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

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1924 volume:

Foreword Cast out upon the sea of time are many books. As this volume is set adrift with its companions, we trust that it may be favorably received by all who explore Us pages. We have tried, in this, the fifth edition of The Cauldron,” to perpetuate the friendships and memories which have been centered for us in Downers Grove High School. Thus, we trust that in spite of the ravages of time, it may ever hold its own, and uphold the name of Downers Grove High School, and the class of '24. Table of O Trt STVfc 5 Ernest E. Dedication Seniors Honor 1 Senior C Cla Pocr History of Class of '26. Freshmen Class Roll. . . Commencement Exercise 1923 ............. Alumni '23.......... The Bootlegger ..... The Mystery ........ The Hunchback and M oonsmne Page . . . 2 4 P Why Downers Grove is a Good Place in Which to ’age . . . 5 Live The School Betterment Com- 56 mittee 61 8 School Social Committee. . . 63 . . . 9 . . . II School Property Committee. Building and Grounds Com- 65 . . . 21 mittee 67 . . . 22 Socials 70 . . . 23 Girl Reserve 75 . . . 24 Hi-Y Club 77 . . . 25 Latin Club 79 . . . 26 The Dramatic Association.. 82 . . . 33 Mrs. Temple's Telegram. . . . 83 . . . 34 The Merchant Gentleman. . 84 . . . 38 Music 86 . . . 39 Miss Cherry Blossom 91 . 42 Athletics 92 for The football Season 98 . . . 45 Athletic Association 100 . . . 45 Basket Ball 102 . . . 47 Baseball 104 . . . 49 Track 106 the Girls Interclass Track Meet. . 107 . . . 50 School Calendar l923-'24. . 109 . . . 52 . . . 54 1 14 Autographs 144 .LflERftYLLL 'm £v� , Ernest E. Her Page four Dedication To Mr. Ernest Her, our Superintendent and helping friend, we, the class of 1924, do respectfully dedicate this volume of The Cauldron. Mr. Her. the Superintendent of Schools and the Principal of the high school of Downers Grove, received his B. S. degree from the University of Chicago and was a graduate of the School of Education of that University in 1914. Mr. Her holds the First Grade State Life Certificate of both Iowa and Wisconsin, and the State Supervisory certificate from Illinois. Mr. Her has had seventeen years’ experience as prin- cipal of high schools and superintendent of schools of Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois. 1 his experience has been shown in his excellent management of the local schools and it is especially noticeable in the fine work he has done in the upbuilding of Downers Grove High School. We are fortunate in having him as our superinten- dent and principal. The Staff' Donald Van Valen Horace Barnhart Douglas Huntington Donald Towsley Lillian Elarton Edith Perron Frieda Rawcliffe Edward Baron Irene Tank Lucile Heintz Harold Phelps . Herbert Hawkins . Gilbert Mochel Virginia Lacey Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Asst. Business Manager Advertising Manager Subscription Manager Literary Editor Social Editor Athletic Editor Dramatic Editor Art Editor Alumni Editor Joke Editor Junior Editor Sophomore Editor The staff wishes to express great appreciation to Margaret Stough who wrote the year calendar. Special mention is also due Elizabeth Merrylees, who, while not on the staff, did wonderful work in the Art Department. The staff wishes to thank Miss Radcliffe and her typists, who assisted very helpfully, the student body for its co-operation, and various members of the faculty, especially Miss Bleecker, whose labors on behalf of ‘‘The Caul- dron” cannot be over-estimated. Page seven mmz Hoard of Education Community High School District No. 99 Mr. F. N. Davis....... Mr. W. D. Herrick. . . Mrs. E. P. Morgan Mr. C. A. Carlson ...............President ...............Secretary Mr. P. H. Weinheimer Mr. N. E. Anderson CHARLOTTE D. ANDERSON . English B. A. Northwestern University Evanston, Illinois HOMER E. BALE.......................Science B. S. Illinois College Jacksonville, Illinois FLORENCE E. BLEECKER . . . Latin B. A. magna cum laude Columbia University New York City, New York GUY H. BROWN...............Manual Arts Graduate State Normal School River Falls. Wisconsin HELEN IRENE HATFIELD . . History B. A. Earlham College Richmond, Indiana RUBY RADCLIFFE .... Commercial GLIDDEN B. REEVE.Physical Education B. S. Knox College Galesburg. Illinois DORIS C. SHUMAN . . . Mathematics B. A. Illinois College Jacksonville. Illinois HELEN LUCILE WATTS . . . English B. A. cum laude Smith College Northampton. Mass. EVELYN ZWEMER..............French B. A. summa cum laude Hope College Holland. Michigan Page eleven Page twelve The Class of 1924 Colors: Blue and Gold Officers 1920-1921 Miss Radcliffe—Advisor Albert Smith Donald Towsley Margaret Stough Edith Perron President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer 1921- 1922 Miss Galbraith—Advisor Richard Grout..........................President Lillian Elarton...................Vice-President Horace Barnhart .... Secretary-Treasurer Marion Klinefelter Social Representative 1922- 1923 Mr. Moser—Advisor Richard Rumbaugh.......................President Marion Klinefelter................Vice-President Margaret Stough........................Secretary Horace Barnhart........................Treasurer 1923-1924 Miss Bleecker, Miss Zwemer—Advisors Horace Waples..........................President Donald Towsley....................Vice-President Mildred Alyea................Secretary-Treasurer Valedictorian.............................Margaret Stough Salutatorian .............................Eleanor Hanchett Hfi ______ HKIZZZZZ Page fourteen tlllltllll! MILDRED MARGARET ALYEA Hinsdale High School ( 1 ) (2) ; Dramatic Club (3), Chairman Acting Dept. (4); Latin Club (4) ; Glee Club (4) ; Athletic Assoc. (3) (4); Girls’ Reserve (3) (4) ; Class Secretary (4); “Omicron Lambda Lambda ” (4). Miss Cherry Blossom (4). HORACE G. BARNHART Athletic Assoc. ( I ) (2) ; Vice- President (3) ; Secretary and Treasurer (4); Basketball (2 ) (3) , Captain (4); Football (3) (4); Baseball (3) (4); Hi Y Club (3), Vice-President (4); Sec- retary and Treasurer of Class (2) (3); Latin Club ( 1 ) (2) ; School Property Committee (3); Business Managei Cauldron (4). EDWARD L. BARON St. Ignatius H. S. ( 1 ) ; Chair- man Building and Ground Committee (3) (4); Athletic Assoc. (2) (3) (4) ; Baseball (2) (3) (4). Captain (2) ( 3) ; Football (2) (3, Captain (4); Basket- ball (2) (3) (4) ; Athletic Editor Caul- dron (4); Track (4). HOMER BOLDEBUCK Hi Y Club (3) (4); French Club (2) ; Athletic Assoc. ( I ) (2) (3) (4) ; Minor Basketball (3) ; Baseball (I ) (2) (3) (4). DOROTHY I. DREW V Minneapolis Central High School ( I ) ; Athletic Assoc. (2)(3)(4) ; French Club(2); Dramatic Assoc. (4); Glee Club (3); Bohemian Girl (2); Girl Reserve Treasurer (3) (4); School Property Committee (3). Page fifteen m LILLIAN ELARTON Class Vice-President (2); The Bohemian Girl (2); The Little Clodhopper ( 3 ) ; Declamatory Contest (3); Mrs. Temples Telegram (4) ; The Merchant Gentleman (4) ; Girls Glee Club (4); Orchestra (2) (3) (4); Athletic Assoc. (I) (2) (3) (4) ; Latin Club ( I ) (2) (3) (4) ; Dra- matic Club (2). Secretary and Treas- urer (3), Vice-President (4); Girls Reserve Secretary (3) (4) ; Betterment Committee (3); Subscription Manager Cauldron (4). PAUL FRAHER Athletic Assoc. (I)(2)(3) (4); Latin Club ( 1 ) (2) (3) (4); Dramatic Assoc. (4); Bohemian Girl (2); Mrs. Temple’s Telegram' (4); The Merchant Gentleman (4) ; Hi Y Club ( 3) (4). VERNON FRANK Z Athletic Assoc. (1)(2)(3) (4) ; Latin Club ( I ) (2) ; Or- chestra (3)(4); School Prop- erty Committee Chairman (4) ; Minor Basketball (3) (4). GEORGE WELTON GRESS Minor Football ( I ) ( 3) ; Major Football (2) (4) ; Base- _ ball (2); Minor Basketball (3); Track (4); Athletic As- soc. (I) (2)(3)(4); Hi Y Club (I) (2) (3) (4); Orchestra (I) (2) (3) (4) : Glee Club ( 3 ) ( 4) ; Latin Club (1) (2) (3) (4). ELEANOR HANCHETT Athletic Assoc. (1)(2)(3) (4); Latin Club (1)(2)(3) (4); D e m e t e r and Her V Maidens (2); Perseus and Andromeda (2); The Bo- hemian Girl (2); Omicron Lambda Lambda (4) ; Salutatorian. Page sixteen Mmi m HERBERT F. HAWKINS Athletic Assoc. ( I ) (2) (3) (4); Dramatic Club (3) (4); Hi Y Club (3) (4); The Lit tie Clodhopper” (3); “The Bohemian Girl” (2); “Mrs. Temple’s Telegram” (4) ; ’’Miss Cherry Blossom” (4); “The Merchant Gentle- man” (4); Joke Editor Cauldron (4). LUCILE MARJORIE HEINTZ Latin Club (I) (2) (3) (4); Athletic Assoc. (1)(2)(3) (4); Girl Reserve Vice-Presi- dent (3) (4); Dramatic Club. Chairman Costume Commit- tee (4); ’’Omicron Lambda Lambda” (4) ; “Demeter and Her Maidens (2) ; Art Editor Cauldron (4). RUTH MARION HENDERSON Athletic Assoc. (I) (2) (3) (4); Girl’s Basketball Team ( 1 ) (2) (3) (4) ; Latin Club (I) (2) (3), Treasurer (4); Dramatic Club ( 3 ) (4) ; Build- ings and Grounds Committee (3) (4) ; Glee Club (3) (4); “The Bohemian Girl (2); Miss Cherry Blossom ”(4) ; Orchestra (3) (4); ‘Demeter and Her Maidens” (2); “Omicron Lambda Lambda” (4); Girls Reserve (3) (4). KENT KINGSLEY Athletic tt Assoc. (I) (2) (3) (4); Hi Y Club (2)(3)(4); Latin Club (2) (3) (4); The Bohemian Girl” (2); Dra- matic Club (4); “Mrs. Tem- ple’s Telegram (4); “The Merchant Gentleman’ ' (4). T=5r- JESSE OLDFIELD X Athletic Assoc. (I) (2) (3) (4). Page seventeen mzz w EDITH BERENETTA PERRON Literary Editor Cauldron (4) ; Class Treasurer (I); Glee Club ( I ) ; Albion, Michigan, High School (2) ; Social Com- mittee Secretary (3); Only 38 (3); Girl Reserve President (3) (4); Mrs. Temple’s Telegram (4) ; School Betterment Committee Secre- tary (4); I he Merchant Gentleman (4) ; Omicron Lambda Lambda” (4) ; Latin Club (1)(3)(4); Dramatic Club (3) (4); Athletic Assoc. (I) (3) (4). HAROLD W. PHELPS Athletic Assoc. (1) (2) (3) (4); Hi Y Club (1)(2)(3); Latin Club ( I ) (2) (3) ; The Bohemian Girl (2); Boy’s Glee Club (3) (4); Social Committee (3) ; Manager Football (4) ; Manager Basketball (4) ; Major Foot- ball (3): Cauldron Staff (4); Chair- man School Betterment Committee (4) . CLARA PLAMBECK Athletic Assoc. (1)(2)(3) (4); Latin Club ( 1 ) (2) ( 3) (4); Dramatic Assoc. (4); Girl Reserve (3) (4); Omi- cron Lambda Lambda (4). a3 FRIEDA RAWCLIFFE J. Sterling Morton High School (I) (2); Athletic As- soc. (3) (4); Glee Club (4); Dramatic Assoc. (3) (4); School Betterment Committee (4); Miss Cherry Blossom (4); Mrs. Temple’s Telegram (4) ; Omi- cron Lambda Lambda” (4) ; Social Editor Cauldron (4). MARGARET STOUGH Class Secretary (1)(3); Demeter and Her Maidens” W' (2); Latin Club (I) (2) (3) (4); Athletic Assoc. (1)(2) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ; Dramatic Assoc. ( 4 ) ; Girl’s Reserve (3) (4); School Prop- erty Committee Secretary (4); Omi- cron Lambda Lambda (4) ; Cauldron Calendar Girl (4) ; Valedictorian. .'AT™. Page eighteen HARRY VIRGIL SUTTER Athletic Assoc. ( 4 ) ; Latin Club Basketball (4); (4). IRENE ANN TANK Athletic Assoc. -vj) (4); Latin Club (4); Dramatic (3); Girl Reserve Dramatic Editor mm (I)(2)(3) (2)(3)(4); Track (3) (I)(2)(3) (1)(2)(3) Assoc. (2) (3)(4); Cauldron (4) ; “Demeter and Her Maidens” (2). RUTH THOMAS Latin Club (I) (2) (3) (4); Athletic Assoc. (I)(2)(3) (4): Dramatic Club (2) (3). Chairman Publicity Commit- tee (4): “Miss Cherry Blos- som” (4); “The Bohemian Girl (2); “Demeter and Her Maidens” (2); Girl's Reserve ( 3) (4) ; Mrs. Temple’s Telegram (4); Declamatory Contest ( 3) ; Social Committee (4) ; Girl s Glee Club (4) ; “Omicron Lambda Lambda (4); Buildings and Grounds Commit- tee ( 3); Shorthand Contest (4). Temple’s Tele- “The Merchant (4) ; Glee Club (I)(2)(3)(4); DONALD DIXON TOWSLEY Vice-President of Class ( 1 ) (4); “The Bohemian Girl (2) ; Mrs. gram (4) ; Gentleman (4); Athletic Assoc. Latin Club (l)(2)(3). President (4) Dramatic Club President (4); Eli Y Club ( 3) (4) ; Social Committee Chair- man (4). A. DONALD VAN VALEN Minor Football ( I ) ; Major Football (2) (3) (4); Minor Basketball (2) (3); Track (3) , Captain (4); Athletic Assoc. ( I ) (2) (3). President Hi Y Club (I) (2), President (3) French Club (I) (2); Dramatic (2) (3) (4) ; Glee Club (3) (4) Extemporaneous Speaking Contest (3) Only 38 (3) ; Mrs. Temple’s Tele gram (4); Miss Cherry Blossom' (4) ; Orchestra (2) (3) ; Buildings and Grounds Committee Secretary (3); Minstrel Show ( I ) ; Athletic Board of Control (4); Editor Cauldron (4). OH (4) (4) Club Page nineteen HORACE MANN WAPLES President of Class (4); Foot- ball (3) (4); Baseball (2) (3) (4); Miss Cherry Blos- som (4); Latin Club (I) (2) ; Athletic Assoc. (I)(2) (3) (4); Hi Y Club (4); Glee Club (4) . Page li� cni ) Honor Students THE Cauldron Staff is instituting this new page in recognition of the honor students of the graduating class of 1924 because it is believed that success in scholarship is as worthy of note as prowess in athletics or talent in dra- matics. It is hoped that this page will develop into an Honor Department of the annual, for membership in which students of high ability and ambition will strive each year to keep on the honor roll for the entire school year. It is fitting that Margaret Stough, valedictorian, and Eleanor Hanchett. salutatorian, of the class of ’24. should be the charter members of this depart- ment. The records of both these seniors are consistently high for all four years of school work, and the final average of the valedictorian is record- breaking. I he Cauldron Staff, the Class, and the school are proud to offer congratulations in this way. Page tbehfy-one Senior Class History THE Class of ’24. What good times we've had together—and yet we have also had our ’’blue” days. Memory pictures of our Freshman year, 1920, when forty-eight greenies” were enrolled in the Downers Grove High School, come before the eyes of the Seniors at this time. For some time we were exceedingly shy and backward among the upper classmen, but we finally became sufficiently courageous to hold a class meet- ing under the supervision of Miss Radcliffe, our competent advisor. We elected the following class officers: Albert Smith. President; Donald Towsley, Vice-President; Margaret Stough, Secretary; and Edith Perron, Treasurer. Most of our attention was turned toward our studies that year, and we made no especially great name for ourselves. Our first year also marked the beginning of Mr. Vernon s principalship in Downers Grove where for three years his splendid guidance and friendship was enjoyed by every member of the High School. In the fall of ’21, we were more sure of ourselves and our surroundings, and consequently derived more pleasure from the school year. Very early in the year we met and chose our class officers. Richard Grout became our class President. Lillian Elarton, Vice-President, and Horace Barnhart, our Secretary and Treasurer. Under Miss Galbraith’s excellent supervision, we held one party at which everyone had a very delightful time. By the time we became Juniors our number had decreased to thirty, but our zeal and enthusiasm were not in the least diminished. We were very lucky in having Mr. Moser as our class advisor, and the following officers were chosen: Richard Rumbaugh, President; Marion Klinefelter, Vice-Presi- dent; Margaret Stcugh, Secretary; and Horace Barnhart, Treasurer. One of the most important events in a Junior’s life is the Junior-Senior Banquet, and ours was no exception. Under our efficient advisor and his staff of workers, our banquet proved to be a great success, and showed the ability of the Class of ’24. And then, last but by no means least, came our Senior year. How dignified and noble we now felt! We Seniors were exceedingly fortunate in having Miss Bleecker and Miss Zwemer assigned to us as our advisors. After organizing and choosing Horace Waples as President; Donald Towsley, Vice-President; and Mildred Alyea as Secretary and Treasurer, the next important matter to be attended to was the election of a Cauldron Staff. Our class came to the front with the presentation of our play, “Mrs. I emple’s Telegram,’’ under the excellent direction of our advisors. Another important feature of our Senior year was the High School Car- nival which was directed by the Faculty and the Cauldron Staff. Our new principal and superintendent. Mr. Ernest Her, brought with him a host of new ideas and rules which, although they seemed extremely hard to most of us at first, have greatly improved the Downers Grove High School. Every Senior will always remember Mr. Her as a true friend and helper. This marks the close of our history as a class, but these four years spent together cannot be forgotten by any member of the Class of ’24. —MARGARET STOUGH. Page ii� cnt ?-livo 1924 Class Will WE the Class of 1924 not being insane nor devoid of reason, and having excellent physical faculties, do hereby present our will. Mildred Alyea leaves her title of Baroness to Lily Finger. Horace Barnhart bequeaths his basketball ability to Thomas Leavitt. Edward Baron leaves his hike for the milk to Samuel Dum. Homer Boldebuck leaves his billiard ball to Anthony Sebastion. Dorothy Drew leaves her list of unpaid dues to all future treasurers. Lillian Elarton leaves her giggle to Albert Andorff and her red hair to the Dramatic Association for future plays. Paul Fraher's demure manners are left in charge of Esther Offerle. Vernon Frank leaves his short walk to school to Bob Andrus. But don't buy a clarinet, Bob. Welton Cress leaves his narrow mind to Wilbur Coleman. Eleanor Hanchett leaves her white sweater to Margaret Grout. Herbert Hawkins bequeaths his ability to attract attention to Spencer Lott. Lucille Heintz leaves her modesty to Sam Hurley. Ruth Henderson leaves her Naperville friends to Margaret Hammond. You’ll have to go to Naperville to see them, Margaret. Kent Kingsley leaves his shiek hair cut to Don Gallup, and Jane in charge of Elbert Riedy, and his freckles to Iona McNally. Jesse Oldfield's farm will be under the direction of Richard Kellogg. Sell it and get some roller skates, Richard. Edith Perron leaves her poetical ability to Robert Conley. Harold Phelps leaves his pull with the faculty to Ernest Wright. Clara Plambeck’s silken locks will adorn the head of Thomas Tizzard. Freida Rawcliffe leaves her little brother to Ruth Geissert. Margaret Stough leaves her Daily Dozen to Mary Moore. They have made Margaret the valedictorian. Virgil Sutter leaves one gallon of Polarine and a horseshoe to the Adams Brothers. Irene Tank leaves Bud Repp’s car to Mildred Bell. Ruth Thomas bequeaths her management of the local opera house to Marion Harvey. Which means that Marion is now the boss. Donald Towsley leaves nothing, taking his guiding light with him. Donald Van Valen leaves his many short pencils to anyone who can sharpen them. Horace Waples bequeaths his grin to Florence Kester. The Class as a whole leaves their advisors to the school at large, their honor roll to the Freshman class, the dear remains of the High School building to the grammar school, and their sweet disposition and sense of humor to the faculty. Drawn up in the year four of our high school life, in the presence of Hebe and the respective members of the Senior Class. Attest— —The Timely Clock and the New Encyclopedia. Page livcnly-thrcc Class Poem And so again, O dear old Downers High You send another group into the world Your children all—We leave behind Sweet, precious memories of racing years. Far, far too swiftly fled. Among the well-known halls Ghosts of our happy past flit to and fro The little, laughing ghosts of childish pranks Some half forgotten, some remembered still, Bringing a laugh, a smile to youthful lips Sober in new-found dignity. And there in some dark corner all alone The drooping, weeping, listless little sprite Of failures, for the moment bleak and grim Exams we failed, the team we didn't make And other moments tragic to our souls; A wistful, large-eyed ghost of eager hopes And by her side an eager, fragile thing Of those hopes realized in youthful hearts Of triumph throbbing high in youthful minds. A meek bewildered spirit of the years So quickly gone with childhood. In its stead Is youth, clear-eyed and brave. O Downers Grove— We hope, returned, some day You'll welcome us with pride we’ve justly earned. And know, to you, your children all give back The love, the credit that are yours. O careless world— We face you now with bravest hearts and minds With faithful souls and ever-ready hands Receive of us the gifts that youth can give Receive us as your own—we