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

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1922 volume:

19 2 2 Volume III Published by the Senior Class of the DOWNERS GROVE HIGH SCHOOL «Foreword The Class of 1922 wish to offer this Third Volume of “The Cauldron” for your approval. We do this without apology or undue confidence for we have done our best, yet realize how far that has fallen short of our ideals and your ex- pectations. But if we have pleased you in our efforts, we feel that our work has been worth while. . Cipnrag IBabtbgon (Eo to, toe.tijc Class of 1922, bedicate tbktlje tfjtrbboLnme of tlje Cau lijron,” in memory of four eUgf)tful years Spent uniter fjer gtiibance 1 MRS. THOMAS DAVIDSON TODD THE CAULDRON (f a it I h rn u t a f f Editor-in-Chief ......................Marjorie Whiffen Business manager......................... Richard Drees Assistant Business Manager William Jenness Art Editor................................William Ellis ASSOCIATE EDITORS Margaret Lempke Hester Moore Florida Waples Edward Anderson Evan Gollan Leroy Phelps Geraldine Lacey Martha Shaffer Donald Drew James Mitchell Richard Grout The Staff wishes to express its great appreciation for the help received from Mr. Vernon, Mrs. Todd, Miss Bradbury, Miss Clayton, and John Swikard, who have so willingly helped to make this book a success. Special mention should be made of Mr. Vernon, Miss Bradbury, John Swikard, and Mills Printing Com- pany. We wish to thank William Ray and Richard Rumbaugh who so kindly have placed their cars at our disposal. Margaret Smith and John Swikard are honorary members of the staff. Margaret Smith sold the greatest number of Cauldron subscriptions, and John Swikard gave valuable service to the Art department. —THE EDITOR. THE CAULDRON Unarii nf Kiuratinu F. N. Davis President Fred Do we Secretary N. R. Feasley Mrs. Hattie Remmers C. A. Carlson W. D. Herrick J. Littleford 8 MR. SAMUEL S. VERNON Principal of the High School Through daily association, we have come to know our principal and to appreciate his ability as an executive. He is loyally interested in the welfare of every student and has been a source of inspiration to every one of us. We admire his strong character and love his personality. His ability as a dramatic coach cannot be surpassed. MR. JOHN F. REED Superintendent of Schools Mr. John Reed came to us from Wakefield, Michigan. We welcome him and wish him suc- cess in the work that he has undertaken. He brings with him boundless energy, a strong mind and an admirable character. Progressive, con- scientious, devoted to duty, he is already assured of a bright future in our community. HP«P� Top Row; Left to Right—Reed, Brown, Sanford, Rogers, Galbraith, Radcliffe. Bottom Row; Left to Right—Bradbury, Todd, Spinner, Vernon, Maguire, Newton. THE CAULDRON 13 THE CAULDRON CECILE ALLISON Teach us some more “manners” please Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4) ; Dramatic Club (4); “Bohemian Girl” (4). EDWARD ANDERSON “Great men die young.” I am not feeling well myself. Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Hi-Y Treasurer and Secretary (4); “Hicks at College” (2); Minstrel Show (3); “Cauldron” Staff (4); Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4); Cheer Leader (3) ; Hi-Y Club (2) (3) (4); Vice President of Class (4); Dramat- ic Club (4). JOHN BABBAGE Here is something strange, he comes to school to study and to learn. “Strife” (2); “What Happened to Jones” (3) ; Declamatory Contest (3); Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Dramatic Club (3) (4). JUNE BEIDLEMAN A friend of many and a foe of none. Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); County Choral Contest (3) ; “Deme- ter and her Maidens” (3); Basketball team (2); French Club (3); “Bo- hemian Girl” (4). ELLSWORTH BOGART Quiet, we admit, but he gets there just the same. Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4) ; Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Junior Class Play (2); Dramatic Club (4); Or- chestra (1) (2) (3) (4); “Green Stock- ings” (4) ; “Under Cover” (4). 14 THE CAULDRON ANTON BROBERG Will he take up oratory? Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Dramatic Club (4); Latin Club (3) (4); Basketball (4); “Bohemian Girl” (4); Musicale (3); Hi-Y (3); “Green Stockings” (4); “Under Cov- er” (4). DALLAS BURTON We’re from Missouri. Baseball (3); Minstrel Show (3); “Bohemian Girl” (4); Athletic Ass’n. (3) (4). CYNTHIA COOPER A soft voice is admired in woman. Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4) : Latin Club (1); Chorus (1). VERNE DEACH A quiet, demure maiden. “Demeter and her maidens” (3) ; “Bohemian Girl” (4) ; Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4) ; Latin Club (3); Dra- matic Club (4); County Choral Con- test (3). MARGARET DEEGAN It’s not so much your shining face, as that auburn hair of yours. “Demeter and her Maidens” (3) ; Basketball team (1)(2); Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); French Club (3); Orchestra (4); County Choral Contest (3). 15 THE CAULDRON RICHARD DREES ii handling money during his high school years Points out anything about his career We’d be willing to bet a good gaso- line tank That Rich could hold down a job in the First National Bank. Asst. Mgr. of “Cauldron” (3) ; Bus- iness Mgr. of “Cauldron” (4); Hi-Y Pres. (3) ; “Strife” (2) ; “What Hap- pened to Jones” (3) ; Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4); Athletic Ass’n. (1)(2) (3) (4); Class Treas. (2); Sec. and Treas. (3) ; “Bohemian Girl” (4) ; “Green Stockings” (4); “Under Cov- er” (4). DONALD DREW Blessings on thee, little man! Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4) ; Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4) ; Minstrel Show (3) ; Orchestra (3) (4) ; “Bo- hemian Girl” (4); “Cauldron” Staff (4) . EVAN GOLLAN All heroes are not of stature tall. Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4) ; Minstrel Show (3) ; “Bohemian Girl” (4) ; “Cauldron” Staff (4) ; Sec. and Treas. Hi-Y (4) ; Hi-Y (2) (3) (4) ; County Choral Contest (2). DOROTHY HILL Oh Yes! she comes from West- mont— But please suppress that smile For Dorothy Hill and Westmont Are becoming “quite the style.” Athletic Ass’n. (4) ; Dramatic Club (4) ; “Under Cover” (4). KARL KELLOGG A prince there was — here is a prince. “Bohemian Girl” (4) ; Musicale (3) ; Class Pres. (1) ; Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); “Hicks at College” (2) ; “What Happened to Jones” (3); Major Football (3) (4) ; “D” Club (3) (4) ; Hi-Y Club (1) (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (2) (3) (4) ; Dramatic Club (3); “Cauldron” Staff (4). 1G THE CAULDRON GERALDINE LACEY Innocence abroad. Athletic Ass’n. (3) (4) ; Sec. of French Club (3); Sec. and Treas. of Class (4); “Cauldron” Staff (4). MARGARET LEMPKE Give me my way and I will be happy. Latin Club (2) (3) (4); County Choral Contest (3) (4); “What Hap- pened to Jones (3) ; “Cauldron” Staff (4); Basketball team (2) (3); Athletic Ass’n. (2) (3) (4) ; “Bohem- ian Girl” (4); Musicale (3). BESSIE McCOLLUM She comes; she sees; she over- comes. “Demeter and her Maidens” (3); Basketball (1) (2) (3) ; Latin Cluo (1) (2) (3) (4); “Bohemian Girl” (4); Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4). HAZEL MILEY For she was just the quiet kind, whose natures never vary. Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); French Club (3); Domestic Science Club (3). LORRAINE MODJESKA A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market. Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4); Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4). 17 THE CAULDRON HESTER MOORE Oh the love that lies in woman’s eyes! and lies, and lies, and lies. Declamatory Contest (3) ; “What Happened to Jones” (3); Latin Club (2) (3) (4); “Cauldron” Staff (4); “Bohemian Girl” (4) ; Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Dramatic Club (4); Basketball team (1)(2)(3). ELMER O’NEILL “Excuse me if I blush.” Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4) ; Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); “Strife” (2); “Green Stockings” (4) ; Major Foot- ball (3) ; Dramatic Club (4). LEROY PHELPS “Leroy shall stand no more”—as a tower of strength on our Athletic fields. “What Happened to Jones” (3); Pres, of Class (3) (4); Minstrel Show (3) ; Hi-Y (2) (3) (4) ; “Bohemian Girl” (4); Athletic Ass’n. (1)(2)(3) (4) ; “D” Club (3) (4); Major Foot- ball (1) (2) (3) (4) ; Minor Basketball (2) ; Major Basketball (2) (3) (4); Latin Club (2) (3) (4) ; Musicale (3); “Under Cover” (4). ELIZABETH PLUMLY A girl with a Franklin. “Demeter and her Maidens” (3) ; Declamatory Contest (3) ; “Bohemian Girl” (4); Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4) ; Domestic Science Club (3); Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4) ; Dramatic Club (4); “Under Cover” (4). HARLEY ROGERS One who never fails to help others. Minor Basketball (4) ; Major Foot- ball (4) ; Vice President of Hi-Y (4); Athletic Ass'n. (1) (2) (3) (4) ; “What Happened to Jones” (3); Baseball (3); “D” Club (4). 18 THE CAULDRON AGNES SCHRAMM A stranger in our midst. Latin Club (4). MARTHA SHAFFER Jollity thy name is Martha. • Basketball team (1) (2) (3); Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4); Cauldron Staff (4); “What Happened to Jones” (3); Declamatory Contest (3); Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); “Demeter and her Maidens” (3); “Bohemian Girl” (4); Domestic Science Club (3); High School Quartette (3) (4); Dra- matic Club (4) ; County Choral Con- test (3); Musicale (3); “Under Cover” (4). RUSSELL STEPHENS Everybody’s friend. Minstrel Show (3) ; Hi-Y (4) ; “What Happened to Jones” (3); Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Vice President of Class (3); Minor Foot- ball (1) ; Major Football (2) (3) (4) ; Latin Club (4) ; “Bohemian Girl” (4). FLORIDA WAPLES Her cheeks shame the American Beauty, and her permanent wave is the envy of many. “Bohemian Girl” (4); “Demeter and her Maidens” (3) ; County Chor- al Contest (2); Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4) ; Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4) ; President of Latin Club (4) ; French Club (3); “What Happened to Jones” (3); Dramatic Club (4); Vice President of Dramatic Club (4); “Green Stockings” (4); “Under Cover” (4); Cauldron Staff (3) (4). ELEANOR WHEELER Modesty is the highest type of wo- manly beauty. “Demeter and her Maidens” (3); “Bohemian Girl” (4) ; Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4); French Club (3); Basket- ball team (3) ; Dramatic Club (4). 19 THE CAULDRON MARJORIE WHIFFEN Woman is the sweetest thing on earth. Secretary and Treasurer of Class (1); Secretary (3); Secretary and Treasurer of Athletic Ass’n (4); Ath- letic Ass’n (1) (2) (3) (4) ; Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4); Orchestra (3) (4) ; Basketball (2) (3); “What Hap- pened to Jones'’ (3) ; “Green Stock- ings” (4) ; “Under Cover” (4); Caul- dron Staff (3) (4) ; “Demeter and her Maidens” (3). HOWARD WILHELM As shy as they are made, but will- ing if called upon. “Strife” (2) ; “Green Stockings” (4) ; “Under Cover” (4); Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4) ; Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); “Bohemian Girl” (4); French Club (3) (4); Dramatic Club (4). ROBERT WOLF When Duty and Pleasure clash, let Duty go to smash. Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); President of Athletic Ass’n. (4) ; Hi- Y President (4); Order of Artistic Typists, Order of Competent Typists (3) (4); Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4) ; Cauldron Staff (4); “Under Cover” (4) . PAUL GRUMHAUS His besetting sins: Lisle and ath- letics. Athletic Ass’n. (1) (2) (3) (4); Major Basketball (4) ; Baseball (3) (4) ; Major Football (2) (3) (4) ; Lat- in Club (1) (2) (3) (4); “Bohemian Girl” (4) ; Minor Football (1); Minor Basketball (2) (3) ; “D” Club (3) (4); Vice Pres. “D” Club (4); Chemistry Asst. (4). 20 THE CAULDRON Senior (Elasa ijiatoru The Class of ’22! What a host of memories those words bring to the minds of the Seniors, some pleasant and some perhaps a trifle dimmed by failures. Memories of our Freshman year, 1918, when sixty-two “greenies” were enrolled on the long list, which already held a record of numerous Freshmen. How small and insignificant we seemed or rather, were made to seem—the “goats” for everybody, a huge joke to all! The whole high school seemed to glory in our mistakes, but we had learned the secret from the first, of meeting the jests pleasantly, so we generally came up smiling. It took us a comparatively short time to get accustomed to our new surroundings, and we soon had our class organized with Karl Kellogg as president, Ted Singleterry as vice-president, Marjorie Whiffen, secretary, and Miss Hughes as our capable class advisor. It was during this year that we “Frosh” surprised and incidentally climbed a notch higher in the estimation of the upper classmen when we had a “class-color day.” It was quite a sight to behold, and although we were small and “only beginners” we made a big impression and it wasn’t long before the spirit of the day became lodged in some of the other classmen, and soon the old “Purple and White” was seen fluttering from the coats and collars of the entire high school. The organization of the “Necktie Association” whose motto was “Blest be the Tie that Blinds” is another original idea to be accredited to the Freshman of T8. In October we gave our first party, in spite of the rumors that “night raiders” were to be out that evening, in full force. This party was a success, and cheered by this, we gave a second Freshman party, and in- vited the whole high school. Our Sophomore year started with our number decreased to forty-five but no decrease in either “pep” or ability. We immediately organized our class with Ted Singleterry as president, Russ Stephens as vice-president, Marjorie Whiffen as secretary, and Richard Drees, treasurer. During this year our class was the first to be 100 per cent in the mem- bership of the Athletic Association. We no longer were the joke of the high school and it was a “grand and glorious feeling.” In spite of the fact that the initiating, which most of us had endured throughout our first year, was still fresh in our minds, we did not hesitate for a minute to give the new comers of that year their amount of the usual hazing. We had but one party as Sophomores, but the good time we had at that one, lasted us for the rest of the year. Our Junior year began with a decrease of only three of our number. Again a class meeting was called, and the boys of the class, intent on “putting one over on the ladies” were elected, or rather elected themselves to ail the offices. Those who were elected to hold offices were, Leroy Phelps, president; Robert Knoblauch, vice-president, and Richard Drees, secretary and treasurer, together with Miss Newton as class advisor. The ladies, useless to say, were slightly “miffed” and vowed that they’d let the “smart alecks” run the class and all the parties alone for they’d never offer a finger’s lift. But, oh my! how we of the weaker sex do change our minds, for when the time rolled around for our Junior class party, we had forgotten all about our threats and were at our posts ready to do all we could to help the “smart alecks” make it a success. 