Johnstown High School - Spectator Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 582 of the 1913 volume:

s E ,. 5 Q E a Q i M E E ? 5 3 E E Ee F 4 L H 5 Q 'A , E W s in 2 . : H 5 3 u PE 9 wmmlmwniul.MMIII-nmmlmlilmmm.:mmW:UDnawFfm!A.'MmuwwlMl!lllwmlwmMA13nnUl1uWJi.51.mn llAKl , , CQNTENTS To Children in a Hospital ...... ..... 3 Musical Appreciation ....., ..... 4 The Lemon ......,.......,.. ..... 7 Old Quebec ......, ........ 1 1 September ..,.........,,.....,... ...,..,, 1 2 Don Harrison's Foundlinq ,..... ........ 1 3 In Memoriam ......,............ ........ 1 7 Editorial ..,..... ........ 1 8 Exchanges ........ ........ 2 1 Alumni ....... ........ 2 1 Athletics ........ ........ 2 2 School News ........ ........ 2 3 Current Events ...... ........ .... ........... 2 6 , I Jokes ................ ....... E ......... ........ 2 7 Ads i.,..... . ,... ......... .... rw a i SPECTATOR Uhr High Srhnnl Sprrtatnr Truth to the fact and a good spirit in the treatment U VOL. XVI. J OHNSTOWN, PA., OCTOBER, 1913. No. 1 - - - -1 - m - n - - M my e- -f he , .L.Y y 5 I I 7'6'5V iq an s D QI-5' . 'i 1 f QE T IV 1 1 ' T14 4' .WV 'W - 4 fi T K 4 Q5 e rw 4 1 - 'Q I To Children In A Hospital A. G. and F. G. S. ,15 Here's Howers for you i' 1 That from the woods and Garden Green NVere gathered in the sparkling dew, Fresh asters, goldenrod in meadows seen with a cheerful hue Here's fiowers for you: The four oyclocks that close at eve each day, The black eyed Susan and petumas blue, The scarlet sage with bright and clear red ray, Geraniums, too. 4 SPECTATOR Musical Appreciation Russell Marsden '14 Music is a language, an art, and a science. Music is a language posessing an intensity of expression and power of communicating emotion to which no spoken language can attain, however perfect it may be. Like all other languages it has its own special literature of an ex- treme richness and variety. The composer is an author of the same ranks as a man of lettersg the virtuoso singers and instrumentalists are interpreters like the reciter of reader, one makes use of words, the other of sounds, but their aim is the same,-to excite or produce emotion, or, at least, to captivate the intellect. Music is a universal language for it harmoniously relates all the sensations of life. Moreover, music, like all other languages, is affected by the progress of civilization during the different periods and the needs of different countries and ages. Music is an art, the most subtle, the most ethereal, and the most fleeting of all arts. The artist fixes on his canvas representation of the most beautiful works of nature in colours that last for unlimited time. The sculptor produces in marble and bronze many of the most beautiful works of art, even the poet finds words in his language as the fixed and ready-prepared elements for his work. The musicialn alone seems to work in the void and with the void. Sounds, extinguished almost as soon as heard and of which memory alone remains, these are his materials and with these he must charm the ear, interest the mind and elevate the soul. His art may be likened to poetry, for the composer creates with sounds as the poet creates with words, also it may be likened to painting, for coloring, that is orchestration in music is not unheard of. Music is a science, for as Gounod says, there can be no .art without science, and quotes the whole race of masters to prove it. It is a science of mathematics in the highest de- Agree, for after all that which goes to make up a musical SPECTATOR 5 work finds explanation and reason in groups and combina- tions of numbers. Everything in music may in the final analysis be reduced to figures and explained by the positive laws of accoustics and mathematics. So music may, in the ultimate analysis, be proved to be a language, an art, and a science. But music, like a language, an art, and a science, must be understood to be appreciated. The appreciation, and consequently the enjoyment of music, depends to a great extent upon the ability to see and understand what a composer has tried to express, just as appreciation of history, art, prose or poetry depends upon the ability to understand it. Today the trend of music study is strongly towards appreciation rather than theory, a broadly cultural study being of more value than a working knowl- edge of the subject. The appreciation and study of music stands for as much mental development and general culture as the study of any other subject, for as Cicero has said, all the arts are ,connected and bound together by a certain tie of relationship, the nine Muses were one family, which is as much as to say, a knowledge of one is a knowledge of another. Unlike a novel or a play, music, except in its lighter forms, does not depend upon the unraveling of a plot for its interest, but does depend upon the expression and spirit with which it is produced. The opera, for instance, must stand or fall upon the character of its music and the way it is performed. Often the music is of such a nature that it must be heard again and again before its true value can be appreciated by any save musicians. Thus it follows that an old opera is much more likely to please than a new one, for it must be confessed that taste for opera is not altogether natural. It must be cultivated, and cultivation must be based on familiarity. The great majority wait eagerly to hear Miserere from Il Trovatore, the Soldier's Chorus from Faust It is such numbers that make successes, not be- cause they are better music, but because they are better known. X 1 6 SPECTATOR There is no subject of more vital interest than education. In education no subject is of more interest than the stand- ing of the so-called cultural studies. I . So much attention has been recently given to industrial and manual subjects that prominent educators are every- where sounding a warning against too much of the utilitar- ian in education, to the minimizing of the, cultural. Of 'all cultural studies, music, next to reading, is most valuable and useful and it being a language, like all languages, it must be learned by hearing. Our musical tastes are in the making from earliest childhood and just as a child hears language about him from birth and thus learns to speak it, so our tastes for music are developed and influenced from youth by the class of music which we continally hear. As a child who has been reared by parents who speak perfect English, also uses good language, so we who have been in constant touch with good music, also appreciate the better class of it. It is a curious fact that the musical experiences of a child seem to be in part an epitom of the musical history of the race. We know that the ancient Greeks held music in high esteem, but music with them included history, lit- erature, poetry and the dance. The earliest music was that of the savage mother to her babe as mothers have used it since the world began. , Then came the rude instruments of percussion, the drum or tom-tom. The child passes through this stage in early years with his rattles and desires to pound with everything he gets his hands on. Then came horns and pipes, the child is faithful to analogy in his whistles and tooting horns. History next gave us the strings, the lutes, the lyres, and harps, which improved have come down to us. The child imitates the sound of these instruments with his voice and if he is permitted to hear these instruments quite fre- quently, he imitates their rythm in motions. On this account, namely that our musical senses and tastes are in the development in youth, and that music is of divine essence, for singing is as natural to men as is speech, and that all the arts, of which music is one, tend to SPECTATOR 7 elevate the soul, we should all take advantage of the op- portunities afforded by the opera, the concert, and the ora- torio, to familiarize ourselves with the magnificent and glor- ious works of the old master composers. The wor1d's gretest picture galleries hold no greater prize than that indescriable something beneath the pigments that hints at the soul of the man who wrought with them. Huge sums are paid, fortunes are made in dealing with these works of art which can express beauty of thought and a lofty outlook upon life and the future that borders and approaches on the intimate. But a single song that Melba or Caruso has sung, possesses infinitely more of the living spirit that made the masterpiece, than the finest painting that shines from the Vatican's walls, cynosure of a thousand eyes. The Lemon - F. Mark '14 Yes, Ted, I love you, but love alone cannot support a wife. You must make good first . These words had been ringing in his ears ever since he had proposed to his sweetheart, Marguerite Wliitfield, two months previous. Yes, she was right. He must make good. Yet he had been trying to make good ever since she had uttered that dictum, but without success. Had he not literally plead with every theatrical manager in the city? They all told him that he was too young to put any power into his acting. Theodore Thompson was reviewing this, his dismal past, and thinking of his more dismal future as he sat in his room one bleak February afternoon. Yes indeed, sir, said he to himself, I am certainly making good at a great rate. Rightl affirmed a voice at his shoulder. Ted swung around. It was his mother. My dear boy, if you persist in thinking that you can 8 SPECTATOR ever make a success of life as an actor, I know a man who might be able to get you a place. I knew him when I was young. Good for you, Mother, who is he? Henry D. Dodge, stage manager of the Lyric. The Lyric is closed at present, but I think a mere recommenda- tion from him would bring results. A week later Ted, with a flattering recommendation in his pocket, and a bright ray of hope in his heart, bent his steps toward the offices of the Metropole, the largest of all the theatres the city possessed. Passing down the corridor of this magnificent pile,-he halted before a frosted glass door, which bore in black letters :-Arthur D. Babcock, Stage Man- ager, Private. Well, here we are, muttered Ted to himself. They say he is a regular grouch, but he is a warm friend of Dodgeg I guess I'll take a chance. Grasping his recommendation in one hand and his cour- age in the other, he opened the door and stepped inside. Well-1-1-1, what d'ye want? came from behind a high roll top desk in the centre of the room. Peering behind the desk, Ted beheld a fat little man, with a semibald pate and pudgy face that bore an expression of pain-just as if his feet hurt him. You are Mr. Babcock? queried Ted. Tha 's me, growled the fat one, what ye' after- huh ? I am a young actor, and would- Wha' cher speciality-comedian, tragedian, er what? Feminine, announced Ted. Femi-Haw, Haw, Haw, ha, ha, ha, laughed the man- ager, your features are about as feminine as mine. Git out o' here-silly. Just a moment, sir, Ted was becoming angry. I have here a recommendation. Le' see it, snapped the fat man as he snatched it from Ted's fingers. SPECTATOR 9 Babcock glanced hastily over Dodge's letter, scribbled something at the bottom, and returned it to Ted. Beat it! I don't want you !-feminine role-ha, haw, ha, ha, ha. Ted slammed the door so hard that the frosting threat- ened to drop from the glass. Phew-ow!-isn't he a bear-I don't think he likes himself, mused Ted as he again gained the street. He took the recommendation from his pocket and at the bottom he read: Dodge-This fellow is a lemon. Bab- cock. Oh-um-m-I'm a lemon, am I?,' Can you beat that ? Ted was reading the morning paper on the day follow- ing his classification as a lemon. The cause of his exclamation was the following: 4 Babcock-Evans Wedding This Eve Stage Mgr. of Metropole Takes Bride from Toledo. I wonder, mused Ted, just what crime Miss Evans committed that such a cruel fate is meted out to her? Suddenly Ted sat up straight. I know what I'm going to do. I'll show Mr. 'Grumphy' Babcock just what species of 'lemon' I am, and he quoted, 'wand the female of this species is more deadly than the male., I'll show him that that is true of the lemon family as well. The stately ball room of the Arcadia Hotel was agloW- lights gleamed, glasses clinked,' and a humming, buzzing sound, as of bees, floated out upon the night air. The Bab- cock-Evans pre-nuptial feast was about over and the guests turned in their chairs-ready to witness the ceremony which was to make the stage manager of the Metropole a benedict. The bride and groom-to-be rose from their table, knelt upon 10 SPECTATOR a satin cushion, and the clergyman was pronouncing the first words of the rites when a tall dark-haired woman clad in a black silk gown stepped from the throng, and, raising her hand, clutched Babcock's shoulder. I forbid the ceremony. This man is my husband ! Babcock arose-trembling-lividg Miss Evans fell faint- ing in the arms of her attendants. Babcock pinched him- self to see if he was awake. At least he didn't remember of ever having been married. He looked at the newcomer. Wasn't this unknown lady in black beautiful? Where had he seen those Hashing black eyes before? His admiration for this invader grew until it became-well, he didn't even like to whisper it to himself. Come with me, he stammered, and we'll settle the matter. When they had reached an ante-room he completely lost his head and begged the lady to share his life's trials. You would not want to marry me, I'm a lemon ! VV-what? I am -a hand went up and when it went down a Whig went with it- a Lemon ! It was Theodore A. Thompson. The manager shrank back in amazement. Before his face Ted held Dodge's let- ter with the accusing sentence at the bottom. Babcock snatched it from him, took a pencil from his coat and sub- stitued peach for lemon, Five minutes later Ted left the hotel with a new pos- session-a year's contract to play at the Metropole. It didn't take Ted long to get to Whitiields. He found Marguerite standing gazing into the Fireplace, in which a huge log burned. Ted Thompson, I thought I told you not to come here until you had made a man of yourself. I believe this will explain, said Ted, handing her the contract. He then recited the whole episode. A period of silence ensued. Then he felt a hand tugging at his. - SPECTATOR 11 ai'-Fedlu No answer. Ted, I can't stand lemons, but I like peaches. Old Quebec , Geraldine Martin '15 Perhaps the most perfect view of Quebec is enjoyed by passengers arriving at the Richelieu and Ontario Co.'s wharf. Of this scene Mrs. Moody fSusanna Stricklandj wrote: VVhat a scene! Can the world produce another? Edinburg has been the 'beau ideal, to me of all that was beautiful in nature, but these past recollections faded before the pres- ence of Quebecf, In 1535, the explorer, Jacques Cartier, sailed from France, commissioned by Francis I, in hope of discovering a new highway to Indies. Sailing up that beautiful river, the St. Lawrence, which he named, he cast anchor at the mouth of a little tributary which was called St. Croix. The following spring Cartier sailed for France, and nothing came of his voyage. In 1608, however, Samuel de Champlain planted the white flag of France upon the heights of Cape Diamond and became the founder of Quebec. The attention of the traveler is called to the historic bat- tleheld, on which the generals of both France and England perished in the final struggle for the possession of Canada. It is impossible to stand here without feeling the influence of the spirit of the scene. From the Citadel, we look down upon Dufferin Ter- race. Dufferin Terrace was frrst laid out by the Earl of Dur- ham, governor general of Canada, in 1838. During the ad- ministration of the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava it was en- larged into the present far-famed promenade. Among the curious streets that one sees are Sans-le- Cap and Little Champlain Street. Even the Post Office has a history, for it is 'built on the site of the old legendary haunted house, known as Le Chim d'Or or The Golden 12 SPECTATOR . Day. There in the wall we can see the old stone, with its inscription and its golden dog gnawing its bone as of old. While Quebec was formerly a summer resort, it also claims the right of Queen of Winter Resorts. When the frost king is supreme, the population devotes its time to sleighing, skating, tobogganing, ski-ing, snowshoeing, and hockey. On Dufferin Terrace is built a toboggan slide, starting from King's Bastion and stretching the whole length of the terrace to the Chateau Frontence, the leading hotel of Quebec. Much entertaining is done at the picturesque old citadel, which is the residence of the Governor-General and suite when visiting the city. After seeing Quebec one would change the old saying, See Naples and die, to See Quebec and live forever. September Salome Cartwright '14 Have you heard the schoolbells ringing O'er the fields of ripening corn, Through the city clanging, clanging Calling afar in the early morn? Have you sensed the autumn coming, Felt it stealthily stealing near- Watched the tender grass turning With the turning of the sphere? SPECTATOR 13 Don Harrison's F oundling Theresa Flinn '14 As Don Harrison alighted from his car before a large department store, his attention was attracted by the crying of a small- child who was dirty and poorly dressed. The boy looked the soul of misery. Don's first impulse was to discover the cause of this grief. What's wrong, Sonny P he inquired. NVow! answered the child, crying more loudly than before. A Are you lost R he further inquired in very meek tones, thinking thus to gain the confidence of the child. No, the child sobbed. By this time Don was embarrassed. Many passers-by had turned to watch him and among them were several pretty girls of his acquaintance, one of whom had the impu- dence to look amused. As it was too late to retreat, he decided to make the best of the situation. Gathering together his courage, he ven- tured another question: How would you like a nice big stick of peppermint candy? Don thought this suggestion might prove satis- factory, for he refiected, that when he was a child, candy had usually been offered or promised him as a means of checking any sadness or grief on his part, and peppermint had always brought about the best results. He had struck the right note. The child actually stop- ped crying and began to sniffle. 'Td rather have a lemon stick, he said shyly. Very well, answered Don, who was delighted beyond imagination. He led the little boy to a nearby drug store where the promised candy was purchased. While the youngster was enjoying the candy, Don asked him where he lived and what his name was. However, the child seemed oblivious to everything butqthe candy. Don, 14 SPECTATOR therefore, thought it best to wait until the candy ,was eaten to repeat his questions. A V' The young man fell in love with the little fellow when upon finishing the candy he looked up at him and smiled. The boy was by this time very sticky and his face had taken on a few more smears of dirt. This, however, did not keep Don from seeing that the child was rather pretty. He had a mass of wavy brown hair and a pair of sparkling blue eyes. Don imagined the child to be somewhere be- tween the ages of six and eight years. In stopping his car Don had intended going into the department store to buy some clothes, but he decided to put off buying the clothes until another day and if possible take the little boy home. Reassured by the child's smile, he asked him if he would like to go home. No, Siree, I want to stay with youf' was the unexpected reply. 1 But won't your mother be looking for you F asked Don. I-Iaint got no mother nor no pap neither, came the reply in tones of evident satisfaction. With whom do you live ? asked Don. Missus Smith,'l was the enlightening reply. Is Mrs. Smith kind to you?,' inquired Don. Sometimes she beats me. She beat me this afternoong that's why I leftf' explained the child. So you left, remarked Don. U I aint goin' back neither, the little fellow added. This set Don thinking. Wouldn't it be rather pleasant to keep this little boy? It was so lonesome in his big home all by himself. But then it might not be wise to keep the boy without the consent of Mrs. Smith. VVhere does Mrs. Smith live? In the Row, the boy said. But what Row? 'In the row, that's all. SPECTATOR 15 Well hop in my car and we'll drive around' and see if We can find the row. But I don't want you to find it. I don't want to go back to Mrs. Smith, came the tearful reply. All right answered Don, but won't you even go with me for a drive? You bet, answered the little boy. Don intended driving thru the city hoping that the child would recognize his home andin this way enable him to see Mrs. Smith. Before they had ridden very far, Don learned that the little boy's name was Robert or rather as he himself very carefully announced Bob. When they had reached an especially dirty part of the city, Bob began to show signs of knowing this vicinity as he knew the names of and spoke to some of the people whom he saw. They soon saw a very long delapidated structure, which Bob informed-his com- panion was the Row. If the inside of these houses were as dirty as the outside Don didn't blame Bob in the least for leaving, Moreover, he made up his mind to meet the Smith forces on their porch, if this could be accomplished. Being told by Bob that he lived in the last house of the Row Don stopped his car in front of it and alighted, coaxing Bob to do likewise. The young man followed by the reluctant Bob walked gingerly up the steps to the porch and rapped on the piece of architecture which once upon a time had been a door. In about a minute a very disipated looking man answered his knock. Good evening, greeted Don. I Evenin', said the man eyeing Don suspiciously. Are you Mr. Smith ? Don asked. Yes Sir. Bob, what have you been up to now? he asked hastily, seeing Bob for the first time. Not anything, Don hastened to explain, but I found him on this street this afternoon and as we seem to have taken a liking for each other I thought I would ask you if QI might have him. . ' j As far as I'm concerned you may, said Mr. Smith, then M SPECTATOR added, but you had better talk to Mrs. Smithf' Mr. Smith then summoned the object of his affections who appeared within a few minutes. ' Mrs. Smith was the sort of woman one can always picture hanging over the back fence gossiping with her neighbors, while her children cry and her pies burn. she she the the Good evening, said .Don. Evenin', nodded the woman. Mr. Smith then told his wife what Don had asked him. VVell I never 'very' much opposed to givin' him up, said. Then she enumerated the many kindnesses which had bestowed upon Bob, finally ending by reproaching child for his ungratefulness. But, began Don rather embarrassed but Bob said reason for him leaving you was because you beat him. Oh, yes, I do beat him, she said without emotion, I have a very bad boy of my own who needs beaten occasion- ally, so not to be partial I beat,Bob, too. You know Bob aint my boy, I took him in when his folks died, she ex- plained. Since you don't object, I guess I will take Bob then, said Don. You can have him, answered Mrs. Smith. During the conversation Bob had listened without stirring but at its conclusion he was so glad he danced for joy. Don fearing the Smith's might change their minds hurried Bob down the steps and into the car as quickly as possible. When they had ridden a short distance in silence, Don suddenly turned to Bob and said, We'll have some good time together, won't we, little pal P You bet ! was the quick reply of the little boy. lb -its X754 is SPECTATOR 17 In Memoriam By the death of Harry Walter Rhoades, the class of 1915 has lost one of its most loyal members. He was horn june 16, 1896, in this city and lived here all his life. After going through the lower grades of the public school, he entered J. H. S. in the fall of 1911. He left the High School near the end of his second year to work in the Franklin office of the Cambria Steel Company. He intended going to school this year again. August 16, 1913, he went to a camp along the Susque- hanna River and that day. in attempting to swim across the river, he lost his life. Everyone who knew Harry liked him. His school mates called him Happy, Through his death the members of the Johnstown High School have lost a dear companion. 18 SPECTATOR Uhr 'isigli Svrhnnl Svpvriatnr SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 CENTS. PER COPY, 10 CENTS Eilitnrial ani! Business Staff LULU MEYER, '14, Editor MERRILL DIXON, '14, Associate Editor Exchange Editors School Reporter KATI-IYRN BRYAN, '14 WALTER CRAMER, '14 MARGARET GREER, '14 School News Society Editors JOHN GERHARDT, '14 CLARICE GRUMBLING, '14 GRIFFITH OWENS, '14 RUTH HEILMAN, '14 EDWARD MARCHL, '14 Current Events, MARY EVANS, '14 Art Editor, CLEO RHINE, '14 Athletic Editor, CHARLES SPECHT, '14 Cartoonist, CYRIL SMITH, '15 Alumni Editor, WALTER DARLING, '14 Class Representatives CHARLES KRESS. '15 ALBERT CALLET. '16 PHILIP WALTER, '17 Business Manager, EARLE W. SHOM0, '14 Advertising Manager, LELAND W. WALKER, '14 Associates-JAMES LEWIS, '15 RALPH COLEMAN, '15 DONALD GOCHER, '15 HERBERT DAVIES, '14 JAMES LYMAN, '14 HERBERT SILVERSTONE, '14 OSCAR KAMINSKEY, '14 HARRY STETLER, '14 , The Spectator is published monthly during the school term. Address all communications to The Spectator, High School Building, Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postofiice, Johnstown, Pa., as second-class mail matter. In order to insure publication in the current issue, as MSS. must be handed in to the editor not later than the 12th of each month. 1 af. ,- H ! I! I ... ' 71-:Q2ra5 in-kjyzi 'I -1 P 0 5,52 llgf-'TM . ' - 'u:l:pe'FFf?l?5' ' - lv M - 4- llai i ' i I I A former editor has said that it is the custom and duty of each editor to make a lengthy appeal for material to make the Spectator a success, At that time such an appeal was no doubt necessary, but of late years such has been the in- terest taken by the students in the Spectator that it is unnecessary to ask for their best efforts. We feel assured that this spirit of co-operation has grown into all pupils until it has become a part of them. f SPECTATOR 19 If persons writing for the Spectator read carefully the following directions, a great amount of unnecessary work for the editor and the assistants would be avoided. All material for the Spectator must be written on ink paper and in ink. At the top of the page write the title of the story and directly below it write your name and class numeral. Use new and original plots in writing stories, not subjects which have been written about again and again. Don't make your story a series of exciting incidentsg write fully and well about one important incident. Remember that your own experiences are more fitting than the unreal and imaginary. Poetry should have just as much sense and meaning as prose. While writing for the 'fSpectator keep in mind the motto of our paper, which is: '.'Truth to the fact and a good spirit in the treatment. ' But how to obtain good literary contributions is not the only problem of the school paper. We must have financial support. Even the kindness of advertisers can not insure the edition of our paper. It is the duty of every student to make the interests of the Spectatorl' his own interests. We know of no better way of doing this than by subscribing for the paper. Let us bear in mind the high standard of our school mag- azine and the enviable reputation it enjoys, and try at least to do work as good if not better than that done by the school in other years. SUPERSTITION STILL EXISTS That superstition still exists is an undeniable fact. NVe regard with contempt the belief in ghosts, witches, and appari- tions of the people in early English times. We feel that the period of James VI of Scottland, who was James I of Eng- land, was a very dark age indeed, and we shudder when we hear of the crimes committed because of the witchcraft which prevailed in Salem. But this is not to be wondered at for the people of today are not entirely free from superstition. Let us take a glance at some of our acquaintances. 