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H 3Eb 1? A Rd of 11 Grade Activities OPERETTA OF PRIMARY GRADES On December 20, 1928, the primary grades presented the opereta, “Santa’s Air Line.” The following were characters: Santa Claus - - John Hamsher Peterkin - - Kenton Cretors A remarkable sort of fellow and Santa’s Caretaker. Groucho, name fits perfectly Dick Runkle Hustle, Boss of Santa’s Workmen James Scoby Toy Cat - - Carrol Tippet Toy Dog - - Betty Hanback Teddy Bear - - Virginia Shaw Eskimos, Keith Mahan, Eileen Wills, Chorus Box of Candy - Dorothy Carver Dolls - Emily Mitchell, Rosalie Boyd, Eloise Wibel, Mildred Basore, Geneva Zerkle Christmas Fairy - Eunice Jenkins Queen Rose - - Jeanette Smith Sticks of Candy - Roxie LaPorte, Lyn- del Barger, Virginia Ayers, Mary Belle Bre- count Choruses Aviators, Cooks, Dolls, Workmen, Eskimos, Mince Pies, Plum Puddings, Holly Boughs Santa s Air Line Time—Early in December, late evening. Place—Santa’s office. Musical Numbers Act I Santa’s Air Line Taking Care of Santa The Olden, Golden Days, Our Hnorable Profession Who Likes Candy Aviators Peterkin Santa, Groucho Cooks Sticks of Candy A Life of Care - Cat, Dog, Teddy Bear Tell It With Roses, Queen Rose and Chorus Hustle All the While, Hustle and Chorus Act II Christmas Eve Has Come At Last - Dolls A Remarkable Sort of Fellow - Peterkin Before the Clock Strikes 12 Aviators and Peterkin Santa Is Our Friend - - Eskimos Song of the Holly - - Holly Chorus FIRST and SECOND GRADE BAND Early in November the first and second grades organized their Toy Symphony Or- chestra, which is composed of horns bells, triangles, cymbals, tambourines, wood blocks and drums. In this work the children receive train- ing in rythmic expression. They likewise learn the proper handling of music and in- struments, which will be valuable to them in the future. THIRD GRADE The third grade also has a musical or- ganization. They call themselves “The Blue Bell Xylophone Orchestra.” They have twenty toy Xylophones, horns, bells and tri- angles. The children enjoy playing. They have played for three programs. The St. Paris Farmers’ Institute, the school program and the County Farmers’ Institute at Ur- bana. FOURTH GRADE The fourth grade have had several special programs. Many characters for the operetta, “Santa’s Air Line” were chosen from this grade. The boys have became very efficient Indian dancers. They have given their dance several times during the year. This grade also showed their talent in singing at the institute. All seem very interested in their school work. FIFTH GRADE The fifth grade was represented at the Farmers’ Institute on January 17, 1929 by a dialogue called “The Colonial Tea Party,” by eight girls. The following have been on the honor roll this year: Camilla Berry, Mary Ann Kite, Alice Davis and Mary Elizabeth Heatherman. SIXTH GRADE On Columbus Day, October 12, the pupils gave a play entitled “Christopher Col- umbus.” During Education Week a play was given entitled “Books in Sally’s Cupboard.” Miscellaneous programs were given at Thanksgiving and “A Safety Play” and a play called “The Greatest Farce” also a Dutch Folk Dance were numbers given at the Farmers’ Institute. Those in the “Dutch Couple” dance were: Mary Hays, Jesse Lee, Continued on page 60) 58