Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 309, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 December 1920 — Page 2

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f . * A Merry Xmas to you all „ from the College Inn i The Home of Service. It is still time i: to buy th a t :: Christmas Gift :: for “Him” at i: '* A V The Clothing | House of ;; I William Traub £ i BOYS’ and GIRLS’ SHOES For School x Dress . Basket Ball Colihnbia Shoe Store Basket Balls and Basket Ball Supplies at FENDIG’S REXALL DRUG STORE I 1 The Christmas Store idS unfawcU.

Judging from the number of High School and Primary people wandering through the halls of the Grammar Building, there must be a powerful magnet in that building, j As we play the mouse and listen to ' comments, we learn that Christmas! is near. Miss English is doing all j in her power to have a white holiday. Above the blackboard there is a border of snow flakes through 5 which we catch glimpses of Old Santa with sleigh; a small village, and a 'homestead also appear among the drifts. Miss Garling has a Christmas arch decorated with evergreen, candles, bells, tinsel, and green andj red crepe paper. Bells, poinsettias, ! and evergreens decorate ceiling and windows, while Santas in haste enliven the blackboards. Miss Sage seems to have tried to 1 move into the forest, as a border i of evergreen surrounds the room, 1 while a tree proudly stands in one i corner. Mr. Leighly’s pupils have shown their ability as good housekeepers by washing all windows, pictures, j and blackboards, and by festooning | the room with bells and garlands j in Christmas colors. But the school bell is ringing, and 1 * so the children to whom we have been listening, must hurry along and leave us to imagine the remaining Christmas attractions. The students of Miss Norris’ second hour ''Latin class took time off last Friday to decorate their room for the Christmas season. Other class rooms and the assembly hall were decorated later in the day.

GRAMMAR BUILDING CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

THE RENSSELAERIEN.

It was in the poor district of a little New England village, but the ! stars were just as bright, and the night was just as beautiful as among the mansions. ' It was in one of these small tumbled down houses that Jack, Jane, Mary and Buddy, the smallest, who was about two years old, sat thinking of Santa Claus, and the wonders of Christmas. For it was Christmas eve. Mary wished for a big loaf Of bread, Jane wished for a new dress, Jack wished for a toy gun, and Buddy wished for a drum. Not a one of them had any hope of Santa Claus coming to their house. They were also thinking of what they nad learned at Sunday School about God, and the birth of the Christ Child. Mary had just started to put Buddy to bed, when she heard three sweet voices singing the (Christmas carol she had learned at Sunday School. “Silent night, Holy night, All is calm, All is bright, Round yon virgin mother and child, Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in Heavenly peace, Sleep in Heavenly peace.” • They rushed to the window with eyes of wonder. Standing there in' the snow, they saifr three children from the large city near by. The oldest was Jean, the youngest Carol, and the middle one Reggie. They listened with startled ears. After the children had left, Jack, Jane, Mary and Buddy, went to bed, now sure that Santa Claus would bring them something. Jolly round red Mr. Sun was just creeping u# over the purple hills when Mary, climbed out of bed and went to look in her shoe. In or near every shoe was what each child had wished for. After the other children were up, they ate their breakfast and did their work gladly, while Jolly Round Red Mr. Sun, looked down on the happiest children in the world, Jack Jane, Mary and Buddy. * —Margaretta Tilton, ~ Grade 6, agfc 11. i ________________________

THE CHRISTMAS CAROL.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY December 24 and 25 Carl Laemmle Presents DORTHY PHILLIPS —In—“ONCE TO EVEkYWOMAN” What is it that come* once to erery woman? Love, marriage, the hunger for children? A great moment of decision? The sacrifice of unselfishness? You’ll know when you see Dorothy Phillips 'in this . mighty drama of a woman’s ambitions — a story in which a girl’s true heart risef* above the lure of fleshly temptations and in which she wins a splendid reward. Now playing. Johnny Ray ‘ * —in — “THE SOCIAL LION’’ A Bringing Up Father Comedy ' ~ Admission! Adults —25c — 3c— 28c. . Children, 10c— lc— lie.

Princess Theatre

RENSSELAER MAKES STAND

CHRISTMAS NUMBER

RENSSELAER, IND., PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TUESDAY, DEC. 21, 1920.

I (Smtittga I Merry Christmas to my readers HWg Sf Happy may they be ..^ jL They’ll have many a merry laugh Jg .nL If they’ll only read me.

THE GLEE CLUB MINSTREL

VOL. 11., NO. 3

The “Invincible five” front Reynolds pounced out of their dressing room, onto the “gym” floor, Frip day evening, December 8, at Rensselaer, for a little practice game, as their expressions revealed before the two teams met. But fate turned the, wheel of luck once too far, to favor Reynolds and the result was a hard fought game. The coach of the Rensselaer pulled a neat little fake on Reynolds by rushing five subs out on the floor, which certainly produced the desired sensation. To the surprise oi Reynolds, another team took their places when the time came for playing. When the locals turned loose their five high caliber men, the game j took on the appearance of Univerjsity playing, with the result that Rensselaer scored five points before Reynolds could swing into efj fective action. t One team would shoot a bas- : ket, then the other, thus keeping Rensselaer the same score in the j lead, until Rensselaer lost her range j and allowed her opponents to gain some extras.

