Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 252 of the 1916 volume:

Cn Dr. George C. Chompson As a Mark of Esteem and Appreciation for his Sumpathetic and Kindly Guidance Chis Issue of the Acorn is Respectilly Dedicated Cahle of Contents FRONTISPIECE DEDICATION FACULTY FACULTY COMMITTEES THE STAFF EDITORIALS IN MEMORIAM LITERARY HIGH SENIOR ORGANIZATION PLAYS ATHLETICS SCHOOL NOTES JOSHES Att Sf f as a Lr } re S Dr. Geo. €. Thompson Mr. Willis Mintum—Head of Science Department Miss May V. Haworth—Head of Mathematics Department. Miss Hazel Abernethy. Mr. Arthur F. Agard. Miss Gertrude T. Berg Miss Blanche Blacow Mr. J. E. Carpenter. Mr.-Emile Chouree Mr. Chas. F. Coan Miss Mary F. Connelly Mr. Chas. M. Daniels Miss Blanche Du Bois Miss Susie L. Dyer Mr. Paul L. Evans Miss Emma M. Garretson Miss L. Edith Hair Mrs. Eugene R. Hallet Miss L. L. Hewett Miss Dorah L. Lucas Miss Mary -McDermott Miss H. M. Oehlmann Mrs. Edna F. Partch Mr. Richard F. Phelps Mr. Otto Rittler Miss June Schloss Miss Ada Smith Mr. Clarence Smith Miss Helen C. Tornoe Miss Isabel Venard QA FAcuULTY } ¥ . ‘ A | iS .....Principal Vice-Principal Vice-Principal Head of Art Department Head of English Department English and Latin Domestic Arts ..Head of Applied Mechanics Department Applied Mechanics Head of History Department History and Library Head of Latin Department Algebra Natural Sciences Head of Commercial Department Head of Modern Languages Department Commercial Branches School Secretary and Commercial Arithmetic Mathematics and Science English .......Mlusic German and Latin Commercial Branches Manual Training Physical Director Domestic Science School Nurse English and History Drawing Spanish Faculty Committees THE ADVISORY COUNCIL Mr. Minium, Chairman, and Heads Departments. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mr. Evans, Chairman; Miss Ha worth, Mi Minium, Mr. Agard, Mi Rittler, Harold Dexter, Albert Gilliland, High Senior Advisor, Low Senior Advisor. ACORN COMMITTEE Miss Berg, Chairman; and English Fac ulty. BOYS’ ATHLETICS COMMITTEE Mr. Rittler, Chairman; Mr. Min ium, Mr. Evans, Mr. Daniels. GIRLS’ ATHLETICS COMMITTEE Miss Hair, Chairman; Miss Con- nelly, Miss Venard, Miss Blacow, Miss Tornoe. LECTURE AND MUSIC COMMITTEE Miss Garretson, Chairman; Miss McDermott} Miss Dyer, Miss Hewett. SENIOR PLAY COMMITTEE Mr. Daniels, Chairman; Miss Du Bois, Mrs. Partch. SOCIAL AFFAIRS Mr. Daniels, Chairman; Miss Haworth, Miss Hair. EXHIBITS Miss Abernethy, Chairman: and Vocational Teac hers. LIBRARY Miss Connelly, Chairman; Miss Hewett, Mr. Coan. STAR AND KEY Miss Berg, Chairman; Miss Ha- worth, Miss Oehlmann, Mr. Dan- iels, Miss Dyer. GIRLS’ SOCIETIES . Miss Haworth, Chairman: Miss Berg, Miss Connelly, Miss Oehl- mann. - 742. (Pe.ceZ , DEBATING Mr. Smith, Chairman; Mr. Evans, Mr. Coan. OAK LEAF Mr. Agard, Chairman; Philip Hol den, Ruth Eubanks, Journalism Class. VOCATIONAL COMMITTEE Miss Garretson, Chairman; anc Vocational Teachers, SHAKESPEAREAN PAGEANT Mr. Agard, Chairman; Miss Bla cow, Miss McDermott, Miss Ha worth, Miss Connelly, Mr. Rittler. HIGH SENIOR AFFAIRS Miss Berg. LOW SENIOR AFFAIRS Mr. Daniels. NT? APPRECIATION We, the Editors of the Acorn, take this opportunity to extend our thanks . i, y Polar J Bs to all those who have shown an interest in the editing of this book. We wish to thank the Faculty for encouragement and advice; the students who have contributed material for the pages of this issue; The Evening Times-Star; the Phoenix Photo Engraving Company for professional advice; the Star and Key for stimulating interest; and the High Senior Class for financing and managing its own department. To all these we wish now to express our deepest appre- ciation of their assistance in making this issue a success. STUDENT CONTROL Did you know that student control is gradually gaining a foothold in our school? A new policy is developing among us:—the unobtrusive practice of self-government, making you feel as citizens of the High School Community under obligation to see that school life is carried on as life in a community should be. It has been the constant aim of Dr. Thompson to place a definite responsibility on you and make each one of you realize that you are an im- portant part of the school and necessary for its welfare. In order to succeed in this plan Dr. Thompson has appointed student and faculty committees in which students are on an e qual basis with the faculty, so that together they may do their best to establish a standard of good conduct and good citizen- ship. Now students, it is time that you were learning that upon you rests the necessity of establishing good behavior in school and out of school, in the theater, on the car,—everywhere. For, whether we like it or whether we don’t, if a student is found guilty of an offense, no matter how small, his actions reflect on the High School. We all get criticized for it,—the principal, the faculty, and the students as a body. From the fact that our school is a community, w e are blamed for the misconduct of the citizens who belong to that community. “‘Now that,” as the Stanford ‘Chaparral’ says, “we are speaking” of this topic of good conduct, it might not be out of place to speak of the sensational manner in which some newspapers take up such affairs. If it is discovered that the offending person is a member of the High School, the name of the School is at once connected with that student,—consequently bringing upon the whole school unjust censure. For, while our school endeavors to hold up the highest standard of conduct, nevertheless, you are only in school from nine o'clock till three for five days out of the week. The home life of the student is undoubt- edly responsible in many cases, and schools are often unjustly condemned for such misdemeanors. Now it is for you to see that the name of the High School is not connected with such unpleasant articles. The Committee of Senior Girls, which assumes the responsibility of wel- coming the Freshman Girls into our school and acting as their guardians, cer- tainly does its part in this big movement. The girls not only set good examples in conduct, but also in scholarship. The Student Advisory Council, composed of High Senior boys, corresponds to the Senior Girls’ Committee; so, where it is possible, this council is given the settlement of matters which touch the general life of the Student Body. This council, together with the Senior Girls’ Committee, is entrusted with the responsibility of developing a high standard of conduct and self-government among the students. Now make yourself a committee of one to uphold good conduct, good scholarship, and good citizen- ship. THE OAK LEAF The Journalism Class under the able guidance of Arthur F. Agard, has very successfully edited the Oak Leaf this semester. The system of managing and editing has been completely changed, and the enthusiastic class has run the paper independent of financial aid from the Administrative Board. The class obtained enough subscribers to pay for the printing of the Oak Leaf. Instead of electing a new managing editor and literary editor for each issue it was decided to have officers without change for the whole term. Tom Ryan, Manager; Philip Holden, Managing-Editor; and Ruth Eubanks, Literary-Editor, were elected by the class to take charge of the six issues of the Oak Leaf. Throughout the term Dr. Thompson and Mr. Agard have encouraged the mem- bers of the class to obtain subscriptions from people outside of the school in order to spread the paper through the community and to show the citizens what practical work the class is doing and how well it can do it. Many copies of the Oak Leaf have been mailed to outside subscribers, and the editors hope that there will be many more next term. The Oak Leaf prints news of all that is happening around the school at the time the paper comes out, and many articles are in anticipation of events instead of summing them up as the Acorn does. In this way the Oak Leaf serves as a supplement to the Acorn and is well worth all the time and money which the students spend on it. An official seal designed by Wayman Watts, June '18, has been adopted by the High School. It appeared first on the Low Senior Play programs, then on the last two issues of the Oak Leaf, and is now embossed on the cover of this Acorn. A seal is something that the School has lacked for a long time; and now that one has been adopted, why not use it and become familiar with it? This seal made into a school pin would be much more effective and appropriate for our High School than the banner pins that have been adopted by all the Grammar Schools of Alameda. Why not make the adoption of the design for an A. H. S. pin official ? A REPUTATION TO LIVE UP TO We quote the following article from the “New England and National Jour- nal of Education”’ published in Boston, Mass. : “The Alameda High School is a revelation of the progress of public edu- cation in California. Prominent among its achievements is the fact that the general conduct and courtesy of the student body is almost above reproach in any particular. “A complete newspaper of considerable size, entitled the Oak Leaf, is issued six times during the term, and is the work of these pupils. The “Acorn,” an ambitious and high class book containing stories, essays, humor and class data, and filled with beautiful original drawings and photos, is pro- duced by the seniors about the time of graduation.” Think of it! We are famous in Boston! IN MEMORIAM Thelma Coney, a member of the class of June °19, whose sunny dis- position and brave fight against overwhelming odds endeared her to both teachers and students, was a courageous spirit whose brief sojourn has made her name a lasting memory. Her death on January 24, 1916, bereaved not only relatives and friends, but all her associates; for her unfailing cheerfulness and pluck were a constant inspiration. IN MEMORIAM Miss CHARLOTTE N. NEALE DIED MARCH 17, 1916 Calm, kindly, patient, strong in the quiet dignity of self control, broad in culture and experience, wise in sympathy and understanding ;—such was our friend and teacher, Miss Charlotte N. Neale. ‘We loved her for the loving thoughts which sped Straight from her heart, until they found their goa In some perplexed or troubled soul, And broke anew the ever living bread. We loved the mind courageous, which no dread Of failure ever daunted; whose control Of gentleness all opposition stole; We loved herself and all the joy she shed.” BS ey) N THE PLEASANT town of Stratford-upon-Avon, England, there , SW ) stands a low-roofed cottage where three hundred and fifty- two years ago William Shakespeare was born. “‘Its walls,’ says Washington Irving, “are covered with names and inscriptions in every language, by pilgrims of all nations, ranks and conditions, from the prince to the peasant; and present a simple but striking instance of the spon- taneous and universal homage of mankind to the great poet of nature.” Shakespeare is a great poet of nature, it is the “touch of nature” in his works that has made him not only England’s poet but the whole world’s kin. Homer, Dante, and Milton have immortalized their names in the world of literature; Shakespeare has immortalized his name in our hearts. We know really very little about Shakespeare personally, tradition and inference being responsible for many of the so-called facts on which our stories of his life are founded; but from his own writings we are enabled to know more of him than we would had he left a mass of facts for biographers to work with: for we can look into his soul. When he writes: “TI know a bank where the wild thyme blows, Where oxlips and the nodding violet grows, Quite over-canopied with luscious woodbine, With sweet musk-roses, and with eglantine.”’ ae Daffodils That come before the swallows dare, and take The winds of March with beauty; violets dim But sweeter than the lids of Juno’s eyes Or Cytherea’s breath,’ we must infer that oftimes in his life he turned to nature and found in its beauty consolation and fresh inspiration. In his writings we see the man; courageous yet ever gentle and tender, great because his ideals were high and he lived in their glow and inspiration. The presence of love, truth, and charity in a human soul reveals a morality based not on the hope of salvation but on the knowledge that the divine things of life give the depth of understanding which is salvation. Just as a composer, aware of the beauty of the words before him, is stirred to the creation of music to convey them, so Shakespeare, moved by moral sublimity in nature gave form to his interpretations. This understanding gave him that spiritual insight which places him among the greatest of moral teachers. In all his plays crime and vice receive due punishment, and the simplest, smallest virtues are glorified. He appreciated love as a spiritual gift and obligation. And does he not teach us that virtue is but truth when he says: “O how much more doth Beauty beauteous seem By that sweet ornament which truth doth give! The Rose looks fair, but fairer it we deem For that sweet odour which doth in it live. The canker blooms have full as deep a dye As the perfumed tincture of the Roses: Hang on such thorns and play as wantonly, When summer’s breath their masked buds discloses; 3ut for their virtue only is their show, They live unwoo’d, and unrespected fade; Die themselves: sweet Roses do not so, Of their sweet Deaths are sweetest odours made.” And Shakespeare tells us of Mercy, the natural child of Truth and Love: “Wilt thou draw near the nature of the Gods? Draw near them then in being Merciful: Sweet Mercy is Nobility’s true badge.”’ His reverence for love, truth, mercy, and charity is the source from which have sprung his rich streams of thought to refresh man for ever more. We know that nature was his inspiration and that “the soul takes on something of the greatness of that which it truly admires.” — Russel Medcraft, Dec. ’16 We LL DAY the storm had been raging, and from the lookout tower of the Hillcrest Life-Saving Station, Graham, the keeper, watched the white-capped waves dash themselves to pieces against the rocks. At three o'clock the first patrol came in, his face red from exposure to the cold wind. He climbed up the ladder and reported his return. Graham did not turn his head. He seemed hardly to have heard. Since morning there had been a troubled look on his face and he had kept apart from the rest of the men. Suddenly he started; there it was again, the harsh jangling of the tele- phone bell. He knew it was for him and the men below knew it also, for not one of them made an attempt to answer it. Slowly he climbed down the ladder and with fear in his heart took down the receiver. “Is that you, Henry?” called the anxious voice of his wife. “Dr. Smith says he hasn’t much longer to live now. Unless an operation is performed by the specialist, Dr. Brown, he will not live through the night. I telephoned to Bay City for him, but the next train doesn’t leave there until ten o'clock to- night and that will be too late. Can’t you come home?” “No,” replied Graham, “I can’t leave the station during this storm. We may be called out any minute to the assistance of some boat.” “But it is your day off,” replied his wife. “I don’t see why you can't come.” Graham knew what his final answer must be. His six year old boy had been very ill for two days, and today had grown worse. His wife had tele- phoned several times, but he knew that this would be the last call. It was a strict rule of the Hillcrest Life-Saving Station that no one should leave except on his day off, and it was a rule among the men themselves that on stormy days no one was to leave, whether it was his day off or not; and as Graham was the captain it was his duty to remain and take charge of the boat should it be called out. As Graham turned from the phone Morgan, the stroke oar of the crew, stepped out from the adjoining room. “I would like to assume the responsibility of the station, sir,” he said. “The boys have voted to let you go home.” Graham merely looked at Morgan, and without a word climbed again to his lookout tower. Morgan returned again to the room where the men were. “‘What did he say ” inquired Adams, the youngest member of the crew. “Nothing,” replied Morgan. “What did he do?” asked one of the men. “He merely looked at me and climbed up to the tower.” ‘What is the matter with him! Why don’t he go home?” burst out Adams. “His kid is dying and he is needed at home. We all agreed to let him go.” ‘“‘When you have been in the service longer you will understand why he stayed,’ replied Morgan. “And besides, it would take all of us to row him across to his house, and that would leave the station unguarded.” He stopped, for there in the open door stood Graham. “Stand by to run out the boat,” he commanded. “There is a tug on the rocks near the entrance to the bay.” Morgan, taking the glasses from Graham, climbed up to the tower. “Yes,” he called down, “she is about five miles away. Some of the waves are going clear over her.” Quickly the men wheeled the big life-boat down to the water and launched her. At stroke Morgan settled himself grimly. He realized that no easy task lay before them. Graham, at the tiller, snaked the boat out through the chop of the bay. As the crew pulled out into the fierce sweep of the wind it was with difficulty that he kept his position. Great knobs of ice formed around the oarlocks and hindered the steady stroke of the men. Soon it began to snow. The men lost sight of the tug in the inlet. They could not see for more than a hundred yards ahead. On all sides the sea rushed down upon them. The boat reared wildly to the top of a wave and then slid down into the dark abyss beyond. The men were deluged with freezing spray. For over an hour they hung to their oars. But Graham, braced in the stern, with his weight against the tiller, held the boat to its course. In such tests as these, even the stoutest hearts falter. Young Adams was the first one to waver. “When is he ever going to stop ”’ he complained. “There is no use in keeping on. We can’t see which way to go in a snowstorm like this.” The men all looked at Graham to see what he would do. But he gave no sign that he had heard. The sight of Graham standing calmly in the stern put Adams to shame and without another word he resumed his rowing. Suddenly there loomed up ahead the black shape of the tug. “Oars!” called Graham, and manceuvering skillfully, he brought the life- boat alongside of the tug. Climbing on deck he made his way aft to the cabin. “What tug is this?” he roared as he knocked on the cabin door. “What were you thinking of, trying to come in the harbor in a storm like this?” “It is the tug Reliance from Bay City,” came the response from within. ‘“‘We were bringing Dr. Brown to Hillcrest.” — Norman Eckley December 716 THE TREES We are the trees of the forest. We stand serene Waiting until our bondage shall be done. Among our trunks, fettered in deep’ning gloom, The white moth flits, safe from the burning sun. From time eternal have we stood alone, Mighty in our silence, while our tops, Entwining far above the tainted earth, Have learned heav'’ns wisdom from the soft raindrops That wordless reach our roots. The world of men May live and bicker at our very feet. We care Not for them, for our hearts are lifted up To learn our God in the sun-scented air. Janet Brown, June Cia} HE speaker's address on “Preparedness” before the A. H. S. VA Army ended thus: ‘Alameda must be prepared! We hear constantly in military circles that Alameda is infested with spies! It is the duty of you boys to be on the lookout! YOURS must be that work!” After that speech no stranger was safe in Alameda. He was stared at, questioned, and followed. One day a young member of Company ———?, was on his way home to his beef tea, when he was passed by a foreign-looking individual carrying a round, ball-like package. He plainly showed that dire results would follow any care- lessness in handling it. The patriotism in the cadet’s fluttering heart was im- mense, having been inspired by the furtherest end of General Miles’ musket. Stealthily, like a thief in the night, our hero followed the stranger, pausing only when the newspaper wrapped around the spherical object flapped apart, re- vealing a sure-enough bomb! Our hero thought of his mother and her cat, and a lump came into his throat. But his eyes flashed fire and he sped on, love of country and visions of a plaster of Paris cross augmenting his horrible desire to kill. Forgetting that his leggings and buckskins hindered normal running, he soon was so close to the spy that he could hear the sizzle of the fuse in the bomb. Drawing his toad-stabber from his back pocket, the young Alamedan pounced upon the stranger, and the bomb rolled to the gutter. Cursing shock- ingly, the stranger punched the cadet in the nose, and with wild glances toward the bomb, rushed off in the direction of the North Pole. The cadet, his face illumined by the staunch patriotism of a Washington crossing the Estuary, did not falter. He stooped to the gutter. As by the stroke of a wand, the bomb became a humming mass and our hero a dilapidation of stinging flesh. A thous- and bees swarmed around him, claiming him as a long lost cousin. He is in bed still, occupying his time, so ‘tis said, on an essay on “‘Military Training in the High School!” —Paul St. Sure, June ’19 and Russel Medcraft, Dec. ’16 WAS nearing one of the shops when out of a door hurried a young American woman, Mrs. Merton, whom I knew slightly. Looking up and down the street anxiously, she caught sight of 2 me and said rather wildly as 1 bowed and would have passed on, “Oh, please, have you seen anything of Teddy?” “Teddy!” I repeated in astonishment. You-mean-your-er—.” “No, no!” she cried. “My sister’s. That is the worst part of it; she would be wild if I should lose him! Oh, we must find him; we must!” “Yes, yes, of course we'll find him,” I assured her; and thereupon I began to look up and down the street. “Do you think that he might have gone home?” I ventured, as there was no sign of Teddy anywhere along the street. “Why, perhaps he has,” she said, brightening. “He knows the way home, I think, as we live not far from here. But, would you—would you— mind, if, that is would it be too much trouble to ask you to come with me, so that in case we don’t find him, you could notify the police or something?” she queried, distress written plainly on her face. I assured her it would be no trouble at all and that I would gladly be of any assistance to her. As we walked along in the direction of her home, both alert for the little runaway, I asked her to tell me something about Teddy. “Oh, he is such a darling!” she began enthusiastically. “He has the dearest curly brown hair and the brightest brown eyes in his cute little face. He’s so good, and oh, he is too cute in a little red coat that Edith, my sister, made him! I know you'd love him; you couldn’t help it.” “Indeed!” said I rather doubtfully, for I’m not passionately fond of youngsters. “How old did you say he is?” I interrogated. “T don’t think I said, did 12” she laughed. “But he has acquired the great age of three years.” “By Jove!” I exclaimed, “I didn’t realize he was as young as that. | should fancy you are alarmed about his being out on this thoroughfare alone ;” and I hastened my steps, for I had visions of dashing horses or speeding motors crushing the life out of the poor little chap. Mrs. Merton looked up at me as I said this, and seeing that I had now become really worried and anxious, her face paled and her voice quivered as she said, “You see, now, Mr. Pierman, how frightened I am. And I am so much more anxious because he isn’t mine. He is everything to her. Oh, she will be wild—wild if anything should happen to him. Oh, dear me!” I tried to calm her, and told her I felt sure we should find him safe and sound somewhere. But as we passed block after block, with no sign of him, my anxiety was not lessened. On the contrary, my companion was very quiet now, so quiet, in fact, that I looked down at her, and to my consterna- tion I found she was struggling hard to keep the tears back. Now, a weeping woman always sets me on edge, for I never know what she is going to do next; and on this occasion it was the last straw, and I blurted out, “Please don’t do that—don’t you know, ah—can’t you see that—, ah—oh that it won't be any use—that it won’t do any good?” “You s-stupid! I can’t h-help it,” she wailed. ‘‘S-suppose I should n-never see dear little T-Ted again—I d-don’t know what my sister—.”” But the last was incoherent as she sobbed in her handkerchief, no doubt thinking me a most inhuman wretch. But I was provoked. “Of all beastly situations!” I muttered, swinging my cane viciously in air, vowing never again to help a weeping American woman find a three year old Teddy; and I stalked ahead. But just then we were nearing a stately resi- dence in South Park Row, when, surprised by a little cry of delight, I turned and saw my late companion flying thru the gate and up to the steps. There she stooped and gathered something into her arms. “Did zee poor lil fellow come home all by his self, and didn’t he get runned over at allie—well ducky boy ,” came wafted on the air to my astonished ears. “See, Mr. Pierman!” she called holding up her prize. ‘Here's Teddy!” I gasped and nearly lost my balance, for in her arms, arrayed in a s carlet coat, was—a curly, brown, lap-dog! ! Pearl Nichols, °17 aS he , Shining and white in the light of the day, Cutting the fields from the river away Lies the wanderer’s road. Far, it gleams, in the sunset light, ‘Til it turns a curve, and is out of sight, Climbing the hills of brown. Calling forever it twists along, Singing always the same gay song As it winds away from the town. Who would learn of a far country Where fair green hills slope down to a sea, To a sea of turquoise blue; Where white-sailed ships beach on the sands, Bringing the treasures of foreign lands Back, o’er the sea, to you? “Those who would learn, come, follow me, Leave your dull homes, and away with me, For I'll call until you die.” So it sings as it runs away, Nor ceases to call with the close of day, And men harken to its cry. Once you hark to it, always you wander, Always follow, nor stop to ponder What is the way of the road. Shining and white in the light of day, Cutting the fields from the river away, This is the wanderer’s road. Janet Brown , June 718 The Cripple ej H MON DIEU! Pierre, I cannot let you go! Say thou wilt not leave me, Pierre. You may never return! Please, as you love me, don’t go!” “But, ma chere, our country needs me. She is in great dan- ger. It is my duty to—” “To kill men, bien? To see how many of the good God’s men you can kill in one hour? So that’s your duty—Bah!”’ Somewhere in the distance a bugle was heard calling the men to leave. Pierre hastily picked up his gun, kissed Julie, and was gone. Julie remained motionless, then holding out her arms in the direction Pierre had taken, softly began calling his name, “Pierre, Pierre, forgive me, I did not know, I did not realize how brave you are, Pierre, to go out there to be shot at, as you will shoot at others. Oh Pierre, forgive me!” Slowly she sank to the floor, and cried herself into a stupor. She was aroused sometime later by the sound of drums and the steady tramp of marching feet, among them her Pierre’s. All unconsciously her tears ceased, dried by a sudden fire of Patriotism. Little Julie would scarcely have known it by any name, but its effect was instantaneous. The slight shoulders squared proudly as had her Pierre’s, the soft chin set at a firm angle. Tramp, tramp—now they were passing, and a miracle! She did not see Pierre. Yet she felt no disappointment, for suddenly, each marching figure seemed as dear as her own lover's. Ah, les braves garcons! Dieu les garde! Tramp—tramp —tramp—the staccato sound died away in the distance. Before Julie’s eyes were spread the fields heavy with ripe grain. She and her neighbor women must bend to the task of harvest at early dawn—the soldiers of France must be fed. Julie did not need to check the passing days by the calendar. Each one registered on her brain long hours of endurance in which must be accomplished tremendous physical tasks. Night would find her too weary to ease her throat of the sobs that choked her. Yet always in the midst of the heaviness burned that sturdy spark of courage, of faith, of loyalty. As the year passed, letters from Pierre became fewer, finally stopped. Yet she had news of his regiment. Did not she share with the villagers the excitement of reading the bulletin-board hung daily on the door of the church of Our Lady of Sorrows? To-day little Julie approached the church with a strange premonition tugging at her heart. She would see Pierre soon, perhaps even now the train was near that should bear him home. Just a glance for confirmation, not knowledge. It was so, mon Dieu! It was so. Julie fled past the weeping, laughing crowd to fling herself at the foot of the quiet altar. Just for a moment did she kneel in an ecstacy of thanks- giving; then true to her feminine instincts, she flew home to make herself beautiful for her Pierre. Down from its hook came the gay fete gown; the little high-heeled shoes of which she was so proud were shaken from their wrappings. Now must the fine hair be combed and the snowy kerchief crossed about her white throat, and last, her rosary flung over her head. Her fingers trembled as, partly from long habit, and partly from the surging up of joy within her heart, Julie sank to her knees before the mirror. Though her fin- gers deftly told each bead and her lips moved in the familiar words, her eyes were fixed on an earthly vision—her own prettiness. The hardships of the year had but served to accent her developing maturity. Pierre had left behind him a bud of France; returning he would find the rose. And Julie was glad, glad and proud of all she had to give him, him her gallant soldier lover. From her open window there came to her ears sounds of rejoicing and, strangely mingled with it, a woman’s broken sobbing. Julie noted the ringing clatter of two people walking in step, and the halting thump of a crutch. Oh— that was why the woman sobbed! Julie’s hand caught at her throat. Sup- pose Pierre came to her crippled! Just for an instant the spasm of fear laid hold of her, then she shook it off, and rose with the squaring of her shoulders that had become second nature. It was no matter how he came, Pierre was Pierre. On the vine shaded porch Julie waited. It was not to be thought that they could have witness of their first meeting. Down the street swinging with the old time nonchalance came Pierre. Now he turned in at the gate; now he was here. What ailed her, faithless one! that at the first sight of his face her heart turned cold, and she shrank under his kiss with something akin to hatred! Now that the first greetings were over, she must set before him a cup of the hot chocolate and the little cakes that he loved. ‘One moment, mon ami, while I prepare them for thee.” Into her spotless kitchen Julie turned as toward a sanctuary. That was not Pierre, that roistering, bold-eyed man who had just now claimed her kisses! Where was the boy she loved, at once brave and gentle, the boy with the fine gaze meeting her own with tenderness and reverence ? Between the watching of the boiling chocolate and the setting out of the little cakes on a snowy napkin, Julie’s mind followed strange paths. War, then, killed not only body, but spirit also? That the body of Pierre has returned was by no means to say that his spirit had returned with it. Then came to her the sudden conviction that the women who mourned dead bodies of sons, brothers, husbands and lovers, were not as desolate as she! Yes, death was sometimes kindly in its sentence. In upon her thoughts there broke Pierre’s cheery whistle in the measures of an old song. Faith came back to Julie in a flood. Pierre, her prince,—body and spirit were not dead, he was only crippled. Hers the task to win him back to old ways of wholesome living, and new avenues of usefulness. Now she must go back to him. With steady hands she poured the chocolate and passed out to the porch. Pierre drank and ate greedily. There was something almost beast-like, yet infinitely pathetic in his action. And as Julie watched him, a new senti- ment came to shadow the old affection and the new disappointment. It was the consolation of a maternal brooding and an unshakable conviction in her power to win him back to old ways. Her gaze wandered over the field, again ripe with grain. The harvest must be gathered; this time Pierre would work with her, perhaps but for a few days! Who knew when the bugle would sound that would summon him away again? Tomorrow—and other tomorrows! Julie’s faith shrank from contem- plating them. Strange things lay in store for all France. Who was she that who should shrink from treading the wine-press of duty? “It is not for nothing that the good God hides the things of the future. For me, it is surely enough that I may trust in Him.” The sun set in red glory, shadows lengthened, the whippoorwill called through the gloaming; sleeping birds chirped last staccato notes. The quiet became a benediction, a healing to the girl’s sorely wounded heart. And as for Pierre, the peaceful scene so full of home and home-ties brooded over him with soft wings, waving him back to the old ways—Ah, that he might with honor remain! And that desire marked the beginning of Pierre’s regeneration. —Martha Hyde June °17 Autbition To still the pain that rends man’s restless heart, To kindle in his eyes the glorious light That once glow'd there—I would t’'were mine to start The spirit in his breast that yearns for Art, For Poetry’s sweet sounds and sad delight, For Music’s subtle wonders of relief From earthly things, from an eternal grief. To ask what