Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-05-14
fully accepted.

limiting trousers and SLOUGH hat de-
lighted and amused the audience bv
perfectly reciting "Little Alexis Bear
Story" Every action and gesture,
the playing with and twisting of the
string taken from the pocket,the repeti.
lions, etc., were as natural as Little
Alex himself could make them and
had there been a prize offered for
elocution little Lyla Pyles would have
won it without doubt.
Next followed the prize declarations,
the best having been reserved for the
last, and, unannounced aud with sud-
denenss almost starting, graceful
figure handsomely costumed in truly
Western style, with sombrero, whip
and leggins, her cheeks roseate hue
and her eyes flashing radiantly, Miss
June Summerlin rendered In superb
manner a Western story entitled LAS
ea." Her enunciation was distinct,
her gestures perfect, and the contrast
between the neat figure, pretty costume
and the foliage on the stage made
scene to be admired. Hearty applause
followed her graceful debut.
Miss Blanche Dittmar followed, after
selection from the band, with fine
recitation entitled Sand" She han.
died her subject in mastery manner,
made graceful appearance and ellie.
tied much applause.
The orchestra, accompanied by the
school, rendered lively medley, and
then Miss Jessie Moore recited "Sister
and 1" in an almost faultless manner,
winning applause from all, the decis-
ion of the committee on awards and
the medal for the best defamation in
the girls class.
Phillips Platts followed with "Nathan
Hale" and so we'll did he master the
recitation that he was honored with
the boys medal.
Chorus "Dixie," by the school, fol-
lowed, which put the audience in good
trim to enjoy "The Sioux Chiefs
Daughter" as it was rendered in a
graceful and charming manner by Miss
Myrtle Edwards.
"The Aspiring Dish-washer," by
Miss Theda Horton, was one of the
gems of the evening and won merited
applause. Miss horton showed ability
as an elocutionist and acted her part
In captivating manner.
With grace and ease Miss jennie Van
Dittmar entertained her hearers with
"The Ride of Jennie Mcneil" Her
easy manner and clear pronunciation
showed that she had her subject we'll
under control and the recitation was
greatly admired by her many friends
"The New South" written by Henry
w. Grady after the days OF reconstruc-
ton, was given by Will W. Hunter IN
creditable manner.
AS the last declaimer on the pro-
gram for the evening MISS Lille Tro-
we'll most gracefully recited "Tne
Light on Deadman's Bar" in capd-
waiting manner. Every word could be
distinctly heard, her gestures perfect,
her voice we'll modulated, she seemed
inspired by her subject and gave the
audience the most animated declama-
ton of the evening, Well merited ap'
nlause followed, ending with selec-
tlon from the orchestra.
The award OF medals and prizes ana
the singing of college Days" in most
spirited mood gave happy ending 70 a
most entertaining program
The principal and herasslstants nave
endeared themselves to the pupils ana
natrous of the school for their pains.
taking earnestuess in the welfare OF
those under their charge and won
debt of gratitude for the advances
made. superior instruction add advanced
ideas imbued, giving them knowledge
If the value of an education and inspire
a greater desire to obtain H.
AS a finale, and as is customary as
social gathering to exchange good
bvesD and farewell embraces among
scboolday chums and other chums'
most enchanting operetta en1lIleu
' Snow White was presented in most
,Iaosino manner to an Overlooking au-