Blake School - Reflections / Call O Pan Yearbook (Hopkins, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1932 volume:

J Copyright 1932 Neil Melons William Cash the CALL CT PAN OF 1932 Published annually by the PUBLICATIONS BOARD OF BLAKE SCHOOL 1 i n neapolis. Mi n nesota 7j f 3iic. syfC Page Four To BRUCE NOEL COULTER Who, by his loyalty to the school and unfailing: enthusiasm for student athletic has non the friendship and esteem of masters and students alike, the Call O' Van of 1932 is respectfully dedicated The BLAKE SCHOOL M i ii neapolis, M i n nesota CONTENTS Dedication Hoard of Trustees Foreword Faculty Seniors Classes Alumni Organizations Speaking Dramatics Publications Athletics Football Baseball Hockey Swimming Tennis Society Junior School Humor Honors and Enrollment Advertisements 4 8 9 11 35 57 69 73 81 85 89 95 99 111 117 121 125 127 133 137 142 158 Page Seven HOARD OF TRUSTEES Franklin M. Crosby, Henry W. Cook, Robert E. MacGregor, Sumner T. McKnight. President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Eben Atwood Charles C. Boyey Daniel F. Bull G. Barnard Clifford, Jr. G. Nelson Dayton Lyndon M. King Angus W. Morrison Everett W. Olmsted John S. Pillsbury James A. Vaughan Archie I). Walker Page Eight FORE W 0 R I) We, the Publications Hoard of Make School, present this twenty-first volume of the Make Call O' Pan in the earnest hope that we have performed faithfully our duties as school historians, and that the members of the school will cherish this book as an accurate record of the events of the year 1931-1932. Page Nine Pate Ten Eugene Charles Alder A.B., Kansas; M.A., Harvard Headmaster Noah Sylvester Foss A.B., Dartmouth; Assistant Headmaster; Latin; Senior Master, Upper School Charles Edward Lamb A.B., A.M., Vermont; Latin; House Master, West House; Senior Master, Lower School Owen Edward Horne B.P.E., Springfield; Physical Education Director; Purchasing Agent; Administrator of Grounds and Buildings Huge Twelve Prescott Coyle Cleveland B.S., Union; English; Secretary of Faculty Bruce Noel Coulter Ph. B.. Brown; English Paul Bosanko A.B.. LL.B., Yale; M.A.t Colorado State Teachers College; French Henry Arthur Westmark University of Minnesota; Stout; Manual Training Psge Thirteen nhe.. '4r W William Ernest Slater United States Military Academy; House Master, Blake House; Mathematics Harold Hodckinson A.B., Clark; Science Shubel Jay Owen B.S., Dartmouth; Mathematics; History Frederick William Mokros St. Cloud Teachers College; University of Minnesota; Mathematics Page Fourteen =o William A. Strickland Morris Henry Bittincer B.S., Harvard; French A.B., Hampden Sydney; M.A.. University of Virginia; History William James Glenn A.B., Harvard; English James William Sample B.M., MacPhail School of Music; History of Music; Organist Page Fiftren EXECUTIVE STAFF Secretary, Dietitian Lillian Olivia Berglund Gregg School University of Minnesota Columbia Cecilia Hiniker, B.S. Accountant University of Minnesota School of Business Thelma Horrigan Secretary, Junior School Hamilton College Iowa State College Eleanor Jane Donaldson Librarian Carleton College Page Sixteen 0he junior School 'West Entrance est Chouse 07ie GFleld Mouse 07ie fireplace Xibrary 0he Chapel THE HISTORY OF BLAKE SCHOOL Back in llie dim age of 1907. Mr. William McKendree Blake founded the school that now bears his name. He was a graduate of l)e Pauw University in 1873, and had spent many years in teaching before coming to Minneapolis. When he arrived here, he was moved by many requests to start a private school for hoys, and on September 20. 1907, in a private residence at 200 Ridgewood Avenue, the Torch first began to burn. For four years under Mr. Blake’s leadership, the school grew slowly. However, in 1911, feeling that the responsibility entailed in the school’s management was becoming too much for one of his advanced years, he resigned his position as Headmaster. Several Minneapolis men had by this time become interested in the prospect of Blake being made into a preparatory school for eastern universities. Led by Mr. Charles C. Bovey, this group decided to incorporate the school under a hoard of fifteen trustees, fhe corporation then gave Mr. Blake a position in the new school, raised a guarantee fund for a new building, and obtained Mr. C. B. Newton as Headmaster. Mr. Newton was a graduate of Princeton, and before coming to Blake had taught at Lawrenceville and at Germantown Academy. These changes caused an increase in attendance that forced a shift in location to 1803 Hennepin Avenue. Here football, basketball, and baseball teams were organized. In March of 1912 the first inter-school debate with St. Paul Academy was held, and Blake emerged victorious. The trustees then decided to adopt the country day school idea for Blake. A suitable site between the Interlachen Club and Hopkins was secured, and work was begun at once. In the fall of 1912 the students in the high-school grades began work in the new building, while the younger boys remained at 1803 Hennepin. Mr. Noah Foss, who has now finished twenty years of faithful service at Blake, came to us in this year. Nineteen-twelve also saw the changing of the school colors from blue and gold to brown and white, and the holding of the first Founders’ Day celebration. The Union and the Student Council had their inception in 1914. The Union had much the same aim as it has today, hut the Council was more of a disciplinary body than it is at present. The Junior School was moved to Page Thirty-three 22nd and Colfax in 1915. It had Mr. L. M. Wilson as its principal, and Miss Mary McDonald, Miss Anna Barbour, and Mr. H. A. Westmark were among the teachers there. The first issue of the Torch was printed in 1916, and with the United States in imminent danger of being drawn into the World War, military training under the supervision of “Mike” Horne was begun. A Boy Scout troop under the leadership of J. C. Sanderson was also organized. Mr. Charles Lamb joined us in 1917. With many years of hard work and fine accomplishments behind him, Mr. Newton resigned as Headmaster in 1919. His position was capably filled, however, hv Mr. R. B. Johnson, and in the next year, Mr. Prescott Cleveland came to the school. In 1926, when Mr. Johnson withdrew from the position of Headmaster, Mr. Eugene C. Alder joined us. Too much cannot he said for the improvements Mr. Alder lias made in Blake. He has increased the school’s good standing in Minneapolis, has bettered relations with other schools, and has supervised all of Blake’s affairs with remarkable ability and foresight. Jhis is the history of Blake’s twenty-five years of life. We, her present students, who are benefiting from what years of toil, hardship, and kindness have attained, can only thank those who have made this possible: Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Gale, who had the Gale Drive constructed for us; Mr. C. C. Bovey, through whose generosity our present Chapel was made possible; Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Crosby, who refurnished our Library so beautifully; and in fact, all who have added in any measure to the school. Then, too, let us not forget the masters and pupils who, for twenty-five years, have worked to give Blake the standing that it has today among the country day schools of the United States. To all these we are indebted, and it is our intention to prove that their efforts have not been in vain. I uge Thirty-four I OWEN EDWARD HORNE THIS is not the first time that Mr. Horne has been selected as adviser for the Class of 32. Through four previous years “Mike” has been a great factor in guiding us safely through our difficulties, but now, as Seniors, we can look back and fully appreciate the efforts he has put forth in our behalf. Not only to us as a whole, but to us individually, he has been of the greatest assistance through his high ideals and standards. His advice has been invaluable, and his criticisms helpful and sincere. He is one who is respected and esteemed by the entire student body for his patient co-operation, backed by valuable experience. We take this opportunity to express our thanks to him for his assistance to us in all our years at Blake. Page Tbirty-six HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF '32 The history of the Class of 32 differs in no way from the histories of other classes graduated from Blake. We hope that we may have an Einstein or an Edison among our number, hut to date no outstanding genius has developed. However, we do not think that we have a larger number of morons than usual. Only time will tell. ¥ The Class of 32 came into existence when three members of the present class. Savage, Bull, and Hunt, entered the first grade. The next year McCann and Arnold joined our ranks. Under the able and patient guidance of Miss McDonald, Miss Russell, Miss Barbour, and Miss Sherin, we thrived until our graduation to the Senior School. There, as lowly fifth graders, under the tutelage of “Papa Wilson, we entered upon our eight-year grind. In 1926 Barclay Harris and Ben Wright appeared in our midst, and a year later, Frank Jewett and G. B. Van Dusen decided to cast their lot with us. During our four years in the Lower School we were reasonably successful scholastically as well as athletically. In 1928 three more of our present members, Fred Woodrich, Bob Benson, and Bill Schilling, were enrolled. And as Juniors we welcomed Hugh Arthur, Jerry FitzGerald, and Don Wells. From the time of our entrance into the Upper School, our scholastic record has not been so high. Arnold has been consistently on the Honor Roll, with Savage appearing from time to time. The rest ol us haven’t burdened the board with our names. As actors of roles of both sexes, our members have taken a prominent part in the annual plays. We have been well represented on debating teams by McCann, Schilling, and Harris. On the Publications Board we have Arthur, Arnold, Schilling, FitzGerald, and Van Dusen. Web Bull, Erie Savage, and Ben Wright have been our members on the Council. The musical talent of Bob Benson, G. B. an Dusen, ami Jerry FitzGerald bas often amazed us and always pleased us. In spite of our failings, we have one outstanding accomplishment. The athletic prowess of the Class of 32 has been notable. When we were but insignificant fifth formers we challenged the whole school to a baseball game, and although we lost, we came within a narrow margin of success. Wright, Bull, Benson, Savage, FitzGerald, Schilling, Woodrich, McCann, Page Thirty-ieirn Van Du sen, and Hunt are football lettermen. Many of our baseball stars have withdrawn from the class or from the sport, but we still have W ells, Wright, and Schilling to strike terror to the hearts of opposing pitchers. Schilling and Arthur are our swimmers. FitzGerald, Savage, Arnold, and Jewett make up the entire tennis team. The ability of the Senior athletes is well indicated by their receiving nine of the fourteen letters awarded to the championship hockey team. Then we have Benson and Woodrich helping to make golf a popular sport in the school. And now, after a year of falling over broken furniture in the Senior Room, and answering lusty knocks at our door, only to find Mr. Foss or Mr. Owen demanding more quiet, we are about to graduate. In closing this brief history of the Class of 1932 we must attempt to express our gratitude to Mr. Horne for his helpful guidance. These words cannot do justice to him. Let his record speak for itself. “Mike has been unanimously chosen class adviser, not for one, but for three consecutive years. Page Thirty-eight Page Tbirty-nine Page Forty Van Dusen Wright FitzGerald McCann Bull Jewett Savage Woodrich Mr. Horne Arnold Schilling Harris Benson Hunt Arthur Tennis Team, ’32 Swimming Manager, ’32 Winner V Form Declamation, ’30 Winner Wilson Speaking Cup, ‘27 Dramatics, 30, ’31, 32 Business Manager, Dramatics, ’32 Associate Editor Publications, ’32 Glee Club, ’29, ’30 Valedictorian MORRIS FAIRCHILD ARNOLD Entered Blake 1921 ‘Worne,” “Arnie” Williams i6In action faithful, and in honor clear'' Morrie is an old-timer at Blake, having been one of the initial members of the Class of ’32. Indeed, some of his characteristics early caused his classmates to marvel. One unsolved mystery is how long his tongue will remain whole. But his skill in manipulating lengthy words and phrases has stood him in good stead more than once, for several declamation and speaking contests have been chalked up to his credit. We must not forget to mention his ability as a business executive. No one can deny that the financial success of the swimming team (even in the depression) was due to his ability to make two and two equal six. while this talent also manifested itself in the balancing of the books of the Dramatic Association. Nor does his business ability surpass his scholarship—witness the title of Valedictorian affixed hereto. Among his extra-curricular activities stand out his services on the tennis team and in the Glee Club. For three years he has inclined toward the stage, and his rendition of Denton Waring this year brought many a heart-throb to the Northrop lassies. Mis work as Associate Editor of the Publications is especially commendable, since it takes a past-master at the art to put out a Torch on two days’ notice. Morrie’s genial smile and good sense of humor will undoubtedly take him a long way toward success at Williams. Pjge Forty-one Swimming Team. 32 Football Manager, ’31 Head Reporter, Publications, 32 Varsity Club HUGH WILSON ARTHUR Entered Blake 1928 Huge,1' Hug, “Hibou Princeton “These delights if thou const give, Mirth, with thee I mean to live Behold Hugh Arthur, whose record as a connoisseur, philosopher, and authority on women is unsurpassed. But his talents are also expressed in other lines. 11 is favorite lounging room in the House on the Hill is the sacred precinct set off for the Seniors, which often echoes with the strains of his favorite song, “China Boy,” issuing forth from the victrola. One of Hibou's chief assets is to maneuver successfully (?) a certain flashy convertible down the Blake speedway, with whistles, horns, and bells blasting out a fond farewell. Mis spare moments arc often spent in inventing various kinds of “prolapsies of the oesophagus” or ‘Trapped feet as three-thirty excuses to go in early. Incidentally, he is never found lacking in excuses for bringing a car to school to save “that tiresome walk up the hill, don’t you know?” In his more serious mo- ments, Hugh writes articles for the Torch, successfully fulfilling the duties of Head Reporter for the paper, lie has also distinguished himself as one of Blake’s best football managers. Many have marvelled at his sudden ability to swim, for last winter he joined the boys down at the pool and acquired the distinction of making his swimming letter in his initial year. It is rumored that if things break right” he is headed for Princeton, and we will shed tears of genuine regret when Blake’s gift to auto-accessory stores trundles his conveyance down the drive for the last time. Page Forty-tu o President of Senior Class Football Team. 30. 31 Hockey Team. 32 Union, ’31, ’32 Orchestra. ’29, ’30, ’31, ’32 Dramatics, 31. ‘32 President Dramatics, ‘32 Varsity Club ROBERT WESLEY BENSON Entered Blake 1928 Bob'' Benny' Bender' Northwestern This rock will fly from its firm base as soon as I! Benny “would rattier lie right than president.” hut he. like the immortal Abe. was president as well, not only of the Senior Class, hut also of the Dramatic Association of 1932. Ami being right and being president are the least of Bob’s accomplishments. You ought to hear him blow that sweet sax of his! It’s the treat of a lifetime. And one would think from his performances on the stage that his name was Barrymore, at least. No kidding, though. Benny has done two fine pieces of acting in the plays, once as a country sherifT. and the other time as the executioner in a prison drama. In the latter part especially, he showed that he could very ably follow in Hendrik Booraem’s footsteps. He has been an outstanding lineman on the Blake football teams for two years, and has always played well a a defense man on the hockey team. Among other things. Bob can play a smooth game of bridge, and sling a mean mud-hook” on the dance floor, regardless of the orchestra. It is even rumored that he look a course in art last summer, which enabled him to produce such enchanting wenches in his French reader. Bob claims that he is going to Northwestern for further pursuit of an education, but we wonder what kind —! Cage Porty-tbree Head of School Council, ’31, ’32 Union, ’31. ’32 President of Union, ’32 Football Team, '29. ’30, ’31 Football Cup, ’31 Hockey Team, ’32 Baseball Team, ’32 Vice-president, A. A., '31 Dramatics, ’30, ’31. ’32 Varsity Club WEBSTER MERRIFIELD BULL Entered Blake 1920 “Web,” “Succo” Yale E'en though vanquished, he could argue still With words of learned and thundering sound.'' Web joined the 1932 department of the Blake Social Club way back under Miss MacDonald’s watchful eye. after be bad graduated with honors from Northrop’s kindergarten. From those trying days when be was called “Li’l Webby” up to bis present dignified position as Mead Boy. he has been steadily developing in every way. bast fall he was awarded the football cup. which goes annually to the most valuable player upon the vote of the lettermen; and certainly no one can claim that he (or she) can let loose as lusty larynxfuls of knowledge concerning Prohibition, (although Hunt is a close second). Aside from bis athletic prowess anti declamatory ability, the versatile Succo has made bis presence known in the Union, the Council, and the Dramatic Association. The most villainous character of the most villainous play was sure to be Web. and the pair of legs under the biggest tray of dishes at lunch were undoubtedly Ids. But bis greatest talent, one which as yet has passed unmentioned, is that of separating the younger members of the school from their bard-earned dollars. All the dances for which Web has helped “collect have been successful, financially and otherwise, and many a stony-hearted Fourth Former has willingly parted with his money rather than endure bis unbounded wrath. Yale needs a versatile man like this. Page Forty-four Football Team, ’30. ’31 Hockey Team, ’28, ’29, ’30, ’31. ’32 Tennis Team, ’28, ’29, ’31, ’32 Tennis Captain, ’32 Assistant Business Manager, Publications, ’30, ’31, ’32 