21 THE CAULDRON Our Junior party was given but this one did not come up to the stand- ard of the others; but experience was our best teacher so you may be sure we profited by our mistakes. The Juniors will always feel indebted to Miss Newton for her interest in them and the wonderful way she managed their social affairs. On April ninth came our Junior-Senior banquet. Here once more, under the management of our advisor, Miss Newton, the Juniors came “ace high.” Our tables were magnificently decorated and the banquet supper, served by the Episcopal Women’s Guild, delicious. The gymnasium was decorated in the colors of both classes, green and white for the Seniors, and red and white for the Juniors. On May 11th, our Junior class play, “What Happened to Jones”, was staged. It was voted a brilliant success by all who had the privilege of seeing it. The annual has this year been entrusted into our hands, and we are “carrying on” to the best of our ability, the task which the Seniors of ’20 so nobly began. There is no doubt of its success—the class of ’22 has the handling of it. Our first Senior party was held at the home of Martha Shaffer. In the capable hands of Mrs. Todd, our Senior class advisor, the party proved both an enjoyable and successful one. We also gave a dance for the Seniors and their friends, and the favor- able outcome of this project was clearly revealed in the number of those who came out to “trip the light fantastic.” Much credit is due to both our officers, Leroy Phelps, president; Ed- ward Anderson, vice-president; Geraldine Lacey, secretary and treasurer, and Mrs. Todd, our class advisor. We Seniors think a great deal of Mrs. Todd. She has been with us during our four years in high school and has always been so interested and so willing to help us at any time. There’s so much in being willing to help and we wish to thank Mrs. Todd for her untiring efforts in aiding us, both as a class and as a student. It is useless to wish her all the suc- cess and happiness to be had, for we know that a woman with her merits, cannot help but have all there is of both. Thus the history of our class, uncompleted as yet, closes. The class of ’22 leaves the high school this year. Let us take up the tasks which remain before us, as successfully and as willingly as we have met the ones in our four years of high-school training. —Margaret Lempke. (Elaas § muj Here’s success to the class of ’22 To the girls and the boys so true, In class or gym they’re just the same They sure win in study or in game; When they say good bye to teachers dear, And leave school the great wide world to view, You will find them I know Where successful folks go, This class of ’22. Tune: On the Road to Home Sweet Home. 22 THE CAULDRON (Elaea UiU Whereas: Persons about to depart from this world to another one make out their last will and testament, Therefore: We, the Seniors of ’22, about to leave our high-school life and journey into that mystic void known as alumni, hereby make our last will and testament, Whereas: Being noble, generous and kind-hearted Seniors, Therefore: Each Senior does hereby leave to a high-school friend that which is most dear to aforementioned Senior: Richard Drees bequeathes his joke telling ability to James Mitchell. May it prove to be the bright side of a sad life, Jimmie. Eleanor Wheeler leaves her perfect tardy record to Edward Adams. May you profit by her experience, Edward. Donald Drew imparts his musical talent to Harry Putnam. Try to make use of it, Harry, the next time you attempt to assassin- ate your trombone. Hester Moore leaves a few sad attempts at bluffing in English IV to Raymond Klein. Elizabeth Plumly leaves a few more to Bill Ellis. John Babbage wills his oratorical and debating powers to Rus- sell Weiss. Cynthia Cooper gives her powder puff to Lurabel Sherman. You will find it to be an indispensable aid to beauty, Lurabel. Paul Grumhaus leaves his taste for study to Oliver Lauing. Martha Shaffer bequeathes her muffler to John Lehmann. Now, John, you can sleep in the assembly in peace. To Paul Fraher, Ellsworth Bogart wills his choice selection of Ponies, mostly of Latin origin. Margaret Lempke leaves a broken heart to Bud Smith. Elmer O’Neill leaves a fine collection of A, B, and C grade ex- cuses to Jack Fisher. Marjorie Whiffen leaves her quiet disposition to Marie Woodson. Karl Ellogg leaves his angelic visage to Homer Boldebuck. Florida Waples wills her detachable curls to Hazel Heartt. To Myron Steffy, Anton Broberg imparts his knowledge of the slums of Downers Grove. Hazel Miley wills her long walk to school to Ruth Henderson. You know Ruth, authorities state that this is a good way to reduce. Geraldine Lacey leaves her vivacity to Jeanette Phelps. Harley Rogers leaves his bull neck to Crescy Woehrel. 23 THE CAULDRON Verne Deach presents her typewriting medal to Edward Swikard. Evan Gollan bequeathes the care and management of Russell Weiss to Hazel Bensley. Be good to him Hazel, he’s a nice boy. Cecile Allison leaves her intimacy with Dorothy Drew to Kearn Mackey. Russell Stephens leaves his pull with the coach to Bill Boon. Opportunity knocks but once, Bill. June Beidelman wills her voice to Clifford Sedwick. Leroy Phelps yields his interest in a certain Freshman to Bill Kuetemeyer. Lorraine Modjeska leaves her original geometry theorems to Jack Vaughn. Use them when you try to prove the hypothesis next time Jack. Margaret Deegan leaves her kid sister to Doyle Moore. Dorothy Hill bequeathes her red hair to Bill O’Neill. Goodbye Whitey! Howard Wilhelm wills his knowledge of chickens to Lyman Dum. Have a date Lyman. Bessie McCullom bestows her rare Virgil translations upon Bill Pape. Now they will think you’re clever, Bill. Robert Wolf leaves his skill and speed in typewriting to Herbert Hawkins—not that you need it Herbie, but— Agnes Schramm leaves her cute baby picture to Ed Brooks. Dallas Burton leaves his carefree disposition to Mr. Vernon. Thus endeth the last will and testament of the Senior Slass in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-two. EDWARD ANDERSON, B. V. D. P. D. Q., (Attorney by Heck) Witnessed to on this twenty-ninth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-two at Wheeler Inn by I. M. EYELESS, I. WILL SEEMORE. 24 THE CAULDRON Uai the (Elasa of ©toxmtij-tUui Wherever you are, dear Seniors, Be it in country, or city, or town, Be it plain or mountain or valley, Be it some spot of wide renown, Or only a humble village That is known and loved by a few, May good fortune and happiness be there, And find, and abide with you. Whatever your work, our Seniors, Be it part of the great business life, Or concerned with the wide field of science, Or with politics, turmoil and strife, Be it work which each day reaches thousands, Or work which reaches but few, May joy and good fortune be in it, And find and abide with you. Be it gaining of knowledge, or passing To others what learning you’ve gained, Be it work among God’s grieving children Whom bonds of misfortune hold chained, As long as with care and with patience, You perform work that’s honest and true, May joy and good fortune be in it, And find and abide with you.—Richard Grout ’24. tUu' ffirylij Wherever we are, dear students, Out in the wide, wide world; Buffeted here by fortune, Ther . against obstacles hurled; Whatever our fate, dear schoolmates, We’ll remember your parting desire: It shall stir us to manly action, ’Twill impart unto us a fire. Whatever we do, dear students, Will be done with a right good will. Though we learn,.or impart to others Our learning, we shall fulfill Every task with which we’re entrusted: And we will remember that you Wished the best of success to the seniors— Passing out as the Class ’22. To us these past days are sacred; To you they’ll be sacred, too; And we ask that you, dear students, To our high school will ever be true. To you we entrust her standards, To you we commit her good name: If either be ever distorted, O may not on you be the blame! —J. Richard Drees. 25 � U e-'1-4 W£ir%- ns r, “W u 4 apper ymw M C I « § 1 I Ptiae (fban 4$ollan icamm CectU SDMtgou (DC $mil (Brutnijaus ©trumm p f erckevni rvirvce. acgavet 3Lcujp c itttggte tcfyarb 3Brecg Btcfe No NclPVi r leuf'ontci Cprtf ta Cooper iftargacei Becgan (Cyntija Tkvoliixc v r t V fc. “ c TV.Q W Ce.k S sfexw SoKool riarn c te ;JSc Collum i®c44 a et Mtep otert i$ol£ Robbie Stlite Sje£ter jfloore ____m pgavlcp Cogere ftu cfc. iflar Jottc Mjtffcn ATseZoh2 rfinoff' chess, i msis y cu i ei� f insert iuT 6? tAy ;i� Weil tes 3Tohn JBabbacte (Bll toOi'tl) P3o$jnrt Orevfo 3Rcllog j (Seralbmc Hacep osiuan tt Q ctJ) Slumlep Borotjjp $tU w«jt msi StaT r r r1 v C r r'la it r THE CAULDRON Hliminr (Elaan Hull Wm. Jenness Lurabel Sherman James Mitchell Ruth Thatcher Ban, Gardiner Boon, Wm. Borman, Lilly Deegan, Catherine Dum, Lyman Edwards, John Ellis, Wm. Fisher, Jack Foster, Eugene Fuller, Vernon Herring, Martin Jenness, Wm. Klein, Ray Leibundguth, Everett Lewis, Helen ...............President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer Social Representative Miskelly, Neleeta Mitchell, James O’Neill, Wm. Phelps, Arthur Putnam, Harry Riehle, Carl Sedwick, Clifford Shelgren, Ellen Sherman, Lurabel Smith, Antoinette Smith, Margaret Stevenson, Louis Thatcher, Ruth Vaughn, Jack Wells, Edith Wilhelm, Lillian THE CAULDRON (Elass history My brother is in hi-school an he is a junier an’ he had to rite a theam about the juniers an’ he dident have eny time so i sed let me rite it an’ he sed go ahed kid an’ I asked him som kweschums i red in last yrs. anule so hear it is. The Class of 23 entered in 1919, and up too then it was the biggest class. All the sofs picked on them and carried them off an’ made them wawk home without shos and other things, so they dident like it at 1st, but thay got used too it an’ then thay let them aloan. So thay studied an’ got into athaletix, and went too partys. Their were lots of freshmen on the 2nd temes. The frosh geris dident kwite win the champyonship in gerls basketball. But thay did the next year. Thay only had 1 party this year but it was a good 1. Next year thay dident doo much, but meny were on the 1st temes of all spoarts. Thay gove a party but I ges it wasent a good 1 becaus my brother gets soor wen I ask abowt it. But this year they ar moar importent. They ar juniars. I no some that are on the terne. Theres Bill Boon, 4 back who is next yrs. capt. and Bill Feness and Lowey, and Sedgy an’ Bud and Butch, an’ Foster, an’ som tohers, an’ Dum. Thay had a danse this yr. an’ thay had a wonder-full orkistra and a wonder-full time an’ it was the best party that was ever in D. G. H. S. so that thay wunt to have a nother. Also thay are going to have a JR.-SR. Bankwet, wich will be better than eny other if it isent it will be becaws there isent eny. Thay wunt too hav a play like the other junier classes, but I ges the fakulty wont let them but thay hav hoaps. 0 yes I fergot thay had a soshul our it was the best 1 that there ever was in this hi-skool. Espeshuly the pi-race. 1 think that the class of 20-three is the best 1 there ever was. wen I get too hi-skool, I wunt too be in 1 like it. the reason I like the jr. class is becaws thare ar so many nice felos an so many pretty girls an becaus my Brother is in that class an becaus the chear-leaders com from that class an becaus there never was a class moar loyal to the purple an wite. an here are the officers: Third Year—Miss Bradbury, Advisor. William Jeness—President. Lurabel Sherman—Vice-president. James Mitchell—Secretary-treasurer. 38 THE CAULDRON iuiyluimurr (Elasa Soil Richard Grout ........................... President Horace Barnhart Vice President and Secretary Marion Klinefeter Social Representative Barnhart, Horace Edward, Baron Barry, Lester Bensley, Hazel Boldebuck, Homer Bollow, Fred Broberg, Agnes Brooks, Edward Dawson, John Drew, Dorothy Elarton, Lillian Engstrom, Gladys Faulhaber, Agatha Fraher, Paul Frank, Vernon Gallup, Donald Gillespie, Mary Gress, Wei ton Grout, Richard Hanchett, Eleanor Harvey, Thomas Hawkins, Herbert Heintz, Lucille Henderson, Ruth Kingsley, Hope Kingsley, Kent Klinefelter, Marion Kuetmeyer, Wm. Lastofka, Lilly Lehman, John Miskelly, Samuel Moore, Doyle Morton, Kenneth Oldfield, Jesse Pape, Wilfred Perron, Edith Phelps, Harold Plambeck, Clara Prickett, Eugene Ralston, Arthui Riehle, Lillian Rumbaugh, Richard Schranck, Arnold Sievers, Wm. Smith, Albert Stough, Margaret Sutter, Virgil Swikard, John Tank, Irene Thomas, Ruth Timke, Emory Towsley, Donald VanValen, Donald Wander, Carl Waples, Horace Weiss, Russell Woodson, Marie Woodson, Virginia •il THE CAULDRON iwphmttmTB The upper-classmen of September, 1920, were startled and not a little amazed at the annual wave of Freshmen who enterd D. G. H. S. at that time. After the uneasiness of the first few weeks had passed, the “Frosh” organized their class with Miss Radcliffe as sponsor, and elected the fol- lowing officers: Albert Smith—President. Donald Towsley—Vice-president. Margaret Stough—Secretary. Edith Perron—Treasurer. Athletics attracted these Freshmen. The girls played basketball and showed the rest of the student body that the class of '24 was alive. Many of the boys tried out for the school teams, receiving experience which en- abled them to make the teams this year. In the fall of 1921, the class, now Sophomores, organized with Miss Galbraith as sponsor. The officers then elected were: Richard Grout—President. Lillian Elarton—Vice-President. Marion Klinefelter—Social Representative. The “Sophs” had charge of two social hours. They were eagerly sup- ported by the rest of the school and they were both successes. On March twenty-fourth, they had their first party of the year. It was held in the school gym, and a large crowd was present. The evening was spent in playing games and dancing, and fine “eats” were served. All went home tired but happy and agreed that they had had a fine time. The class has, as a whole, taken a prominent part in school activities and has striven to promote the different organizations of the school, and as this is only their second year,—watch them, the class of ’24. 42 THE CAULDRON iFrrabmau (Haas SnU Douglas Huntington Presi Clara Rogers Secretary and Treas Grace Bailev Social Chair Adams, Edward Kolm, Margaret Adams, Horace Kreuger, Herman Andrus, Robt. Lauing, Oliver Bahrs, Anna Mackey, Kearn Bailey, Grace Mahoeny, Betty Barnes, Herbert Marchand, John Baron, Evelyn Maxfield, Shirley Blakey, Martha McElroy, Arthur Blankenburg, Herman Mills, Dorothy Campbell, Laura Mills, Phillip Carpenter, Raymond Misterfeld, Carl Chester, Florence Mochel, Gilbert Coleman, Wilbur Nielsen, Beatrice Conley, Robt. Perkins, Dorothy Davis, Donald Perron, Julia Deache, Norval Phelps, Jeanette Dienei, Caleb Piechocinski, John Diener, Ralph Pulsifer, Dorothy Drella, Genevieve Ray, George Dressier, Kathryn Reha, James Elder, Vernon Riehle, Grace Engstrom, Viola Roe, Franklin Faulhaber, George Rogers, Clara Foreman, Howard Schultz, Eleanor Frazier, Harry Shurte, Margaret Geissert, Ruth Smith, Ruth Graves, Dorothy Steffey, Myron Gregory, Glenn Stephenson, Nora Haller, Wm. Stoops, John Harvey, Marion Sullivan, Margaret Heartt, Hazel Swikard, Edward Heinke, Leona Tenuta, Harry Herring, Earl Tizzard, Thomas Hickey, Edward Twohey, James Hoag, Lynford Vanselow, Vernon Huntington, Douglas Vogel, Margaret Hurley, Sam Weatherbee, Glenn Jensen, Harold Wedell, John Jones, Bernice West, Charles Karesh, Lillian Wheeler, Marion Kelly, Frank Wimmer, Helen Klein, Arnold Woehrel, Crescy Knox, Gertrude Wolff, Evelyn Wright, , Lemuel 45 THE CAULDRON finem 3rn tCittlr Jfmihntnt Ten little freshmen Having- a good time, A sly old teacher caught one, And then there were nine. Nine little freshmen Studying too late, One fell asleep And then there were eight. Eight little freshmen Were like angels of heaven, But one said, “Oh, Gee!” And then there were seven. Seven little freshmen Ditched school as a trick, One of them was canned And then there were six. Six little freshmen Going for a drive, One was left at Lyle And then there was five. Five little freshmen Thought English a bore, One did not write a theme And then there was four. Four little freshmen Out on a spree, One “broke” himself And then there was three. Three little freshmen Going out to woo, One fell in love And then there were two. Two little freshmen Made, and ate some buns, One had indigestion And then there was one. One little freshman His foui credits won. He became a Sophomore And then there were none. 40 THE CAULDRON Abigails Furnas For twenty long years Abigail Jenkins had ardently endeavored to inveigle the stolid, sensible old bache- lor, Jeremiah Adams, but her efforts seemed to be entirely in vain. Years ago, Jeremiah had been accustomed to visit at the Jenkin’s home nearly every night, but never had he been quite able to determine for certain that it would be the wisest plan to take upon himself the burden of hav- ing to live with Abigail forever. Lit- tle by little, his enthusiasm waned, and finally he seemed to lose all inter- est in her. It became very unusual even for them to meet. On these rare occasions Abigail tried her utmost to use her spinster’s wiles to the best advantage, but every time they were wholly ineffectual. At last, however, in the year 1922 success came to her after she had well nigh given up all hopes. In March, Abigail was invited to come and visit some relatives in Downers Grove, so, when all her preparations had been made, she left the flourishing hamlet of Hicksville. After much anxiety she reached the end of her journey, and began an enjoyable visit. Chief among the attractions during her stay was the opera, “The Bohemian Girl,’’ given by the high school. Of course Abigail went to it, for she was able to appreciate good music. Indeed, once upon a time she had taken a whole course in voice at a seminary near her native town, and now she held the position of music teacher in the schools of Hicksville. The opera was a huge success, and Abigail enjoyed it to the utmost. While she listened, a lofty inspiration popped into the maiden’s mind. Why could she not introduce opera at Hicksville? It seemed extremely easy, and every moment crowds of fine ideas flocked into her brain. By the time the opera ended, she had a well-formulated plan for its production. The