more of God has man the right; Or, having it, what more 1s there to want? But the whispering voice of Silence still shall haunt Man always, til his now gain-blinded eyes Shall see again the beauty of the skies, Until within his veins he feels the flow Of Genius! Ah, if only I could know That he once more shall see the sparkling dews, And in their beams the face of every Muse! Then shall the soul resume its heritage, And guide our youth to loved and honor’d age. Russel Medcraft Dec. ’ History of the Class of June, 1916 4 N AUGUST four years ago, we, the members of the present High V. Senior Class, entered the Alameda High School. We had thought ourselves quite important when we graduated from grammar school, for there we had been the older boys and girls. But goodness! Didn’t we feel small and insignificant when we, not marching to the time of the drum as we had expected, scrambled into the Study Hall and took seats where we would be less conspicuous! Weren't we thrilled though when the boys yelled “A-l-a”! After being told what was now ex- pected of us as students in the Alameda High School, and being pronounced “the best class that ever entered,”’ we were sent to Miss DuBois’ room, where it was found that one hundred and twelve of us had registered as Freshmen. We organized and elected our class officers. Most of us studied faithfully, for we early learned that high school is harder than grammar school. Beyond this we did little until we were Low Juniors. Then we were “Upper Classmen.”” The teachers began to think us more dependable and more capable. Th Freshmen began to respect us. Our officers for this term were: President, Donald Thomas; Vice-President, Lottie Hamilton; Secretary, Thomas Ryan; Class Ed’tor, Albert Dunn; Class Representatives, Clarisse Sheldon and Harold Dexter. During this term we selected our class pin, the design of which pleased us exceedingly. We organized as usual during the High Junior term, electing Donald Thomas, President; Ruth Eubanks, Vice-President; Andrew Lorentzen, Secre- tary; Douglas Stafford, Treasurer; Clarisse Sheldon and Henry Westbrook, Class Representatives. We tried very hard this term to give a dance, but on account of the many other school affairs, were unable to. One of the main events of this term was the May fete given on May Day at Lincoln Park, in which affair all the Schools of Alameda were represented. Many girls of our class took part. Our Low Senior term was perhaps the busiest of all our high school days. After organizing and electing Lester Souther President, Marion Walden Vice- President, Ruth Eubanks and Sherman Asche Class Representatives, Donald Thomas Secretary, we began our work. First of all, the girls of our class gave the regular Freshman reception to the new girls. The chief number was a very entertaining little skit entitled ‘The Pride of Nations,” in which many of the girls, dressed to represent Na- tions, sang, danced, or recited short pieces. Following this we immediately made plans for our Senior Play. We finally chose the comedy “Seven Sisters,”’ which was played at Adelphian Hall on the,night of October 15, 1915. The performance, managed by Stewart Maule and coached by Mr. Fred Carlyle, was considered a brilliant success. After paying all expenses we found that we had $109 to place in our class treasury. At the beginning of this term the girls of our class with the girls of December °15 inaugurated the Senior Advisory System, similar to that at the University of California, but of necessity, on a smaller scale. Following the graduation exercises of the Class of December 1915 our class entertained the graduates of Dec. 15 with an informal dance and sup- per at Elsie Bishop’s home. Every one had such an enjoyable time that the class as a whole believed that it certainly compensated for the omission of a Junior dance. We began our High Senior term by electing Lester Souther, President; Elsie Bishop, Vice-President; Henry Westbrook, Secretary; Donald Thomas, Treasurer; Virginia Gohn and Sherman Asche, Class Representatives. The Senior Advisory System of the previous term has proved so successful that the girls have retained it this term. For the first time in the history of the school the boys of our class gave a reception for the Freshman boys. Everyone present enjoyed it so much that the next high Senior class expect to give a similar affair. Another innovation started this term, to the great satisfaction of the boys, is the advisory board of senior boys who meet when necessary to con- sider suggestions which are presented by Dr. Thompson. The class has several plans afoot for raising money but none have been approved as yet. This money will go to pay the expenses of the usual High Senior dance which we expect to give when we graduate. At this writing there are forty-eight candidates for graduation, and as everyone of the forty-eight is working hard to attain the goal, we shall not only graduate the “best ever” but the BIGGEST EVER. -Mildred Meyers June °16 sejyou AIO} “s}y SUIHeL H ‘vy u eu spu ‘ SNVaV Sujyouep HI i I sul L , au te ‘ ) QUIN, AUNGDH 19 Uo RE noA pip 7B8UM,, f.1309 iS : ALXAdd u} Suypecdg ? ¢ ; IVH @1N19] | I : {s}U9zI TM 10J SVWOHL Q'TVNOd HHOSV NVWUAHS aLSaM AUNGH jnoqe eAvI 01 SuUlyION Zuo0s UIs qqon UopsHoTdxG aouvsneddy SUIT OU M 8.OUM Te wap Auyppwod [¥9pI a}ujsdosuddy Buayppovog SPAOAC AdOODSOYOH SSVT1D a WWOUd Zua0os AUP FOCI 1 a)ussdosddy WU ppOROE qqoH PIIAOABY 7 « IM .00-M AdODSOUOH SSV 1D is ! Auppjpenogy Cqqon a3140 AdODSOYOH SSVT1D auos uisS @puysdosddy Muyppewnog CqQqonH AdODSOYUOH SSV'19D Guos us uO WwHOLXS AdODSOYOH SSVT19D “Seven Sisters” S EVEN SISTERS,” presented by the class of June '16 at Adelphian Hall, was one of the most successful performances in the history of the High School. The play, an interesting and amusing story, was interpreted by a cast well chosen by Miss DuBois and Mr. Carlyle, and under the competent coaching of Mr. Carlyle, each one in the cast did especially well in his respective part. The enthusiasm shown by the cast, who had the true spirit, carrying the play through with a “go,” and the co-operation given by our class made this play a success. Great credit is due our most efficient manager, Stuart Maule, and his assistants, Lester Souther and Bernard Rosen, our coach Mr. Carlyle, Miss DuBois, also the High School Orchestra under the direction of Miss McDermott. THE CAST: MRS. GYURKOVICS, widow of an army officer RUTH EUBANKS KATINKA, her oldest daughter... ....-.. 2 eee ee eee e reece ecees ELSIE BISHOP SARI, aged 22 BEATRICE BRAUE ELLA, pretty but stupid HAMILTON MICI, bewitching and charming TERKA, the fifth daughter LIZA, the sixth daughter BARON GIDA RADVANYI, his nephew MISKA SANDORFFY, an M. P. and Lieut. of Militia TONI TELEKY, a young Prof. of Math. ........--eeeeeeeeee LESTER SOUTHER JANKS, a peasant DONALD THOMAS tb Cf Sn SORGANIZATIONSA ERR COR TS RR EL OE TEREST rollment of the ay is greater than ever before. The term started with the associated students owing in the neighborhood of one hundred dollars, but with the aid of the faculty, this debt was cleaned up and money placed in the bank for the term’s expenses, according to a budget carefully prepared by the A. H. S. Executive Committee. Various sandwich and candy sales were conducted by the different classes for the benefit of the student body. An exceptionally clever vaudeville show was given at Adelphian Hall on February twenty-fifth, the proceeds of which went into the school treasury. Some of the advisory classes made voluntary con- tributions to help defray the debt. The student body has been very active along athletic lines. Alameda High turned out her first real basket ball teams this year, both for boys and girls. Baseball has been given its due support, with everyone working for a successful season. Let everyone get out and do his share in the support of school activities and we will not only have better results in the various activi- ties, but a better school fellowship. THE ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD OF THE A. H. S. President... ee 2 ee ........farold Dexter Vice-Presicent eo op vwsnuth Eubanks Secretary wal ove Mlbert Gilliland DELEGATES AT LARGE Edith Corde, Mildred Myers, Marion Walden, Irving Edinger, Foster Miles, Coltman Shepard CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Virginia Gohn, Phoebe Winslow, Elinor Malic, Ruth Jones, Dorothy Deardorf, Isabel Snyder, Annabel Wheaton, Jean Russell, Sherman Asche, William Cath- cart, James Pitman, Harold Kahn, Tom Bacon, Newel Hart, Paul Lum, Henry Schneider The “Star and Key” Society TP LAROLT OL IE IRE PEI 6 SES SE MT: ca, i es at, ns aa ie Pee +35 . my HE “STAR AND KEY” SOCIETY has been very active this term, o POS and has had a larger enrollment than ever before. After the IS society had organized for the term, the second meeting which was devoted to an entertainment and refreshments in the study hall, was attended by over one hundred members. A Mock Trial, which was written and staged by the “Star and Key” assisted by City Attorney St. Sure and members of the High School Faculty, was one of the important and successful undertakings of the term. Through the influence of this society the Book Exchange has been re-established and is now systematically conducted. The Loan Fund, maintained for Alameda High School students attending the University, has been somewhat enlarged this term. To stimulate interest in supplying Acorn material two prizes were offered by the “Star and Key” for poems to be published in the Acorn. Janet Brown won the first prize; Russel Medcraft, the second. The society is now considering ways of increasing the Loan Fund so that the interest instead of the principal may be drawn on. Too much credit can not be given to the assistance of the Faculty Com- mittee under the chairmanship of Miss Berg. In March, twenty-five alumni of the organization met with the present officers at the home of Dr. Thompson for the purpose of forming a permanent alumni association. Among the matters suggested for the work of such an association were the conferring of the pins at commencement week, the organ- izing of branch societies in the other High S chools about the Bay, and the establishing of a scholarship fund. Two weeks later a second meeting of the Alumni was held and a consti- tution and by-laws were adopted. This society, now organized as the “Alumni Association of the Star and Key of the Alameda High School,”’ has started out enthusiastically to make itself a factor for the good of the High School. About fifty alumni have already joined for active membership. There will be four regular meetings a year, on the third Wednesday of January, March, September, and November respectivly. The following have been elected to office for this year: President, Clarence Nobman; Vice-Presi- dent, Adeline Toye; Corresponding Secretary, Bruce Farrington; Secretary- Treasurer, Mabel Baird. These officers with the five members elected at large, Agnes Moe, Zdenka Buben, Irving Cockroft, Donald Lum, William Nash, con- stitute the executive committee. PERMANENT MEMBERS OF THE STAR AND KEY POST GRADUATES Ruth Carr DECEMBER ’17 Bernice Christopher Helen Anderson Irma Deltus ei teen Ruth. jones Buford Fisher Wisiedecs Malic _—— —— a IS: ae 4iGe AG reorge Rose Frances Preston Mildred Maurer : Louise Mears ire s JUNE 16 James Pitman JUNE '18 Helen Rounds Harold Almond Robert Van Stan Janet Brown Doris von Schoen Dorothy Deardorff Adeline Getz Margaret Calcutt Claire Ansel Beatrice Braue Ruth Eubanks Lottie Hamilton kote P a ‘ Ruby Lindberg DECEMBER ‘16 Helen Goldwaite William Manetta Elizabeth Cockroft Ruth Jackson Mildred Meyers Dora Duveneck Edith Nickerson : Norman Eckley Norman Plummer JUNE °17 Marion Farrington Olga Scheuremann ere , Bessie Goodman Reginald Vaughn Gray Boyce Irene Jacobs Augusta Buben Phoebe Winslow = officers who are doing their best to train the hundred and twenty- five recruits into well drilled soldiers. Captain Magagnos of the National Guards has given up a great deal of his valuable time in helping Cadet Major Miles in his task. The two companies drill on Monday in battalion formation with a band and signal corps, while on Wednesday and Friday each company drills separately. On March the twenty-eighth, the company was officially inspected by Major Ryan of the United States Army, who was sent by Adjutant-General Thomas of Sacramento. Major Ryan expressed himself as being well pleased with the showing made by the A. H. S. Cadets. He recommended, however, that all should wear uniforms. Unusual interest has been shown in debating this semester, not only by the members of the Debating Society, but also by the school in general. This enthusiasm is the result of the high standard in the speeches given by the members of the society, and is made evident by the attendance of at least one hundred and fifty pupils at each Thursday morning debate. Special encouragement has been given the society this year by the an- nouncement of a gift of debating medals. Mr. Jesse Robinson, a graduate of the Alameda High school, has offered a gold and a silver medal to be given each year for a period of ten years to the two best speakers of the school to be chosen by a series of three try-outs, both boys and girls to enter the complete series. For the final contest, which will be held during commence- ment week, an evening has been set aside to be called Medal Night, at which time the champion speakers will be chosen and the medals awardd. The Debating Society takes this opportunity to thank Mr. Robinson and Mr. Smith for their efforts in the society’s behalf. Astronomy tudent } A. H. S. ORCHESTRA CIP ES Er eam in | bie oe ry pS tne Me ie 6) EOE ET TEE SET Violins, 1st.— Violins, 2nd. Cornets R. Buben J. Levy W. Cramer, Ist. J. Walters E. Laloge R. Moulthrop, 2nd. K. MacKenzie R. Eubanks é G. Nordlund A. Norden Piano 5 L. Rundstrom F. Daniels Flutes W. Toye Trombone Drums E. Brown H. Almond F. Miles The Glee Club LAP PO US RESP The Alameda High School Glee Club, which consists of thirty girls under the direction of Miss McDermott, has participated in various musical programs during the term. The most recent of these was given on the evening of February seventh when the Glee Club rendered two delightful numbers at the Benefit for the California Girls’ Training Home. Nor is the future lacking in activities for this industrious club. On May the twelfth the girls participated in the Glee Club Concert given at the Haight School Auditorium under the direction of Miss McDermott, supervisor of music in the Alameda schools. This affair was a success and a large audience was present. After some discussion of the matter, the girls of the Glee Club consented to become angels for a period of about one half hour at the Shakespearean Festival given at the Greek Theatre on April fifteenth. The Glee Club sang “Glory To God In the Highest,” a song of the eighteenth century written by Pergolesi. The girls meet regularly to work faithfully and steadily with their music, and under the skillful training of Miss McDermott they will, no doubt, attain success. The Glee Club consists of the following members: First Sopranos—Erla Cooley, Maude Nagel, Henrietta Hodges, Margaret Cunningham, Edith Stidsten, Helen Murray, Elizabeth Cockroft, Ruth Hendrick- son, Georgette Szoke, Alice Moran, Dorothy Paulsen, Annette Haskins, Maude Nickerson, Maxine Russell. Second Sopranos—Eugenia Hauch, Esther Williams, Edith Nickerson, Annette Faulkner, Pearl Nichols, Phyllis Edgel, Margaret Hyde, Irma Gutsch. Altos—Martha Hyde, Irene Jacobs, Louise Walden, Virginia Didier, Regina Knudsen, Winifred Adyellote, Olga Scheurmann. Ukulele Club The Ukulele Club of Room Twelve, which has been in evidence for the past year, organized again this term, electing Bernice Pellow, President and Edna Littlejohn Manager. The members of the club are Eva Pellow, Her- mione Rohr, Alice Moran, Virginia Vargas, Maybelle Bangs, Helen Daniels, Bernice Pellow, and Edna Littlejohn. The girls have spent a great deal of time in practicing this term, and have been asked to play at a number of affairs, including the “Star and Key” entertainment and the Freshman Jinx. Owing to the fact that Bernice Pellow is no longer attending High School, a special meeting was held to elect a new president, Hermione Rohr being unanimously elected. A. H. S. BAND The Bean Feeds The Bean Feeds at the Y. M. C. A. have been fairly well attended this term, there being an average attendance of thirty on Thursday nights. The distinguishing feature of this year’s Feeds has been the “pep” shown by the Wednesday night group, the fellows under sixteen. Heretofore, the average attendance on Wednesday night was four, but this year the average attendance has been fifteen. The chief purpose of the Bean Feeds is to draw the fellows to the dis- cussion group, which is under the leadership of Mr. Caldwell. At these meet- ings the boys have been favored by talks from Doctor Thompson, Mr. Car- penter, Mr. Smith, Mr. Coan, Doctor Pomeroy, and University of California and Stanford students, among them Olaf Schneider of U. C. The meals consist of beans, sinkers, grass (slaw), buns, chocolate and cake, and are enlivened by the school yells. After the discussion groups, the ‘‘beaneaters” enjoy the privileges of the swimming tank, showers, pool room, bowling alley, and boys’ games rooms. The school spirit of A. H. S. was shown on February the twenty-fourth when over sitxy fellows turned out, a larger showing than that of Oakland High, Fremont, or Oakland Tech. Mr. Chourre took the A. H. S. Band over on this occasion. They played a number of selections and made a big hit with the “‘beaneaters.”” The “Big Four’’ quartette also contributed several numbers. The officers for the Senior and Junior groups are as follows: President, Buford Fisher; Vice-President, Will Gill; Secretary, Edric Brown; Assistant Secretary, James Pitman; Yell Leaders, William Vaughn and Neal Stebbins. The officials for the Freshman and Sophomores are as follows: President, Ferdinand Scheuch; Vice-President, Roy Schmidt; Secretary, George Burkhart. THE BANK The Alameda High School Savings System, organized April 22, 1914 by Mr. Paul L. Evans, is without doubt the most successful bank of its kind. That the work of this bank, which is handled by High School students exclusively, is in remarkably good shape is evidenced by the accurate and neat work done by the cashiers, R. Altona and Tom Ryan, and their assistants, Miles, Almond, Stulz, Rose, and Noy. The true success of the bank is due to the latent qualities brought out by the responsibility placed upon them. Total deposits Alameda Savings Bank... $3445.99 Total deposits Citizens Savings Bank... 3017.28 Total balamce May 12, 1916 ........cccccecccsscsscssceeesseeteeeceeee 0463.27 Total number open accounts May 12, 191 6...20.....ccccnceseenennneee | BIS “Quality Street” RS 7 eet te oe oe eee ee ne oe a, “Quality Street’’ by J. M. Barrie, which was produced February eleventh by the present Low Senior class, may be called a superlative success. Besides being one of the most thoroughly artistic plays ever produced by the High School, it was financially more successful than any other class production in the history of the school. The participants gave well-balanced portrayals, the characters were charmingly costumed, a delightfully appropriate program was given by the orchestra, and the hall was filled. The audience was quick to enter into the spirit of the evening and showed a distinctive appreciation, rewarding with silent response the histrionic efforts in the serious passages and laughing whole-heartedly at the comedy touches. THE CAST VAL BINT END: TRO Wis osc es Se cigs ee ree erent oe ee eS RUSSEL MEDCRAFT GILLILAND FELIX MEHAN LIEUT. SPICER RECRUITING SERGEANT OEE eae hoon ck 5s aa 6 + ee wh wale age nad rel Banas ELIZABETH COCKROFT SUSAN THROSSEL HELEN SANFORD MISS WILLOUGHLY MIGNON HENRICI BAECS. WELT reer sietire CAS vio Jue on wiccdle o wales 3 cates weed ALMA HALCROW HENRIETTA ONA FLECKENSTEIN COPEA Peete ae ee bc ctw cla ein ore Oe Be A ee ail o iss eae 6S els S584 Ne Os EDITH CORDE BESSIE GOODMAN JACOBS OLD CATHCART BEAST Rit Ae eee | PCIE 6 a odin Soe us hoc cds ov cles cd ANNABEL WHEATON Assisted by members “Junior Dramatic Club,’’ Elen Medcraft, Kathleen Haslett, Elinor Haight, Elizabeth Pattiani, Marion Greenlee and Ruth Jenkins. Shakespeare Festival Thousands of interested spectators from many Bay Cities witnessed the delightful pageant given on Saturday afternoon, April fifteenth, at the Greek Theatre, in honor of the three-hundreth anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, greatest of all English dramatists. Six of the High Schools about the Bay had been invited to contribute to the pageant by presenting scenes from some of the Shakespearean Plays. Among the six was Alameda High School, which instead of giving a Shakes- pearean Play, was finally allowed after much persuasion to present an old English Miracle Play entitled “Secunda Pastorum.” This play is taken from the Townley Cycle of Miracle Plays. Besides adding variety to the program, it showed the remarkable advance the drama has made since early times. The play opened with a market scene where many “Apple Girls” were walking about selling fruit. At the same time milkmaids and shepherdesses appeared and performed a dainty, old-fashioned little dance. This was fol- lowed by the entrance of members of the aristocracy. One could almost be- lieve them to be true aristocrats, their manners were so perfect and their dress so splendid. Then entered yeomen, a true “Robin Hood” band, and with their quarter-staves, they executed a very skillful drill. Next on the scene came a traveling theatrical troop. The actors already on the stage moved to the side and now became the audience for a most remarkable little shepherd play. In this the following took part: Foster Miles—as Mark, a sheep thief. Bertram Castor—as Gil, his wife. Sherman Asche, Elbert Borchert, Albert Gilliland, Lester Souther and Herbert MacLae—as five shepherds. The principal episodes of “Secunda Pastorum,” are the sleeping shep- herds, Mark’s cleverness in purloining sleep, Gil’s craftiness in concealing the stolen sheep in her child’s cradle, the awakening of the shepherds, the finding of the stolen sheep, and finally the singing of the Angels heralding Christ’s birth. Mr. Agard deserves especial mention here; for to him belongs great credit for the tout ensemble,—for arranging, staging, coaching the act as a whole. He selected costumes most carefully to give a desired color effect, even directing largely the designing of costumes. He had able assistants in Miss McDermott, who directed the singing of the Angels and the dancing of the shepherdesses; Miss Blacow, who directed the making of the costumes; Mr. Rittler, who drilled the quarter-staff group. All in all, the performance was one of the most ambitious and artistically successful affairs staged in the Greek Theatre. WOH) UNA APOYOAEAIMLNAOR MANOEL TR OT RO RRA ATHLETICS =e “af (ye- BOYS’ BASKETBALL Basketball has come to life in Alameda within the last two years, and a team has been entered in the A. C. A. L. The inter-class league ended with Mr. Evan’s room being declared the champions, as they had not lost a game. Pricket and Brown from Evan’s, Estes and Townsend from Carpenter’s, De La Mater and Smith from Minium’s, and Bishop from Daniel’s formed the team. It took a long time for our team to get started, but when they did they put up a fight which nearly won from Oakland Tech. and did beat Oakland Vocational. BASEBALL With basket ball over, all the athletic minds of the school were turned to baseball, and when Captain Edinger called for the first turnout a promising bunch of athletes appeared. Dexter, De La Mater, Caya, and Benedickson composed the veterans; and of the other material “Tack” Bruzzone, Ray Brown, Ady Chase, Joe Kaney, “Mick” Mulvany, Bert Goodwin, George Prickett, and Bill Cathcart looked the most promising and developed into the team that started in the league games. The team ran through the practice games like champions, only losing two games. However, when the league was started, they plainly showed lack of knowledge of inside baseball. Otto Rittler is a very competent coach, but he hasn’t the time to spend on the team, as the grammar schools, the girls, and official duties keep him busy enough without a basketball team to handle. Nevertheless, most of the fellows are natural baseball players, and let us hope that their ability will carry them through the remaining league games successfully as it has so far. The success, to date of the team, is as follows: Alameda High 7, Cogswell 0; Alameda High 10, Lick 0; Alameda High 4, S. F. Poly. 5; Alameda High 3, U. C. Frosh 4; Alameda High 3, San Jose 2; Alameda High 14, U. S. S. Albatros 5; Alameda High 10, S. F. Poly 1; Alameda High 22, Oakland Voc. 2; Alameda High 2, Oakland Tech. 3; Alameda High 5, Oakland |. BASEBALL February 12 ALAMEDA 7—COGSWELL 0 Alameda’s hopes started the season at McKinley Park by trimming Cogs- well in a very lop-sided game. The scoring started in the second inning when Kaney tripled and “Chief” De La Mater brought him in. Brown and Kaney starred at the bat while Dexter showed the best form in pitching. Score: R. H. E. 2. 0 5 4 A €.. 5. 7 6 2 Batteries—A. H. S.: Dexter, Goodwin, Mulvany and Kaney; C. Mandish and Eschen. Pats: February 16 ALAMEDA 10—LICK 0 Lick failed to score, making it two games in which Alameda had not been scored against. “Bert” Goodwin went the full nine innings in great style, only allowing one hit and striking out fourteen of Lick’s hopefuls. The big bombardment came in the sixth inning when Bruzzone singled and was doubled out when Brown grounded to short. Kaney and Goodwin walked, and Kaney scored on De La Mater’s single. Dexter then singled, bringing in Goodwin and De La Mater. Mulvany singled, scoring Dexter; and Prickett was out, ending the inning. De La Mater starred at the bat, driving in two runs and getting a three bagger. Score . R. H. E. Lick 0 | | A ¥2...6 10 8 2 Batteries—Lick: Malliot and Young; A. H. S.: Goodwin and Kaney. March 8 ALAMEDA 15—LICK | Again Lick could not stand before the onslaught of Alameda’s batters and received a beating that they will long remember The game was slow and so one-sided that it became uninteresting. Ray Brown starred, polling out four hits, all of which were god for extra bases. Score: R. H. E. Lick | 2 9 A. HL . 15 12 | Batteries—Lick: Harrington, Goldstone and C. Garat;: A. H. S.: Dexter and Kaney. March || ALAMEDA 4—S. F. POLY. 5 In one of the best played games ever seen in High School circles Ala- meda lost, due to errors at critical times. “Mick” Mulvany pitched the game of his young life, only allowing seven hits in eleven innings. The game was fought hard from start to finish, and Poly. only came out on top because they got the breaks of the game. Score: R. H. E. S. F. Poly. 5 7 2 A. ths. 4 8 3 Batteries—S. F. Poly.: Lorrigan, Long and Delany; A. H. S.: Mulvany and Kaney. March 13 ALAMEDA 3—U. C. “FROSH” 4 Due to the efforts of Glen Hart, a former student of the A. H. S., the U. C. “Frosh” annexed a victory over Alameda. ‘Bert’ Goodwin pitched a wonderful game, striking out six men with only one earned run being scored against him. “Lezlie” De La Mater starred at the batting, knocking out three safe blows. Score: R. H. E. A. H. S. 3 8 + Li eee. os i. @ 10 | Batteries—Alameda: Goodwin and Kaney; Freshmen: McAllister, Hill and Moses. March 15 ALAMEDA 10—S. F. POLY. | On March 15, Alameda avenged the defeat of two weeks before when in the first inning they scored enough runs to win. Bruzzone singled, Edinger got on through error, and Brown singled, scoring Bruzzone; Kaney flew out but Goodwin and De La Mater singled in succession, and when Prickett hit to short stop an error brought both Goodwin and De La Mater in. Prickett was out stealing. This made five runs, and with this lead Dexter pitched a tight ball and the run that was made was not his fault. Goodwin and Dexter did the heavy hitting, Goodwin getting three long singles while ““Hack’’ knocked out a homer which hit the center field fence. Score : R. H. E. A hh. S 10 12 2 5. Rots l 2 5 Batteries—A. H. S.: Dexter and Kaney; S. F. P.: Long and Delany. March 25 ALAMEDA 3—SAN JOSE 2 In one of the hardest fought games of the season Alameda nosed out San Jose at Lincoln Park on March 25. San Jose scored one run in the first and Alameda managed to even it up in their half of the inning. Also Ala- meda scored one in the sixth and one in the seventh. Dexter had a world of stuff on the ball and held the visitors tight until the ninth inning when Paul, for San Jose, tripled and scored on an infield error, but that was as near to winning as San Jose ever got. 2 April 3 ALAMEDA 20—VOCATIONAL 2 Alameda handed Vocational one of the worst beatings that has ever been known in the history of the A. C. A. L. Everyone had on their batting togs and the team managed to score ten runs in the first two innings. Mick”” Mulvany had his curve ball breaking nght, and for six mnings the Vocational batters could not even see the ball, let alone hit it. Captain Edinger, Bruzzone, and Kaney did the heavy hitting, driving in ten runs between them. Score: R. H. E. Vocational Ecce 2 2 13 SS Se 20 12 2 Batteries—Vocational: Scannel, Young, Locke; Alameda: Mulvany and Kaney. April 5 ALAMEDA 4—POLY. ENGINEERING COLLEGE | In a practice game on April 5, at Lincoln Park, Alameda won handily over Oakland Poly. Engineering College, due to their ability to hit in the pinches. “Gun Boat’’ Moore did the twirling and showed that he was there under fire, only allowing two hits. Dexter did the heavy slugging, polling three long hits in as many times at bat. Score: : z .. ms. t: . | Zz 3 A B.S: a seateicaetees 4 6 Z Batteries—O. P. C. E.: Parker and Yatchman; A. H. S.: Moore, Dexter, and Latham. April 7 ALAMEDA 2—OAKLAND TECH. 3 Due to infield errors, Alameda lost its first league game on April 8 at Lincoln Park. It was a tough g ame to lose, for the reason that if the breaks had been with us we would have won. ‘Bert’? Goodwin started for Alameda but was not given any support, and in the first inning Tech. scored two runs. Dexter replaced him and would not have been scored aginst if it had not been for infield errors. Tech. was badly scared in the ninth inning when Bruzzone, the first man up, doubled to left. Chase, a pinch hitter, advanced him to third and he scored on De La Mater’s single to right but “Chief” was caught off second and all was over. Score: E oo is 3 8 6 A. em. 7 Batteries—Oakland Tech.: Small and Lindgren; A. H. S$.—Goodwin, Dexter and Kaney. April 8 ALAMEDA 5—FREMONT | The heavy hitting of Bert Goodwin was instrumental in winning a league game from Fremont “Hi.”” Bert poled two long hits in the pinches and scored one run himself. “Hack” Dexter pitched his usual heady game, only allowing two hits. George Prickett was the fielding sensation, pulling down two cer- tain hits and working an unassisted double play. The first inning was started when Caya walked, Edinger procured a life on an error, Dexter fanned, but Goodwin was there in the pinch, driving in Caya. Edinger and Goodwin then scored on Kaney’s double, and Kaney scored on Bruzzone’s double. Score: R. H. E. Fremont = 2 5 Alameda 5 Es 3 Batteries—Fremont : Waland, Arlett and Brennan; Alameda: Dexter and Kaney. April 11 ALAMEDA 5—OAKLAND 2 If Alameda didn’t win the A. C. A. L. it wasn't “Hack” Dexter's fault, for on April 10 he again pitched his team to victory. Dexter has been going like a big leaguer this season and he hasn't lost a game. For seven long innings Oakland was held hitless, Dexter having struck out eight men. The ninth inning started off badly when Oakland started hitting, but two runs was the best that they could do. Alameda tallied one in the first inning, two in the second, and two in the fifth, due greatly to the efforts of Captain Edinger and Kaney. i: SEO eae 5 6 4 a , 2 4 6 Batteries—Alameda: Dexter and Kaney; Oakland: Ellison and Thomp- son. April 24 ALAMEDA 15—BERKELEY 4 Every man on the team got a hit except Caya, and he got two walks. Joe Kaney did the heavy slugging, knocking out two doubles and two singles in six times at bat. “Tack” Bruzzone tried to knock the cover off the ball when in the third inning he knocked a home run with the bases full. The team was playing ball hard even until the ninth when Brown singled and Prickett got on through a fielder’s choice, and then Cathcart drove Brown over. Edinger fanned, but Dexter walked, and Goodwin filled the bags on another fielder’s choice; then Kaney strode to the plate and picked out the first pitched ball and drove a two-bagger, clearing the bases. Dexter always had the Berkeleyites well in hand, and if it had not been for Prickett’s errors, no scores would have been made. Alameda....... ities nies Gee 14 9 Berkeley........ ‘i ake See areas - 6 6 Batteries—A. H. S.: Dexter and Kaney; B. H. S.: McCord, Pahngren and Pahngren, Bertallan. SWIMMING MEET On the evening of March 31 at Piedmont Baths, the first swimming team in the history of Alameda High competed in the North Coast Section Meet of the California Interscholastic Federation. That our initial effort was also a successful one is borne out by the results, as the points scored were: Berkeley Alameda... Hitchcock..... eee ae Oakland Tech... Felix Mehan was the only Alamedan to win a first place, as he took the breast stroke handily. As a consequence he was awarded a block “A,” the first block letter to be given in athletics in four years in this High School. Andy Townsend lost the closest race of the meet when he was noised out by Peterson of Berkeley in the final lap of the 440 yard event. The result was a matter of inches, the judges having a hard time deciding the winner. Captain Henry Schmidt was not in his best form as he placed second in the fifty yard and took third in the hundred. Schmidt's best race was in the relay, in which he swam the last lap and overcame a five yard lead, taking second. Harry Moore and Geo. Figg started out well in the backstroke, but Figg “blew” with about a lap to go and Moore took second. Ray Brown and Earl Caya were two point winners, Brown placing in the 220 while Caya got fourth in the diving event. When the A. C. A. L. Swimming Meet is held Alameda’s Swimming Team is bound to figure more prominently than ever before. It looks as though this is merely the beginning of an interest which will eventually bring first places. The personnel of the team is: Henry Schmidt, Captain; Cyril Leech, Manager; Ray Brown, Irving Edinger, William Jacobs, Clark Gill, Earl Caya, Andrew Townsend, Harry Moore, George Figg, Felix Mehan, Jocelyn Bates. TRACK For the last four years track has been dead in Alameda “Hi.” What is it, a lack of spirit or is it a lack of fondness for the sport? Last season, due to the efforts of Otto Rittler, an inter-class meet was staged which was won by Mr. Agard’s room. Another one of these meets is to be run off after vacation, and it is sincerely hoped that with the addition of new blood, namely Watts, who became famous by winning the 100-yard dash in the Exposition meet, there will be something done. There is natural talent in school, and so,—here is hoping that a revival will take place. FOOTBALL. The football prospects for 1910 are very bright. Although there are only four veterans left, we have an excellent second team to pick from. With the able coaching of Otto Rittler, and spring practice rounding the fellows into form, Alameda should put a strong team on the field in the race for the championship honors. George Latham, Capt. 1916-17 GIRLS’ ATHLETICS More girls are turning out for athletics this term than in any previous semester. This fact shows that they not only enjoy the work but also find it very beneficial physically and mentally. Several of the girls have taken such an interest in the work that they have decided to take it up upon their gradu- ation from college. Two are already doing athletic work in the playgrounds of Alameda. Olive Burwell and Hattie Miller are the successful ones to be- gin such work outside of school. Every Monday and Thursday there is athletic work in the yard. This in- cludes calisthenics, drills, basketball, indoor baseball, volley ball, and dodge ball, all of which are supervised by Mr. Rittler. Although the yard is not very pleasant to work in, owing to the dust and sand, the girls have shown good spirit, and this spirit will certainly increase when we obtain our promised gymnasium. Among the drills taught by Mr. Rittler the most popular among the girls is the Wand Drill. This drill has often been given in the yard and has attracted many a passer-by. It was also given by eight girls at an athletic benefit at the Adelphian Hall and by sixteen girls at the Oakland Auditorium, where it was said that the Alameda girls made a splendid showing. This drill was again given at the May Day Festival in Lincoln Park. Following this drill the girls basketball team gave an exhibition of the game, playing against another team. The Alameda High School was well represnted by the girls at the Festival. Swimming has not yet begun because of the cold weather, but will prob- ably begin the end of April. Many girls have signed-up for this sport and they will try to develop a good swimming team. No credit has been given this term for Tennis because of the lack of supervision of the sport. Nevertheless some of the girls have continued to play for t he physical benefit. They have received a challenge for a series of games from Girls High School of San Francisco and will probably accept the challenge and try to defeat their opponents. On the whole the Alameda High School is well represented by the girls in all forms of athletic sports. ROWING Rowing occupies a prominent place among girls’ athletics in our High School. Twice every week the girls turn out and go to the Municipal Boat House on Lake Merritt for their regular practice. The whale boats used were procured from the government. These boats seat fourteen rowers and carry several passengers besides. On April first the Alameda crew took part in a regatta on the lake, and was said to be the best looking crew. The School Board prohibits all racing on the part of the Alameda crew, thinking that it is not physically beneficial. This is a great handicap, but the girls have displayed the proper spinit, and made a good showing in the flotilla drill in the recent regatta. The next event of importance is the Shakespeare Pageant given on Lake Merritt by the Recreation Department of Oakland on April 29th. The Ala- meda crew with fifteen others acted as escorts to the barge of Queen Elizabeth and her court. The boats were decorated with garlands and banners accord- ing to the style of the Elizabethan period. The members of the crew are as follows: Starboard—Phoebe Winslow (Captain), Amy Tuggy, Alberta Wilson, Maybelle Bangs, Paloma Walters, Mary Verderber. Port—Gladys Moss, Leona Fleckenstein, Dorothy Ludovici, Edna Little- john, Miriam Cadle, Anna Hansen. Coxswain—Stella Schliewinsky. Pilot—Margaret Cunningham. The substitutes are Olive Burwell, Viola Redding, and Viola Spence. 4 : a af . PORLNF LO LOFT ORI OE TOU RL a GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The best spirit shown in this High School in recent years has been evi- dent this term in basketball. Twenty girls have been turning out regularly; and out of the twenty, Coach Mr. Rittler succeeded in developing two teams, a first and a second team. The first team played against Fremont High, Miss Ransome’s School, Miss Merriman’s School, Girls High, and San Rafael High School. We were successful in our competitions with Miss Ransome’s, defeating them by a score of 17 to 12, and with Miss Merriman’s, by a score of 39 to 5. The second team also played Miss Merriman’s, but were not as successful, losing by the narrow margin of 12 to 15. Under the steady encouragement of Miss Connelly and the excellent coaching of Mr. Rittler we hope, by persistent effort, to develop in the near future a team that will bring every victory to the Alameda High School. The members of the first team are: Hattie Miller, captain; Olive Bur- well, manager; Ethel Musgrave, vice-captain; Alice Teague, Edith Risso, Ruth Crane, Susie Stagnaro, Ruby Rodell, and Alfreda Georgeson. The second team consists of Edith Nickerson, Maude Nickerson, Captain; Grace White, Eva Pellow, Marie Charlot, Elizabeth Garett, Marie Junca, Ada- belle Sutton, and Elvera Johnson. The substitutes are Katherine Kirkpatrick, Ruth Beldon, and Francis Hitchcock. January 3.—Court convened at 9:00 A. M. Judge Thompson, after hearing all the evidence, sentences all present to six months’ at hard labor. Hearing a Rohr, he gives Hermione “Three years!” January 4.—The Book Exchange forces into bankrupcty the firm of Westbrook, Latham Co. January 6.—‘Pot” Baker is back—but he’s not the same. Six subjects instead of the old Indian. January 7.—‘‘Bish” is mobbed for wearing a hat. January 10.—High School is much overcrowded, “Fat’’ Stafford has returned. January | 1.—Jno. Tibbitts is handsomer than ever in his military uniform. Beware, innocent damsels; he is so captivating! January 13.—Elsie Bishop “‘swipes” Dennison’s “Prince Albert” in Spanish. Miss Venard is scandalized. January 17.—Sally Robbins captures a Villa spy, one Victor Patrone. As punishment she rides him along Central avenue. January 18.—Dr. Carpenter presents medals to swimming team at Student Body meeting. January 19.—T. Ryan is pinched for speeding on sidewalk while trying to keep up with Searing’s rapid strides. January 21.—“‘Eagle Beak’ Montgomery organizes a 50-lb. basket ball team. January 24.—Irma Delius finds that HNO, is all that Mr. Minium claims it to be. February J.—Senior girls give Freshmen girls a good time in Miss Hewett’s room after school. February 3.—Our semiannual “Acorn” is made sure of when the Ad- ministrative Board votes $100 toward it. February 4.—Low Freshman class give Candy Sale at Recess. They certainly have the “‘pep.”’ February 7.—Journalism Class decides to publish “Oak Leaf” this term. Elects Philip Holden as managing editor and Ruth Eubanks literary editor. February 8.—Impresario Wm. Cathcart offers the A. H. S. Vaudeville for our entertainment. February 9.—Henry Schmidt elected captain of our first swimming team. February 10.—Coach Carlyle and Elizabeth Cockroft speak about Senior Play at student meeting. February 11.—‘‘Quality Street,” Dec. °16’s production, is presented at Adelphian Hall in a very successful manner. February 14.—A. H. S. Cadets, under weighty leadership, begin to show up splendidly. February 15.—A. H. S. Basketball Team defeats Vocational High 20-18. February 16.—Ollie Searing’s rowing crew breaks up because everybody could not be coxswain. February 17.—Basketball Team wallops St. Joseph’s Sodality 19-10. February 18.—A. H. S. Baseball Team is winner over Cogswell 7-0. February 21.—Alamedans take prominent parts at Oakland Auditorium Olympiad. Otto appears in a sport short! February 22.—Alameda cleans up Lick at baseball 10-0. February 23.—Tryouts for Robinson Debating Medals announced. February 24.—Star and Key alumni hold reunion. February 25.—A. H. S. 2nd-4, Richmond Ist-2 in baseball game Lincoln Park. February 25.—‘‘Jess” Willard McKinley knocks out Chief De La Mate: with a round-house to the eye while playing basket-ball. February 26.—‘‘Lezlie” has the mumps; so 1s quarantined. 27. February Mr. Coan nearly wrecks his glasses playing volley ball at 12:50 P. M. February 28.—Administrative Board to award numerals to winnners of inter-class competition. February 29.—Word of death of Miss Neale, member of English fac ulty, causes mourning throughout the school. March |.—Associated Students tender vote of sympathy to relatives of our deceased teacher. March 2.—Baseball Team trims S. F. Poly, 10-5. March 3.—Mr. Agard plans to give Miracle play at Greek Theatre in conjunction with other High Schools in honor of Shakespeare Ter entenary. March 6.—A. H. S. swimming team places second in North Coast Sec- tion meet of the C. I. F. March 7.—Major Ryan, U. S. A., (not T. Ryan) inspects cadets in drill at Lincoln Park. March 8.—Baseball Team continues winning streak by defeating San Jose at Lincoln Park, 3 to 2. March 9.—First medal tryout for debating held. Twenty-four in first contest, in which half are eliminated. March 10.—O. Rittler complains of rough house in rooting sections. March 13.—‘‘Red Souther proves a regular “Uncle Jake’ at auction in school yard. March 14.—Alameda ball team beaten by U. of C. Freshmen 4 to 3. March 15.—‘‘Dutch” Cramer gets ten demerits for “inhaling” in uniform. March 16. “Reckless” Mac Rae presents one of our old friends with some “bones! March 17.—A. H: S. Baseball Team 14, U. S. S. Albatross 5, March 20.—Auctioneer Wm. Cathcart favors the “‘penny ante’ system with a five-cent raise and two-bit limit. April 3.—‘‘Hack”’ pitches five to one victory over Fremont at Lincoln Park. April |2.—Student Meeting to help Shakespearean Play at Greek Theater. April 14.—Alameda winds up baseball season by plastering a 15 to 4 defeat on Berkeley. APRIL 15—A WEEK’S RESPITE—APRIL 24. April 27.—Cyril Smith, in the 220, and Willis Garrettson, the shotputter, take points in A. C. A. L. Track Meet. April 29.—Mr. Agard’s advisory wins the baseball title from Mr. Min- ium’s, 5 to 4. May |.—Administrative Board votes numerals to swimmers and base- ball winners. Messrs. Minium’s and Smith’s, and Miss Du Bois’ Advisories are awarded pennants for 100” student dues paid. May 3.—Frances Preston wins the prize for the design of the Robinson Debating Medals. May 4.—A. H. S. Cadets declared to be the best drilled of all companies in the en ampment at Manzanita Range. May 5.—‘‘Stunt” party at Elsie Bishop’s to provide money for Acorn. “Bish” wears goggles for a week afterward. May 8.—‘‘Jar’’ Moffat on the honor roll. May | 1.—Andy Townsend and Felix Mehan win Block A's in A. C. A. hi Swimming Meet. May 12.—Eight page “Oak Leaf” makes its appearance for the edifica- tion of our parents. Bravo, Philip Arthur F.! May 13.—School Exhibit held here. H. Dexter elected Secretary of eh : 3 ae ; Parents-leachers Associations. Brommage-Berlin incubator gives a Petaluma aspect to hall outside of Miss Berg’s room. May 15.—A. H. S. Tennis Team defeats Oakland Tech, Oakland, San Mateo, and Sequoia High Schools at Berkeley inter-scholastic. May 17.—Nominations for school offices are held at 2:50 P. M. in the Study Hall. H. Westbrook is the “‘jefe politico.” May 18.—Military drill and review extraordinary at Advisory. May 19.—Senior Day—also tag day. Senior vs. Underclassmen in foot- ball game at Lincoln Park. H. Cuneo is the star! May 22.—Freshmen take lessons in sign painting with “19” as their model. Then they have an attack of washwoman’s knee. May 29.—Seniors are yawning all day long. Out every night until the wee sma’ hours. “The pace that kills,’ etc. May 30.—Robinson Debating Contest is terminated under the direction of Mr. Smith. June |.—Commencement Exercises at Methodist Church. No tears are noticeable, perhaps, because they are ‘49ers. June 2.—Ar-h-h!! The fatal carmine decorations! Or, perchance, all ’s, like Elinor Malic’s. Warden Dr. Thompson paroles some 00 until | July 29. All is over—Farewell, fair A. H. S.! JOSHES eR NRE AEE ETAL ALOIS ES ALE NIL CL OGL LAL! AL. LEB IGEDE ANG LOPLI A SAE A Harold Kahn offers as a syllogism in Eng. 3: My cat has three tails. My cat has one tail more than no cat, and no cat has two tails; therefore, my cat has three tails. Hal Davis goes him one better: Light comes from the sun, Feathers are light; Therefore, feathers come from the sun. HOW TO LEARN GERMAN Vill’st du learn de Deutsche sprache ? Du moost eat apout a peck, A week o’ stingin’ sauerkraut; Und sefen pounds of speck: Mit Gott knows vot in vinegar, Und deuce knows vot in rum; Dish ish de only cerdin vay to make De Cherman accents coom. DEEP! Bernice F.—Pettes means well, but he has a habit of telling all he knows. Alice E.—Yes I noticed it. I was alone with him last night for five minutes. “You are the light of my life, Frank,” she said. “I am sorry,” said her father as he appeared in the doorway, “‘l'll have to put your light out.” ONE ON HEINE Heine Westbrook is very punctilious and in this case was especially anxious to create a good impression. But Hayashi made the mistake of send- ing with the roses the card that read, “Do the best you can for two dollars.” Foster Miles was trying to get into the dinky the other day and the con- ductor, noticing his difficulty called to him. “Try sideways.” Foster said, ““That’s easy to say, but I haven't any sideways.” “IT am delighted to meet you,” said the mother of a student to Miss Du Bois. ‘“‘My son took Algebra from you last term, you know.” “Pardon me,” said Miss Du Bois, “he was exposed to it, but he did not take it.” He—“‘Please do not call me Mr. Wilkens.” She—“Oh! I’ve known you such a short time, why should | not call you that?” He—“Principally because my name is Wilcox.” Did you know that there is a baby born every second but that the babies have nothing on the Fords? Did you know that it is easier for a girl to knit her brows than to darn her hose? “Pa,” inquired Homer Kemble, “‘is it true that school teachers get paid?” “Certainly it is,” said his father. “Well, then,”’ said the youth indignantly, “that ain’t nght. Why should teachers get paid when us kids do all the work ” Father—Well, what have you learned in school today? Janet Brown—How to whisper without moving the lips. A GOOD MARKSMAN! Drug Clerk—Did you kill any moths with those moth balls I gave you? Walter Cramer—No, I tried for two hours and | couldn’t hit one. Pansy—Albert, what are you scratching your head for? Dunn—Because nobody else knows just where it itches. She thinks of dropping Latin, And all her friends concur, For, knowing her, they quite agree, One tongue’s enough for her. Don Thomas—“‘Usher, where is my friend sitting ” Usher—“‘In the dog seat, sir.” Don—‘‘Dog seat? What do you mean?” Usher—‘ ‘Down in seat K-9.” Jas. Pitman—How was iron first discovered? B. Goodman—I heard Mr. Minium say they smelt it. “Babe” Myall—Could you get a shock by holding the receiver of a telephone ? “Skib” Edinger—It depends upon who is talking. M. Walden (blushing)—‘‘Frank says I have a complexion like peaches and cream. Douglas—“ Cold cream.” Inquisitive Freshman to Librarian—‘‘There’s a room labeled ‘Vault’ on the door. What is that used for ” Librarian— ‘Oh, that is where they keep the dead languages.” BiG CHIEF LEZLIE IR. BROMMAGE 18 A NOTED ORGANIST | S LIAS FAT. a, STAFFORD TN es ISA ARMY MAN Ms LS potunatintggeAt ‘ $ _ BEE'S BYS - SAN DAG ING BELGIANS ZG } (H.CUNEO =X STRONG MAN “IN DARNUM . ADALY'S CIRCUS | WA | Cre 2? 1S AGENTLEMAN OF LEISURE iikad ECKY BRUTON-THES, 4 SURF BEACH VENUS —— “LOTTIE AND LESTER). THOSE veh YO DELERS| {WORKING GURL DON THOMAS [5S LEADING THE. SIMPLE LIFG GINGER AND ELSIE “AT HOME ; Se Uinuilfia Teacher—“Why do we generally refer to a city as ‘she’ ?” H. Kahn—‘‘Because it has outskirts.” Elsie—Why, Heine, it’s only six o'clock and I told you to call after dinner. Heine—That’s what I’m after. Father (leaning over railing in pajamas )—Daughter! Ginger—Yes, father. Father Just tell the young man in the parlor if he is waiting for the morning paper he can get it quicker down town. Miss Connelly—When was Christ born? Wise Soph—27 B. C. Freshman—‘“Do you know the Major ”’ J. Tibbits—“ Well, the other day in drill when I said, “Who goes there?’ he said, ‘Friend’; but now he won’t even look at me.” Thornton Davis—‘ “Why do you take your license out every time your machine breaks down?” Mr. Mintum—‘‘It says that | am competent and able to repair it.” B. Wilcox—‘“What is your favorite study ?” W. Hessemeyer—‘‘Recess.”’ At recess Dr. Thompson saw a crowd in front of the school. He asked Cyril Smith, “What is the trouble?” Cyril— ‘Nothing, only the fellow that runs the steam roller wants us to call him a chauffeur.” W. Wood— Where’s your brother ” D. Rosen—“‘He’s downtown learning to drill.” Wood—‘‘What’s he going to be, a soldier?” Rosen—‘‘No, a dentist.” Pinkey I certainly was moved by what Mr. Smith said to-day. C. Leach—What was that? Pinkey—He said, “Ward, leave the room.” “These are stirring times,” said the spoon as it stirred the sugar round the coffee cup. “T have no grounds for complaint,” said the coffee cup. Mr. Coan (looking at Asche’s tie)—Yes, it seems that savages like the most gaudy colors. DID HE FINISH THE COURSE? Teacher ( )—Do I make myself plain? Percy Why, I thought you grew that way. A boy stood on the railroad track The train was coming fast; The boy stepped off the railroad track And let the train go past. Stung! Maude Naghel—Why are some of the girls of our singing class like pirates ? Marguerite King—Got me. Maude—Because they are rough on the high C’s. Eddie Durst—I’ve got some of the funniest pictures you ever saw. Bill Vaughan—Really! Where did you have them taken? “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.’ Good nuff! But an onion a day will keep everybody away. The fraction leaned over and touched the whole number on the head. “Say,” she whispered, “is my numerator on straight? “Yes,’’ said the tree, “I suppose I’m ready as far as my trunk goes, but I’ve decided not to leave until spring.” “Pray, don’t go yet,” said Carol to Phil Stay and sing something for me.” You must excuse me tonight, it’s very late, and | might disturb the neighbors.” “Never mind the neighbors,’ Carol answered quickly, “they poisoned our dog yesterday.” Mrs. Davis took Hal to a fortune teller on the zone. “Your son will be distinguished if he lives long enough,” the fortune teller said with a mysterious faraway look. ‘Oh, how lovely,” exclaimed Hal’s mother. “What will he be dis- tinguished for ” Replied the fortune teller slowly, “Old Age.”’ Mr. Coan was discussing his experience in China. ‘““Why, do you know,” he said, “human life is regarded as of slight value. If a wealthy Chinese is condemned to death, he can easily hire another to die for him; and I believe many poor fellows get their living this way.” Alice C.—‘‘He has such a magnetic personality.’ Helen B.—‘‘Yes, always got hang-nails.”’ Irving Edinger—“‘Yes, Sallie is prettier, but Muriel has more backbone.” Victor—‘‘More backbone?” Irving—‘Yes, she’s taller.” Mrs. Edinger (to Coach Rittler)—‘“] think running is very bad for the heart. I’d hate to have Irving run in an important race.” Otto (dryly)—‘‘So would I.” H. Cuneo—‘How much for those collars?” Clerk—“Two for a quarter.” Harold—‘“How much for one?” Clerk—“‘Fifteen cents.” Cuneo—‘Give me the other one.” Fred Terry was observed trying one wet day to put a blanket on machine. Said Mr. Chouree—‘‘No use Terry, I saw it.” Shep.—I want some summer underclothes. Clerk—How long? Shep. I don’t want to rent ‘em, I want to buy “em. First Microbe—Heard you had a big party last night. Many of the boys there Second Microbe—Naw, only about three million. Burton—‘Oh, did I step on your foot again?” Sallie (resigned and game) ‘I didn’t know you had been off of it yet.” Miss Dyer (in Zoo)—“What is the main part of a horse?” W. Toye—‘‘Why the hair on his neck, of course.” Tom Ryan—‘‘What do you miss most since moving to Alameda ?” D. Stafford—‘‘Trains.”’ B. Brane—‘Ever been hypnotized?” Meek Freshman—‘‘Well, I subscribed for the Oak Leaf and the Acorn and paid my student dues this term. What do you call that?” Miss Dyer (in Hygiene )—‘‘What are the last teeth to come?” Ecky Burton—‘‘False teeth, | guess.” Extract from Administrative Board Minutes. “Mr. Gilliland, being secretary and next in power, was instructed to do the swearing.” What is the Administrative Board coming to? Yonnie—I put my hand on a hot stove. What shall I do? Miss Dyer—Read Carlyle’s Essay on Burns. Donald Thomas had a d8 With Miss Sanford at 8 At the old garden g8 But sad to rel8 That maid did not w8 For the bad boy was 18 And so ended his f8 Mr. Evans What's that rattling ? Ned J.—Me. Mr. Evans—I didn’t know you had brains enough to rattle. Mr. Daniels Where is your book ? Reg Vaughn—lI forgot and took it home last night. Ecky—If the girls who are not asked to dance at ordinary dance are called ‘“‘Wall-flowers,”’ what do you call the boys who are not asked to dance at a leap year dance? Sister Helen Why, wal-nuts, of course! Margaret Rose—Who is he? He seems to be wandering in his mind. Olive Burwell—Well, he can’t stray far. Tom Hutt—We’re still drifting, did you throw the anchor overboard? Freshie Baum—Yes, but I cut off the rope. I thought you would like to save that. High Senior Zoo High Senior Zoo f i i mas D ll B. , io aL AMEVA HICH SCHIIL DEC. 1916 ’ “0( i met ml gr GSMA See aI ies Il TO Wr. Charles WW. Daniels In appreciation of his never failing interest in all A IHL school activities, we, IB Pew} The High Senior Class and Students of the 7 Q w lh ALAMEDA HIGH SCHOOL gratefully dedicate this issue of the ACORN SIMI Ge) Ra gs gees AAA Table of Contents FRONTISPIECE DEDICATION FACULTY FACULTY COMMITTEES APPRECIATION EDITORIAL LITERARY “Silver Spurs” “A False Alarm” “Don Pico” “A Glimpse of Manila” “The Great Decision” “Dryad” THE GRADUATING CLASS OF DECEMBER ” Class Roll Class History Class Prophecy The Daily Razz ORGANIZATIONS eh ees ae 9 eae Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen The Bank The Bean Feeds Girls’ Glee Club | Military D) Star and Key Orchestra j Astronomy Club Yell Leading Debating Society Publication—The Oak Leaf “An Interior Circulation” DRAMATICS “Quality Street” “Trelawney of the Wells” Freshman Reception Mr. Agard’s Recitals Star and Key Concert U. C. Glee Club Frederick Monsen Lectures Bonfire Rally Evolution SCHOOL NOTES ATHLETICS Football Second and Third Team Football Block A Merritt Marathon Baseball Prospects Girls’ Athletics JOSHES INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS 0 The Faculty DR. GEORGE C. THOMPSON Vr. WILLIS MINIUM Head of Science Department. MISS MAY V. HAWORTH Head of Mathematics Department. MISS HAZEL ABERNETHY MR. ARTHUR AGARD MR. JOHN E. CARPENTER Head of Applied Mechanies Department Principal Vice-Principal Vice-Principal Head of Art Department Head of English Department MR. CHAS. F. COAN MR. CHAS. M. DANIELS MR. PAUL L. EVANS MISS EMMA M. GARRETSON Head of Modern Language Department MISS GERTRUDE T. BERG MISS BLANCHE BLACOW MISS MATILDA F. BROWN MR. EMIL CHOURRE MISS MARY F. CONNELLY Head of History Department Head of Latin Department Head of Commercial Department English Domestic Arts School Secretary Applied Mechanies History and Library PAGE FOUR MISS HELEN F. CUMMINS MISS BLANCHE DuBOIs MISS L. EDITH HAIR Commercial Subjects MRS. EUGENE R. HALLETT. English and Commercial Subjects MISS LUCILLE HEWETT Mathematics and Science MISS MARY MecDERMOTT Music MR. W. R. MaeDONALD MISS LULU M. NEWLON MISS E. M. NILES MISS HANNA M. OEHLMANN Drawing Algebra and Geometry Physics and Chemistry Biological Science English German MRS. EDNA A. PARTCH Commercial Subjects MR. RICHARD F. PHELPS MR. OTTO RITTLER Manual Training Physical Director MISS JUNE SCHLOSS Domestic Science MISS ADA SMITH School Nurse MR. CLARENCE N. SMITH English MISS ISABEL VENARD Spanish The Advisory Council Mr. Minium, Chairman, and Heads of Departments Executive Committee Mr. Evans, Chairman Miss Haworth Mr. Minium Mr. Daniels Miss DuBois Mr. Agard Mr. Rittler Philip Holden Foster Miles {corn Committee Mr. Daniels Boys’ Athletics Committee Mr. Rittler, Chairman Mr. Minium Mr. Evans Mr. Daniels Girls Athletics Committee Miss Hair, Chairman Miss Connelly Miss Venard Miss Blacow Miss Cummins Faculty Committees Debating Committee Mr. Smith, Chairman Mr. Evans Mr. Coan Oak Leaf Committee Mr. Agard, Chairman Mildred Maurer Pettes St. Sure Journalism Class Vocational Committee Miss Garretson, Chairman, and Vocational Teachers High Senior Affairs Mr. Daniels Low Senior Affairs Miss DuBois Ways and Means Miss Haworth, Chairman Philip Holden Foster Miles Girls’ Societies Committee Miss Haworth, Chairman Miss Berg Miss Connelly Miss Oehlmann Mrs. Partch Lecture and Music Committee Miss Garretson, Chairman Mr. Agard Miss McDermott Miss Hewett Miss Berg Senior Play Committee Miss DuBois, Chairman Miss Connelly Mrs. Partch Social Affairs Committee Mr. Daniels, Chairman Miss Haworth Miss Hair Miss Niles Exhibits Committee Miss Abernethy. Chairman, and Vocational Teachers Library Committee Miss Connelly, Chairman Miss Hewett Mr. Coan Star and Key Committee Miss Berg, Chairman Miss Haworth Miss Oehlmann Mrs. Hallett Mr. Daniels Mr. Carpenter PAGE The editors of THE ACORN of December, ’16, and the High Engraving Company for expert counsel: the advertisers for Senior Class take this opportunity of thanking all those who financial support, and the faculty stenographers for typing our have contributed to the success of this issue. Especially do we copy. We wish also to express to the students in general our wish to thank the Faculty for advice: the Star and Key for the appreciation of their whole-hearted support. stories: Kelley-Davis Company, the printers, and Phoenix Photo PAGE SIX The Stafi Editor-in-Chief WILLIAM E. VAUGHAN, JR., ’ 16 Business Manager RUDOLP Assistant Editors HELEN SANFORD. ’ ELINOR MALIC., 717 DRAMATICS MIGNON, HENRICI, ’ ALBERT C. GILLILAND, ASSOCIATE EDITORS LITERARY—ORGANIZATIONS SCHOOL NOTES ATHLETICS GIRLS’ ATHLETICS WILLIAM CATHCART, ” PHCEBE WINSLOW, ’ ASSISTANT MANAGERS PAGE EIGHT H 16 16 HIGH SENIOR DEPARTMENT_MARION FARRINGTON. ” 16 16 16 N. BUBEN, °16 | EDITH CORDE, °16 FOSTER MILES, 716 MARION HUBBELL, 718 JOSHES ART DEPARTMENT {rtists LEWIS HOEN PETTES ST. SURE GEORGETTE SZOKE MARY ALLISON {ssistant EDWIN GREAVES VERENA FORD DONALD MacDONALD JACK WILSON | GENEVIEVE KERDELL, ’16 SNAP SHOTS HERMANN PETERSEN. 16 WILLIAM GILL. 717 HALLOCK DAVIS, 717 KARL VESPER, 717 Editor Manager WILLIAM VAUGHAN, . RUDOLPH BUBEN Mignon Henrici William Cathcart Hermann Petersen Marion Hubbell William Gill Elinor Malic Karl Vesper Edith Cordé Genevieve Kerdell Marion Farrington Foster Miles Albert Gilliland Helen Sanford Hallock Davis EDITORIALS Re-aw akening of Class Spirit N PREVIOUS terms the lower classmen have done nothing in the way of real, organized efforts. They have always elected their officers and gone on their individual ways without another thought of class interest. But this semester such a stir of class spirit has gone through the school as we have not seen since the advisory sys- tem of registration was established. Every class has held meet- ings for purposes other than election of officers, and every class seems full of energy of the right sort. The boys have started the precedent of having class caps: hence the caps of many colors which are worn with much pride and class enthusiasm. The girls have done remarkably well; already the High Freshman have bought rings, and the others have planned and carried through numerous sales for the benefit of the A. S. A. H. S. Then, consider that old instiution—the Junior dance—for four years it has been omitted from class activities, simply because no High Junior class could muster the requisite enthusi- asm and cash. The Low Juniors have taken it to themselves this term in order to boost the campaign for a moving picture machine. We think this is better than the old custom and sets a more worthy precedent. In mentioning this class we must not forget the famous “Junior pin.” So the seemingly defunct class spirit has been re-incarnated and is thriving. May it live long and happily! PAGE TWELVE The Loan Fund Many people do not know that the Star and Key Society maintains a Loan Fund as a financial aid to students in the High School, or to graduates who wish to attend the [ niversity of California. This Loan Fund was inaugurated two years ago when a concert was given under the direction of the Music- Dramatic Assembly of Alameda; many talented and professional people of the bay region contributing. The money obtained from the concert, amounting to about two hundred dollars. was placed in charge of Dr. Thompson and four prominent men of the city to act as trustees. Any worthy student may borrow from this fund, paying no interest and only Dr. Thompson knowing the name of the person to whom the money is loaned. This term an entertainment was given at Washington School; and approximately seventy five dollars was added to the orig- inal sum, nearly all of which is in use at the present time. The High School feels sure that many of the people in this city, when they realize the importance of this fund, may care to contribute money, and will gladly support any future enter- tainments given for this purpose. No scholarships are offered in the Freshman year at college, which is. perhaps, the most diffi- cult year for the student; so that, in many cases, the Loan Fund is the only financial aid obtainable by Alameda graduates. Furthermore, it is purely a business proposition, depending entirely upon the honor of the borrower. The Loan Fund is one of the really worth-while and perma- nent things that the High School and the Star and Key have undertaken. Fremont High School maintains the sum of two thousand dollars for the same purpose, and since our own school is increasing in numbers, and more students are depending upon this to defray college expenses, why can not we raise a similar amount? Surely such a matter is of great importance and worthy of everyone’s attention. oe Vocational Guidance During this semester more than usual has been accomplished along the line of vocational guidance. This is due in large part to the untiring efforts of Miss Garretson who for several years has been deeply interested in this subject. Owing to the present arrangement of the program it has been difficult to introduce vocational guidance into the curriculum. However, a start has been made, and regular classes are being held. In the class period a wide range of possible vocations are discussed, the students being required to deliver short speeches on the occupation they desire to follow at the end of their school life. Inthe boys’ class such fields as: Agriculture, min- ing, civil engineering, railroading, etc., are thoroughly gone over: so that at the end of the course the student should be able to decide wisely in what direction his particular powers tend. The girls also are finding their class of great benefit and assist- ance; as the vocations open to women are much more numerous than in the past and only in this way can they study, and get accurate knowledge of their special abilities in this larger field. Girls who are intending to become teachers, especially those planning to attend Normal School, meet on certain days with Mr. Agard, Head of the English Department. The object is: to see whether teaching is their proper sphere and, if so, to plan their High School course to that end; and also to discuss teaching in all its intricacies. Many lecturers have spoken to us on Vocational Guidance; among these we seem to have been impressed most by Harris Weinstock, who spoke in the High School in 1913. His subject was “Choosing a Profession or The Ethics of Business.” He pointed out that much depends on determining the capabilities of a young man and allowing him to follow a single road to a given end. Any young man, he stated, who maps out his career and follows the course with zeal, must necessarily succeed, Will C. strongly in favor of more attention to this subject. He says: Wood. Commissioner of Secondary Education is “The matter of Vocational Guidance is certain to require more attention from school authorities than has hitherto been given it. The High School curriculum has been broadened until it reaches a variety of vocational subjects as well as the tradi- tional academic branches. The life-calling of a boy or girl must not be attempted on the basis of a fifteen minute inter- view on enrollment day. Someone