Atwood Hammond High School - Post Yearbook (Atwood, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1907 volume:

Cl-ASS OF 1007 Clyuk Cungan Laura Wrightsman Mo «i KKr Morgan Harrison Faiirxkopp Vivian Orkw 150A R1) or KDrCJATlOX O. L.Storkv, Jacob Gross, Ciias. W. Wilson. B. T. McCi.ain S. M Riggs, John W. Mkrkitt, John II. Kaston CLASS DAY ESSAYS HA LUTATORY CLY D'5 CL.I NU A N LADIES and gentlemen. It is with a Feeling of pride and pleasure that I welcome to our closing exercises, so many friends of our school and of education in general. Within the past few years education has been making rapid strides. This isshowu by the founding of new schools and the rapid growth of the old ones. Perhaps no institution has shown the marked progress within the past twenty years that has been shown by the public school. The old country school house, with its uncomfortable forms and its very limited facilities, is now almost forgotten. Graded schools are showing decided improvement. The high school for some time has been a preparatory department for the university, and is gradually becoming more than a preparatory school. It is now, in many places, turning out young men and women equipped to make their ways in the world without further schooling. The greater per cent ol students do not enter the university, so to the old curriculum have been added the business course and the manual training department. Our own school has taken part in this pro- gress, so that graduates from the Atwood High School may enter many colleges and universities without examination. What has caused this wonderful growth in school spirit? It has com’ about naturally to some extent, along with the general development that has been taking place within the past few years. But, if, in our own town there has been an onward movement, it has been, in part, due to those patrons and friends who have manifested an interest in the welfare of our school. It is true, to a great extent, that the school is what the pupils make it, but every time you have given us encouragement, or shown an interest in anything we have accomplished, you have unconciously raised higher the stand-dard we have set for ourselves. Your presence here tonight mav encourage some under graduate to continue through school that, at the end of the fourth year, he miy stand before you the hero, as he thinks, of the hour. I know not what may have brought each of you out tonight. Of course it was not the expectation of seeing the girls’ dresses. I trust from the number of intelligent faces I sec before me that you have come in the interest of the cause of education. However, that may be, your very presence here will aid that cause that every one of us should have at heart. It is men and women who are interested as much in our every day school work as in the events of commencement week that are uplifting the standard of education. Such men and wonen as these we are proud to see before us, and now it becomes mv most pleasant privilege in the name of the class of Nineteen Hundred Seven, once more, to bid you welcome. JOHN W. MERRITT BARRED PLYMOUTH POCKS AT THE Maple Lawn Poultry Yards Are bred to win, Bred to pay, Bred for Quality and business in every way. Let me book your order for Eggs $1.50 per Setting. Stock for sale after October 1st. DUANE CARRETT. R, F. D. 8 ATWOOD, ILL. BLACKSMITH and MACHINIST B 'st Equipped Shop in Douglas, Piatt Or Moultrie Celt dies. Plow Work and Horse Shoeing a Specialty. General Repair Work. ATWOOD, = ILLINOIS ('LASS HISTORY M A l«� '. KKT MDKiiAN THE HISTORY of a nation may be written in Hit biographies of it.s great men. This may also be applied to the history ot our cla..s So, as historian. I invite you to follow me in the chronicle of their daring deeds. ir president. Harrison Fahrnkopf, was l rn at M ickville. Illinois, in the nineteenth century. His early life was unev« ntful. At the age of six he started to school. There, o i account of his abnormal height, he was immediately pi tee 1 at the head of his class wh re he has remain d ever since. Throughout the grades and in the high school, lie did not neglect athletics. In M.tv, 111 5. he entered the athletic contest, hel l at Moaticello. where lie surpassed all his former records. Here occure I the only event which marred the tranquil pleasure of his school life. At about five o'clock oa tile d ly of tile contest, the massive amphitheatre was packed to the utmost to witness the pole vaulting. The contest was at its height and only two contestants had been able to clear the bar. It was now Harrison's turn, lie seized the vaulting pole, retreated several feet, ran forward and with a graceful sweep mounted higher and higher, finally he seemed to pause about fifty feet in mid-air, the pole wavered an instant and then broke. Harrison landed on his feet, blit on the wrong side of the bar. The excitement broke up the game and the medal was awarded elsewhere In sympathy for him. the Seniors last year selected him to accept the ladder. This honor somewhat alleviated his disappointment, and he has now fully regained his former high spirits. Recently he was offered a position as tall man” with Ringliog Bros. Circus, but refused as he contemplates entering the next Olympian games. Somewhat over half a century ago in the town of Taylorville. there dwelt a family famed for their musical talent. BesidevS father and mother, there were three children. two sous and a daughter. The eldest son, Clyde, was the pride of the fond parent’s heart. As a babe he bade fair to surpass all others in music. His first efforts were vocals, and while his early yells threatened to drive the n eighbors distracted, the devoted father and mother saw only promise of a strong and cultured voice. At last, as li • grew older they saw chances of their fondest hopes being realized, as he joined the baud. Hut. the son thought differently and decided that music was not his sphere. He started his hopes and ambitions in a different channel, namely that of learning -achauge most fortunate for the reputation of class ‘ 7? of which lie Is a member. In this new capacity he became our authority on history and led us to think that he would immediately secure a position as teacher of that subject. Hut alas! that tickle boy informed us only today, that lie intended to find the North pole, and would start on his first expedition in June We predict tor this undertaking a brilliant success if Cly«l° does not freeze to death courting the little Eskimos One fair member of our class was orginally a native of Atwood, where she lias spent most of her life. As a child Vivian was very precocious. At the age of three, she had literally devoured three spelling books and any number of lead pencils. Hut, when she started to school all was changed; the early thirst for knowledge departed and in vain were the teachers efforts to get her to study anything except geometry in which subject she was naturally a shark . Some music teacher had told her that it required a mathematician to master music. Turning her mathematical bent to account she took up the study of music and stands before us today, the prima dona of the class. It is rumored that the career marked out for her is a course in the Boston Observatory to be crowned by a tour with Madam Melba through Europe. lil'RGKK BROS. Clothing Branch of Robinson burger The place to buy Clothing that makes you look and feel like a King. That Alco Brand Clothing looks very good to us and when you see the Choice Patterns and the way its tailored it'll look awfully good to you. You do not see this kind outside of the large cities. Let us show you the many points where it is superior to other makes. They don't get out of shape after yon have worn them a few times and make you