The diamond drill., 1920-09-18

be aroused when we see the 400 Am
erican flags waving IN unison To the
stirring strains OF Columbia, the Gem
OF the Ocean. And how we viii cheer
that tiny group OF Civil War veter-
ans who will guard "Old Glory. !"
Then, as the entire cast OF nearly 500
passes over the hill singing Amer
lea, the Beautiful" we'll surely feel
thankful that our lot has been cast In
pleasant Cloverland.
The Historical Pageant will be stag
ed In natural amphitheatre in the
wooded portion or the County Fair
grounds at Iron River, on Thursday
afternoon, September l6. at $3.50 d. m.
nature. with a slight help OF man,
mas gwen us an ideal spot for the
portrayal or this pageant. The
wooded hillsides, a miniature lake.
and a ripping brook which flows ac-
ross a hat meadow makes an ideal
setting Tor its vivid portrayal
The splendid success OF the page
ant viii be due not alone TO the efforts
OF few, but to the wonderful COOP
Grafton OF the communities taking
part. IL is very hard TO choose from
such a large group those who have
been preeminent, for all have worked
together superintendents, teachers.
pupils. business men and busy house,
wives-in a grand endeavor TO make
this pageant truly represent the
spirit OF Iron county. There are,
however. a few who have trained the
larger groups, whose names will
make our readers realize the worth
whileness OF seeing this production.
Mrs. Mahen and Professor Favario
have secured the services OF a very
fine group OF Iron county's musicians
for the orchestra Mrs. Bowers and
Mahan I'm cooperation with the teach
ers OF the Iron River School have pre-
pared the exposition OF the early life
OF this part OF Cloverland. Miss Will
liams and Mr.. Chors OF Stambaugh
| Schools have drilled thir pupils for
the Garden and School scenes Mrs.
Moberg OF Crystal Falls offered the
services OF the Crystal Falls Girls
Club, which has been doing splendid
choral work. for the representation OF
music. When you realize that Miss
Adams OF Crystal Falls has been
training the Czechs IN a wonderful
Bohemian song and dance, you will
know that a treat Is in store for you.
All OF the foreign dances will have
special musicians. Come and hear
the dance-provoking strains OF the ac-
cordions and concertines. But, this
pageant could not have been sue
cess without Mr.. Bishop with his large
vision and untiring energy, and Miss
Ethel Rogers with her ever ready will
ingness To play for all rehearsals.
Miss Bessie Saul OF Chicago, who
has written this pageant from the
History OF Iron county by Mr.. Thomas
Conlin of Crystal Falls, has given OF
her best to this production. Her five
years experience in pageantry in Chi
cago have given her a splendid prep
aration for this event which is OF such
interest to all people OF Cloverland.
The pageant Is one of the largest
and most spectacular community af-
fairs that has ever been staged In Iron
county. The costnming OF the large
cast, the numberless details and thor
ough search for talent among the
many nationalities living within the
county, has been the work OF the In
ternatlonal Institute and its corps OF
trained workers. This Is a fitting ex-
ample OF the thorough work done by
the Institute, which has been in our
county for the past ten months. The
work OF the Misses Havitz, Kangas
and Argento has been TO bring the
foreign speaking women and men In
to the community life and spirit or
the county. All have been lound In
their praise OF the pleasure and profit
gained from such intercourse. Miss
Monette's time has been spent In
forming clubs and developing leader
ship among the girls and young wo-
men. Miss Warner Is the executive
OF this staff and is well known in the
The slogan OF the organlza-
ton Is "Friendly Service" and such
standard Il well deserves,