Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-02

(Ont.) visited High school Friday
with Ellen Blair.
The Seniors are completing the
study of u. S. history this week and
will take UP the study of Civil govern
ment for the rest of the year.
C. F. Angel, county Y. M. C. A.
secretary, visited school Monday af-
ternoon.
The Seniors have at last definitely
decided on their play. "The Fortune
Hunter was the play they chose, and
the preparations for it will begin
very soon.
Frank Davis Las been absent sew
eral days on account of illness.
Evidently Nettie Davis, one of the
Junior English class, hadn't learned
the difference between Q curlew and
the curfew, for upon Miss Little ask
ing her what curlew was, she replied
| it was whistle which blew at noon.
Lillian Harrington was absent
from school Monday.
The High school students made an
effort to sing the "Star Spangled
Banner" Tuesday morning and did
much better than last week.
About the same squad of boys re-
sponded to the call for military train
! ing this week and are progressing
very nicely. Mr.. Pellet is a very
competent instructor and we all feel
sure that they will make fine show
ing DecoraNbn day.
Elva Wheeler and Eledia jerks go
to Ionia this week to take the teach
ers' examination.
Mr.. Reed gave a discussion before
the school Tuesday morning on the
subject. "What can the United States
contribute in the World War;" He
showed how unbearable the barbaric
conduct of Germany had become when
the United States entered the con-
| flict The war has resolved itself in
to a struggle between the autocracy
of Kaiserisrn on one side and dem
ocracy on the other, with the odds
five to one against Kaiserism.
The Father and Son banquet will be
given at the M. +. church Friday
evening, April 81 at 1880 o'clock.
President Crooks of Alma College is
to be the principal speaker of the oc-
casion. Representatives of each of
the Y. M. c. A. groups will give re-
ports. The program promises to be
of unusual interest, and the eats are
sure to be right because the ladies of
the M. E. church are to have charge.
Plan to be there. Tickets for the
banquet may be purchased at Morse's
shoe store.
an opportunity for pupils to get a
little exercise and to fill their lungs
with fresh air. Incidentally it broke
the monotony and intrefered with
one of Miss Eaton's tests.
The art exhibit was a success fin
ancially as well as educationally. The
large attendance showed a wholesome
interest in the study Of the worlds
great masterpieces of art. The win
ners of the ticket-selling contest have
not been resignated, but the names
will be given next week.
The High school camp of Campfire
Girls gave a benefit at the. Empress
theatre Friday night. There was a
large attendance.
Rev. c. M. Pease, pastor of the
Church of Christ, has been chosen by
the class of 1T to give the bacca-
laureate address this year.
Green's School Notes
We are sorry that Donald Dean is
absent. He had Che misfortune to
have his leg broken and we will all be
glad when he is with us again.
We are all enjoying this fine wealth
er and play ball most of the time.
The seventh grade are still review
ing history.
The eighth grade is taking prob
lens in promissory notes for arith-
metic.
The fourth grade are taking Ro-
man numerals for arithmetic.
The seventh grade are giving re-
ports on Japan" for geography.
The fifth grade are giving reports
on England for geography.
The seventh grade will begin the
third book in arithmetic next week.
Kenneth and Glenn Foss have left |
our school and will attend at Bedding. |
We've Vaudeville is the reporter
this week.
Theresa Hunter, Teacher.