Momence High School - Monesse Yearbook (Momence, IL)

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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.

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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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ffiomence F)igb School Lecture Course. The lecture course being under the management of the High School has been a decided success. There were five numbers in the course. The first number was the Lyric Glee Club, on November 15, 1912. The club was composed of four men, talented, not only as singers, but also as musi¬ cians and readers. They gave us a very enjoyable evening. The second number was held on December 19, 1912. It was a human nature lecture, the subject being 4 4 Wheels in the Head, ” and was given by Paul F. Voelker. This lecture was very interesting as well as educational. The third number was the Maud Stevens Concert Company, composed of three members. Miss Stevens prov¬ ed very entertaining as a child imper¬ sonator, while the musical part was given by Miss Welch, violinist, and Miss Chamberlain, pianist and whist¬ ler. It was held on January 2, 1913. The fourth number was a popular lecture, entitled 44 Play Ball.” The speaker, Mr. Henry Clark proved his ability as a lecture in every way. This number was held on February 14, 1913, The fifth number held on April 1, 1913, was an entertainment by Ells¬ worth Plumstead. The nature of the entertainment was costume selections and character delineations. It paid to hear this entertainment. All these numbers were held in the M. E. Church. Physical Culture Class. This year a new class has been started in the High School for the purpose of Physical Culture This is not compul¬ sory or is it for the High School alone, but anyone interested may become a member. Two lessons are given each week and a slight fee is charged for each lesson. The class is made up of twenty girls who are taught by Miss Vanden. A space in Philo Hall is given over to this class. The purposes of these exercises is mainly to gain improvement in health and vitality. There are many reasons why each one should take exercise, and the class as a whole progresses rapidly and hope to gain very good results by the end of the school year.