The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1920-03-02
VISITS RETREAT
ELECTRICAL PLANT
Physics w Laboratory Class Shown
Static and Other Machines-Fea-
lures of February Dial.

The physics " laboratory class of the
high school visited the Retreat electrical
plant Feb. % under the supervision of
DIR. S. L. Lawton. First, DIR. Lawton
explained the use of the static wave ma
chine used to cure nervous conditions.
Professor Crosby, the teacher of physics
in the high school, took mild treatment
and declared it to be excellent, also pain
less. These static machines are run by
water power and are capable of produc-
ing a l6-inch spark. Secondly, the X-ray
machine was brought out. DR.. Lawton
! said that this machine would enable a
person to see the bones in his hand
through book of 1000 pages. He also
explained the harm coming from the more
than necessary use of Roentgen rays.
Several massage and exercise machines
were shown the students, although these
could not be demonstrated. In taking
this trip the class certainly spent very
entertaining and instructive two hours,
and many thanks are due DIR. Lawton for
his explanations and his interest.
| The editors of The Dial regret that
the February number has not yet come
from the press. The delay is due to ILL
ness. Within a day or two, however,
The Dial will be on sale. Recently Prof.
Arthur W. Peach of Norwich university
wrote: "The Dial is one of the best
| high school papers have seen" We be-
lieve that it has something of interest
for all graduates and friends of the high
| school,
| The February number of The Dial is a
very interesting and entertaining num-
Der. OF the stories in the literary de-
partment, Faithful in the Least" and
/ "Betty's Journey to Warn the Continen-
tai Army" are especially good while two
humorous essays, THE Parable of the
Midyears" and Asking for an Examina-
ton Mark" are worthy of special men
ton. One feature of the joke department
is entitled ''Midyear Freaks which is
composed of quotations taken from the
midyear papers. In the alumni column
are letters describing life at Middlebury
college and the helpful influences there.
The editors are glad to note that the
alumni are taking more interest in The
Dial. In the school notes department
a French column appears. This depart
ment records the doings of the French
classes and has a composition in French
The annual gymnasium exhibit of the
upper grades and the high school will be
held the evening of March IL. These ex-
hibitiOns always attract many. who never
fail to find them entertaining and of
great interest. 1t is sure this wear to
maintain the high standard of other
years. new feature of special interest
Is the drill in calisthenics given under
student leadership. 1t is hoped that the
notes next week may include this year 5
complete program.
Marks for the winter term this wear
will include marks through Thursday
March | l.. Early the following week re-
port cards will be given out They are to
be returned before March 10, the date of
losing for the spring vacation. The work
of the last week will be credited toward
the mark of the spring term 1t is es-
peclally necessary, then, for those who
have been absent to make up the work
lost as soon as possible
There was meeting of the Wireless
club last Wednesday night at 7.45. After
brief business meeting Carl Crosby
spoke on amateur wireless and this was
followed by 30 minutes of code practice
The rest of the evening was spent in a
very enjoyable party, in honor of George
Washington's birthday, during which
games were played and refreshment.
served. 1t was announced that an
opportunity would be given on Mondays
Tuesdays and Fridays, at recess, for code
practice in room F.
The second period Friday the French
A class entertained several of The