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26 THE PIONEER SENIOR CLASS PLAY On the evening of March 3rd, with a clear sky, a house packed to overflowing, and an S. R. O. sign hanging out, the Senior Class of the Goshen High School presented the play “Why Smith Left Home” The role of John Smith was played by Harold Houston with marked ability. His domestic tragedies and the ways with which he disposed of them were extremely ludicrous. Harry Marston, as General Billetdoux. the long-suffering but patient second husband of Mrs. Billet-doux, covered himself with glory. His susceptibility to beauty lead him into predicaments, the funny side of which was not appreciated by his wife. As Count Von Guggenheim, the aspirer to the hand of “der beautiful Miss Schmidt, Howard Manchester distinguished himself as an actor of unusual ability. William Ehlers, as Major Buncombe, jilted twenty years ago by the cruel Miss Smith (“when she was only twelve,”) brought the house down with applause, when success crowned his efforts in the last act. Ila.cld Gillespie, as the carefree Robert Walton, caused great confusion in the household of Smith. His fiantic efforts to obtain food led him to meas-ui . s not usually employed in polite society. The part of Mrs. John Smith, as taken by Alice Gott, was played to perfection. The ease with which she overcame the difficulty of maintaining peace in her household was admirable. With the arrival of Mrs. Billetdoux, matters became complicated since she immediately took affairs into her own hands and proceeded to make a mess of them. This part was taken by Janet Coates. Christine Makuen, as Miss Smith, was exceedingly good. Her complex love affairs were a source of great amusement to the audience. The part of Rose Walton, as taken by Sarah Lockwood, was played with clever imitation of the true chorus girl and she conducted herself without flaw. Anne Sutherland, as Julia, the maid, was very coy. She was “touchingly clever” in regard to a certain difficulty that arose unexpectedly. The part of Elsie, the trim and very correct maid, was taken by Florence Hinchman, who played the part very well. Lavinia Daly, the self-reliant cook-lady, completed the cast of characters. This part was played by Helen Durland with extraordinary skill. The success of the play was largely due to the generosity and interest of Mr. J. W. Gott and the untiring patience of Miss Bucklyn. Each and every member contributed his part toward making the play what it was, and it is with great pride that we proclaim this to be the best play given yet by a graduating class of the High School. J. W. C. 16. S. H. L. 16. HIGH SCHOOL PECULIARITIES. Noisiest—Harry Marston. Naughtiest—Ellen Coates. Funniest—Bud Strack. Most bashful—Hank Jackson. Beautiful eyes—Flora Howell. Most attractive—Gladys Carvey. Most dramatic—Bunn France. Most lonesome—Warren Sayer (?). Perfect Lady—Bob Lewis. Most Timorous—Charles Nolan. Biggest Grafter—Harold Gillespie. Worst bluffer—Junior Kingsland. “The Pigmy”—Howard Manchester. Silliest—Dorothy Dougherty. Worst cut-up—Janet Coates. Greatest whisperer—Alice Gott. Most pious—Helen Durland. Jolliest—Kathryn Egbertson. Greasy grind—Christine Makuen. Worst flirt—Marie Hoffman. Strong minded—Gladys Seely. Prettiest—Philip Wilcox. Best Singer—Florence Hinchman (?). Softest Heart—Harold Houston. “Warren, you’re a naughty boy. You can go to bed without any supper.” “Well, mother, what about that medicine I’ve got to take after meals?” Sayer:—I had an awful close shave the other day. Houston:—Gee, what was the matter? Saver:—I needed it. If Howard Manchester fell down, would Gladys Seeley pick him up? No, but Sarah Lockwood. If Joe Brandt denied something, what would Miss P. say? Charles Saw-yer.
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THE PIONEER 25 TENNIS.. One of our latest and most fascinating sports has been the lawn tennis. Shortly following the opening of school in September, elimination matches in tennis were played to determine the members of the team. Remembering the success of the previous year, and realizing the departure of the boy and girl champions with the Class of ’15, G. H. S. entered the field of the county’s amateur tennis for the second time. Owing to the short season, our team played only two high schools. In both cases boys’ and girls’ doubles and singles, and mixed doubles were played. The first high school we tackled was Cornwall on-Hudson. Out of six matches played at Goshen on Mr. Percy Gott’s court, each team captured three. Of the next eight matches to be played at Cornwall-on-Hudson. four went to Goshen, three to the home team, and the last was not completed. Both sides exhibited much skill in the game. The last of the season was then occupied with Monroe, who made us the first visit. Though their team was a great improvement on the previous year’s, G. H. S. had little trouble in taking four out of five matches on Mr. J. S. Phillips’ court. At Monroe, the Goshen eight also won the day with three out of five matches. The members of the team were. H. JACKSON, Mgr. L. WALLACE H. MARSTON, Capt. E. PHILLIPS J. COATES P. WILCOX E. COATES H. FRANCE Since each set of tennis games required the whole day. the home team in each case furnished refreshments, greatly increasing the social enjoyment. Owing to the kindness of friends and members of the team, all travelling was done in automobiles. H. W. F. 16 SOCIAL ACTIVITIES The Senior Class of 1916 has kept the social activities of the G. H. S. on the hum during the past year. Beginning November 1, 1915, it was arranged to have a matinee dance in the Auditorium every Friday afternoon from four until six o’clock. A Victrola furnished the music for the occasions. These dances were certainly very much of a success and were continuel until April 1. Friday evening. October 27, a Hallowe’en party was held in the Auditorium. The Faculty and Juniors were the honored guests, who with others that were present, represented ghosts. All participated in dancing and games, after which light refreshments were served. A Christmas dance, for which Tierney's orchestra furnished music, was given by the Juniors and Seniors December 3. Many of the town people, having responded to invitations given by the different students, were present. It was an evening very pleasantly spent. A sleigh ride party, minus all signs of dignity, and any amount of noise (with the exception of the chaperones), departed from Goshen one charming winter's evening. After a very enjoyable ride all were invited to Alice Gott's home for a social time. This surely gave the affair a very pleasant climax. Several weeks after the Senior Class play, the cast of “Whv Smith Left Home, was Invited by Mr Gott to attend a photo play at the Central Theatre afte which they were again entertained at the hosnitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Gott. As a mrans of raising money for the Athletic Association a mid-winter dance was given in the Auditorium. Toward the latter part of the year the danc°s gradually decreased in number, the Easter dance being the last. It will be •’cknow’ledged by the Seniors and others, who have joined in their social functions, that this class has, no doubt, surpassed all preceding classes in having the best of times. A. M. S. ’16. THE STUDENT ASSOCIATION. At the beginning of the school term the students got together and after a spirited campaign elected the following officers of the Student Body: President—Harold Houston. Vice-President—Harry Durland. Secretary—Joseph Gerow. Treasurer—Miss Bucklyn. The Association, with the aid of the Principal, has conducted all matters pertaining to the students and to the welfare of the school in a most satisfactory manner. The students are permitted to voice their opinions on all subjects under discussion and under these conditions they become more interested in school affairs. H. G. M. 16. Miss Scott:— George, what is a nature book? George:— A volume of misinformation about animals.
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