The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1920-05-27
THE COUNTY SECTIONAL
PLAY DAY A SUCCESS

LIZA ia ~ SOSN,Eho-
Despite the lateness of the spring
and the high winds the Sectional Play
Days in Bottineau County were a sue
cess.
Thursday May 20, Section T, with
"hitby township as center, gathered
a. MeadoWlawn Farm for a good time.
E'even o'clock the parade took place.
This was headed by the Gardena
81 hools representing the Union and
tie nations defenses. China, Japan
and other nations were also represent
e.. Industrial life was there and a
r. wing band of Gypsies brought up
tie rear.
Following the parade the boys and
g rls who had completed their eighth
g ade work received their diplomas.
I re dinner hour came next. Through
TIE kindness of MI. Arthur White
tire upper floor Of his large barn was
turned into a dining room, and there
out of the dust and wind a real social
hour was spent. Through the gener-
osity of the school boards each person
present was served a dish of ice
cream. This treat was thoroughly en-
joyed. One o'clock was the hour for
the Flag drill. This was given by sew
eral of the schools and we'll done.
There were folk games and athletic
sports. Oak Creek carrying off the
banner. On account of the wind the
base ball game was called off. Five
o'clock saw the day ended and a band
of boys and girls who had had a good
time departed for their homes.
Friday May FL sections 2, Sand 6
with Souris, Mount Rose and Russell
as centers played. Section S was most
fortunate in having the Lansford
School band with them. This organi.
zation played for the Flag drill and fol
the parade proving ~conclusively that
music in some form or other should
be in every school. The band, orches'
ira or both could be used in so many
ways in bringing pleasure as we'll al
profit to teachers and pupils as wei
as patrons.
Thrift: The Colonial Flag: The Pill
grims going to church, The Red eros:
Soldiers and Sailors of the Union
and America the Melting Pot were
striking features of the parade in Sec
ton 5.
Section 2 was headed by the Goodies.
Of Liberty and Uncle Sam followed by
the grades of Souris with appropriate
banners. The Puritans came from Pea
body. Carbury's float with Liberty ant
her torch, following came every schoo
in the section carrying flags and ban
ners. The business men of Souris tool
part in the parade. Every business
house being represented with yer!
fine floats.
It is estimate that 400 people wer,
present in Section s. 1890 A. M. Lans
ford's band opened the exercises will
several selections. Mr.. Mehuse O.
Maxbass gave a short address to tn
Eighth Grade followed by Miss Bur
who told of the object Of the day
Several patriotic songs we're sung an
then came dinner. The fine large base
ment Of Montrose school makes
splendid place for serving and it wa
taxed to it's utmost with a gay, happ,
throng. After dinner came the parad
headed by the band. Folk games. tn
Maypole and other games wer
played. Then came athletics. Their
was a strong competition and at pre-
ent writing we are not certain whic
district secured the banner. Cut Ban
School No. l received the banner fo
the Maypole dance. The wind was to
high for all the baseball games bu
the one between Lansford girls an
Montrost girls came off, Montros
winning.
At Souris after the parade cam
dinner and the business men gave 9
their contribution to this coffee an
cookies. Games began promptly {
; one IN the school grounds. Speci,
mention should be given to the Sc,
! enth and Eighth Grade girls Of Sour;