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THE LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION,By Mm. J, R, William*,The programme rendered by I hestudents of Liiicoin High School on lust Thu rmlftv evening ul Con vent Inn If.ilt was witnessed by u large and enthusiastic gather!rig; Ir was Indeed, u unique affair, 11 lustra ting Hie worts ot i he department* of Domestic Art.Mlllinry. am! Physical Training, and reflected great credit upon the faculty tu4 well as upon the cltlxeng of Kansas City,The grind march lu which the boysarrayed In military uniform, and the girl* In the characteristic athletic cos-turn*' marched four abreast was particularly pleasing, end was itu occas* ton for loud and prolonged niiplniHO. Those who were present could not help but bo Inspired a* they upon that Jong column of boys andgirls who will take their places an lead era In the future lift* of our people throughout this country.Calisthenics fur girls followed, with four large groups engaging in exer* ciaes with wands, dumb belie and Indian club*. These exercises wore beautifully carried out, each group performing different feats at the saint time, but the entire mass moving with grace, rhythm and ©ana that can ht*acquired only through Intensive) training.The competitive military drill between the two companies gave rise to much comment and displayed thevalue of such tram In sin the develop went of alertness, mental poise, agility, and power of endurance.in the midst of the programme,Editor Nelson C. C rows, was introduced to the audience and te n- a very interesting talk, lie commanded I heprincipal, professor J. R. B. Lee, andall those who made it possible to pnv sent such a creditable programme.The Fashion Show, designed to (Replay the work of the Domestic ArtDepartment presented the appearanceof a flower garden. There war© dresses of every color, designed and made for every occasion, each girl having mad© the roslunia which eh© wore, in the Sewing Rooms of the school Every garment showed to advantage Ht.t only the touch of artistic fingersIbut the adaptation of materials mid styles to the purpose for which the garment was intended.Athletic games Including ('age Hull, Basket Ball mid * hi-** Relay follow ed in rapid nueeenslon and thrilledI Ho audience with the delight of com | petition.Thu girl?* displayed wonderful grace and art in the Aesthetic and Folk i Dances, Imp resiling all with the lt;l©» jItghlful effect inoijui- l by tin- bodywhen acting in harmony with the mind to express a group of Irtons.After the presentation of the ban*| n-r fo Company \ who won I he gi osier number of points in the competitive drill, the entire audience rose 10 the strains of * Star Spangled Runnerplayed by the famous Lincoln High School orchtMro They all withdrew from the hull at an early hour but not without many ©tpressions of pro Isa© and commendation for bothfaculty and students.With (ht rendition of *»«- h uu excelteat prog rum me, we cannot h*di but realize that Lincoln High in taking u ranking position among the high schools throughout this country ihntare doing ho much for the develop*room of strong capable and efficient young men and women.Topeka. Ka»,t June C. A rathernovel method (if recognition h»* bean adopted by the Industrial IruTitate here, in deciding to award *T ertifi eaten of Merit. to Colored men of the stale who nr© tun king marked sucres* or their work In life The certificates this year wen* given at the camenwoc-incut exorcise*. Thus* receiving / time hi* W. W. lluckner, Tot*ckn for work tn the mechanical arts; John W,Rogers. Ottawa, and II W. Bell Oska Ioobil, both unusually successful farmers.GRAND COURT H, OF J.The Grand Court Heroines of Jericho held their annual Scanlon in Bt Louts last week and those present re port a verj enjoyable time. Mrs Eva Bolden of St Louis was elected Most Ancient Grand Matron; T. Cl. MeCamp*boll of Kansaa OUy, t.rind Josh tin. \full account of proceedings will begiven in our next week's Issue.
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Kansas City Sun
Kansas City, Missouri, US
Sat, Jun 07, 1919
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