come to you Eager and willing—take us to your heart. O watching God— Live in our hearts from day to day. Live in our minds, our souls, that we may still Know and love and learn—that we may give The best that’s in us in our daily task, The best that's in us every month and year. The best that’s in us always without end. —EDITH PERRON. Page ln cnl f-four Class Song (Tune, “Old Gang of Mine ) Dear Class of ’24 all of the years Of working together, our triumphs, our fears In our old High now have come to an end Our hands, our hearts to the world we must lend. Chorus: But, dear old High, we ll ne’er forget those dear days of yore Days when we were your love and pride, the class of '24 We leave you now with a sadness untold Our hearts full of love, our memories of gold We promise you more pride in the years to come, in Class '24. Tho we must part, the tomorrow we ll be Out in the world, perhaps far, far from thee Oh! Downers Grove, we can never forget Those dear old halls where Class ’24 met. Chorus: Oh, but we ll give the world to see that old class of ours Finest of classes, dearest friends of happy childhood hours Four happy years have we spent in these halls Now we re forever going forth from these walls Still in years to come will give the world to see that old class of ours. Prophecy of Class 1924 'piME—1940. Place—Downers Grove. Scene—Postoffice. (On the walls are posters, one stating the advisability of buying Miss Margaret Stough’s new course Latin books; another advertising Jesse Old- field’s new cut style chewing tobacco. In one corner is a stenographer and as she looks up we see that it is none other than Ruth Thomas. Donald Van Valen, chief postmaster, enters, fol- lowed by several small, trim boys carrying mail sacks. Van is still young, thirty-odd is no longer old. He deposits his hat and cane on a rack, stuffs his gloves in his coat pocket and hangs it up. He takes his place at his desk as Ruth nods.) Ruth: Good morning. Van; aren’t you rather late? There’s a pile of letters waiting for you. They came in on the early train. Van (opening and scanning his mail as he talks) : Hello, yes, I am late. My man was late getting the car started and 1 had to stop at Hawkins Junk Shop to tell Herbie of some newspapers and an old stove in my cellar; and to order some fruit. You know he has taken on fruit as a side line. Well—I say, look here, speak of the angels! (Herbie enters, a basket of fruit on one arm, old newspapers in the other. He dumps these on the floor and delving into the depths of his hat unearths a yellow envelope.) Herbie: Telegram for you. Van; not bad news, I hope. (Van opens it and glances at the contents) : Gh. no. President Bryap wants me to come to Washington immediately to attend a conference with the King of England and the President of France. My plane’s being fixed so I'll have to take the passenger. It leaves at two, there’s plenty of time to go home and pack. Thanks, good-bye. (He starts for the door, Herbie following.) I’ll send a substitute im- mediately. You take charge till he comes, will you, Ruth? Good-bye. (Ruth types for a few minutes. Then stops to sort out a few loose letters and packages. As she finishes the substitute comes in. He is an old man and seems quite interested in the place.) Man: Hello, thar, Ruth. I’m Mr. Johnson, remember? I happened to be visiting here and Donald asked me to take his place. Ruth: Of course I remember you, Mr. Johnson. I'm so glad to see you and I know you know just what to do. The mail is in and we can begin to sort it. (He lifts up a paper and scans it interestedly.) Mr. Johnson: Wal, wal, will you look at this now. H. Barnhart and D. Towsley—Brokers. Got a swell ad in here. Now what do you know about that? Say, I remember way back in ’24. Horace—no—Barney— that’s it—Barney was a basketball star, and Tubby used to take such a long walk every night before he went home from school. Ha, ha! Page ln cnty-six (Ruth continues to sort mail and he continues to read. Suddenly he roars and slaps his thigh.) “Oh my! Ruth, look here! I’m so relieved. It s settled at last. We’ve bin waitin sixteen years tor it. (He hums the Wedding March and takes mincing little steps down the room. Ruth snatches the paper and gasps.) 1 he announcement of Eleanor Hanchett s marriage! ’ Alter long years or courtship, Miss Hanchett hnally uses leap year to the best advantage . “Wal now—1 wanta know. (A woman dressed in the best of taste enters with large placards. As she sees Mr. Johnson she smiles and shakes hands.) Lady: “Why, how do you do, Mr. Johnson. Have you usurped Don- ald s position? It s been a long while since I last saw you.’ Johnson: “Well, Lucile Heintz! No, Van’s away. You get better looking every day. Lucile. What can I do for you? I forgot—I should say Mrs. President—1 just heard you lead the 'Woman’s Clubs.’ Congratula- tions. ” Lucile: “Thank you. I wondered if I could put these up here. We re giving a benefit show in a couple of weeks and we want it well advertised.’’ Mr. Johnson (takes card and glances over it) : “Well, well, Dorothy Drew, famous star, coming in a movie production of Edith Perron’s drama. Moonless Nights,’ most popular play in New York last season. Afterwards there will be a special Ballet by Mile. Freida Rawcliffiske and Mme. Pavlowa, famous dancers in court circles. Well, well, of course (he puts it in a con- spicuous place) glad to, ma’am. Them two girls always was fooling with writing and dancin’ here. Lucile: “ I hank you so much. Now, I must hurry. Good-bye. (Johnson again takes up paper, looks at head lines and whistles.) “Harold Phelps, famous evangelist, conducting revival at M. E. Church. His sermon tonight is: 'The Curse of the Ice Cream Soda.’ Miss Irene Tank, pianist, will play appropriate tunes. All come and be saved.” (Shaking his head.) How these children do grow up. I can remember them in H. S. They are as fine a bunch as now as then.” (Turns leaves pensively for few moments.) “Hey there, Ruth, look here, this ad. ‘Wanted, position by experienced butler, references from best families; box 431.’ Say, now, that's —let me see—that’s Paul Fraher’s box number, isn’t it? Say, I wonder if he still says ‘That’s just what I was going to do.’ Ha, ha! A determined looking woman enters, also bearing posters. “I’d like these put up please. Why, hello, Mr. Johnson. I'm Lillian Elarton. Those are my campaign notices. I’m running for Senatoress; my platform, bobbed hair for women’s rights and wrongs; and let the men wash the dishes. Johnson: “Wal, I’ll put 'em up. I hope you get it, Lillian—guess you will, the wimmin ’ll all vote for that platform sure. I’ll stick ’em up for you. Bye.” Red: “Good-bye, Mr. Johnson. Glad to have seen you again. Page Ivcnty-icvcn Mr. Johnson: Well, here's an interview with V. Frank, historian No engaged in writing history of Downers. He always was pretty good at that, wasn’t he? Hey, look here! 'H. Virgil Sutter, second Sinclair, baffles Senate inves- tigating inquiry. Mr. Sutter maintains he only uses axle grease for his hair and not motor oil as supposed; in spite of rigid cross-questioning he sticks to his story. Well, can you imagine it? Say, the Senate sure has nerve picking a nice chap like Virgil; remember what a whiz he was at basketball? Ho, hum: nothing more in this. I don’t think much of the Tribune any more. I he Reporter is better.’ (He begins to read post cards.) Hello, Ruth Henderson says she can t get home this week-end; too busy at the ‘Y.’ What’s she doing there? Ruth: Why, she’s in charge of all the athletics. She was always good in that, you know. They say she s thinking of starting a training school of her own.” Johnson: Well, she'd be good, I reckon—she’d be good. Here s one from Horace Waples. What d you used to call him? Oh, yes—Wop. He says three of the old ladies have mumps and he can’t leave. Hard job being superintendent of an Old Ladies’ Home. He has to read to ’em. He always did like old ladies, didn’t he? (A woman enters hurriedly.) Say, isn’t it Mildred Alyea? Hasn’t changed a bit, has she? Ruth: Yes, that’s Mildred, but she’s Mrs. Baron now. Eddie’s coach- ing at the new community high school and she’s giving a dinner tonight to his football men. Mildred: Why, how do you do, Mr. Johnson? It’s been at least ten years since you were here last. The town has changed, hasn’t it? Oh, tell me, is there a package here for me? 1 m expecting some things from the caterers. They must be here for Ed—I mean Mr. Baron’s—banquet tonight. Don’t say they have not come! Mr. Johnson: Yes, they have, but the package is too heavy to carry. I’ll send a boy over with it soon. Mildred: Thank you; I’ll be waiting for it. It's awfully good of you. Mr. Johnson: No trouble at all. Well, I hope your banquet is a great success. Mrs. Baron: I know it will be, thank you. Good-bye. (Two men entering the door raise their hats and exchange greetings with Mrs. Baron. They come towards Mr. Johnson.) Johnson: Well, well! Jesse Oldfield and Homer Boldebuck. You boys have not changed much, have you? How are you and what are you doing? Homer: Why, Mr. Johnson, you’re looking fine. Didn’t know you were in town. Lucky we dropped in. Jesse is after some stuff for the farm, due this morning. Some new patent tobacco sorters you know. If they don’t come he’ll have to do it himself, and it isn’t a fitting occupation for a tobacco king. Page lt� cnlv-cighl ZWK Jesse: He thinks it is funny just because he owns and runs the Cheese Inn. Even if it is the best place in town to eat he needn’t be stuck up. Johnson: Now, boys, don’t quarrel. Say, it’s good to see you again; pretty near the whole class has been in here this morning. Say. who in Downers Grove is this? (A sleek, suave gentleman carrying a neat satchel enters and smiles engagingly at them. It is Kent Kingsley. Mr. Johnson feebly shakes his hand.) Johnson: I thought you were the King of England the way you look. Kent: No, but. say. the King of England uses this anti-bald solution of mine. It makes curly hair straight and straight hair curly. It’s the finest, the best and the nicest---- Johnson: Hold on, there; this is a postoffice, not a beauty shop. We are all handsome enough. What you want is Mme. Clara Plambeck’s Elite Hair Dressing Parlor down the street half a block. She might be interested. Kent: I hanks, but remember, Barnhart and Towsley. the Prince of Wales and Rudolph Valentino get their good looks from this. Good-bye. Mr. Johnson: Phew! Maybe if all them people use it--Say do you remember when he was the hairdresser in that play of yours? He was good. What’s that they used to say about coming events? Ha, ha! ' Ruth: Mr. Johnson, lock at the time. We’d better close. It’s been a good day. The whole class of 24 has been in. It’s seemed like old times, hasn’t it?” Johnson (as he locks up) : It has and I’m certainly glad Van picked me. I feel almost young again. Do you remember the time you kids---------- (The rest is lost as they go out the door. And the curtain falls for the last time on the Class of ’24.) Curtain. EDITH PERRON. Page ln enty-ninc ftPRlL 28 1916 left to Rjght RACK. TO THE. WOODS OUK CRTtfY 1 BUO P6RR.0N S' eoiTfi PE.RRO(V 2 JEAtV MAICCWCY 6 LUCY HCINTZ 3 JUDY PERJlON T MARI(VETTA STOOLS 4 JAW6 FRAfY ENFl6LD $ MAYOR 5flOW 9 . SC LlG- JUSI KIOS Pago thirty anJ Pago IfiirlV'Itvo Junior Class Roll Arnold Klein .... President Douglas Huntington James T vvohey .... Secretary Glen Weatherbee Treasurer Miss Shuman Miss Hatfield Mr. Bale 1 Adams. Edward Mills. Dorothy Adams, Horace Mochel, Gilbert Andrus. Robert Moore, Mary Baron. Evelyn Nielsen, Beatrice Bell. Mildred Perron, Julia Blakey, Martha Phelps, Jeanette Coleman. Wilbur Pricket, Gene Davis. Donald Ray, George Deach, Norval Roe, Franklin Diener, Caleb Rumbaugh, Richard Drella, Genevieve Schultz, Eleanor Foreman. Howard Scott, Dorothy Frazier, Harry Shurte, Margaret Gallup, Donald Steffy, Myron Geissert. Ruth Stoops, John Graves. Dorothy Sullivan, Margaret Heartt, Hazel Tizzard, Thomas Harvey, Marion I wohey, James Huntington. Douglas Vanselow. Vernon Kelly, Frank Weatherbee. Glenn Klein, Arnold Wedell, Jchn Mahoney, Betty West, Charles Maxfield, Sherley Wheeler, Marion McColl, Meribah Wolf, Evelyn McElroy, Arthur Wright, Ernest Ii Page lhirl )-lhrcc Class History AS Freshmen we tip-toed through the halls, very green, and rather fright- ened—though we wouldn’t admit it. Standing in awe of the mighty Seniors, and the knowing Juniors, and fearing the tricks and “hazing of the Sophomores, we waited until our initiations into High School life were fairly well over before we held a meeting and voted for our class officers for the first time. We made Douglas Huntington our President, then other officers were elected and into their capable hands we placed our class difficulties. With Grace Bailey as our social secretary we gave two very successful parties. The first one was given at Gertrude Knox's house and even though we were “frosh we managed to enjoy ourselves immensely. Then we held another party at the High School gymnasium—a kid’s party this time—which was rather appropriate for us, although we had entered High School and were beginning to grow up. Next year we returned and became frivolous Sophomores, “hazing as we had been “hazed” and enjoying life at our ease except for a few minor things like studies, which we treated lightly, with contempt, as much as we dared. Of those who had taken their dose of Latin under Miss Trott, who later became Mrs. Todd, a few of the braver ones took a second plunge, and tried to penetrate the mysteries of Caesar under Miss Bleeker's guiding hand—and if we didn't succeed it surely wasn’t her fault. Our president this year was Glenn Weatherbee, and he proved to us that he was worthy of the honor. The other officers fulfilled their positions equally well. This year, as Sophomores, we celebrated by giving a party which was even more successful than our Freshman attempt. After a short play called “The Lion Tamer’s Club,’’ given in the assembly, which furnished much amusement and showed us the dramatic abilities of some of our classmates, we journeyed to the gymnasium and spent the rest of the evening playing games. Now we are Juniors, a great deal wiser and more dignified than ever before, as we strut proudly through the halls. There are fifty-three of us, which shows how well the class has kept together for the three years we have been in High School. Oh, yes, we re a fine class—we admit it. With Mr. Bale. Miss Shuman and Miss Hatfield as our sponsors, and Arnold Klein as president, this happy year is brought to a finish. We have had one party, a “hard times affair, at which Mr. Bale per- formed with great ability, receiving many compliments on his becoming cos- tume. Then we put on a moving picture show at the Dicke Theatre — Steven Steps Out —for the Junior-Senior banquet we were going to give to the Seniors. We made about one hundred and fifty dollars on it. The banquet was given here at school on April 26th. There were ninety-five people who attended the banquet, including the faculty, members of the Board of Education and the students. The hall was decorated in the Senior’s colors, blue and gold, and the color scheme was carried out in the table decorations. Mr. Her was toast- master and different members of the faculty and students spoke. After the banquet there was dancing and games downstairs in the gymnasium. Every one enjoyed himself immensely. So we end the history of the present Junior Class, and though next year we shall be proud of being Seniors, we shall be sorry to say “good-bye to our Junior year. Page ihirty-fivi Page thirty-seven SophomorelClass Roll William Ray . Margaret Grout Virginia Lacey Robert McVitty . Miss Watts Mr. Brown Artabassy, Margaret Bailey, Grace Barnes, Herbert Bensch, Amelia Bensley, George Blakeslie, Jack Blankenburg, Herman Boland, Katherine Bordwell, Charlotte Brooks, Edward Canty, Thomas Carpenter, Raymond Drees, Eleanor Drella, Bernice Dressier, Irving Drew, Howard Dum, Samuel Ehr, Marion Frankenfield, Jane Grout, Margaret Haller, Maude Hammond, Margaret Hanchett, Beatrice Haworth, Elizabeth Henderson. Richard Hoffert, Hubert Hoffman, Jack Hurley, Sam Kellogg, Richard Kester, Florence Knox, Gertrude Kropp, Marie Lacey, Virginia Lawson, Edwin Marchand, John President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Advisors Matson, Dorothy Maxfield, James McNally, Iona McVitty, Robert Michael, Florence Miller, Lester Miskelly, Sam Mochel, Evelyn Morgan, Betty Murphy. Joseph Mydrick, Robert Nargney, Jean Offerle, Margaret Patterson, Dorothy Patton, Earl Pollack, Eva Potter, Marjorie Ray, William Reidy, Elbert Rigsbee, Zelma Schaelzte, Gladys Snow, Genevieve Statton. Olive Steffy, Harold Steib, Mabel Stempfle, Helen Sullivan, Leonard Thomas, Frances Waples, Eleanor Weinheimer, Peggy Welch, Lillian Woehrel, Crescy Wolf, Geraldine Zarn, Clara Page thirly-cight History of Class of ’26 THE Class of '26 entered Downers Grove High School as Freshmen, with an enrollment of eighty-four. The officers elected for the year were Dorothy Patterson, President; Eleanor Waples. Secretary; and William Ray, Treasurer. The Class, laboring under the usual difficulties of Freshmen, entered into all activities with great zest. The first social event of the year, which was a hard times party, was a huge success, as were all undertakings attempted. Although only hreshmen, more were on the honor roll than from any one of the upper classes. The same spirit and enthusiasm has been manifested in our Sophomore year as in our Freshman, although the membership has dropped somewhat. The officers elected for the year were William Ray, President; Margaret Grout, Vice-President; Virginia Lacey, Secretary; and Robert McVitty, Treasurer. The one party of the year, given at Halloween time, was voted a most enjoyable occasion. The same interest was shown in athletics as was the former year. The girls were basketball champions again, while there were Sophomore boys on the first team in football, baseball and track and on the second basketball team. The Class was represented again in the orchestra, glee clubs, and dra- matics and the number of members on the honor roll. In the two years of High School the class has completed, a high record has been maintained, which, if upheld for the next two, will make the graduating Class of 26 worthy of honorable mention. |p wg FRcsmew Freshmen Class Roll Fred Towsley Clarissa Bogart Irene Chester Fremont Plambeck Mrs. Anderson | Miss Radcliffe ( Anderson, Robert Anderson, Willard Andrus, Everett Andrus, Mabel Andorf, Albert Barnhart, William Baron, Theodore Beales, Michael Bearesford, Alice Bitney, Walter Blankenburg, Charlotte Bogart, Clarissa Boldebuck, Esther Chester, Burchard Chester, Irene Deegan, Donnell Dressier, Gertrude Dum, Frank Finger. Lillie Fowler, Ward Fox, John Gleason. Mary Haller, Violet Haslett, Wilford Heintz, John Hillard, Robert Hopper, Wallace Hudson, Gladys Jacobs, Beulah Johanek, Helen Johnson, Esther Karesh, Tillie Kessl, Steven Kester, Harold Krageland, Mildred Leavitt. Thomas Littleford. Esther President Vice-President Secretary T reasurer Advisors Lott, Spencer Mackey, James Maercker, Florence Martin, Alma Matson, Alice McCollum, Earl Merrylees, Elizabeth Mieczkowski. Stanley Mills, Laura Mohns, Gordon Moore, Robert O’Connor, Robert Offerle, Esther- Pitcher, Avis Plambeck, Fremont Pozdol, Edward Randall, Dorothy Reha, Florence Repp, George Rohfing, Marion Sebastian, Anthony Schrank, Clara Singleterry, Kenneth Skuttle, Irene Stephens, Arthur Stoops, Marietta Swider, Joseph Timke, Verna Towsley, Fred Vaubel, Valera Vanderpoel, Arthur Vogler, Carl Wagner, Elen Weatherbee, Helen Wedell, Roy Whitehorn, Catherine Zaraza, Stanley Page forly-l o Page forty-three Commencement Exercises for 1923 ON May 31st, at 8 o’clock P. M., the Class of 192 3 took part in their las' program as a class. The event was the annual commencement exercises held in the Methodist Episcopal Church. To the strains of a recessional played by Miss Lower at the organ, twenty-nine Seniors marched in and took their seats. The invocation was given by Dr. A. S. Phelps. The highest class honor was won by James Mitchell, who gave the valedictory. Second honors went to Lyman Dum, the salutatorian. After vocal solos by Marguerite Smith and Mrs. Weinheimer, the address of the evening was given by Prof. T. D. Eliot of Northwestern and it was, we believe, one of the best ever given at a com- mencement in Downers Grove. The diplomas were presented to the members of the class by Mr. F. N. Davis, President of the Board of Education. Then, as the strains of the recessional were played, the class of 192 3 diminished until, as the last mem- ber passed thru the door, it ceased to be. Alumni ’23 RAY KLEIN is making a name for himself at Knox. Gardiner Barr and Wilfred Pape are enjoying Northwestern U. Wm. Boone, Wm. Oneill, Jack Vaughn and Harry Putnam are also spending their time at Knox. Kathryn Deegan is studying at the De Kalb Normal School. Lyman Dum is tossing express in the local C. B. Q. office. John Edwards works at the Lempke Battery Station. Jack Fisher is holding various positions around home. Vernon Fuller, Lilly Borman. Doyle Moore. Margaret Smith. Antoinnette Smith, and Lurabel Sherman are holding down seats at the C. B. Q. offices in Chicago. Martin Herring is doing his stuff at the gas works in Chicago. Everette Leibundguth is enlightening his brain power at the Chicago Tech. Helen Lewis and Ruth Thatcher are holding down positions with H. E. McAllister. Neleeta Miskelly is making friends at Northwestern College. James Mitchel, Clifford Sedwich, and Eugene Foster, are taking courses at Illinois U. Franklin McNally takes occasional trips to the Ryerson Steel Co. Theodore Spier keeps physically fit by heaving coal at Westmont. Edith Wells is working in Chicago. Lillian Wilhelm spends her time at home keeping her hair curled. Alice Conley is training for her life’s work at a Kindergarten school. agsr: The Bootlegger By Donald Van Valen THE bootlegger sat in a dimly lighted parlor of his house. Suddenly, with no apparent cause he arose and muttered, My Lord, 1 can’t stand it, to think, if 1 hadn’t sold those men my booze they would be well and happy, with a happy family. But what’s the difference? They would have received it some other place. Why not have me get the money? But no, great Scott, to think that they and their families are all wrecked.’’ He turned on a light in a floor lamp. He could be distinguished as a stockily built man with rather gaudy clothes. He walked about the room, sometimes cursing, sometimes praying. Finally he collapsed into an easy chair near the lamp, picked up a paper and read. “Yes, here it is. Joseph Gather, died from drinking moonshine. Alex Arntson, brutally treated his wife and children and finally shot himself. They both got their stuff from me. But who is this? Samuel Joller, went blind and killed his sister. Moonshine did it. Well I don't quite remember him, but,—Ah yes that was the young fellow whom everybody said would make such a great scientist. Now. Oh what will ever become of him? If I hadn’t gone into this business I’d be a happy man, but I wouldn’t have $50,000 in the bank if I had kept straight.” He sank back in the chair and talked to himself for a few moments and then gasped. What was that figure before him? It seemed to come from nowhere and to take a human shape. Slowly and surely it appeared to be a human being. As he stared at the spectre, it seemed to him that it was someone he knew. The thing came toward him, it grew taller and became more ghastly. The bootlegger tried to sink further back in his chair, and as he did so he recognized the features of Joseph Cather, just recently dead from moonshine. The apparition stood over him uttering low sounds, and as the bootlegger sweat huge drops, it dwindled away almost to nothing, and the bootlegger attempted to regain his rapidly failing senses; the phantom again took shape and seemed to be more grotesque in appearance. As the bootlegger again began to lose his sobriety, the thing before him divided into two forms, and as it appeared plainer, the features of Alex Arntson’s wife and Samuel Joller’s sister appeared to him. They who, indirectly, had been killed by his whiskey. The bootlegger tried to lift his hands to brush them away, but all muscu- lar power was lost. He wanted to scream. His face felt ice cold. He could feel huge drops of sweat rolling off his forehead, and his head, his brain had a numb feeling as this or these revenants hovered over him, uttering gasping sounds. Page forty-seven But the specter suddenly changed. In place of the two women was the face of the young scientist, but there were holes where his eyes should have been. This face hung over him, and a pair cf hands reached out from just below the head of the apparition and as they began to claw their way toward him, the hands and face suddenly disappeared, and a revenue officer stood in front of him. “Great Scott,” gasped the bootlegger. “I’ve paid you fifty dollars a week to leave me alone. Get out! Get away from me! The officer seemed to smile in a horrible way and the face changed. This time it was Arntson, who jerked aside and the two women’s faces ap- peared. Then came the young scientist, carrying a knife. The bootlegger perceived before him the four faces, each one in turn drawing a little closer, until finally the spirits before him were next to his now outstretched hands. Then from the hand of the apparition of the young scientist, he felt a cold, clammy knife pressed into his hand. The shades came closer. The boot- legger backed around the chair as they seemed to roll over each other, ever coming towards him. The bootlegger continued to retreat, but the wall halted him. However, the specters came forward, touching his outstretched hands. They grasped his hand, the one with the knife. They surged nearer. The knife came close. Suddenly they rushed, and the knife went into his body. The specters disappeared. The bootlegger lay in a heap on the floor. The next day in the morning papers the following article was noted on an inner page: “Thomas W. Carlson, a retired merchant, was found in his suite with a knife piercing his heart. He is believed to have committed suicide.’’ The Mystery The waters of the trickling fountain Whisper enchantingly to each other; Whisper, as they curl against one another, The luring secret that all waters know. And murmur as they toss fretfully about Or recklessly somersault in to sandy beaches Or frantically hurl themselves On harsh, grim, unrelenting surf rocks Far out from shore. The shy, quiet waters lisp it softly; The turbulent, lurching waters shout it; The silver waters of the brook, sliding over stones. Sing and gurgle it to the rocks and shores; The smiling, dimpled waters of little lakes Laugh and tell it to the sun. Yet no one has ever understood Except the poet who knows and comprehends kor he is only half mortal and understands The things at which we wonder. —Edith Perron, '24. m Page forty-nine mn The Hunchback and the Nymph By Julia Perron IN the middle of the square and the most beautiful of all beautiful things in this park-like enclosure, was the fountain. There was never another fountain like this for simplicity, beauty and clear, laughing water. Around the fountain grew flowering trees and bushes, many-colored flowers dotted the coolness of the green grass. The fountain itself was made entirely of marble from its base to the pure white marble nymph who, smiling in the center of the pool, as the water splashed, was the most curious and lovely feature of the pool. Long ago a half-mad Italian had carved this figure; and so flawless were the face and figure of the statue—and so beautiful—that superstitious people whispered that the fairest of all the fair Naiads (nymphs of the fountain) had, herself, guided the sculptor's hand when he made this likeness. When the artist, Antonio Lorenzi, died, leaving a widow and a crippled son, this statue, among other possessions, was taken away from his family to help pay a part of the many debts Antonio Lorenzi had left behind him. Because of its rare workmanship the statue now graced the fountain in the square. It was indeed a position of high honor, since only the great, or wealthy, were privileged to enjoy the park. If we were to return to Lorenzi’s family, or rather to the remnants of his family, we would find that his wife had long since despaired of life and, bitterly denouncing the world, and the people in it, had left her crippled child to bear alone the hard knocks, of which he received many. The poor hunch- back, for such he was. had long been a homeless wretch who, by constant begging each day, managed to secure a paltry sum that barely kept him from starving to death. In the daytime he was kicked and abused by all whom he happened to meet, if they were vexed and desired some object on which to give vent to their wrath. In all his drab existence the hunchback had one ray of hope and pleasure; that was to steal into the park when there was no one around to prevent him, lie down by the fountain and worship the nymph who smiled down on him. Her perfection and grace, contrasting with his misshapen body, was a source of never-failing delight and admiration to him. As his life grew to be more and more of a burden he grew fonder and fonder of the nymph, until at length she seemed to him a real, a living thing. He used to fancy that she would speak kind and loving words to him and tell wondrous tales of far-off lands, where there was no pain or sorrow, where the sun always shone, and the waters never ceased laughing. She spoke often of his father, too; how he had created her to live in the fountain, and of his great mastery of art. 3fl Finally people complained because they said the boy was crazy, sitting by the fountain hour after hour, day after day, talking eagerly to a marble image. Whenever people saw him there he was stoned and driven out of the park. He wept wildly and cursed the people as heartless beasts who were depriving him of his one joy. He grew perceptibly thinner and weaker, his colorless hair fell down over his pale face, and hid his watery blue eyes that now held a hunted and wild look in them. The hunchback had not been near his idol for a week; he felt that his heart was breaking. One night, however, during a violent thunder storm, he glided stealthily between the rows of frowning buildings, where he had been crouched to avoid the rain, and braving the fury of the wind and rain, his path lighted now and again by the numerous streaks of vivid lightning, he made his way to the fountain and to his nymph. There, crouched close to the earth, he raised his wan, rain-soaked face to the nymph, who, glimpsed now and then as the lightning played about her, appeared to be indeed a live nymph, dancing on the ruffled surface of the water. “Louder! Louder! ’ screamed the hunchback. “I can’t hear you; what are you saying? Oh, 1 know! I hear! and see! 1 answer your call! I am coming, my nymph of the fountain! I shall join you now—they shall not separate us again, my beloved, and you will make me well, and then we will dance together, in the water, and we will laugh!’’ So saying, the cripple laughed loudly, and stretching forth his arms to the marble statue, walked forth into the fountain and the dark water closed over his head. There was a terrific crash of thunder, a blinding flash and the lightning shot forth, striking the nymph from her pedestal! In that instant the soul of the cripple, which at least was not deformed, arose from the fountain, hand in hand with the spirit of his adored nymph. Page fifty-one Moonshine By Marion Wheeler THE moon kissed the pale cheek of the lake with tremulous lips; the rating fingers of the trees along the margin softly caressed the rippling surface. They sat on the roof of the boat house, gazing silently across the silvery expanse to the dark pines silhouetted against the silver sky. Well,” she sighed, blowing a meditative puff of smoke from her cigar- ette into the face of the moon, ‘‘he’s back. Rodrigo? “Yes.” Silence; then. “When do you leave? I’m not leaving. “Oh! Don’t be rash. Neil; he won’t probably stay long. He hadn’t better. savagely, if he knows what’s good for him. Listen!” The faint echo of footsteps coming down the wooden walk was heard. Quickly the two slipped from the roof of the boat house and stood con- cealed in the thick black shadows of the pines. A man passed by so closely that she could feel his hot breath on her cheek. Marie, it’s Rodrigo. gasped Neil as the man emerged from the shadows into the moonlight. Turning, he found himself alone. She had vanished amid the shadows. The man rowed out toward the center of the lake where a boat was discernible, as idle as a painted ship upon a painted ocean. Passing as closely as he dared he scanned the faces of the occupants earnestly, and as though satisfied, rowed back quickly and returned his boat. If I ever catch him. I 11 break every bone in his body. He must have left the place, but the girl’s with him. I saw her this morning. He was tall, lean and brov ned with black hair and eyes. From the torn and otherwise empty pocket of his tattered coat he drew forth a curiously carved silver flask. You little darling, he cried, I wouldn’t part with you for all the world,” and swallowed its contents in one gulp. He walked away from the lake, up the hill to the cottage at the top and crossing the dewy lawn until he came to a huge Eucalyptus tree, he stopped. He looked around quickly, to make sure that he was unobserved and seeing no one he scrambled uo into the tree and was hidden frcm the eye of the casual observer by the dense foliage. Settling down in a friendly crotch of the tree he went to sleep murmuring softly ‘‘Shweetes’ li’l girl. Black night. The moon had disappeared when a freight train, bumping along the track, had accidentally left one car behind. Neil Neilson stepped out of the protecting shadows and examined the contents of the car with his flashlight. Having satisfied himself on that score, he picked up the two suit cases and walked rapidly away. He went home and when he had entered the house he locked the doors and taking the suitcase to the basement he hung burlap bags at the windows and then turned on the light. He noticed a little trail of wet spots across the floor and on the stairs. Broke a bottle, damn ’em, he growled, placing the suit cases on the bench. He opened one of them, took out a bottle of sparkl- ing amber liquid, held it up to the light and exulted gleefully. And there are seven more just like it. After he had swallowed three or four glasses he concealed the rest of his treasure under a pile of sacking and sought his couch. When Marie was safely in bed and all was still, her aunt, with whom she lived and to whom she had always given the utmost respect and consideration, rushed down the cellar stairs two at a time and, candle in hand, pursued her solitary way to a little wine closet at the opposite end of the cellar. She drew forth a suspicuous looking bottle and pressed it to her lips with a gurgle of delight. She took but one taste, and then the bottle crashed to the floor. Vinegar! she groaned. Then her shaking fingers grasped the right bottle and she drained its contents hurriedly. With fumbling fingers she locked the door of the wine closet and stumbling blindly across the uneven floor and up the stairs to her bed. Dusk, the next evening, and Marie and Neil were sitting on a bench under the Eucalyptus tree discussing their plans all unknown to Rodrigo, who was sleeping peacefully in the top of the tree. He saw me this morning. Marie. Well? What had we better do? You must go, Neil. Where?” Anywhere. Will you go with me? Neil!” Will you? Don’t be so absurd. What’s absurd about that?” You must go and go soon. But I can’t go without you. But you must go, and if you can’t go without me. I'll go, but I won’t promise anything. You darling, when can you be ready—in an hour? An hour; so soon? Good-bye, I’ll go and fix things up and I’ll be back for you in exactly one hour. He walked off and left her staring into the dusk. Tonight, she murmured dreamily, must 1? Had Rodrigo been waking—but fate and the contents of the little silver flask willed differently. Tonight!” she went on, why it is just a year ago that Rodrigo and I— we were so happy—I wonder if he remembers, too? The aunt, sleepy and a little cross from over-indulgence of forbidden fruits, leaned from the window and called Marie. Rodrigo stirred, then he opened his eyes and took an inventory of the landscape. He saw Neil coming up the walk, a trifle unsteadily. Black rage filled his heart and grasping his revolver in his hand he half fell, half slid out of the tree; but Neil had been too quick for him. A pistol shot disturbed the quiet. Rodrigo reeled and fell. Other eyes than Rodrigo’s had seen Neil coming and had seen the rest of the disaster also. Marie rushed out with a wild cry. She threw her arms around his neck and whispered “Rodrigo, is this the end? He opened his eyes and smiled at her and then passed on. Marie slipped away and cast herself into the silver lake. Page fifty-three Putting It Over By Lillian Welch I T was the day of the Senior Dance at Wisconsin University, and most of the Seniors had made full arrangements. Mary McGrath, the most popular girl on the campus, was discussing a way in which she might play hooky from school and thereby be prepared for the gala event. Oh. Marg, I know what I’ll do! I ll go see the doctor and get per- mission for a day off. and then I’ll be able to be rested for the dance. But, Mary, aren’t you afraid the doctor will send you to the hospital? No, he will just tell me to rest a bit. Don’t worry, and I'll see you after eleven o’clock class.” Having come to this conclusion the girls parted. Mary McGrath for the doctor and Margaret Short for school. Shortly after nine o’clock class Marg saw Mary coming through the hall. Why, Mary! You’re not going to the hospital are you?” Marg’s quick eyes had caught sight of part of a blue thing which showed from the care- lessly wrapped bundle which Mary carried, and being Mary’s room-mate she knew it was a kimono which Mary carried. Oh, Marg, it is worse than just the hospital. I am to be there for a week. Just think! I'll miss the dance, too. What will Joe say? Oh! I just cannot miss it! Come over after school and we will try to think up some way. Once more the friends parted and Mary slowly made her way to the hospital. Miss Hood, the nurse at the hospital, was waiting for Mary. She took her into one of the wards where a small bed was waiting for her. Hurry now, dearie, and get to bed. It is the doctor's orders. She left the room and soon returned with a glass and a bottle of castor oil. Oh. Miss Hood, 1 can’t take that. But you must. Orders are orders and you are not an exception. Hurry and take it. It won’t do you any good to wait for you must take it anyhow. Oh, but Miss Hood, it makes me insane if I take it. Honest, Miss Hood, insanity from castor oil is heredity in our family. Nonsense! Take this now. Minnie (this to the girl who helped the nurse.) Come here. I’ll hold Miss McGrath and you give her that oil. The oil was administered much to the amusement of the occupants of the ward. Page fifty-four “Never mind. Miss Hood, you are responsible for anything that happens. Remember, I warned you, and you made me take it. “That is merely superstition. Who ever heard of insanity from castor oil? My, but that’s ridiculous. Now lie quiet and sleep. Mary obeyed orders as far as lying quiet was concerned, but sleep she could not. Her mind was busy conceiving a plan by which she might be able to get to the dance. Shortly after the close of the school session for the day, Marg came to see Mary. Oh, Mary, Joe is worried for fear you won't be there tonight. “Gee! Marg don’t worry but tell him I’ll be there. 