Dramatics, 29 Winner V Form Declamation, 29 Glee Club, ’30, ’31, ’32 Orchestra, ’28, ’29, ’30, ’31 Varsity Club GEKAIJ) SHURTLEFF FITZGERALD Entered Blake 1923 “Feez, Jerry, “Grandstand U. S. Naval Academy “Marvelous hairy about the face Feez decided a few years ago that he liked the look of the lads who intended to graduate in 19.32 better than those in the class ahead, and accordingly he joined up with us. Our hairy man holds the record for many things: the most sheikish dancing, the most damage to the Senior Room, the greatest number of hockey letters, the laziest waiter, and countless other enviable accomplishments. He has offered many suggestions as to how Blake might Ik improved, the most plausible being to move the gate half way up the driveway. In tennis he has shone for four years, and this year has headed the racket wielders. Mis flaming mop has often distracted opposing tacklers on the gridiron, and enabled him to run for many a touchdown. Other extra-curricular activities include four years in the orchestra, three years on the Publications Board, and a year in the plays. Jerry used to tear around in one of Henry Ford’s first cars, but he has graduated to a later model in which he places more trust. Next year, the Navy is going to see what it can do about him. or probably, jerry is going to see what he can do about the Navy. Page Forty-fife Debating Team. ’32 Dramatics, '30, 31, ’32 Glee Club, '21 Winner Williams Theme Contest. '32 Cum Laude ■Hi WILLIAM BARCLAY HARRIS Entered Blake 1926 “Bare,” “Barty,” Harry Yale I'm forever blowing bubbles!'' Bare made his presence known to us way back in the fall of 1926. Since then lie lias been gaily tripping along with the Class of ’32. of which he has often been the source of amusement. Ilis shoes have been known to be picked out of various lamps ami waste baskets, and one day, one of them even strayed into a vacant drawer of Mr. Foss’s desk. Along with his troubles in school. Bare lias bad his misfortunes in adapting himself to the right kind of car. A dilapidated Franklin was followed by a Nash, a Pierce, and finally a Chevy. The latter, parked in front of Miss So-and-So’s home indicates that intruders will not be welcome, for our hero is constantly falling in love. Barclay began to cultivate his voice in the Glee Club in bis first year in Blake, and lias made excellent use of it in the plays since that time. In the last three years he has appeared in four plays, since he was a pinch-hitter in 1930 for Washburn, who was sick, and lie took parts in two plays in that season. In his Senior year Bare did a good job at the alternate post on the victorious debating team, and ran off with the Williams Theme Contest prize. The Senior Boom will miss bis light-hearted cavortings in years to come. Puge Forty-six Football Team. ’31 Hockey Team, 32 ice-president of Senior Class Union, ’32 Varsity Club JOHN WASHBURN HUNT Entered Blake 1920 Johnny, Mike Princeton “ only speak right on. John Hunt, Democrat and speaker of the Senior Room, earned an early reputation of fearlessness by his intrepid attacks on opinions which did not coincide with his own. John’s arguments, whispered in a none-too-low tone that carried through the walls to every part of the school were the cause of many an earnest plea by “Shube” Owen and Mr. Foss to “please stop yelling about Prohibition and get to work.” Debates were often well-balanced between Johnny’s intensity ami Hull’s obstinacy. with the Democrat often coming out with the final word; for the contests were ever cut off by the master’s protests, which usually came before the rebuttals. Hut John has turned to fields other than those of politics and of the pursuit of the forensic art. Sly stories, which could have been originated by only one person in the class, have drifted about the school, much to the delight and education of the more innocent, for John, the future doctor, is already a well-informed man. Sports have strengthened his muscles, and studies, his mind. The opposing tackle in football felt his power and drive, and many a barked shin has resulted from Johnny’s hockey stick. In the classroom, too, he has made a name for himself. Indeed, we have every reason to expect great things of this little man in years to come. Page Forty-seven Hockey Team, 32 Tennis Team, '32 Treasurer of Senior Class FRANK GREENWOOD JEWETT, JR. Entered Blake 1927 Hank” Harvard He is a great observer And he looks quite through the deeds of men.” When the Class of ’32 was making its brief stay as tlie head of the Lower School, Hank Jewett, one of a group of bewildered lads from Northrop. Kenwood, Jefferson, and points west, embarked on his career to eke out an education ami other things at the school for manly hoys. All went well until on one beautiful day when the sun was shining and the birds were singing. Hank was persuaded by classmates who were either less-stodiously inclined or had worked hard at home the night before, to enter a game of kick-goal. It is sufficient to say that he did not play again, due to rather disastrous results. Hank has had his worries too. Being the treasurer of a penniless class is no easy job. and it wasn't long before Frank Junior found it out. But on the football field he received excellent training for extracting shekels from tight-fisted Seniors. Many a time Hank was the cause ol the downfall of an aspirant of the first team backfield. In tin- winter he spent his time on the ice. keeping the enemies of the school away from the Blake goal, and in the spring, he made a name for himself on the tennis courts. Don't let the Harvard hoys slip you any wooden nickels. Hank, and come back some time to take a look at the deah old Almah Mat ah. Pag Foreight Football Team, ’31 Debating Team, ’30, 31, ’32 Baseball Manager, 32 Dramatics, ’29, 30, 32 Glee Club, ’30, ’31, ’32 Winner, General Information, 32 Varsity Club THOMAS A. McCANN, JR. Entered Blake 1921 ‘Tom,” “Mac” “T. A.” Yale “The glass oj fashion and the mold of form, The observed of all observers. And next, our friends, we come lo Thomas A. McCann, Esquire. He has proved himself among the best in many fields. Noted as a card shark, he is a brilliant except ion in a class of poor bridge players. This year’s Seventh Form didn’t go in so much for the usual occupation of Senior classes as for the more manly art of kick-goal, hut Mac showed his proficiency in both. His other accomplishments resulted mainly from his ability to use his vocal organs. He bus been a shining light both on the debating team and in the Glee Club for three years, as well as assuming various roles in the plays. Without a doubt, his practice in the Senior Hoorn placed him in tin lofty position which he now occupies. A daily struggle developed his argumentative powers, and the kick-goal did as much to train him for the football team. He has distinguished himself by upholding his reputation as the biggest eater at the waiter’s table, and as the most prominent social lion in the class. If any question concerning Northrop arose, Mac appeared at school with a stiff collar, spats, and a flower in his button-hole, and announced that he would go in and investigate the matter. All kidding aside, Tom will be a great representative of Blake at college and afterwards. Council. ’31, ’32 Union, 31, ’32 President Union, ’32 Football Team, ’30, ’31 Hockey Team, 29. 30. 31. 32 Hockey Captain, 32 Tennis Team, 30. ’31, 32 Cum Laude Varsity Club ERLE B. SAVAGE, JR. Entered Blake 1920 “Beany” Princeton “See what a grace was seated on this brow ” Erie entered the cloister of Blake School in the year of 1920 at the Junior Division on Colfax Avenue. There his delicate maneuverings astride a bicycle, plus his curly black hair and a winning smile, soon gained for him the admiration of fellow students and teachers alike, lie is recognized even now as the most playful of a very serious class. Only one thing has ever been known to “get his goat.” and that was when he was unwillingly buried under a mass of pillows in one of the sixth period flurries in the Senior Room. In scholastic attainments Erie has followed closely in brother John’s footsteps, and in athletics he has _ surpassed him. Beany early established his prowess in hockey, winning the position of high-scorer for three years and triumphing in his last year by leading the 1932 aggregation through a victorious season. In football and tennis he has also made his presence known, winning two letters in the former, and three in the latter sport. As one of the “Big Three” Senior Class representatives on the Council, he has done his duty thoroughly. His departure from the little red school house will be mourned by all, and especially by the help in the kitchen. ft 4 Page Fifty Football Team, ?29, ’31 Swimming Team. ‘30. 31, 32 Baseball Team. ‘32 Debating Team, 31 Publications Board, 31, ‘32 Dramatics, ‘29, 30, 31, 32 Union, ’32-Orchestra, 29, '30 Varsity Club WILBUR HENRY SCHILLING, JR. Entered Blake 1928 Bill, Duke Sheik University of Minnesota “Much have I travelled in realms of gold. And whom do we see now, as we pass in review, hut Hill Schilling, himself. Bill joined us when we entered the Upper School and has been contentedly plodding along with us since his entrance. Duke takes the honors of the class for having been horn with the biggest question mark in his mouth. Even Mr. Hodgkinson has l� een known to shudder when Schilling opened his mouth, with an interrogative bombardment about to he launched from his lips. Me also used his verbal talent in the plays for four years, on the debating team, and in the Union. And can he rattle off those German phrases! They resound impressively in the Senior Room. es|� ecially since no one else indulges in the pursuit of the Teutons’ language, and hence cannot refute his arguments. For the Torch he consented to write a few of his wordy dissertations, and originated a new column of notes on other schools. Bill has been on the football team for two years, and has, along with Arthur, upheld the honor of the Seventh Form in the aquatic department of athletics. As a sheik, our dark, handsome hero has it all his own way. whence his nickname. Go out and make Blake famous for moulding you into what you are. Bill. Page Fifty-one Football Team, ‘30 Dramatics, ’30, ’31, ’32 Glee Club, 27, ’28, ’29, ’31, ’32 Orchestra, ’30, ’31, 32 Photographic Editor, Publications, 31, ’32 Varsity Club GROSVENOR PRUNE VAN DUSEN Entered Blake 1920 “G. B“Geeb” “Van” University of Virginia ‘7 am that merry wanderer of the night! G. B. has been a very important factor in the class of ’32. Without his occasionally-worn spats and stiff collars, the appearance of the .Seniors, as a whole, would distinctly lack class. And when he departs from these walls of wisdom, certainly the Senior Hoorn is going to miss his vociferations und patented dinosaurs, not to mention his generously-donated victrola records and an unlimited supply of paddles. Any time an airplane went by, Geebs could tell us what kind of a carburetor it had. And that is by no means the greatest of his accomplishments. As an authority on “women and Chevrolets he is unexcelled. As the outstanding musician of the class, he can successfully he a one-man band, judging from his ability in pounding the piano, strumming his banjo, and playing San” on his trombone. Indeed G. B. Van Du sen and his Garleton Club Orchestra are so speedily gaining nation-wide popularity that Ben Bcrnie is beginning to feel the strain of competition. As an actor, too, he has a great future, having already demonstrated his ability to tread the boards as a landlord, and to moisten them with tobacco juice while enjoying the role of a country sheriff. In his more brutal moments, he succeeded in earning a football letter and key in the fall of his junior year. Our Photographic Editor should acquit himself in fine shape in Virginia, far from the distractions of Northrop, West, ami Brother Fred’s Chevrolet. 9S Page Fi ty-two Hoc key Team, ’30, ’32 Baseball Team, '29. ’30, ’31. ’32 Baseball Captain, ’32 Secretary, A. A., '32 Union, ’30, ’31, ’32 Varsity Club DONALD JAMES WELLS Entered Blake 1928 'Don” “Mouse” “Little Man Northwestern “Small, but 0, how dear to us Whenever an unusually shrill squeal leaks ihrough the partly-closed Senior Room door, or when after the last hell for classes has rung, a diminutive figure is perceived proceeding down the hall at no slow pace,—if it isn’t one of his smaller brothers—it’s Mouse Wells. Hardly a brawl takes place in the Senior Room that Don isn’t somehow connected with; and often even the entrance of masters has failed to stop his participation, and he continues to struggle awhile before worming out of his difficulties. The epithet under Don’s name was very well chosen, for when he departs from these dear old walls, the school is going to lose one of its most valuable athletes and hardest workers. Numerous secretarial jobs have been thrust upon him, but our little man seems to survive, and even to thrive upon them. His pen records the procedure of the Union meetings, ami it is he who squeezes all the dollars into the Athletic Association. In various sports he has had an opportunity to display his ability, and this year he has climaxed a four-year career on the baseball team by captaining the most successful nine in several years. In hockey, too, he has proved true the ancient maxim of “the bigger they are, the harder they fall.” When he descends upon Northwestern, Mouse of Blake will give tin local boys a real treat. Page ri fy-fhree Football Team, ’31 Hockey Team, 32 Union, ’32 Glee Club, ’32 Dramatics, ’31 Property Manager, Dramatics, ’32 Varsity Club FREDERICK WILLIAM WOODRICH Entered Blake 1928 “Fred Woody ' Lehigh “The devil hath tower to assume a pleasing shaper Due lo his prowess in many fields. I his handsome young man has become one of our leading lights in his short but sweet career at Blake. Mis courage is indomitable, save for one thing alone at which he trembles and turns deathly pale, the little bell that tinkles so merrily about noontime, announcing that the Cicero recitation period is again at hand. When that is over. Fred is ready to face life anew, with his eyes bright and sparkling, and his face illuminated with smiles. As an athlete, Fred has proven himself worthy in all the sports. In less strenuous occupations, also, he has been a success. His bass voice has been of great value to Mr. Sample, a nucleus around which he could build up the Glee Club. And no one can possibly forget the dastardly Modred, thundering forth his bloodthirsty words from the stage. Mis ability as a Properly Manager further benefited the Dramatic Association. Among his lesser pastimes are included the breaking of furniture, the subduing of FitzGerald, when that worthy is seized by one of his more destructive brainstorms, and “beefing” about one thing or another, of which art he had finally been declared the champion, after a close race with Savage. Fred figures that l.chigh needs more men like him. and hence he will grace the portals of that institution with his presence. Pa fie Fifty-Jour Council, ’29, ’32 Union, '32 Football Team, '28, ’29, ’30, ’31 Football Captain, 31 Hockey Team, 29, ’30, ’31, ’32 Baseball Team, ’28, ’29, ’30, 31, ’32 President, A. A., ’32 Dramatics, 29 Glee Club, 29. ’32 Varsity Club CHARLES BENJAMIN WRIGHT, JR. Entered Blake 1926 Ben ” Benny’’ Benjamin ' Princeton In al this world ne was ther non him lyk to speke oj phisik and of surgerye.” We picked up Benny on our pleasant stroll through the dense underbrush of the Lower School. He was another who thought that Blake would prepare him better physically, mentally, ami morally for college, and upon looking over the outlay, he decided that the Class of ’32 looked best to him. Ben brought the class the honor of having a member. (himself ► on each of the football, hockey, ami baseball teams for four years, and he climaxed his athletic career by leading the football team of ’31 through an undefeated season, and with its goal line uncrossed. Ben has been an asset in other ways as well. Just think! Who would have sacrificed a victrola for the Senior Class if Ben had happened to join some other school? He took one of the leads in the minstrel show. also. One woman is said to have remarked that she would gladly pay one dollar just to sing a solo. let alone the rest of the cast. (And that was in hard times, too.) He has astounded the smaller boys by his ability to manipulate huge trays of dishes, and to produce seconds ami even thirds, despite Wattie’s orders of “no more food! Such a diplomat, or rather, a magician, will be welcomed anywhere with open arms. Page Fifty-five Page Fifty-Six Waters Hayden Hill Atkinson Wright Mr. Slater Hsher Melone New hall Rosenberry I.aVake Stewart Collins Bradley Cash Heskett Dayton Dillon the junior class officers Robert Heskett Donald Dayton William Cash President Vice-President Treasurer THE SIXTH FORM We were sorry to find at the beginning of the year that we had lost six of our old group: John and Jim Savage, Lucian and Winthrop Brown, Charles Bellows, and Terrance llollent. Later in the year we lost John Palm. However, our ranks were restored to their former size by the addition of Chandler, Fisher, Cash, Bradley, Heskett, and Stewart. Mr. Slater was chosen as class adviser, and the following officers were elected: Boh Heskett, president; Don Dayton, vice-president; and Bill Cash, secretary and treasurer. We have maintained a high scholastic record this year, and have had Melone, Waters, Hill, Hayden, and Newhall as constant members of the Pa fie Fifty-eight Oh®.,.. . Honor Roll. Moreover, in all the various forms of school activity we have been quite well represented. The football squad contained a large number of Juniors, among whom Cash, Rosen berry, Bradley, and captain-elect Heskett won their letters. In hockey we were rather weak in numbers, but Bill Cash, who will he next year’s captain, more than made up for the lack of other Sixth Formers on the. team by his excellent goal-guarding. Newhall did a very good job as manager. We were represented on the swimming team by Atkinson, Collins, Heskett, and Dayton, who was captain this year, and who also was awarded the Guy Thomas Swimming Trophy. The baseball season is not yet finished, but Bradley, Stewart, Waters, and Cash have positions on the squad. Fencing has been revived at Blake, and a golf team has been organized. In both of these sports several Juniors are represented. Asa