Danville High School - Le Tresor Yearbook (Danville, PA)

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ORANGE AND PURPLE 27 She is famous now. Alma Gluck has withdrawn from the stage in her favor. CWarner kept turning the pages of his book carelessly.J That clipping I obtained from the Dramatic Mirror. It states that Eliza- beth Clark Cbetter known as Bessiej is now one of our most popular elo- cutionists. When this article was written, she was giving Hamlet be- fore a Washington audience. Bessie always did take an interest in dra- ma, when in school. In all of our home talent affairs she played an im- portant part and did it admirably too. What became of her companion? asked Peifer. Sarah Treas, you mean? I met her some time ago at the Central Station. She was on her way to Rochester. After several exhaustive tests the Rochester Copper Company had chosen her to fill the position of head stenographer in their oiiice. It goes to show to what pinnacle, ambition may rise. But we don't need to stand here to talk about this picture. Let's make ourselves comfortable. I am getting interested. I'm game, said Peifer, as he drew his chair up beside that of his friend, Let's complete the list. There's Emma Flick. Do you know she is residing at her country home, spending her time tending flowers. By the way, she has a home for stray cats. I thought-oh, yes, I know. I forgot-he was killed in the War of 1917. She is evidently remaining true. Warner smiled. She still believes the old theory. Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all ! Say, we have another unclaimed jewel 3 chimed in Peifer. That's Lottie Dietz. She went to Bucknell for four years, and is now teaching Domestic Science in St. Louis. Poor Helen, I'll bet she had her hands full with those little Hindu children, don't you? It seemed so long until Alfred was able to join her but it's a long road that has no turn. She is happy now. They were married in India and since have been sent to Africa, where they have done much for the natives. Julia Gaskins looks real well in that picture, doesn't she? I sup- pose you know that she holds a responsible position as chief operator in the Bell Phone exchange. She remarked to me the last time I saw her, that she could call up Philadelphia any time she chose. Doc, l'd say our class has had a good share in the spoils of this world. Margaret Lore has a fine position as private secretary to Mr. James Vanderbuilt. It has been rumored that she is engaged to him, but it may be merely newspaper talk. It would be fine if it were true, for she would then have a chance to travel. I believe that is what she

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26 ORANGE AND PURPLE Girls' Prophecy By TORRENCE PEIFER, HOWARD WARNER Doctor Warner as he stood on the platform, drew a sigh of relief as he heard the whistle of the approaching train. Hello, old chap, he called as he shook hands with the quiet. unassuming, young man who had rushed toward him. So glad you came. What a time we will have! Yes, and that fishing trip, Doc., you always did know that was my hobby. With an expression of joy, such as had not been seen on the doctor's face for many a day, he with his friend made his way to- ward his home. Soon after dinner, his friend, Peifer by name, aimlessly sauntered into the den. He gave an exclamation of surprise when his eye caught sight of a picture hanging upon the wall. Doctor Warner laid a hand upon his friend's shoulder. What's the matter? Have you seen a ghost? Yes, fifteen of them, but I'm not afraid. Say, Doc., it's our twentieth anniversary, isn't it? Yes, our twentieth, and I am so glad we are going to enjoy it to- getherf' Say what's become of all the girls of our class? Do you know? Yes, most of them. There is our Jersey friend, Esther. Do you remember how hard she studied for her teacher's certificate? Yes, Mary told me the other day that she is now holding a responsible posi- tion. .She succeeded Miss Helen Taft as Dean of Bryn Mawr. That re- minds me. Doctor Warner went to his desk and picked up, what he termed his Scrap Book. Here's a funny article. he exclaimed. It is entitled, Luther Burbank's Rival. Peifer listened attentively while his friend read. A new dust plant has been discovered by Miss Mary Blecher. It has already proved a great success and she is doing a settling business. By the way did you notice that article in the Press the other day about Gertrude Campbell? You remember how we enjoyed her sing- ing during our chapel exercises and at our different literary meetings.

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28 ORANGE AND PURPLE always wanted to do. Another of our class-mates has reached the height of her ambition too. Mrs. Vernon Castle has been outclassed by Mary Pursel fbetter known to me as Murd J . After returning from France where she serv- ed as a nurse in Base Hospital No. 34, in the War of 1917, she took to dancing which was one of her old arts. During the winter she has a dancing school in Philadelphia and during the summer she enjoys nature at first hand, living at her country home near Danville. I'm for Ruth, said Doc. I'll always give place to an optimist, and if 1 had my way the path of such would always be strewn with roses. I have found only too late that what the world needs is happiness. If the radiating of happiness could be a separate occupation, I would rec- ommend Ruth Wingert for it. They also serve, who only stand and wait. That's my theory. Still waters run deep. Agnes Wagner has been rewarded. She is the librarian in the Bloomsburg State Normal School. Who's that, back of her? Why, that's Blanche Wilson. .She was always such a good sensi- ble girl and so capable. Not surprising at all to find her as chief nurse in the Children's Hospital at Philadelphia. Is that so? When I go back to Philadelphia, I shall certainly go to see her. - Oh, I forgot-I believe that Kathryn Hoffman gives a concert tonight. He reached for the pad upon his desk. Yes, I have it marked-8.15 at the Forty fourth Street Music Hall. She is going to give it for the benefit of the Red Cross Society. Tots is quite a noted soprano, you know. Oh, come on, I wouldn't want to miss hearing her. What time it it now? Just 7.45. It will be a fitting prelude for a holiday, he said, as he hailed a taxi. We'll hunt Tots up afterwards and have a luncheon at Van Dyke's.