The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1915-02-18
N IR R 0 R ETTES
February 18th, 1915.

February 18th, 1915.
Capt. vollmer of Cell-hall A, is still
on the sick list.
Capt. Alexander is at present enjoying a
few days vacation.
Warden c. S. Reed called at the printer
ium Tuesday morning.
Assistant Deputy Whalen paid the Mirror
Sanctum short visit last week.
NOTICE!-395-A, your request for pen
Gil and paper will be filled in course of a
few days.
The printorium Officer, Mr.. Westby, was
doing relief duty it the basement last
Wednesday.
Deputy Warden Sullivan has been fair
ly frequent visitor of late. You're always
welcome, Deputy.
Yes, 1908 we received your request and
will send you the Glenwood Boy, COM
mencing with the next issue.
Night Officer Ouinlan of cell hall B was
absent on accoun. of illness; Officer Fritz
patrick was on duty during his absence.
Occupant of cell 85-A would like to ex-
change McClure's and the Metropolitan
magazines for Physical Culture and Hearsts.
State Agent F. A. Whittier escorted
friend through the Institution Tuesday and
paid the Mirror Sanctum a visit in the
course of his tour.
The State Legislatures visit which was
scheduled for last Wednesday, the 18th
instant, has been postponed till the end of
the month.
We editor begs to offer an apology
to A.-Nobody for not giving him credit
for the poem that appeared in last week s
issue, entitled Europe"
Night Turnkey Willburn was very
pleasant and welcome caller one evening
last week, the object of his visit in part
was to renew his subscription. Call again.
Mr.. Ross Superintendent of the Farm
Machinery Department escorted party of
visitors through the Institution during the
fore part of the week, visiting the Mirror
en- o e.
Officer 0. B. Johnson who was relieved
from duty some weeks ago owing to ill
ness, paid us visit the first of the week.
Mr.. Johnson, altho much better, does not
feel fit for duty yet.
The Editor wishes to advise those whose
manuscripts has not appeared, that their
efforts have not been consigned to the waste
basket, but will be reproduced in due time,
when space in the paper is available.
The Northern Minnesota Editorial Ass n
will hold their annual conclave in the Twin
Cities, the session will convene tomorrow
FRIDAY, February 19th,) We understand a
visit to the Silent City is in their program.
Count Gren Ella is working the band up
into good shape for the coming ball season;
he is conducting band rehearsal every day.
If Paddy's socks can render as good an
account of themselves as the Counts boys
do, they will have to be "there y
Mr.. Nelson, our tailor, no sooner gets
through one job than he is at another. AS
he has the summer uniforms in pretty fair
shape, he has turned his attention to new
bed ticks. Mr.. Nelson is always busy; but
he still finds time to read the Minor.
The s'movies' of late have been very
good indeed, not only has there been gen.
erous variety of scenes, subjects and play
reproduced, but they have been up to the
minute and both interesting and instructive.
Friend Meyer, the cartoonist, certainly gets
his share of applause when ever he appears
on the screen.
We take pleasure of extending our apol-
ogies to Officer Glennon for and error ap-
pearing in last weeks issue. In the tailor
shop notes an item relating to the week S
visitors should have read.-Oficer Glennon
escorted a party of ladies including his
mother, the wife of the former Deputy
Warden Glennon, instead of Deputy Miller.
We are truly sorry Mrs. Glennon, but you
know mistakes will happen in the best re-
gulated families.
Friday February the 18th the anniversary
of Lincoln's Birthday was duly celebrated
by the inmates of this Institution as we'll
as those of the outside world; it is public
holiday throughout the State of Minnesota.
While no doubt many of us have enjoyed
the day better ere coming to the Silent
City, still considering our position we did
very nicely, and there were no headaches
in the morning.
After breakfast and quiet pipe, the men
were given freedom of the corridors in their
respective cell houses where they all were
able to again enjoy mornings talk with
their friends and acquaintance.
At 10. 80 all proceeded to the auditorium
where we were privileged to witness one of
the best "movie'' shows we have ever seen
here. When ''6nis'' flashed on the screen,
we marched to the dining room where the
steward had tasty dinner awaiting our
advent.
The afternoon was spent in writing to
our friends, reading and no doubt in dream
ing of what might have been!
We extend our many thanks and heartiest
appreciation to the officials of the institu-
ton who made it possible for Us to enjoy
having such a splendid entertainment, as
was the one given in the auditorium on
Lincoln's birthday. Thanks.