The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-06-01
A Fine Entertainment
By Pupils of the Mcclellan and Peirce
Schools.

BY Pupils of the Mcclellan and Peirce
Schools.
1t is hoped that many besides the interested
parents were in the large audience which at
tended the entertainment given in the Colo
nal Theater last Friday afternoon by the
pupils of the Mcclellan and Peirce schools.
There appeared then on the stage the future
men and women of Belfast; those who will
take the places of many now living. The Flag
was much in evidence and its presence, and the
tributes paid it, were inspiring to old and
young. The stage was set with pretty rural
scene. The program was in charge Of Mrs. E.
S. Pitcher, who was assisted by the teachers
of the two schools, and Mrs. Pitcher. Mrs.
Louise D. Beckwith and Miss Grace E. Walton
were accompanies. The drills and dances
we're beautifully done. showing the faithful
work of the instructors and the aptness of
the pupils. The little children who appeared
in the opening selections, q folk dance. "Meet-
ing and Greeting" were received with hearty
applause. In the operetta, 1.-THE Visit of the
Flowers" the children represented dandelions,
violets and poppies, wearing crepe paper
dresses of the different colors and guided by
little miss as fairy queen. They came on the
stage in turn and then all joined, making
very pretty effect. The vocal duet. "Flag
Song" by Clara Louise Hammons and Idris
Dawson Rogers was remarkably well done,
and every feature of the entertainment, which
lasted for nearly two hours, was received with
hearty applause. The gross receipts were
nd A patt to1 for ho
fund. The program was as follows:
Folk Dance. Meeting and Greeting.
First Grade Mcclellan School
Song and Drill Memorial Day Flower Drill,
Harriet Cross. Alice Sanker, Wida Drury,
Helen Morris, John Vickery. Alvin Gray.
John Fletcher and William Marshall.
Second Grade Mcclellan School,
Operetta. The Visit of the Flowers,
Second and third Grades. Peirce School
Wreath Drill,
\ Fifth and Sixth Grades, Mcclellan School
Flag Drill,
Third and Fourth Grades, Mcclellan School
Duet, Flag Song.
Clara Louise Hammons and Idris Dawson
Rogers
Grade Five, Peirce School
Song and Drill. Old Glory's Children,
Helen Burgess, Old Glory, Charlotte Read.
Thema Nichols. Melissa Dyer, Florence
Mcneil, Katherine Trull and Audrey
Chalmers. the flags
Fourth Grade, Peirce School
May Dance Rainbow
First Grade, Peirce School
Flag Drill,
Fourth and Fifth Grades, Peirce School
Rose Hoop Drill,
Sixth Grade, Peirce School
Chor,,s (a) The Flag, E. Schwartz
(b) America for Me, Weaver
Chorus Peace Song, Deh
Mcclellan and Peirce Schools
For the closing chorus 400 children were
massed on the stage, and when the curtain
rose the entire audience burst into prolonged
applause. At the rear of the stage two large
flags were suspended. In the center was a
white flag bearing in blue letters the word
Peace. and in singing the Peace Song all the
children waved small white flags and at each
the song:
We're a, band of children
Circlng the whole world,
With snowy standard
Ger our ranks unfurled,
We have pledged allegiance
To the cause of Peace
For all cruel warfare,
We believe should cease
War makes crime and havoc
Pain and wretchedness
Peace gives sweet contentment,
Hope and happiness;
So we little children,
Loving all mankind
Ask the weary nations
Rest in Peace to find.
Time is all too feeting
To be passed in strife
'Tis with deeds of kindness
We should fill our life;
All the many races
Should as brethren live
In the holy friendship
Peace alone can give.
CHORUS.
Float, O fair white banner,
While we children sing
OF the countless blessings
That World Peace would bring