Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 93, Number 6, 6 January 1923 — Page 15

JUNIOR PALLADIUM Weekly Section of Richmond Palladium For the man made happy, sirs, can ne'er do ill. RICHMOND. INDIANA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1923. Laugh at, yet remember, our mistakes of yesterday

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CORN SHOW TO BE ADVERTISED WELL BY STARR POSTERS

The sixth grade of Starr school are finding out all they can about the corn show. Later on they will make posters of the coin show. They are going to try to make the posters very neat and attractive, so people will want to read every one that is put up. Good Reader's Club Program The Good Reader's club of Starr school gave their program on Fri day morning. It consisted of stories and poems. Youngsters Bring Toys to School The children in the" kindergarten room are bringing toys that they got for Christmas, to school for their toy shop. They are also drawing their toys in the drawing period. 5A Spelling Lesson The 5 A grade had a spelling lesson Tuesday afternoon, that they had never studied. They most always have about one week to fctudy, but their teacher wanted to see how many words they could write correctly, without studying them. We had this last term, also, when we were 5B's. Nature Class Studying Nuts The children in the Nature class are learning as much as they can about different kinds of nuts. Some of the children brought nuts to show the other classes. They are studying how the nuts grow. 1A Toy Cut-Outs The children in the 1A grade are bringing their toys from home and cutting them out of paper. They bring dolls, books, and many other toys. They enjoy cutting out the toys very much, and afterwards they may play with them for . a little while. Fifth Grade Write Letters The fifth grade English classes wrote letters to their friends and relatives Thursday afternoon. The letters were to express their appreciation for Christmas gifts they had received, and all about Christmas. After awhile the children will write friendly letters, as they did about one month ago. Some of the best letters will be placed on the bulletin board next week. Loretta Kittle, reporter for Starr school. Y MRS. BURTON GARR GIVES VAILE CANDY Mrs. Burton Carr gave the children of Miss Mooney's room a delicious treat. There were fovely little Santa Claus candy bags, such as hang on Christmas trees, and big, fat candy canes. Mrs. Carr's daughter, Frances, is in Mis3 Mooney's room. Kindergarten Drawing Toys The kindergarten of Vailo are busy drawing some of the things that were given them at Christmas time, such as dolls, trains, carts, and various things. They are also drawing pictures of their Christmas trees. Some day the girls are going to bring their pretty new dollies and have a tea party. Mrs. Steely Reads Book Mrs. Steely is reading "Our Little Belgian Cousin'1' to the sixth grade in stconnection with their study of Belgium. It is a very interesting little book. Edith Webb, reporter for Vaile school. Atlanta Boy Scouts Aid Traffic Police During the recent Chrlstnuas rush of shoppers at Atlanta, Georgia, the traffic became so heavy in the downtown streets that the police could not handle it. Accordingly, the Boy Scouts of Atlanta were drafted into trafficcop service. They were as efficient In their trying Jobs as tho regular officers, and many remained on duty at the busiest corners In the city during the rush hours. The police officials of Atlanta were surprised with the ease with which the Scouts performed their service.

FINLEY FLASHES

.The first .grade rna-de a little story up about Mary and John's New Year. It is as follows:, "Mary and John went to the country for New Year's. Two little girls and one little boy were there. There was a tree, so they had a party. There wero gifts for all: toys, books, pictures, nuts, apples and cake. They had a very happy time." House Building in Third Grade The third grade are studying shelter. They made houses, representing how the houses looked in the early days, and also showing how the houses are made now. In the fifth grade history classes they are filling their history note books with details of their history lessons. Girls Make Note Books Five girls from the sixth grade made note books for Miss Waite and Miss Loughead. The girls who made the note books were Hazel Bybee, Rob Vertess, Elizabeth Holt, Zelle Weist, and Mary Louise Brehm. The sixth grade wrote letters this week. They made envelopes for their letters also. Mary Louise Brehm, reporter for Finley. BAXTER CHILDREN BRING GIFT BOOKS The third grade of Baxter have been having this week for their reading lesson, Christmas books which they have brought from home. They are reading them and also reading to each other. Sixth Grade Write Letters The sixth grade wrote letters to their friends, thanking them for the Christmas gifts they received from them. They also told what they had received for Christmas. Kindergarten Bring Toys The kindergarten were very much interested in bringing to school the toys which they received for Christmas. They are bringing dolls, all dressed ready to visit school with their little mothers who brought them in their new doll cabs. The boys brought their drums to entertain the girls. One little boy brought his train and took the , dolls a ride. Others brought books for the teachers to read to them. .ii,tfga Christmas Play Given In Miss Edmunds room, the 4A class gave a little play just before Christmas, entitled, "The Christmas story land Scrooge," which was greatly appreciated by visitors and some of the other rooms, who came to hear it. The parts were well carried out by the pupils, who showed how much they enjoyed dramatizing a story. "The Christmas Stocking," given by the 5 A class was also well given. "The Christmas Lullaby," a song by five girls, Madonna stories, and Christmas carols formed the rest of the program. Mary Louise Moss, reporter" for Baxter school. SEVASTOPOL FOLKS HAVE A CAFETERIA The kindergarten of Sevastopol have a cafeteria in the kitchen. They have a long table with towel paper over it for a table cloth. On the table they have many different kinds of dishes. For the food they have white sand. On the door they have , printed, "Cafeteria Help Yourself." The kindergarten also have some new members. The new members are, a bowl full of pretty goldfish and some tadpoles. Grade Makes Lamp Shades Miss Dlckison's room made some pretty shades. They put many different designs on them, such as trees, dolls, and many designs of different kinds of leaves. The sixth grade wrote stories on Tuesday. Some of the things they wrote about were: what they received for Christmas; what they did during their vacations; or about the parties thoy went to. Ada Van Voorhis, reporter for Sevastopol school.

