Arizona republican., 1920-07-29
AL|CE'S DREAM
 IF WONDERLAND
 WAS MADE TRUE
Fairies and Comics Furnish Fun for Children at Clos ing Exercises of the Vaca- ton School Yesterday

If Alice of Wonderland fame could have stepped into the Parish House of the Pro- Cathedral yesterday morning at about 9:45 o'clock she would have realized her beautiful dream. for there were more than 300 little kiddies fro licking about, and two-thirdS of them were in costume which represented all characters from Mephostopheles to the dainty little fairy.
 This festive occasion was the closing exercises of the Vacation school which Dean Scarlett has promoted and IT. nanced for the past five years by popular subscription And if one IS to judge by the interest taken and the wholesome fun of yesterday mornings program, then the school has been a huge success, both physically and edu- cationally in stimulating group work, both in play and class.
 The exercises opened with the sing ing of America, which was followed by the salute to the flag, and then the school prayer. Rev. J. R. Jenkins told an Indian story about the bringing of maize into the tribe for their cultiva- tion, which was very interesting and educational.
 The children then were allowed b minutes for singing and they chose some of the old fashioned tunes. An English round s'Three Blind Mice, was sung very well by the different groups
 Judges Have Hard Task
 Mildred Royce did the Dance of Spring" to Mendelssohn's Spring Song, which was artisticaily performed and very much appreciated by her little friends.
 A group of the boys played an Indian game which they have nicknamed Hot Stuff'-that afforded a great deal or amusement to those present. AS sev- eraI of the boys were taken unaware and off their guard these were seen to double up their fist ready to strike back, when just then they realized IT was part of the game and they would turn and run with all their might so as to keep out of the reach of the1r pursuer. who carried a club made Of towels.
 The judges chosen were Mrs. F. L. Downing Mrs. O. F. Morton, MISS Blount. Mrs A l.. F1agg and Mrs. Dykes to review the grand marcn oL all those in costume, and the Merry Band" did not seem to mind the many trips they found it necessary to make around the room. It was a very com mon remark heard around the room. T don't envy those judges their Jop' which well expressed the rate III store for the judges.
 Prizes Are Awarded
 After much deliberation the prizes were awarded to the following: Glauys Bloch, Dorothy Bloch, Bobby Donnelly and Robet McMaken.
 The most original girl was Gypsy mother and child. This was Gladys Bloch and Helen Wetzler, one of the most striking makeups seen at a cos tune party.
 The most comical was the character known to all childhood days as "Huck- leberry Finn" who was just splendlu' even to freckles and bare feet lie was carrying stick and line. with little sunfish swinging happily on the hook An old salmon can contained his bait and this was hung from strap around his waist; his overaHs were patch upon patch and the crown. ing effect was his Missouri sombrero with his hair protruding through the crown This was Dorothy Bloch. and she deserves a great deal of credit for her effort and the result.
 Bobby Donnelly as "Jiggs' was scream and carried it out to perfection, even to cane and pipe. It was With difficulty that he hobbled around in the march, but he was game to the last, as he is only eight years old. His originality wSs not doubted for one second and great deal of applause greeted him when he was handed the prize.
 The Way Down East Nigger" was cleverly done by Robert McMaken and he was found very much in evidence at all times, Wn1Cn was very dlluSlll6 NO the children. It was really quite funny how one boy could carry so many patches.
 And Then the Ice Cream
 It was truly hard to judge them, and about a, dozen were given honorable mention. Mueral Watkins was splen- did sunf1ower, even to her eyes. Mary Waters was a good isis Hopkins '' Mildred Waters as an "Old Fashioned Girls' was dressed in her grandmother's costume. Willard Hart was a good Beau Brummel.' Ever so many were excellent.
 And then all was forgotten, even to the picture they were posing for, when several of the older girls who were helping to serve, appeared on the scene with strawberry ice cream cones. There was a mad rush, which was qufeueo when chairs were found and then the strawberry ice cream and pink stick candy disappeared.
 All voted it a real large elegant time and three cheers for the Vacation school and the teachers.