The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1916-06-06


who were unable to gain admission,
looked through the windows. Mrs. Davis,
the principal, proudly presided and the
following programme was presented:
Religious exercises, The school.
Address of welcome, Juanita Lambert.
Recitation, Little boy" Charles Tice.
"Our work." Edna Tice, Hattie Tice,
Alice Tice, Mary Lippincott.
Examination day." Eugene Tice.
Teacher gets cross, Hattie Tice.
"I'll try and will, y" Martin Ignazweski.
"Round the mulberry bush, " Mary Tice,
Mary Lippincott, Eugene Tice, John
Ignazweski.
-Four little boys" Charles Tice, Edwin
Ignazweski, Mark Lippincott, Or
vile Hainss.
Don't like my stomach" John Ignaz-
weski.
Duet-"Reuben and Rachel" Edna and
Eugene Tice.
Teachers empty DESK" Hattie Tice.
Reading, Juanita Lambert.
Hint to teacher" Edna Tice.
'How the Star Spangled Banner
became to be written" Hattie Tice.
Dear friends, goodbye Eugene Tice.
Every number on the programme,
save one, had been committed to men,
ory by the pupils and when it is remem-
bered that not one is over eight years Of
age, the memorizing was simply wonder
full. The selections were not rendered in
the singsong way that SO often accom-
panies studied selections but the youth
full orators entered into the spirit of the
work with vim. The exception referred
to was the reading by Juanita Lambert.
This little girl is but six years of age,
yet she took one of the school readers
and went through the selection without
faltering, mastering words of more than
one syllable.
There was music, too. Mrs. Maude
Blake presided at the organ and the chill
dren sang not only with their voices but
with their hearts. Mrs. Edith Ramey,
Of Sharon Hill, Pa, gave reading for
the benefit of the children and then
there were addresses by gentlemen who
had come from distance to attend the
ceremonies.
Rev. s. J. McClenaghan, of Princeton,
gave a short talk in which he compli-
mented Mrs. Davis on the good work
she has done. Mr.. McClenaghan repre-
sents the missionary department Of the
Presbyterian church. He is working for
the building of home for Mrs. Davis,
rough plans of which he exhibited. He
hopes to have nice bungalow with an
assembly room in it and with all the
comforts Of home. He already has
enough money to pay for it and it will
soon be In readiness for the lady who
is to occupy it.
Hon. Herbert A. Morse, of the State
Educational Department at Trenton,
gave short talk in which he praised
all who had aided in making the day a
success. Mr.. Morse is greatly interested
in the cause of education in the pines
and he has done much toward bringing
the school work up to its present excel
lent condition.
County Superintendent Stees also
spoke. He has been a frequent visitor
to this school as well as to Pineworth,
where good work is being done and it is
through his efforts that the johnson
Place school is to be kept open longer
than usual.
When the speaking was over Mrs.
Davis said she had some prizes that
would be awarded later. She could not
refrain, however, from giving to Fred V.
Lambert, a certificate that would en-
title him to enter high school. Fred,
however, has other IDEAS and Will soon
start for Detroit, where he will join the
large army Of employees in the Ford
factory. Mrs. Davis also made especial
mention of Alice E. Tice, who has not
missed a single session or been tardy
during the term. When it is recalled
that some Of the children walk from two
to three miles to get to school this is a
record to be proud of. Every pupil has
been promoted.
| After the ceremonies the guests were
invited to view the farm attached to the
school. Here were seen plants in all
stages OF growth, and the work of culti-
waiting, planting and caring for the large
plot of ground was all done by the
pupils.
A fine lunch was served by the ladies
OF the neighborhood and it was as heart
lily enjoyed as were the indoor exercises,
and it was voted that the entire com
munity children and adults, knew what
to do at the right time.
Some day it is hoped there will be a
new schoolhouse. When Mrs. Davis took
charge she had three scholars, today she
has 16. Each one vies with the other in
decorating the schoolroom and keeping
it nice and attractive. On Thursday il
was trimmed with flowers from the near
by woods, pictures and flags. The
school owns two organs and two sewing
machines. The children are instructed
in music and in sewing. When the
bungalow is finished there will be s
+ piano which has already been presented
. by Philadelphia firm. The day wa
! all that could be desired and the enter
, tainment provided was an event tina
will long be remembered by all who wer
SO fortunate as to enjoy it.