Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 122, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 May 1913 — REMINGTON. [ARTICLE]

REMINGTON.

Mrs. M. 11. Grove returned from Illinois the first of this week. Miss Rachel Smalley is entertaining a young lady friend this week. Rev. Bull, taken suddenly ill last Sabbath, was unable to fill his pulpit Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tribby are parents of a daughter, born Sunday, May 18. Miss Claire Broadie reached home Friday from a' winter's visit in Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bowman spent the week end in Monticello with their children. <

Mrs. Jessie Miller Brandt returned to her home in Frankfort last Wednesday. Miss Gladys/Cobb, of Crescent City, Hl., is a guest of Miss Ruth Stoudt this week. Mrs. Alice Sharp Johannesson and child, of Chicago, are visiting her father, Mr. Tharp. Mr W ,R Rich. of Goodland, is frequently seen on our streets in his new Overland Six. Mi®s McCollough was a guest of her brother, John and wife Monday, attending the O. E. S. social. Mrs. Ezra Bowman and Mrs. Maurice Peck are visiting Mrs. Nora Relvie in Christiansburg, Ohio. Mr. Chas. Fell is showing some improvement and relatives feel very much encouraged at this writing. Mrs. Ada Linguist, of Belvidere, 111., has been a guest in the home of her uncle, Chas. Denham, leaving early this week. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Johnston returned the first of the week from a ten days’ visit in Decatur, Hayworth and other point in Illinois. Mr. Will Miller spent several days with his mother and sister last week, returning po his home in Rossville, 111., the last of the week. Mr. and' Mrs. James Washburn' were called to Indianapolis last week by the death of Mrs. Shonkwiler, wife of Mrs. Washburn’s father. Interment in Raub. The Stars enjoyed a merry evening of hearts Monday after regular work. Later ice, cake and coffee was served by the committee: Mrs. John McCollough, Mrs. Beaks, Mrs. Tabor, •Mrs. Shand, Messrs. Chas. May, Chas. Bowman, I. Thomas, and Miss Smalley. The hall was crowded.

Clubs. The N. S. Sew Club met last Wednesday with Mrs.’ Harry Gilbert. Miss Mollie Shearer is the next hostess on Wednesday, May 28th. The Chautauqua Study Club and alumni have committees appointed looking toward 'C. L. S. C. day at Fountain Park. Knowledge of anyone who has completed the four years of reading but has not passed through the Golden Gate, would be welcomed by the president of the Study Club. _ The Fortnightly session dated for this week is postponed in deference to the public school closing exercises. The Sew and Sew Club members had a real. treat last week, when autos and carriage took them' to the farm home of Mrs. Earle Thompson, southwest of town. A good attendance, pleasant weather and excellent refreshments conspired to make the trip most enjoyable. The Railroad committee of the Federation, Mrs. Coleman Merritt, chairman, are placing the flowers and shrubs in the park this week. Cannas,. salvia and geraniums fill the bed.. The ’ market is done in achryanthus blocked at either end with a broad sweep of pansies. Favorable weather permittin, the park promises to be very attractive this year. The railroad company has donated geraniums, tilled the soil, and imporved the sod. Through Agent Coleman the park is sprinkled and mowed. The Library Board of the Remington public library, has been appointed by the judge and duly sworn in by Lawyer Guy. President McNary is of the Club Federation: Vice-President Wesly, of the public schools; Secretary Mrs. Rowe Robinson, of the Federation: Treasurer Fern Lough, of the Citizens’ Bank. Other members of the board are Rev. Bull. Mrs. Walter Johnston, Mrs. Bai greaves. A librarian will soon be installed. A member of the state library commission will be here next week assisting the board in preliminary work, and it is now only a question of time in which to arrange the books before the reading-public can have access to the shelves. Did someone say a chair shower was in order? Why not, and make the library room a comfortable rest room, as well. Don’t forget to tell your neighbor about the chairs. - Beginning Wednesday, the Civic Clean-Up was completed last week,