20 SPECTATOR This woman is in hysterics because she has broken a mirror and as a result will have bad luck for seven years. Another weak-minded man almost severs his finger while setting a trap, and says he just knows it is more of his poor luck because he was born on the thirteenth of April. This little girl is afraid to look to the right or left while coming home after dusk, because her mother has preached to her about ghosts until her head is so filled with the idea, that if her father were to overtake her and try to walk with her she would run and scream to escape the ghost. Some time ago Lily Elsie, the actress who has been photographed more often than any other woman in the world, was married. She purposely defied every tradition known as bride's luck. She had thirteen buttons on her latest gown, put her left foot in her slipper first and stood under an open umbrella in her room. During the wedding ceremony she broke several mirrors, spilled salt at the table, and in fact did everything she could think of, to provoke the curses of the gods. Recently she sued for divorce, and dozens of I told you so's were heard from her friends. They imag- ined that her marriage was doomed from the beginning be- cause of her actions and not on account of a hundred and one other things that are causing divorce every day. Hundreds of little superstitions are acting as a drawback on the lives of men and women to-day. The Librarian wishes to express the gratitude of the school for the gift of one-hundred and fifty-three dollars pre- .sented by the Spectator staff of 1912-1913 to the Library. Part of this money has been applied to making a payment -on the new Encyclopedia Britannica and the remainder will be used to purchase new books. The thanks of the school are extended also to our towns- men, Mr. Warren Worth Bailey, and Mr. Anderson Walters, members of our national Congress, the former from this Con- gressional district, the latter as Congressman-at-large. Thru their courtesy, the school has been supplied with the SPECTATOR 21 Congressional Record and many valuable reports and bul- letins which are very useful to us in our work. Exchanges AS WE SEE Orange and Black, Milton, Pa.- The Girls' Pro- phecy was cleverly written up and the Last Will and Testa- ment was a new idea in Senior Numbers. Tattler, Ithaca, N. Y.- Charity's Reward was amus- ing and had a good moral. Crescent, Moorhead, Minn.-It is interesting to see that you have stories in a foreign language. Why not en- liven your paper with a few cuts? High School journal, Pittsburgh, Pa.-Your cover shows talent. The contents were well arranged. AS WE ARE SEEN The Spectator is as usual a fine exchange. The size and quality of your paper is excellent and your literature is fine. The cover design is also very neat and attractive.- 'Tattler, Ithaca, N. Y. , The Spectatorn has a number of interesting stories in its literary department, A True American Sport being one of the best.- High School Argus, Harrisburg, Pa. Alumni Foster Smith of 1912 and George Thackery of 1913 have enrolled at State College. Leo Schry of the class of 1911 is holding a responsible position with the firm of Schry 81 Hornick. Roman Widmann of 1912 is doing good work at Michi- 22 'SPECTATOR gan. Owen Sharkey is going to return to Michigan this term after spending a year at home. Charles Pinder of 1913 is going to Syracuse. Carl Geis of 1913 has entered the University of Penn- sylvania. joe Replogle of 1912 has been starring in tennis at U. of P. Roy Kuntz, Fred Hager, and Earl Robinson, all of the 1913 class, have entered Dartmouth. Carl Haller of 1912 has enrolled at Lehigh. Harry Statler of 1912 has made the Varsity baseball team at Williams. 1 Frederick Thomas of 1914 is at Mercersburg. Edward Knuff is going to the University of Pennsylvania. William Jennings Murray of 1913 is going to Notre Dame. Charles Schultz of 1913 has enrolled at jefferson Medi- cal College. I I 1 1 9 ' ' 5 Q- 1 4, WP . 111 I' ' ' ' I 1 ' 4 x I J L Q 4 1 I ' The football outlook for this year is very favorable. VVith our new coach, Mr. Scmidt, with plenty of material, and with the spirit now existing, we may expect a very good team. Sixty candidates reported for practice on the first day. While there are but Captain Suppes and Wertz of last year's team in school, yet the quantity and quality of the new material insures us a team which will be equally as fast, though not so heavy, as the team of 1912, and which will surely live up to its record. The Seniors and Juniors have the greatest number of men out for positions, though SPIECTATOR 23 the Sophomores and Freshmen are recognized. As it takes from one to two years to develop a player, we must depend on the juniors and Sophomores for next year's team, these classes having had candidates out for football since enter- ing school. Manager Speck has arranged one of the most attractive schedules which our High School team has ever had. Since the team takes but one trip this year and has at home two very attractive games, the Greensburg and Harrisburg games, a very successful season is expected. As many students as possible should arrange to accompany the team to Connells- ville this year, where we will play one of our hardest games. This game is scheduled for the eighteenth of October and will be well contested. The Greensburg game this year will be the big game of the season, and many Greensburg rooters are expected to come with the team. As those who went to Greensburg last year will remember the cordial treatment accorded us by the Greensburg management, we hope they will co-operate with us in making this day pleasant. Manager Speck has arranged the following schedule: October 4-Latrobe. October ll+Uniontown. October 18-At Connellsville. October 25-Harrisburg. November 1. November 8. November 15-Greensburg. November 22. November 27. School News T The Agassiz Association will be organized again this year. Anyone interested in nature work of any kind, whether he has had any instruction or not, is cordially invited to join. The annual fee is twenty-five cents. 24 SPECTATOR Every student in the school will be interested in the following figures which show the enrollment of each class: ' 135 Seniors ....... . . ..... . .... .... . . . ....... .... . . juniors ...................................... l'32 Sophomors . . . .... .157 Freshmen .... ..... 3 64 Total .................................... 788 This shows an increase of 62 in attendance over last year. The first A. A. meeting of the term was held XVednes- day, September 3rd, at 2:45 P. M. It was well attended and much enthusiasm was shown in the discussion of the com- ing football season. Talks were given by Principal Stockton, Mr. John Rodgers, Manager Speck, and Coach Schmidt. After the meeting the football candidates remained and re- ceived some football instructions. Football practice was started Thursday, September 4th. About 65 candidates reported at the Point. The Senior Class met and elected the following officers: President, Walter Cramer, Vice President, Harry Stetlerg Secretary, Clarice Grumblingg Treasurer, R. Leland Walker. The Class Pin committee are Louise Walter, Lulu Meyer, Clarice Grumbling, Harry Stetler, Charles Speck, and Morris Reynolds. It was decided to hold the Senior Picnic Saturday, Sep- tember 13th, at Woodland Park along the Southern Cambria Street Car Line. The Senior Glee Club will be organized soon. One of the new courses introduced at school is that of music. It is open to all pupils. The class will be conducted during the study periods of the day, one day of each week, instead of after school. One credit is given for this work. Candidates for the orchestra met Tuesday, September 9th, for their first practice. As a large number of candidates reported, we may hope to have a fine orchestra. Several changes have been made in the Commercial De- partment. Commercial English has been introduced, with Miss Woodring as instructor. X SPECTATOR 25 All Commercial students, excepting the Seniors, and Freshmen taking the four year course, assemble on the third Floor. Two special classes in Penmanship, under Mr. Wight- man, have been added to our course of study. Eighty-live students have taken advantage of this opportunity. Our teaching corps has been strengthened by the addi- tion of three teachers, making a total of 30, as against last year's 27. ' Miss Parker is a teacher in the Biological Department. Miss Parker lives in Georgetown, S. C. She is a graduate of the University of Chicago and has taught two years in the Presbyterian College for Women at Charlotte, N. C., and one year at Grodia School at Georgetown, S. C. Mr. Fitch teaches in the Commercial Department. Mr. Fitch comes from Fargo, S. D. Miss Fugate is teacher of German. Miss Fugate gradu- ated from Allegheny College in 1908. She ranked very high in her class, being one of the live members admitted to the Phi Betta Kappa Society. She has taught four years in the Dubois High School. Miss Yost, a graduate of Allegheny College in 1912, teacher in English, comes from South Fork. Miss Yost has had experience in the teachinlg of English in the South Fork schools. Mr. Davis, teacher of English, graduated from Lafay- ette College. He formerly taught at Banger High School. Mr. J. Brennemari, teacher of Mathematics, graduated from Dickinson in the 1912 class. Mr. W. W. Smith, teacher of Mathematics, graduated from Princeton in 1911. Mr. Smith has taught in Irwin, Pa. Miss Lynch, a graduate of Johnstown High School in the class of 1913, has charge of the Typewriting Department. Mr. B. P. Smith, teacher of Mathematics, graduated from Dickinson in 1911. Since he graduated, he has taught and has attended Columbia. D Mr. Steele, teacher of Physics, graduated from the W. 26 SPECTATOR Sz J. College in 1912. Last year Mr. Steele played end on the W. Sz J. team. Mr. Steele lives in Ruffdale. Mr. ,Victor A. Schmidt, teacher of Manual training, is a graduate of Bucknell in 1911. Mr. Schmidt has also been elected Athletic Director of the High School. He has had experience as a football player and coach, having played four years on the Bucknell team, of which during one year he was Captain. Last year he successfully coached the Du- bois High School team. judging from his past record, we think that he should have little trouble in turning out win- ning teams here. The Spectator and the Student Body welcome the new teachers and wish them a successful season. Current Events Probably the topic which creates the most interest to- day is the affair with Mexico. Since the United States has prohibited foreign nations from interfering with the affair of Mexico, the world at large looks to the United States to guarantee peace. The only logical course of action now is mediation. If thru the good offices of Ex-Governor Lind those who favor war can be persuaded to retire in favor of peace, we shall do the Mexican people a great service. Mex- ico does not want a substitution of one despotic ruler for another, but she needs the union of patriotic and fair-minded citizens in securing a Congress and Ministry which can dis- cuss such questions as land monopoly and which will act under, yet with, a President. Georgia still has child labor. While other states have been advancing the legislative standard of child labor, Geor- gia still has only the one law which was passed seven years ago and which even then was not up to the standard. In that state children at the age of ten years can work for eleven SPECTATOR 27 hours daily. Nowhere else in the country is such inhuman- ity permitted. Not long ago President Anderson of the Senate introduced a bill into the Senate raising the age limit for working children to 13 for 1914 and to 14 in 1915. The bill also provided that no child be employed who could not read and write. The bill was defeated and the children must suffer for a few more years. New express rates will go into effect on October 15th. The rates are lowered considerably on Interstate trade. The rules require all the companies to adopt uniform classification of matter, the first class of which consists of general merchandise, the second class of articles of food and drink. The reduction in the rates is due to the establishment of the parcel post system. From the appearance of affairs both parties are gaining financially. . . .mi r Father Craig-Glee, didn't 1 hear you slipping up stairs at 4 A. M. Glee-No! That was when I slipped down after crawl- ing halfway up. ' Three cheers for the Dannenbaums! They seem to be able to spring the new styles and get away with them. Pipe their hats. 28 SPECTATOR The Great Quarrel Scene Come here, Osgar, I haf a crowbar to pickax mit you. Why, Adolf, haf I defended you in any manner? Yess-s-sl Der negst dime you talk abouid me behint my back I vant you to say id in front of my face. In front of dot face? Ach, a sefere benalty, aind id? ' Vedder id iss or issn'd id, I ask, do you detract vot you said abouid me ? A Don'd be so violence. You shoult forgiff und forget. I do. I forgiff you effery dime I forget myself. You haf lost my frientshipf' . Is dot so? Descripe id, bleasef' You are dodching der issue. Vot I vant to know iss :I Do I look like a hypocrite? No. You look more like a hippopotamusf' 'Be careless vot you say, Osgar. Men haf been killed for less dan dot. I don't care, Adolfg I voult nod vish to be a cheap' corpe. I hate you! I despice you l So do I. Since I haf been going mit you, I am ashamed. to be seen in my own combanyf' I voult radder be alone in a crowt dan by myself in your bresencef' To dot there is no answer becose dere is no question, of id. So I will make silence. I Vell, you vill be silence in vain. I refuce to listen. Vere are you going now ? To haf myseluf blintfoldetf' QAt this juncture friends interfered. Further trobule is expected, for both men are dangerousj Clarice-What is that man doing lying under the motor- car in that funny way? F. Woodward Mark-Why, can't you see he's picking daisies. SPECTATOR 29 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ee, senool. of xx fel-'fe ENGINEERING CIVIL. MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL and CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, and GENERAL SCIENCE Send for a Catalogue. N :Yu Remember This About Prescriptions! A good prescription can be spolled by bad drugs. A common prescription can be greatly increased in elflcacy by superior drugs when compounded by an expert prescription drugglst. We use the hlzhest grade of drugs in all of our prescription work, They are all tested and known to be up to our standard. It you want the best prescription work that can be done you will brlng your prescription to our drug store. No prescription Is ever changed In our prescription department without the Instructions of the physician who wrote it. Low prices on every prescription. No overcharges. 503 Main St. E. The Rexal Store Shomo-I'd like to get on some big newspaper. Walker-What could you do on a big newspaper? Red-Well, I believe I could write the unconfirmed rumors. Dollie- Why, he yawned three times while I, was talk- ing. Edna-Perhaps he wasn't yawning. He might have been trying to say something. Jennings Qto his room-mate during college days-Say, Bub, will you do me a favor? I Bub-Anything in reason, old man. Jennings-Then kindly leave your waistcoat out in the hall to-night. Bub-The idea! What do you want me to that for? ' Jennings-The pattern Qpatterin'D is so loud it keeps me awake. C I - SPECTATOR Smart Fall Models ln Boys'NolJby Suits UR splendid new fall lines of the better sort clothing for boys are now ready for the in- . s ection and selection of particular parents --the lgrgest, the finest and the most varied stocks that will be seen anywhere in town. '1'here's a truly wonderful assortment here for your choosing, embracing all the season's pop- ular new models, fabrics, colors and weaves, and at prices to suit every purse. Double-Breasted Suits 51.50 to 313.50 Boys' Nobby Double-Breasted Suits made in two and three-button models of fine quality, Worsteds, Cassimere and Cheviots in the new browns, blues, tans and grays in handsome weaves and also blue serge in sizes from 7 to 18 years, all of them finely tailored and finished throughout-at 51.50, 52, 52.50, 53, 53.50 and 55 up to 513.50. Boys' Norfolk Suits 51.50 to 513.50 Boys' Stylish Norfolk Suits made in smart, natty new models of good quality Worsteds, Cassimere and Cheviots in the new shades of brow n, blue, tan and gray in attractive fancy weaves, sizes from 7 to 18 years, all of them finely tailored and finished-at 51.50, 52, 52.50, 53, 53.50 and S5 up to 513.50 each. Penn Traffic Co. ' SPECTATOR 31 I For Things I 6'Elect1-ical I Labor saving comforts and conveni- ences for the home and for personal use. We are advancing modern ideas of living. Citizens Electric 6: Gas Appliance Co. VINE AND FRANKLIN STREETS Aleck-Kin ai cow-hide in a book store? Babe Stroupe-No, but be ginger calfskin. Does J. Floyd Steele QStea1j? Ask someone who at tended the teachers' social Where the lollypops Went. Bob Greer in Physics-May I have a blotter? Teacher-Yes, do you want a drink? Miss C Qto a Freshiej-What is your father, my boy? Tough Freshie-He's an acrobat. Miss C-What kind of an acrobat? Tough Freshie-Porch climber. Soph-How does your mother know you -went swim mingg did she catch you with the goods om? Freshie-No, she caught me with the goods off. Where did they get that joke, anyway? 32 S P E C T A T O R The Lauljdfy PORCI1 BROS. That Satlsfles I --Nf0RP0wfD- The Recognized Leaders Why not try having ' In Your Collars done . Artistic Pianos by our new process, and and note the result. Telephone and our Driver will call. Troy Lau n dry Company Player Pianos The Home of the EVERETT PIANO Porch Bros., Inc. Cor. Vine and franklin Sts. Cen-ment Vein Miller Vein Lennon Vein Citizens Coal Com pany Sells the best House Coal and delivers to all parts of the city promptly and guar- antee full weight. Try a load. I LOCAL 'PHONE lO'78 YourCheckBook What a Convenlence Why be content to pay bills in the old time way-in cur- rency? Use the modern meth- od-payment by check. Its safety, conveniency and effii- ciency are advantages that should not be overlooks d. Checking accounts invited. Capital, Surplus S320,000 UNION NATIONAL BANK 143 Franklin St., Johnstown, Pa. SPECTATOR 33 For School Clothes ' I NO PLACE LIKE I ' Nami! . johnstoWn's Best Store ....-.i .ll How often does Mike, the Beerman, go into Hellerls? Speck must have had avvearisome job this summer, for he is almost bald. Spike-I see some of our old friends kept cool last summer. Sete-How so? Spike-Driving ice wagons. Roberts-Believe me, Reynolds was leading a high life during vacation. R. Paul-Is that right? - Roberts Qin a low but desperate voicej-Yep, he was helping to shingle roofs. Ross in Macbeth -Well, Lennox, how do you feel? Lennox-Oh, a little soapy. Ross-You'll be drowned in suds for that. 34 SPECTATOR F all Young Men M3 If you Want a suit that's a Wee bit sporty, its here in the newest ideas. We have your fabric, your color, your style in many different kinds at 512.50, 515, 518, 520. STIFF HATS- The rolled, curled brim with a liberal crown seems to be the popular hat for young men. Have a try on. 52, 52.50, 53. SO FT H ATS- All colors, velvet bands to match, many styles-52, 52.50, 53. SWEATER COATS- The Visor-4 in 1-A sweater coat worn in four different ways, chilly mornings and nights make you feel the need of asweater, many new ideas shown here in greys, maroon, tan, brown, white, etc., at 52.50, 53, 53.50, 54, 55. John Thomas 49 Sons Johnstown's Exclusive . SPECIALTY STORE , For Ladies and Children's Coats Dresses Skirts Suits Waists Furs Muslin Wear Corsets Sweaters At Lower Prices Than At Any Other Store THE FASHIO 5155 Main Street l i - 1 3 1 SPECTATOR Sole selling agents in Johnstown of the world's best Sewing Machine THE GOOD OLD DOM ESTICH Now better than ever before, does more kind of sewing and more of it in the best manner-and in less time than any other. The chain and lock stitch, two machines in one, and you can change from one to the other Without fuss or trouble. Sold on easy payments. GATELY 6: FITZGERALD FURNITURE COMPANY llO:ll2 Clinton Street qffiirzkf . ight' .f X3 I' V7 1 76 1 X ., muff' ui lil E 5 KD 'E C' 71 is OF- 2 . SQ? am U-7521 Q2 14'-Q Q O gm. OF A- .gm fe :- W 8- 36 SPECTATOR V ' ' 'I On August 5th, 1863, ' FIF I Y YEARS AGO TODAY I The Charter of I 0 0 The First National Bank , OF JOHNSTOWN, PENN'A. Was signed by Hugh McCullough, Comptroller ol the Currency, ' at Washington, D. C. TODAY ' - The First National Bank OF JOHNSTOWN, PENN'A. I ls the largest financial institution in this section ol Pennsylvania. Capital, Surplus and Profits ........ 5960,000.00 I Total Kesources .............. S7,000,000.00 I I , A. J. Haws CE, Sons QLIMITEDJ ' I - I I Refractories . I Fire Brick Silica Brick I Magnetic Brick Chrome Brick 7 , ,VW Z I I CAPACITY, 40,000,000 PER YEAR I I L, -1 ,- -, , ,. ,,,, -,. -, - X SPECTATOR 37 I Hungry for French Pastry? I , The reason is here-Lady Locks, Turnovers, Jelly Tartlets, Napo- leon Tarts, Charlotte Russe, Etc. SANNER'S A Purveyors of Good Things To Eat First Freshie-Wliat are you going to take up? 'Second Freshie-Pharmacy, of course. First Freshie-Wliat do you want to be a farmer for? Miss VV in history+Vincent, name some species which were brought over the trade routes. V. Lloyd-Oh, salt. Davies-Salt is no spice, it is an ore. Miss VV in history-Earle, what was the name of the ship Magellan sailed around the world in? Red-The f'New Moon. A nice young man went into a restaurant and ordered a cup of coffee. He drank a little and turned to the waitress and said, Madam, the coffee tastes muddy. The Waitress looked surprised and piped out, Why, it shouldn't, it was ground this morning? SPECTATOR JESTIC I' T...1VI. J- BOYLE. lVIanagerT JOHNSTOWN'S COZIEST THEATRE H Tl'lEATREl II 1 Presenting Keith Vaudeville THREE TIIVIES DAILY The Cream of American Vaudeville Together With Choice European Imporfntions , Matinee-l0c and l5c. Time-2:15 PRKJES' I Night-l0c, l5c, 20.1. Time-7:30 and 9 Mo., ,oo K 3 X Compliments i , Compliments i of The of The T K E Emerson S' .' ' i 5 Literary Oclety Society L l I ? SPECTATOR 39 - 1 1 - 1 - H 1 Young Clothes For Young Fellows E make the distinction-and . young men make this store their buying place. Big assort- ments of the new, distinctive clothes ideas-and the biggest values in town. I Woolf 81 Reynolds, - First Gen'l-My wife went to the Indies. Second Gen'l-jamaica? First Gen'l-No, she Went on her own accord. Miss VV in commercial English-Give me a sentence with the Word banquet in it. ' Red Lloyd-The boy fell in the river and came to the bank wet. I Better start to practice upon your fathers handwriting again. Soon time to sign reports. Thomas, take notice. Pearman-If a bear went into a drygoods store, what would he ask for? Drew-Muzzlin Qmuslinj. Miss W in Englisli-What is a good husbandman? Reese fthe elderj-One who washes dishes. E Ho W SPECTATOR Wo Jo J' Qc be Gu Gu Vu . . M50 C 2 2 ip x-0 ca ,M Hui ,ng ,M auvl vw: ,rf 4 . x-Wa aw' ,N 'J av' bm a 1 32 av-1 M og-I bm W va 3 ,L u Mg 'U A 2 'L owl 'VI S 1 ww Q-no ow a ova .nw 61. ,M Pc P.,-up.,-v one Y MVC EAW LGU 'a :ri i vs 'Zia ,wt-:uv 2 A , PX' X Jams, WM WASECA NJ NN Q FLCDU5- A THE JOH TOW GROCLRY CO Distributors 01 Jn .Jw Q a end Q 1 Dc 7? 0 1 me. 4 ,ua 0 vnu., ,Q ec Q ' L , 2 up mp'- Q04 ve and Pc v,,oAp,,-s We. ,M pw ,no sua C 2 n 0 gf , p any ef' 0 cvs 9 ,Jw Wx a 1100 ,UQ Q ,na C Q :ni Q 0 vs 5 L r 0 ,ui Q . . 'I .5 3 ,,n4,,na o ww erm up nm' ,v M A J c G4 , We one Lua - 4 tv -fx n Q ' . 'nm - ,Q L 5 I 'Q 5 an 12 ' . 'V , eu wg . C' Q . - 5 2 M19 0-9. . X5 , A C E f 1 v Q 5 'ew . u u V , NVQ. z 5 'ma 'W' .e '0, 'ni V 500. qu? . t u .qw- 1 1 1 1,5 3' . F ,n . . g V' , na .Z eu Q F A I., ' 'f . Hn - J 45 A 2 ff ' n' N 3' Il' Y u n v . . ' N . C. 6 s - ' 1 .i ' I. ,L . U, W. ' SYM 3 - .-,-,r 9 Q I Y. i Z. ' 9 -V V- A' . ' - 1 ,- . 9 . X C15 A . ou, C :ic i . ' 'C 2 -I - , . bu 0 , ha, , 2 7 5 , . one f Q Q In K L- 'fnxr' my n - . -1 :v 4 5 r 4 V . n . ' . 'N C 2 5 L 3 2 g J F 2 K o V. up vb flu- u. ' . HL. ,, -0 A my J nf. SPECTATOR 41 If You Are Making Your Purchase a Quality Proposition- Furniture I Carpets I Draperies Clinton Street Near Main I Freshie in English-The man was tall, slim, and not very fat. Had sat on a tack. There are meters of accent And meters of tone, But the best of all meters Is to meter Qmeet hery alone. Freshman Qrunning into the libraryj-Give me The Life of Julius Caesar. Miss Clarke-Sorry, my boy, but Brutus got it ahead of youg - The photographer Qto Mrs. Jones, who is accompanied by Mr. Jonesj-Now, Madame, if you will kindly look at the gentleman and smile- Mrs. jones-I can'tg he's my husband. SPECTATOR l I 219 BEDFORD ' S smear Qllallty filohefxsfzrnicke ' Elastic Bookcase 47 M g mmn' lm and Desk combined. l miiiiiiil Fllllfftwllg A Desk Uni, with fm or 5,lrllllllllllllllmllllllllll' many Book Units as desired. 4 Theonl pnf t bin ti 4.,.wfr dzskandybookiisccqefaer l T i i!l!!EPT.JU'n it Roomy, convenienta attrac- F PjY132iL4l.1'i V1 N grad We want to sdow yoy 55, --.. ..-gsrrrrrp - .44 bilities.vug:.,E,esvsrt'te?' not -ri X 1 us about it. X ' . . Autumn is with us, so is the Camera season. Buy a Kodak and enjoy the season to its fullest extent. We carry the most complete lines of Cameras and Supplies in the Clty. Go to Headquarters for your photo finishing. The most discrim- inating let us do their developing, print- ing and enlarging. TRY US. SCHRADER BROTHERS Druggists SPECTATOR 43 One Bell Telephone to Every Thirteen Peo le mem NE P ' 'fu up Thirty-seven years of devel- Wi' opement of the Bell System show a nation-wide distribution of over 7,500,000 Bell Telephones in 75,000 communities. Success like this is only achieved by the main- tenance of the highest standards for its men, methods and apparatus. The great voice of approval ot the American people, who make over 26,000,000 calls a year by Bell Telephone, is itself indicative of success. Have you a Bell Telephone? THE CENTRAL DISTRICT TELEPHONE COMPANY 4xiPm fG ski. Ma L0.NG 5 te 3 7 N Lf? lxfafac Wgtia Beggar-Could yer help a poor guy dat's starvinf? Lady-You should take your hat off when you ask for alms. Beggar-I can't, mum, it's full uv sandwiches. Fancier-This dog would be cheap at 3100. Lady-I would take him, but l'm afraid my husband might object. Fancier-You can get another husband much easier than a dog like that. fSwiped.j Man on shore-l'm going ter 'ave you arrested when you come outer thar! Man in Lake-Te-he! I ain't coming out, l'm commit- ting suicide. QSinks with a bubbling grinj Miss XV Qin Englishj-Can you study two scenes in an hour? Marsden-No, but I think I can study three scenes. SPECTATOR NI ITH' S HOERY For all kinds of Shoes at prices that suit the people STORES IN THREE STATES Stop! look! listen! Sport Vonalt BARBER 8th Ward Transfer Something new in Hair Everything for T1-RY, the game at G AT E S HORAN'S The Barber Book Store 41 7 Franklin Street 545 MAIN ST' D0lla1'-A- Pmn Pound--- For a real treat get Norris - dollar- a-pound Chocolates. A real luxury-but everybody likes luxuries. Kredel's Drug Store 412 MAIN STREET I hvairv The most beautiful theatreinthestate. Every day a feature from the best studios of Europe and America. Music by a high class orchestra. Comfort and entertain- ment the aim of the man- agement. Open ll a. m. to ll p. m. ALL SEATS l0c 'S S SPECTATOR X 45 ' Now ! 'foo i LPARN -ro -mcxng THiS numww on DON'T Gnrr ou THF. TLAMQQ f f 9 0 Q? ' -if cf' A' ' sf 9 L' f iffy wb Sffix 'A Z if' fi fl sl MX , ' A . ' K 'i '-rv f' L , The authorities of the Johnstown High School have made a ruling to the effect that students that are not up to standard in their studies will not be permitted to take part in football. In other words, work first and play afterward-a pretty good motto anywhere. OGLE 8: WALTERS Fire Insurance 46 SPECTATOR New Fall Suits Are Ready The most compre- hensive collection of exclusive Fall Clothes you've ever looked at. We would be plea- sed to show you through at your leisure. Fall Hats Ready MlLLER'S KODAK gives pleasure to all the family, We carry at all times, the latest Kodak Goods. Brownies S 1 to S10 Kodaks . S10 to 565 A full line of material for developing and printing. No trouble to show goods Chas. Young Expert Developing and Printing Done Here 205-207 Franklin St., Johnstown, Pa. HE tim for boys and ' l ll A1 girls toesave is when , Zi? Pectalf-OT' Staff ir they are in the High fail' . lfedrq has' been Q School. l putbmgall its Art Q We want every student Bn 5 mgproblems of the Johnstown High up O Us of ?chool to call 2? this bank .h Mm Agbnh MMMWQ ' or a copy o our new ' - . ,' magazine, ,in lt li 8 Money Talks us o Wm pa rom l Containing interesting i 'll' giatter 0 n Thrift and Co operation BVIDQ. Get a copy free at L L E United States ENCRAVINGQ, ' CO!! 7' National Bank y W 5553-057523 zoe FRANKLIN STREET P 5'2'l'f3.'2ol',',99 fr,'?2'2-'Ex .5 SPECTATOR IT matters not what you need from any drug store-you can surely get it at this drug store-better grades at lower prices, and absolutely satis- faction in every trans- action. Phone 192 Kredel 8: Evans DRUGGISTS 114 Clinton St. Johnstown, Pa. Jewelry In gold and Sterl- ing silver-a multi- tude of artistic and useful articles mod- erately priced that are of special inter- est to young folks. G. L. RUFF Est S CAVE Quick Lunch Restaurant The Cleanest and Coolest Place in the City Regular Meals 25c 507 MAIN STREET The Pioneer Trust Company of Pennsylvania 'GE' JOI-INSTGWN TRUST CO. Capital, Surplus and Profit S425,000 Pays Interest on Savings Accounts CHECKING ACCOUNTS SOLICITED. SPECTATOR WHY NOT TRY Weber's Cafe For Your Next LUNCH Nearest Place Fall Announcement We are showing the finest and largest assortment of Fall novelties in exclu- sive importation in the city. No other tailor will show them :: :: :: :: MODERATE PRICES Glasgow, Most Everything When Woolen M1118 In Season COIHPHHY The place to buy your HOME DRESSED Toilet Preparations . is where theyhave the b e s t and P lt m o s t c 0 m- Sf' 1 plete line. r V The Best Place lnjlqhe City To Get Them Our Store Is That Place HELLSTERN CE, REISER Pharm-HCY' 325 Franklin st. 344 MAIN STREET Opposite Cambria Theatre City Phone 700 Bell 10091 SPECTATOR IIREVE' CONRAD'S QW FOR The Place for Brick Sundaes, Ice Cream I S0daS.a d Candles and Ices I CORNER VINE AND FRANKLIN STREETS Something New In Photographs They Are 3 for 51.00 : The Photographer In This Town l. G. I'IORNICK 527 MAIN STREET If you hove aches or pains in the back or limbs, go get cup- ped-it will cure you. Call at MEYER'S BARBER SHOP 442 Washington Street 50 I.