The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-06-21

citation expressing his regret at be-
ing detained by pressing professional
duties
Russell F. Smith, 'Os representative,
having for his subject "A Propeller"
which proved to be education, and was
very good.
"Dirigibles," was the subject for the
'05 representative, but as Miss Bernice
Aliens recent illness kept her from
being present her toast was read by
Miss Edytha Hollett-
Walter H. Smith, of the class of 'o9,
represented the graduates, his subject
being The Aviator" which had to do
with the teachers. This toast was most
interesting, and at the conclusion Mr..
Smith said: "Oh, We! who teach the in
genious youths of the nations, I pray
fog them well on all occasions. It
mends their manners, never mind the
pain"
Herman Trowe. '06, was assigned the
subject Motor" with the instruction to
make it witty. Mr.. Trowe fortunately
possesses an automobile. so he knows
all about the motor, but many did not
think it within the power of the mod
est young man to be so humorous.
oHHAOl AoW al W. W. was Cal &b4S u
handling the broad subject given him.
The subject, "Amalgamation," is Of vi
tai interest to a vast number of citi-
zens since 1t deals with the uniting
of four cities. namely, Hammond, Gary,
East Chicago and Whiting. into a one
large city. Mr.. Swartz took its effect
upon our Alumni association and
schools and said in part:
afrr7r--
If any, would be a financial one. It
would reduce the force at the head of
the school system and thus effect some
saving. but not as much as might be
supposed, as we would have to assist
in keeping a superintendent at Ham
mond. We might be identified with a
large school system, but those benefits
would be very triiing. For geographi-
cal reasons owing to lakes and swamps.
that intervene we cannot be a real part
of Hammond and grow with them into a
large city. We would have no voice
to speak of in control of our schools,
owing to our small representation on
the board.
I'VE have in our school treasury, at
the present time, enough money to run
our schools four years without any ad-
ditional revenue. Taxation is very low
and proportionally we have IS for pur-
poses to 81 of Hammond. Hammond has
a valuation of taxable property of
about 100000, while we have about
$6,000,0 900, with one-third of the lingo
ing into Hammond, our school would
be but a branch school, while Ham
mond, on account of their large attend
ance, would be the main one. We would
lose our commencement features with
all its treasures and memories, and our
cherished Alumni association would
perish with the loss of local pride"
This toast was well received and
after it the toastmaster proposed that
a vote of thanks be extended to Super
intendent J. c. Hall for the interest he
has taken into the Alumni association,
since next year will be the last one he
will be with us.
Mr.. Hall expressed his appreciation,
after which he proceeded to tell about
the new high school. This was, indeed,
very interesting, especially when the
picture of this imposing structure was
shown by Mr.. Hall, and this made the
description more vivid.
This completed the banquet part of
the program. and after this the young
people repaired to Mettier's hall. where
dancing was held from 10 to IL, which
concluded the calendar of social func-
lions in honor of the '09 class and was.
indeed a brilliant clirnax