Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 272 of the 1907 volume:

: — April 1907 af ie, on So Soe? | —s PRINTED BY) ROACaqCcayzr 2 B 3 dir { Hopken Printing Gompany awe ALAMEDA € er s THE ACORN PROSSER’S PHARMACY Prescription Druggists We manufacture all our own candies, creams and ices. None but the purest goods used. We make special prices to churches and elubs. We deliver any quantity to any part of the city. BVeEVeewVweeweeeeweowewoeowe2oeqe1en High Grade Stationery We carry a full line of School Books and School Supplies. Fountain Pen s—three of the leading makes—Parker’s Lucky Curve, Ideal Waterman and Conklin Self-Filling Pens. Hand Bags—From $1.00 each to $17.50 each. A complete line of Scissors, Manicure Goods, Pocket Knives, Razors, ete. Prosser’s Pharmacy Chestnut Station, Alameda. Telephone Alameda 345. Go to DAMES For your Candy and Ice Cream Palatable, Pure and Wholesome 1342 Park Street, Telephone Alameda 1983. f Office Alameda [57 K, G. Schwartze, Phones......) Residence ,, 619 Watchmaker Jewler C. H. WEVER Mortician DEALER IN Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Funeral Director 1515 PARK ST. ALAMEDA Formerly at 508 Battery St. S. F. $2322 Santa Clara Ave, 2 THE ACORN J. J. Konigshofer Dealer in Foreign, Domestic Dry and Fancy Goods and Gents’ Furnishings 1423 PARK ST. OLIVE JAMES Dress Tailored hats and Novelties 1359 Park Street ‘phone Alameda 587 PARK HOTEL GRILL THAT’S THE PLAGE 10 CAT Fashionable Miilinery “THE VAGUE” Myrtle Macumber 1508 PARK ST. EASTER MILLINERY Miss Wi. R. Beritzhoff ; Is making a specialty of young Ladies dress hats : 1301 PARK ST. ALAMEDA PHONE ALAMEDA 593 THE ACORN | Se Phone Alameda —F a -— - Se ‘Z cs | 4 6 91 Ae ‘Sp ecialties:- Ev ening Dress Suits and Prince |. 3+ Alberts—Corduroy pants $6.00, Perfect Fit. 4 ‘NG ) guatar iteed-Exclusive designs for college w ear 1327 PARK STREET (Masonic Bldg.) __ALAMRDA, GAL. WEST END DKUG ¢ J. G. SEPULVEDA, Proprietor Phone Aiameda 452 1501 WEBSTER DT., ALAMEDA, CAL. THE MODEL SAYS CLOTHERS, THEY HATTERS and ARE HABERDASHERS Their Merchandise is up to the second— Pays you to see them before going “out of town” They intend to retaining your trade by deserving it 1339 PARK ST. Opp. Park Theatre ALAMEDA ree ce LTR ORI URS A AONE ANE A 8 BONES I ed FINE CHOCOLATES ICE CREAM anp AND BON BONS ICE CREAM SODA Nylander’s 1427 Park Street Phone Alameda 566 ALAMEDA, CAL. JTATSCL MAATOT WAN LNA J SAIN Ue, Point Arena is the very important per- command for several years. During his Sarah returned from a four years’ course at the le. As she was an attractive girl, and could row, hunt, fish and gamble, all the young braves of yped to win her. ent among her suitors were two men, known as Jim and George. Captain John looked on both with equal favor, but Sarah seemed to prefer Jim, as she gave a little more encourage- ment to him than to his rival. The whole reservation took.an inter- est in the affair. Finally the crisis came. The Fourth of July is the day of days on this reservation. It is the gala day of the year. Among the festive displays is Ameri- can dancing. The war dance is indulged in only once in three or four years, as few can dance it well. Jim and George knew that the eaptain fondly clung to the old-time war dance, and asked permis- sion to have one. h knew that whoever danced the best would be in high favor with him, and if either of them was the lucky one, the maiden would be his. For a number of days everything was in preparation for the event. Finally, the great night came. We went to see the dance, and were invited to seat ourselves around a rope ring. In the middle of this ring a fire was burning, half a mass of glowing coals and the other flame and smoke. We sat there fighting the swarms of mosquitoes, when, from a tent the squaws came, arrayed in their best dresses, ribbons and handkerchiefs. Each carried a handkerchief in her hands. They quietly took positions on two sides of the fire, took their handker- chiefs in both hand and began swaying their bodies back and forth, 4 uttering a serie of sounds, at first in a low tone, then growing louder and louder, till they ended with a great burst, which sounded like ‘‘Hic! Hace! Hoe!’’ THE ACORN These sounds continued for probably half an hour, denly, with a piercing yell, an Indian rushed in near lowed by two others who were blowing red whistles, which gave forth the most unearthly shrill sounds we had ever heard. dancers were typical braves with their bands of feathers around their heads, sandals on their feet, and fur mantles hanging from their shoulders down their backs. Their bodies were marked with black crosses in distinet lines. The dancers marched around the fire uttering strange noises, and the women continued to sway their bodies and to say their ‘‘Hic! Hace! Hoe!’’ adding a few more unintelligible sounds. +} Then, suddenly, they disappeared into the tent whence they had come. Faster the war dancers went around the fire until they flew like madmen, still keeping perfect time to the hrill music of the reed instruments. Then one, whom we soon recognized as George, gave a wild leap over the fire, landing just in front of us, and at the sam etime blowing notes from his reed whistle. Quickly he to the fire, snatched a red coal, threw it into his mouth, and his cireuit again. A look of dis the other dancers. A grunt escaped the captain, who was standing near us. Jim jumped to the side of his opponent, threw three coals in ] quick suecession into his mouth, leaped into the midst of the red embers, made a wild dash around the fire, and rushed into the tent The others followed. Soon they reappeared on the r They i] i dashed this way and that, still blowing their whistles. Then came y the skillful dancing—the really graceful movements, twists, turns, leaps, bounds and dashes to and fro. All these movements were in perfect time to the music. Jim, we saw, was losing ground. suddenly, he dashed past the other two dancers, leaped into midst of the coals, and then ran gracefully around the fire scre ing and yelling and giving an occasional whistling sound from his instrument. He shouted unintelligible words. The other two fol- lowed, but n the mad whirl around the fire, they became exhausted and disappeared in the tent. Jim continued his movements for about a minute longer, then snatched one final coal, threw it into his mouth, and rushed into the tent. Everybody began to move away, we with the rest. Soon a song came fro mthe tent occupied by the squaws., We stood and listened. It ended with a word we knew, ‘‘ Wadoo,’’ which means come. Soon we saw Sarah and Jim come, hand in hand, softly sing- ing. We knew then that all was well. A crowd followed them and gave one song, then left the two to walk together up the winding path to the captain’s home. ACORN ‘SKIDOO.”’ r day, about, oung Willie Jones ] all ; { broad, appeared from view, mgh in spac reappear d in fiendish glee, The: and eruel; ‘oung Willie “TH get you is skule.’’ at gifts of gab iny freshmen own; think that they’re too young and small talk to men full grown. they tossed him up again, higher than before; Doctor Thompson always said inst his law. vhen he did not reappear, gravity demands; thought that they had only brought A seandal on their hands. They looked up at the flagpole tall, Where their class emblem flew; They saw young Willie sitting there, Which put them in a stew. There sat this freshman all alone. Where every one eould see; He crossed out their class numerals And painted ‘‘Twenty-three.’’ —H. A. K. THE ACORN ‘Last eall for the mile r !’? The hoarse voice of the clerk the course broke into an interval of semi-quietness longed rooting duel between the two rival sections. Harold Conly, lying wrapped in a blanket in the Central High Sehool tent, heard the eall. A erowd of varying senations flooded his brain as he got up, left t tent and walked down the track to ward the start The mile was the Day, and the race would decide meet the two erack tea f Amherst an ih ral igh Sehool had battled for supremacy; the tood thirty-four points Central, three. No other school was near the two rivals except Union High, which had piled us t y-fi ind the mile was the most uncertain race of the day. aptain Warr f Amherst had, on numerous oceasions, sh¢ having won the event for severa yns ba jonly of Central was a dogged, persevering runner, who had ‘ned r the first time the year before, and had sueceed I ki hird place in the State meet, which Amherst had wo his season, however, he had developed remarkably, and it w: lear that the race lay be- tween him and Warren. Now � time had come, the result of the event would decide the fi As the runners gathered around the starter to pick their places there was a perfect babel of noise around the oval. On one side of the track the blue and white pennants of Central swayed hysteri eally to and fro, whi he blue megaphones roared cheers and en- couragement for Conly Directly across the oval the orange and black draped bleachers of A. H. S. roared back their captain’s name and their school yell, while individual voices from all around shouted and yelled approval and advice. It was known that no other atl lete in the race had a chance to win, and the rooting sections of the smaller schools were silent. except for Union, who cheered vo- ciferously for Amherst out of animosity against Central, as the lat- ter school had decisively defeated Union in a dual meet a short time before. The men lined up for the start, and a hush fell on the gay. be- ribboned crowds upon the bleachers. Conly had drawn the inside position; he was pale and nervous. ‘ knowledge that if he won the race his school would win the hard-worked for championship, the awful fear of losing and having to face his team-mates. directly f hard, meet was too much for his meaning look which Warren Bond, the Union High entry, as y stood in line, nor the Woodruff, another ¢ Amherst’ 10, Was crowding him An expectant silence el voice of the starter, figures break into motion with front, assumes the lead, and turn, followed by the bunch. is to run himself out in the ‘awing Conly out and tiring runners try to keep up with he strategem and follow at out, winded. As they turn into lap, Warren inereases his speed by a trifle, from the rest. As Conly starts after him, rts past him, and Bond closes in at his side, cketing him and boxing him in. A couple of the other rectly behind, so that he is unable to around his opponents. Woodruff shortens his al High runner to run slower or be spiked. hus the third lap is traversed, while Warren is running fifty yards thead, wit ‘asy stride peculiar to him. Wild excitement i i and gold bleachers; victory is apparently Suddenly, just at the beginning of the fourth and last f trips and falls directly in front of Conly, who is but tiarold grasp the situation like a flash, and jumps prawling body of his antagonist, landing elear. All rage which has been aroused in him at his foul treat- rges up and possesses him. A mighty roar bursts from t ‘al rooters as the blue upper speeds-around the turn in pursui War 1d faster flew the pursuing figure. Conly was des r. They turned into the stretch for t to t : the good, straining every nerve and every ounce of strength in his body Conly sped on- was beating in great throbs and his breatl “4 1 Came as nearly done, but hate, lent him power. Inch by on his opponent until at the fifty-yard mark they vere abreast. Down the stretch they came, both laboring heavily, their faces drawn and ashen. Neither heard the wild shouts and eries of the rooters as they approached the finish. The white 10 THE ACORN worsted tape fell on Conly’s sgiht, something seemed to snap in his brain, he shot forward in the last ten feet like a bullet and pitched unconscious over the line! Central had won.—R. C. F. THE JOLLY JUNIORS. 3 A time there was when we were. ‘‘serubs,’ A sorry time indeed that, For then we needs must take all rubs In sooth, a sorry need that; But now we are the Juniors great, The Juniors of vast power; Although we’ve risen but of late, Our freedom’s now in flower. Chorus: Oh, we are Jolly Juniors now! No longer ‘‘serubs;’’ No more hard rubs; What fun have we! Our joy’s this key That we are Jolly Juniors now! IT. They give us lessons, piled up high, But we ne’er do much earing; We always play, we never sigh; While they mazed are staring. We only play our time away, If study or recite, oh— We put off tasks another day; We'll ne’er be erudite, oh. Chorus. THE ACORN li] The English hard we never learn. Or do our composition; Our teacher dear does vow we’ll earn The terrors of perdition. The hist’ry and the: Latin dread Can vex us one bit never: We read them onece—then off to bed— No longer we endeavor. Chorus. IV. And since we never do our ‘‘math,’’ Miss Hewitt’s frowns grow deeper; Oh, oft ske names the meed (in wrath). And makes our lessons steeper. And in the study hours all, We’re noisy as can be, oh— Our actions, shocking, do appall— Oh, such a class are we, oh! Chorus. Vv Our teachers threaten deep and dire, (Oh, do you really blame them?) The punishments we shall require, Tis frightening but to name them! Oh, we have waited day by day, Oh, long have we been waiting; They make the marks so red, some say, Before they send the rating. Chorus. VI. Still Juniors terrify the school With just their pranks alarming: We'll heed not higher word or rule— These Junior days are charming! And still our teachers darkly say How red those marks will be, soon. If Juniors do not change their way, They'll see, they’ll see, they’ll see, soon! H. M. C. ’09. THE ACORN Ciass of June, 1907. The high senior class are already making preparations for their final entertainments to be given this term. Owing to the non- arrival of mail from the East, the participants in the senior play were unable to begin rehearsing as soon as they had intended, but things are now well under way and progressing finely. Byron Paul and Fritz Claxton are in charge of the production of the play, and are determined to make ‘‘Tiie Girls of 1776’’ outdo ‘‘The Modern Cin- derella.”’ Owing to an error, the name of Miss Minnie Anderson appeared in the last issue of the ‘‘Acorn’’ as vice-president of the class. Miss Charlotte Brush fills this office, and we offer our apologies for the omission. The senior ‘‘Acorn’’ staff has finally been decided upon, and work has already been commenced. Paul and Claxton were first elected editor and manager of the issue. Both resigned, and Miss D’Evelyn and Monte Haslett were chosen to fill their places. A thoroughly competent staff has charge of the various departments, and the ’07 ‘‘Acorn’’ will surpass any previous edition ever gotten out by the school. Senior Class Play THE GIRLS OF 1907 IN THE GIRLS OF 1776 Coached by Miss Rose Hohfeld Watch this space for Date Where Boys have a good time CAMP AGASSIZ On Fallen Leaf Lake near Lake Taboe Elevation 6300 feet Trout fishing, Pack-trips Rowing Snow-sliding, Mountain climbing, Motor launching and Swimming The Camp is managed by two Stanford Graduates. A special camp for the boys; general camp open to ladies and gentlemen. For a booklet of the Boys’ Camp write to Walter RK. Fisher Palo Alto, Cal. THE ACORN The recess bell had just rung and crowds of anxious students were gathered around the ‘‘Acorn’’ office. ““They say there are some fine exchanges here this month. although there are not so very many,’’ whispered a small, red-headed girl. ‘‘The early bird catches the worm,’’ replied her companion, as she pushed her way into the crowd. ‘‘Oh splease give me some- thing to keep me busy reading. Interesting, of course.’’? The ex- change editor immediately handed her the ‘“‘Janus’’ from Hartford. California. ““T want the ‘‘Washburnian,’’ her companion said. ‘‘I used to go to Washburn, and I do enjoy reading its paper. It’s a fine paper, too; and what is more, it keeps improving.’ ““And what paper do you want?’’ inquired the exchange editor of a frightened ‘‘serub.’’ ‘‘Not particular,’’ he tammered. ‘‘Give me that paper there with the sleighers on the cover.’’? ‘“The Vin- dex? Here it is, and I am sure you will find it most interesting. It comes way from Elmira, New York. The next inquirer wanted a paper with some good stories. I noticed that the exchange editor gave him the ‘‘Owl”’ from Fresno, and said something about ‘‘three fine stories, and to be sure to read “Patrick Murphy, President.’ ’’ “‘Last month I didn’t get a chance to read any exchanges. Please give me one of your best.’’ ‘‘One of the best? Then take the ‘‘Bell’’ from San Jose. The cuts are excellent and the reading material is good, too. Still, the print might hurt your eyes. Take my ‘spees.’ ”’ “TI want the ‘Trident’ from Santa Cruz. It has a fine sketch of the Santa Cruz Mission. It is a new paper, but the editor says it’s a fine exchange with a brilliant future.”’ “Have you any paper with some good, original jokes?’ in- quired a fat, jovial-faced lad. ‘‘Yes,’’ replied the editor, ‘‘here is the ‘Review’ from Sacramento, the ‘Heraldo’ from Denver and the “Advance’ from Salem. Take your choice.’? She laid them on the 14 THE ACORN table before him, and in an instant all were others looking for good joshes. ““The exchanges aren’t all gone?’’ breathlessly inquired a young lady. ‘‘You promised to save me a good one.’’ ‘‘And I kept my word,’’ retorted the exchange editor. ‘‘Here is the ‘Distaff’ from Boston.’’ The girl glanced at it for a moment and finally re- marked, ‘‘What is without is all right.’’ ‘“‘And what is within,’’ quickly interposed the editor, ‘‘is still better.’’ ‘I know what you are after,’’ smiled the editor to the next in line, ‘‘you want the ‘Pedestal’ from Washington. Be sure to read that little poem, ‘What Shall the Pedestal Do?’ I should like to give a copy of that to every student in this high school.’’ ““The paper from Indiapolis? The ‘Mirror?’’’ ‘‘Yes, here it is. The entire arrangement is fine. The ‘Occident’ from Albuquer- que is its equal in that respect.’’ She next handed out the ‘‘Aegis’’ from Oakland and the ““Oahuan’’ from Honolulu, remarking something about ‘‘fine euts.’’ I saw her pass out the “‘Sentinel,’’ Los Angeles, the ‘‘Hesperian,”’ Hoquiam, Wash., the ‘‘Cardinal’’ from Covina, the ‘‘Lanthorn,’ Rochester, N. Y.. the “ Sequoia,”’ Redwood City, the ‘‘Comet,’ Reno, the “‘Ilakawinn,’’ Pendleton, Ore., and the ‘‘College Echoes,”’ Siloam Springs, Ark. Then finally I stepped up to her. ‘‘Have you 2”? “No, I haven’t any more. You’re too late!’’ ‘‘Too late!’’ Th wordes passed down the long line of students still awaiting their turn. Disappointed, they turned away, resolved next time to be earlier and praying that next month there be more exchanges. BOOK REVIEW. This department is somewhat new, having been started when the close of last term was drawing near. It is hoped more benefit will be derived from it by the newcomers than was deduced by those who have been graduated, as there is a veritable supply of litera- ture, and the critic, whose duty is to select that which is fit to be read by the freshmen, has found his task to be somewhat larger than expected. On that account only a very small portion of one author’s works have been commented upon, and as they deal so deeply with their respective topics, many times the critic has been forced to abandon them. Following are three books worthy of training the younger minds of the nation, and very characteristic of the author: I. How to Keep a Secret. Published by the Gladys Amann Co., 12-mo., cloth, $1.50 net. By Charlotte Brush. Deals with the ways of women, the limit of confidence to be intrusted to them, ete. THE ACORN II. The Way to Put Your Friends in Office. Published by the Bailey-Anderson Co., 12-mo., cloth, $5.00 net. By Miss Brush. Tells of the untiring efforts of a henchman, ete. It is a story worthy of being read by any one with political aspirations. III. How to Become a Great Actress. Same author. 12-mo., cloth, $5.00 net. Published by Paul, Claxton Co. Is invaluable to any young girl whose ambition is as great as her oratorical faculty. Number three is one of the finest books of its kind, the substance of which is—stay on the right side of the manager. It is a great expo- sition on diplomacy in which scruples ar eentirely neglected. GIRLS’ ATHLETICS. Despite th eweary weeks of bad weather, basket-ball has been progressing rapidly. On clear afternoons the girls have practiced diligently on their own court, and on rainy days have played in the Unitarian gymnasium. The team is in very good condition, and before the close of the term will surely have many victories to its credit. The good work was commenced on March 19th, when a prac- tice game was played against Oakland Polytechnic in the Reliance gymnasium. The score was 34 to 11 in favor of Alameda, so the team is indeed to be congratulated. The game was arranged at almost a moment’s notice, but, owing to the competent leadership of Miss Sackett, the captain, the girls were colected and taken to Oak- land in the rain, almost before they knew what had happened. The game was not only satisfactory because of that grand, big score, but also because of the god spirit our opponents showed throughout the entire game, even though they were so badly defeated. Our girls have never met a team that played a fairer game or showed a more sportsmanlike spirit. We hope to play you again, Poly. The line-up for Alameda was as follows: centers, Alice Rank, Ethel Murray, Constance Mulvany and Gertrude Brown, alternate; guards, Hermina Schlageter, Ruthven Sackett and Grace Dudley; goals, Elizabeth Walton, Irene Wood and Martha Gordenka. The Lick game, which was to have been played March 16th, has been postponed until after the April vacation, and the girls hope then to play the game they have so long planned. The weather can then be depended upon—perhaps. The school must help the team to defeat Lick by supporting the, girls heartily, for we mustn’t let Lick win everything, you know. Two other games will be played shortly after vacation, one with Mills College and another with Fruitvale High. If the scores are as gratifying as that ‘“‘ 34 to 11’’ one, well—wouldn’t that be great? THE ACORN ' hy nd PUA ORI Ot enti ahaa eek nn a iy ' mit ity] Published by the tudents of the Alameda High School. Entered at the Alameda postoffice as second-class matter. Address all com- munications to The Acorn, Alameda. THE STAFF. Byron Paul ’07 Editor-in-Chief. Bessie Yates ’07 Stories. Russell McFarland ’08 Jokes. Jane Cooper ’07 Exchanges. Edward Dowdle ’07 Boys’ Athleties. Fritz Claxton ’07 Boys’ Reporter. Gertrude Brown 70814 Girls’ Athletics. Charlotte Brush ’07 Reporter. T. H. Searle ’071%4 Manager. Henry Kassebaum ’0814 Manager. Ruth Holt ’081%4 Art Staff. Allan Beringer ’0714 CHER MCACTALG, 09 55. c-waa vis otis db one ce keine De EE EEK In the midst of our term we found ourselves called upon to bid farewell to two of our most esteemed instructors. They were with us since we were established in the present building, some four years back, and by our pleasant daily association with them we were reluctant to see them go. We hope Miss Frisius and. Mrs. Coldwell all the good fortune possible. THE. ACORN 17 The inestimable source of benefit to be derived from the lec- tures of Professor H. Morse Stephens should not be neglected by any student of the High School.. Through the efforts of the Uni- versity Extension Center the venerable professor consented to de- liver a course of lectures about the Elizabethan period, dwelling particularly upon statecraft and the policy of the government, reli- gion and the ministers. To any student of English history this course is invaluable, and by the nominal fe of admittance everyone is enabled to attend. May the University Extension Center be given every encourage- ment at the command of students. The initiative having been taken by the High School students in the purchasing of a publie playgrounds, it behooves them to con- tinue their attempt. The Board of Education and the City Trus- tees can hardly be expected to carry the proposition alone; so when your assistance is called for, every pupil should put forth his best efforts, so that he may develop in physique as well as in mind. THE NEW CONSTITUTION. The passing of the resolution doing away with the ten-day interim between the day of nominations and election of officers for the associated body was certainly the most beneficial piece of work accomplished by that body for some time. It is well the resolution goes into effect immediately, as the electioneering, so abused at the first constitutional election, is entirely eliminated. The faults are not so numerous in this lengthy document as might be expected (thanks to htose who drafted it), but one thing to be required is the definite establishment of dates for meetings of the student body. The place to develop school spirit and to make public speakers is at one of these meetings. We should have them as often as possible. School life becomes monotonous with no diver- gencies, and what is most desired is a regular schedule of the meetings. M. T. Hopken, Pres. L. C. Hopken, M’g’r. STOCK CERTIFICATES AND CORPORATION SEALS GERMAN PRINTING A SPECIALTY HOPKEN PRINTING COMPANY. BOOK BINDING, LITHOGRAPMING, 620 SANTA CLARA AVE., EMBOSSING, AND ENGRAVING. ALAMEDA, CAL. THE ACORN Ws The class of December ’04, which has been holding meetings at regular intaervals ever since its graduation ,assembled together on January 5, at the home of Evelyn Sherrard, formerly the class secretary. Fourteen out of a membership of twenty-four, were pres- ent, and an entertaining evening was passed. Fletcher Slosson, president of the class since its graduation, presided at the meeting. The principal business of the session was the election of officers for the current year, and resulted as follows: EPOGHAGOING 5's, 0) vei tales ia new esp cso aiare: aievee a-ecopnAcoinie 6 ware’ Arthur Rader. Vice-President Dorothea Macpherson. Treasurer Laura Wells. Secretary Norman D’Evelyn. Class Historian Laura Wells. Those present at the meeting were: Deane Tisdale, Evelyn Sherrard, Dorothea Macpherson, Laura Wells, Florence Schultz, Ruth Nottingale, Gertrude Bruno, Arthur Rader, Fletcher Slosson, Norman D’Evelyn, Ford Samuel, Fred Mudgett, Robert Parker and Webster Macloon. N. D’E. Ella Shrieve arrived home from her Eastern trip the first of the term. She traveled throughout the East, but remained longest in Virginia. Charles Brandt is working in a bank in San Francisco. THE ACORN ssiter is a proprietor of a large ice cream parlor in Los Angeles and is doing very well. Frieda Phiel has announced her engagement to Joe Emmal. Both were members of the class of June ’06. Henry Jackson and Walter Innes are taking P. G. courses and expect to enter U. C. next term. Laura Sargenat, a former student of A. H. S., is back at school taking a course in stenography. I‘lorence Parker expects to enter Harvard next term to take a special course in physical culture. Adele Ehrenberg is back taking a P. G. course. She expects to enter Stanford next semester with a number of other boys and irls. Maude Murphy has returned from her visit with her sister in 'exas. She was gone eight months. FRATERNITY NOTES. President’s Order No. 1, 1907. San Diego, Cal., January 2, 1907. Cal. Eta Chapter of Pi Delta Kappa, Alameda High School, Ala- meda, Cal. Dear Brothers: You are hereby notified that Cal. Eta Chapter ceases to exist from this date as a chapter of the Alameda High School, but is a chapter of the City of Alameda, Cal., and your chap- ter will hereinafter be known as Cal. Eta Chapter of Alameda, Cal. Fraternally yours, PERCY H. GOODWIN, Grand Pres. PHI KAPPA EPSILON. Gamma Chapter of Phi Kappa Epsilon, established during the early part of the current term by Alpha from Wilmerding School of Industrial Arts, is progressing rapidly. Among the members of the local chapter are several students who are prominent in school affairs. THE ACORN BASEBALL. St. Mary’s, 8; Alameda, 8. Our first game was played with the St. Mary’s aggregation (the Young Phoenix). It was rather a slow game, resulting in a tie, but with all due apologies for the beginning. Despite the loose playing the game was startling at inetrvals. Gale started the twirling for Alameda and was succeeded by Murphy, who gave way to Brush. The main feature of the game was the stickwork of Gale and Kues. Cadets, 5; A. H. , 3. The second game of the season was between the first corus 2adets and Alameda, in which the latter were victorious. Gale began pitching with many wild throws, but soon settled down and the rest of the game was worthy of any spectator’s attention. St. Ignatius, 12; A. H. §., 10. When St. Ignatus came over the fellows were too confident of victory and sta rted the game in a very careless manner. Several men were tried in different positions and when their minds were settled on the game there were some star performances. Murphy, Henn, Gelderman, Kues and Johnson proved themselves very clever. St. Mary’s, 10; A. H.S., 1. Alameda went over to St. Mary’s March 14th and the trip was evidently too mueh. The team was beaten 10 to 1. Nuf ced. Homer’s Mother—What studies are you taking now, Homer, dear? TRACK. Maeaulay is the mainstay of our hopes this term. In the B. C. L. and A. A. L. we expect him to win both the 2.20 and 4.40. Never before has he shown such form. Even the newspapers are recognizing his ability and are lauding him. Besides Macaulay we have Jackson, who has been running a fast 220 and 100; and Per- kins, who is doing the 440 and 880 in good time. Sepulveda is out and in shape for the 100 and 220, and Claxton is going to do some- thing in the 880. 