The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-07

lIlL DHlL 1 ALADNA t,N hibits that San Francisco has seer in years. The sale of this collec- tion of more than 300 items rep resenting Indian and Eskimo crea tive work, ceremonial masks, wooo carving and paintings and other interesting articles was a definite loss not only to Skagway but the Territory. MT. Rasmussen spent 20 years in collecting these items many of which were secured only through great hardship.
 The celebration of the Days oi '98 in Skagway will officially be- gin May l and end September 1 this year and in recognition of this important event the Mayor has posted the following proclaim ation That the growing of boards, mustaches and other forms of fac ial adcrnment add greatly to the success of the celebration, and so all male citizens over the age of 16 shall grew or attempt to grow some style of facial adornment or be tried in Kangaroo court. Pen alties for evading the above order will be fixed by the court. These will be held frequently between the dates of May and September l, l947'
 At their last meeting the Elk elected the following officers: Ex- alted Ruler, Bruce M Boynton; Leading Knight, Malcolm Moe Loyal Knight, E. A. Larson: Leo turing Knight, L. T. McGuane; Tiler, A. A. Ildved; Treasurer, M V. Rafferty; Secretary, Maurice H Wheaton; Alternate delegate to the National Convention, J. w. Gres- chel. Installation will take place the first regular meeting in April
 The large main dining room of the Mission was gaily decorated with green baskets filled with fruit and large cake for every table, on St. Patrick's Day, in honor of the birthday of the Rev Edgar Gallant. The staff dining oom was also decorated and they too had a cake brightly trimmed for the occasion. In the evening the older hoys and girls enjoyed a dance. All the children were given a half holiday in honor of Fr. Gallant's birthday.
 MT and Mrs. Don Egbert of Burlington, Wash, have announc- ed the birth of a daughter, Bon nie, March 13 Mrs. Egbert, the former Evaline Feero, was married in Skagway last year, and left a short time later for her new home in the States. She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Wm. Feero, ST Evaline went to school here and has many friends who rejoice with her in her happiness.
 The children Of the Grades and High School donated S3l59 to the Red Cross during the drive. Busi ness houses, clubs and homes also contributed generously.
 Information has been received from the Health Department at Juneau that the Territorial Health Boat Hygiene, will arrive ill Skag- way sometime in April to make a check-up of children and citizens who desire such service.
 Superintendent of Schools c. L. Anderson, recently released the following information relating to the Skagway Schools A general rating of satisfactory throughout for the local schools has been received from Commissioner James c. Ryan. The High School is once more an accredited member of the N w. Association of Second- ary Schools. Practically all phases and departments receiving unsat- isfactory ratings are being correct ed CT will soon receive attention. The building received a good rat ing but the grounds reed drain- age and will be filled and raised. The old type seats in use in High School will be replaced with mod ern desks within the next two months. A foreign language de- partment will be inaugurated next year, thus removing the only re- straining factor in securing ad- mission into college for local grad-a