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fOLUME XLII MCHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23. 1917 NO. M WEEKLY PERSONAL ITEMS COMERS AND GOERS OF A WEEK IN OUR BUSY VILLAGE ED. L. HAYES WINS HONORS tfi Seen By Plaindealer Reporters and 1*1 Handed Into Our Office By Our Frientfa • m Miss Theresa Freund spent Monday Chicago. • ;<•. Miss Clara Freurid wan a Chicago •visitor Monday. ; < ^7 G. E. Schoel was a Chicago, vis- *tfcor last Friday. ^ ^ / - Miss Mary Meyers W9& a Chicago ^Visitor last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stenger were CShicaRo visitors Tuesday. Miss Eleanor McQee passed Moh- \Vtor in the metropolitan city. v, Mrs. S. H. FreUnd spent Thursday in the metropolitan city; v - . Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Walsh of Chi-- r, - >? •> ' ' : t • 'Ipgo were home over Sunday. * Dr. D. G. Wells was a Chicago a:. passenger last Sunday' evening., Mr. and Mrs. E. V. McAllister were • Elgin visitors one day last Week. -*rF. A. Beller was among the Chi­ cago passengers Monday morning. Theo. Schiessle attended to business (flatters in the windy city Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. L. Hayes spent Friday last in the metropolitan city. Dr. Carl Strueh was among the (Chicago^ passengers Tuesday morn­ ing. . Miss Verena Justen boarded the *,<jhicago train last Saturday morn­ ing. Dr. D. G.* Wells was a professional visitor in the metropolitan city'Tues- ' ^ day. Ray F. Weinke of Woodstock spent Sunday as the 'guest of McHenry r - friends. Miss Celia Geary -of Wauconda ppent Saturday evening with friends jhl town. *'•' Mrs. Wm. Cowen was among the Chicago passengers last 'Thursday morning. Miss Irene Harruff was among the Chicago passengers last Saturday morning. - Clarence Cobb was among those to board the Chicago train Tuesday morning. Miss Maude Granger of Chicago was the guest of home folks over the week end. . Mrs. F. A. Bohlander attended to business matters in the windy city list Friday. John I. Sutton of Chicago spent Sunday as a guest in the home of his brother, Edward. Geo. Jones of Lanark, 111., Which Entitled Him to License Far Poultry Judging Ed. ceived L. Hayes, state warden, re- notice that the examination taken by him under the officials and old judges of the American Poultry association on Jan. 14, 1917, was en~ tirely satisfactory, as an average of 80 per e&nt was made on all tests and will entitle him to a license to judge all varieties of poultry and water­ fowl. judge Hayes acted in this capacity at the International Poultry show five years ago for the first time and has judged at many shows since that time, proving himself very efficient. He is the founder of the fancy poultry industry of McHenry county, having organized the McHenry Coun­ ty Poultry association, Harvard Poul­ try association, McHenry Poultry, Pet Stock and Grain association and Cap- ron Poultry association, holding office in each one of them. He has bred many fancy birds and is now breed­ ing the Barred Plymouth Rbcks. He is now secretary of the Illinois Barred Rock club and may well feel elated over, the fact that he holds the dis­ tinction of being the first poultry judge in northern Illinois. * 'A UNIQUE EVENT Married People's Masquerade a Grand Success "*• The masquerade dance, given by the Married Men's club at Stoffel's hall last Saturday evening, proved an' epoch making event. Both old and young #were in for a jolly time and not one came away disappointed. The costumes were the nobbiest ever and many so disguised as to beguile their most intimate acquaintances. It isr an old tradition that if an Indian once sees you he will know you ever afterwards, but authority was shattered on Saturday evening, when the big Indian Chief lost the trail and failed to distinguish his own wife, who chose a suit to match, tho unpremeditated. The music was furnished by Har­ din's orchestra of Elgin and their variations keptv the dancers in ecstasies the entire evening. * The Dutch Cleanser Girls, ten in number, were the center of attrac­ tion and their exhibition dancing fur­ nished delightful entertainment. The masquerade exceeded anything Surprise Birthday Party A party of friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Casper M. Bickler Saturday evening last , to do honor to Mr. Bickler's