look like a tramp. There’s a whole lot of dilTerencc between Clothes that are made right and those that are made in the Sweat Shops. Our Youths and Childrens Clothing comes direct from two of the best manufacturers in New York City and they are as Nobby as you can find anywhere. When it comes to Shoes that are made out of leather we shine. We have Dunlap. W. L. Douglas, Foss Packard Co., and you will tind in these lines an assortment that is second to none. You set with us a complete line of Men's Furnishings, Hats. Caps, Umbrellas, Trunks, and Traveling requisites. Robinson Burger It is our constant aim to place in our Stocks Merchandise that is good both in quality and style. Our prices ate based on goods of superior and first class quality and you will find them right. We would not know where to tell you to go to find a better assortment than you find with us and try to have what you want in DRESS GOODS, SILKS, TRIMMING S. STAPLE DRY GOODS, NOTIONS. LADIE S AND CHILDREN'S SHOES, CLOAKS, SKIRTS. HOSIERY, GLOVES, UNDERWEAR, CORSETS, UMBRELLAS, CARPETS, RUGS, LINOLEUM, OIL CLOTH, AND GROCERIES. McCalls patterns carried in stock. Price 10 and 15c. Your patronage is solicited and we will do all in our power to merit the same. Mason ic Block Atwood, Illinois I. 0. 0. F. Block AtwooJ, Illinois. have not realized. Look at this tiling as we do. We are strong and need a strong ladder. We take this ladder as a help from you. You seem to think that all we have to do is to climb this ladder and our success is assured Having climbed to the top of this ladder, von have just reached the first rung of the ladder of life, .lust picture it with me! We can see a small ladder reaching up to another large and strong ladder S.-e the class of '07 poised on the first rung of the gieat ladder. They have just discovered that there is something besides climbing the small ladder. They are wondering what to do. Now. Seniors, take our advice and climb. l)o not stop until you have reached the top, Jfor this ladder reaches to the highest points in life that one is able to attain. There is plenty of room at the top so keep on climbing until you arc there. Now most worthy Seniors, we, the class of 'O'heart ilv thank yon for this first step. You can help us to the first rung but hereafter we can reach the top only through our own efforts As Harrison Falmkopf said about one year ago to-night, “we will miss you from our High School and regret to see you leave. VALEDICTORY HARRISON PAlIRKKOl !’ FKIENDS, the time has now come for '07 to bid you all farewell, not only for tonight for the purpose of signifying the closing of our parts on the program but forever as pupils of the Atwood high school. This is merely a form, simply an attempt to express the real meaning of this occasion. We are unable to draw up as good summary of what should be given to you at this final parting. It would be unfair tor us to thank you for your presence at our graduating exercises and for interest shown during this time alone, for we are not only indebted to you for giving this encouragement but also for that given during the four years of our high school cource. On the other hand we do not wish you to be in iluenced too much by these two evening's pleasure so that from this one sourse only, you will try to estimate the value of the training we have received during the last four years and forget the hard places over which we have struggled. We realize that our high school life is about to close The time is at hand and soon it will have ended. We have gone the last day. How insigniticent that last day seems and yet in a way we may call it the most important of all. Why? Hecause the ending of that one day, the last tap of the bell, the final gathering of our books for a purpose otherwise than to prepare tomorrow’s lessons, and last the leaving of the old school building to return no more as seniors—these events, friends, signify more than tkc ending of a regular school day. more than the closing of a school week, month or even term. It is the crowning of three other such last days, all of which taken together sum up our four years In high school. Four years! much valuable, precious time, not only in extent but at that period in our lives when we should be laying the foundations for our future career and characters! Has it paid' We have such good proof that it has, that we do not hesitate in saving “Yes How much, we cannot tell. We did not come for the purpose of measuring out the capacity of our learning; for this reason we leave the trials and happy struggles of the past and turn to the What shall we call it? -the joyful, the wedome, or the sad present. Friends we have given all we have to give, and the exercises of the evening being almost completed, we are now ready to say good-bye. Who would wish a more fitting close for h is high school career? After toiling together as friends who have been influential in helping to mould each others character, we are all here together for our final parting. Trusting that nothing but pleasant and happy remembrances of these days will remain with us, and that the friendships we have formed will never be broken nor forgotten, we bid you all good night and farewell. gested that the high school needed a piano, and he in vented ways of making money to pay for it. Although Mr. Gore was with us only a little more than a year he won a place in the hearts of the school children and everyone who knew him. Mr. Gore’s place was tilled by Mr. Cresap who is our present principal. —HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT.— The high school concert given at the opera house April the twentieth was in every way a grand success. About forty-five dollars were cleared which amount is to help pay lor the piano. The program consisted of so ’gs instrumental pio-duct ions, and choice readings. It was well rendered and the people were highly entertained. The characters who formed the Imperial Quartette oT tin- University oi Illinois were Messrs. Gore, Harris, Cunningham and Wilkinson. They gave several selections which were deservingly applauded. '1'he instrumental duets of Messrs. Gore and lanquury were very enjoyable. Tile mandolin solo given by Hie latter was of his o.va coiipxing and it was greatly appreciated by the audience. Mr. Wilkinson furnished the audience with a inrauti ful tenor solo and lie was heartily encored, while Mr. Gore was cheered as ae stepped upon the stage to give his solo and he also received hearty applause at its close. The readings given by Mr. Crumbaker were well delivered and they won the praise of the audience. Mr. Hubbart, a reguiar freak, kept the crowd in continual laughter by his local hits and witty sayings about his hungry appearance. Atwood will be glad to welcome him again at any time and we assure him that he will be well led. Our local quartette was given a place on the program and it, with the U. of I talent, made the concert the best tiiut has been given in Atwood lor some time. On leaving the opera house the Champaign boys expressed themselves as having enjoyed their trip to Atwood. It was a sort of an outing for them to come to our peaceful little town as they were able to forget for a time the affairs of the city and their school work. —THE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS.— Our literary exercises began with the coming of Mr. Cresap. The school was divided into three sections and as a program was given every Friday afternoon each pupil had to appear on the program once in three weeks. The programs consisted of music, essays, original stories, current events, character sketches, readings and news-pa| ers. As a general rule the programs were good, but on account of the Increased amount of work and the small number of pupils in school the programs were d;scontinued in March. These exercises have proved to be one of the most beneficial features ol the whole year-—ATHLETICS.