The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-24

The interior OF the High school never
looked prettier than 1t did yesterday.
In 1t was stored a world of Informal
ton. bits of knowledge displayed by The
very young pupils r~ivaling in interest
those portrayed by their older school,
mates-displays OF school work on
states and paper. The collection repre-
sented the work of more than 5000 pu-
pills Of Butte's public schools. 1t must
ave been gratifying to the superin-
tendent Of the city schools and the sew
eral teachers to hear the words of
praise and commentator of the work
uttered by the hundreds OF visitors. who
took occasion to see the very creditable
display.
In the great Auditorium were seated
hundreds OF parents and friends OF the
pupils and teachers. Here was given
the second annual entertainment of he
Butte Teachers club. Sixteen papers
were read, one teacher from each chool
presenting a subject. The papers were
masterpieces of literature. Miss Mary
Mullins, county superintendent of
schools. read a paper on the progress
and the growth OF the schools In Silver
Bow county. and Mrs. Clinton II.
Moore, a lady who takes great interest
In educational work, also read an IN
teresting paper on art instruction in
the public schools. The high school ca
diets gave a drill, displaying considera-
BILE grace and tact in military evolu-
lions. One Of the most pleasing liver
sions In the programme vas the ply
steal culture drill by Is young aides
of the cadet training class. The instru-
mental duet by the Misses Alice Low
rey and Fannie Slocum and the selec-
ton by the mandolin and guitar club
were also among the pleasing diver
sions.
Chairman Long and the other mem
bers of the board of education were
announced to make addresses on the
affairs of the schools. but owing TO
the lateness of the hour. only Mr.. Clin-
ton spoke. Chairman Long compliment
ed the superintendent and teachers on
the good work they have lone durihg
the past year. and Mr.. Lane also thank
ed them for the in which they
had conducted the several grades.
Trustee Clinton directed his remarks
principally to the school teachers, urg-
ing upon them the necessity of being
in the school room early. He hoped
henceforth that the board would not be
called upon to listen to excuses for
Hardness. One of these excuses, as soon
as the board is called on to consider il.
at once creates a feeling of displeasure
in the board. I'VE have no sympathy
with such excuses"
State Superintendent OF Public In
struction Carleton made a few emarks
and concluded by extending an invita-
ton TO the teachers to go to Helena
next week and attend the state teach
ers' institute.
Clerk Richards was not on hand to
tell the audience what il cost to run the
schools. but Superintendent Hendricks
stepped forward and said Mr.. Richards
had delegated him to speak for him.
"Mr. Richards said the superintend-
ent, Invites all of the teachers to step
into his office. on the first floor of the
building. and get $3.50, the amour re-
quired to keep school this month"
Miss Sue Baldwin-"Our Flag"
Promptly at 10 o'clock the exercises |
began with a violin solo by Lydia Bar
tells, Mr.. Hill accompanying on the ri-
ano. after which Miss Sue Baldwin read
the first of the first of the series of pa
pers, hers being a few n OF orig
inal poetry built from the foundation of
Our Flag" as follows:
She sat in her quaint old rocking chair. |
Dreaming a dream like the sunshine
fair
That fell from the blue Of the sky above
AS she completed the task of love.
And she smiled. while the stateliest old
time grace
Spread over the lines of her faded face,
As a vision of loneliness, pure and true,
Came forth In the folds of the red,
white and blue.
And she gave 1t over to Washington,
Virginia's brave and noble son,
Who flung its folds to the sunny air,
Saying. Surely never was flag more
fair
With its stars for hope on a ground of
blue.
For love its red, and its white for true"
AS he raised 1t aloft. a mighty shout.
From many a patriots throat rang out.
And the God Of the just shall lead it
Through thick n thin till the VIC
tory's won"
And that feeble army of patriot men
1t led them to victory again n again.
When peace settled over the country, a
new,
Sweet story was told by the red. white
and blue.
OF prosperity. happiness, peace and
content,
And all of the blessings prosperity
meant.
1t hoated in beauty DER village and
town,
it's folds all the blessings of
peace showered down.
One by one stars appeared in the bright
constellation,
The world looked upon us, beholding a
nation.
But alas: and alas! came that sorrow
full day.
When the story was told Of the Blue
and the Gray.
OF the sad Shenandoah" The March
TO the Sea-" Is
OF the feud between brothers. Of Grant
and of Lee.
The conquering hero who came from
the North:
hero who fell with the fall OF the
South.
Alas, that the brotherhood. noble and
true,
by partisan feeling be shattered
in two.
Still. through all the sad years. the nag
floats above.
And in each bosom beats the old feeling
of owe
For the emblem his forefatbers cave IN