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1.3th lost Ming by their fa- , :miliarity. . A An exhibition. of Indian club swinging to music was then given by six boys. Thanks to the care- ful instruction of Mr. Morris. they made _a very satisfactory showing. It was a bountiful sight‘td no the The first thing on the pro- gram was a chorus, “In Mercy, Remember,” sung by the entire school. The singing instructor vand pianist were not on time. but ‘the'seheolseemed to need no leader, while Mr. Averill proved (good substitute at the (piano. EDITED BY STUDENTS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL. MO‘I‘HERS’ CONFERENCE. The entertainment on Friday, April ‘20, held together with the Mothers’ Conference, proved to be a complete success in spite of the fact that stormy weather kept away many. The students per- formed their parts with unusual spirit, and, as Mrs. Jackma‘n re- marked, in more a‘ppreciative nu- dience could not be desired. V It would be well, both for increasâ€" ing the thol spirit and for arousing the interest of the par- Next came a ‘recitation, “Rob- art of Sicily,” by Ella Daveis. The recitation quite astonished even the students, showing what a promising ‘e'lo'cutionist we have among the freshmen. A 9010 and chorus, “Merrily, My Lads,” sung by Lyman Prior, followed. The solo was very well sung. - ' Two more recitations succeed- ed, “The Old .Clock on the Stairs." by Dorothy Clgrk, and “Paul Revore’s Ride,” by Mystle Wonban. These well- known kda veto recigod so brightly (hot Editor-in-Cbief. Anus Em’uu, ’04, Associate Editor, Emu: BRAND, '04. Auiatants. Q «368328 E. Cowman, '04, Mnmu Bath“, '05 ROBERT Lu'rz, ’05; ,- JotMuamm-OG; â€" -‘ Haws Coat, 05. have such progrhms HIGH SCHOOL §NEW S V'Hfi‘WiébH 0.513338% 663333 short 50109, the first being a Ger- man wring ball-d, which the German otudents were especially glad to hear. twelve club- move in harmony to the waltz Mrs. W. B.-Jaokman. of the University of Chicago. gave us a charming address on “Domestic Science,” its success els‘ vihere, and what it means to education. We are eager to have it intro- duced into our school. . The “Chemistrv of Baking Powder,” by Ger;.ade Schaefer, was an excellent paper. With the assistance of Mr. Averill, Miss Schneferperformetl many experi~ ments with the elements which are contained in this well-known compound. ‘ A debate then took place on “Whether the government of the Philippines should be turned overto the inhabitants" thereo .” Messrs. Rice and Cobb upheld the affirmative, while Messrs, Shields andGoiden answered for the neg- ative. The argument was hotly contested and the honors were about even. It might have taken an experienced judge to decide, b‘u't'lwhen the vote was put to the school it resulted in a decision in favor of the negative. ‘ new Booxs, we take fileasure in announcing the” publication of the following new books: “Advanced Speller,” ’ by Helen and Eleanor Brown. You .can imagine how capable the authors are of ~ producing such a book, and judge its merits for yourselves. The genius and originality of the authors are apparent in every word. “Metrical Translation of the ZEneid,” by - M71119 . Wenbam This book is greatly medial, and “Hillsdele and Whatâ€" We Did There," by‘ Heleli Ooule and Get- trude Scbaefer. This is immensely exciting, and contains more inci- dente than I modern historical is both i shrp‘riae :md a deiight to Miss Wenban's friends. “What I Don’t Know About HIGHLAND YARK. ILL, MAY 7, 190-1. “How to Raise Pumpkins in a Window Gnrdenf’_by May Ryder. This book really "fills a long-felt want, for it not only explain. what the title promim, but gives instructions about pumpkin [pie making. Bum' 3.11," by Culver Shields. A "'19!!! myhktfigt shout fivé plges, and can be read in a minute. “My Little Jokeafl by Wickie. Vety witty indeed, but reminds one of matting time. “How to Tell the Wild Ducks,” by Den Cobb. A very valuable little book indeed. The “that knows what he in talking eb’out. “The Powér of a Smile, or the Lady Killer,” by Willie Eckhardt, explains many mysteries and is a very nice book for a hot day. “Th'e Beuutieo of Winnetka," by Edward Seymour. ' Mnnygeo- ple have the idea that. there is no beauty except -‘ in Italy or other far-famed placem'but the inthor shows that it may be foundin its highest dev'elopment very near home. , “Caesar and Christopher Colum- bus," by Gertrude Nevins and Elsie Maroney. Something ab- solutely newin the historical line and contsins many astonishing revelations” of the relations be- tween Julius Cesar and Colum- bus which have never heretofore been published. is really very thrilling, and re- minds' one Very. strongly of the stories in the “Strand,- ” for in- stance “The Mystery of the Pink- Eyed Cat.” The book by Mia. Clark ill on. long looked for. ‘ "“My Sepsationa'Under the X- Réyf’ by Dorothy “Clark. "This Piping," by Bennie Moore. Pure fiction nnd very entertaining, and contain. a great display of im- aginatiqn. With these new book: now in pnblicetionh very wide and ex. teneive field of literature is opened up to the public the delights of which they Ihould hutento taste for themeelveo. M. B. “Sand of My Examination Mr. Morris, the coach, will not be with us many weeks this year, having resigned his position. Mr. Hutchins, of Northwestern [Uni- ’versity, «in mqj‘cbarge of the boys’ gymnasium classes for the remainder of the term. Mia Elizabeth Steele visited school Wednesday afternoon. Misc Pardee returned to ochool this week, after an absence of three weeks. Wouldiflvan tthiefic‘field 'bfi handy now ? - Milo Reed, of the Lake Forgot High School, visited here Mon- day. , _Willie Ecklmrdt has returned to school, after a week’s absence on account of illness. We were all glad to welcome Jessie Grant back to' school Wednesday morning. Th6 Board of Education of the Galesburg High School, visited ha Wednesday, Their biulding was recently destroyed by fire and they wishgand’ f0 get ' thér’ gen- eral‘ plan of our school so that they mightflbuild one like it. .,On Friday, May 13th, Mr. Averill and Carl Pfanstiehl will give an eVening of electrical ex- periments, illustrating and ex- plaining X -.raye The subject will be further illustrated by stereop- ticon vieWe, prepared especially for the occasion. An opportunity will be given the audience to ex- amine 0|);th of interest with fille Xfay up tun. 7' The names. The Harm, now in rebellion min-t Gunny, have a pretty uir opinion on thermal“. and of their chief. One oi their amt basing: "What (I the king of England, whu it the king of Ger- my comma-ed with then. 0 Marco lint mm all princes? Have they on may attic u thou? No! Who is no mighty a art. thou!" The Herero. do- nning Europe-m. The name for cm- pun in "otyinmhd‘-â€""whiu thing." Andahhdm Platinum found mm Wmluudinmom h an at mm“. . 29