birthday. Tho his friends surprised him, he met the occasion in such a good spirit that, with singing, music and games directed by himself, the guests were more than happy during the entire evening. Mrs. Bickler served a de- WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS M TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES WEDDING AT SPRING GROVE jthat the committee in charge ex- __ , . spent,pected socially and, tho it was given Saturday and Sunday as the guest ofj wjth that end in view, the receipts "McHenry friends. j showed a profit of more than $25.00. Jay Comiskey of Woodstock .spent Saturday night and Sunday as the guest of McHenry friends. * Miss Alma Jessie of Woodstock was a Sunday guest ift the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. School* L. F. Nefcman, Geo. J. Schreiner, Lew Stoffel and Albert Freund were home from Woodstock Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gafke of Wood­ stock spent Saturday as the guests q f Mr. a"lJ Mrs ^a^ L< „at licious five course luncheon in the din- Miss Mildred Welch was the gues ^ atfeen o,clQck and the ̂her sister, Mrs. ^enn Robison, at ^gte wishing him many happy Crystal Lake over the week end declared they never attend- Misses Verena Bre > * ed, such a jolly birthday surprise. garrison and Agnes Frisby^were ^ party included Mr. and Mrs. Jos. lounty seat vusitors last Saturday :Rothermel Misses L»iian Heimer and _ Mrs. D. G Wells and son. Gte. Elizabeth K. Miller. From out of '•fassed the latter part of town were Mrs. H. J. Wolff of Chi- as the guests of Chicago relatives, and Jay Comiskey of Woodstock. Mrs. H. H. Hanly returned to her _± I - home in Peoria, 111., Monday after a I Banner Card Party nleasant visit with her parents here, j The card party, given by the Young ^ . . . Miss Kathryn Kennebeck of Wood- Ladies' sodality of St. Mary's church engage an extra man to protect their .Jk p^ SaUrday evening and'.t Stoffel's hall on Tuesday evening intents. Kour.Ppl,c,Jon,h.vea. Smd.yr»e guest of relatives here of this week, was . grand success, ready i»en rece.ved by the ^Itiss Mary MeyarWla spending the'gold piece donated by Rev. Edward ^the performance of special police week as the guest of friends as Chi-| Berthold, pastor, for the sodality duties. ea*o West Chicago, Elgin and Mor- giri selling the greatest number of George M. Garrison and G. L. Hub. ton' Grove. tickets for this occasion. Thirty-five ibard of Crystal Lake received pain- Miss Lillian Pouse came out from tables played cards and many others j ful injuries one day recently when an Chicago Saturday to spend Sundayenjoyed the domino games. The automobile in which they were rid- with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. | winner8 were: Gents' first, Willi ing was struck by the train that is F Pouse. ' j Meyers; second, John Rupp; third, due in McHenry at 2:45. The acci- Miacellaneoua Assortment of Newt Items In Condensed Form For Bus) People >> •:* Seventy girli in the Waukegan high school are now receiving daily military training as nurses. C. T. Heydecker of Waukegan has just received a letter which was mailed in Germany on Nov. 16. Lake Geneva is frozen to a depth of twenty inches, while last year's" ice was only fourteen inches in thick­ ness. • As a result of recent fires at the county seat, a neat system of tele­ phone alarm signals is to be installed in that city. Every one of the seven, children of Mrs. L, Kallina of Crystal Lake were down with the measles during the past two weeks. • On account of the high cost of ma­ terial, Harvard ihay give up alt pav­ ing which had been contemplated for the coming summer. * The Farmers' New Era Telephone company, which has its headquarters at Hebron, is contemplating the pur­ chase of the Spring Grove line. * By a novel, electrical arrangement an American flag on the * Travor & Parshall building at Lake Geneva, Wis., is illuminated so that the colors may be plainly distinguished at night. At a special election held in Green­ wood township last week to deter­ mine the highway commissioner systeip, it was voted to retain the present aystefn of three commission­ ers. . The question of a bond issue for the construction of a new bridge over Fox river between East and West Dundee will be submitted to the vot­ ers in those two villages at the