Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1895-05-23

Noo WIN CSCI SOuC III LIits StileIul
hard times and thought that the better
class of citizens aud tax payers would
make no contention and were we'll satisfied
with the water service. He would not be
quoted in the matter as there was nothing
to say.
The Hughes County w. c. r. U.conclu-
dcd a two days annual session in the
Grace NJ. Il. church in East Pierre last
evening. The ladies who compose this
organization are among the best the coun-
ty contains and are earnestly engaged in q
grand work. Their meetings of the past
two days have been largely attended by
people of the city, and greatintercst mani
tested in the discussions and papers read.
AT both evening sessions the spacious
audience room of the church was filled
and the ladies have scored some very good
work for their cause by these meetings.
besides renewing their own spirit and
interest in the work. The program as
carried out was practically the same as
printed exclusively in the FREE Press
the past two issues.
The commencement exercises of the
class of % of Pierre university will occur
at the First Baptist church Tuesday even
ing, June 4. at $50 o'clock. Five youny
ladies and one Young man graduate from
the normal course. with one from the
classical. The graduates have selected
for the class motto ''On the Threshold"
which is peculiarly appropriate u each
graduate stands on the thvcs hold of Il USE
fnl career. with all the possibilities OF life
before them. The normal graduates are
are as follows: Myrtle Y. IiutchiSon,
Jessie c. Martin. Lizzie NJ. Scifert. Marie
a. Stone, Gordon H. WINNER. all of
Pierre: the classical. Leon l.. Smythc, of
Wonnsockct. The full program will be
published in the NEXT issue of the FREE
Press.
The committee of arrangements of the
w. Il. c. inform us that their plans are
progressing nicely and that as far as the
local corps is concerned. the coming con-
ven,on will undoubtedly be a success.
As yet accommodations have not been So
cured for all their delegates that are cy-
pected. but that they believe the citizens
of Pierre will do their duty in this respect
as well as in all other ways The dele
gates of the w. X. c. are always enter
tanned free of charge. and Pierre will not
fail behind other cities in tl.is. Let orr
houses be opened to these visitors that
they may feel that they are indeed wei
come guests.
n comedy farce entitled ~ BOX of
Monkeys" will be given by well known
local talent under the auspices of Capital
City camp, No. >. Sons of Veterans. Fri
day evening. May 81. The play is of a
typical western girls experience with
English ari>toora cy. and aboundS in hui
morous incidents and funny savings. a
great amount of time and energy has been
expended in its production and ii promises
to be the event of the season. The pro-
cccds realized from the play will 20 to-
ward entertaining the delegates OF the
order during the cncampmcnt.
The delegates and visitors to the grand
lodge Of the n. o. Z. w. from this vicinity
have returned and speak in very COM
mcndabc terms of James towns hostipa!-
ity. The grand lodge appointed Col. E.
T.. Farr grand receiver. DIR. l.. j. Laugh
lin, of Blunt grand medical examiner and
contributed $50 to the support of Harry
Snyder aud family of this city. 1t also
voted to divide the North and South Da-
kota jurisdiction. which will take place
rs soon as diSpenSation from the supreme
lodge r. obtained.
The tennis club has staked out aud
fenced grounds on the vacant property
lying southeast Of Schnbcrt'S drug store.
and are daily expecting from Chicago n
complete outfit of material sufficient to
equip four courts. There are number of
expert players in the city and we conf
IDENTIFY look for several Interesting tour
pamcnts before the season is over. The
exercise is healthtu and invigorating.
aud the game requires Skill enough to
make it extremely fascinating.
The old folks contest held in the Bap-
fist church Friday evening was greeted
by large and apprcciativc audience.
The program as published exclusively in
last weeks issue of the FREE PnEsa was
carried cut. Each number ELECTED a
hearty round of applause. and after much
figuring the judges awarded the prize to
Mrs. Jessie Morse. The musical part of
the program was deserving of special
notice.
Acting Mayor karcher has issued the
Memorial day proclamation and urges its
proper observance by our citizens. lie
requests that all business affairs be suS-
pended between the hours of and ) y. M.
May 80, and everyone join in the bcauti-
ful custom of decorating the graves of
those who SO unsclfshly offered up their
lives for their country's honor. May the
custom long be In vogue.
The ladies of the Catholic church gave
u supper at John kiewell S shoe store Sat.
urduy evening. Ice cream. coffee cakes,
etc, were served and the public proved it's
appreciation by consuming everything
ia the edible line. Fancy work and MIC
naclls were sold at auction. The ladies
Ssn I.