Downers Grove North High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Downers Grove, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1920 volume:

19 2 0 Volume I Published by the Senior Class of the DOWNERS GROVE HIGH SCHOOL Jforetoorb Although the Downers Grove High School has been in existence for five and forty years, it has remained for us, the Class of 1920, to have the honor and privilege of issuing its first Annual, which we have christened the “Cauldron.” Being our maiden effort, and with no previous issue for a guide or standard, we beg that all who read may overlook its shortcomings and accept it for what it is—a “Cauldron,” in which have been gathered together a little record of the past, a few of our ideas and ideals, a bit of wit, a bit of wisdom, happy memories, with youth’s bright vision of the future. All these, and more, have been brewed over the fires of friendship and stirred by hands strong and true. If we have in some small mea- sure helped perpetuate the memory of the Downers Grove High School, we shall feel that this, the first issue of the “Cauldron,” has not been wrought in vain. THE EDITOR Co itlr. George C. Putler WHO FOR ELEVEN YEARS HAS BEEN THE SUPERINTENDENT OF the Downers Grove public schools, we, the Class of 1920. respectfully dedicate this, the first volume of the “Cauldron.” Page 4 George C. Butler Page o JJf or (} Caulbron taff Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Asst. Business Manager Delight Yerdenius Alwyn Fleming Edward Tank ASSOCIATE EDITORS Art Junior Sophomore Alumni Athletics (Boys’) Athletics (Girls’) Dramatics Literary Music Society and Clubs Jokes Dorothy Bordwell Mary Curtis George Bunge Harriet Putnam Guthrie Boon . Dorothy Phelps Dorothy Phelps Edward Kolar George Bunge Loraine Tope Robert Anderson Gwendolyn Griffiths is an honorary member of the Staff because she has the record for selling the largest number of “Cauldron” subscriptions. Great thanks is due Mr. Feasley, whose interest in and untiring efforts for the “Cauldron,” made its existence possible. Much credit is also due the other faculty advisors, Miss I lubbard. Miss Roberts and Miss Hughes, who with helpful suggestions, kind criticisms and words of en- couragement have rendered invaluable service in this -our labour of love. —The Editor Page 7 ?Boarb of (Education J. R. Shaffer ... President F. E. Dowe . Secretary R. E. Rassaveiler H. E. Tank W. R. Curtis H. G. Butler M. H. Prince Page 8 Page 9 G. C. Butler, Superintendent. Downers Grove Schools, 1909-1920 Helen B. Hubbard, B. A. AAA History and English Knox College. Garnet K. Trott, Ph. B., M. A. I BK Latin Chicago University Lcland Stanford University Frances M. Hughes, B. 0. % 1 U English and Oral Expression Northwestern University Page 10 Ruth McMeen Commercial Bradley Polytechnic Jess O. Van Antwerp, B. A. Science and Athletics Hanover College Marie A. McGuire, B. A., B. S. IIB I Mathematics Franklin College Chicago University Elizabeth Harris, Ph. B. Domestic Science and Algebra Chicago University Page II Florence A. Crake Music Michigan State Normal School National Summer School American Institute of Normal Methods. Noble R. Feasley, B. A. THE Principal and Mathematics Knox College Wisconsin University Chicago University E. 1). Wirth Manual Training Chicago University Stout Institute Lewis Institute Dorothy F. Roberts, Ph. B. $BK French and English Chicago University Page 12 JJk .V3?! V � | Bennett Allison Athletic Association (i) (2) (3) (4); Class President (2); Minor Football (2) ; Minor Basketball (2); Major Foot- ball (3) (4); Major Basketball (3) (4); Latin Club (1) (2); Commerical Club (3) (4); Hi Y Club (4). If observations count for anything, Ben's motto must be P distance lends en- chantment to the view.” Robert Anderson North Denver, Colorado, High School (1) (2); Athletic Association (3) (4) ; Minor Football (3); “Pa’s Picnic” (3); “Cauldron” Staff (4). Bob's sense of mirth doth make all see that he’s the soul of jollity. Helen Beidelmen Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (3) (4); Commercial Club (3) (4). H studious little maid, whose books are her best friends. Guthrie Boon Athletic Association (1) (2) (3), Vice-President (4); Class President (3) (4); Major Football (3) (4); Major Basketball (3) (4); Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4); Hi Y Club (4); Cauldron Staff (4). His achievements speak for them- selves. Bruce Bush Athletic Association (1) (2); Treas- urer (3); President (4); Class Vice- President (1) (2) (4); Latin Club (1) (2); Commercial Club (3) (4); Hi Y Club (4). In. both studies and athletics, “ Bookie” has proven himself to be an all-arou nd good fellow. Page 14 Marion Deach William McKinley High School, Chicago, (i) (2); Athletic Association (3) (4); “Strife” (4). She wears a sunny smile, does Marion, and she thinks that French is great fun. Helen Deegan (Three year student) Athletic Association (1) (2) (3); Latin Club (1) (2); Commercial Club (3)- “Impulsive, eager, prompt to act And make her generous thoughts a fact.” Frank Dutton Athletic Association (1) (2) (3); Treasurer (4); Latin Club (1) (2); Commercial Club (3) (4); Hi Y Club (4); “Strife” (4). In his capable management of the finances of the Athletic Association, Frank has demonstrated his ability to handle—other people’s money. Ai.wyn Fleming Win. McKinley High School, Chicago, (1) (2); Athletic Association (3) (4); Latin Club (3) (4); Hi Y Club (4) ; “Pa’s Picnic” (3); “Hicks at College” (4); “Strife (4); Business Manager of “Cauldron” (4). Six feel-two, and every inch a man. Flora Flood Hannibal, Missouri, High School (1) (2); Athletic Association (3) (4); Latin Club (3) (4). “ A quiet lass, there are but few IVho know the treasure hid in you.” I''age 15 Katherine Frau er Athletic Association (i) (2) (5) (4); Latin Club (1) (2); Commerical Club (4): Walking Club (1). “Kitty is friendly, “Kitty is sweet, “Kitty’s a girl we all like to meet. Ralph Graves Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Commercial Club (3) (4); Hi Y Club (4); High School Orchestra (1) (4). “II is steps were slow, yet forward still he pressed where others paused or furled. Harold Grumhaus Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Minor Football (2); Minor Basketball (2) ; Major Football (3) (4); Major Basketball (3) (4); Commercial Club (3) (4); Hi Y Club (4). ‘ ‘ Grum my ’ ’ has style, He comes from Lisle. ’Nuff sed! Frank Hall Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Minor Football (3) (4); Minor Basket- ball (4); Commercial Club (3) (4). A quiet youth who thinks much and says little. William Hanmer (Three year student) Athletic Association (1) (2) (3); High School Cheer-leader (3); Minor Football (2) (3): Minor Basketball (3); Latin Club (1) (2); Commerical Club (2); “Strife” (3). Here's to our cheer-leader, who did his best to lead us on to victory. Page 16 JUDSON HAMM ERSCHMIDT Athletic Association (i) (2) (3) (4); Commercial Club (3) (4); Hi Y Club (4)- Courteous, unassuming, and faithful all the way. Helen Harvey Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (1) (2); Commercial Club (4); Walking Club (1) (2). Warm-hearted, generous, staunch, and true. That is Helen, with her eyes of blue. Margret Hitchcock J. Sterling Morton High School, Clyde, 111., (1) (2); Athletic Association (3) (4); Commerical Club (4);“Strife” (4) - ‘ ‘ May every hair of your head be a shining candle to light you to glory.” StaNLEY I IuNTINGTON Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Minor Football (3) (4); Latin Club (1) (2); Commercial Club (3) (4); Hi Y Club (4); “Strife” (4). Trustworthy and dependable, he's a chap with many friends. Edward Kolar (Three year student) Athletic Association (1) (2) (3); Latin Club (1) (2); Commercial Club (3); “Strife” (3); “Cauldron” Staff (3)-, 'Ihe world will expect and receive much front one who possesses such a keen intellect. Page 17 Romanzo Lyman Athletic Association (i) (2) (3) (4); Major Football (2) (3) (4); Com- mercial Club (3) (4); Hi Y Club (4). “ Mandy will ever be remembered for his happy disposition and infectious smile. Sidney McCullom Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Minor Football (3); Major Football (4) Latin Club (1); Hi Y Club (4); “Strife” (4). One thing we've never been able to find out is why “Sid answers to the title of “Spinach. Nevertheless, spinach is all right and so is “Sid. Ben Morgan Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Minor Football (3) (4); Latin Club (1) (2); Commercial Club (3) (4); Hi Y Club (4); “Strife” (4). Eighteen years o'er Ben's head have sped Yet his favorite color still remains red. (See Margret) Merville Morton (Three year student) Athletic Association (1) (2) (3); Minor Basketball (2); Major Basket- ball (3); Latin Club (1) (2); Com- mercial Club (3); V ice-President Hi Y Club (3); High School Orchestra (2H3). A good student, a loyal friend. Marie Nielsen (Three year student) Athletic Association (1) (2) (3); Latin Club (1) (2); Commercial Club (2) (3); “Hicks At College” (3). Another member of the “Brainy Squad. Page IS Dorothy Phelps Athletic Association (i) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (1) (2); Walking Club (1) (2); “Cauldron” Staff (4). One would go full many a mile, Just to see her winning smile. Harriet Putnam Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Class Secretary-Treasurer (3) (4); Latin Club (1) (2); Secretary-Treas- urer (3) (4); Walking Club (1) (2); “Strife” (4); “Cauldron” Staff (4). A girl of rare ability, for whom the future holds unlimited opportunities. Richmond Shurte Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Minor Football (1); Minor Basketball (1); Major Football (2) (3) (4); Major Basketball (2) (3) (4); Commercial Club (3) (4); High School Orchestra (1) (3) (4). “ As sure an aim, as stout an arm As ever saved the score from harm.” Virginia Tank Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (2); Commercial Club (3) (4); Walking Club (1) (2); “ Strife’ ’ (4) With manners mild and voice so low Virginia's a girl one likes to know. Loraine Tope Athletic Association (1) (2) (3); Secretary (4); Secretary Commercial Club (3); President (4), “Cauldron” Staff (4). A rare compound of brains and mirth One of the jolliest girls on earth. Page 19 Delight Verdenius Athletic Association (i) (2) (3) (4); Class Secretary (1); Latin Club (1) (2), President (3) (4); Walking Club (1) (2); “Strife” (4); Editor of “Cauldron” (4). A flash of skirts, a pleasant smile, A cheery word, with never a sigh, No one need to ask the while, 'Alas Delight just passed us byt” Raymond Wales Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (1) (2) (3); Commercial Club (4); Hi V Club (4); “Strife” (4). He's cut out for a business man and a successful one at that. Bernice Weiss Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (1) (2); Commercial Club (4); Walking Club (1) (2). “ 'or she was just the quiet kind, whose natures never vary. Margaret Wolf Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (1) (2); Commercial Club (3) (4); Walking Club (1) (2); “Strife” (4) . Wholesome, sweet, dainty and neati —That’s Margaret. Vivian Woods Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (1) (2); Commercial Club (3), Secretary (4); Walking Club (1) (2). In the vicissitudes of life, Vivian will ever bear her full measure of responsi- bility. Page 20 Dorothy Bordwell Athletic Association (i) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (1); Walking Club (1) (2); “Strife” (4); “Cauldron” Staff (4). A little work, a little play Makes for “Do ” the ideal day. George Denney Athletic Association (1) (2) (3) (4); Major Football (4); Latin Club (1) (2); Commercial Club (3) (4). The chap who was too modest to have his picture taken. NEAR “the barker” Page 21 3n Jilemortam (Cstf)cr (Cicfjelman Born March 23, 1904, Died June 3. 1919. Page 22 Class Motto Class Colors Class Flower Class Yell President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Advisors President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Advisors President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Advisor President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Advisor ..............................“We Will.” . Gold and White. Jonquil . “Good Looks, Brains, Work in Plenty, Seniors, Seniors, 1920.” 1916-1917 James Milnes . Bruce Bush Delight Verdenius Harold Heal Miss Harris and Miss Mateer 1917-1918 Bennett Allison Bruce Bush Margaret Campbell Mi ss Miller and Miss Senwittay 1918-1919 Guthrie Boon Claire Goodman Harriet Putnam Miss Fisher 1919-1920 Guthrie Boon Bruce Bush Harriet Putnam . Miss Hubbard Page 23 Class i tStorp In the fall of 1916 sixty-five Freshman invaded the halls of the Downers Grove High School. We were merry, inquiring, eager newcomers, ready for fun and work in any proportion. Our first act after becoming accustomed to our new surround- ings was to elect our officers and organize our class, which we did in a very business- like manner. We took but little part in athletics during our first year, waiting until two years later for that. Many people will remember the “Faculty Meeting” given by the “Freshies” at a morning exercise in school. Our different teachers were faithfully and painstakingly portrayed since their mannerisms had been care- fully noted by the boys and girls who took part in the little play. The faculty was given the unusual opportunity of seeing themselves as others saw them. Another event of interest to our class was the Freshmen Halloween Party on October 27, 1916. Everyone wore a costume. The clown, the Indian, and others equally well known weie excellently represented. On May 2, 1917 the Annual Concert of the High School Chorus was given, and under the direction of Mrs. Clare Zollinger Puffer resulted in a decided success. After the excitement of the final examinations had passed away, we joyously looked forward to the three coming months of vaca- tion without lessons. Following the vacation we had the pleasing sensation of being important “Sophs,”—no longer insignificant “Freshies.” We took up our work with re- newed energy. A generous part of our time was devoted to war work. A number of the boys worked on farms the last few weeks of school and in the summer. Dur- ing our Sophomore year we became more closely united in friendship and learned to work together in harmony. In September 1918we began our third year with somewhat decreased numbers, but those who returned rejoiced that another year of unknown pleasures was at hand. Athletics were taken up at once. The entire basketball team with but one exception was formed of Juniors. The Junior Class also did its part in the High School W ar Savings Campaign in which 785 was placed in Thrift Stamps by the students. The Basketball Banquet in the spring of 1919 was enjoyed by the whole school. A month after this we loyally and royally entertained the Seniors at the Junior-Senior Banquet. Our third year is one to be remembered. Our fourth and last year commenced in the fall of 1919. Only thirty-seven of our once large class remained. Some had gone to other parts of the United States; others, becoming tired of school, had drifted out of the class; and a few because of sickness were not favored with the good fortune of keeping up with their classmates. However, we undertook our tasks with undiminished spirit, seriously resolving to uphold and advance the standard set by previous graduating classes. We elected our class officers who have proven their ability to carry out the work assigned them. In the basketball team the Seniors were in the majority again. The County Tournament was revived with favorable score for Downers. We formulated and carried out the plan of publishing an annual, the first in Downers Grove, and the first of its name. And we have the distinction of being the largest class ever gradu- ated from Downers Grove High School. As a whole our history comprises only a few examples of our active school life. We shall profit by our mistakes, and the memory of our school days shall be a pilot to us in our future life. W e have earnestly endeavored to maintain the standard established by the school. Our school life has been a pleasant composite of glad- ness and sadness with happiness ever in the ascendent. That which we may accom- plish in the future we owe in a great part to the tireless energy and cordial coopera- tion of the faculty of the Downers Grove High School, and the Board of Education. Flora Flood I'age 24 Class ong Words by Dorothy Phelps Tune—Funiculi, Funicula ist verse. Some think the Class of ‘Twenty is the finest, And so do we, And so do we, Some others think we are the best and brightest, We try to be, We try to be, And we, we are the gayest and the jolliesl, We’re never sad, We’re never sad In Math and Science, French and even Latin, We’re not so bad, We’re not so bad. Chorus: Seniors, Seniors, Seniors of D. G. Seniors, Seniors, Seniors brave and free, We are the ones who are for fun, Each others joys and sorrows share; Seniors of ‘Twenty, with them none can compare. Seniors, Seniors, Seniors now are we, Seniors, Seniors, Seniors of D. G. But now our years together, dears. Are at an end and we must part. But the memory of our class will e’er be in our heart 2nd Verse: Our aim will be to seek and strive for knowledge, To reach the goal, To reach the goal. In business, shop, the home and, too—at college, We will not fail, We will not fail. We’ll miss our comrades, teachers, one and all of them With all our heart, With all our heart. We leave, we leave D. G. H. S. the “Cauldron,” That work of art, That work of art. Chorus: Class Will We, the Senior Class, having attended a competent and noted physician, and having been told that we have contracted serious,—nay fatal—cases of Book- wormitis, Englishization, Physiology-pox, Mathematickles, and knowing our system to be full of Latin microbes and French parasites, do conclude that we can- not live. So, being intelligent Seniors, we have prepared for that dire catastrophe, and have legally drawn up our last Will and Testament. And we command yea, with our dying gasp we will command, that this Will and Testament be thoroughly and conscientiously carried out. We, the Class of 1920, do hereby will and bequeath, To