3esides these we have Shattuck, a good miler, and Tufts, a 880 man, Kues for the high jump, and Frick for the shot put. So far this term Frick has shunned all turning out, and it is to be hoped that he will get a hustle on and train for the B. C. L. and A. A. L. THE ACORN ARBOR DAY EXERCISES. On March 7, 1907, the school celebrated Burband Day in unique fashion. At eleven o’clock the entire student body assembled in the auditorium and listened to several addresses on the value of a public playground, and facilties for outdoor sport. The Glee Club rendered a splendid program, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Altogether, the event will not be soon forgotten by those who participated in it, and it gave the playground idea a good boost forward. OAKLANDS BEST Chas.H. Wood OV TICIAN 1153 Washington St. Oakland SIGN THE WINKING EYE” Alameda Cars stop in front of our door Every thing in the Optical Line George looked at Bessie. Ah, what a pretty miss! He crept a little nearer, And gently stole a——way. “ae s Putzman . “We Vibration | = and Hoffm an 2e or PIERCE, RAMBLER Ane TRIBUNE BICYCLES Sporting Goods Chestnut Station Alameda, Cal. Tel. Alameda 999 THE ACORN Advertisement from Room 14.—For sale: A talking machine and one record. Apply to Myrtle Maxwell, between 1 and 2 P. M. Note—The record is an extract from her own experiences after three years’ trial entitled ‘‘How to Narrate,’’ will be considered as part of the sale if taken immediately. All the boys know you’re pretty, ‘‘Flossie.’’ Since the graduation of Miss Grace Renner, Miss Yates has volunteered to fill her place in the ‘‘ Automobile Stunt.’’ Baseball Boys, Notice——The best tonic for those who are back in their studies: ‘‘Ketchup.’’—Ex. Who’s de Guy? What Guy? Guy Kues. THE ACORN D. T. (reading a composition on first swimming lesson)—‘‘ The only other person in sight was a large black dog.’ Morell Porter evidently is preparing to run for the office of King of the Queeners.”’ Miss Walton (M. A. Chem.)—When a thing combusts— (Hilarious outburst from class.) Mr. Minium (trying to cover Miss W.’s embarrassment)—Well, I’ve heard a bigger man than Miss Walton use that term. History Teacher—What did the Servian slaves do when they were captured by the Romans? KF. G.—AII that didn’t kill themselves committed suicide. Mr. Gilbertson to C. B., after she had made one of her famous bluffs.—‘ ‘ Allow me to congratulate you. Miss Brush on your won- derful historical imagination.’’ Algebra Teacher—What is it that ascends and descends? Bright Pupil—An elevator. ‘ “Genty the (dews) are o’er me stealing,’’ as the ‘‘serub’’ said when two due bills were presented him. Slim Gale came panting into the house, running to his mother one evening and said, ‘‘Oh, maw, three girls were chasing me.’’ We wonder how true this is. I. Gottheim, acting chairman of oral English class—The motion is that one judge of the debate be a ‘‘sorority’’ man. ingli sh Teacher—H. Spence have you read Shakespeare and Chester Tufts have you? Both—No, but we’ve (red hair) read Heir. Little Girl—‘Mamma, when I grow up, will I walk like the High School girls?’’ Mother—‘‘T hope not.’’ Miss Dyer will now proceed to instruct her botany class upon ““How to make a flower study.’’ We wonder what kind of influence she will use. ’ THE ACORN What One High School Girl Said to Another High School Girl. Say, I’ve something to tell you. It isn’t a secret; a great many people know about it; but just the same I don’t think you have heard it, and I do just love to be first to tell anything good—and this is really too good to keep. Anyway, I think it is something we ought to talk about, and I am sure you will agree with me and will be anxious to tell all the girls to tell their mothers, and tell all the boys to tell their sisters to tell their mothers. What is it? Why, that you can get the loveliest steaks and the dearest little lamb chops, and, oh, just everything in that lone the best of any place in town—and everybody goes there, too. Grand Central Market, Bay Station, Sanford Lick, Fones 438 and 439. WILL YOU ae Ag TUXEDO SUIT? You will find just the correct style at The Hastings Clothing Co., VAN NESS AVE. at PINE ST. THE ACORN SALE | REAL ESTATE sagen AND INSUKANCE al NOTARY PUBLIC Your Home n Your OF i] Protect ¥o7 B= . and Yourse With every best Fire. Accident, Liability and Life Insurance Homes for Sale ‘in all parts of Town Choice building lots and investments Exclusive agents for Oak Lawn Tract = U. S. Troili ae OLSON COMPANY | | : | Grocer Park St. and Central Ave. Alameda Phove Alameda 18 1417 PARK STREET For the Finest Cakes, Pastries, Pies and Good meals at popular prices The R. G. Eimer Electrical Company 1348 Park Street Tel. Alameda 643 $ ACORN Naln hia (‘}p li nam MOMMIES 166 SULA, , Track and Athietic Supplies’ 1 Extension Skates Tackle els from $25.00 up REPAIRING j AL G. DEXTER HARTLEY’S + 1349 PARK STREET School Supplies, Watchmaker, Jewlér and Optician Stationery, Notions, and Novelties Souvenir Postals a Specialty M. Hartley, Prop. ER NR ML MRE NOTARY PUBLIC AND DX ALER IN W atc hes, ‘locks nd Jewelry 1405 PARK ST. ALAMEDA verre ee ia er J. S. HANLEY, REAL ESTATE AGENT AND INSURANCE BROKER WATCH THIS SPACE 1310 Park St. Alameda Tel. - Alameda 590 . NSE MELOLA CREAM . a ——— an Se —s a : HM 4 ‘ 5 2 + ‘ i o ? i t q 4 i , § i i ' For Chapped Face and Hands . . ¥F. BINDER, Pharmacist Cor. Park St. Central Ave. Alameda THE ACORN VOINBS and RISHER =x PY MARKET. es i ae Meats and Poultry Game and Fish DELICATESSEN Phone Alameda 8 9 1362 Park St, he a NEW SPRING SUITING NOW READY. 404 Fourteenth St. OAKLAND LD RL 2 ORR ea Watch Inspeetor S. P. R. R. CO. Tel. Oakland 61 R. W. EDWARDS. JEWELER -_---_- Class pins to order |117 - 1119 Broadway Cut Glass OAKLAND TRY The City Book Store For your high grade stationery. Wehave a ox complete up-to- date line. We can please the most fastidious. A full line of school books and supplies carried at all times. A. C. BANNING 1303 Park St. | Tel. Alameda 625 hata ue ateeen inet froma AK OY Fa E ett . E. BAKER, Pre sident ah =e | i) a Alameda Savings Banik posits of One Dollar and Upwards alullavaciehib oma! no a sof Coffee. Tea PHONE ALAMEDA 148 1124 CHESTNUT ST. 3 THARARARAAAR ARAAARARAAAAARAARARARARAAN xR RAK es ee eeerts a eae Sutherland Bbarmacy Cor. ENCINAL AND SHERMAN Near Morton Station Phone Alameda 356 = 2 3s a 3 | New, modern and completly stocked with } High Grade Goods Long experience in the business Prescriptions prepared with care and skill We are agents for BOERICKE RUNYONS well known Homoepathic medicines Make a note of the fact That we keep a strictly First Class and up to date Drug store Lem eR oe LS Prompt Delivery Sutherland Pbarmacy COR. ENCINAL SHERMAN Near Morton Station Phone Alameda 336 THE ACORN Furniture Packed and Shipped Upholstering, Carpet Cleaning and Laying po. Wares ©, es Se Cut Rate Carpet and Furniture House All goods in our line sold cheaper than in any other place around the Bay Tel. Alameda 409 2316-18-20 Santa Clara Ave LEWIS SHAW. BAL ESTATE and INSURANCE 1516 Park St. Alameda Oak Park Tract includes the best portion of Grand and Paru Sts. San Antonio San Jose and Clinton Avenues 0 LRT TORR RAE IAD TEE IE | ETI Stationery on your mind? Don’t let the matter worry you unduly Give us an idea (in person, by mail or phone) of your requirments and we will gladly show samples and submit estimates for any quantity of office stationery supplies of every imaginable kind. Our goods and prices are alike alluring Schneider’s 1435 Park St. Tel. Ala. 559 ae ia Aa a Be ae eel o- + ss a2 2 eo 80300040 8 A. 0. GOTT Smiley Gallagher UNDERTAKERS Jeweler Optician ALAMEDA CAL. We make class pins Medals etc. B32 eee | 1363 PARK ST. ALAMADA THE ACORN Pee Yo Mes: PHYSICIAN SURGEON OFFICE AT Riley's Drug Store Park Street and Santa Clara Tel. Alameda 24 Hours 2 to 4 7 to 8 KESIDENCE SANTA CLAKA AVE. xt WALNUT Residence Telephone A: ameda 252 An AA pee Art Gallery DEJOINE Pitegaiis and Photo “Supplies ARTISTS’ MATERIALS axe AKT NOVELTIES {851 Park St. Open Sundays 10 to 4 Alameda Chickering, Vose, c Schaffer, Curtaz and other Sold on easy Terms All sheet music -2 price. Tuning Repairing VIAX FRANCK 1044 PARK a sys a 309 RomU ERE eR BEY Sm: MILL, M.D. ¢. GRADUATE CHICAGO VETE —_ ARY EOLLEGE WYoterinary Surgeon “ P=)) 4 AND DENTIST 2255 Santa Clara ve. Next to City Hall Telephone Alameda 203 THE ACORN Florist and The Toggery |¢q@m ——=—— Seeman FIRST CLASS SEED Up-to-date Shirts and Ties ALWAYS ON HAND A speciality a {f CUT FLOWERS TO ORDER 1251 PARK ST. ALAMEDA Alumeda, Cal habeas iatnre: TEL. ALAMEDA 591 HENRY L. HALSEY - rr 9 9? =a ye , ra HALSEY-WERN CO. REAL ESTATE AGENTS BAY STATION TELEPHONE 1122 LINCOLN AVE. ALAMEDA 2464 ALAMEDA, CAL. Ask for a free sample of the celebrated Dr. Frankel’s Berlin Catarrh Powder An immediate relief for cold in the head PRICE 25. BOX P. FLATOW SON, Sole Importers The Hunter Pharmacy Bay Station Alameda {sland Creamery 1350 Park St. Alameda F. H. DANIELS, Phone Alameda 61 The ONLY Creamery in Alameda that manufactures its own butter THE ACORN OUR Tea and Coffee Department is under the guidence of an expert We offer values that are certain to please you HAUCH’S Telephone Alameda 34 1411 Park Street SO DIE PEN LEE BEDE NE ID 500,000 Population in i9I0! The N6W Spring stock is on the way and we are soon going to make an _ early display of New Spring Goods; In the mean time “DROP IN” C. J. HEESEMAN 1107 - 19 Washington St. Oakland White Cross Drug Company (Formerly Park Hotel Pharmacy) Cut-rate Prescription eee The best place to buy your Drug We carry a full line of Patent Medicines, Soaps, Perfumes and Toilet Preparations Tele sin me orders quickly delivered. Call up Alameda 27. New Line Gent’s Hich Grade + Four in hand Ties 50c. Always new and up to date LOWE WILEINS Phone Alameda 588 1330-32Park St. this man had taken a “Thorough” Business Course he would not be looking for employment = Our graduates get good § positions and holdthem BUSINESS COLLEGE 218 Bacon Block | OAKLAND THE ACORN 9 ET SO TRENT PE PROSSER’S PHARMACY | Prescription Druggists We manufacture all our own candies, creams and ices. None but the purest goods used. We make special prices to churches and clubs. We deliver any quantity to any part of the city. BSSFDVEVWS VSS SVVSS SVVWIS SV VsVeoes High Grade Stationery We carry a full line of School Books and School Supplies. Fountain Pens—three of the leading makes—Parker’s Lucky Curve, Ideal Waterman and Conklin Self-Filling Pens. Hand Bags—From $1.00 each to $17.50 each. A complete line of Seissors, Manicure Goods, Pocket Knives, Razors, ete. Prosser’s Pharmacy Chestnut Station, Alameda. Telephone Alameda 345. = to DAMES For your Candy and Ice Cream Palatable, Pure and Wholesome 1342 Park Street, Telephone Alameda 1983. e Office Al sd 3H K. G. Schwartze, |r {ae aiames Watchmaker Jewler C. H. WEVER Mortician DEALER IN Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Funeral Director 1515 PARK ST. ALAMEDA Formerly at 508 Battery St. S. F. 42322 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda THE ACORN B OHLSON wr SCOLLEGE TAILON Alberts—Corduroy pants $6.00, Perfect Fit 4 guaranteed- Exclusive designs for colle ge we ar| io Evening Dress Suitsand Prince a ¥ 1327 PARK STRERT (Masonic Bldg.) ALAMEDA, CAL. WEST END DKUG ©. J. G. SEPULVEDA, Proprietor Phone Alameda 452 1501 WEBSTER ST., ALAMEDA, CAL. rk ee THE MODEL SAYS CLOTHERS, THEY HATTERS and ARE HABERDASHERS Their Merchandise is up to the second— Pays you to see them before going “out of town” They intend to retaining your trade by deserving it 1339 PARK ST. Opp. Park Theatre ALAMEDA FINE CHOCOLATES ICE CREAM AND aND BON BONS ICE CREAM SODA Nylander’s 1427 Park Street Phone Alameda 566 ALAMEDA, CAL. THE ACORN FT EE IE TE FR FTI NE ST NLR EET LORE BT by the Quake Incident in Yellowstone Editorials I xchanges Current Events Alumni Notes Athletics Fersonals ¢ Acorn ALAMEDA HIGH SCHOOL, FEBRUARY, 1907. No. 1. HELPED BY THE QUAKE. Joshua Napoleon Biggs was a philosopher. He had a motto, ‘Say nothing, but look wise,’’ which he applied whenever a condi- tion arose which he considered worthy of his profound thought. As he sat on the jolting brakebeam of the incoming freight, on the night of April 17, 1906, he was ruminating on the happenings of the past week. First, he had taken a hurried leave of Kansas City, because he had surrepticiously helped himself to another man’s clothing, and the police were only two blocks behind when he climbed on the outgoing train; then, two nights later, he had been kicked from the moving freight by the conductor, and had to walk twenty miles to the nearest town, where he spent the remaining ten-cent piece found in the pocket of the pants he now wore. At Kansas City he had found nothing to eat, and now, as he sat in his uncomfortable position, he wondered how long a man could last with nothing to eat and tank water to drink. He had always been hungry. He could not remember the time that he had had a spare meal. The first words he had learned to speak as a child were to ask for something to eat. He was very hungry now, but when the train came to a rest in the yards at San Francisco , he slid to the ground with a sigh of relief and went to sleep. He awoke suddenly and sat up. The whole world was shak- ing, heaving and grumbling, and Mr. Joshua N. Biggs was afraid. Yes—for once in his life—he was afraid, and crawled from beneath the car and started to run. But the trembling stopped almost as quick as it had begun, and Mr. Biggs sat down to review the situ- ation. There now succeeded a quiet that was so intense that it could almost be heard. The great yards were deserted, save for a couple of hands, away off at the farther end. Little by little the custo- mary noises began to be heard. First one of the men dropped a piece of iron, which fell with a clang that startled the echoes, then some steers began to bellow in one of the cattle-cars, and the other noises, one by one, joined in the common rumble. With some difficulty Mr. Biggs made his way out of the yards and into the city. Everywhere men and women stood in excited groups and talked. In the distance could be seen fires starting up at different places. Two hours later our philosopher was one of the atoms in the great rout which streamed from the city at all points. He had had nothing to eat for three days and his habitual hunger was more intense than ever. He soon wandered apart from the main crowd and came to a great warehouse. The door was open and he entered 6 THE ACORN a —and what did he see before him? Incredible, but true! It was food—food. All sorts and conditions of food, from sardines and roast beef to apple jelly and hardtack. And best of all there was not a soul in the place. Forgetting earthquake, fire and everything else. Mr. Joshua N. Biggs sat down and began to eat. He did not stop for two mortal hours. Having eaten he went to sleep. He awoke about midnight and looked out. The sky was red and the flames were advancing swiftly. Within an hour the conflagration had passed the warehouse, missing it by about a block, and had gone roaring out into the Mission. Anyone but Joshua N. Biggs would have left when he saw the fire approaching, but Mr. Biggs could not bear to leave his beloved warehouse, and, by a lucky chance, no harm-came to him. He fed sumptuously for two days, and then on the morning of the third he placed a board across the door to serve as a counter and tacked up a sign outide which read, “‘ Relief Station.”’ Soon the hungry populace came and he commenced to dole out the food to the waiting multitude. That afternoon an army officer entered and said, ‘‘Are you in charge of this Relief Station?’’ ‘‘I seem to be, sir,’’ answered Mr. Joshua N. Biggs. ‘‘ Well, you are promoted to superintend Station No. 5 at the Presidio.’’ He was put in command there, and he so ably carried on the work that he was favorably spoken to the Mayor and other high officials. From that day on he rose in the world, and it is now rumored that he may be a candidate for Supervisor at the next election. he CC. BR NOT AN UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE IN YELLOWSTONE. One cold morning, as we were having breakfast in the hotel at Yellowstone, we were greeted with a surprise. The meal was about half over when Wahb, the pride of Yellowstone, a big grizzly, strolled leisurely through the dining-hall to the kitchen. The bears often came close to the hotel, but this was the first time one had ever made his appearance inside. Consequently, every one started for the exit in a mad rush, and lined up behind the clerk’s counter. We did not wait long before Wahb put in his appearance with a quarter of beef, and when we saw the Chinese cook bringing up the rear with a frying-pan we knew nothing serious had happened. One of the boys followed the bear half a mile and saw him go into a eave. The boy then climbed a tree and waited for an hour. Wahb came out and started in the opposite direction. The boy went to the cave and found four little cubs. He left them unharmed, as it is unlawful to capture or kill animals in Yellowstone. Upon his return to the hotel he told us about the find, and our conclusion was that it was too cold for Wahb to leave the cubs alone for any length of time, and, the mother having been killed by a huge boulder, Wahb had no thought of them waiting for their breakfast, so had hit upon a plan for ‘‘easy meat.’’ Boo. -P; THE ACORN T trae a I NE ER a me nn nan Oe ae RY ee ee DITORIALS. High Sehool as Seeond-class Matter. Alameda Editor-in-Chief. Ya “ao RE EA ee Sea pe ova See a SLOTIGR. Russell Melarland .... yi Se SOP PIER Jokes. . Exchanges. .Boys’ Athletics Fritz Claxton ...... oe a reused aor 30ys’ Reporter. Gertrude Brown . ....00....0 tirls’ Athleties. ; I Reporter. Manager. Manager. There is one thing tke editor wishes to caution you about; that vr tell an advertiser that you saw his advertisement in The Aeorn This warning should be observed and heeded by all, for he may discontinue advertising elsewhere and depend upon The Acorn to bring about When we consider t the outeome of the league would have been had the 18th of A | been entirely omitted from the calendar we cannot helj t think of the honors that would have been attained. And why? Simply because the students were awakened to the fact that the school possessed a good team, a team worthy of praise, and they pr: it.. With such venerable veterans as are left and the promising grammar school ‘“‘stars,’’ would it not be a philosophical consideration to stir up the old enthusiasm and support the tea The good cannot be suppressed alli the time. The topie of school spirit has been discussed from immemorial times and if you get in and show a little now it may work wonders Let everyone do his best. A scheme is being contemplated and is liable to be exposed at any time and in any issue of this paper. That is, to publish a list of all the ‘‘tights,’’ non-subscribers to The Acorn, ete. Better wateh out or your name is liable to cause you great popularity. THE ACORN ee TS RF TEES EDS SE TOP eS OS I TT OT fre It was a great pleasure, after returning from the holidays, to find so many kind greetings from our friends. To the ‘‘Alert,’’ ‘‘Beacon,’’ ‘‘Boomerang,’’ ‘‘Hesperian,’’ ‘‘Howard Collegian,” ‘‘Orestimba,’’ and ‘‘Olympus,’’ we bid welcome, hoping to find you all among our exchanges next month. At the same time, we trust that some of our old friends will not forget us again. If anyone is looking for a paper of good quality, but small ity, we should recommend the ‘‘ Advanee,’’ Salem High School, ehusetts. ‘ An exceedingly neat and interesting paper is the December issue of the ‘‘Far Darter,’’ St. Helena High School, California, and the ‘‘Mirror,’’ Manuel Training High Sehool, Indianapolis, Ind, is equally YOO l. We enjoyed ‘‘Die Deutsche Eeke”’ in the ‘‘Capitoline,’’ Spring- veld, Il. It is not only most interesting to German readers, but it gives people a glimpse into that department of the school. The ‘‘Hyak,’’ Tacoma High School, Washington, contains a very realistic story, ‘‘Xmas at Hillerest.’’ The exchange column is very small, however, and the joshes would be more amusing if they were not ‘‘bothering’’ the exchanges. And here we would like to say that a great many of our exchanges this month have forgotten an ‘‘exchange column,’’ and have mixed ‘‘joshes’’ and ‘‘adds’’ with exchanges. Guilty ones, please try to reform. The ‘‘Owl.’’ Fresno High School, California, is one of our old ‘ stand-bys’’ and is always good. The ‘‘Russ’’ is very good. Its stories are interesting, the euts are appropriate and the entire arrangement shows care. Poetry, which is generally lacking in High School papers, abounds in the ‘‘Occident,’’ Albuquerque High Sehool, New Mexico. In other respects, also, the paper is a good exchange. The ‘‘ Wild Cat.’’ Los Gatos, Cal., has some very good stories, but if you wish to improve your paper, “‘ Wild Cat,’’ increase your exchange column. y The ‘‘Ingot,’’ Haneock, Mich., the ‘‘ Nindex,’’ Elmira, N. Y.. and the ‘‘Dragon,’’ Newport, R. they lack cuts. We enjoyed very much the following exchanges and hope to have the pleasure of meeting you all next month: The ‘‘ Academy,”’ I., all have one fault in ecommon— = Ee Aipha Sig pha Sigma Eta Chapter of Alpha Sigma started a prosperous term, having pledged six girls to membership. A theater party was given Febru- ary 2 in honor of the newly pledged, at which a very enjoyable afternoon was passed. An initiation is being planned to take place in the near future, as well as a large social function. The pledged girls are: Marjorie Emmons, Jane Cooper, Marguerite Morlio, Olga Russell, Lorraine Jordan and Dorothy Tisdale. Alpha Pi With the close of last term Alpha Pi lost three of its members, Kenneth Staniford, Howard Fassett and Helmut Hinek. There are now five activve members in school, and at an iniation to be held in the near future, Morrell Porter and William Gale will be received into the society. Sigma Phi Upsilon Sigma Phi Upsilon begins the term with bright prospects. The chapter was installed during the latter part of last term, coming trom New York Alpha, and since then the fraternity has prospered exceedingly. Delta Kappa The outlook for Delta Kappa is exceedingly bright this term, as there is much new material for the baseball team, and Delta Kappa being an honor society it calls upon the yarious athletic teams for candidates. Delta Sigma Gamma Miss Florence Hay has been pledged and will be initiated at an early date. THE ACORN SKULL AND SERPENT. At an initiation held recently Jane Cooper, Minnie Anderson, Manu Henkenius and Sylvia MeCurrie were initiated. HIGH SENIOR CLASS. The class of June, 1907, has organized for its final term. The officers are: President, Don Bailey; vice-president, Mianie Ander- son; secretary, Bessie Yates; treasurer, Roberta Haskett. The class is already making arrangements for the play, which is to be given the latter part of the term. It is their aim to surpass even the high record left by the last graduating class in this respect. 3yron Paul is manager of the Senior play. Paul and Monte Haslett are editor and manager respectively of the class ‘‘Acorn.’’ CLASS OF DECEMBER ’07. The officers of the Low Senior elass for the ensuing term are: President, Metealfe Simonson; vice-president, Dolores Bradley ; secretary, Edna Sullivan; treasurer, Albert Dexter; manager of dance, Ted Searle. OAKLANDS BEST Chas.H. Wood OV TICIAN 1153 Washington St. Oakland SIGN THE WINKING BYE” Alameda Cars stop in front of our door Every thing in the Optical Line THE ACORN CLASS OF JUNE ’08 The middle B class has recently organized and elected Eugene Littleton president. Committees have been appointed to select colors and a pin. CLASS NOTES It is with much rejoicing that we of the senior B class have heard that the senior A’s are going to give a dance, and we are going to receive two bids apiece. We appreciate that more than we know how to say, good seniors. How much better it is to have matters run smoothly than to have them strained, as is usually the case between two senior classes. We are sure nothing will be put in The Acorn about your dance not being as fine as ours, especially as we are to be your guests. What is more barbarous than an unap- preciative guest? Take notice class of December, ’06. Preparations are now under way for the Low Senior dance to be given shortly after Lent. Much enthusiasm is being displayed by the class members, and with such spirit the affair ought to be a great success. Although the class is small its attitude is very encouraging. Ted Searle is to be manager. GLEE CLUB The Glee Club has been forging ahead more rapidly than was anticipated in the beginning. The membership has been limited to forty and the dues have been set at 25 cents a month. It is need- less to say that the limit has already been reached and the school. therefore, may expect great results. Those wishing to join must wait until some member drops out, and the seeretary has a ‘‘wait- ing list’’ with almost as many names as the club itself has members. The Dramatic Club, formed last term, has a large membership, and preparations are soon to commence for an entertainment. BASKET BALL The basket-ball team has been seriously handicapped by the inclemency of the weather. But, when practice begins under the able captaincy of Miss Ruthven Sackett, a team will, no doubt, be turned out equal to the one of last term. Hermina Schlageter is to manage the team, and is busy arranging games for the coming season. THE ACORN The engagement of Mr. Locke Cortelyou and Miss Mildred Bur- rell, formerly high school students, has been announced. Miss Alexi ne and Miss Marion Mitchell are pledged Kappa’s at Stanford. Mr. Leslie Baker is now coaching the baseball team. Mr. Edmund Brush has joined the Zeta Psi fraternity at Ber- keley. Mr. Laurence Lynch joined the Chi Phi. Harry Nason was initiated into Kappa Alpha at Stanford re- Miss Alice Maurer has taken up kindergarten work. David Clark is to be assistant cashier in the new bank. Putzman and Hoffman PIERCE, RAMBLER Y TRIBUNE BICYCLES Sporting Goods Vibration “iat Crestnut Station Alameda, Cal. Tel. Alameda 999 THE ACORN 13 a ma Mme ee ne ATHLETICS BASEBALL. Baseball season is on in full blast. Although we have only two of last year’s team left and our team will be comparatively small, the large squad which is daily turning out under great disadvan- tages gives us hopes of a victorious season. Our opponents around the bay have all been greatly weakened by graduation, so we will be on more.even terms with them. The executive committee has rented a large lot on the corner of Clement avenue and Oak street, which is being rapidly turned into a first-class baseball field. On January 22, in spite of the weather and the poor condition of the grounds, eighteen candidates turned out for first practice. Since then several others have turned out until, at the present time, the squad consists of some twenty-five aspirants. This is a very good beginning. We have several new players from other schools who bring good records in baseball with them. Captain Burton sees much good material in the squad now turning out, and Manager Paul promises to keep them busy. TRACK. The veterans of last year’s track team will go into training shortly. Macaulay, Jackson, Sepulveda, Kues, Perkins and Shat- tuck will represent us on the oval, and we expect great things from them. Very shortly a meet will he held between the schools around the bay, and Alameda has high hopes of honors. There is a great deal of good material among the freshmen classes, and it is to be hoped that they will turn out and make a good showing. We are strong in trackmen, but we lack in fieldmen. Turn out and see what you can do, everybody, for the school needs you. M. T. Hopken, Pres. L. C. Hopken, M’g’r. STOCK CERTIFICATES AND CORPORATION SEALS GERMAN PRINTING A SPECIALTY HOPKEN PRINTING COMPANY. BooK BINDING, LITHOGRAPHING, 620 SANTA CLARA AVE., EMBOSSING, AND ENGRAVING. ALAMEDA, CAL. THE ACORN We are glad to hear that I. Murray has received a lawn-mower for shaving purposes for which he advertised. The High School fans are glad to hear that Brick Spence has returned to s¢hool, for they need a water-carrier. Sub-junior girls heed this warning: ‘‘Do not use the erasers for powder puffs.”’ Teacher—‘‘ Willie, give me a sentence with defence in it.’’ W illie—‘‘ De cats am on de fenee.’’—Ex. Napoleon Bonaparte Pluto Praxitiles Slats wishes to have his name changed to S. Mastick. Ed. Higgins will deliver a lecture on how to be friendly with the Japanese. Never let a wine glass touch thy lips. My pa has made this law. I cannot disobey him, so bartender adds a straw.—Ex. THE ACORN cases Tell-er Boots has come back from Nevada. An Irishman on his first trip to sea noticed the big anchor the ship was carrying and said to the mate: ‘‘Can yez show me the mon thet can lift thot pick?’’ Physical culture by Miss Hewitt, or how to go upstairs grace- fully. Little boy, can I go through this gate to the river?’’ politely inquired a very stout lady. ‘P’raps so: this morning.’’—Ex. a load of hay went through A few years after graduation we hope to see Harry S. a brother at St. Mary’s College Brick Innes an eloper, and Ed. Hig- gins a lecturer on the Japanese question. ‘‘Wilhelmina Gale’’ has now joined the noon-time pie-eaters ‘aptain Dowdle will soon be running a matrimonial ageney My Thomas lies under the auto, My Thomas swears under the ear, Please send to the garage for Freddie, For ‘tis so lonesome up here where I are. Miss Hewitt wants to know when you change your dresses wonder if she is going into the laundry business? G. B- H. S.—My breath, you mut. -What is the easiest thing you drew this term? Teacher in Drawing—‘‘ What is another name for Hermes?’’ Youthful Artist—‘‘ Quicksilver.’’—Ex. A trolley ear collided with a milk wagon and sent the milk splashing on the pavement. Soon a crowd gathered. exclaimed a man, ‘‘ what an awful waste.’’ turned and glared at him snapped.—Ex. ‘Goodness,’’ Whereupon a stout lady ‘Just mind your own business,’’ she Why is the J. B. classroom like a monastery ? Abbott. Because it has an THE ACORN What One High School Girl Said to Another High School Gurl. Say, I’ve something to tell you. It isn’t a secret; a great many people know about it; but just the same I don't think you have heard it, and I do just love to be first to tell anything good—and this is really too good to keep. Anyway, I think it is something we ought to talk about, and I am sure you will agree with me and will be anxious to tell all the girls to tell their mothers, and tell all the boys to tell their sisters to tell their mothers. What is it? Why, that you can get the loveliest steaks and the dearest little lamb chops, and, oh, just everything in that lone the best of any place in town—and everybody goes there, too. Grand Central Market, Bay Station, Sanford Lick, Fones 438 and 439. = HN =H nit oe ne ee a , WILL YOU NEED A TUXEDO SUIT? You will find just the correct style at The Hastings Clothing Co., VAN NESS AVE. at PINE ST. ns in= Tes, st _THE ACORN 17 et ee re we ee eer oe TG oD ibn REAL ESTATE Coe eae | AND INSURANCE HH oud y NOTARY PUBLIC Protect al 0 With every best Fire. a ide nt, Liability and Life Insuran Homes for Sale in all parts of Town Choice building lots and investments Exclusive agents for Oak Lawn Tract ST 7 | a @© |U.S.Troili © 2 | oe - s oa east 9 : Grocers D) '9)) st Park St. and ©© 6© Central Ave. 6©© ines Alameda Bakery and Restaurant | 1417 PARK STREET Cakes, Pastries, Pies and rood meals at popular prices OOO © Le © © Ee a IF ITS ELECTRICAL WE HAVE IT } iS 32 The RK. G. Kimer Electrical Company § : 4 1348 Park Street 3 Frank N. Killam, Manager. Tel. Alameda 643 ii: Ne ON EN IT TTT TT LTR AT ET ET aE HE WRX 18 THE a eo See TT LR ONE NO ETA AE STE OTA LTE TTT ETS rg Wheels from $25.00 Up YRIE ROR I ELE EET A. G. DE XTER | HARTLEY’S_+ Bw Y en 1 1349 PARK STREET . PF. WESTPHAL School Supplies, atchmaker, Jewler and Optician Stationery, x ND DKALER IN Notions, and Novelties Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Souvenir Postals aSpecialty | 1405 PARK ST. ALAMEDA rs. J. M. Hartley, Prop NOTARY PUBLIC J. S. HANLEY, REAL ESTATE AGENT WATCH THIS SPACE AND INSURANCE BROKER 1310 Park St. Alameda Tel. Alameda 590 = MELOLA CKEAN . mee Chapped Face eres 1 and Hands F. BINDER, phesuaens S. W. Cor. Park St. Central Ave. Alameda LP 2 Ae THE ACORN VOIMBS anv FISHER a nae oe Meats and Poultry Game and Fish DELICATESSEN Phone Alameda 8. 9 1362 Park St. LOUIS efecto = The Gollege Tallor 2 NEW SPRING SUITING NOW READY. 404 Fourteenth St. OAKLAND Watch Inspeetor Ss. P. R. R. CO. Tel. Oakland 61 R. W. EDWARDS. _.JEWELER Class pins to order Sai = ae Broadway Y Cut Glass OAKLAND TRY The City Book Store For your high grade stationery. Wehavea complete up-to-date line. We can please the most fastidious. A full line of school books and supplies carried at all times. A. C. BANNING 1308 Park St. Tel. Alameda 625 ET 2 ET 20 THE ay ORs. eR ERT ETE nT EE ae RE eT a a mene ne eee ait ee ae “ ate OD i cc ow TENS ae Kaye e 1s : J. E. BAKER, President CHAS. E TABOR, Cashier (i Alameda Savings Bank. iV Ay H 4 Ul Receives Deposits of One Dollar and Upwards Yo r Deposit-s $1,220,000 Accounts Opened 7850 33 j m= nae Oa NG ne Meili Tete Cats Szint 4k RC wee Wee W eel Ai. J. FINCK. Coffee. Teas, Cakes and Fancy Groceries PHONE ALAMEDA 118 1124 CHEETNUT ST, = Was ARAAARARARARARRS “ AAR ) wn Sutherland Pbarmacy Cor. ENCINAL AND SHERMAN Near Morton Station Phone Alameda 336 New, modern and completly stocked with P High Grade Goods Long experience in the business Prescriptions prepared with care and skill U We are agents for BOERICKE RUNYONS R well known Homoepathic medicines Make a note of the fact E That we keep a strictly First Class and up to date Drug store. Prompt Delivery Sutherland [Pbarmacy COR. ENCINAL SHERMAN Near Morton Station Phone Alameda 336 THE ACORN 21 Furniture Packed and Shipped Upholstering, Carpet Cleaning and Laying ee PRIS Cut Rate Carpet and Furniture House All goods in our line sold cheaper than in any other place around the Bay Tel. Alameda 409 2316-18-20 Santa Clara Ave SE RE RL OE LT A SS TTT LEWIS SHAW. REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE 1516 Park St. Alameda Oak Park Tract includes the best portion of Grand and Paru Sts. San Antonio, San Jose and Clinton Avenues Stationery on your mind? Don’t let the matter worry you unduly Give us an idea (in person, by mail or phone) of your requirments and we will gladly show samples and submit estimates for any quantity of office stationery supplies of every imaginable kind. Our goods and prices are alike allurin g 29 Pp. | Schneider’s 8 7 y, 435 Park St. Tel. Ala. 559 Cards printed from plate $1. per hundred =e @® @ e® e028 078 2028 | A. 0. GOTT Smiley Gallagher UNDERTAKERS Jeweler Optician ALAMEDA CAL. We make class pins Medals etc. @SeeToewseeseeouse | 1565 PARK ST. ALAMADA THE ACORN —— lalla ° A . Ril Liolu Y M. eis Fe a ral KY SU ‘OFFICE AT ys Drug Store reet eo ag Tel. Alameda 24 Hlours %. to j | to ‘es RESIDENCE SANTA CLARA AVE. AT WALNUT Residence Telephone Jlameda 252 Alameda Art qallery Oo. DEJOINER Photographs and Photo Supplies ARTISTS’ MATERIALS 4x® AKT NOVELTIES 1861 Park St, Open Sundays 3 10 tod Alameda Chickering, Vose, Schaffer, Curtaz and other Sold on easy Terms All sheet muwsie 1-2 price. 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DANIELS, Phone Alameda 61 The ONLY Creamery in Alameda that manufactures its own butter 24 THE ACORN OUR Tea and Coffee Department is under the guidence of an expert We offer values that are certain to please you HAUCH’S Telephone Alameda 34 1411 Park Street 500,000 Population in 1910! The New Spring Stock is on the way and we are soon going to mé ake an early display of New Spring Goods; In the mean time “DROP IN” C. J. HEESEMAN 1107 - 19 Washington St. ee White Cross - Drug Company (Formerly Park Hotel Pharmacy) Cut-rate Prescription Pharmacy. The best place to buy your Drugs. We carry a full line of Patent Modicines, Soaps, Perfumes and Toilet Preparations Telephone orders quickly delivered. Call up Alameda 27. New Line Gent’s High Grade_ + Four in hand Ties 50Oc. Always new and up to date LOWE WILKINS Phone Alameda 588 1330-32Park St. this man had taken a “Thorough” Business Course he would not be looking for employment = Our graduates get good positions and hold them { HEALD-DIXON BUSINESS COLLEGE | 213 Bacon Block i ; ib eReeve TL aka. Soelar NRE : Ns eh Tie MaMa Cr eS OV eMac RI ums et ld fe oi ly 7) We, the Class of June V7 do hereby dedicate this “Acorn” to our class teacher Miss Rosa Hobhfeld, principal and faculty. | BESSIE YATES(- SECRETARY. se SIERRA, S.F. 1T 2Z EDWARD DOWDLE 3 4 IRMA YOUNG 5 6 BROWNING DEXTER CHARLOTTE BRUSH 1 2 LELAND MOORE 3 4 VERDEL JONES 5 6 HELEN BICKFORD FT S8B HARRY SEPULVEDA 1 2 GEORGIE HATHAWAY 3 4 FRANCES READ 5 6 ENA BEANE 7 8 EDITH CAMERON 1T 2ANNETTE BAREILLIS 3 4 MONTIE HASLETT 5 6 VIOLA MINOR 1 2 IRVING GOTTHEIM 3 4 IRENE WELP 5 6 MINNIE ANDERSON 7F B BYRON PAUL 142 MAY NASON 34644 FRITZ CLAXTON 5 6 MYRA BURDICK 748 EDWIN HIGGINS 1 2 EMMIE LEMCKE 3 4 CHARLOTTE D'’EVELYN 5 6 GERTRUDE POSTEL FJ B ALMACURTIS LILLIAN HARBOR 344 GEORGE BROWING 5 6 BERTHA SHERAMSKY 7 8 CLAIRE RITCHIE CLASS HISTORY. It was the autumn of 1903 when the class of June, ’07, entered this High School. The truth is, every student—Se- nior, Middle or Junior, as well as Serub- entered at the same time, for it was in August, ’03, that this building was opened. In this respect we had the advantage of all other freshmen classes. We were not the only ones who lost the way, who found ourselves in one room when we wanted to be in another, who forgot that (formerly) the stairs on the left ran up, those on the right ran down. The High School was as new to the Senior as it was to the Fresh- man. Our serub year, then, was not as embarrassing to us as it might have been. We have seen many changes in the af- fairs of the school. When we entered, Marx, Dague, O’Brien, Politzer were the great names. Debating was at its height. Alameda State. The enthusiasm of the Associated Students’ meetings was a thing to be re- membered. Then for a period everything seemed dead. Debating was dead and we seemed to have lost the power of adapting our energy and enthusiasm to something In vain we were railed at and laugh- School spirit seemed dead. But, High was known all over the else. ed at. 0 fortunately, that period has passed. The school is waking up and again coming to the fore, not in debating, but in athletics. With the exception of Macauley it has as yet no names that stand out as pro ninent- ly from the others at those of four years ago. But while the school has fewer stars, it has a strong and steady rank and file. We need have no fears for its future. Then we have seen many changes in the class itself. Some have dropped back and some few have caught up with us. Sone of us have found smooth sailing by fol- lowing the prescribed course; others have been continually in hot water by trying to follow their own course. We do not want for famous people. Among our number are Harry Sepulveda and Fritz Claxton, both well known on the track; Irene Welp, winner of the debating medal; Dan Bailey, president of the Associated Students, and Edwin Higgins, famous as a ‘‘funny man.’’ Between ourselves we have tried nearly every subject taught in school and every form of school activity. We hope we have done our share in supporting the life and upholding the standard of the school dur- ing the past four years. lor many years I had been living alone, hecause—well, because I was a sprinster. Still, | rather enjoyed the quiet life and I had spent the greater part of my time in studying the Old Masters. One day a piece of good luck fell to me. An uncle, my only relative, had suddenly died and had made me his sole heir. His fortune was really amazingly large, and it did not take me long to decide what to do with it. It had always heen my one great desire to go to Europe and visit the famous galleries, where I could lose my- self among the wonderful they would afford me. My plans were soon made, and a month later found me com- fortably settled in Paris, from where I could easily find my way to the picture- gallaries. Oh, how I enjoyed them. There were always new ones to see. sights pe One gallery was especially interesting, the Le Grand Palais de Beaux-Arts. There canvass seemed to be miles and miles of hung on those walls. One morning I started out to make my last visit to the Beaux-Arts. As I walked down one of the numerous aisles I noticed Portraits of Well-Knwon People,’’ Although I was not especially interested in portraits, | decided and whom the world The first name that caught my eye (I had picked up a catalogue at the door) was that of Miss Minnie Anderson. Where had I heard that name before? TI looked again at the catalogue and soon discovered that it was my old class of June, ’07, that had become well known in the world. As I said, Minnie Anderson headed the row. J] thought I knew for what she had become a sign, ‘‘ hanging over a door. to go in those knew. see school life. and | For the catalogue told her igh wrone. famous, from was not far me that being noted especially, in Europe, character parts. Then | No, Lillian Harber had not changed much. had joined one of the grand opera com panies and had sung before most of the crowned heads of Europe. At the next picture I had to look twice before I recognized in the strong, deter mined but kindly features the Edwin Mig gins | knew. How famous he had become! He was Mayor of the New San Francisco, and he had completely wiped out by his policy all traces of graft, once so prevalent there. Passing on to the next picture, I recog nized Roberta Haslet She had become a great portrait and miniature painter and had won recognition from the Queen of England, whose portrait she had just fin ished. Here was Charlotte Brush—at least that violin had heard all over the Conti nent and her praises were being sung by everyone. LT she had won fame as an actress, for her Miss passed to the next once suceesstu been Brush—at least that But now she was the Countess of Dunstanborough-on-Thames She had made a startling hit at Paris and she was especially noted ofr her charity balls, which she gave yearly at her beauti ful mansion. On the side, unknown to her many friends, she was one of the most sue cessful women lobbyists in England. But here was a face I knew at first glance Donald Bailey. He was at last President of the United States. Presidencies always But I could not see why should make him world famous. Ah, there was something that would tell me. Written below his picture was, ‘‘ Noted for a famous speech delivered while President on ‘How a Man Should Be Guidd Towards Honsty in Political paigns.’’ Bhold! Here was one who had become the first lady in the land—that is, the United States—and who was known every re was Charlotte used to be her name. were in his line. that position Cam She where for her gracious hospitality and } creat lovable Begs Yates. [ might have known from her earl at the harlotte Develyn had written book, which had Hong colleges She Wa philanthropy—our next one would be count heeo moreover, arcnaeoiogy. | a | raul can � Vron hewspaper ungest living authority | He had beeo; His paper wi next. man. a political one. His editorials we that they fully appi ciated and the publie did not realize t 200d he was doing. Oh, Emmy great aS at STricth SO deep were not Lemeke—richest gil j America! Well, Emmy, luck certainly di fall to You can do a great deal | good with your money. Keep up your go9 ] WOrk. you. Charitable heiresses are hard t find these days. At the next picture I must say I receive a surprise. A new had lately bea published, one which I thcueght ticularly fire. he 0k was | ook The ra e § one | did not know, was my surprise to learn here Buliford was the real author, anc tensively under an name hoped to read more of her wor' assu of Gadzooks wes next in on � name was not at all familiar, bu | recognized at once the distinguished aristocratic features of Montgomery Hay | always had a feeline that he weul out to be lord or Pat auKke or sone bamion of our caus 1 first delivered rilling seeeh Washington ¢ ‘Woman’s Right,’’ not claiming the suf frage for women, but merely calling fo 1leir every-day rights. The men of thi Miss [rene Wel. age were be ginning to feel themselves to lerior. Mere was the young man about whot [ had heard so much, Browning Dextel He had invented a new make of auto nobil an dits gear was considered by far sup rior to any other. His car was being used altogether throughout Kurope and the King of Spain had just returned from a success- ful tour in his machine of this make. The next was a group picture. Here were the young ladies who had been perfect Florence Nightingales in their work as nurses during a very bloody war between labor and capital, which had las ted two vears. Among the faces I recognized Ver- del Jones, Annette Borellias, Alma Curtis and Myra Burdick. Ah, Mr. Dowdle, you certainly rendered a service both to Europe and to America. He had at last made a perfect game of foot- ball. Rugby had been done away with and even Europe was playing this new Ameri- can football. As I was busily scanning the faces of my friends I heard a_ shout of Looking up, I saw a number of old school laughter. voung ladies coming toward me, in their midst a tall, rather stately-looking woman. Her face certainly did look familiar, and sure enough, I found Miss Ena Beane. That wasn’t her name, but I really couldn’t re- member the one she told me. She was con- ducting a fashionable seminary for young ladies and was now chaperoning a number of them to Europe for their vacation. Had I not decided years ago to be a spinster, I, too, might have had a select school for voung ladies. It certainly was a pleasant life, | thought. But, then, I never had been as bright as Miss Beane. It seems she had made physics her special study and was carrying on a course of it herself at the seminary. In speaking of her work, she pointed to the next picture, telling me that Miss Georgie Hathaway had also become a noted teacher in that line at one of the big colleges for ‘young women. The young ladies seemed impatient to go, so we parted and I continued my way down the gallery. Irving Gottheim was there, making a name for himself as a promising young orator. Miss Sheramsky became famous through her playing. She was, moreover, a noted composer and one of her best known com- positions is her ‘‘My Honeysuckle Girl,”’ with variations. Here was Fritz Claxton, a noted and brilliant lawyer. He is connected with the Federal Courts and has fine chances of be- ing Chief Justice of the United States. 3ut what a fine military bearing Harry Sepulveda had. He had been to West Point and had so distinguished himself af- ter his graduation from there in the war between capital and labor that he was now a general. Here was one who had gone on the stage, making a startling suecess by taking the part of children. Her name, Edith Cam- eron, was connected with all the big charity benefits in Europe. There was another interested in the stage, Irma Young. She was a promising young playwright, whose plays were be- ing presented by all the leading actors and actresses of the day. There was also a rumor of her engagement to a brilliant young lawyer, but it was as yet only a rumor. Further on was George Browning, one of the most successful business men of the country. I noticed that he was one of those who defended the cause of the capi- talist in the recent war. Another picture was that of Viola Minor, now world-famous as Jenice Hall, the elo- cutionist. Whose was this, the last picture? There surely had been no one in my class who looked like this. The portrait was that of a man with long hair and glasses, quite a professor, evidently. What was my aston- ishment on finding that it was Leland Moore, now professor of astronomy at Ox- ford. How these pictures carried me back to my High School days. It was with the deepest regret that I left them to return to the hurry of Paris and from there to my solitary life across the waters. MAY NASON, ’07. Georn Stati of june O¢ O Editor Stories Class Prophecy Class Alphabet Joshes ad) Bias. eS Ae Exchanges --- °°° Boys’ Athletics Girls’ Athletics Girls’ Reporter Art Staff Manager Assistant Manager OFFICERS oF TH MIDDL 1D) Pre � sident Vice P reside nt Secretary Treasurer SENIOR A Pre .sident ; Vice Pre ssident Secretary 1) Evelyn Y ates Charlotte Bessie May Nason ‘Gertrude Postel Minnie Anderson Irma Young Bd Dowdle [rene Welp Charlotte Brush _, Fritz Claxton Roberta Haslett Frances Read Chi arlotte Brush uoutis Haslett Edwin Higgins E CLASS OF ’07. B TER M. Montie Haslett Fritz Claxton “Minnie Anderson _Don Bailey TERM. ae i Anderson land Moore ‘ “Posaie Vie aaa ‘Robert: 1 Haslet Treasurer ..---:°°°° SENIOR President Vice-P reside ot. Secretary Treasurer TERM. =e _Don Bailey a ‘harlotte Brush Bessie Yates Robe srta He aslett It is again time for a class to graduate. ir turn has come round with such slow ste, as it were, that we can hardly real- � that we have reached the point towards lich we have been working, in various iys, for four years. When we were rubs and Juniors school days seemed to ‘etch away before us off into space. By e time we were Middlers, space, but still ‘away. The middle was a comfortable ar. The half-way mark of anything ually is pleasant. We were far enough vanced to feel thoroughly at home in hool affairs and to see the end before us, t too far away to be discouraging, and t near enough to put us into that state of citement common to high Seniors. For the Senior B term is one of excite- nt from beginning to end. It is hard for Senior to be staid and subdued and a model for lower classes to follow, when everything is conspiring to put him in a flutter. There is the play and the dance and the Acorn and the commencement ex- ercises. There is the thrill of half pleas- ure, half regret, when in unconscioyisly planning something for next term, we re- member with a start that there is to be no next term for us. Though still part of the school, we seem almost a past part. Dur- ing this term we live continually in the fu- ture—and living in the future is not the most soothing sort of existence. There- fore, do not judge High Seniors too harsh- ly, for under this nervous gaiety, we all feel something of the seriousness attendant upon these, the last of our school days. It is wit hevery good wish for the wel- fare of this High School that the class of June, ’07, takes its leave. Byron Paul, ’07 Editor-in-Chief Bessie Yates, ’07 Stories Russell MeFarland, J oshes Jane Cooper, ’07 1-2 Exchanges Edward Dowdle, ’07 thleties Charlotte Girls’ Reporter Girls’ Athletics Ruth Holt, ’08 1-2 ue Eormiver,. 0F 1-2 3. Se ee. Art Staf Charles Mederaft, ’09 ) oveseeerees eso. «MATIC Assistant Manage! The ‘‘Ripple’? was a pretty boat from whatever point you viewed her, but on this August afternoon, her sheet pulled in for the tact, her jib snapping in the brisk breeze and her bow fairly diving under each massive wave, the appearance she made was such as to cause even the chronic dyspeptic long to put on his oilskins and ‘“sou’wester’’ and battle with her against the elements. She was not a large boat, only about thirty feet long, but no expense had been spared to make her comfortable and no work was neglected to make her heautiful. Her long graceful hull was painted with glistening white zine, her large mainsail was new and the unspotted canvass shown in the hot sun, but her low, eurved cabin and long graceful jib were the finishing touches which made her ap- pearance perfection. Beating up into the wind she tacted and tacted again, slowly making her way out against the terrific tide and wind which came in through the Golden Gate this sum- mer afternoon. At the wheel in the stern of the boat, his face tanned a nut brown, his blue flannel shirt sleeves rolled up to his elbows, his beard fairly mopping in the breeze, stood a man of perhaps fifty years of age. His face was lined with deep wrinkles, his eye- brows closely knit and his jaws had a eut which gave one the impression of extreme determination and a will of iron. The wheel ran easily through his shiny, eal- loused fingers and it seemed as though he could anticipate even the slightest inclina- tion of the boat to vary from its course as the rudder was always there to keep her headed in the direction toward which he sailed. Standing beside him, straight and tall, dressed in high rubber boots, a short skirt and blue sweater, stood a girl of perhaps eighteen years. Her features greatly re- sembled those of the man beside her, her square cut jaw, her eyes, which snapped with each sudden bound of the vessel and her brown tanned cheek, which broke now and then into a healthy smile as a mighty whitecap, striking the boat’s windward side, threw into her sturdy face, the cold salt spray gave one the instant intelli gence that this healthy, muscular girl was standing by her father, whose orders were executed by her gravely and quickly in true sailor fashion. In a deep bass voice the man would every now and then eall, ‘‘Hard a’lee,’’ and the girl, loosing this rope and tightening that, would soon have the jib in ae an to bring the boat about. When the big boom swung over with a clank and clatter and the mas sive sail filled with a snap, the little boat would give a start and bound, the ‘‘bone in her teeth’? would flash suddenly into view and she would start off on the star board tact, gaining each time the full dis tance under assisted by the man, ras el the keen control his ‘‘little sailor In a little cottage by the bay, where small but energetic rollers now beat fierce- ly the south shore of Alameda, the other member of the crew lay sick with the fever. Her gray hair tangled itself into knots as she twitched and tossed on her hard, hot, uncomfortable bed; and as the wind grew stronger and the cloudy night descended, her bed grew hotter, her fever grew in strength and her moanings came faster and louder until one could hear over and over again, ‘Oh, God, protect and guard my sailor girl this awful night.’’ The waves now pounded in fury and the wind became a hurricane. Having cleared ‘‘the heads,’’ the little hoat set off on one long tack, toward the northwest. The night was approaching and the wind, instead of decreasing, as usual, rose in strength so that the man wore a worried expression on his face and his eyes were nervously darting from side to side. On and on went, rising gracefully and slowly over each massive roller, plung- ing bodily every now and then under a mighty whitecap, then emerging and shak- ing the water from her like a dog. Out from shore about ten miles they turned and she tacted toward the southwest, and as night descended the girl noticed just over thei starboard bow the Cliff House. perched at the entrance of the Golden Gate. It is a dangerous undertaking to try to reef a sail alone at any time, but in an inky blackness, with a terrible sea running and in a hurricane, it is near suicide. Never. theless the man gave the wheel to the girl, instructing her to hold the boat directly into the wind, and went up on the forward deck to begin the work. The girl heard the halyards loosen and the gaff lowered and after that she waited, waited wonder. ing why he was so long, expecting any moment to hear him drop down and finish his work from the pit of the boat. Soon she began to call, ‘‘Father, oh, father, are you nearly finished?’’ But only the wind whistled through the halyards and the jib pulleys rattled noisely. ‘Father, father’’—the voice was now a shriek. But no answer came and for the first time the girl realized that she was alone with a half-reefed sail, in a hurri- cane. Oh, well might that mother, crazed with fear, pray as she never prayed before: ‘‘Oh, God, protect my sailor girl to night.” 't is terrible to feel vourself rising swiftly up, up, up, to the very with the awful roar of angry waters in your ears, with the terrifying rattle of metal pulleys interrupted at intervals by the sharp snap of an unseen sail, a slap of an unseen wave on your vessel’s side; but to have the very bottom fall out of the universe, to feel yourself sink with incredible speed down, down, down to the very depths, to know you are alone on the open sea in a hurri- cane, without help is worse than anything imaginable. The girl skies, could hardly collect her thoughts, but soon she realized that the only thing to do was to run for the Golden Gate. She slowly turned the wheel, the sail filled and they were off ‘‘for better or for worse.’’ One by one the reef points gave way and soon the entire can 7as was bellied out like a huge balloon. To guide the boat and pull in the halyards at the same time was impossible and the risk was too great to cole up into the wind again, so she sailed on before the storm. The girl was undoubtedly terrified. She could not two feet before her; she steered vy the feeling of the wind on her cheek and her mind was filled with many uouvts. Although she was weil acquainted with the shore and 1ocks around here, she, nevertheless, was very careful to look for the lighthouse when she reached the top of each wave. Running before the wind, as she was, the waves overtook her and the joat would rise swiftly up, stern fore nost, and then at the top, it would turn and drop with a sickening sensation, still stern fore- most. This sort of thing kept up for hours, only interrupted at intervals by accidents, which terrified the girl beyond all reason. Onee when the boat reached the trough of a wave a large log struck the bowsprit, breaking it off and making the jib worse than useless. Once a mighty whitecap filled the cockpit half full of water and once a sudden gust nearly tipped the boat over. 3ut at last the gate was entered and the lighthouses on both sides signaled ‘‘safe, safe, safe’’—but wait. The girl knew the channel perfectly and now as she entered with the lights on both sides she gave a sigh of relief. Although the wind was just as strong, the waves were not as high and this, coupled with the thoughts of her dead father and_= sick mother, caused her to neglect her caution. She could not see which way the wind was blowing, she could not see how the sail compared and she did not see that as she turned the wheel the sheet came up dan- gerously close to the wind, but she did know what happened when the great boom swung over with a roar, just grazing her see head. This little thirty-foot sloop, with full sail set, had jibbed at the entrance to the harbor in a hurricane. ‘“‘God prote ct my sailor girl,’? now if ever. There was only one thing which could happen. The boat turned over and dumped its occupant into the bay. Soon a slight girlish figure came to the surface and struggled, struggled bravely. If she could only reach Alcatraz; if the tide would only help her; if the water was not quite so cold, but the tide was at ebb and those boots were very heavy. % % The sick woman stirred and slowly rose from her bed. She dressed nervously and went out on the shore. The tide was ris- ing, the storm had subsided and the full moon covered the bay with a flood of glory seldom seen. 3ut the mind of the woman was not clear and she noticed none of these things. All she wanted was to walk, walk, walk. ‘Oh, my head, will the pain never stop? Why do my eyes burn so? What makes my throat so hot? What is that spot be- fore my eyes? Is it something in the water or are my eyes deceiving me? Let me see. Oh, I must hurry!’’ Her mind cleared with a start and she found herself staring at something slowly drifting with the tide. ‘‘T wonder what it is,’’ and she hurried down, to fall in a heap by the side of her dead daughter. Slowly, slowly the tired tide rose, lap- ping the broken body of this broken- hearted woman and slowly, oh, so slowly, the tired life left the prostrate form, whose short gray hair now mingled with the long black floating tresses of ‘‘my sailor girl.’’ DON BAILEY, ’07. A is for Alma, and also Annette, A good beginning for our alphabet. B is for Bessie, of all autos fond; You may get yet, dear, so do not despond. Also for Browning and Byron it stands, Queener and athlete to fulfill all demands. Lastly for Bertha, a maiden serene To do anything wrong she never was seen. one, C is for Charlotte, whom the teachers adore; She doesn’t know the meaning of getting a four. Another Charlotte we have in our class; She’s very fond of giving you ‘‘sass.’’ Again, there’s a maiden whom we Clair In our Senior Gradmere. eall play she was known as D is for Don, A. 8. and class prex; He has a great fondness for taking an ex. E is for Edith, very demure; Did her card, I wonder, ever say ‘‘poor?’’ Also for Ena, who sings in the Glee; She’s a wonderful range, as high as a tree. And then for Ed Dowdle, a wild boy, I’ve heard; [ think his chief pet is a little love-bird. Then comes Ed Higgins, with a new joke; He’s awfully good—he won’t even smoke. Then we have Emmy, witty and gay; Everyone likes her—why shouldn’t they, pray? F’s for Fritz Claxton, still rather ‘‘Young”’ He loves to hear other people ery, stung. Also for Frances, whose lover ‘‘has went.’’ [I’m still wondering how many letters she sent. G’s for George Browning, who loves to bate; He saved the Japs from a cruel fate. Also for Georgia, a lover of physics; [ don’t think see’s quite as fond of civics. H is for Helen, who studies her books, Kor her there are lessons wherever gs} looks. Then there is Harry, our eestatie youth— Oral English’s his strong point, that is th truth. I is for Irving, knowing and wise; He can do anything that he tries. Also for Irma, who with Latin strives; She’s managed well to dodge all fives. Then it’s for Irene, all medals are hers; When she is talking, you’re no need of fur J is for Justice, which we have found Always in A. H.S. to abound. K always stands for the Key io our hearts It will take more to ope them than cand) and tarts. L is for Lillian, who always recites; She’s liable to heights. Also for Leland, who’s very severe; lis aspect is one that we all fear. soar to immeasura)l M is for Minnie, exceedingly shy; When she’s not talking we all wonder why May Nason also is with us enrolled; She enjoys yell leading—I have been told Myra at prompting distinguished herself: Without her our play would have been ot the shelf. r Orange, the next thing to lemon; is too sad for us to dwell on. P is for Pointers that we can vive you; When you are in trouble just keep this in view. Remember ’O7 And no one could ever bring us to a stop. was always on top, is tor Quis, which we’ve aly ays loved dearly; We’ve always nearly. sueceeded in oetting | R’s for Roberta, Montie’s young sister; When e’re was how we missed her. she absent, oh, eton, whom classmen, Thermometer, which registers zero; our class has nothing to to keep us all dry The authors text-books goodly supply. Nave a V’s for Viola, and als Two charming maids, tell. � Verdell; you’ll hear everyone W’s for Whatever we’re We’ll all make names for ourselves, you will see. foing to be: X Y Z are beyond my description, So I’ll end this before you ’ll need tor’s prescription. M. C. GERTRI a doe DE POSTEL, 07. WHAT A GOODLY OUTSIDE FALSEHOOD HATH She was certainly the sweetest and most lovable old lady I had ever seen, with her soft white hair and bright blue eyes. Her complexion was as fresh as any young girl’s, and refinement showed in every feature. She sat next to me on the street regarding the with her smiling eyes. Presently she turned to me and asked some trivial question concern ing the transfer point. I was enchanted with her gentle voice and succeeded in carrying on a conversation with her. When the conductor came along to collect the fares she reached down into her handbag for her purse. Suddenly a little ery of amazement escaped her lips, and she looked up at the conductor with frightened eyes. ‘ Some one has stolen my purse, or else ‘What shall car, passengers I have lost it,’’ she gasped. f-dot?’ Of course I offered to pay her fare, and her grateful face was an ample reward for the sight service done. Then she looked up with an alarmed expression. ‘ But how can I go on?’’ she said. ‘‘] had a tic ket in my purse to Chicago, and I don’t know a person here in San Fran CISCO, [ had just received my month’s pay and ‘elt very rich indeed. I suggested that she let me pay for the ticket and then she could later. After some hesitation she consented. We parted at the railroad sta- tion, and she kissed me affectionately. She was such a sweet, innocent little thing. A week later ] stopped in at the police court to some material my news- paper work. Soon was called the name of Mrs. Lewis, otherwise known as Light fingered She was up for petty lar- eeny. I leaned forward with pencil and paper, ready. ‘Is this the prisoner ?’’ Judge. “Tt is, your Honor,’’ came the gentle tones of a familiar And there there was my friend of the street car. Sick at heart, ] out. As I reached I turned to take another look at the eultured, the refined, pay me fet ror Bess. thundered the voice. rose to 2o the door and she, winked at me. Well, the money. her, experience was worth the HELEN BICKFORD, ’07. THE GIRLS OF 1776. iris ol i760 Wlit 20 down in the history of Senior class dramaties of the Alameda of the elaborate presentations a graduating class The play, from the High School as one most has attempted. � pen of iven by the class P; ly aris whieh Shoemaker, was g May 17th at capacity Dora A. or June, ‘U , on Theater, the seating proved entirely inadequate to accommodate all who sought admission. The theme centere daround the stirring incidents of the Revolutionary War, Wash ington crossing the Delaware forming the climax. The cast entered into the spirt if the play and the quaint colonial costumes heightened the artistic effect Full acknowl edgment was made by the Miss Pose Hohfeld, who coached the production and introduced many of the decided hits of the evening. A great deal of credit is also due to Byron Paul and Fritz Claxton, managers. The work of the east was uniformly ex cellent, the play being remarkably well balanced except that the male members ap peared only in the closing incidents of the fourth act. Irene Welp as Madame Evelyn Mayfields was a most and ambitious supporter of the cause of George III. Her impetuous niece, Barbara Steele, or as was called, ‘‘ Bitter Sweet,’’ was assumed by Charlotte Brush, who carried the leading role through many difficult passages most ereditably. Roberta Haslett as Dolly Darrah, Barbara’s friend, was an equally enthusiastic rebel of charm ing, though somewhat saucy (as the Argus had it) disposition. The whieh Barbara and Dolly assumed the garb of British officers, supported by Ena Beane as Betsey Ross, was particularly noteworthy. May Nason acted the part of a patriotic loyalist, Honora Drake, in a thoroughly polished manner. She sang ‘‘The Quilting Party,’’ supported by the chorus and gain ed the well merited approval of the au dience. The two daughters of Madame Mayfields, Amanda and Helen, were por- class to imperious hostess she scene in Tisdale, Mrs. G. ¢ and Marjorie Kimmons, respectively, with Edith Cameron as Anne Van and the other friends of Amanda in the persons of Viola Minor, Charlotte D’Evelyn and Alma trayed by Gertrude Postel and Dresser, Curtis, made an impressive array of loyal ists, with decided propensities in the diree tion of flirting. Minnie Anderson was the hit of the even ing as the slave girl, Troubles, especially in the song, ‘‘Ma Honeysuckle Gal.’’ She entered into the part with a vim and an abandon that provoked frequent burst of applause. The slave chorus, which effee tively supplemented her acting, was made up of Harber, Helen Bickford, An nette Dolores Bradley, Bertha Sheramsky and Genevieve Pattini. Ceorge Browning was the rather incon but enviable Lieutenant Francis Churchill of the Continental army. The other male parts, British officers, were taken by Spencer Brush, Harry Sepulveda, Fritz Claxton, Don Bailey, Montie Haslett and Leland Moore. Special mention should be made of the recital by Viola Minor of ‘‘The Old Maid’s Love Affairs.’? The rendition was worthy of a professional. The minuet, in which a number of the young ladies and the British was a fitting finale for the production the appropriate musie the Lillian Barielles, spicuous, hero, officers took age setting, costumes oj dancers materiall vadded to the scene. . ] colonial The patronesses were Mrs. E. J. Dodge. Mrs. F. W. D’Evelyn, Mrs. G. W. Emmons, Mrs. I. Ehrenberg, Mrs. J. E. Higgins, Mrs. S. M. Haslett, Mrs. L. H. Jacobi, Mrs. M. Lemeke, Mrs. George Mastick. Mrs. Fred Moore, Mrs. A. T. Nason, Mrs. Frank Otis. Mrs. H. M. Pond, Mrs. A. J. Samuel, Mrs. C. H. Shattuck, Mrs. George Tyson, Mrs. P.S. Teller, Mrs. Charles Tilden; Mrs. C. L. ’. Thompson, Mrs. L. R. A. E. Yates, Mrs. J. N. Weinman, Mrs. Young. THE GIRLS’ For years past it has been the aim of dif- ferent teachers and students to organize a glee club. Attempts have been made and have failed through the non-support of the Student Body. At last, due to the efforts of a few, Alameda High has a glee club and one that it may well be proud of. The lat- ter part of last term some thirty or forty enthusiastic girls gathered in Mr. Cogwell’s room and thus began the Girls’ Glee Club. To celebrate our organization, the Oakland Girls’ Glee rendered a most enjoyable con cert here and afterwards we held a jolly little reception and dance. a great social success. At the beginning of this term we held an election, the elected officers being: Presi- dent, Miss Dolores Bradley; Vice President, The affair was GLEE CLUB. Miss Irene Weln; Secretary, Miss Lillian Harber: Treasurer, Miss Stephanie Snow; Executive Committee, Miss Alma Curtis, Miss Ethel Murray, Miss Gertrude Grow and Miss Cecil Bernstein. This term we have settled down to work and most enjoyable and profitable work it is. Under the able leadership of our well- known director, Mr. Horatio Cogswell, we have learned some of the prettiest and best of choral We have practiced faithfully and have tried to show our ap- preciation to Mr. Cogswell and the Stu dent Association, that has assisted us s0 substantially. Our meetings have — been regular informal social affairs, generally ending in a dance among ourselves. There is not a girl in the glee who does not wisll selections. for - We are now bard at work on our concert which we propose to make the greatest sue cess financially and socially, of the season. Mr. Frank Butler has been appointed man ager by the executive committee through his efforts success is certain. Friday to come soon.’’ and And now, dear Glee Club, we who are 2.out to is] graduate, say farewell, wishing Our proudest recollection will be that ‘‘we were charter embers of the ‘Girls’ Glee Club of the A. r Qo ie successful life. n T i LILLIAN G. HARBER, ’07. CLASS OF DECEMBER ’07 The low Senior class has made great progress this term and looks forward to a prosperous high Senior term. The class is but it has shown a great deal of spirit and enthusiasm. The low Senior dance, given in honor of the high Seniors. small, and under the management of Theodore Searle, was a decided success. The officers of the class are: President, Metealfe Simon- son; Vice President, Dolores Bradley; Sec- retary, Edna Sullivan; Treasurer, Lorris Dexter. u FICS | SEB A TRAC y BASE LL TRACK TENNIS This year we have a victorious team. We have won the sub-league championship, defeating each school with a decisive score, and stand a fair chance to win the Aca demie championship. This is the third sue vear that Alameda has won the sub-league. The team is composed of un der-classmen and all but two are new men. Brush, cur pitcher, has pitehed great ball. He is one of the players of the league and has pitched the best of any. age number of ‘‘ eight and in walked but teen hits. MeFarland, cur catcher, a veteran. No catcher in the league can tip a candle to ‘ Mae.’’ He is always in the game and studies his batter. His base throwing and batting are excellent. Kassebaum, first baseman, is a stickler. In all the league games this season he has played hard ball, accepting many hard chances and acquiting himself without an error. Geldeman, at second, and Murphy at third, play steady and aggressive games. Captain Burton at short is the mainstay of the team. It is due to his hard playing cessive His aver strikes out’’ to a game is about twelve games he eight men and allowed has four- is and efficient leadership that we have thi team we have. Kues ,the right fielder, is a fast, head player. Often the are astob- ished by his running catches and brilliani playing. The same may be said of Henn and Gay Besides being a capable outfielder, Gay a good catcher and makes a fine substitu for MacFarland. The substitutes, Johnson and Gotthein have both shown up well. Each has ae cepted his chances with success. The games played this term are as fol lows: spectators PRACTICE GAMES. St. Mary’s First Corps Cadets ¢ st. Ignatius. .. 38 Lt Sb; Mary’s:. 7. II Lowell White’s Academy. |! Heald’s, Dixon.... ¢ JE GAMES. Centerville Oakland Berkeley Oakland Poly..... SEMI-FINAL GAME. AS EL 6 Oakland The team has played in hard Iuck this season. MacFarland’s back was in such a condition that he could not play in the Berkeley game, and Henn and Gale have both been sick. From looking at the list of practice games one would think we had no team at all. These games were games to try out pitchers and other players. Among our discoveries we found that Gale and Murphy were good substitutes for Mini’’ Brush and MacFarland. WEARERS OF THE BIG ‘‘A.”’ (Football.) Post-Graduates—Jackson, Frick. Seniors—Paul, Dowdle, Sundell, Bates. Middlers—Brush, Butler, Foster, E. Bruzzoni, Siegfried. Juniors—MacFarland, Kues. Freshmen—Greenwell, Gale. (Baseball.) Seniors—Gottheim. Middlers—Kassebaum, Brush, Burton. Juniors—MacFarland, Johnson, Kues, Gay, Geldeman, Henn. Freshmen—Murphy. (Track.) Macauley, Sepulveda. Edward Macaulay, as we all know, has quite a record. For the benefit of those who are not well posted, we will tell what the little fellow has done. His running career really begun in the spring of 1905, in the dual meet with Hoit’s and Palo Alto. Here he won the 220 in 24 3-5 seconds and the 440 in 55 seconds. In the B. C. L., soon after, he ran the last lap in the relay. In the fall of 1905, in the B. C. L., he won the 220, beating the much heralded Buttpenbach by ten yards in 24 2-5 seconds. In the A. A. L. he got a bad start in the 220, but won third place. In the spring of 1906, at the Stanford Interscholastic, Crabtree of Lick fouled hi min the 220, but he won third place. Macaulay In the G.S. A. A., on the Fourth of July, 1e won the 440 in 54 seconds. It was the ‘all of 1996 that he did wonders. In the C. L. he won the 440 in 53 2-5 seconds A. A. L. he won the 220 in 24 seconds and i nthe P. A. A. he won the 220 in % seconds flat. This term he won the 220 and 440 in both the Stanford Interscholastic and the B. ¢ E: brethe BOs he lowered the 220 ree- ord to 23 1-5 and the 440 to 51 3-5 seconds. Counting up, Macaulay has made about 70 points for the Alameda High School and we have every reason to feel proud of our gritty little sprinter. EK. DOWDLE, ’C7. TRACK There was a revival in track this term. An interelass field day showed up a great deal of new material and aroused enthu- siasm. Besides Macaulay, Sepulveda, Jackson and Perkins. we had Shattuck, Henn, Kassebaum, Kues, Etter, Bruzzone, ‘Dowdle and a number of others. Only three—Macaulay, Jackson and Per- kins—entered in the Stanford meet. “ Mae’’ ‘aptured the 220 and 440 on a In the A. A. L. the same three men were entered. Perkins was boxed in the 440 and Macaulay was not allowed to run, so we made no points. In the B. C. L. we entered eight men, Macaulay, Jackson, Perkins, Kassebaum. Henn, Shattuck, Dowdle and Bruzzone. Macaulay won the 220 and 440, breaking both records. Jackson ran a close fourth in the 100 and 200, and Shattuck came fourth in the mile. Dowdle came fourth in the 440 and Kassebaum fourth in the high jump and broad jump. KE. DOWDLE, ’07. A TT IN ‘i TT ll S GIRLS’ ATHLETICS. Looking backward over a period of four years, girls’ athletics, that is basketball, seems to have been quite an _ impor- tant factor in the life of a giri student who has always been interested in some school activities during her whole High School career. In the fall of 1903 the students of the Alameda High School entered their new home, a home of which all were proud, and which made us feel like doing ‘‘great things’’ in order to bring glory to it. At that time basketball was a favorite sport among the girls and the school supported the team in an admirable manner. We then played in the yard of the Porter School, yvading around in the sand, and splashing through the puddles, which we found there. The girls, however, possessed that great spirit which we now sometimes find lack- ing—enthusiasm. As the months rolled by many were graduated, but new ones, usually from the lower classes, stepped in to fill their places. Yet in 1904 girls’ athletics suffered what might be called a ‘‘slump.’’ The club- swinging exercises were given up, and only a few enthusiasts turned out once in a while to play basketball. O — The next year saw a revival of athletics. A rowing club, a walking club, a tennis club were organized. In fact there was such a variety of clubs it seemed as though bas- ketball would be crowded out; but no, there were still the loyal few. The other clubs were merely ‘‘fads,’’ and after a couple of adventures, all faded into the dim past; but their strength seemed to enter into bas- kethall, and work for a court was begun. Candy and ice cream sales were given,and they were well patronized. The girls formed an association and worked wit h a will and eventually earned their longed-for court. But alack-a-day! The ways of a woman cannot be conceived. After a few months of usage our court is left to serve as an ornament to the yard. To be sure, when by the combined efforts of the captain and manager, the team is induced to use the court they do good work, and our victories of this term are glorious. Keep up the good work. Use the court; you will not wear it out. We have quality, but we must also have quantity. We who leave this school this term wish you all the success poss ible. Mrs. Bert Wilson (nee Irma Taylor) spent last Sunday in Alameda as the guest of her old friends. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson are on their way to Chicago, where they contemplate making their home. Mr. Lawrence Lynch is again in Ala- meda, having completed the year’s work at California. Miss Carrie Gerald is down from Apple- She intends gate as the guest of her sister. returning there shortly to spend the sum- mer. Miss Mildred Turner is fast becoming accompanist name for her- known as an accomplished and bids fair to make a self. Mr. Leland Seott has won great laurels at Stanford, both in baseball and on the track. He enjoys the distinction of being the only freshman to play on the varsity team. Miss Deane Tisdale graduates from her kindergarten course the first week in June. Stanley H. Bulloch, ex-’04, is taking 4 course at U. C. Howard Fassett, December, ’06, is work ing for the American-Hawaiian Construe tion Company in San Francisco. Chauncey Eastman is at U. C. Miss Caroline Hall graduated from Mig Head’s school May 17th. Miss Ethel and Miss Frances Amann lef May 12th for the southern part of the State They intend spending three or four montli there. Mr. John Parker arrived home recentl} from his trip through the East. Miss Amy Swayne has returned from he sojourn at Santa Barbara, where she ha been for the past three months. Miss Ethel Plummer has returned fror Stanford for the summer vacation. Miss Edith and Miss Helen White hay returned from the East, where they spe the winter. They expect to leave tow again for their summer vacation. CHAPTER ROLL OF PI DELTA KOPPA. Alpha . , peace Tetons atten 5 ad Michigan Military Academy, Orchard Lake Mich. Illinois Beta ; SARS : ....-Chicago High School, Chicago, Ill. Oregon Beta . kn at Portland High School, Portland, Ore. ifornia Beta ...... ......san Jose High School, San Jose. Cal. Moria: Galas. onc. 0S: 2 Lowell High School, San Francisco, OMNIA Glial. vaice Loe Santa Cruz High School, Santa Cruz, ifornia Epsilon .. Los Angeles High School, Los Angeles, ifornia Zeta oe Oh eles sles 64s wv ee WANTA-CRATA Lagh School, Santa Clara: ifornia Theta Oakland High School, Oakland, Cal. ifornia Eta lameda High School, Alameda. Cal. California Iota ....