com­ ing spring election. A large mail order house is plan­ ning on locating in Waukegan. Wau­ kegan has gotten so many new enter­ prises to locate there within the last few years that she wttl soon be crowding Chicago. The editor of the Palatine Enter­ prise wishes to make it known that, contrary to articles published in some papers, the Wauconda-Palatine railroad is now and has been operat­ ing without intermission. Two pickpockets relieved Wm. H. Ward of Harvard of his pocket book containing $20 in currency and an unnegotiable check for (125.8<> in front .of McVicker's theatre in Chi­ cago one night last week. The eighteen months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bacak of Algon­ quin, who was so terribly scalded by falling into a tub of boiling water, passed away at St. Joseph's hospital at Elgin last Saturday morning. A little woodchuck, which dug a hole in'the side of the basement wall at the home of Parker Rotnour at Hebron last fall and which has been in seclusion ever since, failed to put in his appearance on ground hog day. Seventy-six McHenry county farm­ ers have selected names and regis- tered same at the county clerk's of­ fice at W6t»dstock. Of the seventy- six who have registered Woodstock leads with 15, Ringwood second with 11, Richmond third with 9 and Mc­ Henry fourth with 8. Besides the regular night police officer who is paid by the city, the Harvard Merchants' association may Chas. B. Patzke Harmsen and Mrs. !prof. A. E. Nye; ladies' first, Eleanor j dent occurred on the Terra Cotta the guests of | Whiting; second, Mrs. A. G. Barbian; | avenue crossing at Crystal Lake, the seat Mrs. Robert Patzke were jHrelatives at the county Thursday. ^ ] Mr. and Mrs. Walte> Warner of j -Woodstock spent Sunday as guests in, the home of the latter's mother, Mrs t- J. B. Frisby. last third, Mrs. E. Laures. At dominoes Mrs. John Heimer won first prise. M. W. A. Rates A. R. Talbot, head consul of the Modem Woodmen of America, has CertMOIj? 1|A "Place at Catohllc darck There Wednesday, Feb 14 SI Mrs George Meyers spent Thurs-^iven official notice that the rate dav of last week as the guest of her question will not be brought up by ^ Lh Jr Mrs. Geo. Chesnut, at the officers at the head camp meet-! daughter, ing jn June. If the matter does come Crystal «. Engeln and up for consideration it will be ad- Mr. and • a Cry8tai vanced by the delegates themselves. little daug » relatives here Mr. Talbot also declared that when JLake were gues the rate changes are made they must first of the w . * _ , be submitted to the membership onai, •- . . in Mr. and Mrs. H. J. WoW an* *«d a8 is provided by the M*; fwh,ch ™ J? Lau of Chicago were Saturday ^;Illinoi8 ^ the order !*^°ut two months' wl" ^ th* narte machine and its occupants being j thrown down a ten-foot embankment. The auto was hit a glancing blow by j the engine tender, to which fact the jtwo occupants undoubtedly owe'their Hives. Had the machine been on the 1 tracks when struck the accident would very likely have resulted in fatalities. Woodstock Republican: Represen­ tatives of the Prairie Farmer started work this week gathering data and information for a farmer and ^rteder directory *of McHenry county. The ^Sunday guests in ^je^ome °f jg chartered. umb John H* Miller. i • rfand Mrs. Jonn . Farmers Elect Delegate Miss Anna Wolff of Elgin passeq ; . %hf latter part of last and the fore I At a meeting of the local orgwiisa- tne rax r weeir as a guest in the ; tion of milk producers at Woodman /jpart of th ^ MrJk A Wolff, hall Monday morning Chas. L. Page >nome of h ^ Geary of Lake was elected delegate to the meeting live stock and poultry of every farmer, his wife and chil­ dren, ppstoffice and ryral route, town­ ship and section number, together with data on lana owned or -rented. The directory will captain a classified list of- all the breeders of pure bred This feature mr. miu r„„'v Gf Wau- in Chicago today. He was instruct-i will be a great help to our farmers 1 ' f wire weste^n the home of,ed to stand pat for $2.10 per hundred and breeders. It will also contain a >. Mr. and Mrs. H^ J. Schaffer last fri- for milk delivered during the sum-1 sectional map of the county and a mer months. • state map. The marriage of Mathias Smith and Miss Mary Kattner took place at the Catholic church at Spring