the Faculty, all our amazing knowledge collected by them on our examina- tion papers. They may use this knowledge, and may give it to the world when the world is ready to receive it. To the High School, a new Freshman class. May they follow in our manly footsteps. All the members of our class possessing athletic ability, willingly and unselfishly leave their talents behind to be distributed thru out the future student bodv of D. G. II. S. Sidney McCullom leaves his unexcelled and marvelous taste for gorgeous neckties to Jack Reed. Alwvn Fleming leaves one fourth of his vertical length to John Twohey, hoping that Johnny will thoroughly appreciate his sacrifice. Ben Allison leaves his great car-wrecking ability to George Bunge. You must be careful in the future, George. Helen Bcidclman bequeaths her red ribbon to Ruth Thatcher, and her yellow spats to Evan Gollan. Dorothy Bordwell wills her gum wrappers and her English book to Virginia Waples. Those wrappers arc worth something, Virginia. To Harold Zindt, George Denny leaves his unequalled collection of large and small freckles. Harold Grumhaus bequeaths his eyes and his worn-out celluloid collar to Leroy Sullivan. Marion Deach leaves her pantomime abilities to Lester Barry. May he pro- fit by Marion’s gift. Guthrie Boon leaves his presidential powers and his title (the Hon. Esq.) to Clarence Cope. Katherine Fraher leaves her pink sweater and her fondness for hospitals to Grace Greene. Flora Flood bequeaths her gentle manners to Martha Shaffer. Helen Harvey leaves her vocal powers and her reputation as a walking En- cyclopedia to Hazel Benslcy. Stanley Huntington leaves his ten cent cuff buttons and his rubber heels to Russ Stephens. As a mark of especial distinction, Bruce Bush wills his smile and his special chair in the English class to Karl Kellogg. Margret Hitchcock leaves her “shining light” and her “Perfect French Possible” to Catharine Morgan. Dorothy Phelps bequeaths her petite figure and her “I suppose so” phrase to Ruth Waples. Harriet Putnam leaves the care of her kid brother to Margaret Lempkc. To Robert Knoblauch. Ralph Graves bequeaths his rubber band and pea sho- oter. Be careful with them, Bob. Romanzo Lyman leaves his surplus avoirdupois and his spectacles to William Ellis. With those “specs” William will have no excuse for not getting his studies. Frank Dutton wills his treasurer’s abilities, and his hair on the right side of the part to Leroy Phelps. This hair will help you immensely with the girls, Leroy. Page 26 Marie Nielsen surrenders her place in the Commercial room to any one desiring proficiency in typewriting. Helen Dccgan leaves her studious habits to Martin Norpell. We hope he makes use of the gift. His voice and his gold tooth arc left by Raymond W ales to John Miller. You can pawn the tooth for a quarter, John, and all men will listen with awe to that voice. Ben Morgan leaves his black fingernail to Edward Anderson, and his cocaine needle to Jack Fisher. Virginia Tank leaves her powder puff and her seat in the Assembly to Jeanette Wells. Loraine Tope wills and bequeaths her hair and her length to Gwen Griffiths. You’re welcome, Gwen. Delight Yerdcnius bequeaths her position as editor of the “Cauldron” to any Junior who is well qualified for it. Bernice Weiss wills and bequeaths her unusual knowledge of the French langu- age to Beatrice Aldcrson. Richmond Shurte surrenders his place as drummer in the Orchestra to John Lehmann. To Don Stevenson he leaves his oratorical powers. Frank Hall leaves his “loud” socks and his hunting abilities to Arthur Mills. Edward Kolar bequeaths his superhuman knowledge of mathematics to the one who first gets “F” in Solid Geometry next year. We’re sure that person will appreciate Ed’s generosity when that time comes. Margaret Wolf leaves her Assembly seat at the back of the room—it is the scat farthest north and east—to Bernice Jones. Margaret assures us, Bernice, that it is very convenient to slip into when you’re late. Judson Hammerschmidt bequeaths his safety razor (which is dangerous) and a package of life savers to Richard Drees. Vivian Woods wills her market bag and her friendly spirit to Carrie Constantine. Bob Anderson leaves his perpetual case of spring fever to William O’Neill. To Russell Winchell, William Hanmer wills and bequeaths his position as cheer leader. Merville Morton leaves his long walk to school to any “ Freshie” needing exer- cise. If there arc several who are needy “Merv” will allow' the distance to be divided into equal parts. Having disposed of all our property and possessions in the most fitting and fairest manner possible, we do hereby appoint the Junior Class executors of this will. In witness whereof we set our seal this first day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and twenty,— Signed—The Class of 1920 (Drawn up by Robert Anderson, Attorney.) Witnesses— George Washington (in the hall) Abraham Lincoln (in the hall) Hebe (in the front of the Assembly) Page 27 Class JSropfiecp Time: 1926, Scene: a darkened room with only a faint light in center back. Spiritualists seated about a table communicating with future spirits. Raymond Wales, Medium: ‘‘Concentrate your mind upon the persons with whom you wish to commune. Be sincere. Concentrate. Patience. Concen- trate.” (A long pause. Spiritualists show an effort at deep concentration.) Harriet Putnam (swaying slightly in her seance). “Ah! there are the first three Geniuses, ‘Lefty’ Tope, the Class Spinster, the hobo, ‘ Bob' Anderson and the poet, Ben Morgan.” (Quickly) Why! there’s ‘Dot' Phelps, a debutante; and who’s that dancing master with her? It’s Prank Hall! He must be interested in her.” (Silence) “Margret Hitchcock, a chorus girl. That pawn shop keeper with whom she argues seems to be George Denney. Poor girl!’’ (Pause, short). “A cook, of course! I see Vivian Woods a famous cateress in New York. She thinks of allying herself with ‘Sid’ McCullum; for ‘Sid’ is head of the Butler’s Union.” (Laughs) Wales: “Concentrate and do not laugh.” (Pause) Harriet: “A professor of Archaeology, it appears to be Alwyn Fleming and with him comes Miss Flora Flood, helping as he searches for material in Syria. They are very absorbed in their work.” “I sec two baby’s arms outstreched to the Mother of the Class, Margaret Wolf. By her side walks the Husband,Judson Hammerschmidt.” (A pause and the spiritua'ist appears to see quite clearly the next spirit as tho she were there in presence.) “Marion Deach, a Sister. She walks so near as if to touch me.” (Spiritualist seems lost in thought. Starts suddenly and exclaims.) “By Jove! ‘Dot’ Bordwell, an artist. Her thots keep in touch with ‘Bill’ Hanmer as he paces in the Board of Trade Building.” “Close by in another street. I am seeing a little flirtation. Frank Dutton sells a supply of “Djer Kiss” toilette articles to a little manicurist, ‘Ginna’ Tank and she stops to talk to him.” (A silence. The medium grows intent and seems to draw the words from the spiritualist’s mouth.) “Helen Harvey addresses the Jury in the Criminal Court of Chicago. She is realizing her dearest hope: to become Chicago’s greatest woman lawyer.” (A slight pause) “Delight still pursues her studies. She comes with books beneath her arm. A scholar in the true sense.” (A long pause which seems to bridge the space to the next scene.) ‘Stan' Huntington and ‘Mandy’ Lyman walk arm in arm. ‘Stan’ clings to Mandy’s’ arm as if because of extreme nervousness. He talks forever of books as ‘Mandy’ shows him his ranch.” (The spiritualist is perplexed. She concentrates even far more deeply. Her lips move but no sound comes. Then:) “Two beautiful homes but where are their owners? They seem far away. ‘Kd’ Kolar. a millionaire talks to Helen Biedlcman, a second Mary Pickford. Kolar keeps bachelor quarters and employs Marie Nielsen as a very competent private secretary.” (The spiritualist turns her head as if she hears more, then waits patiently) “Music? Yes, a drum. Rich’ ‘Shurtc sits in the Chicago Symphony Orches- tra. He looks the same old ‘Rich.’ ” (Medium wipes his forehead and almost stops the communication. The spirit- ualist seems swayed by the next entrance.) Page 28 “ ‘Benny’ ! ‘Benny’ Allison! You’re still speeding. He races now in a winning car ’ (Slight pause) “I see ‘Grummy’ and his wife, Helen Deegan, as thev part. ‘Crummy’ follows in his father’s footsteps and the little store at Lisle flourishes. His wife hastens to New York where she shops at ‘Fraher’s’, a shop on Fifth Avenue. Katherine Fraher greets her as a frequent patron. People stop to gaze as Mrs. Grumhaus passes. She is by far the best dressed woman.” (The Spiritualist again seems perplexed, wrinkles her brows.) “Many, many come, but two stand out. Bruce Bush with a pail helps Guthrie Boon to carry his ladder. They inform bystanders that they are the “Co. of House Painters and Cistern Cleaners.” What a shame for they seem contented.” “I see a scientific farmer but he turns his back. Ah! I catch a glimpse of him. It is Ralph Graves.” (A long pause.) ‘ ‘ I see no more. ’ ’ Wales: “Concentrate. It is not all. The presence of two more press upon me. Concentrate.” (Pause) “Yes, I see two more. In a little school stands a patient woman, Bernice W eiss. On a street corner stands a patient man, Merville Morton, in the garb of the Salvation Army.” (Pause.) No more spirits appear. Curtain. —Harriet Putnam Class Poem Farewell to you, oh school of Downers Grove, Our memories of you arc passing sweet, We'll think of you as through life we rove, And time flits by on light, swift feet. Four years ago we here arrived, And filled the halls with merry laughter; ’Twas here we sought for a time to bide, And with frolicing footsteps shook the rafters. ’Twas here we came in search of knowledge, And the hours full pleasantly did fly, And now that we find we’re prepared for college We scan the future with eager eyes. Oh purple and white! Oh gold and white! We pledge thee our allegiance anew; The sun shines on thee with dazzling light Rejoicing thy beauty in glory to shew. Dawn comes, the world is calling, Our short happy journey is ended here, On our High School days the curtain is falling, 'Fhe Class of 1920 bids adieu this year. W ith calm, steady steps, we push out into life, Our hearts arc strong with courage and faith, Bid us succes in every strife, May we end our life’s journey sound and safe. —Flora Flood. Page 29 roAHDY Vage 30 bx'oce CAP «StfUOTE. b.w. ■ -P GRRCE.S ? L fJSK WHL R£ R i o eoiN'6? cf‘NG? W.theia by iCej cv . Heft£ 511 c ;s I IB fcus D.6.KOLl. e:S ( Thi-s � } •,l) i %■? iisc.- -� .,,W AH Ft1t� 3hiC-S h ve bw ■ HUMS ©.i| s H S T'rrv«. CV� C'i- I K «- m 7 boohif.. f kw Wcnv y o v� Cju V.V.IKG £N- lftTT JUNIOR r iAhUv, Thy X Jf o t-h t� I W T L h Z jro x,T l ofe- jce _ i� U p,.b. ' 9 r « 00M‘ Page 31 Page 32 JUNIOR CLASS ist Row- -Mills, Zindt. Winchell, Eichelman. 2nd Row- Knox, W'aples, Shaffer, Curtis, Boland, Allison, Lynch, Oldfield. 3rd Row—Dickson, Edwards, Griffiths, Greene, Davis, Gesner, Towsley, Radell, Kelly. Junior Claste istorp On a morning of September the class of “twenty one” first entered the doors of D. G. H. S. Only a small part of the usual Freshman timidity was displayed that morning, proving that here was a class that would be a credit to the high school. In fact the first Friday morning we bravely ascended to the platform and sang the Loyalty song, which each had completely memorized. Throughout the year in the Friday morning exercises the Freshmen gave clever plays, tableaux, etc. The year of nineteen hundred and seventeen was also Mr. Feasley’s first year in our high school and we are exceedingly grateful to him for his conscientious help to us during the first two and one-half years of our high school course. The class was with him 100% in every project that he launched. Our boys of course, were given the usual amount of hazing, taking the wet saw- dust, fountain dumpings, and kindred annoyances like men. They, in turn, were bright and ready the following year to give their successors a double dose. The class was soon organized with Hubert Bebb as President and Miss Harris as class advisor. With her help several parties were given in the gymnasium, both for our class alone and for the entire high school. Nothing has been said about our Freshman studies but it is enough to mention that we progressed very well with the exception of a few Latin and Scientific difficul- ties. Such was our advent into D. G. H. S. The second year found us again in the high school, with only a few familiar faces missing. This year Arthur Mills was our President and Miss Smith our class advisor. We were 100% Athletic Association members and continued our reputa- tion of being the “snappiest” class in high school. A great many Sophomores joined the Latin Club this year. Although we were no more ardent admirers of Caesar’s Gallic Wars than any other class that were wrestled with those lengthy translations, we weathered the trying period bravely, and “what a grand and glorious feeling” when the final Caesar examination was finished. The third September found us eagerly anticipating the Junior year. With Arthur Tylor as President and Miss Harris as advisor, our class was organized. This year will long be remembered by many of us because of the good time we had rehearsing and presenting the first Junior class play ever given in this high school, “Hicks at College” which was given to help defray the expenses of “The Caul- dron.” Another important event of the Junior year is the Junior-Senior banquet which the Juniors give to the Seniors. This is a custom of long standing and is considered by the students as the chief event in the four years of high school. Much credit is due to Miss Harris and her co-workers whose careful planning made the banquet of 1920 a complete success. Junior Himertcfesi If you’re looking for one who is thoughtful, And always is ready for fun, Who is loving and kind, I’m sure you will find That Bernice is exactly that one. A shy little lass is Ruth Boland In deportment she always gets “E” She’s tall and slim And has plenty of vim And a very nice lassie is she. Page 33 Grace Greene is our Ladies' Home Journal That is, if for clothes you’ve a mind, For she dresses just so From her head to her toe In models the latest you’ll find. Now for a word about Lima: She always looks happy and gay If it's stylish to smile, Then she’s always in style, For to harbor a frown does not pay. And now 1 '11 tell of a couple Who have this peculiar affliction They’re always together In all sorts of weather And their names are Fill Slauder and Dickson. Not all of the pupils of High School Live within Downers Grove, thats a cinch There arc several, by Jove Who live in East Grove And one of them’s Adelaide Lynch. Now Max is a boy of renown: He’s known all over the town. His Ford is a fake, But his Olds takes the cake, And his speed makes the fly cops all frown. Can music soothe the savage beast? I wonder if it’s true? 'Fake Gwen and Vance They could entrance The wildest in the zoo. If Dad gives a reward for deportment, And you want a nice “S” on your card Watch Marion, As a rule She’s the best in the school And you’ll find being good not so hard. A little brunette is our Mary She’s noted for this you all know As “cap” of the team She sure gets up stcafn ‘Side Man , Ted Curtiss is slow. Ed Graves is the boy they call “Porkie,” It’s not a nice nickname I'll say. But boys are not happy Without names that are snappy. So no doubt he’d not wish it away. Now Laura's a maiden demure. You never would guess her a wit, But she’s always right there When there’s fun in the air, And there's plenty of sauce in her kit. Page 34 Now Kathryn, Dorothy, Fannie Aren’t sisters, but closest of pals. They’re happy and bright And you’ll agree that I am right When I say that they’re very nice gals. Miss Mabel’s tresses arc auburn As you’ll sec if you just look her way. She comes from afar In a little Dodge car, In the winter she comes in a sleigh. Would you think that a boy who liked engines And for making them has a real knack Could star in a play As the hero? I’ll say That just such a boy is our Jack. Elizabeth’s charms are so many ’Twere useless to try to record But we can’t help but wonder How many the number Of miles that she’s run in her Ford. If “Jules” we are talking about You’ll know who we mean no doubt For the name of Zindt Is seen often in print And young “Jules” is a jolly old scout. Ruth has a lovely complexion, The girls all envy her that, But if eats she will take Both early and late How can she help but be fat: Art Mills and Art Tylor arc farmers All during the summer vacation Perhaps that is why To dance they won’t try If so, hope they change their vocation. Jeanette is as pert as she’s pretty To mischief she always awake But I’m sure you will find She’s a jolly good kind And the baskets that girlie can make! Some rhymes come as easy as breathing And some are as hard as can be. So we hope Eddie Tank Won’t feel like a blank When we just say we like him “awfly.” Russ Winchell surely was dandy When as Fritz Jordan he played, The girls thot him so nice That he must have wished twice That as Fritz he might always have stayed Page 35 Page 36 isNjpfjomore Class JMstorp The fall of 1918 opened with the eyes of a mighty and hopeful commonwealth focused upon the rising youth of the Downers Grove High School. This class was largest and also the most evenly balanced. It consisted of sixty-two energetic and businesslike young people. They immediately organized, and elected for president, Herbert Kellog; vice-president, Ted Singleterry; secretary-treasurer, Marjorie Whiffen; and for class advisor Miss Hughes, who smiled after answering the “why’s” and “wherefore’s” to the same question a dozen times a day. During the early part of its existence,the Freshman Class of 1918 startled the rest of the High School by having a Class Colors Day. Each member was to appear in red and white, the class colors, and since no fixed rule for this display was given, it was made in alipost every conceivable manner. And then many a dainty Fresh- man, the pride of a fond and loving mother, succumbed to the heartless knives of the eager Juniors, who were out on a banner capturing expedition. It was indeed then that the brave