The Minstrel, given Tuesday and I Wednesday evenings, the 14th and 15th of December, was the first of its kind that the High School Community has known since before the war. The singing was complimented highly, both with regard to the voices and as to the selections. The colored end men allowed no dull moments to pass. Their jokes and antics kept the audience in a merry mood from the opening song to the close. The Program follows: Dean Saylor acted as interlocutor throughout. Orchestra — a. “Evening Reverie.” b. “Hawaiian Nights.” c. “A Little Birch Canoe.” d. “Long, Long Trail.” Medley —“On the Campus” —Chorus Jokes Colored fend Men Joe McColly, Louis Worden Duet..“ Sweet Hawaiian Moonlight” Ruth Clark, Mary May Solo i The Bumble Bee and the Butterfly Irene Hoover Violin Solo Prof. Hoffenstauffen Byron Hemphill Solo —“Mammy’s Lullaby” Countess Bordeaux Mikschure Impersonation by Velma Kennedy Song--., 1 “Hoosier Land” Ruth Clark, Barbara Randle, Mary Jane Brown, Gladys Lambert. Jokes Colored End Men Leon Gwin, Max Pullin Duet-.. “Tripoli” Velma Kennedy, Gladys Lambert Jokes — Colored End Men Ewart Merica and Donald Rhoads Duet “Your Key -Won’t -Fit- This ..Lock” Ruth Clark, Byron Hemphill Song —“Our States” Chorus

— AW *%• Medaryville’s Only Hope in Return Game. Success is never obtained without some draw-backs and although we lost our first game to Reynolds, success was attained Saturday, December 11, when the speedy quintette from Medaryville met with R. H. S. in the High School gymnasium.

MEDARYVILLE LOSES TO R. H. S.

i The gymnasium of R. H. S. showed very plainly that our high school has the right school spirit, when on Friday night, December 10, the Freshmen and Sophomores entertained the two upper classes at a dinner. The dinner was the result of the contest for the selling of the athletic tickets, the two upper classes having won. The “gym” was very artistically decorated in the school colon and baskets of Christmas flowers formed the center piece of each table. At the appointed hour there never was such a hungry bunch (including Faculty) and there is ntrsioubt about the justice which /chej® did to the lovely two-course dinner prepared with the aid of bur High School “COOK,” Miss Minch. The toasts of the evening were formed from the letters of “School Spirit” and they were all very good. It is these social affair that bring the students in closer friendship with one another, and especially the lower and upper classmen. The students are all hoping to have I more such feeds before the year is 'over but the Freshies and Sopho- ; mores are trusting to fate to make I them the guests next time.

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ENTERTAIN

The room over the east entrance of the High School Building, which had formerly been used by the CHAOS is now the permanent office of the REN SSEL AERIEN. This makes a very pleasant business room for the' Print Club. The furniture has been re-arranged and the possessions of the club installed. Other improvements are expected in the near future. The club has an interesting collection of High School and college papers from all over the state. More papers are being added daily. The CHAOS has beep given an equally agreeable office in the magazine room of the Library, which in being refitted for its use. This large cheerful room is greatly appreciated by the Btaff of the CHAOS. The change in quarters was instigated by members of the faculty and unapimßusly seconded by members of both clubs. Both look forward to pleasant moments that will be spent in their respective offices woricing for their paper or bool* and for the good of the school. # Don't tell Harold R, anything especially funny, in class time, if you don’t want everyone to ask what it is all about.

RENSSELAERIEN AND CHAOS GIVEN OFFICES

A large crowd witnessed the game, 1 which was never without excite* I ' ment. The first few minutes of! the game looked dark for R. H. 5.,! as Medaryville had three points to their credit. Arnott, however, soon 1 succeeded in tossing the ball through the ring, and after this, R. H. S. found herself, and kept the lead through most of the game. The first half closed with Rens- 1 selaer leading, 10-0. The second half started with each team displaying its best. Me-' daryville, though, again succeeded in locating the desired area, and' threatened to take the lead. Lambert, of- Rensselaer, was in, in Wright’s place, and R. H. S. held her opponents. The game ended with a score of i 17-15.

At the end of the first half, the score was: Rensselaer 9, Reynolds 13, with Rensselaer going strong, good on passing and a resound basket range. The whistle blgw and the game was on again -with the same five, for Rensselaer and two substitutes for Reynolds. —Whenever a basket was made the supporting crowd responded. In all it was. an excellent game of good teamwork, passing and shooting of 4 baskets. Much credit was given Referee O'Brien, of St. Joe, for his square dealings with both teams. This was Rensselaer's first game of the season and considering that Reynolds had played eighteen games, with the score ending 22-26 in faof the latter, they must give Rensselaer credit for holding their team to a lead of 4 points.

