The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1904-02-18
Lincoln Day at Pine Grore.

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Your humble servant had the pleas
ure OF visiting the Pine Grove graded
school, Friday afternoon, February IL
1t was Lincoln day throughout ouI
union, and our school children in Pine
Grove realize what that means. They
rendered splendid programme. Their
singing of patriotic songs such as Red
White and Blue, Star Spangled Banner,
Marching Through Georgia, etc., would
inspire any true American citizen. Their
salute to our flag was nice, and shows
training in the right direction. Their
readings and recitations were all we'll
rendered, and related to the life and
noble work of our martyred hero. Their
quotations from Lincoln. rendered by
the entire school, we're excellent.
Many of the parents had availed them.
selves OF getting their first sleigh ride OF
the season and came out to visit our
school, and assist in paying tribute to
our most honored and beloved OF all
presidents by whom this nation has
been ruled.
Some OF our visiting patrons made a
few remarks appropriate to the occasion.
Peter Mohr, in his usual German
American tongue, made nice talk and
brought out the superiority ofthe Amer
lean soldiers over those OF his native
country, stating that one was made to
fight; the other volunteered or wanted
to fight. How true this is. Our revolu-
tionary and our late civil war proved it.
In the latter they we're volunteers on
both sides, hence the bloodiest war of
modern history.
A. |. Mason gave short talk and
told some anecdotes relative to Abra-
hams height, his Black Hawk war
service, and his peculiar tactics as a
lawyer.
The entire entertainment was excel
lent, interesting and inspiring. II there
was soul who did not feel profted by
going there, he was surely void of any
patriotism or parental pride Of our
school children.
After the entertainment was over the
visitors had the pleasure to look over
the educational exhibit for the st. Louis
fair, r,prepared by our school children un-
der the instruction of our able teachers,
Miss Mabel Riddell and Miss Mara
Smith. 1t is remarkable to see the
neatness and ability shown in this ex-
hibit. In fact it makes one who is
older feel like wanting to live his
life over and avail himself of the
superior advantages OF our present pub
lie schools over that of quarter of a
century ago.
Our board Of directors deserve praise
for securing such efficient and energetic
teachers. The teachers seem to please
every one, both old and young, and. il
there is any one who wants SCRAP"
just let him torment one of our school
children about his teacher He is ready
to fight for them at all times. That's
right, little ones, just love your teacher
and study diligently and your reward
will soon lead you to successful educa-
tion. don't want to make other school
children jealous, but must remind them
that Pine Grove has held since last
September, ,and is still holding that ban
ner bearing the motto "Never Lose a
Moment of Time" Their percentage of
punctuality in attendance will average
about 98 since the beginning Of school.
This scheme in connection with the
certificate issued by the county school
superintendent for punctual attendance,
and the stars of honor given by the
teachers for perfect lessons all show
their result in an educational exhibit
going to the st. Louis fair.
With better feeling of patriotism
and deeper interest in the success of
our school, we departed for another
sleigh ride. PINE KNOT.