Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-03-20
PUBLIC SCHOOL EXERCISES
The Pupils Give Excellent Entertain
ments, One in LOrettO Academy
Hall. the Other in the Court
use-Iarge Attendance.
TIE INSTRUCTORS PUBLICLY THANKED
Mention of the Little Folks Who APP
peared in the Numbers on the
Program.

Inc sisters OF Lorstto's Closing eXer-
cises of the Fourth ward schools, at 2. p.
In. yesterday IN Loretto hall were greatly
enjoyed by large and apprecia-
tive audience. The effect of the enter
tainment was heightened by the scenic
display and artistically decorated stage.
While every number on the program was
commendable, all cannot be especially
noticed here.
In the salutatory Miss Joseia Alire
paid, in a touching and effective manner,
just tribute to the members of the
board of education, as to their faithful
ness in the discharge of the duties of
their responsible position.
The primary class, in its spelling ex-
eroises, appealed to the hearts of all by
the rythmic gestures and infantie sweet
ness of the little members. "What would
you take for me, Papa?" chorus by the
primary class, was we'll rendered and en-
Enthusiastically received.
The dumb bell drill and march showed
the result of careful training in the Del
sarte system, and was highly appreciated.
"The two Spiders" recitation by lit
tie Mary Duran, was distinctly and grace
fully given, and provoked much merri-
ment.
Especially sublime and beautiful was
the pantomime rendition in appropriate
costume of "Nearer My God to Thee"
The chorus, "With Dance and Song,''
in which about 60 little girls took part,
displayed careful and patient training.
The entertainment closed with An ad-
dress by the president of the board OF
education Mr.. @. Psdilla, the e1cellency
of which was attested by the manner in
which he held the attention of the audi
ence.
The remaining exercises were held at
the court house at night. The room was
crowded, while many were unable to gain
admission.
Rev. Craig, pastor of the First Presby-
terrain church, offered the invocation
upon our schools and all educational in.
situations.
Mrs. Fletcher's baby "young ideas''
gave an appropriate welcome song,
"Good Evening"" which was we'll received.
Edith Hickox rendered naturally and
effectively piece, Grover in Church."
The boys of Miss Dlckson's room rep.
resented the trades by appropriate arti-
Giles and dress. Their performance was
interesting and amusing.
Miss Jennie Call gave defamation on
the "Modern Belle," in a graceful and
pleasing manner which ELECTED much ap.
plause.
"The Old Fashioned Love Letter." by
Lillian Eldodt, represented the dignified
formalities of our forefathers. The an
swer to the letter by Carl Bishop was also
illustrative of the times. Both were lis
tened to with much interest and we're
highly applauded.
The "Cobbler Song" by Miss Calls
boys, represented in appropriate ges
lures and actions the characteristics Of
the cobbler's art.
The "Young Critic" by Jamie Harvey
and Ned Orlst, was one of the popular
pieces of the evening and was enthusiast
tically received.
Fannie and Rachel Dettlebach repre-
sented 1.-TWO Mammas," the two extreme
Glasses of mothers, in natural manner
1t was quite attractive.
The "Scarf Drill" by Miss Dickson't
and Miss Calls pupils showed careful
training. The graceful and harmoniout
gestures were fascinating.
"Papa's Letter" was recitation by
Mary Salare. 1t was good selection.
Adolph McOlasky delivered an origina
Grafton on "Education." His production
showed progress, and he has the promise
of oratorical ability.
Paulina Garcia was very attractive il
her solo, "Mr. Captain, Stop the Ship
The audience showed appreciation of he
efforts.
The kindergarten pupils of Mrs. Fletch
er gave several selections which wer,
highly plimentary to their instructor
Grace Logan gave selection, "Arabell,
and Sallie Ann" which was highly en-
joyed.
by Miss Ethel Easley. 1t was touching
pathetic and true to life, and was deliv
cred with marked elocutionary ability.
The duet of Lillian Eldodt and Ma,
Davis was sung sweetly.
"John" piece by Howard Kerr, was ,
good selection.
Pansey and Freddie, two of Miss Calls
pupils, gave a pleasing dialogue, illus
trative of preferences of lot in life.
Mrs. Brown surprised her pupils a
this time by the presentation of souvenir
to those pupils, who had received al
average of 80 per cent or higher during
the school year. This honor class CON
sists of Jamie Harvey, Mabel Conway
Herbert Riddle, Lillian Eldodt, Oar
Bishop, Ralph Easley, Christiana Laum
bank and Alta Palmer.