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ye we THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1919. ANNUAL BISMARCK COMMENCEMENT HIGH SCHOOL, . WEEK EXERCISES TO OPEN WITH BACCALAUREATE Sermon to Graduates, Class Night Exercises, Commencement Night Exercises and Alumni Banquet Are Attractions for the Coming Several Days The annual commencement week ex- ercises of the Bismarck high school will open’ Sunday, June 1, with the baccalaureate address by Rev. G. B. Richardson, the address to, be given at’the Bismarck auditorium at 3 p. m. On Monday will be/the class night ex- ercises at the auditorium at 8:30. On Wednesday evening the commencement address will be given by Curtis M. Johnson, and: 32 graduates will re- ceive diplomas. The annual alumni banquet will be held Friday evening at 8:30-at the high school auditorium, The following are the members of*the{ 1919 class: Bertha Margaret Bertsch Alda Mary Bremer Luella S. Bremer Bessie Marie Brown Richard Orville Buchholtz Kathryn E. Cook *Lioyd Arthur Couch Vivian Marguerite Dolan Josephine R. Fogerty *Guy Edward Grove ! Naomi O. Hagstrom James F. Knappen Elsie V.. Kyseth Gertrude Luella Larson Pauline A. Lobach Oscar William Lovin Ethel Mary. McKee *B. Donald McCoy “Charles Donald Mandigo ( . Edwin Wesley Mandigo Walter Byrne Penwarden kel'J. Pierce ; Maurinne Reitan ue Agnes -Sempel jam Edwin Sherwood Edwin James Taylor; Jr. Herdon’ Taylor » Agnes Marie Thor Harold Fay Vermilya Anna Eliza Willson Caroline Elizabeth Yegen *William Yegen *Enlisted in Students’ Army Train- ine Corps, The program of commencement week, ~ follows: « Sunday, June 1, 3 p. m.—Annual Ser- mon to Graduates—Rev..G. B. Richard- son, at, Bismarck Auditorium, Monday, June 2,:8:30 ‘p. m.—Class Night Exercises—Class of 1919, at Bis- mirck Auditorium, | Wednesday, June 4, 8:30 p. m,—Com- mencement Address—Curtis M. John- son, subject, “The Road to Happiness,” at Bismarck Auditorium, Friday, June 6, 8:30’ p.. m—Annual Alumni Banquet for the Class of 1919 , at high school auditorium. | Class motto—“Carry on.” | Class flower—Russell rose: Class colors—Green and silver. ! HIGH SCHOOL NOTES Dr. George A. McFarland, president emeritus of the state normal sctrool at Valley City and deputy state super- intendent of public instruction, will address the junior high school on Fri- day morning on the significance of Memorial day. ; The last of the eight high gchool parties will be given in the “high school gymnasium on Friday evening from 8:30 to 11:30. These parties are strictly invitation affairs and no one will be admitted without a written in- vitation. On Tuesday evening the senior and junior classes joined in the annual upper class hike out to Burnt creek. and a splendid time was enjoyed by.all. This year there are eight contest- {ants in the toast prize contest, this being the annual contest held each jthe‘dlumni toast prize. ‘The best toast written is given at the alumni banquet and the interest on some money which has been set aside for this purpose goes to the winner, _ The -eight. con- testants are Walter Byrne Penwarden, Charles Donald Mandigo, ‘Caroline Elizabeth Yegen, Richard Orville Buch- {holtz, Naomi O. Hagstrom, James F. Knappen, Josephing R. Fogerty, Har- old Fay Vermilya. Capt. A.A. Jones will give the Dec- oration day address at the Bismarck high school assembly on Friday morn- ling at 9 o'clock. On Monday evening the Latin club gave an entertaining program... This was an open meeting, and the last of the year. ‘ r ithe Burleigh‘ county: play day exer: +efses; will be held inBismarck on June 6, when all\the school children in the county and their ‘parents are invited. An. invitation is’ also. extendéd to ‘the membérs of the school boards. For several years’ play days have ‘been:-hel different counties of the state;“and ‘the annual: event has done much to:help ‘nteerst the parents and COUNTY TO HOLD ANNUAL PLAY DAY JUNE children in.the schoolsof :the state. This year Burleigh éounty plans. to. have a play day on June 6 at Bis- marck. . There willbe ‘games and sports for the children. It is hoped that there will be contestants from every school in the county. “Our schools need *to''bée’ improved: and there is only ‘one way to do It,” says County Superintendent Parsons in his announcement.’ “We must. in- Own. your o every man is the home, Somewhere in thé heart of jire to be ‘independent. Independence is the measure of one’s standing in the community. a4 The first step along th own one’s home. ‘spected,: the trusted man in e road to independence is to The man who owns his home is the re- every community. There is not only the pride in feeling that the new home belongs to. you, but especial pride in that it was built to suit your own requirements in a location excelled by none for. beauty, exclusiveness and permanency. ‘These are what you want and what you get when you build) iif; Blamarek. Bismarck Bismarck aE i The seniors proved excellent hosts,| year, in the senior class to determine) morrow. -| resided crease the school) spirit; in the coun- ty. You can never have good schools by leaving it to someone else. When a community:or a school district as a whole is interested in good schools and have a desire to have good schools; then, and yot until then will good schools be found in the rural districts. A good teacher can do many. things;,,and interested member of the school” board can accomplish some things; but. whem the whole commun- ity is interested in and have. a desire for a good school ‘then there is ‘noth- ing that can hinder them from hay- ing that kind of a school, “This pla. hope that it will help to create a school spirit in this county that ‘will be the means of bringing a good school into every community in the county. “In order to have a successful day on JJune 6, we need your cooperation. Will you give it? Are you willing to spend that day for the betterment. of the lives of the children of the rural districts of Burleigh county? BLOSSOMS WANTED FOR DECORATION OF CITY AUDITORIUM Mrs. O. R. Barnes; responsible for the beautiful decorations at the Audi- torium last Sunday on’ the occasion of the union memorial church service, 'is chairman of the committee on decora- tions for the annual: Memorial day ex- ercises to be held at the Auditorium tomorrow afternoon, and his morning she issued a call. for flowers to be used in dressing the stage and boxes. No funds have been subscribed’ for the purchase of flowers, and the com- mittee must rely upon the patriotism and genefosity; of Bismarck citizens, qualities in w! geapital city folk nev- er have beet ind-wanting.. Masses and magses#of blooms will be re- quired: jto” carry out'the decorative scheme; which has been adopted, which will “transform the ‘big audi- torium into a beautiful bower of sweet smelling, blossoms. Anything that blooms ig‘Blemarck gardens, will be acceptable, and: the committee will be very grateful for such contribu- tions. The donors. arey requested, if possible, to. setigg the flowers at 'the Auditorium not than 9:30 tonto: row morning. 4, DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA TO ORGANIZE STATE COURT ‘Mrs. Genevieve Walsh of New York city, supreme regent of the Daughters of Isabella, with national headquart- ers at Utica,'N. Y., is in Fargo today, to assist in’ organization of a. state court for North Dakota, The courts in the state have now filled the)re- quirements of.having 500 . members and at least three courts,;ag Heces- sary for the organization of a state court, ‘The organization. meeting wil! be held at 4,o’clock in the Knights of ,| Columbus hall and ‘the. grand. regent» and’ delegates frqnj/the local court andeithose jocntee: at Mandan, ..Bie- \marck, Devils: Rake not and Dick- Insonvawill “beim attendance. State officers will be chosen and ingtruc- tfons given for. the new ‘court. St, Anne’s court of Fargo will enter- tain. the new state officers and Mrs. Walsh .at a*banquet “fn: the dining room at 7 o'clock. This affair will be informal:;Mre, “Walsh ‘will teave Far- go in the .evening to’ attend ‘the an- nual .meeting of the Towa state court on June-2: a5 a + With’ Or. ‘Sehip' Dr,.G.;W.: McCarthy of!Chicago has erri inthe city and will be asao- i : Di ay r.'‘L, A. Schipfer. *““'r9-Speak at Balfour. Rev.’ George Buzzelle,- rector of St. '|George's will deliver the address at the Memorial services at Balfour to- 4 From Mandan. ~ Mrs. Robert Mackin of Mandan and Mrs, R. Glessman of Sweet Briar were inthe clty yesterday from' Mangan, returning last evening. To Fargo. Miss Luella Pannebaker of the of- fices. of the state superintendent of public instruction, will leave this eve- ning for Fargo to visit ovér the week- end. - ‘ x .. Funeral Thursday. «> The’ tuneral’ of Franz Pederman, ‘who diedTuésday was-held this after- tb ep’clock from Webb Bros.’ Interment was made in St. Marq’s. cemetery. Mr. Pedetman had ‘and in this vicinity for a number.of/years. * Visitor From 8t. Paul.: Atty. Robert Carlson® returned to St. Paul last evening after spending ten days in the Capital City/and_ vi. einity, looking after matters of busi- Years of study suggest a reward. Jewelry isthe most lasting Gift: Wrist Watches, Pearl Necklaces, Diamond and Fancy Set Rings, Black Jet Bead Necklaces, Lavel- lieres and Brooches for the Girls. Watches, Waldemar Chains, Cuff Links and Fancy Belt Buckles‘for the Young Men. a “GIFTS THAT SATISFY” BONHAM BROS, Jewelers and Opticians =. {time to. all; ness’ and Melting relatives. While day. is Jaunched with the}, jwith the state. industrial commission, ing picture stars. Her talent is AND FIRST ‘With the. annual informal ball this evening ‘and the usual Memorial day tournament Friday, the season at the Bismarck Country club will, be offi, cially ‘Upened. “The dance will be strictly informal, as ‘a concession to thé tlot'Aweather, cativentional; dress being dispensed with, and ‘outing cos- times Heng tihe favored garb, O’Con- ys orchestra furnishes. ‘the | musics" e club house, with its wide balcon-' jes, is delightfully cool; dainty’ and lappetizing refreshments will be served, and the preliminaries have been very satisfactorily handled by the house committee. ‘ Ben Tillotson, chairman of the tournament committee, announced two events for today ‘and Friday.’ There willvbe a men’s tournament, in which the first prize will be six, .new.sballs rand the second three globules. “The same prizes. will be offered for a:wo- men’s tqurnament. The rules require that the cards be marked. “tournament” before starting the play, and that the prize go to the best medal score for nine” holes. Nineteen-eighteen handicaps apply,..to old members, while libera) handicaps will-be assigned to beginners and new members. Cards are to be signed by ,two or nore players, . No entrance fee ig charged. ~The play may be made at any time today or tomorrow. Will Be ,Big Year. The Bismarck Country club opens the season with*more than 200 active een Pacific, i Fe nth ‘ Women’s Relief Corps. The Women's Relief Corps will meet on Friday .afternoon at 1:20 atthe armory. aia hie piccati BS 3 Ig Rapidly Recovering. | on Friends here’ ot Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Pray of Valley City. will be interest- ed in learning that their son, ‘Russell, who has been ill in a hospital jin, Chi- cago for some time, israpidly recover- ing, and will be able to return home about the middle of June. Hel Enjoyable Picnic. The members of Westminster’ Guild ofthe Pres»yterian church held a'very enjoyable picnic up the river Wednes- day evening frém 6 to10 o'clock: There were fifteen in the party and there was a picnic supper and wiener- wurst were browned oyer a camp fire. Business Visitor. (Miss Esther Sorenson of Fargo’ left today for points\west of here after spending the past several days Ja Lis: hitarck.” Miss Sorenson {s general traf- fic supervisor for the Noyth “hakota Independent ‘Tele Cg, and “had bob attending to\ubhtters’ or businéss here. , we t ‘Attended. Meeting. : W..E.. Parsons, superintendent of schools ‘of Burleighcounty, accom- panied by Dr.. George. A..McFarland and J. F. Taylor made an auto trip to: Crofte township: Wednesday ‘even- ing and attended a school. consolida- tion “meeting, at which the proposi- tion: of consolidating: school “districts was discussed. 