Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1896-02-24

duly and periodically observed by the
pupils OF the Elko public school on
Friday last, under the able supervis-
ion Of Professor George Bruce, ably
assisted by Miss Lou Craighead, of
the intermediate, and Miss Dora
Sheehan Of the Primary department.
Precisely at 2 o'clock p. m. the pu-
pills left their rooms, under the guild
ance of their respective teachers, and
were formed in line upon the school
grounds, marching and countermarch-
ing in perfect order, keeping time to
the beating of the drums by Messrs.
Piggott and Gardner. Each pupil
carried the emblem of the unity of
this Government floating proudly
over his head. On reaching the north
side Of the building, they we're mas
sed in the form of square and at
given signal Old Glory was saluted as
it reached the masthead of the
flagstaff on the school building. While
the flag was being hoisted the chill
dren sang several patriotic odes, fol-
lowed by patriotic cheers, long and
loud, from teachers, pupils, parents
and friends. May the flag ever wave
over this broad continent from Maine
to the ce-bound shores of Alaska.
AT the tap of the drum the children
formed into line and marched into the
lower room of the main school build.
ing where exercises were had. The
room was appropriately decorated
with flags and evergreeDs. The fol-
lowing programme was carried out:
First, appropriate Introduce ry re-
marks by Professor Bruce, followed
by the recitation, "Crown Our Wash
ington." by Harry Robinson. Next
the dialogue on Washington's Ratchet
by Aubrey Armstrong, Walter Hull
and Clyde Lang. This dialogue was
finely rendered as was fully demon
strated by the long and loud applause
that greeted the retirement of the
youngsters. The flag song was sung
! sweetly by five young misses; Sylvia
mia Mayhugh, Agnes Fernald. Stella
Pullman, Emma Lang and Lewellen
Lissack. Their bright eyes and sweet
voices won the hearts Of all present.
They did well. The recitation of
Barbara Frietchie" by Miss Fern
Gedney develowed considerable tai
ent and was ably rendered in clear
and distinct tones of voice, and was
encored and encored Washington"
by Percy Hull, Bonny Mcbride
Cleve Wright and Taylor johnson
was rendered by these young Ameri-
cans, who did honor to the occasion
and their efforts we're fully appreciat-
ed, not only by the audience, but by
their brother pupils who clapped
their hands and stamped their feet
furiously. The recitation, aColor
Guard" by Miss Bessie. Keith, was
rendered in her usual talented style
and won the applause Of all present.
One Of the striking features of the
exercises was the song aStar Spangled
Banner" by Miss Violet Bruce, who
with her sweet voice gave patriotic
charms to the occasion.
This concluded the programme after
which Hon. W. A. Massey was intro.
duced by Prof. Bruce in few well chos-
en- remarks. Mr.. Massey's address
was not only appropriate, but able-re.
viewing the stirring events as they
rapidly transpired from 1882, the birth
OF Washington, to the time Of his
death at Mount Vernon. His re.
marks abounded throughout with
stars and stripes and bristled with
patriotic sentiments, stirring the
hearts Of all present.
| Mr.. George Bruce, the principal of
the school, deserves much credit for
his patriotic efforts, as the occasion
infused 30 much patriotism to those
present that the day was generally
observed by our citizens, many of
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