Salem High School - Clarion Annual Yearbook (Salem, OR)

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'THE CLARION ass $9011$s$s asi The Knights of The Mystic Seven a HE LAST notice that appeared concerning this organization was i also the first. But, nevertheless, it is not dead, for the lifratll is flourishing and as lively as ever. It is not the policy of the llfratl, to court publicity, and that is the reason our cut is not to be seen. It would not do to give ourselves away, as the oath taken upon becoming a member is binding and cannot, under pain of punishment, be broken. It is enough to say that the mystic rites and ceremonies as performed by the order are very interesting and fascinating. We are glad to welcome our former chief magistrate again as he makes his appearance among us. Condoleminus ambellatia sedomus. - Keeper of the Mystic Rolls, by order of Grand High Mogul, K. M. S.. The Demosthenes Literary Society ? URING the year the Juniors and Freshmen united and formed the Demosthenes Literary. The oflicers elected were: President, Edwin Haslam; Vice President, Rea Utter; Secretary, Harvey Slater; Assistant Secretary, Horace Sykes; Treasurer, Genevieve Potter; Assistant Treasurer, Meuric Roberts; Sergeant-at-Arms, Homer Hunt; Critic, Miss Shepard. The debates held were instructive and interesting, wit and humor bursting forth witha brilliancy that was dazzling. .But wit and humor did not predominate, for hard and concentrated work was done by the members. Characteristics of the forensic meets held by the society were charming natural eloquence, grace and freedom in delivery and thought. That the society has talent among its numbers was shown by two of its most distinguished members capturing first and second rank as debaters in the school. We feel that the measure and effort of the society can, never be fully estimated. Perhaps when some of its members tread the halls of Congress or are prominent in other important affairs, they will be able to look back