There has been just one song turned in that is even worth considering, and the Yells — : well they are still to be turned in. Tlje time limits of the contest are to be exi tended indefinitely, until some good songs and yells are handed in. If you can’t think up any gQod ones yourself get one of your classmates i to help you; two heads are better than one, any time. 1 The Physic’s class has been wit- , nessing some wonderful stunts performed by Mr. Shepler. One of his greatest ones, is where he takes a large bottle, fills it with water, then takes a small bottle about half i full of water, places it in the larger bottle and closes it with a cork. . By pressing on the large bottle he is able to make the small bottle go to the bottom, top, or remain any- ( i where as he wishes. j In the Fourth Hour History Class, ; during the discussion of the belief r of the Japanese that their islands .■will be the site of Paradise, Wayne > Tilton asked wistfully, “There isn’l i much room there is there?” rj | i A Freshman: (Reading Composi- ; tion) —“A copy of Longfellow’s ' “Children’s Hour” lay in her oper !i«y”

SONGS AND YELLS.

It has been the custom to put out a Chaos every two years with 1 the Junior and Senior classes rep-l resented by members from the two 1 classes. However, this year, it was deeided that the Seniors should put out the an Annual being published every Chaos, .thus setting the custom of year by the Senior class. The Seniors elected the following staff: Byron Hemphill—Editor-in-Chief. Barbara Randle —Associate Editor. Naomi Dunlap —Business Mgr. Mr. Shepler —Faculty Advisor. Work has commenced on the Chaos and it is hoped that it will be in the hands of the publishers by February, Boost the Chaos. *

CHAOS.

Mid-year Exams are just beginning to darken the minds of our hopeful but fearing young Freshmen. j Isabel Bever has made the seventh hour history 12, class famous by her wide awake (?) answers and brilliant./remarks. . he may talk above his own standards, thus in his own soul know his insincerity. But if the people feel that he is, what he is, because ' he does think and act as he does,! he will have a wholesome influence. Mr. Hamilton said, in closing, it is a splendid thought for the teachers of Rensselaer to feel that they are not visitors to the city but that they are citizens of the city, and as such, that they should have an interest in, and be able to speak on all projects which belong to the interests of the community. | The session closed with a general discussion of the talk. Much benefit has been received from the series of talks that has been given 1 by men outside of the profession.

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CAN YOU PASS THIS TEST?

Mr. L. H. Hamilton addressed the teacher of the Public Schools on December 5, at their regular monthly meeting. His subject was, “The Teacher in the Community.” Mr. Hamilton's opening remarks gave to his talk a tone of sympathy and understanding with his audience, since he has been a teacher, a superintendent, and now occupies the position of secretary of the City Board of Education. t Mr. Hamilton said that the teacher lived not to himself alone, but rather that he lived to all. That his daily walk ’about the school rooms, on the street? of the city, and his life in the homes of the people of the community told far more power than the class room work. The teacher should be cognizant of this fact, and, therefore, give heed to this matter. j It is difficult, the speaker, for the teacher to be absolutely sincere at all times and on all questions of the day, because'

LOUIS H. HAMILTON ADDRESSES TEACHERS

G. B.— Why do you walk so straight, High Eyea? H. E.—Huh, Green Back, I’ve been in service. G. B.- —Did you capture a Hun? H. E.— Nope, didn’t have a chance. G. B.—Then you were in the medical corps? - *H. E.— Nope, I served mine in Frog prison. G. B.—Huh, I had it soft. I took care of Christmas parcels, Um-m. That’s why I’nf so fat. G R ay M E rry Mi N ch Norri S S hepler Cl E ndenin Leigh L ey K A y M Erry. Shafe R Hemph I 11 L E atherman Dea N

SERVICE.

The Armory ha* been rented' by the Athletic Association of R, H. 8., to provide ample gymnasium room. Because of the poorly equipped High School “Gym,” it was impossible to accomodate all the students and outsiders who wished to use it. Through the courtesy of the Men’s Volley Ball Club, the Health Club and the Monnett school, the renting of the Armory was financially possible. A definite schedule has been made, using both the Armory and H. S. Gym, accomodating the Color League, the Girl’s Volley Ball and Basket Ball teams, the Monnett School, the Girl Scouts, the Men's Volley Ball Club, the Boy Scouts, The Ladies’ Health Club.

ARMORY RENTED BY R. H. S.

Merry Christmas, folks. How’ re ye? Was afraid I couldn't see ye b’fore Christmas, but I got here on the Frog . Limited. The paper sez we’ll have a white Christmas unless it doesn’t snow. Otherwise we won’t.

BLINKY GREENBACK.

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