Volume vii.
BEAVERTON. OREGON, FRIDAV.June 6, 1919."
No. 23.
HIGH SCHOOL' PLAY "WAS , ,
'1 WELL RECEIVED THURSDAY
"The Cricket on The Hearth," as
. Presented by Local Thespians
Wins Marked Applause from
Beaverton Folk.
i Thursday night at the auditorium
a record crowd of theatre-goers
greeted the high school dramatic
club in their presentation of 'The
Cricket on the Hearth' a1 popular
dramatization of Charles Dickens'
gripping story of that name. ... .
The story deals with the family
life of the poorer .classes of London j
and introduces many tradesmen's
customs of the early part of the nine
teenth century. Two school girls are
chums. One falls in love with a young
man of .her age while the others se
lects and marries a man much her
- senior. The elder man pays the way
of the younger man in search of his
fortune. The two girls remain chums.
Word comes that the younger man is
dead. Another elderly man, rich and
grouchy, seeKS the hand of the maid
en. Influenced by her mother who
considers the match a good one, she
consents to become his wife. Edward,
the young man, returns and learning
of the true situation, enters the home
of his friend in disguise in order that
he may learn if the old love still
holds true. Dot recognizes him and
assists him in his plans. ' They are
seen by John, who thinks his wife is
false. But the wedding day arrives,
Edward makes himself known to
May, explanations are made and all
ends happily.
As John Perrybingle, the plodding,
elderly husband, Elmer Erickson dis
played histronic talent of marked un
derstanding. His enunciation 'was
clear, his 'stage bearing good and his
interpretation of the part displayed
thoughtful i understanding of the
lines. . . . , , .
Edna Hocken, as Dot, the young
wife, was clever in all, situations and
played; the emotional parts rn a most
winning way. , . ,
ner and, Lucile : Jones in minor parts
rounded out a play which does cred
it 'to Miss Lieser's careful coaching
and Miss Legg's capacity as a cos
tumer and make-up artist.
The proceeds of the evening were
nearly $40 and when expenses are
paid the balance will be used by the
student body in forwarding some of
the other school endeavors.
The play will be taken to Huber
next Saturday night and may be
presented elsewhere in the county if
satisfactory arrangements , can be
perfected.
HONOR PAID TO HEROES
OF THREE WARS FRIDAY
Veterans of '61 and Boys Just Home
; IFrom Front Given Tribute of
Home Folks on Memorial' Day.
fGRANGE TO HOLD ROSE SHOW
Beaverton Grange will hold its
annual Rose show on Saturday, June
14th.. : " ; ; ,
Prizes given for best single rose;
1st, best tol'ection of rfees; 2nd,
be.-t citation of io. es; best t,ix Car
oline Vestout.
Public cordially invited. Refresh
men's f" ve.i. 22-23
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Each class took their final ex
aminations the last two weeks, the
students whose average was above
90 per cent receiving exemptions
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irom mem.
Our school play "The Cricket on
the Hearth," which was given here
last week, will be given at Huber this
(Friday) evenings
, The Senior Baccalaureate sermon
was delivered by Rev. Gray at the
Methodist church last Sundav.
The Senior class are the librarians
of the High School and they recent'
ly placed the books in shape for their
rest until Sentember,
The music recital of Miss Leah
Lieser's class was a very charming
affair, and the vocal selections added
to the melodious treats of the eve
ning.
The swallows seem to think the
High School building' an ideal place
of residence. Many of them are build'
ing homes of mud under the eaves of
the root.
J. A. Churchill, State Superinten
dent of Public Instruction, delivered
hthe address at the .commencement ex
ercises last Thursday evening.
Who said the faculty couldn t en
tertain ? You Juniors had htter nri-
Vena Gaskill, as Tilly Slowboy, the pare for the lime of your lives if you
ever have hopes of graduating. The
dignified i pedagogues and Seniors
threw aside their age and dignity
last Monday, evening and proceeded
to tear the roof qff of Mr. and Mrs.