— Athletics are, to use a s� mg expression, strictly on the hummer this year. Last year with the aid of Professor Gore and an outside player we managed to get up a basket ball team. A number of games were played and we broke even In the number played. After the departure of Mr. (iore, the team went to the bad. Since then there has been nothing done in athletics, and as one of the students, who participated last year, has stopped school we now have only a single person capable of entering a meet. An explanation of this demoralizing downfall of athletics in our high school may be found in the fact that one fourth of our track team of last year went to the navy. —ATWOOD GIRL WINS IN CONTEST — Preliminary contests for the purpose of selecting representatives for the final Piatt county literary contest were held at Bement, Montice’lo and Mansfield. We sent Laura Wrightsman to Bement to represent the Atwood high school in declamation. The contest was held in the Bement opera house on the night of April fifth. The program consisted of orations, essays, dec-lamationsand instrumental music. There were, however, only five numbers for with the exception of Itement, Atwood was the only town represented. Since the other towns failed to appear, Laura had only one opponent. JSlie delivered a humorous selection entitled, “What William Henry Did, an I when the decision of the judges was given it was found that Laura had carried off the honors. We arc now anxiously awaiting the final results of the contest, which will be held at Monticcllo on May BACCALAUREATE SERMON SUNDAY, MAY 19, 1907. the tenth. —HONORABLE MENTION.— Emma Fahrnkopf, a sophomore has been neither absent nor tardy for two years. Mollie Gross has been perfect in both attendance and punctuality, and Maud Blackwell in attendance this year. FINAL LITERARY CONTEST - At the final contest held at Monticello. May 10, 1907, Miss Laura Wrighlsman gained first honors in declama- CLASS DAY tion and was awarded a gold medal. THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1907. COMMENCEMENT DAY • FRIDAY, MAY 24. 1907. RALPH STANINGER ATWOOD RACKET AND r.ASH HI VKJK GROCERY STORE OI ' We handle a complete Stock of Racket Store Goods such as Poultry, Eggs, Chinaware, Tinware. Butter, Hides, Qranitware, Notions Tallow, Scrap Iron Rubber, Metals We also handle a complete stock of (iroceries, Vegetables, Fruit, Etc. Telephone Us for Prices. (live us a trial on MEN S WORKING (LOTHES Both Phones R. I). STANINGER, Prop. looked for another development. This time there was a decidedly different picture. There was a large room full of office desks occupied by important looking men. Marble columns rose on each side of the room and ir. the front of the room a large American eagle sat above the sign “Senate Chamber.” The men at the desks seem-d greatly interested in the speech that was being made by a man who resembled the tall member of the “class oi 1907. ' The anti-saloon league had found a man to expound their cause. The early training of the man as a farmer boy had given 1dm a character similar to that of Abraham Lincoln. He had been enthused with the pinciplc tor which he was fighting and this speech was to move a body of law makers to pas a national local option bill. The work of his life was to be an important one. Nations would know that he had lived. The gray haired priest recorded this event and waited for the next vision. The place was a library stock room. Here were thousands of l mks. In one ot the stocks were some twenty or thirty volumes, all of which looked alike. A yoang man entered the room and took down one of these volumes and opened it. On the first page was written History of World in twenty eight volumes by Clyde Clingan Pn.u.; L). 0.: L. T. K. G. S. This picture was given such an extensive note that when the writer looked up he saw an old lady playing at the piano. Surely this was the same person who was in llie lirsi picture, bat she was so much changed and was now enjoying a ripe old age and still had complete use of licrliand.-., lor the piano was responding to her touch in a way to move the hearers to tears. The composer in her long hi- li.ul found out how to sympathize with her tel low being and was now composing a master piece, fnll of Love an i Devotion. “This seenii to be a rather interesting set, remarked Demoduca, as he turned the scroll to make a new record- This time another old lady occupied the scene. Around her several children were playing, and one little girl sat on her knee listening to stories of the time when � irandmother went to school. Those days were long ago nefore Grandma became such a noted story writer. Now s'.i- was giving up her time to telling stories to amuse her grandchildren. Although she had gained fame, still sue enjoyed best of all to entertain this littlegirl Margaret Tiie little one had been named after her grandmother. “Now, Margaret, said the white haired lady, We can't have any more stories today for Grandma must go to visit this girl I have b. en telling you ab nit. S i j is no.v old like Grandma. She is the lady you heaid talk about cooking down at the auditorium yesterday Now Grandma will have to go. “Well that finishes that bur.clf said Dt moducu picking up a new scroll. Now for the less important ones. I Mv KSKNTATK X TO .It MOl S VIVIAN DKKW ALLAY yju (ears, trembling Ju nocs. for givi: we are. our aims are n � t to alarm b it l� p inl o it the path to success; and to hand down to you this historical emblem. It was the sympathy of the senior for the junior, that led the class of 1904 to originate this ladder ami to iuitituteon the commencement program an address to the junior class. The precedent has been established and annually observed. Dear little juniors; This ladder will immediately appeal to your undeveloped minds as a means of an end ing into a higher atmosphere. But there is a deeper significance Bach rung indicates the educttional advances fro n childhood to young manhood and woman hoo I. The first rung represents the primary department W. P. LAM BD.IN, FURNITURE and UNDERTAKING Mutual 'Phone ATWOOD, 1U,. A. C. ROBERTS, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable As line and up-to-date buggies and horses as can be had. Mutual ’Phone No. 44. Shoe Special FOR FALL 1907 BUSTER BROWN BLUE RIBBON SHOES FOR BOYS, GIRLS ANO LITTLE LADIES BUSTER BROWN BLUE RIBBON SHOES I This line of shoes are the best to be had and should interest all who demand a high grade shoe for young people. FOR HOYS FOR GIRLS J. L. Storey Son with its dozens of toddling little ones; the next rung is the intermediate department on which cling a hundred or more boisterous youth and laughing maidctis: on the third, perch the boys and girls of the grammar grade; on the middle rung, stand seven wondering young ladies who comprise the freshman class. Six brilliant sophomores occupy the fifth rung, while on the next, you, juniors, patiently wait for that swiftly approaching moment when we, the Class of lit 7, shall step from the top rung of this ladder out into the broad field of activity. At that moment, worthy juniors, you will assumeour positions. It is fitting, therefore, that, at this last opportunity, we offer a few words of advice and urge you t continue steadfast in the course. Honorable juniors: • You have noticed how utterly useless is a carpenter’s ladder as in leans against the back yard fence on its side. Follow’ not such an example but carry this ladder yonder to the steep structure of knowledge and plant it firmly against the wall. At the foot, dig two holes, anchor the supports safely, making