Central High School - Mirror Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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and heard a story by Uncle Remus. The visit to Baltimore was unusually interesting, as. on our trip to (ioucher College, a former student described college life as she had experienced it. The C ity of Brotherly I.ove was a beautiful place. The street scenes and the Independence Hall are things which are always to la- remembered, and the centennial grounds of 187fi was a novel place to all. In the great city of New York, an afternoon was spent in the theaters, where ample amusement was afforded the visitors. Although the Clio was defeated in the semi-annual joint debate, she will not give up and say I can't.’ but will strive harder the next time to achieve success. In the preliminary. May the third. Miss Alva Low rev and Miss Bertha Engel were chosen to represent the club in the Joint Oratorical. The girls have been very loyal and have rallied to whatever task has been placer! before them. Many afternoons which might have been passed in amusement have been spent in seeking “Ads for the Mirror. Is not this a splendid club spirit? • • THE EUTERPEAN The Kuterpcan Club has been hard at work on the music for the spring concert. The cantata to be presented this year is On Shore and Sea. by Sir Arthur Sullivan. A miscellaneous program is to be given before the cantata, in which several attractive choruses will be sung by members of the Boys' Glee Club and the Kuterpcan. There will also be a few solos. All expect the entertainment to be one of the best that the club has ever given. I pon the withdrawal of the president of the Kuter| ean from school, the club elected Hugh Duncan to that office for the latter part of the term. • THE PIERIAN lor the Pierian, this year has been one of success. The study of the Modern Drama proved to be exceedingly interesting and broadening. The evolution of the drama was traced: and the stars were studied from the viewjjoini both of art and personality. The Oratorical Preliminary was held on April the thirtieth, and a number of excellent selections were given. The judges—like all judges- found great difficulty in making their decision. They gave Miss Dorothy Wilson first place. Miss Lee Ola Shannon second place, and Miss Emma Stockmar honorable mention. The dub places all confidence in its representatives and is anticipating the Oratorical ('ontest with much enthusiasm. Although there are many graduates among the Pierian members, there are still many earnest and Capable girls who will return next year to accomplish even greater success. • THE DRAMATIC CLUB The year just passed lias been one of achievement for the Dramatic Club. This may indeed be called a banner year, for each production which has been placed before the critical eye of the public has gained its admiration. 34

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THE clubs and societies of the High School have proved a never-failing factor in adding interest to school life. Most pupils belong to some organization. The Commercial. Spanish. Dramatic. Glee and Kuterpcan Clubs have aided materially in regular work along their particular lines. Who can overestimate the use of these societies? The Literary Clubs, as usual, have had great influence on the social life and literary interest of the students. The joint debates this year were especially good. These occasions are most important in the life of C. II. S. They induce prominent citizens to come to our school, they stir up lively spirits among the student body, and they give club members a chance to increase their ability as statesmen. The first debate of the year was on the question, Resolved, That the Present Convict System Should Be Abolished. The affirmative was upheld by Mr. Cmsted Pitts of the Curry, and Miss Alva i.owrey of the Clio; the negative by Mr. Julien Saks of the Yancey, and Miss Mary Griggs of the Pierian. The former were declared victors. The last debate was one of much life and interest. The subject on this occasion was, Resolved. That the Present Tax Rate of Birmingham Should Be Raised.” Mr. Tinsley Harrison debated for the Yancey, with Miss Beryl Rogers for the Aglaia; against Mr. John Townsend of the Hilliard and Miss Bertha Engel of the Clio. The judges gave the victory to the affirmative. ♦ As we go to press, the Girls’ Oratorical Contest has not yet taken place, but each of the clubs has held its preliminary contest and has chosen its representatives. The girls are all thinking by day and dreaming by night of the great day. THE CLIO This spring the Clio has prospered greatly, ami has enjoyed many pleasant trips over the United States. The study of Birmingham was especially interesting. The girls visited many parts of the city and learned a number of interesting jjoints about the social, industrial, and historical life of the city in which most of the girls have been reared. Other cities were visited. A most delightful clay was spent in Atlanta, where we recalled several scenes of the Civil War 33

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The first production given this year was “Uncle Sam's Thankgsiving,’’ written by Miss Marguerite Weaver. It was very interesting. This play seemed to give the club members an inspiration to “be up and doing.” and each one put his best efforts into his work. It was the privilege of the club to have Mr. Ben Gross. a former student of the High School, address its members on the Modern Drama. The mid-term play, presented for the students of the grammar schools, was a splendid success. This production brought out much new talent. The lion’s share of credit is due to Miss Weaver, the sponsor of the club and director of all of the plays produced by this organization. I ler work has been an inspiration to every member of the club. At the close of the year. Shakespeare’s delightful comedy, “As You Like It,’’ will he presented under the sti|H rvision of Miss Weaver. The following cast has been selected: I hike................................ Frederick............................. A miens............................... Jagues ............................... Lc Beau............................... Charles............................... Oliver................................ Jagues tie Hois....................... Orlando............................... Adam.................................. Touchstone............................ Cor in................................ Silvins .............................. William............................... Rosalind.............................. Celia................................. Phebe................................. .1 udrey.............................. Douglass Boyd Frank (‘.lazier 11 an son Keller F.rlc Stapleton Willard Mobley Henry Johnston . Rucker Agee I msted Pitts Hofford Todd Theodore W right . George Frev Robert Messer . John Griffin Henry Ehlbert . Alva I am rev Beulah Bains F.milv Gordv Flise Sparrow • • THE AGLA IA This semester has seen the close of one of the Aglaia’s most successful years. The subject for study, “Fact in Fiction,’’ has afforded many interesting programs. “The Story of American Immigrants,” which included a resume of Myra Kelly’s work among the immigrants and her stories of their life, was enjoyed by all. The Agiaia girls had their program in the auditorium on May the tenth. The subject discussed was Alabama’s Modern Contributions to Literature. Miss Gladys (‘ox gave an interesting paper on Alabama Authors and Miss Mary Dugger wove some Alabama poems into a very' clever story. Miss Rose Badgley read the Witch Blue Bird, an interesting narrative by Martha Young. The club is proud of her representative in the joint debate. She defended her club well, and her good work will always be remembered. Miss Miriam 35