1 know you will help me carry out my plan. And so Mary told Marg her plan. Shortly after supper was served and hospital occupants were to sleep for the night. Mary got up and went to the window. There stood Marg under the tree whose branches reached the hospital window. Confident of the now enveloping darkness, and knowing the reliable Miss Hood was no where around, Mary climbed from the window to the extending branches of the tree and down to the ground. Here she carefully dressed and hiding her night- gown among the branches of the tree and soon made her way to the dance. There is no use dwelling on the dance, for we all have been to one, and know what fun there is at a class dance. After the merriment of the evening, Joe escorted Mary as far as the gate which led to the entrance of the hospital grounds, and Mary then pro- ceeded to the tree in which her hospital attire was hidden. Before getting ready to proceed to the ward Mary stole around to the back door which had been left open, and there Old Reliable Miss Hood and her assistant Minnie sat at the head of Mary’s bed waiting her return. Mary quietly returned and trampled upon her nightgown, making it dirty and full of grass stains, then walked through the dirt and mud puddles in her bare feet. She put a dob of mud here and there upon her face and hands and when attired in her gown looked quite gruesome. As if she still were asleep she closed her eyes upon entering the ward and walked very slowly, with hands extended. Miss Hood and Minnie were indeed quite frightened. They decided not to wake Mary but let her go where her wandering led her, for Minnie had heard that people often die of fright if they are awakened while sleep walking. Mary made her way straight to her bed, and after seeing that no harm had come to her. Miss Hood and Minnie left the room vowing never to tell anyone of Miss McGrath’s castor oil insanity. Mary was pronounced cured the next day, to the great relief of Miss Hood, who still thinks Mary was temporarily insane. Why Downers Grove is a Good Place in Which to Live By Catherine Whitehorn IN writing this essay, I merely want to set forth in an attractive way the advantages of Downers Grove, and a few of the reasons why it is a good place to live. Downers Grove is just full of interesting bits of history. One of its most beautiful characteristics is that it has some rare flowers blooming here only, so that it is often called the “town of the nodding trillium or the “place where the innocence grow.” Of these very innocence there is an interesting Indian myth which has come to us. The myth tells us of a battle, long before the Starved Rock incident, in which a young chief received a wound. The Indians camped a day or so to restore him to health and he was married to his sweetheart, a fair faced Indian maid named Chetawah. As they prepared to resume their journey they were again attacked and the young husband was wounded. While camped in the woods that are adjoining Downers Grove, he died. After the burial rites were over, Chetawah, kneeling by his grave, found some lovely little blue flowers covering it. Her tears fell upon them, and every place they fell, the blue turned to white. “The flowers stayed there, growing more and more plentiful, marking his grave until eternity, says the myth. One of the principal streets in Downers Grove was once an Indian trail from the Illinois river to Fort Dearborn. The first fort built in Du Page County is some six miles from town. Downers Grove is situated ideally, near enough to Chicago to afford all amusement and information needed, and yet far enough away to be free frem factory smoke, and to have a personality all its own. It is the end of the suburban service on the railroad so that all trains stop here. Of the kindergarten at Downers Grove, all interested in schools have heard. It is the second best in the United States, and with its methods, teachers and equipment, it is an important factor in our school facilities. The grade and high schools, following its leadership, have developed the highest mentality, ideals and personalities. In the High School we have a Hi Y Club for boys, and the Girl Reserves for girls, and they are always working for the good of the boys and girls. Downers Grove sports are clean and fine. The pupils would rather lose a victory than lose their spirit. Our High School has various committees, such as the School Betterment Committee, working for the betterment of school spirit and ideals; the Building and Grounds Committee, for the improvement of school surroundings; the Social Committee, to make rules for parties and Page i Jy-iix to give parties. We have a good High School library, which is rapidly grow- ing larger. It contains the New International Encyclopedia, history reference books, bocks of travel, biology and fiction. Also Latin and English books. Many denominations of churches are represented in Downers Grove, so that no matter of what faith you are, you will find your church here. Many organizations have been formed in churches for young people, and last sum- mer the Sunday Schools had a parade in which all the different organizations joined. The Boy Scouts had a big float and the Girl Scouts had about ten cars decorated with their national colors, blue and white. All in all, there were about eighty-seven cars. Downers Grove has five troops of Boy Scouts, two groups of Camp Fire Girls, and, I believe, two troops of Girl Scouts. All have the highest and best ideals and develop mind, will and physical power in the boys and girls who are fortunate enough to belong. For the older people, we have the Citizens Association, League of Women Voters, Parent-Teacher Association, local branches of the Masonic Order, Eastern Star, Rebeccas, Odd Fellows and Woman s Club, all of which give ample opportunity for lodge and club work. I or lovers of nature, we have a Nature Study class, a small organization which studies birds, animals, trees, flowers, etc. There is also a larger group called the Wild Flowei Preservation Society, whose object is to protect our woods from marauders. Downers Grove has a big, well-handled fire truck to protect us from the dangers of fire. C'n the north side, we have a skating pond, which has been vastly improved by shelters, built for the skaters, and lights strung across the pond itself. It is a scene of maddest gaiety on many nights. Cement streets have been put in during the last year, bumpy streets have been leveled, and although I have not found out the exact mileage. 1 believe there is something over eleven miles. Much may be said about the co-operative spirit in Downers Grove. One example of how the people help each other is that during the Christmas season something happened, which had not happened before. Members of the local Commercial Associations trimmed the street lamps and posts with evergreen and put up what looked like an enormous tree in the main square. This they strung with lights and trimmed with beautiful ornaments. On Christmas Eve different groups sang carols about it. The tree remained up during the holiday season, and on foggy, misty or snowy days, the lights were turned on so the whole tree was ablaze. Downers Grove is distinguished by having as a citizen Mrs. O Neill, who is the first woman to be elected to the Legislature in Illinois. Her untiring work to bring about good laws has made her famous in every part of the State, so Downers Grove has been a deciding factor in politics for that reason. Page fifty-seven But it is in natural beauty that Downers Grove excels. Set like a jewel in a beautiful grove, at all seasons it is perfect, in winter, spring, summer or autumn. I am thinking now of a beautiful spring day, when out in our Forest Preserve, the footpaths are rosy with banks of crab apple bloom, and the lanes are lined with a carpeting of white, pink, lavender and blue hepa- ticas. blood roots, spring beauties, and here and there a silver bell-shaped adder s tongue, standing tall and queen-like in its cloak of brown-spotted leaves. Birds fling out their silver notes, a squirrel jumps about on the branches of a budding oak, a frightened bunny hops for dear life to his briar patch, and down the pink archway you can hear the frogs piping shrilly in the deep woods. Still again, in the summer, it seems as if you were in God’s Cathedral, when you stand in silence in one of those dim, green paths. With the sun slanting inward upon the leaves, and the autumn flowers of gold showing, I have thought of it as a veritable symphony of green and gold. When Jack Frost paints his striking colors on the leaves, I think of a red and yellow picture. Along what was once a rosy pathway, now blooms the goldenrod, the daisy and the asters of various shades. On the crabapple trees the flowers have changed until now there hang from the boughs beautiful crimson apples, delicious for their wild tang. But it is in winter, when the brooks are frozen and all life seemingly has gone from the earth, that one feels the grandest solemnity of it all. When one enters the great orchestral hall, the harps of the trees ring with a vibration of harmony, and now and again a single strain of melody breaks forth, to those who have the ears to hear. To those who have the eyes to see, the most beautiful view is to be seen down rows of trees robed in ermine too rich for an earl” and trimmed inch-deep in pearl on a frosty January morning. To ramble down an open road lined with fruit trees, wild and tame, to watch the flowers and insects, and their growths, to note the birds, their habits and their colorings, these hold to be the greatest opportunities held out by Downers Grove to those who are lucky enough to live here. More than any advantage to be gleaned from the City of Chicago, I think is the advantage of being able to study nature. In closing, I must say that if 1 were without a home, and had all the cities, towns and villages to choose from, 1 would choose Downers Grove as the best place to live. —CATHERINE WHITEHORN. The School Betterment Committee THE members of the School Betterment Committee appointed early in the year are as follows: Harold Phelps, Chairman; Edith Perron, Secretary; Dorothy Scott, Frieda Rawcliffe, Robert Andrus, Robert McVitty, Arthur Stephens, Laura Mills, Eleanor Drees, Miss Bleeker, Miss Hatfield, Mr. Bale. Mr. F. N. Davis entertained the committee delightfully at a dinner at the Wabrook Inn, October 29, 1923. A campaign was planned which would make our High School one of the finest in the state in scholarship, morale and tradition. This was presented to the student body in the form of a resolution. Needless to say it was accepted unanimously. It may be said that this resolu- tion has been exceptionally well carried out by the co-operation of the students and faculty. A series of speakers for the girls and boys was sponsored by the com- mittee. These conferences were held to help furnish a solution to many problems, social, civil and vocational. The talks began early in the year and continued, at intervals, to the end of school. They are, in order: For the girls— “The Ideal Woman”.............................Mrs. J. E. Replinger, Jan. 18 “Girls and Their Education”...................Mrs. R. E. Rassweiler, Feb. I Morals and Manners and Their Reward”.........Mrs. N. R. Feasley, Feb. 15 “Good Hygiene ................................Mrs. W. M. Parrish, Feb. 29 Heart to Heart”..................................Mrs. Anderson, March 14 “The Good Young Woman as a Worker”............Mrs. H. S. Paine, March 2 1 “Woman s Post in Government”..................Mrs. W. J. O’Neill, April I 1 For the boys— The Real Man”...............................Mr. Norman Anderson, Jan. 25 “Higher Education for Man”............................Mr. Rawcliffe, Feb. 8 “Good Citizenship”.......................................Mr. Lott, Feb. 21 “Finance as a Vocation .......................Mr. R. C. Toombs, March 21 “Vocations ’..........................................Mr. Miskelly, May 2 These talks were a great success and met with great enthusiasm from the students. It was suggested that inter-class sponsers be appointed to carry out the “big brother and sister” idea so successfully used in other schools. However, the inter-class spirit is such that this step was unnecessary. Altogether the committee has had a busy, successful year and it leaves behind competent successors to carry on the good work. School Social Committee THE purpose of this committee has been to better the social life and con- ditions of the High School. The following members were appointed by Mr. Davis: Donald Towsley, Chairman: Ruth Thomas. Betty Mahoney. Douglas Huntington. Jean Margney, Edwin Lawson. Robert Moore. Avis Pitcher, Secretary: Miss Watts, Miss Bleecker, Miss Zwemer, Mr. Reeve. The committee met at the Wa-Brook Inn with Mr. Davis October I 2, 1923. At this meeting the committee organized and made Social Rules for the High School. Two parties were given by the committee, a Thanksgiving party Novem- ber 29, 1923, and a Washington’s Birthday party February 21, 1924. Page sixty-three Page sixty-four School Property Committee WE are glad to say that the original purpose for this committee has almost entirely disappeared, namely, the protection of the individual property of our students. However, the following members were appointed by Mr. Davis and met with him at the Wa-Brook Inn for organization: Vernon Frank, Chairman: Margaret Stough, Secretary; Florence Kester, Margaret Shurte, Hubert Hoffert, Arthur McElroy, Valera Vaubel, Mr. Reeve, Mrs. Andersen. Pa$c iixly-six Building and Grounds Committee TO keep our building always looking at its best, and to make suggestions for improvements wherever possible has been the purpose of this school committee. Members: Edward Baron, Chairman; Ruth Henderson. Elizabeth Merry- lees. Gilbert Mochel, William Barnhart. Esther Littleford, Shirley Maxfield, Maude Haller. Secretary; Miss Shuman. Miss Radcliffe. Mr. Her. This committee gave talks in the grades on keeping our school buildings and playgrounds in a better condition. Several of the members asked the Board of Education for lockers and a music cabinet. Attempts were also made to have the school yard flooded for skating, but other plans were made. Other suggestions and plans have been made that have not been carried out as yet. Page iixl )'scvcn ji SM-ajxiv j3d( Sophomore Society News THE first social event of the year was the sophomore masquerade, held October 26 in the gymnasium, which was artistically decorated in orange and black with dozens of grinning jack-o’-lanterns here and there. Among those present were Mr. Bale, fetchingly costumed; Miss Shuman, who took the part of a gypsy fortune teller, and Miss Watts, in old colonial dress. The evening was spent in playing games, dancing and consuming apples, cider and doughnuts. The next day Bob McVitty was heard to groan, That cider must have had a kick to it. The party was one of the most successful of the year. A Children’s Party THE Freshmen had a party. They had the party in the Masonic Hall. It was on November 3. They played games. That was lots of fun. They had something to eat, too. Then Mr. Lott told them some stories. They liked the stories. They were about fairies and big giants and castles and things. They had to go home at eleven. They were afraid. They thought maybe some giants would get them. Hard Times THE Junior hard times party was held November 1 in the gym. appro- priately decorated in newspapers. After they had played games for some time, the poor, ragged boys and girls were entertained by Mr. Shaddick with sleight of hand tricks. After that they were treated to refreshments and music. The rest of the evening was spent in dancing. Green Fruit A FRESHMAN class had a contest. The boys won. The girls had to give the boys a party. They gave it at Clarissa Bogart’s house. They gave it January 1 5. They played bunco. Lily Finger won a prize. Burchard Chester won a prize, too. Alice Matson and Arthur Stephens got some prizes. I think they were funny ones. They had something to eat and then they went home. They said it was a very good party. Page seventy Green Fruit Ripening ANOTHER class had a contest. Freshmen like contests. Do you? The girls lost. They gave the boys a party. It was at a house. It was at Avis Pitcher s house. It was January I 7. They played bunco. I think that wasn’t nice. My mamma says children mustn’t play with dice. Two of them won prizes. One was Clara Schrank. Fred I owsley was one, too. They had ice cream and candy and cake. My mamma says bread and milk is better for children. It makes them strong—and fat. Hay While the Moonshines SATURDAY night, January 19, about ten Seniors and six adults, including faculty members, wives and husbands, left for Naperville in a hayrack. After ambling peacefully around the frozen countryside awhile and almost causing those present to wish they weren’t, the horses strolled into Naperville in time for the last half of the second game. No one froze to death during the long crawl home, although several felt quite near it. The hayrack hit Downers after midnight, and about half an hour later came in sight of Waples’ house, where refreshments were served. Everyone had a good time in spite of the Eskimo atmosphere. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Riddle Contest Open Only to Freshmen: When the sleigh left Downers it held sixteen. When it came back there were twenty on it. Where did the extra four come from? (Send all answers to Welton Gress. No prizes are offered.) Something Different A PARTY for the entire High School was given Thursday evening, February 2 1, in the gym. After a short program, the evening was spent in playing progressive games, all of which were peppy and interesting. Prizes were awarded to Mary Moore and Spencer Lott; the booby prize went to Alice Matson. Hot fudge sundaes and cookies were served. Page scventy-one The Carnival MARCH 14 and I 5 the biggest event of the year was pulled off: the High School carnival. The gym. decorated with purple and white crepe paper flowers, balloons and showers of confetti and serpentines, was crowded both nights from the first dance until the carnival closed. The assembly was packed each evening for the two vaudeville performances, given, with the exception of one number, by High School pupils. Upstairs was the dainty Japanese tearoom, best remembered for its hot fudge sundaes. The silhouette, novelty, grab-bag and fortune telling booths all added to the fun and the noise. It was wonderful the way in which the faculty, the students and the Freshmen worked together to make the carnival the success it was. This was the first event of its kind, but it will probably not be the last. Homecoming Dance THE second annual Homecoming Dance was held Thanksgiving night at the gym. Everyone in High School and most of the alumni were keen for the event, and when the big night came no one was disappointed. Curly Reeves and his committee had been working for a week on the decorations and program and it was a good week’s work. When we came into the dimly lighted gym our breath was taken by the beautiful sight. Soft strains of music were heard, light feminine laughter and heavy masculine voices. When we got on the floor we forgot it was the warped old gym floor and glided around saying '‘Hello’’ to old friends, criticising new suits, gowns, and college styles. Thus went the evening till the confetti was brought out and serpentines appeared, while the veiling decorations disappeared and the old gym again came to the surface. The orchestra blared snappy pieces, friends generously sprinkled each other with confetti, the lid was off and the good old Downers bunch went the limit till “Home, Sweet Home was heard and we adjourned. Could we say the usual “a good time was had by all? No, everyone had a marvelous time and hopes to meet again next year. Page seventy-tivo Junior-Senior Banquet ON April 26 was held the annual Junior-Senior banquet, prepared and served by the Junior mothers. The menu was as follows: Creamed Chicken Mushrooms Mashed Potatoes Peas Hot Rolls Lettuce Salad Olives Coffee Nuts Moulded Ice Cream Candy Cake Mr. Her served as toastmaster, with responses by members of each cla3S and the faculty. “Hail and Farewell ........................................Arnold Klein We Sped the Time With Stories Old ...............Horace Waples A Soft Tongue May Strike Hard ....................Miss Bleecker Eventually. Why Not Now? ..................................Hazel Heartt Happy are we met. Happy have we been. Happy may we part, and Happy meet again. —Miss Hatfield. 