town council and Federation unit ing for a cleaner town. Alumni Play. The public enjoyed a three-part program of minstrel song and dance, of comedy and of farce, when', on last Friday evening the alumni of our school dawned black complexions, paint and powder \ and gave a full evening’s entertainment before a capacity house. Mr. Chas. Bowman, interlocutor, with end men Spencer, Merritt, Elmer Bull and Will Turner, sprung some rich jokes, several of a peculiarly local application, which were loudly applauded. Minstrels Part 1. Pianisb-Mrs. Emoroy Stiller Shellman. Violinist—Mr. Stewart Reed. Chords—Bear Dance (shadow effect) Marion Parks, Fred Peck. Mrs. Chas. Bowman—Solo “All I Want is Someone”. Marion Parks, Solo “Down in New Orleans”- 't ' ' -- ■' ■

Miss Laura Peck—Solo “My Persian Rose”. “Pete” Merritt and Wm. TurnerDuet “Green Grass Grew All Aroun’.” “Sail on Silvery Moon,” Solo by Fred Peck, chorus, Chas. Bowman, Wesley Merritt, Elmer Bull. Mr. Chas. Bowman—“ Good Night Mr. Moon,” Solo with full chorus. Mr. Will Turner appeared as a “Buck and Wing” dancer, answering a hearty recall. Much credit is due Mr. Bowman, under whose direction the minstrel chorus was prepared. Part ll—was a laughable little comedy under the direction of Miss Gertrude Besse. Mr. Homer Lambert made a hit as a brave man of the Jjouse when no burglars were in sight. Mr. A. V. Locke, as his wife, was afraid Of burglars, and pleased the audience with a bit of real dramatic art when she lovingly quieted the colored roustabout seated in her parlor in her husband’s coat and hat. Mr. Ernest Swift, negro hired to catch burglars, was in full sympathy with the tricks of a wide-awake coon and made good in every situation. Miss Bessie Guy, housemaid, afraid of no one, with her broom cleared the stage of burglar and coward. Part lII—A farce directed by Miss O’Connor, was well staged. Jack Carew, a bashful lover,-was successfully portrayed by Keith Spencer. Miss Laura Peck and Miss Pearl Morris, cousins, were each aspirants for the attentions of bashful , Jack. Miss Laura, as the dainty maiden, shy but hopeful; Miss Morris as “thirty-five and anxious,” and very; willing to appropriate violets, pro-’ posal and lover, hindered only by the inquisitive and romantic maid, Josie, personated by Miss O’Connor. The Remingtin alumni number several who are possessed of rare dramatic ability and are generous in using it to further a good cause. The thanks of the community are due them.

Commencement Week. Rev. Wickham delivered the baccalaureate sermon Sunday evening before a crowded house. A choir of sixteen voices, led by Miss O’Dell: pianist, Miss Bonner, gave a musical program of great beauty and artistic worth. Prelude Batiste “Almighty Lord”—lntermezzo from Cavalier! Rusticana, arranged by Clifford Page. Two Anthems... Geo. Mark Evans Creation Hayden Sermon Text—“ Without Me Ye Can Do Nothing.” Rev. Wickham is a rapid, forceful talker, and carried his vast audience through a splendid sermon to the class of ’l3. Everyone regretted his seemingly early close. The inspiring tones of America preceded the benediction. Decorations in class colors and rich crimson of the large class of juniors. The 6th, 7th, and >Bth grades, under the direction of Miss O’Dell, instructors the Misses Roberts and Hutton, gave a splendid recital on Tuesday evening to an overflowed house. These children gave a remarkable exhibit of musical ability, especially noticeable where the Instruction had begun in their primary work. They also gave a fine example of the force of discipline when, during the severe electrical storm, the lights winked on and off and one and off and they sang on happily. A sunflower drill by the boys was prettily staged and showed a great care and preparation on the part of the teachers. The seniors and faculty enjoyed a picnic breakfast served In the band stand of the town park Wednesday morning. Alumni banquet was scheduled for Wdenesday evening, Rev. Wickham toastmaster.