-Russ High School, San Diego, Cal. California Kappa ... ..Mount Tamalpias Military Academy, Rafael, Cal. California Lamba ......Fresno High School, Fresno, Cal. California Mu .......................... Berkeley High School, Berkeley, Cal. Oregon Gama Bishop Scott Academy, Portland, Ore. Washington Beta teseeeeeeesess- spokane High School, Spokane, Wash. Michigan Beta Detroit High School, Detroit, Mich. Michigan Gama DE Fits Sie Central High School, Detroit, Mich. Kentucky Beta Be -Manual Training High School, Louisville, Ky. Ohio Beta Cleveland High Sehool. Cleveland. Ohio. Louisiana Beta New Orleans High School, New Orleans. La. Tennessee Beta .... .......Nashville High School, Nashville. Tenn. Kansas Beta ...... Kansas High School, Kansas City, Kas. Nevada Beta ee ....University School, Reno, Nev. PI DELTA KOPPA. Kita Chapter. 0 1907. Byron Paul Montie Haslett Kdwin Higgins Alfred Sundell Warren Innes 1908 Frank Butler L909 Spencer Brush Kenneth Abbott Loy d Burton 1910 Charles Dodge Kdwin Anthony Roger Henn Chester Eschen Pledged Alfred Geldermann Earle Schofield a eee DELTA OMICRON. Gamma Chapter (Founded April 5, 1905) 1908 Clarence B. Sanborn Bronson Tufts Cary A. Troy 1909 Maurice Kebby 1910 Raymond Gunton Charles Gibbs Charles Murphy Post ( traduate Henry Jackson Pledged Chester Tufts ALPHA PI. (Founded November 8, 1905) o— Fratres Ex Schoia Joseph Burt Emmal Howard Henry Fassett David James Clark Helmut Henry Fratre Ex Urbe Kenneth Jamison Staniford Fratres in Schola Graduate Fritz Robertson Claxton 1907 Albert Louis Dexter 1908 Paul Hughes Kuhns 1909 Hinek James Morrell Porter John Siegfried William Harris Gale 1910 Edward Seagrave SIGMA PHI UPSILON (Founded December, 1906) Fratres in Schola 1907 Harry B. Sepulveda Theo H. Searle 1909 Harry K. Kassebaum L910 Guy Landsberg Pledged Jay MacLean Fred Greenwell ( ) Absent on leave PHI KAPPA (Founded January Gamma Chaptei L907 Kdward A. Macaulay Don Joe Barnson Bruzzone LOOS Kilmer K. W oodw art 1909 ) Luman L. Chandler ( ) Absent on leave CHARTER ROLL Alpha lmerding School, San Francisco, Cal. Gamma Alameda His Delta Berkeley High Sehool, Epsilon White’s Academy, Berkeley, Cal. _———_—$—$—$ — i! 2ST IE eR I PO 4 Edwin Otis ’01, George Steven F. Otis , Dan Wise ‘05 James M. Politzer ’05, Harry Johnson ’05 Jack Millar, ’?05, Eugene Canal:z Raymond Gott ’05, Gerald Brooks ‘05 Frank Rue ’05, Fred Crawford ‘03 Ralph Marx ’05, Sidney Shepherd ’06 Leslie Baker ’05, Harry Nason ’06 Russel Baker ’06, Byron Paul ’07 Lawrence Lynch ’06, Edwin Higgins ’07 Chester Jamieson ’06, William Foster ’07 GAMMA OF MASK AND BOOK Senior Honor Society (Installed March, 1906) Charter Members iiawrence Lynch William Evert Harry Nason Mdmund Brush Allan Field L906 Henry Jackson 1907 Alfred Sundell Montie Haslett Byron Paul oe) Chapter Roll Alpha Oakland High School Beta Sacramento High School Gamma lameda High School ALPHA SIGMA Kita Chapter ) Graduate Charlotte Brush Roberta Haslett Bessie Yates Emmy Lemeke 1907 Olga Russell Jane Cooper 1908 Ruth Holt Ione Connor Mildred Lansing’ 1909 Jessie Hall] Edith Cramer Alice ‘Seller Marjorie Emmons 1910 Theo Spaulding Dorothy Tisdale Lorraine Jordon Ca DELTA SIGMA THETA Delta ¢ ‘hapter Graduate Mdith Glady Meredith Marion Troy Georgia Lura Meredi Ethel Cameron Absent Keller Aida Alice (Delta has enjoyed a very prosperous term. Chapter of Cameron QO7 S Brooks 908 Norma Whitney 909 Hazel Cochroft th Be Ruddell ssie Troy 910 Dorothy Kutehel on Leave Marjorie Kmmons Kunze 4) Delta Sigma Theta Lura Ruddell, Dorothy Kutchel and Ethel Cam eron initiation in the early part of became members of the soci ety at an the term. ) DELTA SIGMA GAMMA Sorores in Schola Bessie Searle Beatrice Stedman Klvah Sennett Vega Miller Mdna Whitman Marion Rhoades Florence Hay Anita Junkins Myrtle Fisher Hx Schola Clara Martin Ruby Forderer SKULL AND SERPENT (Founded February 28, 1905) 8) June, 1905 Ethel O’Brien Alice Harrington Kraneces Amann Josephine Keenan Alice Maurer Eleanor French Maude Fisher Hope Cortelyou December, 1905 Gertrude Comfort June, 1906 Bessie Penfield Bessie Pratt lla Shreve Helen White December, 1906 Jane Becker Marjorie Cockroft Adele Ehrenberg Grace Renner Ida Spence Jean Tyson June, 1907 Minnie Anderson Hdith Cameron Roberta Haslett Mmmy Lemeke Viola Minor Gertrude Postel December, 1907 Jane Cooper Manu Henkenius Sylvia McCurrie i ee DON BAILEY, PRESIDENT CARY TROY, SECRETARY MINNIE ANDERSON, VICE PRES. In looking over the numerous exchanges which we have received during the past term, a marked improvement over previous issues is noticeable. In almost every In- stance they are much better than those which were received from the same schools during the previous term. ‘There may be various reasons for this. Each suceeeding staff profits by the experience of its prede- cessors, and 1s thus enabled to avoid the pitfalls which beset the path of the ama- teur journalist, but, in our opimion, the greatest source of improvement lies in the exchange column. Judicious criticism of a magazine’s weak points, and careful com- parison with its contemporaries, are very helpful to those who are trying to attain a high standard of excellence. An exchange column really exists for the benefit of the publications reviewed, and it is in a spirit of friendly interest that occasional adverse criticisms are offered. We are glad to receive the ‘‘Tiger,’’ pub- lished by Lick School, San Francisco. The cover design is simple, but striking, and there are no fewer than nine very readable stories. The cuts at the heads of the va- rious departments are very clever, and the arrangement of the material good. The only possible fault lies in the editorials, which are rather crude and inclined to be “slangy.’? Dignity should be maintained in this department of a paper, if nowhere else. But even with this criticism, the “Tiger’s’’ editorials are virile and forcible. Another welcome visitor is the ‘‘ Bell,”’ which comes from San Jose High School. It is one of the most attractive exchanges on our list. ‘‘The Sterm King’’ and ‘‘ By the Fireplace’’ are poems of unusual merit for a high schoc! publication, and the liter ary conterts a:e uniformly excellent. The feature of the paper, however, are the illus- trations, which are not only plentiful, but recily high class work. Such drawings nake a wonderful difference in the general appearance of the paper. Keep up your present standard, ‘‘Bell,’? and you will serve as an example to any preparatory school magazine in the country. The Oakland High School ‘‘Aegis’’ is another magazine which ranks away up in amateur journalism. The literary material is very good, both the stories and the va- rious departments being exceptionally well written. The many photographs of O. H.5S. athletes add to the interest, but the best thing about the paper is that it is an ex- pression of school spirit throughout. Loy- alty to the school is manifested on every page. We wish you all possible success, ‘ Aegis,’’? and hope that you will be a more frequent visitor to our exchange room. The ‘‘Owl,’’? from Fresno High School, is an exception to the rule that ‘‘good things always come in small packages.’’ Although one of the largest of our ex- changes, it is high grade throughout. We are pleased to note the name of Kenneth Staniford, a former student of this school, in the list of members of the F. H. 8S. Glee Club. “The Russ,’? San Diego High School, was embellished this term by one of the most attractive covers that we have ever seen on a high school publication. The rest of the paper lives up to the standard of the cover, being neat, well-written and interesting all the way through. ‘the arrangement of the ‘‘Sentinel,’’ Harvard School, Los Angeles, can be im- proved. We were somewhat disappointed to find in this paper—which is published by a boys’ school, a highly improbable and romantic love story. Such a waste of space might be expected in a seminary magazine, but really, ‘‘Sentinel,’’ we thought better of you. Let it be your last offense in this respect. The ‘‘Sequoia,’’ Sequoia High School, Redwood City, is a bright, lively little journal from cover to cover. It is un usually well printed. It is a long time since we have seen any amateur drawing ap proaching in merit the full-page picture of a Laskethall girl which adorned the Feb- ruary Keep up the good work, ‘ Sequoia.’’ We shall always be proud to issue. receive you. Congratulations, students of Clear Lake Union High, on the first issue of your pa- per. ‘‘The Cardinal and Black’’ would do eredit to many a larger Your cover, material and arrangement are alike excellent. The general tone of the issue is school. very good, and the photographs of | F Jake County sceneiy add much to its appear. ance. An ever-welcome arrival on our table js ‘“‘Oahuan’’ from far-away Punahop, H. It is well gotten up in every way. and has many good cuts and half-tones It is more elevated than most of the eX. changes. The cover design and title Of the ‘Dictum Fst’? is hardly distinguishahle from its light green background. Except for this criticism, the paper is up to its usual high standard. The ‘‘Trident,’’ started this term by the students of Santa Cruz High School. would be a most commendable paper were it no for its awkward size. It is decidedly too large. The general make-up, however, js } tLe L200 i: ‘Cardinal,’’ whatever possessed you ty detract from the appearance of a really splendid cover by printing an advertise ment across the bottom of it? We are glad to read of your unbroken success in athile: tics. The poem, ‘‘Consolation,’’ is very clever, and afforded the exchange editor ; hearty laugh. ‘‘Cardinal’’ hails from Co vina High School. IRMA V. YOUNG, ’07. A Few Old Chestnuts What’s the difference between the sweet gv] graduates and a Thanksgiving turkey? (ne is dressed to kill and the other is killed to dress. AT THE COSTUME BALL. Edwin Higgins—‘‘ The musie was so loud I ecouldn’t hear myself talk.’’ Florence Hay—‘‘Oh, how nice!”’ How many girls would it take to reach from here to Frisco? Ten, because a Miss is as good as a mile. Unsophisticated Freshman— W hat is the Board of Health? Buck Sundell—Three square meals a day. Mr. G. (Senior B history)—Miss Brush, what have you to say about woman suf- frage? Miss B.— Well, I think as long as women own property and pay taxes, they ought to be represented. Mr. G.—Yes; there might be some argu- rent in favor of widows. Voice Frem Rear—Grass or sod? SENIOR A HISTORY. Mr. G (to Hiene Jackson, who was en- gaged in a discussion with Miss Cooper ) Jackson, do stop. When it comes to talk- ing you’re as bad as a girl. Kdith C. (having picture taken)—I don’t like a side view. I’d rather have a ‘‘straight TTOMt..” Mr. G. (to Miss Cameron, reading a his- tory paper)—Would you mind swinging around so we can all hear? COMIC HISTORY The history of ’07 is the history of Ala- meda High for the last four years. Four years ago we entered high school in shoes two sizes too large, quite innocent (?), more green. In June we go out to compete with the world in trying to make an hon est living without work. Toil peppered with troubles of our own; love smashed by the cruel hand of inconven ience; flunks unmellowed by the warm squelch of the cold-hearted teacher ‘‘there are our jewels’’ upon which we build our future. Our members every walk of life. from grammar school, some from private school, the ma- jority directly from home. scrapes represent Some of us come AT THE B.C AL AR AMLAUKALIN was Au OVER THE FIELD AT Owce If you meet any men who say ‘‘ Pshaw! The wit in this book is too raw.’’ You may know that they’re blinded, Because they’ve been grinded; So don’t pay no heed to their jaw. Mr. Minium (explaining electric cells) Well, what shall we have in here? Make it anything you want—it’s my treat today. Let’s have a copper sulphate. Our likes and dislikes run in different directions. Some of the class continued t take Latin in the same way as the Greg] with a horse. We are variously trimmed, from the caf like black material through all the ¢oloy of the spectrum to the real crimson Russiay blue—otherwise, Dago red. But as we are, judge us, boys and giyls The school has a claim upon us which wy can never repay. We have admired th zeal of Dr. Thompson and the faculty } seeking to make ’07 reflect { e value of th training our High Sehool can vive. To thy historian of the fut we all live prosperous and useful lives. 0 Ay m took ‘Troy ure ts left the rest. May 7 Ataneon Sooo. Serr Arrer The Onur Gone Mr. Searle (debating in ‘‘oral En lish’?)—What Miss R said is not tru But being a lady, I can’t say what I thi about it. ‘ Midget’’ E.—What do lou eall a st party for girls? Dorothy i [fen(n) party. Why, (innocent ly ) George Browning Verdel Jones Lilian Harber Bessie Yates Montie Haslett Minnie Anderson Georgie Hathaway Helen Bickford Leland Moore Ima Young Frances Read Ena Beane Edith Cameron Viola Minor Alma Curtis Crown Imperial Elders Chickweed Sage Gilly Flowers Innocents Bachelor Buttons Annuals Nettle Hops Heart’s-ease Virgins’ Bower Gooseberries Shamrock Dandelions Rose Lilaes (lie locks) Rubber Plant A Daisy Live Forever FITTING QUOTATIONS. His voice no touch of harmony admits— [rregularly deep and shrill by fits. harmless child. [ can faults in others espy. Infinite riches in a little room. And everybody loved to praise, His pretty looks and winsome ways. Laughter holding both her sides. The glass of fashion and the mould of form. As yet a child. Too full for utterance. Of softest manners, unaffected mind. smile that glowed Celestial rosy red. With countenance demure and modest face. Nor think tonight of thy ill nature. But of thy follies, idle creature. She gives her tongue no moment’s rest. I start as from some dream, and ask my- self if yet awake. FLOWERY LANGUAGE. Doctor Thompson. The Faculty. Serubbies. Mr. Cogswell. Ed Seagrave and Homer Spence. The ‘‘Sweet Girl’’ Graduates. Anti-Queener’s Association. Graduation Exercises. Rules and Regulations. Senior Dances. Vacation. Girls’ Dressing Room. The Amazons. lfredo Sundell. Alpha Pis (?) Ao ile laska€v FT SS ORTON: all the School Room Doors. Minium. PUZZLE PICTURES ae =, WITH SINCERE APOLOGIES TT —— ——— WHO SAID CHICK HENNG f— Tass —‘Io. WHO ARE THEY? , eee ‘ Feom June O7 A ill id | THANKS Are due and are hereby publicly acknow!] edged as follows: To the Senior class for their pictures. To the literary aspirants who have con tributed to that department. To our assistants for the help rendered. To the advertisers for the substantial aid. To the different organizations and asso ciations for their euts. To our lueky stars that the work is near 1 2 con pletion. And finally, to vou for vour quarters. THE STAFF. have moved to. our NEW BUILDING at 16th San Pablo Oakland New Equipment throughout BUSINESS COLLEGE Summer Terms Begins Now OAKLAND SAMUEL ALDENSTEIN TEACHER OF MANDOLIN, LUTE AND GUITAR MUSIC STUDIO 1834 BAKER STREET BET. CALIFORNIA ano SACRAMENTO IN ALAMEDA WEDNESDAYS Cee LOUIS SCHEELING —m The Gollege Tallor §= NEW SPRING 404 Fourteenth St. “HAUCH’S BEST” HAUCH’S. 1411 Park Street AV ibration Phone Alameda SUITING NOW READY. OAKLAND Mr. G. (relating ancedote in civies)— When the speaker of the House wanted to make himself heard, he fired six shots from his pistol toward the ceiling. Mr. A.—You ought to do that in here. Mr. ( No; when I shoot, it will be horizontally. Mr. A.—Mercy, ir. I better change my seat. Taylor)— put Miss G. (in French to Irma When you make make neve rmake ‘‘1is’’ (eyes. ) se ? se _ ? es es, 34 EDW. W. HOFFMAN PIERCE, RAMBLER Ane TRIBUNE BICYCLES Sporting Goods Fraternity Pendants Chestnut Station Tel. Alameda, 999 Polytechnic Business College TWELFTH HARRISON STS., OAKLAND, CAL The Great Business Training School of the West Embracing Colleges of Business Training, including all branches of Commercial Science, Banking, Office Practice and Higher Accounting: Institute of Shorthand and Typewriting (Pitman or Gregg systems, Touch Typewriting), Morse College of Telegraphy and railroad Accounting; College of Civil, Electrical, Mining and Mechanical Engineering: Mechanical and Architectural Drawing INCORPORATED CAPITAL STOCK $100,000.00 W. E. GIBSON, Pres. H. C. INGRAM, Vice-Pres. FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Tres. A school of high standing and nationa reputation. Largest, best equipped and most complete business training school west of New Finest building ever erected in the west for business college work. Thirty-five rooms; York, 30,000 square feet area. Accommodations for 1,000 pupils. Recognized as the Leading Business College of the Pacifie Coast. Equipped on the scale of elegance and expense never before attempted in California. Modern in all its appointments. Heat, light and ventilation perfect. most careful individual supervision 100 new typewriting machines. . Thirty teachers—giving the and instruction. The largest typing department west of Chicago. Has the finest and most complete banking and business offices in the United States. Faculty is composed of the best teaching talent the country affords. The Polytechnic has Five Times more money invested in Equipments than any other Business College tn the West COLLEGE IN SESSION THE ENTIRE YEAR DAY AND EVENING SESSIONS 2 Hligeims Co., DEALERS IN HARDWOOD LUMBER VENEERS OUR SPECIALTIES INDIANA WHITE OAK HONDURAS MAHOGANY AUSTRALIAN IRON BARK | KILN DRIED OAK MAPLE FLOORING Quartered Oak and Mahogany Crotch Veneers. N. E. Corner Spear Howard Sts. San Francisco The Haslett Warehouse Co. MAIN OFFICE 105 TOWNSEND ST. Operating Bonded and Free Public Warehouses. Locations from Third and Townsend Streets to Sansome and Chestnut Streets and also MISSION ROCK WAREHOUSE In San Francisco Bay with Special Facilities for Quick Discharge of Vessels. Weighing, Forwarding, Draying, Bean and Grain Cleaning, Bay Lighterage Telephone Temporary 2522 Connecting all Warehouses H. J. HINCK. Coffee. Teas, Cakes and Fancy Groceries PHONE ALAMEDA 118 1124 CHESTNUT $T, WEST END DKVG ©. J. G6. SEPULVEDA, Proprietor Phone Aiameda 452 1501 WEBSTER NY ALAMEDA, CAL ee eee ee) ZOMBS 20 FISHER CiTY MARKET — Meats and Poultry Game and Fish DELICATESSEN Phone Alameda 8 9 1362 Park St, Sutherland's Pharmacy COR. ENCINAL SHERMAN yO wee a = {=e Drugs PROMPT DELIVERY PHONE ALAMEDA 336 ARIS Cut Rate Carpet and Furniture House All goods in our line sold cheaper than in any other place around the Bay Tel. Alameda 409 2316-18-20 Santa Clara Ave J Fre = � A = 4 A 4 ip “A @- So e. ’ o e | @ re 1421 Park Street ALAMEDA BAY STATION REE | CLEANING WORKS. E. J. REES, Proprietor LADIES’ GARMENTS GENTLEMEN’S GARMENTS PANAMA HATS FEATHERS MONTHLY CONTRACTS TAKEN 1800 LINCOLN AVENUE. 1526- 7th ST. | Webster | Telephone Alameda 57 Tel, Alameda 1410 L. W .Mc GLAUFLIN REAL ESTATE “88 INSORANGS Your Home NOTARY. PUBLIC Protect your pam. and Yourself With every best Fire. Accident, Liability and Life Insurance Homes for Sale in all parts of Town Choice building lots and investments Exclusive agents for Oak Lawn Tract Tel. Alameda, 1659 2407 Santa Clara Ave., ALAMEDA PUREST DRUGS! GENUINE MEDICINES TOILET GOODS EVERYTHING EXACTLY AS REPRESENTED, AT THE PHARMACY OF QUALITY F. BINDER’S ALAMEDA PHARMACY 1365 PARK STREET What one High School Girl Said to Another High School Girl Say, I’ve something to tell you. It isn’t a secret; a great many people know about it; but just the same I don’t think you have heard it, and I do just love to be first to tell anything good—and this is really too good to keep. Anyway, I think it is something we ought to talk about, and I am sure you will agree with me and will be anxious to tell all the girls to tell their mothers, and tell all the boys to tell their sisters to tell their mothers. What is it? Why, that you can get the loveliest steaks and the dearest little lamb chops, and, oh, just everything in that 1 ne the best of any place in town—and everybody goes there, too. Grand Central Market, Bay Station, Sanford Lick, Fones 438 and 439. R. G. Kimer Electrical Company CONTRACTING ELECTRICIANS 1348 Park Street Tel. Alameda 643 Ps Go to DAMES For your Candy and Ice Cream Palatable, Pure and Wholesome 1342 Park Street, Telephone Alameda 1983. hb. Gresens, K. G. Schwartze, ? Florist and iS Watchmaker Jewler Ny Seedman RAN DEALER IN FIRST CLASS SEED S A I � a cK t, ALWAYS ON HAND Se ey Watches, Clocks and Jewelry ay! CUT FLOWERS TO ORDER 1515 PARK ST. ALAMEDA 1251 Park ST. ALAMEDA TEL. ALAMEDA 591 Formerly at 508 Battery St. S. F. TRY The City Book Store For your high grade stationery. Wehave a complete up-to-date line. We can please the most fastidious. A full line of school books and supplies carried ai all times. A. C. BANNING 1803 Park St. Tel, Alameda 625 Fashionable Millinery Smiley Gallagher AT ese. CAL. “THE VOGUE” Myrtle Macomber 1508 PARK ST 500,000 Population in I9I0! The NeW Spring SLOG is on the way and we are soon going to make an early display of New S pring o “DROP IN” Goods; In the mean time C. J. HEESEMAN 1107 -19 Washington St. Oakland PARK HOTEL GRILL— THAT’S THE PLACE TO EAT PROSSER’S PHARMACY Prescription Druggists We manufacture all our own candies, creams and ices. None but the purest goods used. We make special prices to churches and clubs, We deliver any quantity to any part of the city. BBVFEVVeESVeeVee QR VW VT VNeewseeowew_eswsw2wes High Grade Stationery We earry a full line of School Books and School Supplies. Fountain Pens—three of the leading makes—Parker’s Lucky Curve, Ideal Waterman and Conklin Self-Filling Pens. Hand Bags—From $1.00 each to $17.50 each. A complete line of Seissors, Manicure Goods, Pocket Knives, Razors, ete. Prosser’s Pharmacy Chestnut Station, Alameda. Telephone Alameda 345. OLIVE JAMES GREAT REDUCTION IN ALL Dress Tailored hats and Novelties DON’T FAIL TO SEE THEM Alameda Leading Milliner 13859 PARK STREET PHONE ALAMEDA 587 and Engraving Telephone Alameda 559 Conklin’s Hing Pen Fillsitself. Cleansitself. No l and see the Conklin ntain pen if once yo ked at the Conkli klin Pen Co., Toledo, Ohio. Schneider's Art Stationary Cx m ALAMEDA HEADQUARTERS J, B, Vosburgh Co, Hardware SPECIALS GARDEN HOSE LAWN MOWERS TEL. ALAMEDA 560 1433 PARK STREET P. FLATOW SON ICE Phone Alameda 440 Rhodes Jamieson Grain, Coal, Wood and Lime 1520 PARK STREET THE HUNTER PHARMACY TELEPHONE ALAMEDA 48 Bay STATION, ALAME7A R. POSTEL DEALER IN Wines, Liquors, Tonics, malt Liquors, Mineral waters COR. PARK ST. ALAMEDA AVE. Tel. Alameda 475 ALAMEDA f Office Alameda [57 Residence ao We most courteously solicit your Phone... patronage at the Morton Station Grocery C. H. WEVER Fresh Goods yours Truly Mortician A. Mathieu Son Funeral Director Open Evening Phone Alameda 1917 Ghestnut Station Barber Shop .=228 .. KLEITSCH RIEGEL WEBSTER PHOTOGRAPHS Perfect likeness with certain Art qualities STUDIO 1111 Washington St, Oakland 7) WiLL YOU NEED A. TUXEDO OR oS XS, (——- Re oy . eh - . 2 + @m) You will find just the correct style at a” A SUMMER SUIT) ¥ ) ( ® Y The Hastings Clothing Co., VAN NESS AVE. at PINE ST. OAKLANDS est CHAS. H. WOOD 1135 Washington St. Oakland SIGN THE WINKING EYE”’ Alameda Cars stop in front of our door Every thing in the Optical Line ) J. E. BAKER, President CHAS. E TABOR, Cashier — Alameda Savings Bank. Receives Deposits of One Dollar and Upwards is Ott ie os an , y's ) ar se i 7 Chickering, Vose, Schaffer, Curtaz and other Sold on easy Terms ALL SHEET eae puaee. MAA a“ 1-2 PRICE REDAIEE 1344 PARK ST. PHONE ALAMEDA 309 J. A. RILEY, M. D. PRYSICIAN SURGHON 4 “ r F ? | orrice at Riley's Drug Store Park Street and Santa Clara Hours 2 to 4 7 to 8 Tel. Alameda 24 ) RESIDENCE SANTA CLARA AVE. AT WALNUT Telephone . lameda 252, GENERAL PRACTICE White sili ed ora me? rk Hotel Phi y) Cut-rate Prescription Pharmacy. The best place to buy your Drugs. A full line of Patent Medicines, Soaps, Perfumes Toilet Preparations Telephone orders quickly delivered. Call up Alameda 27. HARTLEY” S_-+ PARK STREET O. F. WESTPHAL NOTARY PUBLIC Watchmaker, Jewler and Optician School Supplies, rhe a. peseghl ai = Stationery, AND DEALER IN REAL ESTAT AGENT Notions AND Farida ech Genie Watches, Clocks and Jewelry . and Novelties + Souvenir Postals a Specialty rs. J. M. Hartley, Prop. = ij MI whe f i} l 1310 Park St. Alameda 1405 PAKK ST. ALAMEDA Tel. Alameda 590 U. US. Troili] @ aes AY o© Gales ©000| OOO © Park St. and © ; Central Ave. 6 Alameda ‘ : Phove AJameda 18 New Line Gent’s High Grade� Four in hand Ties 5Qc. Always new and up to date LOWE WILKINS Phone Alameda 588 1330-32 Park St. —_ ©©O Alameda Bakery and Restaurant = j4i7 park STREET For the Finest Cakes, Pastries, Pies and Bread Good meals at popular prices Alameda Art Gallery Oo. DEJOINEER Photographs and Photo Supplies ARTISTS’ MATERIALS 48® AKT NOVELTIES 1351 PARK ST. Open Sundays 10 to 4 ALAMEDA FINE CHOCOLATES ICE CREAM AND AND BON BONS ICE CREAM SODA Nylander’s 1427 Park Street Phone Alameda 566 ALAMEDA, CAL. A. 0. GOTT Jeweler Optician We make class pins Medals etc. 1363 PARK ST. ALAMEDA Watch Inspector s. P. R. R. CO. Tel. Oakland 61 R. W. EDWARDS. _JEWELER _.... Class pins to order 1117 1119 Broadway Cut Glass COAKLAND J: A THRL, P Be GRADUATE CHICAGO VETERINARY COLLEGE Veterinary Surgeon AND DENTIST 2255 SANTA CLARA AVE. NEXT TO CITY HALL Telephone Alameda 203 THE MODEL _ CLOTHERS. HATTERS and © HABERDASHERS Their Merchandise is up to the seconc— Pays you to see them before going “out of town’ They intend to retain your trade by deserving it 1839 PARK ST. Opp. Park Theatre ALAMEDA ee ANSEL’S MEAT MARKET. Meat, Pouliry, Fresh Game, Fish and Oysters CHESTNUT STATION TELPHONE 40 J. J. KRIEG J. M. HALTON The Toggery 1431 PARK STREET PHONE ALAMEDA 995 Just. received complete line of STETSON HATS NEWEST SHAPES AND STYLES A nobby lot of shirts. Spring and Summer patterns. Suits and Overcoats ORDERS TAKEN See our line of samples and compare our prices before purchasing elsewhere BICYCLE SUNDRIES REPAIRING Columbia Cleveland e. | 7 y ( |, fi Hudson FISHING TACKLE SPORTING GOODS 2303 CENTRAL AVE. PHONE ALAMEDA 648 A. G. DEXTER. ALAMEDA, CAL 2 ae J COLLEGE A, TAIKOR: SOME NOBBY 1327 PARK STREET SPRING SUITINGS PHONE ALAMEDA 1091 nOW ON HAND ALAMEDA Sierra Art and Engraving Co. COMMERCIAL ARTISTS Business Stationery, Labels, catalog [Justrations Air Bush Color work, Machinery Drawings, sirds Eye Views, Ad Designs of all Descriptions LARGEST ART STAFF IN THE WEST PHOTO ENGRAVERS Half Tones, Zincographs, Embossing Dies, Color Plates, Trichromatic Color Process Work CUTS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS 560 Ninth Street Phone Oakland 7715 OAKLAND 1620 15th Street cor. Mission Phone Market 2262 San_ Francisco ALL THE BOYS KNOW 8 § aS FF Ft =H 2 2 AT THE BANK EXCHANGE BAR 1527 PARK STREET ALAMEDA SUTTER! You know it is fresh when you get it at the Island Creamery for they churn every day F.H. DANIELS PHONE ALAMEDA 61 M. T. Hopken, Pres. L. C. Hopken, M’g'r. STOCK CERTIFICATES AND CORPORATION SEALS GERMAN PRINTING A SPECIALTY Hopken Printing Company TREO. 620 SANTA CLARA AVE. AND ENGRAVING. ALAM EDA, CAL. ny DENATURED whr® i. i we MAKE A SPECIALTY OF Win, | DRUGGISTS ALGO con ES : TO BE USED ee ART, MECHANICAL i. AND BURNING PURPOSES ONLY : z MUST NOT BE USED INTERNALLY} a Baty eg SEInety stomach Sune oT ith Bree rat Ade varm z . then drink copiously of 6 nilk ricee rong coffe nhale amr onlays THIS SIZE PRINTED IN RED INK | : SEND FOR OUR 500 $1.25 1000 $1.75 CATALOGUE The Acorn F. © CORYELL, DEALER IN Hay, GRAIN, ead CoAL, Etc POULTRY SUPPLIES Opp- Park St- Station ALAMEDA Phone Alameda 462 J. J. Konigshofer DEALER 1N Foreign, Romestic ry Sanoy bo ods Qenbs’ Rurnushungs, Ete. 1423 Park St. Phone Alameda 568 fite J air {essing {irr MANICURING FACE MASSAGE SCALP TREATMENT SHAMPOOING 2307 CENTRAL AVE. TEL. ALAMEDA 1749 J. H. MILLER M.A. JOHNSTON Alameda Hardware Sry Builders’ and General Hardware Tools, Cutlery and Sporting Goods Paints, Oils Varnish Household Utensils 2 : 1532-1534 PARK ST. ALAMEDA : Tel. Alameda a Wire for us and We'll wire for you R. G. Eimer Electrical Co., 1348 Park St. -hone Alameda 645 Edw. W. Hoffman PIERCE, RAMBLER TRIBUNE Pte YoR Sb ee Chestnut Station LN tte Cllege -falilor A choice selection of 1327 PARK STREET Fall and Winter goods Phone Alameda 1091 i. wee ere done Smeovted on Romestio Gigars AT THE FORU M Oakland GO TOA Bramman’s Market For Choice Meats Telephone Alameda 474 2322 Alameda Ave. THE MODEL AGGREGATION ARE THOROUGH CLOTHERS, HAITERS and HABERDASHERS Their Merchandise is up to the second Pays you to see them before going ‘‘out of town’’ They intend retaining your trade by deserving it 1339 Park St. Opp. Park Theatre Alameda Suthberlands Pharmacy Geo. M. Sutherland Drugs, Patents, Toilet Requisites, Sundries Stationery and Cigars ONLY THE BEST PRICES JUST RIGHT PROMPT DELIVERY DAY NIGHT COR. ENCINAL AND SHERMAN NEAR MORTON STATION PHONE ALAMEDA 336 ween Patronize Home Industry Phone Alameda 46 Alameda Steam Dyeing and Cleaning Works The only Dyeing and Cleaning Works in this city doing our . . ri . ‘ « oD own dyeing. 