The Nome nugget., 1927-03-26
NEWS ITEMS. St. Michael. Alaska.
(speciai Nugget service)

St. Michael, Alaska, Mar. 5, '27
 E. L. Range, the Superintendent of the Bureau of Education. arriv- ed here February 1st from the Out side. He spent a few days with us, making a trip to Stebbins before leaving for Nome.
 George Butler made trip to Pit matalik on reindeer business. and Frank Kameron left at the same time for a trip to Old Hamilton.
 A nne baby hay arrived ct the b. ne of MT. an. Mrs. Moon on February 9th, who was given the name of Victor, in honor of our local sparks"
 On February 22nd.. costume dance was given at the home of Frank Kamerof1. by Oscar Hall. for the Territorial School children. Many beautiful and unique cos tunes were worn Many far-away lands were represented, as we'll as the wild west" and our favorite "sourdough" land. Needless to say the dancing room was filled to bursting, as we'll as the costumes worn by Miss Given and Oscar Hall. Prizes were awarded to Miss Ellen Hall, who represented Aunt Jami- ma; to Pauline kameroff. Indian Maid; Franklyn Johnson, China man; and to Axel Johnson dressed as a Cake Eater. The merry even ing was finished with lunch Of ice cream and cake, which was en- joyed by all.
 Frank Kameroff has returned from Old Hamilton bringing with him Miss Kozevenikoff, who expects to visit here for while.
 Harry Michaels of Klikatarik was here and spent few days the first part of the month. He says there is very little game around his sec tion this winter. The golf links over there are said to be in poor shape.
 Sinrock Mary and family return ed to Klikatarik. having spent month here during the deer killing time.
 Miss Ada Hogan. the Government teacher at Stebbins. made a flying visit to St. Michael this week. stop ping only few hours.
 On Friday. February 18th, the lntelligentsia of St. Michael met at the home of Mrs Parker J. Evans. where most interesting initial program was given, every member of the society taking part Mir Evans, the genial host. first favored he group with vocal solo. Drink 10 Ne Only With Thine Eyes" sung with touching fervor, and ae- companied fin pleasing manner on the Hawaiian guitar by MT, Jack Warren. After Mir. Evans had responded to several encores, the company was entranced by a truly exotic waltz, in the manner of the Ballet Russo, superbly executed by Mrs. Evans and Victor Page. Not to be outdone in the art of Terpsichore, the two acrobats of the society, Mrs. Jack Warren and Miss Ethel Rowena Given, estab- lished record in high kicking. which was chalked on the black board in the school room, and which other members vainly sought to attain. When George Butler had further enlivened the program by reading a choice selection from Chaucer, Mrs. Kaurin Olsen offered the intellectual piece de resistance of the evening in a scholarly paper on "The Passing of the Sourdough." The program was concluded by piano solo, the Third Movement os Concerto No. 4 in G sharp Minor. Opus II. by Ignatz Gonovsky, play ed with great spirit by Mrs George Butler. Captain Kaurin Olsen, the only member of the Intelligen sia { not present, was forced by the in- clemency of the weather to remain at home with his small son, but will give the informal talk on Arc tic Navigation at the next meeting. which will be held at his home. At the close of this most enjoy able program the society regaled themselves with the now fashion, able square dance, the changes be- ing called by MT. Evans and follow ed with the maximum of confusion of the dancers. After hours of this stimulating pastime. a dainty lunch was served by the hostess. and the society voted that the first meeting had been a huge success
 Exquisite creations were worn by the women, but space is lacking to describe them, and, indeed, they were indescribable.