The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-03-01
NORMAL NOTES.

Washington's birthday was observed at
the Normal with appropriate exercises.
The first was singing by the school, fol-
lowed by devotional exercises. led by
Rev Teal, Of GAINESVILLE. Lyle Soaring
then read Webster's eulogy on Washing
ton. The next was ali anthem by the
choir, which was excellently rendered,
after which Guy Livingston gave Bry-
ants poem on Washington. The "Star-
spangled Banner" was then sung. Prof.
McCleary made few fitting remarks.
Miss Richardson gave Lowell's tribute
to Washington. The whole program
was well carried out, and did much cred
it to those who took part.
Last Friday Prof. McCleary exhibited
to the school two curiosities, in the
shape of receipt written by George
Washington, and letter from James
Russell Lowell. The former was dated
Dec. 4th. 1878. A short time ago the
Prof. showed the school letter written
by Lafayette. Mr.. McCleary has fine
collection Of letters and autographs of
DISTINGUISHED men. He has been a
number of years in getting them, and
is still adding to his collection.
Miss Alice Ray, a former student, and
Miss Hegman, we're visitors at the Nor
NAL last Friday.
At business meeting of the gradual
ing classes last Friday afternoon Miss
Nellie Burt was elected historian, Miss
Frances Corp was chosen to compose
the class song, John Parry is to write
the class poem, and Miss Edna Com
stock is to write the class prophecy.
Fred Wilber's sister visited him over
Sunday. She returned to her home al
Vernon Center on Monday.
The B class literary society held 9
very interesting session Friday after
noon. Guy Livingston, the newly cleo
ted president took his seat, and made {
very fitting speech. Miss Lulu Fletcher
Is the new secretary. The old officer
did good work and we trust the new
ones will do as well.
Prof. Perrin was absent a few day
last week on account of sickness. Mr.
Stockley took charge of his classes.
Miss Bryson has been slightly unde
the weather the past week.
President Lord, of the Moorhead Nor
NAL, was welcome visitor Monday. HI
made few remarks at the opening ex
ercises, which we will all remember.
, Mr.. Torgren has returned, after va
cation of couple weeks.
T. S. Hayes, of Vernon Center, visite,
! his daughters who are attending tn
school, on Tuesday last.
Miss Branham has been absent fror
|, school this week on account of illness.
, The Normal literary society will hol
its regular meeting next Friday evening
!. Mr.. Fl. Kennedy, of the state univer
ity, made friends who are attending tn
Normal, visit this week.
Miss Chatfield was visiting the schoc
Wednesday, with her friend, Miss Mar
f Sundt.
we HOW utyt uTStTCldSS pOSIOulCe
Pres. Soaring has had very neat bo
made, it is divided into pigeon holes
and the mail is distributed there twic
: day. 1t is very convenient and save
much trouble.
{ Wednesday being I.ongfelIow's birth
i day, appropriate exercises were hello
+ Miss Edith Short read selection fror
Longfellow, followed by singing by th
|, school. Prof. McCleary made few re
marks, and informed the school that b
had letter written by that venerabl
poet, and put it on exhibition.
! We wish to correct mistake made i
, our last items. We said that Mr.. Stock
ley was teacher of Philosophy, and
should have been Physiolgy.
Miss Hattie Wildes spent last wee
home with her parents.
Mr.. Baker is on the sick list, and wa
obliged to 90 to his home at Redwoo
Falls. ALIoUIs.