The Republican journal., 1913-04-17
RECEPTION TO PROF. NICHOLS.

The Key West (Florida) Citizen Of April
End, contains an interesting account of q re.
ception to Prof. B. C. Nichols. who has many
| old pupils in this vicinity. having taught six
years in Stockton, eight years in Searsport
and ten in vassalboro. The Citizen says:
One of the most sumptuous and interesting
receptions held in Key West this season. was
gwen Monday night in honor OF Professor B.
y. Nichols, principal OF sears ocno0l years
ago by some of his old pupils. at the home of
Mr.. and MIS- Larney Baker. 920 Fleming
street
| The national colors were selected to form
the color scheme, and the rooms were beauti-
| FULLY decorated in garlands OF ribbons. crepe
paper and cut flowers. Three large cut glass
vases were placed on the table, each contain
Ing red. white and blue flowers.
The favors we're little cOlonials, decorated
with pin bows of miniature American flags.
Every where the eye turned, the glorious
coiors of the country were seen.
AS the scholars entered the home. one of the
old marches was played on the piano, in the
old time way, after which number of old
school songs were sung and the pupils march,
ed up to an album and signed their names.
The book will be kept by Professor Nichols.
and he says that it will be one of his most
valued possessions.
The address of welcome was delivered BY
Virgil S. Lowe, who paid high tribute to the
guest of honor, stating that the position of
superintendent of public instruction. which he
now holds. was made sttainable by the careful
and sound teaching he had received while
pupil under Professor Nichols.
In responding Professor Nichols said that
he was then experiencing one of the happiest
moments of his life, and he was proud to be
surrounded by those who were living proofs
that his efforts to insti into their minds the
beauties Of education, had met with such hap
nv b, nroud tn hat
wine, they had improved with age.
Little Miss Claudia Demeritt then presented
the guest of honor with bouquet of natural
lilies of the valley and American beauty roses
tied with blue ribbon, reciting at the time the
following verse:
The flowers of the north have faded,
Southern blooms of summer, too,
But these have kept their fragrance
And loneliness, just for you.
An interesting entertainment followed, in
Guiding recitations, vocal and instrumental
music, games, etc. The Citizen says further:
The guest of honor was presented with a
handsome pair of military brushes. After the
presentation of the prizes the party sat at the
table, which was laden with supply of all the
delicious delicacies of the season.
AS fitting finish to a reception which had
carried the members of the old classes back to
the days of sun bonnets and pima fores the en-
TIRE party gdtnereu around the piano and sang
the old songs of happy, happy school days,
when under the tutelage of Professor Nichols
they learned the lessons which fitted them to
fill the places they now hold as some of the
representative men and women of Key West.
After the songs were finish ed, each member
of the party shook hands with their old teach
er, assuring him that the meeting would be
ever cherished fondly and reverenty, as one
Of the brightest evenings of life, and departed
for their homes.
Professor Nichols was so overcome by the
events of the evening, that he could find no
words in which to respond. AS he himself
said, II was so carried off my feet, that could
only look at the dear faces around me, and say
nothing