-- Class or Society Pins and Medals for Athletic Meets JONES-MORTON Johnstown Trust Building RIGHT HERE IN JUHNSTOWYNU 1 Palace Laundry 606 FRANKLIN STREET 1-ilului 5 99 Q We Know How SPECTATOR ' If AU Fl 11, C ol ll UQ New gg lACAJAlx!fk49 510 D 'b t C, - Jfifain Bulljhzg X o C O N E R Y Street Johnstown's Quality Candy Store Soda or Sundae ORE satisfaction when you get the best the kind the Ellte Candy store igserving to thousands. The purest and sweetest Cream goes into our Ice Cream, We use only the most select Fruits and imported Nuts. And the taste tells. Home-made Candies from our second-floor Candy Kitchen - - New Sweets every day and fresh every hour. No Connection With Any Other Johnstown Candy Store SPECTATOR our graduates because the business men of this vicinity have learned to associate our name with expert work turned out in an intelligent manner. 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J-n31::wfxs,1e: .'. 1 miami MEMBER K L 9 71 ff 1913 ' I CNE XE' X i 33 4 Y a X fr ' gy Fall ............................ ,...... 3 Musical Appreciation ,,,,, ,, 4 Aneka to Elizabeth ..... ....... 9 A Song of Summer ..... ....... 1 1 Indian Folk Songs ........ ....... 1 1 Autumn ................... ....... 1 5 The Scarlet Sage ........ ,,.,,,, 1 5 A Bird ............................ ....... 1 7 The Voice of the Violin ..... ....... 1 7 The Lament of the Auto ....... ...... 1 9 A Riddle ..................................... ....... 2 0 The Combat ........................... ....,. ....... 2 1 An Interpretation of Browning's ....... ....... 2 1 Lullaby ...................................... ....... 23 The Romance of a Piano .......... ...... . 24 The Song' of the Wind .......... ..,... . 26 Early Morning in October ......... ....,.. 2 6 Hallowe'en ....................... ,,,,,,, 2 6 Eisteddfod ....... .....' ....... ....... 2 7 Editorial ...........,. ,.,,,,, 2 9 Cul rent Events ..... ,,,,,,. 3 2 School News ....... ,,,,,, , 34 Agassig ................................ ,,,,.,, 3 7 Athletic News ......................... ....... 3 9 The Cry of the Cheer Leader ..... ....... 4 1 Exchanges ............................... ,,,, , ,42 Alumni ................................ ,,,.,,, 43 Jokes .................... ,,,,,,, 4 4 Advertisements ......., ,,,,,,, 4 6 Y K 1 , N L : r , Q 5 S F F K ! ' . Iillf: 1 LvlKlr ixra.:A1.4L:a.l.' Jvlnlxm .hw . - xll1..x-J.,AInuLL.1i SPECTATOR 3 Uhr High Srhnnl Svpertatnr f Truth to the fact and a good spirit in the treatment Vox.. XVI. J OHNSTOWN, PA., NOVEMBER, 1913. No. 2 E Bl ' 1 'T J. 0 x ' N . Qt gl X N1 in ff ' I Fall Irene Davis '14 When Fall comes on The verdant trees turn gold and brown, Sun-loving swallows southward Hy, ' Gay little squirrels go scampering by, And leaves fall down. When Fall comes on The golden harvests greet the dawn, And happy reapers heldward hie, Stars blossom in a crystal sky, And leaves fall down. 4 SPECTATOR When Fall comes on The crickets then desert the lawn, Within the woods there is a sigh, E And tears bedim Dame Nature's eye, And leaves fall down. When Fall's withdrawn The scattered leaves, all dead and gone, Upon the ground in silence lieg Soon wintry winds come whistling by, And snow falls down. Musical Appreciation PART II Russell Marsden '14 Awake, Aeolian lyre, awake And give to rapture all thy trembling strings. From He1icon's harmonious springs A thousand rills their mazy progress take, The laughing flowers that round them blow . Drink life and fragrance as they How. Now the rich stream of music winds along Deep, majestic, smooth, and strong, Thro' verdant vales, and Ceres' golden reign, Now rolling down the steep amain Headlong, impetuous, see it pour, The rocks and nodding groves rebellow to the roar. -Gray. However much, thru hearing, we may be familiar with the great compositions of muscial literature, it remains that true appreciation depends solely upon the ability to listen in- telligently to music. The higher the intelligence, the keener is the enjoyment of the act. There is just as much beauty visible to us as we are prepared to appreciate. The capacity necessary to listen intelligently to music is a greater and stronger proof of musical talent than skill to play an instrument or ability to sing agreeably and accept- SPECTATOR 5 ably. In fact, true appreciation of music, in the greater sense of the term, is the rarer accomplishment. Many people confess themselves poor listeners to music by prefering opera and oratorio to symphony and the other forms of instrumental music. They are so poorly trained in listening that they require scenic and acting environment to hold their wondering attentions and to understand what feelings music induces and so they say opera is the most highly developed musical form and prefer it to the purely instrumental forms which they cannot follow. Again many number themselves among those who do not know how to listen to music by their lack of attentiveness at a recital. We often see persons talking at a concert. If as severe rebukes as the one administered to the present English queen might be given to those persons, perhaps they would be impressed with the thought that silence sometime is golden. As the story goes, a certain great violinist was playing before the royal lady, when, in the midst of a composition, she began audibly to converse, whereas the violinist, his patience ex- hausted, stopped playing. Why do you stop? asked the queen. Your majesty, replied the violinist, when the queen speaks, there must be silence. Of all the fine arts, music is perhaps understood the least. There is good reason for this. Music differs from the other arts in the fact that nature, in its case, has failed to provide us with a standard of judgment. We, in describing a marble creation of the sculptor's clustle or a masterpiece of the painter's brush, compare it with the original to see if the copy is accurate in detail. Thus it is the lack of a model, for there is absolutely nothing tangent to the world with which music can be compared, that makes conversation about this ethereal and evenescent art, difficult. 1 To illustrate how even the simplest terms of music are confounded and missapplied, we have merely to turn to the greatest writers of our literature. Let us call forth a dis- tinguished literary light. This illustration is by no means new but it so well expounds the point that a better one 6 SPECTATOR could not be found. All night have the roses heard The flute, violin, bassoong All night has the casements jassamined stirr'd To the dancers dancing in tune. Tennyson has provided a most extraordinary orchestra consisting of flute, violin and bassoon for the dancers danc- ing in tune. Thus it can be seen that not only instruments of the orchestra, but also the simple terms time and tune, are continually being confounded and missapplied. Again let us look at Coleridge's loud bassoon that made the wedding guest to beat his breast. Who ever heard of a loud bassoon? And yet again Harriet Beecher Stowe in her famous work describes a certain character as playing the piano with an airy and bird-like touch. We might quote numbers and numbers of equally bad blunders on the part of our greatest writers, from the list which has been arranged in a certain Literary Maltreatment of Music, which only goes to prove that even many of the cultured run astray in the application of simple musical terms. It is true that mastery, whether it be of the human voice or of the piano, or the violin, or any musical instrument, is as rare and elusive as ever,-the gift of the gods to the chosen minority, that towards which all strive and which few attain, and from this very circumstance we should aim at analysis in order that we may appreciate and know how to listen to good music, when on the rare occasion, a truly great inter- preter of the old masters comes into our sphere. True music can exist only when there is a common bond of sympathy and relationship between three persons. First there is the composer who is inspired to write a beautiful composi- tion. He fixes upon paper, notes, signs which indicate to his translator what tones to call into existence so as to produce the art-work of the creator or master-mind. Second, there is the performer, the broadly-trained musician who can read the symbols. They stir his imagination and he hears in his mind the music as the composer heard it. His duty is to SPECTATOR 7 expound the composer's meaning, resisting any temptation to render the composition with his interpretation. In the third place there is he who listens, whose duty it is to try to appreciate to the best of his ability the sublimity and beauty of the composition. Since there are several ways in which music affects the hearer, it may be well to look at the most important of them. It is a noticeable fact that music appeals primarily to our sense of hearing. Why is it that we prefer the sweet, mellow tones of the rare old violins of the master Italian makers to the modern, comparitively inexpensive machine- made instruments? Violinists might play the same compo- sition on both instruments, and yet there would be a vast difference in the pleasure accorded to our sense of hearing, just as there is a vast difference in the pleasure accorded to the eye by the rich coloring of a landscape by a master, and the same landscape by a mediocre artist. Thus we see that the most primary of the appeals of music is that to our sense of hearing. However much this is true, nevertheless you will say that the most incompetent player cannot absolutely ruin the beauty of, for instance, the Sextette from Lucia de Lammamoorf' With very little appeal to our sense of hear- ing the composition gives us delight. Why? To answer this question we must take into consideration the second way in which music appeals to us, that of Form. Have you ever looked upon two objects of art, statues for instance, one of the rarest Venetian marble, the other of simple clay? The marble one poor in form lacks unity, and yet, the delicate rays of light play over its surface in a wealth of color. The clay one is of the commonest of materials and yet well proportioned, graceful and full of harmonious lines. The cultivated taste invariably falls upon the simple one. This same thing is true of music: a truly great composition is little harmed by any instrument. Music which lacks form and beauty is little improved by the finest instrument. It is the form of the composition that makes the second appeal of music to us. 8 SPECTATOR There is yet a third powerful appeal which music makes to us, that to the emotions. Who has not heard music which stirred him to action, or made him glad or merry, or again sad and wistful? Who has not had the noble and sublime within him stirred by a beautiful strain? No one, for He who has not music in his soul Is fit for treason, strategems and spoils. To understand and appreciate music we must keep these relations in our minds, that music appeals to us through the pleasure that clear, rich, mellow tones give to our sense of hearing, next the aesthetic appeal to the mind or intelli- gence, then the expressive appeal to the emotions. Under- neath, we may simply reduce these three ways in which music appeals to us, as the appeal which it makes to our spiritual and material natures. In ultimate analysis music has a spiritual and material nature. Since music has a material nature and is a science, it may be reduced to the positive laws of mathematics. But since it is a language and an art, that is, since it is spiritual in nature an intelligent hearing of a composition embodies both knowledge of its material natures. There can be no art without science. The moment we recognize music as a science we acknowledge that it possesses Design or Form. The knowledge of Form awakens the imagination. Without discrimination it is impossible to recognize the materials out of which music is made, for the first step leads us to combine these materials. We might analyze a tone but it would not be music unless combined with other tones. When we recognize that one tone bears relations to other tones in respect to time and tune, that tone has become musi- cal material. When.we gaze upon some object of art, we immediately compare its parts and forms to existing parts and forms. This intellectual exercise is merely the con- centration of the faculties of the intellect and the exercising of memory and is unconsciously done. However, when it comes to comparison in music, we are utterly at a loss. We here deal with sounds extinguished almost as soon as heard. SPECTATOR 9 From this circumstance it will be easy to appreciate why it is necessary to cultivate memory, in the case of music, more so than in the case of painting or sculpture where existing forms come to the aid of memory. Aneka To Elizabeth Dollie Howenstine '14 Albany, ye 15th day of May, 1660. My Dear Friend Elizabeth: ' Since my arrival here many interesting things have hap- pened, one of which, as you know, was the wedding. The Dutch ceremony is so entirely different from ours that I feel I must describe it to you in detail. In the first place, written permission was required from Uldrick's as well as Elsje's parents, before the domine, the minister. would perform the ceremony. This seemed very strange to me, for, obedient as Dutch sons and daughters are, one would not think of a young man's marrying without the consent of his parents, but I suppose the domine was running no chances. The ceremony took place at Elsje's home, for in very few instances do they take place in the church. I know you are anxious to know how the bride looked, but I may as well tell you now that Elsje was far outshadowed by Uldrick, so far as fashion was concerned. Uldrick wore a suit of white broadcloth with pearl buttons, while Elsje wore a very inconspicuous gown of fawn colored silk over a light blue damask petticoat. After the ceremony, a collection was taken from the as- sembled guests, for the benefit of the church. I wonder what we would think if such a thing were done at our home. Betta, I have found one instance since I have been here, of a Dutch child's mischievous spirit overwhelming his sense of obedience. As is the custom at every wedding, a beautiful May Tree was set up in front of Elsje's dwelling, but some little rascals in the neighborhood came around during the 10 SPECTATOR vnight, with blowing of horns and ringing of bells, and hung Ithe may tree full of ragged stockings, I never saw a more .angry person than Uldrick, but Elsje took the incident very good-naturedly. I wish you could have been here for Coming out Bride on Sunday. This is the first public appearance of the bride and groom, together with the whole bridal party. We had to wait outside the church until the services had begun, so as to allow the whole congregation to admire the wedding fmery as we went in. It was very embarrassing for me, but Elsje would have considered it a great insult if I had not gone. This letter has grown unusually long, but I must tell you of one more thing. Instead of going on a wedding journey, the bride's and groom's relatives, for many miles around, take turns at entertaining for a day the whole bridal party. We made all of our visits on horseback. Betta, I almost forgot to tell you of Uldrick's gift to Elsje. It was a pocket handkerchief with a shilling piece tied in the corner. I never saw anyone more pleased than Elsje. Of course, all this was very amusing to me, but at the same time, very interesting. Elsje wants me to stay longer but I think I shall start home this week. I hope this letter will find you all well and happy. Iam Your Loving Friend, Aneka. SPECTATOR 11 A Song of Summer Lorene Martin '16 Sleep, Summer, sleep! The brown leaves are falling, Winter is coming, the blossoms are dead. Rest, cheery Robin! The north winds are calling! Away to the South, where your brothers have Hed. Sleep, Summer, sleep! Don't you hear distant echoes? The fairies of dreamland are chiming some strain. Lullaby! I-lark! How they warn you of cold snows Sleep, loving season! You'll wake soon again. Indian Folk Songs M. E. C. '15 When speaking of American Folk Songs, we either ignore the Indian Folk Lore, or pass over it briefly. Yet it is of much value, both for the study of Indian life, and the un- derstanding of the early development of Folk Songs. We find Indian songs, like all folk songs, to have been originated to express the emotion of the people. The Indians did not sing these songs because they recognized the beauty of music, but because it gave vent to their feelings. The songs are divided into two classes, the religious, or songs of supplication, superstition, and religious rites, and secular, or hunting, native, hero, love songs, legends, and dances. The Indians believed that songs being unseen, could reach the unseen spirits. A religious song which illustrates this is the Song of the Ghost Dance, a supplication to the Great Father. There are few more pathetic songs than this song of the Arapaho Indians. It is the cry of a homesick people for the forests, clear streams, wild animals, and wav- ing prairie grass which are gone. They are subdued by a strange people, forsaken by the Great Spirit. The melody is solemn and flowing, resembling a hymn. Very little of the true feeling can be felt in the English words which, in their 12 SPECTATOR language, resemble the cry of a distressed child. The words are: Father have pity upon me. I am weeping from hunger Qof the spiritj. There is nothing here to satisfy me. This song and all religious songs were sung by members of the priest-hhod. Since the Indians believed in music as a mediator between themselves and the unseen, they used it in every occupation. If they prayed. hunted, mourned, fought, planted, wooed, they used songs as a comforter to their sorrow, an inspiration to their work. An example of the use of music to incite the warriors is a song of an Omaha tribe. This gives a vivid picture of preparation for war. The music which is agitated and mys- terious, expresses the trembling of the leaves, the flying of birds, and the excitement in the air, as before a storm, for a dark war cloud hovers above, ready to break. This song is also sung after the battle to keep alive the memory of the fight. The singing of such songs as these, and the movement of the heated dance which accompanies them, has been the cause of many of the outbreaks in recent years. The Indians use song in their amusements as well as in their work. A common game among them is the game of chance , After the work of the day. the Indians gather around the blazing camp-fire and while some engage in the game, others sing the tune which accompanies the game. Sides are chosen and in tune to the music, one side passes the bone with dexterous movement along the line. At a given signal, the 'other side guesses who has the bone. The game is accompanied with much gambling and so the song which is animated and swaggering, is supposed to give luck to the guessers. All of these songs were reproduced exactly as the com- poser had first sung them, the Indian thinking it disgraceful to change a tone of the original. They were owned by in- dividuals or organizations who sold them and taught the SPECTATOR 13 tune to the purchaser. It is because of these customs that the songs, tho well preserved have never reached a higher stage of development. In the early history of European music, we find the same use of music in religious and everyday life. Wlhen a leader prepared for war, he summoned his men by a war song. Grat- itude to a hero, praise to a loved one, or reverence for the Diety were expressed in song. None of the early music is preserved, for as civilization advanced, it was rounded out and added to, until the present national airs, ballads, and hymns were produced. Both the Indian and European folk- songs were composed before writing existed, so that the songs were preserved only in the memories of the people. Perhaps the only real likenesses between Indian and European folk songs are found in the preservation and origin, the form and rendition of each forming a marked contrast. For example, Indian songs are always short, while Euro- pean songs have been known to contain thirty verses. Then, Indian motives are irregular in number of 'beats and measures, the time changing often. An example of this is an Omaha love song which changes time thirteen times and includes the signatures 2-2, 2-3, 2-4. This jumble of time and rythm, which is very common, contrasts with our folk songs, which are strict A B A form. A, represents the first theme, or phrase of melody, B, the contrasting theme, and A the restatement of the first theme. Below, the group- ing of the words of a Scotch folk song, Annie Laurea, shows how the melody which accompanies the words should be phrased. A-Maxwelton's braes are bonny Where early fa's the dew, And ,twas there that Annie Laurea Gied me her promise true. B-Gied me her promise true Which ne'er forgot will be,-- A-And for bonnie Annie Laurea, I'd lay me down and die. 14 SPECTATOR A diagram will show the contrast in the Indian, and European songs. European Songs: A B A I Indian songs: A, B, C, A, D, B, B, E, A, D, B, B, E This shows the difference between the highly developed folk songs and the crude, barbaric songs. Another difference is found in the production of Indian music. Our common four part music is unknown to the Indians, who sing only in octaves. A picked chorus com- posed of those whose memories and retentive powers were greatest, sang in octaves. That is, the natural soprano, alto, tenor and bass, each sang an octave apart. This singing produced overtones, or the tones, carried on by the air waves, above the note struck which harmonize with the tone. The overtones rendered the songs harmonious to the audience. These tones are more distinct to some ears than to others. The Indians evidently heard these tones very distinctly since they 'do not recognize their melodies when played on the piano until harmonized. Even then it is difficult for them to become accustomed to the hammer inside the piano, as they say. , But it is this incongruous mixture of time and rythm and the unharmonized forms which, rendered by uncultured voices, sounds so queer and unnatural to us. Theseisongs, the musical production of a people with- out any theory of music, show us another phase of Indian life, and enable us to trace the development of music from its barbaric use to relieve the strain of emotion, up to the time when music is enjoyed because we recognize the beauty of its form and harmony. Q SPECTATOR 15- Autumn Margaret Zubrod '17 Autumn, Autumn! Leaves come drifting gayly down, Turn from green to gold and brown. Autumn, Autumn, Tell us now your own true story, Secrets of your brilliant glory: With what artist's brush are painted All the colors that we see? Autumn, this we ask of thee! The Scarlet Sage L. S. '17 ' - N September and October the sun has one rival-the scarlet sage. A X? bed of these blossoms is one mas- 4- l ' - sive flame of swaying beauty ff . x .4 which no other autumn ilower ' Q can equal. , 5, The iiery corolla separates ' ip nearthe top into two lips or petals. l Did you ever bend over, smell a blossom, and then find the tip of your nose yellow? Did you ever wonder of what use that. . yellow substance is to the flower, ' or of what benefit to you? That powder is called the pollen and grows in the anthers, which are the little: powder boxes. These anthers and their stems, the filaments, are called sta- mens. Each stamen has an erect, fertile anther which bears the pollen, and a sterile anther opposite the fertile one, ex- tending down the throat of the corolla. Between these sta mens is a long, slender stalk called the style the part of the pistil which connects the scroll-shaped tip, the stigma, with the round ed base, the ovary. The stigma, when ripe, is covered with a sticky fluid. The base of the corolla encloses t h e ovary, while the glow- ing, bell-shaped calyx The growth of pol- len is necessary for the reproduction of new plants. When an in- sect lights on the lip ofthecorollaandcrawls down the tube in the center in Search of nec- tar, it presses against the sterile anthers, thus causing the f e r tile ones at the top to bend over the insect a n d shake pollen onitsback. 16 SPECTATOR covers both ovary and corolla. . The insect flies away to another iiower of the same kind and unconsciously deposits the stigrna of that flower. This is called cross polllnation. When the pollen reaches the stigma it feeds on the sticky substance there, and starts to grow into a long tube down the style. It enters a part of the ovary called the ovule. Here the sperm cell in the pollen unites with the germ cell in the ovule, and forms a cell. At this point begins the devel- opement of the seed. This is called ferti- lization. Thus the scarlet sage depends entirely on insects for pollination, and Nature has provided it with a flaring, fiery, scarlet cor- olla and calyx to attract these desirable visitors. pollen on the SPECTATOR 17 A Bird ' Herbert Meyers '16 Each day he flies across the sky In search of corn, oats, wheat or rye To eat. Then back unto his nest he Hies, To feed his young ones' hungry cries, And mate to meet. The Voice of the Violin C. Knepper '16 ' In a little village in Maine lived an old man known to the inhabitants of the village as Qld Jim. There was a mysterious story connected with the history of the old man. One frosty winter morning, soon after the Civil VVar had ended. a man in a soldier's uniform was found lying in the snow. His hands were stiff from the cold. He was taken into the Inn where he was revived. In spite of considerable questioning, the people were unable to get any information as to where the man lived, who he was, or where l1e was going. The only answer was, I don't know. Their sympathy having been aroused the people cared for him until a home could be provided. After a few weeks the neighbors renovated an old hut at the end of the village, and furnished it with furniture, which they could spare. The years passed by, and Old jim, as he was now called, remained in his hut making what little money he could from his small garden. The people of the village had grown accustomed to the presence of Old jim and had almost for- gotten how strangely he had come among them. Old jim, although dazed, seemed to understand that he had been a soldier at one time. l-le still wore his soldier's uniform which was now soiled and worn. .Old 'lim had one thing which he loved. lt was a violin, which a kind neighbor had given him. Often he could be seen in his doorway trying to play some -unknown tune. 18 SPECTATOR ' lk lk lk As the village was far from the railway, the mail and 'what few visitors came to the village were brought from the railway station in the Inn's screeching old hack. A man from New York arrived in the village one day.' He registered at the Inn as John West of New York, and it was learned from the gossip of the innkeeper, that he had come to the village in quest of material for a magazine story. The inn- keeper, eager to help his interesting guest, bethought him of Old Jim and directed the man to his hut. That evening the man went to the home of Old jim. Old Jim looked surprised when he opened the door to a visitor. You seem to know me, he said questioningly. No one ever comes to see Old Jim. Be you a stranger here? he asked. I am, said the man, as he quietly sat down. What is your full name? They say at the inn you are called Old jim. It is just jim, Old Jim. Jim was a soldier once but he is dead now. After much vain questioning as to Old -Iim's history, the man gave up the task and sat and thought. The silence was broken by Old .Iim's rising and going -outside for wood to replenish the fire. The man, finding this the best opportunity to observe his surroundings, glanced idly from place to place. His eye fell upon the violin. He took it idly from its resting place lon the wall and then exclaimed: I used to play when a lad. I wonder if I could play the song 'Long. Long Ago.' Placing the instrument to his chin and taking the bow, he began to play. Having played xthe song once he was beginning it the second time when .he was interrupted by a crash of falling wood. Turning, he saw Old jim standing in the door, awe-stricken. He came towards the man, crying: . Play that again! Play that again! The man began to play in more mellow tones the song, SPECTATOR 19 while Old Jim joined in by singing with his broken voice.