group, we have been much more active in the other phases of school life. Newhall, Waters, Melone, Bradley, Fisher, Cash, Collins, and Franklin Wright all helped to make the plays a great success. Fisher has helped the orchestra win fame and fortune by playing the piano for the last two years. Collins, Dayton, Chandler, and Wright were in the ( lee Club, and took part in the minstrel show. Bradley, Melone, Dayton, Cash, Newhall, Hill, and Heskett are members of the Union, and Newhall and Melone have represented us in the Council. Several Juniors went out for debating, and of these. Bill Hayden was instrumental in defeating St. Paul Acadamy in our annual debate. On the Publications Board, we were represented by Melone, Cash, Newhall, Dillon, Dayton, and Hayden. These boys deserve special credit for their assiduous efforts to pay back the debt left from last year. We wish to take this opportunity to extend to Mr. Slater our heartiest thanks for his helpful advice and sincere interest in our work. Boh Heskett, President. Page Fifty-nine Wagner Fletcher Woodhull Winston Ringer Clifford. J. Carlson Hollem Faegre, R. Leslie Kenyon Welsh Doerr Wells, W. Woodrich. W. Smith Cullen Hunt, W. McCann. J. Humphrey Vaughan. W. Elwcll Anderson, A. Wilcox Crocker Mack Bruce Mirick Flannery Walker Silver!Horne Atwood, H. Ncwhouse Heymann Atkinson. W. Swanson. J. White Wells, C. Miller Arthur. L. Covey Piper Dobson, J. Hill. J. Page Sixty THE FIFTH FORM On the opening clay of the school year we were very glad to welcome Tom Humphrey in the enrollment of our form, hut we regretted very much the loss of Tom Snyder and Wayne MacFarlane, who are attending an eastern school. Early in the fall we elected class officers, who are Bill Wells, president; Terry Hollern, vice-president, and Joe Clifford, treasurer. Mr. Cleveland was chosen as class adviser. The class this year was very well represented in nearly every sport. In football, Terry Hollern, Jack Winston, and Bill Wells received their letters, and Jim Cullen, John Harrison, Jiggs McCann, and Bill Hunt made the coefficient teams. In hockey, Warren Woodrich and Terry Hollern were awarded letters. Again, this year swimming seemed to he an outstanding activity for our form, for Clark Welsh, John Harrison, Ted Ringer, Clark Fletcher, and Bill Wells received letters. Fletcher proved to he such a valuable swimmer that he was elected captain for next year, and we look forward to a successful season. Schuyler Woodhull, Terry Hollern, Paul Carlson, Jack Winston, Warren Woodrich, Joe Clifford, and Bill Wells represented the class on the baseball squad, while Jim Cullen, John Harrison, Jiggs McCann, and Bill Hunt were in the coefficients. Joe Clifford, Wyman Vaughan, Art Smith, and Schuyler Woodhull participated in the Blake plays, and Vaughan. Clifford, Smith, and Boh Doerr were in the Glee Club. Clifford also represented us on the debating team, while Winston was our member on the Council. This year our form has improved very much in scholarship, compared to the average of past years. Winston, Woodrich, Hunt, Ringer, Harrison, and Clifford were on the Honor Roll quite consistently. Mr. Cleveland has been our class adviser for two consecutive years, and we wish to express our true thanks for his kind and helpful advice. Bill Wells, President. Page Sixty-two THE FOURTH FORM At the beginning of the year we found that we had lost several members of our class: Anderson, Cameron, Gluek, Meeeh, and Pence. Pyre dropped out after Christmas. The new members we took in were El well. Hill, Newhouse, and Peabody, the latter dropping out after the close of the fall term. The results of our class election were as follows: Alan White, president; Carroll Wells, vice-president; and Philip Walker, treasurer. Rowley Miller was our Council member. We chose Mr. Pithie as our class adviser, but when he left at the end of the fall term, we selected Mr. Bosanko. Bruce earned his letter on the first football team. We were well represented on the “A team by Miller, Pyre, Silverthorne, Groff, Wilcox, Arthur, Hammerel, Walker, Wright, Newhouse, and White, manager, and on “B” team by Atwood, Dobson, and Wells. Although Miller was the only one who earned his letter in hockey, a great many Fourth Formers went out for the sport. Lindsey Arthur and Newhouse were our representatives on the swimming team. In baseball, we are represented by Alan Anderson, who ought to turn in a creditable account of himself at the end of the season. The “A’' team is made up almost entirely of Fourth Formers. Atwood, Crocker, and Walker were members of the Glee Club, and took part in the minstrel show. We have Atwood, Crocker, and Mi rick in the Junior Orchestra. Although we had no members in the Dramatic Association or on the Debating Team, we look forward to a representation in those activities in f uture years. In scholarship, quite a few are being kept off the Honor Roll by just one subject, but Heymann and Piper are consistent in making it. We wish to extend our thanks to our class adviser, Mr. Bosanko, for his helpful advice during the past year. Alan White, President. Lower School Page Sixty-four IOWER SCH©L THE THIRD FORM At the beginning of the year we were very sorry to find that James McLaughlin, Lyndon King, Joseph Mayhew, John Pierson, Roger Barton, Logan Gilman, and John Junkin were missing. We were greeted, however, by several new boys; they were Ralph Campbell, Ralph Rosenberry, Robert Shaw, and Ralph Wver. Later in the year Kern Fontaine joined us. Scholastically the Third Form more than held its own, Fahr, Bovey, Luther, Heskett, and Wyer being consistently on the Honor Roll. The Third Form had more boys on the Honor Roll than any other form. We were represented by Palm and Lauritzen in the Glee Club, who also took parts in the Minstrel Show. Drake was our sole member in the Junior Orchestra. In football we had a very successful season. Driscoll, Baker, and Heskett won their letters on the “A' team, and R. Brooks, Campbell, R. Dobson, Fahr, C. Jaffray, I). Jones, Luther, T. Noonan, West, and Wyer received their letters on the “B” team. In hockey and basketball no letters were awarded, but many Third Formers participated in these sports. Baseball and tennis are just getting Started and quite a few Third Formers are trying out for these teams. Plans for a Lower School Golf Tournament have been started by several Third Formers. The class officers were R. Dobson, president; Baker, vice-president; and Driscoll, treasurer. Mr. Strickland, who was our class adviser, deserves no small amount of credit for the success of the Third Form this year. Dick Dobson, President. THE SECOND FORM In our opinion, the Class of ’37 has had a very successful year. At the beginning of the year we found a number of new boys in the class, Nick Savage, Tommy Oakes, Francis Mulcahy, Jack Bissell, Gardner Johnson, and Paul von Kuster. We feel that we have been fairly well represented in sports this year, especially in football. Our class was well scattered through the three squads, with one on “A, about fifteen on “B,” and the rest on ‘kC.” In hockey we didn’t do so well as in football, but we had a number of good players. Page Sixty-six Baseball has just started, and we have hopes of a good representation in all three squads. We also feel that we have had a fair standing in scholarship. The fall term found us leading the school, but the Third Form worked hard and surpassed us, leaving us second. Several of our members are in the Glee Club: Frank Edmonds, Boh Noonan, Tommy Oakes, Lawrence Lucker, and Henry Isaacs. The Class officers were Ellsworth Atkinson, president; Boh Noonan, vice-president; and Walter Woodworth, secretary and treasurer. We take this opportunity to thank Mr. Bittinger for the interest he has shown in the class, and for all that he has done for it. Ellsworth Atkinson, President. THE FIRST FORM This year the First Form started out with twenty-three members, twenty-one of whom were from the Junior School. In October a class meeting was held, at which the following officers were elected: I). Warner, president; J. Wyman, vice-president; and J. Brooks, secretary-treasurer. The First Formers who made the “C football team were J. Brooks, (captain), Carpenter, T. Thompson, Moore. Phelps, Carter, I). Warner, Bowman, G. Pillsbury, and Wyman. In the two games with St. Paul Academy, Blake lost one 7 to 6, and won the second 14 to 0. Due to the fact that D. Warner wasn't in school during the winter term, another meeting was held and Wyman was elected president, and G. Pillsbury, vice-president. There was no official C” hockey team. The First Form was proud to be one of the first ones to have one hundred per cent in the Community Fund campaign. Jack Luthe, one of the new boys, entered the Form at the beginning of the spring term. About six or seven of the class reported for “C baseball, and the team looks in fairly good shape for its games with the Academy. This year Lindley Burton had one of the highest averages in scholarship in the school. We feel that the First Form had a very successful year both in scholarship and in athletics. James Wyman, President. Pa tie Sixty-seven Page Sixty-eight ALUMNI ALUMNI During the past school season, two assemblies of the Alumni have been held, and another has been planned for the spring. In November, when Mr. Newton was in town visiting his old “stomping grounds there was an informal get-together with the former Headmaster as guest of honor. However, the attendance was not as great as at the luncheon served at the Minneapolis Club during Christmas Vacation, on December 29. The reunion was notably different from the majority of such occasions, there being no speeches and formalities of that type. The purpose of the meeting was to provide a chance for old grads to convene and also for the younger alumni to meet the older ones. A survey of those present with their present occupation shows the following: Lowell Harden, Provident Mutual Life Charles Bell, General Mills, Inc. Charles Winton, Lumber Leonard Carpenter. Lumber Carl Nash, Law Fred Clifford, Medical Arts Building Co. A. C. Regan, First Minneapolis Trust Co. R. . McCaull, Pillsbury Flour Mills Merrill Buffington, Law, Junell. Oakley, Driscoll, Fletcher Carson Jamieson. First Mpls. Trust Co. Edward Wells, Frontenac Corporation Roger Page, Page and Hill Co. William Christian, Fenn College, Cleveland, Ohio W. S. Dwinnel, Northern Finance Corp. C. I). Doerr, Dartmouth, 32 Guy Thomas, Williams Atherton Bean, Harvard Business J. Ross. Minnesota Loan Trust Co. Geo. Christian J. G. Burgess, Naval Aviation Frank Richards J. P. Devaney, Yale, '32 B. Clifford, Cream of Wheat Corp. incent McLane, First National Bank John McLane, Yale Dudley Russell, Dartmouth Raymond Olson. Princeton Leon Warner. Dartmouth King Bennethum. Yale Edgar Nash, Stocks and Bonds John McRae, Dartmouth F. V. Nash, Williams E. J. Schermerhorn. Brown E. Y Dodge. Marsh McLennan, Ins. J. E. McCarthy. Business School C. T. Silverson. Harvard Business School Fred Chute, Yale Lamar Hallowed. Minnesota Francis Knoblauch. Yale Walter Walker. Princeton John Snyder, Yale Bradshaw Mintener. Law Melville Krogness, Banking J. R. Thorpe, Real Estate J. Y Winton, Lumber Dave Winton, Lumber Fred Boutelle, Miscellaneous Frank Merritt, Photo Engraving Page Seventy As we go to press, The Annual Alumni Day has not yet been held, the feature attraction being a baseball game between the grads and the present team. The annual meeting for election of officers is to be held sometime in May. Dave Winton, as president, has done very well in managing the various alumni meetings throughout the year. Page Seventy-one Page Seventy-two Moiivzmvoao Page Seventy-four Newhall Winston Wright Bull Miller Melone Mr. Alder Savage THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Council this year has continued the traditional policy of this organization by not acting as a disciplinary body, but as a connecting link between the student body and the faculty. The Council, composed of a Freshman, a Sophomore, two Juniors, and three Seniors, has been indeed a representative body, and this year it has been fully competent to render the opinion of all branches of the school’s activities. Weekly meetings have been held throughout the year, and the faculty has been kept constantly in touch with the current problems of the student body. A firm stand was taken by the Council in backing up the Athletic Association in its endeavor to end forever the constant strife in the allotting of letters. The passing of such a measure has removed a great deal of the yearly dissention among the student body. This year the Council has also endeavored to clear up the old question of awarding keys for participation in school activities. After a great deal of argument and research it was deemed best to form a committee of faculty members to decide upon a means of solving this problem. The policy established last year of having the Council lead Chapel once each week has been continued with success. The fall and spring dances, which are under the auspices of the Council, went very well, and a dance fund made up of the profits has been established. These are some of the visible efforts of the Council, but they do not comprise the full value of the organization. The Council acts as an advisory body in many small ways, and has helped promote a better understanding between the masters and students. It is firmly established as an important factor in the life and activities of Blake, and we sincerely hope that in the future the school will continue to offer the fine support that it has given to the Council this year. Web Bull, President of the Council. Pt fit Seventy-six Hollern Wright Hill Schilling Newhall Dayton Woodrich Bull Cash Heskett Hunt Benson Bradley Savage Melone Before describing the Union, its meetings and purpose, we wish to express our sincere appreciation of the helpful interest which has been accorded us by Mr. Lamb, our faculty member and adviser. He has occupied this position since 1926 and we hope he will continue in this capacity so that the Union in future years may have the benefit of his guidance. The aim of the Union is to promote public speaking and debating, to strengthen the spirit of the school by its fellowship, and to encourage serious endeavor along intellectual lines. It was also organized as a mild form of club, to take the place of fraternities at Blake. After dinner the meeting begins in the library with the reading of minutes of the preceding session. Next old and new business is transacted, following which is the program of the evening, which consists of two speeches or a debate. I bis year we returned to debating which has been allowed to lapse in recent years. After adjournment there is an informal discussion in which the members speak freely with each other and the faculty guest concerning school affairs. This past year has surely been most successful and satisfactory lor the Union, for meetings have been held fairly regularly and attendance has been excellent. The speeches have been good, and the Faculty guests have given us sound and helpful advice. The open forum at each meeting has been conducted thoughtfully and with great dignity; its opinions and suggestions have been most helpful to Faculty and students. Toward the end of the year, papers containing frank but constructive criticism of various aspects of school life are read by every Senior who is a Union member. On June third the annual banquet will he held, and it will mark the close of a very successful season. Officers First Term Second Term President Savage Bull Vice-President Dayton Melone Secretary Wells Woodrich, f. Treasurer Benson Benson Page Setenly-uttn The Cum Laude Society was founded at the Tome School in 1906. Its object is the encouragement and reward of high attainment on the part of the students in secondary schools, and the means it employs to accomplish this object are similar to those used by the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Chapters have been established in a number of outstanding preparatory schools in the East. On February 12, 1927, Blake was voted in at a meeting of the general convention of the Society. Those students who have had an honor record up to the time of their election and stand in the upper fifth of the class are elected by the chapter. HONORARY MEMBERS Charles C. Bovey John Crosby Franklin M. Crosby Edward C. Gale MEMBERS IN FACULTY Eugene C. Alder Paul Bosanko Prescott C. Cleveland Noah S. Foss Donald A. Geiser Harold Hodgkinson Charles E. Lamb Edwin M. landman Norman S. Olson William E. Slater Shubcl J. Owen Morris H. Bittinger Herbert G. Clifford, '13 Edwin H. Winter, ’13 Gerald R. Peterson, '14 Coring M. Staples, ’14 Severt 11. Peterson, ’15 James B. Strieker, 15 Lucian S. Strong, ’15 Merrill Buffington, ’16 Charles B. Carroll. ’16 Robert N. McCaull, ’16 Truman C. Penney, ’16 Franklin M. Crosby. Jr., ’17 Robert S. Penney, ’17 Ralph E. Rubins, ’17 Lowell T. Bartlett, ’18 Rogers C. Coffin, ’18 John A. Ballord, ’19 MEMBERS IN ALUMNI James I. Best. ’19 Leonard G. Carpenter. ’19 Roderick D. Peck. ’19 Harlan C. Roberts. ’19 C. Bogart Cariaw, ’20 Alfred I). Lindley. ’20 Josiah Willard. ’20 John N. Winton, ’20 Edward N. Osborne, ’21 Laurie C. Wakefield, ’21 Shubel J. Owen. ’22 II. Norton Sudduth, ’22 William T. Christian. ’23 George I). Dayton, II, ’23 Sinclair Hatch, ’23 Bronson L. Langworthy, ’24 John G. Atwood, ’25 John G. Burgess, ’25 William W. Sudduth. ’25 F. Atherton Bean. HI, ’26 Carl F. Braver, ’26 Frank A. Richards, '26 Otto E. Schoen-Rene. ’26 Robert J. Harvey, '27 John C. Savage. ’27 Robert 0. Macnie, ’28 Palmer Richardson, ’28 John P. Devaney, 28 Robert W. MacGregor. ‘29 Tliad B. Lawrence, ’29 Herbert A. Morriss, Jr., ’30 Raymond W. Olson, ‘30 John A. Bovey, Jr., ’31 Richard M. Flosard, 31 George W. Atwood, ’31 Page Seventy-eight 9 • • • ® t t • t w ■ ♦ % m 1 1 W f V v • � ► • THE GLEE CLUB MUSIC It is largely through the tireless efforts of Mr. Sample that we have enjoyed such a successful musical season. His patience, his artistry, and his true appreciation of music have been contributing factors in the attainments of the Glee Club and the orchestras. Besides singing skillfully and effectively on Founders’ Day, at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, and Vespers, the Glee Club also put on a tuneful minstrel show, “Land () Cotton, which was given at Northrop School, Ryder Collins was the