The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-10-19
A PUBLIC RECEPTION
For the Faculty and School Board of
Princeton Held at Armory
Saturday Evening.
Civic Betterment Club Has Charge of
Affair Which is Pronounced
a Success by All.

A reception to the faculty and
school board of Princeton was given
last Saturday evening by the Civic
Betterment Club.
The Armory was suitably and most
tastefuly arranged with numerous
cosy seats and autumn decorations to
please the eye. The subdued colorings
Of the cornstalks formed the proper
background for the gay pumpkins and
other fall fruits and for the beautiful
tints of the red oak leaves.
From eight to nine the teachers
stood in line to meet the parents of
pupils and friends. At nine a short
program was given which was much
enjoyed:
In behalf of the Betterment Club,
Mrs. Cowles, the clubs able secretary,
gave short speech of welcome. Mr..
Mcmillan then with a few we'll chosen
remarks complimented the club for
the spirit it showed in inaugurating
just such occasions to arouse public
interest in the schools. Speaking for
the faculty., Supt. Hollands thanked
the club for the opportunity the recep-
ton afforded the teachers to meet the
parents and other patrons of the
school. He pointed out that the in
terest and cooperation Of the parents
was not only desired but needful to
the schools. Allen Ross gave two
trombone solos, which were we'll re-
ceived, and the High School quartette
always a prime favorite-rendered
two numbers most pleasingly. Mrs.
George Ross next favored those pres
ent with two songs, and Miss Eva Ross
gave two readings in her usual pleas
ing manner. Chester Cooney's violin
solo was we'll executed as was also
the duet by Hjoerdis Scheen and Ches-
ter, which closed the musical program
Mrs. Cowles then mentioned a few
of the ideas the Club had in minc
which they wished to carry out during
+ the coming year. During the shor1
space of a year the Club-under the
leadership of their capable president
Mrs. J. C. Herdliska-has, with only
seventeen members, carried on severa
successful lines Of activity. They have
twice given a public reception to thu
, teachers as we'll as set on foot thu
movement that resulted in the ban
quet and generous purse given our de
parting soldiers and the successful
, farewell party given for Miss Huse
They planted and maintained the or
: namental flower beds on the armor,
grounds. They distributed seeds tt
the school children, and awarded
purses for results at the county fair
They took over the care of Oak Knoll
cemetery. The Club members them
selves put in good many hours O.
hard work to help counteract tn
effects of weeds. and neglect, as wei
as collecting a sum of over two hun
y dred dollars, which was carefully ex
pended for the upkeep of the cemeter..
during the summer.
g Mrs. Cowles urged all the women il
town to join the Club so that all tn
! good work begun might be continues
and much more taken up. She the
invited all to mingle for good tim
and to partake of the excellent frapp
which the club members had prepared
Although the reception hours wer
=: from eight to ten, it was we'll on t
Il midnight before the crowd all dis
: persed as the younger ones presen
y INDUCED in little dancing and other
Y remained to visit informally with tn
y teachers.
'4 l. C. Chamberlayne Speaks.
Hon. l. c.. Chamberlayne Of NeN