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Show J OGDEN. Birthday of Washington Honored at Sacred Heart Aradsmv Washington's birthday was fittingly celebrated at Sacred Heart academy by an interesting and patriotic programme, pro-gramme, in which all the smaller pupils pu-pils and several of the larger ones took part. The stage was decorated in the national colors and the place of honor was occupied by a picture of Washington Wash-ington gracefully draped in the stars and stripes. The most pleasing number was Miss Tartar's solo. "The Holy City," which called forth an enthusiastic encore. As it was her first appearance as a soloist, solo-ist, the clear tones and rich quality of voice were a surprise to all. Miss McCarthy played from memory Schad's "Te-Deum," and her interpre- kiliuii in. int- ncHuiiiui selection won the appreciation of the lovers of classic, music. The violin duet. Wiegand's "Old Kentucky Ken-tucky Home" with variations, touched a chord in the hearts of all. The enthusiasm en-thusiasm displayed by the minims in their recitation, "Martha Washington," Washing-ton," showed that they were in touch with the spirit of the day. Miss Avery recited "Columbia" with force and feeling, and Miss Harcombe, in her essay, es-say, "Our Flag." paid some glowing tributes to "Old Glory" and to those who had defended its honor in the past notably. George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. At the close Rev. P. M. Cushnahan addressed the children at some length I on the noble dualities of Washington I and the spirit that animated his career. ca-reer. He then reminded them of the obligations they owed to the great republic re-public founded by the immortal hero. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Fitzgerald of Park City are visiting friends here. $ Mrs. D. H. Peery and Miss Peery have returned from the coast. Deputy Sheriff B. S. Crocker is enjoying en-joying a visit from his mother and sister. sis-ter. Mrs. A. L. Crocker and Mrs. Belle Bliss of Omaha. |