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THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, FEBRUARY 18, 1017. 11 DRAMATIC COURSE AT STATE UNIVERSITY IS ATTRACTING CONSIDERABLE ATTENTION Term Extended to Three Tears and Instruction Mad Broader, so That Professionals Are Being Enrolled The Equipment Said to Be of Best and Local Playwrights Hare Advantage of Seeing Their Work Blossom. W : 1 ! Iff -W. ' - , V v :' t - ( jh r " L ' if-- V - j , . 1 v 1 i llj J BY HAROLD HAMSTREET. ' UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugrene. Feb. 17. (Special.) Since the completion of Guild Hall, the "Little Theater" of the university. In the Fall of 1915, students in the courses of dramatic interpretation and production nave been able tto accom plish results equal to those of the larger universities of the West and Middle West. According to Professor A. F. Reddie, head of the dramatic de partment, the equipment is as good as any found on the Coast, due to the care ful selection and maintenance by the students. '' The courses as have been presented by Professor Reddie and Dr. E. S. Bates, now of the English, department, have been broad enough to give espe cial training to maor students of prac tically every department of the univer sity curriculum. At the present time there are majors from 13 departments, not including those taking special work. This increase of interest in the study and presentation of the drama has made necessary within the last year an enlargement of the courses. Coarse Is for Three Years. A three-year course is now offered instead of two. as was formerly given. The first year's work consists of gen eral preparation, including voice cul ture, gestures and character work. During this work scenes' from familiar plays are given at each meeting, that the students may have experience in appearing on the stage. The second year's course teaches the technique of the drama and its pre sentation with practical stage experi ence and the making; of public Speeches. The third year is turned over to Ti I w nrrtrillp.tlrtna nf nlavn fn. Vi purpose of various college functions Training of thisnature has attracted to the university students who have had experience in other schools and in professional lines; Mrs. Rosalind Bates, of Eugene, who has worked with Paul Gilmore, of New York; Charles W. Prim, of Medford, from the "movies" In California, and Earl Fleischmann, JUDGE M'BRIDE TELLS OF ,WAR DAYS IN WASHINGTON Meeting and Association With Abraham Lincoln Related and Sidelights Thrown on Great Emancipator's Personality. IF ONE had been watching the crowd gathered about the Overland stage at The Dalles. n the Fall of 1S63. one might have seen .two men enter the lumbering vehicle and take their eats for the long ride to Boise. The older of the two was Benjamin F. Har ding, lately appointed Senator from Oregon to take the place of General E. D. Baker, killed the year before at the battle of Ball's Bluff. The younger man. just turned 0. dark-eyed, dark haired, and his wide felt hat giving him the picturesque look of a poet, was John R. McBride, the new. Con gressman. These two gentlemen were on their way to Washington to enter the Congress of Abraham Lincoln. Such a journey even in that day was one not to be lightly considered. In deed, so great were the hazards and hardships of a route that lay through the gorges of the Rocky Mountains and frequently through regions in fested by hostile Indians that the part ing between the young man and his family In the old home in Yamhill County had all the solemnity of a last farewell. In the younger man's case, at least there .was certainly consistency in his entrance into a legislative body the majority of whqse members were Re publicans and the policies those of a Republican administration. Six years previously, at the age of 24, he had served as secretary of a meeting held in Yamhill County to organize the Re publican party in Oregon, and in the following year he had been elected to the convention called to frame the con stitution of Oregon the only straight Republican elected to that body. Throughout the campaign preceding Oregon's admission into the Union, the if x4:&& ill L S -4" , 1 i I - it r " ' yj cart of Eugene, whe played with Professor Reddie on a Chautauqua circuit last season. Students showing exceptional ability in playwriting have had the pleasure of seeing- their own plays produced. many of them meeting with great suc cess, such as those written by Mrs Bates, Mrs. Sally Allen, of Eugene, and Miss Bess Colman, of Portland. Last Spring, under the supervision burning issue of which was whether it should be a free or a slave state, the young man had voiced his unalter able opposition to the institution of slavery in this frontier country. His admiration