The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-12-28
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Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton Pearson and
family enjoyed the hospitality Of Mr.,
and Mrs. Rasmussen of North Prairie
on Christmas day. Clayt returned the
following day and is now appreci-
ating the delights Of bachelor exist
ence in the new bungalow, the storm
having left the roads in such shape as
to forbid the remainder of the family
returning. Present prospects suggest
that spell of crackers and slap-jacks
must suffice to feed the lord Of the
manor.
Jack Brady's good lady is spending
the holidays Casselton ways, visiting
relatives and friends. Jack is more
than disconsolate and sought the pa
rental roof during the festive season
and the hearty enjoyment of Xmas
fare should enable him to withstand
the hardships of bachelordom. A man
without his mate is like ship with
out a rudder.
George Bridges, our deservedly pop
ular high school principal, labored
long and earnestly to promote the sue
cess of the Xmas exercises and it must
be admitted his efforts were amply
rewarded. A host of friends, appre-
ciating that it is not good for man to
live alone, sincerely trust that despite
the melodious chorus of juvenile voices
the rustic of Cupid's wings was not
altogether lost upon the hitherto in
susceptible heart of friend George
'Twould be another injustice to Ire
land.
An enjoyable dance was held Friday
last at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Nose
Putney of South Prairie. Despite the
severity of the weather many young
people whom experience has taught
that fun, frolic and an all round good
time are always in evidence when Nose
is host, braved the elements. Dancing
continued till the yellow rooster hailed
the dawn of another day, when Nose
having exhausted temporarily the rep
ertoire of "That reminds me" bade
adieu to a merry bunch. The music
compelled old and young alike to trip
the light fantastic until wearied and
the popularity Of the musical combina-
ton, in which Monsieur Jesse Howard
and Ole Sundrie are star artists be-
came even more firmly established.
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Kuchenbeckel
and daughter, Evelyn from Columbus
are the guests of Mr.. H. C. Kuchen-
| becker. Their advent was opportune
for Mrs. H. C. had left several days
prior for Minneapolis and though the
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months seige, terrible inroads were
already apparent. Herman, ST., will
row be able to bear the parting with
equonimity.
| The annual Christmas exercises pre-
scented by the pupils Of the high school
on Saturday evening proved success
thanks to the untiring efforts of Miss
Marie Mahoney and Mrs. G. Bridges
assisted by Miss Annie Mahoney. The
hall was Hastily decorated with season
able emblems and the careful training
of the little ones was apparent to all
The attendance was the largest vel
gathered in the new hall and must
have been gratifying to those respon
sible. The program was opened by
a quotation,by the school, followed b,
la taking song entitled "Silent Night.
master Tommy Stredwicl, a genera
favorite, gave an interesting recita
,t;on, and Master Kenneth Hecker ant
Naomi McCauley presented pleasing
dialogue. A recitation by lola Nc
Cauley and Ada Stredwick were wei
received and drill by the primar!
pupils aroused much interest. Mrs
Will Hecker was heard to advantage
in a charming song which ELECTED
much applause. Miss Alice Stredwicl
and Miss Charlotte Gard favored will
;recitations, delivered in manner prom
Using, and then the motion song by tn,
primary pupils was masterpiece. z
dialogue in which Mark Pearson ant
Eaman Morey made distinct hit wa
followed by pleasing recitation b!
Miss Gladys Egan, excellently reno
cred. An acrostic by the primary pu
pills, recitations by Miss Eva Forbes
Wilma Gilmore. and Free Cook al
suggested careful training and a son!
by Miss Alice Egan was sweetly prof
fered. Mrs Oliver Saugstad sang "Bi'
i, Me To Sleep" with range Of voic
and charm Of expression that empha
sized the beauty of song which i
Justly considered an old favorite. Al
Evergreen Drill to which the follow
ing eight fascinating daughters o
Eve contributed by grace and poetr,
of movement, proved one of the mos
picturesque numbers the evening at
fcrded, Misses Marie and Annie Ma
honey, Ella Waldref. Merne Heckel
Rosie Stredwick, Mary McDermic
Ada Stredwick and Miss Gladys Egar
truly bevy of beauties which woul
make Burlington gasp. The program
concluded by the singing by the schoo
of a seasonable song. Mr.. Norrel
and Mrs. Bergeson assisted consider
ably towards the success of the eve
ming and Master Dalton Howard re
vealed the fact that he possesses a
inherited talent for stage work. Can
dies, nuts, apples, oranges and kin
wishes we're generously distribute
among young and old alike, and Loga
can take credit for an observance j
becoming manner Of season whe
Good Will reigns supreme.
Mrs. Henry Light and daughte