Grove on Wednesday morning, Feb. 14, at 9:80 o'clock. Rev. Dummer- muth, pastor of the church, officiat­ ing. , Attending the bride were Miss Agnes Smith, sister of the groom, and Miss Mary Freund, cousin of the bride, who acted as bridesmaids, and Miss Christina Kattner, sister to the bride, acted as maid of honor. The groom's attendants .were Jos. Smith, his brother, and Edward .Katt­ ner, brother to the bride. The bride was dressed in a white satin dress and wore a veil of tulle. She carried a bouquet of bridal roses. The bridesmaids were gowned in pink silk and carried carnations. A reception was tendered the rela­ tives and intimate friends at the home of the bride's parents at Spring drove. •Both 'of these young people have always resided in their respective homes at Johnsburg and Spring Grove, where they have been held in the highest esteem. The bride is the daughter of Mr.1 and Mrs. Wm. Katt- enr of Spring Grove and the groom a son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Schmitt of Johnsburg. The couple will be at home after March 1 on a farm owned by the groom's father. A big wedding dance was given in their honor at Smith's hall, Johns­ burg, oirthe evening of their wedding day. Thawing Mains With Electricity The water main on Maple avenue was frozen during the recent severe weather and on Wednesday the Pub­ lic Service company of Crystal Lake were employed at the expense of the village to thaw out many of the frozen pipes and mains on our vil­ lage streets and private lawns. The work has proven very satisfactory, in as much as no mutilating of streets nor digging of lawns were resorted to as has been the custom. The water on the Bast Side was shut off on Wednesday morning from 9:30 (•'clock until noon, inconveniencing consumers, who had hot "been noti­ fied to draw off a supply. Revenue Men Here Two men from the international revenue collector's office in Chicago were in town one day last week, look­ ing up the owners of pool fables. A new law went into effect December I, 1916, whereby pool tables, except those used in private residences, are taxed $5.00 per year, payable in two installments, with a 50 per cent fine on all delinquents, or $1.25 for non­ payment of the first installment, and so on. A few owneri' names were listed and some delinquents were noted. Card Party a Success . For the benefit of St. Peter's Cath­ olic church at Volo, a card party was held at the home of John Schaid, who was assisted by John B. Wagner. Prizes were awarded and luncheon served. Prize winners were: Mrs. Jacob Brefeld, Miss Lillian Oeffling, Mrs. John Oeffling, Nick Molidor, John Wagner and Mike Krapf. The party was very much enjoyed by all present and the tidy sum of $13.00 was turned into the church treasury. Card Club Met Gertrude Weber entertained the Five Hundred Card club At her home on Washington street Monday evening. Miss Clara Miller scored the highest number of points, Mrs. Jos. W. Rothermel, second, and Miss Kathryn Weber, third. The serving of a three course luncheon followed, the card games and the club mem­ bers enjoyed the hospitality of their pleasant hostess. ^ Caw Sells For $154 The J. E. Kaiser auction sale last Saturday brought out a large crowd and everything sold at a good price. The cows, especially, brought fancy prices, one of them bringing the owner $154. Most of the cows sold at near the century mark, while a number went even higher. Every­ thing considered, the sale was one of the best held during the present season. ~W. C . T . U . The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. Gretta Goodell Thursday, March 1. A part of t;he afternoon will be de­ voted to parliamentary work by Rev W. E. Grose. The last regular meet ing was well attended and more peo­ ple are making a study of the subject of Temperance, which is of world wide interest. Come and spend a profitable afternoon with us. Sec. Soil Improvement Meeting The annual meeting of the Mo- Henry County Soil Improvement as­ sociation will be held at Woodstock Wednesday, Mareh 14; Watch for program. ' Spring hats at the LotttS millinery. Miss E. Thelen, West Sid CHORISTERS SING SWEETLY LARGE CROWD GREETED THEM LAST FRIDAY EVENING Membership of Choral Society Now Consists of Very Best Talent In McHenry The first semiannual concert by th# members of the McHenry Choral