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SCHOOL COLUMN. * ? ***** Editors Caroline Roper, Editor-in-Chief. Otis Huff, Assistant Editor. Edwin Moseley, Locais. Anna Prentlss, Athletics for Girls. Julius Sitgrcaves, Athletics for Boys. The oratorical contest in the Lau rens high school will soon he here and we arc all looking forward to it, on April 4th. There are many boys in the high school contesting and we certainly hope that In tho final run a Laurens boy will win tho medal as one did last year. On the whole we have but a few visitors to our school unless some thing happens in the different grades, to which tho public are Invited. Wo' have one regular visitor though, Rev. Mr. Thayer pays our school a Ylslt every Monday morning. Also we have very few sick pupils. The only one who Is very sick now is Frank Armtrong and he is getting along fine. Many of the grades have been framing so.r.c new pictures lately for their rooms, because we try to keep our rooms at neat, clean and attrac tive as your parlors. Mr. Lavender, the moving picture munager is taking great interest in our school. He has given all tin1 grades an opportunity of going in free to the moving pictures on cer tain afternoons. He has helped the Athletic Clubs by giving them two weeks in which to sell tickets and we receive half profits. Now he has granted a free ticket to every child who gets on the Honor Roll and we want to thank him publicly for his in terest in us. Mr. Charles Munson. represent ing Allyn and Bacon, book publishers, vis ited ohr school last Friday, being call ed upon to make a talk, he decrlbed the process of mining oil The talk was very interesting and every one en joyed it. On March 18, an entertainment was given at the school auditorium, for the benefit of the girls athletic asso ciation. Miss Crclghton, one of the high school teachers, directed the I play, and was ably assisted by pu ! pils throughout the school. All the pupils acted well and the entertain ment wes a success in every way. Advantages of an Athletic Association in u High School. No one will deny that an all-round educated person Is one who Is men tally, morally and physically trained. The first two courses of training are usually gained through the medium of the school and home, but there is no definite means of gnining the latter unless it Is through an athletic as sociation. There are a great many who object to such an Institution In a school because it takes time which they contend should be spent In study ing. If such things as athletic asso ciations exist In nearly all colleges, both made and female, and we usually select the wisest and most capable men for their presidents, then why should they not bo In the high schools? High school life Is only a stepping stone to college life and If athletics are considered by these learned men as beneficial and proper for one, why not for the other. It Is true play, Is an important factor In the life of the average school boy and girl, for with out it their health Is Impaired and their work hindered, but systemized and directed play Is even better for them, und this Is what they receive In an athletic association. It Is neces sary that the close mental strain which is necessary to studying should be offset by a relaxation of all the mus cles and nerves of the body, and there is no better way of doing this than by going out and making a hundred yard dash across a field or giving vent to a few lusty yells on a base hall diamond. The training received In this way is of great service in after life. Who has not seen many a man when put to the t<>st of great endurance give out In a short while for lack of breath? This same man had he the training of his breathing organs and muscles required in running, Jumping and vaulting, would undoubtedly have held out longer. Everybody advises a good strong, clean physique in a man who has trained his body and Us organs to overcome outward material con ditions, Is more able to withstand the forces of disease and temptations which flesh is heir to. If any insti tution will make stronger, better men and fit them better for their purpose In life then it stands to reason that It Is nndenlally a good thing. We arc hoping to have the co-opera tion of some of the merchants and citizens in making our Feld Day a success on April the fifth. Should they see fit to offer a few prizes to the winners of the different contests, It would at least stimulate greater Inter est in those who are working so hard to make this day a Biiccess and add credit to our school. Both teams are putting forth all efforts to make this day a success by j taking advantage of every sunshiny duy. Julius Sitgreaves. Tenth Grade. Dat Chicken. When de early mornin's breakin', Sleep Is from my eyelids shaken', Comes dat happy tho't awakin', I's so glad I's got a chicken. Day advances, work abringin', Care, her cloak around me flingln', Yet in my heart I's a-Bingln', I's so glad I's got a chicken. Some times dark tho'ts flutters o'er me, I can't see an inch before me, Still O chicken yard I love thee, I must have another chicken. I kin trus' my feet to lead me, 'Neath the night, darkness will keep me, Den nobody sho' won't see me, I must have another chicken. Gently night sho' is a nearin', Light frum earth is disappearin', Still dat blessed tho't so cheerin', I can have another chicken. Now, dim darkness gathers 'round me, But de missus sho' has found me. For steel trap teeth tightly hold me, ?She has got another chicken. Willie Sexton. Eighth Grade. 