the first step easy: lean the ladder at such angle as to make a fall impossible, and to morrow you may stand on the top rung, viewing for the first time all the wonderful opportunities we now enjoy. Now that the time has come for us to part with this emblem it is with sorrow at having it with us no more, and with pleasure at leaving it in such worthy hands that wc, the Class of 10 7. present it to you. the Class of 1908 • Beneath the colors of the class before you, you will find those of the classes of 1901 and 19 Mi. Year after year, these wrappings tend-to euhance the value of this emblem. When wo look back and see the measure of success most of the alumni of this school have attained our hearts are filled with pride at the thought that we are standing where they once stood. T ?t these colors and this emblem ever keep before you the high ideals to which they have attained and the added opportunities which have come to you. Ever cherish the memory of this emblem and preserve its colors, being ever mindful of its signifiance, and when y i shill hiva stepped from it highest rung, may you entrust it to the watchful care ot your successors. ACVEPTANCE OF LADDER LESLIE I.EWI9 With fear, I stand before you to accept, for the class of ’.W, this ladder which you present to me. To think that I, a weak, innocent, insignificent little Junior, have been chosen to come into the presence of such mighty and glorious Seniors, makes me blifsh with pride. It is as if a few minor gods were ushered into the presence of tue nr.ghty Jupiter. They feel awed and highly honored to think they are the ones. But when I accept this ladder, it reminds me of the use you have made of it. I can readily see that several of the rungs have been broKen and mended. Perhaps they have been broken on some of your wild and aimless journeys over the country. It has been broken when you used it to climb fences You had just told your parents that your class was going out on a field excursion, or perhap to g t some specimens for the Botany class. But at the end of the month vour fathers and mothers have wondered why there were so many black marks on your report card. You knew what was wrong and could have told them had you b en so inclined. You had played hookey. Perhaps, with this little ladder you have climbed as high and have advanced as far into life as you intend to go. Altough we are Juniors, we can give you some advice. There are some things in this world that you FIRST NATIONAL BANK of ATWOOD. ILLINOIS, No. 6359. Ur •i v 0 0 0 0 0 vL 0 0 v vi 4 U h si Capital STOCK 1 aio IN - JJ5.000.00 Surplus .... J5.000.00 SlIARKIIOl.UKR.S RhSFONSIIIIUTY 50.000.00 Individual Ricsfonsiuii.itv 00,000.00 GENERAL COMMERCIAL BANKING. SAPKTV DKPOSIT BOXKS FOR RKNT. Joseph Lewis, president C. M. Plickingkr, v. i� . C. E. Morrison, cashier. T. A. Cross, asst. cash. w m 'V fr w w w w w w 9} w '0 j$ WHAT SOME OF THEM ARE DOING, Josie Atwell, ’87, teacher. Fi.-klin, III. Nora Atwell, '88. stenographer, Kansas City, Mo. Lydia Diggs. 88. teacher. Atwood. 111. Wilhcluiinc Kaiser, '88, teacher, Dig Timber, Mont. Ida Davis (Yuell), 88, teacher. Fort Payne, Ala. Mary Abrams, 91. teacher, Alva, Okla. Kay Codditigton. '91, dentist, Litchfield. Ill llenrv Gross, '91, enployed in I'. S. Weather Bureau, Chattanooga, Term. Robert Bcrchcr, '91. manager in clothing store Mangutu, Okla. Alfred Helton, 93, doctor, N. Yakima. Wash. Thwait Abrams, ’94, salesman, Marshfield. Wis. Katherine Rrliardt, '96. stenographer, Chicago. III. Kdward Wrigbtsuran, ’96, M. I)., Chicago. Fieri I .null. ''Hf. attorney, Shelbyville, 111. Yollie Smith, ’96. superentendent of schools Rock Island, 111. Una Gross. '98, teacher. Atwood, 111. Walter Hassig. 'bo. book-keeper. N. Yakima, Wash. Alfred ). Gross, 'UO, gathering data in the interest of ornithology, Champaign. HI. Clarence Ii. Marshall, 00, vouch clerk, Kansas City, Mo. Clara Cook. 0U, teacher, Tolona. II). Waller Krburdt, 'i 2, bookkeeper. St. l ouis, Mo. Clara Rider.ut, '02, bookkeeper, Freeport. III. k-ilph Bln -k well, 03, student U. of 1.. Ill I.ee Knby, '04, teacher. Cadwell. III. i barley hrliardl, ’04, rural mail carrier, Atwood. III. Tena liav. � 6. telephone operator, Atwood, 111. Kalnh Randall. '06. in U. S. Navy. J. D. BLANKENSHIP Blacksmith General Repair Shop North End Atwood FRED HELTON Lumber, Building Material, , Hard and Soft Coal. Atwood, Idmnois T. G. OTTER Bakery and Confectionery Atwood, Illinois Hardware and Harness The Best Whips always at the Harness Store. S. B. Hofsas Atwood. Illinois LETTER FROM THE 1 DIVERSITY BY ADOLPH CORE YOU HONOR ms with an invitation to contribute to your magazine. I would gladly write you a bloodcurdling detective story, as you suggest, but the strenu-o is life of astudent is not conducive to a full sway of the imagination. So many things happen that one is kept busy keeping up with them. Consequently, I shall only write a letter about nothing in particular, just a glimpse at college life as seen from different parts of the campus. The university is a queer place and the life which centers around it is not only a strenuous one but one highly characteristic. Things here are done differently from the way they arc done elsewhere. That is natural “Illinois is a colony of four thousand young p eople who are living apart from the outside world and making a four year’s study as preparation to tak- part in real life. Such an existence is to be found nowhere outside of a university, and one car.not fully understand the difference until it has been experienced. Here exists a little realm with its members bound togelhej by common in terests, customs and traditions. LIBRARY BITI.DING. V. of I. No one can realize this better than a freshman When the new comer goes to the library to register for the first time he feels as it he were in a strange land. He even hears words usej which he fails to recoguize as belonging to the Knglish language. Crain , ru h , spike”, con , Hunk , and many other such terms used by the upper-classmen reach his ears until he begins to think that his vocabulary is not sufficient for doin' business in this queer place. A permit to register starts this new man through a long line of difficulties. First, he is sent to make out a study list with an old, common looking inan called Doctor Smith. All tlu chief me i on this registration day seem to be doctors What does it all mean? Anvwavs. this is a case where a doctor should be culled in, for that study list has a whole column of places for signatures, and flndii g the signers is worse than solving a Chinese puzzle. From the Agriculture building to the tJym-nasiiim lie wanders bac!: ami OBSERVATORY forth through a long line of buildings, occassionally adding a signature to his li� t An obliging fellow t.