Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1902 — SCHOOL NOTES. [ARTICLE]

SCHOOL NOTES.

After two weeks vacation, teachers and pupils are back with renewed interest and enthusiasm. Miss Lassie Bates has accepted the position as teacher of second and third grades made vacant by the resignation of Mrs Addie Duvall, nee Chilcote. Oscar Oglesby, of Monon, took up work in the Sophomore class, Monday. The state geologist is seeking information concerning the mineral springs and artesean wells-of this county. Prof. Hiatt is making the observations for him. The literary exercises of the high school this year are proving very interesting and beneficial. The literary society meets every two weeks. At one meeting regular literary exercises are given, and at the next is the Senate. This Senate is carried on aft,er the manner of the United States Senate. The pupils of the High School have assumed the names of the senators from the states. Bills are Introduced, discussed and voted upon, elections held, committees appointed and nil senatorial business carried on, . s in U. 8. senate In this manner, the pupils become familiar with parliamentary rules; they acquire an interest in the labors of congress The newspapers are closely scanned that the doings of congress may be noted. It may be of interest to know that at the last meeting of the Senate the Nicarauguan canal bill was defeated by a vote of 47 to 3a. The next meeting will be held Friday P. M., January 17th, 2:45 to 4:00.