The Detroit times., 1915-01-16
School Department
The GILLIES SCHOOL
CHILDRENENTERTA.N
Dickens Characters and Stories
DramatiZed and Diversified
Program Well Rendered

raging from one TO three uOliaIs
seat 10 be entertained (eyen more
on occasions) may be JUSTIFIED III the
philosophy OF some individuals out
for soul-inspiring, real heart-interest
enpojment; il is doubtful II one IN the
= audience at Gillies school Friday even
,hg would have changed place with
the patrons OF the high-priced the
aters.
The January, 1915, graduating class
at Gillies had invited parents ana
friends TO be their guests, and in re-
fponse the large Kindergarten, con-
Nerted for the occasion into an audi
, forum, was literally packed with a
most appreciative audience. And
their anticipation OF royal entertain
ment was we'll founded.
Principal interest conferred around
the class play dramatizatlon OF the
works and characters OF Charles Dick
ems, and the more than 60 boys and
girls taking part just simply took the
audience by storm, wonderful talent
and ability being displayed by each
individual in his or her portrayal Of
the character assigned them. Not a
Glitch or bobble mRrred the smooth
ness OF the rendition, and the ability
OF many of the little performers was
indeed marvellous. an evidence OF the
capabilities OF their language teacher,
Miss Eta II. Dealy.
Harold I.ightbody a fine, manly lit
tie fellow loved and honored by his
classmates, the teachers. and the en-.
tire school, delivered an address OF
welcome. which was we'll composed
and delightfully."- spoken.
d A violin duet my Edgar ReitZ and
Walter Bernhard was very beautiful,
and the boys were encored enthusiast
tiCally. -
la Rack and Julie Street, two lit
tie girl II the class, played a piano
duet, al we're compelled TO repeat 20
satisfy the appreciative audience.
Miss Estelle Holmes, music director
tand teacher at Gillies, showed great
talent when the entire class sang
impressively Sweet and Low" and "A
Little Irish Girl
President McMichael OF the board
OF education, made brief but charm
ing talk, and in his remarks paid Miss
Fairbairn, principal at Gillies. we'll
deserved compliment when ne said
We never hear anything about Gillies
school, or rather il never comes up
al our harmonious CD meetings, be-
cause things run so smoothly and sat
.,lsfactorily out here that there is no
occasion TO distract our attention
from troubles arising elsewhere in the
system" In jocular vein he told
the class members how useless il was
TO reiterate the old ideas of this be-
ing the happiest moment of your lives,
etc." for IL was not by any means, and
he anticipated that they would have
many, many moments, hours and days
just as happy. depending on ,heir own
individual effort.
The evenings entertainment was
brought TO happy ending with sew
eral vocal selections by Mr.. Chivers,
supervisor OF music OF the board OF
education, and who led the audience in
'singing America"
And before closing this report OF
the most delightful evening we have
spent for a long, long time, here's
suggestion: III you would shake of
that lethargy that comes from too
close association with business, so
ftiai and political cares. just journey
yout TO some OF Detroit's schools and
spend an afternoon or evening with
the kiddies-it will take you back TO
days when sunshine, laughter and
song were your only care, and for
few hours at least you will be SUI
premely happy.