1 he rest of the evening was spent in dancing and playing bunco. This was one of the best High School banquets ever given, and the Class of ’25 is to be congratulated on its success. Page seventy-three jnoJ-Xjuatos o8oj Z3S Girl Reserve THE Girl Reserve Club of Downers Grove High School is a new organiza- tion but in spite of this a great deal has been accomplished this year and it is expected that a great deal more will be accomplished in the years to come. The officers for the year 1923-24 are: Edith Perron.....................................President Lucile Heintz...............................Vice-President Lillian Elarton..................................Secretary Dorothy Drew.....................................Treasurer Jul ia Perron.............Chairman Program Committee Eleanor Drees Chairman Service Committee Dorothy Matson..................Chairman Social Committee The Girl Reserves spcnsoied a hike last fall and about thirty girls went. They walked and walked until they got hungry and then built a bon-fire and ate supper by the roadside. Songs and yells helped a great deal and it was a very happy but tired bunch of girls that came back. There was a Girl Reserve supper at school with Mrs. Parrish and Mrs. Anderson as guests. Mrs. Parrish told the girls of the conditions at the Life Boat at Hinsdale and what could be done to help them. A little later the girls visited the Life Boat. They liked the little orphans there so well that it was hard to make them come back to Downers. When they did get back they had a debate as to which orphan was the cutest.” Vergil, a little Indian boy, won out, while Sammy, a little pickaninny, came second, followed closely by Johnnie. Since then the girls have worked industriously making clothes for these destitute children. Girl Reserve Motto Everywhere, always, in sunshine, in shadow, in joy, in disappointment, in success, in defeat—we, the Girl Reserves of America, follow the GLEAM. If once we fall, we rise to face the light; if once we fail, we fight again to win; we cannot be lonely . . . we stand together. From North to farthest South, from East to distant West, ours is the surest Quest . . . we know the One we follow. Page seventy-fiv Hi-Y Club THE Downers Grove Hi Y Club has been in existence for four years, and has grown every year in numbers and in services rendered to members and to the High School at large. The club, a branch of the Y. M. C. A., stands for Clean Living. Clean Scholarship, Clean Athletics and Clean Speech. Throughout its existence it has striven to uphold these ideals, and it is an important factor in every student s life, especially of those who belong. The officers for 1923-24 were: Donald Van Valen Horace Barnhart . Arnold Klien.............. Douglas Huntington President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Nine fellows attended this state conference at Galesburg on November 31, December I and 2, and received great inspiration there. Fifteen members went to the county conference at Elmhurst and some gave reports to the boys of the school on the thoughts they received there. Meetings have been held every other Tuesday, with a twenty-five cent supper cooked by the mothers of the boys, to whom great thanks are due. Following the supper comes a discussion, a speaker with a subject of interest to High School fellows, or perhaps a Bible discussion. Much credit is due Mr. Reeves, who has been the leader of the Hi Y for two years, and under whose guidance the club has flourished. I he officers for 1924-25 are as follows: Glenn Weatherbee.................. Arnold Klein.................... William Ray....................... Wilbur Coleman.................... President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Page se ’cnl )-scvcn ZZ25M The Latin Club THE Latin Club has been scarcely more than a name this year. To be sure, the members met early in the fall and elected officers for the year. Donald Towsley......................................President Marion Harvey..................................Vice-President Eleanor Drees.......................................Secretary Ruth Henderson......................................Treasurer Other student activities, however, so engaged the attention of these officers and the members of the club that club meetings gave way before them and only one function can be claimed for the year. This was the meeting late in May at which eleven Freshmen who had made the required average of 90 per cent during the first semester of Latin were initiated into the occult mys- teries of the organization. At this meeting two very successful plays. Ira Nympharum and In Urbe Magna, were given for the enlightenment and uplift of the newcomers. Page seventy-nine The Dramatic Association THE Dramatic Association of the High School was organized this year under the capable direction of Miss Watts. The association was not very active socially, but was originated with the main object of promoting school plays, and also making a strong dramatic association for the following years. The association s production, Moliere’s The Merchant Gentleman,’ which is described elsewhere, was chosen largely because it was a costume play. This gave the costume department with the efficient leadeship of Lucille Heintz, a fine opportunity to show their ability. A number of costumes were made by the girls on this committee, and the others were rented. George Ray worked untiringly in superintending the making of a new set of scenery for the play. The association has presented the scenery to the school. The association is divided into five departments: acting, costuming, scenery, lighting and publicity, which take care of the different parts of a play. The work in these departments was very good and the whole club worked as a unit. The officers elected for the years 1923 and 1924 were: Donald Towsley.......................................President Lillian Elarton.................................Vice-President Marion Harvey Secretary Douglas Huntington . Treasurer William Ray.................................Business Manager The chairmen of the departments for the years Mildred Alyea........................... Ruth Thomas............................. George Ray.............................. Margaret Grout.......................... Lucile Heintz........................... 1923 and 1924 Acting Publicity Lighting Scenery Costumes were: Page cighlv-lwo Mrs. Temple's Telegram THE Senior Class on December 14 and 1 5 presented the farce, ’’Mrs. I emple’s Telegram. This play was given for the benefit of The Caul- dron. It was a decided success, as were all the many plays made possible by the untiring efforts of Miss Florence Bleeker. The cast: Mrs. Temple................................Frieda Rawcliffe Mr. Temple................................Donald Van Valen Mrs Frank Fuller...............................Edith Perron Mr. Frank Fuller...........................Herbert Hawkins Dorothy, sister of Mrs. Temple .... Lillian Elarton Captain Sharp, suitor of Dorothy . Donald Towsley Wigson..........................................Paul Fraher John Brown....................................Kent Kingsley Mrs. John Brown...............................Ruth Thomas Mr. Temple arrives home early one morning with the very plausible excuse that he has spent the night up in a ferris wheel which became stuck. His wife does not believe him and he tells an entirely different story; he says that he spent the night with a friend, John Brown, of Pickleton-on-the-Thames. Mrs. Temple therefore sends a telegram to John Brown asking that the gentleman call as soon as possible. In the meantime, Mr. Temple brings home his friend. Mr. Frank Fuller, in the role of Mr. Brown. The true Mr. Brown arrives, followed by his suspicious wife. Many side- splitting complications ensue and a climax is rapidly reached when Mrs. Fuller comes to the Temple home for her opera glasses which she had given to Mr. Temple on the ferris wheel. The Browns, having had a very terrible time, return home satisfied and Dorothy, ward of Mr. Temple, is allowed to marry her heart’s desire, Captain Sharp, whom Mr. Temple had previously refused to consider. The parts were very well taken and the Class of 24 is fast winning a name for itself in the art of acting. Frieda Rawcliffe. as Mrs. Temple, was charmingly angry at her husband throughout the play. Donald Van Valen in the role of Mr. Temple is in a very trying position but Van, we know, can carry away any part. Mrs. Frank Fuller was played by Edith Perron. We have seen Edith before so it is needless to say she was one of the best characters. Mr. Frank Fuller (Herbert Hawkins) was a scream but Herbie is always Herbie. Lillian Elarton, as the charming little ward of Mr. Temple, was irresistible so how could Captain Sharp (Donald Towsley) help but fall in love with her? It was very prettily done. Wigson, the ’’just-what-I-was-going-to-do butler, was acted by Paul Fraher. Paul deserves special mention because he took the part shortly before the play was presented. Nevertheless. Wigson was perfect. Kent Kingsley as John Brown made desperate love to Mrs. Temple, while Ruth Thomas, who played as his wife, tried to vamp Mr. Temple. Although this was the only play that the Senior Class presented, it was a great success and the cast was well rewarded for its hard work. Page eighl )-thrcc The Merchant Gentleman o N March 28th and 29th the Dramatic Association presented a comedy, The Merchant Gentleman. The cast was as follows: Monsieur Jourdain.....................................Herbert Hawkins Madame Jourdain.............................Edith Perron Lucile, their daughter.......................Virginia Lacey Nicole, their servant.....................Elizabeth Haworth Cleonte, suitor to Lucile....................Wilbur Coleman Covielle, valet to Cleonte..................Gilbert Mochel Dorante, a count..........................Donald Van Valen Dorimene, a marquise..........................Lillian Elarton Music Master...................................Gene Prickett Music Master’s Pupil.........................Vernon Vanselow Dancing Master.................................Kent Kingsley Fencing Master..............................Richard Kellogg Master of Philosophy............................Harry Frazier Tailor..........................................William Ray Tailor’s Apprentice..........................Robert McVitty Lackeys to M. Jourdain Donald Towsley, Paul Fraher Turkish Masqueraders................................... William Ray, Thomas Canty, Arnold Klein, Gene Prickett M. Jourdain, a merchant who became very rich, decided to introduce himself into the social circle of the nobility. The first act is taken up with M. Jourdain and his many tutors who are constantly striving to correct his many faults with little success. M. Jourdain continually lends money to Dorante, thinking he is a true friend and is helping him to gain a place in the nobility. M. Jourdain is in love with a marquise, Dorimene, but Dorante is in love with her also and outwits the merchant although he pretends to help M. Jourdain win her. Madame Jourdain. who has a sharp tongue and a mind of her own. finds out about the affair and makes life very uncomfortable for her husband. Page eighty-four Uc _2I Madame Jourdain wishes her daughter to marry Cleonte, who is deeply in love with Lucile, but M. Jourdain aspires to have his daughter marry a marquis. In a little masquerade scene, M. Jourdain is fooled by Cleonte’s taking the part of a Turkish prince. Of course the Merchant Gentleman consents with pleasure to having the Prince marry his daughter, but wait till he finds out the Prince is only a sham in the person of Cleonte. Herbie, the leading man, was a great success as the Merchant Gentleman. Edith Perron was one of the best characters, as usual. Virginia Lacey was a very sweet and obedient daughter. But Elizabeth Haworth, the servant, made up for Virginia’s meekness by the sharp tongue which she did not hesitate to use before her master. Covielle (Gilbert Mochcl), who was her lover and valet to Cleonte, had many a scheme under his curled wig to bring about the marriage of Lucile and Cleonte. Wilbur Coleman, suitor to Lucile, was such an honest lad that it almost caused him to lose Lucile. Donald Van Valen, the count, and Lillian Elarton, the marquise, caused poor M. Jourdain and his wife many a quarrel over the nobility. The many tutors of the Merchant all strove to make him a man of quality and although they did not succeed they are rewarded not a little for their efforts. The lackeys toiled all the day long to do their masters many small services. The masquerade scene was very pretty with the bright costumes and the solemn Turkish ceremony. The costuming of this play made it very picturesque. We know the audi- ence enjoyed it because it was so different from any other play that has been given in our High School. Music IN our department of music, we have two very well organized Glee Clubs under the supervision of Miss Zeratsky. Although the Glee Clubs have not very often appeared in public they have worked hard and faithfully. Early in the year in organizing the department the following officers were elected: Vernon Vanselow.....................................President Peggy Weinheimer...............................Vice-President Evelyn Mochel.......................................Secretary Hazel Heartt........................................Treasurer The Boys’ Quartet, consisting of Donald Van Valen, Vernon Vanselow, Wilbur Coleman and Thomas Canty, became famous overnight by putting on one of the best acts in the Carnival.’’ The Freshman Girls’ Glee Club, a new organization, under the able lead- ership of Miss Shuman, entertained the assembly at morning exercises. They helped to make the Carnival’’ a success with a Powder Puff act in which the girls were dressed in effective crepe paper costumes. They also gave some numbers at the March meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association. We hope that with this good start the club will continue to grow. Page eighty-six Page eighty-seven ( fif8io jSdj Miss Cherry Blossom THE musical comedy, Miss Cherry Blossom, was presented in the High School on March 7 and 8 by the Music Department. It was presented successfully by the following people who made possible this delightful enter- tainment : Cherry Blossom Jack............. Jessica Vanderpool Harry Mr. Worthington Kokemo Togo .... Peggy Weinheimer Vernon Vanselow Ruth Henderson Wilbur Coleman Thomas Canty Donald Van Valen Franklin Roe Miss Evelyn Barnes, an American girl, born in Japan, and whose parents die of fever, is brought up as a Japanese maiden. Her father’s secretary used her property for his own ends. When Evelyn, who is known as Cherry Blossom, has reached the age of 18, Worthington (the secretary) returns to Japan in his yacht with a party of American friends. Jack, one of the Americans, falls in love with Cherry and wishes to marry her, but Kokemo, who has brought her up as his own daughter, wants her to marry Togo, a rich politician. Jack and Cherry succeed in out- witting Togo, who used up Kokemo’s money. Eventually Cherry learns her true identity, comes into her property, and marries Jack with Kokemo’s blessing. Cherry Blossom (Peggy Weinheimer), with her charming voice, took the part of the leading Japanese maiden splendidly. Donald Van Valen was in the part of Kokemo, Cherry’s foster father. Whether Van is the villian or the hero he is the leading man. Vernon Vanselow was a success with his pleasing voice. Wilbur Coleman, as Harry, was the faithful pal of Jack and the lover of Jessica. The stock broker and secretary, Thomas Canty and Herbert Barnes, though new in the field of acting, were very good. Ruth Henderson as Jessica, with her sweet voice, played with Harry’s heart. Togo (Franklin Roe) had a heart of stone and we couldn’t blame poor little Cherry for not wanting to marry him. Although this was the first appearance on the High School stage for most of the cast, they all took their parts well, and looked like real Japanese in Kokemo’s pretty garden. Page ninely-one ATHLETICS E Merry lees. Page ninety-two “ESS� Capt. Eddie Baron, as left halfback and captain of the team, proved himself the man for the place. His splendid ability, combined with his never-die spirit, made him the true leader that he was. Eddie ranks among the best athletes ever pro- duced by D. G. H. S., being the only four-letter man to graduate for some time. His educated toe turned defeat into vic- tory on several occasions and his motto wa3 It takes three of them to get me. Donald Van Valen. fullback, needed interference only long enough to get in the open. After that the track meet started. Van’s speed proved effective for many a gain around the end and he was never tackled from behind. Horace Waples, end, and another Senior, was small, but this was no handi- cap, because soon after a game was started his opponents learned to fear him. He was also skilled at receiving passes, and could punt when the occasion arose. Horace Barnhart, end, was a man to be relied upon at all times. Although handi capped by injuries at times, he played a fine game. His forte was catching passes. Barney will be a loss to the team next year, as he graduates in May. Pate ninellf-three Thomas Canty, quarterback, and next year’s captain, was a backfield man par excellence. Tom started in every game with his squirming, dodging runs. Tom was the principal receiver in the passing game and missed but one all year. Welton Cress, end. was one of the best tacklers on the team. His fight and de- termination was a great help to the team at all times. This Senior will be a loss to the team in more ways than one. as he could play various positions with skill. Don Gallup, playing his last year of High School football, showed up well as the first sub guard. He filled in at guard very well, his size helping to stop many line breaks. Wilbur Coleman, right guard, was a big boy who used his large size and weight to great advantage. Many opposing teams stopped sending plays through his posi- tion. Bill will knock ’em dead again next year. Page ninety-four •vsp Robert Andrus, veteran halfback, was always to be relied upon. His defensive work and knowledge of the game made him one of the principal assets to the team. Bob has another year to carry the ball for D. G. H. S. Sam Hurley, right tackle, playing his first year, overcame his greenness after the first game, and his size and strength opened many holes for the Purple backs to plunge through for gains. Sam is an- other Sophomore. William Ray, left tackle, playing his second year of football, did all that could be expected from a tackle. He always car- ried his fight into the opponents’ territory, many times breaking up plays before they reached the line of scrimmage. Bill will carry his fight for two more years. George Bensley, center, the best find of the season, passed with accuracy, and played his position like a veteran. Bennie was skilled in telling the point where the opponents’ play was to go before it started. He is a member of the Sopho- more tribe. Page ninety?’)ive Harry Frazier, sub backfield man, started out green in football ways, but as the season progressed he became well versed in the ways of the game. He will be fine next year as a triple threat man. taking Baron s place. Arthur McElroy, left guard, was a most dependable player. Mac had the size and strength to smash ’em up at all times. He has another year to stop the enemy’s plunges on the left side of center. Richard Henderson, left end, was a new man who developed into a first class end. He was in the battle all the time and was especially adapted at smashing the interference of the opposing team. Dick has two more years to fight for Downers. Hubert Hoffcrt. halfback, developed into a real backfield find. He starred in the latter games of the season by his line plunging. Hugh has two more years to make gains for Downers Grove. The Football Season THE call for football candidates for the season of 192 3 was made late in August so that the team could be prepared for the early games that had been scheduled. A large number of men reported as possibilities for a cham- pionship team were great, in spite of the fact that eight of the 1922 eleven had been lost by graduation. After three weeks of hard work the team opened the season September 22, by losing to Geneva, 1 3-3. This game was merely a test of how the new material would stand up in a game. On September 29, the strong team from Harvey came to Downers. Downers outplayed them the greater part of the first half but were unable to score. In the second half, Harvey put over two touchdowns, winning 1 2-0. The following week, the Fenger High School team from Chicago came to Downers. By this time we had hit our stride and proceeded to put the game on ice in short order. Final score, 44-0, in favor of Downers. As a curtain raiser to this game the second teams of Downers and La Grange played their traditional tie game, 0-0. On Saturday, October 1 3, our ancient and respected rivals from Naper- ville, came to town. During the first half, play was about even. The field was in a terrible condition of mud and water. In the second half Naperville, due to the hard hitting of its backs, put over a touchdown, but failed to put the muddy ball over the goal posts for the extra point. With four minutes left to play, Downers opened on passes and about three minutes later put over a well-earned touchdown, after completing four out of five attempted forward passes. After much preparation the trusty ball was sent toward the goal posts on the try after a touchdown. It struck the upright and bounced in and over the cross bar for the winning point. 