The boys' corn contest.-Last fall closed the first boys' corn contest conducted by our school. Each boy grew an acre of corn. The prizes were awarded on the basis of the largest production at least cost. The prizes were as follows: First, $25; second, free trip to Purdue short course in agriculture; third, corn cultivator; fourth, corn cultivator; fifth, books. If this contest is made an annual affair, it will probably be made a part of the national boys' corn contest.

Bulletins.-One bulletin has already been issued this year and another is in course of preparation. The first contained information and data regarding the boys' corn contest. The second will be a résumé of the short course, a review of the lectures and an emphasizing of the most important truths covered. About 500 of these bulletins are mailed to patrons of the school.

Records of registration of district schools.—The principal sends out blanks once a year to each district school in the high-school district. These blanks call for the data necessary for blanks sent to the principal by the State university or State superintendent of schools. The ages and grades of all the scholars are needed especially, as catalogues and other high-school publications are sent to the seventh and eighth grade pupils to stimulate their interest in high school. When possible, the principal visits these schools.

Lyceum course.-The high school has managed a lyceum course for two years and tries to secure attractions that appeal in both an educational and esthetic way. We sell our season tickets at low figures and have never had a deficit. The programs are all held in the assembly room.

One of the most recently organized short courses is that of the Rutland Township High School, a district which was organized last spring. The first annual program announced for 1916-17 is given below:

PROGRAM.

FIRST WEEK, DECEMBER 4-8, DAIRY CATTLE.

Class discussion: 1. Breeds. 2. Characteristics. 3. Judging.

Lectures: 1. Supt. W. R. Foster, 2. J. H. Cairns-Subjects: "Agriculture in the public schools." Time, Wednesday, December 6, 7.30 p. m. 3. I. A. Madden-Subject: "The profitable management of a Holstein-Friesian dairy herd." Time, Friday, December 8, 2 p. m.

SECOND WEEK, DECEMBER 11-15, DAIRY CATTLE.

Class discussion: 1. Feeding for milk production. 2. Testing milk for butter fat.

Lectures: 1. J. D. Jarvis-Subject: “The cream separator." Time, Thursday, December 14, 2 p. m. 2. Andrew Fredericks-Subject: "The dairy herd.” Time, Friday, December 15, 2 p. m.

THIRD WEEK, DECEMBER 18-22, BEEF CATTLE.

Class discussion: 1. Breeds. 2. Characteristics. 3. Judging. 4. Feeding for beef production.

Lectures: 1. Charles Crone-Subject: "Importance of cattle on the farm." Time, Thursday, December 21, 2 p. m. 2. Frank L. Beach-Subject: AberdeenAngus cattle." Time, Friday, December 22, 2 p. m.

FOURTH WEEK, JANUARY 2-5, HORSES.

Class discussion: 1. Light breeds. 2. Draft breeds. 3. Judging. Lectures: 1. F. H. Jackson-Subject: The production of pure-bred Percherons." Time, Thursday, January 4, 2 p. m. 2. F. S. Prichard-Subject: "The value of pure-bred stock." Time, Friday, January 5, 2 p. m.

FIFTH WEEK, JANUARY 8-12, HOGS.

Class discussion: 1. Breeds and types. 2. Judging. 3. Feeding.

Lectures: 1. R. R. Wells-Subject: "The production of hogs for market." Time, Thursday, January 11, 2 p. m. 2. I. S. Brooks-Subject: "Hogs and soil fertility." Time, Friday, January 12, 2 p. m.

SIXTH WEEK, JANUARY 15-19, POULTRY.

Class discussion: 1. Varieties. 2. Feeding for meat. 3. Feeding for eggs. Lecture: Paul Hoierman-Subject: "Feeding poultry for profit." Time, Iriday, January 19, 2 p. m.

SEVENTH WEEK, JANUARY 22-26, FARM CROPS.

