The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-05
Hluh School Bulletin.
EDITORIAL sTArf.
EDITORIAL STAFF.
Editor In Chief Clement Flynn 'oi.
Assistant Editor-arace Meek '02
Local Editor-Alice Evhna 'OI

Assistant Editor-arace Meek '02.
Local Editor-Alce Evans 'Oi.
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AS time In its flight rolls down the
dark channels ~ the past. aud us each
succeeding year brings that particular
season when the American people pre
advised by their Chief Executive to
raise their anthems Of gratofulness To
the Giver Of all Good for the blessings
uf the past year aud the mercy hat has
shielded them from evil, it perhaps
would not b. amiss 10 dwell at this time
on the circumstances connected with
the founding ~ this day. and the facts
which actuaird It's appointment.
Thanksgiving Day was first observed
In 1907 at Mohcgau. near the Kenncbec
river. Maine. At this place small
band Of settlers had landed and us
mark Of gratcfulness for their safe ar
rival the day was spent in prayer
and Thanksgiving. The second thanks
giving was held at Plymouth in 1921.
There being bounteous crop that year,
Governor Bradley designated day for
the people to assemble and show their
gratitude.
But in 1879 the conditions were the
reverse Of those in 1921. There was
long drought and the settlers were on
the verge Of starvation. Governor Brad
ley established Il day for the people to
Al hn
colonists assembled storm seemed i'm
minent and while they were at prayer
rain fell in torrents and the meeting
turned into one Of thanksgiving.
From that time until the Revolution
Thanksgiving was observed nearly every
year. In 1916 President Washington
set apart Feb. 10Th as day for the
people to meet and render thanks to
God for the great blessing He bestowed
on the country.
In 1853 Pres. Lincoln proclaimed the
last Thursday in November u day OF
national Thanksgiving, and this day es-
tablished has been invariably followed
each year.
The Dubois high school submitted a
reply to the challenge issued by the
ReyNpldsville high school TO meet In a
jOin&ontest IN which they stated the
challenge will be accepted providing
certain conditions are complied with.
AS we generously grant all the points
but one, IL seems as though the contest
is an assured fact.
Although the programs rendered In
past years by the Shakcspearean Society
have rendered its name immortal on
the slab OF fame, yet the program
prepared for next Friday promises to
eclipse any yet rendered by the society
The Bachelors are determined that
their convention shall be one long re-
membered, and II work in It's prepara-
tion and eloquence count for aught,
there is no reason to believe that they
will not accomplish their desired object.
A special meeting OF the Literary
Society was held Wednesday to consider
| the communication from the Dubois
| high school. Prof. Leavcnworth, Glenn
ent Flynn and Christine Brown were
named as "A committee to confer with
the representatives of Dubois.
The Spinsters have arranged an in
| dignation meeting to be held on Friday,
Dec. l4th
The Thanksgiving vacation was utlli-
zed by the male members Of the high
school In seeking game, but so far we
have not heard Of anyone killing more
than the law allows.
| From the secret meetings held by the
Bachelors, the Spinsters think they are
to be treated to surprise next Fri
day. And the facts In our possession
lead us to think they will not be dis
appointed.
~IT WILL NOT