next day, Abigail obtained an interview with the musical super- visor who had conducted the opera the night before. From this person she received liberal encouragement, infinite advice and two tattered copies of the opera score. She was impatient to start the work, so she shortened her visit and soon sped on her way to Hicksville. It was announced at church the next Sunday that Abigail Jenkins would give an opera. She asked the co-operation of everyone. She planned to use the high school pupils in the choruses. She chose two of the boys to be soloists. Because of his appearance, one seemed the ideal person for the role of Devilshoof, chief of the Gypsies. The other, admitted by all the teachers to be a “mischievous young rascal” seemed well fitted to be Florestein, the dissipated young nephew of Count Arnheim. For the Count himself, she secured the services of Daniel Simpson, who had once sung first bass in the church quartette many years before. Tillie Meier, a 48 THE CAULDRON short, fat German girl who was taking vocal lessons by mail, was to take the leading role, that of Arline, the count’s daughter. Olga Swanson, a tall, thin, light-haired girl, who was said to be of Scandinavian line- age, was given the part of the Gypsy queen. As there was no one in the town who seemed quite suitable to be Thaddeus, the Polish soldier, Abigail hired a “lovely tenor” from the Rabbit Hill Music School. Abigail’s heart beat high, and not the faintest doubt was in her mind. However, when she had finished the first rehearsal, she found that hers was a colossal task. The first night, she arrived at the school house at half-past seven, expecting to find everybody waiting to get in the building, but not a person was there. She went in and busied herself arranging the chairs, grumb- ling all the while. Soon a few girls came in jabbering about the next barn dance they would attend, then a few boys. As the number increased the noise increased likewise, till it became an utter din. She whacked vigorously on the desk with her baton, and called out sweetly, “Now, children, let us come to order. You know we must work hard if we expect to give this opera.” But her words appeared to fall on deaf ears. She whacked and called time after time, but it produced no immediate effect. Nevertheless, after ten minutes had passed, the tumult calmed down to such a degree that she could make herself heard. Now come up here so I can explain it to you, she said. Then followed a lengthy commentary on the beauties and the grandeur of the Downers Grove pro- duction in which the minutest detail was expounded to her complete satis- faction. Right afterward she told loquaciously of her own plans. By this time, half an hour had elapsed, and she looked at the clock with awe, wondering where the time had gone. Then she selected the choruses and ordered those in the first one to take their places on the plat- form. After much adjusting and readjusting they assumed the proper attitudes. While this had been going on, the pianist, a demure, pale-faced young lady, had been serenely playing “The Maiden’s Prayer.” Some one from the chorus yelled out, “Aw can’t yuh play somethin’ decent? Can yuh play “Till We Meet Again?” The maiden promptly replied that she never played poplar music. Abigail was now ready to start, so she shrieked to the pianist: “Come down on those five chords!” Of course the girl didn’t know exactly which five chords were wanted, so it was necessary for Abigail to descend from her exalted position on the front desk and to show the correct place. Then, as everything seemed in readiness she began and sang the first line The chorus repeated it after her. By this laborious process she endeavored to teach the first chorus. Meanwhile, the group that didn’t appear in the first scene kept up a constant rumble, laughing, talking or shouting, which ever pleased them most at the moment. Vainly did Abigail command them to be still and vainly did she shatter her baton while whacking for silence. Finally, after they had come to a state of semi-quietude, she resumed her labors only to be disturbed by ear-splitting laughter from the rear. A little urchin had found some onions and he was busily engaged in draping them around the room in various picturesque designs. Again they quieted down, and Abigail proceeded to Devilshoof’s solo. By the time he had sung two words the rest were in hysterics. Abigail flew into a rage. She slammed her book down on the floor, tore her hair and ordered everybody to go home. After several such rehearsals, she realized the need of someone to act as a strict disciplinarian so she sought the services of the Latin teacher, 49 THE CAULDRON who was especially noted for her ability to keep perfect discipline. This plan was quite successful, for, when under the supervision of this person, no pupil dared to move an eyelash. Every other night she trained the soloists, explaining garrulously just how the famous ones at Downers Grove had sung the various roles. One particular rehearsal was notable. Tillie, taking the part of Arline, was sure that the piano was tuned too high. Abigail told her that the piano is never tuned below international pitch. At various intervals Tillie would be overcome by one of her giggling spells, to which she was quite suscept- ible. Olga expressed her supreme disgust for the singing of the choruses. Florestein was not able to read music at all, nor could he remember a tune, but he did possess the faculty of being able to get matters well con- tused in his brain. Devilshoof was timid and it was not without a great deal of scolding and drilling that Abigail got him to sing naturally, so he could be heard in the third row of the audience. The hired tenor who sang the part of Thaddeus seemed to fully real- ize his own importance. lie ordered everybody around with a tone of lofty superiority. To air his knowledge, he called sarcastically to the pianist, “Are you sure you have the right chord there, sister?” The girl replied that she had, but Thaddeus thought differently, so he went to work explain- ing the very rudiments of music as though she had never seen a note before. At last, it was found that the chord had been right in the first place. Thaddeus went on, and when the demure maiden sought to simplify the accompaniment, he gave vent to some more sarcasm, “Is that too fast for you, sister?” Whereupon she demonstrated that it was not. Lastly came the quartette. Although they had each Lamed their own parts, they found it quite different to sing together. Each one had his own idea of its interpretation, and each gave his own orders to the accompanist. Arline shrieked, “Faster!”—Devilshoof likewise. “Louder!” shouted the queen. Thaddeus yelled, “Follow me!” In addition, Abigail poured out some of her wrain on the innocent one, hoping to keep her favor of the soloists by agreeing with them in every matter. The innocent one took it quite calmly, however, knowing that such a disgusting rehearsal could not last forevei. Abigail had decided to have an orchestra modeled after the famous one at Downers Grove. The one she finally managed to gather together consisted of the demure one, an aged civil war veteran who played on his home made fiddle, and an Italian who performed on the accordion. But stay!—we nearly forgot Uncle Mose with his banjo, a relic of slave days. The piano was a square one, the surviving strings of which were hor- ribly out of tune. The venerable fiddler could not read a single note of music, but he thought if Abigail would sing the tune over enough times, he would be able to absorb some of it. It was found that it was impossi- ble to play chromatic tones on the accordion They decided, however, if wouldn’t be so very bad even though the Italian did play one-half tone be- low the piano. Uncle Moses' banjo needed two new strings, but everybody knew he would perform creditably, for he was almost a wizard on his instrument. After much arduous practice this group was able to play the overture quite to their own satisfaction. The announcement of the opera had produced quite a sensation among the townspeople. They would vie with one another in telling how their ancestors had once attended the opera in New York. Everybody cleaned, pressed, trimmed and remodeled his clothes to be ready for the big occa- sion of the decade. The opera was the principal theme of all conversation THE CAULDRON —of the women at the gossip-fests, of the men loitering around the hard- ware store, and of the children playing marbles. Everyone spread the news far and wide, strongly emphasizing the importance of such an opportunity. Relatives from all over the southern part of the state were invited, and all of them expressed their sincere in- tention of coming. Tickets were sold at various prices—twenty-five cents for seats in the first five rows, fifteen in the next three rows, ten cents in the next two, and five cents for standing room. Of course Jeremiah couldn’t help but hear of the opera. Slight feel- ings of the old enthusiasm crept into his heart when he heard Abigail’s virtues proclaimed everywhere. He was quite anxious to hear the opera, so at last he bought one of the ten cent tickets. Little by little his en- thusiasm developed, till he decided that he must procure some flowers for Abigail, although this would be an unheard of thing. At last the great day arrived. After a rather favorable rehearsal (considering the respective abilities of the various artists), Abigail retired to prepare her toilet. With fondest care she applied the curling iron to her straight black tresses, and fastened the curls thus formed at the back of her neck so that they dangled down as far as her shoulders. Then she delicately tinted her visage with rouge, for she had seen this article used by some of the most prominent ones at Downers Grove, and had brought some with her when she returned. Next came the trying ordeal of adjusting on her tall, thin, erect figure, the new dress, a voluminous creation of rose-colored taffeta, fresh from Montgomery Ward’s. It had semi-leg o’mutton sleeves, and a high collar of thin, white lace, strongly supported by numerous celluloid bones. The skirt just touched the floor. She put on her large, much ornamented spec- tacles, looked admiringly at herself in the mirror, added another touch of rouge, and came downstairs. She ate no supper, partly because of the ex- citement, and partly because her new high-heeled, white-buttoned, patent leather shoes needed to be “broken in.’’ She proceeded to do this, walking slowly back and forth from parlor to kitchen. As the time neared eight o’clock the audience increased in number till there was scarcely a square foot of standing room left. Everyone seemed to be there—even the village patriarch, Elisha Hathaway, aged ninety-six. Those appeared who had not been seen at church or any other public gathering for many years. All wore their Sunday best, for this was a gala occasion not often heard of. Opera glasses (heirlooms, of course) had been cleaned and polished for weeks past, and now they shone re- splendent. Old Elisha, sitting in the back row, now and then squinted impatiently through his telescope, wondering when they would start, when behold! Promptly at eight o’clock the orchestra struck up the overture. The music was ear-splitting, but the audience gave it a hearty welcome. Suddenly the improvised curtain rose, and there stood the chorus im- movable, attired in the brightest, prettiest cheese-cloth anyone ever saw! There stood Abigail, stiff and erect, tightly grasping her new baton. Slowly she raised it and the chorus commenced. Although none were in their right places, and their high tones were very rough, the audience highly approved of their singing. The count sang so rapidly that he left the orchestra far behind, then he forgot the words, but it all contributed to the effect. How different it all was from the Downers Grove produc- tion! When Thaddeus came to the gypsies, Devilshoof bellowed, “WHO are you?” so differently from the way Abigail had heard it! The Austrian soldiers marched in a very disorderly fashion, but no one noticed it. The child, Arline became frightened when she saw Devilshoof, but that seemed quite natural. 51 THE CAULDRON In the second act, fat flaxen-haired Tillie came out as Arline. How different she was from the incomparable Mile. Griffith, yet her singing sounded heavenly to the rustics. While she was singing the beautiful aria, “I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls,” Florestein mistook the cue and came in yelling, “Wine! Wine!” staggering about, just as he was supposed to act in the next scene. Abigail’s heart sank and the audience roared, think- ing it was perfectly proper. When the queen, decked out in silks and satins, trimmed with hardware, sang her duet with Devilshoof, neither was able to keep the tune or the time. The orchestra kept on, however, and the audience exclaimed about the “beautiful close harmony.” At the end of the duet, Olga attempted the “high C” sung so beautifully by Mile. Roe. She reached it, but it sounded more like a calliope than anything else. In the third act Arline and Thaddeus sang a duet. They both became confused and forgot everything, but Thaddeus, singing all the flourishes sang by the tenor at Downers Grove, completely covered up the mistake and they went on. When they finished, the chorus didn’t know when to begin, so Abigail had to sing several lines before they found themselves. At last came the grand finale. All the singers seemed to catch the spirit, and tried to make up for their many mistakes. Abigail thought it would end right anyway, but alas! She wielded the baton so vociferously that it struck the music stand with terrific force and fell shattered to the floor. Then what confusion! Chorus and orchestra ceased to pay any at- tention to each other. Abigail waved her hand frantically, but it seemed that all hope was gone. However, she arose to the occasion and began singing with all her power, at the same time stamping ferociously with her right foot although the new patent-leather shoe hurt her unmercifully. Soon the chorus was able to follow her and the ancient fiddler, upon hear- ing her voice above all the others, instinctively caught the rhythm and the tune. Miraculously the rest of the orchestra followed him, and they were again all together. As they approached the end of the opera Abigail noticed to her dis- may that Tillie was overwhelmed by one of her giggling spells and of course could not take the last high note. When they came to the last mea- sure Abigail took a deep breath, and behold! There floated out through the room the clearest, most beautiful “high C” one could well imagine! Abigail herself was startled. At the seminary she had only been able to reach “A.” But now, what applause resounded through that old building! Congratulations came thick and fast. At last, when everybody had gone from the building, she turned out the lights and started to go home. But who should she see at the doorway but Jeremiah himself, carrying an im- mense bouquet of roses! She had been so busy for the last two months, that she had entirely forgotten him. Now he came almost as a penitent. How humbly, yet how passionately he cried out, “0 my beloved Abigail! Why have I neglected and ignored you so long! Never till tonight did I know how wonderful you really are. But now, Abigail, will you forgive me and be my own?” Abigail was completely overwhelmed with surprise, but her heart swelled with joy. She tried to conceal her emotion, but she did not hesi- tate very long before she responded, “Yes, Jeremiah, I will, if you will let me conduct another opera.” 52 —Donald Drew THK CAULDRON iUrtrtral ©ranalattana DESCRIPTION OF “NIGHT” From Virgil’s Aeneid—Lines 522 to 534 By Geo. Lyman Dum Twas night and all, throughout the weary world, Enjoyed the sweet repose of quiet sleep. The woodlands and the savage seas remained At rest, while stars resplendent through the heav’ns Revolved, while silence ruled the universe. The beasts and all the brightly plumaged birds Both those whose lives are spent in crystal pools, And those whom rough old mother earth has born, Were sleeping through the night in quiet peace. The cares and troubles of all things were soothed. They slumbered ’neath the sable velvet sky, But Dido, wretched and distraught of mind, Could not, would not submit herself to sleep. She did not welcome darkness to her sight (For what black night could hide from her, her shame?) Nor did she calm her wounded heart with sleep. Her woe redoubled with each passing hour, Her love, since scorned, blazed higher than before, And in her breast there ruled consuming rage. VIRGIL’S DESCRIPTION OF THE SILENCE OF THE NIGHT Book IV—Lines 522-532 It was night and lo, a peaceful repose Swept o’er the weary bodies of the earth, And silent were the woods and raging seas, When on high the stars pursue their courses, When every vale and meadow quiet lies, When wild animals and gay-plumaged birds, Both those that far and wide haunt liquid lakes, And those that hold the fields roughened with brush, All lay in sleep beneath the silent night, Soothed their cares and all hearts forgot their toil. But ’twas not thus with the soul-distressed queen, Not for one moment is she lulled to rest, Nor enjoys the night in slumber or peace, Her cares redouble, love rages afresh, And on the tide of passion arises. . 