The Coconino sun., 1919-02-07

for San Francisco and other Cali fornia points to visit with relatives. <. !. 1. +
 Eighth Grade Girls
 Give a Play.
 On Wednesday of last week the eighth grade girls of Emerson school put on the play "Jiggs." The efforts put forth, together with the results obtained, showed unusual ability and determination. While perhaps the working out of the play was a little crude, they had no coaching whatever; and when it is remebered that they are children, it must be admitted that the affair was a remarkable success. In the beginning the girls expected to give their play for the school chil- dren only, charging an admission Of five cents; but enthusiastic children spread the news at home and gave invitations to enthusiastic mothers, who, to show their appreciation for youthful effort, accepted, and have been loud in their praise of the under taking ever since.
 The eighth grade has undertaken the support of one French orphan, which requires thirty-seven dollars a year. In order to accomplish this they have pledged three dollars week; and so far they have heroically fulfilled this pledge. The boys of this grade expect to follow this up with base ball game. The game was planned for last Friday; and they even went so far as to sell tickets, but the snow interfered. However, at an early date when the snow has disappeared, they expect to have this game on the grounds of Emerson school. For the encouragement of the boys, as we'll as for the enjoyment of the game, all those who can go should watch for the date of the game and make an effort to attend.
 !. + 1. |. Good Work in All Grades. It is very pleasing fact to the pa irons of the school to learn from the teachers that the children in all the grades are showing good intentions and splendid determination to make up the work lost during the influenza epidemic For a while the situation looked somewhat hopeless, for so much time had been lost. But just now the results are very encouraging, and the teachers expect the children to be up with their work by the end of the present school session. ...... .. |
 <. I. i. .:' Enrolment and Attendance.
 Patrons are always interested in the school enrolment and attendance. These figures will give some idea as to how we'll our public school is keep ing up its standard, despite the ir- regular conditions that have prevailed this winter.
 Total ehrollment for the year, 421.
 Total enrolment for last month, 295. ,,
 AverageNdaily attendance for the year, 261.
 If parents could find time to visit the school they would find many in- teresting things taking place there, In the first place, upon entering the door might be heard the singing of some new patriotic song, for the children are learning some just now, popular among them being "The Unit ed States Marines" and surely there are few who would not, thrill at the sound of the music coming from so many joyous throats.
 Then a visit to the domestic are de- partment would reveal many inter esting facts. Just now the girls of this department are expecting an al- lotment of sewing from the Junior Red Cross of San Francisco. The ar ticles to be made are little petticoats for relief work. Last year, it will be remembered, this class, under Miss Watkins, made number of dresses which reflected much credit on girls so young. The Normal training de- partment is also a place of interest, the children have accomplished a great deal in that work this year.
 1. I. + < School Election.
 The school election will occur the last Saturday in March, at which time the election of one member of the school board will take place.