Class discussion: Corn-(a) varieties, (b) insect and plant enemies, (c) seed. 2. Relation to soil physics.

Lectures: 1. James R. Holbert-Subject: "The breeding of seed corn.” Time, Thursday, January 25, 2 p. m. 2. W. S. Scott-Subject: Relation of farm crops to soil physics." Time, Friday, January 26, 2 p. m.

EIGHTH WEEK, JANUARY 29-FEBRUARY 2, FARM CROPS.

Class discussion: 1. Small grains. Insect and plant enemies. 2. Legumes(a) inoculation of soil, (b) relation to fertility.

Lectures: 1. E. S. Ebersol-Subject: "Relation to soil fertility." Time, Friday, February 2, 2 p. m., illustrated by charts. 2. 7.30 p. m., illustrated by lantern slides.

NINTH WEEK, FEBRUARY 5-9, VEGETABLE GARDENING, ORCHARDING.

Class discussion: 1. Vegetables for the farm garden. 2. Hothouses and cold frames. 3. Insect enemies of fruits and vegetables. 4. Pruning, grafting, and spraying.

Lectures: 1. Charles Drummet-Subject: "Demonstration of care of orchard." Time, Thursday, February 8, 2 p. m. 2. A. W. Nolan-Subject: "Horticulture." Time, Friday, February 9, 2 p. m.

TENTH WEEK, FEBRUARY 12-16, CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION.

Class discussion: 1. Mixing of concrete. 2. Use of concrete on the farm. Lectures: 1. Portland Cement Association-Subject: "The use of concrete on the farm." Illustrated with lantern slides. Time, Thursday, February 15, 7.30 p. m. 2. M. E. Jahr-Subject: "Concrete construction." Time, Friday, February 16, 2 p. m.

ELEVENTH WEEK, FEBRUARY 19-23, FARM MANAGEMENT.

Class discussion: 1. Crops and stock. 2. Location of buildings and fields. 3. Accounts.

Lecture: Roy C. Bishop-Subject: "Soil fertility and farm management." Time, Friday, February 23, 2 p. m.

TWELFTH WEEK, FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 2, FARM MECHANICS.

Class discussion: 1. Types of machinery. 2. Care and use. 3. Conveniences of the farm.

Lecture: E. A. White Subject: “Modern machinery and farm conveniences." Time, Friday, March 2.

Lecture: Dr. H. A. Hollister-Subject: "Community life."

The above, selected from many illustrations, will give a good idea of the general character of the winter "short course" as it has developed in these new Illinois high schools. There are numerous other interesting phases of this remarkable evolution that is going on among us. Note, for instance, this calendar of a recently organized school:

JERSEY TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR.

Club meetings.

The Forum, the literary club of the Jersey Township High School, will have its regular meetings in room 1, at 3.30 on the following dates: February 14, 28; March 13, 27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22.

The Latin Club and the German Club meet on Monday afternoon and alternate with the Forum society. The dates of their meetings are as follows: February 21; March 13, 27; April 3, 17; May 1, 15. Both clubs meet at 3.30 in rooms 5 and 9, respectively.

The Agricultural Club will meet on Tuesday afternoon, in room 5 at 3.30. The dates of its meetings are February 15, 29; March 14, 28; April 11, 25; May 9, 23.

The Glee Club meets weekly on Wednesday afternoon.

The Freshman and Sophomore girls' physical training class meets weekly on Tuesday; the Junior and Senior girls' class, on Thursday. Classes meet in gymnasium at 3.45.

Morning assembly.

Every Friday morning from 8.45 to 9.15 in gymnasium.

Social hours.

Social hours will be held in the gymnasium from 2 to 3 on the following dates: March 3 and April 14.

High school entertainments.

"The passion play," under auspices of Agricultural Club in gymnasium, February 28.

"The real thing "-H. S. play-Dodge theater, March 17-18. "My lord in livery," given by Forum Literary Club, April 21.