The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1910-11-04

block north of former site. Thi
beautiful building erected only abou
two years ago Is already too small
to accommodate the over crowded
conditions. The plans were for al
S-room edifice, the rooms alread.
built are only the west half, SO thu
east half can easily be built up ant
thus give the much needed relief
Mr.. Geo. w. Hammond having serv
ed on the Board of Education for &
number of years, was asked to speal
for them. He spoke of the many
Improvements recently made in the
rooms and equipments, and of future
aims. He said it was their constant
aim to secure the best of teachers
that the school work might be i'm
proved He spoke of our compulsory
educational laws and their great ben
eft to the children and to the general
class work, regularity, etc. He said
that the members of the board had
been elected by the vote of the peo-
pie of the district to carry out the
duties of their Offices, that the board
were thoroughly agreed and united,
that they would carry out these wise
laws regardless of any personal feel
ings He asked the hearty support
of the parents throughout the entire
district to bring the school up to the
standard. Said that the board in a
district were often used as public
Kicking post" by thoughtless hasty
people. That it was the plain. simple
honest duty Of every one to uphold
the board, not to find fault but to
assist .thenafnstead of trying to pnt
stumbling blocks in their rugged
path. He said that years ago the
Board had taken a firm stand for
better school and better chances.
That any time he or any member of
the board were in the way of pro-
gress, they were ready to resign in
stantly, but that till that time they
would do their duty unflinchingly
and ask the approval of all fair mind
ed people.
Father" A. c. Jensen, crowned
with his silver-white hair, addressed
the people few moments, congratu-
lating them upon recent improve
ments, and urging on to higher
moral and mental standard to i'm
prove the young people of Grove
land, and thereby improve the entire
ward. He spoke with regret of the
and trough house" spirit
which had been creeping into the
conduct of some of the young people
of both sexes, but especially the
young men who ought to be young
gentle" men. Said that he was
very much pleased lately. to notice
a change for the better, and urged
that it was the duty of every one to
gain and uphold this refinement.
The chairman. then announced re-
freshments which had been prepared
by the ladies. and would be served by
the young ladies of the district, Civ
ing the ,mothers,;a chance for the
social visit which ensued. W.
Mention was made of an organ
.und Of $500 raised at an entertain
nentt four years ago, but which had
never been completed Two men Of
erred $500 each to start the matter
md the audience called out pass
he hats The chairman replied,
We don't beg, we earn our money"
Pass the hat and we'll do the rest. "
Then thel'hat and subscription pa
Der. were passed, producing $500,
which with the former $18. 90 makes
!. fund of $1,000 for AN organ or
'ossibly piano. ~
One of the leading men of the COM
nunity came forward and asked the
privilege In behalf Of the people to
xpress their appreciation :" of the n
peakers, OF the work of the teach
RS in: bringing about this grown
.eople's school social" and asking
hat more such good meetings be
eld. AS number of parents called =
or such a. meeting Prof. Robinson
aid that he would try to arrange one
n the near future, probably about
time.
Y Groveland public schools take the
'upils through the eighth grade.
,lackfoot is the nearest high school
ity, only three and one half miles
rom center of Groveland district.
% Groveland is naturally a direct
feeder" to our city high school here.
The editor would suggest to the !,