The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-10
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

A. ]. Colburn gave his lecture on
George Washington at the High School
during the last two periods of yester-
days session before a very appreciative
audience of students and before a num-
Der of the members of the school board.
The main thing considered by Mr.. Coll
burn in opening his address was the
high position we have obtained among
the nations Of the world, not only as u
nation which consistently upholds prin-
ciples laid down in it's constitution, but
also as a nation that abhOrs tyranny
in all its forms and upholds that which
is liberty-loving and law-abiding.
He said that Of all the illustrious names
which stand forth on the pages Of the
worlds history, as those who have aided
in the advancement of nations and hui
manity, the name Of George Washington
holds the highest and most exalted place,
not only in the heart OF every true Amer
lean, but also In the hearts of many
others. The manner in which the speaker
pictured Washington, praying in a se-
cluded spot apart from the raging battle.
when defeat and disoster to his little
bands of patriots stared him in the face,
and when all around him was gloom and
desolation, was truly sublime. The far
different ambitions which stirred WASH
ington as compared with Caesar, Charlie
magne, Napoleon and Alexander was re-
ferred to at length and the nobleness of
this side of Washington's character
dwelt upon.
The speaker said 1t was not enough for
the rising generation In our country to
honor those who built up and made our
country the grand republic which it now
Is, but 1t Is the duty of each person to
prepare himself to take up the work
which has been so nobly carried on by
our forefathers an6 catch the burden as
It falls from off the shoulders of those
who are now guiding the Ship of State.
and with calm and resolute determine
ton strive to do our best for the ad-
vancement of our glorious union.
At the close of his lecture the Glee
club of the school sang two selections in
a creditable manner.
The Athletic association Of the school
held u special meeting Thursday for the
purpose of accepting the report of the
committee appointed to audit the report
of the manager of last seasons foot ball
team. This report was brought before
the association some time ago, but was
laid on the table to | looked over again.
The motion for the acceptance of this re-
port was made and carried. 1t was also
found necessary to have a manager for
the base ball team, and William Kann
was elected to fiji this position.
a meeting yesterday at the close of the
session to arrange date on which to
have the much-talk ed about walk. 1t
| was decided by motion that it should
| take place today at Scranton Lake
| promptly 1T . o'clock. AS the ice OH
| the lake Is i'm excellent condition it was
| also decided to have Il skating race for
| the championship of the school and also
| u hockey game between the Seniors and
| Juniors and the Scphomores and Fresh
| men of the school. 1t Is expected that
| o large number of students will be at
| the lake.
| Miss Florence Simpson was a visitor
at the school during Thursdays session.
| Miss T.. Edgar has returned to school
| after being absent some time on ac-
| count of the illness of her mother.
Although the lecture on liquid air had
to be again postponed, yet the lecture
will be given some time in the future.
This date will not be announced until
| the liquid air Is in the possession Of Pro-
| fessor Wells. II Is stated that all those
| who have bought tickets and who desire
their money refunded can get it by call
ing on those from whom they purchased
| tickets. stephen Dawes.