Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1899-03-29
THE SCHOOL EXHIBITION.
The First Attempt Reflects Great Credit
Upon Teachers and Scholars.

es OF our public school have been preparing
work to be exhibited before the public. The
exhibit was very creditable 10 both teachers
and pupils, and we think the general effect will
be to bring the public into closer sympathy
with the school work.
The exhibits began with the first primaryde-
partment. under Miss Clara Main, teacher.
This grade is divided into four divisions-A,
B. c and chart classes. There was a fine ex-
hibit of their written work. showing the prog
ress the pupils have made in this branch. A
large exhibit of paper folding was displayed in
an arrangement of the American flag. There
was also an exhibit of sewing, pieced blocks for
quilts, done by the girls. a collection of forms
made with peas aud toothpicks. The booth
was nicely arranged with American flags. coll
ored eggs, the little folks photos, and many
articles made by the different ones, each child
being represented by something of their own
handiwork.
The second primary department was under
Miss Mercy Jackson. The work displayed was
written work" consisting of writing, spelling.
numbers and language, made into books and
tied with colored ribbons. OF paper-folding
and mat-weaving there was quite a collection.
There was a large shield made from papers
folded by the pupils; paper balls, butterflies.
chains and a paper parasol, also. Sewing
cards, consisting of the map of Montana, ami
mails and fruits, also patchwork. several pieces
of sewing, a doll dressed by.one of the pupils,
was the work of the girls.
Among things exhibited by the boys were
~starfish, specimens and shells of their own
handiwor There were animals made lf lem
ons and potatoes, dolls made of peanuts, a
house made of popcorn, and a log cabin. There
was a collection of buttons. Among the go
drawings in this grade were some that showed
marked talent. There was also a collection of
shells. a pocket-knife, comb and some money
from Manila.
In the first intermediate, In charge of Miss
Winifred Luton. language work was a spe-
cialty, while the number work was exception
ally good. Drawing is also taught in this
grade. There were specimens of sewing and
dressed dolls by the girls. Small articles made
of wood were done by the boys, hatchets and a
pick and a small AK, which deserves special
mention, as its shape was so perfect and its
handle made to fit so closely. 1t was very in
genious. A beautiful collection of pressed
leaves and flowers were shown.
The work of the 9Th grade. Prof. Parents,
SOncloto VI ldlB udkC WoIh, BCOBidpuyp ICdd-
ing, spelling, map drawing and number work.
The pupils in this grade had made a fine col
lection of minerals and shells. The needle
work of some of the girls was very neat and
pretty while a number of the boys had made
axes, rakes and a number of other articles from
wood which showed their originality. The
language, map drawing and spelling tablets
were good. Their number work, which con-
sisted principally of mental arithmetic. was
excellent. The problems were plainly stated
and the analysis of each problem written out.
The training in mental arithmetic in this grade
Is especially commendable and this training
will leave its mark on these pupils for thei
future lives.
The first grammar dep artment. under Miss
Anna Clancy. attracted much attention, espec-
tally of children. Here was a large display of
dolls dressed to represent the different nations.
These costumes were the girls own ideas.
A wheelbarrow, a revolver with a revolving
barrel, axes. hatchets and many other nick
nacks showed much thought on the part of the
boys. Maps and other drawings were here
represented as in the other grades.
The second grammar room, Miss Maud Lind
sey, teacher, made a specially of drawings
Among the many that show talent, were, "The
Deer in the Mountain, - done in crayon; "Con-
fiict between the Merrimac and the Monitor
and THE School Building" done in pencil,
and the study, washington and Flags in
water color. Among other things worthy of
mention was the house made of seed, a log
house and miners cabin, and a very unique
water wheel and a cane carved from diamond
willow. Arithmetic tablets. writing and SPELL
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quantity of wood carving.
The exhibit of the 9th and 10th grades was in
charge of Prof. Silloway. The physiology
charts were very good indeed and indicate that
the pupils had been well instructed in that
line. The class work in this study also deserves
special mention as also does the written work
in algebra. The students of this class, the 9th
grade, had taken great pains in gathering and
arranging an excellent botanical display. con-
filming themselves exclusively to the blossoms
and leaves of this county.
The mechanical drawings of the 10th grade
were very good. There were drawings of the
hydraulic ram and press, fire engines, etc. The
class work was excellent.
In zoology the gils and boys had both done
some very fine work in drawings of some OF
j, our western birds and animals. The work OF
some of the girls it seemed to us were espec-
tally good. Several had drawn the same pic
ture, one or two of the rufed grouse. The
drawings OF the bears seemed to rather excel
the others in coloring and execution.
There were so many things worthy of men
ton in Prof. Sideways department that We
cannot do justice to it in our limited space.
In this department Prof. Silloway showed
an interesting collection of arowheads; Mis-:
Main had specimens Of Illinois woods anc
Phoemie Campbell a collection of shells from
Manila.
There were some things which would come
under the head of general work; the finest be
ing a map with numerous grain, fruits, etc., at
tached, showing the different products of eacl
state.
In several grades there were some very gooc
relief maps.
The whole exhibition is very meritoriou'
and the public will look forward to future eff
forts in this line with a great deal OF interest.
Before the discovery Of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly
disturbed nv coughing congregations