interlocutor, while Joe Clifford, Ben Wright, Pom McCann, Donald Dayton, and Grosvenor Van Dusen were the end men. The whole performance was a success due to Mr. Sample’s constant efforts and the helpful suggestions of Mr. Slater. The Blake orchestra, consisting of Fisher, piano; Benson, saxophone; Woodhull, drums, and Van Dusen, banjo, felt the loss of its former trumpet player, FitzGerald. A Lower School orchestra was started this year as a feeder for the large one, and on several occasions it has greatly pleased its hearers. Page Seventy-nine Page Eighty THE MINSTREL SHOW CAST wAlz Q'Pj the debating team Ringer Heskett, R. Mr. Slater Harris McCann. T. Clifford, J. Wells, W. Hayden Smith PUBLIC SPEAKING Public speaking lias come along well at Blake this year in every sense of the word. The speeches and talks have all been above the average and far excel those of previous years. A new system of speaking was inaugurated this year through the Special Help Public Speaking Period. This is an excellent addition to the school curriculum in that more fellows have a chance to speak, and we learn much about speaking from the constructive criticisms immediately following the speeches. Public speaking is at last well on its way to recognition at Blake. This year the Debating Team had a successful season in the light of the result of the Blake-St. Paul Debate. This was held at Blake, on Saturday evening, March the 5th. Professor Cochrin of Carleton College judged the debate, and gave the decision to the Blake team because it had superior arguments and presentation. Eight candidates turned out in the middle of Page Eighty-tu January to gather material for the negative side of the question: “Resolved: That the United States should recognize the present government in Russia. Much material on the subject was gained through the assistance of Miss Donaldson and the experienced advice of Mr. Slater, who, as coach, was greatly responsible for the results turned out by the team. This latter was composed of Thomas McCann, Joseph Clifford, William Hayden, and Rarclay Harris, alternate. The other members of the squad were William Wells, Robert Heskett, Edwin Ringer, and Arthur Smith. Let us hope that with all but two of these hack next year, Blake will again turn out a winning team. It was unfortunate that this year few were sufficiently interested to compete in the Thorpe Cup Contest. Because of this it was decided that the contest would not be held this year at all. This contest is an excellent institution, and provides fine training for the contestants. In the future sufficient interest should be taken so that the contest can he held as usual. According to the custom, Juniors and Seniors have each given at least one speech apiece in chapel. The subjects have been on topics of current interest, and have all been interesting and well presented. The Lower School, too, has come in for its share of public speaking. Its members come together Wednesdays and give inspired presentations of various poems and what not. However, they will find this training very useful when they, too, have to stand up before the whole school and extemporize. Page Eighty-three Mr. Slater Wright Waters Clifford Cash Woodhull Collins Melone Fisher Schilling Woodrich, W. Vaughan Bradley Harris Woodrich. F. Benson Arnold Bull Rider The seventeenth annual series of Blake Plays was presented by the Dramatic Association on Saturday evening, December the twelfth, in the auditorium of the Woman's Club. In spite of the misgivings of the officers of the Association, the house was well fdled with the first floor packed, and the balcony more than half full. The plays were well presented, with everything running very smoothly, and it can be stated with confidence that everyone present spent a most enjoyable evening. ‘Trapped,’' the first play of the evening, was a typical story of a man trying to make money from his ward’s fortune, which she will not receive until her marriage day. She falls in love and is to be married before he can get her money back, so the guardian must get rid of the lover, which he tries to do by pretending to murder himself, with all the circumstantial evidence pointing to the lover as the murderer. But the ward takes the lover to the police instead of letting him run away, they are married, and the tables are turned on the guardian. Morris Arnold gave a fine interpretation of the guardian, Denton Waring, and Frank Wright was excellent as Colton, the trapped lover. Wallace Fisher, as Sam Logan, Waring’s partner, brought a laugh from the audience when caught trying to fix himself a drink without permission, and John Palm, the police captain, and Schuyler Woodhull, as Riley, a policeman, were good. The second play, “Who Shall We Sue, was a story of a young lawyer without money to pay his rent or buy tobacco, trying to stir up business. With the help of an old friend, likewise a lawyer, he tries to trick the landlord, and gets the landlord to propose more lenient terms, which the landlord does even after he finds he has been tricked. Tom McCann, the lawyer, and Barclay Harris, his friend, both acted their parts easily and naturally, and Van Dusen showed great ability as the hard-hearted landlord. “Swimmin’ Pools,” the next play, was the story of a hobo who fell in love and decided to go straight, but almost got into trouble when just about to try to return a cash box which he had found. Norman Newhall as “The Kid played the part of the lovesick hobo very well, and Wyman Vaughan mastered the affected accent of “English without difficulty. Bill Waters Page V.igbty-fne oE was the scofTmg brains of the three hobos that was needed to lend spice to the play. The Sheriff was well portrayed by Warren Woodrich, who was a typical bull-headed country sheriff doing his duty, and Ryder Collins played well his part of enlightening the sheriff. The best play of the evening was undoubtedly “The Other Side,' an unusual prison story about the executioner, who, too late, finds out that it is his own son whom he must kill. He finally pulls himself together and throws the switch, then falls unconscious. The part of Allison, the executioner, was dramatically and excellently portrayed by Robert Benson. Web Bull was easy and natural as the brazen reporter, and Arthur Smith gave a good interpretation of Haley, the novice attendant with a bad case of nerves. Bill Cash was fine as the Warden, acting as though he were living the part and making the audience feel his horror at the idea of having to pull the switch. “Uncle Dick's Mistake' was a fitting conclusion to a fine series of plays and relieved the tension caused by “The Other Side. ' It was a comedy showing an absent-minded, business-absorbed broker proposing to the wrong person for himself and following it up by proposing to the wrong person for his nephew. “Mamma’s Darling Sammy was finally discovered as the cause of all the trouble, and everything was settled. The part of Richard Covington, the broker, was taken by Wilbur Schilling, who showed great skill in that part, while that of Clarence Covington, the nephew, was taken by Davis Bradley, who caused the audience to roar with laughter when he and Neil Melone (who was Lottie Livingston) fell into a fond embrace of two reconciled lovers. Neil was a truly indignant girl when Richard Covington proposed to her on the first sight, and then proved a loving fiancee when in the embrace of Clarence. Joe Clifford was excellent as Mrs. Livingston, a fond, over-indulgent widow and mother, and Stuart Rider very ably took the part of Sammy, her son. The success of the plays was due in a large measure to the patient, expert and careful coaching of Mr. Slater, and the Dramatic Association wishes to extend its thanks to the Stage Manager and his assistants, as well as to the Blake Orchestra for the entertainment it offered. Page Eighty- six I. TRAPPED PROGRAM Lloyd F. Thanhouser Denton Waring Richard Colton Sam Logan A Police Captain Riley Morris Arnold Franklin Wright Wallace Fisher John Palm Schuyler Woodhull Produced by special arrangement with Walter H. Baker Company of Boston. II. WHO SHALL WE SUE? Jack Newlaw Harry Thinkhard Jonas Hardcash Coleman Parker Thomas McCann Barclay Harris Grosvenor Van Dusen III. SWIM MIN’ POOLS “English” The “Nut” The “Kid” The Sheriff The Man Bel ford Forrest Wyman Vaughan William Waters Norman New hall Warren Wood rich Rvder Collins IV. THE OTHER SIDE Haley, the guard Quinn, the reporter Allison, the executioner Coughlin, the warden Time: An Execution Night Place: A Stale Prison Jack Stuart Knapp Arthur Smith W'ebster Bull Robert Benson William Cash Produced by special permission of Longman's, Green and Company of New York. Page Pigbty-ieien V. UNCLE DICKS MISTAKE E. C. Whalen Richard Covington (Uncle Dick) Sammy Livingston Clarence Covington Mrs. Livingston Lottie Livingston Wilber Schilling Stuart Ryder Davis Bradley Joseph Clifford Neil Mel one Time: A Summer Afternoon Place: Mrs. Livingston's Summer Hoarding House Mr. W. E. Slater. Director ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Mr. O. E. Horne and Mr. Harold Hodgkinson, Electricians Music by Blake Orchestra under J. E. Sample DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President, Robert Benson Business Manager. Morris Arnold Property Manager. Fred Woodrich Page Eighty-eight Pane Ninety Clifford Mr. Cleveland Dillon Van Dusen FitzGerald Schilling Newhall Winston Hayden Dayton Cash Melone Arnold Arthur THE PUBLICATIONS BOARD EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Head Reporter Neil Me lone Morris Arnold Hugh Arthur Photograph Editor Grosvenor Van Dusen Reporters Wilber Schilling Norman Newhai.l Thomas Dillon Joseph Clifford John Winston BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager Advertising Managers Assistant Business Manager Faculty Adviser William Cash Donald Dayton )William Hayden Gerald FitzGerald Mr. Cleveland When the Board of 1931-32 embarked upon its duties, it found that only two members had had previous experience on the Board, and that the rest of the members, eleven in number, were new at the task. However, whatever the Board lacked in experience was made up by enthusiasm, and work on the first Torch was begun soon after the opening of school. The plan was to put out eight six-page issues during the year, each one coming out near the first of the month, containing news write-ups, literary contributions, and a number of editorials. Since the size of the paper had to he changed, the first issue was naturally an experiment, hut it was followed on Founders’ Day by a special ten-page issue, the largest one of the year. Since then, six more have been issued, each one, we believe, improving technically, if not in the style of the contents. The main objective this year has been to clear up a former debt, and through the whole-hearted backing of the school in our various financial campaigns, we are confident that the end of the year will find us considerably in the black. Altogether, we can safely say that we have had a successful year. Although the news in the Torch had become somewhat musty through age, we believe that we put out a fairly readable sheet at regular intervals. X e have done our best to put out a good Call O' Pan. We wish to thank Mr. Cleveland for the interest he has shown in the publications and the valuable advice he has given. We also thank the Student Body in general, which has backed us up so well this year. Page Sintty-onr THE SCIENCE CLUB Due to conflicting activities, the Club hasn’t been able to hold its meetings with any regularity or frequency during the past year. However, the high quality of the programs has amply compensated for anything lost through the scarcity of meetings. At the first meeting of the year, twelve new members were admitted, bringing the total up to twenty-six. Talks on color-photography and the molecular theory featured the program. Mr. Hodgkinson conducted a most fascinating program later on in the year, dealing with the ironization theory and demonstrations of electro-plating. The last meeting is to he held late in May, with the program dealing with radio-active substances, and demonstrations of the same. We wish to extend our heartiest thanks to Mr. Hodgkinson, who has planned such interesting and worth-while programs, and it is our hope that in future years other activities won’t conflict so much with the meetings. THE SHORT STORY CLUB This year, Mr. Cleveland, who has been the organizer and leader of the Short Story Club in past years, found himself too busy to take over the job, and Mr. Coulter volunteered to take his place. The first meeting was held at the home of Barclay Harris, where Mr. Coulter read The Song of Songs, one of the ‘ Jeeves series, which was followed by a more serious Corsican story. The evening was concluded with Mark Twain's Journalism in Tennessee, an extremely amusing bit of humor. The second took place at the home of Morris Arnold, where a large number turned out to hear Mr. Coulter read Gallagher, the best-known story by Richard Harding Davis. He concluded with Harmony, a whimsical baseball story by Ring Lardner. The Club next met at Erank Jewett's home and listened to A, B, and C, an essay, The Fury, by Paul Heyse, and The Necklace, by DeMaupassant. At the last meeting, on February 28, Don Dayton had the Club at his home. Mr. Coulter brought the season to a close with The Open Window and The Lull, two humorous stories by “Saki, and The Monkey9s Paw, a tale of horror and witchcraft, by W. W. Jacobs. We wish to express our deepest gratitude to the mothers and boys who entertained us so kindly, and to Mr. Coulter, whose selections and reading of the stories contributed so greatly to the success of the Club. Page Xinrty-tu-o BLAKE MOTHERS’ ASSOCIATION If the old saying is true that “in times of peace no history is made.” we should he reconciled to any lack of stirring events to he recorded in the annual report of the Blake Mothers’ Association. Even though we haven’t any very tangible evidence of our activities during the past year we have attempted to “stand by” ready to help in any way we could, which is the original purpose of the organization. There have been two general meetings held at the Junior School at which business of the Association has been transacted and at which Mr. Alder has spoken—interestingly, as always. In addition to these meetings the mothers of each form have been most delightfully entertained by the class representatives, either at the country school or at their homes. At these meetings there have been pleasant and profitable discussions, followed by sociability and tea. It has been a privilege, as president, to have been at most of them. In February, the Association assisted in planning an advertising exhibit at the meeting of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs. Under the direction of Mrs. Malcolm Chandler, a most attractive booth was arranged, in which were displayed school photographs, examples of manual training work, and the model of the school, which was the object of much interest and admiration. Our purpose was to draw the attention of possible patrons to Blake School and we hope that we succeeded to some extent. One of tin? events most enjoyed during the year was a miniature school arranged by Mr. Alder and other members of the staff at which the mothers, as pupils, went to chapel, attended classes and conscientiously filled out questionnaires during study periods and then as guests, were entertained at tea in the library. This opportunity to become familiar with the hoys’ schedule, to meet the masters in their class rooms, and then to talk with them informally, was so much appreciated by the many mothers who were marked “Present” that it is hoped that the “Miniature School for Mothers” may become a permanent institution. The annual dinner given by the Association for parents, faculty and guests was held at the Minikahda Club on the evening of April 19. Its success was due to the efforts of Mrs. John Harrison and her efficient committee, to Mr. Sample, and the Glee Club who entertained us during dinner, and to the splendid talks by seven members of the faculty and by Mr. Alder. I wish that the members of the Association might adequately express to these men and to all other members of our faculty and staff something of the appreciation and gratitude we feel for what they are doing for our boys and for Blake School. Kate F. Arnold President Blake School Mothers' Association, 1931-32. Purc Sinety-thrre Page Ninety-four THE FIVE BLAKE CAPTAINS FitzGerald Savage Wright, B. Dayton. 