53 —Florida Waples. THE CAULDRON The Caesar Latin Class has been writing war bulle- tins. The material has been Caesar’s accounts of his Gallic Wars. The following are examples of the work done. ROME DAILY HERALD ROME’S GREATEST NEWSPAPER NERVI I CALL OTHER TRIBES COWARDS Nervii Call Other Tribes Cowards The Nervii, who are a very courageous and powerful tribe, refuse to surrender to Caesar. They upbraid the other tribes for lacking the wonderful courage which was shown by their ancestors. Tradesmen Excluded Merchants are barred from Nervii towns. The enemy say wine and luxur- ies tend to weaken the strength and courage of the men. The Nervii have encamped on the opposite side of the Sombre ready to defy Caesar. Joined by Other Tribes. The Atrebatii and Viromandui have united efforts with the Nervii. The Atuatucii are on the march. They will be here in time to help the Nervii in the fray. Caesar expects a terrific battle. He has to face a large army of men who will not be easily repulsed. Consider Women, Children and Aged The women, children, and those who are physically unfit have been safely placed in a location which is not access- able to an army. They are largely pro- tected by a swamp. Reports say there is a big conflict ahead. It will last a long time if the opposing nations live up to their boasts. Richard Rumbaugh. CAESAR SHOWS GREAT SKILL Caesar sees the dangerous position of his soldiers and orders the 7th legion to swing around in such a position that their men and the men of the 12th legion stand back to back. By doing this, one soldier affords protection to the other and makes it impossible for the enemy to attack the rear. Labienus after capturing the enemies camp sees the situation of our men and our camp from a hill, a mile away. He also is informed by horsemen and ser- vants of our great peril. Labienus sends the 10th legion to our aid, with the greatest possible haste. The courage of our men is renewed up- on their arrival. The wounded, support- ed by their shields re-enter the battle. The servants, who formally were terri- fied at the sight of the enemy, rush into the battle unarmed. The horsemen join the battle and try to make up for their disgraceful flight, by doing their very best. Everybody in the camp is fight- ing fiercely, even trying to surpass the legionary soldiers. So the battle rages at the seventn hour this evening. Are we down heart- ed? No! Are we happy? Yes! Paul Fraher. CAESAR’S SEA COAST CAMPAIGN Caesar met with greater difficulties than ever before when the small states along the Atlantic coast rose up against him. He had to use ships to make any headway against them and he was un- accustomed to that sort of fighting. Most of his sailors had never sailed on the Atlantic ocean but on the Mediter- ranean sea which is very mild compared with the Atlantic. The coast states were so protected by nature that they were unapproachable by land at high tide, and by sea at low tide, since the ships would be stranded in the shallows. To capture one of these coast towns Caesar built an immense dam along the shore on a level with the walls of the city. The storminess of the ocean and the weakness of his sailors ability made great difficulty for Caesar in ob- taining supplies and reinforcements. He was only able to work at ebb tide and therefore more time than was ordinarily necessary was needed. The returning ocean sometimes swept the most recently coostruced parts away and these had to be rebuilt at more trouble and expense. After the huge dike was finished Caesar made preparations for attacking the town, but the townspeople outwitted him by packing their belongings together and moving to the next sea-coast town in their numerous ships. One fine morn- ing Caesar woke up to find an empty town. He had no choice but to leave all his vain works and move with the enemy to the next town. Again a huge dike was built and again, Caesar woke up to find an empty town. He traveled also, but in vain. After Caesar had taken possession of several empty towns he de- cided that something else had to be done. Lillian Elarton. 54 THE CAULDRON cUtr ICast (Ehanrr � The day dawned cold and clear, with a slight frost covering the ground. This day was to be the greatest day in the lives of the students of Bradburn. That afternoon at two o’clock Bradburn was to play Rock Falls for the northwest championship. The town of Bradburn was dressed in its gayest colors, the colors of Bradburn College, Purple and White. The hotels and boarding houses were filled with “Old Grads’’ who were having one big jubilee. Down on South Sixth street there were several wornout boarding houses. Out of one of these came a young man with a spring in his step and with his shoulders squared. He walked up towards the college gym. When he arrived at the locker room door his nerve failed him. Here he was a senior in Bradburn and hadn’t earned a letter. He had been out for football for four years. He had made the Freshman team, playing quarter- back. But each year when he thought he had his berth on the “Varsity’’ someone would come along and beat him out of it. Today’s game was the biggest one for many a year. It was his last chance to make good. He had played in several minor games but today's game meant his letter. Finally he gathered his nerve and went into the locker room. There all the fellows greeted him with a, “Hi Red,’’ “how are you Red?” He went over to his locker and searched his pockets for his keys. Finally finding them, he opened his locker and took out a pair of old pants and a sweat shirt. He got into his old clothes as quickly as possible because there was to be a light signal drill first. He was the last to leave the locker rooms, but as he went out on the field there was something inside of him that seemed to say, “Buck up old top, the first hundred years are the hardest.” So he threw back his shoulders and stepped along with a faster gait. He sat down on the bench with the rest of the subs and watched the team in action. It seemed to him that they worked like a clock, all moving together. He was sure their moral spirit was one-hundred per cent. In a short time the coach called to him and told him to run the team a while. Quickly he ran out to the team and started to call signals. He ran the team through every play he knew. The coach told the squad to go into the locker room and wait there until he came. Just as Red was about to leave, the coach called him back and said that he wanted him to try a few drop-kicks. Eagerly Red grasped the pigskin and began to “boot it” between the bars from the thirty-yard line. The coach kept him kick- ing for about fifteen minutes and then told him to go in. Red first took a lap around the field. In the locker-room the fellows were laughing and joking and in the best of spirits. In a short time the coach came in with a look of friendship in his eyes. He called the fellows around him and then began to speak to them in a low tone. “Fellows, this afternoon we have one of the greatest games of the year before us. Here we have worked for the last two months perfecting one of the greatest football teams in the country. So let’s get together and win this final game in college, as it will be for most of it. I ask you as your coach to do your best this afternoon.” There was no cheering or clapping when he had finished and most of the fellows dressed in silence. Red left the locker-room alone and went to his boarding-house where he tried to sleep until noon but sleep was im- possible. At noon he went down to Mother Ann’s where all the squad were sitting at the training table. 55 THE CAULDRON After dinner the fellows sat around the table talking about the current events of the school and town. At one-thirty they all left for the locker-room to get ready for the big game. As they neared the field which was close to the gym they could see that the field was fairly well-filled. Along the road the automobiles stretched out for several blocks. The fellows took their time in dressing, and at two-ten they were all ready for the big game. Most of them had their ankles wrapped as the coach had ordered. As they were about to go on the field he asked Red, “Are your ankles wrapped? “No, said Red, “the rubber told me I wouldn’t play so I thought it wouldn’t be necessary. “Oh! replied the coach, “whose running this team? You go in and tell him to wrap them and wrap them well, too. When the team ran out on the field there was a blaring of horns and cheering as never before. Red noticed that the field was gayly decked in the colors of the rival school. The larger grandstand was filled with loyal supporters of the Purple and White. On the opposite side of the field in the smaller grandstand was Rock Falls. Here the rooters for the Orange and Black and people from other schools and colleges gathered. Sharply at two-thirty the referee blew his whistle and Red ran over to the sidelines with the rest of the subs. The toss went to Rock Falls. Bradburn took the ball back fifteen yards on the kickoff. Their next play was a fumble. The Rock Falls’ rooters let out a yell that drowned the groan of the Bradburn rooters. Straight down the field they marched by leaps and bounds of eight, ten, and twelve yards a play, until they were on Bradburn’s thirty-yard line. Then Bradburn began to hold. They held Rock Falls for four straight downs and on receiving the ball they immed- iately punted it back thirty yards. Thus did the ball go up and down the field until near the end of the first half when the Rock Falls’ left end pulled in a forward pass and ran thirty-five yards for a touchdawn. They made the goal kick just as the referee’s whistle blew for the end of the first half. The score stood seven to nothing in favor of Rock Falls. As the teams ran off the field to the locker rooms the Bradburn students started a snake dance that nearly ended in a riot. As the cheering progressed, it was easily seen that Bradburn outclassed Rock Falls in cheering. In the locker room the rubber and trainers were busy loosening up tightened chords and muscles, doctoring up cuts and bruises and making themselves useful in general. In a few minutes the coach came in; there was a look of disgust on his face. He went over and talked with the trainer a minute and then turned to the fellows and said: “What’s the matter with you fellows, are you yellow? Here this bunch of kids from Rock Falls comes over here and make you look like a bunch of dubs. Honestly I do believe that the Freshman team could go out there and do as well as you fellows and maybe better. Flanders! What’s the matter with you, are you a cripple? You are letting that quarter-back slip through time after time, and he is getting our plays be- fore they are started. Robinson, if I see you let those plays get outside of you again I will pull you out. Turn ’em in, turn ’em in, even if you don’t get the tackles, there are ten other men who can and will. Now I want to see you fellows go out and fight, not like babies but like real living men should fight, and any fellow who doesn’t, comes out. As the team went out on the field the Bradburn rooters stood up and yelled for all they were worth. Rock Falls was upon the field already 56 THE CAULDRON passing the ball and warming up. In a few minutes the referee’s whistle blew for the start of the second half. Once more Rock Falls kicked to Bradburn, who now had the wind at their back. The Rock Falls’ team had decided to play a defensive game the second half. If they could have taken a peep into the heads and hearts of the Bradburn players they would have had a slight shock because the peep would have shown them the determination that made Bradburn fa- mous. Bradburn returned the ball five yards on the kickoff, and then started their drive down the field. Their march was like Sherman’s march to the sea, only they did not reach their destination. When they were fif- teen yards from a touchdawn Rock Falls held them for three downs, so Bradburn tried a drop-kick which missed the goal by a fraction of an inch. Rock Falls punted out to their sixty-yard line. Once more Bradburn started their march to the sea; this time it resulted in a touchdown. The Bradburn students went wild with joy. But Bradburn missed the goal kick. It was Rock Falls’ turn to shout and they did, because the missed goal kick gave them the margin of seven to six. Bradburn kicked off to Rock Falls. For a few minutes it looked like they had started another one of their parades down the field but it soon ended in the form of an intercepted pass. Just then the whistle blew for the end of the third quarter, with the score still seven to six in Rock Falls’ favor. At the start of the fourth quarter Bradburn punted on the fourth down as Rock Falls was holding them. For about ten minutes the ball went up and down the field neither side gaining much territory. During this time came Red’s chance. On a cross buck through center, Talmadge, the Bradburn quarter-back wrenched his knee. The coach called to Red as they carried Talmadge off the field and said, “Red, I want you to go out and drive that team to victory, don’t forget, drive, ever onward.” As Red went out on the field to report to the referee, his hands felt wet and cold and he was a trifle nervous. He had a chance to talk to the fellows for a few seconds. “Come on, fellows,” said Red, “let’s start the ball rolling and end up between the bars.” So the game started once more and Red kept talking fight to the fellows and he kept putting all his pep and snap into every play. On the first play Red sent the full-back off guard for six yards; on the next he sent the left half-back around end for eleven more. He kept them fighting until they were on their forty-yard line. There Rock Falls began to hold. Red knew that time was flying fast and every minute was necessary if they were to win the game. It was their last down and Red called for a drop-kick. As he dropped back a little from the rest of the back-field men he felt that this was his last chance to make good in the eyes of his team- mates. He called his signals with a snap, and the ball came back straight and true. Red’s arms shot out and grasped the ball, he dropped it and kicked quickly. At the same time the huge Rock Falls’ center threw him- self at Red. When he regained consciousness he was in the dressing room on the rubber’s table with the coach and rubbers taking his clothes off. Quick- ly the goach grasped his hand and said, “Red, you had your chance and you made good, you not only won the game, but also your letter; the ball dropped neatly over the posts.” 57 THE CAULDRON Ntyht Through the quiet calm of twilight Comes a voice from heights unknown, “Lo, I am the night! I spread my sable wings And darkness falls upon the earth; In my dusky flowing hair Are my jewels that men call stars, Sparkling—sparkling. On my forehead gleams the moon, Casting her golden beams o’er all the earth, Changing its cold ugliness To something warm and beautiful. Upon the lids of man I pour sweet sleep, I free him for awhile from pain and toil, I make him carefree, young again. He blesses me and loves me. My head hangs heavy, drowsy— Rut from my lowered lids I watch my children, And I guard and keep them.” “I am the night! Rest, rest, oh man, While I keep watch. Rest, for with the morn Come toil and pain Lie quietly oh earth; for now I reign Now I am your queen. It pleases me to see my children rest content. In quiet lie, oh world; Seek, sleep, and rest, For lo—I am the night, The queen of sleep, of darkness. I am the night!” 58 —Edith Perron TOP ROW; Left to Right—Whiffen, Wilhelm, McCullom, Broberg, Modjeska, Pape, Waples, Nielsen, Heartt. MIDDLE ROW; Left to Right—Kolm, Shelgren, O’Niell, Deach, Mitchell, Klinefelter, Babbage, Miskelly, Anderson, Shaffer, Vernon—Director. BOTTOM ROW; Left to Right—Plumbly Fisher, Moore, Drees, Hill, E. Swikard, Elarton, Bogart, Blakey, Smith. THE CAULDRON (Uti' Sramattr (Club I Last year, the Seniors, under the direction of Miss Goodspeed, formed a dramatic society for members of the Senior class exclusively. They gave one play before the assembly, otherwise nothing was heard of their activities. Since all the members graduated last year the club was natur- ally discontinued. However, about the middle of this school term, Mr. Vernon asked all interested in forming a club to see him. About thirty pupils attended this first meeting and elected the following officers: Edward Anderson—President Florida Waples—Vice-president Martha Shaffer—Secretary-treasurer Then a committee was appointed to choose a play and the meeting was adjourned. The next event was the tryout for the play “Green Stockings.” Mr. and Mrs. Vernon picked the cast and the play turned out to be a huge success. DRAMATIC CLUB PLAY—“GREEN STOCKINGS” Cast Madge Rockingham.......... Evelyn Trenchard.................. Phyllis Faraday................... Miss Chisholm Faraday (Aunt Ida) Robert Tarver (Bobbie)............ Martin ........................... Mr. Faraday....................... Admiral Grice..................... James Raleigh..................... Henry Steele...................... Celia Faraday..................... Colonel Smith..................... Marjorie Whiffen Helen Lewis Nelleeta Miskelly Florida Waples Ellsworth Bogart Anton Broberg James Mitchell Richard Drees ......Wilfred Pope .....Elmer O’Neill Margaret Kolm ..Howard Wilhelm “Green Stockings,” by A. E. W. Mason, was presented by the Dra- matic Club on the nights of April 17th and 18th, 1922. It was ably directed by Mr. Vernon. The members of the cast were well chosen. Florida Waples is deserving of special praise as her part of a nervous old lady was very difficult to portray. Admiral Grice, an old friend of the family, was played effectively by Richard Drees. Ellsworth Bogart, in the role of Robert Tarver (Bobbie), is a rather effeminate person, very much in love with Phyllis. Margaret Kolm took the part of the leading lady gracefully. Howard Wilhelm, as Col. John Smith, the hero, insisted on telling the audience about the Arab dows riding at anchor. Phylis Faraday, the butterfly daughter of the family, was played by Nelleeta Miskelly. Helen Lewis and Marjorie Whiffen were very dignified in their roles of the married daughters of the family. James Raleigh and Henry Steele, otherwise Wilfred Pope and Elmer O’Neill, were very much attached to the Faradays. Martin, played by Anton Broberg, was the typical English butler. “Green Stockings” is an old English play based on the English cus- tom that the elder sister must wear green stockings at the wedding of her younger sister, if that younger sister has captured a husband first. Special mention should be made of Harley Rogers, properties, Clif- ford Sedwick, stage manager, Ralph Diener and George Ray, lighting. 61 THE CAULDRON 1322 $?nutr (Elasa pay “UNDER COVER” Cast James Duncan Harry Gibbs........ Peter ............. Daniel Taylor...... Sarah Peabody Ethel Cartwright... Amy Cartwright..... Michael Harrington Lambert ........... Nora Rutledge...... Alice Harrington Monty Vaughn Steven Denby....... Richard Drees .....Leroy Phelps .....Evan Gollan Harley Rogers ...Martha Shaffer .....Mary Curtis Marjorie Whiffen Edward Anderson ...Anton Broberg .....Dorothy Hill ...Florida Waples Ellsworth Bogart .....Robert Wolf “Under Cover” by Roi Cooper Megrue was given by the Senior Class June 2nd and 3rd, 1922, under the direction of Mr. Vernon. Richard Drees, as the assistant to Daniel Taylor, played his part in his usual manner. Leroy Phelps, custom inspector, was the genial fat man, interested in all the gossip. Martha Shaffer, as Sarah Peabody, played the part of a deaf and dumb girl with great reality. Mary Curtis, as Ethel Cartwright, carried her part as no other one could. Marjorie Whiffen, as Amy Cartwright, although of seemingly lesser importance, has an important part in the play. Edward Anderson, in the role of Michael Harrington, was well able to present the part of a multi-millionaire. Bob Wolf, as Steven Denby, made a very fine detective. Mrs. Michael Harrington, otherwise Florida Waples, was very much in love with her husband. Dorothy Hill, taking the part of Nora Rutledge, was a red headed flapper who tried to vamp Monty Vaughn. Ellsworth Bogart, as Monty Vaughn, was the high-strung assistant of Detective Denby. Anton Broberg, as Lambert, performed his duties with that stately pride of an English butler. This, as the name suggests, is a mystery play. The quickly-moving plot keeps the audience in suspense. 63 JE C ovm a Swi hare avriA £ Lit tie. § One —■ S'; tk f t hQ T1 . THU CAULDRON It has gradually come to be recognized that the study of Music is not only desirable, but also a valuable and necessary part of everyone’s educa- tion. This year credit has been given for work in music appreciation, chorus, and orchestra. The members ol the class in music appreciation have been studying the lives and works of the old masters, so that when they hear a classic selection, they will recognize it, remember its composer and know some- thing of its character. Although the members of the chorus and orchestra have not very eften appeared in public this year, they have worked hard for their credit in music. “The Bohemian Girl was the climax of all their endeavors. “abi' Unhmtan (Strl” Undoubtedly the finest entertainment ever given by the school was the production, cn February 27th and 28th, of Balfe’s opera, “The Bohe- mian Gi l.’’ It was presented by the high school chorus, under the very competent direction of Mrs. Albert Sanford. Although not considered as one of the grand operas, “The Bohemian Girl’’ has enjoyed a notable popu- larity. The plot is a stirring one. Arline, the infant daughter of Arnheim, an Austrian count, is captured by a band of gypsies. As she grows up in the tribe, she comes to love Thaddeus, a Polish soldier and refugee. But the queen of the tribe loves him too, so a keen rivalry begins between them. In her jealous frenzy, the queen brings it about that Arline is accused of theft, and is brought before Count Arnheim, the chief magistrate of the province. During the trial, however, Arline is proved innocent, and her THE CAULDRON identity is revealed to her father. She then leaves the simple gypsy life and goes to live with her own people. Afterward, in spite of the pleadings of Florestein, her worthless cousin, she is betrothed to Thaddeus, and the disappointed queen takes her own life. Gwen Griffiths, who took the part of Arline, has never appeared more favorably. She sang with the greatest ease, brilliance, and expression. The audience was particularly delighted with the beautiful aria, “I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls”. It would be very hard to equal Thelma Roe’s interpretation of the difficult role of the queen. Her impassioned singing and acting depicted the very spirit of grief, jealousy, and revenge. Carl Mathieu, with his well-trained tenor voice and splendid acting, portrayed admirably the character of Thaddeus. The love scene with Arline was exceptionally fine. Robert Dickson was superb in his characterization of the august old count. His voice was rich, full, and pleasing, and his acting entirely unaffected. His lovely rendition of “The Heart Bowed Down” will long be remembered. The role of Devilshoof, chief of the gypsies, was first assigned to Lyman Dum. He worked at it faithfully, but unfortunately became ill a short time before the production. It was then necessary for John Lehmann to take the part. He performed it very creditably. Lester Barry, playing the part of Florestein, the count’s dissipated nephew, added much zest to the whole performance by his exceedingly original acting. Especially enjoyable were the charming dances by Frances Bensley and Grace McKee, which did much to give the scene a Bohemian atmos- phere. Martha Shaffer, Hazel Bensley, and Margaret Lempke, also de- serve praise for their dances and songs. As a background for the solo voices, the chorus work was excellent, considering the comparatively short time allowed for preparation. In the finale, “Oh, What Full Delight”, every singer did his very best. Nor must the members of the orchestra be overlooked, for they sup- plied a very substantial accompaniment for all the voices. The overture, too, was well rendered. No one can deny that the opera was successful and worth while. For this success, most of the credit belongs to Mrs. Sanford. First, she showed her wise judgment in selecting this composition for our production. Then, with marvelous patience, in spite of very unusual difficulties, she capably performed the work of half a dozen people. She, it was, who drilled the choruses and the orchestra, and coached the soloists. She instructed the whole cast in their acting, planned the staging, and acted as disciplinarian. Consequently, it would be entirely impossible for us to give her the praise or show the appreciation she deserves for such a great undertaking. So, when we think of “The Bohemian Girl,” let us remember that it was produced well, not only because of the efforts of those who held the most prominent parts, but also because of the work of every member of the chorus and orchestra, and above all, because of the perseverance and excellent musical ability of Mrs. Sanford. Each one did his bit to make the whole an immense success. 66 SOCIAL THE CAULDRON Utye iwial i nura The social hours were a very important part of the social life of the students the past year. The program for these events was arranged by the Faculty-Student Social Committee, a new organization of this term with Miss Maguire acting as chairman. The program was as follows: Social Committee—October. Seniors—Nov. 4, 1921; Dec. 14, 1921; May 12, 1922. Juniors—Dec. 2, 1921; Jan. 13, 1922; May 26, 1922. Sophomores—Jan. 27, 1922; Mar. 17, 1922. Freshmen—Mar. 31, 1922; April 28, 1922. The Social Committee started the ball rolling and it kept on rolling at full speed until we all bade the dear old high farewell. The entertainment consisted usually of games and dancing with various other surprises such as refreshments, all-day suckers, pop-corn balls and mystery boxes. Everyone looked forward to the social hours and the students al- ways had a jolly time. Senior Partira The members of the Senior Class were invited to the home of Martha Shaffer for their first party, on the evening of November 18th, 1921. The greater part of the evening was spent in playing “Flip”, a game which was new to most of the class. Marjorie Whiffen and Evan Gollan were the winners of prizes. The favors were then given out, which were toy bal- loons in the shape of pigs. These afforded much amusement to the guests. After refreshments had been served, the Seniors returned to their various homes with the feeling that they had enjoyed their first party. The second Senior party was held in the high school, Saturday even- ing, January 28, 1922. Each member of the class had the privilege of in- viting a guest from some other class in high school, so there were about fifty people present. At half past seven a committee of Seniors served a simple dinner which was enjoyed by everyone. After dinner, several toasts were given, Leroy Phelps acting as toastmaster. Mr. Vernon gave an interesting ac- count of how the books were stacked in 1942. Edward Anderson told some moss-covered jokes, and Elmer O’Niell some modern jokes. Miss Trott then gave a talk on “Nothing” and Howard Wilhelm told about some of his experiences on a fishing trip. Then followed the straight dance which all enjoyed. The next Senior social affair was a “kid” party held on March 24, 1922, at the home of Ellsworth Bogart. This was a very successful and pleasant gathering and all present had a good time. The costumes were quite funny. Dorothy Hill and Edward Anderson were awarded prizes for having the most attractive outfits. The renewing of childhood days was very comical and pleasing to the dignified Seniors. After playing “I doubt it” and “Coo coo”, refreshments were served and favors of musical canary birds were given out. The little children had much fun with these toys. At eleven o’clock the party came to a close and all regretted that their childhood days had passed by so quickly. 70 THE CAULDRON Ultje Sluntnr Party On Friday, March seventeenth, the Class of ’23 gave a dance. Not a great crowd attended, but the gym floor was comfortably filled and with the aid of an excellent orchestra the evening was quickly spent, all present agreeing it was one of the best events of the year. Refreshments consist- ing of ice cream and wafers were served, then a few more dances and the party was over, all too soon. £ oyhnnuu r Party On the evening of March 24, 1922, at the High School gym, the Sopho- more Class held their first party. “Progressive Bunco” was the principal entertainment for the evening. Prizes were awarded to Agnes Broberg and Welton Gress, the winners of the game. Then followed refreshments and an informal dance. This lasted until a late hour when all departed after having spent a very enjoyable evening. jFrrabman Parties The first Freshman party was held at the home of Gertrude Knox on November 10, 1921. The evening was spent in playing games and in danc- ing. There were about eighty-five members of the class present. Re- freshments were served and the party came to a close at about eleven o’clock. The next Freshman party was held May 6, 1922, in the High School gym. Dancing and various games furnished the evening’s entertainment. The party was a “kid” affair and prizes were awarded to the ones wearing the most clever costumes. The winners were Clara Rogers and Arnold Klein. The evening came to a close with delicious refreshments consisting of French pastry and lemonade. The first D. G. H. S. dance was held April 22, in the High School gym, about forty couples were present. The dance was in charge of a commit- tee picked from the student body and the affair was wholly in the hands of the students. All enjoyed a pleasant evening and wished for several more. The “D” Club was organized among the boys who had won a major “D” in football, basketball or baseball. The club was for the purpose of boosting good ideas and heading them in the High School. Leroy Phelps was elected president, Paul Grumhaus vice-president, and William Boon, secretary and treasurer. The club is to take in all men who win a “D.” After graduating, these men become honorary members. 7i THE CAULDRON (Elasfi Battg (Tune: “Peggy O’Neill”) We’re the Class of Twenty-two Of dear Downers High; To that class we’ll e’er be true, As the years roll by. We’ve been bound close together four years, Now, we must part but we’re shedding no tears, ’Cause we’re the happiest— Yes, and the snappiest— Class of Twenty-two! PATTER To our high each classman, maid or man, are loyal; We’ll stand by our white and purple banner royal, Class of ’22. We have worked and never shirked, whenever duty Called us to a task requiring strength and beauty, Class of ’22. When it all depended how it ended, we would help the situation thru ; We’re the ones who stood behind the guns and fought the battle for the good and true; Out upon the field we’d never yield until one mighty blow we had a chance to wield— YEA! BO! Class ’22. —R. Drees. 