Annie Wright School - Shield Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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H Y A K 23 COMMENCEMENT One of the attractions of commencement week which deserves special mention is the Studio Tea, which was given on Saturday, June 4, in the studio, following the commencement exercises of the eighth grade. Dainty cakes and tea were served during the afternoon. The work of the private pupils in water color, charcoal, pencil and pen and ink, showed great progress made during the year. The com- positions and illustrations were especially good, but the work in brass, leather and stenciled fabrics was even better, that of Celeste Dorr de- serving special mention. The designs in leather were made up into bags, card-cases, book covers, purses and belts. Miss Trane’s private pupils this year are: Celeste Dorr. Pearl Tweeden, Vernita Swezea and Marie Rohrabacher. The class work was very good, comprising water color in the same medium, landscapes, still life and flower studies and outdoor sketching. Some good construction work, booklets, candle shades and stenciled fabrics were also on exhibition. The exhibits of Blanche Robinson, Jean Patrick and Luly Clay were especially com- mendable. The girls in the fifth, sixth and seventh grades who deserve men- tion for their work during the year are: Mary Woods, Katherine Hug- gins, Gladys Wiggins and Helen Rogers. Those in the eighth, Ruth Carlson, Florence Cornell, Bernice Phillips and Mary Tarbell. During the first part of the year a contest in design was carried on by the Freshmen in which Lulu Clay was the honored one, her stenciled curtains being chosen for the Girls’ Parlor. Irene Short also deserves special mention in the Freshman class. The Sophomores were thoroughly good workers, notably: Helen Keen, Mary Louise Simpson, Dorothy Atkinson, Sophia McCullough, Hazel Catching, Doris Misner and Erna Mierow. The Juniors have been very busy this year and consequently only two of the girls have had time to work at art, Edna Roach and Edna Burgess, both of whom have done creditable work. The Seniors are certainly deserving of credit, in particular Hazel Small, who has worked untiringly this year. All the girls wish to extend their heartiest thanks to Miss Trane for her unceasing endeavor to arouse a stronger interest in art among the girls, not only as a study, but as a factor in daily life. The Commencement recital, of which report is given elsewhere, took place on Monday evening. Tuesday was Class Day, the exercises occu- pying the afternoon. The program was as follows: The Speech of Welcome, by Edith Eaton ; the Class Prophecy, the Plant-

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22 H Y A K Mrs. Moomaw visited her daughter, Gladys, May 16. Mrs. Stever visited her daughter, Laura, May 17. ON THE REVIEWING DESK One of this month’s 4 4 best sellers” is Mark T. Cicero’s latest book, 44 The Misdemeanors of Lucius,” a series of adventures as original as they are romantic. Virile, strong, boldly though a trifle crudely stated, the book is gripping in its human intensity. We predict that it will have even greater vogue than the eminently successful historical ro- mance, 4 4 The Conquering Hero,” with which Mr. Cicero made his bow to the public last fall. The book is handsomely bound, and illustrated by Harrison Fisher. “Silas Marner,” or “A Blighted Life,” by George Eliot. An in- genious tale of love, mystery and adventure, really clever, But seriously marred by the author’s inability to restrain her tendency toward melo- drama. 4 4 Little Chemera,” the joint work of five popular fietoin writers of the day, is a light, vivacious novel, one of the brightest, most sparkling of the season, full of froth and gaiety to wile away a summer’s after- noon, but of no material benefit. “Social Amenities for the School Girl,” by Myra L. Williams. A small volume on etiquette which should find a place on every book lover’s desk. The book is daintily bound and illustrated, and would make a most aceptable birthday or commencement gift. “The Conquest of Gaul,” by C. J. Caesar. An interesting discus- sion of United States army life at the present day. General Caesar is a West Point graduate, who certainly understands his subject thoroughly. “Zoologia.” A collection of short stories, light but well written. 44 Wandering in Unknown Lands,” by Virgil Marot, is a book to bring delight to the heart of any boy. Mr. Marot is a writer of the Henty style, and his l atest book of travel and stirring adventures i sure to surpass even his previous ones in success. 4 4 When the Cat’s Away,” a very amusing novel by P. Terence Men- ander. The story deals with the misadventures of two ycnths, cousins, whose fathers, called away by business, leave their respective scions in care of the family butler. The young men straightway fall in love, one with a vaudeville song and dance artiste, whose manager will not let her off her contract; the other w T ith a governess of beauty but obscure birth. The winding up of these tangled affairs is very cleverly done. Mr. Menander’s style is full of Celtic wit and humor which will be keenly relished by all.

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24 H Y A K ing of the Tree, by Laura Stever, and the Spade Speech, by Ethel Levin, and the receiving of the Spade, by Rowine Kellogg. ADDRESS OF WELCOME It is a hearty welcome that the class of 1910 extends to you today. We feel it an honor to take our turn in giving a glad greeting to one and all ; to our dear Bishop, to Miss Fitch and to the faculty whose wise counsel and help have done much to make this year a happy one, to our predecessors who have set us so good an example and to our friends one and all. In our joy there is a glimmer of sadness; as we greet our fellow students, who in the years to come will take our places — when the rain has washed out our footsteps and the class of 1910 has become but a memory. All too swiftly has this, our senior, year slipped away and we come together now for one last gala day before we part. To the mystic rites of our class day, as we seek to penetrate the veil of the Future, as we bid a fond farewell to the happy Past we give you all a cordial welcome. A. D. 1920. DRAMATIC INTERLUDE THE CAST Mrs. Chesterfield, consulting astrologer Bessie Knettle Mrs. Adolph Guggenheimer, who comes to consult Mrs. Chesterfield Mary Swearingen The scene is laid in Mrs. Chesterfield’s office. Mrs. C. : I wonder where I put that old address book of mine; I had it just a short time ago. I want to see if I am right. Last evening, while I was watching the stars from my observatory, one of my assist- ants handed me a card on which I read the name “Mrs. Adolph Guggen- heimer. ” It seemed to me that I had heard the name before, and after considerable thought I figured it out that she was Mary Swearingen, one of my old classmates at the Annie Wright Seminary. She had ex- pressed a wish to consult me, and one can imagine my anxiety to see her, after a long ten years of separation. I told James to keep the after- noon clear for her and send her in as soon as she came. (A knock is heard.) That must be she now. (Opens door.) Mrs. G. : Is this Mrs. Chesterfield’s observatory ? Mrs. C. : Yes. Mrs. G. May I speak to her, please? Why! Bessie Knettle! Is it