Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 125, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 May 1911 — Grade Handiwork Display Was Worthy Visit of All Patrons. [ARTICLE]

Grade Handiwork Display Was Worthy Visit of All Patrons.

The display of the handiwork of the grade scholars in the library proved very interesting and many of the patrons visited the library Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and wore shown the work by the-teachers. Most of the grade teachers were on hand and Thursday afternoon they prepared a fine treat for all who came to inspect the work. They were first served,a glass of cool punch, which was welcomed by all as the afternoon was very warm. Work in all grades was shewn and the development during the year proved a marked improvement over the display of a year ago. Painting, sewing, and carpenter work, with some kindergarten novelties constituted the display, which extended around the large main room of the library. The names of the students were on most of the work and all parents should have seen what their little folks accomplished. One of the most interesting features were two frame houses, constructed by the boys of the Bth grade and papered and furnished by the grade pupils. Articles of furniture were made from paper and neatly arranged within the houses, two sides of which were left open. The display throughout was very creditable to the grade scholars and likewise to >the teachers who have labored so diligently with them. Parents should not miss this attraction next year. It is better than a county fair and don’t cost a cent.