The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-06
Arthur.

Arthur, N. D., Dec. 2s.--To The Foo
rum: The Christmas tree programme
at the Methodist church was most
enjoyable affair. The church was
crowded with an appreciative aundi-
ence. The cantata, The Growing OF
Christmas, was given under the direc-
ton OF Mrs. J. A. BurEum and Mrs,
Ruben Phillips, with the assistance
Of the Misses Edna Wtlkie and Elsie
Wagner. organists, and the Methodist
choir. New Years day and the four
seasons were represented by the Misses
Marjorie Burgum, Edith and Marjorie
Farnnam. Alice Wagner and Verna
stympf. Miss Fern Gamble sang the
solo of st. Valentine; Phillip Skogma
represented Washington's birthday,
with little Merle Clague as Ratchet
bearer. The Misses Ella and Leda
Wilkie and Frances Burgum were
three fair Representatives Of childrens'
day. Four OF July and Thanksgiving
day were tagen by John Wagner and
Joanna Christianson; the pages were
Masters Dale Feazel and Christ Chris
tenson; Christmas day was represented
by Mr.. Elliott, and the scarlet cot and
snowy beard Of Santa Claus made an
effectual appearance with the bright
costumes Of the other holidays. Little
Jessie Farnham was the crown bearer,
who crowned Christmas day with the
holly crown. which was awarded him
by the committee Of senior scholars.
Elizabeth Burgum, Myrtle Farnham,
Harry Farnham and Arthur Burgum
The Tiny Tots who added not a little
d. 4 "A. A MTenev zavs
Alfred and Merle Clague, Margaret
Bethlehem, Frances Ross, Jessie Farm
ham, Lille and Leland Burgum, Hiram
Farnham and they captured Santa
Claus pack with great glee. The
glittering Christmas tree held all eyes
and there were presents for old and
young. The pastor and his wife were
remembered with handsome presents
and tn Children home at Fargo was
remembered with IS.
Miss Ella Myrah Of Grand Harbor
N. D., is spending the holidays with
her parents.
Miss Florence Kane of Dawson, n.
D., is spending the week with her
aunt, Mrs. 7. J. Ross.
The M. w. A. will give one Of their
dances wednesday. An orchestra from
Fargo will furnish the music.
|. The Yeomen will entertain them
selves and families at social meet
ing on New Years eve at their hall.
Miss Mabel CtIIm left Thursday for
Fargo to spend the holidays with her
sister, Mrs. Berghum.
Rev. J. O. Moore Of Grand Forks
preached the christmas sermon here
"a he MnkhnIfuF rhWVrs~h ~
was the ceIebrant OF Holy Communion.
Gordon Burgum Is under the doctors
care and confined to his bed.
Mrs. w. A. Fridley who was operated
on at a Fargo hospital Is able to sit
up which is good news to her many
friends.
John Bettschen and family are NOV
ing this week into the ]. s. Burgum
cottage s
Miss Edna Wilkie is home for the
holidays from the Fargo college con-
servatory Of music.
Messrs, and Mesdames Walter and
Ruben Philips spent Christmas day at
Hunter, with their friends, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. p Moore.
Master Leland Burgum celebrated
his 9Th birthday Saturday afternoon
with the assistance or twelve of his
little playmates. A joyous afternoon
was spent and Master Leland was
remembered handsomely by his many
friends.
Roy Amiel OF Davenport is spend
ing the holidays at the Gunkel farm.
The price of land still holds good
around here.
DR. Moore reports that the former
pastor here, Reverend Tourtellotte, is
doing wen In his new field, at Hans
boro.
Miss Marie Howe, our primary
teacher, is spending the holidays at
her nome in Kellog, MINI.
Miss Mabel Chapman, our principal
and editor. Is visiting at her home at
Tower City. Miss Chapman is issuing
splendid paper in The Arthur Free
Press and one that reflects credit to
the town Cor. A.