- Tel1 me the tales that to me were so dear, Long, long ago- Suddenly the violin ceased. Tears were fast falling from the manfs eyes. Kneeling before Old jim, he exclaimed: You are my long lost father. Many years have gone by and I have not known whether you were dead or alive. You have changed since I last played that favorite song of yours. The hair which I smoothed when a lad is now white as the snow. The pleasant face is wrinkled and covered with a snowy beard. Do you remember this ? and he took from his pocket a bent, and faded tintype of a soldier. Old jim took the picture in his hand and wept. He could say nothing more than, My son, my son. Two days later a crowd was at the station of Bakersville to welcome john West and his father. Shouts arose as the two men stepped to the platform. The G. A. R. hall was humming with the story of how Col. Jim 'West was found by the voice of the violin. The Lament of the Auto I Helen Millhoff '17 Far out upon a country road, A lonely auto stood, Its tire was Hat, its mudguard bent, And battered was its hood. I've traveled all the long day thru, 1've also traveled far, And now I quite neglected am, A tired and lonely car. ' From far and near the autos come And laugh at my sad plight. My owner's left me all alone To stand here thru the night. 20 SPECTATOR I boiled and boiled while on the hill, My crank case got quite hot, And when a nail went thru my tire, A pump my owner brought. He toiled and sweat and toiled some more, While all the rest laughed loudg He said things not quite lit to print, To me and to the crowd. But when I stopped short on the road And balked like any muleg Well-as every auto passed us by- We broke the Golden Rule. A friend of ours went flying by, But stopped not far awayg My people went along with him, And let me here to stay. A Riddle Thomas McGee '13 The object I am going to describe is not a giraffe in size, although it has a long neck and a small head. It is fond of traveling in high places 5 you will always find it crosses a bridge. In manner of dress it is fond of dark colors. In every home where it is found, you may know it gives great enjoyment. It is more gently handled and even caressed than any object of its kind. It adapts its voice according to taste, for when it is firmly pressed and touched by talented fingers it brings forth the most beautiful music ever heard. What is it? SPECTATOR 21 The Combat Stanley Noffsinger '16 The knights drew near with lance and spear, The galleries were filled with maidens fairg They fight for fame to please a' dame, And in the combat bravely do their share. Blow, buglers, send that faint sound a sighing, VVhen knights shall ride in terror, trying, trying, trying. The combat raged, while knights engaged Before Prince john upon his royal seatg And brave men clashed with armor slashed, And lay upon the ground in battle's heat. Blow, buglers, send that faint sound a sighing, When knights there ride in terror, dying, dying, dying. An Interpretation of Browning's ABT VOGLER Helen A. Trail '14 Many of our most noted poets were lovers of music. In f'Abt Vogler, a well known, altho rather difficult poem to understand, Robert Browing displays his appreciation of music and his understanding of the musician's spirit. Abt Vog- ler was a famous German musician, who gave performances all over Europe, on the the orchestrion, an instrument of his own invention. Browning represents Vogler as speaking of his organ as tho it were human. He bids it obey his touch, calls the keys to their work, and commands each key to bring forth its most beautiful tones, just as when Solomon spoke the name of God, 'his symbol of power, all the angels, demons and animals obeyed his command and built for him a palace to please the princess whom he loved. In the second stanza he speaks of the music which he has composed as a beautiful building, created by the keys, each one eager to help and to aid their master in his search 22 SPECTATOR for praise. One key plunges deep down to Hades and lays the foundations of his palace of music, another mounts and rides away to build the spires. As his enthusiasm mounts higher, and his work be- comes as lofty as St. Peter's, he believes that the climax of his music is in sight. But no, it' is not half reached, for while he is bringing forth sublime tones, the heavens are trying to reach down to his music. Unborn souls, who are enticed by his playing, walk in his palace and the Dead come back to earth to breathe his wonderful music. His keys have given him their sounds, all in response to the wish of his soul, and his soul praises him as his de- sires flow forth in music. Had he painted his thoughts they would remain forever, and had he' written them in poetry or prose, then the characters could be pictured from de- scriptions of them and the plot could be understood. But all this is art, art which is governed by laws. However, in music there is something more divine, something higher than law. In any instrument, one tone is not of much value in itself, but let it be combined with other tones by such an artist as Vogler, and the effect is marvelous. Now he has ceased playing and his wonderful palace of music, which he never feared or even thought would have to vanish, is shattered. But, some one tells him, perhaps he may write many more composittions better than the first, but he is not comforted. Therefore, he turns to God, to the ineffable Name, who builds houses without the aid of the hands. He is amazed that anyone would believe God capable of change, God Who inspires men and extends their power. Earth records only the broken ar-: of men's works, while everything is recorded in heaven and a perfect circle of music is formed. He believes that all the music, which he has dreamed of and wrought out, will exist some day, not its mere shadow, but the real thing. Any harmonious tones which are too great for this world are heard by God, and will finally be heard in heaven, by the composer. Fail- ure is but an evidence that the days have been occupied and SPECTATOR 23 useful, success is bound to come. Discords are sometimes inserted in order that harmony may be prized all the more, a pause is prolonged that singing may follow and be appre- ciated. Each sufferer in life proclaims his tale of woe and sorrow, except the musician to whom God talks and who understands. ' He now decides to be content with his life here on earth. and not lament the loss of his palace. He banishes his thoughts and visions of heaven from his mind and again calls for his organ. He seeks the common chord, or common things of life. Now he sinks by degrees into the minor, or melancholy side of life, but soon returns to the C major or to the middle course of life and there he is satisfied. Lullaby Sarah Rose '16 n The mother sings low to her babe in his bed, And the mother bird sings in her nest, And each mother's song when the long shadows fall Is, Sleep, little baby, and rest. The cattle are lowing in yonder green field, Asithe summer sun sinks in the west, The mother of every live thing softly croons, Now, sleep, little baby, and rest, A darkness has fallen upon the wide earth And men now with slumber are blessed And the song of the angels, who sing in the heavens, Is Sleep, all God's children, and rest. 24 SPECTATOR The Romance of A Piano Mildred Smith '15 Oh, dear, what a dreadful existence for a descendant of that famous old Steinway familyf, These were the words of the old grand piano as it stood broken in pride and bat- tered in frame in the dark, dingy corner of a curiosity shop. The crippled arm-chair crouched nervously in the corner and tried to shift the weight of many people from its strained hind legs to its more substantial front ones. You should complain, my dear companion, about your troubles, but what would you say if you were compelled to struggle under such burdens as I, with your limbs stiffened by rheumatism and your back twisted and bent to suit every- body's taste. But tell me, my friend, how do you come to be here? It was many years ago, began the piano, that I left my place of birth to begin my journey through life. I was bought by a man of great prominence and placed in a beau- tiful house, surrounded by trees. Every morning I was greeted by a dear little tot who came dancing into the room to practice her exercises. They were simple but beautiful. Shortly after my arrival I was greatly surprised to learn that her instructor was one of the famous artists. I shall never forget the day that he hrst saw meg he was overwhelmed with joy to learn that one of his pupils had a member of the Steinway family in her home. But all good things must end some time, sighed the piano. As time went on, each day the child improved and each night I prayed for her success. The little one played so wonderfully that sometimes people from the near-by homes would come to the windows to listen to her. At this time there were gypsies roving about the neigh- borhood. As they were going from house to house, one of the tribe was attracted by sweet, melodious music, to an open window., He listened attentively to the child while she practiced. The next day the same man came to the SPECTATOR 25 window. He listened for awhile and then crept quietly in and slowly, but hesitatingly over to the piano. The child was absorbed in her music and did not know what was threatening her. I felt like screaming for help, but what could a poor piano do? V VVhen the mother came to the music room, she found her daughter gone. XVhen she did not return for several hours, both parents became greatly alarmed. A search was made through the gypsy camp but the child could not be found. Detectives made many searches but all in vain. XN'orrying over the sudden loss' of his daughter, the man became very ill and had to neglect his work. As a re- sult he met with financial reverses and was forced to sell me. After many years of wandering l was placed in this old curiosity shop. One day the owner of the curiosity shop had a display and many people gathered in the shop. A beautiful gypsy girl who came in to tell fortunes, attracted the attention of many people. As she passed me she hesitated for a moment, and then came closer and touched a few notes. As if charm- ed by the sound of these notes, she sat down and played. To me it was a very familar tune that she played. For a moment something seemed to come back to her. just then however a tall, dark-eyed man came walking in and said something to her in Arabic language. At his appearance she immediately ran out of the shop to the rest of the gypsiesf' It has been two years since this episode and every day I wait patiently for the return of my mistress. Each morn- ing I wake early and nightfall finds me still watchingf, We 26 SPECTATOR The Song of the Wind Cover Greer '17 Over the house tops and through the tall trees, Breaking the branches and twirling the leavesg Through the clear sky and the sharp blue air, Shaking and tossing things every where. Thine is the song that we love then to hear, Wind! when the Autumn has come of the year. Early Morning ln October , J. K. '14 It was still darkg no sign of day brightened the east. Although the rain had stopped falling, heavy clouds hid the rstars. The sky to the north was lighted with a yellowish red glow from the mills. A brisk breeze tossed the branches of the trees, shook the raindrops from the leaves, and sent them pattering to the ground. The ground was covered with the wet yellow leaves which in some places sparkled in the light Koi the street lamp. The light of this lamp shone across, the opposite parking and sidewalk with a yellow glow against which the shadow of the tree trunks stood out boldly. Beyond this path of yellow light and leaves the shadows of the tree tops made black darkness. 'Over all I heard the soft moaning rush of the wind in the branches of the nearby woods. Hallowe'en Roy Kunkle '17 Hallowe'en will soon be here, And with it lots of fun, All the children shout with glee The noise the old folks shun. Witches on that night will ride On broomsticks through the air, And hold such fearful revelry As only witches dare. sPEcTA'roR 27 Ghosts and goblins too, will walk Around the lonesome places, To frighten children dreadfully With their weird ways and faces. Lots of games too will be played By children large and small, Until the clock at last strikes twelve, The hour that ends it all. Eisteddfocl Kathryn Bryan '14 The Eisteddfod is the national bardic congress of NVales. Its objects are to encourage bardism and music, to maintain the Welsh language and customs, and to foster and culti- vate a patriotic spirit amongst the people. This ancient in- stitution is peculiar to the Welsh. The term Eisteddfod really means a session or sitting It is supposed that it was during the fourth century or sometime afterwards that the laws of the Gorsedd were codified and remodeled and its motto of Y gurr yn erbyn y byd C'The truth against the world j adopted. The first Eisteddfod of which we seem to have any acs count was held in the sixth century, under direction of the prince of North Wales, on the Conway banks. The prince, on this occasion, wishing to prove the superiority of vocal music over instrumental music, is said to have offered a re- ward 1o such poets and musicians as should swim over the Conway and then compete. Several contestants came forth. The harpers, however, found upon their arrival on the op- posite shores that they could not play because their instru- ments had sustained injury from the water, while the poets and soloists were in as good tune as ever. Some of these meetings were conducted in magnificent style under the di- rection of native kings and queens. It is necessary in establishing an Eisteddfod that it should be proclaimed a year and a day before it takes place 28 SPECTATOR by a graduated musician or poet of the Gorsedd. This Eis- teddfod lasts from three to six days, during which thous- ands of persons of all ranks attend. A large portion of the exercises are now conducted in English as the majority of participants are unfamiliar with the Welsh language. A president and conductor are appointed for each day. The meetings open with a Gorsedd meeting, proclaimed by the sound of a trumpet, at which contestants come forth and receive degrees for their skill in music and poetry. At the succeeding meetings, the president of the day makes a brief address which is followed by solos, poetical addresses, choral work, and Pennillion singing, which is singing to the ac- companiment of the XVelsh harp. Before the close of the meeting, adjudications are made and prizes awarded to the successful competitors. The last day is chair day, the grand event being the assigning of the fortunate winners to the different chairs. The chairs are a kind of convention where the followers of music and poetry are trained and matters discussed concerning the coming Eisteddfod. The ceremony is an imposing one, performed with sound of trumpet. After the bard is crowned the lVelsh audience rise to sing the NVelsh national song, Hen XVlad fy Nhadau Q Old land that our fathers before us held dearuj. . SPECTATOR 29 Ihr thigh Svrhnnl Spvrtainr JOHNSTOWN, PA., NOVEMBER, 1913. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 CENTS. PER. COPY, 10 CENTS lihitnrial anh Euninraa Stuff LULU MEYER, '14, Editor MERRILL DIXON, '14, Associate Editor Exchange Editors School Reporter KATHYRN BRYAN, '14 WALTER CRAMER, '14 MARGARET GREER, l4 School News Society Editors JOHN GERHARDT, '14 CLARICE GRUMBLING. '14 GRIFFITH OWENS, '14 RUTH HEILMAN, '14 EDWARD MARCHL, '14 Current Events, MARY EVANS, '14 Art Editor, CLEO RHINE, '14 Athletic Editor, CHARLES SPECK, '14 Cartoonist, CYRIL SMITH, '15 Alumni Editor, WALTER DARLING, '14 Class Representatives CHARLES KRESS, '15 ALBERT CALLET, '16 PHILIP WALTER. '17 Business Manager, EARLE W. SHOMO, '14 Advertising Manager, LELAND W. WALKER, '14 Associates-JAMES LEWIS, '15 RALPH COLEMAN, '15 MORRIS REYNOLDS, '14 HERBERT DAVIES, '14 JAMES LYMAN, '14 HERBERT SILVERSTONE. '14 OSCAR KAMINSKEY, '14 HARRY STETLER, '14 The Spectator is published monthly during the school term. Address all communications to The Spectator, High School Building, Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postofhce, Johnstown, Pa., as Second-class mail matter. In order to insure publication in the current issue, as MSS. must be handed in to the editor not later than the 12th of each month. I -1 I I Su Mr. I ixzzgf,-Q Q! H !IIl - - fl:-ws rf:-if , TM Qgf . M. sig, . I I -'.H'Ffiir9- U .fer irw .5 il il i The interest shown in the organization of the Mandolin Club and the popularity of the music classes convinces us that the large proportion of The Spectator' which is de- voted to music will be appreciated by the students of the High School. Lord Chesterfield, a contemporary of Samuel Johnson and Edmund Burke, is best remembered by his letters to his son. lVe prize these letters, not only because they con- 30 SPECTATOR tain much good practical advice and a wealth of amusing content on the life of the times but because in these let- ters we find clearly revealed the interesting character of the Earl of Chesterfield. Lord Chesterfield was a typical English gentleman and the most polite man of his time. In spite of the fact that he was a worldly old fellow and had all the vices and man- ners of the men at court, he commands our admiration. A great many of his ideas are worthy of our considera- tion. He tells his son that he must never be inattentive whenever anyone talks to him, however dull or frivolous the talk may be. He says that an awkward address, un- graceful attitude and actions loudly proclaim low education and low company. A new raised man is distinguished in a regiment by his awkwardnessg but he must be impene- trably dull, if, in a month or two's time, he cannot perform at least the common manual exercise, and look like a sol- dier, is Lord Chesterfield's example to show that we easily contract the manners and airs of those with whom we come in contact. He doesn't' think it probable that his son would whistle, loll, or scratch his Head in company which he really respected. If we remembered that, as Lord Chesterfield says to his eight year old son, the purpose' of oratory is to per- suade and that to persuade people we must first please them, we would attach more importance to the art of speaking well. Our plans for an oratorical contest would be regarded with favor by the Earl of Chesterfield. Lord ChesterHeld's keeness of mind was marvelous and he quickly saw the true worth of things. He saw the mistake young men often make in seeking pleasure. He found that most young men want to be what is commonly called a man of pleasure. They imitate the tastes and habits of some man of fashion, without stopping to consider whether or not it really affords them pleasure. He says that he him- self often drank, while secretly abhorring it, just because he considered it one of the qualifiications of a fine gentle- SPECTATOR 31 man. The same he confesses to be true in regard to gaming and other sports. He found that the true and lasting pleas- ures are those of the mind, and not those of the senses. We admire his frankness in confessing his wrong-doings in order that his son might profit by his experiences. Lord Chesterfield lays great stress on the importance of accomplishments. He thinks that sound sense and profound knowledge are, to a great degree, useless without the ability to express them gracefully and well. The point is to be able to impart your knowledge in an easy, unembarrassed and graceful manner. Lord Chesterfield had very fixed ideas concerning la- dies. He thot them dangerous and realized that it was bet- ter to have their friendship than their hatred. He didn't think it probable that women were capable of understand- ing and discussing matters of any importance. He believed that the chit-chat with them ought not to be very solid, but should indirectly convey some little piece of fiattery. We think Lor Chesterfield is rather a selfish old man, The advice to his son in regard to flattery gives rise to this impression. He tells his son that it is sometimes advantage- ous to Hatter people to their friends, knowing that they will repeat it to them and in this way he will soon rise to power. At another time, he tells him that altho the talk of the women is frivolous, it is of use for it freshens the mind. He also recommends certain women to his son because their connections or situations might be of use to him. Another instance of his selfishness is exposed in a let- ter to him from Samuel Johnson. Samuel Johnson wanted Lord Chesterfield to aid him in editing his dictionary, but every time the great, untidy genius came to see him, Lord Chesterfield happened to be out. When he found that the book was going to be famous, he immediately wrote com- mending the book. Samuel Johnson, however, realized his selfish motive and refused his late offer of help. In spite of the fact that the wisdom of Lord Chesterfield bears the stamp of worldliness, his letters are well worth reading. 32 SPECTATOR Hanging in the National Gallery in England is an at- tractive picture. It is entitled f'The Cherub Choir and is the work of Sir J. Reynolds, P. R. A. VVhen Sir -Ioshu Reynolds was painting the daughter of Sir. George Gordon, he was so greatly charmed by her look of youthful innocence that he was not satisfied to portray her in a single position. Placing her in five different poses he painted the group of fcherubs which the picture shows. Nothing is shown but the heads which appear to be resting on a bank of clouds. The skillful grouping of the pitcure tends to bring out more fully the features of the child. In the foreground, there is a view of the full face and to the left is the profile of this face. One head, in the background, is slightly inclined, show- ing the babyish curve of the head. The other two heads are tilted upwards as if these two little singers have given them- selves up to the spell of their song. To the one in the foreground we are especially attracted by the fascinating eyes. The large eyes are set unusually far apart and have a starry brightness. The face is that of a child of about four years of age. The small wings which extend from the shoulders and the surrounding of clouds heighten the suggestion of youth. The upward curve of the lip may be more clearly seen in the side viewiof the face. This tiny mouth might well be compared to Cupid's Bow. The upper lip protrudes a little beyond the lower one and this emphasizes the child- ishness of the face. The picture is prevaded with a quiet charm. Perhaps no other piece of art carries better to the observer the im- pression of simplicity combined with youth. Current Events The much discussed tariff bill has finally been passed but that it will bring the -promised reduction in the cost of living must yet prove itself. The duties, especially on foodstuffs, were lowered and the contention ofthe Democratic leaders, SPECTATOR 33 who assert that the cost of living can be reduced by this diminishing, will now be tested. The Underwood tariff may be briefly summarizedas follows: Average percentage of tariff rates as compared to the value of imported merchandise: old law, IWW, new law, 2795. Value of annual imports added to free list S147,000,000. Estimated revenues from import rates: old law, iB305,000,- 000g new law, S249,000,000. Imports of SSl,000,000,000 worth of merchandise free of duty in the coming year are anticipated in ulace of 388,000,- 000 worth in 1912. Free wool provision takes effect December l, 1913, free sugar provision May 1, 1916. Reduces nearly 2X3 the duties on woolen clothing and U3 on cotton clothing, sugar duties in half until abolished in 1916, reduces tariff 1f3 on earthenware and glassware and abolishes duties on foodstuffs, metal, lumber, and some farm and office machinery. The new tariff bill also brings up the question whether the expenses of the government can be met with this reduc- tion of the duties. The Federal Government has been ex- pending nearly one billion dollars a year. Experts judge that the duties under the new tariff rates will furnish S249,000,000 a year, the income tax Sl22,000,000 annually, and the internal revenue, postal and other receipts will supply enough to causea surplus each year. A wreck in which twenty lives were lost and many persons were injured has taught the New Haven, New York, and Hartford Railway its lesson. There is consolation in fact that under the new management with Dr. Arthur J. Hadley of Yale as director, the signal system will be re- placed, discipline restored, the road bettered, and human life safeguarded. The Inter-State Commerce Commission on the report of the recent disaster at Wallingford reported man- failure as the cause, but declared that the man-failuref' be- 34 SPECTATOR gan high in official authority with the faults of the men in power, rules were not enforced by these men, yet high speed was required. The Commission also pointed out that al- though the directors had been warned by fatal experiences, nothing had been done for betterment. The clamor of New York hushed for a few days while all New York paid tribute to the strong character of its dead Mayor. Mayor Gaynor died at sea while on a vacation trip to Europe. He had quite a reputation in politics, having served in many offices. Mayor Gaynor's last act before sailing was to accept renomination for mayor. His reputation among the people is that he was the greatest of New York mayors. New York is now almost in a state of uproar with the impeachment of Governor Sulzer. Governor Sulzer was ac- cused of grand larceny, perjury, and bribery in violation of eight different sections of the Penal Code of New York State. Two of the articles of impeachment 'accuse Sulzer of making a false affidavit as to the amount of money received, contribut- ed and expended by him in aid of his election. He is suspected of using the money for stocks in Wall Street. His wife, de- voted to her husband, insists that she is to blame, asserting that she invested the money without her husband's knowledge. The testimony of the plaintiff has been heard but the trial is not yet over. School News ' On Wednesday, September llth, the three upper classes were called together for the first chapel exercises. The Freshmen assembled the next day. This method of holding 'chapel will be followed until the extra seats arrive for the auditorium, when all four classes will assemble together. Miss Lyon was introduced to the student body at the chapel -exercises and responded with a short speech, in which she -outlined her work for the year in High School. The Senior Glee Club was organized Friday, the 19th SPECTATOR 35 of September, under the direction of Miss Lyon, and will meet twice a week. A chorus has been' formed for the three lower classes. The chorus is composed of many voices, which should be benefitted greatly by this early training in music. The Athletic Association met and elected the following oflicers: President, Earl Shomog Vice President, Charles Speckg Secretary, David Reese. Charles Roberts is treas- urer, having been elected last year. Chas. Roberts was elected basket-ball manager and Paul Burggraf, Maurice Pearman, and Robert Rutledge assistants. Ludwig Tross was elected assistant foot-ball manager to fill the vacancy made by Byron Custer, a member of the foot-ball team. On Friday, October 3rd, the juniors held a Class meet- ing for the purpose of electing officers. Frank Jordon was elected President, Maurice