Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1913-04-05
THE "DEEsTRICK sKULE."

The "Desstrick Skule," given under
the auspices of the M. E. Aid, was a
success both financially and in point of
interest. The characters were well Sc
scted, each one entering into the spirit
of the part taken. Miss Millie Hside.
priem with her corkscrew curls and
old fashioned hoop skirt was a typical
maiden lady of sixty years ago. As
teacher, her knowledge was infallible
and her mild expostulations were re-
enforced by the rod.
The school children, in costumes of
long ago, came trooping to school with
their dinner pals and books. School
was opened by "Birdies Ball." sung by
pupils and the following pupils respond.
ed to roll call.
Prudence Ann Plunkett- Mrs. Delaney
Bridget OFlannigan-------Mrs. Hanley
Willy Taft Waddles-----S.E Z. Ainslie
Patience Peterkin Hitch
Mrs. G. Fl. Smith
Susanna Cocroft Cummins Mrs. Ainslie
Sophia Marie Sniffles- Mrs. Dibble
Kate Honeysuckle lr-.:
Duplicate Honeysuckls Iwins----.---
Mrs. Sellers
Mrs. Fitch
Lucifer Hawkins---W. j. Reynick
Penelope Ricke Mrs. Sam Scott
M. L. MuggsA-------------Wm Nsvin
Geo. Washington Holebrook Johnson
M. A. Willis
Lucinda Lie Johnson Mrs. Wilson
W. j. Bryan Uphill------Ir Ira McFadden
George Robbins-----------C. II. Smith
Mary Theresa Robbins Mrs. Nevin
Skule Millie Heidepriem
Mrs. Honeysuckle------------Mrs Mrs. Fish
Committeeman John ! MGFadden \ S;isn
------S. N. Fitch
The morning session of school was
filled by laughable class recitations-
singing the multiplication table, ETC., af-
ter which came the noon hour. The
dinners were eagerly and rapidly de.
voured and the remaining time spent in
games.
The p. m. session was the "Last day
of School" and visitors had come to hear
the scholars speak pieces and sing songs.
The "crying grip carried her part we'll
throughout the play and "Simple Simon"
was well given by the "lisping girl"
The essay on Boys" by Patience
Peterkin Hitch, was read under disad-
vantages but showed much thought in
preparation.
The essay on "Custey," written by
Bridget O'Flannigan. will appear else
where in this issue.
The old time favorite, 81 cannot sing
the old songs" was beautifully sang by
Mary Theresa Robbins.
The Courting Duet by Lucifer Haw-
kins and Prudence Ann Plunkett. took
the oldest listeners back to childhood
days, and was we'll rendered.
The darkies as usual were well re-
ceived and gave the audience treat"
"Dem Tantalizing Little Twin Coons"
was sung with a real darky swing, their
voices blending harmoniously and when
Lucinda Lie and Geo. Washington
Holebrook Johnson were encored they
brought the house down with Rufus
Rastus johnson Brown"
Little George Robbins in pink romp-
ers, a typical baby brother, who was
visiting school with his sister, deserves
special mention in the way he recitsd
his poem.
The Twins acquitted themselves very
creditably and Willy Taft Waddles
spoke about Tobacco" in fine style.
Penelope Ricketts,, W. J. Bryan Up.
hill and M. T. Mugs each recited fine
piece and the program was closed by re-
marks by the Committee.
The Ladies of the Aid wish to thank
the ladies and gentlemen who so kindly
helped to make the entertainment q
success, also the orchestra for their very
much appreciated musical numbers.
One of the new laws passed by the