2315 Alameda Ave., near Park St. Patent Dry Cleaning and Dyeing to sample a specialty. Monthly Contracts taken. Our Tea and Coffee Department [Is under the guidance of an expert We offer values that are certain to please you. T 4 ‘ HAUCH’S Telephone Alameda 34 1411 Park St. saws Deiwwe hy THE LURE b. The gray of evening had fallen over the valley as Juan Pedro pulled rein at the crest of the hill and caught the first glimpse of his future home. The Americanos, caught by the wild lure of the gleaming yellow metal, had not come, no, nor would they come for forty years to disturb the peacefulness of that happy land. It was in the glorious golden age of Cali- fornia’s youth; not half a century had passed since Junipero Serra had begun his long task for his king; and even now, in the year 1809, the bare whiteness of the walls of the Mission Santa Juanita betokened their recent raising. Juan Pedro gazed down into the valley. Under the evening light the walls of the mission had grown gray and receding. The beaten white highway led past it and lost itself among the neighboring hills swung crescent-shaped from seé to sky. The ocean, crimson and gold, surged at the base of the long blue cliffs that marked its eastern shore. Soon would the sun dip into the western sea, and the stars would come, and night; and Juan Pedro doffed his sombrero devoutly at the power and the unseen presence of the Deity he had come to serve. For a long time Juan Pedro gazed over the valley from the crest of the hill, and thought of the life to be in this peace- ful land, and the other life forever gone. For Juan Pedro was poetic, even if he had killed a man at the cards and had come into this far wilderness to atone for it. The sun had set, and evening had deepened into night, before the silver bells jn the mission tower chimed the hour for prayers and brought™Juan Pedro from his revery. Thoughtful and subdued, yet strangely exultant at the feeling of peace in his heart, Juan Pedro chirruped to his horse and swung slowly into the valley. [I. Months had passed—six long, peaceful months, while Juan Pedro had learned his new duties and became a monk in the service of his Master. The memory of the old days had slowly drifted away; the dark-eyed girl back in old Mexico, the gambling houses and the cards, the gamesters and the guitars, no longer haunted him. A great peace pervaded his soul. Time was when he would awake on his hard pallet in the night, moaning for the old times and the scenes that were gone—gone, and would never come again. But then the mem- ory would rise up before his eyes like a specter—the lights, the music, the ecards, the black-browed one across the little green table, the sudden white anger, the flash of a sword-—and then himself a fugitive, riding over the roads, any way, any where that would take him away from that accursed spot, while all the time came dinning in his ears the voice of con science—a murdered, a murderer, a murderer! 3ut such memories no longer came to Juan Pedro. A great peace had come over him. The padres of the mission, understanding his great secret, prayed for him every night and every morn, and the father of the mission himself had salmed him and taught him that however great the crime, his service in this mission would finally atone for it. So Juan Pedro was a happy man. Every day he worked —never man worked harder. Every morning he would arise before the dawn, and sunset would find him still at his labors, contented and industrious. He learned to love the sea, and the hills, and the valley, and the simple children of the wilder- ness who came to the Mission Santa Juanita to learn of the things that he himself had learned. And then, one April afternoon when the hills were green and the brooks running over and the flowers starting into life after the winter rains, Juan Pedro went out into the hills to bring home the sheep. Over the grassy slopes he tramped, glad that he was alive, yes, glad almost that he had done the Thing that had brought him here. For where else was there life like this? California in those early days was a wondrous place! _ Juan Pedro rounded in the sheep and started homeward. He came to a stream, swelled by the spring floods and burst- ing its banks with its energy and its tumult. Juan Pedro picked up his shep one by one and earried them across. It was a long, hard task—he waded waist high, breastine the current and stageering across with his burdens. At last. with the last sheep over, he threw himself on the grass to rest. For a while he lay there still; then, gradually opening his eyes and gazing casually at the ground, he suddenly arose bolt upright and stared. His hand went out—he broke a piece of the soft loam from the bank and crumbled it in his hand. What was that that gleamed and showed yellow in its setting of black soil? It was gold! G old! Juan Pedro dug his hands into the loam and tore it open. Yes, it was gold! The soil was filled with it! He jumped up and capered like a crazy man, laughing aloud and his eyes shining wildly. It was gold! Gold! Gold! The startled sheep stumbled wildly over the hills, followed by their shepherd capering and carol- ing with his hands full of black mud. For he had found what would take him back to Mexico a free man—back to the guitars and the gaming-houses and the dark- eyed girl, for he had found what would give him all these things —aye, and more! For it was gold! Gold! Gold! ITI. So over the miles that lay between him and the mission tramped Juan Pedro, following his sheep. And as he tramped, he laid his plans. First of all, he would return to the mission, remove the soil from his hands and pray. Then the next morning he would take the sheep to pasture, and the next and the next. until he had sifted enough gold from the mud to fill the pockets of his clothes, and the lining of his sombrero, and the bag he was to carry. Then, some evening when the monks had gone to their cells and all was quiet, he would steal out, saddle his horse , and ride until the next morning found him many miles away, with the distance grow- ing steadily less between him and old Mexico. Once there, he would buy candles for the church and a mass, and then he would seek out the dark-eyed girl and lay the yellow dust at her feet. So planned Juan Pedro, and so he made his preparations. The monks may have noticed his new moodiness; indeed, whisper circulated that Brother Pedro was not as devout as he formerly had been. But for four long months he stuck to his post and silently, deftly gathered the yellow metal from the banks of the stream and planned what he would do in old Mexico. And so it came to pass. One afternoon, heavy with the dust that he had secreted about him, Juan Pedro brought the sheep homeward and saw them to their fold. 1t was nearly evening. All the monks were at their labors, some at the vine- vards, some in the chapel. Suddenly there came over him a desire to seize his horse and gallop away, away over the hills before his seeret was discovered and his plans upset. He had gold enough—more than enough! Cautiously making his way to the end of the building that served as a stable, he brought forth his horse, saddled it, and leaped upon its back. Up over the highwé ay he swung, up, up to the crest of the hills, with the Santa Juanita Valley farbelow. At the summit he drew rein, and gazed back. Ten months he had spent there—ten long, hard, peaceful months! And now he was going to leave. A Nancy talkin’ blame ache mw boun’ the ci y. ‘es, suh. Well unday evenin’ jes’ befo’ sun anted t’ go the first time. an’ go an’ get her home safe. Well. up t’ his room and made e help him into luis bes’ clothes. Yes, sui! | elar | aidan’ xuow Marse Will when I done got through. 4H iainly han’some. Well. Marse Will got his iaws’ an’ way he rode, jes’ as pert’s a little cock. But when he come back he wuz ridin’ jes’ as fast as he could an’ he never said a word, jes’ jumped off his haws’ an’ went into the house. I sort 0’ suspected somethin’ ur other had happened, but I never said nothin’, only took the haws’ roun’ t’ the stable. I sut’n’y did wan’ to fin’ out what had happened. 1| wuz elar eaten up with cur’os’ty. Yes, suh! I wuz. Well, I hung roun’ town fur the next week an’ hout’n five days I ran ’cross Cun’! Houston’s Tom what tol’ me ‘bout it. Marse Will got theah late an’ he couldn’t get a seat with Miss Nancy, but he saw th’t she’d one 0’ them nubys roun’ her head, an’ he thought when closin’ time came, he’d meet ’er on the steps. ° T’wuz den, at dat time when he done made a m’stake. H ’it wuz sort 0’ dark on the steps an’ when Marse Will saw that me comin’ he jes’ walked up ’s pert as you please, an’ asked her ef he e’ld ’scort her home. She said ‘yes,’ an’ so they started off Marse Will almos’ walkin’ off solid groun’, he wuz fiilled up so full with happiness Well, ‘twan’t so ve’y long arfter that she sort 0’ turned roun an’ said, ‘Vell, an’ who may you be?’ Yes, suh! dem’s her words. Well, Marse Will never said one thing; he Jes’ let go o’ her arm an’ ran an’ ran, tel he came t’ where his haws’ WUZ tied, an’ he jes’ § gallope 1d home as fas’ as he could an’ lef’ her standin’ theah. Of co’se, t’wuzent perlite o’ Marse Will, but he wuz s’ disappointed in mistakin’ one 0’ them Dutch girls what was workin, for the parson, that his manners done lef’ him. 'T wuzent ve’y long arfter befo’ the whole town got the sto’y, an’ then Marse Will shore wuz tried. Yes, suh! he wuz, an’ he’d never arfter that go t’ see Miss Nancy. No, suh! he shorely wouldn’t. H ’it jes cured him fine.’ At this point the old man stopped and, seeing that the sun was low in the sky, I got up from the grass where I had been lying and bade him good-bye. But as I passed al the path toward my hotel [ heard him chuckle softly and St “ He shorely wuz one 0’ them pert-like young gemmen. C. BOWERS. a ee SURE WE Of all my loves, and many there are, American girls are best; That lovely type, with nothing to mar, Stands each and every test. The little Dutch lass, with eyes of biue, And cap and apron white, Elow cute she looks with wooden shoe— A quaint but comely sight. Next the girl of Italian skies, Winsome and full of grace; With rosy cheeks and dark brown eyes—- A truly lovely face! The charming girl from gay ‘‘Paree’’— So dainty and petite, Is much admired o’er land and sea, A joy for all to meet. The Spanish maid then next appears, With amorous ways and wiles— Many a heart jumps when she nears, All grateful for her smiles. Now all these maids are very sweet Each in their own fair way; But don’t you think, of all you meet, Americans hold sway? , THE TRIALS BEFORE TEST DA) T'was the night before Test Day And all through my brain The Latin was surging [ was nearly insane. So I hung up the dish towel, And raced to my den, And thought Mr. Caesar The worst of all men. [ snatched up my text-book, Translations and all, And when I got at them I felt very small. Minutes of the Hixecutive Committee for the Fall Tern ot 1907. ugust 9, 1907. A meeting of the Executive Committee was called to order by President Troy, for the purpose of electing a staff for the Acorn for the fall term. President Troy said that the third edition of the Acorn for the precedi ng term would be completed about Monday the 26th. (The list of members of the Acorn siali-may be found at the head of the editorial! column. ) Vhe Committees on School Activities are as follows: Literary Activities—Miss Hohfield, Miss White, Miss Haworth. Girls’ Activities—Miss Sackett, Miss Schlageter. Miss Bradley. Boys’ Athletics—Id. Maeaulay, Russell McFarland, spencer Brush. Mr. Cogswell was elected to choose a committee on tennis and to act as chairman of same. The election of virls’ reporter to the Acorn was left over until next meeting. There being no further business. the meeting adjourned. A. McFARLAND, See. August 16, 1907. A meeting of the Executive Committee was called to order by President Trov. The minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted. Miss Emmons was elected girls’ reporter for the Acorn. Mr. Nicholson was appointed to take care of the boys’ dressing-room, at a salary of $10 per term. It was moved and seconded that the girls give a candy sale for benefit of the football team. Money was appropriated to buy a lock and three keys for the boys’ dressing-room. The managers of the track and football teams were given permission to each have a kev. It was moved and seconded that all the minutes of the Executive Committee be published in the Acorn. Ed. Macaulay was elected the representative from H. S. to the Academic Athletic League. Mr. Butler spoke about the advisability of giving a min strel show, and announced that Mr. Leland Ramsdell, would donate his services as a coach. Mr. Butler was appointed to see Mr. Ramsdell and to arrange for a minstrel show. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. R. McFARLAND, Sec. EDITORIAL. Once upon a time, Somebody looked forth from our baek window, and was struck with a brilliant idea. He said to himself, ‘‘ Here’s a big sandy lot, good for nothing exe ept for filling our shoes with roe :ks—let’s make use of it.’? ‘U'here- upon he set to work and got Everybody interested. Everybody saw that his idea was a good one, and Every- body smiled and said, ‘‘ Yes; let’s have some tennis courts and things,’’ but when Everybody was asked to reach his hand into his pants pocket and draw forth a coin, Everybody rebelled. He said that he wanted to get something for his coin— the foolish boy did not know that he would surely get a whole tennis court for it. Well, Somebody had another brilliant idea—he insti- gated a plot by which Everybody would pay forth his coin without knowing it. His plot was a Fancy Dress Ball. Everybody made candy, and cake, and things to sell at this bal,l and then Everybody paid to get in. After this, Every- body bought all the candy and cake and things and danced with his girl. Well, when it was over, Everybody went home and Somebody had a pocketful of coins. And Ev erybody never knew that he paid Somebody for the privilege of giv ing himself a Fancy Dress Ball. As it turned out, Somebody was not a Grafter; and he went and oredered a tennis court, and it was delivered C. O. D. in our back yard. Now Everybody wants a running track, for the track team to run races on; and your une thinks that it’s time that somebody had another brilliant ide: ‘‘Have you seen her?’’ ‘ No, but kerosene her, and I gas she hasn’t benzine since.’’ Heard in the Boys’ Dressing Room. Eschen (examining football togs—Are these yours or the ones you want to sell? In the Menagerie. Mrs. Scrappy—lIf that lion should break loose who would save first; the children or me? Mr. Serappy (without hesitation)—Me.—REx. The clock kept on striking [ was not quite awake | heard ‘‘ius iurandum’’ In each strike it did make. It kept coming and going, A-bobbing around, But when I woke up It was not to be found. I searched for my Caesar, Which was under my chair, I wished that those words Would take themselves there. And I thought of tomorrow. And wished I were dead, With despair in my heart I stumbled to bed. Ki. M. W., ’09. ‘How sweet it would be to live in yonder lighthouse all alone,’’ he whispered tenderly. ‘‘Yes,’? she murmured abstractedly, ‘‘and do light housekeeping. ’’—Ex. Note—If anything funny happens in school write it down and put them in the josh box. Such contributions are sure to be appreciated. meh ACORN STAFF. llan Beringer Asso¢éiate Edi Neill Wilson Manager Theodore Searle Assistant Man: Henry Ke issabaum Hxchanges A. Daisy Joshes . Lat ttleton Aviom WOES. heeds Cee oe Miss ¢ ‘he hérlotts ech Debating weveveveess os� Metealfe Simonson Boys Reporter Roger Henn Girls speaees Miss Emmons Boys 4 Ed. Macaulay Rea MON TANOG ECR Pa ooo ng Seconctver oecreuemeiere Miss Gertrude Brown Miss Mary Teller Kdwin Murray Chas. Mederaft Allan Beringer Mr. Minium Metcalf Simonson e—— € —— Léwis Dean faa ae This term marks the return of debating in the Alameda High School. There was a time when Alameda High led the State high schools in debating. We held the Stanford cup, and one of our students was president of the debating league. With the help of the student body we hope to regain our old position. A new debating society has been formed. Neill Wilson was elected president; Allan Beringer, secretary; and a com- mittee to draw a constitution was appointed. The society is open to both boys and girls. Another meeting will be held soon and we hope to see a large number join. _C. Troy is now recognized as the supreme official presi- d At of the ‘‘Ancient Order of United Queeners.’? , u Teacher—What is space? Bright Pupil—I cannot tell at present, but I have it in my head.—Hx. Dedicated to ‘‘Hero’’ Brush. With the boys he was always a Mero, With the girls a regular hero: When it came to exam. He was meek as a lamb. For fear he might turn up a zero. ALPHA SIGMA. The Alpha Sigma have a very good outlook for the pres- ent term, having pledged Edna Hicock, Leslie Greig, Rita Burke and Marjorie Haight, which adds to the large member- ship of Eta Chapter. SIGMA PHI UPSILON. The numbers of Sigma Phi are steadily growing in the school. They have started the term in the right way by pledging three more fellows—Dexter, George Browning and Jack Rene. ALPHA PI. Alpha Pi begins the fall term with an unusually bright aspect. Although some of the older members have left there are still others to take their places. The first meeting of the term, held at the home of Helmut Hinck on August 17th, took the form of a reunion of the alumni and active members. CLASS ORGANIZATIONS. On Monday, August 12th, the class of December ’07 held the first meeting of the term, in which the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: President—Ted Searle; Vice-President, Jane Cooper; Treasurer, Miss Bradley. Following this the staff for the Senior Acom was elected, with Miss Jane Cooper as Editor and Ted Searle for Manager. Miss Cooper has already shown her good work on the school paper, and it will certainly be a good thing for the coming Senior edition. Everyone knows the ability of Searle as a manager and the outlook for the paper is a bright one. The Class of June ’08 held a meeting for the election of officers. Those elected to the position are as follows: President, Niel Wilson; Vice-President, Bessie Searle: Secretary, Allan Beringer; Treasurer, Stanley Beneman. Alameda High School starts out the season in athletics with bright prospects and a spirit among the fellows to do something that will reflect credit on the schoo]. There is a great deal of good material in the school, both in football and track, and with proper training Alameda will be a strong competitor for the football championship, and will be well in front in the Bay Counties field day, which decides the cham- pionship in track among the schools of Central California. FOOTBALL. Almost all the members of last year’s team are still in school, and there is enough promising material to fill the places of those who have left school. With the experience gained last season the team should be a great deal stronger and play better football than last year, and what it accom- plished last season is not to be overlooked, as it was made up almost entirely of green material. Preliminary practice has already been started by Captain MacFarland, and a squad, numbering twenty or more, has been turning out regularly. What is lacking more than any- thing else is a good punter, and if we expect to have a first- class team, one will have to be developed. The services of a good kicker are called upon more in a game under the new rules than in the old game, so if anyone has an ability to kick, but. can do nothing else well, he should turn out, as he will be a valuable addition to the squad. An instance of the value of such a player was shown in the season of 1905. In the game between Los Angeles High and Berkeley High, for the championship of the State, Berkeley won on a place kick, scoring four points, the only ones made during the game. The player who made the kick was put in the game just be- cause he could kick, but could do nothing else. Manager Butler is at a loss as to where to find grounds to play on, but perhaps the baseball field will be plowed and used for a practice field. TRACK. On the track we still have Macauley, Perkins, Shattuck, Kasselbaum, Kues and a number of new aspirants for glory on the cinder path. In the afore mentioned athletes we can count pretty safely on at least seventeen points, and that is pretty good to start with. Perkins has been showing up well im the quarter and with a good start should place. Shattuck and IKasselbaum made an excellent showing in their initial field day, securing fourth place in their respective events against a classy field. Kues has shown his ability in track recently, and if he trains consistently should place in the X sprints on hurdles. There are two field days this fall, the B. C. L. and the A. A. L. The B. C. L., which is the main event in the fall, will probably be held at Stanford University on the fine new track. 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Banning 1303 Park St. Telephone Alameda 625 Ac ofl he a) ay aes CLASS OF DECEMBER OZ. a1 a WA AA AA Set WN We ee We NAL eV A VOU be DAA DY OVA ete h : wy Wer w Dad AA NANA Nd 0 T. H. Searle, Pres. Anna Dazey, Vice-Pres. Charlotte Buchard Edna Sullivan Manu Henkenius Cornelia Bowers G, M. Simonson Jane Cooper Caro Simonson A. L Dexter Louise Damkroeger Katharine Van Orden Sylvia MeCurrie Dolores Bradley THE LENGTH OF THE FIELD 0 —_—_ ry IMMIE Hancock looked over the crowded grandstands with a queer lump in his throat. He wasn’t BA scared—he vowed to _ himselt again and again that he wasn’t seared. Moreover, he wasn’t even Kf nervous. But for the life of him he conan tell why his legs kept jiggling around that way, and he wished mightily that football trousers were provided with pockets for one’s hands. He waited with the other substitutes on the side lines. The first half was nearly over. The score on the big signboard over in the corner read 0 to 0. There was another mighty heave as the two lines crashed together and then the whistle blew. While they wished for the end of the intermis- sion, Jimmie strode up and down and tried to make his legs act sensibly. His knees seemed wobbly. He wondered, with a queer feeling in the middle of him, whether he would be put in to play during the next half. Meanwhile, the root- ing sections of the two colleges bellowed them- selves hoarse, and Jimmie felt that all the girls in both grandstands were looking and shrieking at him. He felt wobblier than ever. Anyway, he muttered between his teeth, hard set to keep them from playing a tattoo, he wouldn’t be a freshman next term and maybe he wouldn’t be a sub, either. Then the crowds in the bleachers became one wav- ing mass and the tems trotted back into the field. The game was on, with his hopes and fears al- ternately seizing him—hopes that he might get to play, fears that he immy watched. Both teams fought desperately. They crashed, they rocked, they fell in a heap; then time would be called as some figure would fail to rise. The minutes passed slowly, minutes of fighting and straining, and after one of the heaps Jimmy heard his name called. He saw them helping one of the players off the field, and with a rush of cold per- spiration, realized that his turn had come. He tore out into the field and took his place on the end. The other side had the ball. The quarter yelled a string of signals, the ball snapped back, there was a sudden crash and then Jimmie felt himself being pulled out of the heap, and reluct- antly unwound his arms. He had made a tackle —how, he did not know, but he heard his name being bellowed from the bleachers, and it sounded ples isant. His nervousness was gone. He scram- bled to his feet and took his place on the line again. There was another crash—this time against the other end. The lines separated. There had been no gain. Once again they faced each other. There was a string of numbers—the half seized the ball— with a bound he cleared the head of the {opposing center and tore down the field. Jimmie’s heart sank, he saw through a blur the figure tearing down the field, clear to the ten-yard line, and then his heart gave a leap as the captain of his own team leaped through the air and drew his arms around the runner’s legs. The bleachers were wild. Shouting, yelling, sereaming rooters jump- ed up and down waving pennants and tossing caps. Within the ten-yard line the two teams lined up against each other. The time was nearly up. The rival college yell boomed across the gridiron, and after it roared the one he knew so well. Then it was followed by six big cheers, and after them, his own name. It put renewed life into his limbs. The opposing quarter yelled his signals. Back snapped the ball—the half darted after it —straight into his hands it flew; and then, by some unaccountable twist of fortune, bounded out again to bounce upon the ground. Straight past his opponent Jimmy dashed, seized the ball as it bounced; and, with a clear field before him, hug- ged the ball and leaped for the goal. He heard the pounding of feet behind him and he half closed his eyes—his hair streamed out behind him and his feet fairly flew over the field as he tore his way along. The footsteps behind him grew nearer and his breath came and went in des- perate gasps. He hurled himself forward with a speed he never dreamed of, yet it seemed as if his shoes were weiguted with lead. On, on he dashed, straining to keep ahead of those footsteps. Then as he bounced forward with the last ounce of energy, the arms of his pursuer closed about his thighs and he crashed down. The whistle blew, while spots like stars danced about him. He heard the roaring from the bleach. ers in his tired ears. And then, with a wave of exultation he realized that the length of the field and the goal posts were behind him, the time over, the game won. NEILL C. WILSON ODE TO MR. MINIUM Blessings on thee, little man Professor with the shoes of tan, With thy grey checked pantaloons, And thy badly whistled tunes Oh, how the world for me grows dark Whene’er I see my physics mark. Miss Vollmer (meeting H. B. in lower hall)— ‘“Why, how do you do, Helen. But, you’re up in the country now, aren’t you. H. B.