-lls him that if Ite wants a bicker in the gym l� � had better go to the business manager and get onn before they are all gone. Tin business manager i f Mind ill tlu Libiary building The freslunati pays his fifty cents a ad gels a nceipt. When lie asks if he can take the locker Miss Ella Stevenson Hotel DR ESSMAKER Atwood First Door East of Hotel. Phone No. TO ATWOOD, ILLINOIS Mrs. R. Birchfield Kail. Proprietress JUST GROCHRIES QUEENSWARE and CHINA r. WTLKY THE LEADING HOILLIN IHE CITY T. H. CRAIN PAPERHANGER AND DECORATOR ATWOOD. ILLINOIS Illinois Last in iny chronicles, but uot least, is Laura. She made her debut in Atwood many years ago, as a chubby little girl of three. The color of her hair is, in all probability, accounted for by the fact that she was born in Auburn. She was always a great favorite, especially with the preachers. This may have been on account oi her admirable traits of character, but we da not know. However, we do know that whatever her characteristics were, they were constantly getting her into mischief. Hut Laura had talents as well asqnalities. After hearing her recite “I ain't go in ‘ a cry no more several times in the high school, we decided that she was a born elocutionist, and sent her to the county contest, where she fulfilled our highest expectations and carried off the honors of the dav. This was the last important event in her school life, but we have heard that she may join Vivian and Madam Melba, on their Kuropean tour, and who knows, but that triumphs greater yet may wait her there? Thus in the Held ol athletics, explorations, oratory, and music, are we as a class represented; and we look forward to the time when the inusc of history will plac high on the scroll of fame tile name of Sampson for athletics, Perry for exploration, Demosthenes for oratory. Apollo for music, then dipping her pen in the sunlight will write in the clear blue, above them all the names of the members of the class of 1907. CLASS PROFIT RCV I.AURA 1 . WRIGnTSMAN A great many things have happened which .are unknown to modern historians. More than two thousand years ago in the third century before the birth of Christ there was a Greek, called Demoductis, who lived the most of his life in seclusion, for he was chief priest in the temple of Apollo. This temple located at Delphi, a secluded spot in the mountains many miles from inhabitants, was the connecting link between mankind and the gods and was only visited now and then, in the times of trouble, by an official messenger who came for advice from the gods. The most sacred room was located in a wing which stretched out over a large fissure in the ground. Peculiar fumes arose from this fissure and filled the air with a sacred atmosphere. Here the priest would lie and interpret the visions which lie was inspired to see. The gods were good to the Greek- in those days and a continued line of visions enable.1 the high priest to guide his people to many victories. This Demoducus fiad once been a common man in bis youth, but many years of valor an 1 great success in Olympian games had won him favor with thegodsaml he arose to this great position before he had reached th- age of three score years. The early life of this man had made him very energetic; consequently, he was not content with merely interpreting visions when they were needed. He made many offerings to the gods and prayed that he might be allowed to read the future. His prayer was granted. At the particular time of this story Demoducus had been busy for fifty years recording a prophecy of the future and had it finished up to the year of 19.b As was his custom he began this day on the work of reading the development of great characters who Mould start on their careers that year. He unrolled his scroll and peered into the hazy atmosphere of the room. There was a building pirt wood and part stone; the wooden part was old, the wings of stone were new. In this building there was a large ciowd facing five persons on a stage. Over the stage were the letters Class 07. Kvidentaly these five people were to be recorded in history. He closed his eyes and HENRY GROSS Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Suit Cases, Telescopes, Trunks, Men’s Furnishing Goods. Mutual Phone Atwood, Illinois H. B. BREWER Farm Implements, Buggies and Harness Summer Robes, Whips, and Wire fencing. Latest Styles Fancy Millinery sigeg. f. gross ATWOOD. ILL Farm Loans. Fire and Lightning, Tornado and Windstorm Insurance Bach the best ol its class. As Notary Public. Am at your service to take your acknowledge ment to Deeds, Mortgage (real estate', Releases, and such other pa| ers as may require to be acknowledged before a Notary. l«ab Sipe TEACHER OF PIANO Atwood, t ddtnots Saratoga Restaurant MISS JKSSIK WILLY R. A. Jolly, Proprietor TWO GLORIES TRANSLATED BY BEN TOMUNSON STUDENT OF U. OF I. One day when the celebrated Flemish painter, Peter Paul Rubens, was going through the churches of Madrid, accompanied by his famous pupils, he entered the church of a humble monastery, of which tradition has not handed down the name. The famous artist found little or nothing to admire in that poor, ruined church, and was already going on, railing, as was his custom, against the bad taste of the monks of New Castile, when he noticed a certain picture half hidden in the shadows of the ugly chapel, approached it, and gave an exclamation of astonishment. His pupils surrounded him in a moment and asked: What have you found. Master?” Look!” said Rubens, pointing, as his only reply, to the canvas before him. The pupils were as overcome with wonder as the painter of the “Descent from the Cross. The picture represented the “Death of a Monk.” Very young and of a beauty which neither penance nor suffering had been able to efface, he was stretched on the tiles of his cell, with his eyes already veiled by death. One hand was extended and clasped a death-skull, while with the other he pressed to his heart a crucifix ot copper and wood. In the background of the canvas was seen painted another picture, which was represented as hanging near the bed from which the monk was supposed to have arisen, in order to die with greater humility on the hard ground. That second picture represented a dead girl, young and beautiful, placed on her bier and surrounded by funeral tapers and ric i. black hangings. No one could contemplate those two scenes, the one contained in the other, without understanding that they mutually completed and explained each other. An unfortunate love, a dead hope, a disillusionment of life, an eternal oblivion of the world; this is the mysterious poem that is drawn from the two ascetic dramas locked up in that canvas. Moreover, the color, the drawing, the composition, all revealed a genius of the first order. Master, who can have painted this magniBcent picture?” aske l the pupil , who had already approached the painting. “In this corner there hail been a name written,” rjplied the artist, “but a few months ago it was erased. As to the picture, it is not more than thirty nor less than twenty years old. “But the artist— The artist, according to the merit of the picture, might be Velasquez, Zurbaran, Ribera, or the young Murillo, with whom I am so charmed. But Velasquez does not feel in this manner. Neither is it Zurbaran, if attention is paid to the color and to the manner of seeing the subject. Still less should it be attributed to Murillo or to Ribera; the former is more tender and the latter more sombre, and besides the style belongs t � lhe school neither of the one nor of the other. Iu short. I do n t know the author of this painting, and I would even swear that I have never seen any of his works. 