The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-03-27
FAREWELL TO
R. K. NICHOLS
RENDERED AT THE RAND HOME
Large Number Present-Was Pre-.
scented With Handsome
Couch.

One of the most delightful social
events of the year was the reception
rendered the teachers of North Yaki-
ma by the board of directors, the city
superintendent, the principals and
supervisors at the residence of H. j.
Rand. 202 South Natchez avenue. Be
sides the teachers several invited
guests were present, including SUI
perintendent and Mrs. Jacobson, Di-
rector-elect ]. o. Gull, Senator w. j.
Reed and Mrs. Steiner and the wives
of the directors and city superintend.
ent. The rooms of the Rand home
were tastefully decorated with cut
flowers and greenery and the enter
tainment provided for the guests was
entirely of musical nature, Great
ing much merriment and giving the
impression that pedagogues enjoy
fun.
The surprise of the evening was
made by Superintendent d. c. Reed
who spoke warmly of the services of
the retiring member of the board to
the cause of education; of his faith
fulness and fidelity to the district; of
his kindly sympathy with the teach
ers, and assured him of the apprecia-
| ton in which he was held by the
| teachers and employees of the district,
by his associates on the board and by
the community at large. "You have
stood for the highest ideals" said
the speaker, "for the most efficient
schools. We shall not forget you
when you retire from the board, and
that you may not forget us, l am
commissioned by the teachers, en-
ployes, directors and friends to pre-.
sent you with this leather couch. We
want you to use it daily, and each
time you use it to think of the don
ors.'
Mr.. Nichols was taken completely
by surprise and responded with deep
feeling. He referred to his long
service on the board, to his sincere
wish for the highest welfare of the
schools, and of his appreciation of
this tribute of their esteem. He said
he was now glad to retire, especially
glad, he said, because, at last the
schools are in good condition, the
improvement is marvellous and be-
yond my most sanguine expecta-
tons"
City superintendent D. C. Reed |
was then called upon and amidst |
much applause, spoke of the high |
ideals toward which the school ad-
ministration had aimed, and of their |
realization through the diligence,
earnestness and faithfulness of teach.
ers, principals and directors. He
urged that unity and harmony con-
tinue and that all pull together for
the upbuilding of the schools. Mr..
Reeds remarks were vociferously
showing the high esteem
in which he is held. He then called
upon the new director, ]. o. Gull,
who spoke briefly but 'inspiringly Of
the work Of the teacher, Of his ap-
probation of the honor bestowed up
on him and of his determination to
do his utmost for the schools of !
Yakima. Dainty refreshments were
served, and after singing "Blest Be |
the Tie hat Binds" this delightful
social event ended
Much credit is due the principals |
and supervisors for the entertain
ment they provided. The singing
was delightful and the musical ro-
nance created much jollity. The
prize for guessing the titles was
awarded to Miss Julia Reible.
FINE ALTAR