lads came forth to defend their colors. Many a conflict was witnessed in the halls, and the battles were cruel and merciless. The long suffering faculty displayed a mortified, grim frown to the events which accident allowed them to sec. The next notable display of Freshman ingenuity was in the organization of a necktie association. As a result of that memorable event, it is commonly believed that Leroy Sullivan must have taken first prize for brilliancy of neckwear, in spite of the close second given by Myron (better known as Shrimp) Wimmer, the worthy president. Their motto was, “Blest be the tic that blinds.” This brain storm was accompanied by a less serious attack of fever for wearing the so-called preacher’s collar, which made its sanctimonious appearance first in the assembly, and on the following Friday, also invaded the ranks of the orchestra. The dreadful October days were now at hand—the modern “ Reign of Terror” approached with the sure and uncompromising swiftness of the guillotine. The first cause of alarm to the innocent Frosh” was the news that the playful little Juniors had mistaken some of the innocents for escaped statuary, and had attempted to replace them upon their pedestals, i. c., the drinking fountains. A class party was given about this time, and the hairbreadth escapes of some of our “Freshies” were most startling. That night, however, most of the party goers willingly risked all the dangers of the “Night Riders.” During the remainder of the year the persecutions gradually ceased, and our shattered nerves were becoming more steady. Indeed, as the “ Freshies” became more Confident, they invited the entire High School to the second Freshman party. The wintry days and the balmy springtime were spent at the daily grind, lessons, lessons, lessons,and the only other ailments suffered during our final Freshman days were spring fever and final exams. From the remnants of this unsophisticated mob of budding youth, was molded the present Sophomore Class. While Freshmen, they had fought with a courage born of despair, and they now felt the truth of the saying, “Revenge is sweet.” Nor in the history of the second year has our fame abated. Even as the avenger in a conquering chariot, urho knows not fear of his enemies, so did we chastize the rebellious Freshmen. But soon our fervor for this “sweet revenge” w-as checked by the warnings of our superiors, who branded such things, “outcroppings of Bolshevism”. While Sophomores, however, our lives proved far less conspicuous than in our glorious Freshman days. Indeed, we have been told that we wfere merly “suffer-mores.” One of the first events of the Sophomore class wras its meeting for the election of officers. The officers elected were: president, Ted Singleterry; Vice-president, Russel Stephens; secretary, Marjorie Whiffen; treasurer. Richard Dress. Soon after this meeting came our party, by which wre contributed our share to the social activities of the High School. Page 37 SOPHOMORK CLASS ist Row—Prickett, Stephens, Phelps, Constantine, Bird, Whiffen, Plumly, Lempke, Milncs (’23) Bogart. Kellogg, Wolf. 2nd Row Rogers, O’Neill, Norpell, Singleterry, Wheeler, Shaffer, Deegan, Conley, W ilhelm, Morgan, Moore, Snow, Bunge, Grumhaus, Drees. 3rd Row—Hamblin, Allison, Denney, FAVaples, Deach, Caird, Miley, Beidelman, McCullom, Modjeska, Binder. V. Waples, Vix. 4th Row Babbage. Drew, Gollan, Wander, Knoblauch, Sullivan, Mey. As Freshmen, we were generally first in collecting our piano fund money, ticket money, etc. As Sophomores, our Freshman habit of promptness, cultivated under the careful direction of our advisor, Miss Hughes, still clung to us. We were first in turning in our money from the sale of season tickets for the “Cauldron”. Although the object of considerable jesting among the masterly Juniors and lofty Seniors, the “Sophs” seemed to be very useful accessories, especially when the assistance of some of our promising actors and actresses was needed in the Junior and Senior Class Plays. Needless to say, the members of the Sophomore Class acquitted themselves very creditably. Neither has the Sophomore Class been lacking in athletes. Judging from the ability which they have shown while playing for I). G. H. S., there can be little doubt that they will stand as an encouragement to all future “Sophs” who partici- pate in athletics. We have been able to furnish men for both the first and second teams in both football and basketball. PERSONALS Allison, Cecil giggling Anderson. Edward—Count de Coin Beidclman, June—mystic Binder, May—industrious Bird, Elinore—Angelic Bogart, Ellsworth—‘ ‘ Percy’ ’ Bunge, George—nonentity Caird, Mildred—Mary Pickford II Conley, Alice—serious Constantine, Carrie—coquettish Deach, Verne—studious Deegan, Margret—affable Denny, Dorothy—diffident Dress, Richard—encyclopedic Drew, Donald—talented Gallen, Evan—Lengthy Grumhaus, Paul -aesthetic Hamblin, Vivian—winsome Knoblauch, Robert—oratorical Lempkc, Margret—witty McCollu m, Bessie—m a t h e m a t i ca 1 Mey, Stephen—deliberative Miley, Hazel amicable Iadjeska, Lorraine —vivid Moore, Hester—Graceful Morgan, Catharine —winning Norpell, Martin— cartoonist O'Neal, Elmer—blushes Phelps, Leroy—ruminative Plumly, Elizabeth —fastidious Rogers, Harley—sociable Shaffer. Martha—athletic Singelterry, Ted -shy Snow, Preston—frolicsome Stephons. Russell sweet Sullivan, Leroy “Irish” Twohey, John —gigantic Vix, Margaret—demure Wander, Alfred-—quiet Waples, Florida—affectionate Waples, Virginia—poetic Wheeler, Eleanor—enigmatic Whiffen, Marjorie—favorite Wimmer, Myron—shrimp Wolf. Robert—irresistible Page 39 Page 40 l orb to tfjc Jfresfjman Oh, welcome, infant Freshmen. The High bids thee good day, As to the halls of learning Thou turnest from thy play. Oh tremble not, dear Freshmen; Stand up-right and be brave. Come, dry thine eyes, dear little ones, Though Mother’s arms ye crave. And may ye have the courage To hear the cruel jests Of haughty upper classmen Who think of thee as pests. And though thou art mere infants From their exalted view, They surely cannot gainsay this: That they were Freshmen too. ct FRESHMAN CLASS ist Row -Andrews. Klein, Mitchell, Foster, Hall, Herring, Edwards, Harr, Fisher, Ellis, Swikard, Burns, Flood, I)um, Sedgwick, Putnam, 1). Stevenson. 2nd Row—Berry Mcadel, Moore, Harvey, Bcnsley, Gardiner, Jones, Miskelly, Alderson, W ilhelm. John- son, Rockwell. Elarton, L. Stevenson, Wander, B. Smith, Lehmann. 3rd Row -Leibundguth, Zell, A. Smith, Sherman, Thatcher, Smith, Borman, Engstrom. Meier. Cooper, Deegan, Near, E. Wells, 1). Wells, Phelps. 4th Row W eiss, Ralston, Boon, Staats, Vaughn, Pfaff, Straka, O’Neill, Cope, Fuller, Miller, Sicvers. Jforetoorb In this section of The Cauldron, which has been devoted to the Alumni of the Downers Grove High School, any mistakes or omissions which have been made, have been made only because it has been impossible to obtain further or more accur- ate information. It has been our earnest desire to give every part of our high school a share in this, the first year-book; and we fully appreciate the importance of that large group of Alumni without whom the Downers Grove High School could not have attained its present rank. In giving the directory of all the classes which have been graduated, it is our sincere hope that old acquaintances may be renewed, and pleasant memories revived. —The Editor DIRECTORY CLASS OF I879 Andrews, Abbie M. Briggs, Mary E.—(m. Mr. Manning)- Warren ville, Illinois. Puffer, Frank S.— (m. Cora Woods)—Lake City, Iowa. Stanley. Lula II.—(m. A. B. Cole)—Slreator. Illinois. Woods, Cora H.—(m. F. S. Puffer)—Lake City, Iowa. 1880 No class was graduated. 1881 Cole, Adel M.—(m. Mr. Van Horn)—16 Prospect St., Dubuque, Iowa. Davey, Carrie B.—(m. Mr. Booler)—Hannibal Center, New York. R. F. I). Frisbie, Jennie E. —(m. Frank G. Boomer)- Highlands Hotel, 7455 Grcenview Avenue, Apartment 200. Chicago, Illinois Holland, Sarah A. Taught in Downers Grove schools for a number of years. Marsh, Helen B. (m. Mr. Matteson, D. D.)—Red Bank, New Jersey. Rogers, Delbert F. Thatcher, Helen E. -(m. George Bateman)—Downers Grove, Illinois. 1882 Carpenter, Montellc (married)—2010 Sheridan Road, Evanston, 111., Mr. Carpenter was one of the early members of the school board. Freeman, Edward E.—614 Benton Street, Boone, Iowa. Holland, Wm. E., M. I). 502 Hyde Park Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois. Doctor Holland attended a medical college, and now practices in the city. Richards, Mattie B. Shuler, Bertha—(m. E. B. Holt) Wheaton, 111. Thatchcr, Ida. 1883 Carpenter, C. Ylict 1884 Bush, Guy L.—(married Anna Wilcox)—Downers Grove, 111. For several years Mr. Bush was a member of the State Legislature. Berner, Frank A. Curtiss, Carrie—(m. August Thiclke)—Downers Grove, III. R. F. D. Hughes, George L. Stanley, Allic A.—(m. W. H. Edwards) Wheeler, Grace—(m. G. W. Pease)—820 E. Forty-fifth Street, Chicago, 111. 1885 Pease, Fred X. -36 Orchard Street, Hinsdale, Illinois. 1886 No class was graduated. Page 44 1887 Austin, Edith—(m. Howard Schofield)—526 N. Catherine Avc.. La Grange, 111. Curtiss, Alice—(m. A. R. Heckman)—Downers Grove, IU. Dixon, Maude—(m. J. H. Hanck)—835 Wenonah Ave.. Oak Park, 111. Paige, Gertrude-—(m. Edwin Anablc)—Pontiac, Illinois. •Ridgway, Wm. Fred Graduated from Phil. College of Pharmacy, 1895; Jefferson Med. College, Philadelphia, 1904. Sucher, Beulah—(m. RolloM. Cole)—3210 X. Halsted st.. Chicago, III. Whiffcn, Walter C. Pekin, China; in care of Mrs. Walter Whiffen. 1888 Bush, M. King—(m. Grace Peck)—Downers Grove, III. Wettcn, Emil C.—190 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, 111. 1889 No class w-as graduated. 1890 Cole, Alonzo E.—Havana, Cuba. Mr. Cole works with the Swift Packing Company. Dixon, Eugenia B.—Downers Grove, 111. Jones, Howard P.— (m. Mabel Hunt)—-Downers Grove, 111. Mr. Jones was for several years a member of the D. G. school board. Pridham, James Bertrand—Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. Pridham w as promoted to the lieutenancy in the Aviation Corps during the war. Sucher, Elvin W.—Downers Grove, 111. •Wheeler, Harry S. 1891 Edwards, Susie—820 Main St., Rochester, X. V. Miss Edwards taught for a number of years in the Downers Grove schools. Graham, Edith—(m. Wm. Blodgett)—Downers Grove, 111. •Hatch, Rose—(m. Herbert Hunt, D. D.) Hatch, Hattie—(m. J. L. Rcmmers)—Downers Grove, 111. Rutherford, Mabel—(m. Orlando Noble)—1144 Maple Avc., Evanston, 111. 1892 •Edwards, W. H. Jr. Grcss, Reuben Kimbell, Belle—(m. Guy Wheeler)—Downers Grove, 111. •Lamb, Elfleda—(m. S. H. Moss) Lyons, Theodore R.—319 Shiawassee St., Lansing, Mich. 1S93 Pridham, Jeanette L.—235 N. Monroe St., Chicago, III. Secretary to the J. P. Hartray Shoe Company. Blodgett, David P.—6802 Homer Ave., Palo Alto, Cal. Hoffert, Ellen—(m. W. H. Golisch)—514 E. Twenty-first St., Los Angeles, Cal. Strong, Clara W.—(m. M. Elder)—Lebanon, New York Miss Strong attended the State Normal for tw'o years. i894 Bartle, Ella L.—(m. m. Herrick)—Downers Grove, 111. Bryce, Jessie M.—Downers Grove, III. Miss Bryce attended the Cook County Normal School, and is now the head librarian in the Downers Grove Public Library. Dc Groot, J. T.—917 Austin Avc., Muskogee, Okla. Mr. De Groot served as a captain during the war. Lamb, Mabclle A.—(m. Mr. C. Coon)—Lake Mills, is. Rasswciler, Lula M.—(m. Irving Heartt)—Downers Grove, 111. Page 45 1895 Batterham, Grace Marie—Downers Grove, III. Herring, Annie Marie—Downers Grove, 111. Miss Herring is now teaching in the Downers Grove schools. Stanley, Lee E. -(m. Marietta Norton)—219 Eighth Ave., La Grange, 111. Strong, Lizzie Alberta—Downers Grove, III. 1896 Bryce, Ida May—(m. N. G. Welch)—-Downers Grove, 111. Cobb, Maude Evelyn—(m. Arthur W’hiffen)—Downers Grove, 111. Mrs. W’hiffen now teaches in the schools of Downers Grove. Devereaux, Lillie—Downers Grove, 111. Miss Devereaux is employed by Marshall Field and Company, Chicago. Druitt, W’m. W .—(Downers Grove, 111.) Forbes, Josephine M. (m. Mr. Messman)- -631 Washington St., Alhambra,Cal. Frankael, Gertrude Ruby—(m. R. J. Darnley)—Downers Grove, III. •Hatch, Mabel E.—(m. J. L. Remmers) Johnston, Minnie-—(m. Mr. (). Hamblc) Hinsdale, R. F. D. Kimball, Lyrra Pearl-—(m. Chas. Roth)—1419 Granville Ave., Chicago, 111. Lamb, Celia Adelle—(m. V. Lovell) Danville, III. Prince, Bertha -(m. Walter Howells) Laurel, Wash. Rassweiler, Ralph—(m. Mabel Estelle Meessner)—Downers Grove. 111. Mr. Rassweiler retires this year from service on the I). G. school board. Slusser, Carl W ..M. I).' -Oak Park, 111. Mr. Slusser attended Rush Medical College, and served as a captain in the Medical Corps during the war. Tenney, Nettie Belle Downers Grove, 111. 1897 , Dixon, Stella G. (m. W. II. Moor) 709 Fleet Ave.. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Can. Farrar, Floyd Judson Heartt, Cora Belle—(m. Lewis Lott)—Genoa, 111. Heartt, Irving—(m. Lula Rassweiler)—Downers Grove, III. Herring, Paul W’m.—(m. Caroline Martin)—Downers Grove, 111. •Johnson, Nellie May Mikoleit, Gertrude—(m. Mr. Koebbeman) Bensenville, III. Noursc, Marv A.—Hangchow, China, In care of Mrs. Alice N. Hobart. M iss Nourse secured her B. A. at the University of Chicago and her M. A. at the University of Wisconsin. She is now a missionary in China, and has several books published. Puffer, Maurice L.,M. D.—Downers Grove, 111. Doctor Puffer served as a captain in the army. Smart, Mabel Clare—6542 University Ave., Chicago, 111. Wheeler. Claudie —Downers Grove, III. Wheeler, Lynn -Downers Grove, 111. 1898 No class was graduated. 1899 Bateman. Rupert Eugene—(m. Bessie Herring) Downers Grove, III. Mr. Bateman is the president of a very successful manufacturing company. Palmer, Emma Louise —Downers Grove, 111. Strong, Harriett Salome Downers Grove, 111. Miss Strong is graduated from the Northwestern University with a M. A. She is now teaching in Shorter College. Rome, Georgia. She formerly taught in the college at Wheaton, 111. •Strong, Ruby Hannah Spohr, Louisa Edna—(m. Rogram Rossing)—Elmhurst, 111. Page 46 1900 Baker, Frank Bennett, Lillian A. 3600 Polk St., Chicago, III. Carpenter, Nellie H. 4324 Montgomery St., Oakland, Cal. Greene, Hibbard Spencer— (m. Mary Epley)—1209 St. Charles St., Cleve- land, O. Holland, David Lewis—342 S. Dearborn St., Chicago. 111. Martin, Caroline Helen—(m. Paul Herring)—Downers Grove, 111. Slusser, Thos. Harry—(m. Martha Downer)—5835 Circle Ave., Norwood Park, III. Mr. Slusser is a graduate from the law department of the University of Michigan and now practices in Chicago. He earned a captaincy in the war. Spohr, Florence A.—Downers Grove, 111. Spohr, Franklin S. -244 Littleton St., Lafayette, Ind. 1901 Bennett, Bernice M.—(m. Win. Murray)—Park Ridge, 111. Bunning, Thomas L. (m. Miss Petrie)—Downers Grove, 111. R. F. I). Collier, Mytlc E.—(m. W. W. Heintz)—Downers Grove, 111. Dixon, Catherine Eleanor Downer, Martha A. -(m. Harry Slusser)—5835 Circle Ave., Xorwook Park, 111. McLean, George Ross—(m. May Jensen)—6861 Ottawa St., Chicago, 111. Mr. McLean is chief tariff clerk for the Great Western R. R. Padcn, Daisy A.—(m. Fred Daily)—Elmhurst, 111. Nourse, Edwin CL—(m. Rac M. Tyler) Mr. Nourse received his B. A. from Cornell in 1906, and his Ph. D. from the University of Chicago in 1915. He is now professor of Economics at the Iowa Slate University. He has written several books pertaining to agriculture. Pridham, Edwin S.—Oakland, Cal. Mr. Pridham is graduated from Lewis Institute and Lcland Stanford University. He is the inventor of “Magnovox,” and has perfected an invention for the detec- tion of submarines. He is an electrical engineer. 1902 Bunning, Rose Marie Hall, Bessie Elliot-—Berwyn, III. Heintz, Louis Otto—In care of W. . Heintz, Downers Grove, 111. Hughes, Arthur I).—Headquarters at New York City office. Mr. Hughes is in Asia, acting as the agent of the Gold Mining Company of the Federated Malay States. Lamb, Maude E.—(m. H. M. Hoover)—729 S. Taylor Ave., Oak Park, 111. Miller, Herbert Elmer—Downers Grove, III. R. F. D. Nourse, Alice Marie—(m. Carl T. Hobart)—Hangchow, China. Miss Nourse attended the University of Chicago and Northwestern University; she has written a book called. Pioneering Where the World is Old. Palmer, Alcy May Downers Grove, 111. 9°3 Cramer, Arthur R. -(m. Katherine Wall)—Downers Grove, 111. Dicncr, Edward M. -(m. Nellie Eberhardt)—Dakota, 111. Mr. Diener took the commercial course, then the theological course at the Northwestern college at Naperville, and is now an ordained minister. Nash, Bessie—Downers Grove, 111. Miss Nash studied music at the Columbia School in Chicago. Mertz, Ella Leona—Downers Grove, 111. Miss Mertz attended the University of Chicago and Northwestern University. Littleford, F. Jason—(m. Grace Hiding)-—-Downers Grove, 111. Mr. Littleford is a successful landscape gardener, and is the proprietor of one of the largest nurseries in this part of the state. I'age 47 Thomas, Nina Dell—(m. Clinton Steffy)—Downers Grove, 111. Smart, Cora E.—Hinsdale, 111. Miss Smart is now teaching in the McPherson school, Ravenswood, 111. W heeler, Cora D.—Downers Grove, 111. 1904 Running, Lauren—Downers Grove, III. Burroughs, Allie—(m. Fred Stahl)—Beadford, Kan. Dunn, Agnes—Downers Grove, 111. M iss Dunn teaches in one of the Chicago schools. Giddings, Holita—(m. C. G. Bruce)—712 S. Denver St., Tulsa, Oklahoma Handy, Cora—(m. M. G. Philips, D. D.)—Oakland, Cal. Huling, Grace—(m. Jason Littleford)—Downers Grove, III. Pridham Grenville—(m. Gladys Sloss)—In care of Miss Jeanette Pridham, 235 North Monroe Street, Chicago, III. Smart, Grace—Hinsdale, 111. R. F. D. No. 1 White, Grace—(m. H. V. Grove)—W auwatosa, Wisconsin 1905 Bcidelman, Lee—(m. Evelyn Vcnard)—Downers Grove, 111. Hines, Nancy—(m. Mr. LeValley)—2947 Umatilla St., Denver, Col Lacey, Clara—Downers Grove, 111. Mason, Ralph—Owl, Col. Mr. Mason attended the University of 111. Miller, Newton—Steven ville, Montana Mr. Miller attended the Northwestern College at Naperville and then became principal of a high school in the West. He served three years in France. Vcnard, Evelyn—(m. Lee Bcidelman)—Downers Grove, 111. 1906 Diener, Ella E.—Downers Grove, 111. Miss Diener is now teaching. Fredenhagen, Victor B.