The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-11-12
Perce Harvey. editor.
Fifth Hour Glass, reporters.

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ballot. The samples submitted are
perhaps the finest obtainable, and,
regardless of the selection, the class
is assured of a beautiful invitation.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce
met in room 210 Wednesday, NoVem-
Der 9, for a short business session
The work taken up was in regard to
the Boy Scout campaign now being
staged. the il. C. of c, having been
asked to take part in the drive.
Students now taking the English
VII course, which includes the ele<
ments of argument and debate, have
enjoyed the subject to such an extent
that they are now petitioning the
school authorities for another term of
the work.
The girls of the domestic science
classes are learning to be real house
wives. In domestic science I class
they study the value of food and its
science II class recently took two
trips, one to the VOLTS Packing
house where the pupils learned how
meat is prepared and cared for. ana
the other to the Topeka Edison plant
to learn the various ways OF furnish
ing a modern kitchen with electrical
appliances. The domestic science III
class is studying meal planning and
serving. The girls have served so far
an informal breakfast, a formal lun-
cheon, and a buffet luncheon.
A Junior dramatic club has been
organized in the high school. 1t was
Organized to give the first and second
year students experience in dramatic
art, before they enter the Senior Dfa<
November for places in the club.
The complete list of club members
have not been announced yet. The
membership will be limited to 40.
The T. II. S. club orchestra gave a
short program Friday afternoon, No
veInber 4, at the high school audi
torium for the teachers round table
meeting.
The musical organizations OF T. H.
S. put on q pleasing program Thurs
day, November 3, at the Second Con-
gregational church for the sectional
meeting of the Women's club. The
orchestra gave tive numbers followed
by the Boys Glee club. The T. H. S.
which was followed by the girls glee
club. The boys and girls mixed chorus
closed an enjoyable program.
The weekly meeting of the student
council Of T. H. S. was held Tues
day morning. November s. at S:15.
The main topic of discussion was
whether smoking and gambling were
still prevalent among the students
who take their lunches at Bakers
grocery, one block west of the high
school. The council voted to have
four proctors elected from among the
students who lunch at this store. Two
of the proctors will be present during
each lunch hour ard will be held re-
sponsib1e for the enforcement of the
new ruling.
The parents or guardians of T. H.
s students have received notices from
the school authorities in the form of
rules which govern class parties. The
notices are sent out so that the par
ents might know what responsibility
the school authorities take, and the
responsibility they themselves should
take.
An exhibit of art work was held
at the high school during the teach
ers' convention. Many different kinds
of work done by the students of t.
H. S. was on display. Designs in the
natural, conventional, geometrical and
abstract were made by the students
this term. The craft work consisting
of articles in gesse, batik work and
book binding, and the life drawing
represented the work of last years
students.
The junior class gave it's first party
of the term Thursday evening, Novem-
Der 10. To advertise the event clever
and effective, posters were placed on
the bulletin board and served as a
reminder to all juniors.
Part Of the program consisted of
readings by Jessie Tobias, musical
stunt by Clayton Painter and indi-
vidual dances. The program was ar
ranged in fifteen minute periods, with
dancing at intervals other features
of the evening were the tag dance.
Virginia reel, and the grand march.
Doughnuts and cider provided re-
freshments for the students. The nu-
sic was furnished by the De MeIay
orchestra.
One of the most interesting meetings
of the high school Y. w. C. A. was
neld Tuesday. November 8, at the as
ISOLATION building. The meeting was
led by Anna Brewster. After a piano
solo and musical reading. Neva Shoe
maker, a Washburn student told of
her experience in Denver this summer.
of the girls of Washburni
went to Denver for social service
work. The girls secured employment
of all kinds. Some of the girls worked
in a factory at SIS a week and lived
on their wages. Miss Shoemaker was
as a maid and told Of her
various experiences curing the Wofks
The Junior class of T. H. S. held
party in the high school gymnasium
on Thursday evening, November 10.
The party began at Sis O'Clock. The
De Molay orchestra was secured for
those who dance. Other amusements
were furnished for those not dancing.
Chemistry students have been hay
ing test every day during the past
week. Mr.. Dickson, the instructor of
chemistry. has had printed special
questions on each chapter. Mr.. Dick
son spent considerable time in the
preparation Of these questions which
are very thoro and pratical. No ques-
lions over superfluous material have
been included in the set, numbering
about leo altogether.
The T. H. s. team defeated the
team in a hard fought |
game on the Hutchinson field EaFIIr-