—No ma’am, not just at present. In Rome, do the Romans. the arm)— Satan has gotten hold of Teacher (as he grabs Freshie by Young man, I believe you. F'reshie—Yes sir, I believe he has.’’—Ex. Allan Beringer—It must have been the fellows that painted up the school building last Hallow- e’en, The A. H.S8. girls don’t paint. LETTER NUMBER ONE _— -O- —— —_—— _ Miss Sally Earle, Wellesley, to Miss Felicity Stonewall, University of California. Wellesley, Sept. 30, 19—. My dearest Felicity, Oh, you can’t imagine how lonely I’ve been since you left for that dry old place! If it were- n’t for Jack, I’m sure I should die! But news! Wonderful news! What do you think? My cousin, Edgar Brotherton, has just entered the University of California, and I’m quite sure he must be in some of your classes. He is perfectly dear!—six foot two and dark as an Indian! You simply have to meet him. He’, terribly bashful, and runs at sight of femininity. If you can’t do it by fair means, do it by foul. I’ve already picked him out for you, and you won’t refuse him, dearie. Destiny and I made mud-pies together, so don’t you believe what they say about match-makers. Oh, Liss, I can just imagine Edgar making love! The bashful kind always do it so beauti- fully. I forgot to mention he’s a frat man. | don’t know what frat, though. So that will be another pin for your collection. But let it be the last, for you mustn’t be heartless any more. Liss, if you do it, I’ll make you a waist, an em- broidered one, year even a silk one. You can’t realize what a sacrifice it will mean for me. It will mean cutting class and going without lots of good times. With such an example, you really ought to be kind to your poor old ii SAL. From Miss Felicity Stonewall to Miss Sally Earle. ! Berkeley, Cal., Oct. 10, 19—. Dearest Sally, I received your letter ages ago, but I have been so rushed that I simply couldn’t find time to ans- wer you before. Oh, Sally, College is simply dandy. I wish it was ten years instead of four that I was destined to remain here. But, then, I mean to have a rousing good time, and make the most of my opportunities. I think co-education is simply dandy. What a shame you have to go to Vassar! Well, dearest, I will be on the look- out for your cousin, but I won’t promise to pay much attention to him. For—imagine!—there’s a man. Such a man! _ He registers in my Hash Math. class. He is dark, and so handsome—hand- some beyond words. He is almost six feet tall, with the soberest gray eyes and the firmest jaw. I have had my eyes on him for the longest time and on his Omicron Mu ring. Besides, he has a very odd ring of dull gold with two twisted ser- pents with ruby eyes. I never saw one like it be- fore. I would give anything to know who he is. But I must stop this nonsense or you will thin I am simply daft. Be sure and write a better description of your cousin. With love from FELaJITY P. 8. I have a darling new red tam. he’s your ‘‘him.’’ Did you ever? Hhat frat you mentioned is his, and the ring with the two ser- pents is the one I gave him last Christmas. Lissie, Lissie! If I had you here, I could hug you both! You darling! Talk about the Fates! I’m Clotho and the others, all in one. I can think of nothing else! He admires the tam! I’m too excited to write, and I have to go to town for some more embroidery silks. Love and kisses, SAL. P. 8S. I’ve picked out the present. Keep it up. I want to get it while I have the funds. From Miss Felicity Stonewall to Miss Sally Earle, Berkeley, Cal., Oct. 25, 19—. My dearest Sally, Is that your cousin! Well, of all things, that simply handsome fellow! I was so surprised that you could have knocked me down with a feather when I opened your letter. Take your dare? [| should say so. Besides, who could resist one of your embroidered silk waists. So he likes my red tam. Do you know, I’ve been wondering who he could he. ever since I came here. Dislikes girls, you say! I should say so. Well, as you say, dear, I shall have to draw him out, that is, I have begun, so I must tell you all about it. The other day I was coming down stairs in Cali- fornia Hall and I saw him coming up. ‘‘Now,’’ said I, ‘‘here’s a chance.’’ So as I drew near | turned my head and began to go straight toward him. I tried to look as if I were looking at somebody behind me. Well, the next moment there was a head-long collision. I ran right into his arms. He looked very uncomfortable and em- barrassed, but he mumbled something and picked all. my books up, which I had dropped on the stairs. Sally, I went home and laughed and laughed. If you had seen him, stammering and blushing and looking at me in that funny way you’d have screamed. That night I was perfectly silly. I wrote him a note, I didn’t sign it and gave him a whole lot of compliments, but said that he really ought to get over his bashfulness and I sent it to the frat house. He’s got it now, I suppose, but I hope he’ll never know who wrote it. Do you see what deeds your beautiful temptation are making me do. I’ll have to close here kisses, With lots of love and FELICITY. From Mr. Edgar Brotherton to Miss Sally Earle. Omicron Mu House, Berkeley, Oct. 25, 19—. Dear Cousin Sally, I got your note alright and am going to answer it while I have the time. I don’t know as I’ve got much to tell you except that I bumped into that girl the other day, on the stairs. She ran right into my arms and dropped all her books. I had to pick them up for her, of course, and she smiled down at me as sweetly as you please. She really has awfully pretty hands, though. I have- n’t been looking at them, really, but one of them was hanging over her chair the other day. She sent me a note a few days ago, at least I think she did. It was written on perfumed paper in a sort of nice handwriting and it said a whole lot about my physique and eyes and hair and that she’d noticed how bashful I was but that I ought to get right over it, for it wouldn’t do any good to play the shy and coy one, and such stuff as that. No name was signed, but I’m sure she wrote it. It’s too bad she’s so silly, for she’s a real pretty girl, and she seems alright when she’s not looking at me. I do wish girls weren’t silly. Give my love to Cousin Agatha. Affectionately your cousin, EDGAR Wellesley, Nov. 1, 19—. Dear Ed., And the villainness still pursues him. Heart. less wretch! You should have held her in your arms and said ‘‘How sad!’’, or something com- forting. I have no doubt she was on the verge of fainting. And with those lovely hands! Truly, I do believe that men were made without hearts, that is, all men but Jack. Oh, Ed., why don’t you behave, and treat the girls right? You’re getting old enough to know better than to act as you do. Be nice to the red tam. She may be all right after all. You know your heavenly eyes and locks divine! my sake, brace up and be a man. Have you met my chum yet? With hove, Edgar, for SAL. From Miss Felicity Stonewall to Miss Sally Earle. Berkeley, Cal., Nov. 15, 19—._ Dearest Sally, Well, the game’s finished and I’ve won my waist. You can send it out to me by the next mail. What do you suppose that your cousin’s gone and done. Well, he walked home with me today. Haven’t I been training him well, though. But you’ll hear all about it as soon as I ean write all of it. We had another collission today, in the very same place; just think of it! It was accidental, though. Really, I didn’t see him. Well, he started in to pick up my books and papers and he was so embarrassed, Sally; I had to laugh at him, that is, when he wasn’t looking. But now comes the tragedy. My card fel out of one of my books and he picked it up. Well, he looked at me for fully five minutes in such a funny way. I couldn’t stand it any longer, so I laughed. Well, he laughed too, and then he apologized and explain- ed and I apologized and explained and then he said, ‘‘If you’re going home, I’ll go along with you.’’ I’ve asked him to call. Sally, you won’t know him when I get through with him. Now, send me that waist. I’m sending you your pay in love and kisses. You dear old thing, you! FELICITY. From Mr. Edgar Brotherton to Miss Sally Earle. Omicron Mu House, Berkeley, Nov. 15, 19—. Dear Cousin Sally, I suppose now you won’t know what to think of me when you reé id this, but I’ve gone and made a perfect ass of myself about that ‘girl The other day I bumped into her again, and while I was picking up her books and wishing that I was out of it, a card fell out of one of the books. I picked it up and it was - name o fthat girl you wrote me about. Well, I just stood and looked at her and she stood there with such a funny look on her face, and, well then I don’t know how it hap- pened, but we both burst out laughing and I ex- plained and she explained and I walked home with her and she asked me to call and, well—I’m going to take her to the show tomorow night. I do hope she won’t think me a fool. Really—she’s awfully pretty. Your Affectionate Cousin, EDGAR. From Mr. Edgar Brotherton to Miss Felicity Stonewall. Omicron Mu House, Berkeley, Nov. My dear Miss Stonewall :— I really don’t know how to begin this for it is my first note to any girl. There’s a good show at the theatre tomorrow night and I’ve got some 15, 19—. seats. If it will please you, I’ll call for you at eight o’clock. I do hope that this doesn’t sound foolish, but—you know—I’ve never written to any girl before. Believe me, Sincerely yours, EDGAR BROTHERTON There was a young lady named Gert. Who was such a terrible flirt That she got in a pickle For being so fickle And wished that she wasn’t so pert. There was likewise a youngster named Bess, Who always would answer—‘ Why, yes— Since holding my hand Is in such demand, I will have to wear mittens, I guess.’’ D. B.—I was going to ask you something but I’ve forgotten what it is. Mr. Minium—Ask it anyway. Miss S.—Mr. Gilbertson doesn’t like my repar- tee. Mr. S.—No, but he likes your departee. Mr. Gilbertson—Now, Miss S— you always have to pipe in, don’t you? Miss S.—Certainly, this is a pipe of a lesson. so silent, now 9, Ws “ eT We OOK at tne p i a : Wwe look aown 1 In the hazy place W ith its SOTrow And they shine S( When down i : 1999 1e hills ‘Ils: range song lav lonat yaht yr av | 7 : ] ; } _ ; : mii Sn Bs : siesta = di oy “5S med I Gud t la, Hooloo. oe — é age 4 PHOTO-ENGRAVING —_—__————_ 0-————-————_ In connection with the chemistry department, several of the chemistry students and the in- structor became interested in the art of photo- engraving. After six months of investigation and study the result was the establishment of a small photo-engraving plant. Most high schools have a course in the theory of chemistry but very few have any practical applications. The Ala- meda High School is probably the only high school that ever attempted such work. The art of photo-engraving deals more or less with the theory of chemistry, but it is especially instruct- ive as practical applied chemistry. We begin our process at the bottom by mixing all our solutions and making our own plates. The clean glass is first flowed with a solution of egg albumen and dilute acetic acid. When it is dry the plate is flowed with the collodion emulsion and sensitized in a bath of silver mitrate. Next the drawing is photographed and the plate devel- oped. Then the plate is soaked in acetic acid which eats the egg solution and allows the thin film to be stripped from the glass and placed in a reversed position on a heavy plate glass. The zinc plate is sensitized with a solution of albumen and bichromate of ammonia. The negative and the zinc plate are put into a heavy printing frame and subjected to great pressure to assure perfect contact, and exposed. Wherever the sun strikes the plate the solution becomes insoluble. Then the plate is rolled with etching ink and washed carefully. Wherever the solution is insoluble the ing remains, leaving the design. The ink is dusted with acid-proof powder and the zine etched down in a nitric acid bath. The cut is then ready for mounting on the wooden block. Such in brief is the process of making simple line cuts. The work is intensely interesting as well as instructive. You constantly learn by ac- cident and mistake, things you did not know be- fore. This is the first of practieal applied chem- istry in the high school and we hope soon to have more, such as electroplating and similar processes. If the school will continue the work started by a few students, the Alameda High School bids fair to occupy a unique position among the high schools in the country. G. M. SIMONSON We always laugh at the teachers’ jokes No matter how bad they may be. Not because they’re funny, folks But because ’tis policy—J. C. Silently one by one in the infinite notebooks of teachers, Blossom the little zeros,—the for-get-me-nots of the Seniors—Ex. Lord Bapchild. But Lord Bapchild and Connie of the other half appear and completely upset their plans. Jane year, is one that may be well followed by every and George arrive at Chaney ak after patching ‘lass. The Dee. ’07’s appreciated the act of June, up their quarrel, tell Mangle they are going to get 8’s. The giving of two bids enables a lady to married at once and go to California. The whole invite an escort, and permits a gentleman to be affair exceedingly shocks Mr. Bostock, a clergy- PERE which is far pleasanter than going that the Upper Seniors will ing to Sir Robert Bowater, a neighbor of Lord not forget this precedent. Bapchild’s. THE SPECTATOR. man, and his wife and daughter, but is very amus- lone. We also hope B al The east is as follows: Jane Mangle Jane Cooper Constantia Gage Cornelia Bowers oe Mrs. Beechinor Sylvia MeCurrie The Glee Club has been working hard for the Pamela Beechinor ... Edna Sullivan past term in perfecting several new songs. Cer: Lady Bapehild tainly there should be more spirit and support Mrs. Bostick : 2 given it by the school, since all the members and Miss Dodd seatrice Si : our zealous instructor, Mr. Cogswell, worked so hard. Provision has even been made that the Trendell Caro Simonsen meetings shall be held Tuesdays to accommodate Lord Bapchild George Browning those who cannot attend Fridays. JSLVIS LT UNSNOW: ¥ bc.-cs ean Metcalfe Simonsen Where is The Boys’ Glee Club? I had hoped G orge Langton Roger Henn hat the girls might cope with them in one thing Mr. Nangle Theodore Searle and show the metal of both sides, but each Prebendary Bostock Paul Kuhns goes his own way. A little cultivation of the gen- Mr. Pawsey Fred Johnson tler arts might be benefici ‘ial to many a our boys. Sir Robert Bowater ...........Neill Wilson T aca who know nothing of the Girls’ Club Footman Fred Johnson would do well by visiting and observing what an enjoyable and profitable afternoon the girls pass. The step taken by the Dec., ’07 class of present- THE SPECTATOR GLEE CLUB Miss Bostock Louise Damkroeger THE CLASS HISTORY ANY years ago, so it seems, a band of thirty or more scared young- sters made their appearance at the High School, and clamored for ad- mittance. After much deliberation the high and mighty Seniors, in a joint session with the Middlers de- cided to let them enter. For four years the High School has been our home, but now we are about to leave it to make room for more youngsters. Yes, we know that we are not very old now, but we have gained that poise and stately manner, that dignity and seriousness which are associated only with High Seniors. This class of Dec., ’07, was the second class to enter the new High School, but it was an entirely different class from what it is now. At that time there were a great many of us and we were much younger. We looked up to the mighty Seniors never dreaming that some day we might become Seniors and have the Freshmen look up to us. But we were not’ even Freshmen when we entered. Miss Frisius’s room on that glorious day four years ago, we were only scrubs. The first year we studied hard. A few of us went ahead, others fell back and still others dropped out of the class entirely. In this way our number became small- er and smaller. When we organized our class in our Junior year Ted. Searle became our president and Dolores Bradley our vice-president. We did little in our first term except to prepare for our work to come. The next term Alan Beringer was our president. It was during this term that we chose our class pins, which are the prettiest any class ever had. In the Low Senior year Metealfe Simonson be- came president, and our chief work was our Low Senior dance. This was a great success, as every- one knows. When we organized for our last and final term, Ted. Searle became president, Anna Dazey vice- president, Edna Sullivan secretary and Dolores Bradley treasurer. Our members have dwindled to fourteen, and though small, we hope that we have shown the school that we can do things. Our Senior play, for instanee, wasn’t that a great suc- cess? During our four years of hard work, many of us have struggled through Latin, French and Ger- man. We have found out that great men have lived, and what they have done for us. On the whole, many of us have prepared ourselves for the University, and though we hate to leave the school, which has been our home for so long, we are looking forward to our new life, when we can become freshmen again. Mr. Minium (Senior Physies)—When I was young like most little folks, when I couldn’t have what I wanted, I engaged in a game of ball (bawl). Dolores B.—But I thought you never played. Sentai Alphabet A is for Anna of studious mien The best Physics scholar that ever was seen. B is the Best which we always do In all of our studies that we may get through. C calls for Caro, a quiet young miss Whom everyone knows, is Metcalfe’s young sis. Also Charlotta whose voice is so loud That she can be easily heard in a crowd Lastly Cornelia, a stately young lady Who never (?) is bad or acts like a baby. Dolores comes next who’s as sad (?) as her name You can all understand that she’s not to blame EK is for Edna who looks so demure But when she’s around you’re not at all sure F' stands for friends. It is hoped we have many To wish us our best, or we do not want any G is for goodness, desired above many Of other good virtues. Do you think we have any? H is the Help which we have received From teachers, from books, in times of our need. I’s a big IT, which many suppose but nobody knows J is for Jane who has always had fun In the History Class she’s made many a pun. K. Here stands Katherine. Elle parle le Francais Bien, tres bien! Elle a toujours l’idee. Louis comes next, a large and strong youth With brown hair and blue eyes. This is all you know, truth. Louise also, a lass who speaks never a word Until she’s quite sure that she needs to be heard. M stands for Metcalfe who is Caro’s big brother Of our boys, one has passed; now we show you another. Mame, also, who takes Oral English Acquiring with many, conversational finish. N stands for nothing, a hateful old word’ Which our class has not known, has not seen, has not heard. O is for Olga who looks and is sly Yet I’ve seen her just chattering like a magpie. P’s for our Play, a success, as you know The best that’s been given, as we can all show. (—Quiz, of course. In Physics we have them Sometimes they have come when we didn’t expect them. THE WIND R is the Road which learning we’ve travelled And many’s the problem which we have unravel- led. The wind arose from out of the west Soft as the breath of a child It stayed till the sun had gone to rest, Lingered so tender and mild. S—little Sylvia with curly brown tresses As to what she is like. .I’ll give you three guesses. [It cooled the forehead of the weary man Who toiled all day in the heat, [t kissed the cheek of the sleeping babe Disturbing the tresses so neat. A he ’ s for our President, a little boy, Theo. He’s the last, not the least, of our wonderful trio. U is the use we have made of our time i : It rustled the leaves up i In play and in study....I can’t make this ryhme. t ives upon the pine, It breathed on the lilies so white It brushed aside the corn silk fine V is the vacaney which we shall make : : J weet oa a And tossed it with breath so light. When we are graduates. Fill it up, 798. W—Work which we have all done 4. : [t caressed a brook upon its way In order to get here and it’s been no fun. : s upon its way And caused it to laugh and leap It tossed about the new mown hay And rippled the ocean deep. X Can’t you guess? Why, Ex’s, of course They’ve been pressed on us, brought to us almost by force. Y is for Youth; It belongs to us all It excuses our blunders, it smooths every fall. It wandered about the whole day long It danced with all its might Till like the last chord of a sad sweet song . . F ied away in the night. Z stands for anything you care to make it. It died away = If you want this to rhyme, I’m afraid you must 2 fake it. Senior—Were you on the bicycle when yon fell —Bowers off? EXTRACTS FROM THE ALAMEDA DAILY ARGUS FROM SEPTEMBER, 1913 TO SEPTEMBER 1925. ———$ ALAMEDA, Cal., July 21, 1921.—The latest volume of Madame Eugenie’s poems will come before public notice in a few weeks. It will be of interest to the people of Alameda to know that the authoress who has been writing under an as- sumed name was a graduate of the Alameda High School in the Class of Dec., ’07. She was known among her classmates as ‘‘Little Edna’’. Miss Sullivan’s poems are noted for their simplicity and their wonderful descriptions. They are ex- tensively read and have already determined her brilliant future. ALAMEDA, CAL., Sept. 21, 1915.—The nup- tals of Miss Mame Henkenius and Mr. Jensen Schuyler were celebrated last evening at a quiet wedding at the home of the bride’s parents, 1214 Paru street, the Rev. Charles Brown officiat- ing. The house was prettily decorated in green and pink amarylis, asparagus fern and sweet peas being massed together effectively. The brides- maids were gowned in pink chiffon over silk, the maid of honor in white lace. The bride wore a handsome gown of white satin with the conven- tional white veil and carried lilies of the valley. After a delicious wedding supper, the young couple left for Los Angeles. After a honeymoon trip of three weeks, they will make their home in Alameda. ALAMEDA, Cal., January 5, 1924.—Jane Law- rence (Jane Cooper) comes to the New Alameda Theatre tonight. The return of Charles Froh- man’s latest and brightest star to Alameda is her- alded with much joy as she is a former resident of this city, having been graduated from the Ala- meda High School in the class of Dee., ’07. Miss Lawrence’s dainty and sprightly style will be set off to advantage in her vehicle, ‘‘Polly Ann’’ in which this clever actress has scored great suc- cess at the Empire Theatre in New York. Her support is of the best and the setting of the play, the finest. The advance sale of seats has been so great that if it continues, the ‘‘Standing Room Only’’ sign will be the only one in evidence dur- ing her engagement. ALAMEDA, Cal., September 30, 1925.—Presi- dent Theodore Holmes Searle arrived last night in this city in his private car. President Searle is accompanied by Mrs. Searle, his private secre- tary and Secretary of War Phillips. The Presi- dent will deliver an address to the students of the Alameda High School on Thursday afternoon, the subject being: ‘‘When I Was an A. H. S. Boy.’’ This lecture no doubt will be of great in- terest both to students and teachers as the Presi- dent graduated some years ago from this school. He was president of his graduating class and also occupied several positions on the ‘‘Acorn”’ staff during his term there. Outsiders who care to hear the address, will be heartily welcomed by both students and faculty. P resident Searle has not changed so much in the last years, as_ to be unrecognizable by his classmates, all of whom will be present at the lecture. ALAMEDA, Cal., Sept. 20, 1925.— Mademoiselle Charlotte Buchard Teacher of French Professeur de Francais B. A. University of Cal. M. A. University of Cal. Ph.D. University of Paris. 1624 Clinton Ave. ALAMEDA, Cal., Dee. 23, 1913.—Many of our readers have doubtless noticed in ‘Harper’ s Mag- azine for the current month, an article on Met- ealfe Simonson, the noted steel-engraver. This brilliant young man has, in a few years, accom- plished the work of a lifetime. His genius was first discovered in the engravings of the ‘‘ Acorn,’ Alameda High School, Class of Dec., ’07, of which class he was a member. Since that time he has confined himself exclusively to that work, and has studied in the East and abroad until now, at the age of twenty-three, he is America’s foremost steel-engraver. ALAMEDA, Cal., April 3, 1920.—The plans for the new capital in Berkeley are selected. Ala- meda gains the honor. The architect, Miss Syl- vin MeCurrie of this city, not only has the distine- tion of being the only woman architect in Ameri- ca, but also is one of the foremost in this country. Miss MeCurrie has also drawn the plans for the new City Hall in San Francisco, as well as those of other public buildings. She has resided in Ala- meda all her lifetime, being a graduate of the Ala- meda High School where she began her career in a course of mechanical drawing under the instruc- tion of Miss Hewett. After the completion of the capital, Miss MeCurrie expects to go to Washing- ton, where she will submit plans for the new White House. ALAMEDA, Cal., July 15, 1919.—The new opera, entitled ‘‘Baron Von Auginsnau’’ will be given at the new San Francisco Opera House, to morrow evening. The words and music have been written by Miss Camelia Bowers. This is the first great work of Miss Bower’s, which has come before the San Francisco public. The music is almost Wagnerian in style. The opera has al- ready made a great success in New York where Miss Bowers has been studying. It is California’s pride to be able to claim this bright celebrity. She was a graduate of the Alameda High School. Her first work being the graduating song of her class. Other operas are soon to follow, a suecess having been determined by Miss Bowers’ first work. ALAMEDA, Cal., February 5, 1923.— KATHARINE VAN ORDEN M. D. Physician and Surgeon Phones Office—Ala 3 Res.—Ala 413 Office 1424 Park St. Hours 2-4 P. M. ALAMEDA, Cal., March 28, 1916.—Deaconess Caro Simonson left San Francisco yesterday on the Steamer Hong Kong for Canton, China, where she goes to establish a school for the higher edu- cation of Chinese women. For the past two years the deaconess has been connected with Christ Chureh, Alameda, of which city she has long been a resident. The deaconess is a graduate of the Alameda High School in the class of Dee., ’07, and carries with her the best wishes of all her class- mates and of many friends. ALAMEDA, Cal., August 14, 1920.—Miss Lou- ise Darnkroeger, the eminent physicist, has ree- ently discovered a new law concerning accelerated motion which will affect all theories held for this branch of science. Miss Darnkweger, since her graduation from Alameda High School in the class of Dee., ’07, has followed up this. theory which was never quite clear to her in her early school days and after extensive study in France, has brought about this remarkable discovery. These discoveries will benefit not only the manu- facturers of locomotives and automobiles, but the world at large. ALAMEDA, Cal., October 7, 1924.