1). Wells, D. Page Ninety-six REPORT OF THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION At the beginning of the year the Board met with the captains and coaches of the sports and prepared a budget for each sport, which has been strictly adhered to throughout the year. Besides recommending the managers and letters, the Board has suggested and seen passed a drastic change in the constitution regarding the awarding of all letters, and a large appropriation from last years savings to build a new hasehall diamond. This seems to be a large expenditure on a single item, but we believe that more hoys will profit from its use than if the sum had been used elsewhere. We wish to thank Mr. Horne for his invaluable advice and cooperation, Mr. Cleveland for his management of the finances, and Mr. Slater for his suggestions on parliamentary procedure during the meetings. OFFICERS Ben Wright Terry Hollern Donald Wells Mr. Cleveland Mr. Horne President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Adviser Page Smety-seven THE VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club, which was established in the fall of 1923, is annually composed of those who have won their major “B. A key is awarded on which is inscribed the athletic record made during the Upper School years. MEMBERS 1932 Wright, B. Rosen berry, H. Wells, D. Bruce Bull Winston Heskett, R. Hunt, J. Bradley Schilling Savage. E. FitzGerald Benson Hollern Van Dusen Arthur, H. Cash Wood rich, W. Wells, W. Stewart Wood rich, F. Woodhull McCann, T. Anderson, A. Page Sin tty-eight FOOTBALL Page One Hundred Bradley Woodrich, F. Winston Hollern Bruce Cash Mr. Horne Schilling McCann, T. Rosenberry, H. Wells. W. Fitzgerald Hunt, J. Arthur, H. (Mgr.) Bull Hcskelt, R. Wright, B. Benson Savage FOOTBALL 1931 Ben Wright Organization Captain Hugh Arthur Manager 0. E. Horne Head Coach S. J. Owen Assistant Coach Hunt Benson Wells, W. Linen ) Left End Left Tackle Left Guard Bull Wood rich, F. Center Bight Guard Heskett Bight Tackle Cash Bradley Bight End Quarterback Schilling Left Halfback Savage Bight Halfback FitzGerald Fullback Winston Substitutes End Bruce Tackle McCann, T. Guard Bosenberry, H. Guard Hollern Halfback Blake 21 Schedule Breck 0 Blake 32 Shakopee 0 Blake 39 Le Sueur 0 Blake 34 Pillsbury 0 Blake 0 S. P. A. 0 Page One Hundred Two FOOTBALL, 1931 Piling up a total of one hundred and twenty-six points to a complete shutout for its opponents in five games, Blake's 1931 football team displayed some of the best football seen at Blake in a good many years. Early in September the outlook was gloomy because of the loss of two backs, two guards, a tackle, and an end from last year’s team. But when everybody in school who could play pitched in to help the team, the outlook was different. Before the second game was played, Captain Ben Wright injured bis knee in such a way that it was impossible for him to play for the rest of the year. Regardless of that, Ben was out on the field every day, helping as much as be could to make up for bis absence in the backfield. The season opened with a game with Breck which was expected to he an easy one, hut the boys from across the river put up a fight that made the contest much closer than expected. Ben Wright, playing his first, and what turned out to he his last game as captain, gave a splendid account of himself, both on offense and defense. With the Shakopee game scheduled for the following Friday, it was necessary to find another quarterback to take Wright’s place. This problem was solved by the re-entrance to school of Doc Bradley, a star of last year, and a thoroughly capable football player. A week of hard drill, and the team was ready for whatever Shakopee had to offer. The first team backfield raced through them almost at will. Bradley justified his selection as quarterback, at which position he selected his plays well and demoralized the opponents by his brilliant playing. FitzGerald and Hollern had improved upon their playing in the Breck game, and the other positions were well taken care of. There were two weeks of practice before the next game, which was scheduled with Le Sueur High School. In this game Blake showed a speedy and powerful offensive which very effectively overwhelmed the fighting team from Le Sueur. The visitors had a heavy team, particularly in the line, hut they were unable to stem the tide of Blake touchdowns. Bradley accounted for two, and Hollern, FitzGerald, Savage, and Bull scored one apiece. There was much optimism in Blake before tin Pillsbury game. In the last Page One Hundred 'Three three years the Brown and White had gone down in defeat before the Owatonna school, and revenge was in the air. The game started brilliantly when FitzGerald grabbed the opening kickoff on his own twenty-five yard line, and raced through the entire team for a touchdown. Hardly had the teams and spectators settled down after the first run, before Doc Bradley returned a punt sixty yards for another touchdown. Bradley made two more touchdowns in the first half, and in the second, Hollern added another. Blake converted all its extra points, except one, during this game, Bradley making one, FitzGerald, one, and Schilling, two. Another week remained before the all-important encounter with S. P. A. The whole team was in readiness except for Bill Wells, who had broken his hip in the Pillsbury game. This injury necessitated a slight change in the lineup. Benson was moved in to play guard, and Bruce was inserted in Benson’s tackle position. The first quarter began with both teams playing rather conservative football. Kicking was frequent, and only a few first downs were made. The second period was hardly under way before Bradley, on a cut-back off tackle, raced fifty-five yards, finally being stopped on the Academy five-yard line. In four plays Blake was unable to put over a touchdown. The ball see-sawed up and down the field after this, and the half ended 0 to 0. Near the end of the third period, Raudenbush punted to Blake’s eleven-yard line, where the ball was fumbled and recovered by S. P. A. After advancing to the three-yard line, the Academy met a stone wall, and the game was temporarily saved by FitzGerald’s long punt out of danger. During the last period, St. Paul carried the ball deep into Blake’s territory again, but lost it on downs. A pass, FitzGerald to Schilling, netted twenty-five yards, and another was caught by Schilling on the Academy fifteen-yard line just as the game ended. We would like to express our heartiest congratulations to Mike at this point in behalf of the school. Mike has become a sort of tradition at Blake, and well he might, for any man who can develop such football teams as Blake has had, is certainly deserving of honors. ”Shube” Owen and “Bill” Glenn must also come in for their share of praise for their faithful and consistent work on the field. Page One Hundred Pour o= Wright: Handicapped by an injury that would have forced most fellows to quit, Ben was out there every day helping out in every way possible, and setting an example of courage and grit that will be long remembered. Heskett: The appreciation of the school and especially the team for the fine spirit and real football talent of big Bob is best shown by the fact that he was the almost unanimous choice for next year’s captain. Bull: Web plays the game because he loves it. and he gets results. In every game he played with everything he had. and certainly deserved the reward when, by a big majority, he was voted the most valuable man on the team. Savage: One of the most important and least praised positions on the team is that of blocking back. Erie filled this position throughout the year in a very creditable manner. Page One Hundred Five FitzGerald: Jerry proved extremely valuable to the team this year, both because of his fine consistent play at fullback and his excellent kicking. He leaves a big gap to be filled next year. Hunt: Playing his first year on the team, Johnny gave an excellent account of himself at end. He seemed to be in every play, and though handicapped by his lack of weight, he always fought hard. Benson: Bob played a great game at tackle throughout the year and certainly lived up to all the fine things which had been predicted for him. He was a deadly tackier and proved fine at opening holes on offense. Woodrich: In every game Fred gave a fine account of himself at the difficult guard position. He missed few tackles and was exceptionally good at piling the opposing team up on center rushes. Page One Hundred Six oE McCann: Though not an exceptional natural football player, Tom worked hard throughout the season and everyone was glad to see him get his letter after it was all over. Me could always he depended upon and was a good consistent guard. Schilling: If Bill had another year here he would certainly develop into a fine player. He is fast and extremely elusive, and is really an exceptional tackier for a man of his size. Clash: Bill was one of the best tacklcrs on the team, and few gains were made around his end. He will he with us again next year and ought to he even better. Rosenberry: “Rosy” filled in a guard in a very creditable fashion. Next year with a bit more experience, he should do great things. Page One Hundred Seven Wells, W.: Bill was just becoming a tower of strength in the line when he was hurt in the Pillsbury game and had to miss the rest of the season. He is a fine football player and will certainly be heard from in years to come. Hollern: The best “find” of the season. Terry proved himself a veritable “touchdown hound” and was apt to break away for a score at any minute. Once in the open, his long legs would always do the rest. Winston: Jack played an excellent game as a relief end all season and showed especial talent in grabbing passes out of the air. Two more years on the team ought to make Jack a really fine end. Bruce: Just one year off the “A” team. “Roddy” is indeed to be congratulated on winning his varsity letter. Next year and in years to come, he should become a very pow-erful football player. Page One Hundred Eight Bradley: “Doc” can doubtless be called one of the most brilliant ball carriers who lias ever played on a Blake team. One could never tell when be was about to break away for a touch-down run. and his field generalship was above reproach. Arthur: Hugh took his managing seriously, and really took charge of all the business of the team. In the past, managers have merely taken charge of the equipment and done other routine drudgery, but Hugh stopped this precedent and relieved “Mike” of all the schedule-making and the more obscure duties of the manager. Mike: No more need be said about “Mike” than to suggest that one examine bis splendid record at Blake. His spirit, ability, and loyalty have always been great factors in Blake football teams. His players seem to catch a spirit of fight and unselfishness from him, and then go out and play with the old “Blake spirit.” “Shube”: Promoted to assistant coach two years ago, “Shube” has been out there giving bis best for the team and the school. He is certainly a valuable assistant to “Mike.” Page One Hundred Nine COEFFICIENT FOOTBALL All three of the coefficient teams had very successful seasons this year. “A“ and “B” teams won both games with St. Paul Acadamy, and “C team won one, gaining a total of 271 points toward the Dayton Cup. “A” team won its first St. Paul game with a score of 20 to 6, making two of the three touchdowns in the last quarter. The second game with St. Paul was very close and exciting, and with the whole school cheering lustily, Blake won by the narrow score of 6 to 0. In addition to these games, the V‘ team played several with Washburn, defeated St. Philips, and lost 6 to 0 to St. Thomas. The team showed fine fight and spirit throughout the season, and worked with a will from start to finish. A great deal of credit goes to the experienced coaching of Mr. Slater. The B“ team also had the upper hand over the Academy in both of its games. It won easily, the first game with a score of 19 to 0, and the second with a score of 20 to 0. St. Paul didn't make a single first down against the first ”B team in either of these games. The team also played Kenwood and had a stiff game with a Washburn team. In the whole season, the team s goal 1 ine was only crossed once. Mr. Strickland and Mr. Pithie both did a very fine job of coaching the team, and their efforts helped greatly to make “B a winning team. While the “C team lost its first St. Paul game, it won the second by quite a decisive margin. The score of the first was 7 to 6 in favor of the Academy, but Blake avenged this defeat in the second game by winning with a score of 14 to 0. The ’C team also played Hopkins, winning one and losing one game. It showed quite an improvement over last year, and the excellent coaching of Mr. Mokros and Mr. Bittinger undoubtedly had a great deal to do with this. 'I'he fight, spirit, and brand of football of the three teams were all excellent, and the varsity has every reason to look forward to some good players ifi future years. Page One Hundred Ten m m 1111 iii i Him li%5 1 Mint c? r to T I ln S ) —J i ( v nrm men Tjinmxnn iii.ihu-LLruniniitiJJiiJiiNm'iLLL'im Mi Page One Hundred Twelve THE 1932 BASEBALL SQUAD The baseball team of 1932 got off to an early start, hoping to finish in a satisfactory manner a year which has proved to he an excellent one for Blake sports. Although only five lettermen, Captain Don Wells, Ben Wright, Terry Hollern, Jack W inston, and Alan Anderson returned, the squad felt optimistic about a successful season. This was because several promising candidates were trying out for positions, along with Doc Bradley, who played on the team two years ago, and Gilbert Stewart, who made his letter at Shattuck last year. After a week or two of practice in the field-house, the team at last got outside. The excellent new diamond which had been prepared last fall was initiated by a contest between the Browns and Whites of the squad. This game was beneficial in that it showed the coaches just what weaknesses the team had. The season was opened with a game with St. Thomas, and for the first time in some years, the Tommies bowed to the Brown and White. Woodhull, pitching his beginner for the varsity, though wobbly at times, twirled courageous ball. A nine-run lead in the first inning was the main factor in the win. The second opponent, De LaSalle, also fell before Blake. In the last inning of the game, with two men out and two men on base, Bill Schilling hit a home run to drive in the winning tallies. The oidy other game that has been played as we go to press was one with Lou Breese and a team from the Minnesota Theater. Blake was off form, and with a makesbiit lineup participating, the team made many errors. Moreover, our nine faced excellent pitching, and aside from Terry Hollern's home run which brought in the only scores, the hitting was weak. But as the season progresses, it looks as though the high hopes held by the team for a good record are well-founded. And if Shattuck and St. Paul Academy win their games with Blake, it will have been against a team which has done its best and fought its hardest. Page One Hundred Thirteen Page One Hutulred Fourteen 0. E. Horne S. J. Owen Donald Wells Thomas McCann Wright, B. Anderson, A. Woodrich, W. WOODHULL Cash Winston Wells, D. Hollern Bradley Schilling Stewart Wells, W. Bull Carlson Waters Clifford, J. BASEBALL 1932 Lineup Substitutes Coach Assistant Coach Captain Manager Catcher Pitchers First Base Second Base Shortstop Third Base Left Field Center Field Right Field Outfielder Outfielder Outfielder Catcher Schedule Blake 12 March 19 St. Thomas 9 Blake 8 April 22 De La Salle 5 Blake 9 May 11 De La Salle 4 Blake 9 May 14 Shattuck 12 Pag One Hundred Vif teen P ge One Hundred Sixteen I Jewelt Faegre Benson Woodrich, F. Newhall Mgr.) Mr. Coulter Miller. R. Bull llollern Hunt.J. Woodrich, W. FitzGerald Cash Savage (Capt.) Wright. B. Wells. D. HOCKEY It has been a long time since any Blake team has gone through as long or as hard a season as the hockey team of 1932, and come out at the end with such an enviable record. Of the thirteen games played, twelve were won and one was lost, with forty-six goals for Blake and thirteen for our opponents. The two games which were the most pleasing to those who followed the team carefully were, no doubt, the second St. Paul Central game and the return match with Shattuck. One week before the St. Paul Central game in question, Blake had barely been able to squeeze out a 1 to 0 victory on our own rink, and with the team at its full strength. Then with the entire first line and half the first string defence incapacitated with colds, we went over to play a return game on a rink much larger than any we had ever played upon before, and beat them 3 to 1. It was a surprise, we must admit, hut cer- Page One Hundred Eighteen tainly a pleasant one. The biggest thrill that the school in general had from the hockey team was the second Shattuck game, which we won 1 to 0, after having lost at Shattuck a week before. In a writeup such as this, it is difficult to mention any players as outstanding, but we do believe that a few individual comments are necessary in a review of any athletic season. First, there is Captain Erie Savage, who played a very fast and brilliant game at center, and who was high-scorer of the team for the second season. Although he missed several games on account of sickness, he managed to score thirteen goals and three assists. Erie is a brilliant hockey player, and should prove valuable on future Princeton teams. Another star whose name couldn’t he omitted is Pen Wright. Although handicapped by a had knee, he played either forward or defense, and was always dependable. In the Shattuck game, he played the entire time, scored the winning goal, and proved particularly valuable in keeping the Shattuck forwards out of range of Blake’s goal. Jerry FitzGerald led the second line during the season, and helped to keep it on a par with the first line. The defense was always reliable. Holding our opponents to an even average of one goal a game is a feat of which any defense can be proud, and Fred Woodrich and Web Bull deserve great credit. Bill Cash, as goalie, was always ready for anything the opposing forwards had to offer, and he was rewarded for his abilities by being elected captain of next year’s team. All these whom we have mentioned were regulars on the team, but there were plenty of less-experienced players who pressed the regulars so closely that by the end of the season they had played nearly as much as the regulars, and were just as deserving of letters. Hank Jewett and Johnny Hunt worked hard all season, and though not brilliant players, everyone was glad to see them get their letters. A great deal of the credit for the team’s success is due to Mr. Coulter, for no one worked harder for the team, or showed more interest. We are sure that next year’s team will he even a better example of his leadership and knowledge of hockey. Captain Savack Page One Hundred Nineteen Page One Hundred Twenty Mr. Bosanko (Adviser) Welsh Arthur, II. Hartmann (Trainer) Atkinson, II. Collins Arnold (Manager) Wells, W. Fletcher Dayton, D. (Capt.) Heskett, R. Schilling Arthur. L. Ringer Newhouse Harrison SWIMMING The swimming team of 1932 had ten regular meets scheduled, and of these they won six, and lost the other four only by a small margin. Although from the point of view of victories, the team was not so successful as last year's, nevertheless, it was a more rounded aggregation, with more power as a whole. The first competition offered to the aspirants of the 1932 squad was in a meet with the alumni during Christmas vacation, in which they were slightly nosed out by the Grads. Soon afterwards they swamped Humboldt High School of St. Paul by a 62-13 score. After school had been resumed for the winter term, the team settled down in earnest. South High was put aside 42-26. In their first experience away from the home pool, however, the hoys went down in defeat at Gustavus Adolphus, by a score of 41-34. Rack home again, the team had little trouble disposing of Edison 44-31 and Roosevelt Page One Hundred Twenty-two 58-17. The most thrilling meet of the year ended with another setback for the Brown and