Rensselaer Republican, Volume 28, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 December 1896 — SCHOOL COLUMN. [ARTICLE]

SCHOOL COLUMN.

News, Notes and Items. Last week the sword of a awordfl*h was given to the school by Mr. Spitler. It resembles an elongated flattened cone. The length of this one is about two feet and four inches. Friday night the Juniors entertained the Seniors and the High School teachers at the home of Clifford Moody. The principal feature of tne evening was the roasting of maishmallows, though a variety of games added to the fun. The gueats'must sorely have enjoyed themselves for it was twelve o’clock before they left. Saturday afternoon all of the teach-. era went out to the Catholic CollegeFather. Maximilian and Christian Daniel, a scholastic, conducted them o\er the building. They had a very interesting visit and Were much pleased with the clean, airy appearance of the different rooms they saw. ¥ Prof. Sanders spent Monday in Hammond visiting the schools There is very little sickness in the schools at present. Clara Hemphill, of the Sixth Grade, has been quite ill and out of school for several weeks but hopes to return soon. A Mirror’s Reflections. As far back as my memory dates I have stood in this hall a most useful article, and one not easily to be dispensed with. This may be called egotism by some but before I have finished 1 hope I shall have proven my statement true. I think it will not be an exaggeration to say that no less than fifty times dnring each day. I receive glances from the elder sisters of the family; without me how could they be sure that they were in proper order, to go on the street, make calls do their shopping, or receive their company of evenings. Again how would Dick the young brother, find out all that was taking place in the parlor and thus be prepared to give his sisters away especially when company is present The girls do not know that I am so stationed that I reflect everything , which takes place in the parlor. Even Master Tom who makes great fun of his sisters for spend, mg so much time before the glassdeigns to glance at me as he passes by if no one chances to be looking. His stem parent, who if accused of snch thing would stolidly deny the fact, often stands before me, gazing with great satisfaction on his reflection. For these and many other reasons, I feel justified in saying I am one of the most valued articles of house hold furniture. Bessie Moody, Junior Year. A Moonlight Night. _ The night was cold and still, as I sat at my open window listening to the faint strains of an anthem sung by the choir in the church near by. The clear blue sky was sprinkled with bright twinkling stars and the milky way stretched like a misty path across it. The light from my window shone on the grass outside, turning the heavy dew into a carpet of glistening diamonds. A crowd of merry serenaders passed, laughing, and joking and singing snatches of popular songs, while occasionally a buggy or a belated farm wagon rumbled by on its way from town. Finally the streets grew quiet and the daikened windows of the church and of the neighboring honses reminded me that I too must go to rest and, closing my window, Heft the stars to keep watch the remainder of the night. Lillie Nowels, Junior year