should make a_ scientific study of the vocational needs and capabilities of each student, and the student’s course should be shaped in the light of this.” This scientific attitude is what we urge, fellow students. PAGE THIRTEEN We think you should aid and encourage all efforts in this diree- tion both for your own good and that of those who may follow you. Those who have entered into the Vocational Guidance course, as we now have it. with the proper attitude and spirit, have been greatly benefitted, and are quite enthusiastic about its continuance. Perhaps, if we show sufficient interest and appreciation, a place will be made for this course in the regular school program. Bal Motion Picture Machine The students of the High School have shown a real school spirit in supporting the various activities undertaken for the purpose of acquiring a motion picture machine. The Monsen lectures, the Glee Club Concert, the Junior Prom. and the money given by the Senior girls and the different classes have made it possible for the committee in charge to purchase the machine at an early date. Many different kinds of pictures will be shown: some scien- tifie and others historical and literary, as for example, dramati- Attempts will be made to secure pictures that will interest or have a di- zations of books or reproductions of famous plays. rect bearing on every department in the school. For the most PAGE FOURTEEN part, except in the case of the more expensive films, these pic- tures will be free to the students. The motion picture, because of its great educational value, is becoming more and more important. It is a well-established fact that ninety per cent of the people are visual-minded; that is, they obtain most of their knowledge through the sense of sight. For this reason, the modern school employs charts, pic- tures, field and industrial excursions in instructing the pupils. Moreover, it is realized that possibilities in visual instruction will not be fully realized until the motion picture becomes a part of the equipment of every school. We are proud to think that the Alameda High School, through the successful efforts of one term’s work is now able to purchase one. oe In Conclusion The Editorial staff of the December, °16 ACORN rejoices that its work is at an end, and that the book is now in press. We have attempted to present in this edition, as in other issues, some of the lighter interests in school, and at the same time to give an insight into the truer and deeper life in the Alameda High School. If this book gives evidence of good feeling and comradeship existing in our school, our work and hopes are accomplished and fulfilled. THE EDITORS. iFTEEN hands he stood, bright sorrel from the tip of his smooth nose to the white hind feet that had earned him his name. If you had seen him grazing, with the crisp wind ruffing his mane, and the sun glinting on the gold points in his coat, you would probably have gone on a search for his owner, and Jim Bently would have looked at you coldly, and snapped: “Not for sale!” For Silver Spurs and Jim Bently were seldom seen apart. They had come to the Lazy S together, and no man knew their past, nor did any one ask. Their present was enough, that was good. Silver Spurs nickered softly as his master opened the corral gate, and came across the open to meet him. These two under- stood each other, without the rope and the language other men used. Jim tucked a stray lock under the brow band of his bridle, and led the sorrel to the barn where his saddle hung. The equipment of his pet was his only pride, and his saddle was heavy carved Mexican leather, the pommel and cantle orna- mented with beaten silver. No joshing could make him change his gear, so the saddle was accepted as part of the day’s work. “Hey, Jim,” yelled Charlie Lane, as the puncher reached for the saddle, “don’t make the cows jealous of your beanty!” “Pm hoping they'll eat out of my hand,” replied Jim, mildly. “Seems to me they must be getting envious of you: you never PAGE SIXTEEN start after them any more. How comes it you're all spruced up? Boss sending you in for the mail?” Lane retired, in some confusion, but Matt Trefford took up the conversation. “Has your lamb had his nails manicured yet?” he drawled. “Seems to me I saw the file over there in the shop. Better get busy, Jim, wouldn’t do for him to fall into bad habits. Hey, boys, | hear Jim’s trainin’ the lamb to drink with him: he gets lonely at the bar without him.” “If you'd teach Jiggles to drink with you, maybe you’d stop having those lonely fits after you come out from town,” retorted Jim, swinging to the saddle. The laugh was on Matt, and the sorrel vanished in a swirl of dust, and a rapid fire of pointed remarks. “He’s a quick-witted fellow,” laughed Charlie, as he and Matt rode out of the gate on their way to town a few minutes later, “if I caught Jim Bently napping, I'd sure bragg about it for a good while.” “He don’t say much,” agreed Matt, “but what he does say gets there. Let’s frame a party for Jim when he gets in to-night.” “Wait till he won’t be lookin’ for it,” advised Charlie, “make it a story on Silver Spurs. That'll get him quicker than any- thing else. What have you?” “Say, did you ever hear the yarn old man Kingsly used to spin about his animal? He had it that he was ridin’ through timber one day. and he come to a place where a tree was down across the trail. Couldn’t see any way to get round, and was just figurin’ the best way to cut it, when he felt a jar, and he was on the other side.” “Jumped?” queried Charlie. “No.—said the horse got down on its knees and crawled under.” Meanwhile Jim was riding herd silently. The hill can be very still on a hot, summer afternoon, when the wind is dead, and the white clouds hang in the sky like becalmed, white-sailed boats. The brown grass was crisp under foot, and the weary cattle sniffed disgustedly at it. Silver Spurs kept his matchless vait unbroken, answering the slightest signal, now and again tossing his head to attract the attention of his strangely quiet master “Silver.” said the man suddenly, “do you want to go back?” Silver, being well trained, and divining the tone in his rider’s voice, shook his head restlessly from side to side. “You don’t? Then we'll stay here, until they come after us. boy! Damned if V'll take you back there to save my honor. No, we're all right here, and here we stick.” One by one the slow weeks slid by. Now the monotonous heat would be broken by a dry, cold, north wind, that came from nowhere, and returned there, while tempers of men and horses were strained to the breaking point. Now heavy clouds would slide up from the southwest, and rain would hover overhead, heavy rain, that never came. But always there was work to be done, and always Jim Bently and Silver Spurs were ready to do it. Fall turned to winter, and the first rains came at last, bringing promise of snow and storm to come. The Lazy S stored its barn with grain for the horses. and men rode to town less often, because of the mud. And still the work was to be done, and the man and horse were there to do it. “Jim.” said Babe Drayton, coming into the bunkhouse where Jim was playing solitaire, with a longer pause between plays than the science of the game demanded. “Jim, boss says you're to take your lamb, and go over to the north pasture, and tell Simmonds not to do anything more in that horse deal with Bradly until he hears direct. Bet you can’t get over there and back with your darling in two hours.” “Take you up on that,” replied Jim sweeping the cards together. “What’ll you make it?” Oh. five, and the drinks. I’m broke.” “Better have your old stand-by ready to count the minutes. If I went by your relic of ti me, I'd take all the afternoon, and it'd only be ten minutes.” Babe flushed at the thrust, and muttered something about pre-historic animals. “Say, Babe, tell me the trouble. Honest now, was it Noah got water in the works of your clock, or Mrs. Noah?” Without waiting for his answer, Jim stepped out into the cold wind, struggling into his coat as he went. Low clouds were banked on the eastern horizon line, and more were piling up from the west. Silver Spurs snorted as he was headed into the open, sensing snow in the chill wind. “Two hours.” muttered Jim, “why we should do it in half that time without trying. I’m ashamed to take Babe’s money: that kid bets so easy. Come on, you; you've got a rep to keep.” Simmonds, the foreman, was found without trouble at the north pasture, and made no comment on the order. “Tell the boss his gray mare strayed off in that last rain, and slid into a hole. He’d better see Hanly about gettin’ her sister if he wants a gray trotter bad. Looks like snow. So long.” “So long.” Jim urged Silver Spurs up the short rise from the corral, and disappeared over the top of a nearby hill. Not at all winded by his outward trip, Silver Spurs covered the returning miles with time to spare, and brought his master to the ranch-house almost half an hour earlier than anyone PAGE SEVENTEEN expected him. Jim swung off, laughing to think of Drayton’s disgust, and strode in to report to the “haa. but the sound of voices raised in heated argument stopped him before he reached the inner room. “I know he’s a good man,” said a voice he knew only too well, “and I sure hate to do it, Peters, but I’ve got my orders to accept no excuse, but to bring him back with the horse. They want him bad over where | come from. The horse was to have gone to a fellow, to clinch some deal, and the deal’s off until they bring the pair of them back. You know the man. You sold him a horse once, but not twice.” “Yes, I know. You say Be -ntly took the horse to keep him from being sold to that brute?” “So they told me. It seems Be ntly had broken the horse. and ridden him ever since. He was saving up money to buy Silver Spurs, when this deal was arranged, and when he heard the horse was to be given to Creelton. he took French leave one night. The boys are all for him, and about said they'd pleased to see me coming back alone, but I’ve got my orde ors from higher up, ‘alive or de ad!’—and I’m up against it, Peters. “IT see. Well, Be ntly’s gone off for me. He’ll be back soon with the horse. It’s up to you. “That’s it.” The sheriff’s voice sounded a bit mournful. “A good man gone for a crooked deal.” Bently turned noiselessly, but with his first step his spur caught in the fringe of a rug, and he all but fell headlong. Peters sprang up, and jerked aside the curtain that hid the door. Bently, cornered, faced them squarely. “Yes,” he said, slowly. “I heard! So the y want me to send Silver Spurs back to Creelton? Well, I’ll see them where they belong, first.” “Sorry, Jim, but I’ve got my orders,” “Forget them!” advised Bently. you get him.” the sheriff cut in. “You can have Silver when PAGE EIGHTEEN In a flash his gun was out, covering the sheriff. In three steps he reached the open, and was racing for Silver Spurs. With an oath, the sheriff drew his gun and fired. Bently lurched in the saddle, but recovered himself, and was gone before the sheriff could pull the trigger again. Silver Spurs galloped slower and slower, until he fell grad- ually into a w alk. He pricked his ears, waiting some sign from his master, but received no word. Suddenly his rider slipped from the saddle and fell heavily. The horse turned back, and touched the still figure with his nose, gently. Bently, roused from his stupor by the familiar touch, raised himself on one elbow with an effort, and dragged himself upright by the aid of the stirrup. Slowly and with a painful effort he undid the latigo strap, and pulled the cinch loose. The bridle followed the saddle to the ground, and Silver Spurs stood free of the marks of his servitude. “Go on, Silver,” whispered the man, “Goodby! Perhaps— He dropped face downward in the trail, and lay very still. Silver Spurs whinnied softly and nozzled his master caress- ingly. The storm clouds had swept lower, menacing, ominous. A gust of wind brought the first flakes of snow. The horse- stamped uneasily, knowing that he must drift with the wind to live out the storm. He took a few steps, but his master made no move to follow. The white flakes were falling faster now; the quiet body was half covered. Silver Spurs turned back, and again sniffed his master. Then, as though heeding a command, he moved to windward of the prostrate man, and stood with his head bowed and his long mane sweeping the ground. The swiftly falling snow droppe -d about the two like the final curtain of eternity, and the dark slipped down, hiding the hills. JANET BROWN % DRAMATIS PERSON. Miss Hannah—The Housekeeper. Susan—The Maid, who is in love with Thomas. Thomas—The Butler, who is in love with Susan. James—The Coachman. Brown—The Detective. Creaney—Policeman. Vullin—Policeman. STAGE SETTING. Dining-room of a mansion. Furniture of Victorian age. Room void of all silverware. Sideboards and cupboards open and vacant as if just emptied in a great haste. Door in right side, leading to kitchen. Door in center back, opening into linen closet. Two windows on left side, heavily draped with plush curtains. Play takes place during the summer of 1915 in any large American city, about 10 a. m. Enter Miss Hannah, a maiden lady of uncertain age, whose face wears a stern expression. She wears a basque and a white apron. Her hair is tightly drawn, and is arranged at the back in a tight knot. She holds in her hand a box of silver polish, and enters the room with a firm tread. She goes to the sideboard for the silver, to find it empty. She gasps. Viss Hannah—Oh! Help: Burglars! the cupboards) Oh! the silverware! (she glances in all Enter Susan (a girl of twenty, dressed as a maid: a black dress, a small white cap and white apron.) Susan—I heard your cries, Miss Hannah. What is the mat- ter? (she stops upon noticing the bare room.) Oh! do you think we’ve been robbed? Oh! (begins to cry.) Miss Hannah—Do be still! Does it look like it? Your screaming won't catch the burglar. Susan—W hat shall we do? Viss Hannah—What should we do in a time like this? Call Thomas, of course, and then the police. Susan—(Wiping her eyes). Poor Mr. and Mrs. Taylor. It’s ashame. (Begins to sniffle. Sits down in arm chair). Miss Hannah—Girls now-a-days have no sense. In my day it was different. (Rings bell in wall.) Wait till you see the man before you cry about him! Enter Thomas. (Tall thin man of twenty-five, with blank expression on face. Wears livery of a butler. Carries a broom.) Viss Hannah—Thomas, (turning to Thomas) this house has been robbed. Telephone for the police quickly! (Sits down in straight-backed chair.) Thomas—(Mouth wide open, non-plussed expression.) “Er what? A’ Miss Ha PAGE NINETEEN Miss Hannah—(Interrupting) You numskull! Keep still! I said (slowly and deliberately) this house has been S Shed. Call the police. Exit Thomas timidly. (Puts broom in corner.) (Both sit waiting anxiously. Miss Hannah interrupts the silence.) Now-a-days, men are pokes! In my day (enter Thomas.) Well! (turning to Thomas) Did you reac h headquarters? Thomas Er—they ll be here as quick as ever they can. Viss Hannah—And in the meantime (turns to Thomas who begins to fumble with his hands) you may search this room. Why (very calmly) the man might be in here this very minute. Look behind those curtains. (Pointing to the draperies at the windows.) Thomas—( Drawing away. Er I— Susan—(Interrupting.) Thomas (entre atingly ) if you love me please pull those curtains aside. Oh! I’m so frightened! (Thomas is going over to comfort Susan. ) Viss Hannah—Thomas! (Thomas stops!) Do as I say this instant. What are you afraid of? (Sits erect. Susan wrings her hands.) Noticeably trembling.) ’Er, Thomas—(Softly goes to corner of room and takes broom. 4dvances up to window. Stops a broom’s length away. Pokes curtain with broom timidly) Come out. I'll get you. (Timidly creeps a step nearer.) Come on! Surrender. (Gains some cour- age. Slightly pulls curtain aside. Peeks in.) Not here, Miss Hannah. Viss Hannah—Very well. Now search the linen closet. (Points to door.) Its dark in there. Burglars like just such a place. Thomas—Miss Hannah. He couldn’t be there. Oh no, (more courageously) I’m sure he couldn’t. I read once that burglars never hide in closets. (During conversation, Susan keeps running to window, to watch for arrival of police.) Miss Hannah—(Turns to Thomas) (Sneeringly) You'll PAGE TWENTY make a fine husband for Susan. Thomas—(Straightens up, stands three feet from door. Knocks with end of broom.) It’s awful dark in there. You’d better come out. (Knocks again.) Well a’ ’m awful strong. If you don’t come out like a regular gentleman why—er— [ll— well I'll have to just carry you out. (Cautiously opens door.) Susan—Oh do be careful Thomas, dear. Don’t hurt him too much. Miss Hannah—As if he could! Thomas—(Opens door and looks in) Boo! (calls in closet) Boo! (Turns to women) I don’t hear him. cautiously. was there. (Enters closet Proudly comes into room.) | told you that no one Susan—Oh Thomas, you're so brave! walks up to Susan.) Miss Hannah—This (sternly) is no time for making love. This house must be searched. (Door-bell rings.) Exit Thomas. Susan—lIt’s the police. (From the window.) (Enter Detective and two policemen, dressed in citizens clothes. Susan sits down. Begins to sniffle. Hannah sits erect.) Detective—Now keep calm ladies. (Turning to Miss Han- nah.) Tell just what happened. Don’t get « excited. Viss Hannah—Sir! (Sits more erect. Head in air.) This is the home of James R. Taylor the banker. He and his wife have just left- Susan— (Interrupting) (Thomas proudly They just left Miss Hannah—(Haughtily.) Wm talking, Susan. They just left for Cuba. James, the coachman is not back from the sta- tion yet. Susan—Yes. he took them to the station. Detective—Here Creaney (motions to 6ne of the officers). Take this lady into the next room. (Turns to Miss Hannah). Miss Hannah—I thought Id polish the silver before putting it away, so I came in here and found this room as you now see it. Detective—Was everything closed? No windows or doors open? Viss Hannah—No, not one. (Stands up.) Detective—(Turning to Thomas, who trembles) You sir! Show me through the house. (Exit Detective, Policemen and Thomas. Thomas walks behind the others.) Enter Susan and Creaney. Creaney—(To Hannah) The little lady’s calmed down. (Assists Susan to a chair.) Miss Hannah—Well, I should hope so. (Exit Creaney.) 1 hear them upstairs. (Both listen intently the whole time.) They seem to be coming back. (Enter Creaney, Detective, Mul- lin and Thomas.) Detective—Everything O. K. Nothing touched. OU say their gold has been stolen from them?” “Yes, my daughter. not only their pesos, but many head of cattle, too. I heard it from El Senor Gon- zales, who met a stranger in from the mountains.” “But tell me more, my father.” “Ah, but that is all I know. ninita. It is perhaps all rumor, this talk of Senor Gonzales. He merely met a stranger who had heard a rumor. And yet there is some talk of Don Pico. Quien sabe?” It was the good padre speaking. It was his custom to walk Mullin—Never seen the likes o’ it, Mam. (Enter James, dressed in the livery of a coachman. Stops as he sees police.) James—What’s up? Miss Hannah—We’ve been robbed. (In an awed voice.) Susan—All the silver is gone. Thomas—( Almost whispering) All gone! James—(Laughs out.) Calm down. You're all off the track. Mrs. Taylor in the rush to catch the train forgot the silver until they were just going to the carriage, so Mr. Taylor grabbed it quick, and took it to the safe deposit on the way to the station. (Surprise mingled with relief on the faces of all.) Curtain. IRENE JACOBS, 716. with Mariquita in the mission garden whenever she wanted to come, which was often, for she and the new padre were the best of friends. “And now, my little one,” said the old man, smiling, “you must go presently, for the sun is fast fading, and La Favorita must rest before the ball tonight.” As she walked from the garden, Mariquita, La Favorita of Monterey, wondered what crime had been committed in the mountains. Yes, it was Don Pico who had stolen the herds and the money. Don Pico alone? Perhaps not. But then there 198299 PAGE TWENTY-ONE were other outlaws in the mountains who never did respect the flag of the Americano in California. Well she remembered the time not twelve months ago when pearls worth a king’s ransom, stolen from the Mission altar, were found in possession of Don Pico. She wondered just how bad this outlaw was. She knew he had lived for years in the mountains away from every one. They said he was handsome. She even wished she might meet him. How exciting! Oh, well, she would not worry. It was not her gold nor her people’s cattle. She would dance and flirt as much as she pleased and all the men would flock around her. The people of Monterey danced every night, and at the fash- ionable hour of ten all were gathered for the dance. AII the men wore black velvet coats and white trousers. Most of the women wore bright colors, the waists long and pointed and the skirts full. Mariquita wore white satin, and looked very beau- tiful indeed with her long black hair braided close to her neck. s usual she was surrounded by twenty caballeros, all pleading for dances, each striving for a little more attention than his neighbor. The sala was brilliantly lighted, and presented a very gay scene indeed. The coffe-colored duenas were seated around the wall and never relaxed their vigilant watching of their pretty charges. Indeed, their eagle eyes took in every movement to see that the couples did not step beyond the out- side corridor to wander among the trees. A man appeared in the doorway. A second later and every eye was upon him. Ah, who is the good looking stranger? But none seemed to know He was indeed handsome; his face lacked that languid, am- bitionless expression so characteristic of the Californian. Mari- quita lost no time. “Bring him to me.” she ordered her nearest admirer. A moment later and he was bowing low before her. “Ah, senorita, at your feet.” It need not be said that the good- looking Senor Cabanares was fascinated with La Favorita of Monterey, and that he lost no time in literally throwing him- self at her feet. But if Mariquita was at all interested in him she soon forgot all about him, and was wholly absorbed with a PAGE TWENTY-TWO young American officer, Crandall by name. His blue eyes and fair hair had completely captivated her. Indeed she believed herself to be in love with him, and any one could see, as the senoritas put it, that he was simply mad about her. They danced the contradanza together, and indeed almost every other dance, with all eyes upon them, until the caballeros were nearly wild with jealousy, including Senor Cabanares who refused to dance at all. “Ah, that Americano has worked witcheraft.” they said, “until she will have none of us.” As the days passed Mariquita was the center of attraction whether it was a picnic to the ocean, or a day at the races, and the American and Senor Cabanares were the favored ones. it was plain to be seen. They were rivals of not the friendliest sort, and it was a triumph for the one and a bitter disappoint- ment for the other when she chose to accept the attentions of either. But Marquita herself was having her own troubles. Her mind was waging war. Which to marry? Both of them loved her. Both were handsome. To be sure she knew more about Senor Crandall. He was an American officer, and a friend of her father’s. But that only made Senor Cabanares more acceptable. There was some mystery hanging about him. No one knew anything about him. And when he gazed at her his eyes took fire. The night he had strummed a guitar be- neath her window she had almost decided to accept him. He was not like her other lovers, selfish and indolent, knowing how to do nothing but play the guitar, gamble, and make love. Sud- denly she remembered the words of her mother. “In a few years, ninita, the Americanos will have everything. If they have no money they will work for it. If we are rich now, we will be poor then. Ay, my daughter, marry the Americano that you may be always happy.” Why not? Surely she could love him. And what did Senor Cabanares have to offer? Nothing. And so each time she thought the problem solved, she only found herself the further from it. Mariquita’s father was entertaining some of his friends. They were talking excitedly. A Spanish soldier, more animated than the rest, tried to gain the floor to tell what he knew. “Yes. senor, the thieves have been found. It is very simple now that we know. The poor Don Pico that we have been hunting for, he is not to blame at all. But we have found the bandits, yes, and with the gold. too, a thousand pesos. They were coming through the mountain pass where our soldiers were hiding, and were tracked right to their hiding place, and were forced to surrender. There were many of them, all de ssperate characters, mostly Mexicans. It is true they fought hard, but they are less by a good number than before. But now the country is rid of the blood- thirsty wild-cats and we may sleep in peace. Dios de mi alma; | forgot to say, Don Pico, he did not take t he pearls!’ “What pearls?” asked a dozen voices “But surely you have not forgotten! Don Pico, they said he stole them not twelve months ago. Si, and ever since there has been a ban upon him, and he dare not show his face. Ah, it is | who am glad, for | know him and he is good, good, senores. The leader of the outlaws has repented and told all. No one would believe Don Pico when he said he had not torn down the crucifix, and stolen those pearls from the Church, but found them under some leaves by the roadside. Of course you see, senores, those outlaws had hidden th e pearls there and Don Pico had just by chance found them when, as fate would have it, our men came up and captured him, thinking him to be the robber. Luckily he escaped somehow, but not without a bullet in his shoulder. You see, senores, that is why he has been living in the mountains ever since: before that no one knows. But I would know him. I have seen him once.” The stars were shining their brightest. Out from the shadow of a tree stepped Senor ( ‘abanares. His face was haggard and from his spurs and latigo it could be seen that he was ready for flight. He was watching for some one. Presently that some one emerged from a lighted doorway, and could the watcher have known that Mariquita was coming out with her final de- cision he would have started forward instead of hesitatin To be sure he had been waiting for that decision for a long time, but Mariquita knew her own mind now, and was coming to tell him so. oO £- o Suddenly voices were heard bidding adios to their host. A figure rounded the outer corridor, and unexpectedly came face to face with Senor Cabanares who had come forward. For a moment they faced each other. “Don Pico!” a harsh voice cried. Before anything more could be said Mariquita, standing in a shadow as if stunned, burst forth: “Senor! Senor! Is it true that you are Don Pico? Dios mio! But it can make no difference. It is the same. I will love you always. If you say, I will fly with you to the hills; but make haste. They will . . .” But this passionate outburst was checked by the hearty laugh of the Spanish soldier as Don Pico returned the firm handelasp of Mariquita’s father. MARION FARRINGTON, PAGE TWENTY-THREE ANILA! Shore! We had been out from San Fran- cisco for twenty-eight days and, with the exce ption of seven hours at Honoluin, had not been on land in that time. Now we were to have twelve days ashore, and were anxious to make the most of our oppor- tunity. We had already noticed Corregidor, the Gibraltar of the Pacific, standing proudly and de fiantly at the entrance to the harbor. Cavite, also had come into view, the historic spot where Dewey caused the downfall of Spanish sea power. At last we were in Manila, the Capitol of the Philippine Islands, and the busiest seaport in the Far East. As the ship was to be our home, we did not have to hunt a hotel, although there are some excellent ones in Manila. Upon going ashore, we rode for our first time in a carameta or native “jitney” bus. This is a little, two wheeled cart drawn by small Australian ponies. Three or four electric lines run to the suburbs, but we could make better time walking than riding in these. Carabaos do the heavy hauling. These cumbersome beasts are very slow but exceedingly strong: and one of their peculiar- PAGE TWENTY-FOUR ities is that they go mad if not subjected to at least three baths a day. Every day we saw lines of these beasts having a hose turned on them. Cascos are the chief means of water transportation. These boats are long, narrow and of small draft. A family lives in each end, and on the roof is always seen the pet rooster. The space between the houses is for freight, and owners make their living by renting their cascos to be ‘towed around, The Intramuros is a place of unusual interest. In it we obtained a splendid idea nr the life of the old Spaniards. We saw the narrow, dirty streets, the baleonies extending over them, the iron grating over the windows, the stone houses, and the encircling wall. This wall averages twenty-five feet in thick- ness. ad has withstood three separate bombardments. Many of the cannons still surmount the wall. One section of the wall is now used as an aquarium: here we got a splendid view of the wall’s construction. The stones are about two feet square and one foot thick. The Luneta is a resort for the people of the entire city. This large grassy space surrounds a bandstand in which the Philippine Constabulary Band gives concerts twice each week. He sre we saw many bright colore d clothe s worn by mle Any races, among them being: Ame ‘ricans, Filipinos, Spaniards, Chinese, Japanese and Hindus. They say pe there are as many Chinese in Manila as there as Filipinos. I don’t doubt it a bit because all the big stores are owned by Chinamen, all the gamblers at the cockpits are Chinese, and about half the eriminals are of the same race. The main business street of modern Manila is called Escolta. This is about five hundred yards long, each end terminating in a plaza. These plazas eae ‘h connect with the Intramuros by a bridge across the Pasig River. Th e arrangement of the Post Office was, to us, novel; all the mail boxes, stamp windows, letter slips and writing desks are on the outside. Only Post Office officials are inside the building. Across the street are the Botanical Gardens. This beautiful park contains many samples of Philippine plants, besides a small zoo, an aviary, and an apiary. The Y. M. C. A. is the mecca for the young men. Both Filipino and American Y’s are well attended. This is the only cool place in town; the water in the tank being down to about seventy-eight degrees. The outskirts of Manila consist of long rows of thatched huts raised about four feet from the ground on poles. The sides of these houses are so arranged that they can be raised and lowered like big awnings. The outskirts consist of the suburbs of Ermita, Pasay, San Miguel, Santa Ana and a few others. The Cock-Pit was the most novel place we visited. A large market extends front of the pit itself, and all sorts of pro- duce are scattered on the ground. The buyers walk around in this heap, haggling loudly for bargains, and create a general din. We thou g rht when we got to the pit we could be relieved of the din and enjoy ourse Ives. Here, to our dismay, it was even worse. We, in the vortex of an immense crowd, fought for the entrances, and, once inside, could scarcely breathe. Fin- ally we got seats. Two cocks were brought in, to whose right legs cruel razor-like gaffs were fastened. When they were set loose an awful uproar of shouts arose, caused by the animated betting. Soon the cocks began to fight, jumping into the air and striking with their gaffs. At the second charge, one was killed in midair, while the other was so badly wounded that he died a moment later. We beat a hasty retreat. We next went to, or rather visited, Bilibid Prison. This is one of the best conducted prisons in the Far East. Over five thousand men and women are confined here, and taught useful trades. Many of them become so attached to the prison that they commit more offenses, on being released, in order to get back again. A great deal of wonderful furniture and many curios are made and sold at Bilibid. A thunder storm at night in Manila is a wonderful spectacle. From the zenith to the horizon a crooked path of electricity, about two feet wide, crashes. A moment later a roar that would shame a battle comes upon one, and one jumps as if he were hurt. Then a downpour of rain floods streets, gutters and gar- dens, then all three—lightning, thunder and rain—come at the same time. In about ten minutes the storm passes over, the stars come out; a half an hour later everything is dry and tran- auil. A few distant echoes only, are heard, to remind one that there has been a storm. About two of these storms occur each night. Manila, as you see, is a most wonderful plac e to spe “nd even a short vacation, because of the many strange things to be seen —a city, foreign yet American; old, yet new. TOYE, ” PAGE TWENTY-FIVE “he “re OMORROW never comes” is an oft repeated proverb, but tomorrow was coming, and the Sophomores wished that it could not. On the morrow the Fresh- man-Sophomore rugby game was to be played. The Freshmen were confident in their power, and the fearful glares of their weaker superiors did not in the least hinder their boasting. The Sophomore captain and his Supreme Council of plotters were holding a post mortem over the already de sspaired of game. All but one were condemning heartily the ruling which pro- hibited varsity men from playing inter-class ball. “Ifs” and “buts” in profusion were also supplied by the mourners. That one who was not verbally disposing of all hopes, was pursing his brow, holding his he ad, and going through all the preseribed motions of one trying to work out a se rious problem. “Lot of help you’re giving us, Fat,” said one of the councilors. “Huh,” erunted the solver of we sighty problems, “you aren’t helpin’. You’ re only killin’ the only hopes you had left. Um tryin’ to think.” “Oh look fellows.” thinking. “Huh,” once more grunted Fat, again resuming the pose of Rodin’s “Thinker. He finally interrupted the solemn group with the ery, “I’ve got it,” and, sublimely unnoticing the taunts of the mock was the retort in preturbed awe, “Fat’s I didn’t know it was possible.” PAGE TWENTY-SIX ecision coroner's jury, beckoned to the captain. That worthy left the group, and approached the beaming, weighty solver of weighty matters with a querulous look upon his face. The coun- cilor whispered very energetically into his Captain’s ear, and after a very few moments the querulous look was replaced by a smile. As the confab continued this finally broke into a snicker, then a hearty laugh. With a knowing wink Captain patted Fat on the back and solemnly declared the meeting adjourned. Precedent had established the Freshman- Sophomore games as the medium for many internal skirmishes; in it, feuds were settled, each fellow pitted his strength against the other: grudges were wiped out. But even this diversion seemed impossible of accomplishment, the Freshmen being so much larger, stronger and faster. Tomorrow had come. Although the sun rose as usual, school took up in the same manner, and lessons went on per schedule, still the Sophomores knew that tomorrow had arrived. Each Sophomore dolefully watched the minutes flit mournfully by— condemned men with no hope of pardon to come before = time set for execution. Each Freshman gleefully chuckled ; the minutes slowly were passed by the sole mn hands of ‘ise clock. Before the game the Sophs solemnly filed in funereal order from the dressing-rooms, keeping their eyes averted, that they might not have to gaze upon the prophesied victors until necessary. The game was called. The referee, a Senior, gave the usual pre liminary instructions. “Remember fellows, this is a gentleman’s game. “Oh my, yes! “Nothing ‘rough now! “Oh dear, no!” “All ready?” “Yep!” The whistle blew and the Freshmen kicked-off; the ball go- ing high, the forwards rushed down the field just in time to spill the fullback as he received the ball. When they had retrieved the ball, being on the defensive, the Sophs knocked to touch. When the ball had been thrown in, the Freshmen gained all they had lost, by a passing rush. The captain of the Sophs foresaw the massacre which was about to take place: so called Fat to one side, and whispered to him for a moment. Smiling, Fat returned to his place: the ball was put into play. The next time the ball was outside, Fat received the ball, and immediately fell on it. As the players gathered around him a terrific explosion was heard. “Fat’s blown up!” said some one. “No, no. It’s the ball!” “Well, where is the ball?” As Fat slowly arose, the ball was no place to be seen; sud- denly a mingled shout of joy and wrath went up from the erand-stand. A war whoop was heard from the Freshman goal- posts. Immediately oh one turned in the direction of the call, only to see the Captain leisurely extracting the flatte ned ball from his sweater to touch it down and score a try. “Body Snatchers!” “Robbers! “Try! “No score! “Great he ad work!’ The crowd surged around the referee, pulling and pus shing now one way and now another, making various demands. “Let the play £0 on!” “Yes,” said the referee, “No.” “Justice!” “Dead ball!” “let the play go on. “No score! The referee at last freeing one arm, threw it into the air, erying, “Wait a minute. What have each of the Captains got to say?” The Captain of the Sophs stated his case thus: “I have three reasons for believing the thing was legitimate: first, there’s noth- ing against it; second, it was proper: and third, they would have done the same thing. “Your arguments are very good,” solemnly stated the referee. The Captain of the Freshmen was satisfied with claiming that a dead ball was a dead ball, and demanded justice. The referee retired gracefully to read the rule book. The crowd soon became impatient, and swayed over towards the dressing-rooms. Not until called many times did the referee finally show his face at one of the windows. Immediately many cries arose. “Justice!” “No try, ete,” The referee held up his hand for silence. “Boy s.” he said, “I have decided—” Once more the cries arose. Finally sile nce being secured, he continued, “I have decided to——resign,” whereupon he ducked his head from the window and refused to answer any further calls. PAUL ST. SURE, ’” PAGE TWENTY-SEVEN I’m a dryad who lives in a tree, In a tree standing lone by the shore. And I’ve lived in this tree from the earliest time: So I’m schooled in its runical lore. When the winter winds blow, I slip out of my tree To race with the gale-driven spray, And I laugh with delight when a white crest rears high Where the storm and the waves are at play. When the young days of springtide are come With a robe of new green for my tree, I tiptoe out to the edge of the town To dance with the flowers in glee. I'm a dryad fast bound in a tree, In a tree standing lone by the shore, For Pan, lest you learn that a dryad still lives, Has just bolted and hidden the door. JANET BROWN, ’18. PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT RORSTING NSE % LLeS.A RASS PAGE THIRTY Roll of the Class of December 1916 Rudolph Altona Latham Berlin Marjorie Boyce Lillian Braun Rudolph Buben William Catheart Elizabeth Cockcroft Edith Corde Dora Duveneck Norman Eckley Marion Farrington Leona Fleckenstein Albert Gilliland Lucile Goeler Bessie Goodman Mildred Griffitts Alma Halerow Vera Halerow Annette Haskins Mignon Henrici Henrietta Hodges Gordon Hussey lrene Jacobs Genevieve Kerdell Dorothy Ludovici Gretchen Lutjens Russell Mederaft Felix Mehan Frances Melcher Foster Miles Ingrid Moe Alice Moran Ethel Musgrave Hermann Petersen Helen Sanford Neil Stebbins William Vaughan Phoebe Winslow Frank Young. William Cathcart Mignon Henrici Frank Young Phoebe Winslow President, Class Representative Vice-President Secretar) Class Representative Marion Farrington Latham Berlin Marjorie Boyce Rudolph Altona Class Editor Treasurer Lillian Braun Rudolph Buben Elizabeth Cockcroft Edith Cordé Dora Duveneck Leona Fleckenstein Lucile Goeler Norman Eckley Bessie Goodman Albert Gilliland Mildren Griffitts Alma Halcrow Vera Halcrow Gordon Hussey Henrietta Hodges Annette Haskins . Dorothy Ludovici Russell Medcraft Genevieve Kerdell Irene Jacobs Frances Melcher Ingrid Moe Felix Mehan Gretchen Lutjens wa ——______________—___ Ethel Musgrave Hermann Petersen Alice Moran Foster Miles Neil Stebbins Helen Sanford William Vaughan Class History OUR years ago, in January, 1913, the present High Senior Class began its career in the High School. Of course, we were looked upon with scorn and declared the greenest of Freshmen classes, spite of the fact that we considered ourselves quite important and were much interested in organizing our class. We lost no time in showing our spirit by having our first class meeting, and elect- ing the following officers: President, Fred Terry; Vice-Presi- dent, Helen Sanford; Secretary, Vi irginia Younger; Class Editor, Bruce Dillman; Class Representatives, Ruth Heidt and Philip ete As Low Sophs our green days were over, and our re putations secure; we could therefore devote our entire time to the im- provement of our minds. Our officers for this term were: Foster Miles, President; Ruth Howe, Vice-President: Leland Hauch, Secretary; Russell Mederaft, Class Editor, and William Vaughan and Helen Sanford, Class Representatives. Our High Sophomore Class met and organized in the fol- lowing manner: President, William Vaughan; Vice-President. Edith Corde; Secretary, Russell Medcraft; Class Editor, Eleanor Sharpstein. In our Low Junior term it was our duty to select pins. We decided to change the style from that of the acorn design usually aecepted, and chose one which we bélieved to be the finest so far produced. Again we elected officers. These were: President, Russell Mederaft: Vice-President, Virginia Younger: Secretary, Russell Moulthrop; Class Editor, Albert Gilliland; Class Representatives, Helen Sanford and William Vaughan. The term slipped by and we found ourselves High Juniors. We decided not to give a dance, but to save our energy for our Senior term when our activities would really commence. Our class officers were: Albert Gilliland, President: Alma Halerow, Vice-President; Rudolph Buben, Secretary; Virginia Younger and Russell Medcraft, Class Representatives. At last, in January, 1916, the class reached the dignified and exalted position of Seniors. and we entered upon our hap- piest and busiest year. Immediately we elected officers. These were: President, Rudolph Buben: Vice-President, Edith Corde: Secretary, Norman Eckley; Treasurer, Marion Farrington: Class Representatives, William Catheart and Phoebe Winslow. As usual, the girls of the class weleomed the Freshmen girls at the Adelphian Hall. The program included an entertaining skit entitled, “An Afternoon with the Dippidome Theatrical Agency,” which was greatly enjoyed by everyone. On February 11, we produced John Barrie’s play, “Quality Street,” the pro- duction being coached by Mr. Fred Carlyle and managed by William Vaughan so successfully that the class wag able to clear $200. Our class is indeed a record breaker, this being the greatest sum made up to that time at the Adelphian Hall for a Senior production. Of the proceeds of the Senior play we, early this term, gave the school $100 to help purchase a moving picture machine. Following the graduation exercises the class gave an informal dance and supper to the graduates at the home of Miss Elsie Bishop. On July 31 we became High Seniors with land sighted and our ship sailing straight for the harbor. Our officers were: William Catheart, President; Mignon Henrici, Vice-President: Frank Young, Secretary: Rudolph Altona, Treasurer: Marion Farrington, Class Editor. The class is now planning the details of graduation and the Senior dance which we are looking for- ward to with great anticipation, although we regret leaving behind days which will become pleasant memories of work made lighter by happy associations. MARION FARRINGTON, ” PAGE FORTY-ONE PETERSEN 1S A “CLUB-MAN 1 ELEN O ANFORD ‘Joy $ CHING a Gilltland._ STUMPING. (mostLY STUMP) The Major League claims CATHCART E Vo J : Biut VaucHan- a Cr = GEN. MILES. JUST LIKE HE LED } THE YELLS. Russet. MEDCRAF Tq ves! 2 a ATONE HA EMEDIA UNE y “Chemist, Physicist, stronomer— 4q Notch Berlin Calm SHOT FROM GUNS VOL. 4,394,647 FINANCIAL SUNSHINE. Now Walks Street. Lieutenant on Easy A vast fortune has been recent- ly left to Lieutenant Gordon Hus- sey, U.S.A., by a heretofore un- known relative. He is now in- dulging his fancy in diamond sun- bursts and jewel studded swords, exclusively. He has also presented his charming young wife with an exquisite tiara-cotta lavaliere. CHILDHOOD ROMANCE CUL- MINATES IN MARRIAGE. News has come to us from across the seas of the elopement of Miss Marjorie Boyce, a Hung (a)ry social service worker and a for- eign missionary in Greece. This has come as a great surprise to her friends at home, who have just learned of her latest escapade. PAGE FORTY-FOUR EXPERT SWIMMER NARROW. LY ESCAPES DROWNING. Early yesterday morning the winner of numerous Turkish Tro- phies, Alice Moran, Alameda’s fa- mous deep-sea diver, who has late- ly won international recognition in aquatic circles, and who has, up to this time, been mistress of the sea, was almost conquered by the water. Her life was in peril while she was practicing some new Hungarian strokes in the bathtub. The world is indeed fortunate to have retained the life of one of its prodigies. a SOCIETY WOMAN NOW PHI- LANTHROPIST. Atlantic City, June 9. Mrs. Cyril-Smelte-Beer McSnooks, who was Miss Mignon Henrici, has turned her beautiful home on Marlborough Terrace into kennels for melon collies. She is using the McSnooks fortune in this charity work, and is giving her entire time | to this worthy cause. THE DAILY RAZZ ALAMEDA, CAL., JUNE 9, 1939 SOCIETY FAVORITE NEW STYLE. SETS Fur Neckties the Rage. Beach, June 9.—The has adopted the latest fashion set by Mr. Vaughan. He was seen this morning on the board-walk, wearing a classy chin- chilla fur bow-tie. By noon a ma- jority of the ultra-elite had taken up the fad, which really started when this social pet introduced, for evening wear, fur cuffs to match his ermine tie. Mr. Vaughan has brought absolutely the last word from London, and has not made such a _ sensation since the races this season, on which occasion he appeared in beaded spats. Palm smart set 0 PUGILIST NOW LIFE SAVER. Mussell Redcraft, former pugil- ist and all-around athlete, is now life-saver and swimming instruc- tor at Surf Beach. The fair fre- quenters of this delightful resort regard Mr. Rederaft in the light of a hero, as he has already res- cued several of the beach nuts. PURIFIES | THE | BREATH | eee No. 16 A SCREAM ON THE SCREEN. Miss Mildred Griffitts has for- saken the legitimate stage, and has signed a five-year contract with the Bitograft Moving Picture Co. She portrays the part of the good old Roman, Rumpus Hilarious, and with her exceptional ability along farcical lines she is the very es- sence of absurdity. 0 - MAN KNOCKED DOWN BY JITNEY. If he had bought his suit from Hermann Petersen’s Fashionable Tailoring Establishment, his ap- pearance would have upheld him. Advt. O NEW INVENTION. Miss Gretchen Lutjens and Miss Ethel Musgrave are the originators of, and have taken out patents for, two useful household commodities; namely, eye-openers and padded battle-axes, indispensable to the housewife, and suitable for the | training of the young child. THE DAILY RAZZ Gets Razzed Daily Entered as Vegetable Matter THE STAFF ( M. Aniaec Farrington Editors ‘ E. Rratic Corde EDITORIAL. Having thought deeply upon the subject of school finances, we have come to the conclusion that the plan we submit is most advis- able. We feel that the school is in dire need of, and could profit greatly by, a parking station cated in the basement; the bicycle racks to be used for the Fords. The owners of the cars would pay monthly dues; in return for which their machines would be over- kauled and scrubbed daily by the ssociated Student Secretary, who would utilize his study periods and recess in this manner. Gasoline made on the premises by the chem- istry class would be sold at a nominal price. The money col- lected would, of course, be turned over to the A. S. A. H. S. treas- ary. 1 10- THE DAILY RAZZ DRAMATICS. Frank Young is now starring in the two culinary comedies en- titled, “The Potato Masher,” and “The Lemon Squeezer.” Foster Miles is making a big hit this season at “‘Pantages’”’ in the new song hits, ‘Peeking Through the Knotholes of Grandma’s Wooden Leg,’ and “Who Threw the Overalls in Mrs. Murphy’s Chowder?” CHURCH NEWS. Swami Mehan will speak Sun- day morning at the Hindu Temple on “How to Get to Heaven by the Underground Route.” Gita and Yoga classes held every even- ing by Swami Berlin to heal holey Free-will offerings. All are welcome. soles. YE HOCKE SHOPPE. Stolen articles bought and sold. No questions asked. Write for our illustrated let: ““‘There’s a Reason.” I. SWIPSKI. 300k- SOCIETY. By Lady Teasop. Yesterday afternoon Miss B. Goodman entertained a number of her friends with a sewing-bee. The interior of the house was honey-combed with spring blos- soms, and honey flitted to and fro behind Japanese screens After a delightful repast the tess presented each guest with a dainty hunk of bees-wax. Miss Phoe Bee Winslow favored the guests with a charming selection entitled ‘‘Wings and Stings.’’ The guests were gowned in many im- ported creations, one of them be- ing an exquisite Oriental yellow- jacket worn by Miss Frances Mel- eher. It was regretted that Miss Irene Jacobs could not be present as she had an acute attack of hives. bees hos Miss Helen Sanford was hostess at an informal reception in her garage last evening. The decora- tions were bleeding-hearts and wild thyme. The refreshments were angel’s. kisses and _lady- fingers. The guest enjoyed him- self very much, and, on departure, was presented with a quaint little button-hole bouquet of morning glories. ATHLETICS. BASEBALL. A new baseball been unearthed! A star of the first magnitude has risen in the athletic sky! “Billium” Cath- cart, known in sporting circles as “Pussy” Cat (h) cart, is now pitcher for the All-Black Tom-Cat League. Atta boy “Puss.’’ Meow- rr!! champion has FOOTBALL. “Big’’ Buben, star of the Union Iron Works Football Team, and the Epworth League, has been of- fered the position of head coach at Wellesley this year. Buben had intended spending some time in New York, but, as no one who has visited that city and has thereby been exposed to infantile paralysis will be allowed to enter this east- ern college, Mr. Buben will forego his intended pleasure trip. In- stead, he will enjoy a_ short so- journ in Corning before leaving for the East. Our motto: Kwitchernockin. PAGE FORTY-FIVE AGONY COLUMN. Nicker: Have noticed “ wearing diamond if it’s serious. Frenchy” ring. Find out Bocker. oO would looking H. stenographer like to work for good young man. Pay no object. Hodges, 207 9th St. Lonesome oO Dear Miss Barebax: What would you do if you were I? I. Ans. MOE. Keep on mowing. 0 (Note: Printed by request). Lessons for beginners concern- ing natural affinities. Address N. Eckley, Dep’t of Chemistry, Semi- nary of Beaux Arts, Tarrytown, Ne¥z Oo Remember the Razz. ty) -=-—-— FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT. Died in this city, dearly be- loved brains of Leona Flecken- stein. Open air services at cor- ner of Park Street and Encinal Avenue, Please bring flowers. PAGE FORTY-SIX THE DAILY RAZZ WANT AD: SECTION EXPERT LADIES’ Button-holes a specialty, TAILOR. Perfect fits (and other spasms) Measurements taken at all hours of the day and night. JOE HOLLINGS, Prop. 0 SPIRITUALISM. Mile. Ludovici, noted spirits away your cash. 0 ‘Walkin’ the Dog,” ular dance steps lessons 10 cents. tion free for taught. Private ladies. palmist and clairvoyant, demonstrates sig- nificance of the itching palm, and and all pop- Class instruc- “Tanglefoot” GILLILAND. -O CHIROPODIST. Corns, bunions, warts grown nails renovated Cornelius Stebbins. 102 Alley. a caecicags Don’t forget our motto. and in- by Dr. Corn Miss Elizabeth Cockroft wishes to announce that she will chaperon parties to the opera and all places of amusement, including moving- picture shows and nickel dances. oO Miss Genevieve Kerdell is now matron of the Napa Asylum, and in her spare time takes the in- mates riding in her jitney. oO CONCERT. Next Friday afternoon, at Bin- der’s Drug Store, Annette Haskins will give that heart rending solo, which never fails to create sym- pathy in her audience, entitled, “I Never Knew What Looks Could Do, ’Till I Rouged Up One Time.” 0 Wear Halcrow’s Rubber Gloves for dish-washing; keep your nails from getting rusty. 0 LOST AND FOUND. Left on the “‘dink,” one pair of corduroys. If an article resem- bling a circus tent is found, please return to F. Miles. oO — - Furs ably raw. gophers. Catskins wanted, prefer- Also will pay well for D. DUVENECK. ANNOUNCEMENT. Tonsorial Parlor. Rudolph Altona will shortly open his new barber shop. He will be the sole agent for Altona’s Am- brosial Herpicide in “‘Brown Bot- tles.”” Miss Lucile Goeler will be the assistant lady barber ‘to wait on Mr. Altona’s customers. oO A RAZZY BUNCH. The Bosts, a Knights. lameda High School now King, a Barron, and two It also provides a Plum- tree for two Robbins and two Dickeys. There are also Brcoks for a Fish with one Gill that must beware of a Fisher. A Frost helps to Freese a Poole hidden in a Littlefield. The Rohr of a Bachr frightens a Hunter coming from the chase with his Kerr and tae Hyde of a Doe on his shoulder, The school has donated two Nich- ols to buy three Fords and a Rec- ford, and has engaged the service; of a Cooley from Canton to clear the Carrs. Twice a week a Cam- per and a Miner walk Miles over the Moss in the Wood to a Hutt for some Bacon. The school has become religious, for every even- ing two Bishops, a Frier, and a Goodman are seen going to Ves- per’s. jt AA I BAUMAN ) | My , We TRAY se | eR) ' Wy Ni } | | | Me { = ‘VEC icers tudent Off ‘ated S SOC As — ® se Sarl Miles F. Foster Sanford Helen T. Holden Philip Officers of the A. S. A. H. S. President Philip T. Holden Helen Sanford Foster Viles Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Vr. Paul L. Evans Appreciation HE Administration takes this opportunity to extend its appreciation for the loyal support rendered by the faculty and the students this semester. From the standpoint of activities it may well be said that this semester has been a most successful one. The students have rallied to the cause of the Motion Picture Machine Fund by supporting the University of California Glee Club Concert and the Monsen Lectures. Several classes also have made contributions to the same fund, thus showing that the proper spirit is not lacking. The Senior Play was a great suc- cess. all records for attendance being broken. The Junior Class revived the old custom of giving a dance, but this semester admission was charged, and the proceeds devoted to the Motion Picture Fund. The Oak Leaf has become an established school activity. and has not only financed itself this semester, but has paid a deficit left from last term’s issue, thus proving the popularity of the publication. The concert given under auspices of the Star and Key was a delightful entertainment, and the money has been turned over to a noble cause; namely, the Star and Key Loan Fund. The expenses of Athletics have been heavy, as the football team had to be supported. All students not having A. S. A. H. S. cards were required to pay admission to the league games. This system has helped the school financially, and it is At the pres- ent time it is difficult to state just how much the present admin- hoped that the same may continue next semester. istration will leave in the treasury, but we sincerely hope that this term may end as successfully as the preceding one. PHILIP T. HOLDEN. PAGE FORTY-NINE Members of Administrative Board : aes CLASS REPRESENTATIVES. President : Philip T. Holden ice-Preside robe . a : . i = rage 4 2 ice] resid = Hae “ stage High Senior Phoebe Winslow, William Cathcart ese Vr. P ed E = Low Senior Wildred Maurer, Coltman Shepard Soe ee : : eee OES High Junior ; Edith Myers, Hallock Davis : ee ee Low Junior Louise Walden, Willis Garrettson MEMBERS-AT-LARGE High Sophomore Isabel Snyder, Newell Hart. Will Gill, Mignen Henrici, Irving Edinger, Rudolph Buben, ae Scere Spee ssh ss seas x igh Freshman... .......Cecil Put , Elizabe rarrett Vartha Linderman, Mark McKimmins. Low Freshman ; : Melita Hutt, John McKean PAGE FIFTY wae Me eS x. Low Senior Class President Edric Brown Vice-President Helen Rounds Secretary Virginia Grahn Class Representative OON after the opening of the fall term, the Low Senior Class decided to present the customary play. “The lawney of the Wells,” a comedy in four acts, by Pinero, was finally selected as the most suitable for presenta- tion. With the efficient assistance of the Faculty Com- mittee, Mr. Carlyle—the coach, and Manager Harold Kahn, the play was a decided success. The cast was exceptionally well PAGE FIFTY-TWO Treasurer Will Gill Class Editor {nna Hunt Class Representative Vildred Maurer Coltman Shepard fitted to the different parts. The net proceeds of the produe tion were two hundred and twenty dollars; this large sum ex ceeding that made by any former class. Next semester the class anticipates entering into several ac tivities, making the senior dance and graduation the big event of the term. | i 2 i) Wy g RNA “i a({ I, 4 ‘ RUT x yy THE} | 1 )) ! 4 |] ie High Junior Class President Willard Wood Pearl Nichols Harry Westphal Vice-President Secretary In the beginning of the term, the class of December. 717, elected the above officers, but. owing to the numerous other events of the first few months, the class postponed its activities until later in the term. The members of the class enjoyed a pleasant evening at the home of Edith Meyers. Editor Jessyl Jacobs Edith Meyers Hallock Davis Class Representative Class Representatit e The class has plenty of “pep,” and a good deal can be ex- pected of it in its senior year. It hopes to make a hit with the selection of a senior play, and feels sure that the actors will outshine all former stars in the rendering of their roles. Keep your eye on the class of December, 717. Low Junior Class President Robert Lamborn Dorothy Deardorff Rodney Reynolds Vice-President Secretary The class of June, “18, contrary to the proverbial lack of spirit in Junior classes, has shown a great deal of that commod- ity this term. The class met for organization in the early part of the term, and an enthusiastic set of officers was elected. A most original design was chosen for the Junior Class pin,—a small oak leaf of green gold with the letters and numerals raised PAGE FIFTY-FOUR Class Editor Class Representative Ruth Jackson Louise Walden Class Representative Willis Garrettson in the center of the leaf. The Low Junior boys were the see- ond to get their class caps, which are of large black and white checked material with a triangular button of yellow and white The class also gave a “Junior Prom.” on the tenth of November. managed by Lester Mclver, the proceeds going to the Motion Picture Fund. Hi oh Sophomore Class Herndon McNutt Eileen Velson fudrey Durst President Vice-President Secretary Class Representative The Class of December, °18, organized and elected the above officers for this term. The High Sophomores, following the lead of the Seniors in selecting class caps, decided on a black and white check with yellow and white streamers. A Sophomore football team was organized, and Tom Bacon was elected captain. A game was Treasurer Perry Adams Editor William Taylor Class Representative Isabel Snyder Vewell Hart played between the Sophomores and the Freshmen; the lower class being defeated by a score of eight to three. A candy sale was held by the girls, the nS going toward the moving picture machine fund. The class, which has shown consider. able enthusiasm since its entrance into the high school, hopes to keep up this record its Junior year. Low Sophomore Class President Robert Lauenstein Rae Eubanks Warfield Wells Vice-President Secretary The Low Sophomore class of this term possesses a great deal of the proverbial “pep.” Now that its members have passed the “scrub” year, they are determined to take a prominent part in school activities. The class of June, °19, has tried hard to live up to Dr. Thompson’s assertion that, “It is the best class that ever entered Alameda High.” The Low Sophomores held their first meeting in the early part of the term, and elected the above officers. At the third mee ting a vaudeville show was suggested: PAGE FIFTY-SIX Class Editor Class Representative Eileen Eyre Thornton Davis Class Representative Regina Knudsen but, owing to the many other school affairs, the idea was tem- porarily droppe � d. A candy : sale was given instead, and a goodly sum was turned over to the Student Body. The class has several ideas to be developed in the future, and eve srything seems to be working out successfully. A great deal of enthusiaa sm has been shown, and the outlook for the class of June, 719, is a very bright one. High Freshman Class Varshall Lovey Vargaret Hyde Thomas Halcrow President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer We're the “livest” class yet. Really, they all say so. Doesn’t the candy sale that we gave last term prove it? We made $10.50, and gave it all to the school. A candy sale this term vielded $5.50, and that goodly amount was donated to the mov- ing picture fund. Were we not real brave when we met the great big Sophomores on the football field? They beat us 3-0, but we proved ourselves good losers. The High Freshman girls have been especially active. Win- ifred Aydelotte and Marian Martine, the latter a well known Junior, played in a tennis tournament against Girls’ High, last term. The Alameda girls won one set. but the match was finally Class Editor Class Representative Winifred Aydelotte Elizabeth Garrett Class Representative Cecil Putnam decided in favor of our opponents. However, the Alameda girls played a fine game, and should be commended for their excellent showing. Two High Freshman girls, Winifred Aydelotte and Marion Schneider, won the gold and silver medals. respectively, for de- bating. They triumphed over four formidable opponents—one of them a Senior at that. The first of this term the boys selected very becoming caps, and the girls decided on rings to show their class spirit. The class, as a whole. has a creat deal of school spirit, and a bright future is looked forward to by all its members. Low Freshman Class Russell Knowland Varybelle Worthen Jean Hunt President Vice-President Secretary This year’s Freshman Class started in at once with the avowed purpose of developing to the highest degree the real Alameda High School spirit, and it determined to make the class of 20 one to be remembered. In September, the Senior girls gave the class a splendid reception with vaudeville and dancing. The warm welcome did a great deal to make the new class feel that it was in reality part of the High School life. PAGE FIFTY-EIGHT Editor Class Representative Louise B. Hanley Velita Hutt John McKean Class Representative The Freshmen are full of enthusiasm, and aim to do their share in whatever they can, for the school in general and for their class in particular. They are planning a candy sale to take place in the near future, the proceeds to be used to help purchase a moving picture machine for the school. The en- thusiasm thus far shown makes it apparen t that our future undertakings will prove more than successful. THE BANK IME and results show! Since its organization, April 22, 1914, the City Schools’ Savings System has grown by leaps and bounds. The deposits now total over seven thousand dollars, while the number of open accounts has increased to over two thousand. Once again Alameda has started something! Schools from all parts of California have inquired into the A. H. S. system, and have adopted its methods with good re- sults. From year to year we have improved our system until now it is practically flawless. During the summer vacation, Mr. Evans, the manager of the savings department, conferred with the state bank inspectors, and the changes which were recom- mended by them have been adopted. Each depositor now has three duplicates of his or her account: one at the school in which the deposit is made, another at the high school branch, and another at the bank proper. The banking laws which make us a branch of the Alameda and Citizens Savings Banks also hold these banks liable for every cent deposited through the Savings System. Both the manager and cashier of the City Schools Savings System are required to go under bond. The system in which our books are checked against each other renders it al- most impossible to make an error. Each student of banking has certain duties to perform, and at the end of the day the postings are checked and audited. The grammar schools have taken an increased interest in bringing up the total deposit of their respective schools. It has been gratifying to the officers of the bank to see so many new accounts opened and enlarged, as it shows that the bank is ac- complishing its purpose, and is making it worth while for the students. An account opened in grammar school, and increased through the school career, becomes an appreciated deposit later on. It has been due to the untiring efforts of Mr. Evans, when various problems arose, that the bank is still in operation, and he certainly deserves the enthusiastic and generous support of the entire student body for the department which he organized. The boys have also advanced many new ideas which are now be- ing used with excellent results. Don’t be a knocker: boost the “Made at A. H. S. product.” The banking force which assisted Mr. Evans, and gave their conscientious support to the bank this term consists of Rudolph Altona, cashier; Roy Stulz, assistant cashier; Foster Miles, William Wahmuth. Alice Moran, Louise Croll, and Harold Almond, bookkeepers: Pettes St. Sure and Leslie Melver, filing clerks. has taken great interest and pride in the weekly deposits of their Much credit is also due the grammar school foree which respective schools. Below is the condition of accounts at the end of September: PAGE FIFTY-NINE STATEMENT ALAMEDA SAVINGS BANK. Balances September 28, 1916: The Bean leeds High $ 938.77 . : Porter 355.92 Mastick 223.51 Lincoln 500.90 Haight 131.48 Night 2153 Washington 687.97 Longfellow 339.97 Everett 78.16 T was in the year 1910 that the Bean Feeds at the Y. M. C. A originated. At this time the “feeds” were for Oakland Schools only; but in 1913, owing to the fact that we did not have any Y. M. C. A. in our city, it was decided to let Alameda High take part in the “feasts.” Last year three hundred different fellows attended over one-third of the ses- sions. During this year three tons of beans were devoured by the High Schools, along with an ample amount of slaw, buns, doughnuts, cake and chocolate. Total Balance $3578.21 d The purpose of thes e “feeds” is to have the students meet STATEMENT CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK. together in their discussion rooms. Here, after a hearty sup- per, problems which every High School fellow meets with are discussed. The Alameda group is under the supervision of Mr. Caldwell. The students are favored now and then with addresses by