Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1909-05-21

On account Of the accident at the
Florida picnic last Saturday one Of the
teachers Uas not able 70 report for duty
on Monday. Itmight have been worse.
Miss Mary Waddick. the newly elect
ed teacher, has accepted. She will have
charge Of the 7th and 9Th grades and
comes highly recommended a. an ex-
cellent teacher.
The School Exhibit Is now on. Thurs
day and Friday afternoons Of this week
from 2 to 7:30 O'Clock p. m. Come and
see the work and refresh yourself with
Ice cream and candy.
FREE The Commencement Exer-
eises occur Friday. May 18th, at the
Opera House. There will be no door
admission. Plan TO attend. Part win
be primary program. Part II the
commencement proper. The Euter-
peans, also the Cecelians will sing.
Reserved Seats. All persons that
desire 10 have q seat reserved for the
Commencement exercises can secure
the same at Kinnear's drug store at the
cost Of 25c. Only 200 out Of the 400
seats will be reserved, therefore come
early. Seats on sale Friday, May q.
Through the kindness and generosity
OF Mr.. aud Mrs. ]. A. Mahoney. Mrs.
H. Meyer and Mrs. Merrill. the corps
OF teachers enjoyed a days outing at
the towering floridas last Saturday.
The day was IDEAL, the "Dutch oven"
was duiiful. the doughnuts were for
gotten. the lunch delicious, the trail
steep. the ascent exhilarating. and also
fatiguing. the mine tunnel dark, the
dynamite explosion sharp, The break
downs numerous, the bruises painful,
the amateur cook q decided success, the
chaperon vigilant and kodaks exceed.
ingly active. The affair was n decided
success. Great credit is due the host
aud hostesses. We are sorry to learn,
however, OF the accident which befell
Mrs. Merrill and Mrs. Stecker but
pleased 10 hear they were not seriously
hurt.
The Juniors gave a reception In hon.
or Of the Crimson and White" Friday
evening Of last week. Never before
had such a grand affair taken place in
Deming. Il was given 10 the X. Of P.
hall, beautiful and spacious building.
The banquet room was tastefully dec
GRATED with a large number Of pen-
nants OF different schools and elaborate
draperies OF crimson and white. The
Matthews orchestra furnished nice
music during the evening and an en-
ioyable program was rendered by Misses
Shelly, Weatherbe, Yeargin, McKeyes.
Meyers and Bolich. Games we're also
INDUCED in. No one needed to ask for
drink OF water as three beautiful girls
in crimson and white" were ever
ready at the punch stand to serve the
thirsty one. Each guest was present.
ed with miniature pennant Of Grim
son and white as a souvenir. The SEN
iors led the procession TO the dining
room and were seated in the chairs Of
honor at large table in the center Of
the room; the other guests seated at
this table were the trustees aid wives,
Prof. Doderer. and the parents Of the
Seniors. A number OF smaller tables
were in the room. The dining room
was equally as beautiful as the banquet
room, the tables being decorated in red
roses and draperies Of crimson and
white. Nearly hundred guests were
present. But the guests were not sur
prised at the elaborate style in which
they were entertained. AZ the Juniors
are known as one Of the most original
and entertaining classes the school has
ever hAf.