The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1919-05-14
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Editors: Marguerite Friedly, Flor
ence Breimayer, Harold Mason.
The Athletic Association Benefit,
held at the high school Friday even
ing, proved to be such success that
IL Ii to be made an annual event. The
total taken for the program amounted
to over $40. By adding the pennies
taken in at the various side attract
ions, the total sum promises to be
about $35.
Those who listened to the program
voiced the opinion that the 1Oc adj
mission was a paltry sum, that for
once they had received more than
their moneys worth. The first numb
er on the program was a piano duet
by Marguerite Covert and Mildred
Shores. The other musical numbers
were two selections by the Girls Glee
Club, and violin duet by Adelaide
Neveril and Marion Edwards. Next
the theory that Baseball is for Am
orleans but not "dags," was expound-
ed in "Da Grata Basa BALI by Mr..
Skinner.
The hit of the evening was one
act play, "The Tryump of Pauline"
For the first time in the history of b.
H. S. temporary stage was con-
structed and play was given in the
Assembly room. The players formed
an all star cast. Lucille Parney, as
Pauline, cleverly acted the part of the
scientists wife, who knew nothing
about science. Ruth Wright played
we'll the part of Pauline's naive
school friend. Alice Wittenbach, as
a pretty Irish maid, captivated the
hearts of the audience. while Agnes
Wacha surely was the Bridget, who if
riled would make a strong man
quail" The climax was reached
when Prof. Jibway, no other than the
qualified crater and actor, Alvin
Storey, was identified by Jack, or r.
win Hanson, as the renowned man of
science not the burglar.
After this thrilling production, the
world famous Jazz Orchestra played
several numbers. Under the leader
ship of Tom Doyle, the orchestra was
at it's best. H'he much aticiHated
event of giving away the automobile
brought the program to close.
Then the side attractions began to
thrive. Airplane riding, a photo
graph gallery, fortune telling, and
the six wonders of the world were
popular. dandy and popcorn also
were money makers, the demand be-
ing far greater than the supply.
Everyone went homeward with a
lighter heart and tighter purse.
In speaking of the financial gain
from the benefit, Friday night, Mr..
Hockstad said there was another
gain of greater Importance. That
was team work and cooperation, fer
directly or indirectly every pupil of
b. II. s. contributed to the success of
the evening.
Already there are signs of Com
mencement. The Seniors seem wiser
and buster. There is talk of dainnty
frocks, cards and invitations. But to
q large number Senior play practice
seems to be the item of greatest i'm
portance. The date has been set for
June IL.
The Community Civics class is hav-
ing some interesting discussions on
Conservation of National Resources.
America is called the land CT plenty
but we are beginning to realize thai
our lumber supply for manufacturer
ing is running short, coal is not so
plentiful as it used to be, and there
is need of more food than ever before.
Naturally, the Great War has intensi-
fed all these problems. What are we
to do about it? The Civics class has
been discussing ways and means.
Perhaps Aileen B. solved the problem
when in answer to the question, "How
may the danger of forest fires be less
ened," she answered, "Beat it."
The Sophomore Class is planning
a party to be held, Friday May 9, at
Harmony Hall. This will be the last