Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, March 6, 1912, Page 4

i | | \ abt hire snoh eet? lca a By E. C. KILEY. TWO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE Entered at the Pos + fi: od Rapids Minnesota, as Second Cia am atter. Official Paper of Itasca County School New Notes The play “Little Men and Women” given by the Central and Forest lake schools was a great success. A good audience turned out to see our youthful perfonmers and all declared it to be one of the best entertainment of the season, The actors were right at home on the stage and the skill and ease with which they pre- formed their parts delighted the endience. The money from this play will go for buying decorations for loth the Central and Forest lake schools. A new member has been added ’ the faculty this week in the per- #en of Mr. O. W. Holmes who com io us as head of the department of agriculture. Last week the school enjoyed lecture on Yellowstone National perk. The lecture was given by Niss Kremer who made the trip out west last vacation. The lecture was demonstrated by magic lantern sides furnished free of charge by tbe Northern Pacific railroad for the prrpose of advertisement. It is needless to say that the lecture was very much enjoyed by all and pro- 1 oted a strong desire in the minds of many students to see this wonder- tu’ National park, with the great gevsers and beautifully colored ter- ri.ces. The Senior class held a meeting on! Friday last to select class pins for the year. As yet no choice has been arrived at. The form of cards and iavitations for commencement was, however, decided upon, as well as the form, cover design and other de- tails of the annual “Pine Needles. The preliminary debate will ‘ake place on Friday, March 8th and the debating team for the contest with Coleraine will then be chosen. The} students are doing some hard work on this debate and expect by March 22nd to meet Coleraine “with weap- ons keen and polished, ready for the iray.” The girls’ athletic association held a meeting Monday night. The as- sociation was called to order by Miss Claressa Clay, president. It cided for the good of the associa- tion that every member should pled. ¥ herself to be punctual on the even- amgs of practice—that if there should be any tardiness the delinquent men< ber should be fined five cents—if absent, ten cents. This plan was zdopted so that there will be no hanging back on practice nights and the association can thus work to a much better advantage. The classes will each organize a basket ball team and some very pleasant times are anticipated. The Cow Bird. Ever so many years ago there liv- ed a very beautiful boy named Floyd.| Although beautiful, handsome and graceful, he was vain, fickle and very lazy. His father was dead and he and his mother lived together in small house surrounded by woods and neighboring farms. er worked hard for an honest living. Floyd was her joy and her trial. She loved his beautiful form, his winning smile but she hated and despised -his lazy, shiftless, slothful habits. When, she wanted water she must go vfetch it; if she needed wood she herself must cut it, and so it was in all the duties of life. One day when the mother was/| wparticularly wearied and worn, she ssent her son out into the woods to wet some fagots for the fire. He got as far as the woods but when he found himself in among the beauti ful native pines, in the midst of cooling shade and pleasant odors, of singing birds and glowing blossoms he, absolutely indifferent to his mother’s need, lay down on the soft bed of leaves and fell fast a- sleep Here the beautiful wood fairy found him. She knew of his shift- less and happy-go-lucky habits. She pitied the mother drudging away for his and her daily bread and in scorn and anger she with her magic wand cast a spell over the sleeping idler. A wonderful transformation began to take place. His body grew smaller and smaller, his clothing turned into black feathers, his hair into brown was de-| His moth-| lones, his arms into “black wings and his feet took ‘on the form| of claws. When the transformation was completed there lay sleeping no longer a beautiful curly headed boy but the ugly form of the bird now commonly known as the cow bird. he awoke feeling all the pangs of hunger. He tried to speak but only sputtering