The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1919-11-11
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The first program of the Boys Lit
erary Society was recently given
with an interesting debate. Be-
fore the program the constitution
and bylaws were read by Croswell
Brim, chairman of that committee.
These were approved by the society
and recorded Then followed a de-
bate on the question: Resolved, That
Women Should Give Up Their Posi-
tons to Returned Soldiers" Albert
Petty and Ernest Allen represented
the affirmative side and Julian Jor-
dan and Raymond Turner the mega
tive. Both sides gave good argu-
ments, but the critic saw much room
for Improvement. The judges made
their decision in favor of the mega
tive.
It has been said that debating will
feature many of the programs, and
with constant practice we hope to
have good debaters, who will fill the
high school meet in April with much
excitement and interest.
"Spooks Night" Celebrated.
"Spooks Night" certainly did not
pass unheeded this year. Several
groups of 'ghosts" haunted the
streets of our city, with weird cos
tunes and sounds. The sight of these
uncanny creatures was terrifying, al
though several doubtful citienzs have
declared that ghosts did not make so
much noise and that the voices OF the
spooks certainly sounded familiar
The eighth and ninth grades cele-
brated the occasion with class par
ties. The ninth grade met at the
home of Ermine Lewis, and the
eighth grade at the home of Ella
Rec Mcdowell.
Girls Literary Society.
The Girls Literary Society met in
the auditorium and rendered the fol
lowing program: Recitation, Louise
Fleming; song, Beautiful Ohio" by
society; "The Origin of Halloween"
Vera Kendrick; song, 'I'm Forever
Blowing Bubbles" by the society;
current events, Eleanor Hatcher. The
behavior was reported excellent by
the censor, and the only criticism OF
the critic was that we should always
stand while singing. After the meet
ing adjourned Prof. Dukes gave US
very helpful talk, which every girl
in the society profited by.
Chicken Dinners Served.
Among the things of interest that
happened at the high school last week,
last but not least, was the chicken
dinner given the boys of the senior
class and the high school faculty by
the senior class girls. On the list of
"eatables" was everything that goes
with an old-fashioned chicken dinner.
Under the direction of Miss Remson
the dinner was delightfully."- cooked,
and the odor of fried chicken, brown
and crisp, was a treat in itself.
Among those present were Messrs.
Reed and Cheves, Miss Remson, AL
bert Petty, Virgil Mcdowell, Ralph
Hill, Joe Nasworthy and Clifford Far
rar. The fair cooks of the day were
misses Alice Lewis, Catherine Wiki
Iinson, Vera Kendrick, Thelma Nc
Lendon, Sara Mcneil, Lorena Bridges
and Bessie Leverette.
School Has Distinguished Visitor.
The school was highly favored by
having as it's distinguished visitor
while in Dawson Mr.. NJ. L. Britain,
state school superintendent. Mr..
Britain had been in the city before,
but had never visited our school. He
gave us a splendid talk along the
lines of correct eating and taking
the proper care of our bodies. The
talk was fully enjoyed by all. Men
ton should be made of the beautiful
music with which we were entertain
ed. Ethel Horsley played a selection
and the orchestra also played for US.
Public Invited to Exercises.
Last Wednesday morning the ninth
grade is to put on the stage the court
scene of the Merchant of Venice"
The public is cordially invited to be
present at that time.