Arizona republican., 1901-05-07
ORATORICAL CONTEST
Prize Speaking Exercises at the
 Indian School Last Night.

The "prize speaking" or oratorica contest at the Phoenix Indian school last night was well attended by friends of the institution. It was participated in by members of the eighth grade oi class of 1902. The oratorical selections were in a majority of cases familiar ones and were well rendered by the Indian boys and girls. Two prizes, gold and silver medals, were awarded by the judges to Mariana Silvas and Amy Eagnen. respectively. The judges were the Rev. Mir. Penlck, MT. Everett and Prof A. ]. McClatchie.
 "The Men to Make a State" was the subject Of the opening Reclamation delivered by Thomas Allison. whose de' livery was excellent and enunciatior good. The effect of the early part or ms address was marrel somewhat by the confusion incidental to the arrival ol late corners, and this fact undoubtedly had it's effect upon the judges as wei as upon the speaker himself. The quail. ties that go to make up good citizen were fully treated in the Reclamation.
 Little Joe" was rne subject of reel tation by Dora Tripp. Little Joe Is an invalid boy whose bedside is visited by a companion who brings him tribute Of flowers and delivers an imperfect message concerning the beauties ol heaven. While the visitor is yet by Joe'o bedside the little invalid expires The recitation is z. monologue. permit ting of comparativel siittle change of expression excepc at the concluding lines. Considering everything. the speaker handled the piece effectively.
 Patricio Lugo, in the Reclamation "The Rivals" struck the funny bone of his audience. He told of the adven- lures of rivals in a love affair, in which the hero seems to have fared very indif- farently and both lost the object of their affections. Patricio was literally applauded by the audience.
 ,"Mona's Waters" a recitation by Alice Nott, ia poem of the dramatic order. The long piece was well memorizei by the speaker. her rendi- ton being admirable in this respect: but in the heavier passages she lacked the fire and force necessary to render them perfectly Her speaking was, however, entirely creditable and praise worthy.
 William Peters followed with the Reclamation. How He Saved St Michaels." This well-known poem was well spoken. showing careful training and natural aptitude on the part of the speaker. The heroic act of the slave and the saving of the cathedral from the fire were well set forth.
 The antics of an irrepressible young ster were delineated by Susie Merrill ir the recitation, Parental Discipline Humorous in it's nature iii again gave the audience an opportunity to laugh The speaker Is to be congratulated, both on manner of delivery and nature oi selection. She came within one point oi winning the second prize and received special mention from the judgea.
 ",The Victor of Marengo," according to the Reclamation delivered by Mari ano Silvas. was an obscure drummer boy and not the world renowned Ma. poleon. The audience was not disposed to take up a quarrel of historical fact and generously applauded Mariana fol h.s excellent delivery of the literary SC. lection. He was. In fact. the winner of the first price. as told elsewhere. ant the audience in general thoroughly ! agreed with the judges in their choice
 'The Last Hymn" depicting a wreck at sea, was delivered by Amy Bagnell ir a charming manner The selection wa. moderate in length.
 The musical numbers on the pro. Pramme were delightfully."- rendered The chorus sang "Hark! They Come and received liberal applause. A voca duet. "The Swallow" by Catherine Valenzuela and Amy Bagnen, was ad mirably suited to their voices. Amy Bagnell and Irene Tabischaddie played an instrumental duet, "The Ocean by Moonlight" The concluding muaica number was a selection, Home Scenes" by the chorus. The orchestra was also present and played number of pieces.
 There will be no public exercises al the Indian school today. that is. as fai as commencement is concerned. The great event there will be the visit and reception of President Mckinley and party, which takes precedence over everything; else. On Wednesday, how ever, the domestic science class will en-