Douglas Island news., 1909-09-15
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES

sem bled in Miss Smiths room for the purpose of reorganiziug the "Gastineau Society" for the ensuing term. Every one, even the teachers, wore happy smile over the prospect of being able to resume the work which so far in our school work has proved such benefit. We all know now that without it our high school days would not be so joy. ful. Miss Pickel,. Miss Homes and Miss Smith offered a few suggestions for the welfare of the society, which were received with thanks by all the members.
 The old officers took their seats of honor and nominations were then in order for president. Mir. McKanna was the only nominee and consequent ly become the president. Mir. Caroway in like manner was chosen vice presi dent. Miss Penglase received the largest number of votes for secretary and treasurer and therefore became such. As the constitution reads that the president should appoint the pro- gram committee and reporter, the Hon. president selected Miss Richards and Mr. Johnson to act on the program committee and Mae Mccormick as re- porter. After all the officers were appointed it was suggested that the basement be used for the purpose of initiating the new officers and mem bers. As this suggestion was not put to motion, it was not carried through, much to our regret. As there was no further business to be brought before the society, it was moved and seconded Go adjourn to meet Friday the 24th. We sincerely hope that on that date and from that on we may be honored by visitors. Come one, come all; and the society as a whole will do it's best to entertain those who show their in terest in the school work by putting in their appearance.
 The seniors are now looking forward to happy time in physics. The ma terials for the laboratory have arrived and early Monday morning were exam ined very closely by the class. Two of the boys were SO interested in guarding the material that they failed to appear in the Assembly Hall for singing.
 The juniors, sophomores and fresh men have been on their good behavior so far this term and we, the seniors, give them full instructions to continue to do so.
 The high school is very proud over the number of members enrolled and our sincere wish is that all now present will finish the year.
 The intention of the high school this year is to select an editor for all the term, and every other week appoint an assistant, who will prepare paper to be read before the society. These will all be kept and at the close of school, if deemed advisable, "Gastineau paper" will be published.
 Miss Johnson's enrolment has been increased by the following pupils: Mar tin Price of, Juneau, and Nilda Nicora from the Sisters school.
 Nat. Rogers, of Miss Johnson's room, is sick with cold.
 Every seat in the grammar grade is now occupied and the work is progress ing finely.
 The walls in Miss Werner's room are so adorned by all sorts of animal pic lures that one might think they were entering menagerie when first seen. Outsiders would very much enjoy look ing at such sights and here is chance for all.
 Nina Chelain, one of the pupils in Miss Halls room, is reported sick with the whooping cough.
 MAE E. MCCORMICK, Senior.