The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-02-24
At Chapel Tuesday.

Mr.. Pierce. Mr.. White IN speaking
of both Lincoln and Washington,
brought out many interesting points
He showed the students that the
French have apologies to offer for
their Napolean, for he had gained
renown through blood; that the Rus
slams have need for apologies for
Peter the Great because of his
ruthlessness.
But" said he, I'VE have no
apologies to offer for Washington,
for he was first in war, first IN
peace, and first in the hearts OF ms
country men,"
Mr.. White went on to explain that
the American people have their
ideals of what they consider con-
stitutes a national hero. Both Lin
coin and Washington MT these.
They typifed the characters Of the
people they represented. He fur
Their explained that eacn was the
product of his environTent-Wa ash
ington with his aristoe ratio bringing
up, with his singleness of purpose,
his Inconsistencies of his advance
ment in culture, his endurance;
Lincoln, with his pioneer bringing
up, his equalness to all, his feeling
toward the weak, his foresightness
and his tact.
'Lincoln's success" Mr.. White
said, Lies in the fact that he was
a man of the people" He further
went to show that to compare both
of these great men as to which is
the greater is impossible. 1t is
sufficient to say that each best
served his day and age.
Mr.. Whites talk was very inter-
esting, beneficial, and was enjoyed
by all Mr.. Pierce concluded the
meeting after announcing that there
would be no school on Wednesday.
Hss
Seniors.
The second semester is now well
on its way and this for the Seniors
means the beginning of. the end
commencement is really alarmingly
near considering the things that
till must be done. The class
colors and flower must be chosen;
graduation announcements selected
Ind a motto must be decided upon.
he class colors, flower and an
Houncement cards should be chosen
with an eye for taste and appropri-
ateness. The selection of a motto
- LdSh WHICH NEEDS cdT6lul
thought and earnest consideration,
Tor the motto is the expression OF
the spirit of the departing class;
the slogan which some, if not all,
of the Seniors will follow in later
lfe. Every Senior should realize
the Importance of selecting a motto
embodying principles which can be
truthfully and proudly held out to
- classmates L.
lie, as a declaration of his aim in
life. As such the motto should be
one "chiseled from the rock of his
sincerity" Quoting Lincoln). The
fact that a motto sounds learned
and slips glibly off ones tongue is
70 reason why it should be chosen
in preference to one containing a
nobler thought in less elegant
phrases. The thought should be the
prime consideration, not the sound.
For the stairs, sis not one which
sounds exceedingly sophisticated
and wise, but the principle, the
thought it contains can not be i'm
proved upon.
The Seniors will soon meet to
consider these matters, so it be-
hooves each individual Senior to
think things over.
A Word to the Wise Is Sufficient"
When the team appeared on the
moor preparatory to the Biwabik
game, a Biwabik boy exclaimed
What do you call this, Heinz's 81
varieties or hasn't the school board
enough money to buy sweaters for
your team? (nuf sed).
Ewald Almen and Sula Roterus
remained IN Biwabik over Satur-
day, returning Sunday noon. They
reported good time.
The team and few rooters tried
out the new swimming pool at BIZ
wabik. Biwabik can well boast and
he proud of their model Palm
Beach" The boys enjoyed them
selves immensely during the dip"
A dance was given after the
game at Biwabik.
Elaine Anderson and Lillian
Schaefer were the guests of Miss
Alice Watts during their visit at
Biwabik.
Several Seniors who are taking
night school work in manual train
ing ind the work interesting, es-
Eeeially architectural drawing.
If some of the Seniors don't nav
their class dues soon the treasurer
plans on taking drastic steps to en-
force payment
Allie Ronka spent the weekend
ut the family home, Riverside
View Farm" at BURNSIDE.
sas
Rehearsals for Miss Civilization"
and THE Teeth of the Gift Horse
IRE progressing splendidly, and
rom indications it will not be long
before they viii be ready for pre-
entation to the public
There was no school Wednesday
L being Washington's Birthday.
The typewriting classes had their
monthly speed tests Friday.
Heard in the Tunnel.
Emil Maxi: Gee, my Jaw is
ore, don't know what's the mat
Ter with It."
Red: Too much reciting in
eometry."
John had not been in this CONN.,
try very long, but he was learning
70 speak better English every dav'
One day he remarked. ssIye been
this country ten years and onlv
foday l learned how to saw svue,
he right way"