The Rice belt journal., 1910-02-25
WASHINGTON PROGRAM GREAT SUCCESS
Largest House OF the Season. .-Splen-
did Work by Pupils and Teachers.

did Work by Pupils and Teachers.
The largest crowd ever assemble
in the Welsh Auditorium. gathere
there Tuesday evening to witness th
Washington Birthday program give
by the pupils of the public schools
Nearly every seat in the house wa
occupied, and everyone present en-
joyed the excellent work of the child
ren in the various ways in which the
helped commemorate the day.
The work Of the evening was as nea
perfect in every particular as it i
possible for such an entertainment tt
be. No confusion, no forgotten parts
nor any of those things that so otter
accompany programs given by th,
little folk.
The work throughout reflects grea
credit upon the excellency of the work
of the teachers, the diligence of the
pupils and the thoroughness with
which the pupils OF our schools
are being trained.
The first number, drill and an op.
ening address by the little people
from Miss "Nettie's" room, won the
hearts OF the audience at once. In
this number, little six year old Mel.
vim Doan, stepping forward from the
ranks of his companions, made a very
appropriate opening address, which
was so plainly and clearly spoken
that it was distinctly heard in all
parts OF the house. The class, num-
bering some thirty or forty, then
went through an intricate marching
drill, coming out to their respective
places without single error. The
singing by the little folk, was also
good, all taking part
and keeping good time.
A number of drills were given by
the pupils of different rooms. Among
those which were exceptionally pleas
ing was the Butterfly drill given by a
of girls from Mrs. Arnett's
classes, in which both the costums and
were exceptionally pleas.
ing. The Red-white- and.blue drill
given by number of the larger girls
was a general favorite, while the flag
drill by another group of girls and
The Columbia drill by some of the
girls were all pleasing and
showed that the girls had given
study and practice to them. |
The different musical numbers not
)nly pleased the audience but demon
'tra 'ed that this important part of the
'chool cirriculm is not being slightcd
IS is so often the case. Aside from
everal songs by the smaller pupils.
he high school Chorus consist
ng OF all the members OF the high
chool gave several pleasing and
atchy songs. responding to one or
more encore. Misses Irma and Jessie
Robinson gave vocal duet that is
worthy Of especial commendation.
'rof. Annette sang a difficult solo, |
nd kindley responded to hearty |
Dcore.
The department of oratory was not
eglected, Miss Pearl Martin and Miss
frances Carr each contributing to the
vening's entertainment by we'll rem
cred recitations.
Prof. Annette made a short address
'anking the audience for their pres
nee aad good attention. In his re-
larks Mr.. Annette said that the
uestion had been asked "why this
ltertainment was given" and in re.
Ly be stated that it was given for
70 reasons, first, as means of in
llcatlon patriotism, love of country,
I'D a desire in the hearts of the
>ung to emulate the good deeds of
Ich a hero as Washington; and
cond to raise some money that was
eded for the library and laboratory,
this respect we may add that some
ing over $500 was realized from
e evenings entertainment, Mr..
rnette also stated that as a means to-
Ird the former object, he ex-
cted, with the consent of the city &
uncil to place a large flag on the 4
+.
In concluding we can only say as
said in the beginning the work o
IS all excellent, and every boy and =
Il that took part in the celebration .
the birthday of the Father of his q
lntry, on the evening of February J
1910, may well feel proud of the =
rt they they did, proud of their q
lOol and proud of their country. e
ID the people of Welsh may justly g
proud of the excellent work done @,
Prof. Annette and his corpse of 9
chers. g