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GRAMMAR SCHOOL NOTESThe seventh and eighth grades of the Klko Grammar School gave a very attractive HoMowe'en party last Friday evening In the form of a mas-querade. Some of the boys and girls came in costumes suggestive of (he holiday celebrated while others were costumed after anything the mind might fancy. Nearly all characters were so well sustained that the Identity tv.is concealed until time for unmasking. The merry frolic continued from thp time the grand march was led by Prof. Welday and Miss Hansel until ull adjourned to the gymnasium for the dainty refreshments that were prepared by the pupils. The gym was tastefully decorated with Hallowe'en ornaments and looked weired and spooky Indeed. Uraza Dubois. Laura Hunt. Dorothy Halgb, Jessie Stinson and Kathleen Stewart of the sixth grade assisted In serving. One of the most pleasing features of the evening nas the presence of so many parents and friends. A number of prizes were awarded for the best sustained characters. Group prize—Angelica Carvalho and Rose Thorne (Soldier and Nurse). Girl's first prize— Emma Mur phy (Scotch girl). Girl’s second prize —Dee Jones (Colonial Lady). Boy's first prize—Niles Bruce (Farmer). Boy's second prize—Arthur Jukes (Girl). After n most delightful evening all departed voting the party the most enjoyablg one ever given.The present enrollment is 271 At the beginning of last month It was 256. showing that 15 pupils entered the second month of school. It* Is neces sary. sometimes, to demote (pupils who enter late because they have missed so much work that they can-noto keep up with the class to which they were provoted. A great deal of extra work Is necessary on the part of the teachers to help pupils make up back work. Hence the importance of having them enter at the beginning of the year and remain In school until it closes.There are now 151 of our pupils enrolled in the Junior Auxiliary of the American Red Cross here. The per cent of the pupils in the various grades are given below: Primary. 40per cent, first grade 44 per cent, second grade 0 per cent, third grade 47 per cent, fourth grade 55 per cent, filfth grade 70 per cent, sixth grade, 47 per cent, seventh grade 49 per cent, eighth grade 25 per cent. From the membership fees alone we have deposited In a local bank the sum of $37.75 already. This Is quite a material aid to this good cause. In the sewing classes the girls are going Red Cross work and It proves very Interesting.Robert Flagler who has been visiting in Lewisville. Idaho, since last spring lias returned and is in school again. Batiste Toinera, William and Dlno Aiazzi entered the third grade Monday.The number of cases of tardiness was slightly reduced the past month, but we most earnestly ask the parents to insist that their children come to school on lime.
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Elko Independent
Elko, Nevada, US
Thu, Nov 08, 1917
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