different teachers. Balance September 28, 1916: High $ 981.01 Porter 500.65 Lincoln 272.05 Haight 128.04 Among some of the best were those by Doctor Thompson, Night 3.03 Mr. Smith, Mr. Coan, and the talk on will-power by Mr. Carpen- Mastick 179.36 ter. Washington 169.9] Longfellow Everett After the discussion groups, the boys enjoy the privileges of the swimming tank, the pool room, the bowling alleys and the boys’ game room. Total Ralanca The officers for the Senior and Junior group are as follows: President, Rudolph Buben; Secretary, Will Gill: Yell Leader. RECAPITULATION. William Vaughan; Advertising Committee, Leslie Melver and $3578.21 Robert Lamborn. The officials for the “Sophs” and “Freshies” 3460.95 are as follows: President, Richard Schliewiensky; Vice-presi- dent, Frances Graves; Yell Leader, Jack Moran. Balance Alameda Savings Bank Balance Citizens Savings Bank Total Balance $7039.16 PAGE SIXTY The Girls’ Glee Club HE Girls’ Glee Club resumed practice rather late in the term, because of the delayed return of their leader, Miss McDermott. Despite this fact, they are very en- thusiastic: and have been attending regular practice. New members have been added, selected from Miss McDermott’s choral class. They are: Bonita Hunt, Maybelle Worthen, Gladys Petry, and Claudine Brandt. The future plans of the club have not been made public yet, but as usual the girls will participate in several programs. Miss McDermott has obtained several carefully chosen songs, which the members hope to present on these various occasions. The club has been organized long enough now to have established a reputation, which its members are earnestly endeavoring to maintain. Competition with the newly organized Boys’ Glee Club is another incentive for the girls. Under their leader’s judicious guidance the girls hope to advance considerably in ability and accomplishment. PAGE SIXTY-ONE r MILITARY Officers of the A. H. S. Cadets N. Eckley D. Osborn M. McKimmins HE plan of having cadets at Alameda High School was first introduced in 1914, and under the direction and command of John Ganser, two companies were formed in that year. With the assistance of Leland Sweeney the rudiments of disciplinary drill were taught, but since no arms could be obtained, the cadets soon lost interest. As a result, the organization of cadets at Alameda High School was disbanded. PAGE SIXTY-TWO Cc. Youngberg M. Loring F. Miles G. Nordlund F. Terry In January, 1915, the cadets were re-organized, and Harold Kahn was elected captain. Instead of the one company, two companies turned out, so that it was necessary to have a major. Foster Miles successfully passed the examination for major, and has since held that position very ably. This term we hope, with the aid of the Citizens’ Club, to have new rifles, uniforms which will be the property of the Q. M. Department, first-aid and heliograph equipment. Further- A. H. more, plans are being made so that two full days each term may be devoted entirely to military, and this will certainly be a great help toward creating interest in the cadets. In the early part of this term, due to the poor arrangement of the drill periods, many found it very difficult and almost impossible to turn out. Now, since this has been changed, there ig no reason why every boy in the school should not ‘take part in military, or, at least, give the cadets the support they need. Now, here is something which, without a doubt, very few fellows have ever considered. Did you, personally, ever stop Military Company to think of the great benefits to be derived from a military training? Did you ever think how training of this sort would make you respond quickly and accurately to a command, how it would give you me ental as well s physical training, how it would promote self-reliance. lee abies a more perfect co- ordination between mind and body, and give you a good start in the knowledge of military tactics? Very likely you have never conside red. any of the above points; however, if you have considered them, and aren’t convinced, turn out with the cadets and you will be convinced. PAGE SIXTY-THREE The Star and Key Society HE Star and Key Society, with an even larger enroll- ment than last term, has planned and accomplished many things under its capable and enthusiastic presi- The meetings have been well best to make this term one of the best ever known by the society. dent, Reginald Vaughan. attended, and all members have done their During this term, new pins for the society were procured ; though they retain their original design, they are of a much better and clearer cut and are considerably improved in appear- ance. They are of solid gold in place of the plated gold used previously, and instead of the green stone there is now a pearl. Those who have purchased the new pins are very much pleased with them. The loan fund of the society, for the purpose of lending money to the graduates of Alameda High School who desire to enter college, has taken on a new interest, and the pupils of the entire school are doing all they can toward increasing it. A splendid entertainment, arranged by Russell Mederaft, was given at Washington School during the early weeks of the term. The proceeds, about sixty dollars, will be added to the loan fund. PAGE SIXTY-FOUR During this term, the membership of the society has attained a very high standard. Let’s all work to keep it up and make it even higher next term! The permanent members of the Star and Key are as follows: Harold Almond Esther Anderson Helen Gray Boyce Anderson Janet Brown Augusta Buben Ruth Carr Bernice Christopher Lewis Clark Elizabeth Cockcroft Edith Corde Dorothy Deardorff Dora Duveneck Norman Eckley Felice Elliot Marion Farrington Adeline Getz Helen Goldthwaite Bessie Goodman Virginia Grahn Edna Hansen Eugenia Hauch George Hughes Ruth Jackson Irene Jacobs Elvira Johnson Ruth Jones Alma Lauenstein Elinor Malic Mildred Maurer Herndon McNutt Gilbert Mears Louise Mears Edith Meyers Ingrid Moe Elizabeth Myall Edith Nickerson James Pitman Norman Plummer Ruby Rodell Helen Rounds George Rose Olga Scheuermann Marjorie Stanley Doris von Schoen Robert Van Stan Reginald Vaughan Wm. E. Vaughan Louise Walden Anita Weichart Phoebe Winslow Star and Key Society Marion Farrington Reginald Vaughan Helen Rounds ‘Treasurer President Vice-President Paul St Sure Louise Mears Secretary itor The A. H. S. Orchestrz HE Orchestra resumed its daily morning practice at the o'clock. opening of the term under the leadership of Mrs. Tudor, The Orchestra is much in demand at school festivities and — who took Miss MeDermott’s place during her month’s programs. It contributed the entire musical program at the — absence in the East. Miss McDermott spent much of Senior Play, and several numbers at the Parent-Teacher her time, while away, in observing the methods em- Association’s meeting. ployed for teaching music in the schools of the East. Only the best class of music is played, such as: the overture Eighteen members compose the organization, whose earnest- from “The Barber of Seville.” Moskowski’s “Suite of Spanisli ness of purpose is evinced by the fact that seldom are there any Dances,” and selections from the “Mikado.” late arrivals at the practice, although it commences at eight PAGE SIXTY-SIX The Astronomy Club HE purpose of the club is to promote interest in astron- omy among its members, and to aid them in studying that interesting subject. The meetings are held in the lecture room of the annex, at seven o’clock, Thursday evenings. The activities are ably directed by Miss Hewett, who lias succeeded in obtaining for the members per- mission to visit many of the places of astronomical inte rest near Alameda. This term, the club has gone to the Unive rsity of California, where it has seen the telescopes and other instruments belong- ing to the University; and has visited one of the fifteen largest telescopes i in the world, situated at Leona Heights. At the regu- lar Thursday evening meetings at the school, “whe on the sky was clear, observations of the moon and planets have been taken. At the meetings, the regular business is first attended to: the remainder of the evening being devoted to observation and dis- cussion of this most ancient of sciences. A new constitution has been adopted. The officers elected in the spring for this term are as follows: President, Lily Anderson: Vice-President. Emily Laloge: Secretary and Treasurer, Homer Kemble: Direc- tor, Miss Hewett. Miss Hewett has been doing fine work in connection with the club’s study of astronomy. Her generous devotion of time out- side of school hours to the club’s welfare has well me rited the praise given her by the members. The organization has seen the need for good instruments and other equipment, and is working hard to bring i in the neces- sary funds. It is hoped that the tower to be erected on Porter School will be available for observation work. But even with their limited equipment the members are enthusiastic about the work, and are learning much that will be a great he ‘Ip to them should they study astronomy later. PAGE SIXTY-SEVEN PAGE SIXTY-EIGHT Yelling GREAT deal of enthusiasm has been shown this year in the Alameda High rooting section. “Everybody out,” was the slogan, and it certainly produced results. The girls turned out in exceedingly creditable num- bers, thus showing splendid spirit. At every preliminary game there was a good, but not large rooting section. For every league game special cars trans- ported the rooters to the field of battle, and there they vied with the other schools in noise making. Previous to every same, there was a yell rally. Many supported these, but there were a great many who did not attempt to let their voices loose. A large bonfire rally was held the night before the championship game with Berkeley High: on this occasion good speeches and novel stunts were given and the new yells practiced. In closing. I wish to thank the Student Body of Alameda High School for the excellent support rendered me and the fine sportsmanlike attitude shown at the games. WILLIAM VAUGHAN, Yell Leader. Y FOR DEBATING RE + ee Winifred Aydellotte Marian Schneider WINNER OF GOLD MEDAL WINNER OF SILVER MEDAL Debating EBATING In the Alameda High School entered upon a new era of activity when. on Medal Night of last term, six members of the debating society met in contest for the Jesse Robinson Debating Med- als. These six members constituted the Medal Team which had been chosen through a series of preliminary contests in which more than twenty pupils had taken part. In debating the question of Compulsory Military Service in the United States. the members of the Medal Team were arranged as follows: Vegative Melvin MeKerricher Winifred A vdelotte Marshall Lovey { ffirmative Russell Mederaft Marion Schneider Jack Moran Fitting indeed it seems. at a time when women are awaken- ing to a greater interest in civie affairs, and with the enthusi- astie support of the girls of the school in general. that the girls of the team should have carried away the honors of the even- PAGE SEVENTY ing. However, the contest was close, and Miss Aydelotte and Viss Schneider in winning the gold and silver medals respect- ively, received trophies won only through persistent and untir- ing effort. Through the generosity of Mr. Robinson. who has established these medal contests, and with the encouragement of the mem- bers of the faculty debating committee, who have debating at heart, this activity has risen to take its place with the foremost activities of the school. In addition to the regular work of the Debating Club, this semester has seen further progress in the way of the organization of separate boys’ and girls’ Debating Societies, in which training is given not only in’ debating. but ilso in parliamentary law. The officers of the Debating Club are: Jack Moran President Varshall Lovey H inifred {ydelotte {lbert Brooks Vice-President Secretary Treasurer The Oak Leaf HREE terms ago the Class in Journalism undertook the editing and publishing of The Oak Leaf, a self- supporting school paper which tends to bring about a closer relation between fellow-students. The Oak Leaf is a benefit to the student body, and provides practical and up-to-date knowledge of newspaper work for the Journalism Class. Such a publication shows the parents what the High School is accomplishing. Four editions of The Oak Leaf, with a possible special fifth number, are published this term for the nominal price of twenty-five cents. Formerly the Administrative Board was given the privilege of electing a Manager who held that position throughout the semester for the sake of simplifying business arrangements. Now, however, The Oak Leaf is under the super- vision of the Journalism Class, which appoints, by election at the beginning of each term, an Editor and Business Manager, who hold their respective offices during the school term. The Editor-in-Chief names his assistants for each new issue. This system affords experience in journalistic work for the editorial staff. Each member registered in the course has the oppor- PAGE SEVENTY-ONE tunity of writing an article or editing a section at some time High School grows, the subscription list will be enlarged and during the term. The Oak Leaf will have prospects for expansion and for a better The material in this paper consists largely of school activi- paper. ties, work of organizations. school and inter-class athletics. per- : : sonals, and in short, all school interests. Editor Mildred Maurer The Journalism Class is under the able guidance of Arthu Business Manager William Gill F. Acard, Head of the Enelish Department, to whom Is attrib- Wenasucn Rasa Pettes St. Sure uted a large part of the success of The Oak Leaf. If the stu- dent body continues to support this publication, as the Alameda Assistant Managing Editor Philip T. Holden AN INTERIOR CIRCULATION. There was a fat heathen Two men he had eaten On the banks of the overflowed Nile. Said the heathen in glee, “T have had a fine tea,” And he patted his belt with a smile. He grinned as he said, “These men, tho’ they’re dead, Have left me some relics outside, For this fine pair of teeth Will do in a wreath To encircle niy eighty-ninth bride.” But a tiger had heard And contentedly purred As he opened his jaws very wide. So the poor black’s last yell And the false teeth as well Now encircle the tiger inside. Phyllis Edgell. PAGE SEVENTY-TWO E.GREAVES. = 3 = = | Re SERS —_— “Quality Street” Each term it seems that the Low Senior Class, in producing a play, surpasses the work set in previous terms. So it appears in the last two cases at least. J. M. Barrie’s “Quality Street,” as presented by the December, °16, Class may be termed a phe- nomenal success. The present High Senior Class cleared two hundred dollars, and this set a financial standard only excelled by the June, “17, Class. The cast was well chosen and coached by Fred Carlyle, and the production ably managed by Wm. -Vaughan. THE CAST Valentine Brown Russell Medcraft Ensign Blades Albert Gilliland 4 Gallant Felix Mehan Lieut. Spicer Wm. Vaughan PAGE SEVENTY-FOUR Recruiting Sergeant Isabella Phoebe Throssel Susan Throssel Miss Willoughby Fanny Willoughby Henrietta Charlotte Patty Harriet Old Soldier Master Arthur Tomson Rudolph Buben Rita Jenkins Elizabeth Cockcroft Helen Sanford Mignon Henrici Alma Halcrow Leona Fleckenstein Edith Corde Bessie Goodman Irene Jacobs Wm. Cathcart Annabel Wheaton Assisted by Members Junior Dramatic Club Ellen Medcraft, Kathleen Haslett, Elinor Haight, Elizabeth Pattiani Marion Greenlee and Ruth Jenkins. “Trelawney of the Wells” Imogen Parrott, of the Royal Olympic Theatre The most successful show ever produced at the Adelphian Hall by a Low Senior Class was the one given under the auspices of the June, °17, Class of the Alameda High School. The play was one in which it was not easy for the actors to exhibit their histrionie ability, but all of them carried their parts in a highly creditable manner and deserve much praise. follows: THEATRICAL FOLK Tom Wrench Ferdinand Gadd James Telfer Augustus Colpoys Rose Trelawney Of the Bagnigge-Wells Theatre Avonia Bunn Mrs. Telfer, Miss Violet The cast was as Wm. Gill Edriec Brown Harold Kahn Carlisle Youngberg Alice Culver Martha Hyde Virginia Grahn O’Dwyer, prompter at the Pantheon Theatre Mr. Denzil Mr. Mortimer Mr. Hunston Miss Brewster Of the Pantheon Theatre Hallkeeper, at the Pantheon NON-THEATRICAL FOLK Vice-Chancellor Sir William Gower, Kt. Arthur Gower } His Clara De Foenix Grandchildren Miss Trafalgar Gower, Sir William’s Sister Captain De Foenix, Clara’s husband Mrs. Mossop, a landlady Mr. Ablett, a grocer Charles, a butler Sarah, a maid Mildred Maurer Joe Hollings Coltman Shepard Gerean Nordlund Irving Edinger Helen Rounds Edriec Brown Jack Wilson Eugenia Hauch Philip Holden Marjorie Stanley Gerean Nordlund Irene Williamson Joe Hollings Dudley Jorgenson Augusta Buben PAGE SEVENTY-FIVE | Other Events THE FRESHMAN RECEPTION HE reception to the Freshman girls, given by the Senior girls, was held at Adelphian Hall on the after- noon of August 25. The program under the direction of Miss Irene Williamson was presented by the Low Seniors, while the High Senior girls provided the refreshments. Miss Helen Sanford with a few well chosen re- marks heartily weleomed the new girls to the High School, and Miss Eleanor Gutsch responded for the class of June, ’20. The program consisted of the following numbers: The Whistling Girl The “Clooms” The Summer Scene “The Man Next Door” Characters: By Margaret Spruance By the Joke Girls By Eight Ukelele Girls (A skit) Bernice Helm Marjorie Stanley Irene Williamson Mildred Maurer Constance Philip Melville Jack Winton The Talking Serub Woman New Songs Eugenia Hauch Accompanied by Ruby Rodell and Virginia Grahn Cartoons By Verena Ford Song By Helen Murray Shadow Picture By Z. Langhorne and L. Corde After this entertaining and mirth-provoking program fol- lowed dancing and the serving of refreshments. The entire afternoon was greatly enjoyed by everyone, and countless new acquaintances were made. PAGE SEVENTY-SIX MR. AGARD’S RECITAL Upon two occasions during the semester Mr. Agard gave most pleasing piano recitals. The first one, on the afternoon of August 22, consisted of dance music of the different ages and peoples, portraying their characteristics through a careful repro- duction of music typical of the different ages. The selections were: Gluck-Brahms Boccherin i-Joseffy Vozart Old Russian Kreisler Liszt Gavotte Minuet Movement from Concerto Tramping Song Waltz in Slow Time Gypsy Czardas Arabesques on Themes from Von Weber’s “Invitation” Tausig Mr. Agard has for many years been appreciated by music lovers about the bay region, and although the recitals were not advertised outside of the school, both were attended by a goodly number of parents and townspeople, as well as the students. The second program given toward the end of the year con- sisted of: Romance from D Minor Concerto Nocturne in F sharp Barcarolle Rubenstein Old trish Air Percy Grainger Graal and Swan Themes from “Lohengrin”..Wagner Finale from “Die Rheingold” Wagner Vozart Chopin The Star and Key Loan Fund Concert Among the successes of the semester was the concert given Thursday evening, September 14, at the Washington School uditorium under the auspices of the Star and Key Society for the benefit of the Student Loan Fund. The program was a treat indeed; the music was given by the best local talent, and the dances by Miss Doris Haslett. together with Russell Med- eraft’s skit, “The Little Dancer,” gave a very pleasing effect. The affair was managed by Miss Berg assisted by Russell Med- eraft and Albert Gilliland. The program in full was as follows: | Twelfth Rhapsodie Liszt Miss Zdenka Buben. (a) Widmung Schumann (b) Die Lotus Blume (c) Minnelied Miss Claire Higby. Miss Jean Vaughan, accompanist. Schumann Brahms Pas Seul Lacombe Miss Doris Haslett. Orchestral Quintet. Miss Mary McDermott, Leader. (a) Give Me Your Smile Rae (b) Mother Machree Trish Folk Song Mr. Delano Cadman. Japanese Dance Sellenick Miss Doris Haslett. Orchestral Quintet. (a) Connais Tu le Pays—From “Mignon” Thomas (b 4 Red, Red Rose Miss Katherine Geldermann. Hastings Miss Jean Vaughan, accompanist. The Little Dancer By Russell Mederaft Yvette, the Little Dancer..Miss Doris Haslett Russell Mederaft Rudolph Buben Philip, an artist Violin Interludes The U. C. Glee Club Concert The reputation of the University of California Glee Club was substantially backed by their performance at the Haight School Auditorium, Friday evening, November 3. The college songs, the humorous stunts and vaudeville acts amused everyone, and the lively dance music after the show made nimble the toes of many a youth. The Ways and Means Committee handled the affair with Fred Terry as student manager, the proceeds going to the Motion Picture Fund. PAGE SEVENTY-SEVEN Frederick Monsen Lectures “Vanishing Indian Trails” and “Norway” were the subjects of illustrated lectures given by Frederick Monsen on the even- ings of September 26, and October 3 respectively, for the pur- pose of enlarging the Motion Picture Machine Fund. The lectures were intensely interesting and instructive, and as usual, Mr. Monsen’s pictures were wonderful. The two enter- tainments were under the direction of the Music and Lecture Committee with Miss Garretson as chairman. assisted by A. Gilliland and R. Buben as student managers. The Bonfire Rally The greatest student rally ever held in Alameda was the bonfire rally held Hallowe’en night, the evening before the championship game with Berkeley. The bonfire, the material for which was piled over twenty feet high, was set off at half-past seven amid the applause of hundreds of students and parents. Yells and songs were given, speeches were made and an effigy of Berkeley’s team was burned on the pile. The searchlights arranged by Fred Terry and Foster Miles added whatever was needed in the way of the spectacular. Major Tilden, Alameda’s greatest football fan, Dr. Thompson, Coach Rittler, President Holden and Captain Latham were among the speakers. Albert Brooks, Walter Den- nison and Walter Cramer sang, accompanied by the banjo. The girls assisted financially by selling candy. After the pro- gram the boys serpentined around the town. The entire affair was one big burst of whole-hearted en- thusiasm and indeed it was so thoroughly enjoyed by all that we believe that the Bonfire Rally will be a customary celebra- tion for Hallowe’en night. PAGE SEVENTY-EIGHT EVOLUTION. The Freshman’s plight, Is a pitiful sight, He works and he works all the day. Each teacher he fears. And he quakes “neath the leers Of the other kids, care-free and gay. With the Sophomore stage, He begins to rage ‘Gainst the virtue of Studying Hard. And he feels the elation Of Co-education, Which results in a Red-Spotted Card. The Junior’s quite bold, For he feels he’s now old. (nd he cares not a damn if he’s rough! He’s proud that he shaves. And of Zingg’s joint he raves, Getting by, if he ean, with a Bluff. But the Senior quiets down, And reealls with a frown. The hours that he’s fooled away, And the moral is this. If you’d have Senior bliss. You will work all four years of the way! Russell Vedcraft, : JULY Again? Yes; some day we'll say: “Those good old days at Alameda Hi. But, now?” AUGUST A Frosh reports that Charlie Chaplin is perched in the Office. Senior girls answer the S. O. S. call for nurse girls. We are glad to see Miss Brown again, and delighted to keep Mrs. Hallett. Star and Key Book Trust corners the market in thought food. The first Saturday. Freshmen heave a sigh of relief. Administrative Board sets dues at 75c and elects the “Acorn’s” Editor and Manager. Freshman who desired information about Military seeks A-gard. The program is changed again. Never mind! That’s not unusual. First rugby turnout. Material looks good but young. Pres. Holden Associated Student Meeting. Lots of “pep”! slips Miles for a moment. —-Thou speakest well, Dr.: we do need more annexes, but go easy on the exes. —The High Senior class decides to assume the responsibility of publishing this very noble volume, “Ye Acorn,” for Dec. 1916. 16—Mr. Stebbins beats a retreat for a cravat. 17—Head nurse, Helen Sanford, calls a meeting of the nurses to consider the most efficient means of eradicating the con- PAGE EIGHTY tagious epidemic of “sleepy brains” so prevalent among the “Frosh.” A. H. S. plays Cogswell for the first game of the season, Corks flew early, but the score grew to 24-5 for Alameda. Dear me! What shall the Senior Play be? Mr. Agard gives a delightful piano recital in the Assembly Hall. AUGUST Manager Lester Bishop is compelled to appear with one black lamp since the first “Gridiron” struggle with Cogswell. Step Rally held for Tribune Marathon. Senior Play try- outs are held. Dr. Marshall visits school. Girls enjoy the greatest of all Frosh Receptions. Alameda plays Lowell at the Stadium. We had 5 in our rooting section, but only 3 in our score vs. Lowell’s 5. Elizabeth wears a Dec. ’16 class pin.( ? ) Alameda second, beats Fremont second, at Lincoln Park. Score 6- 3. Alameda 50-S. F. Commercial 0. A close contest, boys! 31—Coach Otto wears a fatherly smile. SEPTEMBER “Hark! Hark! the dogs do bark, the beggars are coming to town. Some in rags, some with jags and some in velvet gowns.” Such rashness September morn brought forth! A. H. S. - Cogswell game—nothing up. Labor Day! Ye Faculty rest in peace! Your wayward lads are Galahads today. “Qak Leaf” appears. Congratulations, Miss Mildred; it is better sheet than ever. From appearances, Zita, should you not continue your study of Spanish? Mr. Smith leaves our Science Department for a call to Chico High. Dennison proves that sulphur and zine combustion. Lay off on the fumigating, Wal! rapidly produce Alameda springs a surprise, and captures the much coveted Tribune Marathon Trophy. Debating enthusiasts organize for their forensic warfare. The Student Body is presented with the Tribune Marathon Cup, and the runners receive their bars. Valence is explained in a novel way. “Hookers” is a popu- As and expressive term in modern Chemistry. The Student Loan Fund Benefit is given at Washington School. Now smile, boys; the vice-president is taking your picture. Palo Alto High gives us a good game; the score being 14 to 8, favoring our team. Alice Moran swims 103 laps at Cottage Baths in record time. Alameda second team trims Richmond High 11 to 0. Dr. Thompson: “I didn’t hire Montgomery to be a soldier.” Mr. Phelps creates a scene. Senior Play Rally! Mr. Carlyle speaks his piece with the same composure and exactness as he did ten years ago. -The Oak Leaf makes its second appearance. “Trelawney of the ‘Wells’” packs the house, amuses the audience, and enjoys unusual financial success. 30—Second league game! Nuf Sed. Administrative Board votes in favor of purchasing a moving picture machine for the school. Tom Hutt elected manager of the second team. 23—Stockton 6, Alameda 4, at Stockton. Alameda defeats Fremont 3 to 0. “Movie” Machine Fund at 26—League Game No. 1. Frederick Monsen lectures for Haight School. 27—High Seniors get shot and terribly mangled by official Acorn photographer. SEPTEMBER 2 3—Bean Feeds again! Fine stuff, eh? 29—John Stephen McGroarty reviews his popular production, the “Mission Play.” Alameda plasters Oakland with the score of 18 to 3. OCTOBER— 2—Automobile row has a change of position by order of Chief of Police Conrad. 3—Frederick Monsen lectures on Norway at the Haight School. 1—Rah! Rah! Rally for Tech. Game. 5—Mr. McDonald comes; Mr. Minium gets the wagon greased up. 6—Third league game! Alameda and Tech. played like demons, but both teams left the field with their aureoles representing the score. 7—Miss Brown has no detention class! Well, what do you know about that? PAGE EIGHTY-ONE Ah! Seven hundred youths find an oasis in the midst of an arid term. One whole week vacation! Pretty soft is right! Vacation game. Alameda loses to the Titans by the score of 16 to 0. What strange tales are these? Well, youll know them soon enough! Mr. Smith returns from a visit to Southern California. Bartender Edinger gets his pantaloons ripped by Prohibi- tion Holden. Administrative Board elects “Doc” Terry manager of the U. C. Glee Club Show. A. H. S. Third Team cleans Washington Grammar 17 to 0. See Oct. 17—Court Session Sally weeps over poor Durst. “Soapbox” MacKerricher debates “Charlie Boy.” Paul St. Sure on the Dry Amendments. Alameda’s first Varsity beats the second Varsity 33 to 0. Mr. Minium displays a Tia Juana pennant. We hope he picked the right horse. A. H. S. 130 Ib. team ties with Fremont. Citizen’s Club of Alameda holds meeting in the Assembly Hall—“Co-operation of School, Home and the Business World.” the theme. Alameda Varsity again defeats the second team, 50-100. McKinley speaks again! Drama class startled by review of the “Blue Bird.” Miss Wilkins talks to the girls. 