73 THE CAULDRON $he Katin (ftlult In 1917 the Latin Club was organized under the direction of Miss Miller. Little interest seems to have been manifested till Mrs. Todd came in 1919. Since that time, the club has made such an astonishing growth that now its membership numbers in the seventies. The club is composed of those who are taking Caesar, Cicero or Virgil and “A” grade students of the first year class. No regular meetings are held, but a party is given every two months at the home of some member. For a great many of us, some of our most pleasant memories will be those of the Latin Club. For this we owe everything to Mrs. Todd. She has worked untiringly for us, both in and outside of school. Although we may forget the conjugation of “volo” and many other verbs, we can never forget Mrs. Todd’s efforts toward the success of the Latin Club. Katin QUuh Parties The first Latin Club party of this school year of ’21 and ’22 was held on October twenty-first at the home of Bessie McCollum. Since the lighting plant of the village was out of commission, the house was artistic- ally lighted by lamps and candles, placed at strategic intervals. Later in the evening the electric lights made their appearance. As this was the beginning of a new year for the Latin Club an election of officers was held. Florida Waples was elected president and Lillian Wilhelm, secretary and treasurer. After this was ended Harry Putnam favored us with a trombone solo, accompanied by Marjorie Whiffen. This was followed by a play, written by Mrs. Todd, called “Pyramus and Thisbe,’’ which was enacted by Richard Drees and Donald Drew who played their parts, in this love tragedy in the olden days of Rome, with a great deal of zest. The remainder of the evening was spent in playing the enjoyable game of “Bunco” and eating of bounteous refreshments. The second Latin Club party was held on December ninth at the home of Mrs. M. H. Prince. Many of the “Frosh” were initiated into the mys- teries of the Latin Club at this party. The third party of the Latin Club was held at the home of Horace Waples on February twenty-first. The program for the evening started with a Latin play called “Terreus and Andromeda.” The cast was made up of Eleanor Hanchett, Margaret Stough, James Mitchell, Evan Gollan, Russell Weiss, and Lucile Heintz. This was a very interesting play and all took their parts splendidly. After this a short play called the “Wash- ington Skit” was put on by Myron Steffy and Horace Adams. One of the most delightful parts of the program for the evening was a whistling solo rendered by Miss Dorothy Towsley, an honorary member. We appreciated her number very much and wish that she could be with us more often. After this the game of “Flinch” was played and then choc- olate favors and refreshments were served before the members departed. The last Latin Club Party was held at the end of the school year. A playet was the first number on the program and the remainder of the evening was spent in playing “Bunco.” To this party the Latin Alumni were invited and we enjoyed having them with us again. This was the last party with our beloved teacher, Mrs. Todd. As a token of appreciation for her devoted work among us, the Latin Club presented her with a dozen silver teaspoons. All the members of the Club are very sorry to bid Mrs. Todd farewell but our best wishes go with her. 75 TOP ROW; Left to Right—Fuller, Van Valen, Wolf, Ellis, Stephens, Drees. MIDDLE ROW; Left to Right—L. Phelps, Morton, Jenness, Barr, Moore, Pape, Kellogg. BOTTOM ROW; Left to Right—A. Phelps, Kuetemeyer, Timke, Rev. A. S. Phelps, Anderson, Gollan, H. Phelps. THE CAULDRON (Mie lii-f (£lub Early in the fall of 1921, a meeting- of the Hi-Y Club was held for the purpose of electing new officers. Those chosen for offices were: Richard Drees—President Harley Rogers—Vice-president Evan Gollan—Secretary-treasurer At this same meeting the new county secretary of the Y. M. C. A.. Mr. C. A. Caster, was introduced to the fellows and immediately created a favorable impression which has stayed with them ever since. He told the fellows of his desire to form a County Council made up of representatives from each Hi-Y Club in the county. Later in the fall this council was formed and the representatives chosen from the Hi-Y were Leroy Phelps and Richard Drees. On November tenth the Club held its first party of the year to which every student in the high school was invited. Everyone had an enjoyable time and the party seemed a success in more ways than one. The next feature of the year was the State Conference at Decatur. Illinois, to which Edward Anderson and Arthur Phelps were sent as delegates. Others who attended were Kenneth Morton, Vernon Fuller, and Evan Gollan. In December the Hi-Y decided to give a chop suey supper to the foot- ball “D” men. Alter the supper, of which the fellows made short work, Donald Drew entertained them with a piano solo and the following men gave speeches: Coach Regers and various football men, Reverend A. S. Phelps, Mr. S. S. Vernon, Mr. J. Reed, and Mr. Shisler, a “Y” worker. At the beginning of the second semester a semi-annual election of officers took place. The following filled the offices: Robert Wolf—President Arthur Phelps—Vice-president Edward Anderson—Secretary-treasurer On account of the school activities it has been hard to accomplish much from the Hi-Y standpoint during the last semester, nevertheless, the club has kept up as much as possible by its weekly meetings and discus- sions directed by its leader, Rev. A. S. Phelps. 5 br 0. (S. Hi. Athlrtir Assnriatunt v • D. G. H. S. Athletic Association is an organization of high-chool stu- dents which takes charge of all things pertaining to athletics. It not only finances the teams but it schedules all games and awards all honors given to the athletes. Heretofore the association has charged fifty cents for yearly dues. This year a new system was inaugurated whereby a book of coupons was sold to each person. This book cost fifty cents and contained a dollar’s worth of coupons. Each coupon was good for five cents on any ticket pur- chased to an athletic contest. With the purchase of one of these books a person became a member. Soon after the sale of these books a meeting was held at which Mr. Vernon presided. The following officers were elected: Leroy Phelps.......................... President Robert Wolf Vice-president Marjorie Whiffen Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Brown............................... Manager Mr. Vernon............................... Advisor 3l n if Wa o r e-t THE CAULDRON COACH ROGERS No other member of the faculty exercises so great an influence over the boys of a school, as does the athletic coach. This is the second year in which James Creighton Thomas Rogers has held this position of opportunity and responsibil- ity in the Downers Grove High School. That he has done so with honor is proven by the fact that he is conceded to have exercised the greatest in- fluence for good of any of those who have filled this position. There is not a fellow on any of the squads who is not the better for having been under the instruction of “Tommy”. Coach Rogers’ development of the “awkward squad” of ’21—which out of courtesy was called a football team—into a real contender for the county championship, proves his ability in the coaching line. While the basketball and baseball teams have not been quite so successful yet their train- ing was of the same high quality as that of the football team. 80 Captain Leroy was one of the mainstays of our “near champs” playing either tackle or fullback, willing to cooperate in any way for the best of the team. Phelps was often pull- ed out of the line for a plunge to first down, his offensive play being particularly brilliant. His all-around ability earned him a place on the All County team as tackle. He used good headwork in calling the boys together at a critical point. Since this is his last year, the team will feel “Foys’ ” loss when he leaves for other fields of activity. “Bill’s” good headwork was responsible for many a score. He knew when and where to kick, where to use the right plays and the team had confidence that the quarter-back was not going to lose his head in a crucial moment. “Bill” studied the game hard and then played it like he learned it. He’ll be calling from his old position next fall as captain of the team. “Bill’s” battle-cry “Common Gang!” “Cupid” Klein, commonly known as “Butch” began the season at end, but soon de- veloped into a valuable man at half where he did his best work driving off tackle. It is pre- dicted that the said young man will round into an excellent tackle next year, which is his last. Yes, he is a good looking boy and has very nice manners, plays the violin as well as football, basketball and baseball—and she knows it, too. “Kelly” was unfortunate in having to leave the squad about mid-season for anatomical repairs. He showed up well at guard and end —a speedy man in the latter position, particu- larly—another senior. By looking at this young man you plainly see that he has a very even and kindly disposi- tion. Even on the football field he would smile, but his smile meant confidence in his team mates and a promise that he would give his best. Eddy played a superb game at right half using with great success the triple threat of run, pass, or kick. A sure tackier on de- fense and a fast man on offense made Eddy a strong asset for the team. Two more years of football are ahead of this sterling half-back. “Bill” Jenness although inexperienced, put up a steady brand of football, taking his foot- ball schooling by hard knocks. “Bill” had to jump in- and take the place of a veteran with very little previous training. We predict a big year for Bill when he dons the Purple next fall for his last season. Nothing daunted our plucky fullback either on offensive or defensive—not even a broken nose. “Huck” was in the game every minute and when he hit the line something had to jar loose. The Purple and White can be justly proud of this senior’s grit and nerve. The Purple and White was fortunate in having the wild-man “Clown” mutilate the enemy from his position at tackle. The “Clown” fought hard and played the best de- fensive line game on the team—and besides being a fighting “Footballer,” he pulled down a position on the honor role. Our fighting “Buddy” in spite of his ankles had worlds of fight which seemed contagious when he went into the game. Left half was “Buddy’s” hangout from which position he gained ground most effectively off tackle and around end. Speed and clever dodging made him a valuable man to the team. We’re ex- pecting much from this young gentleman next year, even though he be a charter member of L. L. L. L. This senior completes his last and best year for D. G. H. S., being selected as an all-county end shows that he played a consistent and heady game at all times. “Russ” didn’t have much to say but his action was pretty to see. He was a natural left end, both on defense and offense. Playing either end, tackle, center, or half-back, and always taking the fight into the enemy’s territory, he showed great football ability. “Russ” would rather play football than eat and if you know him you know what football means to him. “Sedjie” shifted from guard to end when- ever necessity called. A quick starter and a sure tackier made him a “find” ready for any emergency. Courage and grit were his spe- cialties which he handled with great dexterity. He’s a Junior, too. Don Stevenson, probably the best passer in the county, played a classy brand of football throughout the season. Not only could he pass but he could punt, drop-kick, or run with the ball whenever necessary. Don ran best either off tackle or in the open field employing a de- ceptive shuffle which gained many a yard for D. G. H. S. It was necessary for Don to drop out of school in the middle of the year, but we all hope it will be possible for him again to hit the line for D. G. H. S. sometime in the future. Foster's play in football was an- other of the few cases of success due to perseverance. Taking up the game for the first time, he showed the spir- it and grit which eventually wins. He won his letter, playing guard invari- ably against opponents who out- weighed him several pounds. His fight turned the trick. Eugene has another year. “Lyman of the lost tooth” was a shining example of what hard work and consistent training will do for anyone. Lyman developed into a first-class guard and by the end of the season had acquired a knowledge of the game and an aggressiveness which will aid in making a good tackle next year. He has the stuff. When Naperville bowed before the Purple and White “Putty” was there with the big stick, battling his best, both on offense and defense. “Putty” was an “off and on” player, playing a medocre game when “off” but play- ing brilliantly when “on.” Harry has another year in which to can v the fight and spirit of the Purple and White. They call O’Neill “Nuts” but he was right there when it came to guarding his part of the line. A late start in the season handicapped his playing, but he quickly rounded into shape and had a big hand in putting “the big smack” to Naperville, in that argument which was his best game. A dependable guard lost by graduation. THE CAULDRON 1021 iFnotball paamt With the beginning of school came a call for candidates for the foot- ball team. Thirty men answered this call when it sounded in the autumn of 1921. Of these, nine were “letter men” who had played under the train- ing of Coach Rogers. With these as a nucleus for the new team, work began in earnest. During the weeks of rigorous preparation these thirty men labored, in the excessive heat of September, in order that the high school might have a team of which Downers Grove might be proud. The first game of the season was played with Thornton Township High School, at Harvey, September 24th, during a steady drizzle. The muddy field made it impossible for Downers to execute the fast plays and forward passes which they had so nearly perfected. On account of its excessive weight, the opposing team had a marked advantage and was out- played at times by Downers. Neither team was able to score until near the end of the last quarter when Downers scored a safety after blocking a punt kicked from behind the Harvey goal, and thus defeated Harvey 2-0. The following Saturday the first game in the county-championship race was played with Hinsdale on their field. Downers was out to avenge the defeat of the previous year and started out the game with a rush by scoring a touchdown and goal in the first quarter. Although they kept the ball in Hinsdale territory for the rest of the half, they were unable to put it across the line. In the third quarter Hinsdale tied the score by a touch- down and goal, after having completed a well-executed pass. Downers be- gan to fight with renewed spirit. Just before the game closed a Hinsdale pass was intercepted on their 40-yard line. After a splendid exhibition of blocking, running, pivoting, and side stepping, the ball was carried across the Hinsdale line and Downers won 14-7. The much praised team of St. Albans was the next victim. This game was played on the home grounds, October 8th. St. Albans looked good in the first half when they held Downers scoreless, having scored a touch- down and goal. In the second half Downers, scoring four touchdowns and one kick made up for lost time. St. Albans was unable to score again so the game ended with a 25-7 victory for Downers. On October 15th Downers Grove made their poorest showing of the year against Glen Ellyn. Knowing they were superior to Glen Ellyn, Downers became over-confident. Neither team scored during the entire fracas. The only bright side of this game was the fact that Downers learned that a team that is over-confident can not very easily win victories, even against a team that is notably inferior. After the Glen Ellyn game there was a short period of rest (for the rooters and fans only). The team toiled, during this entire period, in the mud and snow of late October. Most of the time was spent in perfecting the plays already in use anl in learning new plays that were to be used against the strong teams that Downers would meet in the few remaining weeks of the football season. November 5th, the heavy team from Sterling Morton High School came to Downers Grove, only to meet the same fate that the other schools had met when they faced our fast team. Downers defeated them 33-13 in a very rough game. One of the most important games of the season was played with Naperville, November 12th, at home. The game was played on a very slippery field, covered with mud and snow. During the entire game Naper- ville did not threaten our goal. In the first quarter Downers scored, via the 84 THE CAULDRON aerial route. During the remainder of the half the play was about even. Naperville started the second half by using or attempting to use the long forward passes, for which they were noted. These passes were very un- successful as Downers’ secondary defense continually broke up and inter- cepted them. In the third and fourth quarters Downers intercepted two passes, scoring on both. Naperville was defeated 20-0. Displaying a poor brand of football, Downers Grove defeated York Community High School 20-14, at Elmhurst, November 17th. The game was slow and uninteresting throughout with very little sparkling football displayed by either team. On Thanksgiving day, Wheaton and Downers Grove, the two undefeat- ed teams in the county met on the local gridiron to decide which team was entitled to the DuPage County football championship. Although Downers was defeated 63-14 the game was very interesting. Because of the ad- vantage of weight and because of a few individual stars, Wheaton was superior to our boys, but Downers never even thought of quitting. They fought throughout and even in the face of defeat did not stop in their efforts to win squarely. This game, although it did not bring us the county championship, can be counted as a victory because it demonstrated that our team had the true fighting spirit. The scores of the season: Harvey 0 D. G. H. S. 2 Hinsdale 7 D. G. H. S 14 St. Albans 7 D. G. H. S. 25 Glen Ellyn 0 D. G. H. S. 0 Sterling Morton 13 D. G. H. S. 33 Naperville 0 D. G. H. S 20 Elmhurst 14 D. G. H. S 20 Wheaton 63 D. G. H. S 14 85 THE CAULDRON laakethall Soon after the football season basketball started. At the beginning of the season, with so many men out to practice and all but one of last year’s team back again, it seemed as though Downers had a good chance of winning the championship. In the first game of the season (a practice game) Downers split with Glen Ellyn at their gymnasium. The lightweights lost by a score of 19 to 10. They did not get started till the second half and then they were unable to overcome the 13 to 1 lead. The first-team game was close ail the way through, with Glen Ellyn leading 12 to 11 at the end of the first half. In the second half Downers came from behind and the game ended 29 to 22 in our favor. The following Wednesday, December 21, Downers played Thornton here. These games were again split. Thornton’s lightweights walked off with a score of 24 to 0, but our first team easily won by a score of 30 to 8. Just here our luck changed. The Naperville game was a regular farce. The Naperville men would stand in the middle of the floor and make baskets but when our boys would shoot for one, the ball would roll tantalizingly around the rim and then fall out of the basket. The Hinsdale game was not quite so bad. Although Hinsdale’s team was so much heavier than our own, the boys fought hard but were unable to win from a team so much larger. The first Wheaton game was a regular walk-away and the less said about it the better. The second game, played on the home floor was a little better than the first. During the first half, Wheaton played a second team, and at the close of that session Downers was leading. During the third quarter Wheaton’s regulars were put in and at the close of the game the score was 34 to 15 in favor of Wheaton. The game with Glen Ellyn, February 3, was a regular game. It was so close that it was impossible to tell which was going to have the victory. At the end of the regular period of play the score was tied at 13 to 13 so an extra five-minute period was played. Just before the whistle was blown a basket was shot. This won the game 15 to 13. The West Chicago, Leland and Elmhurst games were much alike. The teams of all these schools were so much larger and heavier than our team, that it was impossible for the team to bring home any victories. Although, again this year, we are almost sweeping the cellar, we are mighty proud of “the clean scrappy team from Downers Grove,” as they have been called by the neighboring teams. The scores: Opponents Score Where Played Our Score Glen Ellyn 99 there D. G. H. S 29 Thornton 8 here D. G. H. S. 30 Naperville 25 there D. G. H. S 6 Hinsdale 21 here D. G. H. S 9 Wheaton ... 