society, assisted by Miss Marie Will- don, violinist, of Rockford, and Miss Kathryn Buch acting as accompanist, proved a most pleasing treat to the large audience that gathered at the Central last Friday evening* The stage setting coul*not have been more pleasing to the eye nor more appropriate at this time. Large American flags artistically arranged upon the back drop curtain and sus­ pended from the loft of the stage, to­ gether with the singers, presented a picture that will long remain in the memories of those who were fortun­ ate enough to be present. This was the first opportunity that has been given the people of McHenry and vicinity to show whether or not they really appreciated the efforts of the McHenry Choral society and their faithful, painstaking and hardwork­ ing director, Rev. Ml J. McEvoy, since, with the exception of Miss Wel- don, the violinist, and Miss Harruff, one of our instructors in our public school, the concert was given by purely home talent. It will be re­ membered that the society's first public appearance was made last June, at which time a packed house turned out. It will also be remem- l>ered that outside talent, soloists of more than ordinary note and ability, took part therein and naturally one wondered if it was the presence of the soloists that brought out the big crowd at that time. However, the turnout of last Friday evening set aside all doubts as to the drawing power of the society as well as to the appreciativeness of the people here for the things that are really worth while. We dare say that it was not only an appreciative audience, but &n eager one as well, that took up al­ most every available seat on the main floor and the balcony of the .Central on Friday night. That the music- lovers were eager for another oppor­ tunity to listen to McHenry's Choral society was manifested by their early appearance at the hall. Even before the ticket seller and taker had taken their places the public began to ar­ rive and long before eight o'clock every choice seat on the main floor was occupied. This fact alone must have been most gratifying to the di­ rector as well as the vocalists. Before going over the program in detail we wish to state that Rev. Mc­ Evoy has been successful ii\, gather­ ing together the very best talent ob­ tainable in McHenry and as a result of the society's work revealed a marked improvement over their initial appearance. The meritorious program opened with "The Venetian Boat Song" by the Choral, a delightfully pretty se­ lection, the work of Geo. B. >Jevin, which was' presented perfectly. Next in order was "Sunshine of Your Smile," which was most har­ moniously delivered by a quartet com­ posed of Chas. G. Frett, first tenor; Peter Frett, second tenor; Peter M. Justen, first bass; Frank Schnabel, second bass. This number received a long round of applause. Drink to Me Only," sung by Miss Irene Harruff, assisted by the Choral, was a beautiful selection indeed. Miss Clara Miller next presented 'Angel's Serenade," assisted by Miss Marie Weldon, violin obligato, and Miss Kathryn Buch, piano-. Miss Miller is one of McHenry's young singers, who possesses a sweet voice. The number was an appreciative one. "Holy Mother Guide His Footsteps" by Miss Irene Harruff, soprano, and Mrs. J. C. Holly, alto, merited every bit of applause that they received. Both of these ladies are gifted with well trained voices. "My Sunshine" by the society was another very pretty selection, ren­ dered in a faultless manner. Part two opened with "Laughing Song," one of the happiest efforts of the evening by the society. Miss Marie Weldon, a talented vio­ linist, next favored the audience with a beautiful number in two parts, "The Old Refrain" and "Liebesfreud." So loud and long was the encore that she responded with "Believe Me." "Sweet Genevieve," by Wm. Sher­ man and Choral, was another number that was favorably received. "Bedouin Love Song" by the Misses Heimer, sopranos; Mrs. R^ T. Wray and Mrs. C. M. Bickler, altos; Chas. G. and Peter Frett, tenors; Martin Stoffel and Frank Schnabel, basses, was brim full of harmony and sweet music. This number, too, brought forth the approval of the audience. The Choral next presented "Beau­ teous Night." It just seemed that the Choral was growing better with each number, at least the more we