7-6. Pandemonium reigned. The second teams played their usual 0-0 game. October 2 7, the team journeyed to Hinsdale to get revenge for 1922. and they got it. Downers scored almost at will and won, 32-0. The second team also defeated the Hinsdale seconds, 6-0. The following Saturday Downers played West Chicago. At the end of the third quarter Downers was leading, 1 3-6, when it began to rain. On the slippery field superior weight told and West Chicago was able to put over a touchdown. The game ended in a tie, 13-13. This game proved to be a Waterloo to our team, as six of our first team men were so injured that they were unable to report for practice the next week, and played only a short time in our next two games. Page nincly cighl On November 10 Downers went to Elmhurst to play York High for the county championship. Due to injuries, Downers had an inexperienced line-up and the game and championship were lost, 5 I -0. Des Plaines was played next and this game was also lost because of the absence of several of Downers stars. Final score, 0-32. November 24 Downers journeyed to Glen Ellyn and by one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the school won the game. With seven minutes to play and the score I 3-0 against them, Downers opened their famous passing game. Inside of four minutes two touchdowns and two points after touchdowns were made and the game was won, 14-13. On Thanksgiving Day the annual game with the Alumni was played on a very muddy field. The Alumni intercepted two High School passes in the first quarter and converted them into touchdowns. This won the game for them. 12-0. Although we finished in about the middle in the standing of the County League, yet Downers had a very successful season. Eight of this year’s first eleven will be back to play next year and championship hopes for them are very bright. Scores for the season: D. G. H. S...................... 3 Geneva......................... 12 D. G. H. S...................... 0 Harvey......................... 12 D. G. H. S..................... 44 Fenger ......................... 0 D. G. H. S...................... 7 Naperville ..................... 6 D. G. H. S..................... 32 Hinsdale........................ 0 D. G. H. S..................... 13 West Chicago................... 13 D. G. H. S...................... 0 York .......................... 51 D. G. H. S...................... 0 Des Plaines.................... 32 D. G. H. S..................... 14 Glen Bard ..................... 13 Totals—D. G. H. S............. 113 Opponents...................... 140 Second team scores: D. G. H. S.................... 0 La Grange........................ 0 D. G. H. S.................... 0 Naperville ...................... 0 D. G. H. S.................... 6 Hinsdale......................... 0 Totals—D. G. H. S........... 6 Opponents 0 Page ninety-nine Athletic Association THE Athletic Association of Downers Grove High School has been in exist- ence for about ten years. During this period, it has been the source of greatest income for the financial assistance of athletics. It has also helped to foster school loyalty by the boosting of athletic teams. This year the association was formed of those who bought season tickets for the football games and holders of the tickets were entitled to vote for the officers, who were elected as follows: President....................................Donald Van Valen Secretary-Treasurer.............................Horace Barnhart The enthusiasm of Coach Reeve has been caught by the whole school and the vote for the officers showed that the students were almost I 00 per cent in membership in the Athletic Association. The past year has been one of the most successful years in athletics on the records of the school, and the student body should receive its share of the credit for the part it has played. Uc Page one hundred Basket Ball THE basket ball season of 1923-24 was the most successful season enjoyed by Downers Grove High School since 1919. There were only two letter men left from the previous season around which to build a team; the result was the loss of many games at the first of the season. The lack of experienced guards was the chief obstacle to overcome in the early games and proved the downfall of the team on several occasions. The team took up the burden where the last year’s squad had left off and promised fair to keep up with the record established by that squad for successive defeats. The first ten games of the season were played without a victory for D. G. H. S., making the total number of successive defeats for the two years reach the limit of 26. Although ten games had been played and all lost, every follower of the team knew that the breaking point was near and sure to come. The steady im- provement shown by the players could not go unnoticed. The players were fast being moulded into a smooth working machine. Decidedly close games with Naperville, Elmhurst and West Chicago in succession showed that the improvement was not just a flash in the pan but was true development and was there to stay. With a few minor adjustments the team finally hit their stride in the Des Plaines game and brought home the bacon to the tune of 20-1 7. This was the starter and five out of the remaining six opponents went down to defeat before the superior style of basketball displayed by D. G. H. S. machine, the only team to survive being the Batavia team, who were acknowledged as contenders for the state championship. The Des Plaines victory on Friday night set the team in their determination for a victory the next night over Naperville, our old rival, who had suffered defeat but once in the history of basketball relationship between the two schools. I he deed was done. Naperville fell for the second time. Score, 21-19. The following Friday, Glenbard succumbed on their own floor. Score, 20-1 3. I he following Friday was Washington’s Birthday, which particular birth- day is now commemorated by students of D. G. H. S. for two reasons, the second reason being a sensational victory over Hinsdale, the county champions on their own floor, the first in nine years. Some team, some comeback. Score, 19-18. The next game was a return game with Des Plaines. We again showed our supremacy and turned them back by the close score of 21-19. The outstanding feature of the comeback staged by the team in the latter part of the season was the fact that they took revenge on the same teams which had defeated them badly earlier in the season. The last game before the tournament was played against Batavia, the strongest team in this part of the state. It is enough to say that the team was swamped. All attention was now turned toward the tournament held at Aurora on March 6, 7, and 8. Downers won their first game by a comfortable margin, using the first team only eleven minutes of the game. The next game was a heart-breaker for the followers of the Purple and White. By the bare margin of one point our team lost to Sandwich, who played Batavia in the finals for the championship. It happened to be an off game from the shooting standpoint of the scoring machine. The team work was of the usual high caliber but the basket eye was lacking. This brought defeat in the last game of what was considered by all followers of the sport a successful season for D. G. H. S. Baseball THE baseball season, with a number of veterans returned from last year’s team and with other premising material on the squad, seemed to have the earmarks of a successful season. However, the coach and team were handi- capped by the fact that there was no diamond in town on which home games could be played. In spite of this, a very good team was developed. The first game of the season was lost to Lockport with a score of 6 to 1. After a week’s practice, wonderful improvement was noted in all departments of the game, the local players holding J. Sterling Morton H. S., the suburban league champions, to a I to 0 score. Baron’s pitching featured in this game, as he allowed Morton but four hits. I he next game was played at Naperville, the Downers boys easily win- ning, 8 to 2. Baron again held the opponents to four hits. Proviso, the next team to be played, won their game by a 9 to 2 score, largely because the Downers boys seemed to be in a slump. Page one hundred and foul Page one hundred and five Track THE track season opened with one letter man back. However, a large number of athletes responded to Coach Reeve's call for tracksters, and some good material turned up. In a three-cornered meet at Hinsdale between Downers Grove, Glenbard and Hinsdale, Downers Grove came in third, but as there are no facilities for track work, not much more could be expected so early in the season. However, with the experience of a track meet, the coaching of Mr. Reeves, and the enthusiasm of the fellows for track, much was expected in the remaining meets. On May second the Relay Team, composed of Van Valen, Baron, Sutter and Canty, went to the Knox relays. Their chances seemed bright, considering the improvement of each one on the team. The Aurora Invitation Meet was held on May 1 7, and the following week the West Suburban Meet was held at Hinsdale. Prospects for a good showing in each of these meets were bright as each man was in fine training for his event and each improved in practice. The outlook in track for next year appears to be very good, as there will probably be a real place for practice and a number of this year's experi- enced athletes will be ready. Page one hundred and iix Girls Inter class Track Meet 100 Yard Dash 1. Rawcliffe.................................................Senior 2. Nielson...................................................Junior 3. Rigsbee................................................Sophomore Hop, Step; Jump 1. Nielson.....................20' I ........................Junior 2. Pitcher.....................18'0 .......................Freshman 3. Boardwell...................17' 9 .....................Sophomore Potato Race 1. Vaubel..................................................Freshman 2. Chester.................................................Freshman 3 Statton.................................................Sophomore Three Broad Jumps 1. Nargney.....................20' 5 .....................Sophomore 2. Jacobs......................18' 3 ......................Freshman 3. Mills.......................18'0 .......................Freshman 100 Yard Dash 1. Rawcliffe.................................................Senior 2. Nielson...................................................Junior 3. Nargney................................................Sophomore High Jump 1. Nargney................................................Sophomore 2. Statton................................................Sophomore 3. Chester.................................................Freshman Shuttle Relay 1. Sophomores. 2. Freshmen. 3. Seniors Track Points Basketball Points Total Seniors 11 II Juniors 11 10 21 Sophomores 22 50 72 Freshmen 19 25 44 Page one hundred and seven QJE 2ffl THERE was a great deal of excitement around the town the last week in October when each of the four classes of the High School were trying to get ahead in the contest for selling “Cauldron” tags. On November first the contest ended. We discovered that the Freshmen were the best salesmen, and that the Sophomores won the “booby. A personal contest was then conducted with the member from each class who had sold the most tags during the inter-class campaign. This contest was almost entirely between a Fresh- man and a Senior. On November 1 5th this contest closed. Esther Boldebuck got second place, having sold sixteen tags and Kent Kingsley, who sold twenty- four. was awarded first prize. H Page one hundred and eight 2n 2JTJ - Wi School Calendar 1923-’24 August 30-31. Registration of classes with Mr. Her. September 3-7. Teachers attend Institute at Glen Ellyn. 10. School begins in earnest. 18. Miss Hortense Neilsen reads the play, “Abraham Lincoln,” at our General Assembly. 22. Football game with Geneva. Score. 1 3 to 3, their favor. 25. Mrs. Weinheimer favors us with a number of solos at the morning assembly. 29. Football game here with Harvey. Score, 1 2 to 0. their favor. October 2. Organization of Senior Class with Miss Bleecker and Miss Zwemer as sponsors. 4. Organization of Sophomore Class. 6. Second team game with La Grange. 10. Mr. Davis is present at the General Assembly and he appoints the School Committees. 12. Organization of Latin Club. 13. Football game with Naperville. Score, 7 to 6. our favor. 15. Mr. Feasley, a former principal of our High School, is with us in our morning assembly. 15. School Social Committee meets at the Wa Brook Inn at 6:30. 20. Game with Fenger High School. Score, 44 to 0, our favor. 22. Sale of tickets for the Lyceum Course at General Assembly. 25. Organization of the Dramatic Club. 26. Juniors have charge of the morning assembly. Speech on “Clean Athletics” at the noon assembly. Sophomores have a party in the evening. 2 7. Game with Hinsdale. We win! 32 to 0. 29. Address on “Clean Speech. Meeting of the School Betterment Committee at 6:30 at the Wa- Brook Inn. 30. Mrs. O’Neil addresses the student body and the faculty at General Assembly. Pane one hundred and nine m November 3. Freshmen have a party. Football game with West Chicago. Score. 1 3 to 13. 3. Miss Watts entertains us by reading some of Lawrence Dunbar’s poems at our morning assembly. 6. Senior Class meeting at 1 o’clock. Senior play rehearsal at 7:30. 7. Speech on “Clean Scholarship by Dr. Himmel from Northwestern College. Short talks by two members of School Betterment Committee. 8. Group pictures for the Annual taken. Girl Reserves go on a hike after school. Senior play rehearsal at 6:30. Junior party at 8 o’clock. 9. Pep session at morning assembly. 10. Game with York. Score. 51-13, their favor. 12. Mr. Bale gives a talk on the “Armistice at the General Assembly. Meeting of the Building and Grounds Committee at the Wa-Brook Inn at 6:30. 1 3. Talks by two members of the School Betterment Committee. Report of the Joke Contest by Flerbert Hawkins. 14. Girl’s Glee Club entertains the General Assembly. Speech on Clean Living by Dr. Coleman. 1 5. Lighting Committee of Dramatic Club meet at 3:30. Senior Class meeting at I o’clock. 1 alks by two members of School Betterment Committee. 1 7. Game with Des Plaines. 19. Resolution presented to student body by chairman of the School Betterment Committee. Talks by two members of School Betterment Committee. 20. In connection with the program for Home Education Week, Mr. Howard Jones gives an address on The Flag. 22. Hurrah! No school tomorrow! Teachers have to attend a High School Teachers’ Conference at Urbana. 24. Game with Glenbard. We win! 26. Back to school again. Pep session in celebration of our victory Saturday. 1:15. Seventh and Eighth Grades join us in our General Assembly. Address by Dr. McKeever. 2 7. Junior Class meeting at 8:45. 28. Thanksgiving program at 2:45. Four days of vacation! 29. Last game of the season: D. G. H. S. vs. Alumni. Score. 12 to 0, their favor. Page one hundred and ten December 3. Back to school again. 5. Meeting of the School Property Committee at the Wa-Brook Inn at 6:30. 7. Football D's awarded. Senior Class meeting at I o’clock. Building and Grounds Committee meeting at 3:30. Costume Department of Dramatic Club meet at 3:30. 10. General Assembly. Seventh and Eighth Grades join us. Sample of the Senior play. 12. Miss Zeratsky has charge of our morning assembly. Lighting Department of Dramatic Club meet at 1 o’clock. 14. Matinee of Senior play. 3:30. Senior play at 8 o'clock. Basketball game with Batavia. We lost. 1 5. Senior play at 8 o’clock. Basketball game with Elmhurst. 20. Game with West Chicago. Score. 29-14, their favor. 2 1. Glee Club sings at General Assembly. Two weeks of vacation. Hurrah 1 January 1924 7. Back to school again and ready for work. 9. Senior boys meet at 1:10. Talk by Mr. Carpenter. 1 I. Basketball game with Glen Ellyn. Score, 1 7 to 14, their favor. Pep session at morning assembly. 1 5. Civics class favored by an address by Mayor Snow. 16. Senior Class meeting at 1 o’clock. Annual staff meeting at 3:30. 17. Meeting of School Social Committee at 8:45. Senior Class meeting at I :05. School Betterment Committee meet at 1 2 o’clock. 18. Talk for the girls by Mrs. Replinger. Basketball game with Hinsdale. Score, 34 to 1 5, their favor. 19. Senior Class sleigh ride party. Game with Naperville. Score, 31 to 15, their favor. 22. Freshman and Sophomore Class meetings at 8:45. 24. Set of New International Encyclopedia presented to the High School by the Women’s Club Dramatic Club meets at 3:30. Girl Reserve supper at 6 o’clock. 25. Game with York. Score, 23 to 11, their favor. Pep meeting at General Assembly. 28. School Social Committee meeting at 8:45. 29. School Social Committee meets at 8:45. 30. Talk for the boys by Mr. Anderson. Miss Neil, principal of the Spalding School for Crippled Children, was present at our General Assembly at 1 o’clock and favored us with a talk. Page one hundred and eleven 1. 2. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1 1. 12. 14. 15. 21. 22. 23. 25. 26. 2 7. 7. 6-7-8. 7-8. 10-14. 14-15. I 7. 19. 20. 21. 22. February Talk for the girls by Mrs. Rassweiler. Game with West Chicago. Score. 29 to 1 6, their favor. Rev. Wright gave an address in honor of ex-President Wilson. Girl Reserve meeting at 3:30. Game with Des Plaines. Score. 20 to I 7. our favor. Game with Naperville. Score, 21 to 19. our favor. Pep session at our morning assembly. General Assembly. Miss Bleecker reads a part from “The Perfect Tribute” in honor of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln. Freshman Girls’ Glee Club entertain us at the General Assembly. Mrs. heasley gives a talk for the girls. High School party greatly enjoyed by all. Talk by Mr. Lott, 1:15. Vacationi Game with Hinsdale. Score, 19 to 18, our favor. Game with Batavia. 69 to 1 4, their favor. Pep session. Publicity Committee of Dramatic Club meets at 8:30. 3:45. Faculty Freshman game. Score, 26 to 21, Faculty’s favor. Costume Committee of Dramatic Club meets at 8:45. 1:15. Sophomore meeting. 3:30. Meeting of the Booths Committee for the Carnival. March 1924 Girl Reserve meeting at 3:30. Basketball Tournament down at Aurora. Several of the students attend. Batavia wins the finals. “Miss Cherry Blossom” given by the Glee Clubs. Preparations for Carnival keep everyone busy. High School Carnival under the direction of the Seniors a great success. Lighting and Scenery Department of Dramatic Club meeting at 8:45,- Annual Staff meeting at 1:15. Publicity Department of Dramatic Club meets at 1 o’clock. Editorial Staff of Cauldron meeting at 3:30. Talk for the girls by Mrs. Andersen. Publicity Committee of Dramatic Club meeting at 1 o’clock. Rehearsal of “The Merchant Gentleman at 7:30. Girl Reserve meeting at 3:30. Decoration Committee for “Miss Cherry Blossom” meets at 3:30. Senior Class meeting at 3:30. Basketball D’s awarded at our morning assembly. “Miss Cherry Blossom” presented by High School Glee Clubs, 8 o’clock. “Miss Cherry Blossom,” 8 o’clock. Page one hundred and livelve 24. Dramatic Association meets at 8:45. 2 7. Girls of Scenery Department of Dramatic Club meet at 3:30. Sophomore and Senior boys’ basketball game at 4:15. Junior Class meeting at 3:30. Senior girls meet at 1:15. Cast of ‘ rhe Merchant Gentleman’’ meets at 1:15. 28. Talk for the boys, 8:45. Dramatic Club play, “ I he Merchant Gentleman,’’ presented at 8:15. 29. “The Merchant Gentleman,’’ 8:15. 