The Columbus journal., 1900-05-02

There will be one month more of
school after Wednesday.
The Ninth grade took a final examina-
tion in arithmetic last Thursday.
Mr.. McClelland, . member Of the Full
lerton school board, visited our High
school last Tuesday.
Charles Bloedorn Of the Senior grade
was called home Thursday evening to
make a business trip to Norfolk.
One hundred and six new books were
received Friday evening for the High
school library. making q total Of one
hundred and thirty-five new books
added to the library this year at Q cost
Of $74l7. This list Of books consists of
the works OF the best writer's Of today,
also q the past. II the same number
Of books could be added every year our
High school would have one OF the lxrg-
est school Libraries in the state.
A complimentary concert will be given
to our efficient music director, Prof. e.
A. Garlichs, on next Thursday evening,
May 3. This concert will be given by
the best of our local talent, and they
will be assisted by d. H. Wheeler OF
Omaha, and Alvin Poole of North
Platte. The people Of Columbus ap-
preciate Prof. Garlichs' untiring efforts
to promote the musical ability of our
city, therefore everyone should attend
the concert Thursday evening. Admis-
sion, reserved seats 35c.
Misses Matte Post and Madge Cush-
ing entertained the Senior grade at the
home of the former last Friday evening.
The elements and various other causes
combined to keep some of the boys
away, however. two Of the boys and all
Of the girls were present Toasts were
allotted to several members of the grade,
Gus Becher being toastmaster, and the
following were delivered: Senior Boys"
Lc.ise Tomlin; "Our Past" Vera Kra-
mer; 'Our Future" was assigned to Mr..
Weaver, but he being unable to attend,
the company didn't get glimpse Of the
future. Social games were played and
sones were sung and a merry time was
had by all present. A delicious lunch
was served at 1870, the party disband-
ing at midnight.
The City Band went to Platte Cen
ter Friday night a. per announcement
and gave their concert, and notwith-
standing the very inclement weather, q
heavy rain falling during the entire
evening", were greeted with a very fair
attendance, the audience seemingly
were we'll pleased with the selections
rendered, being the same, with but
slight change, as rendered here on the
10th. The band we're assisted by Mn
Dr.. PuRh, who sang very nicely De-
Koven's Battle Grey" also two selec-
tions by Miss Kathleen Hayes, who
possesses q clear, strong soprano voice.
Both ladies received the plaudits they
deserved and vere ably supported by
AnL 4. A. Kehos q accompsnist. The
band boys feel under obligations to the
ladies Tor their kindly assistance. Sew
eral Columbusites went up to attend the
concert, al arriving home 1T II O'Clock,
and seeming to have enjoyed the trip to
the Center.
-Mn J. b. Geitzen and Mn Fred.
Roberts entertained about sixty Of their
lady friends last Tharsdsy afternoon.
The time was passed pleasantly in play
ing cards, Nm. Kavsnauah winning .
vedgsvood pitcher for the greatest
number of games played and Nn A. II
Gray . jewel box for the most lone
handA The rooms vefs decorated IN
the lavender shades, pansies and violst
Aovsrs bsinR prominent everywhere,
each score card vas hand painted in
wstsr eolofs with the Aovers; the 10
freshments were in violet shades and
the whole e6ect vas . reminder that
spring had come with al it, beauty.
The party ~ one of the most pleasant
Of the Kind giysn this ssaaon.
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