for the new president had begun with the reading of Lincoln's remarkable series of speeches made in Illinois in the campaign of 1858. He nas ntmseir said: I was charmed with his perfect knowledge of the slavery question and his irresistible logic and profoundly impressed by his wonderful power of statement and the evident sincerity of the man. His ad dresses lacked the finished rhetoric of Seward and Sumner or- the thrilling sentences of Senator Baker, but they conquered the intellect and forced con viction on the mind." Meeting With Lincoln Told. Upon leaving Oregon Judge McBrlde had taken with him a letter of intro duction to President Lincoln from Dr. A. G. Henry, of Olympla, known to residents of the Oregon country of the '60s as one of Lincoln's most intimate friends. Of his first meeting with the great President, soon after his arrival in Washington, Judge Mc Bride has said: "Soon after my arrival in Washing ton I called upon President Lincojn. I was introduced by Senator Nesmlth, who was on the most harmonious terms with the administration, and as I bore a personal letter from Dr. A. G. Henry, a life-long friend, at whose home in Springfield Mr. Lincoln lived when first married. I was received with the heartiest expressions of good will. "Lincoln's geniality, simplicity, and strong- plain sense impressed me at once. He was in his office in a long dressing gown and slippers, and acted with as tnuctr freedom from restraint r. . Co-ecS f-&s?cy ? of Dr. Bates and Professor Reddie, "The Taming of the Shrew was pre sented by the students in one of the Portland theaters, meeting with such approval among drama enthusiasts that an Invitation has been tendered Pro fessor Reddie by 'the Portland Drama League to present a series of one-act plays in that city early in April. The plays booked for this work are: "Friend of Man." by J. F. Thorns; "Makers of Dreams." by Oliphant Down; "Pot of Gold." by Sally Allen. and the Swan Song," by Tchekov, High Quality Maintained. During Summer school Dr. Bates produced three plays and in the Fall of 1916 four others were produced. Plays of the highest quality have been the standards of the department and such a policy has met with satisfac tion. "Strong Heart." "The Doll's House," by Ibsen; "Hedda Gabler," by Ibsen, and the "Cradle Song" have made their appearance. Productions during the coming sem ester have been placed in charge of Professor Reddie, who has recently completed an engagement with a ly- ceum course, and during his visits in the East gained many new sugges tlons for stage decoration and light ing. It is his aim to install these as the occasions present themselves, dur ing the Spring. Rehearsals on the presentation of "The Admirable Crichton," by Barrie, have started In the advances classes. the leading roles being taken by Alex Bowen, Portland; Helen Bracht, Eu gene; Ernest Watkins, Bandon; Mar - garet Crosby Riddle and Charlotte Ban field, Portland. Students in the dramatic Interpre tatlon classes will have the principal roles in the all-Oreeon pageant which is to be presented. Friday before com mencement on Kincaid Field. as if he had been in a lawyer's office in a country town in Oregon. 'What a great big-hearted man he is, he re marked when he bad read Dr. Henry' letter commending me to his favor. "Dr. Henry is one of the best men have ever known. He sometimes com mits an error of Judgment, but I neve knew him to Te guilty of a falsehood or of an act beneath a gentleman. H is me soul ox trutn and honor.' II tnen related a. number of stories o the days when he and Baker and Henry ran the politics of Sangamon County, and entertained us with rem tniscences of his old friend. We spent an hour in the call, and I felt at its close that I had become acquainted with him. There was no want of that which inspires respect. " There was rrankness and cordiality of manne that put all embarrassment aside and made me feet completely at ease in hi presence. ,. When he turned the con versation to graver subjects his man ner became that of a thoughtful and earnest man and all flippancy was dis missed. He discussed public, affairs with perfect freedom and left no one in doubt as to his purpose. Slave Plan Broached. "Learning that 1 was a Missourian by birth, he immediately presented proposition favoring an appropriation by Congress to pay the owners of slaves for their property and free the latter and cleanse the state, as he ex pressed it, of the 'poison of slavery, He stood up before a large map of Mis sourt, pointed out its navigable rivers, its deposits of coal and iron, enumer ating briefly its natural resources, and added: 'In the variety of its re sources and natural advantages Mis souri is the greatest state in the Union today. Slavery has been its curse and it must be made free. Buy