The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-06

liz matter IuH uuutI tAlS nedQ is
furnished by the students of the Skow-
hogan High School.
Harry Steward. a Sophomore. is 10
pass the winter in California.
Miss Gorrine Salley of the Junior
class spent Thanksgiving at North
Arson.
Miss Ruth Greenwood spent the
Thanksgiving recess with relatives in
NorridgeWock.
The Junior class has voted to have
college glee club or dramatic club
for an evening as soon as the season
opens.
One week ago yesterday the High
school closed for the THANKSGIVING re-
cess. The students resumed Their
duties Mondays
An important discovery was made
in the Plane Geometry class by Miss
smith. namely; that straight
line may lie around circle.
Inc girls basketball team has dc-
copied challenge from the Madison
nigh School team. The game VIII
be played in the near future.
The S. II. S. Mandolin Club met for
practice at the home of H. T Mooers.
Monday, Nov oath. After a strenu-
Gus rehearsal, refreshments were scrv-
ed by the host.
The two little boys who occupy the
front seat in Junior English. have.
after much persuasion gathered up
enough courage to enable them to
stand and face their fellow students
when called upon to read.
Some of the Junior French students,
not having work enough to keep them
busy, are engaged in taking special
French lessons at the Convent. Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays.
One day while discussing the writ
ters of the Stuart period. Miss Emory
ased What is one of Addisons most
important works., and Miss p
replied THE Sketch Book Well.
different people have different opin
ions
Wednesday morning two senior boys,
who had asked permission of Mr..
Leighton to study together. were
noiSily whispering and laughing
Prof. Leighton: Are you studying
French just now, Mr.. Allen
Mr. A Hen Tom k1rr9 cCG6O Error.
er finished. Sir"
Last Friday evening the principal
characters in the Opera "Pindforc
held their first rehearsal at the High
School building. This musical Is pro-
crossing rapidly under the direction
ii Mr.. Towne. and promises to b. o,e
of the events of the season.
Owing to the condition of the coun-
try roads many of the students from
the rural districts are seeking places
where they may work their board dur
ing the remainder of the school year.
Any efforts directed in their behalf
will be greatly appreciated by the
student body
1t has been mentioned by some of
the members of the Sophomore class
that a megaphOne be supplied to Mr.
Boynton, Miss Nottage and to some
other members of the class together
with an ear trumpet to be supplied to
Miss Elliot in order that she may pos
sibiy hear what they say.
Wearing apparel is often worn to
attract attention to the person whom
it adorns. Such was the case one
day last week. when three Sophomore
gentlemen appeared at school wearing
vests such as are worn with evening
suits. They were very careful to eX
hibit these vests, and, as they had in
tended much laughter was produced.
The boys of the school met last Fri
day for the purpose of electing the
baseball officers for the coming season.
The position of Captain was fiercey
contended by Taylor and Emery, the
former winning laurels by large ma
jority Next came the election of
manager to which position Mr.. HuCk
ms was unanimously elected. Last,
but by no means least the assistant
manager was elected in the person of
Mr.. Warren Merrill The outlook for
successful season is very promising,
but it is necessary to develop bat
terry. and in order to do this. all of
us who have had any experience what
ever should feel it duty TO make our
ability known to the captain. Under
the guardianship of such leader as
Taylor S H. s. should develop a first
class team.