—(m. Miss Hamilton)—1635 Western Avc., Topeka, Kansas. Mr. Fredengagen is production engineer for a large factory. Herring, Ralph—(m. Marie Jane Clauer)—Hinsdale, III. Lauing, Albert F.—(Downers Grove, 111. R. F. D. McLean, Margaret—(m. James Ncthcry)—De Beuquc, Colorado. Rommeiss, Hazel A.—Cicero, III. Slusser, Horace,—(married) Mr. Slusser is a graduate from the University of Colorado; he is a mining en- gineer; he served during the war. Smart, Ella D.—(m. W. E. Allbright)—6439 Woodlawn Ave., Chicago, 111. Stevenson, Isabel -(m. Claude Standlce, M. D.)—Downey, Calif. Venard, Edward—Downers Grove, 111. Winter, Carrie—(m. Edward Lacey)—Downers Grove, 111. 1907 Downer, Helen—Downers Grove, 111. Miss Downer attended Yankton College, South Dakota. Smart, Nellie M.—Hinsdale, III. R. F. D. No. 1 Miss Smart is now teaching in Champaign, III. 1908 Ambrose, Arthur S.—(m. Clara Van Pragg)—Urbana, 111. Mr. Ambrose was graduated from the University of Illinois with the degree of B. S. in 1914; he later attended the University of Chicago, and is now with the Associated Dairy Manufacturers Company. Brycc, Harriett Otis Drew, Harvey A.—Downers Grove, 111. Mr. Drew attended Armour Institute; he served in the army. Page 48 Potter, Glennie A.—(m. T. Meuller)—Redford, Michigan Puffer, Chas. Leslie—(m. Claire Zollinger)—La Grange. 111. Doctor Puffer is now a successful dentist, and has a flourishing practice in La Grange. Puffer, Lcla Dell—(m. Guy Rommeiss)—3651 Lexington Ave., Chicago, 111. Simonson, Beulah D.-—(m. Clifford Reid)—Downers Grove, 111. R. F. D. 1909 Herring, Bessie I.—(m. Rupert Bateman)—Downers Grove, 111. Johnson, Agnes M.—(m. Mr. Dobbs)—Downers Grove, 111., R. F. D. Lacey, Florence—Downers Grove, 111. Torode, Vivian—Hinsdale, 111. R. F. D. Miss Torode is now teaching near Hinsdale. Uhlhorn, Ardcna—Downers Grove, 111. Miss Uhlhorn has her B. A. from Northwestern University, and taught in Princeton, 111. She now has an executive position with the C. B. and Q. R. R. 1910 Aldcrson, Victor—(m. Esther Stanley)—Downers Grove, 111. Easton, Hazel V.—Downers Grove, 111. R. F. D. Miss Easton attended Northwestern University and is now teaching there in the department of Oratory. Nelson, Wm.—(m. Sylvia Lamb)—6751 Dorchester St., Chicago, 111. Mr. Nelson is a civil engineer for the N. Y. Central, having prepared for the work at the University of Chicago, the U. of 111., and Yale. Nadelhoffer, Gertrude—(m. Air. Anderson)—Benson, Minn. Penner, Lena—Downers Grove, 111. Tholin, Edgar,—(married)—Downers Grove, 111. Air. Tholin is in the insurance business. Smart, Ada - Hinsdale, 111. R. F. D. Smart, Chauncey—Downers Grove, 111. R. F. D. Air. Smart attended the University of Illinois. Simonson, Guy L.—(m. Alice Falvey)—Downers Grove, 111. Air. Simonson attended the University of Illinois. Uhlhorn, Florence—Downers Grove, 111. Miss Uhlhorn attended the Northwestern University; she is now with the Alutual Life Insurance Company of Chicago. 1911 Brooks, Gladys E.—(m. E. B. Graham)—Downers Grove, 111. Burt, Roy A.- Independence, Kan. Mr. Burt studied chemistry at the Chicago University, and was chemical engineer in the warfare corps during the war; he is now in the oil business. Farrar, Jewel—Downers Grove, 111. Aliss Farrar is an army nurse. Findley, Maxine—Downers Grove, 111. Hughes, Madeline —Downers Grove, 111. Miss Hughes attended the Library school at the University of Illinois, and was in the library in Downers Grove; she then took a business course and is now em- ployed in Chicago. Littleford, Anne—(m. Mr. Krambs)—Downers Grove, 111. Lucore, Gladys—(m. F. F. Sprague)'—1635 Lincoln Ave., Alameda, Cal. Nadelhoffer, Alayme—Downers Grove, 111. Aliss Nadelhoffer is graduated from Leland Standford University. Nargney, George—Downers Grove, 111. Air. Nargney left a successful career in concert work and violin teaching to en- list in the 149th. Nelson, Elsie—Downers Grove, 111. Penner, Alartha—Downers Grove, 111. Page 49 Miss Pcnncr attended Northwestern College at Naperville, and is now in the office of the telephone company in Downers Grove. Puffer, Martha S. 3649 Lexington Ave., Chicago, 111. Puffer, Ruth (m. Walter Harthon)-—Berwyn, 111. Riel, Mabel (m. George Staigcr) Downers Grove, 111. Miss Rcil attended the Chicago Kindergarten College, and taught in the kin- dergarten in La Grange, Illinois. Seller, Alberta—Del.and, Fla. Miss Seller has charge of a garage in DeLand. Simonson, Edna-—Downers Grove, 111. Miss Simonson attended Lewis Institute and Barrett Business College in Chicago; she has spent several seasons with a concert company as cellist. Stanley, Leon—Oakland, Cal. Me is graduated from the University of Illinois; he was with the quarter-masters corps in the army; is now testing cattle for the government. 1912 Allison, Jay M.—(m. Edna Hemphill)-—Downers Grove, 111. He attended the University of Illinois; served in the army. Buschman, Cora—Downers Grove. 111. Butler, Miriam—Downers Grove, 111. Carpenter, Robert—Downers Grove, III. Mr. Carpenter attended Knox College; he was one of the first to enlist. Diener, Reuben—Downers Grove, 111. Mr. Diener was with the Ordnance Dept, in the army. Dunncgan, Marion—(m. Karl Prince)—Downers Grove, 111. Miss Dunncgan attended the Chicago Kindergarten College. Hemphill, Edna—(m. Jay Allison)—Downers Grove, III. Lacey, Genevieve—(m. James Barnacle)—Downers Grove, III. R. F. D. Miss Lacey attended Rockford College. Lancaster, Ruth— (m. Ralph Broad we 11)—Downers Grove, 111. Miss Lancaster attended the Chicago Kindergarten College and taught. Morgan, Ethel B. Olson, Marie—Downers Grove, 111. Miss Olson attended the Chicago Kindergarten College. Phelps, Ethel C.—Downers Grove. 111. Riel, Anita—(m. Rouse Wapies)—Berwyn, 111. Miss Riel attended Lewis Institute. Seller. Vivian- DeLand, Florida Miss Seller has her degree from Stetson University, now and teaches Math- ematics there. Smart, Ethelyn—Naperville, 111. R. F. D. Miss Smart is now teaching. Uhlhorn, Elmer—(m. Mabel Brazelton)—Downers Grove, 111. Mr. Uhlhorn is the owner of a large dairy. ashburn, Lillian—Downers Grove, III. Whitney, Fannie—Reddick, 111. Miss Whitney attended the DcKalb Normal, and is now a high school principal. 1913 Ambrose, Madeline—(m. Leonard Paige)—561 Douglas Ave., Elgin, 111. Buschman, Millie—Downers Grove, III. Clampitt, Viola --Wilmette, 111. Heintz, Adeline—(m. A. T. Flynn)—Sandusky, Ohio. Box 38 Jones, Harriett —1431 East Third Street, Duluth, Minnesota. Peterson, Grace—Downers Grove, 111. Miss Peterson attended the Chicago Kindergarten College and is now teach- ing in Western Springs, Illinois. I'age 50 Riedy, Henrietta—Lisle, Illinois. Whitney, Hilliard—Santa Fe, New Mexico. Served in the army; is now gov’t, mine inspector in New Mex. and Ariz. 1914 Burns, Stewart M.—(m. Louise Sanders)—Downers Grove, 111. He left Dartmouth College to enlist in the 149th. Butler, Malvin L.—Downers Grove, 111. Served in the navy. Carpenter, Esther M.—Downers Grove, 111. Teaches at Greggs, III. Davis, Chas. Ford—Aurora, 111. Served in navy; graduated from Northwestern Dental School, now practices. Drew, Myrtle—fm. E. Nott)—Downers Grove, 111. Attended University of Illinois Fredenhagen, Walter .—Downers Grove, 111. Attended Law department of Northwestern University; served in army. Griffiths, Jennie H.—Downers Grove, 111. Heal, Anna—Downers Grove, 111. Heintz, Cora A.—(m. Walter Pauc)—106 Linden St., Hinsdale, 111. Hibbe, Harper—(married)—3304 Lawrence Ave., Chicago, 111. Served in dental corps during war; now practices in Chicago. Holland, Mildred—Downers Grove, 111. Kid well, Thomas—Downers Grove, 111. Attended Armour Institute; served with U. S. Army in France. Klein. Beulah—Downers Grove, 111. Studied Pharmacy at the University of Illinois. Lower, Marion—Downers Grove, 111. Studied music at the Northwestern University Music School; now teaches. Miley, Cecil—Downers Grove, 111. Served with the Marines during the war. Morgan, Frances—(m. E. Fichorst)-—Downers Grove, 111. R. F. D. Nelson, Clara M.—Downers Gtrove, III. Oldfield, Hazel G.—(married) Downers Grove, 111. Attended the Normal school at DcKalb; taught for several years. Olson, Alice—Downers Grove, 111. Penner, Esther—Downers Grove, 111. Attended Northwestern College at Naperville Prince, Earl S.—(m. Marion Dunnegan)—Downers Grove, 111. Grad, of Engineering dept. University of Wis.; served in navy during war. Ramsay, Edith—Dana, 111. Teaches in Dana. Sherman, Walter D.—Downers Grove, 111. Was in navy Smart, Alberta B.—Downers Grove, 111. Studied at Columbia School of Music. Tholin, Esther—Downers Grove, 111. Attended Northwestern College, Naperville; taught. Towsley, Myron —Downers Grove, 111. Attended Dennison College, Ohio; served with 149th during the war. Uhlhorn, Arno G.—Downers Gove, 111. Student at University of Chicago; ambulance driver in Italy during war. 1915 Anderson, Norman —Downers Grove, 111. Studied at Biblical Institute, Northwestern University; during war with Base Hospital No. 12. Cox, Dwight—Downers Grove, 111. Served with 149th. l age 51 Curtiss, Edwin—Downers Grove, 111. Served in navy; student at the University of Chicago; star athlete, sent from University to Japan with base ball team. Diener, Daniel—Downers Grove, 111. Served in navy. Heckman, Kathryn—Downers Grove, 111. Attended college at Hillsdale, Michigan. Hemphill, Winifred—5502 Glen wood Ave., Chicago. 111. Howe, Alice—Downers Grove, 111. Hughes, Ruth—Downers Grove, 111. Graduated from the University of Wisconsin. Johnson, Axel—(m. Vera Singleterry)-—Downers Grove, 111. Lathrop, Dorothy—(m. A. Nichols) La Hart, Kansas. Xadelhoflfer, Luella- Downers Grove, 111. Attends University of Chicago Nadelhoffer, Carleton—Downers Grove, 111. Attends University of Wisconsin. Phelps, Helen- Downers Grove, 111. Ramsay, Ruth—Dana, 111. Teaches near Dana Riel, Myra—(m. Domald Eastman) -Downers Grove, 111. Schmidt, Theodora —1516 Roscoe St., Chicago, III. Towsley, Grace — Downers Grove, III. Studied music at Bush Conservatory of Music; teaches music Washburn, Gale—Downers, Grove III. Served with 149th; now in office of Monon R. R. aples, Wm.- -Downers Grove, 111. Studied at Mich. Agriculture college; now at Northwestern University in Foreign Trade department; served in army. 1916 Burns, Alexander Bradley- Killed in action while serving with 149th in France. Cooper, Mablc—Downers Grove, 111. Employed in the local gas office. Cox, Lawrence—Downers Grove, 111. Clerk in post office. David, Anna—Seattle, Washington David, Emerson—Seattle, Washington Student at University of Missouri; served in army. Dickson, Isabelle—Downers Grove, 111. Diener, Ruth—Downers Grove, 111. Trained for an army nurse. Dunnegan, Carl—6218 University Ave., Chicago, 111. Served with 32nd during war; now with American Copper Mine Co. Ehninger, Helen—(m. H. L. Mackalool)—Congress Park, 111. Hall, Chester- (m. Julia Perkins)—Downers Grove. 111. Howe, Margaret—Downers Grove, 111. Attended Art Institute Jones, Aubrey In care of Corn Exchange National Bank, Chicago, 111. Knox, Margaret—Downers Grove, 111. Kohley, Maria—Lisle, 111. Lacey, Romanzo—Downers Grove, III. Seived in navy; attended Wheaton College, Oberlin and Chicago U. La Charty, Madeline—Downers Grove, 111. Littleford, Bernice Downers Grove, III. Mochel, John—Downers Grove, 111. Student at Chicago U., sent by University to Japan with ball team. Page 52 Mooar, Dorothy-—(m. Thos. Schultz' -Downers Grove, 111. Nash, Grant—Downers Grove, 111. Served with 149th Nadelhoffer, Corinnc—Downers Grove, 111. Attends University of Wisconsin Nash, Catherine—(m. James Childress)—Downers Grove, 111. Peterson, Orvie—Downers Grove, 111. Teaches Porter, Rosclla—Lisle, 111. Potter, Gertrude—Downers Grove, 111. Sacksteder, Frederick 128 South Sangamon St., Chicago, 111. Served with 149th Riedy, Edna—Lisle, III. Roth, Agnes—Valicw, Montana. Sherman, Willis—Downers Grove, 111. Enlisted in navy. Tholin, Linnc Downers Grove, 111. Student at University of Illinois. Vcnard, Harold—Downers Grove, 111. 1917 Binder, Bernice—Downers Grove, 111. Brown, Hugh—Downers Grove, 111. Bush, Lucille—Downers Grove, 111. Butler, Max—Downers Grove, 111. Carpenter, Jack—Downers Grove, 111. Served in navy Daventport, Clifford—(married)—Downers Grove, 111. DeWitt, Ruth—Downers Grove, 111. Attends University of Illinois. Drees, Charlotte—Downers Grove, 111. Student at Northwestern University, Evanston, 111. Eichelman, Burr—Downers Grove, 111. Eulette, Margaret—Chicago, 111. Attending Northwestern University Girfffths, Owen—(m. Helen Mahoney)—Downers Grove, 111. Served in navy; attends University of Illinois. Howe, Fred—Downers Grove, 111. Served in army; attends University of Illinois I owcr, Carl—(m. Ollic Gcsncr)—Downers Grove, 111. Servy with navy Mahoney, Helen—(m. Owen Griffiths)—Downers Grove, 111. Attended University of Wisconsin Potter, Mildred—Downers Grove, 111. Attends Northwestern University Riedy, F'abiola—Lisle, 111. Teaches at Belmont, 111. Rogers, Ross—Downers Grove, 111. Student at University of Wisconsin Schultz, Raymond—Downers Grove, 111. Student at Northwestern University Twohey, Julia—Downers Grove, 111. Westblade, Lucille—(m. G. B. Royers)—1709 E. 67th St., Chicago. 111. Pa e 53 1918 Besscy, Gladys- Mexico, Maine Bessey, Ruth- Mexico, Maine Binder, Gilbert—Downers Grove, 111. Bruns, Roy W.—Downers Grove, 111. Conley, Claire—Downers Grove, 111. Conley, Helen—Downers Grove, 111. De Witt. Chas.—Downers Grove, 111. Student at Chicago I ., and U. of Illinois Dickson, Vera -Downers Grove, III. Dicner, Martha—Downers Grove, 111. Teaches at Greggs Drees, Frank—Downers Grove, 111. Student at U. of 111. Farrar, Gloria—Downers Grove, 111. Gallup, W illard—Downers Grove, 111. Served in army. Hammerschmidt, Ernest—Downers Grove, 111. Hammond, Margaret—Downers Grove, 111. Iehl, Ruby—Downers Grove, 111. Attends Northwestern College Jones, Esther—1431 East Third St., Duluth, Minnesota Klein. Esther C.-—-Downers Grove, 111. Littleford, W arren —Downers Grove, 111. Studying agriculture at Ames, Iowa Morton, Roscoc—Downers Grove, 111. Student at University of 111. Miller, Joseph F.—Downers Grove, 111. Nielson, Viola E.-—Downers Grove, 111. Oliver, Ruth—1342 Amy Avc., W hiting, Ind. Rogers, Leo—Downers Grove, 111. Attended Y. M. C. A. College; now manager of store in D. G. Shoger, Fred—Lisle, 111. Swanson, Gordon—Downers Grove, 111. Student at Northwestern University Walters, Adelaide A.—Downers Grove, 111. Attends Northwestern University W a pies, Frank B.—Downers Grove, 111. Land appraiser in West for C. B. and Q. R.R. White, Fred 1123 Paulina St.. Oak Park, 111. 1919 Barnard, Alger S. Naperville, 111. Attends University of III. Bcnslcy, Frances—Downers Grove, 111. Attended Patterson Business College, La Grange, III. Gregory, Georgia—Downers Grove, 111. Is teaching Hoffert, Charlotte—Downers Grove, 111. Kellogg. Hazeldell- Downers Grove, 111. Teaches in Maple Park, III. Page 54 Jenness, Arthur—Hinckley. 111. Attends Northwestern University Kohlcy, Veronica— Lisle, 111. Milnes, James K.—Congress Park, 111. Student at Ames, Iowa Modjeska, Roland A.—Downers Grove, 111. Student at Northwestern University Olson, Arthur E.—Downers Grove, 111. Peterson, Lambert—Downers Grove, 111. Prickett, Paul L.—Downers Grove, 111. Roe, Thelma M.—Downers Grove, 111. Student at Columbia School of Music Roth, Winston—Downers Grove, 111. Student at Lewis Institute Shumway, Alice M.—Downers Grove, 111. Student at Gregg Business College, Chicago. Thatcher, Bernice—Downers Grove, 111. Vaughan, Paul-—-Downers Grove, 111. Student at Lewis Institute Waples ,George Edward—Downers Grove, III. Student at Lewis Institute Wheeler, Grace Elizabeth Downers Grove, III. Attends Patterson Business College, La Grange, 111. Whitney, Gladys, R.