gutteral sounds came from his throat. The fairy tu€aing to hia waved her wand over his new form and so compelled him ‘to keep it forever. shiftless habits, but she had taken away all his beauty and honor. Away he flew into the neighboring pasture where the cows were grazing; among them must he get his food which now forever was to consist of the flies and insects which swarmed around the cattle of the neighborhood Never again did he sleep in his own} home. He took refuge im the nest of other birds crowding out the young| if there chanced to be any, and leay- ing his own young to the mercy and} tenderness of those he had robbed. | So lives the cowbird, hated and de-| spised by all the feathered tribe. MARY D., class ‘13. | | | School Official Board Publication District of Number 1 Proceedings Sepia Rapids, Minnesota, Feb. 26, 1912. the school board of &@/School District No. One was held in A jacicg of the board’s office at eight o'clock. C. E. Burgess and J. D. Doran were pres- ent. } The minutes of the meeting held Feb. 19, were read and approved. The following. bills were upon motion allowed: i H. W. Stark, of Lelah Magaua .. .. .. .. D. Harrington, wood for Horton school .. oe c. F. Reed, wood for in settlement of claim - $150.00 . 4.00 “Warba school . «11.25 R. W. Bloc! hauling school sup- plies... .. - 3.00 James Hayden, putting. up » desks 29.50 and moving school furniture Oscar R. Bohn, wood for Rosy A. A. Stonefiela, “wood ‘tor Shallow- pond school .. .. .. » 15.00 Oscar J. Olson, wood tor Bear River school .. .. .2 2. «2 00 ee Lilyan Gray, cleaning of Harring- 20.00 28.8 ton school .. see eae 6.00 Jessie G. Whitney, paid for repairs at Westfork school .. .. .. .. ..3.25 Wm. Neuman, labor at Central school .. Fi = ae B225 | M. H. Jones, labor at “Cohasset. ' school .. : se 28.00 | G. H, Jacobs, wood for ‘Centra: dchool .. .. 86.70 | Allyn & Bacon, ‘text posi: o- John Hanson, wood for Carpenter school .. Gok hae eines si NO L. P. Carpenter, wood for Carpen- ter moh 6781 62. ay | L. P. Carpenter, wood for Sec. 4 MCHOON G35" ts F 36.76 Wm. Neuman, wood for Forest i Lake school .. . Sch Ny Co eee B. S. Booth, wood for Forest Lake school .. .. .. Rose Zimmerman, supplies for. | Rahier school .. .. . Lars Brude, material furnished for Hayden contracts .. -161.30 Hibbing Lumber Co., material fur- nished for Hayden contracts .. Percie McLean, labor done under Hayden contracts .. * + B4.65 Paul Svencak, labor done under Hay- den contracts oe + -83.80 John Olson, labor done under Hay- den cotracts .. . . Roy Knudson, labor done under Ha den contracts .. . are John Hermans, work at Thorotare school Ay 35. ddicamuren, savas even snap samiet H der Riverside Land Co’s contract Cohasset school .. +-29.10 John Sullivan, wood furnished \ un- der Riverside Land Co’s contract, Cohasset school os | Chris Baker, wood furnished under | Riverside Land Co.’s contract, | Cohasset school on Stokes & Co., supplies and material 58.42 «+1140 for Cohasset school «67.85 ;James Hayden, part payment con- {extras soo: . «50.00 Upon motion the meeting adjourned. J. D. DORAN, Clerk. j Roller Skating Party. A roller skating party is planning for Thursday evening, the invitations announcing it an “old timers’ party.” | Skating will be from 8:00 to 11:00. | Grand Rapids Minnesota Civil Engineering ITASCA ne co. J. A. ame - Manager Phone 168 Surveying Estimating Construction Superintending Drafting It should be remembered by the parents of Grand Rapids that neither It was late in the afternoon whe? the police force, truant officer nor bardier and Mrs. Vipond joining the the teachers of the public schools can bring up children properly unless they are assisted by parental co- operation. While good in thrir, place the influence of these guardi-j ans of the children can not reach posed to be in the school room. It is the parents’ business to know the whereabouts of their boys and girls from the time school is. out until bedtime, and a laxity in this direc- tion is a detriment to the boy or girl and a menace to society at large. By all means let the boys and girls have a good time, but let it be un- der the supervision of the parents, | whose business it is to know what! influences their children encounter when away from home or school. What are you abstaining from, oh,} thou Lenten