Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 January 1912 — High School Notes. [ARTICLE]

High School Notes.

The first program of the literary society was given this Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church. Both societies took part in this program, but hereafter each society will give an entertainment every two weeks and a cordial invitation is given to all outside of the school who wish to attend. As this was musical the following Schubert and Mendelsohn program was given. Short Talk . Prof. Warren. Biography of Schubert.. Edith Sawin Song from Schubert. .Emily Thompson Sohg from Schubert.. .Lura Halleck Boys* Quartet Biography of "Mendelsohn Florence Ryan Instrumental Solo. .Florence Girl s Quartet. / * Ruth Pruit entered the Junior class last Monday. The freshman'english class is studying Shakespeare’s "Merchant of Venice.” The senior class is now studying advanced arithmetic instead ot American literature. Senator Halleck gave an interesting talk to the high school last Wednesday morning. The basket ball game next Friday night will be with North Hudson high school. The attendance at the last game was good and a large crowd is expected at this one. The semester examinations were held last week and Monday morning was the beginning of the second semester. School started off with a fine spirit and everyone seems determined to do some good work in the eighteen weeks remaining. Buffalo, N. Y.—Mme. Mon tell i ot the Metropolitan Opera Company, was warmly received. John Eberly also sang well and received several heaity recalls. Mr. Eberly possesses a good, rich baritone voice. His phrasing and enunciation are especially commendable—Commercial. At M. E. church, Wednesday evening, Jan. 24 7“ Good dairy cows at the Bislosky sale, Jan. tt . i .