Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 129, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 May 1913 — COMMENCEMENT WEEK OF THE REMINGTON SCHOOLS [ARTICLE]

COMMENCEMENT WEEK OF THE REMINGTON SCHOOLS

Alumni Banquet, High School Recital, Exhibit Day, Etc, Fill Up the Week. The recital by the lower grades, all below the 6th, occurred Wednesday afternoon, comprising a pleasing program of recitations, songs, drills, etc. The large audience was delighted with the efforts of the little ones, who never tired in presenting their very full program. Alumni Banquet. The class of 1913 was royally entertained Wednesday evening of commencement week by the R. H. S. alumni. The banqueters assembled at 8:30 in the parlors of the Christian church, the receiving line numbering Miss Pearl Morris, president; Miss Louise Hartman, Miss Gertrude Besse. Covers were laid for eight-four, the tables forming a square, in the Center of which was placed the table of honor, surrounded by the class of ’l3. Toastmaster Wickham and lady, Superintendent Wesley and lady, Principal Large, Assistant Principal Miss O’Connor, Musical Director Miss O’Dell, also sat at the table. The parlors, banquet hall and tables were bright with the class color, red, showing in “Jack” roses, carnations, and streamers blended with banks of snowballs and clusters of white carnations. It was a pretty scene,' the dainty misses and the manly young men of the graduating class, nine in number, last years graduates, and then back, back in years. Many beautiful gowns graced the scene; the menu of four courses Was delightful in substance and serving, and Rev. Wickham as toastmaster kept mind and heart in touch, with happy anecdote or some deep underlying principle of life. Mr. Burdette Roush, class of ’O9, in the address of welcome, made a plea for sympathy as opposed to the hackneyed phrase “We never did that! What are the schools coming to!!” Progression to be the standard. Bernard Hargreaves, in responding for the graduates, stated that this was_ the largest class since 1905. He made a plea for systematic athletics and a special course in elocution. Also assured the alumni oi nine new members who would boost. Mr. Walter Johnston gave a happy compliment to woman in admitting that she was of untiring activity in the world’s work, quoting, “God made the world and rested; He made man, and rested; Then he made woman—and neither God nor man his since rested.

The president of the alumni, Miss Pearl Morris, after a few words of cordial greeting, recited two poems from Riley. Rev. McNary likened moods to contrary minds, which often allowed to prevail, -prevent the possibility of grasping opportunity. Mrs. Hargreaves spoke of the strenuous efforts necessary in a small town to sustain a strong alumni association. Mr. Wesley, superintendent, hopet for a closer contact between alumn and schools. Miss O’Connor gave character sketches of several of the faculty ol' Columbia college, closing with a high tribute to Dr. Dewey and as a resume of her experiences and wha; the future might hold for the grad uates, quoted “Life is a funny prop osition after all." Mrs. Ada Peck Bowman and Miss Dorothy Flint were nonresident alumni in attendance. Those who assisted the alumni in their recent play were guests oLthe association, including, Mrs. A. V. Locke, Miss Blanche Parks, Mrs. Chas. Bowman, Miss • Dorothy Spencer, Mr. Marion Parks, Mr. Ernest Swift, Mr. Fred Peck, Mr. Will Turner, Mr. W’esley Merritt, and Dr. Elmer Bull. High School Recital. The pupils of the high school gave a most delightful recital Jasl; Thursday evening in the M. E. church, under the direction of Miss Helen O’Dell, musical instructor, and Miss Bonner, pianist. The fine expression, beautiful modulation of tone and sympathy between chorus and leader was especially noticeable in several classicl numbers. Of especial beauty was ‘The Blue Danube,” the boys carrying the obligato. Medllnber’s Rockabye, given by Helen Peck, Rachel Smalley, Garnet McNary and Mabel Rawlings, was also a gem. Berea Bartoo, daughter of Editor Bartoo, gave “Naughty Briar Rose.” Rachel Smalley, in monologue, gave "Elsie and King Volmer.” Miss Bonner was at the piano. Marie Roades recited "Life in a City Flat,” and Oris Hotalling amused ail with “Samanthy’s Trip to the City.” The chorus work of our public schools, as heard at the recitals throughout the week, is highly complimentary to instructor and pupils. Crowded houses have greeted each commencement week program. Exhibit Day. School was dismissed for Friday and from one to four the rooms were open to visitors, patrons and school officials, to show the material results of the year’s work. One who has. attended these exhibits year after year, is made aware that ;he work of our schools is Iraprovng. A higher, as well as practical, standard is evidenced. The work n domestic arts and manual trainng deserves especial mention beiaus* {the results were so praise-

worthy, considering the short time these subjects have been in the course. Those who are doing this deft work now in the grammar grades and Ist high school, were the first to receive the manual play work in the primary. The pupils returned to the building Saturday afternoon to receive cards of promotion and records of grades. Annual Commencement. The commencement program was given in the M. E. church Friday evening, the class of nine, including Daisy Ott, Helen Peck, Marie Roades, Mabel Rawlings, Robert Hutton, Rachel Smalley, Florence Johnston, Myrtle Alter, Bernard Hargreaves. The program follows: Music—“Ostinato” Mis 3 Oallie Bonner. Invocation—L. G. Wesley. Male Quartette—“Sweet and Low” Gus Merritt, Walter Johnston, Fern Lough, Walter Forbes. Address—“ Some things I would do if I were back at twenty, knowing then what I now know,” Dr. Scott F. Hershey, Ph D. L. L. D. Presentation hf Diplomas to class and to graduates of Carpenter township common schools—Superintendent L. G. Wesley. Music—“ Good Night”—Parks. Male Quartette. Benediction—Dr. Hershey. The graduates, onO and all, received many tokens of good will, none of which were in evidence, not even the two diamond rings. The class were guests of honor at a six o’clock dinner, given by Ladies O’Dell and O’Connor, and Mr. Large, at the Griffith House, commencement evening. A little of that fine “Red Seal” /Gingham left yet at Lee’s Closing Out Sale. Going at, only 10c. William L. Pullen, former sheriff of Carroll county, present county councilman and prominent republican, was fatally injured at his home at Cutler early last week while driving a new automobile. In attempting to drive into a high embankment barn, Mr. Pullen misjudged the speed of his car, was unable to stop it and crashed through the doors and down the fifteen-foot drop on the opposite side, crushing his skull. ' Attorney Robert C. Pollard, of Delphi, is lying in a critical condition at his home in that city as a result of an attack of appendicitis. The trouble came on Monday evening and became acute by Tuesday evening. Dr. Eastman, of Indianapolis, was hastily summoned and an operation was performed at midnight Tuesday night. He through the ordeal safely and was still alive at last reports. It is thought his chances for recovery are good.