The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1893-04-06
At 8 o'clock the curtains parted

of the school were all tasteluily
uniformed in white, while the little
boys, each of them, looked the pal
excellence of American independence
The exercises commenced by the
rendition Of :" All Hail the Power oil
Jesus Name, !" followed by prayer, at
ter which the followinff program was
rendered
| Recitation-'sI Want TO be al,
Angel, Miss Marion Board
Music.-Ncarcr My God to Thee
Tablcau.-Beautiful Gates Aiar
Recitation-Miss Myers.
Recitation" Massey, Cryin Baby
Willie Chiidrces.
Tablcau-IIome scene of the hap
py family, Home, Sweet Home sang
in the. distance.
Recjtation-"What can [ do fol
Jcsus?" -Mastcr -- Shelton.
Music by the band
Building Of the Temple, by ssthe
little ones. This was truly an inter
estinc scene as each Of the children
brought in their notices. The foun-
dation of the temple was lain by one
of the little ones of the school plac-
ing a handsomely painted motto on
the stage, inscribed Temperance, y
followed by other members of the
school placing in pyridmydical po-
sition on top of the first motto, the
following virtues acknowledge, y
Goodness, Patience, "Charity, y
"Virtuc," "Truth," Gath" and as
each contributed their part to the
pyrimid they repeated appropriate
sentences connected with each motto.
1t was beautiful and one of the
most entertaining parts of the even
ing's entertainment, and reflected
great credit on the part of the origl-
majors of the idea.
Next was recitation by Miss
Cibby Collicr-"Grandma Told Me
All About 1t, (which was rendered
in an easy, attractive manner.
Music-Far from the Shepard'S
Fold-Misses Lou and Kate Ross.
Tableau-Guardian Angel.
Rccitation-Dolly, Good Night
Lizzie Adams.
Tablcau-Card room, in which
was presented the characters of
two infatuated gamblers, and in the
midst of the game of cards they are
surprised by the appearance of two
angelic figures, which brings about
their reformation
Song-Reioicc.
Rocitation-Ring, JOY Bells; Ring
Miss Minnie Ross.
Then was presented a negro farce
the Haunted Housc-in which Mr..
Childrcss assumed the leading part,
and displayed an unusual talent for
understanding.
Next was presented an impressive
tablcau, entitled the Death Watch, I"
wherein the fond father and mother
solemnly watch over the form of
their dead boy while touching
piece of music was sung by the mem
bers of the choir.
Recitation by Mrs Childrcss-thc
Sinking Ship-which was rendered
in an attractive and interesting man
ncr.
During the exercises Mr.. 'Jno. NJ.
Goodloe, one of the members of the
band. was called on for song, and
in his happy, inimitable manner,
sang that popular old song, For l
Had but Fifty Cents"
Mrs. Adams, of Hotel Norton, took
charge of the band while in Norton
and entertained it's members in a
royal manner.
While at Norton the members of
the band were recipients of favors
from Drs. Board and Dingus, =. ii.
Ould and Jno. P. Nickels.
The Sunday school entertainment
was great success, and the ladies
in charge-NIrs. Morris, Mrs. Chill
dress. and others, deserve much cred
it for the efficient work they have
done.
Strength and Health.
If Won are net feeling strong and healthy,