60 there D. G. H. S 5 Wheaton 34 here D. G. H. S 15 Glen Ellyn 13 here D. G. H. S 15 West Chicago 35 there D. G. H. S 19 Leland 21 here D. G. H. S. 18 Elmhurst 20 there D. G. H. S. 12 87 Broberg, Pape, Klein, West, Van Valen, Rogers, Grout. THE CAULDRON (1% Alumnar of 1921 Arthur Tylor.............................Downers Grove Elizabeth Shaffer (Attends Knox College) . . . Downers Grove Kathryn Davis (Attends Middlebury College) . . Downers Grove Jack Reed................................Downers Grove Adelaide Lynch .................................Downers Grove Marjorie West............................Downers Grove Lillian Schlauder........................Downers Grove Edward Tank (Ripon College) ..... Downers Grove Arthur Mills.............................Downers Grove Robert Knoblauch ....... Downers Grove Virginia Waples (Taking Post Graduate Course) . Downers Grove Jeanette Wells...........................Downers Grove Everette Brown (Attending Illinois) .... Downers Grove Edwin Graves ........ Downers Grove Elma Kelly ......... Downers Grove Ruth Waples..............................Downers Grove Mabel Oldfield (Teaches at Cass) .... Downers Grove Fannie Radell (Attending Gregg School) . . . Downers Grove Lillian Dickson..........................Downers Grove Grace Green (Attending Northwestern College) . Downers Grove Vance Gesner ........ Downers Grove Dorothy Towsley (Attending Bush Conservatory) . Downers Grove Mary E. Curtiss (Taking Post Graduate Course) . Downers Grove Russel Winchell..........................Downers Grove Ruth Boland..............................Downers Grove George Bunge (Attending Northwestern Law School) Downers Grove Harold Zindt.............................Downers Grove Marion Knox (Mrs. Ballard Miles) .... Downers Grove Leroy Sullivan...........................Downers Grove 89 THE CAULDRON (EaUmfcar SEPTEMBER 12. Registration day. Large Freshman class admitted. 16. Pep session in afternoon. In the evening a parade, after which there was a sale of coupon books. 23. General assembly. Songs and yells. 24. Football game at Harvey. We won 2-0. 26. General assembly to celebrate victory. 28. Practice game at LaGrange. We lost 7-14. 30. Assemblv. Yells and songs. Talk by Reverend Newland on “Team Play.” OCTOBER 1. Football game at Hinsdale. Our victory 14-7. 4. Election of officers in all classes. First meeting of Hi-Y. 7. Pep session. Reverend Phelps spoke on “Enthusiasm.” 8. Game against St. Albans. We won 25-7. 10. General Assembly. Talk by Coach Rogers. 14. Speeches by members of the faculty. 15. The game with Glen Ellyn. Nothing to nothing. 18. Senior meeting. 21. First social hour under direction of social committee. Latin Club party at the home of Bessie McCullom. 26. Senior meeting. NOVEMBER 1. Senior meeting. 4. Senior social hour. 5. Game with Sterling Morton. We were the winners, 39-13. 8. Senior meeting. 9. Armistice celebration in the assembly hall. Norman Anderson spoke. 10. Hi-Y party at Congregational church. 12. We defeated Naperville 20-0. 14. Assembly. Several of the fellows on the team spoke. 16. Senior party at the Shaffer home. 17. We beat Elmhurst 20-14. 18. Freshmen Class party. 20. Senior meeting. 24. Defeated for county championship by Wheaton. 24-26. VACATION! ! ! DECEMBER 1. Banquet for football fellows given by Mr. Stephens and Mr. Brevalier. 2. Junior social hour. 6. Hi-Y banquet for football men. Hot lunches served for first time. 9. Latin Club party at the home of Mrs. Prince. 16. Social hour by the Seniors. Mr. Dan. Diener spoke before assem- bly. We defeated Glen Ellyn in basketball 29-22. 20-January 4. Christmas vacation. 22. We defeated Thornton 30-8. 01 THE CAULDRON JANUARY 6. Naperville defeated us 25-6. 10. Election of officers for Dramatic Club. 13. Rev. Nansen spoke on “The Game of Life.” 19-20. Exams. 20. Wheaton defeated us 60-5. 27. Wheaton defeated us 33-15. Social hour by Sophs. 28. Senior spread and dance. FEBRUARY 3. We beat Glen Ellyn 15-13. 6. Pictures taken by Melvin Sykes. 8. Rev. Phelps spoke. 10. We lost to West Chicago 19-36. 14. Try-out for Dramatic Club play. 17. Talk by Dr. Rail, president of Northwestern College, Naperville. Game with Elmhurst. 21. Latin Club party at the home of Horace Waples. 22. VACATION! 27-28. Bohemian Girl. MARCH 2. Teachers’ meeting. No school. 3. Talk by Dr. Hessler, professor of chemistry at Knox College. 10. Talk by Mr. Caster to the boys. 15. High school girls entertained by Woman’s Club at Library Hall. 16. Junior meeting. Announcement of marriage of Miss Trott. 17. Social hour by Sophs. Freshman Class meeting. Junior party in the gym. 21. Mr. Wolcott spoke to the boys. 24. Senior party. Sophomore party. Mr. Rusk, professor of Physics at Northwestern College spoke in the afternoon. 30. Junior meeting. APRIL 3-9. Spring vacation. 10. General assembly. 17-18. Green Stockings given by Dramatic Club. 18. President Brannon of Beloit College speaks before the assembly. 22. High-school dance. MAY 12. Vacation. 26. Senior recognition assembly. 28. Baccalaureate Sunday. 29. Class night. JUNE 1. Graduation exercises. 2-3. Senior play, “Under Cover.” 92 THE CAULDRON 3Jnkr iepartment Dedication To the Sophomore Class, who won the recent joke contest, this depart- ment of the 1922 Cauldron is affectionately dedicated. JOKE CONTEST This contest ran for eight weeks. If each member of a class handed in one joke per week that class was counted as having a 100 per cent sense of humor. The results are by percentage. The results for the entire contest are: Place Class Sense of Humor First—Sophomore ............................ 28.22 Second—Senior .............................. 25.37 Third—Freshman . 20.40 Fourth—Junior .............................. 16.93 Fifth—Faculty .............................. 12.45 The sense of humor for the entire high school was 22.83. Her eyes are dark and her hair is curly, Oh, he’s a wise boy to have such a girlie. For the benefit of some of the old “fossils” who do not believe in the “shimmy,” we might call it sympathetic vibration. It was during practice for the “Bohemian Girl.” Lyman Dum was striving for the “high ones.” Frosh: “Wait a minute, Lyman, I’ll get a ladder for you.” Lyman: “Why?” Frosh: “I hate to have you reach for something you can’t get.” H. B. was persuaded by the girls to ask for the basketball so that they could play. H. B.: “Hey, Coach! the girls want the ball.” Coach: “Oh, let them bawl for a while.” Miss Bradbury: “Who wrote Knickerbocker’s History of New York?” Lillian Wilhelm: “Rip Van Winkle.” Miss Galbraith: “What was the most important event in the reign of Nicholas I?” Howard Wilhelm: “His death.” Mrs. Todd (In Caesar): “My goodness! Where is the class? Every- body is gone!” Everybody looked around and discovered that only Eleanore Hanchett was absent—was that a slam? Cecile Allison was heard informing some other girls that at college the girls dress for dinner. R. D. (Talking about covers for annual) : “You can see by the feel of this that it is better.” Mrs. Todd: “Who was Cicero?” Student: “Mutt’s son.” 94 THE CAULDRON “What are the most oiled doors in the high school?” “Pompadours.” In a moment of merriment in Miss Galbraith’s English class, the chair on which Paul Fraher was sitting collapsed and Miss Galbraith’s voice rang out: “Paul! You can fix that chair tonight or stay one hour after school; take your choice.” After a moment’s scrutiny of the chair, Paul sadly answered: “I’ll take the hour.” M. C. (playing piano during lunch hour) : “Mr. Vernon, half of the keys on this piano make no sound.” Mr. Vernon (correcting papers) : “Please play on that half, Mary.” Miss Spinner: “Students! What are you laughing at?” F. K.: “We are laughing at E. H.” Miss S.: “Why, you are foolish to laugh at nothing.” Mr. Rogers (in first period geometry class) : “Give the hypothesis again Lillian, you didn’t give it before.” Frosh: “What did you flunk in?” W. K.: “English.” Frosh: “What did you get?” Miss Newton says in order to have rosy cheeks, one must eat iron. Girls! Page Joe Pollock. First Flea: “Where have you been, on a vacation?” Second Flea: “No, on a tramp.” Marian K. (Standing at the board in front of her work in geometry) : “We have given a parallelogram ABCD.” Mr. Rogers: “Stand aside just a minute, Marian, we wish to see your figure.” A Frosh stood on the railroad track, A train was coming fast! The Frosh stepped off the railroad track And let the train go past! Miss Bradbury (in English) : “Give the life of Whittier.” John Edwards: “He was born in 1807, suffered from diffuseness, and died in 1892.” In history, Miss Galbraith is continually asking Bob Wolf for a date but she doesn’t seem to have much luck. Mr. Vernon says he is color-blind and sees red for green. This prob- ably accounts for the fact that he often sees red when looking at a Fresh- man. “Oh! I have burned my hand, what shall I do?” “Read Carlyle’s Essay on Burns.” 95 THE CAULDRON NOT IF YOU KNOW TOMMY Mr. Rogers: “What is ordinarily used as a conductor of electricity?” Bill Ellis: “Why-er-er-er—” Mr. Rogers: “Correct, now tell me what is the unit of electric power?” Bill Ellis: “What, sir?” Mr. Rogers: “Very good, that will do.” Soph: “How did you get along in Latin today?” Frosh: “Fine—she didn’t call on me.” Miss Bradbury: “Poe’s wife wrote many letters before and after her death, praising his character.” Hope Kingsley (reading a theme): “The defeated football captain walked off the field, dragging his feet behind him.” AT THE SOPHOMORE BUNCO PARTY Eleanors Hanchett (whose next partner was to be P. F.): “Is Paul mine?” Also at the S. P.: L. A. E. (approaching a group of boys around the piano) : “Come on kids and play drop the handkerchief or something, don’t be sissies.” Mr. Vernon: “What is mildew?” Frosh: “A form of frost.” Lives of students oft remind us That we can make our lives sublime And by asking foolish questions Take up recitation time. Frosh: “Swikard, draw me something, will you?” John S.: “Depends. What do you want drawn?” Frosh: “Draw your breath.” Elmer O’Neill: “Y’know, there’s something queer about my wireless. Every time I put on the phones I hear a terrible rattling sound.” Sedwick: “Oh, that’s probably your loose coupler.” Mr. Vernon: “What is dew?” Student: “The earth revolves on its axis 365 times a year. This rapid motion through space causes its sides to perspire; this is called dew.” It happened during the joke contest: A freshman walked up to Elmer O’Neill and tried to put a piece of paper in his mouth. “Say,” said Elmer, “what are you trying to do anyway?” Freshman: “0, pardon me, I thought you were the joke box.” Mrs. Todd: “I met Mrs. Sanford’s husband the other night. Now what was his name?” J. C. T. R. was caught absent mindedly removing the appendix from a book in the library. Evidently he’s practicing to be a doctor. Miss G.: “For whom was this country named?” Student: “Americus Vespucius.” Miss G.: “Correct, now who was he?” Student: “He was press agent for Christopher Columbus.” 96 THE CAULDRON , }?A .£ rt«if� r A P. t«rt � 1 HA Ahne. We ofQerttAkO t ., 5 e j o C.w. ,A� t� ir A.He 'T i 'N,£ T,A i S P C� J yj. Or r.itrh.y. in msim ot 5ms AMT TftC. SCHOOL T «i |M«er AAAt4.fi o tcA Y 4i. OeT Vvr aJ � bAv.i th, rvih. 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G rk SOPHOMORE ORIGINALITY A part of a theme by Welton Gress reads as follows: were like red apples in the fall and he played football.” ‘His cheeks AND THEN—HE BLUSHED Vernon Frank: “They went down over the falls in an embrace never to be broken.” MORE SOPHOMORE ORIGINALITY Clara Plambeck (reading theme): “and then a dirty tear splashed on his hand—” Class: “Who ever heard of a dirty tear?” Herbert Hawkins: “Maybe he had a black eye.” Miss Spinner: “Jeanette, where are your algebra papers?” Jeanette: “Let’s see, let me think.” Miss Spinner: “Yes, I would be glad to have you do so.” Clara Plambeck (in history): “How much does a grain of radium weigh ?” Miss Newton (in sewing class): “Laura, don’t bite your thread.” Laura: “I won’t hurt it.” 97 THE CAULDRON Rosse l,T?oss l 11 jour ea W 2 oMen vTK r jou a.re Chasi a ckicketvs ub tk® street? Nau j l)Tj w £ race fo -ea Gu s, isn’t little T3Ainrnercufe?j T3at r ers, U� . s, s 'Bdlj Boone. Wh .t � Ror eo ke wouU i aW Ani as ar� attUte, ke W Q-5 r I W V ka c• —, . rV NM fcis P vy . p ,«° pifaiK llMS W and a rlsr HI Wevou v WsW- ••t-Tf V wweft -• lb D®HW lf — Ur q An w4 h ife rW«(AslWsr Woirv H,', o0 i. nis STqll— d.S C.KW1 A A t� tk 4ta t aftW+e- of P.Q.H.S. Mq A ro SOMEONE’S MOST EMBARASSING MOMENT It happened in the typewriting room. Mr. Vernon (to Hazel Bensley: “Hazel.” Hazel does not hear him and continues to type. Mr. Vernon: “Hazel!” Hazel thinks it's Art Ralston and continues to type. Mr. Vernon: “HAZEL!!!!” Hazel: “Oh shut up.” Silence—Hazel looks up, stares blankly at Mr. Vernon and finally manages to stammer an apology. Now Mr. Vernon admits that there’s pretty good concentration in the typewriting room, regardless of noise. Assembly teacher: “We will have no more talking out loud during my assembly period.” Voice in back of room: “Yeah, we might wake up the rest of the students.” 