Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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- ; : | Local Oratorical Contest. Not the least important of the School activities this year, has been the Declamatory and Extempore work. Early in March the soliciting contestants for the local contest was begmn by Professor Walters, and the work had steadily gone forward until March 28, the time set for the K. K.. K. County Preliminaries. The first step, was the securing of a number of pupils who wished to enter. Interest was created and five members for Declamations and two members for Ex¬ tempore speaking, manifested their willingness to enter. The next step was the securing of trainers. In this matter the contestants were extremely fortunate in securing Miss Burtt and Mrs. D. Styles, in Declamatory and Mr. Watson for the Extempore Speaking. That their work of training the contestants was most suc¬ cessful, is shown by the splendid contest that was held in the M. E. Church, March 28. The quality of the work was so uniform that the Judges had difficulty in making selections. However, in Extempore speaking, Mr. Tuttle was awarded first, his subject being, “ Public Speaking and Statesmanship.” Second was awarded to Mr. Nichols, his subject. “Third Parties in American History.” In Declamatory Class, Miss Lucile Peterson was alloted first, her subject, “ Whitewashing the Fence.” Second won with “ The One Horse Shay ” by Miss Hardy. The local contest was considered one of the best in years. The winners of this contest will represent Momence High School in the County Oratorical Con¬ test held May 9. 1913. the Program. Music.... «... .M. E. Orchestra. Extempore Addresses: “ Public Speaking and Statesmanship.”...Mr. Tuttle. “ Third Parties in American History.”. Mr. Nichols. Music.M. E. Orchestra. Declamations: “ How they Saved the Day.” (From Corporal Cameron.”)..Pauline Nichols. “ The Potion Scene.” (From “Romeo and Juliet.”)...... Lora Simonds “ The One Horse Shay.” (By Oliver W. Holmes.)..Helena Hardy. Music.M. E. Orchestra. “ The Pied Piper of Hamelin.” (By Browning.)...Edith Bradley. “ Mrs. Mayor’s Story.” (From “ Black Rock.”).Dorothy Nelson. “ Whitewashing the Fence.” (From “ Tom Sawyer.”)....Lucille Peterson. Music... M. E. Orchestra. Report of Judges. Award of the Cups.

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Society Conkst Program. The Contest Program of the Twentieth Century and Alethnai Societies was held Friday Night, May 23, in Philo Hall. This program was the final entertain¬ ment of the Societies, and was given in the form of a contest. Both Societies deserve great credit for their efforts, not only in this contest, but also in the work they have done this year. Program ALETHNAI Orchestra, TWENTIETH CENTURY Livonia Walker. Debate .Lucile Peterson Amanda Johnson . .Charles Tuttle Helena Hardy. .Piano Solo. .Dorothy Styles Earl To dd. Orchestra. .Leonard Gordinier Mabel Clapsadle. .Ruby Tuttle Hilton Nichols.. Orchestra. .Charles Stevens Bessie Brassard . .Dorothy Nelson Clay Hayden. Report of Judges. .Dorothy Nelson Miss Hueman . .Critic’s Report. Adjournment.

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S inttinrl No. ANY. DATE: ALL TIME. YOL. EVERY EDITOR EVERYBODY. This Paper is typical of the socities and shows what is being done by their members. The paper is open to all its readers (or hearers) in regards to con¬ tribution. The charges are very con¬ siderate One Time . Energy. Two Times More Energy. To the Editor of the Sentinel: I believe the earth is flat, and it is a source of sorrow to me that the con¬ trary should be taught in schools. If the earth were round, what would prevent it from rolling down the slopes of space into some Abyss? On the other hand, we know that a flat object will rest on a slope without slipping. This seems to me to prove that the earth on which we live is flat. Persons say that the earth is shaped like an orange. This is absurd, for an orange is of totally different color. (Signed) F. H. Advice on Health and Beauty Given Free. Editor: Please tell me how I may re¬ move freckles? Signed...L. B. Don’t stand on the front porch when it rains. It rusts the face. To Cure a Red Nose. Editor: Let me know how to cure a red nose. Signed . . . L. W. Put on more powder, most girls do. Latest by Cable. How terrible. A freshie found with the goods, (GUM.) Laugh and the class laughs with you, Recite, and you recite alone. A Few of the M. H. S. Popular Songs. “Please go away and let me sleep.” —R. S. “Where is my wandering boy, to¬ night?”—R. K. “Make a fuss over me.”—R. C. “If I could only read your heart.” —M. C. “You don’t weigh no fifteen hun¬ dred pounds.”—L. B. “Love is the soul of a gay Irish¬ man.”—A. P. “I’m the leading woman in the town.” —C. D. “If I only had a man.”—H. H. “I love to sit and dream of you.”— H. M. “I love every girl in the wide, wide world.”—G. C. “Some how I can’t forget you.— B. C. A New Yell. Beaf steak, Angel cake, Biff, Boom, Bah y Irish stew, potatoes, too, Rah, Rah, Rah! A hat full of knowledge, A pocket full of bricks, Momence High School, Re, Rah, Rix! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FOR SALE—A number of good ponies, note books, etc. Class of M3. WANTED-—A good basket ball team. M. H. S. WANTED—A bank that will hold Nichols. (5 cents.) Lulu B. WANTED—A little more cheap music among the H. S. faculty. H. S. Students.