The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1915-09-16
The Teachers Welcomed.

The ladies of the Mutual Devel
oping club certainly did their best il
planning and arranging for the re
ception TO the teachers given at tn
Fraternal hall last Thursday even
ing. No hing was left undone ant
from the general sentiment of thos,
present the evening was a success!
and pleasure to all AS many o.
our teachers are from a distance, il
was timely thought on the part Of
these ladies to give reception tc
which an invitation was ex. ended to
all, that the strangers might have an
opportunity to meet, and mix and
mingle with the parents and citizens
of their new home.
The receiving line consisted of
Mesdames. Fertig, Sbarkey, Wal
ters and Hunter. Guests were
ushered into the spacious hall,
modestly decorated for the occasion
where usual greetings kept up a
merry hum until the call, partners
for Grand March," signifed the be-
ginning of the program and soon the
floor was filled with partners con-
sisting of teachers, preachers, par
ents and children, all entering
heartily into the spirit and time of
the music.
A very interesting program fol-
lowed:
Miss Wright, instrumental solo;
Mr.. Hunter, speech; Mr.. Mitchell,
speech; Mrs. Ferlig, speech; Mrs.
Savage, vocal solo; Miss Martin,
speech; Rev. E lis, speech; Miss
Jones, instrumental solo; Rev. Fer
tig, speech; Mr.. McMahan, speech
Mr.. Mclean, flute solo; Miss
Wright, reading; Miss Fertig, vocal
solo.
Each participant did we'll and re-
ceived compliments on every side.
The speeches extended a hearty
welcome to the newcomers, promis-
ing them cooperation and giving the
teachers every reason to believe
hey had fallen into community
where the welfare of its out-coming
generation was the first and greatest
to demand attention.
Mr. McMahan assured us he had |
he workers but needed the help of |
parents as well.
Tne musical numbers, both in
;trumental and vocal, were excellent |
Ind it was many times remarked
hat so much talent in that line had |
lever before been displayed at one
among Nezperce
Toung people.
Miss Wright's reading was highly
.ppreciated.
Mrs. Fertig should receive special
she gave in rhyme a
.istory of the Nezperce educational
ystem from its little one room
chool house to its present modern
liant. 1t follows:
ut in the west where the sun hangs low.
is rays long earess the heights OF Idaho
Gem State'' they call it, and well tits named,
OF her wealth of produce and beauty are famed
Among all prosperous nations.
us there grand mountains rise, far and near,
nd echoes OF bird songs and brooks we hear.
here canyons, deep and wild, in yastness wind,
urning this way and that. in an effort to find
The way to the open country.
hey offer. too, dear secluded hooks
or the angler with his line and hooks,
nd mountains, rising in grandure sublime,
ell of beauties an'haunts known in ev'ry cline
Thru every generation
is out in the west where the sun last we see
hat the sky over all seems a bit more free.
n Nezperce Prairie of this great state.
les a town OF which wish to relate
A few important features.
Nezperce" = pierced-noses = twas by the
French named,
nd he Indian tribe for intelligence won its
fame.
ut ere long the white man found it, too,
DR. gems, stock and grain in abundance grew |
And they could not afford to lose 1t. /.
the prairie came great stalwart men,
any the difficulties they met then. Ii
dian fighters and the weather too
uch eoDtrived to make them blue,
But they were never cutters. III
their children grew, the parents were not
content
lat they as wild will.o the wisps be bent.
icy wished them moulded in proper shape
fore il forever became TOO late,
And they set about TO do it.
teacher was brought, one room was builded,
1t it, ere long, was completely filled.
icy added others as soon as they could,
ecting them out OF native wood a
Which offered itself for use.