The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-02-22
INDIAN SCHOOL NOTES

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VIII" until recently has been at the
Indian School left for Standing
Rock Reservation, Ft. Yates, n.
ID. lie has assisted in bringing
up the accounts SO that the office
work is in splendid shape.
The basket bali boys went to
Wheaton last week and won over
the Wheaton High School. The
boys also reported having had a
very splendid time on this trip
and Nay many kind things about
the treatment they received at the
hands of the Wheaton people.
Written examination i'm Indus
tria! work will be frequent from
this time on until thc close of
school. \ part of the plan in
caflNing out the new Course OF
Study contemplatcs examinations
for all he schools to be prepared
by the indian Office. This is
going To have result of syslem-
atiZin" the instruction given i'm
Indian schools.
Miss Nickel who filled lhe posi-
tion Of nurse here for short
time was compelled to leave on
account of the serious illness of
her mother. We were sorry TO
loose Miss Nickel for she was IA
most excellent nurse and made
many friends while here. Mrs.
Garter will have charge of the
hospital temporarily until a reg
ular nurse can be appointed.
Mr.. Monks, our genial clerk,
made an official trip to Sisseton
Reservation on Tuesday.
A very enjoyable party was Civ
en- last Saturday night in the Gym
by th" basket ball boys to their in
vited friends. They served re-
freshments and later on danced.
the music for which was furnish
ed by our school orchestra, under
the direction Of Prof. Warren. 1t
was an unusually enjoyable event
aud we'll managed.
Last Sunday evening the As
sembly service was varied bv the
use of a large number of stero-
ptic"n slides most of which were
pitcures Of animals. which al
ways arouse considerable inter-
est.
Miss Gisdroff and Mrs. Hend-
rix took creditable part in our
last midweek assembly.
Arrangements are being made
f65f musical number to be CIV
en- i'm the near future. 1t is
planned to make this event one of
All unusual character by the use
of the band, orchestra and other
musical talent. which may be pro-
cured SO that we will feel justifi-
cd in charging a small admission
fee. the proceeds of which will go
towards the musical organization
of the school.
The meeting of the Itancan-
Ogrma Society composed of
fourth. fifth and sixth grade pup
lis. held on Friday evening prov
ed very interesting because all
the members on the program were
prepared. The new elected pre-
sident, Chas. Ellis and Secretary
Sam Deane, take up their work
with spirit. The quotations from
L"ngfellow given by members in
response to roll call were weil
chosen. The debate on the Sc, =
vices of Washington and Lincoln
was spirited and showed that :he
pupils are capable of independant
thinking. Helena Belcourt, Sam
Dranc and Joe Trotchie were
champions Of Washington's great
ness while Peter Charette, Andrew
Robertson and Mabel Kobble up
held Lincoln's career. The judges
decided in favor of Lincoln's
champions. One Of Washington $
cartisans was willing to cOnc"de
all the virtues of high purpose and
honor to Lincoln but she said she
knew Wash;":ion was better look