Arizona republican., 1902-06-28

cation and Christ the realized ideal of humanity, although he sought neither ! science or rhetoric from books. Men are not made good by precept, but by example, therefore take Christ as your model, and in securing an education live as near to Him as possible" Prof. McNeff's closing words were these: "Get an educat ton by all means. which is to realize a complete success in life" Ii was a noble address, well delivered and full of rich thoughts and inspira- ton for anyone who is struggling with the reverses of life trying to reach the goal of success and make the mos: of the talents and possibilities within their power.
 Following the address of Prof. Me Neff was a piano duet! "The Sleigh ride" by Marguerite Sharp and Mary C. Mcintyre. Then came a recitation by HarIod Thomas. which was deliv- cred in true oratorical style by the | little fellow The May pole dance by the primary pupils, which was next on the programme, was Q notable feature of the evenings performance. The in | tricacy Of the maneuvers around the | and white bunting were fastened at the | top of the pole. the loose ends being held by the children. and the precision
 with which the little tots executed the
 various evolutions was indeed interest ing. It reflects much credit upon their
 trainer for her painstaking care in
 bringing them to thae state of perfec- i tion. The Highland fling, by Gwen ~T. Talbot. Was well executed. and the
 antics of these three tiny girls brought forth continuous applause from the au- dience. They responded heartily to the
 first encore, but to the second they only made a pleasing bow.
 Next followed the "Old Maids Party"
 by the fifth and sixth grade girls. It was indeed a Imaginable affair. This
 was followed, by a peldler's song and ! chorus by Charlie Milne. in which the
 old maids of the preceding act took
 part 4 fairy sons by second grade
 pupils came next. The little girls were
 all dressed in white with fairy wings
 attached, and it was a pleasing sight
 to see them swaying to and from and
 from right to left keeping time with
 the music. as they sang.
 Calisthenics by third and fourth
 grade pupils were well performed and
 showed careful training. Sam and
 Tildy's Courtship," by Clarence Ma'E-
 ming and Bertha Fucker, was a unique
 representation of the ''nigger's love
 making in the old ''Virginny" days.
 They were heartily applauded. Then
 followed the wand drill by primary
 pupils. which bespoke careful and
 painstaking training by the teachers.
 Next was a piano solo, "Dance of the
 Demons.' by Thornton Merrill Fol
 lowing that was a song, tPapa's My Best Beau" by Enid Thomas. and T
 recitation. Wash Dolly Like That" by
 Mildred ConnOr: Fond Little Mother :
 Song" by primary pupils: 'Bo-Peei
 and Boy Blue" march. by second grade
 pupils: letter carriers drill by fifth and sixth grade boys; song. ''We Can't Play
 with You" by Maggie Martin. Th5
 next was a performance by the phys :, ical culture class, consisting of girls from grammar grades. Their panto- mimic demonstrations were indeed in
 teresting, and their pose representing ; "Crime" was especially striking. Happy
 Hooligan took the stage and sang, il
 true Irish dialect, a song eXpatiatine - upon his own many virtues. but, as < always the fate of poor Hoclgan. d biz
 policeman stepped in and fired hin
 from the stage just as he was reachins : the height of his mirthfulness.
 n The last performance of the evenin; y and one which brought forth storn o i- applause. was a song and dance b. e Frank Sharp and Floyd Allen. dresse' ; as regular, up-to-date coons. The boy 1t showed considerable skill in handli2 h the negro dialect and also in handlin a ei their feet in true plantation style. i The graduates of the school wer sfe Irene Marguerite Sharp and Mar r. Christina Mcintyre, to whom diploma s were presented by Prof. McNen.
 o Prof. McNeff made a short closjr e speech in which he thanked the scho, s' board for its hearty support. and als en these who had made donations tn th y- Jerome school library. to which hay IT, been recently added 19f new volume: IT. together with an $S0 edition of the Ger oa tury encyclopedia dictionary. akiug m one of the best liharies in the tcTrituT. IS The professor also extended his sinccl en thanks and appreciation to Mrs. J. W nd Sharp and Miss Decker che music; lc. directors of the occasion, for their LII ou tiring and painstaling efforts in trair lg- ing the children for the performance Iv Thus closed an enjoyable evening. an hs though it was near F o'clock when u re exercises ended, everyhody felt ampl gh repaid for the time spent. .. on Such pcc3 sipn@ arc far reaching III II nd good they accomplish They nat on la reflect much credit urcn the faculty
 the sckco!. bl- upon the ctty- in ee2era 4 and will have . marked effect upon Il / neral tone ard character ct the tutu
 citizenship of the community.
 WILLIAM PEYTON BRISTOW.