The Republican journal., 1914-12-17
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Charles T. SVift's
FOR YOUR
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and Candies
FOR CHRISTMAS.
Masonic Temple, Belfast. Me.
THE PITCHER SCHOOL CHRISTMAS
ENTERTAINMENT.

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er schoolhouse packed full and overlooking.
about LEG being present to witness what prov
ed to be most enjoyable entertainment, and
which reflected great credit on both the schol-
ars, all of whom took part. and upon the teach
er, Miss Phebe Cross, to whose untiring and
well directed efforts due the delightful
entertainments given from time to time by
the school and which have drawing power
far ahead of the ordinary school entertain
ment. The schoolhouse was very tastefully
decorated by Miss Cross, ably assisted by Mrs
Frank Grady and Mrs. Herbert Gray.
Christmas tree provided and was laden
with presents and good things to eat, which
were distributed by Santa Claus, who made
special trip from his Iceland home to person
ally give the presents The following
program rendered and called forth much
applause from the audience, necessitating a
! repetition of many of the parts. Special men,
ton should be made of the "Darkie Medley"
which was an original production, outlined by
MISS Cross and carried out by eight of the
scholars. This brought forth much laughter
and deafening applause from the delighted
audience. The "Darkles' were represented
by Misses Neva and Vena Armstrong, Annie
and George Piper and Alzada Farrow. Cecil
Armstrong and Pearl Grady were lend men,"
the latter as "Oid Black Joe" provoking a
wave of mirth which continued throughout
the act. The program:
Singing, christmas Song" The School
Rec, "A Wish Nellie EispUr
Rec, GLOW he does it, Vena Armstrong
Singing, "a Lullaby, Primary Grad S
Singing, PUSSY and the Cream"
Primary Grades
Singing, "Good Night and Good Morning"
Primary Grades
Rec, MRS. Santa Claus" Neva Armstrong
Rec. Miss Edith helps things along"
Annie Piper
Rec, "A Possib lity,'' Elmer Dean
Singing, 1.-The Eskimo" School /
Rec, the Twin" Pearl Grady |
Rec, "A Secret" Mertland Jackson |
Rec, "Grandmas Beaux," George Piper
and Hazel Gray |
Rec, 1.-The Day Before Christmas.
Cecil Armstro
Rec. THE Christmas Problem" Rubie CLARK
Exercise, 1.-The Christmas Letters"
Arthur Esnor, Chester Grady, Lewis Piper,
Elmer Dean. Cecil Armstrong, Pearl Grady
Music. March of the Brownies"
Maude Elkins
Exercise, "Darkies Medley" ...
Rec Buying Presents, Lewis Piper
Rec, Sitting up for Santa Claus"
Arthur Eisnor
Singing 1.-The Maine Song" School
Rec, christmas Day." Alzada Farrow
Rec, The Longest Day." Roger Clark
Music, 'Sunset Reverie," George Piper
Rec. "Ted's Stocking" Clyde Gray
Rec, "her Choice" Alice Gray
Song, 1.-The Goblin Man." Vena Armstrong
Rec. The Elf Child" Vena Armstrong
Rec, Selection from Hiawatha,"
Chester Grady
Music, "Morning Glory" Annie Piper
Dialogue, "a Christmas Joke"
Neva Armstrong and Annie Piper
Rec, "Waitng up for Santa Bertha Dean
Flag Salute, School
Singing, America" School
The Pitcher School is fast gaining a reputa-
ton, not alone for its ability to entertain its
visitors in most pleasing manner, but as pos
sessing superior educational facilities, brought
about by its having an energetic, progressive
teacher, Miss Phebe Cross of Morrill,, who by
her charming personality obtains complete
harmony with the children, enabling them to
become more proficient in many ways. This
is recognized by number of the parents of
outside districts, who are sending their chill.
dren to this school.
Miss Cross has effected permanent organ
ization in the school, known as The School Inn
provement League, which has, in addition to |
furnishing many pleasurable entertainments.
added complete, up-to-date encyclopedia to
the equipment of the school. Another recent
acquisition is an organ. Under such efficient
management, it goes without saying that the
good work has but begun and that m any addi-
tional features will follow,