—Downers Grove, 111. Attends DeKalb Normal Deceased Our Lover's Lank Page 55 AULD LANG SYXK Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days of auld lang syne? We’ve passed thro’ many varied scenes Since youth’s unclouded day; And friends and hopes and happy dreams, Time’s hand hath swept away. And voices that once joined with ours In days of auld lang syne; Arc silent now and blend no more In songs of auld lang sync. Page 56 The last half decade has disclosed some very interesting facts in regard to the physical condition of the men of this country; and what is true of the men in this respect is true of the women. Records show that a great number of men who were examined by draft boards were physically defective. Some of this was natural weakness, but more of it was the result of lack of proper training and instruction in the home or in the school. How important a place should athletics and calisthenics hold in the public school? It is true that the child gets some training in the home before school age, but the body is far too weak at this time to become well developed. Moreover, after the school age is reached, the home instruction is often reduced to a [minimum. Students entering colleges and universities often confront the instructors with an almost impossible task of correcting physical defects while they are instructing the minds. Then it would seem that during the public school year is the opportune time for physical instruction ,for then the body is most flexible and the mind most receptive. It is of course impossible for every pupil to take part in major athletics, but it is advisable that every pupil should be placed under the supervision of a com- petent director for instruction in physical drill and care of the body, so that he may learn the coordination of mind and muscles, most important process. In our High School we have not been able to reach all the boys this year because we have done nothing except with the major branches of athletics. However, in developing football, basketball and track teams, we have had a considerable number of boys in training, and have developed teams which have worked hard and well for the honor of their high school, creating enthusiasm in all student activities at the same time that we were strengthening the bodies of those taking part in the contests. J. O. Van Antwerp Page 58 JfoottiaU The football season of 1919 was probably the most successful ever played by any team from D. G. H. S. At the opening of school about thirty raw recruits came out in response to the call for football candidates. Owing to the canceling of the 1918schedule the pre- v ious year there were practically no veterans to build the team around, so it was this untrained squad which Coach Van Antwerp faced in the early part of Septem- ber. However, by patient work on the part of the fellows, and untiring effort on the part of “Van”, before the first game the II. S. was counting on great things from “the team.” The first victim was East Aurora lightweights, (light in name only). The game proved rather slow and uninteresting; fumbles were costly to both sides. In spite of inexperience, the purple pulled out on the favorable side of a 6 to o score. The Saturday following the East Aurora game we were to meet our old friends from Naperville. The week preceding this game was probably the most strenuous period of the season. Excitement ran high in the Grove, both among the players and their friends. It turned out to be a fast and furious contest. Naperville scored in the first half and many thot the game was lost but the boys “came back” during the second half and secured a touchdown. Not content with tying the score, they rushed the ball down to a point close enough for “Single” to “drop one over and won for I). G., 10-7. Glen Ellyn pulled the surprise of the season the following Saturday by defeating the purple warriors in a slow and rather poorly played game. The fellows were over confident and all the breaks of the game went against them. The final score was 18 to 7. The loss of this game seemed to stir up the spirit of the school and team instead of lessening it. Practice was resumed in earnest. Riverside fell on the next date, on her own field, 11 to 7. Lockport an unknown as far as previous records went- followed Riverside. She proved an easy victory for I). G., the score being 73 to o. The next game was started at Batavia. A series of unfortunate occurrences put several members of the squad on the sick list so the game was played under a handicap. Fumbles were again a prominent factor in the outcome. Batavia won «9 to 7- . The game which we considered the most important came upon the following Saturday. It was the return game with Glen Ellyn. The game was fast and rough but Glen Ellyn finally won 35 to o. They are “good sports” and deserved the county championship this year but wait- next year things may change. The Riverside game—the last of the season—was forfeited by Riverside to Downers Grove after the first half had ended. Neither team had scored. During the whole season the heavies scored a total of 166 points against 78 scored by opponents. The D. G. lightweights played only one game in which they defeated Riverside “lights” 61 too. Smith, Hall, Stevenson, and Harvey starred. The heavyweight lineup was: L. E. Stephens Q. B. Grumhaus, H L. T. Boon R. H. Bush L. G. Eichleman R. E. Shurtc C. Lyman F. B. Phelps R. G. Allison L. H. Singleterry R. T. Tyler SUBS McCollum Mills Denny Grumhaus, P All the regulars received their letters from the school. Page 60 pasfeetball, eabyhmght 'Flic basketball season of 1919-1920 was not as great a success as we had hoped for it to be. No one would dare to call it a failure, though, after looking over the record of games played. The team had a poor start, due to injuries and numerous minor obstacles. Al- most before we realized what was taking place, several defeats were chalked up against us. To be truthful, the team didn’t “wake up and get together” till after losing a scries of games to really inferior teams at the county tournament. Immediately after this disappointment the players “got together. From this point on the team was characterized by its “pep” and spirit. The school deserves a lot of credit, too, for the way it backed the fellows up when were losing consistently A school with enough loyalty to do that isn’t found everywhere. A little later in the season we went over to the District Tournament at Elgin. Naperville, our first opponent, had previously “swamped” us twice. Neverthe- less, for three quarters of the game, the score was tied and it was only by a volley of long shots, which were, unhappily, successful, that our opponents were able to win. The season was completed a few weeks later by a victory over the proud, haughty, arrogant, and boastful Alumni. They fell 44 to 28, but died hard All of the letter men, with the exception of Tyler, arc Seniors. They arc Rich- mond Shurtc, “Rich” (Cap’t): Bruce Bush, “Bookie;” Bennett Allison, “Ben- nie”; Harold Grumhaus, “Grummy”; Merville Morton; and Guthrie B. Boon, “Gus” or “Ox”. Tylor also earned a letter but is not a senior. He should be very valuable as a nucleus for a team next year. “Rich” Shurtc, our captain, was one of our most dependable and steady players. He was always where the opposing guard wasn’t. “Rich scored 49 field goals and 51 free throws. He missed only one game, playing in thirteen. “Bookie” Bush played as a partner to “Rich”. With these two men as for- wards, all the guards had to do was to throw the ball somewhere in their direction and then watch things happen. Bruce scored 49 times from the field, but had no free throws to his credit. He played in twelve games, missing two because of a sprained ankle received in a previous contest. “Bennie” Allison was one of the two players to participate in the whole four- teen games. Everyone is familiar with Bennett’s guarding and long baskets. It was very seldom his opponent got loose for any easy shots at the basket. Ben- nett scored 19 times. Harold Grumhaus played a steady dependable game at centeror running guard. “Grummy” could always be counted on for a basket or two in a crisis, and could stick to his man like a burr. “Grummy” played in ten games and scored 16 times. Merville Morton played well in the seven games he was in. He was known as a “dead shot on short ones”. He scored five times from the field. Arthur Tylor is the only man on the squad to get a letter who is not a Senior. “Ty” played well at defensive guard and should prove a wonder next year. He played in 9 games. “Gus” Boon played at guard position, scored four times from the floor and played in every game, completing thirteen of the fourteen. Page 62 SCORES OF GAMES PLAYED D. G. H. S.............ii Northwestern Academy .........19 D. G. H. S.............19 Glen Ellyn H. S...............29 D. G. H. S.............18 Elmhurst (York Twp.) .........13 D. G. II. S............18 Naperville H. S...............43 I). G. H. S............11 Wheaton H. S..................31 D. G. H. S.............19 West Chicago H. S.............21 D. G. H. S.............13 Hindsdalc Twp H. S............30 D. G. H. S.............56 West Chicago H S........... 3 D. G. H. S.............24 Hinsdale Twp H. S..........28 D. G. H. S............. 9 Naperville H. S...............27 I). G. H. S............33 Glen Ellyn H. S...............10 D. G. H. S.............19 Naperville H. S...............34 D. G. H. S.............44 Elmhurst Twp H. S.............13 D. G. H. S.............44 Alumni........................28 LIGHTWEIGHTS—BASKETBALL While the lightweights played only five games, they showed a varied method of attack, a fine defense, and a much higher grade of teamwork than one ordinarily expects. They won three out of the five contests and were not defeated on their home floor. Their greatest victory was over Naperville Lightweights, the score being 11 to 10. This is the first time in history the Naperville “Lights” have been beaten by our “gang” and much credit is due this team. Minor letter men arc Hall, Putnam, Grumhaus, Stevenson, L. Phelps, Smith and Stephens. Hall is the only man who graduates from this “bunch”. He played a fine game at center and it will be hard to find anyone to take his place. Putnam and Louis Stevenson did fine work at forward positions. Both were good in teamwork and had an excellent eye for baskets. While too light this year for the “heavies,” next year they should be ready to put up a fight for a position on the first representatives of the H. S. Grumhaus P., Smith, and Stephens played at guard. The lowness of the op- ponents score shows how effectively they did their work. All that most of them lacked was experience and they got it this year. Phelps amd Morton occasionally went in a game to show what they could do and to limber up for the “heavies” game. Phelps should be a good man next year. SCORED BY LIGHTWEIGHTS D. G. II. S............ 7 Glen Ellyn Lights .............23 D. G. H. S............27 Elmhurst Lights................ 3 D. G. H. S............ 3 Hinsdale Lights ...............10 D. G. H. S............11 Naperville Lights .............10 D. G. H. S............22 Glen Ellyn Lights .............16 D. G. H. S............18 Elmhurst Lights................15 Total 88 Opponents 77 TRACK ATHLETICS Due to War conditions the annual track meet and other county activities were suspended. This year the inter-scholastic track meet was resumed. Stephens was elected captain and work started immediately. At the time of going to press the schedule is not complete, but the supply of material is good and “dope” has it that the outlook for the 1920 team is very promising. Page 63 trls’ Sports The gymnasium work for the girls was promising from the stari this year— a great number turning out for both Indoor Baseball and Basketball. Work there- fore started at once under the splendid direction of Miss Armstrong. Indoor Baseball and regulation gym work was enjoyed during the first three months of school. Basketball was started after Thanksgiving and alt ho the girls were not per- mitted to play with other schools, some very exciting games were played off among themselves. Each class had a team which indulged in hard practice twice a week, prepara- tory to the inter-class games. Since the freshman showed unusual talent we hope to hear from them in athletics next year. During the third week of January the first of the inter-class games were sche- duled, the Freshman playing the Seniors, and the Sophomores playing the Juniors. The line up for these games was as follows: senior tk 'm Loraine Tope C., Margaret Wolf, Helen Harvey RF., Delight Verdcnius LF., Virginia Tank Sub., Harriet Putnam RG., Dorothy Phelps LG. junior team- Mary Curtis C , Elizabeth Shaffer, Lillian Schlauder, Ruth Waples Sub., Lillian Dickson, Dorothy Towsley. sophomore team Mildred Caird C., Martha Shaffer RF., Catherine Morgan LF., Marjorie Whiffen RG., Florida Waples LG. freshman team—Lillian Wilhelm C., Hazel Bcnsley RF., Dorothy Wells LF., Edith Wells RG., Ruth Thatcher LG., Dorothy Near Sub. The Freshman and Juniors were victors in these games. The dancing class started by Miss Armstrong was a new feature this year. Those who stayed every Wednesday noon for interpretive dancing felt the time well spent. During the second semester all gymnasium work stopped. This was caused by the resignation of Miss Armstrong, who was called to a larger field. In March, Miss Finnegan was secured to carry on this work and the remaining class games were played. The Juniors defeated the Freshman, the Sophomores won a victory from the Seniors, and the Freshman defeated the Sophomores. 'Fhe remainder of the year was spent in playing volley ball and in having drill work. As little had been done in past years towards gymnastics for the girls, the loss of Miss Armstrong who made her classes so interesting, was keenly felt by all. We were, however, fortunate in securing such a competent instructor as Miss Finnegan to take her place. ••ft HICKS AT COLLEGE GIVEK THE ! JUMIORS i Page 66 Hicks t College ACT I Scene—The Palace of Sweets familiarly known as “The Pal”, meeting place of town and college. Time—Morning, three days before the championship game. ACT II Scene—The Campus of Northern University. Time—Morning, day of the game. ACT III Scene—“The Quarters”, home of the boys. Time—Evening, the jubilee after the game. CAST OF CHARACTERS Hiram Hicks, the Braino Man Karl Kellogg Fritz Jordan, 'I'om’s chum who plays Basketball Russell inched Adam Biddicut, Prof, in Northern University..............Alwyn Fleming Percy Robins, from “deah Boston” ........................Ellsworth Bogart Bastian Briggs, a dig....................................Richard Drees Josh Anderson . . . .....................................Edward Anderson Charlie Padlct, reporter for the “Daily Shriek” Preston Snow Walker, Manager for Braino Man Robert Knoblauch Peters, proprietor of “The Pal” .........................George Bunge June Grant, senior, interested in Horton........... Elizabeth Shaffer Polly Porter, senior, interested in Jordan ..............Catherine Butler Claire Angcline, a stage struck girl.....................Elma Kelly Susy Spriggins, a freshman with a crush Jeanette ells Daisy Armstrong, an athletic girl Adeliade Lynch Fluff Finley, a fusser girl..............................-Mary Curtis Flora Belle Delamartyr, waitress at “The Pal”............Dorothy Towsley Mrs. Cobb, house keeper at “The Quarters” Ruth Walpes Lily, Maid at “The Quarters” ............................Marie Neilscn Tom Horton, who wrote advertisements ....................Jack Reed The evening of December 19, 1919 will long be remembered because of the great dramatic success of the Junior Play. The talent of the Junior Class was fully expressed by the up-to-date business man, Mr. Hicks as the introducer of “Braino” and his able assistant, Walker, as leaders. With such an attractive crowd of college girls who wouldn’t lose his heart in more than one spot as did the popular Tom Horton? As a lover, he was a wonder, and at writing ads, a whizz. Pretty June Grant with her winsome smile, won the adoration of all, especially Tom. Susy Spriggins looked to her as the model of perfection to whom she told her joys and sorrows. Polly Porter, clever and versatile, kept every one happy and in order, as well as winning the profound admiration of Fritz Jordan, the Basketball star. To fully appreciate dignified Professor Biddicut, with his ardent desire for his pupils’ development of mind, he must be seen, as words fail to adequately express the earnestness witlv which he assumed the responsibilities of his profession. The sweet queen of the Palace was Flora Belle, whose diplomatic courtesies made “The Pal” the popular meeting place of the coeds; where they discussed the intricacies and problems of college life to-wit—love, sports and studies. The romantic characteristics of the swagger Miss Jones, whose untimely inter- ruptions lessened her popularity with the lovers, made her fully appreciated by her audience. l:age 67 Studious Bastian Briggs won the admiration of Professor Biddicut by his thirst for knowledge. His conservative nature did not, however, interfere with his paying attention to a bewitching freshman. Athletic Daisy Armstrong, with her interest and cheering added to the en- thusiasm of the college sports. Too much praise cannot be given the High School, Orchestra whose artistic rendering of musical selections added to the evening's entertainment. Gwen Griffiths’singing, as usual, charmed her audience and Ivan Mansfield’s violin solos were very much applauded. The success of the play depended very largely upon the able direction and happy choice of players by Miss Hughes. Strife Presented by the Senior Class march 25, 1920 CAST OF CHARACTERS EXECUTIVES OF TIN FLATE WORKS John Anthony, Chairman..............................Raymond Wales Edgar Anthony, His son..............................Ben Morgan DIRECTORS Frederick A. Wilder ................................Frank Dutton William Scantlebury.................................Edwin Graves Oliver Wanklin......................................Stanley Huntington Henry Tench, secretary .............................Russell Winchell Francis Underwood, manager .........................William Hanmer Simon Harness, a Trades Union Official .............Edward Tank THE WORKMENS’ COMMITTEE David Roberts.......................................Alwvn Fleming James Green.........................................Ted Singleterry John Bulgin ........................................George Bunge Henry Thomas .......................................Arthur Mills George Rous.........................................John Babbage WORKMEN IX THE WORKS Lewis...............................................Howard Wilhelm Jago................................................Richard Drees Brown ..............................................Edward Kolar Evans...............................................Elmer O’Neill Frost, Valet to John Anthony........................Sidney McCullom Enid Underwood, daughter of John Anthony, wife of Francis Underwood Harriet Putnam Annie Roberts, wife of David Roberts................Marion Deach Madge Thomas, daughter of Henry Thomas .............Margret Hitchcock Mrs. Rous, mother of George Rous....................Delight Verdcnius Mrs. Bulgin, wife of John Bulgin Margaret Wolf Mrs. Yeo, wife of workman ..........................Dorothy Bordwell Ellen, parlor maid to the Underwoods................Virginia Tank SCENES Act I—Dining room of the Manager’s house. Act II—Scene 1 Kitchen of the Roberts’ cottage. Scene 2 A space out side of the works. Act III—Drawing room of the Manager’s house. As was expected, the Senior Class Play was a decided success. Galsworthy’s ‘‘Strife” was well presented by the members of the Senior Class. Its portrayal of a situation similar to the difficulties in our country between Capital, Labor, and Unions, made the audience more fully appreciate the attitude of each faction. Page (59 John Anthony, with his sympathetic interpretation of an old time business magnate, showed remarkable ability in maintaining steadfast purpose thru out the play. 