MISSION CLUB FROM ST .ANDREW'S AIDS CHINESE BABY GIRL

Since the organization of the Junior Unit Mission club the members have always wished to ransom a Chinese baby girl, because the fathers in China may sell their daughters if they wish. The members of the unit recently sent six dollars to the missionaries in China. Five dollars is the required amount to ransom the child, and the other dollar was sent it as a Christmas present. The baby was baptised and named Teresa Marie. Later the missionaries will send us its photograph. Eighth Grade Learns New Classic In December the children of the eighth grade finished the classic, "The Courtship of Miles Standish," by Longfellow. We began the new year with "The King of the Golden River," by John Ruskin. We hope this will be an interesting story. Grade Writes Letters On Wednesday the children oi tho eighth room wrote letters to relatives and friends about the holidays and Christmas vacation. These will be graded and marked on our reports. Firel Fire! The children of the first grade are having a very exciting time saving people from a burning house. They have a house of fire drawn on the board. There are two ladders leaning against the roofs, and words are written between the rounds. When a child can spell and pronounce each word he pretends that he rescues the person. This has caused some very exciting l'un, and at the same time they are learning to spell the words. Paul Schwendenmann, reporter for St. Andrew's. Apothecaries First Candy Makers The manufacture of confections was originally done by apothecaries who disguised the taste of their medicines with sugar.

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GARFIELD NOTES

Some of the boys of Miss Maw hood's art classes have been making posters for the Garfield vs. Dennis meet on Jan. 12. Some of the other pupils have been making posters for the Corn Show, which is Feb. 20 and 21. Girls Learning Millinery. The 9A Tracheal Art girls are making different kinds of salads. They are learning the difference between mayonnaise dressing, cooked dressing and French dressing. They are also learning how to make plate lunches. The 7B Sewing girls have finished their aprons and caps, and now starting to make different kinds of underclothing. " The 9B's are starting to make hats this week. ,y 7A'8 Busy Class." The 7A's are studying measure of rectangle and triangle. The 7A History classes arc studying the great men of the United States, when and how the United States government was started, the war of 1812 and the Louisana Purchase. Y Championship Swim January 9 On Tuesday evening, Jan. 9, the Y. M. C. A. will hold its annual membership championship swim ming meet. This is a big affair for swimmers at the "Y" and it is expected that a goodly amount of competition will be given to the holders of the present champion ships. There will be the usual swimming contests, including plung es, short and long distance swims, fancy diving, etc. Both junior and senior members will take part in the meet. The meet is open to the public and there will be no admittance charge and it is expected that there will be an unusually large attendance. Anyone interested in water sports should not fail to take advantage of the opportunity to see thisswim in the fine "Y" tank. s r& ,t ,vi ,

200 DIFFERENT BOYS ENJOY PROGRAM AT T DURING HOLIDAYS

The holiday program at the Young Men's Christian association was a great success, if figures count, and there is no surer way of judging. Mr. Perry Wilson estimates that 200 different boys visited the "Y" boys' department every day during vacation. That speaks well for the program that was offered the boys. An average of 12 checker tournaments, 10 ping-pong tournaments, and numerous cue-ro games were played each day. The boys swarmed through the "Y" rooms at all times of day. Wernle Boys Visit. On Saturday afternoon, 25 boys from the Wernle Orphans' Home spent the afternoon at the "Y". They had a fine swim and played r host of games. The thermometer for the Saturday Bible classes hit the ceiling last week. They both were the largest Bible classes in the junior department since Mr. Wilson came to the 'Yr". It is no wonder he has such a broad smile on his face. Ho looks forward to large classes henceforth. The books that the classes are using are "The Christian Race" and "Athletes of The Bible." Radio Programs Coming in The wireless concerts that are coming in over the "Y" radio are very distinct and are of a fine character. There are plans for a new magnet box to magniry the sound which will be a great improvement to the present radio, and will enable the concerts to be heard a great deal more distinctly. Concerts have been heard recently at the Y. M. C. A. from Davenport, la., Dallas, Tex., Cincinnati, Schnectady, N. Y., Boston, Mass., Detroit and Chicago. High School Bible Classes. Next term tJiere will be two classes of Bible study started for high school .boys. The boys will receive five hours school credit for taking these courses. The classes will be held on each Tuesday and Thursday. One class will study the New Testament and the other will study the Old Testament, which course consists c 29 lessons. The New Testament course will Include the Life of Christ. New Groups to Be Formed. On next Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock there will be a meeting at the "Y" for the purpose of organizing various clubs. The clubs will consist of 12 boys each. Each club wil have a sponsor. TEAM AT HIBBERD WINS FROM STARR The Hibberd school basketball team played the Starr school team on the afternoon of Saturday, December 23. The Hibberd players were: Fosnot captain, forward; R. Pegg, forward; K. Pegg. center; McKinley, floor guard; Von Pein, back guard. The game was played in the High school gym at 2:45. The result was 18 to 2, in favor of Hib berd. The next game will be played January 20th. Kindergarten Railroad Some time ago the kindergarten made a toy store of blocks. The children brought all different kinds of toys to fill their store. Tuesday a little boy brought a large wooden train which he had received for Christmas. The children decided to make a track for the train, so they used long, narrow blocks of wood and laid them in track form. On one end of the tracks they made a depot out of square blocks of wood. On the opposite end they built a tunnel. They are going to make people out of cardboard to ride in the train. Helen Thomas, reporter for Hibberd school. Story of the Early Bird Early Bird: "Ah, good morning! Looking for a Job?" Worm: "Yes. Anything I caa do for you?" , Early Bird: -Yes. You will Just fill the tmi-