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The Midget Edited by Students of Albemarle High School Vol. 3 Albemarle, N. C., December, 1923 N'o. 1 » #S#SPs^ THE PRESTO MUSIC CLUB. The reorganized Presto Music. Club has held two very interesting meet ings since the beginning of the school term. The first meeting took place on October the third, at the home of Martha Austin, The subject of rhe ■program was, “Primitivte and Ancient Music.” A composition on “The Drum Stage,” was read Iby Katherine Mil ton and this was followed by an interesting article on “The Pipe Stage,” Since Hallie Ta’bert was ebse^t. Miss Etheridge told some in teresting facts about “The Voice Stage.” Martha then gave an excel lent talk on “The Lyre Stage.” After the program Miss Etheridge surprised the members with a most pleasing contest. Later, Ellen Huckabee as sisted the hostess in serving delight ful refreshments. The following program was render ed at the home of Louise Bumgardner, Tuesday, October the eighteenth: Two Classes of Stringed Instru ments—Louise Parker. Early History of Piano—Juanita Huneycutt. Piano iSolo—Ann Harris. Construction of Piano—Nina Cran ford. Piano Duet—Charge of the Uhlrms —^Ellen Huckabee and Martha Austin. (1) The First Violin—Creelman Rowland. (2) Violin Solo—Creelman Rowland. After the program, assisted by E’eanor 'Mann, the hostess served lemonade and cakes. ARMISTICE DAY PROGRAM. (By Louise Parker.) A—“How long did it take your wife to [earn to drive?” B—“It will be ten years in Decem ber.” On Monday morning, November 12, all of the high school assembled in the auditorium for the purpose of carrying out a program in celebra tion of Armistice Day. The program rendered was as fol lows: iSong—“Am,erica.” Invocation—^Rev. D. B, Green. How the World War came to the United 'States—Robert Patterson. The American Flag—^Katherine Mil ton, Ann Harris, Mildred Parker. In Flanders Field—Lois Swanncr. America’s Reply—^Veleeta Loflin. North Carolina’is Record in the World War—Arthur Harris. Stanly County’s Record in the World War—^Hoyle Efird. Song—i“Keep the Home Fires Burn ing.” Our Dead over the 'Seas—Ester Elder. Present conditions in Germany— Arthur Patterson. Present European Conditions— Vance Huneycutt. Peace—Essie Lowder. The Blue and the Gray in France— jJace Pick’er. Song—The iStar iSpangled Banner. Address—Supt. C. A. Reap. American Creed—Student body. The students, together with quite a few visitors who were present, were ''x remely well pleased with the ex ercises. All returned to classes with .ninds ar.d hearts filled with the \reaning and nob’e spirit of Armistice Day. THANKSGIVING—1621. (By Grace Pickier.) Jack:—^“I see you’re trying out for the Dramatic Club. Had any ex perience?” John:—“Sure, I had my kg in a :ast once.’" “Jeremiah, clean those ducks. We’ve got to hurry, you know, or we can’[ get through with the work.” “Yes, ma,” answered Jeremiah obedier.tly as he began the work as signed. “We'l, we’l, hero comes yoir' fathor with a derr. Mrs. Smith wili help me dress that wh'le you finish fhe ducks. Don’t waste a minu'^e, new.” There was ?n atniosiphere of in terest and activity around the lilrL-) settle:r.ent at Plymouth Rock. The women and gir's were busy cookin'-; •all sorts of good things and all vhe men and iboys were engaged in hunt ing animals and wild birds. At last the preparations were com pleted and the guests began to ar rive. And what a great crowd as sembled! All the men, women 'd children in the colony were there 'xnd Indians could be seen standing In the crowd, staring at the different foods that were new and strange to them. “Now,” said Mr. (Smith, “let us all kneel and thank God for this gr,sat blessing he has sent upon us.” The assembly spent two houi’S thanking God tthrougth prayer and song for the religious freedom and I the blessings he had bestowed upon I them in their new home. The feast ing and worship continued for three days. At the close of the festivities 'every Pilgrim went to his home and I work filled with the Thanksgiving ' spirit. I —1923— 1 “Oh, today 1st Thanksgiving ani , we don’t have to go to school,” said ^ Mary as she sat up in bed and rubbed ; her eyes. (Continued on Page Two.)
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