White. Shattuek, a powerful squad, undefeated for many years, journeyed to Minneapolis, expecting a fairly easy contest, hut received a severe shock. After the desperate splashing was over, the score stood 38-37, with the Shads out on top. In this meet Fletcher set a new record for the 100-yard backstroke, negotiating it in 1:07 1 5. As had happened the year before, each team captured four first places, and the visitors were ahead in the rest of the points by a nose. In the next week Central was shut out 50-15; and then Rochester entertained the squad and drubbed them by the only decisive score of the year, 47-28. Blake resolved then and there to spend all the next week practicing and to save up all its energy for the return meet. In the meantime, they downed University High 47-28. But their best was not quite good enough for Rochester, and the meet ended with the visitors ahead by a score of 40-35. In this last contest, however, the Blake team showed its greatest strength of the year, and the results are not to be ashamed of. This year's squad had a surprising number of new members. Five men who showed up at the pool for the first time this winter won their letters: Lindsay and Hugh Arthur, Harold Atkinson, Ted Ringer, and Jerry New-house. Don Dayton proved to be a fine leader of the squad, and willingly sacrificed himself for its welfare whenever he thought it necessary. In recognition of this he was awarded the Guy Thomas Trophy for the most valuable swimmer. Although Arthur and Schilling are going to be missed next year, the team should prove to be especially fine, judging from the talent displayed by the younger stars. Under the able guidance of Captain-elect Fletcher, the experienced coaching of Johnny Hartmann, and the tireless efforts of Mr. Bosanko, it ought to sweep through an undefeated season. Morris F. Arnold, Manager. Pa fit One Hundred Twenty-three Page One Hundred Tu-enty-four o p. tt Vslc % TENNIS Savage, Smith, FitzGerald, Mr. Cleveland, Arnold, Doerr, Jewett TENNIS, 1932 Tennis prospects dwindled in number until a team was picked consisting entirely of Seniors. With a squad of such a small number, Mr. Cleveland has gone right ahead with bis plans, and has arranged a schedule of twelve matches. Three have been played so far. De La Salle won by a margin of one point, the score being 3 to 2. Concordia Junior College was decisively beaten in the second match by a score of 5 to 0. The third match, with St. Thomas, was won by Blake, 4 to 1. As we go to press, the team is looking forward optimistically to meet with St. Paul Central and St. Paul Academy. Page One Hundred Twenty-six THE JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM, 1931 On June 6, 1931, the Junior-Senior dance, given by the Junior Class, was held at the Woodhill Country Club. Arrangements for the gala affair were taken care of in splendid fashion by Cash, Benson, and Crosby, representatives of the Class of ’32. At approximately eight o’clock dinner was served. Favors, consisting of purses for the girls and billfolds for their escorts, were presented. After the banquet, music was furnished by Rudy Clemenson and his Gold Coast Orchestra, and the committee is to be commended in its choice of orchestras. The dancing continued until about one-thirty, when all those present declared the party a success and started for home, again to tremble at the approaching College Boards. THE CHRISTMAS DANCE This year the annual Christmas Dance was held on Friday, December 18, and as has been the custom, it was held in the library. The committee, composed of Webster Bull, Erie Savage, and Ben Wright, put it across in fine shape, financially and otherwise. In fact, after all the bills were paid, they found themselves a few dollars in the black, which sum was salted away for use in future dances that might not be so successful. The dance went off smoothly, and we think we are justified in saying that “a good time was had by all,” including the Alumni and several ex-Blake boys who attended. A1 Howe and his orchestra furnished the music for a truly worthwhile evening. THE EASTER DANCE Although there was some discussion of holding the Easter dance on the first week end after the spring vacation, a vote held in chapel showed that a large majority favored adhering to the old custom of having it the Friday after exam week and just preceding the vacation. Accordingly, it was held on the eighteenth of March in the library. In order to make the attendance equal that of the Christmas dance, in spite of the fact that no alumni were attending, it was decided to allow the second formers to attend, and many Page One Hundred Tuenty-eigbt of them took advantage of the privilege. Consequently, Melone and Newhall, who formed the committee, found the dance a success financially. For a so-called “spring” dance, the weather was hardly suitable, since a blizzard was raging outside, but nevertheless the party was a good one, and everyone was in high spirits. Brook Kinard and his orchestra furnished tantalizing strains of syncopation for the occasion. SENIOR DINNERS During the last year, the tradition of holding Senior Dinners was continued with great success. The purpose of these dinners is to bring Seventh Formers into contact with men outstanding in a business or profession, and to broaden their viewpoint about choosing their life career. The first dinner was held on November 3, 1.931, and the guest of the evening was Mr. B. F. Benson, the father of the Senior president. His main point was “What is Success?” and in answer to the question, he replied that success is not measured in wealth, but by the amount of service given to the world. On the evening of January 25 Mr. W. H. Schilling gave an extremely interesting talk. His theme was a quotation from Tennyson’s l lysses, “I am a part of all I have seen, and to develop this, he gave a brief but exact summary of the world’s history, and showed the value of travel on the life of a young man. The next dinner, held on April 25, had as its guest Mr. H. W. Jones, a prominent Minneapolis architect, who was introduced as being the grandson of the author of “My Country Tis of Thee.” He spoke upon the opportunities in architecture and the qualifications for being an architect. Mr. Kohler of the Y.M.C.A. was the guest at the last dinner, held on May 2. His talk, dealing with preparing for college and how to meet various problems in college, was very well received. Great thanks are due to Mr. Alder and President Benson for preparing such interesting programs, and to the men who have been so kind as to bring us such inspiring talks. Page One Hundred Twenty-nine FOOTBALL DINNER In accordance with an old Blake custom, the football squad, and the coefficient lettermen gathered together in the annual football dinner. Tliis year it was held on November 24 at the school. The letters were awarded to the team, and with each letter went a gold football in token of the one thousand per cent season which the team had just completed. Then the coefficient letters were given out by the coaches of the three teams. During dinner Web Bull was voted the most valuable player on the team and was presented with the Williams Alumni Association football cup. After dinner, Mr. Slater, alias “Santa Claus Bill gave out humorous presents to the members of the team and accompanied his gifts with a line of chatter and puns such as only he can deliver. This ended the evening and sent everyone home in good spirits, especially the letter winners, whose gold footballs have ever since been the apples of their eyes. SWIMMING DINNER This year the swimming dinner was held at the home of the captain, Don Dayton, on April fool's day. Mrs. Dayton served an excellent meal for the swimmers, Mr. Bosanko, and Mr. Hartmann. Captain Don Dayton acted as toastmaster for the evening and gave a brief review of the successful season just past. Mr. Bosanko gave a brief review of the Blake swimming team since its organization and ended by presenting the Guy Thomas Swimming Trophy to Don Dayton. Mr. Hartmann, the trainer, and Mr. Batch-elder, the referee, gave brief talks telling how much they appreciated working with Blake teams. The last event on the program was a speech by the captain-elect, Clark Fletcher. Clark thanked the team for electing him captain and expressed his wish and opinion that the team of next year would equal if not surpass the record made by this year’s team FOUNDERS’ DAY The anniversary of the founding of Blake School was observed this year on Tuesday, November 17, by an impressive service in the chapel and the traditional football game between the “Browns” and “Whites” of the school. To add appropriate dignity to the occasion of the school's twenty-fifth anniversary, Mr. C. B. Newton, Headmaster from 1911 to 1919, returned to the school to be with us on Founders' Day. Page One Hunt red Thirty The exercises began at two o'clock with a processional. Webster Bull then read a short tribute to the founders of the school, recalling the names of the first trustees and their long years of service. This was followed by a very appropriate prayer given by Dr. H. P. Dewey, Pastor of the Plymouth Church. Mr. C. C. Bovey, President of the Board of Trustees from 1911 to 1919, spoke next of the early days of the incorporated school, of the earnest hopes of the founders, of the difficult problems they faced, and the splendid way in which Mr. Newton had helped them formulate and accomplish their plans. Mr. Franklin M. Crosby, who has been President of our Board of Trustees since 1919, spoke of the personal pleasure he felt in having Mr. Newton again at Blake. After the Blake Glee Club had sung Gounod’s “Send Out Thy Light,” Mr. Alder told of the plan of the American Tree Association to have ten million trees planted this year in celebration of the George Washington Bicentennial. He thanked the boys and masters in behalf of the Trustees as well as the School for making possible the planting of 116 trees at Senior Blake this fall, and gave to the Head Boy the certificates for the donors, which had been sent from Washington, D. C. When the next speaker, Mr. C. B. Newton, was introduced, boys and guests arose to give him a hearty round of applause. The theme of Mr. Newton's speech was “challenge, and in closing he said that to meet the challenge of everyday life, we must learn to build up spirit day by day and gain power and strength which will give us the will to meet the challenge successfully. At the close of Mr. Newton's address the Alma Mater was sung and the school then adjourned to watch the football game between the Browns and Whites. During the latter part of the afternoon tea was served in the Library and at five o'clock the fathers were all asked to attend a miniature school” in which they followed through the exact schedules of their sons except that the periods were shortened to ten minutes. At seven o’clock the Fathers' Dinner was served to 123 guests. The Lower School Orchestra played several selections, and Mr. Newton, Mr. John Crosby and Mr. Alder were the speakers. Page One Hundred Thirty-one Pdge One Hundred Thirty-two o JUNIOR DEPARTMENT Mary Gertrude McDonald First Year Milwaukee Teachers College Columbia University of Minnesota Director of Junior School Mrs. Harriet Lane Russell Second Year St. Cloud Teachers College National Kindergarten and Elementary College Columbia Ethel Hauser Moorhead Teachers College University of Minnesota Marianne Owen Russell, A.R. Winthrop College Mabel Ann Sherin Mankato Teachers College Colu mbia University of California University of Minnesota Third Year Art Fourib Year Fifth Year Blanche Caroline Nygaard Music St. Cloud Teachers College University of Minnesota MacPhail School of Music Valida Gluek A.B. University of Minnesota M.A. Columbia Art Adolph Kadletz Physical Training University of Minnesota Leave of absence granted December 18, 1931 P tge One Hundred Thirty-Jour Page One Hundred Thirty-five Page One Hundred Thirty-six ■UJ—I THE BLOW TORCH COMMENCEMENT NUMBER BRAD BITES DOG Davis “Schnozzle” Bradley, nationally known for his imitations of Jimmy Durante, was under heavy guard today in the pump-house following an altercation Thursday in which he was alleged to have bitten Sidney Green, thoroughbred cockroach hound. Bradley was occupied in calculating the osmotic pressure of a potted plant in the field-house with a balloon tire gauge when he perceived Sidney, who sneered at him, uttered something inaudible and scuttled away muttering to himself. Bradley was at the time engrossed in extricating his right foot from the handle of a flower pot and thought no more about the matter until he became aware of a commotion on the other side of the long row of white-shrouded tables. Leaping upon his pogo stick he hastened to the scene where he was confronted with an alarming situation. For several weeks previous to today's commencement exercises, several gross of those doughnut like contraptions used for chicken patties had been stored in the field house. Sidney, in a moment of abandon, had hilariously spilled the entire supply on the floor and had inserted his legs in the patties in such a way as to give him the appearance of an armadillo. For a moment Bradley considered the alarming possibility that he had stumbled upon an armadillo, and began to backwater with his pogo stick. The dust stirred up in this operation further alarmed the already frightened Sidney, and he began to give vent to the most mournful howls. Bradley recognized the plaintive cry and bumped to his rescue. But the patties had become firmly wedged on Sidney’s pedal extremities and resisted all Bradley’s efforts. Bradley, seeing the necessity for action, bared his fangs and sank them deep into one of the patties on Sidney’s left rear leg. But under the pressure of the moment he bit off more than he could chew, more specifically he bit Sidney. Sidney was not averse to exhibiting his feelings on the matter and did so in a somewhat raucous fashion, much to the consternation and horror of the Samaritan Bradley. At this crucial moment, in stalked Mr. Alder with a battalion of Fifth Grade mothers eager to see the type of work that was being done at Senior Blake, if any. Friends are seeking to have Bradley released in time to take part in the exercises today. I� Jfie One Hundred Thirty-seven THE BLOW TORCH EDITORIAL STAFF LEFT FOR SHAKOPEE BACK MONDAY HOT-CHA! The Challenge of Chicle There conies a time in the sombre existence of a young adolescent when he must choose the hard path of right and spurn the rose strewn path of iniquity, when he must seize the reins of temptation with the strength of righteousness and guide his footsteps across the storm tossed waters of the trackless labyrinth that skirts the bottomless abyss of degradation. We, the boys of today and the citizens and builders of tomorrow, have before us an ominous threat to our integrity in the foul and loathsome habit of chewing the insidious concoction, commonly referred to as “chewing gum.” Better that we should emulate the industrious heaver, gnawing the very core and fibre of our pencils, than fall beneath the towering Juggernaut that hears on our destruction, littering the campus with tinfoil and permeating the pure atmosphere with the noxious stench of the patently fictitious “bloodberry.” Nay, this can never be. Never must we sully the proud banner of our illustrious school with the filthy imprint of Dr. Beacham’s pepsin pollution! The history of the reign of chicle has been a sinister bar on the escutcheon of our honor, a damning blight upon our sacred insti- tution. Let facts be submitted to a candid world: According to the annual report of the Health and Hospitals Committee of Kokomo, Mo., the average annual consumption of chewing-gum per person of persons over seventy-two years of age and wearing red neckties was estimated to be practically nil. This, in itself, proves that people over seventy-two years old and wearing red neckties are opposed to the habit. Again we find that the United States Department of Standards has estimated that the high mortality among kitchen paring knives is largely due to the tendency of gum to stick to the underside of footwear. But what to do with the nervous energy so apparent in the red-blooded, clear-eyed American youth that is forced to remain still for a period of over fifteen seconds? Thumb-twiddling is the answer. By the mere exercise of thumb-twiddling, and saying nothing, some of our greatest men have attained their pinnacle of fame. Even better in the minds of some is ornamental designing on the varnished surfaces of desks and the illustration of otherwise hare texts with pictures remotely resembling the Smith brothers. But never gum! Once the habit is formed, the fall is rapid. First the victim samples Dentyne, then Coca-Cola, then Ginger Ale, then Boot-beer until he finally has become a drunken sot and a befuddled tippler. And not alone must you yourself abstain from this vile plastic plague, but you must see that your fellow is brought to understand the truth. For it is the true American spirit to deprive others of things you don’t like. Then let us gird ourselves with the brand of zealous effort and erase forever this blot that spreads over our fair institution as would the writhing tentacles of a leering octopus sprung from black depths of Yucatan! Page One Hundred Thirty-eight THE ROVER BOYS IN HOT SPRINGS ‘‘We’re off!' cried Tom. “Huzza no credit! bellowed Dick. ‘‘I perceive that we are now in the incipent stages of our peregrinations,” murmured Professor Watercress. Those readers not acquainted with the Rover Boys, the author refers to the previous volumes entitled, “The Rover Boys at Crazy Quilt,” “The Rover Boys Through Darkest England by Kiddie-Kar” and “The Rover Boys at Majuba Hill or Sightseeing from a Deck Chair.” For weeks Professor Watercress and his two young friends had planned for the trip to Hot Springs that would climax a two months’ plug: at the Blake School for Wayward Boys, located in the wind-swept hinterlands of Minnesota. At last the day had come and all three were tense with excitement. They had purchased a two-wheeled cart from an itinerant fish peddler who had sacrificed his horse and hack in order to take a mail order course in personality development. They had stored the unsteady contraption in the garage at Blake House where it had remained hidden under a pile of old algebra books and had subsequently unearthed it and painted it brown