heard them, the more one wanted to |rene Harruff nutdi distinct hit with her French song, "L'Ondine Du Rhin." ^fiss Harruff possesses a sweet soprano voice and in this most difficult selection she appeared to be right at home. She, too, responded to the hearty applause given her by singing "Little Boy Bine." A mixed quartet, consisting of Miss Annabelle Heimer, soprano; Mrs. R. T. Wray, alto; Rev. M. J. McEvoy, tenor, and Peter M. Justen, bass, was tendered in a sweet manner. Immediately after this selection Mrs. C. W. Goodell arose and, on be­ half of the Choral society, presented the beloved director with a beautiful bouquet of carnations. The presen­ tation was made with a few well chos­ en remarks and received a hearty re­ sponse from the receiver, altho it took him so by surprise that for a few seconds he was entirely at a loss for words of expression. However, after collecting himself he assured the members of the society that the gift was deeply appreciated and closed his remarks by announcing an other entertainment to take place some time during the spring months. This announcement brought forth the approval of all present. "When the Heart Is Young," fol­ lowed by "The Star Spangled Ban­ ner," by the society came as a fitting climax to an evening of rare pleas­ ure and entertainment. Miss Kathryn Buch, McHenry's talented artist, presided at the piano thruout the evening and executed her part in the entertainment in a most faultless manner. Miss Buch has appeared in public quite frequently during the past few years and it just seems that an occasion of this sort is incomplete without her occupying her usual place. In conclusion we wish to congratu­ late Rev. McEvoy, the members of the Choral society and the instrumental­ ists for the pleasant occasion that they afforded the public last Friday evening and we can assure them of a packed house on their next as well as all succeeding appearances in Mc­ Henry. The perfecting of a society such as McHenry can now boast of having is no small matter, but thanks to our good fortune in having a man of such rare musical ability as Rev. M. J. Mc­ Evoy, who is ever ready to give Mc­ Henry the very best to be had in the entertainment line. And thanks also for the good spirit of the members of the McHenry Choral society, who have made it possible for us to enjoy such splendid musical events right at home. Let us hope that we will not have long to wait for their next appearance. . Eye Sight Spedattat Coming Dr. J. J. Schaefer, the noted eye sight specialist of Woodstock, will be at the jewelry store of N. A. Hue- mann in West McHenry tomorrow and every Friday thereafter. Dr. Schaefer has had fifteen years exper­ ience in the fitting of glasses, is thoroughly reliable, and all in need of his services should avail them­ selves of this opportunity. No charge for examination. v Taxes! Taxes! After Feb. 1, 1917, I will be at the following places to receive the' taxes: Monday at C. M. Adams' store, Johns­ burg; Tuesday at J. J. Miller's store, Ringwood; Wednesday at Smith Bros.' store, McHenry; Thursday and Sat­ urday at J. *W. Freund's store, West McHenry. Owing to receiving the tax books late this year, I beg the tax payers to call early, as the time is-very short for collecting this year. Math. Miller, Collector. Hone Race Quite a number of the followers ot the sport of McHenry and vicinity were at Wauconda last Saturday aft­ ernoon, where they witnessed the horse race. Dan L., owned and driven by Frank Hughes of this vil­ lage, was one of the six horses en­ tered, but failed to win a place. Lady Direct, owned and driven by Earl Davis, was the winner and strange say. the McHenry horse has won this animal on two different oc- during the past few weeks. to over casions D. Si: fel lit if criterion Simes, little Village Candidates It will soon be time for our annual election squabble. This year a mayor and three aldermen are to be elected. The out-going officers will be Mayor G. Wells and Aldermen Wm. i, Wm. Spencer and Simon Stof- Thus far we have heard very talk among local politicians, but we can take past elections as a a real contest is sure to fol­ low again this spring. K. of C. Meet Tonight McHenry Council, K. of C., will this (Thursday) evehihg, Feb. Atty. Edgar J. Elliot^ of Rich- will speak on "National Gav- Its Constitutional and His- Dcvelopments." He has made c<,,al study of this subject, which prove interesting as well as in- All members are urged to present. meet 22. mond ernment; tori a will special structive. be Read Plaindealer.ada. NOTES FROM OCR SCWOl ITEMS PERTAINING TO OUR ED­ UCATIONAL INSTITUTION / "4 Twenty-Seven Eighth Grader Tdit ' Preliminary Examination Here Laat Friday We'er singing patriotic aonga ifcl* week.