The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-02-11
LEWIS ACADEMY NOTES

The Athletic association Of Lewis ac-
ademy are determined to establish a per-
manent gymnasium. To do this, a sum
of mony not less than one hundred and
| fifty dollars Is required with which to
purchase equipments. In order TO raise
this amount, the executive committee
have adopted energetic systematic meas
tres, and, with the cooperation Of the
friends Of the school, will carry them
! through with success. The results Of
| their efforts so far have been most sat
isfactory. The plan adopted is that at
least fifty dollars shall be raised among
| the students Of the school and the re-
| as subscriptions from friends, with sthe
! condition that unless the full amount re-
| quired be raised and in the manner spec
| fled, all money paid in shall be refunded.
The members Of the school have already
pledged fifty dollars and thirty dollars Of
| that amount has been given cash in
hand. It now remains to be seen what
| success awaits the efforts outside the
school The members Of the association
are much encouraged by the ready re-
Spouse Of the students and are very hope
ful for ultimate success.
There has been a revival going on late
~ in the interest of the chorus class.
as result the membership has consid-
era'bly increased, new officers have been
elected, and nav life has been Infused
generally. Plans for work have been
made which will cover the remaining half
Of the year. The class will soon take n
hand the chorus music which they will
render on commencement day. CMr
Charles Carver was elected president. and
Miss Alice De Talent, treasurer, OF the
class. Professor Marshall Is director
The chorus now numbers thirty-one
members, and mora are expected to Join
soon.
Another senior Grafton enlivened the
rhetorical program Thursday morning.
Miss Mamie Mallow was the speaker and
her subject was: 1.-The Mission Of Mo
BANNED" Miss Nallo*'s style .and de-
livery promise much for commencement
day.
Miss Kate Halsey, 81. has returned to
school 70 take a course in professional
work. She was gladly welcomed by the
teachers and other friends in the school.
Who remember her efficient work while a
student here before. she having won the
tISb VI iES III Scholarship dl GRADUATION. |
Miss Halsey has been teaching in COT
feyville, Kansas. until she was forced by
Ill health to resign her position some |
time ago.
DR.. Miller, president Of Emporia college. |
visited the school Friday
Mr.. Andrew Roy has returned to school |
after a considerable absence caused by
sickness
Professor Cooley OF Fairmount college, |
was a visitor al class Monday.
Miss E. Halsey, Of the kindergarten, |
has returned from her Journey east, |
whittier she accompanied the remains of |
her mother for interment.
Miss Fannie Case went to Valley Gen.
ter, Friday evening, to attend the tuner
al of little Ruby Mason, which occurred
yesterday.
Miss May Clark is spending Sunday at
her home near Andale
Miss Julia Teachont. accompanied By
Miss Elvi Hohmstedt, left Friday evening
to spend a few days at her home near
Hukle
Miss Nell Honston and Herbert and
Robert Houston were called home last
week on account of the serious Illness
and subsequent death of their infant neice
little Ruby Mason. at Valley Center The
heartfelt sympathy Of their school-felIows
s extended to them in their bereavement.