Jonas' place of residence, but they all
had a good time so what does it mat
ter. Later in the evening delicious
refreshments were served., and the
guests bade farewell to their charm
ing host. and. hostesses,,, donned, once
more their natural dignity and pro
ceeded homeward, but not to forget
the jomest little patty of the year. -,
The guests of honor, were: Messrs.
Erwin Lechner, Charles Trachsel and
Herman Schlottmann; Misses Edith
Weed and irma , Harris. .,
, The, host and( hostesses were: Mr.
and Mrs! R. H. Jonas) Miss Jessie
Lieser and Miss Gladys Legg. , r
The last day of school was there
ever such a, day for, a. school boy or
girl? .When, all ;, thoughts, of school
studies and discipline are thrown
aside-and eager expectations of what
the future vacation may: bring, surge
in. The body, seems to take new life
Alpha .Williams, as May Fielding;! SfJ6"1?' van??J Wd -
,. !, ! 1 ;j m. . " "WU w IC11MS UUtb 1U.B IB HOV Bll
son) as Caleb Plummer the old toy-
slovenly servant girl in the home of
John Perrybingle, was in a new role
and has clearjy found her forte. She
wove the comedy of the' play into
every situation and was received
with howls of applause. , . "i
. Freeman Rowe,.as the grouchy old
toy merchant, Tackleton, was popu
lar as ever. Freeman has exceptional,
talent for this line of work and had
he been, surer of his lines,, would
have been easily the hit' of the eve
ning. Joe Merrill had the difficult part
of Edward Plummer and the double
role of the old, man in' disguise and
the young man returned. His inter1
pretation was clever and winning.
Irma Harris, as the blind daughter
of Caleb Plummer, played the diffi
cult jart cleverly, giving itjjust thq
prominence - needed to round out the
work of the others, r
Beaverton did honor to its soldier
heroes, living and dead, in the exer
cises held here Friday forenoon, May
30. It was a program filled with tri
butes of respect to the heroes of
America's wars and reflected well
the patriotic spirit of the communi
ty. The parade formed in front of the
post office and was led by the band.
The boys in Olive Drab were fol
lowed by the Honor Guard bearing
the new flag which they presented to
the town and following these came
the boys of '61, the Boy Scouts and
various classes and organizations.
When the school house was reach
ed the band halted, the'younger sol
diers and, Honor Guard spread ranks
and 'saluted the G. A. R. as they
passed through, to the strains of fhe
Star Spangled Banner.
The program consisted of the sing
ing of The .Star Spangled Banner,
an invocation by Rev. Gray, the pre
sentation of the flag, the reading of
Lincoln's Gettysburg speech by Mrs.
A.- P. Christensen, an address by
Thos. G. Ryan, of Portland, selections
by the high school choral club, a
reading by Mrs, Christensen, arid the
singing of America.
Mr. Ryan's address was a stirring
tribute to the heroes of the threoJ
wars, the patriotism of America and
the triumph of Democracy as por
trayed by the growth of freedom in
America. Mr. Ryan is an orator of
marked ability whose words are of
strong appeal to his hearers. ,
In a few well-chosen words Miss
Oma Emmons presented to the town,
in honor of the G. A. R. veterans and
the heroes of the present war who
sat beside them, a beautiful flag
which the Honor Guard girls had
purchased for the purpose. F. W,
Cady responded , on behalf of the
town.
Ihe, afternoon was given over to
the decoration , of graves.
FIVE GRADUATES ADDED ,
v TO E H. S. ALUMNAE
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Misses Weed 'and Harris and Messrs.
Schlottmann, Trachsel and Lech
ner Given Diplomaa.
.School' is out today. Last night
commencement exercises were held
for pupils of the high school. Yester
day afternoon the grade school pu
pils had a picnic and today the high
school students and toachers are at
Huber Park for the annual picnic of
the year. "
Before an audience that filled the
auditorium last evening Prof. J. A.
Churchill, State Superintendent of
Public Instruction, gave an inspiring
address to the five young people who
compose the Class of 1919, and paid
high, tribute to the achievement of
those in this community who are
striving for better things. Diplomas
were presented by ( S. H. Davis.