7:30 to 9 p. m. The Bonfire Rally. NOVEMBER Fourth league game! Berkeley wins 2 PAGE EIGHTY-TWO Cadets take a day off. Oh you soldier boys! Acorn goes to press. U. C. Glee Club entertainment and dance. Latham goes to church. Junior Prom—Haight School Auditorium. Senior girls enjoy Orpheum party. Shep bets on California. The noble volume entitled “Acorn” goes on sale. THE FOLLOWING ARE ONLY PROGNOSTICATIONS: NOVEMBER Miss Berg praises the idiotorials. Political wires get crossed. Nominations are made. We heard something like this—“He is a d—n good felloy, but you should vote for.” ete. “Don’t you think so?” Stock is taken by the faculty—reports come next week. We are celebrating the day of the big “eats.” DECEMBER Somebody talks to the students. “Oak Leaf” closes its office for the Holidays. Beans, Bath and Bible for the last time. Language classes give a show. “And they march two by two” to receive their “sheepskins, and he says it is the best class that ever graduated. The last official dance under the good old colors, gold ant white. calendar is completed! For some it marks the comple tion of High School days. We are busy people! We hope to be busier. Football N August 2, Captain Latham issued the call to colors, and was overwhelmed by the showing. Manager “Bish” was there in his famous undershirt, and, among the likely looking material from last year’s second team, “Flicks” Mehan, “Reckless” MacRae, “Shag” Moore, “Dud” Jorgenson, “Gopher” Smith, Tommy Bacon, and Willie Jacobs looked to be the class. There were many vacancies on the team due to graduation and matters looked none too bright, considering that not a back field man was left. Merle a ig who last year played with Cogswell, registered at A. H. S., and has he Iped wonder- fully. The re are many other = cee who are doing well, and will very likely be called upon to do service. They are “Ollie” Searing, “Aidey” Chase, “Heinie’” McNutt, Thornton, Hussey and Bill Catheart. The way things stand now, the team is not very flashy or brilliant, but for steadiness and reliability it can not be beaten. When Otto Rittler gets started, and the boys round to form, look out you pig-skin followers of other schools! ALAMEDA 23 COGSWELL 5 Keep up the good work, Alameda, and run through the rest of the schools in the same way. Right at the kick-off the Alameda forwards rushed the ball into Cogswell’s territory, and a try followed in three minutes. Cogswell’s team showed no knowledge of football and was playing the man continually instead of the ball; consequently there was much fighting. Six more tries were made during the rest of the game, and only one of them was converted. This means the loss of many points; so practice up in your placement kicking, Alameda. Much PAGE EIGHTY-FOUR credit is due to the team for its grand showing. Considering the fact that Bacon and McNutt are graduates from the third team to the first, and “Ollie” Searing and Buben have never played before, the team played with great smoothness. Especial credit is due to the backfield, which was so light and ine xperi- enced that everyone was pitying it. What weight and experi- ence is needed will be made up by the fighting spirit which has always made Alameda famous. ALAMEDA 3 LOWELL 5 It was a hard game to lose, as Lowell only outplayed us in the first five minutes of the game. Alameda’s only points were gained from the educated toe of Harry Moore, who drop-kicked the ball between the bars on a free kick. Alameda’s forwards kept right on the ball all the time, and sure had Lowell worried during “the second half, as she was kept on the defensive most of the time. The stars of the game were: Horton, “Gopher” Smith and Bacon, in the back-field; MacRae and Latham, in the forwards. ALAMEDA 50 COMMERCE 0 In a game devoid anything peppy aside from crabbing, Alameda snowed-under the S. F. High School of Commerce. Commerce showed much inexperience not only in a lack knowledge of the rules, but in not playing its positions. Alameda went bad in the first half, due to much fumbling and off-side play. ‘Capt” Latham went in the game at front-rank in the second half, and immediately Alameda took a brace. The backfield was going so well that if the game had lasted ten minutes more the score would have been fabulous. “Gopher” Smith, McNutt, Bishop and “Skib” Edinger, the referee, were the stars. ALAMEDA 0 COGSWELL 0 Alameda went into the field so overconfident that it was lucky to come off with an even break. The scrum men were loafing all the time, and the backfield was playing too much of an individual game. Time and time again a single Cogswell man would break through without any effort. Cogswell showed much improvement over its last appearance, but was not playing as clean a game as possible. Latham, Bishop, Jorgenson, MacRae and Smith were always on the job for Alameda. ALAMEDA 14 PALO ALTO 8 In one of the fastest games played this season, our hopefuls downed Palo Alto High at Lincoln Park. Alameda kicked off, and from a line-out Moore scored. Palo alto dropped-out, and after several minutes Mehan went over. Both these tries Ala- meda failed to convert, but the forwards were packing around the ball and they experienced little difficulty in scoring. The prettiest play of the game started in mid-field when Moore broke loose and passed to Latham. Latham ran several yards, passed back to Moore and he in turn passed again to Latham, who scored. “Ollie” Searing converted from a difficult angle. Ala- meda’s last score came when Horton went over the line near the end of the half. This made the score 14-0 at the end of the first half. Palo Alto started right off in the second half when its for- wards heeled the ball out to its speedy three-quarter line, a try resulting. Greene converted, making the score 14-5. The ball traveled back and forth until Palo Alto procured the ball in the center of the field, and ran through the Alameda back-field, scoring a try but failing to convert. This ended the scoring, but the Palo Alto three-quarter line was always in action, and put many scares into the hearts of the Alamedans by its speed. Catheart was Alameda presented a slightly changed line-up. PAGE EIGHTY-FIVE seen at half-back, McKean at first-five, and Searing in front-rank. All did well. Especial credit is due to the Alameda scrum, which out- hooked and out-played Palo Alto at every angle of the game. Captain Latham was the individual star of the game. He was seen everywhere all the time, and his blocking of Palo Alto’s kicks saved many yards for Alameda. The back-field for Alameda werked well in the first half, but in the second it simply fell to pieces before the attack of Palo Alto. Many easy tackles were missed and the good work of the forwards in following up the play at all times, saved Alameda. This game showed where Alameda was weak, and Coach Rittler declares that when the back-field gets a little practice it will make a good scoring machine. ALAMEDA 4 STOCKTON 6 On September 23, the Alameda team boarded the train at Fruitvale, and journeyed to Stockton. The game was scheduled for 2 p. m., but did not start until nearly three. All this time our boys were waiting in a blistering sun and, after the long train ride, our team was all in. Stockton swept it off its feet at the start and, in five minutes, Another try was added to Stockton’s score in the first half. Neither of the tries were converted, making the score 6 - 0. scored. This ended the scoring for Stockton, and Alameda started to find itself. From a long line-out inside of Stockton’s 25-yard line Mehan procured the ball, and passed to Horton who placed a beautiful drop-kick between the bars, netting Alameda 4 points. This made the score 6-4 in favor of Stockton and Alameda was gaining steadily. It rushed the ball down to Stockton’s 5-yard line, and “Gopher” Smith went over the line, but was called back because the referee did not see the play. PAGE EIGHTY-SIX Alameda was always close to scoring, but never could quite cross the line, because of the excellent defensive work of. the Stockton forwards who were always on the ball with their heads down. Much dirty play was in evidence, and many injuries were sustained. Bill Cathcart had the skin above his eye badly torn, and “Heinie” McNutt’s side was so badly hurt that he could not continue the game This was the first appearance of “Skib” Edinger in the Ala. meda line-up and. although he did not break loose at any time, his speed showed to advantage. Merle Horton seemed to find himself, and made several spectacular plays. He also broke loose once, and was not downed until he reached Stockton’s 5-yard line. “Mick” MecCurrie did good work among the for- wards, and Tom Bacon played a heady game at wing. ALAMEDA 3 FREMONT 0 In one of the most thrilling and hardest fought games of the season, Alameda succeeded in gaining a victory over Fremont High 3-0.. It was our first league game, and it was a hard earned victory. The score until the last ten minutes of play stood 0-0 and everyone was on his toes. The ball was outside at Fremont’s 5-yard line. “Skib” Edinger threw the ball in: Tom Bacon ran in front of the line-out, and took the ball fora few yards; then passed back to Edinger, who crossed the line for the only score of the game. Both teams played exceedingly well, and Fremont’s lack of condition was the main cause of her defeat. Brooks, her star full-back, was injured in the last half after he had played a plucky game. He had to be earried off the field. Fremont attempted to play a very open game, but Alameda‘ | forwards were working so well that Fremont hardly ever had | | the ball. When the Fremont forwards heeled the ball out Alameda’s breaks were on the ball, and the Fremont half-back was always smothered. Bishop, “Aidey” Chase, Edinger and “Flicks” Mehan were the stars of the locals. making many spectacular plays. “Mac” Chase was seen in an Alameda suit. and showed that he sure had the speed. Bill Catheart played a fine game at half-back,. despite the injuries sustained at Stockton from which he had not recovered. This was the first game this season that Alameda’s back-field has got started, and now watch out; for Otto Rittler has de- veloped a stfong scoring machine. ALAMEDA 18 OAKLAND 3 On Saturday, Se ptember 30, our huskies assembled on the State League Baseball Field at Fifty -eighth and Grove Streets, and gave “Oakland High its first defeat: of the season. It was more than a defeat; it was a drubbing. At the end. of the game the Oakland men were so tired that they could hardly stand. Oakland kicked-off, and the ball was dribbled back and forth until from a serum-down, Smith passed to Thornton, Thornton Horton, and Horton to “Mac” Chase who tucked the ball under his arm and ran 35 yards before he was stopped on Oak- land’s 5-yard line. Both teams’ forwards packed around the ball but, finally, “Aidey” Chase broke loose and scored under the goal posts. “Shag” Moore converted, making the score 5 - 0. Here Oakland took a brace, and carried the ball down into Alameda’s territory. Both teams were fighting hard, but Oak- land seemed to have the advanti age. After ten minutes more of play Oakland carried the ball over the line, but failed te con- vert, making the score 5-3, Alameda leading. Alameda dropped-out and, after five minutes more, the half ended. Oak- land was going well, and Alameda seemed to lack confidence. Otto Rittler’s talk between the halves must have started something, for Alameda went in with new pep. and kept rushing the ae into Oakland’s territory. On Oakland’s 25-yard line “Skib” Edinger scooped the ball, and worked his way through a scattered field, se oring Alameda’s second try. making the score 10 - 3. Moore converted. Losing took all the fight out of Oakland, and, after this, Alameda had no difficulty in crossing Oakland’s line. “Aidey” Chase scored two tries, showing that the forwards can make scores as well as the back-field. also scored. Mehan and Edinger Alameda’s back-field was a happy surprise. Every time it would get the ball, it would advance toward Oakland’s line. Not only did it play a good offensive game, but starred on the defensive also. “Rus” Thornton, a Portland boy. was seen at first five, and he certainly knew how to break up Oakland’s plays. The Chase brothers, Horton, and Edinger were the stars for the locals. while the Atwater twins did well for Oakland. serpentine followed the game. ALAMEDA 0 OAKLAND TECH 0 On October 5, at Fifty-eighth and Grove Streets, the football teams from Alameda and Oakland Technical Schools battled to a scoreless tie. At the end of the game the ball was about in the center of the field, and the captains decided to play ten minutes extra. Alameda kicked-off. and the n was rushed down to Tech’s 25-yard line. Tech’s for- wards heeled the ball out, and Black passed to Starrett who ran nearly to Alameda’s line. He was downed, and the ball gradu- ally found its way back to the center of the field. Alameda’s closer game was never playe d. PAGE EIGHTY-SEVEN forwards were packing around the ball in fine shape, and were pushing Tech’s heavy scrum backward. “Les” Smith started the back field with pe rfect passes to Thornton, but Tech’s defense was so strong shat no scores resulted. The first half ended with Tech a little the stronger. When the second half was well under way it was evident that Alameda had the condition. Never for any length of time was the ball in one side’s territory. Both goals were always in danger, but the timely work of the full- backs’ educated toes always saved the day. Many times Tech was close to scoring, due to the free kicks awarded it. Starrett tried long drop kicks which were unsuccessful. Only once did Alameda’s back-field really get started. Smith passed- out, and Jacobs finally got his hands on the ball with a clear field ahead of him, but he was not quite fast enough to score. The biggest seare that Alameda experienced was when Ala- meda fumbled, and the Tech forwards dribbled the ball up to our 5-yard line. It looked like a sure score, but “Aidy” Chase shot in from somewhere, scooped the ball clean, and found touch on our 35-yard line. It was a clever piece of work, and came just in the nick of time. Captain Latham played a wonderful game even though his ankle was injured early in the game. Harry Moore was the star in the line-outs, breaking through and spoiling many of Tech’s tag-back plays. “Skib” Edinger ‘and Horton also starred. The feature of Tech’s play was the speed shown in her back- field. Many times it started, and was stopped, due to our clever defense. Black, of “Tech,” was the kicking star of the game. His long spirals will be remembered as the best ground gainers that any high school lad has kicked in many a day. It was a grand fight and, had it lasted another five minutes, it sure would have been an Alameda victory. PAGE EIGHTY-EIGHT ALAMEDA 0 SAN JOSE 8 It sure did take San Jose High to show the team a fine time, Three machines met the boys at the depot, and took them to a fine feed at the San Jose High School. After lunch, a short ride and a disastrous defeat at the hands of the Garden City ruggers tells the tale. The team made a miserable showing, not playing the game it is capable of. Everything went wrong, due most likely to a lack of pep. After the hard game with “Tech” two days before the fellows were lame, and could not get started. Alameda kicked off, and rushed the ball down to San Jose’s 20-yard line where it = kept inside of San Jose’s 25-yard line until near the end of the first half. At this point San Jose’s speedy backs ant ball, and ran the length of the field for a try, which was not converted. This ill- fortune put fight into Alameda, and the ball was again rushed into San Jose’s territory. Both sides had much diffic sulty in finding touch, but Beaver’s long spirals were sure ground gainers. The second half started with Catheart replacing Smith at half-back, and Smith was seen at first-five. This shift worked wonders for a while, but Alameda wasn’t there when a rush was started from the middle of the field which netted San Jose another try. This they succeeded in converting, making the score 8 - 0. The fight could not be taken out of Alameda; so it rushed the ball back into San Jose’s te rritory, and we were always close to scoring. When the final gun went off, the ball was on San Jose’s 3- yard line from which thei sir full-back found touch, ending | the game. The absence of Captain Latham from the line-up was greatly felt. He is a world of strength as a serum man, but with his bad ankle it was best not to use him. “Les” Smith acted as field captain, and performed well the duty of crabbing at the referee. The star of the game was Les Bishop who, with a bad laceration above the eye, would not be taken out of the game, although he could hardly see because of blood. Horton and Jacobs also played well. San Jose gives us the credit of instilling in its mind the idea of showing the visiting team a good time: so let us continue to treat our athletic guests as we would like to be treated. -ALAMEDA 3 BERKELEY 28 “We were beaten by a better team, and that is all there is to it.” were the words of Captain Latham at the end of the game. “Everyone tried his hardest and fought until the final gun.” The first half was all Alameda. The ball was inside of Berkeley’s 25 yard line most of the time. From a loose ruck on Berkeley’s 39 yard line Bishop scooped the ball, and ran 25 yards through Berkeley’s scattered forwards. He was tackled, but got his pass off to Captain Latham who crossed the line for lameda’s only score. Moore failed to convert. Many chances to score were lost in the first half. At the close of the first half our team seemed to break up, and Berkeley ran the ball down to our 5 yard line, where we held them for some time. Finally, however, a Berkeley backfield man scooped the ball, and crossed the line. Peterson converted just as the half ended, making the score 5-3 in favor of Berkeley. Still Alameda was going strong, and held Berkeley for the first ten minutes of the second half. Then the weight began to tell, and Berkeley scored another try, which Peterson con- verted, making the score 10-3. Alameda was not beaten yet, and MeCurrie dropped-out. The forwards followed up and Berkeley cross-kicked. — Bill Jacobs, who had just been sent into the game received the punt, and ran 40 yards down the field. He was tackled; so he passed to Jorgenson who was downed in his tracks. This brought the ball down to Berkeley’s 20 yard line, but slowly it worked its way back to our end of the field, due to Berkeley’s skill in dribbling and then scooping the ball. From this time on Berkeley scored at will, and Peterson’s conversions were little short of marvelous. This was the final game of the season, and the whole team put into the struggle every ounce of fight it had. The season started with two veterans and no one ever thought that Ala- meda would again reach the finals. It is needless to say that she disposed of all comers, but Berkeley was too much for her. Our backfield averaged not over 130 pounds, while Berkeley’s weighed in at about 150 pounds. This is some advantage, and it is no wonder that Berkeley tired us out at the end. Our serums outplayed Berkeley all the time, and Bishop, Latham, and Jorgensen were the stars. Bacon, Edinger, and Smith played well in the back field. This team was a young bunch, and many are already plan- ning to return to school next semester. So look out for 1917 Berkeley! Second Football Team Our first team this year showed us how important a second team is. Eight of the present regulars were members of the second squad last term. Next season some of this term’s sec- ond team boys will be the representatives of A. H. S. in the big games. PAGE EIGHTY-NINE The season has been a are working hard to win satisfactory one, German A’s. They School, Fremont’s Second Team, Richmond Tech’s Second Team, 6-0. formed which defeated Oaklan« Fremont combination. The lineup is as follows: Forwards Baum Lum Young Littlefield Thompson Durst Rosen Rose PAGE NINETY 1 Tech. Backs High From this team a 130 lb. team, and tied the Smith McNutt Lauenstein Youngberg M. Chase Hutt Shepard and Oakland 130 Ib. Third Team Football Looking into the future is one of the principal qualifications of a successful business man; Otto says that applies to athletics, too, and he is sure living up to his belief. The third team this year has practiced hard, consequently it has learned much rugby under the direction of Otto, and some day its members will represent the A. H. S. as first team men. It will be better than our first team of today because more experienced and con- fident. Se third team defeated Washington 6-5, 14-0, 27-0, 13-0 and : Lincoln 36-0 and 21-0: and Haight 9-0 and 25-0. eis hardest game of the season was played against the see. ond team, which greatly outweighed the third aggregation. This was the only game lost by the third squad all season, but it put up a good fight and the final score was only 11-3. The 120 lb. team, which is practically the third team, will meet Fremont and San Jose High Schools in the near future. The lineup is as follows: Forwards: Levy, Bore C. Lauen- stein, Taylor, Kemble, Carroll Bost, Burkhardt, Caton, Craw: ford Bost. Montelius, Johnson and R. Vanshen. Backfield; Moran, R. Lauenstein, Lovey, Martinez, Hughes, Koenig, Brooks, Weinstock and Spence. Football 1916 The football season of 1916 has far surpassed our expecta- tions. With only two veterans returning to school, Otto Rittler whipped together a team that played in the championship game of hae A. C. A. L. with Berkeley High. Our scores indicate that the team played a consistent game, the only off-game being the second one with Cogswell which we nearly lost by over-confidence. Nothing can ‘be said against the excellent spirit exhibited by the students and faculty in supporting the team, and in conclusion, I wish to ask them to support, as they did this year, the captain, coach and team in the 1917 season. GEORGE LATHAM, Captain, 716. SCORES FOR SEASON H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. H. EE: 23 Cogswell Lowell Cogswell Commerce Palo Alto Stockton Richmond San Jose Fremont Oakland Ae i Berkeley NDNMNNNNARNMN NHN nN Ri A. A. Te A A, . A. A. A. A. A. Total scores - 146 Opponents - 63 CAPTAIN LATHAM PAGE NINETY-ONE O. Rittler, Coach L. Bishop, Manager G. Beaver H. Moore I. Edinger H. McRae C. Shepard R. Buben M. Chase D. Jorgensen O. Searing G. Latham, Captain F. Mehan W. Jacobs A. Chase C. McCurrie T. Bacon M. Horton L. Smith R. Thornton H. McNutt D. Frost Our 1916 Team “FAT” LATHAM 1916 second team baseball. Front-rank, 1914-15, captain 1916 catcher, MGR. BISHOP—Front-rank, 1915—manager, 1916. “OLLIE” SEARING—Front-rank, 1916. “AIDEY” CHASE—Break-away, 1916—sub infielder baseball 1916. “DUD” JORGENSEN team, 1915. “MICK” MeCURRIE—Middle-rank, 1916—freshman. 1916—forward second Middle-rank, “SHAG” MOORE—Lock, 1916—forward second team, 1915. “FLICKS” MEHAN—Break-away, 1916—forward second team, team, 1915. “RECKLESS” MaeRAE—Break-away, 1916—forward second 1915. “GOPHER” SMITH 1915. Half-back. 1916—half-back second team, RUS THORNTON—Second-five, 1916. First-five. 1916—transfer from Cogswell. “MUTT” HORTON BILL CATHCART—Center-three, 1916—second base, 1915 base- ball team—captain 1916 track team. “SKIB” EDINGER—Wing, 1916—short-stop, 1915 and captain 1916 baseball team. “JAZZ” BACON—Wing, 1916—wing second team, 1915—short- stop second team baseball, 1916. GERALD BEAVER—Full-back, 1916. BILL JACOBS—Back-fieldman, 1916. “HEINIE” McNUTT—Back-fieldman, 1916. PAGE NINETY-THREE MANAGER BISHOP. The financial side of the football season was well cared for by Lester Bishop, who was successful in having the most inex- pensive football season in the High School’s history. He cer- tainly arranged a good schedule, and with the co-operation of Coach Rittler has provided the students with many gzmes on the home grounds. “Bish” is captain-elect next year, and is working hard already to see that the Alameda High team of 1917 will be the cham- pions of the A. C. A. L. and of the State. Good Luck! “Bish,” to you and your team-mates of 1917. PAGE NINETY-FOUR Block A HE “block A” is given only to efficient athletes, there- fore it is a great honor to wear one. To win a “block A” in football, baseball, or basket- ball, one must be a member of an Alameda High team which wins a championship. It is a great feat to beat such teams as Berkeley and Oakland Tech., whose student body is three times as large as ours, indeed it has not been accom- plished for many years, consequently no “A’s”, To win a “block A” in track and swimming, an Alameda High athlete must place first in an A. C. A. L. or a C. L. F. meet or any league meet where not less than five high or preparatory schools are competing. The spring term of 1916 was notable in Alameda High ath- letic cireles for the awarding of “block A’s” to Andrew Town- send and Felix Mehan. Mehan first won his “A” in a C. IL. F. swimming meet at Piedmont Baths, where he placed first in the breast stroke. Later in the term Mehan repeated his feat in the A. C. A. L. meet. Andy Townsend won the plunge for dis- tance, and placed second in the 440 yard swim. These were the first “block A’s” awarded in Alameda High School for three years and, what is more, they are the first (as far as ascertainable) ever awarded for aquatic athletics. FELIX MEHAN PAGE NINETY-FIVE The Merritt Marathon UE mainly to the energy and perseverance of our ath- letic director, Otto Rittler, Alameda High School won the first prize in the Oakland Tribune's. Merritt Mara- thon for the number of runners entered and finished. The race. which was held on the shores of Lake Merritt, took place on September 9, Admission Day. Of the fifty-two Alameda students who entered, every one crossed the line before the time limit expired, and was accordingly aw arded a silver bar commemorative of the day’s feat. To Robert Burns, a Sophomore, fell the ho nor of being the first Alameda student to breast the tape, and he seeks won the silver medal offered by the Administrative Board of this school. The course of the race was twice around Lake on a distance of six and one-quarter miles. Quite a jog, you will agree. but the local lads never faltered once in their triumph: int march over such a gruelling path. Mr. Rittler was the clerk-of-course of the race, and the beau- tiful cup won by Alameda was a fitting tribute to the industry and co-operation he manifested in atte nding to and filing regis- tration blanks, entrance blanks, fees, ete. The sple � ndid spirit of loyalty displayed by our runners is ce srtainly worth of lauda- tion, for they went into the enterprise in the right manner and made good. On the Friday following the race, the student body convened in the Assembly Hall to witness the presentation of the trophies. Joseph R. Knowland, the editor of the Oakland Tribune, pre- se ied the high school entry trophy, a large silver cup to Presi- dent Holden. In his presentation speech Knowland declared it was a distinct pleasure for him to present a trophy to his home town’s high school. Otto Rittler then gave out the silver bars to the runn ers, and PAGE NINETY-SIX Robert Burns received his medal from Dr. talk by Walter Christie of the University of California on track sports the meeting adjourned. Robert D. Burns Robert Rutherford William Wahmuth Roy Stulz Cedric MeCurrie David Sterling C. Alleaman Robert Rutkowski Edward Baylis Cyril Smith Dudley Jorgenson Herbert MacRae Leo Cotello John Chase Montague Corry Byron Johnson Philip Holden Herndon MeNutt Gerald Beaver . Hart J. Knowland William Phelan J. C. Youngberg Felix Koenig Arthur Fuller Ralph Spence � following were awarded silver bars: George Rose H. B. Kahn Norman Plummer Albert Brooks Paul Lum David Rosen Myron Fish William Jacobs Francis Taylor Hallock Davis Leslie Melver Victor Stone Clark Miner Alvin Montgomery Colby Tarleton Edward Kemble D. J. Macdonald Lester Thompson R. T. Baum Frank Young Francis Hrubanik Marshall Paul St. Sure William Barry August Johansen R. Vaughan Thompson. After a ROSPECTS never looked brighter for a successful base- ball season than for the season of 1917. Such athletes as “Skib” Edinger, “Aidy” Chase, George Prickett, “Tack” Bruzzone, “Mac” Chase and “Shag” Moore are sure to return to school. “Bert” Goodwin, our star left fielder and pitcher of the 1916 team was elected to captain the 1917 squad, and will be there with his trusty willow, which makes our opposing pitchers quail. “Fuzzy” Chase is a transfer from St. lenatius High School where he was the heaviest hitter on the team. He swings from the left side, so that right field fence at Lincoln Park will always be in danger of being knocked down. Francis Neilson is another port side swinger and looks to be a cinch in the outfield. At present, the catching depart- ment seems woefully weak because of the loss of Joe Kaney, but “Fat” Latham has the qualifications and only needs experience. Last spring the second team met all comers. and was success- ful in defeating Berkeley, Oakland and Fremont. The men were awarded German A’s for heading the league. These ath- letes can be counted on to fill in the places left by graduates; so look out some of you veterans, for they will work hard to uproot you from your positions. With so formidable a combination at hand and so com- petent a captain, everything looks bright for a winning season. For the last three years we have been nosed out of champion- ships. and now our blood is up, so to speak, and we are out to defeat our league rivals. PAGE NINETY-SEVEN GIRLS’ ATHLETICS Claudine Brandt Winifred Aydelotte Gladys Nobmann, Captain Margaret Spruance Ruth Jackson Marian Martine Martha Hyde Girls’ Tennis Club SWIMMING It is true that the spring semester affords more pleasant weather for outdoor sports, but if the spirit is there, some indoor sports could be substituted during the fall term. Schools that are not much larger, if any, than ours, find plenty of material and spirit among the girls to form basketball, baseball, tennis and swim- Margaret Hyde Eileen Eyre Anita Martine OES a prosperous and successful spring term of girls’ athletics mean that the girls should retire from the scene until the next spring? It amounts to almost this. What has become of girls’ athletics this term? Last ming teams to meet other schools. term the girls were very active, but now there seems In spite of the fact that Alameda is an island, and like all to be either a lack of interest or conditions are not favorable. islands, surrounded by water, there are not more than one or PAGE NINETY-EIGHT two who could represent the school if it were challenged for a swimming race. What material we have is good, but that ma- terial is apparently very scarce. Alice Moran, the most note- worthy swimming star of Alameda High, leaves this term with the graduating class. It would benefit the school if a good team of girls could be organized. During the first part of this term when the weather was suitable for swimming, proper accommo- dations could not be procured. A plan to co-operate with the Encinal Yacht Club did not meet with the approval of the Board of Directors of that club. However, the management of Pied- mont Baths has offered special advantages and reduced rates to those who have A. S. A. H. S. cards; so why need the fall weather stop this activity? ROWING Another sport, which proved to be quite popular last term and which was affected by the failure of the plan to co-operate with the Encinal Yacht Club, is rowing. Rowing was very suc- cessful last term, Lake Merritt being the scene of practice. As it is almost a half hour’s ride to the lake, and the bay is so close at hand, it was thought that it would be more advantageous to row in Alameda, and so no crew was to be organized until arrangements could be made for a starting place. Each of the Oakland schools, both High and Grammar, have two, three, and four crews. Alameda can not afford to lose her good reputa- tion: so let us hope to see some activity along these lines in the near future. TENNIS Tennis seems to be the only sport which has kept alive. Only ten girls signed up, but the decrease in number is probably due, at least in part, to the fact that no credit is given. How- ever, those who did sign up have the proper spirit, and there surely are some good players among them. The members of the tennis club are: Winifred Aydelotte Ruth Jackson Claudine Brandt Anita Martine Kileen Eyre Marian Martine Margaret Hyde Gladys Nobmann Martha Hyde The tennis tournaments have aroused a great deal of enthusi- asm and interest. Because of the difficulty in keeping the rec- ords of the tennis players, it was decided not to give credit for tennis until an accurate system could be evolved. At a meeting of the active members of the tennis club, Gladys Nobmann was elected captain for this term. Miss Nobmann intends to chal- lenge the schools around the bay, hoping to be able to defeat them. Margaret Spruance Last term was a most active one in tennis circles, our school playing a series of tournaments with the Girls’ High in San Francisco. An inter-class tournament was held August 22. 23. and 24. The winners and their scores were as follows: Marion Martine defeated Gladys Nobmann....6-4, Claudine Brandt defeated Margaret Spruance..6-4, Eileen Eyre defeated Elizabeth Garrett 8-6, Margaret Hyde defeated Martha Hyde 7-5, Winifred Aydelotte defeated Ruth Jackson _.6-0, In the semi-finals, Winifred Aydelotte proved to be the star tennis player of Alameda High, defeating Marion Martine with the score 6-4, 4-6, 8-6. The playing of the finals decided that the school would be represented in doubles by Winifred A ydelotte and Marion Martine or Martha Hyde and Gladys Nobmann, and in singles by either Winifred Aydelotte, Marion Martine or Gladys Nobmann. BASEBALL A form of girls’ athletics that has never before been partici- pated in to any great extent, is baseball. As this school was honored by the receipt of a challenge from the Stanford Uni- PAGE NINETY-NINE versity girls’ baseball team, it was decided to organize in order that we might aecept the challenge. Mr. Rittler put the matter in charge of Irene Williamson, and the following sixteen girls turned out: Martha Hyde Elsie Morgan Gladys Nobmann Doris Haslam Elizabeth Garrett Heartsease Barkley lice Teague Winifred Aydelotte Frances Seward Lillian Barry Louise Croll Leona Fleckenstein Olga Baehr Margaret Hyde Ruth Crane Estelle Schmidt Out of these, a team will be picked to meet the Stanford girls. As yet, the date for the game has not been set. It is possible that Alameda High will challenge some of the San Francisco High School teams, in which case, our girls will rely on the loyal support of the entire school. BASKETBALL Although, heretofore, basketball has been considered a spring term sport, it is coming to the front this term as well. Mr. Rittler announced that the first and second period girls’ athletic classes would play each other at basketball, and the sixth and seventh period classes would do likewise. Then the winners were to play for first place and the losers, for second place. A plan is on foot for inter-class basketball, also, and it is said that six or seven classes have already selected their teams. Games between the various rooms will probably take place near the end of the term. Our school is steadily growing, and let us all hope, with each successive term, to see our school better represented in all branches of girls’ athletics. PAGE ONE HUNDRED vw “vet = va = “a ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. Alice Culver—Have you ever seen a common house- fly ? Martha L.—No, I always thought that no part of a house, except the chimney flue. Dr. Thompson—No, I would not advise you to re- move your mustache. It will be hard to stand com- ment for a while, but it is to your own interest that you wear a calm and dignified expression at all times. Phil Holden—By no means; you must break it to her gently. I would advise you to purchase Dr. Heart’s new book, “Relief for the Lovelorn.” It treats of the R. Mederaft Three-sevenths of a chicken, two-thirds of a cat, and a half of a goat. What is it? A. Agard—Why, let me see. Now really, I don’t if know. Oh, yes! Chicago. R. Mederaft What is the difference between here and there? A. Agard—Now really, | R. Medecraft—The letter “T.” same symptoms as occur in your case. Geo. Prickett—Your question is hard to answer. she really would take you, why don't you propose and have it over? - | | | | | | | | ss Frank Young—lIt is hard to say. Mr. Minium is not | | | | | | | | | | very lenient with his marks. I would advise you to be prepared for the worst. Martha Linderman—If you are suddenly called Sete upon to recite during a delicious tete-a-tete, feign deaf- ON THE BORDER. ness. It never fails. Dutch Cramer—Flag of truce, sir. C. O.—Well, what do they want, Windjammer? Dutch—They would like to exchange a couple of Sunday School Teacher—Felix, what kind of boys our generals for a can of condensed milk, sir. so to heaven? Felix Mehan (who has been sound asleep )—Ah-h-h! Dead onest A REGULAR ONE. W. Wood—Seen Al? Mary K.—AI, who? Martha dropped her eyes to the floor as Edrie burst W. Wood—Alecohol; kerosene him last night, but into the reom. Her face lengthened rapidly, and she hasn’t benzine since; gasolined him up against a lamp- finally pierced him with a glance. As his laugh rose post and took a naphtha. The petroleum wagon took and fell, she dropped her jaw and her voice broke. him up. OH tt tt i ty i tt PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND TWO MENTION THE ACORN STUDENTS: The Advertising SHOPPES Art Shop ART BANKS Alameda Bank Bank Bank Citizens German BARBERS The Stag BICYCLES Katanaka CIGARS—TOBACCO Hansen Zinggs Smoke Shop CLEANING AND DYEING California Cleaning and Dyeing Del Ernest New Monte Cleaning and Cardinet French Dry Cleaners CLOTHIERS Halton Hastings Houts Roos Lynne Didier Ramage Bros. Stanley PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Dyeing Section of the Audex to Advertisers “Acorn CONFECTIONERS Andersons Astiz W. Cocks McDonald Nylander’s ryllesen Ye Sign of Ye Acort COAL, WOOD, GRAIN Pearson Rhodes Swanson DAIRIES Island DELICACIES Palace Creamery DRY GOODS Filipelli Bros. Taft Wilkins Pennoyer ENGRAVING Phoenix EXPRESS Depot I xpress FLORISTS AND Werner Hayashi Floral r. Hara Co. Gresens, Store makes the book possible Jamieson NURSERIES Please patronize � merchants extensively. Index IXTURES Otto Bechtle RUIT AND Petersen PRODUCI ,ARAGI Alameda Central Garage GROCERIES Acme Gardener Bros. Hills, Walnut Patey Cocks Raymond Grocers Street Reardon Wedemeyer HARDWARI Alameda I Is¢ her s AND PLUMBING Hardware Co. Helmstein Vosburgh HATTERS Ballard JEWELERS Jastian Bros. I dw ards Miller Sharpe Westphal ONE HUNDI RED Iudex to Advertisers---Contimwd PHOTO Bowman SUPPLIES Drug Co LAUNDRIES Japanese New Santa Clara Magagnos Piatt Parisian MEAT Cty MARKETS Market PRINTER MUSIé Ford Vax Franck REAL ESTATE Pollard Shaw OPTICIANS SS Schultz Son Laufer RUG CLEANING Alameda AND Works PHARMACIES MANUFACTURING Binder Lincoln Park Sutherlands Rug SCHOOLS Healds Kleins Private PHOTOGRAPHERS Stolte Spencer - Polytechnic Business few searching questions the Senior must answer SS life: 6. 