17. 8. 10. 1 1. April Spring vacation! Vom Bruck Evangelistic party present at our General Assembly. Book-stacking tradition again carried out. Talk for the girls by Mrs. Lottie Holman O’Neil. 14. 15. Junior Class meeting at 8:45. Sophomore Class meets at 8:45. Cauldron Staff meeting at 3:30. 16. 17. Meeting of the Senior and Junior boys at 8:45. Senior Class meeting at 3:30. Track meet at Lockport. 18. 22. 23. Boys’ track meet at Hinsdale. Baseball game with J. Sterling Morton. Score, 1 to 0, their favor. Sophomore, Junior and Senior Class meetings at 8:45. Annual Staff meeting at 3:45. 24. 25. General Assembly. Clyde J. Newman, artist, entertains. Cauldron Staff meets at 3:30. Senior Class meeting at 9 o’clock. 26. Junior and Senior banquet held at the High School. Baseball game at Naperville. 29. 30. 31. Interclass track meet, girls, at 4 o’clock. Hi Y Club meeting at Methodist Church. Interclass track meet, boys, at 4 o’clock. 10. 17. 22. 2 3. 26. 30. May Dual meet at Des Plaines. Track meet at Aurora. Senior Recognition Assembly, 8:45. Conference meet at Hinsdale. Class Night Program. Commencement Exercises. Pa%e one hundred and thirteen The Yearly News Indigestible Volume X. G. NEW GRAVE. ILL. Issued Today by Hot Area The Senior Class The Most Advanced Class In School Leaves Juniors Expectant ! he Senior class, ahead by an entire year over any other class in High School (in- cluding the lordly Sophomores), enters into the wide and weary world after four or more years of wearing out the cement floor with their rubbers. The class will be re- membered by its huge appetite and liking for all social affairs. In fact, the Senior party was one of the outstanding social events of four years ago. (Not excepting the Sophomore parties.) Throughout the year the Seniors have struggled for supremacy in the I ligh School against the aforementioned Sophomores, who, since their name. Sophomores, began with s,” they thought that Senior power was theirs. However, the Seniors, with their marvelous appetite, ate more from the lunch room than the smaller Sophomores who thought that both the spirit and the food were poor. The Editor wishes to compliment the par- ents of the Seniors (not those of Sopho mores), for their efforts in sending their children through the rigors of High School and also to congratulate the pupils on the fact that they were able to attend school with such people as Philip Area and P Otto Area. The Commencement Exercises are in ; n adjoining column. Meanwhile the Juniors are in expectant hopes to become the high lights of the school and the Sophomores will have to be content to be mere Juniors, and assist the new Seniors in all possible ways News of Royalty And Rumdum, king of Blahblah, son of Eggmush, brother of Pyanobentch. ariseth in a great rage. For his feet were cold And his nose runneth. And the oil-burner was on a strike, And he was sore beset. And Rumdum. king of Blahblah, sum- moneth forth from the recesses of the base- ment, the janitor. And he was sore beset, kor he could not find a match, where- with to light the grate fire. And he was sore beset, because his master's feet were cold. and his nose runneth. and the oil-burner would not work, and he was sore beset. And Rumdum. king of Blahblah, son of Eggmush, stubbeth his royal toe: and his rage was surmounteth by great wrath: and he waxed wroth: and he carcth not the nature of that which he sayeth: and he sayeth 'Damn” with vigor. For his toe paincth him; and he foundeth no handker- chief wherewith to stop the flow of his nose. And Asafedita, sweetheart of Rumdum. passeth nearby, and her fair ears were ac- costeth with the terrible cussing of Rum dum. and it shocketh her, and it shattereth her faith in Rumdum, king of Blahblah, son of Eggmush. And she wcepeth, and she waileth, yea. and she teareth her hair. Yea. and she runneth to the river, yea, and she jumpeth off the dock. And when Rumdum. king of Blahblah. son of Eggmush, brother of Pya nobentch. hearcth of the great catastrophe, he be taketh himself to the dock, and he groaneth and he raiseth Cain, and he awaketh the neighbors. And upon the third day he becameth quiet, and he eateth not his food, and he was miserable. And he betaketh himself to the dock, and he taketh into his mouth a drink of hydro- chloric acid, and he kickcth the bucket. And there was hell to pay. Thus endeth the story of Rumdum, king of Blahblah, son of Eggmush. brother of Pyanobentch and sweetheart of Asafedita. Page one hundred ami fifteen 2 The Yearly News Indigestible ha� not since borrowed our eraser. One reason for this is that “ I he Cauldron.” from whom we borrowed the eraser, de- manded its return, and we were forced to comply. We hear that The Reporter” has now borrowed the eraser from The Cauldron.” Inasmuch as ” I he Cauldron” is under our control, we do not worry about the eraser, as “The Reporter” is deathly afraid of our influence and prestige. The Yearly News Indigestible Published in the sub-basement of the Hoehn Building by Philip Area Co. Editor in Chief...................Philip Area Assistant Editor...................P. O. Area Managing Editor.............P. Otto Area Sporting Editor................Philip O. Area Society Editor.......................Mr. Area Business Manager..............Mr. Philip Area Office Boy..............Philip Otto Area Printed and proofs read by Phil Area. Program for Commencement Evening 1. Music by Zeratsky's Blue Blowers. 2. Speech of welcome entitled There’s the Door. by Stanley Zaraza. 3. Ocarina Solo—Eva Pollock. 4. Speech: Brotherly Adoration, the Fundamentals and Underlying Principles Of —Edward Adams. 5. Victrola Selection—Little Frankie Dum. 6. Snappy Stories, selected from Whizz Bang Herman Blankanburg. 7. Presentation of de-merits—Mr. Ernest E. Her. Question Box 1. Q. Why does Fred Witt keep a black cat ? A. The darn thing sleeps in the coal bin and Fred’s too lazy to wash u white cat. 2. Q. Why doesn’t Mr. Bale go jump in the lake? A. Because he doesn't want to. 3. O. What is the west end of a boy? A. The end the son sets on, of course. GREAT ATHLETIC TRIUMPH H omcr Boldebuck and Eliza Gallup Feature. Homer. Boldebuck and Eliza Callup bore the Purple to victory in the annual flapjack turning contest held in the Hinsdale gym. I he Downers boys were the under dogs in the beginning, but early demonstrated the wonderful form which enabled them to win. 1 heir teamwork was perfect. Homer, hold- ing the pan in one hand and his false teeth in the other, showed wonderful skill in twisting his flapjacks into various positions, and then flipping them through the air in perfect spirals, then Gallup would catch them, and mix them up with his so cleverly that the judges could not detect a flaw. At one time Eliza’s arm became tired, but he chewed vigorously on his slippery' elm and cast his flapjacks with a greater determi- nation. The casting of the flapjacks from Callup to Boldebuck was very fine, Don hitting Homer’s pan every time. Pcleg Diener, Homer’s cousin, was th umpire and used his influence to a great extent. D. G. H. S. shou’d be proud of the com- bination of Eliza Gallup to Boldebuck. The Yearly News Indigestible Last with the first. Advertising rates, ten cents per line, either way you figure. “Pome” by Welton Gre s Oft in the night The moon in her flight Pauses high in the sky To swat a poor fly. DON GALLUP STARS IN TRACK MEET Youngster Carries Off the Honors Don Galluo starred in the track meet held December 25th. It seemed that the tracks were presented to Donald by his parents as a Christmas gift. REPORTER ANCRY AT YEARLY NEWS INDIGESTIBLE Rival Paper Insulted by Revelation. The Reporter, our most dangerous rival, and a paper which is fast coming up to the standard of The Yearly News In- digestible is at serious odds with the paper. The cause of the friendly quarrel seems to be an article which appeared in our last number, to the effect that The Reporter constantly borrowed our eraser. Friends, enemies and Romans, the article had the desired effect. The Reporter’ Hew to Fry an Egg When one has the inspiration to fry an egg. the first thing to be considered in the process is the procuring of the egg. This should be done with great care and delib- eration, for if the right egg is not found or if no egg is found at all, no fried egg shall be had. With this in mind look for the egg. Probably in the refrigerator you will find a mber of various hu- d eggs. Or r� erhaps if there are none there the egg may be pro- cured from the nearest grocer, or perhaos from your neighbor’s chicken house, while (Continued on Pane 3, 1st column) Page one hundred and sixteen The Yearly News Indigestible 3 the neighbors are in Florida. I lowcvcr, they might be but in Hinsdale, and yet have eggs in the chicken house. Now. in order to fry an egg successfully, it must be in good physical condition. 1 o judge this, one only has to put it in trepida- tion, as it were, and if a noise like a sing- ing gold fish is heard, another egg should be procured. (In order to find out the sound which a singing gold fish produces, listen to one.) When an egg has been successful in be- coming a good egg, it should be fried im- mediately. To fry an egg, the pan should be well greased. 1 here are no laws made to en- force the type of grease to be used, but motor oil and axle grease are not Recom- mended by the chefs of the College Inn. As soon as the pan is greased, the egg must be placed on it. 1 his is done by breaking the egg on the edge of the pan. it must be remembered, however, that one must make sure that the egg is broken niter hitting it on the side of the pan, for if it is not broken and one would try and empty the contents into the pan, disastrous results would follow, as no egg can be fried until it is taken from its shell. B-ut let us suppose that the egg has been emptied into the pan. The next thing to be done is to pick out the pieces of egg shell which have possibly fallen into the pan. This is very important, because, while one would be eating the egg and should happen to bite an egg shell, one might be deceived that eggs have bones, and this is not so, for, if eggs are very carefully dis- sected, they will be found to contain no signs of a skeleton. Then, with the egg in the pan. light a fire on the stove, and place the pan and egg on the fire. Now one must be careful not to fry the egg too long, or to burn it. However, if one prefers his fried egg in one or both of the aforementioned conditions, it is possible to have it so by using up a few more cents worth of gas. Usually one will not want such condi tioned eggs, so the proper method is to cook one side thirty-seven seconds, turn the egg over (and do not drop it on the floor while turning), and cook that side for thirty-seven seconds. However, no harm is done by cooking one or both sides thirty- eight seconds apiece, but the clock might stop between the thirty-seventh and thirty- eighth seconds, and, until the clock would start again (to complete the thirty-eighth second) the egg would be obliged to fry during that period of time, and if that period would be very long, the egg might be de trop,” so stop at thirty-seven sec- onds. Now the egg is ready to eat, and with some salt, and a book on etiquette, one may eat the fried egg in the same mannerly style us the way in which it was fried. Ye Fable of Tonsil, Son Unto Toenail Yea, and Tonsil, son of Toenail, stag- gereth up the front steps, and he sitteth him down, and he sayeth Hie. And he riseth up and taketh forth from his pocket a pool-ball, which he throweth at the moon. Wherewith he taketh himself into the house. His wife ariseth in great wrath and say- eth, Drunk again! ' And he answereth, So’m I, m’dear. And he taketh him forth to bed. Vea, and the sun riseth upon another day, and I onsil, son unto Toenail, waxeth wroth, and he crieth forth to his wife, Wake, woman, 1 crave breakfast. And she turneth her back, and she snorteth, and she moaneth, and she tearcth her hair. Yea, and he goeth forth into the kitchen and maketh coffee, as is his wont. Selah! Moral: He who turneth out the light shall soon be in darkness. Homeliness Contest The Homeliness contest of the Yearly News Indigestible has ended. We feel sure that it has been a huge success from all angles. By a unanimous vote of one, Phillip Area was accounted as the homeliest boy in school. The names of the highest are as follows: Philip Area.................. I Albert Andorf................. 0 Anthony Sebastian............ I Wildcat O’Conner.............. 0 Ward Fowler................... 0 Joseph Swider................. 0 Wildcat O’Conner ............. 0 It might interest the mental functions of the reader to observe that it was Philip Area’s vote which decided the hard-fought contest. Mr. Area was the most prompt in handing in his ballot: it may be further noted that his was the last ballot to be received. It seems that all the homeliest girls in school were dated up for the night that th vote was taken, so no ballots were received from the fair beings. Therefore, we proclaim it a tie between all the girls of our I ligh School. Page one hundred and seventeen 4 The Yearly News Indigestible Pointed Paragraphs It's a long hall that has no teacher. A Sophomore is never bored as long as you talk to him about himself. If Mr. Her is too busy to sec you, just go to the assembly and start talking—you’ll get to see him. Book Review English As He Arc Spoke II. L. Watts (Smith College) This book deals with the way. wherefore, whichnesses, whats and idiosyncrasies of the English language as translated by natives of Massachusetts. My Life Until Five Minutes Ago Crescy Woehrel (St. Procopius) The reason the last five minutes are not included in the book is because they have been taken up by the writing of the book. However, in the next five minutes the last five minutes will be written up. Songs I Have Sung Vernon Vanselow (Knocks) This dainty volume includes also songs which have not been sung by Mr. Vanse- low. “Wild Animal Crackers I Have Eaten Arnold Klein (U. of Greggs) This deals with the personal experiences of Mr. Klein in his combats with his father’s animal crackers. Famous People on Marriage Mr. Bale: They say that the Fourth of July is 'Independence' Day, but she----- John Cooper: There's no time like the present. Mr. Cooper has also written the book entitled Can Two Live on the Salary of None? Edw. Brooks, the flaming youth, says: Marriage is only for those who work for a living. Tubby Towsley refused to be interviewed on this subject, but sang That Red-Head Gal. Jeanette Phelps said: I have another year in school. Wump Gallup was heard to remark that he docs not like delicatessen menus. Advice to the Lovelorn Dear Miss Henderson: I am effervesced in love. My heart knocks against my ribs like the beating of IO' 2 drums. She. ah! SHE is a Lily, she has long fingers, she has the most artis- tically built mouth in school. But tell me —I am bashful—how may I walk up to her—look her in the eye—place my hand on her forehead---and fix her hairpin? My soul yearns with the anguish of a heartsick Hebe! • -Edward Brooks. Ans. Now, Eddie, dear, don’t worry about that. Merely tell Lily not to wear hair pins. The Interrogating Reporter Asked at the Mochel Athletic Field. Why are legs long enough to reach the ground? (Donated by Thomas Leavitt. Mr. Leavitt wins the prize of an A grade and three pairs of visionless spectacles for submitting this question.) Mr. Bale: Because my neckties are all worn out.” Olive Statton: Don't flatter me.” Richard Rumbaugh: I lose my absence slip.” Virginia Lacey: I won't. Eddie Baron: Ask Mildred. Health Department Conducted by C. Davis ford. To be fat, travel, for travel broadens one. To be thin, travel some more, but on the straight and narrow way. You will know you are becoming larger if you gain thirty pounds, and you are losing weight if you decrease in weight to that extent. One way you may lose weight is to stop eating everything but calories. I he best way to eat calories is to fry them, and sprinkle with more calories. Communications Q. What shall 1 do for my cat? It sneezes and sneezes all day long. —Q. D. A. Blow its nose. Q. I am sick, what shall I do? —M. I. N. A. Go to a doctor. Indu Perfumes Drink them after every meal. Portland Cement Ross Bakery. Imitation Ivory Phil Mochel. Let Us Trim Your Shrubbery Emil Hoehn. Dine After the Theatre Klein’s Market. Sutter and Son Cologne Water. Fred Baker, Jeweler Dealer in Gold Dust. Page one hundred and eighteen Joke Department Io the Juniors who won the Cross-Country Race, this department is affectionately dedicated. —HERBERT F. HAWKINS. The Cross-Country Race was conducted early in the year for the purpose of securing jokes for the Annual. It continued for a considerable time and when a sufficient number of jokes were contributed it was closed. Final Standing Junior Class—Cadillac Sedan, 2,688 miles; to Apequae, Conn. Senior Class—Lincoln Sport. 2,140 miles; to Prelate. Me. Sophomores—348, 1.682 miles; to Watertown. N. Y. F reshman—Ford, 1.348 miles; to Utica, N. Y. Faculty—Spark Plug, 997 4 miles; to Oberlin, Ohio. Right Off the Irons! Katherine W.: I’d like to see a fellow kiss me. Eva: So would I. but I wouldn't admit it.” Our Bright Physicists Mr. Bale: It is the law of gravity that keeps us on the earth. Adams: What did we do before the law was passed? Way back when Miss Watts was sending people to the assembly for whispering the Sophomore English class was terribly quiet, then Sam said: Silence rained and we all got wet. Franklyn Roe: Hey, don’t park your car in front of my house. Boldebuck: That’s all right, there’s a city ordinance against parking in front of plugs.” Curly: I was at a dinner with Brown last night and he made one of the best after-dinner speeches I ever heard. Bale: What was that? Curly: Waiter, give me the check! Hazel will now sing that little ditty, It’s better to have loved a short man than atall!’’ A Junior Composition When Ruth Thomas ceases giggling. And Don Gallup learns to dance; When the Freshmen all reform And I give English more’n a glance. When Ed Adams gets shieky looking. And Lucile Hientz gets a case; When Herbie gets a steady girl and Mary Moore wins a race; When Mr. Her gets real skinny And Mr. Bale awfully fat. When Goofy Repp forgets to dream. And Bob Me to wear a grin. We ll all pass in our checks And millenium will be ushered in. k Page one hundred and nineteen Mere English Miss W.: Virgil, where did you learn those principles, at your mother s knee? V. H. S.: No, ma’am: over my father s. H. H. had just killed a fly. Miss Watts became disgusted and said: Herbert, that will be the end of that. H. (looking at the remains) : Yes, I guess it was. A Little Melcdy (Iona M. and Betty Morgan at a symphony concert) lone: That’s the Nocture in G they’re playing now. Betty: It is not. That’s the Etude in C Minus. Iona: Well, I’ll go up and ask. Betty: Well, what is it? Iona: We were both wrong. It says up there Refrain from Spitting . Peg: Ever get pinched for speeding?” Rich. R.: No, but I ve been pinched for going too fast. History Bulletin 1671. Citizens buy Manhattan Island for keg of beer. 1924. Citizens want to trade back. Skin: What do they do with all these skulls?” Ny: Make noodle soup, I guess. O. Lady fair. Give me a wisp of your hair. Either some of your own Or some that you wear. Hulbert will now sing, I kissed her on the forehead and got a bang in the mouth. Tommy T.: Come over to my house tonight and hear my loud speaker. Goofy: I can’t; I’ve got a date with mine at 8. Vanderpool got nervous on the first day of school and finally he raised his hand and said, Say, teacher, when are you going to give us our education and let us go home? Ruth: “You tipped your hat to that girl and you don’t know her, do you ?’’ Wop: No, but my brother does and it’s his hat. Ginna: How is hash made? Miss Shuman: “It isn’t made: it accumulates. All people dead who wrote it; All people dead who spoke it; All people die who learn it; Blessed death—they surely earn it—Latin. Pafc one hundred and fn cnfv Some More Junior Stuff ( The D. G. H. S. Museum) Geese—Freshmen. Turtle Doves—Jean and Pooch. Night Hawk—Ed. Adams. Bumble Bee—Miss Watts. Screamer—Irene Tank. T ortoise—Howard Foreman. Snapping Turtle—Olive Statton. Peacocks—Senior Girls. Shark—Hoffert (Pool). Giraffe—Franklyn Roe. Mouse—Marion Wheeler. Our History Class Miss Hatfield: ‘1 heard Dr. Breasted speak on King Tut.” Caleb D.: “He used to live here.” Miss H.: “Who, King Tut?” In one of the History tests, Mrs. A. was interested to learn that the “Bill of Rights was the “Ten Commandments.” Miss Flatfield: “What’s all that noise? Clara Shrank: “That’s just my bangs.” Mrs. A.: Elbert, why do you think the soldier’s bonus will be a life- saver to the government?” Reidy: Because it will make a hole in the mint.” A Clean One “May I hold your Palm, Olive?” Not on your Life. Buoy! These Famous English Classes Miss Watts: “Are there any questions on this exam before 1 leave the room? Glenn W. “Hew long will you be gone? Edith (reading a theme): “The pastures ran down to the river.” Miss W.: “Homer, can you give me an example of a paradox? H. Holdebuck: “Yes. we have no bananas.” Quite a Voice Mrs. Pitcher: “Did you hear my daughter sing?” Ex-War Vet.: “Yes. Mrs. P.: “W'hat did you think of her range? Ex.: “Well, she ought to kill at three miles.” Iona: “What do you think of my new' pajamas? IJagc one hundred and Iwenlp-onc Betty: They’re sweet, dear. If the house should catch fire some n ight you’d make a tremendous hit. Woehrl: Did you know. Bill, the night cop turned in his star? Klien: No, why? C. W.: We bought a Dodge. Kelly: What do you think of Papyrus' chances in the U. S? Batly: “I don’t think anyone can lick Dempsey. I om Canty thinks a zebra is a sport-model mule. Artesian: Is it safe to let Harry drive with one hand? Well: I don't know, but he's pretty handy with the other. Mr. Bale: What is elasticity? Wop: Paris garters. Virgil Sutter was shooting pool and Phil said: Hey. there. Sutter, it’s 6 o’clock. You’ll be late for supper. No. I won’t, was the hot comeback. I’ve got the meat. The rain it raineth every day Upon the just and unjust fella. But chiefly on the just, because The unjust hath the just’s umbrella. Chuck West says his boyhood ambition was to hear a cookoo clock with hiccoughs. That might be interesting at that. Will you love me when my windshield is all shattered? Will you love me when my top is rent and torn? Will you love me when my fenders are all battered? Will you love me when my cotter-pin is worn? Will you love me when my spark plugs are all missing? Will you love me when my brakes have ceased to grip? Will you love me when my intake starts hissing ? Will you love me when my clutch begins to stop? Second verse: Will you love me when my bumper has quit bumping? Will you love me when my tires are soft and flat? Will you love me when my bearings are all thumping? Will you love me when 1 can’t do this or that? Will you love me when my nuts and bolls are falling? From the frame that’s bent entirely out of tire? Will you love me when I hear the junk pile calling? Will you love me when I’m old, Eliza mine? Mother, may 1 go a-riding? Yes, my sweet Lucile, But give your friend this sound advice, Keep one hand on the wheel. We would have a peach of a I call my sweetie column but the censors cut it out. - Page one InnulreJ ami tn cnt ?-tn o Mr. Bale Again Shorty: How many magnets are known? Jim T.: “ Two, sir.” S. B.: “Name them, please. J. I.: “Blonde and brunettes.” Freshman Both Lott: Lvery time I take my girl for a ride she insists on bringing her St. Bernard.” Fred: Puts on lots of dog. huh? 1 hat bane a yolk on me. said the Swede as the egg splattered down his shirt front. Here’s a Good Joke Because Curly pulled it. and because the young kids liked it so well, and because it was handed in so often we had to publish it. Curly, one rainy day. strolled to the window and said, it's a rotten day for the race. What race? (They all bit hard.) I he human race.” Laugh if you want to. Hubert H.: Hey, wake up: there are burglars downstairs. His Bro.: “Let ’em alone, maybe they’re after your violin.” Answer this for us. Miss Zwemer: “Name the parts of the body en francais.” Evelyn Baron: Le pied, la main, le bras, la jambe et le shau. Steve: “On what scale are the teachers grading this year? Marietta: “The minor scale. The Bachelor’s Club This club was organized early in the year, but as the sessions were secret we could not get anything but the roll call of the organization. Pooch, H., Pres.; Goofy, R., Vice-Pres.; Kent. K., Secy.; Horace, B.. Treas. (leave that to Barney); Ed. Baron. Walking Delegate; Homer B.. Janitor; Perry G., Water Boy; Moon. Man of Leisure; John Cooper. Honorary Pres.; Regular members: Wop Waples, Dick K.. Benny B.. A. Don Van V.. Tubby T., Herbie. The names of Bill Ray, Peenie Prickett and Red Brooks are under con- sideration for membership. Young Barney says that Xonofslexes and such names in Ancient History would make a swell eye-testing chart. Page one hundred and Itvcnlp-lhree More History Miss H.: 'H. G. Wells ranks Napoleon as second in the military world.” Kelly: “Where does he rank the Kaiser?” Miss H.: “He doesn't rank him at all. I guess he’s rank enough.” Miss Zwemer: “What do they call potatoes in France?' Arney Klein: They don’t call them. They dig them.” Mary Moore was going down the hall, a stranger stepped up to Curly Plambeck and asked: “Who is that fat party down there?” Curly looked and said: “Party? That s an excursion.” When you've mentioned the wood the woodchuck chucks. And are fancying you are through. Pray tell us the dew that the dewdrop drops. If dewdrops do drop dew. —Daft. Mr. Bale (the Science class) : “Tomorrow, 1 will take arsenic Class: “Hooray!” Vom Bruch: “Yes, brethren, 1 save men.” Don Gallop: “Do you save women too?” Vom Bruch: “Yes, I save women too.” Don: “Well, save me one for the Junior-Senior banquet. Mr. Bale: “What is density?” Tom T.: “1 can’t define it. but I can give an illustration. Mr. Bale: I he illustration is good, sit down.” Mrs. Andersen: “I don’t care how much noise you make just so you are quiet about it.” Bulletin Beard Found—A fountain pen walking through town. Found—A vanity case with a note, a compact, and some other things in it. Notice Boys: If a girl slaps you. don't slap her back. Girls: If your watch is slow shorten the pendulum; if You can’t find the pendulum, shorten the wrist strap. I he Mayflower compact is not a new kind of powder. Montcalm was really a general, not a mountain. Ground hog is an animal. They don’t raise vegetables in roof gardens; it's something else. Mah Jongg doesn’t run a Japanese tea room, lime tables don’t have legs. Crime wave is not a new coiffure. Pat. Pending is not an inventor. Page one hundred and ln ent -four Tell Us Who does Pooch date with? What makes Eddie blush? When is Fraher quiet? Where did Tiny’ Hudson get her name? Why does a chicken cross a road? When can you equal the class of ’24? Zcwie! I hey met on a bridge at midnight; rhcy’ll never meet again; She was an eastbound heifer And he, a westbound train. Mrs. M.: Shirley, you stood on the porch quite a while with Don last night. Shirley: Why, mother, I only stood there for a second. Mrs. M.: Yes. but I'm sure 1 heard a third and fourth. Dot. Patterson: We girls in ‘Cherry Blossoms’ are going to wear negligee. Tiny: That's nothing much. Seme motorists think a pedestrian is raw material for an auto accident while Eight Ball Hoffert is going to buy a new concrete one for the billiard tourney. For men’s styles see Captain Applejack Blakeslee. Rubber Stamps Mr. Her: In one of my schools-----’’ Miss Watts: Will the class please come to order? Miss Bleecker: There will be a Senior meeting- Mr. Bale: Move on-” Miss Hatfield: So we have that spoken of-- Bobby: “Ever-r-r-y buddy up!! Encyclopedia D. G. Highschooliana Spirit —Something to be told you haven’t the right kind of. Teachers —People hired to ask foolish questions. Assembly Floor —A handy place to drop your scrap paper. Library —A good place to go and talk when you’re tired of studying. Brain —Something which is defunct among students. Stairs”—A simplified spelling of race track. Girls —Things with skirts, who loiter in the halls and are the bane of Mr. Bale’s existence. Page one hundred and th'cnl -five Ink —Something to be borrowed when your pen runs dry. Ink-bottles”—Things to be rolled up and down the aisles for the amuse- ment of students. ‘Leather Heels”—See “rubber boots.” Rubber Boots —Things worn on the feet: which make the welkin ring when you walk down the assembly. “Giggle —Something prevalent among girls. “Ldward Adams”—? Yawn —Something done by seventh-period study-hall students. Bobbed Hair —Hair that isn’t on any more. Glasses”—See T. Levitt. 1 . Levitt —One who wears glasses and rubbers. iVleuch —See Julia Perron. Amy: 1 pulled off something big last night. Betty: What was that? A. K.: My shoe. Home is naught without a mother. Church is sad without a preacher; Life is nothing without a lover. But. class is joy without a teacher. Wop : My girl is just like an umpire. Brooks: Yeh? Plow’s that? Wop : She never believes I'm safe when I m out. Herb, at Wa-Brook: Milk or water? Miss Hatfield: Don’t tell me. please; let me guess. Mr. Bale: A fool can ask more questions than a wise man can answer. Barney: No wonder so many of us get such low grades. Miss Bleecker: Latin is a dead language. Preshie: Do they speak it in both places? Sam H. Behold me in the flower of manhood. Wop: Yes, shut up. you blooming idiot. Miss Bleecker (to James Mackie) : You tell Lillian Llartcn about that. James: I don’t know her. Miss B.: Imagine anybody not knowing Lillian. Evolution At 6 months it's illness. At I year it’s teething. In the grades it's cute alertness. In Frosh it’s pure cussedness. Ray Carpenter says. O, boy, wouldn’t posing for those slow motion pictures be the softest job? sscr Page one hundred and ln cni )-six At the Naperville Game Mr. Her (to small son) : Sonny, get out of the mud.” I he Heir Apparent: Where’ll I go?” Mrs. Perron: Edith, was Van smoking in the parlor last night?” E.: “No, he just lit a match to see what time it was.” Ginna and Duchess meet and kiss rupturously. Benny: ” That’s what I hate to see. Red: What’s that ?’’ B. B.: Girls doing man's work. Brown: Why don’t you and Miss Shuman go out as often as you did? Bale: Every time I was late she wanted a written excuse signed by my mother. The school is getting more perfect each day, for at 3:30 Homer Bales the idlers out of the hall. B. Morgan: Mr. Her made a long speech the other day. M. Bell: What was he talking about? B. Morgan: I dunno. He didn’t say. Mr. Klein: Arnold, be lively now. Break the bones in Mr. Johnson's chops, and put Mrs. Jones’ ribs in the basket for her. Arnold: All right, pop, just as soon as 1 have sawed off Mrs. O’Brien’s leg. Welton: Give me an arrow collar. Clerk: “How narrow? Late Releases The Flirt—Marietta Stoops. Cars I have Wrecked—Rich. R. Horses 1 Have Ridden—b. Roe. Boys I've Known—Grace Bailey. Hinsdale Doings—Ruth Geissert. Gawks I’ve Pulled—Curly R. How to Grow' Tall—C. Deiner. Because Man’s hair turns gray before woman s; That’s known in every clime. The explanation’s easy, for. he wears his all the time. Fraher: Ma, where’s the funny paper? Mrs. F.: Funny paper? There is none. 1 told you not to take a bath last night! Page one hundred and ltt enl }-scvcn a Early to bed and early to rise Obey your teachers and tell them no lies Study your lessons and if you are wise You’ll buy from the men who advertise (In the Annual.) a E. Merries. Page one hundred and twenty-eight The Downers Grove Reporter ”A Newspaper for the Community” Walter J. Staats........................Editor Chester J. Winter . 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 7,000 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. TO PROSPECTIVE SUBSCRIBERS: 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 subscription 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 and enjoy The Reporter. DOWNERS GROVE PUBLISHING COMPANY Printers— Publishers 37 North Main Street Telephone Number 188 I’age one hundred and tn cnl )-ninc U5 Telephone 15 Potter Mfg. Lumber Co. O T T E R Kstablished 1900 Incorporated 1915 Office and Factory. East End Railroad Street Our Factory and Lumber Yard are headquarters for anything you may need in high grade Lumber, Millwork and all Building Materials. Our plant is at your service for special work of any kind. L U M B E R Potter “Redybilt” Garages have stood the test of time. They are built right and sold right. Be sure to get our prices before buying. “Old Ben” Coal is the best grade of Franklin Co. Illinois coal you can buy. It is a quality fuel and always pleases. All sizes in stock. Also West Virginia Pocahontas; Hard Coal; Coke; Kindling, etc. C O A L POTTER MFG. LUMBER CO. “REDYBILT” GARAGES and POULTRY HOUSES Lumber and Coal Yard, East Curtiss St., Downers Grove) Page one hundred and thirty %o 'ISleed for cPoorhouses! Did you ever stop to think that there absolutely should be no need for Poorhouses in this country? If everybody would follow the fundamental principle of Thrift and Savings and establish early in life, a Savings Account in a bank to provide for old age, how easy this could be avoided. OLD AGE INSURANCE A Savings Account in the Downers Grove State Bank, in which you place a portion of your earnings each week, the best form of Old-Age Insurance. When the time comes that you arc not able to work, your Sav- ings will provide for you. Then you will realize what Thrift has done for you. Start to Save for Old-Age NOW to head oft' misfortune and to insure yourself against depending upon others for support, start to save for old age now, and when the time comes you will agree that there should be no need for Poorhouses. Downers Grove State Bank Downers Grove Trust Company Affiliated Banking Institutions under State Supervision Downers Grove, Illinois -T7{“ Pagc one hundred and ihirly-onc Lord Lumber Company Phones 20 and 21 LUMBER COAL MILLWORK AND Mason Supplies Main Office and Factory La Grange, Illinois BRAN C HE S DOWNERS GROVE, HINSDALE and WESTMONT Page one humlred and tliirl ?-il� o Great Northern Life Insurance Company INCORPORATED I 0 9 Westminster Building CHICAGO, ILLINOIS INSURANCE THE BALANCE SHEET OF LIFE We issue all forms of up-to-date legal reserve life policies, also clean-cut accident and health policies without exceptions or restrictions. A. J. KREITZER 150 HIGHLAND AVENUE TELEPHONES CHICAGO—State 7494 DOWNERS GROVE—114 W Page one hundred and thirl))-three Ladies, save your backs and rugs. Let us clean them for you. HAROLD C. CLARKE A. P. Tholin—Tailor Gents' Furnisher Correct Styles 48 North Forest Street Downers Grove, Illinois Telephone 425 W Morris Shoe Store Reliable Footwear BOOTS SHOES - HOSIER 1' For the Entire Family 8 2 S o u t h Main Street Downers Grove, 111. E. HOEHN Prescriptions Eastman Kodaks Cigars and Supplies Kexall Agency Fine Box Candy Barber HYDROX ICE CREAM Julius M. Zindt 109 South Main Street Druggist 24 South Main Street Phones 2S1—2X2 Page one hundred and thirly-four PYRAMID STUCCO Has won nation - wide favor PYRAMID STUCCO Is a product of Downers Grove that its citizens mav well be proud of. The fact that the residents of Down- ers Grove use Pyra- mid almost exclu- sively is a great source of pleasure to us; and we ap- preciate your good will and patronage Pyramid Company Executive Offices: 231 So. Wells St., CHICAGO M M FACttJKERS Phones ( Fac Office: Harrison 5624-5 actory: Downers Grove 263-J m J. L. Lehman Sons WARNING! Quality Groceries You will be disappointed if you fail to take some of our . + ' ♦ i ' ICE CREAM grocery — It's delicious M A R K E1' SSSifiStSfBfl; C. BERTOLIN DOWNERS GROVE : ILLINOIS 45 South Main Street Phone 2 Phone 94 It’s a stiff neck that has no turning -r f | -t QV ANNOUNCING THE J. H. Frankenfield Downers Grove Service Station as dealers in Plumbing STUDEBAKERS Heating Now on Display Electric Wiring Water Electric Softeners Pumps I)KI h IN and gel your Gasoline. Oils and Greases; Firestone and Goodyear Tires and 'Pubes and Auto Accessories. First class service on greasing cars. Let us figure on your work FREE MR AND WA TER Shop Phone Residence Phone H. O. SUTTER SON 184 240 W Corner Maple and Main Streets DOWNERS GROVE : ILLINOIS Page one hunt reJ anJ thirty-five iizz Phones 175-176 H. C. Pitcher Gro cries. Me ts, Dry Goods Children’s Shoes 56 and 58 South Main Si. I)owners Grove, 111. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Largest Insurance Company in the World F. (). Gifford, Agent “I want to buy a chair for my son” Morris?” “No. Abie” Phone 8 Nash’s Richelieu Store Good 't hings to Eat The Best of Service ?. 1 Sou' ll Main Si reel SAVE A LITTLE —GET A LOT Statisticians are a unit in agreeing that the great- est development of Chicago’s metropolitan area will be to the west of the city. Downers Grove with its natural beauty, and ex- cellent train service, is bound to feel the effect of this expansion and the demand for desirable home- sites will naturally result in higher values. Choice lots (inside the village) 50x150 and deeper may be purchased cash or installments at from $400 to $600. GEORGE F. REPP, Owner Chicago and Middagh Avenues Page one hundred and ihirly-six SUITS MADE TO ORDER HIGH CLASS HABERDASHERY MAZZA’S TOGGERY SHOP TAILORIN' (. CLEAN’INC. 23 K. Railroad Street Telephone 355 PRESSING ALTERING Phone . 74 HAROLD H. CLARKE Cleaner and Dyer Curtiss Theatre Building Downers Grove A Detou r is the longest distance between two driven points THE DICKE THEATRE SOLICITS YOUR PATRONAGE Page one hundred and thirly-sevcn THE STORE OF PERSONAL SERVICE V. F. Seibert Company PHARMACISTS Corner Main and Curtiss Late in bed. early to rise, makes dark rings under the eyes TRY THE FAIRVIEW GROCERY and MARKET For Service and Quality Just Phone 272R or 273 We Deliver Everywhere Proprietors C. W. LUKES and J. J. SAUL Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove Page one hundred and ihirlp-eighl Till? in BRYCE COMPANY, Inc. Machine Made Buildings Phone-Day 382 DOWNERS .ROVE, II.I.. Phone—Night 77-W He who laughs last giggles longest THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK DOWNERS GROVE Offers You Safety and Service • . MFMBKR Oh' FKDKRAL RKSKRVK S VST KM I . ;. ■ , Resources Over $900,000.00 Page one hundred and ihirly-nine W. H. Blodgett Real Estate and Insurance 42 South Main Street Phone 24 Yellow Cab Company Phone 284 A thing of beauty is a joy till the sign-boards come Who’s The Hospital for all Auto Troubles Your Butcher ? Fone Too-Too Downers Grove Garage We Are Motor Specialists L. Klein Son Machine Work Cylinder Regrinding Phone 27() Sales and Service ( handler, Franklin, Oakland and Gray Motor Cars Page one hundred and forty [U Phone 183 Chicago Store 3530 S. Michigan Ave. J. F. KIDWELL CO. 58 N. Forest Ave. Speaking of Bootleggers: how are all your folks? DOWNERS GROVE CANDY KITCHEN Good Things to Eat Home made Ice Cream and Candy Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco LEKACHOS and ORFANOS Tel. 487 15 S. Main St. I age one hundred and forlv-one Tickets Advertising Programs Literature with the Selling Punch M. W. MILLS PRINTING CO. 43 Belmont St. DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. Phone 228 Intelligent Service For Those Who Want Something More Effective In Printing Matter FIRST WITH THE LATEST BASEBALL AND FOOTBALL SCORES Geo. W. Welch Son All Kinds of Battery Repairing and Overhauling UNIVERSAL RADIO SETS BATTERIES and PARTS 97 S. Main St. DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. Spaghetti should not be cooked too long, about ten inches is right Capital Stock Stockholders’ Liabilities Surplus $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $12,000.00 ESTABLISHED 1892 DOWNERS GROVE STATE BANK F. D. LINDLEY, President V. SIMONSON, Cashier ROY C. TOOMBS, Vice-President J. M. Nargney, Asst. Cashier Wm. GROTEFELD. Asst. Cashier New Modern Burglar and Fireproof Vaults Safety Boxes to Rent from $2.00 and up Per Year DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS Page one hundred and forty-into w CHAS. MOCHEL AND SON Hardware, Coal and Feed Paints, Varnishes and Glass Gas Stoves and Ranges Field, Lawn and Garden Fencing and W ire of all Seeds Kinds Furnaces and 'Fin Work 36 South Main Street Phone 29 What is home without a cellar? READY TO WEAR D R ESSES WAI STS HOSIERY MEN’S FURNISHINGS UNDERWEAR DRY GOODS NOTIONS Phone 190 The H. E. McAllister Company 28-30 South Main Street DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS Page• one hundred and forty-three Autographs Page one InmJrcJ and forl )-four PRESS OP WOOD REPP CO. CHICACO