Adel High School - Scarlet and Black Yearbook (Adel, IA)

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4-- s -- s-- ef- fa- 1- A -- A A-A -e+--1--------------- sis High School Masquerade October 30. 1914 vs- as --------A -- ----- -- -A -----A H- -- 4- --- ------ ----4--1? A -4. P the stairs and into the hall came a Weird combination of characters-two little lndian girls, arm in arm, followed by a gaily-dressed Spanish couple led the way, with several old ladies hobbling slowly after them and good-natured clowns '1'- danced in and out. They turned into tl'e Assembly Room, but even that was masked and disguised beyond recognition. The room, dimly lighted by grinning jack-o- lanterns and Japanese lantems, had an almost uncanny effect. ln one corner a group of ghosts were gliding slowly about, while clowns hopped around, peering into everyone's face, and a big snake threatened to send a Sweet Girl'Graduate into hysterics. Soon the room was filled and two nice little country boys gallantly escorted the wall flowers aroutd the room. A little girl went to the piano and started a popular ragtime while everyone else seized a partner and com- menced hopping and jumping. CI suppose they called it tangoing or turkey- trotting.J A clown tcok fcr l'is partner an old womang ghosts and nefgroesg witches and gypsies, coupled off ard were whirling and bobbing around, trying to dodge other couples, similarly engaged, while the Goddess of Liberty looked calmly on. Presently an old witch went to the piano and struck up a lively march, while the motly crowd paired off and paraded twice -around the room before judges. A prize was given to two little pigmies for having the best costumes. Much surprise was felt when the pigmies proved to be two dignified Senior girls. The usual exclamatiorts of surprise were heard as the general unmasking proceeded. Many of the ladies, young and old, happened to be boys: and two model young men were girls. Two of the teachers made fine Indian girls and the Sophomore girls seemed to be fond of Lfttlte Red Riding Hood. After some of the confusion was stopped, games were started. Indians and Jews promenaded to the classical tune of Pig in the Parlor, and a few couples vainly tried to keep the Virginia Reel going. After these games died out, a large ring was formed for Drop the handkerchief fwhich proved to be a red bandanal and the attempt of a fat clown to catch a light- haired gypsy girl was only one of the funny sights. Tiring of these games. tie boys and girls were given parts of black paper cats, witches and bats to match for supper partners. Some pieces refused to match so the owners did their best to find partners and all were served to a sumptous repast of pumpkin pie, popcorn balls, doughnuts, apples and cider, which last, however, was rather vinegary as to taste. At eleven o'clock, after everyone had eaten too much for comfort, the party broke up and the masqueraders went straggling home. B.I-l.'I6

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sfo:-.rum -, va. ,, v.. ,, ,W Y ,., f ,., Y, ,W ,W Y, ,,. ,, v.. ,, ,,. v, ,., Y ,,,Q. The Inevitable Ending 'fn - vi -- -1- -vv- Y. -- -Y -.- -, v.. Tv.--of , -W -, -J -W v.- Y -.- , .--Qs ARJORIE OSBORN looked from the office window down on everybody seemed to be full of new life and vigor. Most of the women were looking at the gorgeous array of new hats 1'- in the windows or glancing sideways at the glass fronts to see how their own looked. But Marjorie's thoughts were neither with hats nor women. Her thoughts, rather, were completely and wholly with a group of children she had seen that morning. Barefooted and happy, they were as carefree as the birds and squirrels around them. As she remembered their joyful cries, she wondered if it were possible, if only for a little time, to go back to the realm of childhood. Her own childhood had ended abruptly on account of a sudden change in fortune, which resulted in the death of her father. Her mother died soon after and Marjorie now lived with her aunt, Mrs. Gray. All day she dreamed of wading in warm, sunny brooks, which tumbled cheerily through flower-decked woods. That evening she confided the whole dream to her aunt and that worthy woman, who was wise and experienced, listened gravely and marveled secretly at the fancies of youth. At last she said, Well, I really see no reason why we shouldn't spend our vacation in this way. I know an exact spot. Oh, tell about it quick, Aunt Marjorie, pleaded Marjorie. Is it close to the woods, and is it vine-covered, and are there little children near? lt is all of that and even more, answered the elder Marjorie. And so it was settled. Marjorie asked for her vacation in May instead of July and a week later as the train stopped at a little station among the hills, she and her aunt stepped off and were seen shaking hands with an elderly man standing near by. This is Mr. McLean, said Mrs. Gray to Marjorie, and he has promised us his home up here for a couple of weeks while he is away. I can't see, though, why you two women want to live there by your- selves, even for that short a time, remarked Mr. McLean. Just a whim of Marjorie's, explained Mrs. Gray. ' About an hour later Mr. McLean stopped the horses before the most entrancing spot Marjorie had ever seen. just back of the vine-covered house were the woods and Marjorie could already hear the tinkle of a brook. That evening was spent in arranging their few belongings, but the next morning Marjorie was up early: in short skirts. barefooted and with her long brown hair in two braids down her back. First she explored the woods. waded in the brook, then she picked flowers to her heart's delight. That afternoon she met some children at the brook and then came the first of her disappointments. She tried in every way to make them treat her as one of the crowd, but always there was a questioning look in their eyes, as though she were treading on forbidden ground. , 1 the surging mass of people four stories below. It was spring and