Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

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THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 16 EXCHANGE NOTES AND COM- MENTS The first number of the Lincoln Bema was received just before Xmas. It was a very interesting number and we welcome it upon our exchange list again this year. The December number of Aegis (Bloomington, 111.) contains a num- ber of goods jokes. Many of our exchanges contain notes regarding basket ball. The Seminary Breeze writes up several in- teresting accounts of their games. The Nautilus sen' a book contain- ing their yells which they use at bas- ket ball games. They were new and very good. We congratulate the Washington High School on their school spirit. The Xmas i-sue of the Rayen Rec- ord is a very in'eresting number. It con ains several good poems, some- thing that is lacking in most papers. The High School Idea, published at Vaiden, Miss., is one of our new ex- changes. It is a neat paper but we would suggest that it be improved by adding Exchange Notes. SELECTED FROM OUR EXCHANGES Did you ever kiss a girl in a quiet spot? asked the inquiring Freshie of a Sophomore. Yes. replied the Sophomore, but it was quiet only when I was kissing her. • Overhearing his father ask the post- master what was the cause of the bad odor inside of the office, Johnny ex- claims, I know papa.” “What is it my son,” says the indul- gent father. “Why i s the dead letters of course ’ Haw! Haw! Well now, Pat, said the judge to an old offender, What brought you here again? Two policemen, sor, was the laconic reply. Drunk. I suppose, queried the judge. Yes sor. said Pat, both of them. Junior—One who knows it all and tries to teach the family. Sophomore—A wise person: one of

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THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR THE CANTATA. The cantata, which was mentioned in the last Reflector, was given De- cember 17. The receipts were not what we wished, but you know “every little bit helps.” In the program given before the cantata, Fox’s orchestra rendered gome excellent music, then Lois Rich- ards gave a humorous reading which was especially enjoyed. It must be remembered that Lois was the Platon- ian’s sole winner in the last annual contest. A solo was sung by Miss McRill, and greatly appreciated by the audience. The cantata was given in a very pleasing manner, and we surely owe a great deal to Miss Fordyce, who worked so patiently with the pupils. The character song by Beth Smith and Perle Lundin was especially good. The outfits worn by the elders caused quite a commotion, also the elders’ grave expressions. The soldiers gave a drill with muskets which are a part of the collection owned by Dr. S. M. Wylie. The banquet scene was another pleasing feature. The appearance of the “venison made some of the spec- tators wish that they also might be included as guests to this feast. The menu, in addition to the vension, consisted in popcorn, bologna and fudge. The entire play was certainly fine, and the ones who took part are to be congratulated. REGULARITY IN ATTENDANCE Attention has been called, in form- er numbers of this year’s Reflector, to the high percentage of attendance that is being made in the high school. The record thus far is, for September, 99.4 per cent; October. 99.4 per cent; November, 98.8 per cent; and for De- cember 97.9 per cent. In each case. •5 these per cents were not only the highest made by any department in the Paxton schools, but were the highest ever made in the high school during the corresponding months for the past thirteen years. The tabula- ted records kept in the Superinten- dent’s office extend back to Septem- ber, 1897. An examination of these records by your reporter, reveals the fact that the next highest per cent for September was 98.6 per cent, made in 1906; the next highest for October was 96.8 per cent made in 1897; tffe next highest for November was 97 per cent, made in 1897; and the next highest for December was 96.5 per cent, made in 1905. The highest percentage recorded for January was for the year 1907 and was 98 1-3 per cent. Will we beat that? If so, there must be fewer cases of absence this month than ’ast. Let us all strive to maintain the first place in the attendance records thru- out the entire year. Omitted from December Number. Those of our advertisers who in last month’s Reflector were accidentally omitted in the list of rhymes dedicat- ed to their wares. With apologies, we insert them here: For cookies doughnuts, and flaky bread, .... Go to Finder Mill’s where you’re well fed, And if you desire a cake good as home-made. You’ll find it sure at the Arcade. Friend Olson from the barber shop. To his apartments for a cut for your top. In everything they’re up to time. And their work is always quite prime Of candies fine, We’ve quite a line. And goodies quite a store, If this you doubt Come seek us out— Buy some; we’ve plenty more. —Wenger.

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!HI'. PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR na are’s noblemen. —Maud—The minister says there i 5 no marrying in heaven. Mabel—Of course not. There wouldn’t be enough men to go around. Women’s faults are many. Men have only two— Everything they say And everything they do. A watch may have no gender, But you really can’t efface The fact that, nearly always, There’s a woman in the case. A pair in a hammock Attempted to kiss. And in less than a jiffy •sjqi papuBi .fam Don’t trouble yourself to stretch your mouth any wider, said the den- tist. I Intend to stand on the outside to draw the tooth. you don’t know who I am. I’m the president of this road. My face is my ticket. Conductor—Very well, sir, I’m ord- ered to punch all tickets. A newly captured horse thief Dangling from a lofty tree; In a whisper hoarse, he muttered “This suspense is killing me.” Teacher—Tommy, tell me the name of the tropical belt north of the equa- tor. Tommy: Can’t sir. Teacher—That’s right. Faith, said the Irish policeman, ex- amining a broken window, “This is more sayrious thin Oi thought it was! It’s broke on both sides.’’ Teacher—What tense do I use when i say, “I am beautiful.” Pupil—Remote past. Ha, I will fool the bloodhounds yet, cried the fugitive hoarsely, and slip- ping on a pair of rubbers, h£ erased his tracks. Bessie—He was very impudent. He put his arm around me twice. Jessie—Why! what a long arm he must have! Farmer Hayseed (in city reading sign)—“Cast iron sinks.” Any fool knows that. Friend—Your son played on the foot ball team at college. Fond Mamma—Yes. Friend—Quarterback ? Fond Mamma—Oh, yes;, hes’ nearly all back. You see he only lost an ear and a thumb. Passenger—(starting up): Perhaps “What would you say,” began a vol- uble prophet of now, “If I were to tell you that in a very short space of time all the rivers in the country would dry up? I should say: “Go thou and do likewise.” Latin Puns Dean Swift used to amuse himself by making Latin puns, as well as in manufacturing “sunlight out of cu- cumbers.” Here are a few of them which the English student can easily translate by making some allowance for false spelling, pronunciation and syllabication: Mollis abuti. Has an acuti. No lasso finis, Molli divinis. Omi de armis tres Imi na dis tres. Cantu disco ver Meas alo ver