3 McGovern. Here. James A. McGovern, former deputy state inspector of grain. grades and grading, and recently appointed mana- ger of the North Dakota mill and _e yator’ association;’the ” most “import- ant of the Nonpartisan .League’s eco- nomic ‘schemes, is here today meeting. which:{s defining:his, new. dutiesy\> ‘Return From Overseas. Alfred’ K. Humphreys retdrned to Bismarck on Tuesday’ evening’ from New. York, having-recently returned to the United States from 20 months’ overseas service with the 53rd: rail- way artillery. He is'a@ graduate of the Bismarck high school’and was form- erly in the employ.of. Armour & Co. He'plans to spend the summer in Bis- amcrk. From Valley City.” Constance Talmadge is today one of the most popular of mov- which is the picture tonight only at the Bismarck theater. COUNTRY CLUB TO OPEN WITH NFORMAL DANCE THIS EVENING Tyere hé' was" stopping at the Grand|~ wonderful in “A Lady’s Name”, BISMARCK HIGH CLASSES IN SPANISH TO PRESENT PLA IN LANGUAGE OF THE DONS A Spanish play will be given this evening in the Bismarck high school auditorium by the members of the Spanish classes. Miss Esther Celin, teacher of Spanish is. directing the play, which will be given in Spanish, and it will be a costume play. The admission is free and the performance will begin at 8 o%lock. Synopsis A marriage of convenience has been arranged for Mercedes and the Duke of Guzman. They are to meet for the first time at a garden party, but nei- ther one is desirous of meeting the other. ’ Susita, in order to help Mer- cedes, writes a letter to her uncle, the priest in Cercedilla telling him she is coming for a visit. Mercedes plays the part of Susita and arrives in the village of Cércedilla, The Duke has’ been. told by a gypsy girl that he would find happiness in the mountains .Jand among the peasants at Cercedilla so he also goes there. The night crier secures a shepherd's costume for him, The morning after his arrival attired as a shepherd, he meets Mercedes at the well. She had heard his voice at her window and had thrown him a flower. ; Later at a gathering in the public square at Cercedilla the Duke and Agapito are, about to fight a duel, when Mercedes appears and explains everything. Susita is given back her Agapito. The Duke and Mercedes, GOLF TOURNAMENT members, the largest on record. Its membership includes many who haye come to. the city during the last year to make their home and to whom the opening events offer,an excellent op- vorftunity of getting acquainted. The grounds have never been in better condition inor."; presented: such an at- tractive, appearance,.and they have heen Hberally patronized for the ‘last month, F now very much in love, decide to re- turn to the castles of the Torresnobles together: Act I Garden party at the Castle of the Torresnables. Act II Public square in CercedillalCura’s house. Act IH A festival in the same square. : Cast /of Characters: . Duke of Guzman....George Register Mercedes, Marchioness of. Torresno- « Célia Roxen’ ercedes......... : «» Imogene McLea Some very {nteresting tournaments are promised for the summer, and members ar looking forwad to a good season in both golf and tennis. PIANO TUNING C. G. BIGGS OF FARGO Here for short time on anual trip. Phone or call Grand Pa- cific Hotel. Agapito, a student and “would-be” bull fighter, who is in love with Susita ........... John MeGayern Cura, a priest in Cercedilla, uncle of Susita. Harold Vermilya Gypsy_ Girl. .Josephirie, Fogarty Trio Trompeta, night crier and shepherd . ++, Fred Jones Perico, a boy of the street......... eis galeliare aveblale +.++ Leland Perkins Carmela, a little dancing girl...... + Alta Jones Leave for East. Dr. and Mrs. L. A. Schipfer are leav- ing today for a two-weeks ‘stay in the east.’ Dr, Schipfer will attend special- ists’ meetings in New -York city and Brooklyn, and also the American, Med- ical association meeting at Atlantic City, N. J. SHIRT WAIST DANCE a Junie Elks’ Hall Saturday, May 31 Bismarek Council: Travelers and Friends Invited’ HUUONUOOONOOOUODLE FLOWERS for Memorial Day Peonies $2.00, $2.50 doz. Roses $2.50, $3.00 doz. Carnations Oscar H. Will & Co. ieauuanenanaguauenneunvaucaniesnyonnsuunnsuanne $1.50 dozen Standing, sitting avd walking correctly are the first essentials to good health. and that elusive charm we call’style _ good health. authority, Alice S. 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