-, '•.. The phyjMc^ clam ia atoftlyfaiff tricity. , . " Is Busse president of V. S. or of England t Comic valentines are being traead to the senders. Cecelia Conway has returned afMt a week's absence.' tv Lawyers are very plantirtll in school now-adays. ' . ' The physiology class h«a laboratory experiments. Submarine warfare is thto of ancient history discussions. s Poor Jakie. Such a big offense ttt be blamed against a little fellow. Valentine day was celebrated in the lower rooms, also in room eight. WANTED--A cat for experiments in physiology. Humanity guaratt- teed. Current events were discusMd Monday by Florence Colby and Ed. Boyle. Miss S. (in Cicero): "Well ham to go way down to Decatur (dicetur) for our verb." The physics class was shocked last Thursday by an electric current run­ ning thru Vaughan's fingers. Theodore Schiessle won a fountain, pen as first prize by making the best pen and ink sketch of Abraham Lincoln. High school teachers met in room seven Tuesday evening and the grade teachers in room five on Wednesday for discussion of reading circle booka. All the grade pupils are bufcjr writing compositions on Geo. Wash­ ington. They are competing for some of the prizes offered by the Ckl* cago American. The county eighth grade prelimi­ nary examination was held in room seven of the high school last Friday for those from the surrounding dia- triets. Twenty-seven were present, ten of whom were from Ringwood. Some people have wondered why no flag floats over our public school building these days and on special occasions. If the same parties will send some one who will offer to put a rope on the flag staff we are satie the school board will be glad to meet the expense. In passing we might add that each room in the building has the stars and stripes displayed and the salute is familiar to all pupils. We don't feel that wii hyphenates quite as yet. For the latest creations in spring millinery call at the Lotus millindf parlors. Miss E. Thelen, West Swli. PA U LIST "CHORISTERS CONCEB* Some of the Local Clergy Liatea «• 1 fianoua Siagera In Chicago Last Monday the Pauliat ChoristeW appeared before a crowded house h Chicago at Orchestra Hall to gwo their huge annual concert The ,musical critics sent by the vanoaa papers, were there in good number^. Every paper wrote splendid words tt praise for Father Finn and the su®y pliced choir. Being devoted, uncompromising ti the highest ideals in music, it is un­ iversally conceded that Father Film has brought his organization to « state of effectiveness that has won for it international prominence. No other director dares to claim a repu­ tation like that of the choristers for "a capella" singing. Master LeRoy Kurzeborn, who cap­ tivated McHenry last summer with his famous Mocking Bird Song, was there as soprano soloist. Master James McGrath was mezzo-soprano soloist. Mr. McGrannahan, tenor, and Mr. Dunford, bass, had to appear again and again ia response to <•*. tinued applause. ,' • The name of H. G. Andersnvrt, -eftW has become a favorite in McHenry, was very prominent on the latest Chi­ cago program as secretary and second instructor. In that capacity he has a pile of work. Long after the recent concert chorister fans chatted for an ho«r the theatre lobby before they seat- into the different parts of the. city. It was a memorable meet- of people from far and near. Berthold, Lonergan and .'stopher were also there, to wheas are indebted for this information. tered big ing Fathers Chri? we Flags We pleased to ««*o ttai «W village has invested in a beautiful, larg« American flag, which now waves from the flag staff at the vil­ lage hall. It also pleases us that omr little reminders have not been in vain. And rigth here wo will ture a guess that- the stars stripes will soon adorn the flag polo our public school. The public be satisfied until this is dene. on not Read The Plaindeaier poatad «ft hMi M