'Fhe working man’s Union was under the leadership of the versatile Simon Harness who made every effort to retain the confidence and cooperation of the workers, but only partially succeeded in influencing them as part of the men real- ized the injustice of the demands of both the Capitalists and the Union. David Roberts in his masterful manner exhorting, and endeavoring to imbue his co-workers with his principles of right and justice, achieved a dramatic success. Thru-out the heated arguments he maintained his magnificent impersonation and dialect of a Welsh Artisan. In his moments of exaltation, for the strike was a matter of religion with him, he swept the audience along with him. George Rous enthusiastically followed and believed in the leadership of Roberts but was driven to desperation by the needs of his loved ones. His accent and talent for dramatic work when he was torn by loyalty to Roberts and his natural affec- tions were most realistic. Conscientious Frost, ever attentive and faithful to his master, said little but he performed his simple services with deference and utmost skill, making a typical English servant. Enid Underwood, daughter of John Anthony, whose heart was torn between the sorrows and hardships of the laborers’ families and her love for her father was anxious to alleviate their suffering and made every effort to persuade her father to meet their demands. The role of Annie Roberts, thodifficult, was well protrayed. Her sincerity gave evidence of her steadfastness and devotion to her husband and his principles. She preferred to sacrifice herself rather than accept any assistance from the family of her husband’s employer. Madge Thomas, with her fearless attitude and her anxious desire to help her people was excellent. Each member of the cast played his part in a realistic manner showing his dramatic ability. Miss Hughes’s skill as a dramatic coach has been demonstrated before,but her ability is not confined to light plays, as was shown by the excellent training required in such a heavy play as “Strife”. Her untiring efforts for the success of the play are appreciated by all. The well chosen selections by the orchestra added very much to the enjoyment of the evening. Gwendolyn Griffiths again pleased her audience by a delightful solo. Here’s what a blush is: A temporary erythema and calorific effulgence of the physiogromy, aetellogized by the perceptiveness of the sensorium, in a perdica- ment of inequilibrity, from a sense of shame, anger, or other cause, eventuating in a paresis of the vasmotorical muscular Aliments of the facial capillaries, whereby, being divested of their elasticity, they become suffused with a radiance emanating from an intimidated pcrcordia. Take our advice: Don’t do it. It might prove fatal! We want to know: If a red-headed man has a red-headed son, is it a case of “heredity”? Miss Trott: “Translate “alter ego’ ” Paul: “The other I” Miss Trott: “Illustrate.” Paul: “I worked the other eye.” Page 70 Page 71 iUmfrittons It was their last lesson. They had finished reading the closing fargad of the romantic episode, “Nala and Damayanti”, the day before, and thus had ended their study of “The Great Bharata,” the final step in their education, and the con- summation of their scholarly ambition. They were sitting near their master in the little blue room, blue, for in China that color represented knowledge, and the master when a young man had come from that great nation to the north. The master, their instructor, loved knowledge and they called him, “Sangara, the philologer”. He was now enjoying their intelligent appreciation-of this the world’s greatest epic, apparent in their ardent discussion of it, and was gazing at them with the fascination of a sculptor contemplating the latest achievement of his handiwork which has suddenly surpassed all his hopes, and is inspiring him with self elation and ecstatic awe. The short, delicate wails of a thin little bell,sent forth in protest to the beating being given it by the old servant, Chua Mee, warned them that the third time candle had smothered its last flicker in its own melted residue. At this reminder of the proximity of the time when he would have to impart his final advice and confer his last blessing on his students, his disciples, his close companions for more than six years, a scarcely perceptible cloud passed over the countenance of Sangara. lie rose gracefully, and with his elbows extended in his gown like a great yellow bird, he shuffled sedately, out into the garden. The four scholars who had abruptly ended their conversation with the first whimper of the little bell arose likewise. Three of them gravely followed their venerated master, Chi Lu leading. Hvarsta remained behind. He stood looking fixedly at the lonely little bell still swinging slowly from side to side, but now soundless, for having no tongue, it emitted its plaintive little cry only when struck. Hvarsta stepped forward and incited it into speaking by striking it deftly with his finger nail. With its sad complaint still tingling in his cars and sending sympathetic vibrations through him, the fourth disciple began to murmur a mournful, though encouraging chant, as the words welled up in his breast, in response to the plea of the bell. “0 little bell, a faithful friend I am, for I can understand Your voice, the message which you send From God, from heaven, eternal land. Your language was a mystery Until last night; I heard your cry And in my dream, sad prophesy, I learned that you were soon to die.” Here he tapped the bell twice in quick succession. It seemed to repeat sadly, amid the several overtones, the last words of his intonation, “ Die, oh die!” There seemed to be several voices in the bell. Some one was telling him in mournful incantation of some great public disaster, whilst his story was being confirmed by the piteous wailing of a distant, suffering crowd. Pronounced “Varsta.” Page 2 The voices in the bell fainting away into echoing silence, Hvarsta spoke again. “O Shan, our southern, sunny land. And China, nation of four seas, Your glory blighted on every hand By wanton wails and futile pleas. 1 love you, and my grief for you Is greater than the moon is paie. When stars are dying and the dew Is thick, and wets the garden trail. O little bell, you tell me of The suff ’ring of the Sudra, slaves, Against the will of Him above, Nor freed until they fill their graves. You promise me eternal bliss If I free the Sudra from their thrall. 0 why do you choose me for this? 1 am so weak and O, so small.” Here Hvarsta paused, interrupted by the deep, low rattling of the seed pods of the Paulownia tree set into motion by a sudden breath in the otherwise still air of sunset. He bethought himself of his master and school-fellows waiting outside. Realizing that he must take his leave for the last time of the little bell, Hvarsta bent over, bringing his clear, pallid face close to it, his almond eyes narrowed into oblique slits, his thin, sensitive lips moving in passionate tenderness, and his head nodding gently from side to side. His narrow chin, normally forming a smooth oval with his checks, began to protrude and he spoke in the vibrating monotone of determination. “I'll give my word, you’ll understand. Corolla sweet, before you die. That with God’s help to free my land I have resolved to try, to try.” Hvarsta touched the bell, and, as he glided softly through the door, it seemed to say, “Try, oh try.” The sun was dying its daily death in the unlucky west, its great red semi- circle slowly disappearing under a canopy of flame reflected, like fresh bloody streaks, on the mirror-like surface of the Menam Chow Phya. The air was heavily laden with the pungent odor of the camphor tree. A queer feeling of inward strength dominated Hvarsta’s otherwise gentle and passive nature. The sunset had ahvays, unaccountably, depressed him, but now a strange exuberance con- trolled his spirit, and his mind repeated mechanically the words, “With God’s help, to try. to try.” He nodded to Sangara, sitting with his back to the dying sun, under the wide spreading branches of a young Princess tree. Sangara nodded in return, and Hvarsta repeated the same form with each of his fellows. He then completed the semi-circle around the teacher. A moment of thought, then Sangara’s face brightened. Turning with a fatherly expression to his pupils, he said, “ In your study, I have shown you the superiority of our religion, Confucionism, the only true creed, to the Bhrahmanism of your land, the curse of Shan, the great kingdom to the south. Pag? For six years I have taught you poetry, history, government, and th? rules of propriety. 1 have done my best and am satisfied, 't our talents and learning are above mediocrity, and you speak of superior things with ease. You are about to start on your journey of life, in preparation for the greater journey afterward. The purpose of education is to insure happiness in this world and eternal bliss in heaven. Ambition, however, too often sees only the first, and in striving to gain it, forgets the last, losing both. Remember this, it is only by controlled ambition that the world advances, and progress is but the coordination of education and unselfish ambition. “Let not this discourage you, however, for all youths have hopes, dreams, desires. I have never heard yours. Come, I want each of you to tell me his wishes.” Chi Lu answered, “I should like to have carriages and houses and light fur robes that 1 may carelessly wear them out. With wealth, boundless wealth, 1 shall be happy.” The master, reflecting that here his admonition had fallen on barren ground, said nothing, but turned to the next pupil. Tze Chang responded, “1 should like power, authority and power to control and command multitudes, to sway the destinies of thousands, to be able to free or crush a great city by a mere word of command; to have people bow to me and bend under the yoke of my influence. Al! that shall be happiness to me.” Sangara’s countenance remained impassive as he turned to the third disciple. Araiwa replied, “1 should like to be famous throughout the state and my clan. When my name is known far and wide and becomes a common word among the multitudes, then shall I be happy.” An unhealthy gust of wind sprang up and the Paulownia tree rattled ominously as if in disapprobation. Sangara nodded to the fourth student. Hvarsta’s gaze was over the master’s shoulder, far beyond, to the river, where the sun had disappeared in the haze of the horizon like the smoke-obscured plunge of a flaming ship. His voice, though sounding far away and scarcely above a whisper, was clear and earnest as he disclosed his purpose in life. ” I wish, ” said he, “for the opportunity of doing some great good in this world, of making my country a happier place. When I shall know that this world is a better place for my having lived, then, and only then, shall happiness be mine.” Sangara, remaining seated, closed his eyes, extended his hands, and swaying from side to side to the rythm of his voice, feelingly prayed, his prayer taking the place of their accustomed evening song of thankfulness. “0 Shang-te, All Maker and Lord of all creatures, All power, all wealth, and all happiness thine, To give the deserved, the noble bescechcrs, To keep from the sinful, iniquitous kind. Oh hear these young men, with grace judge their ambition, And guide them, Almighty, restraining from wrong, And nourish them. Lord, with celestial nutrition. This low suplication accept as our song.” The sun was gone and even its canopy of red, its last vestige of life, had faded in the dusk of twilight. The sky, like the inside of a great dark blue bowl, was speckled with little points of gold in ever increasing numbers. A cooling breeze was coming from across the Menam Chow Phya, freeing the air from the heavy smell of the camphor tree, and the sickcningly spicy odor of the capsicum plant. The Paulownia tree was now rattling ceaselessly with impatient restlessness. Page 74 Sangara rose with the deliberation of advanced age. The time for departure had arrived. The four pupils had decided to travel by night (for the heat of the sun makes travel by day unpleasant in Yunnan and the kingdom of Shan). Chua Mee, the servant, had signaled two boatmen, bound for Kcng-hung and south to Shan in their long rua-changs, and they had signified their desire for companions and their willingness (since they were going down stream) to take passengers. They were now waiting on the shores of the Menam Chow Phya. The teacher, with hands together and elbows protruding, shuffled down the narrow' little path leading to the shore, followed by the four scholars in a grave little column. Chi Lu and Tze Chang entered the first long canoe and Araiwa and IIvarsta jumped into the second. Sangara turned, without a word, and walked slowly up the path again. There was no more to say; the final blessing had been given. Any word or sign after that would be sacrilege. The Oriental gondoliers pushed out with their long teak poles, and the four young men were embarked on that long and varied journey called life. Sangara was met on the path by Chua Mee, servilely bowing and confusedly moving his hands. The little bell was broken —broken in many pieces. In a fit of playfulness Van Chau, the cat, had leaped at it and brought it down, ribbon and all. II Fifteen years after the parting of the scholars, Paramandir, princess of the moon and queen of the Shans, died and a great famine scourged the country. A swarm of locusts had awept across from the west and had devastated the great farm lands in the plains of central Shan. Sukti, the Bhrahman god of nature, had been offend- ed, and as an ostent of his disfavor had sent the ravaging insect to punish the Shans. He was demanding some sacrifice from Phrabat Sundctch, the sun prince and King of Shan. Phrabat was desirous of propitiating the terrible god so he sent for the priests of the temple of Sukti to learn his demands. The yellow-robed monks w'ere led into the presence of the King by his soldiers The three priests touched their heads to the soft carpeted floor and then remained kneeling while Kami the High Priest addressed the King. “0 King, most noble descendant of the sun, hear that Sukti is displeased with your people. You know that for season after season our fertile plains have yielded bountiful harvests. The Shans have become fat and prosperous but are neglecting the gods, forgetting that all harvests, all plant life come only from Sukti. Be not dismayed, however, for Sukti is easily pleased. Do as he asks and our next harvest will surpass all others. He demands a libation prepared from the milk juice of the moon-plant. In it must be mixed these sacred juices which we bring you, 0 King.” With this each of the priests produced from his robes a vial containing some aromatic oil. Kami proceeded. “Sukti requires but one more component to make his sacred drink complete. In it must be slowly stirred after being beaten into pulp the eyes of one wdiom Sukti has chosen and whom he will disclose to you. Know, O King, that on the south side of the Ubon hill there is a tree, a great Prin- cess tree passed over by the locusts unharmed. It is sweetening the air for a great distance by its beautiful sapphire flowers, each more than a finger long. Place a guard near the tree that they may be able to seize the first to pluck one of its blue flowers, for the man who, not satisfied with seeing and smelling but must feel also, is the one who possesses the eyes desired by Sukti. His eyes must be extracted with no injury to his face, and in the sockets must be rubbed the rarest unguents, your most precious healing ointments. In return for his eyes, Sukti requires that you give him light fur robes from your wardrobe, horses and carriages from the royal stables, and half the royal treasures, for if the Page 75 libation is not ready before the next moon is in the full you must sacrifice your own eyes, or the kingdom will perish.” The next day a man with a beautiful blue flower in his hand was brought before the King. It was Chi Lu. Mis wealth was assured, his ambition attained. MI Two years of calm prosperity blessed the kingdom of Shan, halcyon years for all except the Sudra, the slaves, and even their murmurs were diminishing. This felicity did not long endure. A fresh disaster threatened the kingdom, again from the ill-omened west. A plague was spreading over the western province Assam. The daimyo of the province, the King’s governor, had sent, a courier to Selamar to beg aid of King Phrabat. The messenger, immediately after his mes- sage was delivered, though he was apparently well and healthy, was executed and burned for fear he would contaminate the court, so great was the terror of the dis- ease. A terrible pestilence spreading across from the spurious hordes of India, it left none unscathed. Encompassing a country like the dark hand of doom, it left its trace, some mark, on all those who did not perish. Some it left with putrid flesh to rot out a life of slow decay, some it mangled, softening their bones, some it reduced to veritable skeletons although food was plenty, and some it bereft of reason, crippled, blinded or slain, none were spared by the plague, which des- troyed great nations in a single sweep. An army must be sent into Assam to destroy by fire the cities upon which the pestilence had the strongest hold (to prevent a long duration of the plague) and to stop the Assamites from fleeing toward the walls of Shan, an army which would it- self eventually fall prey to the disease and fade into terrible oblivion. Such an army must obey however, for they know the terrible punishments the King resorts to for a slight breach of discipline,and outright disobedience—mutiny—would mean death, a slow suffering death for all by Phrabat’s most horrible engines of torture a destruction more vivid to their imagination and more imminent than that of the plague. Once in Assam, their return to Shan would be cut off absolutely by a still larger army on the great wall. With obedience trained into them, and because of their instinctive crowding together for protection, not realizing that numbers have no strength against disease, blindlv thinking that the plague might quickly lift its blight from the land and that they might yet be able to return to Shan, they would patiently follow and implicitly obey their leader. Such a leader’s power would be absolute and unlimited; he could destroy cities with one command or pass them by, as he pleased. He would hold sway unchecked while his army would be slowly fading from under him, until the plague, touching high and low, weak and powerful, would reach out its long arm of destruction and reduce him to a foul and loathsome, crawling animal, watched and followed by a voracious pack of lean yellow curs, the cowardly scavengers of India which drew gradually closer until one more bolder than the rest closes in, when with a low howl the whole