1 OR.KING'S NEW DISCOVERY Will Surely Stop Thai Cough. THE COTTON MARKET. Giving way rather sharply at the start under the welglit of a general selling movement, cotton quickly turned about and recovered fully all of the early loss. This has been the action of the market for some time past; it goes downward one day and upward the next, with the summer options hovering around the HHfcc lev el. Developments over Sunday were of a character disappointing to the bulls; the weather at the south was better, the political atmosphere abroad somewhat disturbed and no settlement had been reached In the big English coal strike. Then, too, a number of the operatives at Fall River express ed themselves as unwilling to accept a 5 per cent advance In wages, asking 15 per cent Instead. This also had more or less effect on sentiment when considered In conjunction with the oth er depressing news. Yet, as already intimated, the market was not long in reversing its course, owing mainly to covering by the shorts. The south bought heavily, as did Liverpool and large spot houses, the weather map furnishing the Incentive by taking on a threatening look. It suddenly turn ed a good deal colder In the southwest and rains were predicted for several states; there has been altogether too much rain in some sections of late and crop preparations are backward. The market was also stimulated by developments tending toward a settle ment of the mammoth labor troubles In England, teh impression gaining ground that a strike which is paralyz ing trade there will not be allowed to contlnui much longer. It was Blg nivcant, however, that profits were again freely taken on the advance, and In the late trading the market be enme weaker and unsettled. Perhaps the final ginning report of the Census Bureau chilled the ardor of the hulls; the figures, 16,050,000 bales, certain ly looked impressive, although they were by no means a surprise. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has won its great reputation and exten sive sale by Its remarkable cures of coughs, colds and croup. It can he de pended upon. Try it. Sold by all dealers. OOKTRIGHT METAL. SHINGLES 1 HOW TO KNOW THE GENUINE, Mi; ml 111 mm LOOK FOR THE STAMP "CORTRIGHT" Reg. U. S. Pat. Off. and accept no substitute, if you want a roof that will last as long as the building, and never need repairs?never need attention of any kind, except an occasional coat of paint. 3. Fire-proof? Storm-proof? Lightning-proof For sale by Local Dealers or Cortright Metal Roofing Company 50 N. 23rd, St., Philadelphia, Pa. DEMY'S MARKET Tfl CHOICEST CUTS DENDY'S MARKET Truly, you Do secure the very best meats obtain able when you patronize this market. We take special care in buying only where we're certain of choice meats and after they're received they are kept in the best condition by painstaking care and up-to-date refrigerating equipment. Our prices are as low as possible and our delivery service, perfect. Phone 293. DENDY'S MARKET PIERCING ARROW Have now friends by the score. We have experienced some bad weather but in spite of that the business has kept Just Four more Days of the Great Piercing Arrow Sale and it will be 4 days full of surprises for you. Every Day a Special coming. Now for the finish. Be on hand. BARGAIN DAYS! AA7FDNFCDAYI Specials in Lace, Embroidery, Ribbons, Shirtwaist f LtUlMuOVH.ll Muslin Underwear. Closing Out Our Millinery. Day NOTICE! Sa,e wil1 Positively Close .ii.?._T.. Saturday, Mar. 30th. Bigger doings than ever in the "SUBWAY." It is wonderful the way goods will sell. But why not. Such values were never known in this or any other store be in addition to the already big bargains that are bringing the people from all sections of the country. Big feature bargain days all this week. These will THURSDAY! reduction in all our Dress Goods. You will lind some lllUIViJi/H. I ? excellent values in Spring and Summer Percales, and all Waist Goods. FRIDAY! Unusual concessions in prices of Clothing: $25.00 suits $14. I IY11/H.1 : Lion Brand shirts 89ct.s, Stetson $4.00 Hats $2.71), Smile $3.00 Hats $2.29. Don't miss it. 99, SATURDAY! Don't ^ t0^e here Saturday, the last day. We are going VixUH. 1 ? to make that a long remembered day. FRIDAY! ^e Big ^aY- Bargain Friday! For this one day we are going I IVlLrii 1 ? to turn things loose. You must come to find out what's doing. Saturday, March 30th 18 thc Last0p?unkshese Great J. E. Minter & Bro, The Bargain Center A CLOTHING SALE TU AT SHOULD START SOMETHING. There arc Clothing values here that will Interest every man who comes?nothing that we could say would mean as much to you as the following prices and when you have come and seen the goods you will then .-ealize why this is a great opportunity. Lot 1. An assortment of suits sold at $20.00, $22.50 and $25.00. These are suits picked from the entire, stock?brokea lots?your cholco .$14.99 Lot 2. An assortment of suits sold at $10.00, $12.f>0 and $15.00. They are not the latest styles hut at the price we quote they arc dandy good values?come look them over and take your choice at .*>?.90 Lot. 3. Your choice of our regular $10.50, $17.50 and $18.50 sultB.$11.99 Lot. 4. Your cholco of our regular $15.00 suits .MM Lot 6. Your choice Of our regular $12.50 suits . Lot 6. Your choice of our regular $10.00 suits .M> I ( o. THINGS THAT MIDI ED INTEREST NOMICAL lU'VEItS. 5,000 yards Val Lnccs very unusual values at per yard .',U Rig lots laces actual values to 1 < at per yard .7c I lot men's hats values to $2.00 at.98c 1 lot men's hats values to $3.00 at .... . *l.il> 1 lot full dress patterns regular price $8 50 choice .stil.fr.? I lot regular 75c lace curtains at..'{IP 75 curtains all kinds values to $1 2fi, Choice Tile I lot extra line lace curtains $:<.50 value . .$'2.19 Kxtra special values In Muslin Underwear, gowns, petticoats, drawers, corset covers, Prices from 19c up. These are unusual values DRY GOODS SAEE. Many splendid opportunities in this depart ment that will Interest all economic al women. We only quote prices on Dress Ooods, hut the sale includes all Silks, linens and Domes tics. All our $1.00 Dress OoO(l8 at .7<>c All our 85c Dress Ooods at.I!Ii AI I our 75c Dress Ooods at .."?Sc All our 50c Dress floods at..'{<)?? One tahle odds and ends showing value; to 75o a yard to close out at per yard ,...89c