Charles Trachsel was awarded a
scholarship for the highest efficiency
in school work. Miss Allen and Miss
Spraner each sang. Miss Gtay and
Miss Davies played a duet and Miss
Snider a piano solo. The salutatory
address was given by Charles Trach
sel, and the Valedictory was spoken
by Miss Edith Weed.
The five young people to whom
the honors were awarded are: Misses
Edith Weed and Irma Harris and
Messrs. Charles Trachsel, Herman
Schlottmann and Erwin Lechner.
MUSIC RECITAL PLEASES
work, there are a few pleasures.
"tioodDye seniors," may success
and joy be, always with you! '
Mr, and, Mrs.'v A. B. Flint, 'fit
maker, had a difficult role and play
ed' .diligently.' Bnt he, too, lacked fa-
mitiari.V with his lines anil the nirf
rf ... - r - - , wa. v .. 1' lllll, fill.
was clearly not suited; to his talent. Spoils, have, extended1 an invitation
Edith Weed? as Mrs; Fieldingi sus- to all members of the Eastern Star
taihed a"" difficult" role in' a pleasing j and Masonic orders to their home for
manner. Edward Boring.Erwin Lech- six" o'clock dinner Saturday,' June 28.
The music pupils of Miss Leah. Lie
ser won sustained applause from a
capacity audience , at the auditorium
Tuesday night. Notwithstanding the
youth of many of .the performers,
the program was one of exceptional
merit and reflected much credit upon
Miss Lieser's teaching.
. Those who took part( were: Misses
Effie VanKleek, Carna Peterson,
Thesta Pegg, .Dorothy Davis, Eva
Whitworth, Violetta Spraner, Edith
Watts, Velma Davies, Elva Ekstrom,
Crete ; Gray,' Alpha ( Willianis, and
Messrs. Adelbert Spraner and Gor
don,, Lindsaj. Asisjingwith, vqql
numbers were: Misses Edna, Hocken,
Delia, Aljen, Violetta Spraner and
Jessie Lieser.
Saw the Weed Peonies
Wtien the, SJate. Grange was held
in Hillsboro last month,; members of
the order stopped at the Weed Peony
Farm and feasted their eyes on the
beautifqjt, blooms. They were high jn
their praise of these choice blossoms
which are the finest in the state.
Baccalaureate Sermon Preached
The baccalaureate sermon to' the
graduating class of 1919 of the Bea
verton high school was preached at
the Methodist church Sunday morn
ing by the Rev. G. A, Gray'., The
five members of the class occupied
prominent seats and were given
much wholesome advice in the course
of the sermon which was from the
text: "For He Shall be Great in the
Sight of the Lord.", (Luke 1:15).
Mrs. A. E. Hansen and family, of
Whitford, were guests of her daugh
ter,, Mrs, H. 0, Erickson, last weekend-
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, Lieutenant and Mrs. W. D. Jack
son spent, the week visiting his par
ents, in Seattle. ', .... , , ,, ...
Mrs. G. . .Thompson,', pf , Hillabo;
ro, was in Beaverton Thursday nigh;
to attend the play given by the high
school students .v , .
G. Kaufman, of . Cooper Mountain,
was in Beaverton Saturday and ex
tended his subscription to The Times
another yea.
R. D. Young 'became a Ruhwrlhar
to the Times Saturday. He has been
in Beaverton six months and saysr
he how feels like' a' citizen of the'
town.
Jacob Oefinger has some excep
tionally good crops oh his ranch' west
of town. While In town , Saturday
he renewed his subscription to The
Times.
,W. H. Ridenour has some very fina'
wheat on the McKjinley place west of
Deaverton, inUcn oi it is now higher
than his, heacl, ,. .' ' -
Tr. and Mrs. , E. S.j Jackson, of
Portland, and , Mr. and Mrs." A. Di
Scott Anil Ho n irlif a f o .V
Oswego, .were' the guests of Itr. and'
Mrs, Austin Pharis on Decoration
Day. .