The Daily Alaska Empire

TEACHERS OF DOUGLAS ARE HONOR GUESTS
Public Reception Held Last Night—Mayor Presents Key to City

At a public reception for the Douglas school teachers last night by the Parent-Teacher Association, Mayor L. W. Kilburn, who gave the address of welcome, presented the large gold key of the city. He explained that the key had peculiarities of its own; it could open not only the door of the school to them, but also the homes and social life, and would lock out petty annoyances and grievances.
"The purpose of this reception," said the Mayor, "is to meet the teachers in whose charge the school will be during the coming year and is a credit to them and to the school that so many are returning.
"No community enjoys greater support of the school than Douglas as nearly every family is represented and it is the one thing in which everyone takes pride. The school teaches respect for American institutions, and above all, the American flag."
Mayor Kilburn climaxed his address by revealing a hidden peculiarity of the key to the city, an American flag which he unfurled from the center of the key.
Supt. C. H. Bowman responded to the welcome of Mayor Kilburn, by saying that the teachers appreciated the backing and cooperation afforded. The latch-string to the school and to each room in the school will always be open to the people of Douglas, he said, and he asked them to visit the school often. He stressed the point that it was the teachers' desire to please, and if dissatisfaction occurred he urged that the parents take them to the teachers to be ironed out.
Mrs. Glen Kirkham sang two vocal solos accompanied by Mrs. Anne Ellis. Bernice Edwards gave a reading and Max Scriber of Juneau sang two songs, "Give a Man a Horse to Ride," and "You in a Gondola."
The program was opened by the audience singing "America."
Following the welcoming of the teachers, refreshments were served by the P.-T. A. executive board. Dancing concluded the evening's entertainment, with music furnished by John Niemi on the accordion.