1. Name (if any? Are you in love? If so. with i, whom and why? think you Note: for his class Two can 9 2 A not, What excuse have you that you are alive? Are you looking for a job? If so, thousand waste SHO! Anderson STORES Durein Wolds REPAIRING Japanese Shoe Shop 0. E SHOE . Rose QO. Sirola STATIONERY Henry Schneider TAILORS Ambrose Dortmund Ohlson Schneider Tokio Holmes Tailor VULCANIZING 1 Paws, Baugh ? why? the best school. word essay on you high way time in Above questions may be answered in brief Are you conceited 7? : = eS 2 ? or lengthy form and submitted to Dr. Thompson for Do you drink, smoke. chew. or swear: y nak? No diplomas issued until all answers are in. |. Father’s occupation? why approval. | | | | | Has he ever been in jail? j If not, why not? stitch in time is a fine military excuse. PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND FOUR MENTION THE ACORN What the School is going to add to its Museum: A leg from the multiplication table. Highball from the Bar of Justice. tooth from the mouth of a stream. 4 sleeve from a coat of paint. 4 panel from the door of opportunity. A splinter from the Board of Education. The collar from the mantle of charity. A few ecrains from the sands of time. A twisted loop from the fringe of society. Visiting card used in making “The Call of the Wild.” OUR FRIEND WILLIS. Blessings on thee, little man Professor with the shoes of tan. With thy dark checked pantaloons, And thy badly whistled tunes. Oh, how the world for me grows dark Whene’er I see my physics mark. AN ODE! Silently one by one, in the infinite notebooks of teachers, Blossom the little zeros.—the for-get-me-nots of the Seniors. Freshman—Where is the home of the swallow? Bright Soph—In the stomach. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Miss Haworth Who originated the first Geometry problems? Dug. Osborn—Noah. Miss Haworth How’s that? Dug.—Didn’t he construct the Ark, B. C.? Bill Catheart—Wasn’t that fierce, in this morning’s paper, about the fellow who cut ofl his father’s head with an ax? Buben.—Yep, Say, but what was worse, the jury brought in a verdict of sunstroke. Mark McKimmins—What are you erying about? H. Kahn Oh, Ive fot a pet comb and I hate to part with it. (sob stuff). D. Rosen—Und vat may be the price of this watch? Jeweler—Ten dollars. D. Rosen—(sotto voce).—He asks ten: he means eight: he’ll dake six: it’s vorth four: UI offer two. Hospital nurse (to mangled victim of accident ) —I understand that the derrick fell ten stories to the pavement. Jorgenson (weakly)—I was under that impression. PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND FIVE fee No Manufacturing Jeweler Engraver and Diamond Setter 29 rWELFTH STREE' Rooms 200-201 OAKLAND relepl Expert Designer of Gold and Platinum Jewelry for Special Order Work. Jewelry Repair- ing Neatly Done Gold and Silver Plating I Make a Specialty of Badges, Medals, Emblems and Pins for Associations, Fraternities, Lodges, Colleges and Schools. Designs and Estimates Submitted Bring us your OLD JEWELRY. We will make it over into he LATEST STYLES at reasonable prices PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND SIX MENTION THE ACORN GET YOUR GIFTS | “Mr. Knowland,” said Miss Niles, “parse the sentence, “Yucatan is a peninsula. “Yes’m,” falteringly began Knowland, who never could understand erammar anyway. “Yucatan is a yal proper noun, nominative case, second person, sing j ular m “Why.” asked Miss Niles, amazed, “how do you make that out?” ; “Well,” said Knowland, “first person, Icatan, sec LOOS TOs : ond person Yucatan, third person Hee atan:; plural, first ! person, Wecatan, second person But right then something happened. Telephone Alameda 1639 Japanese Santa Clara Laundry Gentlemen’s Shirts and Collars Done in First-Class Manner THe GiF-F- CENTER Charges are Moderate WASHINGTON AT THIRTEENTH We Deliver to Any Part of Oakland and Alameda San Francisco Oakland Berkeley 7 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1605 PARK STREET ALAMEDA, CAL. | | PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN FOR JOB PRINTING SEE FORD 1714 EVERETT STREET Houts Ramage OAKLAND’S FOREMOST CLOTHIERS ALAMEDA Featuring the Telephone Alameda 709 SMARTEST FASHIONS IN Young Men's A NATURAL LAW APPLIED TO LOVE. | The lower the gas, the higher the pressure. i WEARING APPAREL Bill Jacobs, a little (?) boy of the slums, was en- j joying his first glimpse of pastoral life. The WAS setting ; sun was gilding the grass and roses of the old-fashioned : earden. and he sat on a little stool beside the farmer’s wife, who was plucking a chicken. He watched the operation gravely for some time. Then he spoke.—“Do you take off their clothes every night, lady?” George—Be eandid and tell me when you want me go. Hermione It’s a couple of heurs too late for that. OAKLAND PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHT MENTION THE ACORN Ohlson ¢ Holmes TAILORS and IMPORTERS 1329 Park Street, Alameda, Cal. PHONE ALAMEDA 1091-W ae Qa at N. W. TYLLESEN Magazines—Stationery— Tamales SPECIAL—Lehnhardt's Candies and Ice Cream in Bulk or Bricks 1212 Lincoln Ave., Bay Station Alameda, Cal. ALAMEDA HARDWARE CoO. BUILDERS AND GENERAL HARDWARE Household Utensils, Paints, Oils, Gas Stoves and Poultry Supplies 2318 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, Cal. Telephone Alameda 1002 Stationery “The Better Kind” is to be had at this siore at all times Henry Schneider Our engraving department is equipped to fill your most minute want. ‘Try us. Cards printed from plate $1.00 ‘ ye per hundred MN comet 1455 Park St PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS eT] ea OTTO EeCrHi.e Manufacturer of LIGHTING FIXTURES 1828 LINCOLN AVENUE ALAMEDA SOMEWHERE IN S. F. Bruce Dillman—Say, waiter, bring me some of that hamburger steak in tights, will you? Waiter—Pardon me, sir, do you mean sausage? Mary had a little lamp. { jealous lamp, no doubt, For whenever Mary’s beau came in The little lamp went out. Victor—I sink you language so difficult. Zita—What’s the matter, Victor? Victor—First, zie novel say ze man was unhorsed. Zita— Yes. Victor—Zen it say he was cowed. PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN + | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | + | Chestnut Station Fruit Market Fruits and Vegetables Washington Park Baths and Refreshment Parlor H. E. MAC DONALD, Prop. 1124 Chesnut Street Alameda, Cal. Telephone Alameda 292¢ FINE CHOCOLATES ICE CREAM and and BON BONS ICE CREAM SODA WASHINGTON PARK ALAMEDA, CAL. Stylandser’s Phone Alameda 1427 Park Street 566 Alameda, Cal. : | | | | | | ——— nee | | ; | | | | | PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND TWELVE MENTION THE ACOR} +— 1 te tt — . —w— ‘ — When You Want to Buy a Home Call! On JOHN REARDON Groceries, Provisions, Fruits a1 POLLARD SON e ree MEN 1438 PARK STREET Alameda Real Estate is a Safe Investment e Alameda 1478 Do Not Wait Too Long! THE TOKIO TAILOR G. KATAGIRI az ce Cleaning, Dyein und Pressin Buy Before All the Best Locations are Taken Up 2325 Central Avenue, near e990 tt tt tt tt tn fii . | TAFT PENNOYER COMPANY Announce Complete Showings of all Holiday Goods +71e GIFT SEC PAG This is situated on the second floor in the Millinery Department and is devoted entirely to a most ‘The selection of presents is made easy and comfortable by this arrangement. ‘The choice is very varied. SHOT EARLY OAKLAND CLAY AT 14th and 15th STREETS Fe 0) | | adequate and unusual display of appropriate Christmas Gifts. i | + PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN Mr. Minium (in chemistry)—Here are some crvstals : Phone Alameda 2704 Eves Examined of calcium carbonate. By looking through them one can see double. Shepard (sleepily Why use crystals? | Herbert 1. Schultz | oris is oO ho appreciates o % bd 2 id SORE Wier oa inc Alameda’s Only Exclusive Optician eynic, one who doesn’t. Oculists’ Prescriptions Filled TO GOPHER. Quick Repair Work Concerning high school football teams. Ms oft’ it Sg Ae Ge = = 2313 SANTA CLARA AVE. ALAMEDA 1¢@ man who ts halfbac in the hele Baroenn Park ‘anal Dak Streets Is way back in his class. ys : a : : Victrolas Edison Diamond Disk Sonoras : Ollie Searing—Oh say, Fat, were you upset by the AT : bank failure? Fat—Yep, what do you know about it. I lost my MAX FRANCK So Shes 1348 Park Street Alameda, Cal. Telephone Alameda 309 Make hash while the meat’s fresh. J. G. DORWARD ROBERT DORWARD Telephone Alameda 1553 HEARD FROM SOO HOO. 4 Chinaman stood on a railway track, ° His name was Ah Foo Sooey. CENTRAL ALAMEDA GARAGE A choo-choo slapped him on the back, (Formerly Alameda Garage) And made poor Ah Foo cooey. 2150 Central Avenue Alameda, Cal. : Automobile Engineers and Machinists Autos for Hire A cinch job, being a ladv’s maid. Gasoline, Oils, Tires, Auto Supplies and Accessories PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEEN MENTION THE ACORN WHA-DA-YE-MEAN? VMacRae—lI know H.O is water, but is HO anything? Zita—Why, yes, mush. Youngberg—I know the answer, but I can’t ex- press it. Durst—Send it by freight. The rose is red, the violet blue, | move tomorrow, my rent is due. Miss Garretson—She wants a good, useful, gentle- manly lad to be partly indoors and partly outdoors A pplicant—And what becomes of me when the door is closed? FANCY Phones Alameda 84 and 85 PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS I + ee J. H. HELMSTEIN Dealer in High Grade Hardware, Tinware, Paints, Oils and Sporting Goods, Garden Accessories, Etc. 1210 Lincoln Avenue Alameda, Cal. Telephone Alameda 2839 L. WANDERER California Cleaning and Dyeing Works LADIES’ and GENTS’ GARMENTS CLEANED, PRESSED and REPAIRED 1520 Webster Street Alameda, Cal. T. D. RAYMOND GROCERIES : 1414 ENCINAL AVE. Morton Station ALAMEDA, CAL. tt tt tn ot re OF | ! PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN HALTON DIDIER CLOTHIERS Gents’ Furnishings Capts and Hats PARK ST. AT SANTA CLARA AVE. 1e Alameda 995 ALAMEDA, CAL. C.F. FRECHER Air, Steam or Water a Spec ialty Plumbing and | feating with 1334 Park Street lelephone Alameda 685 Alameda, ( — A ee 9 ef a fl a ff ce tf ef ene th ee ee hm —wu—rf C. P. MAGAGNOS (Established 1897) Photographic Apparatus and Supplies ARTISTIC FRAMING Telephone Alameda 589 1358 Park Street =H: COCKS H. P ATEY PATEY COCKS Groceries and Provisions lameda’s Most Complete Delicatessen 1364 PARK ST. ALAMEDA, CAL. Corner Central Ave. Phones Alameda 458 and 459 PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN Teacher—I’m sorry Mr. Bacon, but I found it necessary to flunk you. Do you know why? Tom—lI haven’t an idea. Teacher—That’s exactly right. wire there was, quite full of juice, Some thousand volts or so. man there was who came that way, 4 man who didn’t know. He touched the wire. It’s safe to bet He hasn’t found his error yet. In a pinch use a quick left to the jaw of the cop. | ee | | | | | | | | | | | | | | MENTION THE ACORN tt ee DEL MONTE Brave Seret. St. a firine line)—Now men, fight like heroes until your cartridges are gone. Phen run for your lives. Cleaning and Dyeing Works ankle, Vl start now. Latest Modern Equipment thing of beauty is an expense forever. Miss Hewett (lecturing on the Mt. Lowe Observa- tory The astronomer turned his dome around, and YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED then saw. stars. 2414 CENTRAL AVE. | ALAMEDA, CAL. oe ee eee. Pessimist—Ya-a-as. Trouble is, so few people are Phone Alameda 1825 soing that way. Sutherland's Pharmacy GEORGE M. SUTHERLAND CORNER ENCINAL AND SHERMAN STREETS Phones Alameda 336 and 337 Near Morton Station | | | | | N PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEE es s d a e 4 A Kegy lar Cutter A WOP ae Rip Em Up! A Happy apa Hard Gvy? Friends Mhiere’s the Stegie? Mess Hewett ‘+ m ae Rowdy ieee Mr Evans ; y a erntith AMBROSE THe 1 AILOR Up-to-Date Classy Suits at Popular Prices 410 Twelfth Street (Pantages Building) Oakland California ate eleph« ne Alameda 3675 J “LES.” IN HIS YOUNGER DAYS. Little Lester (Sleepily saying his prayers Now OSCAR SCHNEIDER e down to sleep: I pray the Lord my soul to keep. CLEANER AND TAILOR prompted his mother. uits Sponged and Pressed 50 Alterations a Specialty | ester if he hollers le ave him FO; eeny, meeny, lemen’s Suits Made to Order Hats Cleaned and Blocked 1241 PARK STREET The naked hills lie wanton in the breeze. x 2 —o——so—e nase = miny., mo. The fields are nude, the groves unfrocked. : Bete : : : Bare the quivering limbs of the shameless trees What wonder is it that the corn is acked?: THE STAG BARBER SHOP H. OKERMAN, Proprietor E. Hauch (tenderly What would you give for a Sage ice Senay NET CHILDREN'S HAIR CUTTING A SPECIALTY F. Young (bluntly Chloroform! Alameda, Cal. Phone Alameda 2379 Spencer-Stolte PHOTOGRAPHERS 414-16 SANTA CLARA AVE. East of Park Street GE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY MENTION THE ACORN VHC THESE RE OU OF? WHOM DO THESE REMIND YOU OF Tlachons. Minwgeda 60 “Come to order, you fellows!” “Repeat again; my memory is too good.” “Come on, fellows, now all together.” wise student letteth a teacher know that he knows. tho’ he knows not, but a foolish one letteth a teacher | New Pansian Laundry know that he knows not. Mr. Minium (to O. K. A., who is visiting school ; F. TOSSEAL R. JUNEA after graduation)—Is there anything I can do for you? g O. K. Aster—Oh, I’m not here. Mr. Minium—All right, let me know if there is any- thing I can do for you before you are here, or if T can help you after you get here. J. F. HANSEN | GIBLIN’S DAIRY Successor to KOERBER HANSEN j 1Qc per quart 6c per pint Wholesale and Retail Cigars and Tobaccos Gum and Candy | ISLAND CREAMERY 1431 PARK ST. ALAMEDA, CAL. : 1350 PARK ST. ALAMEDA, CAL. Phone Alameda 6] TELEPHONE ALAMEDA 66 PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-ONE OMLALNGML GNV GHYACNOH ANO FNVd NHOOV FHL NOILNAW FEATURING THE FAMOUS CROFUT KNAPP HATS The Latest Models As They Are Created FULL DRESS APPAREL OUR SPECIALTY A IM. Strictly a Young Man's Shop md So ita ASE= LYNNE, STANLF ‘SMART -TOGS:FOR- MEN: 1320 BROADWAY + | | | | | | | | | + Last term at the Cadet Camp at Manzanita, our boys went on guard one night. Captain “Red” Souther was officer of the day and Lieutenant Wilson was commander of the guard. Before going out, Lieut. Wilson cautioned the guards about salutes and recog- nition to be given officers. Private Lum was very much interested, as he wanted to get a good “ree.” Along about a quarter to twelve that night Private Lum was placed on Post No. 5, the farthest post from the guard-house, and down in a hollow where not even the rays of the moon came to light up any part of the landscape, Lum didn’t like it, but orders are orders, so he walked his post. About ten minutes later Lum heard somebody coming. It was too late for anybody to be out. Lum’s knees began to shake, then came dreams of a medal for bravery in line of duty, so he held his ground. The man came nearer, Lum’s voice rang out: Lum—Halt, who goes there? Ans.—Officer of the Day. Lum—Advance, Officer of the Day, to be recog- nized, Lum—Pass, Officer of the Day. (Lum in a relieved voice). Your a deuce of an Officer of the Day coming around at this time of the night. 1 Be Re Mr. Carpenter—All the great men are dying, seems. Serex—Gosh, I guess that’s why IT feel so sick. Latham—Here, this coffee is nothing but mud. Waiter—Yes, it was ground this morning. 190, apps amin ats ett i cnet et sae | | | | | | | | | | | | | i + | | | | | | | | | | = : Mark (after laughing to himself)—If a German’s Anderson Br others : name were Tonic, would we have to address him as Herr Tonic? Always Dependable — See ues Kahn—Oh, gee, but I need a shave! Hal—O, bush! School Books Drawing Materials : PR : ms It’s delightful to wake up mn the morning and hear School S hee 3 : the leaves whisper outside your window, but it’s not School Supplies in All Branches nearly so pleasant to awaken and listen to the grass mown. Wanted—A man to handle dynamite in a match 2 Bee te factory. A splendid chance to rise. Kodaks Developing and Printing Pictures Picture Framing Depot Express and Transfer (Auto Service) Expressing of all kinds done in Alameda, Oakland, The Stationers and Art Dealers of Alameda : Berkeley and San Francisco. Trunks Checked and Shipping Receipts Called for and Deliverec Baggage Hauled to All Steamers THREE STORES 503 Webster Str Pak Sic 15 Webster Street 1417 Park Street Office, 2404 Lincoln Avenue Alameda, Cal. C Sarees — = a a = 1219 Lincoln Avenue ‘ Telephones—Office, Alameda | 627; Residence, Alameda 91 | PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOUR MENTION THE ACORN cect tnt 0 ct tt tc 0 tt tt tt te cot 9 at 0s — 8 0 — 0 — on ANATOMICAL SHOEMAKERS New Work and Repairing 2310 Santa Clara Avenue Alameda, Cal. Near Park Street Telephone Alameda 326] Phone Alameda 489 ACME GROCERY . DE JUREN, Proprietor Staple and Fancy Groceries Established 1876 Telephone Alameda 560 Household 1 W ares, Wooden W are, Brushes, Paints and Oils L. W. VOSBURGH HARDWARE Delicatessen Fruits and Vegetables Garden Hose, Lawn Mowers and « � ther Garde n Imp lements 1433 Park Street Alameda, Cal. 934 CENTRAL AVE. ALAMEDA, CAL. La tl ? ° . . Telephone Alameda 30 Millard once smoked a box of perique, And he didn’t feel right for a wique; If he’s smoked any more, Palace Delicacy Store CHRIS MIGEOT, Proprietor There'd be crape on his door, And the cause wouldn’t be far to sique. een tane (fleet tianstentietnttnee (teen ne—s Boston Brown Bread a Specialty Telephone Alameda 3542 Dealers in all kinds of Delicacies GARDNER BROS. Fine Groceries Choice Vegetables 1429 HIGH STREET | | | | | | | +- | | | | | | | fet 0 a tt tt nt tt tt we em te et | | | | | | | . | | | | | | Corner Central Avenue | | 1401 PARK STREET ALAMEDA, CAL. | Se % PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE Polytechnic Business College Corner Thirteenth and Madison Streets Oakland, California Wold’s Shoe Store | Immediate Success was assured every ambitious young man or young woman who receives a thorough business training at this institution. It gives the kind of education that appeals to those who must rise by LET So H = Y j their own industry. US SHOW YOU : Sees | Sit Wonths The most practical and intensified course in Business Training, ; = 2 j Shorthand, Typewriting, etc., ever devised. 1346 Park Street Alameda, Cal. ; Positions ee i z = c As eee settee Steno 5 me . grapher anc ypewriter RHODES-JAMIESON CO. j| — jifNyieictee fled tener 3 Cue Sans j i = any department of com- CONSOLIDATED WITH a SE PR lel ee | , Me : , 4 Bee) Sh mercial activity are open to PACIFIC FUEL AND . « - hehe yy ’ La F ’ our graduates. The demand . a A Me ) s : exceeds the supply. | | Sn ne Coal, Wood, ee z . vee bi : panting Materia) ; ‘@ Bobiledivic — College Foot of Broadway, Oakland e. | Phose who desire to enroll should call at the Colleg Park and Blanding, Alameda oe ON TES | e = 7 W. E. GIBSON, President H. C. INGRAM, Vice-President ‘Telephones Oakland 770 Alameda 440 H FIRST NATIONAL BANK TREASURER PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SIX MENTION THE ACORN What Will the Harvest Be? “What vou sow, that also will you reap.” You can’t sow corn and expect it to come up cabbages. You can't plant a pear tree and expect it to bear peaches. AND—MARK THIS—You can't plant extravagance and expect it to produce a crop of thrift. If you plant Dollars in a bank account at the CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK, they will produce—if you don't plant them, they won't. GET THE HABIT! SAVE! CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK PREPAREDNESS— is the first step of the journey to success. FORE- SIGHT and SAFETY suggest that you open a checking account with us. It is simple and it is SAFE. If not now a depositor, may we expect an early request for a pass book? CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVEN Servant lady Rather creen Balky fire Gasoline Pours the fluid Travels far Floral token “Gates A jar.” Leah (40 miles per)—Fine view, isn’t it? Zita—Yes, it was. Here comes Edinger. I can tell it by his face. A. Halerow—Your “Petit-Chose.” M. Henrici— Mine? Kodaks Phone Pictures Alameda Framing 3560 Piatt Photo Supply Co. 2410 SANTA CLARA AVE. ALAMEDA, CAL. PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-EIGHT JAPANESE BICYCLE SHOP H. KATANAKA, Proprietor All Kinds of Repairing Done Next to Santa Clara Laundry age ae ease cian manana a ioeanialeaaaniaetteimaea M. ULRICHS H. EHRENBERG Telephone Alameda 2891] THE ART SHOP Stamping, Art Needlework and Materials 1413 Encinal Avenue, Morton Station Alameda, Cal. gy Sirloin Good Shoes Only at | } Durein’s Shoe Store 1505 PARK STREET ALAMEDA, CAL. Near Santa Clara Ave. MENTION THE ACORY AUGUST GROZOS NEW FRENCH Dry Cleaners and Dyers Note Our Motto Superior Work and Quick Deliveries Office and Works: 2247 E. 14th St., near 23d Ave. OAKLAND, CAL. Telephone Fruitvale 243 Telephone Special Orders Taken Alameda 574-J Prompt Deliveries WILLIAM H. COCKS Successor to A. G. Greenlaw Lehnhardt’s Candies and Ice Creams ALAMEDA, CAL. H. SWANSON A. PEARSON PEARSON SWANSON Dealers in HAY, GRAIN, WOOD, COAL, ICE, ETC. 1324 Park Street, Alameda, Cal. Telephone Alameda 472 Telephone Alameda 591 GRESENS, WERNER CO. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Plants and Trees 1247 Park Street Alameda, Cal. DE NOSTRIS PUELLIS. The novelist speaks of a “lithe young form,” The poet of a “winsome lass,” But we, just ordinary folk, Cry out, “some shape, oh. boy, that’s class!” Convict 113—The doc just told me if I did not quit smoking I’d croak within two years. Convict 140—Going to quit? Convict 113—Nope: the joke’s on the doc: I'm go- ing to be hung next month. Petersen—So he insulted the beard of your ances- tors? What did he call it? Greaves—He called it down. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINE Phone Alameda 442 : Chestnut Station MOTOR SHOE REPAIR SHOP | O. E. ROSE, Proprietor Ff. BINDER | The Very Best of Everything in Drugs, Medicines and Toilet Articles Greatest Possible Care Taken in the Compounding of Prescriptions ee ele eres — LINCOLN PARK PHARMACY S. W. COR. PARK ST. and CENTRAL AVE | G. R. WARREN, Proprietor ALAMEDA, CAL. : Santa Clara Avenue and High Street Alameda, Cal. We Deliver Telephone Alameda 1188 ee ° : Jess (to admiring female)—You bet it was the Pipes | | fiercest ever. I wuz gettin’ de woist of it when I gets | hold of meself, puts in a left hook in de jaw, followed j wid a right swing, and den feinted. Muriel—Oh, how unfortunate, Mr. McKinlay, and 7IN( ( A z you look so big and strong, too. ! To Mr. Minium (in Hi Senior Physics) making electricity with a cat skin. B. Goodman Say, is that a north or a south pole-cat. Miss Connelly—Now, Miss Munn, you always have to pipe in don’t you? Miss Munn—Certainly, this is a pipe of a lesson. PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY MENTION THE ACORN F. WILLIS SHARPE Jeweler Silver Novelties La Tausca Pearls 487 14th STREET Watches Diamonds Oakland 35 Years a Jeweler in Oakland MISS KLEIN’S PRIVATE SCHOOL Bookkeeping Shorthand (Gregg’s) ‘Typewriting 2211 ENCINAL AVENUE Telephone Alameda 2772 Alameda, Cal. The Hill that’s on the level HILL’S Walnut Station MATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS F. W. LAUFER Optician and Optometrist a a LT} 487 14th STREET OAKLAND, CAL. Phone Oakland 4010 HEARD IN CHEM. What is the cheapest light? Gilliland—Israelite. SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE. Tommy (to Jock on leave)—What about the lingo? Suppose you want an egg over there, what do you say? Jock—Ye just say, “¢ dof!” Tommy—But suppose you want two? Jock—Then ye say “Twa oofs,” and the silly auld fool gies ye three, and ye just gie her back one. “Mon, it’s an awful easy language.” We would like to know if the Czar’s children are Czardines. PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-ONE Phone Alameda 3400 ©. 1. WESTPHAL H. J. DORTMUND Watchmaker, Jeweler and Optician | : | Tailor And Dealer In Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Holiday Jewelry CHESTNUT STATION ALAMEDA Cleaning Altering Pressing Repairing | All Work Given Special Attention Phone Alameda 737 1405 PARK STREET ; Goods Called for and Delivered nt et nt hn tt FSR een eS SOC OS Ga ND ED HE I Ne RC ET Re | Phone Alameda 2777-W T. HARA CO. All Kinds of Plants, Ferns and Flowers Wholesale and Red AND SO THE WORLD GOES. A Chink by the name of Ching Ling Fell off a street car—bing! bing! The con turned his head: To the passengers he said, The car’s lost a washer—ding! ding! 1701 - 1703 PARK ST. ALAMEDA, CAL. ee a -} MENTION THE ACOB) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ' + PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-TWO Ghe German Savings and Loan Society (The German Bank) Savings Incorporated 1868 526 CALIFORNIA STREET Commercial SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Member of the Associated Savings Banks of San Francisco MISSION BRANCH RICHMOND DISTRICT BRANCH HAIGHT STREET BRANCH S. E. Corner MISSION and 21st STREETS S. W. Corner CLEMENT and 7th AVE. S. W. Corner HAIGHT and BELVEDERE JUNE 30, 1916. Assets - - - eee - $63,811,228.81 Deposits - - - - 60,727,194.92 Reserve and C surest Pants 2,084,033.89 Employees’ Pension Fund — - 222,725.43 Number of Depositors = - PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE 1 ee 1 Oe 1 1 — 19 efor — ee —— rs cee 99 an 59 a OEE eGR eh Po oS S U C C E S S: F U L K O D x K | N G | Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen DEPENDS UPON WHO DEVELOPS Lys | Take Notice! FILMS AND MAKES PRINTS You'll be surprised at the difference in your results if B mans develop 3 r work We make a specialty of handling the films of ama teurs and are always glad to help you. ; . All kinds of photogr: | supplies. , Kodaks from $1.00 up uphic BOWMAN DRUG CO. Broadway and Thirteenth Skib—If I call pa, “pop,” why can’t I call ma, “mop?” Alice—If you do, she'll wipe the floor with you. are the only Dry Goods and Men's Furnishings store in Alameda Also best values and service = St . . ‘ We QO a u y : ee HE AK LEAF. giving S. H. Green Trading Stamps lo push a high school paper ; Is very little fun; ! Especially when subscribers | ° Will not remit the mon. | S Pa o a. l ens after marriage. : she isn’t. “THE BIG STORE” How different a girl is before and Before it she’s after it: after it, “Shake, old man,” said the chill to the feverish in- j 1a old man uid the chill to the verish it | 1406-8-10 Park Street dividual, giving him the grip. Phone Alameda 588 Fe 00 tn tn 1 et tn tN NN MENTION THE ACORI PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FOUR Telephone Alameda 1048 Ernest H. Cardinet CLEANER AND DYER YELP A MODERN, UP-TO-DATE PLANT | | | | | | t | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ANDERSON’S 601 CHESTNUT STREET ALAMEDA Shoes See (ree © i 1357 PARK STREET Corner Lincoln Daring Thornton was quite a speeder. Left his dust all over town: One fine day his front tire busted “Dust to Dust.” said Preacher Brown. An officer on one of the boats running to the Orient was thunderstruck upon reading a radiogram which ran, “Twins this morning; more later. Ruth.” “DOc” IN HIS YOUNGER DAYS. Judge—Why didn’t you stop beating him when he cried “Enough”? “Doc”—Well, yo’ see, sah, dat fellah am such liah yo’ can’t neveh believe him, sah. ALAMEDA, CAL. | | | | | oe | | | | | | | | | | | PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-FIVE � lightning flashed, | Ye Sign of Ye The thunder rolled, j The powers of heaven were shaken, ; ACORN The little pig uncurled its tail, : LUNCH ROOM A ¥ save its bacon. a 2 Be . nd ran to save its bacon 3i)1 Ceatesl Avene Alameda, Cal. Opposite High School Hours 12 - | Mr. Kramer (to Mary, entertaining some one in the Ft tt A EB EN He parlor )}—What time is it down there. Mary—Just eleven, Dad. Dad—Well, it’s just twelve up here, and eleven and | MARTIN ASTIZ twelve make twenty-three. | (Successor to Heims) Telephone Alameda 556 Willard grabbed his hat, and made a rush for the Fine Candies Ice Cream door. 1436 Park Street Alameda, Cal. Phone Alameda 4 3-W Hayashi Floral Store | =e : | SMOKE SHOPPE Basket Flowers—Corsage Bouquets | : é : eS ———— | Holiday Candies—Delivered Free 2305 SANTA CLARA AVE. ALAMEDA Phone Alameda 539 PARK ST. and SANTA CLARA AVE. ALAMEDA, CAL. PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX MENTION THE ACORN 0 ee ea a a nT aac 8 8 0 ne 8 1) 1 i eo “Yessir, it’s awful, every time I breathe, a man dies in Europe.” Japanese Shoe Shoppe “! should say it is awful. Why don’t you try cloves or something?” WHITES REPAIRING NEATLY DONE | | | | | | The Editer has a hunch that Shepard never used a safety razor. : It wasn’t because he disliked ‘em that Pharaoh : wouldn’t use electric lights. | | | | um CE) Teacher—Give me a sentence with the word wig- wam in it. Smart Guy—She took off her false hair, and hung it over the heater to get her wig wam. NEXT TO ALAMEDA THEATRE R. Van Stan—Say, was Nero that gink who was all | J. H. WEDEMEYER the time getting frozen to death? | LI = : : Sees z Frank Young—Naw, ya bonehead, that was Zero ; Choice Groceries, Fresh Fruit and Vegetables different gink altogether. : 2 : 1198 Park Street, Alameda, Cal. Telephone Ala. 1072 Orders Called for and Delivered Alone in the hills the couple strolls, And multiplied kisses he seeks. “There’s no one to see,” he swears: but she | Cries, “Oh! but the mountain peaks.” | Telephone Oakland 61 A. F. EDWARDS H. Sanford—How dare you? ! (Established 1879) ey = couldn gig myself. : Gold and Silversmith—Cut Glass t S - aa gee Bes - 29 Broadway Oakland, Cal. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVEN HEALD’ Ss BUSINESS COLLEGE “The Popular School”’ Oakland, Cal. Positions for All Graduates Most Modern Facilities Highest Standards Maintained in All Departments Transfer Privileges from one city to another Forty Thousand Graduates Has stood the test for fifty years A HEALD EDUCATION MEANS A GOOD POSITION ORIGINATOR OF CAP STYLES The lovely girl having lingered a minute in her room to adjust various points about her make-up, de JIM BALLARD-HATTER | scended to the parlor to find the family pet, her little H sister of five, on the knee of the young man caller. 443 Fourteenth Street Oakland, Cal. ! The child’s curly head nestled comfortably against his shoulder. Next to Macdonough Theater j “Why, Mabel,” the young lady exclaimed, “aren’t i you ashamed of yourse If! Get right down!” “Shan’t do it,” retorted the child; “I got here first!” DRY GOODS Hotel Clerk—I found that “Not-to-be-used-except-in- FILIPELLI BROS | case-of-fire” placard those Alameda High School boys stole out of the corridor. KAT ww) = a ! Manager—W here? 1507 Webster Street Alameda, Cal. | Hotel Clerk—They’d nailed it up over the coal bin. PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-EFIGHT MENTION THE ACORN wis For this issue of the ACORN made by Phoenix Photo Engraving Co. 337 13th St., Cor. Webster TELEPHONE OAKLAND 8113 QUALITY :: SERVICE RTISERS PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-NINE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS ALAMEDA RUG WORKS AND CARPET CLEANING COMPANY J. A. OSTERDOCK, Proj | S | IDE N S : Carpets cut, sewed | and laid ) ALAMEDA 2 Rugs made from — e ‘RUG mp HORKS } old carpets arpets : S s _ PIONEER CarperCieaninecst, | | come to call upon us at any time and avail who contemplate a business career are wel- quad a cS Fs 2006 EVERETT STREET | themselves of the advantages at our com- a gts ane ey ALAMEDA j . . : Ney a eye . PHONE ALAMEDA 39 t mand. Connections of varied character Age 7 See INE ALAMED 3¢ i ; ‘ . . established during the past thirty-eight a inncenceoaots iain Sota ances Soaawenannnneenpebenerewitmeieemtn if years place us in a position to be of valuable service. Alameda National Bank Perfection Vulcanizing Works | AND Oils, Greases, Tires, Gas Alameda Savings Bank TIRES AND VULCANIZING : : SECTIONS and RETREADING A SPECIALTY J. A. BAUGH L. CAMPER 3anks In which Alameda People have on Get Our Prices On Any Kind of Work | agent et Fa 1700 Webster Street, cor. Pacific Alameda, Cal. PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY MENTION THE ACORN | ‘ = Phone Alameda 7 CITY MARKET B. E. COMBS Jacobs—These rich guys eat venison because it is deer: I eat mutton because it is sheep. A FISH STORY. A fishy old fisher named Fisher Fished fish from the edge of a fissure: A cod, with a grin, Pulled the fisherman in. Now they’re fishing the fissure for Fisher. Dealer in All Kinds of HEARD IN PHYSICAL GIG. Miss Hewett—What is a volcano? H. Kemble—A mountain overflowing with lager. | | | | | ; Meats, Poultry, Fish, Game and Oysters | | | 2317 SANTA CLARA AVE. ALAMEDA | = BASTIAN BROS. Manufacturing Jewelers, Engravers JUNIOR CLASS PINS ROCHESTER, N. Y. AGENTS FOR j MAIN OFFICE | | | | | | | | | | | | ett ttt | | | | | | | | | | PACIFIC COAST AGENT—I. M. HANSEN PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS PAGE ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-ONE YOUNG MEN’S OVERCOATS NEW MODELS Our display of Fall and Winter Overcoats for Young Men is bigger than ever. We are showing the snappy new models built to please the discrim- inating young man—for instance, the PINCH BACK COAT, either single or double breasted, with patch pockets—then the FORM’ FITTING COAT, either two or three button, with velvet or self collar—also the very popular LOOSE BOX COAT with set in sleeves. We are showing these in all the new fabrics—some in navy blue, Chinchillas and Cheviots—cothers in Oxford and new fancy mixtures. Price $15 to $35.00 Hastings Clothing Co. POST AND GRANT AVE. 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