Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-26
OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

As a result Of the musicale given by the
seventh and eighth grades at Kountze
Memorial church on Saturday evening,
Franklin school has completed the decora-
tion Of its building, or will have done so
vhen ell Of the pictures that have been
ordered have arrived. Though perhaps the
best decorated school In the city, the upper
hall has been incomplete and this recent
effort was made that pictures might be
placed there in keeping with the decoration
OF the lower hall and rooms. 1t was hardly
thought, however, that the proceeds Of the
musicale would do more than add two or
three much desired pictures, but the net
proceeds proved sufficient to complete tho
decoration Of the building. So far the fol-
lowing pictures have been placed, the 9TH
es not having arrived as yet; THE Roman
Forum "Alhambra Court Of Lions,' ION
Watch by wertheimer; Interior of st.
Paul's Cathedral" Immaculate Concep-
tion, - by Murillo, a marine off the foreign
coast, and Courier Imperial" by Schreyer.
The pictures are all handsome Drawn car
bons and are suitably framed.
Though the musicale had been announced
as given by the seventh and eighth grades,
the entire school had a part in making It
a success. The suggestion came from Mrs.
Cora Anderson and Miss Ella Helfrlch,
teachers of the seventh and eighth grades.
who trained the pupils Of their classes for
their part in the musicale. The kerchiefs
worn by the chorus we're made In the
kindergarten department and the whole
school gave of the enthusiasm that sold the
tickets and made the success. But now
that the desired pictures have been at
tanned, this original object Of all the work
seems to have become but the incidental
thing" said the teachers who devoted
most effort to the enterprise. For the
work Of the last few weeks has brought us
all into a closer sympathy that more than
repays the effort we expended. Not only
in appreciating the pictures, but in appre-
ciating each other, have we gained"
In honor Of washington's birthday, Mon
day afternoon, the Lake school pupils were
favored with a most delightful musical and
literary entertainment. The entire pro-
gram was given by Mr.. Robert C~uscaden,
Miss Alice Fawcett. Miss Corinne Paulsen,
Miss Kate Swartzlander and Mr.. Miller.
These artists were in their happiest mood
and most graciously responded again and
again to the encores from the enthusiastic
audience. The pupils will long remember
the afternoon as one of the red letter"
days Of the school year.
Miss Clara Cooper of Forest school had
charge, Of the meeting Of the first grade
teachers held at the city hall on Friday
evening. the meeting being especially help
full and a bit more interesting, perhaps,
than usual. A paper by Miss Rose Brady
Of Long school on Language in the First
Grade" and another on the same subject by
Miss Grace Hungerford OF Park school were
especially helpful. Miss Cooper spoke par
ticularly upon the teacher e~conomlzlng on
her strength and nerve force. Copies Of
the following rules on %politeness we're dis
tributed among the teachers for use in their
schools:
1. TIC be polite is to have a hnd regar
for the feelings and rights of others.
2. Be as polite to your parents, brothers,
sisters and schoolmates as you are to
3. Look people fairly in the eyes when you
speak to them or they speak to you.
4. DO not bluntly contradict anyone.
8. Whispering, laughing, chewing gum or
eating at lectures. in school or at places of
amusement Is rude and vulgar.
6. 1t is not discourteous to refuse to do
wrong.
Z. Be doubly careful to avoid any rude
ness to strangers, such as calling out to
them, laughing or making remarks about
them. Do not stare at visitors.
8 In passing a pen, pencil. knife or
pointer, hand the blunt end toward the one
who receives II.
8. When a classmate is reciting do not
raise your hand until after he has finished.
anyone or accidentally annoy him, say
Excuse me-" and never fail to say THANK
YOU for the smallest favor. On no ac-
count say Thanks"