—A very in- teresting lecture was given last night under the auspices of the Federation of Women’s Rights at Kneinal Hall. The honorable leader, Anna D. Dazey made a strong speech in favor of both Woman’s Rights and Temperance. It is the be- lief of the Federation that a series of Miss Dazey’s lectures will carry the next election in the state of California for the Suffragists ticket. In the course of her lecture, Miss Dazey read her first paper on Woman’s Suffrage which was written while she was still a student at the Alameda High School. Although written in her early life, her present principles dominate and her paper shows that her genius was manifest even in early vouth. ALAMEDA, Cal., June 16.—1922.—The recent vacancy in the gymnastic department of the Uni- versity of California will be filled by Miss Dol- ores Bradley, a great leader in this subject. Miss Bradley is especially proficient in chest expan- sion and is known to have the finest physique of any woman in America. Her instruction will greatly strengthen this department and will be of inestimable benefit to the University. ALAMEDA, Cal., September 8, 1925.—The pal- atial residence of Mr. Louis Dexter known throughout the United States as the ‘‘hicycle king’’ is now in course of construction, work hav- ing been commenced on the building proper today. When completed this residence will be the finest this side of Chicago where Mr. Dexter has his winter home. The enormous trust of which Mr. Dexter is the head has extended its business as far as San Francisco which necessitates Mr. Dex- ter’s residence in this vicinity. He is building in Alameda as Mr. Dexter spent his boyhood here, graduating from both grammar and High School, and wishes to have his children receive these same advantages. Jane Cooper. RESOLUTION OF THE CLASS OF DEC., ’07. At a meeting of the Class of December, ’07, held on November the fourteenth, the following reso- lution was adopted; That: We, the ‘‘Class of December, °07,’’ through the ‘‘Senior Acorn,’’ extend to our classmate, Olga Russel, the sincerest regrets that she will not be able to graduate with her class, owing to a serious illness. The Fates decreed that our class should be small in number. But the unexpected illness of Miss Russel furthermore deprives us of one of our brightest associates. We’re not skilled in the art of knowledge, Our failures are many, we know. School life has been filled with sorrows, And yet, how we hate to go! Other faces will fill our classrooms, Other hands will take up our work. [ hear already our praises— Did I hear a whisper of ‘‘shirk?’’ But our time for improvement is 0’er; Gone are the chances of a ‘‘one.”’ We’ve striven, we’ve fought and worried, But Time’s past, and what’s to be done? And we have soared to the highest goal; We have done our best toward one aim: To win that which we deem noblest; To leave a clean, honest name. We thank our principal for his guidance. Our teacher for her thoughtful care. ry hey’ve won our esteem and favor. May we have shown it everywhere. It is time to leave Alma Mater, Our principal and teachers, true, So in tho’ts of thankful remembrance We dedicate this book to you. Youll take it in the spirit ’tis given, And you will read the pages o’er. Forget our faults—our virtues praise Then—we’ll ask for nothing more. a— - - 3 -- PI DELTA KOPPA = CALIFORNIA ETA CHAPTER —Seniors— Fredrick M. Johnson —Juniors— Kenneth W. Abbott Frank Butler Alfred J. Gelderman F’. Spencer Brush Earle L. Scofield —Sophomores— Roger P. Henn Charles Dodge —F reshmen— Edwin R. Anthony, Jr. Chester Eschen —Pledged— Phillip A. Wiggin Meredith Parker Absent on leave. ee Na) ALPHA SIGMA ETA CHAPTER Graduates Jane Cooper Olga Russell —1909— Alice Teller Edith Cramer Marjorie Emmons Dorothy Tisdale Lorraine Jordan —f'reshmen— Marjorie Haight Edna Hickok Theo Spaulding Leslie Greig —Pledged— Helen Johnson Meade Bissell Kate Field Hazel Naylor Harriet Figg —Out of School— Emmy Lenicke Ruth Tisdale Florence Plummer ¢} —1908— Reta Burke Margarete Morbio Ione Conner Mildred Lansing SIGMA PHI UPSILON EPSILON CHAPTER (Founded November 5, 1892) Frates in Schola —1907— Theo. H. Searle Harold Pereival Henry Guerin —1909— Henry Kassebaum Guy Landsburg —1910— A. M. Rene —Post Graduate— Geo. Browning Browning Dexter —Pledged— Heath Angelo i | —1908— ‘ | ¢ | ec ce ee 0 ee 8 oe ee DELTA SIGMA THETA DELTA CHAPTER —Seniors— Gladys Brooks —Juniors— Wynne Meredith Marion Troy Norma Whitney Margaret Pewtress —Sophomores— Lelia Letsen Hazel Cockroft Georgie Meredith Bessie Troy Lura Ruddell —F reshmen— Dorothy Kuchel Ethel Cameron Bernice Brooks Pauline Smith —Alumnae— Edith Cameron Marjorie Cockroft —Absent on Leave— Aida Kunze Alice Wulzen Vida Patterson —Pledged— Mary DeWitt ee ee Rr a el Fe Cc | SKULL AND SERPENT ! ae | (Founded February 28, 1905) June, 1905— Josephine Keenan Eleanor French Alice Harrington Ethel O’Brien =} Maude Fisher Hope Cortelyou Frances Amann Alice Maurer S —December, 1905 Gertrude Comfort —June, 1906— Helen White Bessie Pratt Ella Shreve 3essie Penfield Jane Becker —December, 1906— Marjorie Cockroft Grace Renner Ida Spence Jean Tyson Adele Ehrenberg : f Viola Minor June, 1907— Emmy Lenicke Edith Cameron Gertrude Postel Minnie Anderson Roberta Haslett ; Mame Henkenius —December, 1907— Sylvia McCurrie Jane Cooper Caro Simonson Dolores Bradley —June, 1908— Gladys Brooks Ruth Shreve Margaret Spence ac rg tet a l nerenieecgy einige eee ee a a) i, ae, Sn DELTA OMICRON GAMMA CHAPTER (Founded April 5, 1905) Frates in Schola —1908— Chester Tufts Cary Troy 3rownson Tufts Clarence Sanborn —1909— Maurice Kebby —1910— Charles Gibbs Charles Murphy Lynde Burguer —Pledged— Robert Cortelyou Lex Baum a a end ALHPA PI (November 8, 1905) ALUMNI Howard H. Fassett Joseph B. Emmal Fritz R. Claxton David J. Clark Kenneth J. Staniford Helmut H. Hinck —Graduate— Albert L. Dexter —1908— Paul H. Kuhns —1909— J Siegfried —1910 William Gale John Coyle Edward Seagrave Morrell Porter —Absent on Leave— George Davis SMILE Bg NO ay rn mane eC SP Se ee er gy a gy no ere a TRACK HERE seems to be a lack of inter- 4S est in track athletics this term. =� During the early part of the season a little attention was paid to this sport but it has lagged greatly since. No doubt the loss of Mac- auley has had a lot to do with this slump, but there are other reasons What the track team really needs is a As it is now the fellows turn as well. coach or trainer. out strong at the beginning of the term, but hav- ing no one to instruct or guide them, gradually be- come discouraged and then give up altogether. There are surely some who can develop into point winners, all they need is a little encouragement and some one who will take interest in their work. A coach would remedy all these faults and Ala- meda could probably produce a team that would shine in academic athletic circles. The first part of the season, Alameda had a dual meet with Lowell High School of San Francisco, but owing to the fact that several track men were playing ‘football Alameda was defeated by a small score. The next event of any importance was the Interclass Field Day, held on the Alameda track. After a closely contested meet the Juniors vame out on top, the Seniors second and the Freshmen third. In the B. C. and A. A. L., there were seven men entered, namely: Kassebaum, Etter, Thorpe, Shat- tuck, Wilson, Spence, and Perkins. Kassebaum and Spence showed up well in the high jump, Et- ter ran the sprints, Thorpe, Shattuck and Wilson ran the mile, while Perkins ran the 440 and half mile. Owing to lack of training facilities the boys were handicapped and failed to score. Etter and Thorpe, both Freshmen, are showing up fine, Thorpe having defeated Shattuck in both big meets. Guerrin and Chapman, both football men, will probably be seen in track suits next year and together with Macauley, who will return to school, and the present team, Alameda should make a much better showing than that made this term. TENNIS This form of recreation is again becoming pop- ular among the students, especially among the girls and lower class men. If tennis continues to be played as much as it is now, there is no reason why Alameda could not develop some top-notch players. Sinee the disorganization of the tennis club, there has been nothing to arouse enthusiasm in this sport. An interelass or handicap tourna- ment might be arranged with great success, and this would be the means of encouraging this form of athletics. Next spring something of this sort ought to be attempted so that everyone will be- come interested and have something to look for- ward to. FOOTBALL 2 OOTB: ALL has been the principal kt branch of athletics this term. The team was composed almost wholly of under classmen and new men, with the exceptions of Capt. Mc- Farland, Seigfreid, Gale and Bruz- zone, who played in last year’s team. As usual the team was made up of light men, but what was lacking in weight was made up in speed and a fighting spirit. The season started off rathe a slowly, due to a lack of organization, caused by the absence of a coach. This was soon adjusted, however, by securing Mr. Ollie Bishop, an old football star from Belmont. Bishop, by his manner of coaching, soon instilled in the fellows a spirit of determination to win the championship. Although the team failed to get the cup, it was considered one of the best aggre- gations about the bay. After playing about five preliminary games with different nearby schools, in which the hon- ors were divided evenly, the team played their first league game with Anderson Academy at Irv- ington. After a fast and snappy game Alameda was victorious by a score of 5 to 0. This game greatly encouraged the fellows as they were out- weighed almost twenty pounds to the man. The next league game was played with Berke- ley High. This was by far the most spectacular and exciting game of the season .Alameda played a strong and consistant game, but owing to the superior punting of their opponents, had to be sat- isfied with a score of 6 to UO in favor of the Ber- keley team. The third and last league game was played with Oakland High at Alameda Recreation Park. A little hard luck in the first half served to take the spirit out of the fellows and Alameda lost by a score of 9 to 0. The fact that Oakland possesses the best punter on the coast may be given as one reason for the loss of the game. A word about the individual players is neces- sary for a complete knowledge of the team. Cap’t McFariand, the old veteran, played his usual position as right half. He always played a fast game and was noted as a sure catcher of punts. McFarland, by his strong playing, put life into the team, and was largely responsible for its success. ‘‘Mini’’ Brush, our star quarter, showed great headwork in directing the team, always using the right man at the right time. Brush also did most of the punting for the team and in this position always showed up well. Kaiser, the heaviest man on the team, played the position of full back, in such style that he has gained quite a reputation for himself. It might be here mentioned that Kaiser has been selected as next year’s football captain. Dick Bates, although only a youngster, filled the position of left half in fine shape. In spite of the fact that this is his first year in football he has already proven himself a fine, steady player. Anthony, another new man, played center in such a manner that he easily outclassed his op- ponents. The guards were both strong men, Chapman and Bruzzone, filling the positions. Both played well on both the offensive and defensive and by their interference managed to spoil many of the opponent’s plays. Gale and Seigfreid played the positions of tac- kles with marked success, each making a number of star plays. The stren gth of our ends was found to be one of the features of the team. Gay and Percival played these positions in such a faultless manner that the opposing team gave up trying to put plays through them. The substitutes consisted of Guerrin and Tufts. Although these two had no chance to show their worth, they will both show up strong for next year’s team. BASKETBALL This year basket-ball has been played well and enthusiastically. The team is made up principal- ly of the Freshman and Sophomore girls. Mid- dlers and Seniors must study too hard! Outside teams speak favorably of the sportsmanlike fair play of the Alameda girls, and that, whether we win or lose, is most pleasing to the school. Dur- ing the week vacation the girls went to Healds- burg, and stayed over night. Alameda will ex- tend also a warm hospitality on the 23rd of Nov- ember when the Santa Rosa girls come here. Oct- ober 31st the inter-class teams played. The Soph- omores won, 44 to 1. After this a cordial recep- tion was tendered the mothers of the girls. They certainly must have been pleased with the good playing of the young people, and who could not do well, with so fine a coach as Miss Haworth to cheer one on. SPORTS The close of this semester finds us at the end of another athletic year. Although the school as a whole has done nothing startling in the way of athletics, it has, at least, made a good showing which is indeed something to be proud of. The football team made quite a respectable showing and as all branches of athletics were well repre- sented, we have no cause to complain. WHOM DO THESE REMIND YOU OF? — ‘Come to order, you fellows!’’ —‘‘] mean every word I say.’’ —‘‘There is certainly some class to that.’’ —‘‘Big one, now fellows. Give a big brackety ar.’’ —‘For goodness sake, Miss Mysell, keep still.’’ —‘You ought to have seen me and Dan Kelly. Who is Berkeley High’s assistant yell leader? Miss G. M.? A request has gone out that Bessie quit running a kindergarten. Bessie Yates, June, ’07, is a Kappa Kappa Gam- ma at Berkeley. Roberta and Montie Haslett, June, ’07, are tour- ing Europe with their family. They expect to re- turn in January. Helen White, June, ’06, is a Kappa Kappa Gam- ma at Stanford. Jean, Tyson, Dec., 06, entered Mrs. Scoville’s Finishing School in New York, on October twen- ty-first. Charlotte D’Evelyn, June, ’07, lege course at Mills College. The members of the class of June, ’07, who are back at school taking a post-graduate course, are Minnie Anderson, Alma Curtis, Charlotte Brush, Browning Dexter and George Browing. Hazel Holt, Ruth Holt and Marie Tyson entered Miss Head’s school this term. Miss Irma Young, June, ’07, is expecting to enter next term. Edith Porter, formerly a member of Dec., ’07, after graduating from Mills Seminary, entered Berkeley this term. She is a member of the Delta Gamma sorority. The Skull and Serpent gave a theatre party on October the fifth for their new members which are Dolores Bradley, Margaret Spence, Caro Sim- onson, Gladys Brooks and Ruth Shreve. Deane Tisdale of Dec., 04 is visiting in the East. Among the many friends who she intends to visit is Mrs. Wilson, formerly Irma Taylor, a graduate of Alameda High School. is taking a col- Myra Eastman, of the class of Dee., ’08, has an- nounced her engagement to Eugene Keny on. The wedding will take place the early part of next year. Gladys Amann, formerly a student of Alameda High Se hool, has entered Miss Harper’s school at Palo Alto. Jessie Hall, a former member of the class of June, ’09, is attending school in Los Angeles. The Eta of the Alpha Sigma is having a busy term. Those who were initiated are Marj jorie Haight, Reita Burke, Edna Hickok and Lesley Grieg, and the newly pledged members are Meade sissell, Hazel Naylor, Helen Johnson, Harriett Tigg and Kate Field. There are several members of the class of June, 07, who have entered Berkeley. They are Helen Bickford, Lilian Harber, Frances Read, Don Bailey and Henry Jackson. Those who have en- tered Stanford are Adele Ehrenberg, of Dec., 06, Byron Paul and Edwin Higgins, of June, °07. 4 ty | “Ded 1g WW THY, if Ms q Vyas KNOCK at the door! inere stands old ‘‘Podgy’’ with a bunch of school papers under his arm with away this winter ‘‘Podgy’’, well which to while evening. Old ; known for his inartistic ability; yet he knows a good paper when he sees it, and that’s why we are looking over the ‘‘Elm”’ together. ‘‘Neat but not gaudy”’ is the ‘‘Elm,’’ as befits a school paper. The material inside, is pretty neat, also. Jess sympathizing with all struggling authors favors the ‘‘Manzanita’”’ (Watsonville) ; especially as a former Alameda girl is a contributor. Jess likes the school spirit of improving the town. For we High School people are the ones to enjoy them. ‘‘Podgy’’ likes the athletic cartoons. T like the ‘‘Trident’’ (Santa Cruz). The covers ea fos jt iieee ae are good and the appearance inside is not cramped I like the suitable cover of ‘‘The Guard and Tackle,’? and I wish there were more chaps like Ingram, to put material between the covers. If the ad. columns were not mingled with the jokes, there would be less of a newspaper appearance. The ‘‘Review’’, (Sacramento), does the same thing. Anyhow, they have good stories. Let there be more like ‘‘The Flower of Old Carmel.’’ ‘Listen here,’’ said Nat., collector for our ad. columns; ‘‘The Seribe’’ (Oakland) has a great scheme of booming the advertising merchants. Nothing like giving them a little thanks. There are a few stories here, but they are good.’’ ‘Took here at the ‘Olla Podrida’ (Berkeley), hasn’tanad. That’s clever work! Some fellow’s resting easy.’’ ‘‘Yes, and look at the cover, and the good car- � ? toons. They are al l right,’’ from ‘‘Podgy. ‘Tf any of you people want to read a good old breezy paper, running over with boyish spirit, read this one, ‘‘The Skirmisher’’, (San Mateo) said Nell. (She likes boy’s spirit, anyhow.) ‘‘Oh, you think you’re smart with all your pa- pers, but I tell you the ‘Toesin is tip-top’ ’’ said Frank. ‘‘From the very outside, through to the other cover, there is originality in arranging and drawing.’’ Podgy had a few from schools out of California. ‘“‘The Vexillum’’ (Boston, Mass.) has a good cover and some nice cuts. But there are few stories. So with ‘‘The Comenian’’ (Beth, Penn). But we all like the little illustration on the front. Old ‘‘Podgy’’ likes the cover of ‘‘The Advance”’ for October (Salem, Mass). It suits some of his dark (hidden) ideas. I am enjoying the class notes which are quite original. The rest of the critics are moaning because there are no more exchanges. Hope you’ll all come again, and knock at our door along with ‘«Podgy.’’ GOOD NIGHT ALL. Our high school work is over. This is our last effort to show what we have done, what we can do, and what we shall do. There are only fifteen of us, and prospects looked rather dark with only fifteen to ‘‘put on the best play, gain the highest � 99 scholarship, and put out the best ‘Senior Acorn as every class strives to do. In the midst of our despair, somebody said something about ‘‘quality being worth more than quantity’’. That was our one ray of hope. It was the guiding star which instilled in us the ambition to do our best, for ‘‘the best one can do is all one can do.’’ So we all worked hard for the honor and glory of December, 707. We made mistakes, ‘‘to err is human.’’ Still, we try to content ourselves with the fact that we are now offering you the results of our best efforts, and trust they will give you as much pleasure in reading them, as we have had in preparing them. A wise student letteth a teacher know that he knows, tho’ he knows not, but a foolish one letteth a teacher know that he knows not. I can certainly say that the dance given by the Class of June, ’08, in honor of the Class of Dec., ’07, was the finest that has been given here during The decorations were exquis- ite and decidedly original. The electrical effects were especially beautiful. The refreshments, the music, the floor, were the best. The class is cer- tainly to be congratulated on its manager, Mr. Paul Kuhns under whose able management this delightful affair was given. THE SPECTATOR the last four years. ae guess go my wife pre- dicted this, and I told her she didn’t know what she was taiking about.”’ Mr. Minium (just after a rain)—‘‘I guess | won’t go home for a week, because I told my wife it wouldn’t rain today, and she’s gone to the city without an umbrella and rubbers. Cogswell (with apologies) you and I will have to sleep in a tent. Gilbertson (also with apologies) had better join us. Mr. Gibertson (with a lordly air)—I have noth- ing like that at home to fear. When you eall a girl a kitten You are sure to get a pat, So, why should you get the mitten When you say she is a cat? But you do. If you say a girl’s a vision It will fill her with delight, So there should be no collision When you say she is a signe. But there is. When you call a man a sly old dog He asks you in to sup; So why should it set his wrath agog When you say he is a pup? But it does. Did you see that big elephant Well, he winked at me. Id asked how many could play musi- muents and several raised their hands. Among them was a fellow named (Heine G.) ancl wl tha aclrad what |] ; ild le r } 293 tbe when she asked what he could play he said ‘‘a phonograph. cal imstrume 4 You’re doing oys! That’s better than most girls izwratulations, Miss Teller. | 2) Ay; wine Xa} . isHer diseovered as yet, if the back of her ear is a bump of know- Gilbertson, ealiing the roll (Senior A His- ‘‘Mr. Percival.’’ bsent.’’ ¢ Aw-aw-aw!’’ Why is it that Heath Angel goes in the smoker when he has a big bag of candy and sees the girls. Paul K. (Senior A History)—If I had a case what court would I take it to? Mr. Gilbertson—It depends upon the ease. (Voice from rear)—Take it to Cupid’s court. Neill Wilson, what was Grace Noble doing with your suitcase? George Browming—lIt isn’t polite to put your feet on the table, is it? Miss Parker—No, it isn’t table manners. Her card was marked ‘‘I’’, Now, this is a pun Tho’ the jest of it seems to you hazy Every bit of the while Her face wore a smile But that girl was the dandiest, ‘‘ Dazey.’’ 1st Senior—Did you wash your hair? 2nd Senior—No, why? ist Senior—Your head looks soft. Mr. Minium (to H. B., who is visiting school after graduation)—Is there anything I can do for ou? 2 H. Bickford—Oh, I’m not here. Mr. Minium—Alright, let me know if there is anything I can do for you before you are here, or if I can help you after you get here. ANSWERS TO CORRES: --.- Conducted by Dolores Bradley—No, it is not considered good form to tell too many of your grand- ma’s experiences. We would advise you to limit these stories to ten an iTS hour. Loris Dexter—Really, I feel sorry for you. Gig- gling is a hard habit to overcome. I am sure, however, if you could hear a laughing hyena you would stop. Be sure and order one from any of the big mail-order houses. Anna Dazey—If your history teacher doesn’t pay attention to you, use a toy pistol on him. KATHERINE VAN ORDEN—I certainly sympa- thize with you. One often does have to bear the blame for everything. Your teacher must have some inter- est in you if he seeks to correct your shortcomings. CHARLOTTE BUCKARD—A loud voice is not to be tolerated. Just listen to the flies buzzing and take that as your keynote. CORNELIA BOWERS—If you are suddenly called upon to recite during a deli- cious tete-a-tete, feign deafness. It never fails. Smart Serub—He’s a thief. Senior—How do you know? Smart Serub—He took her arm. Early to physics, early to work Gives the brains of the Seniors many a jerk. Physics is the mother of flunks. Mr. A.—I live down the river a short distance from you. Miss B.—Well, I hope you’ll drop in some day —Ex. There was a young man man named Ted Who had so many crowns on his head When a meeting he’d call, We came one and all And what happened there can’t be said. There was a girl named Bess, She was so neatly dresssed. She had a pal, His name, Percival. This sweet little Bess. A non-conductor of heat—a dog’s nose. A con- ductor of heat—your hand and mine. All’s fair in football and Oral English. Jack Rene—Love me a little. Bill Gale—Love me long. 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Alameda 590 HARTLEY’S_+ 1349 PARK STREET School Supplies, Stationery, and Novelties Postals a Specialty AYroemehimn Mrs. J. M. Hartley Prop, Gur Clothing Meets the requirements of young men The Garments Express Smart ideas inform and Tailoring The Hasting’s Clothing Co. Van Ness at Pine St. San Francisco SSeS CO J. H. MILLER M.A. JOHNSTON Alameda Hardware Company, Builders’ and General Hardware Tools, Cntlery and Sporting Goods Paints, Oils Varnish Household Utensils 1532-1534 PARK ST. ALAMEDA Tel. Alameda 1002 Vetting ap i EY 9 eR hi A= = (NWS im NSS Shs lS Mk Cigarettes Cigars Tobacco 142] Park Street Alameda J ete YX Finest Fruits PARK STREET ALAMEDA fit Spa Flressing fale ee J MANICURING FACE MASSAGE SHAMPOOING SCALP TREATMENT TEL. ALAMEDA 1749 2307 CENTRAL AVE. Edw. W. Hoffman PIERCE, RAMBLER TRIBUNE BICYCLES Chestnut Station Phone Alameda 999 White Cross Drug Company Cut-rate Prescription Pharmacy. The best place to buy your Drugs. Patent Medicines, Soaps, Perfumes Toilet Preparations Telephone orders quickly delivered. Call up Alameda 27. 223 «| Chestnut Street Station = Cleaning and Dyeing Works SE” oC) AUSLEN CO., Proprietors All Work done by Hand 2008 Encinal Ave., A Saving to your Clothes Phone Alameda 135} near Chestnut J. J. Konigshofer DEALER 1N Foreign, Nomestic Bry § Kancy Boods Lenk’ Fwuushings, Sto. 1423 Park St. Phone Alameda 568 You can look the Country over and not find better stationery or as varied and up-to-date supply as you will find at 2 all times at this store. We cater to the M) private desk, the office store and counting (y- house with everything in blank books L e— stationery, typewriting supplies, fountain ( __ — pens ete. We also keep magazines and om : ——— supplies oN schneider’s yt 1435 Park St errors 388 Alameda Floral Co. FLORISTS and SEEDMEN CUT FLOWERS TO ORDER FIRST CLASS SEED ALWAYS ON HAND 1251 Park St. Tel. Alameda 591 H. JS. HINCK Coffee, Teas, Cakes, a Fancy Groceries Tel. Alameda 118 1124 Chestnut Street Alameda PHONE ALAMEDA 472 The White Swan Laundry Company First Class work at moderate prices 1324 PARK ST. ALAMEDA ISLAND CREAMERY F. H. DANIELS Our Butter is churned every day on premiser 1350 PARK ST. Tel. Alameda 64 LEWIS SHAW Real Estate and Insurance 1151 Park St. Alameda Our “Oak Park” track includes the best portion of Grand and Paru Street, San Jose and Clinton Avenues L. Schuman Sine Smporbed an Romestic Giqary AT THE FORUM Oakland Wire for us and We'll wire for you R. G. Eimer Electrical Co., 1348 PARK t. Phone Alameda 643 E, 0, TUTTLE, @ Real Estate Insurance Resident Agt. Queen Ins. Co. 1334 Park St. Phone Alameda 1660. TRY The City Book Store For your high grade stationery We have a complete up-to-date line We can please the most fastidious ..--A full line of school books and supplies carried at all times...... A. ©. Banning Telephone Alameda 23 Automobile Delivery L. WARNKE GROCER 2101-2103 Lincoln Cor. Willow THE —— CLOTHERS, HATTERS and HABERDASHERS AGGREGATION ARE THOROUGH Their Merchandise is up to the second Pays you to see them before going ‘‘out of town’’ They intend retaining your trade by deserving it 1339 Park St. Opp. Park Theatre Alameda Our Tea and Coffee Department Is under the guidance of an expert We offer values that are certain to please you. HAUCH’S Telephone Alameda 34 1411 Park St. J. E. Baker, Pres. Chas. E. Tabor, Cashier Alameda Savings Bank Deposits from One Dollar and Upw ards received Deposits, $1,880,000 Accounts opened, 7850 Harry Linden The Clothes Cleaner and Ladies Tailor Tel. Alameda 1487 2325 Central Ave.