The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1912-05-23
MITCHELL
JUNIORS BANQUET SENIORS

NJ - v GpIItiLI II Oh inc tCIIIllpu-.
cement scason of the high school, one
OF the first of the social functions WAS
held last Saturday evening in Odd
Fellows hall, when the juniors ten
dercd the soniors the annuar ban
quet, with the members CT the tacul-
ty and their wives as guests of honor.
1t was conceded to be one of the
most enjoyable pro-commcncemcnt
affairs ever held, and every person
present entered into the pleasures
of the OCCASION in a most delightful
manner. -".
The tables were placed in the
main paIt of the hall, and they were
decorated in a manner most becom-
ing. Boquets of red American beauty
roses adorned each table, and the
decorations We're further emphasize
ed by utilizing the colors. The high
school colors of pun pie and white, the
seniors of black and orange and the
Junior colors were worked into pref
ty designs, aud which lent a great
attractivencss to the surroundings.
Some excellent refreshments were
served by the ladies of st. Mary's
Guild, and this part of the evening
placed the guests in an amiable frame
of mind for what was to follow.
Plates were laid for sc. 3S of whom
were the members of the graduating
class. After the excellent menu had
been served, due ing which the orch
estra of Dakota Wesleyan furnish
ed some very fine and appreciated
music. Edward Evans, who acted as
POSTMASTER in a very acceptable way
called the guests to order and a de-
ilghtful program OF toasts and le-
sponses was given. Prof j, c. Lindsay
principal of the nigh school, spoke on
Greater NJ. III. S. tBofore)" in which
he expressed some fine sentiments
leading up to the period OF gladua-
ton. Superintendent McClinton spoke
on Greater Nj. II. S. (.After)" and
commented on the days that are to
follow graduation. Prof. j. T.. Martin
gave a good address on The Last
Lap" which was characterized with
good suggestions for the young pco-
pie. Earl Wells, president Of the jun
lor class, gave Il toast to the seniors
in which he expressed the continent
OF good nature and good feeling for
the boys and girls who are to be sep
aratet ! the near future. In response
William Schleissmann, president of
the seniors, conveyed to the juniors
the rare good esteem held by the sen
Tors for the boys an girls who are
going into the higher class next year.
A class prophecy was one of the good
features of the evening, and this was
delegated to Misses Flora Nermil-
yea, Beulah Mcikle, and Francis Pot
ter. The young ladies were dressed in
the costumes of the witch, and to
each member of the senior class the
witches told them OF their future
station in life. The Young ladies sue
ceeGed in finding a brilliant future
for all and tho relation of the events
tfat were to transpirc were listened
o and heartily appiauded. Following
this feature of the evening, an in
formal program given. Pref. Lindsay
rendered a vocal SOLO that was given
appreciation, and Miss Dorothy
Young sang a selection in a charm-
ing manner. Miss Leah Doty gave a
reading and Miss Bculah Meikle
balance of the evening at their COM
mand the young ladies and gentle
men enjoyed a short period i'm dane
ing. AT the midnight hour the guests
took their departure for home, all
of the opinion that the scuious had
been happily entertained.
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
Last Monday afternoon the TWEEN
tieth Century club held its annual
business meeting at which the cleo
ton of officers was held, with the fol-
lowing desul': President, Mrs. Flor
ence Morrow; vice president, Mrs.
Mae Bobb; secrctary and treasurer.
Mrs. Jessie Rowley; historian. Ms.
Martha Turney. Plans We're discuss
ed for the next years work, and the
Bay View Reading Course was adopt
cd again, and which has proven en-
bers. The annual picnic will be held
the latter pert of this month at the
cottage OF Mrs. c. a. Nermilyea in