The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1897-07-01

.. EDUCATIONAL.
BY SUPERINTENDENT MORTON.

schools. The opera house was hiled
to overhowing, many having come
from remote parts OF the county
though the rain had made the roads
muddy. This is indicative OF the in
terest that is felt which seems to be
growing. This is as it should be.
We are striving to make some pro-
| gress each year in the general char
acter OF the work as well as in the
special requirements for the compile
ton OF the course. The standard
| this wear was raised from that OF
last and it was also noticeable that
not one of the class appeared with
MSS in hand. In this particular it
vas an improvement W other
years. We hope that next year will
give us a large class with the highest
standings thus tar recorded as well
as something along the line OF origi-
nal ideas in combined efforts ofteach-
ers and pupils. We have no hesiten-
cy in saying that this condition will
be brought about because more of
u teachers are DESTROYS of having
a more prominent place in this great
work, and the interest, in general,
is such that we look forward with
confidence to the ''best OF all times
a year hence.
Under the generosity OF our citizens
in parting with their flowers for the
occasion and the able management
Of Robert enthusiastically assist
ed by the graduating class Of last
year, the stage was made to blossom
with gladness. We desire to thank
each one for the part which he took
in this work. 1t was appreciated by
all in attendance.
The music both instrumental and
vocal was hailed with the usual en-
thusiasm. This heavenly Maid
is ever young and carries sunshine
wherever she goes.
Holding in pleasant memories the
events of our past commandments
let our motto be, 1898 the best Of
ALL"
We have heard many expressions
of regret from members of u insti-
tute that this is the last week. "a
profitable session. is the common
verdict. It's real benefits will be felt
in the improved condition OF u
schools the coming year.
Other enrollments to date are Ben
ME Bowles, R. E. Carl, Clyta Sim
mons, Mrs. Grace Ross and Sarah
Snoddy.
Our institute entertainment last
week passed off with a whirl Of en-
thusiasm. 1t was a good n For
special features, enquire Of those
present.
Prof. Snoddy's illustrated talk was
given on Friday morning to a well
filed house. Many of our citizens
were present. 1t was interesting and
profitable throughout.
A vote on the adoption Of a state
flower was given this Tuesday,
morning. Results have not yet been
declared. On motion the "Anemone"
was substituted for the daisy" thus
making the contest on that flower,
the "Golden Rod" and the wild
Rose"
Election returns to date show the
following results: Holden township,
treasurer, Thad Simmons; Harrison,
Frank Staufer; Plato, VIM. Lin
gemann treasurer and Fred Gross
Chairman; Midland, Joseph Koeck;
Rose Hill. H. II. Partridge; Alden,
Frank Deuter; Pleasant Valley, A..
Kintigh; Spring Hills, J. +. Ramey;
Glendale, &. W. Fross; Rec Heights,
f. r. Gardner; Hubert, w. III. Stew
art; Cedar, Albert Kelley; Miller, Mrs.
+ J. Miller; Como, Thomas Puffer;
Wheaton, NJ. +. Joyce; Spring, +. W.
Flessner treasurer, and Herman
Matter Clerk; Hiland, BIC. Anderson;
York, r. X. Owens; Burdette, ARA
Lawson; Fairview, Frandolin Buch.