the slaves ana ena it. "The message which Lincoln sent to Congress a few days afterwards wai largely devoted to this proposition, t did not meet with favor in that body and the institution of slavery was trampled out of existence in Missouri by the tresd of armies, which left it dead everywhere under the flag. Among the first duties Judge McBride was called up to undertake was tn recommendation of a Pacific Coast man fop Justice of the Supreme Court. The Oregon Senators were favorable to the appointment of Judge K. P. Boise, of the Oregon Supreme Court. Though throughout his life a warm friend and admirer of this able Jurist, Judge Mo Bride confesses to a 'desire to indorse the appointment of Stephen J. Field, Justice of the Supreme Court of Cali fornia. His published opinions had gained for him a high place in public esteem as well as the admiration of the "Wester bar. The Presider.t had expressed his solicitude to tecure rho ablest and strongest man for the po sition and requested Judge McBride's co-operation 'in discovering him. His anxiety was heightened by the fact that the California Senators were both Democrats and one of them had re cently been betraying a tendency to ally himself with the opposition to the Administration. They were not. there fore, fully trusted by the President. Field's Name Presented. Bays Judge McBride: - "On the day that the Senate had been convened to confirm appointments, in March, 1868, the California .Senators and myself called upon the President and with the approval of our absent colleagues, who had finally united on .himw1 presented the name of Judge Field. Mr. Lincoln was unusually grave in his conversa tion, expressing his anxiety to secure the best ability and at the same time have a man free from the dangerous leanings towards those political here sies which had. as he said, led logi cally to the existing rebellion. He made no direct answer to our request, but said he would determine the matter the next day. After the others had retired I was requested to remfeni to lscuss with the President and Dr. Henry, who had Just arrived from Washington Territory, another matter f interest to that locality. At the close of that interview Mr. Lincoln remarked to Dr. Henry that he had een considering the matter of ap pointing a Justice of the Supreme Court and had about made up his mind. H said he-had consulted various Pacific Coast officials and would now like to I now If he (Dr. Henry could give him any help. The doctor replied that he was not a lawyer but that If his friend. nodding toward me, had made a rec- mmetidation. ho would Indorse it. ! Very well,' said Lincoln, "McBrlde has asked the appointment of Judge I Field. His name will go to the Senate tomorrow'; and It did. Judge McBrlde elsewhere speaks of the feeling of uncertainty that pre vailed, in Washington Just before the battle of Gettysburg and with what Joy tne news was received mat toe reDeia had been repulsed. Celebration Not Enthusiastic. The death -of General Reynolds on the first day of the battle was a sad omen." says Judge McBrlde. "There was a celebration of the Fourth of July held In the White House grounds. It was not enthusiastic, for we knew that the fate of the Nation was then proba bly trembling in the balancte. I had not seen Mr. Lincoln's face express more intense anxiety than during the I preceding two days. A platform had been erected, around which a crowd of probably 2000 or 3000 people assem bled. L. E. Chittenden was the reader of the Declaration of Independence and Hiram Walbrldge. of New York, delivered an oration. He was an im presslve speaker And made an impan stoned address fail of devotion to the Union, and created Intense enthusiasm. While he was speaking the President. who. with his family, was seated on the balcony of the White House, a short distance away, rose suddenly fom his chair and, waving his hand, signified that he had a message for the audience. General Walbrldge closed his address and was taking his seat when tbe mes senger from the President placed a' paper in his hand. It proved to be a telegram from General Meade announc ing the end of the battle, the retreat of Leo and congratulating the Presi dent on the victory of the Union ar mies. There was at first a feeling too deep for noisy demonstration. Men who suddenly found' themselves unable to titter a word shed tears of gratitudei When, however, three cheers were called for, the shout that burst forth was difficult to stop. The chowd cheered the President, where he stood grasping the balcony railing, and his little son at his side -wildly waved a small flag to express the Joy that was around him." McBrlde Returns to Idaho, At the end of his term as Congress-I man Judge McBride, at the suggestion of the delegate from Idaho,-decided to re-enter the practice of law in Idaho, then In the height of its placer mining prosperity. As the position of Chief Justice was at that time vacant and it was conveyed to him that the holding of this position would serve to establish him in the community be fore resuming his profession, he ac cepted In speaking of his last interview with President Lincoln, Judge McBride has said: "I left Washington for New York to take the steamer via Panama on the 19th of March. 