pack follow, tearing flesh from bone. Phrabat did not ponder iong over which of his men to choose as the leader of the army doomed to enter Assam. He decided on the only one of his officers who was not a Shan, one who years before had come from the province of Yunnan on the north. He was commanded to appear before the King and was given the royal seal of command—the seal of power and the seal of doom. That man was Tze Chang. His ambition was realized; unlimited power was his. IV W Iiile the plague was still rampant in Assam, Phrabat Sundetch died and his daughter, his only descendant, Alewa, queen of light, became Empress of the Shans. Two moons after it had been proclaimed throughout Shan, Yunnan and Kwangsi, that all must worship as their Queen, Alewa, daughterof light, a mysterious confla- Page 70 gration broke out in the capitol city of Selamar. Every building, even the great sacred temples, all within the great walls, was destroyed. After the great black cloud had lifted from the city, the sorrowful people returned to build anew their homes. Couriers were sent by the Queen to all parts of the kingdom to secure those most skilled in their respective crafts, to build her new and more beautiful palaces, and to restore her once luxuriant gardens now reduced to bare blackened ground. Alewa also sent officers to the temple of Siva in the city of Cho-don on the sea, to discover the cause of the terrible fire. They employed the Queen’s fastest horses and returned on the third day with a scroll message given them by the priests of the temple. The message was read to the Queen. “Agni, the fire god has been aroused, and his wrath has destroyed the city. His anger can be appeased only by a human sacrifice. The sacrifice must be burned on the first day after the fifth moon. “On the first day after the first moon, all gates of Selamar except the east gate must be closed. “The seventh man to enter that gate on that day shall be the sacrificial victim.” “He shall be fed the choicest food and must be clothed in the sacred Bhrahman robes during the four moons of imprisonment. “His name shall be proclaimed far and wide throughout the kingdom, that the people in repeating it may remember the power and fear the Wrath of Agni, the fire god.” For almost twenty years, Araiwa had sought fame unavailingly. Having in utter futility travelled to all parts of Shan, he was beginning to loss faith in Shang- te, the One-God, the good God of Sangara and the land of the north. One day, however, (and it was the first day after the first moon of that year), shortly after sunrise, he approached the city of Selamar. He had been travelling by night and resting during the day in the cities along the line of his journey. He came before the south gate of the great city, only to be told by a guard on the wall that it was closed by command of the Queen, but that entrance could be obtained through the East gate. 'Flic third disciple journeyed around the walls, recrossing the Menam Chow Phya twice, and passed into the city through the gate which the morning sun was shining in all its splendor. Six had entered before him. He realized his ambition at last. Araiwa attained renown. V In the little more than two decades which had elapsed since the four students had parted, several stars had shifted their positions in the ever changing design of the firmament, and three of the scholars had attained their ambitions. Only one remained. After the last farewell from his companions in the city of Keng-hung, Hvarsta, determined, with the sanguine faith of youth, to fulfil his promise to the little bell and Shang-te the One-God within as short a time as possible, embarked on another shorter journey down the Mcnam Chow Phya to Selamar where (he knew) the King had his palaces. The fourth pupil tried for many moons and under varied pretexts to gain the audience of Phrabat Sundetch. Seeing that all his attempts were in vain and realizing that any further efforts would accomplish nothing, and would only endanger his life by incurring the disfavor of the Emperor, Hvarsta decided to live the best life he knew how and to wait until God showed him the way. He accordingly left the city of Selamar and journeyed by boat up the Menam Chow Phya for five days and five nights and then over-land, eastward, for three days more to the place of his birth, the home of his father on the shores of Lake Tali-fu. He lived with his parents several seasons, taking many boat rides across Pronounced “Sho-don” Page 77 the placid, sky-reflecting lake to the little village of Tali-fu, o'er hung by the snow capped mountains rounding the western side of the lake. In the quaint village nestled in the lap of the protecting mountain range, Hvarsta fell in love with a dainty little flower girl and began to take her for rides in his light rua-chang, en- raptured by her sweet little face, half turned away, as she watched the reflections in the water. One day while the setting sun was burnishing the mountain tops, reflected in the azure lake with a still deeper and purer gold, he told her of the little bell, and his promise. He asked her to be his wife. The mountains slowly spread their shadows over the little lake while the boat drifted aimlessly. Hvarsta’s first great happiness in life had been realized. The fourth disciple felt that he must return again to Sclamar, for his life purpose, his great task, remained yet unaccomplished. With his little wife, and his purse now full of gold pieces, his share as a second son. Hvarsta once more sailed down the Menam Chow Phya. He bought with half his money a little farm in a bend of the great river and within sight of the walls of Selamar. After acquiring tools of husbandry splendidly made of iron, stout mattocks, ponderous plow-shares, and sleek oxen, he still had a few gold pieces, so he secured several farm servants, free- men, and clad them well. Prosperity was his for, due to his diligence, his cheerful willingness to work, and his kind and generous treatment of his servants who were robust and well-condi- tioned, he was able to raise from a bit of land far more abundant harvests than his neighbors could from the largest farms. He was greatly envied and accused of enticing away the crops of others by the practice of sorcery, but his unaffected munificance overcame all enmity, and he grew in the respect and love of his neigh- bors. He told them of Shang-te, the One-God of Confucionism to whom he prayed incessantly and to whom he devoutly attributed all, all his prosperity. Many began to believe in this God of all goodness both covertly and openly, their complex Bhrahmanism succumbing to Hvarsta’s artless sincerity. He treated the Sudra, the slaves of the caste system, as his equals, and with bland indifference toward the jeopardy to his own life, he guided many to the light of freedom. Some of his neighbors, following his example and prompted by their ever strengthening belief in Shang-te, did likewise. But Hvarsta feared that, after all, his accomplishments were only local and des- ultory. The great masses of the Sudra were still slaves and there was much un- happiness and misery in his country, his task remaining yet unfulfilled. He was not happy. 'I'he peaceful though melancholy uniformity of his philanthropical life, was rudely disturbed one morning. Hvarsta was roused from his sleep by a messenger from Alewa the Queen. Her orders had been issued the night before for an addi- tional tax, a special levy of one tenth of all the stored up farm products. The dark cloud of the pestilence of five years before had now lifted from Assam. All traces of the disease were gone except that the population was now degenerate and scanty and wide regions were desolate. The army sent there had never returned. They were known no more after they had marched through the fatal wall. A new army was being prepared to reconquer the land and bring it once more under the control of the state of Shan which, thanks to the drastic measures of Sundetch before his death, had remained untouched by the plague! The extra farm tax was needed for provisioning the soldiers. Hvarsta was required to supply a certain kind of small legume, little brown beans of which his were known as the best in all the country round. He must furnish, according to the estimation of his stores by the Queen’s officer, two cartloads. His carts were quickly loaded and the sun was still low in the heavens when Hvarsta reached the market gate of Selamar. The line of farmers waiting with their loads was not yet long (for Hvarsta lived close to the city) and his cargo was soon disposed of by the Sudra working under the swords of the soldiers. I’age 78 Hvarsta prepared to depart but was detained by several soldiers under command of an officer who had seen him help the Sudra unload the carts. It was a dire offense for any light-skin (and Hvarsta had the pale complexion of the Aryans, the higher caste) to work with the dark-skinned Sudra, the slaves, the degraded ones. He was brought before a judge, resigned to his fate which according to the law must be death; but, praying to Shang-te to forgive him for not accomplishing his task, Hvarsta was strangely released and went on his way feeling the awed exultation of one who has been snatched from the jaws of death by a miracle. The judge was one of the steadily increasing number of enlightened Shans who secretly believed in Shang-te; and the One-God, the God of goodness, was an enemy to the horrible slavery of the caste system. Unknown to Hvarsta, his noble sayings, flowing from him in careless con- versation, greatly influenced those to whom he spoke, and were carried from mouth to mouth, adding to the joy and peace of countless numbers of people who knew not even their origin. The uplifting doctrine of Confucionism, emanating from so soundly good and steadily radiant a source, had spread through out the kingdom and was reaching ever higher in the social circles of Shan, though the re- ligion was still nominally Bhrahman. It was a war between two great moral forces, unconsciously perpetrated by Hvarsta, a struggle between the sweet purity of Confucionism with Shang-te’s substantially encouraging promise of eternal bliss for all who are good, and mercy for the transgressors, as against the debating and backward caste system, the meaningless forms and cruel gods of Bhrahmanism, with only an insipid promise of after-life in its unhealthy and im- possible doctrine of pantheism. Christ had not yet been born, but Confucionism, itself one of the greatest ethical forces toward a better world, is much nearer Christianity than is Bhrah- manism. The Confucionists had faith in one good and merciful God and had the same moral standards of life and the identical sense of right and wrong as do the Christians, the only dissimilitude being their ignorance of Christ. God had sent them no Messiah. All this, however, was unknown to Hvarsta, who knew only that Shang-te meant freedom, goodness and happiness; Bhrahmanism, brutal slavery and discon- tented superstition. He had no intimation that his purpose in life was surely though slowly being accomplished and his promise fulfilled. He did not realize the magnitude of influence which his religion had reached, for Alewa the Queen, was a Bhrahman and Bhrahmanism remained as the official religion, smothering, like a great wet blanket, the fires of a more noble creed. The temporary feeling of joy, infused in him by his thankfulness for his delivery from the hands of death, no longer buoying up his spirits, Hvarsta reached his home tired and depressed by unpleasant reflections. As a youth he had been un- able to gain an opportunity of speaking to Phrabat Sundetch, the Emperor. Now that he was past middle age and fast becoming an old man, he still could not obtain an interview with the ruler of Shan, now Alewa, the Queen. With the slow step of dejection, he prepared to enter his home, but was stopped before the door by one of his servants who informed him that he has a visitor, an unknown young man who had come by boat across the Menam Chow Phya and was waiting inside. Hvarst’s face brightened immediately for here was an opportunity of bringing one more soul into the radiance of the eternal light, to the fountain of truth. He lightly stepped inside, bade his visitor welcome, and proceeded to prepare re- freshments with his own hands. His guest was robed in a rich though plain gar- ment of light blue, the color of the sky reflected in Lake Tali-fu. On his turban of the same azure hue was fixed a great pearl, its argent luster enhanced by the pris- matic irridescence of a large diamond encrusted above it. He was small and slender, and his features possessed a delicately intellectual beauty. His voice was low and melodious as he asked Hvarsta to tell him of Shang-te the One-God. Page 19 In open-hearted frankness, Hvarsta told him first of the little bell, its message and his promise. Then he became more earnest. The light of inspiration, that celestial radiance which faith and the innate love of Good impart to the countenance glorified Hvarsta’s face as he told with simple sincerity of his God, tlie God of love and mercy. His guest listened fascinated till Hvarsta had done. Then, rendered speechless by contrition, he leaped up, and without a word vanished through the door. That night, after giving his usual prayer of thankfulness, Hvarsta asked God to show him the way, to give him a chance lest he should fail, and his low murmuring voice trembled in earnest supplication as tears welled in his eyes. Far and across the great Menam Chow Phya, in the sleeping city of Selamar, another was praying to God; one, much less given to humbleness, was entreating Shang-tc for the first time and in tones of all humility and deep repentance. Both prayers were pure and in faith sincere. Shang-te heard and answered. In the morning, pealing out their sonorous gongs for the first time in many years, the great bells on the walls of Selamar aroused Hvarsta from his sleep. The bells were rung by the soldiers only when some great proclamation was to be made to the people. All those in the surrounding country within hearing of the bells hurried to the city on such an occasion. Hvarsta hastily prepared. He was soon to have the opportunity of seeing Alcwa, perhaps of speaking to her. The encouragement by this hope was only momentary, however, as he reflected on the utter futility of all his former efforts and felt the encroachments of age on his vigor, rapidly diminishing the time left. But, impelled by his vow ever foremost in his thoughts, and strengthened by faith in his prayer of the night before, he resolved on another attempt, and became one in the great throng pouring into the city through its four gates. Carried along without any efforts, by the irresistible flow of the multitude up the gentlv sloping hill to the smooth rounding summit where were the palaces of the Queen, Hvarsta found himself, after the crowds had ceased moving fonvard, close to the great white arch built over one of the gates in the low innerwall separat- ing the Queen’s gardens from the rest of the city. From the slenderly railed plat- form forming the squared top of the arch all proclamations wrere made to the people called together by the summons of the bell and assembled in the open square below. Couriers were sent forth and the proclamation wras repeated in all cities of the empire. Hvarsta, joyful at finding himself brought to so advantageous a position for hearing and seeing all. gazed upward. The arch was still unoccupied, but he had not long to wait. Eight sword bearers first appeared, then two heralds, and finally the Queen herself. Her face seemed strangely familiar to Hvarsta; at first he thought he must have seen her before. Unable, however, to remember when or under w hat circumstance she could have been known to him, he concluded that he was suffering under some hallucination, and turned to hear what those around him were saying. One of the sw’ordsmen clanged his shining w-capon on the rail to signify that the proclamation was about to be made, and the knv murmur, rumbling through the crowd, ceased. Absolute quiet reigned while one of the heralds, standing forward, raised his right hand slow ly from one side to the other, reviewing the entire throng. He began to speak and his sknv, unemotional voice carried far in the great city, stilled by the hush of expectation. By royal decree, all the Sudra were to be set free. They were to have equal rights in the Imperial courts; they wrould be allow-ed to enlist in the Queen’s armies, and could own land. The caste system was no more. With this there was a slight pause, and a queer tremor ran through the crowd while the one who had spoken withdrew and the second herald stepped fonvard. Hvarsta was astounded, he could hardly believe his ears. He wras torn by con- flicting emotions as strange thrills ran through him. Once more he concentrated his attention to catch the wrords of the new speaker. By royal proclamation, the religion of Shan was to be Confucionism. The Queen announced her faith in Shang-te. the One-God,the God of goodness, and re- nounced Bhrahmanism. Hvarsta’s knees were bending under him, tears of joy blinded his eyes, and he heard as far away the shouts of gladness and the rejoicing of the multitudes. He had recognized Alewa the Queen as his visitor of the night before disguised as a man, the visitor of the diamond and the pearl. The fourth pupil had realized his ambition, and happiness was his. —Edward Kolar A SONNET I low lovely is the rose in all her power. In fragrance, beauty, doth she all surpass. But as all else this lovely fragrant flower Can only bloom awhile, and then alas Her beauty fades; her petals slowly fall. And with a drooping head she finally dies. Alas and this is life, for after all This earth is but a land of sighs. No matter how we cherish life, we all must die. Just as the rose, we give joy for a time. Then death with drooping wings flys by. And touches us with robes sublime. Then, as the rose when death has flown. We fade, and pass to worlds unknown. Loraine Tope Page 81 VERGIL’S DESCRIPTION OE RUMOR (The Aeneid. Lines 173-195, Book Four.) Then Rumor through the Libyan cities goes. Rumor, than which no evil is more swift. Who