The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-23

EDNA GOODWIN,
JAS. A. cox.
Committee.
LEWIS ACADEMY NOTES.
Miss Matte Irvine, '02, will visit her
sister at Kansas City during the yaca-
ton
Professor Foote will spend a part Of his
vacation at Newl1irk, Oklahoma.
Miss Essie Gray, accompanied by Miss
Laura Lathrop, went to Lyons to enjoy
the Christmas festivities at her home in
that city
Miss Isabelle c. Barnett, Professor Of
French and German, is spending the hol-
idays at her home in Emporia.
Lawrence Hare and Oscar Jones came
up from Viola to attend the Apollo club
concert which occurred Friday night,
and while here made a pleasant call on
friends at the school
Miss Blanche Royal viii be entertained
during a portion of the holidays by Miss
Alice De TaIente at the home Of the lat
ter in Whitewater.
Miss Esther Van Nuys went to Ossa-
Watomie to pass Christmas with her par
ents.
BIessrs. Francis and Ralph 8IcCluggage,
Edgar Moon and Earl Baker make up
party that win spend the vacation hunt
ing near Rose Hill
Miss Josephine Rouletand Miss Clorine
Wodocock Of Paramount, will make merry
the holiday vacation with Miss Lillian
Denton at Derby.
Fred Little was a visitor at Rhetoricals
Thursday morning.
b. 3. Braden, 90, now of Fairmount
college and Miss Bess Allen, SO, visited
old friends at the school last week
The junior class viii tender their an
nuaI reception to the seniors and faculty
Friday evening. January II, at the home
Of r. r. Lawrence, North Topeka ave
nue.
Mrs. Lucy A Dubois, formerly profess
scr Of Greek and Latin in the academy,
gave a very substantial token Of her re-
membrance of the school last week 10y
cending $25 to aid in forming library
of American authors. Miss Dubois was
connected with the school from its be-
ginning up to three years ago, and while
no longer one of its number, yet feels
closely associated with its interests and
welfare. The school gave a unanimous
vote Of thanks to Miss Dubois on the an
nouncement of her gift in chapel Friday
morning.
The midwinter oratoricaI contest this
year VIII be open to the junior class only.
The theme to be discussed is 1.-The Mis-
sion of the United States" It is antici-
pated that some fine oratoricaI powers
win be developed by the juniors in this
contest
Mr. VIII Heinig, "a, who at present re-
sides in Chambersblrg, Pa. recently sent
box of ferns and MOSES to the school
which make valuable addition to The
botanical collection already possessed by
the school
The advanced class IN French has be-
gun the reading Of a comedy by Moliere.
In the last issue Of the Academy News
appears a charming little story and poem
writted by Miss Mabel West o.
The primary and intermediate grades
assembled in the kindergarten Friday af-
tenoon and there beheld a glorious
Christmas tree all decBed with gay fes-
toons and trimmings and loaded with
presents, one for every child. After a
short and interesting program rendered
by the children, Santa Claus appeared.
drawn by four white reindeer, and he
made all the little folks glad when he
opened his bag and showered upon them
its contents. The pleasure of the occas-
ion was added to by the presence of so
many mothers of the children, who thus
could share their happiness.
The social Wednesday night. given un-
der the auspices Of the Athletic associa-
ton was decidedly successful and
unique affair The entertainment took
the for moi Country Fair" and never
before were there SO many attractions
and much heaps of fun at a country
fair as at this one. Nearly every one
present in order to win the prize. was
dressed in as grotesque a fashion as is
imaginable. accordingly each one took
keen delight in the appearance of the
others. The Fair opened with a concert
given by a minstrel troupe composed OF
four soulful artists who matchlessly rem
dered the plaintive plantation melodies
Of the sunny south. 1t was conceded
that Prof. Foote as the speciality artist.
deserved first prize. Next came the
''baby show the never-failing of coun-
try fairs. After disaster or two Of
being upset. the six babies We're arrayed
in line IN their carriages before the crit
cal eyes of the judges. In a telling speech
Hon Rudolph Hatfield called attention
to the many charms and strong points of
the dear little babies presented to view,
and then awarded the prizes to Miss
Alice De Talente and Mr. Earl Baker as
being the two most promising babies OF
the lot After this the midway" was
opened 10 visitors and here YOU could get
a free ride on the white elephant have
your fortune told. see the moving pic
lures. visit the art museum, ride in the
merry-go-round, take your chances on
hitting the nigger baby. have your picture
taken or visit the most wonderful pic
of the evening a grand parade took place
and the judges. after viewing the pro-
ces5on. gave the prizes to Miss Floy
NraUonee and Mr.. Ralph Winnie who
were dressed i'm the "greenest fashion.
Much credit is due Miss Dean, the chair
man. an dthe others of the committee
who had the entertainment IN charge. for
their unsparinE efforts 20 make it sue
cessful. About thirty dollars was clear
ed for the association
ALBERTUS AEAGNUs COLLEGE
NOTES.
ChevaHer Elmer il. Reynolds al wash
ineton. u. c. has accepted the honorary
curat1rshjp ~ American Archaeology IN
this institution DR.. Reynolds has been