Pupils of Miss Wood's School Enjoy Christmas Frolic

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, 1912

CHILDREN HAVE CHRISTMAS FROLIC

Pupils of Miss Wood's School Hold Closing Exercises

A SILVER GIFT FOR TEACHER

"Necklace" of Unique Design Presented Miss Wood by Her Scholars — Examinations Held.

Examinations and closing exercises for the fall term of Miss Wood's school were held Thursday afternoon at the Parish house, and were enjoyed by many of the parents and friends of the little people most concerned.

The children and their visitors assembled in the school room at 1 o'clock. Each scholar was first called upon for a Christmas quotation, and responded readily, giving a series of motto verses with delightfully clear enunciation and natural intonation. Then a brief review of the various studies was taken up, both with the idea of quizzing the pupils and demonstrating to the parents the scope of the work covered during the term. Problems were worked out on the blackboard, word studies were conducted and a class in oral geography held, the results in all branches surprising and delighting the parents.

At intervals the work was varied by music, Mrs. L. A. Bishop presiding at the piano. The pretty Christmas songs were given with vim and in a manner which indicated that this branch of the children's education is as carefully looked to as are the three R's, and that a firm foundation for a musical education is being laid in Miss Wood's school.

After the examinations Were concluded the company adjourned to the parlor. Here the center of attraction was the table, about which the children were soon gathered while their teacher, assisted by Mrs. George Justin, Mrs. William Cochrane, Mrs. J. Gerhard and Mrs. L. A. Bishop, served them with refreshments.

The table, which was as pleasing to the eye as the ices and fancy cakes were to the palate, was arranged by Mrs. C. A. Galloway. A miniature Christmas tree, bright with glistening ornaments formed the center piece, and from the top to the corners of the table festoons of pine were draped.

After the refreshments were discussed the children were presented with various tempting bundles, gifts to her pupils from the teacher, and then, in a few appropriate words Rev. John Lloyd presented to Miss Wood, in behalf of her scholars, a "necklace" of unique design. This was a series of pendants on scarlet ribbons, each pendant being a gaily wrapped piece of silver. The combined "jewels" totaled $8, and an accompanying verse asked Miss Wood to buy herself a Christmas gift from her school.

The visitors were asked to remain and have refreshments, and after this the pleasant afternoon was brought to a close. Miss Wood's school reopens Monday, Jan. 6.

—The Daily Commonwealth, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, December 20, 1912, page 6.