Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-06-16

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emblem Of courage, the pride OF noble
manhood. Her dress was beautiful, Gut-
teriDg with ribbons and lace. She was
graceful and wholly at her ease through.
out her long and beautifully worded ora
ton.
A brilliant overture was rendered next.
Four pianos and violins aided in the
grand strains that pealed forth.
The little boys comic song which fol-
lowed vas heartily enjoyed by all.
A hoop drill by "A Division" OF Junior
girls made q fine appearance. The young
misses went through their different parts
with military precision. They wore the
national cOlOrs and proved to all their
loyalty TO the stripes and stars.
"My First Tea Party" q pretty song.
was sweetly sung by little Miss Neher.
After the little miss had left the stage
Miss Gertrude Maxwell stepped forth and
delivered a fine recitation, "MonR's Wa.
ters." The young lady was at her best.
Her rich, full voice, artistic gestures and
One facial expression. along with her
splendid descriptive powers, caused her
recitation TO be a master piece. Miss
Maxwell was attired In a lovely dress OF
white silk. trimmed In lace and mousline
de soul. with white roses. which brought
out her stately figure and dark beauty to
perfection.
dewey March 10 Victory" wa next in
order, and we'll did the young misses ex-
ecute.
The Fairy Reyer' was q picture. and
brightly beamed the eyes OF fond parents
and children. as the pretty faces bowed
to their queen and then tripped forward
to sing their sweetest notes. The queen,
Miss Juanita ArmijO, Is the stately
little daughter OF Hon. JustO Armijo.
Her dress was OF white satin, modest
neck and demi-train.
Tenting was unique and thoroughly
enjoyed by all. The young men looked
fine, and each performed his part well.
Their military suits added much to their
general appearance aud Uncle Sam may
we'll feel proud Of them.
A recitation by John Egger was loudly
applauded. He described "Lincoln's
Dream" In a style which promises well
for his future oratlons. "The Owl" a
humorous recitation by Master Joseph
Scotti, called forth rounds OF applause.
The pantOmime by twenty young ladies
beautifully attired In their pretty CO.'S
tunes OF white and gold. was "The
Famine" II was a sight which It has
seldom been the writer's pleasure to be-
hold, and was the browning event OF the
evening. Their graceful gestures, easy
posing and facial expression were the
aids that made them doubly enchant-
ing. The reciter was Miss Tillie Armijo,
the handsome daughter OF Hon. Jesus
ArmijO. Every word OF her long recita.
ton could be heard to the farthest parts
Of the hall. She wore a pretty dress OF
cream silk trimmed with lace. The
"Gussie Waltz" a lively selection was
performed by twelve young misses
" When Grandma was a GIRL" wat
given by the kindergarten pupils,
The little dears delighted the audience
with their singing, speaking and mimic
acting and we're loudly applauded.
The sword drill by the junior boys wal
one OF the finest selections on the pro
gram and the different phases wer,
watched with the keenest interest.
The recitation by Master Keleher wa
delivered In fine style.
Midsummer Nights Dream" In which
Misses G. Maxwell and K. Girard per
formed the solo part and Misses II. Butts
l.. Powers, o. Eyeritt and l.. Lutz, tn
duets. Misses ]. and l.. Harris accom-
panied on the violins. The rendition o
this selection reflects credit on the fai
performers.
"The Flower Gatherers" was a prett,
feature OF the entertainment.
The Flag OF the Rainbow" by littl
Miss kakin was beautifully recited. Tn
little Miss shows marked talent for elO
cutiOn and II will be we'll developed b.
the noted teacher who has charge OF thi
department in the Academy.
The long valedietOry by Miss Gertrud
Maxwell was the brightest gem of IN
program, and proved a fitting finale (
the literary part. The beautiful ideas
correct metres and choice language tina
characterized her efforts were a source 0
surprise 10 those who heard her. Thi
fair girl composer may yet bear of
laurel from the poetic world; this sh
will certainly do, II the industry and ell
ergy which now mark the efforts Of he
mind, and the sweet lilies OF %lnnOcenc
and truth that spring forth with eae
stanza from her heart continue, as "
trust they will, 10 characterize the grea
poem Of her future life. Kiss Maxwell
was presented with many beautiful bot
quets and valuable presents by he
friends; In fact, at no previous con
meneement this summer were 80 man
tokens OF esteem awarded.
The address by Hon. T. N. WilkersO
was delivered In his usual fine and an.
mated style,
The beautiful singing Of the pupil