devotee? Cigarettes, candy, chewing gum or pie? I know! one girl who has given up critica]! comment on her acquaintances and she says her girl friends have stopped including her in their con- versations. I wonder why? But, speaking of Lent and other serious topics, the question of the proper word to use in speaking of “him” is agitating the minds of the Grand; Rapids girls. Somebody started it last week—somebody’s always start- ing something—and the. question is now before the house. It is safe to say, however, if you were to get the girls to write their assorted opin- ions the net result would be some- thing like this: Steady—A Wednesday and Sunday nighter, no one else. Once In a While—The man you cheat your steady for. My Man—The girl who uses is awfully sure of him. A Regular—The man who buys the theatre tickets, he is the dependable kind who doesn’t mind escorting from one to ten, also he’s the kind this | you can’t. lose. The best way, though, is to avoid] |talking about him at all. As conversational topic he’ll keep un- til after the wedding—and then you can call him any name you want to. THE LOOKER-ON. Mrs. Prescott Hostess. The Flower Fund branch of the} Royal Neighbor lodge was eutertain-| ed by Mrs. Prescott at her residence Tuesday afternoon. Camp Supper Thursday. To show the ladies of Grand Rap- ids that the kitchen will not suffer should the “new woman’ desert it, the men of the Presbyterian church will cook and serve a supper in village hall Thursday evening. On the committee of arrangements jare the following well-known men: ster, Edward Luther, L. M. Bolter and H. W. Stark, while all the-eligi- ble bachelors of the village .will act as waiters and demonstrate how skillfully they can pour coffee down a patron’s neck without becoming nervous. The menu has not been made pub- lic, but the feast is announced as ja “camp supper” and it is hinted that doughnuts of the fast-color, non- shrinkable variety, pies ‘like father used to make” and other choice viands will grace the board. The supper will be served from 6:00 to 8:00 o'clock and the public is invited to attend and test the kitchen lore of those in charge. Rev. L. R. Burrows, Judge C. B. : Meet With Mrs. Gilman. The ladies of the English Lutheran church will meet at the home of Mrs. Cal Gilman, Thursday after- noon, March 14, Supper at St. Joseph’s. The ladies of St. Joseph’s church will serve a supper in the basement of the church Saturday evening, March 15. Supper will begin at 5:00 and continue until all are served. The following appetizing menu will be served: roast pork and dressing, veal loaf, brown gravy, mashed po- tatoes, cabbage salad, beet pickles, cucumber pickles, fresh rolls, bread and butter, cake and coffee. All are requested to make no other plans for that evening but be the guests of the ladies of St. Joseph's church March 16, Played Five Hundred. ‘Mrs. Frank LaMere was the host- ess at an enjoyable party Saturday evening, February 24, when she en- qertained a number of friends at cards. Five hundred was played, fol- lowed by the service of a delicious luncheon. Royal Neighbors Initiate. Three candidates were initiated in- to the mysteries of the Royal Neigh- |ty was composed of Mr. and Mrs. |Mr..and Mrs. Ben Larson, and Mr. [SOCIAL HAPPENINGS | bor lodge at the meeting Monday efening, Mrs. Shaum, Mrs. Bom- order. ies there was a social session a service of refreshments. Clubs Will Give Dance. The Grand Rapids Dancing club Following init 'atory ceremon- 4 He might retain ‘is 1azy,|the hours when children are not sup-|and the Neeme club will join forces Friday evening in a socia) dance to be given in village hall. The dance is planned for the members of both clubs who are not observing Lenten regulations, Bovey Party Visited Here. A merry party of Bovey people |went to Grand Rapids Sunday even- ing when they surprised Mr. and Mrs. Andrew King of that place who leave Itasca county in a short time for Western Canada. The par- Gust Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. E. Oas, and Mrs. Ivar News. Nix. —Bovey Iron Aid Entertains Friends. The members of the Swedish Luth- eran ladies’ aid society were the guests of Mrs. John Lofberg last Wednesday. About fifty ladies were in attendance and enjoyed a social afternoon, followed by the service of a delicious luncheon. Matinee Musicale Success. An appreciative audience welcomed the members of the Matinee Musical club of Duluth last Wednesday evening, at the musicale given in the Presbyterian church under the auspices of the Woman's club. It was the first visit of the Du- luth artists here, and from the en- thusiastic applause gi'ven the differ- ent numbers the young ladies may be; sure of an appreciative audience whenever they visit Grand Rapids. Mary Gladys Reynolds’ ‘voice was heard with delightful effect in the “Boat Song,” another number that won comment being Marshall's “T| Hear You Calling Me.’ Miss Isabel Pearson was a sympathetic accom- panist. Miss Lelia Sparks’ readings were an appreciated part of the evening’s } program, her “Wreck of the Julie Plante,” being especially good. Miss Spark’d winsome personality adds/| to her clever dialect readings. Lovers of good music were re- warded by the skillful imterpretation ! of Miss Marie Agatin, Schutt’s Car-| nival Suite and the Scherzo. in E Minor from Chopin being among the numbers that showed Miss Agatin’s finished technique. Another number that. won applause for the young pianiste was the Scherzo from Men- delssohn. Following the evening's program there was an iinforma] reception an service of frappe by the club mem- ‘ers, The series of open meetings that the club is giving is proving most enjoyable to their guests. Plays Presented by Children. One of the most delightful enter-; tainments of the winter was given Friday evening, when the pupils of the Central and Forest Lake schools! gave a Louise M. Alcott program, presenting “Little Men” and “Little Women.” Those taking part in the cast of the plays were the younger pupils of terpretations of these classics of! chiihood were given with rare skill and sympathy. The children were cast for their respective parts with discernment and the result was a@ harmonious and well-balanced cast that delineated in a charming and convincing manner the realistic stories of child life which the au- thor of “Little Men” and “Little | Women” painted, The Central school pupils present- ed “Little Women,” the cast being: Mrs. March .-Lillian Johnson Mr. Lawrence .-Joseph Nolan Meg .. Chae . Edna Carter Jo .. .. .. +. ..Caroline Fraser Beth .. .. .. .. .. ..Hattie Johnson Amy .. 0. . Grace Delcour Hannah .. .. .. .. ..Helen Rhode Laurie .. Eddie Remer “Little Men” was given by the children of the Forest Lake school, the following taking part: Prof. Bhaer .. .-Oakley Parks Mrs. Bhaer .. .-Rose Passard Daisy . Gladys Affleck Nan .. eee .-Doris Hofer Bess .. .. Jeanette Carno Teddy .. . Glen Torpe Tommy John Fletcher Demi .. . Earl Durand Nat .. ./Nat Tunberg Dan .. .. ... +... -. --Edwin Price Gives Birthday Luncheon. Mrs. L. A. Whittmore was the hostess at a charmingly appointed luncheon Monday, complimentary to ber mother, Mrs. Iliff, whose birth- ,. ; | Who has been the guest of her daug! the two grade schools and their in- bee ive: ae, “Akeni sthetgmet t A MODERN HOTEL THE RIVERSIDE Newly Furnished Rooms, Large, Well Ventilated, Heated and Lighted. ACCOMMODATIONS BY DAY OR WEEK RATES REASONABLE Second Street and Leland Avenue, Grand Rapids. day anniversary it was. A one o’clock luncheon was serv- ed, covers being laid for eleven. Those present were: Mrs. Iiff, Mrs, Elizabeth Gibson, Mrs. Yancey, Mrs, E. Gaard, Mrs. Wasson, Mrs. ‘McCord, Mrs. McCormick, Mrs. Wheelock, Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Gibson. Guests of Coleraine Ladies. The members of the Presbyterian Aid society drove to Coleraine Wednesday afternoon, where they enjoyed the hospitality of the ladies of the Coleraine Presbyterian church. Coming and Going. Mrs. B. F. Letberman returned last Wednesday from a visit of several days} in Duluth. Mrs. Paul Stanton arrived week from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is the guest of her parents, and Mrs. A. C. Bossard. Mrs. E. Litchke returned from Du- luth Wednesday, where she had been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Loulette. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Holmes arriv- ed Monday from Stillwater, Okla., and will make their home in Grand Rapids, Mr. Holmes having taken charge of the agricultural work for the schools of District No. One. last and Mr. Mrs. Jake Moher arrived from Deer River Satuday and is spending the week here, the guest of friends. Mr. and Mrs: Doble were in from Taconite Saturday tq attend the jparty given by Mrs. S. E. Romans. Miss Clara Zeininger left for Du- luth Monday, where she will enter St. Mary’s hospital for training in the nursing profession. Miss Katherine Doran of the Marble schools, spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. K. Doran. Mrs. Kane, who has spent the past month the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary Daub, returned to her home in Wisconsin Tuesday. Mrs. Rose Luzon of Ball Club left Monday evening for Rochester, wher she will undergo surgical treatment at the Mayo hospital. Miss Josephine Pehl of the Swan River schools was the guest of Grand Rapids friends last Friday. Mrs. Brandmeir and children of Floodwood are spending the week in Grand Rapids, the guests of Mrs. Brandmeir’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E, C. Kiley. Mrs. Sedgewick of Minneapolis | jtwo weeks, returned home Saturday. Girls Musical Club. The members of the girl’s musical club met with Emma Powers on Saturday evening, a dinner in honor ct Beulah Nesbitt being ser’-d by; the hostess. Meet Saturday Afternoon. The regular meeting of the Wo- man’s club will be held in the pub- lic library Saturday afternoon at three o’clock. The program for the; afternoon has not been definitely ar- ranged as yet. Lullaby Evening Planned. The members of the Presbyterian | ! Sunday school are planning a ‘“‘lul- laby” evening, to be given during the latter part of next week. The pro- gram will be musical and will include the lullaby melodies of different lands. , Evening Affair Saturday. Mrs, S. E. Romans was the host- ess at a delightful party Saturday evening, entertaining a large party of friends at cards. Five hundred was played at seven tables, followed by a delicious supper. A number of out-of-town people were present in addition to about thirty Grand | Rapids ladies, ? L |‘‘March Hare” Party The traditional March hare played an important part in the party given last Friday evening by Mrs. C. E. Aikin. March first being the day on which the “mad March hare” is sup- posed to disport himself, the idea was carried out in the evening's amusement, prizes at cards being given for the lowest scores. Five tables of five hundred were Played, honors being awarded te Mrs. Ramquist of Coleraine, Mrs. Lehman and Mrs. Hofer. The decorations were prettily car- ried out in flags, honoring Minnesota day, and the patriotic note was alse observed in the dainty lunch sery- ed at the close of the evening's play. Bridge Club Tuesday. The ladies of the afternoon club were the guests of Mrs. W. C. Gil- bert Tuesday afternoon, and after a delightful afternoon at the cand tables a dainty service of refresh- ments concluded the afternoon’s pleasure. Mrs. Hashey Hostess. Mrs. A. J. Hashey was the host- ess at a delightful card party Tues- day evening, entertaining at five hundred. i Three tables were played, Mrs. La- Mere winning the prize, while the consokttion went to Mrs. Hepfelt. A dainty luncheon concluded the even- ing’s play. Present were: Mrs. Frank LaMere, Mrs. Mary Daub, Mrs. Kane, Mra Hepfelt, Mrs. Hofer, Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Ed LaFebre, Mrs. DeShaw, Mrs. Lothrop, Mrs. Hilling, Mrs, ‘Moore, Mrs. Romans, Mrs. Longhurst, eon Hashey. j» Will Live in Vancouver. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Varner left j Sunday: for Vancouver, British Co- lumbia, where they will make their home, Mr. Varner having taken a@ Position as bookkeeper with the Skelly Lumber company. Mr. Varner was formerly with the ‘Great Northen Railway company here, while Mrs. Varner grew up to young womanhood in Grand Rap- ids. The young people have a host |of friends here who wish them ua- jbounded success and prosperity im their new home. Will Give Card Party. The members of the Royal Neigh- !bor lodge are arranging for a card party, to be given in the K. P. hall Monday evening, March 18. Grand Rapids Village Lots $5 DOWN AND $5 PER MONTH We have choice residence lots all over town and we are selling them on such easy terms that anybody can buy. $5 down and $5 per month is certainly easy. Come in and talk the matter Weatso have some choice business lots on our lists. They are for sale on easy terms. REISHUS-REMER LAND COMPANY ake ‘ a