Pearman, Vice President, Marion McMullen, Secretary, and Robert Rutledge, Treasurer. These officers will serve during their Junior year. The Senior Class also met Friday, October'3rd, and chose their class pin. The pin is a small shield containing the letters H. S. and the numerals 1914. The ring con- tains the same. The order was placed with jones 8z Morton, a Johnstown firm. A A Mandolin Club has been organized under the direc- tion of Mr. Cochran. All members of the school are per- mitted to join this club. Last year the club was restricted to the Juniors, who had a very successful year. As the club is now open to the wvhole school, we anticipate a much larger and stronger organization. There are 347 boys and 454 girls enrolled in school this year, making a total of 801. This is a decided increase over last year's enrollment. The attendance during our tirst month of school aver- aged QSZQ, a very creditable record. The Senior class held a picnic on the 29th of Septem- ber at Woodland Park, along the Southern Cambria Street Car Line. A corn roast was held in the evening. The fac- 36 SPECTATOR ulty and Seniors played a game of baseball in the afternoon, the faculty winning by the score of 6-4. On Tuesday, October 7th, the Freshmen held their chapel exercises. Miss Philips, Secretary of the Bureau of Educa- tion of the W. C. T. U., gave them an entertaining talk on The Evils of Alcohol and Tobacco. Superintendent and Mrs. Adee gave a reception at their home in Moxham, Friday, September 3rd, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Stockton, who were married during the sum- mer months. Mrs. Stockton was formerly Miss Maude Demmler of McKeesport. The J. H. S. teachers and the Supervising Principals of the city attended the reception. Our bulletin board has been made quite attractive thru the work of Mr. Schmidt, who has furnished printed notices of the different announcements. The class of 1907 has presented a Guest Register to the Johnstown High School.. The book will contain a list of the names of the people who visit our school. On Friday, the 10th, an A. A. meeting was held for the purpose of arousing enthusiasm for the coming Uniontown game. Speeches were made by Capt. Suppes, Mr. Stock- ton, Charles Speck, Mary Evans, and Griffith Owen. The rooting squad then practiced cheers. When the meeting adjourned, the students seemed confident of defeating Union- town, and wiping out the thoughts of our defeat last Satur- day at the hands of Latrobe High School. Work has been begun by the W. H. Smith Contracting Company on the additions to be made to the school build- ing. Two additions 30x90' will be made, one on each wing of the building. VVhen this work is completed, we shall have one of the largest and one of the best equipped High Schools in the State. There will be a department for forg- ing, metal working, and mechanical drawing. There will also be about twelve new class rooms and a department on the fourth floor for Domestic Science. where there will be a lunch room operated by the students. I A gymnasium will also be included. Around the gym- SPECTATOR 37 nasium there will be a balcony which will seat at least 350 people. Shower baths and dressing rooms for both boys and girls will be connected with the gym. The gymnasium will also be used for receptions, and a dumb-waiter which will connect the domestic science department with the gym- nasium will be installed. The Senior Class has received some new members this year. Among these are Sara. Basert of Ligonier H. S., Dora Cherry and Rose Finnegan from Conemaugh H. S., Marie Kress of Glen Eden at Poughkeepsie, who entered this school with the 1914 class, Olive Varner, Ada Wagoner and Marion Lamison from Dale H. S., Anna Purbaugh from Youngwood H. S., and Alice Ressler of McKeesport H. S. The following are members of last year's High School faculty who are located elsewhere: Mr. P. D. Graham, who is teacher of chemistry in McKeesport H. S., Mr. H. M. Corn- ing, principal of the schools at Newport, Pa., Mr. Leroy Cleaver at Harvard Law School, Miss Eda Weiskotten, teach- er of German in the Central H. S. of Cleveland, Mr. A. R. Porter, at the University of Pittsburg, and Miss Mae Evans, recently married to John Evans. At a recent meeting of the Senior Class it was decided that only the members of the class in school at the present time should receive class pins and rings. Agassig Chapter V. W. L. '15 The Agassiz Chapter held its first meeting, September the einghteenth, with the new president, Merrill Dixon, pre- siding. An amendment to the constitution was adopted which reduced the annual dues from fifty to twenty-five cents, payable during the first two school months. A program committee was appointed and it was decided that the Chapter should take a walk the following week. ' On Thursday, September twenty-Hfth, the society took a delightful walk around Westmont hill from the incline plane to the cemetery and down to Roxbury. Although 38 SPECTATOR special attention was paid to the wild fruits which at this time of the year are so abundant, many other interesting things were noted. The sumac gaily Haunted her new fall dress of red against the dull browns and greens of the other trees. Not less proud of her garments was the aster, which comes to us last in the year so that we may appreciate the delicate lavendar of her gown. Every bush and tree had something to show, if not beautiful coloring, or wealth of fruits, then a promise of blossoms for next year. The mem- bers were so pleased with the trip that all are eager to take another such tramp. The second meeting was held October first. A com- mittee was appointed to report on the question of Agassiz pins. It was also decided that the Chapter should meet on Monday of every second Week, beginning with Monday, Oc- tober thirteenth. Miss Mahaffey read some very interesting letters from Miss Ximena McGlashen, the butterfly farmer of Truckee, California. An instructive talk on the purpose of the Agassiz Association was given by Miss Yoder. It was decided that the society would take a trip up Constable Hollow on Thursday, the ninth. To all students of the High School who are interested in nature, but who are not certain that they care to join the Chapter, a cordial invitation is extended to visit any meeting of the society or to join the members on their excursions. il Q M J mVg 60 ie? i 'Aww'-3 SPECTATOR 39 'l Y ATHLETICS Latrobe Game On October 4th, Johnstown met the Latrobe High School eleven on the Point. They were a little heavier than we, and had fine interference. They played good football and were a good match for us, in fact, too good, for in the third quarter, McMahon, their fast halfback intercepted a for- ward pass on our one yard line and ran one hundred yards for a touchdown. Latrobe kicked off to us and Leiford advanced about twenty yards before being stopped. The first quarter found Johnstown in a bad position for Latrobe was a harder prop- osition than was expected. During the second quarter the team pulled together and did some good playing, the half ending with the ball on Latrobels three yard line. In the third quarter, after a series of successful line plunges, Johnstown had the ball on Latrobe's one yard line, when the forward pass was intercepted, which caused our defeat. The fourth quarter found both teams playing a steady game with neither side advancing the ball to any great ex- tent. The line up: 40 SPECTATOR Johnstown : Latrobe : Custer .............. .... L . E. ............ Mullin Roberts.. . . .... L. T. .... ..... S ullivan fPerryJ Suppes .......... . .... L. G. . . . . . . .Moxey tBeattyj Broderick. ................. C. ..... .... . L. Showalter Pinder fMcCloskeyJ ..,... . R. G. . .. .... .C. Showalter Springer ............ . . . R. Q. . . . ......... ..Gibson Slater ...... .... R . E. . . . . . . Fritz QWl1itej Hanson .... .... Q . B. . . . ............ Gill Leiford... .. .... . L. H. B. .... .... . Herrington Wertz. ................. . R. H. B. .... ......... . McMahon Marchl. .V ................. F. B. ................... Robins Referee, Raab QDickinsonjg Umpire, Nokes, Head lines- man, O'Brieng Timekeeper, Crouse, Touchdown, McMahon. Substitutes: McCloskey for Pinder, Perry for Sullivan, Beatty for Moxey, White for Fritz. Uniontown Game Uniontown clashed with Johnstown on October llth. Uniontown, having heard of Johnstown's defeat by Latrobe, felt rather confident of a victory, but Johnstown, remembering the defeat of the previous game, was on edge when the team entered the game. Johnstown received the ball and retained it thruout the quarter, having made two touchdowns during that time. The first was made by Hanson by a thru center play after the ball had been advanced well toward Union- town's goal. The second was made by Leiford in a line plunge. He was, however, tackled before he reached the goal line. . A heavy, down pour of rain stopped the game after the second half had started, and the field was too muddy when it was over to allow any good playing, numerous fumbles being made on both sides. Johnstown clearly outclassed Uniontown and only the condition of the field prevented a larger score. J The line up :' Johntsown : Uniontown : Custer. ............ .... L . E. .... ........... D ickson C. F. K. '16 S P E C T A T O R 41 Roberts. . . . . L. T. . . . D. Stone Pinder. .. .. . L. G. . . . . .Whyel Broderick ..... ..... C . .... ..... . Sessler 'Suppes ..... . . . R. G. . . . ..... Jeffries Springer. . . . R. T. . . . . . .Dunn Slater ..... ... R. E. ... ....Bierer Hanson.. Q. B. .....Smith Wertz. ..... .... L . H. B. .... ...Sturgeon Leiford. . . . . R. H. B. ................. ...Bud Marchl ................... F. B. ................... Harold Referee, Raab fDickinsonjg Umpire, Jones, Uniontown, Timer, Crouse, Johnstown, Allen, Uniontown, Head lines- man, C. Korns, Johnstown, Time, two ten and two twelve minute quarters. A The Cry of the Cheer Leader Lout shouts now fly from hill to hill, And stir our spirits with a thrill, The first game of the year's to be played, The happy crowd's in colors arrayed, Shout, fellows, shout, a victory is our aim. Shout, fellows, shout! and help to win the game! The team is out upon the field, The goal it holds and will not yield, The guard his duty knows and place, And watches close this hard fought race. Yell, fellows, yell, and make the hills resound! Yell, fellows, yell, let them know we're 'round. The half is played. Again we score, Our team's as lively as before, We're here to win and that's our cry: So let it ring from hill to sky, 'Rah, fellows, 'rah! let your voices fly! Shout, fellows, shout for Johnstown High! 42 SPECTATOR The game is o'er and now we see That our defeat was not to be, Our guard has pushed the ball acrossg The other team now knows its loss. Open your mouth and yell the yell That rings from hill and sky and dell! Exchanges As not many of our exchanges have arrived, our exchange list is limited this month. It is our purpose to criticize school papers from a friendly standpoint, in the hope that they will derive some benefit from our criticism. We be- lieve unfavorable comments to be of more value to the im- provement of a magazine than too much commendation. The September issue of the High School Argus does. not reach our standard for a literary department. The Ro- man Forum was good but can't you have a few more stories. told in an entertaining manner? You have plenty of life in your paper. The Blue and VVhite, South Bethlehem. Pa.-XVhy didn't you make your June issue a Senior number, giving' the 1913 class something for a remembrance? Your literary department is deficient. All the cuts and especially the cover of The World are exceedingly clever this month. Thisfhowever, does not make up for the lack in stories and poems.. High Scuhool Herald. -You have interesting stories and plots for further development. Your articles are crowd- ed. More cuts and more space for the titles would improve- your magazine. P The continued story in The Yucca from Tucumcari, N. M., makes us eager for next month's edition. You have a large number of departments. The Red and White, Sewickley, Pa.-Your stories are scattered through the paper at random. A fixed system of departments would greatly improve your paper. Welcome! Tahoma, your exchange department is one SPECTATOR 6 of the most conmmendable on our list. We would imagine, in a paper of your type, that advertisements would be omit- ted from the front. Your cover, High School 'Q,' has become monotonous. Where are your artists? You maintain an original and in- incomparable literary department. Nj. H. S. welcomes your weekly visits, Carlisle Arrow. The Comet. -Why do you spoil such an excellent pa- per by scattering advertisements through it? A Alumni Frank Keller 1912 and Blanche Boyd 1913 were united in marriage during the past summer. 1913 Eva Fundenberg and Herman Zobel were married dur- ing the summer. Margaret Ambrose is attending Western Reserve. Alice Bass is attending West Chester Normal. Mary Glenn is at Bryn Mawr. Margaret Walters is at Dana Hall. Leon Collins is at W. Sz J. James Jones is at University of Pittsburg. Frank Demsey is at Mercersburg. Walter Krebs is at Cornell. Charles Rose is at Pennsylvania. Neil Gould is at Eastman Business College. Wallace Smith and Earl Kleinsman are at Carnegie Tech. Among the students at Indiana Normal from the Johns- town High School are Rose Kilkenny, Emily Whetstone, Ruth Young, Gladys Smith, Margaretta Wallace and Durston Wertz. Camden Imhoff is in the life insurance business. John Mark is working for the F. S. Love Manufacturing Company. Fred Sharp is working at the Lorain Steel Co. Horace Bracken is working in Wheatfield, Kansas. Had Rogers and Abe Korns, two popular members 44 SPECTATOR of the 1913 class have organized the Korns Sz Rogers Con- struction Co., with their former acquaintance Hoag Mas- ters as an able assistant. 1914 Glea Craighas enrolled at Indiana Normal. On the 26th of September,,Ralph A. DeFrehn of the 1909 class died. He was a member of the T. K. E. Society and was very popular among his fellow students. He was very active while in school and since his graduation has been employed in Haw's Brick Works. His death was the second to occur in his class of thirty-five members, the first being that of Bruce H. Williams. L-ij JUKE The Freshmen splash in their downward dash From the top of the old stone wall. You can hear them shriek as they strike the creek In the cold, clear days of fall. Sing, Soph, sing, you are victor of the clash, Sing, Soph, answer echoes splash, splash, splash. Mr. Stockton contributed to fun of the Senior Outing by making a sensational slide to third base. McKeever also contributed largely by his phenomanal vocabulary. SPECTATOR CONNIE MACK Fred La France '17 A boy sits in our own High School Trying to write some rhymeg Ch, where'll I get somebody's name To Ht in this rhyme of mine? So up and spoke a little chap With chalk all o'er his backg I thought of a name that will surely dog Write about Connie Mack. The boy has written a big poem About this Connie Mack, And kindly thanked the little chap With chalk all o'er his back. The first words about Connie Mack Were all about the gamesg The next words about Connie Mack Were all about his fame. Be it Giants, or Cubs, or Pirates bold, The game belongs to Mackg He didn't win it the last year This year he gets it back. THE SONG OF THE DISGUSTED SOPHOMORE E. E. I. '16 Oh! the horrors and trials of a monthly exam! When all one does is cram and cram, And when you're crammed for a week or more, You don't know as much as you did before. German, Algebra, and Caesar too, Tons and tons of work to do. And to make matters worse, a poem to write, And to think! I planned to go out tonight. 46 SPECTATOR THE SONG OF THE DISCOURAGED SOPHOMORE M. D. I. '16 The sophomore sits in the study hall, Wishing a poem would come at his call. His paper and pencil before him lieg He gazes upon them with many a sigh. Come, poem, come! much work before me's lying. Come, poem, come! Times is flying, flying, Hying. The sophomore sits in the study hall, ' Above him the clock hangs on the wall. The clock goes tick, and the minutes fly, Still blank before him the papers lie. Come, poem, come! much work before me's lying. Come, poem, come! Time is flying, flying, flying. Balloon-juniors. Senior Picnic Menu. Hot Dogs for Lunch. Hot Dogs for Supper. Hot Dogs and Corn for Cornroast. Some Eats. Teacher-What is the result, young ladies, when a pa tient's temperature goes down as far as it can? D. Howenstine-He gets cold feet. Scholars-We feel a draft. Close the windows. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ee, senoon of xx 'sae Enemesnnm CIVIL. MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL and CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, and GENERAL SCIENCE Sand lar a Catalogue. g N :YI SPECTATOR 47 Smart Fall Models ln Boys' obbysuits UR splendid new fall lines of the better sort clothing for boys are now ready for the in- spection and selection of particular parents -the largest, the finest and the most varied stocks that will be seen anywhere in town. There's a truly wonderful assortment here for your choosing, embracing all the season's pop- ular new models, fabrics, colors and weaves, and at prices to suit every purse. Double-Breasted Suits 51.50 to 513.50 Boys' Nobby Double-Breasted Suits made in two and three-button models of fine quality, Worsteds, Cassimers and Cheviots in the new browns, blues, tans and grays in handsome weaves and also blue serge in sizes from 7 to 18 years, all of them finely tailored and finished throughout-at 51.50, 52, 52.50, 53, 53.50 and 55 up to 513.50. Boys' Norfolk Suits 51.50 to 513.50 Boys' Stylish Norfolk Suits made in smart, natty new models of good quality Worsteds, Cassimere and Cheviots in the new shades of brown, blue, tan and gray in attractive fancy weaves, sizes from 7 to 18 years, all of them finely tailored and finished-at 51.50, 52, 52.50, 53, 53.50 and S5 up to 513.50 each. Penn Traffic Co. 48 SPECTATOR Remember This About Prescriptions! A good prescription can be spoiled by had druxs. A common prescription can be greatly increased in elflcacy by superior drugs when compounded by an expert prescription druzgist. We use the highest grade of drugs in all of our prescription work, They are all tested and known to be up to our standard. If you want the best prescription work that can be done you will bring your prescription to our druu store. No prescription is ever changed in our prescription department without the lm-tructlons of the physician who wrote it. Low prices on every prescription. No overcharges. 503 Main St. IE. The Rexa Store Estella Messenger Willa Carman Classes inlwater Color, Oil, China Painting. Pastel and Designing Classes Daily. Studio Room 606, Johnstown Trust Building OGLE 8: WALTERS Fire Insurance THE TARIFF BILL Frederic Thomas ' 17 . The President sat at his VVhite House desk, Writing the tariff law, Q, how will I get my congressmen To pass it without a flaw ? So up spoke Bryan. the silver tongued, The common people's friend, We'11 pass this bill and make it a law Or light to the bitter end. SPECTATOR M ITH' S HOERY For all kinds of Shoes at prices that suit the people STORES IN THREE STATES Stop! look! listen! Sport Vonalt BARBER 8th Ward Transfer Something new in Hair Cutting 1-TRY- GATES The Barber 417 Franklin Street Dollar-A- Pound-- For a real treat get Norris - dollar- a-pound Chocolates. A real luxury-but everybody likes luxuries. Kredel's Drug Store ,412 MAIN STREET Foor BALL Everything for the game at HORAN'S Book Store 54-5 MAIN ST. uinn's Bulletin The most attractive Millinery, Ladies Coats absolutely correct. Dresses, styles that stand ahead of all. Fall Suits, just what you want. 49 50 SPECTATOR WE' One Bell Telephone to 4 N mga iii! 4 . 3 Every Thirteen People 49 . E-q,,:'4Lns1'-Qqvi' Thlrty-seven years of devel- '4TE ' opement of the Bell System show a nation-wide distribution of over 7, 500,000 Bell Telephones in 75,000 communities. Success like this is only achieved by the main- tenance of the highest standards for its men, methods and apparatus. The great voice of approval ot the American people, who make over 26,000,000 calls a year by Bell Telephone, is itself indicative of success. Have you ar Bell Telephone? THE CENTRAL DISTRICT TELEPHONE COMPANY Fine Feathers make line chokes. Oscar and Adolf are overpowered by the gorgeousness of the winter styles of fem' inine headgear. My, vot a riot of color der winter hat disblay wass making, Osgar! Riot? Id iss more disturbance as der Balkan wars, Adolf. Vell, I wass gladness I am nod my wife, or I vould be haf myseluf von of dose confegtions to buy. Fool! Dis nod confegtioneryg diss wass a millionaireyf' I belief so, from der brices. Here is von vich iss partly a birt's nest and partly a nut sundeaf' Dot iss a chip hat. Of surety! Der battern wass cut out mit a ax. Look, I see a bicture hat. I can tell id iss by der frame. 1 SPECTATOR 51 AJ ESTIC Ili THEATRE :NL J. BOYLE, lVlanager:' JOHNSTOWN'S COZIEST THEATRE Presenting Keith Vaudeville THREE TIMES DAILY The Cream of American Vaudeville Together With Choice European Imporfntions , j Matinee-l0c and l5c. Time-2:15 PRICES' 3 Night- l0c, l5c, 20c. Time-7:30 and 9 Sole selling agents in Johnstown of the world's best Sewing Machine THE GOOD OLD HDOMESI IC Now better than ever before, does more kind of sewing and more of it in the best manner-and in less time than any other. The chain and lock stitch, two machines in one, and you can change from one to the other without fuss or trouble. Sold on easy payments. GATELY 8: FITZGERALD FURNITURE COMPANY IIO-H2 Clinton Street Little inspiration, come here to me, SPECTATOR THOSE MANNISH Girls oats 'QUILT on strictly mannish lines, by men tailors. Lots of style and character to these coats. Decidedly practical- and they're becoming decidedly popular. Woolf 81 Reynolds IHC CLOTHES THAT SATISFYH UNDECIDED J. E. C. '16 For I have to write a poem, And don't know what to say. Id like to write of nightingales VVhich sing sweet songs to me, But to my dismay I cannot find A word to rhyme with tree. Or if not about a nightingale, The babbling brook would do, But by this time I'm so sleepy that My thoughts are all askew. Roberts-Did you hear about the robber breaking in Conrad s drug store, and not even being disturbed Love I should think the dogwood bark. QAnd they shoot men like Lincolnj I pray SPECTATOR 53 The place to dine is Weber's Cafe where you will get the best DINNERS or LUNCHES at Fall Announcement l We are showing the finest and largest assortment of Fall novelties in exclu- sive importation in the city. No other tilor will show l them :: 2: :z :: moderate Pmes Glasgow open Day and Night Woolen Mills 409 MAIN STREET Company Good on Any Purchase of S10 or ov GOOD UNTIL JAN. lst, 1914 The PeopIe's Store America's largest and Most Reliable Credit Clothiers Qty fa aw aafdme .728 W JlTJ:,,eQ,,zz,m 1 . 00 We give you positively t e greatest values obtainable in Men's, Women's and Children's Clothing. Fit and Satisfaction Absolute- ly Guaranteed. Liberal credit to all. The People's Store Home of Honest Values 127 CLINTON ST. A W. J. Rose 8: Sons Dealers In SASH DOORS LUMBER CEMENT and all kinds of building materials, good planing mill work our specialty BOTH PHONES Orders promptly attended to. 328 LINCOLN STREET 54 SPECTATOR THE BEST DRESSED YOUNG MEN IN TOWN are wearing Thomas' Clothes. You may not know why, but they do. It will be worth your while in clothes satisfaction to find out why classy clothes have so many staunch followers. Prices S10, 51250, 515, 518, S20 Classy furnishings: hats, etc., here in different qualities, at prices less than you would expect for good merchandise. Come see. John Thomas ci Sons Young Men's Clothing and Furnishings The Tragedy of F. W. Mark Dramatis Personae: Prof. Schmidt-King. F. W. Mark-Duke of Johnstown, later the king of foot- ball. Villians-W. Darling, W. Chandler, Love and the Hon- orable William Suppes. Act I--The Point, Act II-HJ. H. S. Gym in disguise. Act III-The Point ActIV-- Y. M. C. A. Building. Act V-The Point, This act is the act in which a great battle takes place. Act VI-Expositary Scene in Room 19 or English Class. Act VII-The hero's death. Thomas Ave. , near Ever- hart. SPECTATOR The Laundry That Satisfies Why not try having your collars done by our new process, and note the result. Telephone and our Driver will call. Troy Laundry Company PORCI1 BROS. -ilNCORPORATED- The Recognized Leaders In Artistic Pianos and Player Pianos The Home of the fvrmin PIANO Porch Bros., Inc. Cor. Vine and Franklin Sts. Cernent Vein Nliller Vein Lemon Vein Citizens Coal Com pany Sells the best House Coal and delivers to all parts of the city promptly and guar- antee full weight. Try a load. LOCAL 'PHONE l07S YourCheckBook What a Convenience Why be content to pay bills in the old time way-in cur- rency? Use Lhe modern meth- od-payment by check. Its safety, convcniency and eiiii- ciency are advantages that should not be overlooked. Checking accounts invited. Capital, Surplus S320,000 NATIONAL BANK 143 Franklin St., Johnstown, Pa. 55 56 SPECTATOR F i 11 I for 'P R Bulletins, ' I Outside - l Banners, I 93 JONESMORTON gh? IISI 2 ' Bl' S, I Use l Y Etc. I Advertising Service and I Specialties JOHNSTOWVN TRUST BUILDING M. Smith Qtranslating Germanj: g'The Rosebush stood together between the lovers. A club has been formed which is named The Dudes. President-Prof. Schoch. Vice President-VV. Cramer. Secretary-Prof. Brenneman. Treasurer-E. McKeever. Critic-P. Sharpe. S. at Arms-E. VVait. Keeper of Monacles-Prof. Schoch. Keeper of Cash Box-Prof. Steele. Keeper of the RuleAProf. Cochran. Gentlemen in Waiting to President-C. Speck, H. Stet- ler and XY. Cramer. Chief Barber-H. Stetler. News Correspondent-E. VV. Red Shomo. NVith many apologies. SPECTATOR Young Meds a l tt' n 'ts Art Clothes EE5i,Eg33,,ob,eg espeZf31!i:izzt'es33z':SM'2zff S, g th only Young Men. to 10 25 , o -:- Seeimur iliicifefted Clanton Co' gene!-agl on' zffzzifsfiiw VALLEV Always Reliable P Sm Ei,,, ,3i?S x HE time for boys and girls to save is when they are in the High School. We want every student of the Johnstown High School to call at this bank for a .copy of our new magazine, Money Talks - Containing interesting matter o n Thrift a nd Saving. Get a copy free at E United States National Bank 206 FRANKLIN STREET KODAK gives pleasure to all the family, we carry at all times, the latest Kodak Goods. Brownies S 1 to S10 Kodaks . S10 to S65 A full line of material for developing and printing. No trouble to show goods Chas. Young Expert Developing and Printing Done Here 205-207 Franklin St., Johnstown, Pa. 58 SPECTATOR Palace Laundr ' 606 FRANKLIN I STREET ' VVe Know How I Craig's trade at the barber shop would not increase very' rapidly if he allowed the younger generation, namely Butch. to handle the duties of chief shaver. An old customer, whose head was rather sparsely set- tled with the curls of his youth, strolled in and asked Butch if he could give him anything to keep his hair in. Certainly, replied the wise one, whereupon he went to the rear of the shop, hunted around for a few minutes, then reappeared with a shoe-box. Mr. Brenneman to Cherry Qwho by the way was sleep- ingj: Cherry, you can't get thru Solid Geometry on a Sleeper, you'll have to take a Day Coach. Whisker Club of 1913-Ask the Varsity. E. Shomo-Father, I think I'll be an editor. Father-Why, my boy? Red -Because they make so many assignments, SPECTATOR Diamonds MOUNTED Let your son go thru UNMOUNTED hfe handlcapped when The largest assortment I make athletes and strong men out of Weak a n d crippled boys. Wm. A. Archer, Massuer, D. P. S. 210 Johnstown Trust Bldg. PHONE 2257 in the community. Come in a n d we'l1 gladly show you. G. L. RUF F J EWELER 146 Clinton Street Bef CAVE Quick Lunch Restaurant The Cleanest and Coolest Place in the City Regular Meals 25c sov MAIN STREET' The Pioneer Trust Companp of Pennsylvania 'Bib JOHNSTOWN TRUST CO. Capital, Surplus and Profit iB425,000 Pays Interest on Savings Accounts CHECKING ACCOUNTS SOLICITED. 