gains in speed and gathers force in flight. Though small at first because of fear, she soon Attains the skies; advancing on the earth. She rests her head on high among the clouds. Her parent Earth, enraged they say by wrath Among the gods, produced her last, sister To Coeus and Anceladus; nimble of foot And swift of wing, a monster huge and fierce. She bears as many piercing eyes as plumes Upon her back, and—marvelous to say— Beneath, as many cars alert, while from Their mouths her tongues as numerous cry forth. By night, she flies through shades ’tween land and sky, And docs not close her eyes in sweet repose. By day, she stands on guard on either roofs Or towers high and frightens cities great: A messenger of falsehood as of truth. She fills the peoples’ ears with rumors mixed, Reporting fact and fiction both alike: Now that Aeneas, born of Trojan blood. To whom fair Dido pleased to join herself, Had come; that both were wasting the winter In delight, unmindful of their kingdoms’ needs; That both were victims of base desires. This loathful goddess such things pours into The minds of men. —Translated by Alwyn Fleming How dear to our hearts are the scenes of our schooldays, When fond recollections present them to view! Mr. Butler, Feasley, and all of the teachers. And every loved friend that our schooldays knew. The spacious assembly, the desks that stood in it, Hebe, the clock, and that bothersome bell; The desk of our teachers, Webster beside it And even the lectures we remember so well. The purple and white we hailed as a treasure As we held them aloft and they flashed in the sun How happy we were, and how great was our pleasure When gayly we marched from a triumph well won. And now far removed from the site of our schooldays A tear of regret will intrusively swell As time with the aid of “The Cauldron” helps us To revisit the scenes that we all loved so well. —Katherine Frahcr Page 82 OH)t Higt School Orchestra In 1917, the present High School Orchestra was organized by Miss Mcllhenny, who gathered together three amateur musicians for the first rehearsal. New mem- bers joined the original group until it became a flourishing organization. At first the rehearsals were held irregularly and at various places. During the school year of 1917-18, however, the orchestra remained inconspicuous. In the fall of 1918, this organization assumed a more definite program and be- came known as the “High School Orchestra,” having Tuesday night set aside as a regular rehearsal night. For some time Miss Mcllhenny labored unceasingly with the independent minded musicians before she developed a fair degree of “team-work” among them. One night, Mr. Feasley happened to hear the orchestra's melodious strains of music, and asked us to play before the assembly on the following Friday morning. After this, the orchestra's appearance became more or less regular on Friday morn- ings. The first public appearance made by this struggling group of musicians, aside from playing in the assembly, was at the public installation of the officers of the Eastern Star. An unauthcntic rumor was afloat that the reason for the crowd’s not dispersing was because the door was locked and the windows were three stories above the ground. A marked improvement was discernible in the orchestra at the Senior class play. By the time of the commencement exercises for the school year 1918-19, the musicians very creditably made their final appearance. The orchestra had but a very limited repertoire for some time because there was no music fund. We shall ever hold in memory Mr. J. M. Weimer, “who was a friend indeed”, and who set the example for many other people of supporting the orchestra with financial assistance. Thus,.the orchestra took up its work in the fall of 1919 with a more extensive repertoire, and an earnest attempt whas been made on the part of the members to render the orchestra a credit to its leader and the High School. Page 84 The orchestra has played at the Junior and Senior class plays, on several occa- sions for the Parent Teachers Association meetings, many times before the assembly and at the Armenian Relief meeting. A recital was given in which the orchestra was assisted by some of the high school girls who took part in a minuet. Several solos were also rendered. Following this entertainment, sixteen dollars was re- ceived from various people, whose assistance the orchestra greatly appreciated. We cannot close our account of the orchestra without mention of its organizer and director. The success of the organization is in no small way due to Miss Mc- Ilhenny who has given generously of her time and energy to make the orchestra a success. THK HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS The reputation which the High School has had in previous years has been main- tained this year, tho both students and director felt the additional difficulties im- posed by the lost years. The chorus is composed of no chosen few, but of all the students interested in music. The enrollment this year was close to one hundred, and it will doubtless increase next year, for community singing, still new to us, is rapidly making converts. The important choral event of the year was the concert given by the chorus as its share toward financing The Cauldron. Instead of spending hours drilling for the Concert, the chorus merely sang, and in singing songs of varied technique and appeal, gained infinitely in aesthetic education. From their repertoire acquired in this pleasant fashion, the selections for the Concert were chosen. These groups of songs, so charmingly rendered, were merely representative of the work of the chorus. No one who attended the concert can fail to appreciate the excellence of Miss Crane’s supervision, for only skillful training can bring such results. PROGRAM Song of the Vikings .... Happy Days ...... La Czarinc ...... The Dance “ Faust” On to Victory ..... Conquest of the Air .... The Angel ...... Wake Miss Lindy ..... Goodnight, Goodnight, Beloved Katon Fanning Strelezki Louis Gannc Gounod David W. Reeves . Tschaikowsky Rubenstein . Warner Pinsut Page 85 The Minuet which was given at the Orchestra Concert was directed by Miss Paine. 'I'hc accompanist was Miss Reed. Those taking part in it were: COLONIAL DAMES Harriet Putnam Edith Wells ELIZABETII SHAFFER Mar orie Whiffen Virginia Waples Virginia Tank Dorothy Near Miss Paine COLONIAL SQUIRES Jeanette Wells Ruth Thatcher Helen Harvey Ruth Waples Martha Shaffer Mary Curtis Elm a Kelly Hester Moore thanks We wish to thank all those who helped to make the “Cauldron” a success. Especial credit is due Alice Shumway ’19, for her assistance in the Alumni depart- ment. —The “Staff” Page 86 THE D. G. H. S. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The school year of 1919-20 has been unique on account of one thing; only one meeting of the Athletic Association has been held. In this meeting officers were elected. Regardless of the fact that no meetings were held,.the Association did excellent work for the athletic teams. All officers did their work well, and Frank Dutton, as treasurer, did especially commendable labor. 'Fhe teams thruout the year have received all necessary equipment and all trans- portation fees thru the Association. Every person in D. G. H. S. belonged to the Athletic Association, each having paid his full dues at the beginning of the school year. The officers of A. A. S. arc: Bruce Bush ... President Guthrie Boon ... Vice-President Loraine Tope ...... Secretary Frank Dutton ...... Treasurer The Athletic Association of the D. G. H. S. gave a dance on Friday evening, November 28,1919 in the High School. Because of the bad weather there were not many there but everybody had a fine time. The music was the best to be had and made your feet go without any effort. Will they give another? We hope so! CO. 1 IERCIAI. ASSOCIATION itli the aid of Miss King, then instructor of the commercial department, a Commerical Association was organized in the D. G. 11. S. December, 1918. This year the Association was revived under the direction of Miss McMeen, with a large increase in membership. Any student carrying one commercial subject is eligible to associate member- ship. Two or more commercial subjects permit one to become an active member. Meetings are not held at stated intervals, but arc called by the President whenever necessary. 'Fhe Association is for maintaining an interest in commercial work, and for se- curing outside help for the benefit of the commercial department. The officers are: Loraine Tope ..... President Richmond Shurte .... Vice-President Vivian Woods ... Secretary, Treasurer THE D. G. H. S. HI V CLUB As we think back over the school year we remember the HI Y Club. In Octo- ber, 1919, Mr. Richie, the County V. M. C. A. Secretary, organized a Hi Y Club in the High School. The purpose of the Club is to “create, maintain, and extend thruout the school and community high standards of Christian character. An appointed committee formed a constitution which was accepted by the fellows. The following officers were elected: Pres. Arthur Mills; Vice Pres. Mcrville Morton; Sec. and Treas. Richard Drees; Chairman of Program Committee, Alwyn Fleming; Chairman of Service Committee, Guthrie Boon. Mr. H. C. Chambers was chosen leader of the Club. Altho, because of many interruptions and hindrances, the club has not flourished as we hoped, officers for the school year 1920-21 have been elected, and those in- terested in the club arc looking forward with hopes for its greater success next year. Page 88 LATIN CLUB Four years ago, when the present Senior class were mere babes, a Latin Club was formed with the help of Miss Miller. Its purpose was to bring the Latin classes into closer contact, and to further the interest in Latin. For two years not much interest was shown,but this year the club was revived, this time with plenty of “pep”. Thru the untiring interest of Miss Trott, much interest has been manifested. There are no set rules,except that Freshmen must have an average of 85 percent in their studies to enter. No regular meetings are held, but parties are given every six weeks at the home of some member. The officers arc: Delight Verdenius ...... President Harriet Putnam ..... Secretary-Treasurer LATIN CLUB PARTY The Latin Club held its first party November 8, 1919, at the home of Margaret Lempke. Miss Trott, who is sponsor for the Club, and the Caesar class, gave a very enjoyable program. The honorary members of the Club displayed a surprising knowledge of Latin (?). The most enjoyable part came in the guise of refreshments, and after consuming much more than was good for them, the members departed. In the words of the ancient scribe, “A good time was had by all”. The second party of the Latin Club was a Bunko party at the home of Lillian Wilhelm. The evening was spent in giving the meanings of Latin names found in adver- tisements, singing Latin songs, and in playing Bunco. As no special knowledge of Latin is required in the latter, several of the girls grew quite hilarious over their luck. The pleasant evening was brot to an end with the serving of ice cream and cake to the famished members. On March 20, 1920, the Latin Club held their third party at the O’Neill home. This was the “night of nights' for the Freshmen. It was their initial appear- ance as members of the Club. Poor, frightened little Freshmen! There they sat. alone and forgotten while the rest of the program was being carried out. First there was a little play given by Richard Drees, Evan Gollan and Marjorie hiffen. This was enjoyed very much by the older members of the Club. Then “Progressive Dominoes” was played. Elsie Meier won the girls’ prize, and Evan Gollan the boys’. At last came the time for the entertainment of the freshmen. Fearing that they would be lonesome without their toys, a grab-bag had been prepared. From this they drew such things as paper dolls, rattles, balloons, and whistles. Ice cream and cookies were then served. Because the Freshmen were growing weary and were afraid that their Mothers would scold if they stayed out any longer, the happy event ended. On March 3, 1920, the Latin Club gave a playlet as a part of the program pre- pared by the faculty for a meeting of the Woman’s Club. The play, written and directed by Miss Trott, was based on an old anecdote concerning two Roman gentle- men. The part of Ennius, the poet, was taken by Richard Drees. He made the wine flow in a manner to be envied by the Roman poets of old. Not even Cicero him- self could have paced the forum and addressed the Populum Romanum better than did Evan Gollan, declaiming the first chapter of Caesar’s Gallic War as the orator Cassius. Marjorie Whiffcn as the maid servant rendered her “Milites Christiani” and “Excuse me” with all the fervor and impertinence of a charming servant. Page 89 FRESHMAN PARTY The night before Thanksgiving was a gala night, for it marked tlie debut of the Freshmen as a group into the social life of I). G. H. S. At eight o’clock the fun began. The committee in charge, under the direction of Miss McMccn, class adviser, had prepared various entertainment for the even- ing. A guessing contest was the first feature. After other games had been enjoyed, the piano was rolled out, partners secured, and all joyfully “tripped the light fantastic.’’ SOPHOMORE PARTY To quote the words of one noble Soph, “The real important people of today are President Wilson, Mr. Feasley, and the Sophmore class.’’ 'Fhe Sophomore class seemed to be the most important when on October 24, 1919, they gave their party in the High School Gym. Miss Frances Hughes, class advisor, assisted by her sister, Miss Ruth, had charge of the games of the evening. After the Sophs had played such thrilling games as “Toss the towel,” “Three deep,” and “Pussy wants a corner,” the dancing began. Parents and Faculty were the guests of the evening. JUNIOR PARTY The Junior Class gave a party on November 21, 1919. They played games and had lots of fun. Then they danced with each other and one another. After dancing for some time the music which is very necessary for a dance ceased to be. So the luniors went home carlv and hoped their next partv would last longer. ' SENIOR PARTY On April 23 the Senior Class found itself enjoying its party postponed from mid- winter because of lack of coal. To show its magnanimous spirit, the class enter- tained the entire high school as well as parents and faculty. The evening was well begun by a varied and entertaining program of panto- mime. interpretative dancing and orchestra numbers. Dancing, inspired by the Shurte Orchestra filled the remainder of the time with enjoyment. JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET 'Phe long-looked for event occurred on April 30, 1920-the Junior-Senior banquet. How the busy Juniors had been questioned about the decorations and the “eats” by the inquisitive Freshmen! Indeed, one “Freshie” felt quite hurt to think that he couldn’t come to the banquet. 11 was held at the Congregational Church and was beautifully served. The church was prettily decorated in the colors of the two classes, yellow, green, and white. Large bunches of jonquils, the Senior flower, made the tables gay, and the yellow and green nut cups with their yellow butterflies added much to the attractiveness. The menu cards were pale green with yellow leaves. On opening them, the follow- ing menu was found: Crab-meat Squares Breaded Veal Chops New Potatoes Creamed peas in timbales Olives Hot Rolls Butter Orange Marmalade Tomato Salad Toasted Cheese Wafers Peach Supreme White Cake Coffee Nuts After the feasting was over, speeches were made by members of the Faculty and of the two classes. Arthur Tylor, Junior president, acted as toastmaster. Then all were invited to Library Hall, where the final part of the evening was spent in dancing. The Hall was decorated in the class colors and masses of jon- quils were in e' '-nce. Page 90 Page 91 “The slams, the grinds, The jokes, the roasts, Just take them all in jest, And don’t start in To grieve o’er them, Just smile and look your best.’’ W e have in our midst the perfect woman, Hebe. She is good to look upon; she is never in the way; she will keep your deepest secrets; she has a silent tongue. After a fine example of pantomime work by Marion Deach, Russell W eiss was asked what he tho’t of it. Me replied, “I tho’t her acting was good, but I couldn’t hear a word she said.” He: “Why didn't you answer my note last period?” She: “I didn’t get it, and besides, I didn’t like something you said in it. During a recent health lecture, Sidney McCollum seemed to be hit pretty hard; but rest easy, Spinach, we won’t let any one eat you. The history closet skeleton—Frank Hall. Mr. Van Antwerp: “What is the pendulum of a clock for?” Delight: “To make it tick.” Talk about being unreasonable! The other day the Junior class was requested to bring “three centuries” to class with them! Caesar Student: “I couldn’t get my lesson to-day.” Miss Trott: “Why not?” Caesar Student: “ Because no one else had it.” If George Washington was as honest as they say, Why do they close the banks on his birthday? Tho' Mandy Lyman often sighs, His size is still the same; And even if he’d change his way, I Ic’d weigh the same from day to day. Mr. Feasley: “This is Solid Geometry, but it is my duty to make it plain.” I popped the question to her Like every other beau. She smiled and blushed and answered “Oui” She studies French, you know. “My dear,” 1 whispered, bending low, (I feared my hopes would hgve to go) “Whom do you mean by we?” “O, U and I, ” said she. Gus Boon in Physics: “If a star should come into sight, could you sec it.” M iss Harris: “I have a terrible cold.” Miss Hubbard: “Why don’t you take something for it?” Miss Harris: “What will you offer me?” Page 92 People may come, and people may go, but we go on forever. The Wapleses—’14, ’16, ’18, ’19, ’21, ’22, ’(?), ’(?). RECENT PUBLICATIONS “What not to do, and how to do it.”—Mr. N. R. Feasley. Price 2.00. “Exams. I have Flunked.”—John Twohey. A very long and dreary tabulation. “What 1 Know about French.”—Max Eichelman. A 5 volume set; shows an intense and powerful grasp of the subject. Worth about 25 cents. 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