The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1916-08-10
FAREWELL PARTY
Friends and Former Pupils Crowd the
ArmOry to Honor Miss Huse
Friday Evening.
Pleasing Program Carried Out-Soid
Gold Wrist Watch Presented
to Guest of Honor.

Princeton citizens turned out en-
masse at the Armory Friday evening
to attend a farewell reception in honor
OF Miss Mary S. Huse, who departed
Tor Fillmore, California, Monday
morning where she will make her
future home.
The spacious Armory was COM
fortably filled with former pupils and
other friends of the guest of honor.
and each one present appeared de-
lighted at the opportunity to show
their appreciation to Miss Huse for
her splendid work as an educator in
our schools, and to wish her Godspeed
in her journey to her new home in
the west.
No special organization had charge
OF the atfair-Princeton ladies, re-
CARELESS of church or club affiliations,
combined to make it a success.
During the evening a fine program
was carried out, but prior to the open
ing number Master Henry Soule and
Miss Genevieve Wilkes carried a box
OF sweets to Miss Huse, a gift from
the little folks Of the village who have
not yet arrived at school age.
Mrs. H. L. Cowles presided during
the rendition Of the program, and the
first number consisted of we'll
executed piano solo by Mrs. L. F.
Wilkes. 1t was we'll received, and re-
marks by Mr.. J. j. Skahen, clerk of
the board Of education, followed. Mr..
Skahen spoke briefly, but his remarks
were decidedly appropriate and he
paid deserved tribute to the parting
guest. A pleasing piano duet by
Mrs. S. S. Peterson and Mrs. Ander-
son was greeted with applause, and
then Rev. Samuel Johnson of the Con-
gregational church spoke. Rev. John
sons remarks were laudatory Of teach
ers in general, but he took occasion to
commend Miss Huse in particular, and
wish her the best of everything in the
future. Miss Marguerite Byers then
favored those present with pleasing
vocal solo, being accompanied on the
piano by Mrs. Anderson and on the
violin by Miss Joyce Peterson. A
reading by Miss Eva Ross was the
next number and so entertainingly was
it given. that the audience insisted
upon an encore. Mr.. Clifton Cravens,
a former pupil Of Miss Huse, then
spoke briefly, paying a graceful COM
pliment to his former instructor when
he said that he was certain none of
her pupils could hope to fill their part
in life more fully or better than she
has. Another piano duet by Mesdames
Peterson and Anderson was we'll re-
ceived, and then Miss Margaret l.
King on behalf Of those assembled and
others in a few we'll chosen remarks
presented Miss Huse with a fine solid
gold wrist watch. Miss Huse respond
led by voicing her appreciation most
feelingly. A vocal solo delightfully."-
rendered by Miss Marguerite Byers
concluded the program, and then the
ladies served frappe.
Miss Huse leaves Princeton carry
ing only the choicest Of wishes for
happy future. During the IS years
that she acted as an instructor in the
primary department of our schools
she endeared herself to parents. and
pupils alike. Her long term of service
is a silent but eloquent testimonial of
her ability, and her place will indeed
be difficult to fill. ~