Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 302, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 December 1920 — JOKES AND NOTES FROM THE GRAMMAR BUILDING [ARTICLE]

JOKES AND NOTES FROM THE GRAMMAR BUILDING

An example of the nerve-racking effect of examination is here taken from Vernice Harris’ test paper on music: Question: What comprises a staff? Answer: Fore staces and five lines is a comprise of a staff. , Mr. Leighley sent Rom Cain with •

Miss English: “Name the parts of the blood and give the duties of each.”. Helen Tilton: “The white corpus- 1 cles are the red corpuscles after they have died.” The physical training work is having its effect for both boys and girls. Carl Arnott, for instance, says he ' cannot sit crooked any more. Time was, however, when we could barely see his head, because he sat so far up op his back. * * * Good Speech Week Was observed in the Grammar Building, both by a tag contest and by the making and posting of posters. Much good was accomplished. We hope the enthusiasm will continue to grow and increase. * * * The Physiology classes have been doing some thorough and interesting work through the use of eyes, beef lungs, etc., secured from the meat markets. Also, microscopic examinations have been made 7 of the blood. Other experiments have been made that are seldom seer below the high school.

a knife to turn the lock in the < closet door. Ross ‘ was having difficulty, and so Mr. Leighly exclaimed: “Here, let me open it. You’re no crook, at all.” “No, agreed Ross, “I’m a cane (Cain).” ♦ * * The Physiology class were exdVnining a pair of beef lungs. All were intently absorbed, except Ward, who seemed disgruntled at the whole “show.” “What is it Ward?” Miss English asked. “I want my money back,” demanded, the little Yankee.