East Hartford High School - Janus Yearbook (East Hartford, CT)

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PRESENTATION OF GIFTS-BERNICE BAILEY Before the Knights and the Ladies leave this Court of Knowledge to enter the wide world for the accomplishment of the tasks foretold by our prophet, on whom the mantle of Mer- lin has descended, we want to give them gifts which will safe- guard them as they strive to overcome the many hardships which they will encounter. -The Knight of Fashion and Parisian designer of men's evening apparel will always be popular with the young ladies. In case you should fall desperately in love again, I know this shock absorber will prove quite useful to you, Sir Forbes. -Knights of Indolence seem to be deaf to the commands of their superiors, but, I hope that while you are riding under a freight car in the future, this ear-trumpet will help to over- come this trait and prevent a serious accident, Sir Benton. -Lady Barrymore, since you have proved so successful in the plays and pageants held in the Court, this box of make- up will no doubt prove helpful to you in your future plays, Lady Hayden. Knights of Ambition always set a goal to Work for. Yours is, as foretold by our able prophet, to be press agent of the Clean Press Association. Here is a pad and pencil which you will need to take notes, Sir Pearce. -The Musical One. You will be greatly influenced in your music by a young girl. Aided by her you will become a member of the Metropolitan Opera Company. As you have al- ways been subject to colds in the throat, a bottle of throat balm may prevent much discomfort, Sir Schilke. -The Mechanical Genius of the Twentieth Century will surely need a strong box in which to keep the plans for his in- vention of a perpetual motion automobile which will run with- out gas. Here is one guaranteed by the United States' Safety gadult lglompany not to open for anyone except the owner, Sir 1 we . -The hard lives which the actors and actresses lead do much to change their dispositions. We hope that, when you are the star actor of the Paramount Studio in Hollywood, and your work becomes a trifle tiresome, this little companion will cheer you up, Sir Moynahan. -In case both the Precocious Child and his wife, the Laughing Lady, should need the car the same day, these two limousines, of the same make, are presented to them. We hope that now the recipes, that every housekeeper looks for in the Times, will be put in press on time and that the Precocious Child will reach his C. O. D. club before time for golf, Lady Crosby and Sir Tobin. -As a second Sherlock Holmes, O Knight of Knowledge, this little silent automatic will come in handy when you are solving some of the intricacies of the underworld, Kindly do not use it, by accident, on any of your classmates, Sir Walker. 31

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and incidentally, the reputation of his illustrious wife, as a well known advocate of cleaner plays. For Adam Schilke, our Musical Knight, Merlin has fore- told the remodelling of the Metropolitan Opera House. These improvements will not be made until the public demand them for him. Then we shall hear his fine baritone whenever we have leisure time on our hands, or care to pay two or three hundred dollars for a back seat at a first night performance. Moynahan, the Good-natured Knight, will be a great star of the silver sheet, a public benefactor, and a model of a per- fect husband. Clifford Walker, known as a man about town, a mysteri- ous wanderer in doubtful night clubs, an old man who sells pencils in Broadway, a cripple who piles his begging trade along Fifth Avenue, a sleek young fellow whose. identity at all times is known to us only, will be the master criminal detec- tive of the world, a second Sherlock Holmes, whose methods of baffling the underworld will win him fame and fortune. The world will acclaim him as its savior, in the fight against crime. Debonair, cheerful, gay, and intellectual, Clifford, our Knight of Knowledge, still will have aspirations to become editor of Ye Daily Grinde, the best newspaper in East Hartford. James Tobin, Precocious Child, barber, lawyer, mayor, and postmaster, justice of the peace, and notary public in the metropolis of South Windsor, has done much for its advance- ment and betterment. Clara Crosby, his wife, one time cook in the White House, will be noted for her strange and appetiz- ing dishes. David Taylor, Athletic Knight, will be President of the American Athletic Associationg a famous All-American quar- terback, known to all Sportland and lauded by his many admirers. Frances Foley, The Helpful Lady, and Helena Hancock, The Lady of the Understanding Heart, will work hard in Con- gress, fighting for cleaner politics, the Child Labor Amend- ment, and the passage of the Bansemer Bill, which is a remedy for some economic ills of the country, compiled by that famous student of economic conditions, Helen Bansemer, Lady of Qual- ity. All these are doing much for the country at large, and also active members of the Lucy Stone League. On the last throw of the dice a six appeared, symbol of luck' and good fortune. In letters of gold was written upon it, Good Fortune and Happiness I give to the Class of January, 1927, of the East Hartford High School. Signed, Merlin. Thus ends the last entry in this new book of magic knowledge. MAX GORDON. 30

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-Knights of Athletics are considered great heroes among the fairer sex. I hope your vanity will not be encouraged, but, in case it should be, this headband will prevent any undue protuberance, Sir Taylor. -As the Lady of the Understanding Heart, the Helpful Lady and the Lady of Quality will be members of Congress, we hope that they will not forget there are other things besides politics, especially a home. Here is a book on How to Take Care of Babies for the Helpful Lady, a book named How to Raise Chickens for the Lady of the Understanding Heart, and a book called Good Housekeeping for the Lady of Quality. -The supply of material for experiments of the Wizard of Science will soon be exhausted, and in case it should, this rose tree will probably bring many startling discoveries-Sir Neumayer. -Through your courage, Courageous Knight, the futures of your classmates have been solved. I present to you this sword so that in case you should venture forth on another voy- age beset with dangers you will be amply protected, Sir Gordon. For the last gift, I have here a horseshoe which guarantees good luck to each member of the class. I will give this to our president who will keep it safe for us. CLASS WILL We, the January Class of 1927, of the Court of Knowledge, the East Hartford High School, in the town of East Hartford, County of Hartford, State of Connecticut, United States of America, about to leave this learned Court to do the tasks ahead, having so many virtues that we feel should be shared, do make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testa- ment, hereby revoking all former wills of whatever nature by us made. To Paul Wilson we leave Max Gordon's love for an argu- ment. This addition to his own natural ability should make him a lively candidate for the debating team. To Sigrid Swanson, Phyllis Hayden's dramatic voice. To Alvin Leone, James Forbes' knack of amusing himself. To Howard Richardson, we bequeath Howard Bidwell's aptitude for chemistry. . To Merril LeGeyt, James Tobin's brevity of stature. We might remark that Napoleon was not a tall man. To aspiring young ladies of the Freshman Class, Bernice Bailey's secret of winning popularity. To Roger Driggs, Clara Crosby's dimples. This should make him irresistible. tu To Nathan Dubinsky, Ralph Neumayer's retiring disposi- ion. 32