Putnam patriot., 1924-06-20

from fits of temper when he y inter
rupted. thus making one mistake after
another.
In shorthand. ne acquires perseyer
ance. the habit ~ study and reliable
ity. In order 10 take dictation IN
shorthand, the pupil must study the
rules thoroughly enough TO apply them
without hesitation; acquiring perse-
verance in so doing. The habit of
study is obtained in that every day the
pupil will find new word in short
hand which he must analyze several
times before he finds out what the
word Is. Often, too, character may
represent two words, SO the pupil
must know the meaning of the TWO
words. Reliability is obtained, for
the pupil learns that he must keep all
information concerning the business TO
himself.
The important men are those who
have stenographers and bookkeepers.
They are the ones who give the wide
awake stenographer an opportunity to
absorb so much knowledge of business
from coming in daily contact with
them. They are the ones who offer so
many chances for advancement 10 the
bookkeeper and stenographer. The
stenographer and bookkeeper, who
comes In contact with these men, will
learn that there u no place In this
world for a Crouch or Stacker; no ex-
cuse for an error, for losing his TEN.
per, for disloyalty, discourtesy, or I'M
willingness 10 help. Great and prae-
teal cultural value lies In this accom-
plishment and viii unconsciousiy be
/ obtained By him who follows the COM
mercial course.
Vsledietory Address
The following was the valedictory
and was given by Anita Peloquin
After four years of happiness among
friends. the time has come when we
must leave, not knowing what the fu-
ture holds ia store for us. There Is
sorrow mixed with joy in our hearts
for as the past stands out vividly in
our memories, we are conscious Of a
sence of loss.
To our superintendent and members
Of the school board. who have taken so
much interest in our work, we wish
TO express our deep appreciation for
all the trouble you have taken for our
/ sake.
Dear parents. 20 you we extend
our sincere gratitude. We know how
many sacrifices you have made 70 give
us the advantages Of high school ed
ucation. May We always prove 10 be
grateful 20 you in every way possible.
Kind friends, who honor US by your
presence here tonight, We sincerely
thank YOU for your interest IN our
work Of the past as well as that shown
on this occasion. We aim and hope 70
show our appreciation Ia all our fu-
ture acts.
And now 10 You, my classmates,
say farewell How hard IL is 10 utter
this word when We recall 50 clearly
the past with it's memories Of high
school lifel However. the time has
come when we must take different
paths, so let US submit 10 Providence
with the hope Of succeeding in all our
enterprises. So again, farewell, class
mates.
Making Ready For War
New Inventions in Warfare" was
the title Of the salutatory given by
Fred Bernklow, who spoke as fol-
lows:
Perhaps today the greatest ques-
tion confronting the people Of Amer
lea. and other nations as well. is the
possibility of another war. The late
World War did a great deal toward
the preparation Of a new war. Many
new kinds of gases were used; tanks
Of various types were inyeniedi ar
tillery apparatus was made larger
and more powerful; and most Inn
portant Of all. seroplanes were I'M
proved and made 10 play an important
part ia warfare.
But now these may all b. consider
ed inventions Of the past. New and
improved devices have been invent
ed. Scientists are working steadily