The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-02-23

The English III classes are mem
orizing Burke's speech, or rather part
of It. s
Again track work is on in full
sway.
A great commotion was caused
Monday when Hiram came into Phys
les class with swollen cheek.
"Mumps" of course was the first word
uttered. but 1t proved to be only
painful tooth.
We still have interesting discus.
sions In geometry class and the en-
thusiasm is as great as ever.
The joint program given Friday by
the Philos and Lifts was one of honor
able mention. A great deal of credit
is due the program committee for
their splendid selection of numbers,
and the perfect preparation Of those
taking part. The nature of the pro-
gram was varied allowing wide
range OF talent. The meeting was
presided over by Mable Bunting, pres
ident of the Philos, and Mart Baker,
president of the Lifts. Musical num-
bers given by the orchestra under the
[directien OF Miss Bruce would have
done credit to high school twice
Liberals size. The Orchestra men,
bers are: Lois Meyer, cellist; Linn
Bunting, violinist; Harold Maxim,
violinist; Orlo Rolo, clarinetist; Don
Thompson, clarinentist; Myrtle
Moore, pianist; Harold Bragg, bass;
Foster Bragg, trombonist. The ques-
ton that cities Of first and second
class should adopt city manager form
of government was upheld by Blanche
Brown and Hiram Jarrett of the Lifts.
Lelah Dunlap and C. c. Brown re-
futed the question. Both presented
argument in clear manner. Lucille
Skinner gave splendid interpreta-
ton Of the childish reading, 80 Did
L." Myra Bush held the attention of
the audience with her interesting re-
production Of the story Seeing the
City" Mabel Bunting and Louie
Lemert had charge of the Society pap
er and set new standard by combin-
ing sense and nonsense. Current
events were ably handled by Elaine
Black The Junior Glee Club rem
dered two most pleasing numbers.
Orlo Rolo charmed his listeners by
his pianologue, "Stay in Your Own
Back Yard" Hilda Spradling pleased
as she always does with splendid
rendition of 'Barcarolle." The duet
given by Anna Miller and Ruth An
thony was appreciated. Mr.. Rindom
acted as critic and made some terse
clear and concise remarks about the
splendid program. The program com
mittees for the societies are. Liter.
ati-Ruth Anthony. chairman, Thel.
ma Heating, Harold Bragg. ,Bert
Baumgarner. Philomathian---Ann
Miller, chairman. Osa Freeman, Odel
Mahoney.
| The P. o. HIS met at the home o.
Margaret Bane last Friday evening
The forepart of the evening was spen
in making and pulling taffy. after
which several interesting games OF
rock were played.
| Mary Farmer. by request, visited
{ civics class last Monday Mary had
accompanied her father, the represen-
tative from this district, to Topeka
land was able to relate some very in
teresting and helpful points concern
ing the manner of enacting and pass
ing bills in the State Senate and
House. Her points given were very
helpful and were greatly appreciated
by the civics class.
All boys and girls expecting to
make showing in the coming cross
country had better get busy Some
of the more interested parties have
already started practicing twice a
week.
+! Members of the psychology class WIS.,
tied the grades Friday to take notes
on attention. An interesting study
was made in each room, and indeed
proved very helpful to the students.
Everett Burns had Joined the fifth
hour Algebra class.
Mary Howard has been absent for
several days ON account of sickness.
Misses Eunice and Frieda Gardner
and Messrs. Ernest Boles and Merris
Asheom were among those who at
tended the Friends quarterly meet
ing at Fowler Friday and Saturday.
Lelah Dunlap was absent from
school Monday afternoon.
| The history classes were studying
about steam engines and they used
the, model from the Physics labora-