,
George Abbay and Lillian Esden, was
the humorous event of the evening and
caused roar after roar of laughter. The
parts were life like and well sustained.
ALA Clippenger's recitation very plain
ly showed that the little lady is making
rapid progress as an elocutionist and her
effort was well appreciated.
The "Boys Secret" by Clarence Esden
and Roy Pike produced much merri-
ment.
Lillian Esden received plaudits for her
rendition Of the "Violet Boy"
Maud Blundell's black eyes are full OF
life and in Lifting the Veil" she showed
them to good advantage. Maud is a
very bright little maiden who is bound to
succeed in life.
Birthdays" was a pretty tabieau.
Empire Drill" by the sweet sixteens
was much admired-as was also the
sixteens through the remainder of the
evening. The costumes were stunning
and the drill, like Capt. Bessie Whited's
hat, was simply immense. The shy
glances that came from under those fans
were like hot shot and routed the boys
at the first fire. This closed the program
proper and following came the GRADUATE
ing exercises.
Jesse M. Whited's Grafton, which is
here given in full, speaks for itself.
Those who know this bright youth know
that the sentiments contained therein
are ones that pervade his heart. 1t is
an issue OF the hour that is attract
ing the attention OF some OF our ablest
statesmen but they on account OF the
poicy that comes with age, do not speak
With the candor that mark the utterance
Of youth.
1t was an eloquent effort for a boy in
nus early teens and was delivered in
round,. clear tones that reached the ears