1 go still farther; I believe that the painter, unknown and perhaps even dead, who haft left the world such a marvel, ) 'longed to no school, and lias painted no other picture except this, nor could he have painted another that could h ive approach id it in m rit. This is a work of pure inspiration, a. personal experience, a reflection o. the soul, a fragment of his life .... But .... what an idea! Do you wish to know who is the author of this picture? Tnen it is this very dead man whom you s e in it!” PJSRFKCJTION K. Lu 71635 (OWNED BV A. L. BLISS AND F. L. IIENINOER) The acknowledged Prince of Brood Sow Sires.” The undisputed king- of easy feeders. The most uniform breeder on earth. A few choice sows due to farrow June, July and August Perfection E. L. litters for sale privately. Can supply you with Poland Chinas of most any other popular breeding. Prices reasonable. Also have for sale FARM HORSES, CORD WOOD and WHITE OAK FENCE POSTS. Glad to have visitors any time at the OKAW STOCK FARM a miles west of Tuscola—2 miles south of Ficklin—2 miles north of Bourbon. For information address, . L. BLISS, Tuscola, ir.r.. genius, it is not in order that this soul may be consumed in solitude, but that it may fultil its sublime missiotn of illuminating the souls of other men. Tell me the name of the monastery in which this great artist is hiding, and I will go to seek him and return him to the world. Oh! what lame I expect for him! “Hut . . . and if lie refuses? asked the Prior timidly. If he refuses, I will go to the Pope, with whose friendship 1 am honored, and the Pope will convince him better than I. The Pope! exclaimed the Prior. “Yes, father: the Pope. repeated Rubens. Be assured that I would not tell you the name of this painter even if I remembered it! Know that I will not tell you in what monastery he has taken refuge! Very well, father: the King and the Pope will force you to tell it, replied Rubens exasperated. ”1 will see to the matter myself. Oh! you shall not do it!” exclaimed the monk. You would do great wrong. Take away the picture, if you wish, but leave him in j� eace who lias found rest. I speak to you in the name of God. I knew, 1 loved, I consoled. 1 redeemed. 1 saved from the waves of passion and misfortune, shipwrecked and dying, this great man, as you say, this blind unfortunate mortal, as I call him. Yesterday he had forgotten God and himself; today he is near the supreme happiness -glory. Do you know anything better than that for which he is striving? With what right do vou wish to revive in his soul the fatuous fires of earthly vanities, when in his heart burns the inextinguishable liaine of charity? Do you believe that this man, before leaving the world, before renouncing richts, fame, power, youth, love, all that makes mortals vain, did not undergo a fierce struggle with bis heart? Can you uot guess the disappointment and bitterness that he experienced with the knowledge of the falseness of tilings human? And do you wish to bring him back to the struggle when he has already conquered? - But this is to renounce immortality! cried Rubens. It is to aspire to it. “And with what right do you interpose yourself between this man and the world? Let him speak and he shall d icide.” I do it with the right of an elder brother, of a master, of a father, all of which I atn. for him. I do it iu the name of God, I repeat. Respect him ... for the good of your soul. Thus speaking tlie monk covered his head with his hood and went away. “Let us go, said Rubens. I know what I have to do. Master, exclaimed one of the pupils, who, during the conversation, had been studying alternately the canvas and the monk, ‘do you not believe, as I do, that this old mouk resembles very much the young man who is dying in that picture? “Ah! it is true! exclaimed all. Take away the wrinkles and the beard and the thirty years that this picture shows, and you will see that the master was right when he said that this dead monk was at ouce the portrait and the work of a living monk. And now may I perish, if this living monk is not the Father Prior! In the meantime, Rubens, gloomy, shamed and deeply moved, watched the retreating figure of the old man who saluted him, before disappearing, by crossing bis arms over his breast. Yes ... it was he, stammered the artist. Let us go, lie added, turning to his pupils. That man was right. His glory is worth more than mine. Let him die in peace. And giving a last look at the canvas that had so greatly moved him, he left the church and directed his steps toward the palace where he was honored by a place at Their Majesties’ table. Three days later, Rubens returned entirely alone to the humble chapel, still desirous of contemplating the marvelous picture and even of speaking again with its presumed painter. But the painting was no longer in its place. Instead he found in the principle nave of the church a funeral bier placed on the ground and surrounded by all the brotherhood, who were celebrating the requiem mass, lie approached to look at the face of the dead man and saw that it was the Father Prior. “He was a great painter. said Rubens, as soon as surprise and grief had given place to other sentiments. “Now it is that he most resembles his work. r. DOTY C. R MOSBAU6ER Real Estate and Money to Loan tl ® ArkaiiMi I.amls a Specialty. Atwood. Illinois Breeder of Brahma Chickens. C. F. HARSHBARGER -a? :- -- Grain Dealer General Groceries, Cigars and Atwood, Illinois Tobacco. Ervin J. Fahrnkopf Buyer of Country Produce. THE BARBER Atwood, Illinois You get out by a close shave but no hair pulling ATWOOD, ILLINOIS with him the gray haired man smiles, anti tells him to go to the superintendent of grounds. The superintendent of grounds is the hardest man to tint! yet, and when he is found he merely signs the receipt, and forwards the hoy on to the janitor of the gymnasium Everything vni to need a permit and yard of “red tape There are so many things required that lie never dreamed of before, that these few hours' experience has drilled him to accept anything which comes his way. On the way to the gymnasium he is stopped by two polite fellows who want to sell him a “Campus Permit’good for free walks on the campus. Twenty-five cents is patd for a big green ticket and the boy walks on ignorant of the fact that he has bit on the first fresh m in trick. AN UPPER CLASSMAN The freshman is gieen, but green things grow. In a short time he is initiated into the ways and customs and. becomes suited to his surroundings. A semester passes along. Doctor Smith has proved to be only an instructor in mathematics. When this first year man find out that his teacher in algebra is the same old man who treated him so kindly on registration day he concludes that lie will have au easy time. The first semester has brought some experience with it. ! Ii« boy now re-fois to his teach eras ‘Old ’ Smith, and has learned the full meaning ot the term PROF. SMITH. Pm I . Alter all, the cl tss work in a university is not the mo-t important part of a student’s course. It is worth something to know what college spirit means. It is a kin I of mental conversion for a man to fall in love with his Alma Mater and learn to give all his support to everything that represents her. The best parts of a tudcnt’s life are the times w hen he can be present at big football games to support the team, and to live through the game with the players. He will watch the ball from start to tiinis, get so excited A FOOTBALL SCF.NE K K F, B. T. McCIjAIX Clerk of of the Board of Education. Iphysician and Surgeon EERCHKR Before Painting KSTIMATKS H’RMSHKD ON AITI.ICATION ATNVOOI). ILLINOIS ' Farm When wanting Fresh Fruits in their Season, call on the Shady Dell Fruit Farm. Telephone No. 1533. ALKX T. GROSS ISetta Jlft. jfabrnhopf TEACHER OF PIANO AND REED ORGAN Will give technic class lessons free of charge to all music pupils. Fitting Eve C.lassoi a Specialty. ATWOOD. ILLINOIS. ATWOOD. ILLINOIS that In will forget that he is living, and yell himself hoarse when the team makes a touchdown. If the team loses, he weeps with the team. If the team wins, he goes mad with the rest of the crowd, yells like an Indian, and helps to carry the team off the field. When night comes a parade starts for down town to hold a celebration. Hoards, planks, piano cases, and boxes begin to appear from all directions. Soon, a big bonfire i blazing. Everybody yells and has a good time. Street car traffic may be stopped, and the police force may be called out to put down the riot, but the whole thing is enjoyable, and is an event to be remembered for a life time. Such pranks may seem foolish but I believe they have a place in a man's general education. It is a fine thing to get one's bood stirred up occasionally, and it is always beneficial to work up a little enthusiasm now