The Cairo bulletin., 1910-03-05
Co TO NEW FIELD
PROF. RoBEY AND FAMILY CIV
PLEASANT FAREWELL AT
CAIRO HIGH SCHOOL.
Puuiis, Teachers and Patrons Unite
in Entertainment of Speech
making, Rectations,
Music, Etc.

gathered at that institution last
night to pay their farewell respects
to Mr.. l.. c. Robey and family. who
leave today for their new home in
Morris, H., where Mr. Robey has ac-
eepted the prineipalship of the high
school. Upon entering the lower
corridor the guests were met by ia
miliar faces in the receiving line,
those most prominent being Mr.. and
Mrs. Robey, Misses Rosalind Rob
erts. Louise Berry, ana Messrs,
Dwight Ohrum and j. r. Midkiff, AT
ter exchanging eourtesies every one
adjourned to the Assembly hall,
where they were entertained by a
program arranged by committee
Iappointed for that purpose, Mr.. Mid
kiff gave an address in the nature
of farewell. He felt sure Mr..
Robey's departure would cause gen
eral regret and although every one
would be sorry to see him go, still
his gain would be so great that re-
gret would be touched with giadness.
He believed that Mr. Robey had al
ways been a sincere friend to all and
| that would make his loss much great
| err. In behalf of the students and
himself he wished Mr. Robey fond
goodbye and good luck.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Midkiff's
| talk Mn Robey was called for. He
said he would always remember his
friends here and was glad that he
had been able to accept better
opportunity; still he was also glad
that he had been capable of holding
position in Cairo and he would al
ways have warm spot in his heart
for the students and his friends at
IC. H. S.
Following the regular order of the
program, Miss Effie Anderson gave
several recitations in an original and
amusing style. She was heartily APP
lpauded. Miss Laura Clendenen gave
two delightful selections on the
piano. The rendition of "Yama,
Yama Man" and "Rings on My
Fingers" pleased the auditors.
superintendent Clendenen gave a
neat little impromptu talk. He said
he was at a loss to know which was
the most important in the discovery
of America-the discovered or the
discoyerer Three years ago he had
the pleasure OF discovering Mr..
Robey and he could assuredly say
that in this case the most important
was surely the discovered" He
was heartily sorry to see Mr.. Robey
leave, but he was glad that in doing
so he would better himself, both pro
| ifessionally and financially. He was
certain every one joined him in wish
ing Mr.. Robey future Health, wealth
and happiness.
/ Miss Ruth Easterday recited hui
lmorous dialogue mat was much APP
pFeciated.
III cOuciuSlOA TIE y. II. .. qudI
tette sang several songs appropriate
to the occasion.
When the program was ended Mr.
Robey had a pleasant surprise. The
Senior class, as roken of esteem
presented him with fine amber
stemmed rosewood pipe mounted in
sterling silver, with the inscription
From c. Fl. s., 1910"
The mid-year Sophomore class was
also equal to the occasion and pre-
sented Mr.. Robey with a beautiful
fountain pen. To both of the donors
| Mr.. Robey expressed his thanks.
The guests then went into the
lower corridor, where iced fruit
punch, with whipped cream was
served in dainty glasses.
The decorations of the evening
were hundreds of pennants draped
in conspicuous places about the
lower floor OF the building.
All departed about 10 O'Clock will
a farewell handshake with Mr.. Robey
and his estimable family, wishing
them all manner of good luck
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