and white. At last the day had come when they were to start off on their adventure. Kosciusko, the horse, strained and chafed. Tom quickly tied a red bandanna about his neck, picked up the reins, uttered a hortatory cry, and cracked the whip that he had purchased at the circus the summer before. Kosciusko quivered, snorted, took three steps, stopped, and went full speed astern, bowling over a few incautious onlookers. Disregarding for a moment the adulation of the assembled crowd. Professor Watercress looked up to determine the cause of the unpremeditated stoppage. He saw. running down the road, a frantic, elderly gentleman waving his arms wildly and shouting what at first seemed to be “The British are coming. It occurred to the Professor that it would be something of an annoyance if the British were coming. He bent his ear to hear the gesticulating gentlemen more clearly. In a moment it appeared that the gentleman was a somewhat addled Mr. Alder and that he seemed to have some objections to voice. Tom and Dick were thunderstruck and were able to do nothing but gape at their panting and breathless headmaster. Mr. Alder strode up to the side of the cart and waggled his finger in a menacing manner. “Have you permission to bring a car out today?” he queried. Tom appeared flustered and muttered something about “Horsefeathers.” a remark not taken kindly by the perspiring questioner. Professor Watercress and Dick stood up beside Tom and exuded an aura of offended innocence. For a moment the tableau was motionless. Then Tom made a lightning move, snatched a banana skin from his vest pocket and thrust it under Mr. Alder’s nose. (At this moment Van Dusen caught his cuff on the trigger of his camera and exposed the picture which accompanies this article. Unfortunately the engraver l ecame fuddled the night before we went to press and confused Mr. Alder with a grizzly bear, an understandable error. The reader need Page One Hundred Thirty-nine only imagine that the hear is Mr. Alder and he will have the complete picture.) The effect of the banana was instantaneous and Mr. Alder crumpled into a heap. To the accompanying sounds of sennets, trumpets, alarums and cries of “Vive Le Watercress” the three Rovers disappeared in a cloud of fine dust, bearing on the general direction of Hot Springs, Arkansas. THE POET’S CORNER (Apologies to nobody) RETNIW BLACK BLACK MOMANON BLACK BLACK BLACK Woe is me! cmr Shore Water Deep To be or not to be? Not to be. Cliff Shore Water Deep Burp! Now, boys and girls, who ever heard of a “retniw?” Of course, not. So naturally it follows that “retniw” is the opposite of “winter,” which is “SUMMER,” the title of our poem. The row of dots indicates that night is coming in on little cat feet, or perhaps on little bare feet, as shown in the picture directly below. No, this bear isn't going over the mountain, for he is a polar bear. It is obvious at this point that this is going to be a gripping mel-lerdrammer of hot love in the cold arctic. Or maybe the man is a Wall Street broker and is having hallucinations (rather a nice word, don't you think? I about the bears on the market. At any rate, night is slowly closing in, as shown by the darkness, but a full moon is shining. Upon close examination we can distinguish the man in the moon. And now the man’s melancholy nature is beginning to manifest itself in the utterance of the ungrammatical phrase in the line below, for how could anybody be a woe? Nevertheless, he claims he is one, so we finish the first stanza and pass on to the refrain. It is evident that he is standing upon the brink of a precipice with a watery grave yawning beneath him. You'd yawn, too, but we won't go into that. And now he is deliberating with himself upon another grammatical problem, and decides in favor of the negative. So he commends himself to his Maker, or to his fate if he is an Atheist, and disappears beneath the foaming brine, heaving a farewell sigh as he does it. But we think you'll sleep much better if you forget all about it. “Walnuts to you, William Bradbury Cash!” Page One Hunt red Forty THE FINANCIAL SITUATION OF THE 1931-32 PUBLICATIONS BOARD Expenditures Cost incident to advertising campaign 7 mountains at S5.38).................S 38.46 One package Ferry's turnip seeds................................................ .10 Research work (investigation of Shakopee slot machines by Ncwhall to determine sociological significance) ..................................... 8.95 Hennepin County sheriff's office and Minneapolis. St. Paul, and Shakopee police departments...................................................... 375.48 Warren Palm (Eskimo pie for services rendered!.................................. .05 Subscription in Whiz-Bang (in plain wrapper addressed to Wilber F. Schilling) ............................................................... 3.50 Raised sugared doughnuts, cream puffs, anchovies, and cracked ice.............. 6.50 Silver shaker ................................................................ 12.50 Five one-gallon bottles of distilled water.................................... 27.00 (Here the hooks are somewhat illegible, probably due to the fact that some of the distilled water dripped from the bottles and ate through the binding of the ledger.) All that could be made out at the bottom of the page was: T Clev by M lone f r pr nti g son et.......................................... 10.00 (Printing, engraving, etc., was handled entirely by three nickled shaving mirrors and a ball of red twine that fell out of transom and struck FitzGerald on the head. Come in some time and see how it works. isitors welcome.) ------- $253.34 Income Profits of above-mentioned ad campaign (money collected by Hayden in return for going in early and sale of mountains to Thorpe Bros.).... 38.46 Harvest of turnips .. 18.45 Paid by Dillon to be golf manager........................................ 25.00 Paid by Dillon to be swimming manager.................................... 25.00 From publication of “The Rover Bovs in Europe ........................... 10.00 Unfortunately the remainder of the transactions are without record as they were conducted on Dayton’s shirt cuff. The shirt was laundered some weeks later and Dayton confused the size and serial number of the shirt with his accounts, giving the rather improbable balance of: Arrow 11 Pre Shrunk B 56 T 602 Thus leaving an unearned net increment of three hundred and forty lira exclusive of fixed charges and bridge tolls payable within thirty days after Michaelmas or in default of which there will be assessed a sum equal to the coefficient of linear expansion of the hopper on the Iron Fireman in the boiler room. Page One Hundred Forty-one SCHOOL HONORS For the Year 1930-31 SENIOR DEPARTMENT Upper School Scholarship Prizes First—Joseph Edwin Clifford IV Second—Neil Gardner Melone V Honorable Mention, in order of excellence: William Waite Waters V John Alden Boyey, Jr. VII John Stevens Winston IV Charles Sanger Bellows V Morris Fairchild Arnold VI William Olney Hunt 2d, IV Warren Brown Woodricii IV Norman Leslie Newhall, Jr. V Lower School Scholarship Prizes First—Seymour Edward Heymann III Second—Samuel Mehard Fahr II Honorable Mention, in order of excellence: Frank Alden Bovey II Harry Cushing Piper, Jr. Ill David McCartney Heskett II Charles Hamilton Luther II Robert Baldwin Meech III Roger Wesley Barton II David Donald Peddie I John Stanley Ferguson I STUDENT COUNCIL Head of School, John Fulton McLane VII John Pillsbijry Snyder, Jr. VII Walter Willard Walker VII Webster Merrifield Bull VI Erle B. Savage, Jr. VI Allan Janney Hill, Jr. V Warren Brown Woodricii IV Page One Hum red Forty-two CUM LAUDE John Alden Bovey, Jr. George Winthrop Atwood Richard Miller Bosard ALUMNI CUP FOR GENERAL INFORMATION John Alden Bovey, Jr. VII Honorable Mention: Fletcher Van Nostrand Booraem VII John Stevens Winston IV John Greenwood Jewett. Jr. VI LOWER SCHOOL CUP FOR GENERAL INFORMATION Frederick Brewster Tracy III, I onorable Mention: BLAKE UNION MEDAL FOR DECLAMATION William Frederic Hayden on ora bl e Mention: Charles Sancer Bellows STRICKER CUP FOR DEBATING Charles Sancer Bellows V THORPE CUP FOR EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING Albert Nathaniel Williams, Jr. VI WILSON CUP FOR LOWER SCHOOL PUBLIC SPEAKING Thomas Ai.oysius McCann VI Richard Miller Bosard VII John Austin Atwood III Charles Gluek II, III Samuel Mehard Fahr II Seymour Edward Heymann III John Anderson Dobson III Henry M. Isaacs, Jr. I Spencer Victor Silvertiiorne, Jr. Ill Alanson Perine White III Stuart Williams Rider, Jr. II onorable Mention: John Anderson Dobson III Robert Kinsey Pillsbury II Page One Hundred Forty-three WILLIAMS ALUMNI LITERARY PRIZE First—John Alden Bovey, Jr. Second—John Fulton McLane ALLIANCE FRANCAISE MEDAL John Alden Bovf.y, Jr. VII GRADUATES JUNE 1931 208 Frederick Melville Atkinson 209 George Winthrop Atwood 210 Hilton Moor Bailey 211 Fletcher Van Nostrand Booraem 212 Richard Miller Bosard 213 John Alden Bovey, Jr. 211 Frederick Hawley Chute 215 Lamar Hallowell, Jr. 216 Francis Morrison Knoblauch 217 John Fulton McLane 218 Alvin John Robertson 219 Dudley Jennison Russell 220 John Pillsbury Snyder, Jr. 221 Walter Willard Walker 1922— Horace J. Nickels 1923— George R. Huntington 1924— Donald N. Newhall 1925— William W. Sudduth 1926— George H. Christian HEAD BOY 1927— Leon C. Warner, Jr. 1928— Charles D. Doerr 1929— Robert W. Maccregor 1930— Frederick H. Chute 1931— John Fulton McLane Page One Hundred For y ou r Honors Received in College Entrance Examinations June 1931 Morris Fairchild Arnold: History B. 83; Latin Cp 3, 80: Mathematics C, 84 Georce Winthrop Atwood: Latin Cp H. 90 Charles Sanger Bellows: Latin Cp 2, 95; Mathematics A, 92 Richard Miller Bosard: English Cp, 80; Latin Cp H, 90; French B, 84 John Alden Bovey, Jr.: History D. 80: Latin Cp H, 90; French B, 88 Lucian Hall Brown: Latin Cp 2, 84: Mathematics A. 83 Winthrop Lane Brown: Latin Cp 2, 83; Mathematics A, 86 Webster Merrifield Bull: Mathematics C, 92 William Bernard Burnet: Mathematics C, 91 William Norris Chandler: Mathematics C. 91 Joseph Edwin Clifford: Latin Cp 2, 94; Mathematics A, 89 Thomas Manville Crosby: Mathematics, C. 84 Donald Chadwick Dayton: Latin Cp 2. 84 Thomas Church Dillon: Latin Cp 2, 92: Mathematics A, 87 George V. Doerr, Jr.: Mathematics A, 82 Wallace Chandler Fisher: Latin Cp 2, 84; Mathematics C, 85 Lamar Hai.lowell, Jr.: Chemistry, 86 William Barclay Harris: Mathematics A, 90; Mathematics C. 94 William Frederic Hayden: Latin Cp 2, 88 Robert Glynn Heskett: Mathematics C, 85 Allan Janney Hill, Jr.: Latin Cp 2. 95; Mathematics A. 95 John Washburn Hunt: History B, 81 William Olney Hunt II: Latin Cp 2, 94 Frank Greenwood Jewett, Jr.: Mathematics C, 84 Francis Morrison Knobi vuch: Mathematics E, 81 James Gifford LaVake: Latin Cp 2. 83; Mathematics A, 85 Thomas Aloysius McCann: History B. 83; Latin Cp 3, 80; Mathematics C, 95 John Fulton McLane: History D, 82 Neil Gardner Melons: Latin Cp 2, 95; Mathematics A, 99 Norman Leslie Newhall, Jr.: Latin Cp 2, 89; Mathematics A, 90 John Rector Palm: History B, 82 Howard James Rosenberry: Mathematics A, 88 Erle B. Savage, Jr.: Mathematics C, 92 John Draper Savage: Mathematics A, 89 Grosvenor Brune Van Dusen: Mathematics C, 95 Walter Willard Walker: History D, 84 William Waite Waters: Latin Cp 2, 96; Mathematics A, 99 Donald James Wells: Mathematics E, 80 Albert Nathaniel Williams, Jr.: Mathematics D, 92 Frederick William Woodrich: Mathematics C, 85 Franklin Randolph Wright: Latin Cp, 82; Mathematics A, 87 Page One Hundred Forty-fn e JUNIOR DEPARTMENT Sch olarship Prizes Fifth Year First—Lindley James Burton Honorable Mention: William Frederick Rottschaefer George Henry Partridge Harold David Warner Fourth Year First—John Van Derup Morrison Honorable Mention: John Walker Adams III Malcolm David Clark Third Year First—Ralph Thurman Craigo Honorable Mention: Kenneth Nelson Dayton George Perry Flannery II James B. Isaacs Second Year John Bartlett Fansler onorable Mention: William Parker Herbst III James Cowin, Jr. Robert Eldred Carter Chester Simmons FOSTER DECLAMATION CUP For Fourth and Fifth Years John Van Derup Morrison PRIZE FOR THIRD YEAR DECLAMATION Kenneth Nelson Dayton Page One Hundred Forty-six 1913— Frederick W. Boutelle 1914— G. Barnard Clifford, Jr. 1915— Francis W. Thayer 1916— James B. Stricker 1917— Benjamin S. Woodworth 1918— Richard P. Gale 1919— Edmund W. Brooks 1920— Josiaii Willard 1921— John T. Baxter, Jr. 1931—John YALE TROPHY 1922— Horace J. Nickels 1923— Leo R. Pflaum 1921—Donald N. Newhall 1925— William W. Suddutii 1926— George H. Christian 1927— Leon C. Warner, Jr. 1928— Charles 1). Doerr 1929— Robert W. Maccrecor 1930— Frederick H. Chute Fulton McLane harvard TROPHY 1912— G. Barnard Clifford, Jr. 1913— G. Barnard Clifford, Jr. 1914— Gerald R. Petterson 1915— Gerald R. Petterson 1916— Lucian S. Strong 1917— Truman C. Penney 1918— Charles J. W in ton. Jr. 1919— James I. Best 1920— Adrian M. Howard 1921— Edward . Osborne 1922— Sm jbel J. Owen 1923— Bronson L. Lancworthy 1924— John F. Norton 1925— Edgar R. Best 1926— Edwin J. Moles, Jr. 1927— John C. Savage 1928— John P. Devaney 1929— Frederick E. Van Dusen 1930— John W. Alder 1931— John Fulton McLane Page One Hundred Forty-teren ENROLLMENT 1931-32 Senior Department SEVENTH FORM Class of 1932 Morris Fairchild Arnold Hugh Wilson Arthur Robert Wesley Benson Webster Merrifield Bull Gerald Shurtleff FitzGerald William Barclay Harris John Washburn Hunt Frank Greenwood Jewett, Jr. Thomas Aloysius McCann Erie B. Savage, Jr. Wilber Henry Schilling, Jr. Grosvenor Brune Van Dusen Donald James Wells Frederick William Wood rich SIXTH FORM Class of 1933 Harold Emerson Atkinson Davis Woodward Bradley William Bradbury Cash William Norris Chandler James Ryder Collins Donald Chadwick Dayton Thomas Church Dillon Wallace Chandler Fisher William Frederic Hayden Robert Glynn Heskett Allan Janney Hill, Jr. James Gifford La Vake Neil Gardner Melone Norman Leslie Newhall, Jr. John Rector Palm Howard James Rosenberry Gilbert Wilson Stewart William Waite Waters Page One Hundred Forty-eight Charles Benjamin Wright, Jr. Franklin Randolph Wright FIFTH FORM Class of 1934 Paul Culver Carlson Joseph Edwin Clifford James Smith Cullen George V. Doerr, J r. Robert Faegre Clark R. Fletcher, Jr. John Gallup Harrison Terrence Louis Hollern Thomas Beacom Humphrey William Olney Hunt II Walter Benton Kenyon Frank Paul Leslie, Jr. John McCann Edwin Fisher Ringer Arthur Pieper Smith, Jr. William Richard Sweatt Wyman Ristine Vaughan Thomas Ratliff Wagner William Orson Wells, Jr. Clark T. Welsh, Jr. John Stevens Winston Schuyler Colfax Wood hull, J Warren Brown Wood rich FOURTH FORM Class of 1935 Alan Anderson Lindsay Grier Arthur William Bridgman Atkinson Henry Moore Atwood John Austin Atwood Ralph Bruce Preston King Covey I homas Doane Crocker John Anderson Dobson Edwin Shedd Elwell, Jr. Henry Bebbe Flannery Richard Llewellyn Groflf John Coates Hammerel Seymour Edward Heymann William James Hill Harvey Edward Mack, Jr. Rowley Miller Robert Bicknell Mirick Jerome Franklin New house James Pattridge Samuel Peabody Harry Cushing Piper, Jr. Walton Hawkins Pyre Spencer Victor Silverthorne, Jr. John Luce Swanson Philip Hulet Walker Carroll George Wells Alanson Ferine White William Crocker Wilcox Thomas Dissmore Wright THIRD FORM Class of 1936 William Morris Baker Frank Alden Rovey II Robert Langdon Brooks, Jr. Gale Cotton Burton Ralph Blane Campbell Bruce Bliss Dayton Richard Martin Dobson Philip Arnett Douglas George Robert Drake William Nott Driscoll Samuel Mehard Fahr Kern Blaine Fontaine David McCartney Heskett Clive Palmer Jaflfray, Jr. Kenneth James Jennings Wells Jewett David Griffith Jones Page One Hundred Fifty Richard Clark King John Ronnovv Lauritzen Charles Hamilton Luther Janies Shearer McCartney III Walter Hall Mills, Jr. Walter Thomas Noonan James Warren Palm Robert Kinsey Pillsbury Stuart Williams Rider, Jr. Ralph Mclnnis Rosenberry Robert Wetherby Shaw Charles Telford Thompson Frederick Brewster Tracy III Benjamin Sheffield West Ralph Emerson Wyer SECOND FORM Class of 1937 John Leavitt Anderson Stephen Bourne Andrus Elmer Ellsworth Atkinson John Boynton Bean John Bowles Bissell John Burt Clark George Barnard Clifford III Charles Davenport Cook John Patrick Devaney Frank Norman Edmonds, Jr. A lick Johnson Elsberg David Colin Faegre John Stanley Ferguson Henry M. Isaacs, Jr. James Freeman Jaffray Clifford Gardner Johnson William Abbott King Laurence Henry Lucker Stanley Mitchell Lyman, Jr. Robert Lindsay Michelson Angus Truesdale Morrison Francis Ryan Mulcahy F. Robert Noonan Thomas Edwin Oakes David Donald Peddie Nicholas Savage Robert Mapes Thomson James Albert Vaughan, Jr. Paul Edward von Kuster, Jr. Ellsworth Alfred Warner Maurice Amos Warner, Jr. Walter Ross Woodworth FIRST FORM Class of 1938 Bradley Clayton Bowman II Richard Howell Broach John Lawler Brooks Sheldon von Hagen Brooks Lindley James Burton Vincent Welles Carpenter Theodore Foque Carter Frank Arthur Donaldson, Jr. Robert Harris Gallaher, Jr. Welles Gardner Hodgson, Jr. Edmund Sewall Jones Richard Willson Kimball John Julius Luthe Arthur Miller Maurice Malcolm Moore, III George Henry Partridge Richardson Phelps, Jr. George Lawler Pillsbury Sexton Richards William Frederick Rottschaefer Thomas Carlton Swanson Telford King Thompson Harold David Warner James Thomas Wyman Total Enrollment 263 Senior Department 175 Page One Hundred Fifty-two JUNIOR DEPARTMENT John Walker Adams III Samuel Henry Bowman III Robert Allen Chat field Malcolm David Clark John Hardy Cleveland Jay Cooke Donald Derby Davis, Jr. Wallace Corliss Dayton George William Carter Frankforter Morris Longstreth Hallowell, Jr. Theodore Wold Harland Harry Dorr Harper, Jr. John Ross Huff Henry Selden Kingman John Walter MacDonald Cavour Langdon McMillan Howard Gilmore Mealey John Van Deri ip Morrison Leland Rodman Payton Craig Phelps David Pierson William Julius Russell, Jr. Lucian Sw ift Strong, Jr. Archie I). Walker, Jr. Elliott Henry Benton John Cotton Burton Richard Noble Confer, Jr. David Shearer Cooper Ralph Thurman Craigo Kenneth Nelson Dayton Robert Gerhard Dunn George Perry Flannery II James B. Isaacs William Hough McCartney Thomas Northrop McCracken FIFTH YEAR FOURTH YEAR Page One Hundred Fifty-three Janies Mearkle Laurence Mearkle Willard A. Morse, Jr. Raymond Norwood Plank Alfred F. Savage John Gerritt Van Campen David Glenn Wyer THIRD YEAR Robert Eld