and then. The best things to be learned cannot always be gotten from books. Books are a fine thing, but they are only a means towards an end. A working knowledge which is to be gotten from books is necessary, but only constitutes the foundation of an education. The “book worn) .or the man whose accomplishments are limited to what he has learned from books, of little value to the win 1 I. The man who can think for himself and knows how to apply knowledge is the one who wins. There is a great demand for people who can stand on their own feet and take part in real life; people who arc wide awak- and ready to get busy. In this lies the value of a university training. There are so many things here to employ one's time and so many opportunities for development that if there is any good in a man at all, four years' university training will bring it out. After living the life of an earnest student for that time one ought to develop enough enthusiasm to last him a lifetime. This is why a university training helps a man to get along in the world. The people who arc ready and willing to work soon advance above the sleeping multitude. The song,“Wait for an opportunity, is the chant of a lazy man. The oppressive age is past. All people have equal chances. Success is not a question of opportunity. It is simply a matter of getting busy. The man who works gains. The man who loafs loses. This is in accord with all laws of nature and rules of justice. What a man becomes varies with the closeness with which he sticks to the motto “Get Busy.” DENTIST Er. C. CU. Calvert Iwn CAR? OP CHILDREN’S TEETH. BRIDGE WORK. Tr atir.eat of the Teeth .1 Specialty nrcaslOWALLY YOU Meet one whose love for exaggeration is intense and whose conscience is so elastic that lie will stretch the truth to the utmost limit. He may be a gentleman of leisure or he may be a man with Hardware to sell. UP-TO-DATE In either case, better be careful how you accept what he says. We aim to speak the truth and to mis- MILLINERY represent in nothing. If needing anything in the Hardware line we can suit you and at right prices. Mrs. Frank Weatherholt Flickinger Bros. Dealers in Hardware, Stoves, Tin and Granite Ware, Paints, Oils, Etc. “What! Master, you are jesting with us! No, I know what I am saying.’ But how is it conceivable that a dead man can have pictured his own death agony'' By conceiving that a living man may have guessed or represented his own death. Moreover, you know that in certain religious orders to pronounce final vows is to die. “Ah! you believe—? 1 believe that that woman who is present in the flesh in the background of the picture was the soul aud the life of this monk who is dying on the ground. I believe that when she died, he believed himsell dead also and did die, in fact, as regards the world. I believe, in short, that this work, more than the last minute of its hero or painter (who are indubitably one and the same person), represents the taking of vows by a young man disillusioned of earthly joys. So tnat he can be living yet ' Yes, he can In? living yet, and as we know the date of this occurrence, perhaps his spirit has again become peaceful and even joyful, and the unknown artist may be today a very fat and jolly old man. As for that, there is a way to find out, and above all we must ascertain if he painted any more works. Follow me. And, so speaking. Rubens approached a monk who was praying in another chapel and asked him with Ins habitnal boldness, Will you tell the Father Prior that 1 wish to speak to him on behalf of the King. The Prior, who was a man of considerable age. arose laboriously aud replied in an humble and broken voice What do you want of me? I am the prior. Pardon me, father, for interrupting your prayers, replied Rubens, Can you tell me who is the painter of this picture? Of this picture? exclaimed the monk, “what would you think of me if I replied that 1 had forgotten:” What! You knew and can have forgotten it?' Yes, my son, 1 have forgotten completely. Then, lather,” said Rubens, in a tone of insolent jest, you have a verv bad memory. The Prior knelt again without making any reply. I come in the name of the King cried the proud and overindulged Fleming. What more do you desire, brother?” murmured the monk, slowly raising his head. To buy this picture of you. This picture is not for sale. Well, then, tell me where I can find its painter. His majesty will wish to know him, and 1 must embrace him, congratulate him, show him my admiration and affection. All this is alike incapable of realization. Its painter is no longer in the world. He is dead!’ exclaimed Rubens in despair. The master spoke well, said one of his pupils, this picture was painted by a dead man. He is dead! repealed Rubens, and no one knew him. Ili.s name is lorgotten; his name, which should be immortal: his name, which would have eclipsed my own. Yes, mine, lather, added the artist with noble pride, lor you must know that 1 am Peter Paul Rubens! At this name, famous throughout the world, and of which from its connection with a hundred majestic paintings, true marvels of art, no man consecrated to tiod was ignorant, the palli i lace ol the Prior suddenly flushed amt his downcast eyes were raised and fixed on the stranger's countenance with as much veneration as surprise. All! you knew me! exclaimed Rubens with childish satisfaction. 1 aui glad. Now you will belessoia monk toward me S then ... cornel Will you sell me the picture? You ask an impossibility replied the Prior. “Well then, do you know of any other work of this ill-fated genius? fan you not remember his name? Will you t� lI me when he died?' You have misunderstood me, replied the monk, 1 tola you that the painter of this picture did not belong to the world, but that does not mean precisely that he is dead. Oh! he lives! he lives! cried all the artists, let us know him.” Why? The unhappy man has renounced everything t .at is worldly. He has nothing to do with men . nothing I beg you, therefore, let him die in peace.” No, said Rubens with enthusiasm, this cannot be father. When Io l kindles in a soul the sacred lire of (ioni.ixs TED MKUliirr 'OO I guess pa thinks I'm badly skeered, But, gee! I'm not. I’m not afeerd. Up here with all these rats and rniec. And all such things that I think's nice, As spiders, pinchin'bugs and snakes. But when Jane sees ’em, she just shakes l t, he just thinks I'm dreadful bid. And bully gee! but he was mid. And ma. (she's firm mad), said, to . I don’t do what I ort to do. Nor do things that I know L si oa'd, I wouldn't even bring in wood. And when pa said he bet he coul I Make me bring in that dog-gone wo � I Then I got closer to my ma. And she said. “Don’t get angry, pa, But he grabbed me and ma said, .Sol i Pa said, “young man, march to the loft Gee! I'm jist skeered to death o' ghosts Aunt Emmy, she knows 'bout the most! She told me 'bout a goblin once, That stayed up in this loft fer months, That yelped and hollorcd down the hall, And never could be seen at all! Boo! it seems awlul dark up here! I'd like to know what's over there. I feel so awful cold and damp, Just like I'm goin' to take a cramp! Oh! Ma, is pa gone back to town? 1 wish you'd please let me come down. B ACC ALAt'R HATH SERMON “FIOS Ok THISTLES4 SUNDAY. MAY 1 � , BY Rev. H. G. Rowe. COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Friday, May 24th by ALLEN ELLINGTON ROGERS, A. M., Professor of Law, U. of I. HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT MAUUKULACKWELr, -JO Last year’s post, said, The new piano is not yet ours That remark w is still tru • in April. 