1885. Two days before my departure I was Invited to dine with the President and his family There were present on this occasion John W. Forney, editor of Forney' Press; Abram Wakeman, postmaster of Mew York, and Dr. Henry and myself. The President was in excellent spirits and was most entertaining. The first letters of the inimitable Nasby had just been published, dated from "Win- gate Four Corners," and Mr. Lincoln had read them with delight. He re- peated the substance of the argument m.1f,.by Na8Djr' urging the white folks of Wingate to rise In defense of the Caucasian race from the threatened black invasion. Its grim satire ao- pealed to, him strongly. - "we rose from the table at 7 o'clock ana orney and Wakeman took their leave. vr. itenry and l were Invited by the President to accompany bim the evening. We accepted and were seated in the box in which he was to meet bis tragic end so soon after. At tho end of the performance I was put d7nva!i ?vdo ln, Thirteenth street and bade the President and family gooaoye ior xne last time, un tne way fim . K XT- T.I A1M t ' , T ; , me that he had that day signed my commission asChief Justiea of Idaho and then added kindly: 'If you shall prove to be as efficient in that post as , w ..... uc.u . vbi ccm.h i ""- " uLuppumieu. x remeinuer siin my repl;-: 'If I am not a better Judge I shall disappoint myself." With his kind wishes for myself and my safe Journey. I saw this greatest of Americans for the last time." . BAKER TO GREET KNIGHTS Two Hundred Visitors Expected From Cities of Three States. BAKER, Or.. Feb. . 17. (Speclal.) More than 200 visiting and local mem bers. Including the class of initiates, are expected to be present at the Knights of Columbus convention in Ba ker tomorrow. Visitors from the Walla Walla. Portland, La Grande and Boise ramps will be present, according to Father A. Loeser, assistant pastor at the St, Francis Cathedral, and will be entertained during their stay in Baker by Baker Council, No. 849. Delegations of Baker people will meet the visitors at the depot Saturday night and Sun- day morning. The Initiation ceremonies will begin in the Eagles' Hall folowing and during lunch, when it is expected 25 initiates will receive the rites. On Sunday morning at 10 o'clock the knights and neophytes will march to the cathedral to attend 10:80 o'clock mass, at which Father Murphy, pastor of the cathedral, will give an address. A banquet is scheduled to be given by the ladies of the Altar Society at the Woodmen's Hall at 7 o'clock fun- day evening, and here also Father Mur- phy. will five tho opening; address, UNIQUE PROGRAMME IS ARRANGED FOR Community Department of Monday Musical Club, Mrs. J. E. Bonbright, Chairman, Assisted by Mrs. Percy W. Lewis, President, Who Claims r St. s :i A N inspiration for a decidedly novel celebration of Washington's birth day takes place at leading thea- ters in this city Thursday night, and has been arranged by the community department of the Monday Musical Club, Mrs. J. E. Bonbright. chairman. She is assisted ably by Mrs. Percy W. Lewis, president of the club, who claims for the club and for Portland the honor of originating "the Progressiva Com' munlty Sing." This unique event means a 15-mlnute programme to be given at six differ ent theaters. ' The audiences will alng the national airs selected, and the final programme will be given in the court of the Portland HpteJ, The evening will close with a reception for singers and other musicians in the par lors of the Portland . Hotel, where punch will be served by the manage ment and the social committee of the Monday Musical Club, the latter con sisting of: Chairman, Mrs. Joseph Coul- sen Hare: vice-chairman. Mrs. Peter Marsden and Mrs. John Toft. Mrs. Rod- ney I. Herrlck, Mrs. Charles 6. Campbell, Mrs. E. L. Pettis, Mrs. E. E. Peterson, Mrs. J. C. Corbln, Mrs. Clifford , C. Stout, Mrs. W. O. Feenaughty, Mrs. J. W. tiaddler. Mrs. W. B. Hare. Mrs. Lil lian Conser. Mrs. Henry Waldo Coe and Mrs. Lillian M. Ikle. The object of the community depart ment of this club is to encourage sing ing by the people, especially on patri otic occasions. - The following committee is asked to receive tho names of all members of choir or club choruses who wish to participate in this patriotic celebra tion: Mrs. L. T. Newton. Main. 7602; Mrs. Philip Blumauer. Broadway 4080; Mrs. E. M. Baker. Woodlawn 2201; Mrs. Kicnard Mulholland. Tabor 6833: Miss Elisabeth Johnson. Tabor 1S; Mrs. W. A. Viggers. Main 4794. The singers are asked to assemble at the Portland Hotel Thursdsy night at o o clock and to familiarise them selves with the first verse and the chorus of the "Battle Hymn of the Re- puDiic, wnich will be used as a pro cessions at each of the theaters and win oe rehearsed at the fi o'clock as sembly. The processional will be followed b' a two-minute patriotic appeal by one of the speakers, who. in closing, will request the audience to rise and sing -America- ana -voiumoia, the Gem of the Ocean," the words of which will be .. '.hi. " " "' prac- k.