60 SPECTATOR -I If You Are Making ' Your Purchase a , Quality Proposition-- Furniture Carpets I I Draperies ' Clinton Street Near Main I Heard over the telephoneg Tubby Gould at this end of the line. I want a box tomorrovv night. Yes, sirg what size ? ' Hldfell, a pretty big one. Therelll be about six in the party. A Six? I'l1 have to have one made to order. A What's the matter with you? Isn't this the Globe The- atre? No, this is Colbert, the undertaken Heres to our beautiful rivers and dells, Here's to the people, who our hills do crowng But here's a reward to the person that tells Who named that suburb Daisytown. Micke-In New York we call jews I-Iarpsf' Bud-I think you're a lyre. - SPECTATOR Always ask for the SOMERSET DAlRY'S MILK You will be sure of getting the best. 617 FRANKLIN ST. Bell Phone 303J City Phone 2509 Autumn Photography Right now is an ideal time for outdoor pic- ture taking. Take ad- vantage of it with an Ansco. ', We sell these modern Cam- eras-at S2 to 3325. Ansco Films and Cy- co Paper and Post Cards, too. Wm. B. Waters 8: Bro. ,: gqlq -E - T rf, . R : T i I 9 'E 1 w 'K , Eastman Kodaks and Supplies scnRAlifliTEzos.55f On August 5th, 1863 FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY The Charter of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Of Johnstown, Penna. Was signed by Hugh McCullough, Comp- troller of the Currency, at Washington, D. C. TODAY THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Of Johnstown, Penna. Is the largest financial institution in this section of Pennsylvania Capital, Surplus, Profits.. 59601300.00 Total Resources ......... S7,000,000.00 61 62 SPECTATOR ESTABUSHED 1 889 J. M. Murdock 8z Brother WHITE OAK L MBER ' Car Lumber, White Pine Bill Stuff, Hemlock Sizes First National Bank Building JOHNSTOWN, PA. Y XT' ff I 7 f-Y., .its A IZ! Toots Brenenman and Knepper play in High School Orchestra. Mr. B- Qin geometryj-McKeever, your figure is not very good today, you'1l have to have a better one tomorrow. SPECTATOR IIREVE' CONRAD'S W FOR The Place for Brick Sundaes, . Sodas and Ice Cream . Candles and lces CORNER VINE AND FRANKLIN STREETS Something New In If you have aches or Photographs pains in the back or , limbs, go get cup- The7':A e 3 for ped-it will cure S1-00 you. Call at I The Photographer M R,S In Town B A R B E R S H O P L G, Zlmgington Street 527 MAIN STREET 64 SPECTATOR For City Council I A TRIED AND PROVEN BUSINESS MAN X I He has made good in his business-he will make good handling the city's business A Vote For Him Will Be A Vote For Clean and Effi- cient Government H w l I I I - - I I Louise-What kind of a motor car has he? M. Reynolds--Twenty horse power going out, and one horse power coming in. Customer-A eent's worth of oysters. Clerk-Yes, sirg with or without? Customer-Vilith or without what? Clerk-Pearls. M. Picking-lN'Iy.1nind is made up! R. Davis-just like the rest of you-society girls. lt has been decided that a question box will be added to the joke department. This box will be placed in the office and will be labeled. All wishing to ask foolish questions and have them answered will please write them on a sheet of paper and put in box. Any question or suggestion will be gratefully received and answered if possible. athan Miller 5 For School Clothes 121211125 johnstoWn's Best Store A. J. Havvs CH, Sons QLIMITEDD Refractories 0 Fire Brick Silica Brick Magnetic Brick Chrome Brick CAPACITY, 40,000,000 PER YEAR 66 SPECTATOR Swank H d Sportsmen's ar Headquarters' ' Company ' VERYTHING you need for every 'I sport-you'll rind it here, and bear- ing the trade mark of the best known maker. We also give you the opportunity of selecting from the largest variety and wherever possible our prices are lower than elsewhere. We'll pay your hunt- ers license for you, come in and ask how We do it. Peerman-A water pipe burst at the dance the other night and flooded the hall. Paul-Why didnlt some of the dancers use their pumps? A. Dannenbaum-Where do forest fires start? Joe-ln forest ranges fstovesj, you poor nut. Edgar Wait issues a sweeping challenge to any heavy- weight pugilist in school, for a twenty round bout to be fought in Billy Sunday's Tabernacle. Answer through The Spec- tatorf' Miss W. Qin historyl-When was Patrick Henry ad- mitted to the bar? E. Mc.-I didn't know he drank. Reynolds-Are you going to Westmont? Stet.-I'm incline-d so. S P E C T A IO R 67 For City Council Vote for Four I I I I JOHN BERG Your Support and Influence Respectfully Solicited. SPECTATOR We are Headquarters in Johnstown for the best Teas, Coffees, Baking Powder, Spices and Extracts Try A Pound of Our GNGLE BILJESND COFFEEJ Grand Union Tea Company 438 MAIN STREET f x ,. X N w ' W Q Q' X ' xxx. xxx S Af ' ,.,.,x James Grunt Lynam is some dancer. SPECTATOR 69 -. ' ' 1 New 510 Dibert M 1 JWGUI Building 5009! Weds hat elight ERE for them-our own pure and de- licious candies. The things that go into Elite confections are the very best obtainable. All Elite sweets are strictly quality products. Here For Finest Soda Drinks and Sundaes The Elite Is Independent-Has No Con- nection ofr Business Relations With Any Other Candy Store In Johnstown 70 SPECTATOR You ve M1SSCd A Treat If you have never trled one of our evemng lunch spec 1alS Excellent Cuisine SANNERS Miss W. Qin Englishj-Give me a definition for a chair. Stetler-A chair is a piece of furniture for one person to sit on ,but is sometimes used by two.-He knows. Mr. Brenneman Qin Algebraj-We'll now have a little ancient historyg what is factoring? D. Smith-We never had that in ancient history. Miss W. Qin historyj-Where are the Philippines? M. Marcus-Off the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Sharpe-No, they are off the coast of Florida. Three cheers for the Whisker Club, which means a boy- cott on the barbers. A1 D.-Is that another new knife you have? Joe Qhis brotherj--That's no new knife, can't you see the blood on it? SPECTATOR 71 I - Compliments Cozfafxsm T. K. E. Emerson Society Literary Society Who said F. Woodward couldn't come back? Some one suggested the fact that certain persons are barred at Kelly's. Smith fin geometryj-Who can tell me what is zero. Tross-That's nothing. Smith-What's nothing. Tross-Zero. Spike-He sure has a good tenor voice. Sharpe-That isn't tenor, that's falsetto.. Rut fwho only heard the last wordQ-False-sett-o-teeth. fAnd to think of it, he's still alive.j Miss W. fin Macbethj-Do you believe Macbeth had as many children as he had hairs in his head. Gould-No, not unless he was bald-headed. ' 72 SPECTATOR Lv? l For City Council TOM OKE 1. H. s. 'oe Energetic, Progressive, Practical A man every High School student should get out and hustle for. Speak to your fathers and friends who vote on November 4th, about him. Mose Silverstone has announced his intentions of visit ing the foreign countries-along the B. X O. -X miracle-D. Smith has decided to stay home at night and study. Jordan-Oh. I'x'e got La good joke. bloke Ed.-VVhat is it? jordan-.-Xn automohilels tired. Ha, ha, ha! fhearty laughterj. Mr. W- tin pennianshipD-Today we will drill on the letter ll. All attention at the board! QDiscove1's R. Paul looking out the window.J Do you see any ITS out there? R. Paul-Yes, I see a ll tb eej. Mr. XY-Letter tlet herj be? R. Paul-No a bunihle bee. SPECTATOR Big Football Game Jonwsmwm GREEIQIBBURG AT THE POINT T mrday, Nov.1 5, '13 BE THERE! Best Game of Year 74 SPECTATOR i Something Different In C ann e d G o o d s Good Food Is Nature's1Tonic For Your System We Have That Good Food In Hotchkiss Glass lar H5255 California fruits -:un-w----V Johnstown Grocery Company SPECTATOR x0'4. AYI'Iy,Q ,e ga .Q v Z 'K i QF 8 ' I 1,. IQX' Penrose wants things. He Wants a Sheriff in Cambria County-then a Senator from Cambria County-and finally Cambria County's vote for himself as a candidate for the United States Senate. The same old Penrose crowd is at Work-they're fighting me now and using every man, every inilu- ence, every corporation that can be reached by what Theodore Roosevelt has aptly termed the system of invisible government. But I am 'dghting back-with the figures of the September Primary Election to back me up as the expressed choice of the county's voters. And I don't believe the voters have changed their minds on the issue-A SHERIFF FOR THE PEOPLE OR A SHERIFF FOR THE POLITICIANS. thThe people will answer again on November 4 . John A. Gunn W. If Mulhollen Your Former Chzef of Polzce And He Wlll Make An Ideal SHERIFF Will You Help Him? I I , I O o u I SPECTATOR 77 Cramer and Reese are regular old fussers, and are try- ing to escape the general public by 'walking out the dusty cinder path of one of our streets. But alas! they were de- tected. D. Hoerle-I had an awful operation. Tubby-What was that? D. Heorle-I had my allowance cut off.-Swiped. jordan-Say, Lynam, what do you want at the recep- tion this year? Lynam-Club sandwiches. Jordan-Do you get these in the manual training room? Freshie-Teacher, may I ask one more question? Teacher-Yes, what is it? Freshie-How is it that the night falls but it is the day that breaks? Teacher-Hit the stairs, kid, to the office. Cl U rn ! Cl Pri trait in G tmi atmiylm PRINTING SHOP that knows good printing and how to produce it. We have the facilities for doing first class work and exert every effert to make your first job entrusted to us a reason for continued patronage :: :: :: :: Main Street---Opposite Auditorium PECTATOR F Gr City Council P4.I.!5!!?f!i,k5NY.E,L!E SPECTATOR City Council Let us make Johnstown a good place to live in as well as a place to Work in. Let us have good streets and sewers and open the suburbs to the Workingmen. For a clean, progressive business admini- stration. Vote For ASHTCN lbs-.DQ-qfrii i'.'.' is-.Dr ltiiil. SPECTATOR Q is : llnu s Env J in wk lilly ,lu i 1 ig l u,lm'l' l. g' l X - .A Ei fl IF YOU ARE UNDECIDED as to what profession or busi- ness you will follow, a course at this college will help you to make a wise decision, and will fit you to proceed in your chosen line with more certain- ty of success. Business abil- ity is needed in every line, and we develop it. 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Editorial ..................................... Current Eyents ..... Alumni ........ School News. ...... . Agassig .................... Athletics ......................... The Song of Football ...... Society ....................... Exchanges .......... . Jokes .................... Advertisements ...... :NW i F Q ! i J ! i -. SPECTATOR 3 Uhr igigh Svrhnnl Sprrtatnr Truth to the fact and ll good spirit in the treatment VOL. XVI. J OHNSTOWN. PAW THANKSGIXQING, 1913. No. 3 i K rj ig 575 Q my FN . f W .1 ff ., Q v f t ' RN 0 W i 'mu I 1 THE BOBOLINK Mildred Shaffer '17 limb Xlliitc. llolm lYl1ite, llob XYl1ite. l sing frmn day to day. As 'neatli the llC'21YC11'S blue XYith thc tossing winds l sway. cj'Cl' waving iields of grain XN'ith wings outspread I fly To light Within the wood Wfhen day's begun to die. 4 SPECTATOR DORA IN MOTHER GOOSE LAND M. E. C. '15 Smash went Dorals knife into the egg! Then a pause. That egg looks like Humpty Dumptyf' thought Dora. Ouch! Oh! Now you've done it, screamed the egg. But Mr. Egg, l didn't know it would hurt. pleaded Dora. Don't call me Mr. Egg. My name's Humpty Dumpty. Didn't know it would hurt? VVell that is stupid. Of course it hurt, and more than that you've cracked my beautiful face. 'Tm sorry Humpty, answered Dora, Look, here come the king's soldiersg they'll paste you together in a jiffyf' When Dora cracked the egg, she was sitting by a table, now, she and Humpty were sitting on the top of a stone wall. She looked down into the picture book garden below, and off into the distance over winding roads, rivers, high towers, and cozy villages, to the kingls high way, along which the four and twenty men were galloping towards her. Doesn't the Mother Goose Book tell you that all the king's horses and all the king's men can't put me together again? Only Dr. Foster can do that and he has gone to Gloster to see the trial, Oh dear, it's all over with my beauty now l By this time the king's men had galloped up to them. They really look like tin soldiers on hobby-horses, mused Dora, but maybe it would be,impolite for me to mention that. Wlien the soldiers saw that they were of no use to Humpty, the captain offered to take Dora and go in search of Dr. Foster. He lifted Dora down onto his horse's back and away they rocked, back towards the king's high Way. After they had rocked till the horses were tired, and they were still far from the road, Dora began to wonder if they would ever overtake Dr. Foster. Suddenly a huge basket dropped beside them. ln it Dora saw the old woman l SPECTATOR 5 who sweeps cobwebs out of the sky, with her broom. You surely don't expect to get to Gloster in time 'for the trial, do you child? asked the little old woman. If you want to see the trial, you had better go with me. You can't depend upon the king's men to get any place, they are the slowest of slow men. Dora was timid about traveling with the little old woman, for she seemed very grouchy. Nevertheless, she believed what the little old woman said and since she was in a hurry to see Dr. Foster, she decided to go with her. She said good- bye to the soldiers, climbed into the basket and soon they were speeding along the king's high way. Dora was curious to know what trial they were going to see, but the old woman was so much occupied with her own thoughts that she was afraid to ask her. If any cob- webs gathered in the sky, it would rain, and then, woe unto the little old woman, to cause rain on the day of the trial. It was a very interesting ride for Dora, who had seen many of the places which they passed in her Mother Goose Rook. There were yellow fields dotted with purple and red Howers, houses that looked so much like people that they dared to wink at her. Even the people whom they pased were old acquaintances. Tom the Piper's Son, Tommy Tucker, jack Spratt, and his wife were all hurrying to Gloster. There was one traveler who never reached Gloster, it was Peter VVhite who follows his nose wherever he goes, and that is all awry. Dora laughed till tears stood in her eyes at the next sight. A woman hurrying along the road, loaded down with kettles and pans. and followed by a host of children. Dora was trying to remember having read anything about an orphan asylum in her Mother Goose Book, when suddenly she remembered having seen those faces peeping out over the top of a large shoe. Yes, that was surely the old woman who lived in the shoe, who had so many children she didn't know what to do. Dora had always pitied those children. XVhen the children saw Dora, they with one accord, shouted, 6 SPECTATOR lVe're moving into the house that Jack built. Oh! l'm so glad, she called back, and I hope you won't get so many whippings any more. What would one do with so many, many children? Dora asked herself. Farther along the road, they passed Little Boe Peep and Little Boy Blue making love under an apple tree while the sheep ran loose and the cows ate the corn. Soon the clouds began to gather threateningly, the sun hid his face, and the rain came pattering down. To Dora's surprise she heard the rain-drops talking as they fell to the ground. One beautiful little rain-drop said, to another, Have you seen a withered little Hower that would like a drink? And a demure little voice answered, Here I am, under the violet leaves. Come freshen me. Isn't it strange that I can understand the rain-drops language, thought Dora, and lovely too. Rain, rain go away, Come back an April day. Dora started. She had never heard a voice sound so much like a cow's moo as this voice. But it was only Dr. Foster who had stepped in a puddle up to his middle and was very much troubled about it. Dora and the little old woman helped him out of the puddle and into the basketg he invited Dora to join in the song and again his sonorous voice rang out with the pattering of the rain. His efforts were not in vain, for the sun soon burst out, laughing at Dr. Foster's plight. Dr. Foster was a merry old fellow and so Dora ventured to ask him what trial they were going to see. Then she was sorry she had spoken. i You goose, haven't you heard that the Knave of Hearts stole the Queenis tarts ?'i asked Dr. Foster. By this time they had arrived at the palace. It was dazzling in its magnificence, blazing in banners, colors, and armor. Inside they passed through marble halls as white SPECTATOR 7 1 as milk, lined with skins as soft as silk, bubbling with crystal fountains clear, till they reached the court room. There sat the jovial king upon his throne, smiling and nodding to his subjects. Then he called for his pipe, he called for his bowl and he called for his tiddlers three. Next to King Cole sat the Queen of Hearts, fair enough to melt any heart except jack's. At their feet sat that Knave, in high good humor. In fact, everyone was in high good humor. This puzzled Dora very much when she considered the solemnity of the occasion. Dora hinted her surprise to Dr. Foster, who confidentially whispered that everyone was glad the tarts were gone, since the Queen was not a very good cook. At a signal from the king everybody composed them- selves to hear the trial, but the king only announced that the three wise men of Gotham, who were the judges, had gone to sea and the trial was called off. The knave danced a jig for his own pleasure and the amusement of the audience, the king ordered a black-pie to be served. and the queen, after boxing the knave's ears, retired to mourn over her lost tarts. The black-bird pie was very good but it must have made Dora fall asleep, for she suddenly found herself in ,a great crowd inside a high fence. A sign over one gate said, Banbury Fair. admittance two pinsfl lVell, I was lucky to get in here without paying, she said. N At a little cake shop, she saw Miss Muffet and Jack Horner. I would like a cup cake please, she said. NVe don't sell anything but curds and whey and plums, answered Little Miss Muffet, but there is a pieman over yonder if you want some pie. Dora hurried over to the pieman and ordered a piece of pumpkin pie. Show me first your three pins, growled the pieman. Indeed, I haven't any, cried Dora. My how very much like Simple Simon I talk. 8 SPECTATOR There were many other things which Dora would have liked, but pins were demanded as fees and she hadn't any. Mary Quite Contrary, had a display of silver-bells, cockle shellsg and pretty maids all in a row, Peter Pumpkin Eater had his little wife on exhibition, the dish and spoon played in a comedy called The Elopementf' but poor Dora had to pass them by. At last she heard a man shout, Come this way to see the animals perform. Free! Dora hurried in just in time to get a front seat. The contestants were many, and each performed skill- fully: the mouse ran up the clockg the cat played the fiddle, the cow jumped over the moong Mother Hubbert's dog begged, and the little dog laughed. The little dog really was so funny that Dora laughed too and forgot her dis- appointments. Cf course, he took the blue ribbon. After the animal show, since Dora was very tired and hungry, she decided to go home. But the gateman would not let her out for less than three pins, and so she thought the only thing to do was to cry. After she had cried for a long time, and still was not comforted, she remembered a piece of black-bird pie which she had put in her apron pocket. Perhaps if I eat this, l shall find myself in another place, and since it couldn't be in a worse place, l'll try it, she said. Dora rubbed her eyes. She was sitting on the wall, Humpty was beside her as good as new. Oh! Humpty, I'm so glad you're fixed. VVho did it? she cried. Dr, Foster, of course. But no thanks to you, answered Humpty. My how conceited he is, thought Dora, as he straighten- ed his tie and stalked away. I Humpty was very awkward although he was conceited and so, of course, he fell off the wall. Don't be alarmed, little girl, said a huge turkey down in the garden, he does this every dayg pride always goeth be- SPECTATOR 9 fore a fall. It was very strange to Dora, that a turkey could moral- ize, especially one that was dressed ready to cook, as she no- ticed this one was. Dora, come down to breakfast. Dora looked down, not into the garden but onto a blue rug, with black geese walking around the border. ' Oh, I'm so glad to be home again. That was a funny dream, said Dora, I dreamed it because I was learning how best to crack an egg yesterday. Dora, this is Thanksgiving Day, called her brother. What are you going to be thankful for especially P Why, I guess I'm most thankful that dreams don't come true. CA NARROW ESCAPE A TRUE STORY E. G. '17 ,One lovely afternoon in September, a companion and I .were walking along the railroad track, on our way home from school, when we heard a puffing noise. . Looking up. we saw a passenger train coming towards us, at the rate of 60 miles per hour. VVe had yet quite a distance to go to the next crossing, and as we could not very well get down the steep embank- ment on either side of us without falling .into the river, we decided to run to the crossing. Do you think we can make it? I asked, as we ran along. - I think sof' answered Mary. Run as fast as you can! On, on, came the train, and its very wheels cried, Run or I'll get you!,' Oh! the terrible suspense! Why didn't someone stop the train! How far away that corssing was! VVould we never reach it! 10 SPECTATOR Cold beads of perspiration were standing on my fore- head, and my fingers were stifi' and benumbed. Once I looked up, and beheld Mary's white face, as she excitedly cried, Only-a little more l-Runll' By this time. the train was almost on top of us. My breath was coming short, and my feet were so heavy, that I thought I couldn't reach the crossing in time. Mary! I cried, with my last effort. I can't-reach- the-cross-. I never finished that sentence, for, at that moment, when the train was so near, all grew dark before me. The grind, grinding of the engine wheels grew deafening loud, when I stumbled and fell headlong, right under the train! Suddenly I felt the hot wet steam of the engine blowing over me, and the wheels just running over my arm-when the train vanished, and I opened my eyes- Get up, dear! Its time for school! VV-w-what P I cried sleepily. Time for school, answered mother. Ol as I realized that I was in bed. Thank goodness! It was a dream ! THE CROW Rose Dowling '17 On the limb of an oak sat a jolly old crow, And sang away, in his glee, his glee, As he saw the farmer go out to sow, He sang, It is all for me, for me. Oh! just look how he scatters his seed around, Quite kind is he to the poor, the poor, If he'd empty it there in a pile on the ground, I could find it much better, I'm sure, I'm sure. SPECTATOR 11 ON THANKSGIVING DAY Mary Evans '14 Kathryn Ainslee hurried about her room one bright Thanksgiving morning. She, with three other girls from her hall, who had remained at VVessint Academy for the Thanksgiving holidays. had just returned from the village chapel. Now they were preparing for the steaming hot tur- key-dinner which was to be served at 12 o'clock in the dining hall. VVhen Kathryn arose that morning, she felt somewhat lonesome and she almost wished that, since she needs must go to school in Massachusetts, her home was not in Illinois. Hut now she was happy and excited for the favorite in- structor had promised to accompany these four girls to the matinee at Fordsburg that afternoon. Fordsburg, where Corinth University was situated, was two miles from Wfessint, but the street car service between these two towns often brought the people from the two insti- tutions. The girls from Vllessint were accustomed to attend the social events at Corinth, so it was not strange that Kathryn had an interest in a man at Corinth. Kathryn was busy changing the soft gown of blue for her stylish brown suit when Ruth, her chum, rushed into her room with the news that a letter and two boxes had ar- rived tor her. One box from her home she was expecting and she knew it was filled with delicious food-stuffs. The letter and other box were surprises. Ruth, even more ex- cited than Kathryn, ran along with her to bring the boxes to Kathryn's room. XVhy didn't you tell me you were getting a box? Is the letter from home? Did you know you were getting two boxes ? chatted Ruth on the way. Mother said she would send me a box but l knew noth- ing of the restfl remarked Kathryn meekly. VVith the boxes once in the room, Ruth worked to open the box from Illinois while Kathryn carefully untied the cord on a long narrow box marked Corinth. She knew from 12 SPECTATOR whom it came so she was not surprised to see ,one dozen golden chrysanthemums bearing the card Mr. Robert L. VVharton. Oh! aren't they grand! Who sent them? Bob ? asked Ruth inquisitively. Yes, he did. Wasn't it fine of him, but- responded Kathryn joyfully but with a look of worry on her face. There! I've got this open but now I must run and re- dress, cried Ruth as she banged the door. Alone in her room Kathryn picked up the almost forgotten letter. As she recognized the handwriting, she did not look at the postmark Cornith. She read it once quickly, then with greater care, threw it on the dresser and hastened to complete some neglected duties. He knew I would go to town to-day so that's why he asked me to wear the flowers as a sign but he knew-- she muttered as she viewed herself before the mirror. Kathryn felt satisfied with herself that she had told Bohn she would not marry him at least for several years even tho they both would graduate this year. She knew he was angry about it yet she alone understood that he must set up his law office first. Of course, I'll let him call to-night, she breathed aloud as she arranged the flowers on her coat. ' That night Mr. Wharton called to see Kathryn and she seemed greatly pleased. When Ruth inquired, Kathryn told her she had a lovely time, yet Ruth could not find out why no more letters came, why he called no more, or why at Christmas and graduation the flowers which came lacked cards. Still Kathryn's understanding countenance betrayed her knowledge. After graduation Kathryn Ainslee returned to her home where she became interested in slum-work. Two years after her completion of Wessint Academy, she had had such suc- cess in the slums that she was sent to Mexico to do what she could for the people there. The llrst year in Mexico SPECTATOR 13 seemed to bring her unbounded success but the next six months were discouraging, for the social discontent was growing rapidly. It was in November that, with war between United States and Mexico pending,'her life was threatened. Un- fearing she worked on with renewed energies trying to teach them cleaniness, healthfulness, and Godliness, tho her work seemed without avail. The evening of the 26th of November she was in the home of a desperate native. The man of the house was away so Kathryn was aiding the wife to clean a dirty, untidy house, when someone knocked at the door. The woman shrank from fear in a corner but Kathryn ans- wered the call. There stood a tall, handsome American with a dark beard. He removed his hat, displaying a mass of rather light hair, and but with a quick gasp, very politely asked for the man of the house. When told he was not at home, he turned to leave but spoke once more. As I am sent by the Government of the United States to protect our people, tell me please, are you not an Ameri- can? he inquired in rich heavy tones. Yes, I am, answered Kathryn meekly, and I am glad to see an advocate from my own land. In these critical times maybe I can help you for I know all the American families in many towns for I am the slum-worker. Do you need help ?' I appreciate your offer and I believe you can help me considerably if you will. My name is Wharton, he said, handing her his card, and I am hunting a family by the name of R-- Wharton! why, how odd ! Kathryn exclaimed, reading on the card Robert L. Wliarton, jr., Ambassador from United States to Mexico. She gasped for breath. Yet she did not say her name. Kathryn, turning toward the woman who had now ven- tured from her hiding place, told her in Spanish she must go now but she would come again. I thank you, Miss Ainsleej' answered the woman in 14 SPECTATOR her native tongue. But it was only the name Ainslee that the Ambassador heard. He stepped back in astonishment but Kathryn closed the door quietly and once outside she merely looked at him. Kathryn, is it you FU he breathed. Bob,', she answered, for they had found each other. That night they did not hunt the American family but in her apartment they talked of everything that had hap- pened since college days. She wondered why she did not recognize him at first but he showed her the false beard which he had drawn off, and she knew her college Bob. Kathryn in her anxiety had almost forgotten that the morrow was Thanksgiving until Bob reminded her that it was exactly four years since she refused to Wear the same ring which novv glittered on her finger. On Thanksgiving morning Ambassador NVharton claim- ed Miss Ainslee as his bride. ea ' fif lfy f u'4 ji W MSU SPECTATOR THE NEWSBOYS' LAMENT Osmond Hanson '14 While sleeping in the early morn, Before the day's entirely born, We Wake up with a sudden shock, The ringing of the alarm clock. Then up we jump with drowsy head, And don our clothes beside the bed, Go down the stairs with Weary feet Into the dark and gloomy street. The wind and the snow like angry foes, Fight to possess both ears and nose. At last the office door we reach And hurry from the chilly streets. Ten minutes gone, upon our backs, Are now our heavy paper sacks. While rain is going tit, tit, tat, We loudly yell The Democrat. And when we've done in snow and rain, Within the Warm, old house again, VVe think upon ourselves with sorrow, For it's the same old thing tomorrow. To all the people who in bed Are covered up from foot to head, The newsie's nothing, more or less, Than a disturbing Kid, I guess. But let me say to all these folks NVho think we Kids are naught but jokes, Get up some morn ere the winter's spent And feel the cause of our lament. 