red Carter Eugene Carpenter Coan James Cowin, Jr. John Hale Eastman John Barlett Fansler Eliot Stetson Hallowed Frank Totton Heffel finger II William Parker Herbst III Robert Boyd Hill Walter Remington Hodgson Preston King Harry Bronson Kuechle Chester Simmons William Richard Strong Charles Grant Westcott SECOND YEAR Henry Deakin Barbour George Chipman Beckwith III Van Hook Craig Benton Douglas Janies Dayton William Anderson Dobson Harry Evans Gallaher Marcus Willard Kidder Heffelfinger Robert van Courtland Herbst Erwin Johnson Herschel V. Jones II W in ton Jones Laurence Daniel McCann William Bergmann Richards Philip Handford Whittaker Page One Hundred Fifty-four Frederick George Adams Roger Woodward Atwood George Lane Barbour David Frelinghuysen Bull Walter Edward Camp, Jr. Charles Washburn Crosby John Edward Gluek William Daniel Gregory II John King Frederick Clark Lyman, Jr. Frederic Spensley Michener Edmund Lawler Piper Robert Gordon Ridgway James Alexander Ross, Jr. Harry Waite Webster David Scott Williams Charles Joel Winton III Total Enrollment 263 Junior Department 88 AUTOGRAPHS Page One Hundred Fifty-tix To CALL O’PAN READERS The advertisements on the following pages represent the business concerns that have given the Call o' Pan their financial support. They handle the best goods and give the best service. Patronize them—you will not regret it. Page One Hundred Fifty-eight Blake Prepares For College PRIMARY, GRAMMAR, HIGH SCHOOL and BOARDING DEPARTMENT . . . For catalog ami farther information, address BLAKE SCHOOL 2201 COLFAX AVENUE SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. FRANKLIN M. CROSBY RIJGENF. C. ALDER President, Poor,I of Trustee Master Page One Hundred fifty-nine BOULDER BRIDGE FARM IVhere the Market's Best Milk is Produced CLEAN PURE GUERNSEY MILK Keen minds, clean vigorous bodies so essential to the student and athlete are not possible of attainment without the well regulated diet. Insurance companies, doctors, athletic trainers and coaches and parents who know insist on good milk. The Best Hotels in New York and Chicago sell it to their discriminating customers. KEEP IN SHAPE WITH OUR GUERNSEY MILK at ALL DAYTON CO. TEA ROOMS EXCELSIOR, MINN. G. N. Dayton L. V. Wilson President Superintendent Page One Hundred Sixty Congratulations to the Class of '32! Summer Ahead, and You'll Want Your Clothes Styled in the University Manner. We Suggest HOXTON JR. BLUE SUITS With Two Trousers $25 and an extra pair of white or gray slacks at $5 You'll be set for everything Summer offers—if you’re wearing a snappy, wide-trousers blue Suit for informal occasions, and slacks for sports wear. The two combine in the best University style. Pag On Hundred Sixty-one OFFICES IS $1 CITIES 38 YEARS OLD Com pi intents 200,000 INVESTORS of a ASSETS OVER §48,000,000 Friend Investors Syndicate FOUNDED • 1894 INVESTORS SYNDICATE BUILDING MINNEAPOLIS 0N E V ERY W ELL SE T T ABLE Keep this delicious spread on hand for luncheons, sandwiches, and use in salads, soups and baked dishes. Four Varieties AMERICAN P I iM E N T 0 R 0 Q li E F 0 R T L I M B U R G E R YOU’LL LOVE B L V E M 0 0 N Page One Hundred Sixty-two COMPLIMENTS of CONFER BROS. REALTORS ome Spedalists 2600 Hennepin Avenue Regent 7266 Blake Boys are Welcome Here THE friendship of a dependable bank is one of the most helpful assets any man, young or old, can have in the business world. It’s never too early to pick a bank and lay the foundation for just such a friendship. Blake boys are always welcome here. We 11 he glad to have you make your hanking home with iis, ami to look to us for financial counsel when you need it. First National Bank First Minneapolis Trust Co. Affiliated with FIRST RANK STOCK CORPORATION For a Real Treat Try ;Y est ICECPEAM The Top o' the Cream' Page One Hum ret Sixty-three ETCHINGS Com pliments of a Friend c 3 H Z Compliments CHILDREN’S BOOKSHOP At The DOORWAY BOOKSHOP, Inc. P-. w z Q Z a — o 1018 Nicollet Avenue Compliments of E. A. LAMB Heating and Plumbing GIFTS for every occasion from THOMAS F. CHAN The Little Gallery 1001 Nicollet Avenue MINNEAPOLIS H W tr P3 IMPORTATIONS Compliments of HENRY M. ATWOOD PHILIP H. WALKER ’35 Compliments of a Friend Pane One Hundred Sixty‘four THE SENIOR CLASS takes this opportunity’ to wish the School Com pliments of a Friend every success in future years. WHl PAINTS AND jjh Mvarn,shesIm THE MINNETONKA OIL CO. Dealers in Veedoil Oils Tydol and Tydol Ethyl Gasolines L. I . Wacnkk, Proprietor Compliments of LANDERS-MORRISON-CHRISTENSON CO. Building Supplies Washed Sand and Gravel WARREN PALM '36 800 Builders Exchange Page One Hundred Sixty-five BLAKE BOYS, REMEMBER! THE CORNER Hopkins JORGENSON BROS. Residence Phone Studio Phone LO cost 5705 GE neva 4910 C. W. GOULD Spedalized Teaching BENSON-QUINN CO. Grain Commission 809 Chamber of Commerce MINNEAPOLIS Tenor linn jo. Mandolin, Guitar, Ukulele. Plectrum Banjo, Hawaiian Guitar 64 South 11th Street Studio 214 Minneapolis, Minn. Com plimerits of a Friend JORDAN-STEVENS CO. MINNEAPOLIS ROSACKER’S Flowers Page One Hum ret Sixty-Six WARDE SMITH C0ALCO 711 Second Avenue South We Specialize in Quality COAL-COKE - BRIQUETS, etc-and FUEL OIL IMPORTANT We feature a coal (screenings) for IRON FIREMAN, COMBUSTION-EER or similar type equipment. We ask for your inquiry. Main Offic Allantic 3454 Yard Office Dupont 7314 Congratulations from the VI FORM on a Successful Year LTD. Clothing and Furnishings Main 2508 Radisson Hotel Com pli merits of a Friend Cage One Hum ret Sixty-tete ; pEOPLE who use the Toastmaster make the best possible toast in the easiest possible way. There is no watching or turning. Simply put in a slice of bread, ajnd press down a lever. When the toast is browned exactly as you like it, up it pops, automatically, within easy reach of the fingers. If you know someone who is making toast the old-fashioned way, and that someone is a person whom you’d like to please very much, you couldn't find a better gift than Toastmaster. WATERS-GENTER COMPANY • 2 19 N. SECOND ST., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. A division of MeG raw Eire trie Company TOASTMASTER Page One Hundred Sixty-eight ATWOOD CO. Request Coffee MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA Page One Hum red Sixty-arue ■o O IP . Best Wishes Compliments from the of a V FORM Friend for (i Successful Call O' Pan Com pliments of the MINNEAPOLIS GAS L I G H T COMPANY Page One Hmu ree Seven } Compliments of a THANKS to the Forms and the Faculty as units and to all those boys whose whole-hearted cooperation Friend put the Call O'Pan OVER THE TOP Bill Hayden G A R R E T T P H 0 T 0 G RAPHS Win by Comparison £ enf Barrett 1104 Nicollet Avenue MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA = 3 Page One Hunt ret! Seventy-one Have Your Prescriptions Killed — At — GRIFFEN PHARMACY COMPANY WM. L. SHEPARD, President A Registered Pharmacist in Charge at All Times Hennepin Avenue at 26th GRODNIK FASSBINDER 400 Nicollet have inaugurated a Ready-to-Wear Department in conjunction with Custom Tailoring. Griffon Clothes Expertly Tailored jor is. Compliments of THE NORTHWESTERN MILLER CO. Suits or Top Coats $24.50 S29.50 GRODNIK FASSBINDER Tailors and Clothiers 100 Nicollet Avenue For AMATEUR DRAMATICS Wc Furnish COSTUMES — WIGS MAKEUP MAZEY FLORISTS, Inc. Nicollet Avenue at Tenth Street Growers Retailers Decorators Boulevard Store and Greenhouses West Lake Street Ewing Avenue MINNEAPOLIS We Guarantee Clean. Correct. Complete Costume Service MINNEAPOLIS COSTUME COMPANY 50 4 South Ninth Street (Minnesota Theatre Building) Minneapolis. Minnesota Com piim erits of a Friend Page One Hundrttt St lent?-two Com pliments of the STEPHENS BUICK CO. 18 North 8th St. Minneapolis Compliments of the BATSON STANDARD STATION Superior Blvd.—Wayzata “We Welcome Your Calls” HART’S CAFE Pane Gibson, Proprietor WAYZATA, MINN. Com pliments of the CHAPMAN-GRAHAM, Inc. R. C. SHREWSBURY CONFECTIONERY Fancy Ice Cream WAYZATA, MINN. Pastry Candies Com pliments Two Stores of a Friend 2528 - Hennepin - 2923 Page One Hundred Seventy-three Compliments of A Friend Now's the Time to Fall in Love Compliments of illiamson illiainson Patent ami Tra le Mark Attorneys Ask the 925 Metropolitan Life Buil(lin r BUSINESS MANAGER Compliments A Friend s Huge One Hundred Seventy-four Compliments oj a Compliments of the IV FORM Friend Select k ROY DON GOLF CLUBS Goldsmith Tennis Rackets Pennsylvania Tennis Balls Athletic Equipment at R E I N H A R D B R 0 S. 11-17 South Ninth Street J O HN N Y HAH TMA N Coach oj the Blake Swimming Team Will lie Available This Summer for Private Swimming Lessons Beginning and Advanced Swimmers Coached CALL LOcust 9928 Page One Hundred Seventy-five Athenian Jtops’ atf) WE SHALL never bring disgrace to this, our city, by any act of dishonesty or cowardice, nor ever desert our suffering comrades in the ranks. We shall fight for the ideals and sacred things of the city, either alone or with others. We will revere and obey the city’s laws and do our best to incite a like respect and reverence in those who are above us who are prone to annul or to set them at naught. We will strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty. Thus, in all these ways, we will transmit this city not only not less, hut greater, better, and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us. (Ephebic Oath taken by boys of old Athens.) Page One Hundred Seventy-Six THE FACDLTY of Blake School Herewith Expresses its Appreciation of the PUBLICATIONS BOARD Page One Hundred Seventy-seven Better Dairy Products NORTON PEEL and HIBBARD STUDIO 1004 Marquette Ave. FRANKLIN MILK CREAM BUTTER COTTAGE CHEESE ICE CREAM “A Picture is If orth Ten Thousand Words ' Kenwood 5601 F. LINSMAYER CO. For Service Call Cherry 3334 Main Bill FURNITURE, DRAPERIES and UPHOLSTERING 1920-22 Lyndale Avenue South NEWHOUSE PAPER CO. PHILIP A. CONFER “BLUE RIBBON” MEATS 1007 West Franklin 1115 Bridgeport 1116 Compliments of a Friend Formerly SEAMAN PAPER COMPANY, Inc. Distributors of BETTER PRINTING PAPER to the Printini; Trade Minneapolis St. Paul Des Moines Pane One Hundred Seventy-ei ht 'The Graduate Will Be Proud of the Gift You Choose Here. H. B. THURSTON JEWELER and OPTOMETRIST Lake Street and Lyndale Compliments of the MINNETONKA FLOWER SHOP WAYZATA, MINN. Compliments of the B. F. NELSON MFC. CO. LAGOON FRUIT STORE Dealers in Choice Fruits ami Vegetables 2900 Hennepin Avenue Phone—RE gent 6281 We Deliver DICKEY and MILBERT WAYZATA. MINN. Spedalized G reasing Gasoline. I'uel and Fuel Oils TIBBETTS WISE Hardware Heating - Plumbing WAYZATA. M INN ESOT A Phone: Wayzata 4 Page One Hundred Seventy-nine Best W ishes from the III FORM MISS BETH’S FLOWER SHOP “A Shop of Personal Service?? 835 Second Avenue South MINNEAPOLIS Telephones Store: Main 6411 Res.: Colfax 4975 for a Successful Year Visit the New GOLD ROOM at MINNETONKA DRUG CO. Prescri pti on S pedal is ts EXCELSIOR, MINN. FOR QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHS gtt xbxo$ €08 NICOLLET AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS.MINN Photographs for Blake Senior Class, 1932 Page One Hundred Eighty Compliments of ma s The II FORM Lake and Hennepin Hopes MINNEAPOLIS That All Future Call O' Pans JUSTUS LUMBER COMPANY Will Be as Successful Building Material and Fuel Andrew Justus, Proprietor as This One Walnut 2859 Telephones — Hopkins 639 HOPKINS, MINN. Compliments McKesson - MINNEAPOLIS DRUG company Wholesalers DRUGS - SUNDRIES - CIGARS Minneapolis Page One Hundred F.ighty-one TO SAVE you FROM UNPLEASANT THINGS A wealthy woman once said she was glad she was rich, not for what her riches brought her, but for the things from which it saved her. ♦ ♦ And so it is with electricity. We use it daily without thinking how it lightens our work; how much more pleasant it makes life. ♦ ♦ Yet its value lies in what it saves you. For the housewife it saves hours of toil and weariness that without electric labor saving appliances would be her lot all through life ♦ ♦ Less labor, more leisure, greater safety are the things by which the value of electricity in the home should be measured. These can not be reckoned in money. NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY Page One Hum ret Eighty-tu o A Message to Fathers of Flake Boys AVHAT gift, that Dad can give will be more appreciated in the future than a life insurance policy started now? In times like these the importance of a backlog of life insurance in every financial program stands out in relief. NWNL policies of every description, putting more or less emphasis on the savings feature, are available. NOW IS THE TIME TO LAY THE FOUNDATION STONE OF YOUR BOY'S ESTATE Northwestern National LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Minneapolis.Minn. STRONG LIBERAL DIRECTORS F. A. Chamberlain - Chinn. Ex. Com. First National Bank E. W. Deck eh - • President Northwestern National Bank C. T. JAFFRAY......President “Soo” Railway Theodore Wold • ice Pres. Northwestern National Bank E. L. Carpenter • - Pres. Shevlin. Carpenter Clarke Co. A. F. Pillsbury • • - Treasurer Pillsbury Flour Mills Co. T. F. Wallace • Pres. Farmers Mechanics Savings Bank Frank T. IIEFFKLFiNCKR • - President F. H. Pcavcy Co. 6. J. Arnold - • President Northwestern National Life Puge Out Hundred Eigbty-tbrec PIPER, JAFFRAY HOPWOOD STOCKS - BONDS - GRAIN COMMERCIAL PAPER MINNEAPOLIS SAINT PAUL BURCH PHARMACIES Two Quality Drug Stores 22(H) Hennepin Avenue 1942 Hennepin Avenue Kenwood 1895 Kenwood 2802 “We Deliver” Phone: Muin 0030 KENNEDY BROS. Established 1867 GUNS AND SPORTING GOODS Outboard Motors, Tents, Canoes, Cutlery, Etc. 326 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota C 0 M P I. I M E N T S 0 F A E R I E N D I’.iKr One Hundred Mnbty-foui ANDRUS THORPE CONSTRUCTION CO., Inc SINCE ° 1873 BARDWELL-ROBINSON CO. % MINNEAPOLIS FARGO Com plim ruts of MARSH - McLENNON General Insurance Page One Hundred Eighty-file Compliments of INTERNATIONAL MILLING COMPANY MINNEAPOLIS Nicollet at 6th and 7th Streets . . . MINNEAPOLIS Page One Hundred Fdgb y-six TWIN CITY OIL BURNER MFC. CO. 2639 University Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota Distributors of ENTERPRISE OIL BURNER Charles B. Carroll, '17, President The Champion Outdoor Breakfast! Morning in camp is a complete success if you’ve packed Pillsbury’s Pancake Flour a famous ready-to-use Hour that requires only a little water and a little mixing to make the finest pancakes you've ever tasted. It’s the perfect outdoor breakfast. Pillshury’s Pancake Flour comes in handy, sturdy packages, easy to load and easy to carry. It’s sold by all grocers who know what men like- look for the red and blue whirligig package. Pillsbury’s Pancake Flour Made by the millers of Pillsbury's Best Flour Page One Hundred Eighty-ievtn Ok . aogACfce' tpA'NE -----■‘ -xfpr°- Compliments °f E. E. Atkinson Co. Page One Hundred Eighty-eight HARRISON SMITH CO. lers The Call O’ Pan Page One Hunt red Eighty-nine COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND If It’s Real Estate SALES RENTALS MORTGAGES INSURANCE See THORPE BROS. REALTORS “47 Years Experience Thorpe Bros. Building 519 Marquette Avenue Atlantic 2133 Page One Hundred Ninety Beauty and Utility are Combined in Johns Manville Asbestos and Asphalt Long Lived Shingles Comfort and Fuel Economy in Johns Manville Rock Wool Home Insulation MELONE BOVEY LUMBER CO. Downtown Display Store -516 Second Avenue South J.P.ELLIASEN 1405 Third Avenue South n e a p o u i a MINN TAILOR TO THE AMERICAN GENTLEMAN RUEDLINGER NURSERY Office: 2929 Colfax Avenue South Nursery: St. Louis Park Complete Landscape Service Northern Grown Nursery Stock Tree Trimming - Feeding of Trees - Cavity Work Call Kenwood 2216 For Information or Appointment Page One Hundred Ninety-one ALLEN BROS. DRUG CO. Established 47 Years 6 — PHARMACISTS — 6 Nicollet and Oak Grove St. BLAKE SCHOOL Serves Delicious ICECREAM Why Don't You? WIGGIN MATTISON GROCERS Telephone—Bridgeport 1112 Com pliments 2403 Nicollet Avenue of Com Iimerits LYNN JO HNSON The New England Mutual Life Insurance Co. 541 Northwestern Bank Bldg. of a MINNEAPOLIS Friend Page One Hutu red Ninety-two nhe H HOPKINS PRODUCE EXCHANGE We Are a Member of Home Owned Stores S. M. Manchester Owner and Manager Telephone Hopkins 617 Ifc Deliver Quality Makes These Super Values Junior Two-Trouser Suits $27.50 Sparkling spring colors. New authentic styles for young men. JobrAXbaiX 119 South Seventh Street Roanoke Building Compliments of THE MINNESOTA NORTHERN POWER CO. Minneapolis, Minn. HOVANDER BROS. Meats “Quality and Service” Hopkins, Minn. Page One Hundred Ninety-three On To Victory! Compliments of THE DEMOCRATS This ad was made possible by the donations of THE BOYS, MASTERS AND TWO MEMBERS OF THAT PARTY Page One Hundred Ninety-four OflaP . ------------------- THE ELECTION being as good as won THE G R A N D 0 L D R E PUBLICAN P A R T Y expresses its appreciation of the vote of confidence given it by the nation, and is pledged to the same intelligent, broad, progressive service F 0 R T H E P E 0 P L E as during the decades in which it has so wisely conducted the affairs of T H E UNITE I) S T A T E S Presented Through the Courtesy oj a Friend Pace One Hum red Smely-fite Life is Just a Howl of Cherries'' Clje Colwell |Jress fait. Extends a Hearty Greeting to All Our Blake Friends 405 South 6th Street T. H. COLWELL, PRESIDENT The Thoughtful Suggestion of a Kind Friend Compliments of A Friend Com pliments of the I Form McMILLAN’S FAMILY SEAL HAM BACON LARD SAUSAGE THE NEW FORD V-8 HAS ARRIVED Drive it for for ten minutes then try and get along without it if you can. If not, see WOODHEAD Fifth Avenue and Lake Page One Hundred Ninety-six Special Advantages of Blake Blake cares for the boy all day. Blake provides healthful out-of-door sports for every boy. Blake brings college-trained men teachers and boys together for better scholarship, sportsmanship, and fellowship. Blake enables the home to keep closely in touch with the hoy and the school. Blake prepares boys thoroughly for any college or technical school in the United States. Blake provides three departments for growing boys: The Junior City School. 2201 Colfax Avenue South. The Senior Country School, Excelsior Boulevard near the Interlaehen Club. Blake House and West House, dormitories for boarding students. Franklin M. Crosby President Board of Trustees THIS PAGE IS PRESENTED THROUGH THE THOUGHTFUL GENEROSITY OF A FRIEND Page One Hundred Ninety-seven