- tv.. i The words of "America": My country! 'tis of thee, fcweet land of liberty. Of thee I sins; Land where my fathers died! Lend of the Pila-rlma pride! From every mountain aide. Let freedom ring I My native country, thee Land of the noble tree Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills. Thy woods and templed hills: Buzzard Has Champion in Senator Lane. Appropriation of SOO la Asked of Ceagreu to End "Unfair" Treat-, neat of Scavengers at Walking ton. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, Feb. 17. The lowly bus- zard has found a champion at last in Senator Harry Lane, of Oregon. The o.(, fVl- ,, ' a.. , f" '?.h r, daJT, iscus.nj the D,atrct of Columbia Appropriation 1 bill when Senator Lane proposed, in all I seriousness, an amendment approprlat- I Ing SuOO to buy "punk" sticks to burn 1 in th N'aiinn.i 7in.i,.i , the suburbs of Washington, and moved th adoption of this amendment as necessary measure to prevent the ex I termination of buzzards which coma I to make their abode in the environs of the National Capital. In pressing this amendment. Senator Lane said: -if you will co to that r.rt .t tht. I . . . - lime or tne day, or a little earlier, you wlll f ind aU tha buards rom Virginia and Delaware, and I assume clear down PinriH. Mn.tin i .h- . " J all transient buzzards In their travels-f betveen tfce southern part of this i country and the North Pnl. atnr. nft and congregate there to roost and en Joy its fragrance. They do that for the reason that the odor arising from the captive animals' houses smells so good to them that they by hundreds and hundreds roost there and in an ecstacy of delight inhale it all night and get up in the morning much refreshed. I have no doubt. Then they strike out across the sky In great circles, hunting for something more substantial, though not so odorous, to eat and sometimes get it and sometimes they do not. Then although miles away, they get a whiff of the park and back they come with the fixed conviction that surely there I must be something where the Indies- tions are so strong. Hither that or they us it as a kind of bracer, as some do who take a cocktail before dinner. In toxicated with the fragrance and elated with tho hope of getting something to eat before they go to roost. "It is not a fair way to treat seav- I enger birds or stray and unsuspecting I birds; it is a kind of bunco game which I they are put up against, and should be I stopped. I "So I offer an amendment here for an I appropriation of 500 with which to buy Chinese "Joss" or "punk sticks to burn in front of tho cages and menag eries to dilute and modify the air about the park, so that these God-fearing I birds may get a chance to go about I their business of making an honest I living without beinir deluded end fllm- I flammed into thinking they have I struck a bonanza, and .also that pleas- I ure seekers may make a tour of it I without having to suffer nausea while I doiner so." I fceoator Lane's amenlaieBt was ge WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Honor for Portland of Originating "the I t ' - v ! : ,ii(, . WASHINGTON DAY CELEBRATION BY MONDAY MUSICAL CLUB. Schedule for the Celebration of Wsahlngtos's Birthday. February S3. Portland Hotel General assembly of singers. P. M. Strand Rev. W. W. Youngson, speaker; Miss Gertrude Hoeber, slngerj 7 P. M. Pantages Rev. A. A. Morrison. Ph. D., speaker: Mrs. Frank E. Deem, singer: 9:30 P. M. Baker George L. Baker, speaker; Miss Eloise Anita Hall, singer; 7:45 P. M. Lyric Judge Gantenbein. speaker; Lyric Theater Singers: t:30 P. M. Hippodrome Frank Branch Riley, speaker; Mrs. Jane Burns 'bert, singer; .9 P. M. Helllg Rev. A. A. Morrison. Ph. D.. speaker; Ad Club Quartet, singers; 10 P. M. Portland Hotel Rev. Luther R. Dyott. D. D.. speaker; Madams Lucie Valair, singer; 10:30 P. M. Reception for singers and other musicians in the parlors of the Fort land Hotel. Jacob Kanxler, master of ceremonies. Mr heart with rapture thrills. Like that above! Let musio swell the breese, And rlns from all the trees. Sweet freedom's aons; Let mortal tongues awake; Let all that, breathe partake; Let rocki their alienee break- The sound prolong. Our fathers' God I to Thee, e Author of liberty. To thee we alng: Long- may our land be bright With freedom's holy light; Protect ua by thy might. Great od, our King! The words of "Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean": Oh. Columbia! the sera of the ocean. feated on a "point of order" raised by Senator Smith, of Maryland, in charge of the bill. Home Nursing Course Started. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. Corvallls. Feb. 17. (Special.) A course in home nursing, with particular em phasis on first aid and emergencies. has been established by the department of physical education for women at O. A, C. A large number have elected the course, as all girls preparing for civil service examinations for play ground work are required to take it. The pre requisites for this work are physiology nd either anatomy or bacteriology. SATIVB OF in.KI.ANn DIES AT UAVl'O.X, AUEO 77. - .-. jf0r .: -iJ1 A Mrs. J. II. I DAT TON, Or.. Feb. 17. Spe- . ciaL) Mrs. J. H. H organ passed away at the home of her daugh ter near Dayton. Or., February S. Mrs. Horgan was born in Tralee, Ireland, June 24. 16S9. She came to America at an early age and lived in New York City for a number of years. She was married to Michael T. Horgan. a soldier of the- Union Army, in 1S64. Shortly afterwards she and Mr. Horgan emigrated to Ari zona, living there three years, and thence to the Willamette Valley. Mr. Horgan died It years ago. Mrs. Horgan Is survived by five children Thomas Horgan, Emily Horgan and Mrs. P. G. Wandrey, of Portland: Edwin Horgsn. of Corvallls and Mrs. Q. J. Shirley, of Dayton, Or. Progressive Community Sing." J X 1L The heme of the brave and the free. The ahrine of each patriot's devotion, A. world offers homage to thee! Thy mandates make heroes assemble. When Liberty's form stands la vloiw Thy banners make tyranny tremble. When borne by the red. whlto and bluet . When war winged Its wide desolation, ' And threatened the land to deform. The' ark then of freedom's foundation, Columbia, aode safo thro' the storm: With the garlands of vict'ry around her. When ao proudly ahe bore her brave crew. With her flag proudly floating before her. The boast of the red. white and bluet The program closes with "Tho Star Spangled Banner." sung by one of tho selected soloists, and tbe audience is asked in each case to Join In tho chorus. Asotin Chief Laufer Loafs Not in Race. To Catch Train. Official Cares Not for Speed Laws, bat Keeps Prom ise to Krieod and Willingly Pays SI Fine and Days Cigars. LEWISTON. Idaho. Feb. 17. (Spe cial.) Charles A. Laufer. Chief of i olice of Asatir, Wash., guaranteed ono of his friends that he would take him to Lewiston in time to catch the outgoing- noon train, but as his auto ar rived at the station the train departed. Undaunted. Chief Laufer opened tho throttle, exceeding the city speed lim its about 30 miles an hour. Patrolman Eugene Gasser saw a streak go by and! turned his car in pursuit. The race was hot and furious for three miles. Mr. Laufer arrived at Gurney station. ' Just in time to catch the passenger train. Chief Laufer was taken back to court. The Judge Imposed a. fine, of $10. and in the same breath reduced: it to $1. The chief paid the fine, distributer! the cigars around tbe courtroom, and chugged homeward at five miles an. hour. MILWAfKIE HIGH SCHOOL. BT DOROTHY S. WISSINGER. . The boys of the High School have. Joined the Girls' Glee Club, thus form ing a mixed chorus. A meeting was held recently and officers elected were: Florence Grasle, president: Doris Nash, treasurer, and Gilbert Morgan, secre tary. Practice is held every Tuesday St the ninth period, under tbe direction of Mrs. C. E. Gretx. Dorothy Wissln ger Is tho accompanist. see A candy sale was held Friday In tho assembly hall during the first, sixth, and eighth periods. Two booths were, erected under the direction of Miss Donna Smith and Dorothy Wisslnger. Proceeds will go to tho student body, athletic funds. o In order to Induce the "freshies" and few upper classmen to Join the student body, letters have been awarded to those who are members. They ara made in form of a shield, tbe maroon forming the background, with the gold M for the emblem. The new treasurer, Clyde Davis, is receiving fine results since the new system has been started. o o o A Spanish class has been organized, under tbe direction of two teachers. Professor Goets and Miss Minturn. This means nine periods a day instead of eight, the regular schedule. The extra session will be held from 2:40 to 1:20, and at the present time the entire school is enthusiastic over the new subject. A state-owned paper mill is beintC advocated, la Minaesota. - -... - - ? - -rs X.