16 SPECTATOR GRANDMOTHER'S THANKS- GIVING SURPRISE Thomas McGee '16 . Hurrah! Here comes the stage-coach, Uncle Dan, shouted excited Bob as the big, rumbling coach, which was to carry him and his brother to their grandmother's for Thanksgiving, drew near. Here, wait a moment, Bob, till I put Ned in first. Now come, Bob, and remember my orders. Don't ask any ques- tions of the driver for he knows where to leave youg don't put your heads out of the window, and for pity's sake don't tease and torment Ned. Be good and give my love to grand- ma. Good-bye, now, good-bye, and with a last wave with his handkerchief. Mr. Lawrence watched the big coach until it was out of Sight. As the coach slowly wended its way down the steep and rocky mountain path, the boys were tossed from side to side. O, golly bruver, isn't it awful? lt's turribly big in here, and its getting dark. too. VViSt there were more peo- ple, don't you ? Naw! Dear me, Ned, your such a baby. Why l think its fun. VVouldn't it be great if we were 'held up' by In- dians and dragged into the woods ? O-o-o-o-oh, no! That wouldn't,be nice. Would they cut your head off P VVell, h'm, l dunno. Perhaps they would your'S, your such a 'fraid-cat,' but they would make me their chief and - - - Oh! hope its not Indians, don't you, Ned P Before Ned could reply, Old Joe, the driver, poked his head into the dark coach and said, Say, boys, come on out. One of my horses have stumbled and we will have to stop at Coketown for a while. lts not safe to go any further. Its too dangerous. The boys hastily jumped out and went into a nearby inn. Here they met a young man to whom they told all SPECTATOR 17 about their journey and the great feast to come. Finally being asked his name and if -he were going to his grandma's for Thanksgiving, the young man replied, My friends call me Hal, but mother called me Harold. Dear mother, how I long to see' her again. Boys, never run away from home to see the world. I did it, and am sorry now. I can't go home, for father wouldn't let me ing he's so stern and strict. Never mind, Mister, chimed in Bob, my grandma would take you in and give you turkey. She told me to bring Uncle Dan, but he couldn't come, you come instead, and then grandma won't be disappointed. Longing to be in his home town again and to please the little fellow, Hal consented. Early the next morning, the coach pulled up at a large house in Riverside. The ex- cited boys hurried Hal up the steps into a large hall filled with people. , Here we are, grandma and grandpa, and we have brought you company. XVhy, what's the matter, grandma?', asked the surprised Bob as his grandma gave a loud cry and clasped Hal into her arms. It was not until Bob was older that he found out why his grandparents gave him so much attention, so many nice things, and so many hugs and kisses when he and his brother brought Hal fordinner on that memorable Thanksgiving day. THE BELFRY TOWER, Helen J. Menoher '15 It was the evening before Thanksgiving, and little jack was begging his father for a story. Go to my desk and bring me that little picture in the gold frame. So little Jack brought the picture and climbed upon his father's knee, and this was the story he heard. This, laddie, is the miniature of your most famous ancestor, your great-great-great-grandfather, Sir Roger Tem- v Q 18 SPECTATOR pleton. He was a brave and gallant knight, and lived in merry England in the time of good Queen Bess. And when I was a little boy like you, there was nothing I liked better than to listen to the stories of his many valiant deeds And often father would look first at this miniature and then at me, and say proudly that l had the Templeton nose-the long, aristocratic Templeton nose. Then I would dream of knights and lists and tournaments. and the brave deeds of my ancestors. And one day, many years ago. at just about this time of the year, I thought of the belfry tower in the old church where my father preached. I had heard that the ascent was difficult, and that no one had attempted it for a long time. Here at last was a task worthy of a valiant, long- nosed Templeton! So instead of going to bed as I had been told to do. l slipped into my father's study and took from his desk the heavy iron church key, and hurried to the church. which stood on a lonely hill a little out of the village. I turned the key in the rusty lockfclimbed the gallery stairs and opened the door leading to the belfry. The first two flights of stairs were easily climbed, thouglrthe way was dark and dusty, and, oh, so dreadfully still ! Then the stairs ended, and a long ladder led upward into the tower. Some of the rounds were broken, and the whole thing seemed terribly shaky. For'a moment I longed to turn backg then I remembered my brave ancestors. i I climbed it safely, and found myself in a tiny room just below the belfry. Then came another short stairway, and at last I had reached the end of my journey. I looked out over the village and saw that the street lights were already lit, and that I would have to hurry down if I wanted to get home and in bed before I was missed. I turned for just one more look at the big bell, and at that moment there came a loud crash from below. The treacher- ous old ladder had fallen, and I was a prisoner in the tower! I S P E C T A T O R 19 I shouted and called, but no one heard me. The stars were already peeping out, but still I crouched beside the big bell, cold and frightenedf' At last I crept down to the tiny room below the belfry. It was warmer there and I sobbed myself to sleep, and dreamed of the turkey and other good things, which I knew we were to have for dinner next day. Suddenly I awoke in great terror, for the whole tower was alive with sound, and shaking in a fearful manner. The big bell was ringing madly: Boom! boom! boom! All the world seemed full of noise, and I clapped my hands to my ears. Then it stopped for a moment. and far below, very, very, faintly, I heard the cry, 'Roy lost! boy lost!' Then boom went the bell again. Hut at last it stopped. and they heard my cries, and came with lights and a ladder, for it was not yet daylight. They took me safely down and carried me home. In my mother's arms I told 1ny story. My father listen- ed quietly, and when I had Iinished he told me that the taking of the church key seemed anything but a knightly deed. I was put to bed and next day was given a large piece of turkey, but while still at the table my father reminded me of having taken the church key. Looking very gravely at me, he said. 'There was one virtue, my son, that your noble ancestors valued even more than courage. and that was honor. ' N Little Jack gazed long at the miniature. l ather, said he, have I the Templeton nose? No, laddief' said his father. Your nose is just an every-day-twentieth-century nose, and the most gallant deed you can do tonight is to go straight up stairs to bedg so that' you will be ready for Thanksgiving. -ir ' ,F - e-'o e w 4 . - 1, 1 . -..- -fa 41+-wv..,1-, -air. I 1'..f':: vlw X'.1'r1 fIiI -vis 20 SPECTATOR THE SONG OF THE MACHINE James Taylor '17 O no one ever thinks of me As day by day I run, And some there are that me ne'er see Although their clothes I've spun. Although much heavy work I do I do not fret nor shirk, But just work on the whole day through And sing about my work. IN COLONIAL TIMES june Rauch '17 One perfect day in autumn, September 31st, 1675, young Pricilla Jennings flew into Goodman Wait's kitchen and be- gan eagerly, My mother gave leave to ask thee, Goodwife VVait, if thou wouldst kindly suffer Martha to accompany me home to spend the night. VVe will bring her safely back to- morrow even. My mother wisheth much to see her and little Prudence will be sorely grieved an she come not. A year had scarcely elapsed since Martha had returned from Indian captivity, and Goodwife Wait was loathe to part with her, as she had never slept away from the home roof since her return. Oh, Mother, pleaded Martha, I would I could go! It has been so long since I crossed the river to Deerfield. I know not what to dog I would gladly pleasure thee and thy friend Pricilla, but I know not that it be safe. just then Goodman Wait chanced to enter and the math ter lay before him. He was not unmoved by Martha's eager and expectant expression. I We have had a long rest from the heathen and me- thinks We have no immediate cause for fear. I think then SPECTATOR 21 we may safely let Martha cross the river to visit the pious Deacon Jenningsf, The sun was gently sinking as Martha and Pricilla en- tered a boat and were rowed across the river by Pricilla's older brother, Benjamin, who awaited them. On reaching the other side they wended their way through fields of corn stalks, chatting pleasantly until they reached a path, by which they made their way to the settlement. Up the street near Deacon Jennings' home stood the skeleton frame of a new house. f'This, said Pricilla, is to be Goodman Beldingls home. They continued their way up the street to Pricilla's home. where they were greeted by Goodwife Jennings and Pricilla's four-year-old sister Prudence. Martha handed lit- tle Prudence a package. I have brought thee a toothsome dainty. she remarked, smiling at the child's eager eyes. VVith trembling lingers Prudence untied the package, revealing two large lumps of loaf sugar. With sparkling eyes she thanked Martha for the gift, feeling as rich as many children of to-day would feel if the possessor of a ten dollar doll. A short time before supper the Jennings children and Martha went up the street to play about the new building. During their play the girls suddenly saw the children com- ing screaming toward them. On going around the corner of the house, they discerned in the dusk a band of fierce.war- riors holding bloody scalps in their hands, followed by de- jected looking squaws. Oh, Priscilla. let us hasten to thy father's house, cried Martha. So' the girls fled toward the house, half dragging, half carrying the terror-stricken children, where they re- peated their story to Goodwife Jennings, who was greatly disturbed. Goodman Jennings soon came in, to explain that it had been but a band of Mohawks who had been on the war-path against the Iroquois tribes and were on their way home with the squaw captives. 22 SPECTATOR Y , , , , , , ,,,, 7,,-Y I ,, si NNhen his story was-finished there was a general ex- clamation of pity for the unfortunate squaws. The girls' nerves had been greatly shaken over the incident, but the evening passed so pleasantly, with playing fox and geese and checkers that their fears were all dispelled ere bed- time. At eight o'clock the good Deacon took the Bible from the shelf and all were summoned to family devotions. At nine o'clock all lights were extinguished and all were soon abed. The next day the Jennings were up early and Martha helped Pricilla about her duties, after which they played hide and seek in the barn. Near evening Martha said she must return home and thanking Goodwife Jennings for her pleasant visit, was again rowed across the river by Ben- jamin, -where she joyfully greeted her parents and related her experience. All were very thankful that evening that they had her safely home. THE DOWER HOUSE W. L. K. '15 About thirty miles from lVashington. in Maryland. is a small farm which was once part of a large tract of land owned by Lord Baltimore. Upon it he had built a hunting lodge, which, after passing from one generation to 2,I1Otl161', came to be known as the DoWer House. One can not imagine anything more picturesque than this old vine-cov- ered brick house, situated in a grove of century-old trees. The place is now owned by a woman who occasionally opens her house and serves dinners to motorists from Wasliington. Upon entering the house, I thought I had stepped into the home of a southern gentleman of colonial days. Such quaint old furniture I had never seen before! There was a large fireplace in the one side of the room with very old- fashioned andirons, and wood box beside it. Tall silver can- dlesticks, with little candle-snuffers beside them, stood upon the mantelp In one corner, beside the window, stood an old mahogany desk. In the other corner was a quaint little SPECTATOR 23 harpischord. I could almost see a stately colonial dame with powdered hair. seated before it, playing on the tinkling old keys. Our hostess then led us to a bedroom, to lay aside our wraps. It was a large room, with dainty chintz-covered fur- niture. I wonder what pretty southern belle of a former day had surveyed herself in the long colonial mirror which hung between the dressing table and the high four-postered bed, with little steps leading up to it. ' Hut the dining room was the most artistic of all. It was a long, narrow room with a high, beamed ceiling. Be- fore the open fire at one end of the room lay the great dane, guarding the dreams of his three year old mistress, who lay fast asleep, her curly head pillowed on her chubby little arm. The only lights in the room were the candles in the Candelabra upon the highly polished mahogany table at which we ate. The old negro, Sam, waited upon us with true southern courtesy. The fire cracked merrily, the Con- gressman from Kentucky told his funniest stories, while the charm of the place held us fast, tho it did not hinder us from doing justice to the delicious fried chicken. After we had finished eating. we went out on the lawn for our after-dinner coffee. We all sat on the grass. while the brilliant and entertaining landlady' told us the story of the Baltimores and of this old house. The third Lord' l3altimore, - she continued, with her musical southern accent, was a very wicked man. The day he was born, a little darky boy was born in the slave quar- ters. The two lads grew up together, and became warm friendsi the little slave serving his more fortunate playmate most faithfully. One day, when they were about twenty years of age, the young lord became angry at his slave, and in a frenzied passion, killed him. Ever since the dreadful crime was committed, this place has been haunted. Every time the later Lord Baltimores were tempted to do evil, the ghost of Lord Baltimore would rise before them as if in warning. I myself have several times seen him suddenly 24 SPECTATOR appear, and then as suddenly melt away. Several of my servants have seen different ghosts, especially that of Miss Betty, a wicked, frivolous young lady, a Baltimore of a century ago, who frequently appears at night. I am often awakened by her cries. But we are not afraid, for we have all led good lives. and they cannot harm usf' As she finished speaking, the sun disappeared behind the old house, casting a faint red glow over the little group on the lawn. I glanced around furtively, trying not to be alarmed at the ghostlike forms which lurked in the shadows, while the trees whispered to each other, as if in confirma- tion of our hostess' story. V Soon we were spinning back to NVashington after hav- ing had a most entertaining visit back to colonial times. DAWN Salome Cartwright '14 I leaned Out o'er the balustrade: The night was old, its part was played. Grey fog was stretching far and near, XVith dripping garments, trailing drear, And high above the sky was starred, Though fleecy clouds its brilliance marred. And morning's planet shed its gleams, 'Till clouds concealed its dying beams. I turned in silence to the east, No signs of morning, not the least Faint glow of light save glare of mills Reflected o'er the encircling hills. Lo! unperceived the sky grew clear ' The welcome dawn drew slowly near. Night was dissolving into day, Drear autumn's sadness to display. The wind swept dying leaves around And left them sodden on the ground. SPECTATOR 25 North-wind, that chill insensate thing, Still to the night kept whispering. A dense fog o'er the valley hung, And moistened leaves Where dead they clung. Then suddenly it sped away, And there was born a somber day. THEIR FIRST THANKSGIVING V. W. L. '15 All was bustle and confusion. The rails along the decks were packed with faces. Farewells and parting messages were called. The stately vessel moved away from the pier at Genoa carrying her load of precious freight toward the promised land. America! Gh, the magic of the word. It embodied all the hopes, the dreams of that vast multitude in the steerage. It was hard, so hard, to leave the fatherland but the anticipation of pleasure and good fortune in a new land rather obscured the sorrow of parting. Excitement prevailed. All were looking forward to the happy days which were to follow the journey across the Great Sea. The thoughts of the peasants were ever turned in happy anticipa- tion toward that land of their dreams to which this wonder- ful piece of machinery was carrying them. Among the many families massed in the steerage was one group which seemed to be so happy, so hopeful of a golden future. The father was a tall, strong man with shin- ing black eyes and dark hair. He laughed and joked with his pretty, little wife who with great difhculty kept on her lap a squirming little lad of about three. He was so curi- ous. His bright eyes saw so many things which he wished to investigate. To his incessant questions his little sister, a girl of ten, answered seriously. She was a very quiet child, with sober. dark eyes which seemed to inquire the reason of everything. No, Tonio, that little boy cannot talk Italian. Yes, he is going to America. Do see how faintly you can see Italy now. VVe will soon not be able to see it at all. 26 SPECTATOR XVhy is that woman crying, Lucia? I don't think she has smiled since we started. She is sorry because she is leaving her homef' XYe're not a bit sorry, are we? W'on't we have lots of fun when we get to America? You may have plenty of pretty dresses then and l will have a beautiful scarlet tie. Gaily they planned what they would do. Their good spirits never seemed to Hag nor did they ever seem to regret leav- ing their ltalian home. The voyage went well. The weather was beautiful un- til the seventh day out when aiterrible storm arose. The thunder rolled across the sky, crashed, echoed, and. reverber- ated. lt was pitch dark. Then a sudden blinding Hash of lightning would make the stormy sea bright with an un- natural glare. The rain came down, the waves rose, the great ship pitched from side to side. Mother! Mother! VVhat is wrong? rXVhy does it thunder so? Come stay by me. Terrined the child cried out. Not only this baby, but everyone was frightened. From stern to stern could be heard wails, prayers, cries, and curses. The people were wild. Crash after crash was followed by a blinding Hash and then-Hdarkness. The rain poured down and the angry waves mounted higher and higher. Suddenly above an unusually loud clap of thunder came a resounding explosion. Fire burst forth in the engine room. Terror conquered the passengers. They were like frighten- ed sheep. The men and officers worked hard but could not control the fire. Across the vast expanse of sea and sky went the wireless cry of Fire! Help! All night the ship rolled and tossed while the tire gained and gained. The valiant vessel seemed doomed. Mighty as the wireless was, she could bring no response from that enveloping Cirnmerian darkness. Slowly, slowly she sank deeper into the dreadful cold grasp of the gray sea. The passengers despaired of ever seeing home or friends again. Then! clearly through the mist and rain came the answer to the cry for help. The hours crawled. Sobs, moans, and SPECTATOR 27 cries burdened the already heavy air. Dawn began feebly to break through the rain. Still they were alone on that vast sea. Heaven seemed to have forgotten them. Suddenly came the cry. A ship! a ship!'l A mighty cry of relief and thanksgiving rolled out over the ocean. Then from the other side was seen the searchlight of another vessel. Rapidly they approached. Faster the fated ship sank into the sea. Lift-boats were sent out from the rescue ships. After many attempts they succeeded in reaching the vessel. Safely installed in the waiting steamers, after a dangerous passage, the travelers saw. amid a swirl and burst of Hames, the noble ship sink. On one vessel, wounded and crushed. lay a tall. dark man whose strong body was now pitifully weak and bat-- tered. He asked for his wife. Sadly they shook their heads. There was no news of her. On the same ship, unknown to him, was a little girl with a pretty face and sober eyes. Quietly but hopelessly she searched among the rescued for her father, her mother, her brother. No one knew, no one could find out. Equally sorrowful was the mother and her baby boy on the other ship. Vainly she searched for her husband and daughter. Now America loomed as a terrible land in which she would be alone with none of her own but this little one The loss of money and goods did not interest her. It was only the thought that she was bereft of her family. Mother, where are Lucia and father? l haven't seen them for a long time. Vtlhy don't they come when I warn them P , Mother doesn't know where your father and sister are. You must be patient, son. One of the American tourists said, NVhat a sad Thanks, giving day for most of these people! Ah, yes, the little mother's heart was sorrowful. Even if she had known about Thanksgiving, her heart was too heavy for her to be happy. lt was the last VVednesday in November. The rescue ship had docked at Ellis Island. A cold wind blew across 28 SPECTATOR the pier reminding the woman by its sharp blast of the mild, warm winds of far-off Italy. Happy, happy Italy! Why did we ever leave you? Why did we venture to cross this terrible sea ? I don't think the sea is terrible, Mother. See how pretty and blue it is. The sun is so bright that it sparkles on the water. It looks like gold. Doesn't it, Mother? The next morning she and the little son after a com- fortable night at the Island walked out a short distance to watch the ships dock, As they watched the passengers cross the gang plank, a glad cry greeted them and they were rapturously embraced by the little girl of the sober eyes. The mother wept tears of joy. It was so lonesome, Mother, dear, on that big ship without you. And when they told me I might never see you again, I thought I could hardly stand it. Their greetings, however, had not been finished when a man, Walking slowly as if weak from an illness, approached them. He was beside them before he recognized the curly locks and mischievous eyes of his baby. The great joy in this happy reunion is indescribable. Surely these peasants, although unconscious of it, celebrated a true Thanksgiving day. THANKSGIVIN G DAY Irene Davis '14 You wonder why we celebrate this day! The reason, hear! Once in this dreary season of the year, Long, long ago, A band of weary Pilgrims kissed the shore Of stern New England's angry, rockbound coast, And let their' thankful anthems heavenward sore To God above. x SPECTATOR To God they tuned their joyous hyms of praise, In humble song. Far thru the giant trees it sped along Long, long ago. For care of man and beast, that' Pilgrim band Offered humble thanks to God on high, Who safely brought them to this blessed land Of peace and love. That happy Pilgrim band prepared a feast. The woods were bare. Old warriors smoked peace-pipe and feasted there, Long, long ago. And tho full many years have died away, Like as our Pilgrim fathers did, of yore, Each year we lift our thankful hymns and pray To God once more. For ripened harvests, care and love we pray, And memorize that first Thanksgiving Day. THE SONG OF THE PUSSY CAT Nell Hummel '17 Purr, Purr, Purr,', The cat sits by the stove, I wish a little mouse Across the Floor would rove. Hark, hark, hark, XVhat is that I hear? 'Tis nibble, nibble, nibble, It's coming very near. See, see, see, Now all will soon be o'er. Seat, scat! Alas. alas! It's found the cellar door. 30 SPECTATOR TOMMY'S THANKSGIVING DINNER3 Sarah Young ' 16 OMMY was a little boy of eight, who lived ,Z 5 in a hovel in the mining' district of Little S Anne Gold Mine, California. His mother wfgifl was ill most of the time. and his father. X a miner during the day, spent his time in Xi' carousing during the ngiht. Tommy, the 625: only child old enough to support his mother and two younger brothers, jack and Tim, worked hard in the mine dur- ing the day to get enough tickets, for he was always paid in tickets, to buy bread for his mother and brothers. lt was the day before Thanksgiving and, as he worked, Tommy heard the other boys talking about their Thanksgiv- ing dinners. Poor little Tommy sat down on a lump of gold ore to think what he had to be thankful for, but he could think of nothing. While he sat there, the foreman came along and, seeing Tommy idle with such an indifferent look on his face, he said, Hey, thar, me son, ye aint e'rnin' much ter-day. I donlt think ye'll git yer usual 'mont o' thickets ter-night. Tommy was so deep in thought that he did not hear the man's talk. The foreman picked up a piece of dirt to throw at him. It happened at this time that the eastern owner, Mr. Arthurs, had come to inspect his mine, dressed as a miner and unrecognized by his foreman. The motive for this act was to see if conditions were as he had been told. The mine- owner had been watching the small boy and saw that he had industry and good nature. The foreman raised his arm to throw the stone, but just as he had aimed it at the boy's head, the mine-owner who had been expecting this, caught his arm and the stone went away down along the vein. The foreman wheeled around S P E C T A T O R 31 upon the mine-owner, swearing terribly. He threw himself upon with an oath and said, Illl teach ye eastern dudes to come round buttin int' a honorable miner's biznez! I'll teach ye thet ye kin't put 'en over on me! I'll show- He did not linisb his sentence, for the mine-owner, who had been an athlete all his college days, swung him what he Called an upper curve, and the foreman went sprawling on the ground. By this time Tommy was on his feet surveying the dis- astrous results of his inattentioii. Oh! Miz, he exclaimed, ye'll be fired sure fer this here what ye've done! VVhy, mister, he exclaimed, 'fye'll be Fired an' ye're a laughin 'bout it ln The mine-owner replied very kindly, Don't you worry about me, little lad, and don't you worry about your tickets. I'll see that you get the usual amount if you will tell me all about yourself and what your thoughts were before this dis- aster. 7 Tommy stood speechless. At last he gasped, Oh! mister, I guess I'll tell ye. Shall I tell ye now ? No. said the mine-owner, come up out of the mine and get something to eat with me. Tommy gasped this time until he almost fell down. Say, mister, ye sure are some miner. I'm sorry that I kin't go wit ye but I got to stay here an' work. VVhere is your father P asked the miner. Huh, said Tommy, disdainfully, I might as well try to tell ye who ye air. They both laughed at this. lVell, said the miner, I'd like to know your name, where you live and what you were thinking about a little while ago. Oh, I'll 'tell ye all ye want 'a know, said Tommy en- thusiastically, if ye'll come over to my shed ter-night. Ye needn't be a feerd to conie nuther, cause pa hain't never hum 'ceptin' on Sun'ays. All right, little man,', said the miner, come on, let's go over to your shed now. 32 SPECTATOR Oh, mister, hain't you afeerd they'd ketch us goin'? I'd loose my job and- Don't worry! just come with me. Tommy was dazed but wonderful things had happened and he followed the big miner out of the mine. Tommy led the way from the mouth of the mine talking all the while about his brothers, mother, and what he had been thinking about when the fight occurred in the mine. Oh, he cried, I could almost taste thet thar dinnerg it was so real thet I could see it. They had come up to the shed and as Tommy looked up two big tears rolled down his wasted cheeks. He manfully brushed them away with his coat sleeves and called brightly, Come on in, mister, mother- 'll be glad to see ye. Mother, here is a miner what wouldn't let the boss hit me fer sumpin or - - Never mind about that, young man, I'll see to that man later. Mrs.