98 ( THE CAULDRON SEEN ON THE BULLETIN BOARD Found: A fountain pen by a student half-full. Mrs. Todd (in Caesar): “What do we get from vini?” Pronounced weenie, (meaning vine). F. B.: “Hot dog!” PUBLIC NOTICE This is to warn Russ Stephens that if he doesn’t return my French book his name will be made public. Elmer O’Neill says that he’s got astigmatism. He says that the doctor says it will cure itself if he stops reading. Judging from one of his recent report cards, he is trying to obey the doc. Heard in Mr. Vernon’s speech on “Going to College.” “Once you start to college, you’ll always stay!” In one of the Sophomore English classes, the students were discuss- ing “Ivanhoe.” They had come to the place where Ivanhoe’s father and his attendants had been captured. Miss Galbraith explained that when they arrived at the castle the captives were taken apart. Fred Bollow brightly remarked: “They were probably all broken up after they had been taken apart.” Said John: “I must always please Bessie, My clothes must never look messy, I must make a hit To win her fair mit.” Said John of this charming Miss Bessie. Karl Kellogg: “I got up last night and turned on the light and I felt my eyes grow smaller.” Patrick: “If a burglar entered the cellar would the coal shute?” Henry: “No, but perhaps the kindling wood.” R. D.: “Which is heavier, a half or full moon?” E. G.: “A full moon, of course!” R. D.: “No, a full mon is twice as light.” AFTER THE HARVEY FOOTBALL GAME She: “How will the first team ever get all of that mud off their foot- ball suits?” He: “That’s what they have a scrub team for.” Miss G.: “What was the result of all these revolts in Italy?” W. K.: “Mainly an increase in the price of tombstones.” Speaking of senses of humor: It took Miss Newton until noon to real- ize that Miss Trott was Mrs. Todd. Miss Galbraith (At Sophomore meeting, discussing a suitable date on which to have the Sophomore party): “You know, it’s hard to get a date.” 100 THE CAULDRON Mr. Vernon (At Dramatic Club play): “Already now, run up the curtain.” E. H. 0.: “What do you think I am, a squirrel?” He: “I have had something quivering on my lip for months—” She: “So I have noticed. Why not shave it off?” No one seems to be alarmed by the grave situation which exists in the Main Street cemetery. Paul: “You are a dumb-bell.” Ed.: “You're the biggest one here.” Mr. Rogers: “Here, here, boys, don’t forget yourselves, remember that I’m here.” Mrs. Todd (In Latin 4) : “Diana had a quiver on her shoulder.” Richard Drees: “Gosh! I didn’t know that they did the shimmy in those days.” SWEET WILLIAM (And Clara) Sweet William grows by the river’s tide, But this William goes by Clara’s side, He loves her and she loves him (so the story will run) Other fellows have girls but he envies not one. He loves her much and mighty, if you please, He’ll love her till the moon turns cheese. WE KICK Whenever our grades come out We yell and yell and yell and shout And in the halls we dash about, In other words—we kick. If we get a “B”, we want an “A”. And we go boldly to the teacher and say: “Didn’t I get a hundred on so-and-so a day?” In other words—we kick. If we get an “F”, we want a “D”, We really think that we deserved a “B”. How we flunked we cannot see. In other words—we kick. But the teacher will always reply: “With that stuff you can’t get by, You got your mark, now don’t ask why.” But anyway—we kick. That it never does any good Is very clearly understood, But our heads are made of wood, And so—we kick. 101 —Edward Anderson. THE CAULDRON THE BOHEMIAN GIRL I went to see the opera; The thing was simply grand. It drew a crowd gigantic, And many had to stand. The cast was well selected, They all knew how to sing; Among the best that evening Was beautiful Arline. Then there was the queen of the gypsies, And Thaddeus, noble and true, And aristocratic Count Arnheim, Florestein, Devilshoof, too. In one of the scenes young Florestein, In a state of intoxication, Immensely delighted the audience With his terrible situation! The gypsies were good,—every one, George Lyman Dum was fine, He was a wonderful sentinel, And always got in the front line. The Bohemian Girl operetta Was surely a big success; ’Twas the best in musical talent Ever held in Downers, I guess. —Edward Anderson. 102 THE CAULDRON INTERVIEWS WITH PROMINENT STUDENTS Elizabeth Plumly—On Cosmetics “I think that it is so very degrading for any girl to use cosmetics. It certainly is not nice, and I, for one, am very much against it. Franklin says no girl he’d go with uses them, consequently, I never do.” Betty Mahoney—On Arny Klein “Amy is such a sweet boy! One thing I like especially about him, is his profession. I always wanted to be a butcher’s wife! He says I’ll come in handy to you or the cows! Isn’t he funny!” Russ Stephens—On Chemistry “Gypping” “I cannot understand who does all the “borrowing” in this class. Why I haven’t any apparatus left, and I seldom break any thing. But I think the only way to remedy it is to let each one stand his own loss. That ought to be all right with the rest of you as I lose more than you do.” “Where You Will End Them” Howard Wilhelm at Cynthia Cooper’s. Donald Drew in the Poolroom. Richard Drees at the “Columbia.” Hazel Bensley anywhere but home. The coach, anywhere but the “Lab.” Evan Gollan at Bertolins. Russ Stephens at church. We Would Like to Know Where Ray Klein spends his evenings? Why Bunco is played at every Latin Club party? Where Lyman’s girl is? Why Franklin moved to Downers Grove? What happened to Doyle and Grace? 103 THE CAULDRON 3u Utmunam By. Gkftimi Our high school was greatly shocked when the news came of Mr. Geeting’s untimely death at Dayton, Ohio, on February 24th. Mr. Geeting left his home for his work in the Parker High School seemingly in the very best of health. Just a block down the street he was seen to collapse and fall. Before medical aid could reach him he had died, apparently from heart failure. Mr. Geeting was with us as an instructor in manual training thru- out all of last year and until Thanksgiving of this year. At that time he left to take a similar position in the Parker High School at Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Geeting had a very strong hold on the hearts of the pupils and teachers of the high school. He had a happy disposition and was always eager to please. He maintained a dignity of bearing that commanded the respect of everyone. Particularly had he endeared himself to the boys of the 8th grade through his work with them in athletics. To Mrs. Geeting in her bereavement our high school extends its sincerest and dearest sympathy. ifliss 2Colm Margaret Mary Kolm was born in Chicago, May 11, 1907, and died at Downers Grove, May 18, 1922. Margaret, as a member of the Freshman Class of our High-School, had endeared herself to everyone in High-School by her beautiful, sincere character. She was a student of the highest rank with every prospect for a brilliant future. Particularly will the High-School remember her as “Celia” in the play “Green Stockings.” She captivated everyone with her poise and splendid bearing in this difficult part. Her teachers and her fellow students will always cherish the memory of her, and be glad that they had the privilege of knowing her and of working with her. 104 The Downers Grove Reporter “A Newspaper for the Community” WALTER J. STAATS CHESTER J. WINTER ......Editor Business Manager To Prospective Advertisers: The Reporter offers an opportunity of reaching ninety-five per cent of the people who live in this trading territory. Being a community paper published exclusively by, in and for Downers Grove people, it is, naturally, a leader in its field. It is read every week by more than 6,000 people within a four-mile radius of its publication office. If you do business with Downers Grove people, you can reach them through the advertising columns of The Reporter. The Reporter comes to you fifty-two times a year with from eight to sixteen pages of news about your community and the people who make it their home. Being “A Newspaper for the Community” it is reliable, newsy and easy to read. It is worth many times the sub- scription price of two dollars per year and we would be glad to add your name to the already large list of those who regularly read The Reporter. To Prospective Subscribers: Downers Printers : : : Publishers 37 Norfli Main Street Telephone Number 188-J. ASTERS VEGETABLE and BEDDING SWEET PEAS CHRYSANTHEMUMS PLANTS IN THEIR SEASON W. D. HERRICK FLORIST AND MARKET GARDENER 144 South Washington Street DOWNERS GROVE : : ILLINOIS HEMSTITCHING AND PLAITING ( CQRSE TS MRS. M. D. ABERCROMBIE are especially designed to properly support and reduce the surplus flesh. They enable you to wear the latest styles without any sacri- fice in fit or comfort. The “Stout” woman will find in them her ideal 17 Highland Avenue in corsetry. May we show them to you? Phone 387-R MISS ANNA MEYERS 60 South Main Street FRED MOCHEL J. H. Frankenfield Meats and Vegetables Sanitary Plumbing, Heating, Gas Fitting, Sewerage and Electric Wiring ABSOLUTELY FRESH — High Quality 57 S. Main St. Canned Goods Phone 27 Repairing a Specialty. Estimates Furnished on New and Old Work. Telephone 184. 33 South Main St. PRESCRIPTIONS EASTMAN KODAKS CIGARS and SUPPLIES REXALL AGENCY FINE BOX CANDY JULES M . ZINDT DRUGGIST 34 South Main Street Telephones, 281 and 282 DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. JF you are out pleasure riding, why not stop at Ross’—Downers Grove Up-To-Date Sanitary Bakery, and take home some stuff that is baked in our new up-to-date brick oven. YOU CAN SEE THEM BAKE WHILE YOU WAIT FOR YOUR GOODS A. O. ROSS, Proprietor Are You In Search Of The Best? HERE IT IS! SCHOOL VICTROLAS SUPPLIES RECORDS I N K PENS PENCILS T ABLETS NOTE BOOKS J. L. SWEARINGEN 23 S. Main St. Phone 26 SEIBERT and NORRIS SCHOOL IS OVER :: : VACATION STARTS Don’t Forget That We Have Your Vacation Needs Bathing Caps Stationery Kodaks Kodak Films Fountain Pens EVERYTHING REQUIRED FOR YOUR SUMMER NEEDS McBride Bros. Knobbe Special Ice Cream SEIBERT NORRIS, Druggists “EVERYTHING A DRUG STORE SHOULD HAVE” Corner Main and Curtis Sts. : : : : PLone Downers Grove 6 H. E. McAllister 'Jt DRY GOODS NOTIONS READY-TO-WEAR 33 S. Main St. Phone 190 The quality of everything we handle is always away up. The price we charge is always way down. Trade with us, we will treat you right. NORTH SIDE GROCERY AND MARKET STEWART M. BURNS, Prop. Complete Stock Automobile Tires and Tubes at All Times Best Quality Oils, Greases J. GOLLAN and Accessories - FLORIST — Downers Grove Garage (Incorporated) DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. North Washington St. Phone 22 Downers Grove, III. Westinghouse Battery Service. Telephones Our Shops are Equipped For All Emergencies 210-J 60-J Our Lumber Yard and Factory are HEADQUARTERS for Higk Grade Milbtfork, Lumber and Building Supplies -——CALL ON US----- Phr Potter Mfg. Lumber Co. E s“ ALL r y __ A _ T ALL KINDS L SIZES LOWEST PRICES HAROLD H. CLARKE -- CLEANER AND DYER - --WE CALL FOR AND DELIVER------- Telephone 374 Downers Grove, 111. WARNING!! You will be disappointed if you fail to take home a quart of our HOME MADE ICE CREAM We Also Serve MEALS and LUNCHES to the Fastidious. BERTOLIN SON 45 S. Main St. Phone 94 High School Graduates If you expect to enter business life and succeed, you need training of the right kind. Metropolitan trained stenogra- phers, bookkeepers and secretaries get better pay from the start and actually succeed in their work. Nearly fifty years of success in business education proves the effi- ciency of our courses. Experienced teachers, individual instruction, and reasonable rates, Positions for graduates. Write for Prospectus. Metropolitan Business Col lege 37 SOUTH WABASH AVE. CHICAGO BUSCHMAN BROS. LONG DISTANCE HAULING PACKING, CRATING and SHIPPING MOVING and TRUCKING 19 W. Railroad St. Phone One-One Phones: Garage 391; Res. 343-M. RELIABLE GARAGE DAY and NIGHT TAXI SERVICE Dealers for OVERLAND and WILLYS-KNIGHT CARS Gas and Oil Tires and Tubes Schmidt Costume Wig Shop COSTUMERS FOR THE AMATEUR STAGE and MASQUEBALL 920 North Clark Street CHICAGO - - ILLINOIS 27 So. Main St. guaranteed Satisfaction Qtand Jadoriruj Cleaning -PieSSin - Altering JOSEPH MAZZA Telephone 355 Efficiency Good Faith In In Workmanship Relationship SHEET METAL ELECTRINCAL SERVICE Operated by Diener Bros. 105 SOUTH MAIN STREET DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. Rhone 400 Here is the Kohler “Viceroy” tub. Let us install one or more of these beautiful fixtures in your heme. Our plumbing judgment is mature. Our work is prompt, neat and lasting. Our prices are satisfac- tory. R. R. COLE PLUMBING and HEATING 13 W. Railroad Street Downers Grove, 111. A. R. BEIDELMAN Builder of HIGH GRADE GRANITE MONUMENTS and HEADSTONES MONUMENTS ERECTED IN EVERY CEMETERY. --Telephones- Naperville 35-J. Wheaton 255. FIRST NATIONAL BANK Of Downers (irove Capital .... $35,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits $29,158.00 MEMBER OF FEDERAL RESERVE BANK Every First National Bank has the stamp of approval of this, the richest government in the world. S. J. PERKIN BARBER Childrens’ Haircutting A Specialty 23 SOUTH PRINTING MAIN STREET DEVELOPING J. W. HUGHES............. President RALPH N. BALLOU..........Vice-Pres. SAMUEL CURTIS...............Cashier H. M. KAUT............Asst Cashier The Curtiss Theatre PRESENTS ONLY THE MASTERPIECES OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST ART. Dependable DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CAR KIDWELL GARAGE CO. DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. --PHONE 284- D. G. H. S. Class Photographers - - Official Photographers For This Annual - - Interiors and Exteriors taken to give best results. Special inducements made for Graduating Classes and Groups. — FOR APPOINTMENTS CALL — Central 300-342-3677 D. H. ULHORN Telephone 347-R —-— A. P. THOLIN PASTEURIZED ...TAILOR... MILK AND CREAM Gent’s Furnisher—Correct Styles 37 S. Main St. Phone 91 48 N. Forest Ave., Downers Grove, 111. Graduates of Downers Grove {TT In completing your course you have accomplished something worth while. Many of you are now mak- ing plans for a start in the business world. {IT Your choice of work will have an important bearing ' upon your future success. You will need to look for ultimate advancement as well as for immediate returns. {IT In the development of modern electrical equipment there is a field of unlimited possibilities. Here, in addition to the more specialized activities, you will find opportunity for training in the broad fundamentals of successful business practice. {IT Before making any decision, call at our Employment Office and have a talk with us. You will be welcome to any assistance we can give you in formulating your plans. (HAWTHORNE WORKS) Established 1892 Farmers’ and Merchants’ B a n h Downers Grove, Illinois Capital Stock $100 000.00 Stockholders’ Liabilities $100 000.00 Surplus . $5 000.00 Safety Boxes to Rent from $2.00 and up per Year New Modern Burglar L. MERTZ President F. D. LINDLEY Vice-President and Fire Proof Vaults V. SIMONSON Cashier J. M. NARGNEY Asst. Cashier CHAS. MOCHEL Lehman Michel AND SON “The Larger The Store HARDWARE, The Greater The Service” COAL and FEED Garland and Jewell Gas Stoves Ours Is The Largest Department Paints, Oils and Brushes Store In Downers Grove Complete Line of Full-O-Pep IT WOULD PAY YOU and Red Comb Poultry Feed. Poultry and Lawn Fencing TO TRADE WITH US. 36 S. Main St. Phone 29 28 S. Main St. - - Phone 177 LORD LUMBER CO. DOWNERS GROVE : : ILLINOIS —PHONE 20— ______________ ESTABLISHED 1886 Coal : : Lumber : : Millwork and Building Material FLECK BUCHHOLZ LA GRANGE HINSDALE DOWNERS GROVE Distributors for FORD FORDSON LINCOLN When your Ford car, or Fordson tractor needs atten- tion, call on us. Remember we are properly equipped, employ competent mechanics, and use Genuine Ford and Fordson parts in all repair work. This Issue Of THE CAULDRON — Was Printed By— The Citizen Publishing Co. CATALOGS. PERIODICALS. HIGH JSCHOOL ANNUALS. BUSINESS STATIONERY. LINOTYPE COMPOSITION -PUBLISHERS OF SIX NEWSPAPERS- Phone 58 LaGrange - - - LaGrange, Illinois Downers Grove Hardware Co. Hardware, Electrical Goods and Kindred Lines. 61 S. Main St. Tel. 30 The Cauldron Staff heartily thank the business men who have so generously advertised in the 1922 Cauldron. ]j To the Class of '22. Knowing that you have reached this successful conclusion of your High School education because of perseverance and ability u?e sincerely congratulate you, for these are the qualities which will win for you the rewards that your am bition aims at in the years ahead of you. May Health, IDisdom and Happiness smile on you in abundant measure throughout the years to come. M. VJ. Mills Printing Co. Qeneral Printers and Publishers Cfhe IDeeklq News Digest of DuPage County LORD LUMBER COMPANY —GARAGE DEPARTMENT— Phone, Day 382 DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. Phone, Night 77-W We thank the following for the financial support they have given the Class of ’22 in the issuing of the Cauldron: J. F. KIDWELL CO. GEORGE B. HEARTT F. I). LINDLEY C. FORI) DAVIS DR. W. W. GOURLEY DR. ROY MOORE I)R. SMITH PHIL MOCHEL MORRIS SHOE STORE ACHIEVEMENT The goal of every ambitious man and firm is typified in the rapid growth of the Jahn Ollier Engraving Company—the uni' versa! esteem in which their art and plates are held by the large national advertisers —and the enviable reputation for prompt deliveries which they enjoy. Delivering this same high quality and careful personal supervision to schools has built up for us the largest college and high school annual engraving busi- ness in America—400 books yearly. Thirty thousand square feet of floor space (4 floors) and over two hundred and fifty skilled employees are required to meet the constant demand for “J O commercial photographs, art, color process plates and photo engraving (one complete floor is devoted to color process work). Intelligent supervisionofall work by many skillful office service men eliminates vour skillful office service men eliminates your troubles. Sales service men sent every where JAHN and OLUER ENGRAVING CO 352 'est cJrJams Street CHICAGO ...Autographs...