The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-12-21

helping to keep down contagious
epidemics. It is best to be careful
now. and with the two weeks recess
at hand it is probable that all danger
will have passed, by the time school
resumes again.
The social season of the high school
has closed until after the close of the
first semister, February 1st, 1918.
The Juniors and Seniors held their
annual party together Friday evening
in the Maple City club rooms. The
same time the Sophomore class en-
tertained the Freshmen at the Opera
House. This was the return party
between these two classes and as
usual was a much enjoyed occasion.
Leroy Jacobs is filling the vacancy
occasioned by the enlistment of Mr..
Harboldt, manual training teacher, in
aviation section of the army.
A unique program has been arrang-
ed as the school Christmas program,
noon. All grades will assemble in
grade will contribute one number on
especial interest to the students of
each grade.
Lena Markham gave an interesting
report in Current History recently.
The subject Of the same was the
meaning and pronunciation of the
Prussian word which is used as the
name of the party now in power in
Russia. The word is spelled Boil
sheirki and pronounced 'Bol-shevi-ki'
| j. e. short 80" long "e" and short "i's"
Another word "Anarchy" and the
Latin word "Maximalist are synono-
nous with Bolsheirki. The Russian
minister at Washington, d. G.. saws it
means "Those who want more"
This report typical of many of the
reports in this history class shows
why the students of the class are so
vitality interested in the subject.
Questions and problems of current
discussion are taken up and clarified.
1t is the aim of the class not only to
familiarize themselves with the un-
| limited subject matter and events of
this particular point in the worlds
history, but also to cultivate the abil-
| ity to discuss the same clearly and
logically. The cultivation of oral
English is also aided in this manner.
The High School Glee club and the
Band will take part in the Community
Christmas tree exercises.
A majority of the teachers will
thn. CT of
town. Their locations will be as
follows:-Mr. Kaye, Michigan City,
Indiana; Miss Bandfield and Miss
England, Portland; Miss Terry, Flint;
Miss Miller. Owosso; Miss Marshall,
Lawton; Miss Brumsted. Batavia; N.
Y; Miss Stephens, Albion; Miss Cole,
Miss Chaffee, Miss Dillon, Miss Bus
| ley, Miss White, Miss McWilliams
and Mr.. Gottheimer, Paw Paw and
Miss Brown, Bloomingdale.
Miss England gave a reading be-
afternoon. Irene Gibbs rendered
vocal solo at the same time.
/ The Third Grade have sold $3.50
worth of Red Cross stamps and this
leads the other grades of the school.
Russell Hindenach leaves next Fri
day for Annapolis, Md. where he will
take a short course preparatory
to the final examination in February
for entrance to the Senior Academy
at that place,
Judge Anderson was visitor in
| fha EO,,,+L Grade rnn,,n Ia Monday
The Parents-Patron Day which was
held last Friday proved to be a great
success. Many parents visited the
school that day and new interest
was taken in school activities. The
visitors had the opportunity to visit
classes and closely observe the class
work. The students and teachers
feel well paid for their efforts put
forth for the success Of the day and
wish to remind the patrons and
friends that they are welcome at any
time.
Frank Wakeman visited the Fifth
Grade Monday afternoon.
Much interest is being manifested
by the high school pupils in regard
to the penmanship courses. Decided
improvements being made and this is
one of the most popular departments in
school. Much credit is due to the ex-
cellent instruction. given by Miss
Chaffee.
Word has been received from Mr.
Harboldt, saying that he is now q
soldier boy" though he has not yet
received his uniform. He was at the
Columbus Barracks but expects tt
move southwark in the near future.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
The Church with a Cordial Welcome