Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-05-26
Closing Exercises Of the St. Joseph
High School.

Joseph High School, held at the
Masonic Hall on Friday night last,
were interesting beyond the most
sanguine anticipations of the most
optimistic friends Of this institution.
Promptly at the hour of $3.50 the
curtain rose on the first number on
the program, presenting The Over
all Boys and Sunbonnet Babies, "
comprising the first grade, who en-
tertained the audience with very
pretty little song, which brought
greatest enchore.
Next following was recitation,
Dame Ducks Lecture" by Miss
jamie Newell, a very humorous lit
tie recital, which was most grace
fully delivered and was received
with greatest appreciation by the
audience.
The two graduates, Miss Annie
Hornsby and Miss Willie Lewis,
read their class essays, which were
unusually good, and in which wit
was happily blended with pathos
We take pleasure in publishing these
papers to-day.
Following the reading Of the es-
says, Mr.. A. E. Green, in his usual
graceful manner, delivered the di.
plomas to the graduates, and in
happy vein made a most appropri-
ate impromptu speech, which was
well received by the two young
ladies to whom his remarks were
addressed and enjoyed by the entire
gathering.
The next numbar consisted of a
song. entitled, "Chinky ChiHgeloo
and My Little Koko Mo-" by the
Second and Third Grades. This was
among the best features of the even
ing and the perfect rendition by the
little ones showed untiring training
by the teachers and reflected credit
on all alike.
A recitation, Five Little Brothers
by little Miss Robbie Worreil was
next in order and proved curtain
raiser by bringing prolonged APP
plause. The little lady's rendition
of her part was performed with ease
and grace that would have done
credit to one of greater years.
A pantomime, participated in by
the several grades, who held
''0ld Glory" up to view, and ac-
comranied by Miss Robertson on
the piano, sang The Star Spangled
Banner" which was most inspiring
and aroused every sense Of patriot
ism, formed a most beautiful and
appropriate tableau to the evenings
entertainment.
A Box of Monkeys" a culmi-
mating 2-act play, was most grace
fully presented, and was a truly
mirth-producing comedy. The pre-
sentation reflected greatest credit on
the entire cast and displayed histri-
onic talent of unusual worth.
The evenings program was con-
cluded by most amusing scene,
entitled, "Grandmother's Knitting
Song, which was rendered by the
Second and Third Grades. in which
each little lady represented a Co
lonial dame, and while singing an
old and popular air, was bpsily en-
gagged in knitting. This was among
the most popular numbers of the
day and the little participants felt
well repaid for their diligent study
and long training by the enthusi-
astic enchore with which their eff
fort was received.
On the whole the commencement
exercises were indeed a great sue
cess and made most fitting ending
for one of the most successful terms
in the history of the institution.
1t is not known at this time Just
how many of the present faculty
will return for the next session, but
it is to be hoped there will be very
little change made, as the session
Just closed has been a pronounced
success in its every department, and
the work accomplished reflects the
greatest credit on faculty, pupils
and patrons, and speaks volumes
for the persistent efforts made byI
the Superintendent and all others
concerned for the permanent better
ment and continued growth of curl
public school system.
The Hall was crowded to its ut
most seating capacity, even the i
windows being occupied. and some
were unable get inside the building. |
Many visitors from different sections
Of the parish were present for the |
occasion and the dance that fol-
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