The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-04-15
C. c. q. 5. N0TEs
Lchapel.

School started last Monday morning
after the spling vacation, with an ex-
ceiIent musical program by the High
School vietrola. Records we're OBJ
tanned for the occasion through the
courtesy of the Palace Drug Store.
The concert was thoroughly enjoyed
and appreciated by every one, for not
only did they hear some fine selec-
tions of music, but also the study
periods for the morning were shorten
ed considerably.
Measles.
When school started this week four
of the girl students were found miss
ing, due to the epidemic Of measles.
Marion NcFarlane. Helen Sprinkle,
Minnie Blake, and Rernice Karr are
the unlucky individuals. They assur-
edly have the sympathy of any one
who has had this '.measly" disease.
Forensic League
The literary program Of this weeks
meeting of the Forensic league was
devoted to extemporaneous speaking.
Some very fine talks were made. The
new president, Richard Johnson. made
an ercellent inaugural address. How
ard Cooper was admitted to the soci-
ETY. and. by the quality of his maiden
speech, he promises to be one Of orr
best members. No business of any
Importance was brought up at this
meeting.
The Forensic Leagre is one Of the
best and most helpful organizations
that has existed in Canon City hign
school for long tine. 1t Is to he
regretted that more outsiders have
not been present at the meetings ami
seen the wonderful improvement that
has been made In all speeches be-
tween September and the present
time. Through the diligent and un-
tir,pg efforts Of Colonel Harris, all
members OF the society are able to
talk with far greater ease better de-
livery and more expression than was
the case at the first OF the year.
Public speaking Is one Of the great
est assets Of any man. no matter
what business he may pursue. The
very best time. really the only time,
when one can learn this valuable art
well. is while yet quite young.
Canon city High school Is certain
" fortunate in having such society
under such able coaching as that Of
Colonel Harris. Not only Il good pub
lie speaking developed but quick and
deep thinking is required IN the de-
bates.
After the inter-scholasitc debates
were held there was some talk Of the
society not being needed any longer:
1t was even suggested that It be drip
bed. After a closer Investigation.
however. It was found what good
work the society was doing: there
fore, it was decided to keep 1t run.
ming. This was undoubtedly mu ii
wiser decision. The society Is now
livlier and more interest is shown in
1t than ever before.
| 1t is certainly the earnest wish OF
all members of the society that Col.
Harris be with us again next year.
and that the society be started again
on the same high plane on which It
is run this year.
etersoptleon Lecture.
| Thursday night stereopdcon lee
ture was given by the English depart
ment Of the high school The sub
ject was, THE Highlands Of Scotland
and the English Lake District" Ow.
ing to the inelemency of the weather.
very few were In attendance. but IT
was greatly enjoyed by all who were
present. These lectures may be made
a regular feature in the school II
is greatly hoped that such will be the
lease.
Girl Thespians.
Friday night play was given by
the Phoenix Club Of the High School.
The play. "one Must Marry" was
translated from the German by the
second year German class. The
actresses were. Ruth Merriam. Ruth
Sandy, Gladys Hood and Ruth John
son. In spite Of the rainy weather
there was full house. and all were
well pleased with the entertainment.
1t had been planned to have an inter
i ctaea track meet todav hut nm 10.