The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-06-18

and the season has been one round of
work and pleasure. Even the work
has been a pleasure dimmed only by
the excessive heat and dry weather
For several days preceding this week,
the atmosphere of the festivities of
the week were in some evidence.
The picnic germ seems to have made
his attack upon the vulnerable part of
the school. The sophomore class re-
ports the finest kind Of time out in
the woods near town about ten days
ago. The single members Of the IA
Guilty refuse to tell what they did at
their picnic in the SChlosser grove but
from what we can gather we conclude
that they Invested themselves of all
supcrhuous dignity and proceeded to
enjoy the occasion on June 6. The
classes in physical education likewise
were the victims of the attack of the
germ as did the domestic science class.
Last, but by no means least, the
seniors gave their annual picnic on
Wednesday, June Is. At this last one
were the visiting friends of the grad
uating class together with Mr.. and
Mrs. Travis, class counselors. The
seniors appreciated the fact that their
work for the year and for all time so
far as their present course of study is
concerned, was done and they had
such enjoyment as only such care
free persons can have.
Last Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Travis, as class councillors, entertain
ed the members of the graduating
in games, a guessing contest and the
other form of amusement. All part
les threw off formality and enjoyed
themselves as only such persons can.
Later in the evening a refreshing
lunch was served after which mem
bers Of the class read the class history
and the class prophesy and surprised
Mr.. and Mrs. Travis by the presenta-
ton Of very pretty silver berry set.
This token is highly priced by the~ re-
cipients AT late hour the class sang
their class song and repaired to their
homes.
During the week the school has re-
ceived two notices that cause us to ex-
tend our sympathy to those in whose
family sorrow has come. Mr.. Thrond-
son received word that his cousin met
with an accident that resulted in his
death in Grand Forks while Miss
Hunter of Milton was called home be-
cause Of the serious illness of her
brother, who passed into the Great
Beyond soon after she reached her
home.
The several events of the week were
held as announced last week with no
change in programme. The baccal-
aureate service was well attended and
we enjoyed listening to a valuable ad-
dress. Mr.. Batten is a forceful speak
or and one whom it is a pleasure to
| listen.
The class chapel exercises on Mon
day, although an innovation in COM
mencement week programme have
met with the hearty approval of those
who were present. The class tree was
fittingly dedicated by Miss Jordahl
and after the rendition of the class
song the students reported in their
class-rooms for the usual work.
| On Tuesday evening the senior class
creditable manner. The rendition of
King Rene's daughter was good in
every respect Those taking part APP
preciated the several characters and
the Interpretation was excellent. The
class poem by Miss Beatty was such
as one might expect from her. 1t re-
fiected the kindly interest in and feel
ing toward her fellow students and the
school and was we'll written. The
play, Mr.. Bob, was we'll staged and
the acting was fine. The students in
terpreted the different characters nice
lily and the audience received the act
ing with enthusiasm.
The reception by the school to all
friends was given in the assembly
room on Wednesday evening. In the
receiving line were Mr.. Hillyer Mrs.
Geo. Stomner, Miss Olson, Miss Wat
son, Miss Anderson, president of the
senior class and Mayor Stommer. Aft
er an hour of pleasant conversation a
programme Of music and story was
rendered by Mr. Fox and Misses Brant
and Dunlap all of the faculty. The
/ several numbers were enthusiastically
received and each responded to en-
core. After this programme light re-
Ifreshments were served and old
friends met and new friends were
found.
The alumni association met in
business session at 10 o'clock on
Thursday morning with goodly
number present. The most important
business transaction was the revision
Of the constitution OF the society. The
old constitution provided that al
graduates became members of the al.
umni association by virtue of Their
being graduates. The new constitu-
ton changes this. Now only those
who join and pay the annual dues
! will be considered members Or
. course all graduates may become
members and 1t is hoped that they
will do this. Besides the annual dues
. there will be an additional banquet fe,
, for all who attend this annual event
/. The officers for the coming year ar,
!, Mr.. Nestoss, president; Mr.. o. O.
! Trageston, vice president; and Miss
!, Alpha Woltzein secretary treasurer
The members present were enthusiasts
, tic in their approval of the various i'm
: provements in the school in materia
|, way and also in an educational way
; The school Is to be congratulated II