Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1909-09-07
ECEPTION WAS
GRAND SUCCESS
achers of Public Schools Receive
Royal Welcome

had reason to feel that they have
been given the right hand of fellow
ship in Occur d'Alene, judging from
the excellent reception rendered last
evening in their honor by the congre-
cation Of the Baptist church. A large
number were present and the event
was a delightful one throughout.
The teachers and guests were re-
ceiyed by the reception committee,
consisting of Mr.. A. w. Branson, w.
A. Andrew, s. G. Bonner, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. F. Jones, f. s. Stewart. DR..
and Mrs. Loveless, Rev. and Mrs.
Powell, and Mesdames r. b. Morse,
William Ashburn, d. T. BedelF and
A. B. Carscallen. The rostrum was
tastefully decorated with cut flowers
and ported plants. and the large
swinging doors were opened so as to
make the interior of the church one
large room, which presented a pleas
ing appearance amid the brilliant
lighting.
The forepart OF the evening was.
purely informal and social converse
ton asd getting acquainted" pre-
vailed during the time. The Fab
ringer orchestra rendered several Sc
lections, much to the delight of all
present, who responded literally with
applause. The boys played fine and
their efforts were highly appreciated.
Preceding the serving of refresh
ments Mrs. C. r. Schattner rendered
vocal solo in an exceptionally
pleasing manner, her accompaniment
being played by Miss lila Chainey.
The applause brought a second selec-
ton, which relightedly equally as
well as the first.
During the hour for refreshments
the orchestra rendered several selec-
lions, and this was followed by the
| address of welcome by Mr.. ]. C.
White, president of the school board.
Mr.. White said in part that he was
1 glad of such an event in honor of the
new and old teachers. and assured
/ them of the hearty welcome and CO.
| operation in the name of the school
board and city as we'll. He spoke OF
the great interest the parent had in
the schools, and of how the school
board had labored during the past
few months in getting superintend-
emit who was above par, and on
whose whole heart is in the schonI
work in all grades. from the primary
10 the hieh school graduate.
Mr.. White spoke of the important
phases of school study and school life
and urged the parents to join in uni
son and push along for united sue
cess in the name of and for the sue
cess of the Occur d 'Alene public
! schools. He referred to the excel
lent teachers employed for the com
ing year and classed them as Ia
above the average in all the grades
; and congratulated the parents tina
) during this year the minds and hand
of the students would both be work
! ing. as departments had been adde;
5 at considerable extra expense where
4 by the boys would be taught tn
: handling of tools and the girls tn
! art of cooking.
Mr.. White urged all to get out an
q vote. and after election was over t
3 stand by and assist the board /
every possible way and to work TO
i the new high school building. as tn
d time was not far distant when
!. must be had. He spoke eneo irag
r ingly for the two new members to b
elected today and enthusiasticali
0 and in praise of Messrs. Vim an
o Branson. who are retiring.
). Rev. Powell made a few remark
d at this point and called on Superb
tendent Charles Johnson, who va
d present. to say few words. The 81
i, perintendent came forward in r.
, Spouse and said he was glad OF th
e hearty welcome aid of the strOn
II support assured them for the comm
t. year. He thanked the school boar
% and citizens alike for all that Ia
d been done thus far. Mr.. Johnso
Ie told of the great care that had bee
e exercised In the selection of teachel
land that he believed that coeI
s..s1- "a ~. haa4 aoxl