1907. Principal Cresip, who is usually all smiles, went around with his countenance darkened as if some great calamity were about to descend upon him. lie wanted that piano tobe o irs, and the school year was drawing to a close, so he confied his troubles to his friend Gore, who is equal to any emergency anywhere and at any time. He is a man of uscfulne,- and prominence He has a vast deal of influence at the U. of I. where he is located When he says, “Simon says thumbs up, —up they go So he said to several of the students up there— Boys, let’s go down to Atwood and help Cresap clear up that piano debt. He said that every fellow who would volunte«r to go with him. should have a good square meal. In a trice there were a number of responses and several fellows began to tell what they could d in the way of ent -rtainmint. Mr. Gore finally selected a half dozen of the best looking, and they ar rived early Saturday morning. They paraded the street all day. played tennis, and flirted with the pretty girls, just-to pass the tim? away all of which is excusable in college men. When evening came they assembled in the opera house, where they were to display their varied accomplishments. There was a funny man in the crowd, whose name was Hubbart. He was funny looking, funny acting, and he had the funniest feet. They were so large. He said that a barrel of salt fell on them, but that lie wore the same numbered shoes that Mr. Gore wore and no salt had fallen on Mr. Gore’s feet. He told that he and Mr. Cresap went to Peoria once upon a time, to fish on the lake and they killed one hundred and twenty five million ducks, etc. Some didn't believe it. That out rivaled Baron Munchausen’ famous duck story. Tanquary, with his mandolin played such beautiful music that Orpheus with his lute was not in it. Even the small boy in the back of the house was quiet for once Easton, Dr. McClain, Baker, Theo Gross, and Uncle Casper have been tripping the light fantastic toe ever since. Crumbaker spoke a piece about papa’s taking care of the baby, which made every bachelor in the hou c vow he would remain in single blessedness. The quartet. Messers Harris, Gore, Cunningham and Wilkinson had voices as sweet and musical as Apollo's lute, strung with his own hair. Wilkinson is such a tiny little fellow, but when he opened his mouth such a volume of melodious sounds burst forth that his statue was forgotten. He is a veritable Jean De Reszque. Our own girls comprising the Aeolian quartet, sang as never before. The charming students to the right and to the left of them and the sea of faces before them seemed to imspire them. They sang the Goblins'll Get You. and we understand the Champaign goblins got some of them when the entertainment was over. Ben Tomlinson, the man, who goes to Oxford next year, came upon the stage in time to help give the College yell. During this performance the rafters fairly trembled. The Atwood Orchestra with their accompanist, Miss Leah Sipe wrought the audience up to the highest state of ccstacy, especially in the rendition of that classical selection known as Dan Tucker or something else. All the time Mr. Cresap laughed and applauded. He seemed to be like Mark Twain’s hired applaudcr. He even laughed when tne most pathetic scenes were enacted. The entertainment closed and every body went home, smiling and happy and wishing there were another piano needed. You need not be ashamed of your photographs if you get J. Edward Wamsley’s name on it. Cbe Wpsto«datc lpboto Ifcan PRICES $1.00 PER DOZ. and UP Call and see samples, Children Photos and Family Groups a specialty Tuscola, Illinois Branch Studio at Atwood, 111. YOU WANT THE BEST U. O. JONES —WHEN YOU RUY— Jeweler and Optician Atwood. Illinois SCHOOL ATWOOD GRAIN GOAL SUPPLIES COMPANY. —AND— (imcokporaybd) A. J. QUICK. MANAGER. Atwood, Illinois STATIONERY R I G G S at the Drup Store will supply you at Prices that arc Eight. TO THE GRADUATING CLASS (From TI1K ATWOOD WOMAN'S CLUB.) The Atwood Woman’s Club notes with interest and pleasure the advancement made in our schools. Having had some experience in life’s vicissituaes, we know the needs of a higher education. In every phase of life we realize its values. The world of today is progressive along every line. In order that our young ( eople may compete with this progress and associate with those at the top of the ladder, they must utilize the splendid opportunities which are before them. Life may be com pa red to a swiftly flowing stream, the current of which, is moving rapidly toward the sea, but along its edges are stagnant pools that seem to form no part of mighty body. Young people, get into the centre of the stream andavoid the stagnation of iguorance .and indifference. Each of you has talents, and with you rests the responsibility of developing them. Surely you ought to know what it is that you really want to do in the world, what practical results you wish to accomplish in your lives. This is a question which it will be very wise to ask and answer before you determine what particular means you shall use in order to perform your chosen work, and to secure the desired result. A captain should have a clear idea of what | ort he is to reach before he attempts to lay his course and determine Ins manner of sailing.” Where are you going? Are you fitting yourself fora life of pleasure? In wealth your ambition? Is it fame that you desire? Will a life of usefulness satisfy you? Whatever be your aim. workearnestly and conscientiously and your efforts will be crowned with success. The Board of Education, the earnest, conscientious teachers, and I he patrons of the Atwood district have made it possible for you to lay the foundations upon which you may build, and thus reach the fulfillment of your ambition. REVIKW OF THE YEAR —PATRONS’ DAY— Last November the school sent out invitations to the parents invitiug them to visit the school Patrons” Day. This was a uay when the work of the pupils was to oe exhibited and tne visitors might see what kind oi work tile children Had been doing. On the day ap|K inl ed only a few patrons came to visit the school. A pro gram prepareu by the pupils of the rooms up stairs was given lor the entertainment of the visitors, after which me patrons were given t le priviledge of making any suggestion or crilisin concerning the school work. They expressed themseivi s as being pleased with the work and they desired that Patrons Day should be regularly observed in our school. Each member of the school board present gave an encouraging talk to the pupils and they highly complimented those who took partin the program. We were unable to account for the small attendance on Patrons' Day. It could not be that parents are not taking enough interest in the affairs of their cniidreu. Perhaps they did not receive their invitations as the c.ii.dren mignt have lost them. At any rate, all we ask is that we nave a large attendance next year and we will d our part in trying to furnish entertainment tor our visitors. Parents, give us your support and let us make our school what it should be. —MR. GORE'.S LEAVING — Mr. Gore, who was our .principal last year and a portion of this year, resigned his position in the Alwoou school last November in order that lie mignt finish his course at the University. Mr. (lore was a graduate from the University of Illinois, but he desired to get his Master's and Law Degree both ol which he will receive this year. Mr. Gore was a capable instructor and as he took a personal interest in the school it progressed very much under Ins management. Through his efforts Dr. Hollister, the high school visitor, was persuaded to visit tile school. As a result the high school visitor gave us thirty three credits. We need only nine more credits b.‘fore the scIiojI will be fully accredited. Mr. (lore trained the boys in athletics and they entered one or two field meets where they won a few points. lie sug