The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-11-02

| The whole school Is thus Woe dWdhS
sometimes very much so; but it was for
tunate Halloween occurred on Friday
night, for there doubtless were some
| sleepy yawns the next morning.
Wichita High School Notes.
We have been interested and helped re-
Gently by addresses from distinguished
visitors. Prof Dyche. of the State Uni
versity, gave practical talk on educa-
ton. He urged especially the need Of
application.
Mrs. Bertha Kunz Baker, the artistic
! interpreter OF literature, gave an inter-
esting talk Oh the value of this study as
a nexponent of life and illustrated her re-
marks by reading 1.-THE History Lesson,
from lie Aiglon'' Mrs. Bakers charm
ing personality won the pupils, and her
address gave them new inspiration for
their literature studies.
The seniors, having finished their arith-
metic, are now struggling with the alb
stract problems of grammar.
The Juniors are greatly interested in
the life studies of The Vicar of Wake
field. They congratulate themselves that
they did not live in the eighteenth CEN
fury.
The school feels proud of the showing
of it's football team. The girls are prov
ing their enthusiasm by organized root
ing
Geo Skidmore and Clayton Ross are dis
abied football heroes. They handle their
crutches gracefully.
The flowers in the building are well
come addition. Thanks to our janitor,
Mr. Wright
Pioneer Day proved very Interesting in
the various rooms. The pupils related
thrilling stories of the early days. Patri-
otism in general was stimulated and state
pride in particular, was strengthened.
Richard Walker has withdrawn TO ac-
cept a civil position in the weather bureau
Office at Topeka. Later he expects to go
to Booker Washington's school.
The Alpha Theta Mus had delightful
Halloween party at the home of Miss
Campbell. An interesting feature of the
evenings entertainment was the initia-
ton of new members.
There is talk of organizing new school
society. There is need of such organize
ton where every pupil could get the
proper training and practice in public
speaking.
Some of the sophmores did fine analyti-
cal work in their comparisons of the two
preludes in The Vision Of Sir Launfal.
Visitors from school patrons are always
appreciated The latchstring is out.
Wichita Commercial College Notes.
Mr. Leonard Hudr, a former student
returned to school Monday after several
months absence. He will pursue the COM
mercia1 course and review the shorthand
course.
Miss Blanche Hess and Mr.. Harry Ran
dali finished the commercial course and
began the shorthand course Monday.
Miss Birdie Ford, a recent graduate
from the shorthand department, has re-
signed her position with Jett & Wood of
this city and accepted fine position as
stenographer with the Ferguson Lumber
company of Kansas City, Mo.
The college cap, adopted by the students
some time ago. in red. white and blue,
being the official colors of the college,
was ordered the first of the week by
Greenfield Bros.
Miss Grace Gard. former graduate.
from the shorthand department, has re-
turned to college to pursue a course in
bookkeeping. She will also speed up a
little in shorthand and typewriting.
Mr.. Geo. Riley, former student. called
Thursday He is now travelling through
Texas and Mexico for the Johnston-Lari-
>mer Wholesale Dry Goods company, Of
this city.
Mrs James W. Tapp called Monday and
enrolled her daughter for the commercial
course.
Mr.. Deans, of the shorthand department
was called to do special stenographic
work for Secretary Smith of the Cham
Der of Commerce. on Wednesday.
Mr.. A. Meaefee returned to school on
Monday He expects TO finish his course
this fall and winter.
The following old students called during
the past week: Messrs. Carver. Hammers
Baker, Riley and Hart. Misses McGovern.
Wilson. Dean and Mrs. E. W. Robins.
from Neosho, Mo.
New students entering this week were:
Arthur Race, Emma Tapp. Joseph Whit
ney, Matte De Weese, c. W. Thomp-
son and Ella Johnson.
Miss Bess NJ. Jones completed the short
hand course on Friday and was awarded
the college diploma She will begin the
bookkeeping course Monday.
Professors Robins, De Haven and
Thomas are assigned places on the State
Commercial Teachers program at Salina.
Kan. November q.
Miss Ella Jones, of Colorado Springs.
and the first stenographer for the col
iege in 1898. made a very pleasant social
call at the college Saturday. She was
grateful TO know that more than two
thousand students have been enrolled
since she wrote letters to prospective
students nine years ago
Mr.. Fuller, secretary of the Y. NJ. c. a,
conducted the exercises Tuesday morn
ing. He carries sunshine wherever ne
goes.
FazeI-Adan1s Business College Notes.
Mr. Jesse Rogers. a former student Of
the shorthand department. made a pleas
ant can Monday while on his way TO his
home in Newton. for a short vacation
Mr.. Rogers has been doing stenographic
work for the Santa Fe railroad in Arkan-
sas City.
Mr.. Clarence HadIer.who had the misfor-
tune TO have his collar bone fractured
In the football game with Wellington
some time ago. returned 10 his studies
Monday.
c. T Mouser. Ernest Patton. Chas.
Fox. and A. E Ford OF the bookkeep-