The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-12-09

same time. It was found that the
patient had diseased spleen but the
head surgeon displayed his wonder
full sagacity and precocious discre-
tionary power when he said that he
would not remove it because he
had already taken out all the patient
could pay for. which indicates that
the ethics OF this profession are based
on high plain. Miss Theo. Emmc.
son. Miss Ruth Goodrich and Miss
Bernice Karr were the nurses.
"A Family Affair" which was a stag
theatrical production in which senior
boys participated was laughable.
1'he feminine parts were taken by
boys, who. while not of an effeminate
nature, proved the fact that they are
good at impersonation. The part of
The gardner. taken by Mr.. Charles
Swanson was especially well acted
Mr.. George Matkin and Mr. Wafer
Royle also distinguished themselves.
The others were above the average,
loo.
The Museum on the third floor with
its unusual and unique. exhibits was
especially cleve- and evidenced
thoughtful preparation.
Prof Wilbur Combs, in animated
phrase and finished diction, gave his
gem-strewn illustrated lecture. "The
Wonderland OF America" to crowded
houses. Prof. Combs is a muchtravel-
ed gentleman, having taken a trip
to Penrose not long ago. and is an
authority on his subject for he has
lived the greater part of his life in
the wonder OF all the wonderland.
Canon City.
The Kangaroo court did not lack
for victims who were made to pay
proper homage to the powers that be.
the Fortune Teller found many who
sought comfort in what their fate was
TO be for the future and were pleased
TO learn much that they were not
aware had happened to them in the
pas..
The Niger Baby Act was a haven
for those who considered themselves
OF good aim and crack Shots THE
Pop Corn Girls" vended their wares
20 an appreciative public.
The tea room was a solace for those
OF more refined and artistic nature
Who prefer the quiet and the beauty
OF a sequestered nook where they
might sip their beverage with a de
gree OF tranquil satisfaction und.s-
,prbed by the din that reigned but a
few PAGES away.
Sweets to the sweet" in which IL
Is needless to say the men predomi-
mated. as the recipients. was the at
traction At the candy booth. Several
beautiful young girls presided over the
destinies OF this feature and sold
many pounds OF toothsome CONNECTIONS.
The Baby Show" while not the
least by any means. Just happens to
be mentioned last. The boys who had
charge OF this attraction have every
reason to feel proud Of their show
ing. And those who took the parts Of
the babiea, NO doubt, reminded their
mothers OF other days which do not
seem to be 30 far in the past. and also
they perhaps reminded them OF still
other days. much nearer the present,
when they wanted to oe babies but
could not.
The great spirit Of whole-souled CO.
operation and energy which dominat.
ed last nights performances and
which has prevailed without an ex-
ception since the preparations were
started 10 worth remarking about for
II IL unusual even though Il In a high
ly essential quality in any Institution.
There was not a cog that slipped. not
n wheel that did not respond to It's
duty. II was all n well oiled machine
that ran true TO perfect form.
To the teachers who advised and the
students who acted upon that advice
without murmur or a grumble great
credit is due for the splendid success
OF the 1915 BOOM. Its reward will
be seen in increased harmony and
more energized efforts among the stu
dents. not to mention the augmented
Interest in school affairs among the
PARENTS and citizens OF Canon City as
a whole.