The Ward County independent., 1921-10-06
A. of c. Entertains
City School Teachers

Over two hundred sat down to the
fine dinner given the teachers of the
city schools and Normal at the Asso-
citation Of Commerce rooms Thursday
evening. Members Of the Association
of Commerce, Town Criers, Rotary and
Kiwanis clubs acted in the capacity
of their escorts al, dinner. Five long
tables reaching the entire length Of
the main dining room were filled. The
collation. was served by Mrs. Tomp-
resses, each course being served with
the precision and efficiency that won
the admiration of every one present.
Francis j. Murphy in his capacity
AS POSTMASTER, kept all in a state
of wonderment, speculating on the
surprises which he sprung upon war;
lous of the entertainment committee.
"Monty" and "Dave" introduced as
the most stupendous and magnificent
vaudeville team on the western circuit
and their turn broke the reserve which
up to this time had been observable.
Major E. S. Person, as choirmaster,
whose talents had been largely de-
veloped thru his efforts as leader Of
the various song tests indulged in by
the recent Sociability Tourists trip,
was then called upon to lead in sing
ing "Old Macdonald Had Farm.
All Joined in this popular ditty and
followed clear thru to the still frim
which was heard the drip, drip, drip"
Following the singing, the toastmas-
ter explained that it was necessary
that the sad and sorrowful custom be
observed Of first feeding their guests
and then talking to them, and that
they would start the agony by listen
lng to Mayor Smart, known as the
mayor responsible for the magic of
ghe Magic City,.
In his address Mayor Smart after
expressing the pleasure Of the AS
5oolatlon at having such learned
BODY as their guests, compared the
2td-tashioned teachers of the past with
he modern up-to-date teacher whose
business was the education of the
young, capable and alert and fire.
luently mistaken for business men
ana women. He spoke eloquently of
The noble profession of the teacher,
aeT multifarious duties and RESPONSE
oilities. He characterized their work
as the greatest worlds work.
-Ar. Murphy then, in his dry inimit-
apie manner, introduced Otto Ellison
as the object of greatest curiosity
among the teachers, joining the ranks
OF the city faculty, inasmuch as he
vas considered the most eligible bach
elor.
President Beeler of the Minot Nor
NAL was the next speaker, and with
an elcquence and earnestness that al
ways commands the instant attention
OF his auditors, he gave brief resume
of the objects to be attained and the
deals which should ever be the goal
OF the teachers ambition.
Supt. L. A. White of the citv
schools, in behalf of his fellow-work-
ers, expressed their sincere apprecia-
lion Of this novel and delightful inno-
vation in the way of welcoming the
teachers. The teachers will GER
tainly strive to merit the splendid
spirit of hospitality shown them. The
seachers will now feel at home, that
Is is their home, their city, tLeir
schools and their pupils in a more
personal way than could ever have
2een possible except for this public
welcome.
Messrs. Howard, Hvambsall, Cotton
&nd Hiss Agnes O'Connor interspers-
ad the various addresses with music.
9a2s and readings that added Great,
Y 70 the pleasure Of delightful
evening. 80