--er- Smith, put in the owner of the name weakly. Very well, then, Mrs. Smith, allow me to introduce myself as Mr. Arthurs, the owner of the mine in which your son works. I have come out here to fmd out conditions as they really are. Tommy jumped up and down yelling, I knowed ye warn't no miner, I knowed it? To-morrow, said Mr. Arthurs, is Thanksgiving, and I want you all to be thankful for something so I will send some provisions up and a woman to help clean up the house. I would like to be with you to-morrow, if I may. I have a 'plan l want to talk over with you about your son. And three months later Tommy went east with Mr. Arthurs. If E I SPECTATOR 33 Ihr high Svrhnnl Svprrtatnr JOHNSTOWN, PA., THANKSGIVING, 1913. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 CENTS. PER COPY, 10 CENTS iihitnrial anh Euainran Staff LULU MEYER, '14, Editor MERRILL DIXON, '14, Associate Editor Exchange Editors School Reporter KATHYRN BRYAN, '14 WALTER CRAMER, '14 MARGARET GREER, '14 School News Saciety Editors JOHN GERHARDT, '14 CLARICE GRUMBLING. '14 GRIFFITH OWENS. '14 RUTH HEILMAN, '14 EDWARD MARCHL, '14 Current Events, MARY EVANS, '14 Art Editor, CLEO RHINE, '14 Athletic Editor, CHARLES SPECK, '14 Cartoonist, CYRIL SMITH, '15 Alumni Editor. WALTER DARLING. '14 Class Representatives CHARLES KRESS. '15 ALBERT CALLET, '16 PHILIP WALTER, '17 Business Manager, EARLE W. SHOMO, '14 Advertising Manager, LELAND W. WALKER, '14 Associates-JAMES LEWIS, '15 RALPH COLEMAN, '15 MORRIS REYNOLDS. '14 HERBERT DAVIES, '14 JAMES LYMAN, '14 HERBERT SILVERSTONE, '14 OSCAR KAMINSKEY, '14 HARRY STETLER, '14 The Spectator is published monthly during the school term. Address all communications to The Spectator, High School Building, Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postofiice, Johnstown, Pa.. as second-class mail matter. In order to insure publication in the current issue, as MSS. must be handed in to the editor not later than the 12th of each month. EDITORIAL Do your Chirstmas shopping now if you have not al- ready done so. There are many reasons why you should do your Christmas shopping early. Most of the shopping .is left for the young girls and boys to attend to, and our young people should be especially considerate. Of what use is your education if it doesn't teach you to be more consider- ate and kind to others? The tired clerks and salesmen dread Christmas instead of looking forward eagerly to it as 34 SPECTATOR most of us do. How easily we Could prevent this! The mid-term examinations are coming before Christ- masthis term and. therefore. we urge the High School girls and boys to do their shopping now for in a short time their minds will be hlled with German verbs and Latin phrases. 1 Shakespeaies dramas make up a world in which moral law is forever being displayed. But in The Tempestl' some- thing more has been done, and some trace in this play the guidance of a Personal Providence. Here the whole course of circumstances are controlled by Prospero, who is for the purpose endowed with the power of enchantment. Thus within the field of the play Prospero has been made the Providence which irresistibly controls the issues of events. The story of Prospero is no part of his playing Provi- dence. lYe see the price he has had to pay for his magic power: a life devoted to study, the surrender oi the world- and its prizes. tragic suffering for himself and his child on an open sea, twelve years of solitary toil in the island to master his art, privations and constant watchfulness, where a moment's inattention would leave him to be torn to pieces by the spirits he had raised. ' Though armed with supernatural might, so that the winds and waves obey him, Prospero works his high charms to none but just and beneficent ends. He trans- mutes the wrongs that are done him into motives of bene- ficence and he is far from being hurt by the powers of evil. The Tempest has a sort of sacredness as the last work of a great master. Some people believe that Prospero has the characteristics of Shakespeare himself. Shakespeare has had enough of the burden of work, enough of the toilsome necromancy of imagination, enough of art, enough of the life of the towng at the age of forty- seven he gives up his life's work and retires to his native place to live the life of a country gentleman. In the last scene of the play where Prospero says: , And thence retire me to my Milan, where SPECTATOR . 35 livery third thought shall he my grave. XYQ feel that Stratford was the poet's Milan. just as .Xriel's longing for freedom was the yearning of the poet's genius for rest. Like llrospero, he had sacrificed his position to his art, and, like him. he had dwelt upon an enchanted isl- and in the ocean of life. .Xt his will graves had opened, and hy his magic art the heroes of the past had lived again. Ile has taken leave of all his elves hy name, and now he utters words whose personal application has never heen approached hy any character hitherto set upon the stage hy Shakespeare: Hut his rough magic l here ahjure. and. when l have required Some heavenly music. which even now I do, - - - - l'll hreak my staif llury it certain fathoms in the earth, And deeper than did ever plummet sound l'll drown my book. Solemn music is heard and Shakespeare has hidden fare- well to his art. ,wwf K N 5' CURRENT y E EVENTS ,ig- g Qs X As this department is lacking in most of the school pa- pers we receive, a word might perhaps be said for it. Since it is our aim to make our school publication as nearly a per- fect magazine as possible. it seems fitting that current events 36 SPECTATOR should find a place in it. The events of today are the his- tory of tomorrow. NVe believe that if our exchanges and patrons will criticise and give suggestions, this section can be made as interesting and useful as the remainder of the paper. r Scarcely had the newspapers ceased the proclaiming of several railroad wrecks killing many, until it must flash forth the horrible news of the most disastrous of mine ,ex- plosions in the whole of the British Isles. More than 400- of the 931 day shift men were killed from fire and after- damp in the Senghenydd colliery of Cariff, VVales. Altho this happened on the 14th of October, even yet the rescue parties have not been able to remove all the bodies from the wrecked mine. Some thirteen years ago this same oper- ation was the scene of a like disaster in which one-hundred and twenty lives were lost. The widows and orphans are being cared for by the company owning the mine, and the orphans will continue to receive their pensions until they are of age, this being made possible thru a relief fund of the miners. Daily has the situation of conditions between our own United States and Mexico grown worse. At present Huerta, the Mexican president, has been demanded by President Wil- son to resign and unless he does so at once our government, having its army and navy present and prepared for war, will declare hostilities with Mexico. With this writing, dispatches say that Huerta will ignore this request, for the present at least, appealing to foreign nations for aid. As President Wilson is not at present in Washington, for a day probably nothing will be done 5' but, if the President returns to find the message of Huerta's refusal, it is probable that the navy and army will be ordered to advance at once and to fulfill the order now with Secretary of Navy Daniels to shell and capture Vera Cruz. It was on the tenth of October that President VVilson by the mere pressing of an electric bell in his office Bred the explosives which broke the Gamboa dike which divided SPECTATOR 37 the Panama Canal keeping the two oceans apart. The ex- plosion, however, was not sufficient to break up the rock so two more explosions were necessary on the fourteenth of the month. The ground loosened by the explosions and by a land slide which occurred will be removed by steam dredges. Un his last tour the people of Chicago, New York, and other great American cities are thronging the theater to see Forbes-Rcmbertson, the greatest Hamlet on the English stage, in Walke and 1Hnef'in Klphngk HTWu:light That Fanedf in Caesar and Cleopatra, and above all in f'Hamlet.l' So well has Forbes-Robertson portrayed that complex figure of Hamlet that it seems a part of him and American play goers see him depart with deep regret. lt was one hundred years ago on the sixteenth to eigh- teenth days of Qctober that the Germans and French fought that noted Battle of the Nations at Leipsic, Germany. In the battle Germany gained her freedom from the French yoke and Napoleoifs power was broken. 111 remembrance of the battle, on the l6th of October, a great monument, a fitting embodiment of tjermany's military pride, was ded- icated. 1910 -Herbert Graham has been honored by being elected a member of the Senior Class Hook Committee at Lehigh. He is also an editor of the Brown and VYhite, the colle 1 ' e 5 as SPECTATOR newspaper, and manager of the wrestling team. 1913 Lucille Grazier is at VVashington Seminary. Carl Engh is at the University of Pittsburg. chafles Stillwagon is an employee of the Lorain Steel Co. Frank Roth is working in the Invoice Department at Gautier. Clark Butler is working for the Cambria Steel Co. Eldon Horner is working at the Franklin Order Office. Ben james is working for the Schaffer Ice Co. Roy Mulhollen is working in the office at the Penn Traffic. Kenneth Poland is working for the Johnstown Milling 81 Provision Co. William Sheeler is working in the stock yards for the Cambria Steel Co. Richard Weimer is working in the Cambria Steel Co. Chemical Laboratory. VVilson Slick is employed on the City Engineering Corps. Edward Miles is employed in the A. Ames Drug Co. Victor Drebes is working for the Cambria Steel Co. Fred Frank is working for the Clambria Plumbing Co. 1914 Raymond XVilliams is confined to his bed with an attack of pneumonia. Before his sickness he was an employee of the Cambria Steel Co. SCHOOL NEWS A Mass Meeting was held Friday, October 17th, at 3 P. M. Cheers were practiced for the Connellsville game. One hun- dred persons were present at the meeting and accompanied the team to Connellsville. The success, of the meeting was shown-at the game. Those present said they had never heard such a noise at a football game. - Among our new school papers is the Princeton Pic- torial, which has been received in our library. The paper SPECTATOR 39 is well gotten up and contains many pictures of the student body and the athletic teams. A Mass Meeting was held Friday, October 24th, to prac- tice cheers for the St. Francis game. Speeches were made by Mr. Stockton and Dollie Howenstine. The cheer leader then took charge and all the yells were practiced. Chapel was held Thursday, October 6th, the whole student body assembling to hear Billy Sunday. Mr. Sunday was accompanied by Mrs. Sunday, B. D. Ackley, Miss Fran- cis E. Miller, Mr. James and Mr. Roadeheaver. Mr. Roade- heaver talked to the students and encouraged them in their athletics. He promised to help in any way he could and said he would be with the rooters on Saturday at the game. He then played a trombone solo which was well received. Mr. Jones was then introduced and sang a solo. Mr. Stockf ton then introduced Mr. Sunday. Mr. Sunday gave a lenghthy talk touching largely on always trying to rise and doing something higher or better. Mr. Sunday brought forth much laughter and at the close of his address was loudly applauded. Mr. Roadeheaver invited the faculty and students to attend Friday night's meeting in a body. He also complimented our High School orchestra, saying it was the best he had ever heard in a High School. On Friday night the students gathered at the High School at seven o'clock to march to the tabernacle. The All- Aboard Band led the parade, followed by part of the faculty and about seven hundred students. A large reservation was set aside for High School in the center of the tabernacle. After all were in a yell was given for Mr. Sunday and he was presented with three dozen chrysanthemums from the school. Other schools from South Fork, Ebensburg, Indiana, Cone- maugh, Cambria Business College, Rowe Business Colloge and Indiana were present. The Johnstown High School section was decorated with the school colors as was the pul- pit. The other schools had their school pennants raised above them. After each school had given some yells or had sung their school song, Mr. Roadeheaver thanked them. 40 SPECTATOR After the singing ,of several songs Mr. Sunday began his sermon on Nlt takes more than a Frat. pin and a Bull Dog Pipe to make a Man. His sermon proved very interesting and he was applauded loudly thruout for his examples and stories. At the close all the student body marched out, marking the close of one of the best attended meetings Mr. Sunday has yet held. Among our visitors from other schools this month were Carrie S. Leech from Leechburg High School, Mr. Yost of Clearfield High School and Raymond W. Walters, register of Lehigh University. There has been a complete reorganization of all the two year commercial students. There were 809 scholars enrolled in school at the begin- ning of the term. Twelve of these have left school, leaving a total enrollment of 797. A The average attendance was 9321 last month. A The aver- age attendance was largely reduced on account of the jewish holidays. There are 414 pupils perfect in attendance every day this term. AGASSIZ CI-IAPTERg M. Y. '15 i The regular meeting of the :Xgassiz Chapter was held Monday, October 13th. There had been no definite program arranged but some of the members gave interesting talks on some vacation experience regarding to nature. It was de- cided that the Chapter devote some of their time to the study of birds. An excursion was planned for the following week. On October 23d the Chapter took an excursion to Con- stable Hollow, following a small stream through the forest and noting the rapid approach of autumn. There were no birds seen on this excursion. . The next meeting was held Monday, October 27th. After all business had been transacted, Clyde Knepper gave an in- teresting talk on the English Sparrow. Wle wish to try SPECTATOR 41 some methods published in the government bulletins to de- stroy this pest. We hope to get many people interested dur- ing the winter to aid us in our work. The description and habits of the Chipping Sparrow were given by Helen Millhoff. On Monday, November 10th, the Chapter met for a reg- ular meeting. Gertrude Sanford gave a talk on the Box Turtle. The plastron of the Box Turtle has two lobes, or doors, one on the front and one behind, arranged to swing as on hinges, closing the shell more or less like a boxg thus it gets its name. We are fortunate in having a live specimen and we are going to try to get it to hibernate in leaf mould as is its custom in winter. - I I ' E 9 ' 5 mi I 1'.. qc I ' I F 1 1 A L T I I I CONNELLSVILLE GAME On October 18th, the Jolmstown High School football team journeyed to Connellsville to play their first game at that town. The game was fast and exciting and well con- tested by both sides. A The first half closed with a score of 6 to O in Connells- ville's favor, their score having been secured in the first quarter by a series of line plunges. Johnstown played them' to a standstill in the second quarter and things were evenly divided. J ' In the second half, Johnstown took a fresh start and pro- ceeded to work plays which were absolute puzzles to Con- nellsville, resulting in two touchdowns in the third quarter. The fourth quarter was a continuation of the third and two more touchdowns were added to our score before the whistle 42 SPECTATOR blew, making the score 27-6. About a hundred rooters accompanied the team. and made things lively. Their cheering was one of the features of the game and did much to add spirit to the team. The line up: Johnstown Connellsville Custer ......... .. . L. E. .... ...... O 'Donavon Roberts .... .... L . T. . . . ...... .Kennal Pinder ....... .... L . G. ..... .Kell Broderick .... .. .. C. ... ....Smeak Suppes ....... .... R . G. .... ..... R ogers McCloskey ..... ... R. T. ... ....Moore Slater. ....... . . . R. E. X. . . . . . .Finela Hanson .... ....... . Q. ...... ....... S hea Wertz.... L. H. B. ....Leighty Lloyd ........ ......... R . H. B. . . ........ .... . Jones Marchl. .................. F. B. ........... e ...... Rhoades Subs' Darr for O'Donavon Moser for Shea l . , . - , xt Rhoades, Korns for Slater, Drew for Lloyd. iller for Referee, Herwick of Connellsvilleg Umpire. Steel of Johnstown: twelve to Fifteen minute quarters. HARRISBURG GAME The fast Harrisburg High School football team met Johnstown High School on the Point on October 25th. for the annual battle between the two schools. Harrisburg had practically their last year's team, which was strong and fast, and proved more than a match for Johnstown. The first half, ending with the score 14-10 in favor of Harrisburg, was fast and exciting. Harrisburg secured their lirst touchdown by long end runs, after about five minutes of play. It started to rain shortly after the hrst half was up, and at the beginning of the third quarter, the held was a sea of mud. It rained nearly the Whole half, giving Harrisburg somewhat of an advantage, for, being heavier than johns- town, they were able to make two more touchdowns. The SPECTATOR 43 game ended 27-fO in favor of Harrisburg. The line up: ' ' Johnstown Harrisburg Custer. ........ .... L . E, . .. ........ Gardner Roberts .... .... L . T. . . . .... .Sawyer Pinder ....... .... L . G. . .. ...... Byers Broderick .... . . .. C. . .. ..... ..Heffner Suppes ..... . . . R. G. . . . .... Drawbaugh Springer. .... .... R . T. .... ..... R obinson Slater. ..... . . . R. E. . . . . . .Smeltzer Hanson .... ..... . Q. . ...... ....... R ote Lloyd.. .. ... L. H. B. .... ... .Gougher Drew. .... .... R . H. B. L . . . ......... Fisher Marchl ................... F. B. ..................... .Fast Subs: VVertz for Lloyd, Korns for Custer, Leiford for Drew, Custer for Slater, Korns for Hanson, Slater for Korns, Stetler for Springer. Referee, Raab of Dickinson, Timer, Harris of Carlisle, Linesman, Steele, Time, two ten and two twelve minute quarters. - ST. FRANCIS GAME The St. Francis-Johnstown football game on Novem- ber- lst proved to be a much easier game than was expected. St. Francis, remembering the defeat of last year, was eager to Win this year and came here with the expectation of show- ing Johnstown just what they could do. Johnstown proved too fast for them, and they could not make any gains, suing only line plunges which Johnstown's line continually broke up. The first half of the game ended with the score 13-0 in favor of Johnstown, this bali being the most exciting of the game. The second half was slow, much time being taken out on account of injuries received. However, Johnstown made another goal and finished the game with a score of 19-O in their favor. The line up: .44 SPECTATOR Johnstown St. Francis Custer ......... .... L . E. .. . ........ Burkley Roberts .... ' . .-. . L. T. . . . ..... Lochrie Stetler ....... .... L . G. .... Kimball Broderick .... . . .. C. .. . . . ..O'Rie1ly Suppes ..... .... R . G. . . . .... .Ford Springer. .... . . . R. T. . . . . .Mulgrew Slater ...... .... R . E. .... .... H ealy Hanson. .... ....... Q . ...... .... L eonard Wertz .... .... L . H. B. .... .... B utler Leiford. .... ..... .... R . H. B. ....... ........ H ackett Marchl ................... F. B. ................... Savage Referee, Raab QDickinsonJ g Umpire, Nokesg Timer, Crouseg Head linesman, Leo Schryg Time, 12 minute quarters. HOUTZDALE GAME The Houtzdale High School proved to be atvery easy proposition for Johnstown High School on November Sth, Johnstown running away from them and running up a score of 91 to O. ' Johnstown scored a few minutes after the game started and rolled up 39 points in the first quarter. Some substitu- tions were made, but the score still grew and the half was ended with Johnstown having made 54 points. The second half gave the scrub team an opportunity to show themselves, which they certainly did, making the score at the end of the game 91-0. In the second half Corban was rendered. unconscious by colliding with Stetler on one of the kick-offs. The game was played on a muddy lield in four ten- minute quarters. The line up: Johnstown Roberts. ......... . . . L. E. . . . Stetler... Lloyd ...... .... L . G. . . . . Broderick .... .... C . . . . Suppes. . . .... R. G. .-. . Houtzdale ... . . . .Boughman ........Downs . . . .Hutchinson .....Zakuney . . .Brown S P E C T A T O R 45 Springer .... R. T. .... .... B enschoff Custer. '. .. ... R. . . ....Gustafson Hanson .... .... . Q. .. . . ..... Buschill Wertz ...... .... L . H. B. .. .... MceDrmott Leiford ................. R. H. R. . ................. Corlan Marchl ................... F. B. ................. Partridge Referee, Raab fDickinsonjg Umpire, Crouse, Timer, Krebs, Head Linesman, Korns. d.-.bl-Iii THE SONG OF FOOTBALL John Geis '17 Sing a song of football, Fall is in the air, Two and twenty players Racing here and there. Hear the little quarter. Singing his war chant. How his active, tireless mind, On his work is bent! 14-18-IO, he calls, Hoarse, his tones and loud. Forward springs the fullback, Ready, happy, proud. Onward, plunging onward, Inch by inch they gain. Tired, willing, bleeding, None can them detain. 46 SPECTATOR QXEFMQ . 3:2 L 29 ,1 figg, g , :- :,W.',..Q -wean J Y' ,Y A Y ,K --, , frm. K THE EMERSON SOCIETY The first meeting of the Emerson Literary Society for the year 1913-14 was held in the Auditorium October 13th. The following officers were elected for the first half of the school term: President, David Reeseg Vice President, Earle Shomog Secretary, Leland VValkerg Treasurer, Merrill Dixong Sergeant-at-Arms, Cyril Smithg Critic, Ed Marchl. No other business was transacted at this meeting. The last meeting of the Emerson Society was held in the .Xuditoriuin Friday. October 24th, 1913. The following program was rendered: ' Piano Solo ......... ....... L 'lary Cover Ueclamation .... .... C Jscar Kaminsky Current Events .... ..... N lerrill Dixon Vocal Solo ..... .... F lorence Kuehne Declamation . . . .... 'Virginia Lewis Reading .......................... Ruth Heilmann Piano Solo .......................... Mildred Smith This meeting was open to the'general public and a number of visitors were present. At this meeting it was de- cided that for every unexcused absence a fine of 15 cents be imposed. lf the members of the Society do not want their treasury to become too full it will behoove them to be present at every meeting. The Emerson Society extends its thanks to Miss Marga- ret Kuntz for the splendid program poster. THE T. K. E. SOCIETY On October 13th, a meeting of the T. K. E. Literary Society was held in the Study Hall in which the following SPECTATOR 47 ,officers were elected: President, Charles Speckg Vice Presi- dent, Jennings Loveg Secretary, Margaret Greerg Treasurer, Dollie Howenstineg Critic. Louise VValtersg Sergeant-at- Arms, Earl McKeeverg Song Leader, Mary Evans, p October 31st, the first meeting of the T. K. E. Literary Society was held at seven o'clock in the Auditorium. and the following program was rendered: , Recitation ................ .,.. I Zeatrice Courtney Solo ................. .. . ........ Mary Evans Story of Henry Vlll .,................. Mary Davis Scene from Henry VIII XVolsey ......................... Joe Dannenbaum Norfolk .... Moses Silverstone Surrey .... ...... G riffith Owen Suffolk ..... .... S tephens Mayer Chamberlain .... .. ..... Donald Gocher Cromwell ........................ Clyde Dunmyer On October 17th, 1913, a joint meeting of the T. K. E. and Emerson Societies was held in the Auditorium. The following interesting program was given: Story .............................. Meta Lorentz Piano Solo ........... ........ M ary VVeaver Prologue to Macbeth ............... Kathryn Bryan Scenes from Macbeth Macbeth ..................... Albert Dannenbaum Doctor ......... ..... O scar Kaminsky Lady Macbeth .................... Margaret Kuntz Nurse ............................,... Lulu Meyer ' Albert Dannenbaum and Margaret Kuntz deserve spe- cial mention for their excellent portrayal of the characters of Lord and Lady Macbeth. Margaret Kuntz showed the spirit and brought out the personality of Lady Macbeth very ef- fectively, while Albert Dannenbaum gave the lines Sleep no more, etc.,i' with much feeling and power. 48 SPECTATOR HUGE SJ' 4 ,. Ti1tonian -Your literary department shows ability. NVith so many advertisements, you could have a better grade of paper. Habit -VVe welcome you as a new exchange. Your maga- zine is excellent throughout. Ashland College Purple and Gold --Your paper is not well arranged. Advertisements are scattered throughout. Where is your exchange department? News from Lancaster, Pa.-We almost missed your joke departmentg couldn't you find a better manner of arrang- ing jokes and Mads. Kiskiminetan -NVhere is your exchange department? More cuts and stories would greatly improve your paper. Shield -You have plenty of stories and poems but your magazine is not arranged commendably. Gettysburgiann-You are undoubtedly the best weekly on our exchange list. Indexes acquaint one more easily with a paper.- High School Omnibus. Advertisements detract from your magazine. You treat your exchanges as if they were last and least. Volume four of The Toltec is making excellent headway. Your literary department is good but your exchanges are very few. SPECTATOR 49 In the Lombard Review, the departments are Well devel- oped but where are your artists? -Advertisements when placed in the front do not lend beauty to a paper. National H. S. News 'Department in the Wigwam is an interesting department. I Greetings to The Red Man. We hope to see you again. Your paper is certainly very interesting. Welcome back, old friend, you are as fine as ever- Orange and Black. In the Spectator the Lemon is a clever story. Your paper would be much improved by more cuts.- The Clipper. Senior Horoscope in your commencement number is ex- ceptionally good and original.+ The Toltecf' Here's to your poem: The Siege of Troy From the Aeneid, it was written by a master hand. Your scheme for at- tracting attention to your advertisements is unique but none the less efficacious. We are pleased to haveeyour excellent paper on our exchange.- Tahoma. Excellent paper! Your literary department is exceptionally large and the ads are well written. Spectator, Johnstown H. S., Johnstown, Penna.-Very neat and attractive. You have a good literary department but why not have a larger exchange department.- Red and Black? High School Stones Freshman-emerald. Sophomore-soapstone. junior-grindstone. Senior--tombstone.-Ex. Oracle,'-Your Senior number was very well illustrated. Genius was quite evident in your poetry. Your efforts were certainly worth while. Red and Black, Reading, Pa.- The Little Nurse al- so SPEC.TA'1lOR ready proves to be a thrilling story. More cuts would en- liven an otherwise good magazine. Tech Tattler -Your literary department is neglected. No school paper is complete without one. The Clipper -Your literary department is full of clever stories this month and the quality of your paperhis good but the print is too fine. , The Critic -Your Alumni Number is very interesting. The poem Dushka is excellent. - Tattler,'-The stories you have are good but why don't you develop your departments more fully? The Mountaineer -The contents of your paper are ap- propriate to your number. Jumbo - The New Maid is amusing and The Awak- ening of John teaches a moral. I see you have poets, too. Our College Times, Elizabeth College-Your literary department shows careful thought but you lack an exchange department. The Crimson - The Mansion of Content contains ex- cellent descriptions but why don't you have a larger literary department ? Odessaite -If you enlarge your literary department, your magazine will be greatly improved. Wah Hoo -Your paper needs a more interesting cover and more cuts. , Record, Vtfheeling-Your literary department is fairly good. Wamualoa,' shows a touch of color and imagination. More cuts would improve your paper. . Orange and Black -Your magazine shows careful preparation. VVhy put advertisements in the front of the paper. SPECTATOR 51 JEIKE E. McKeever-A cube is a circular cylinder. Cramer-A cube has eight sides. Mr.' Steele-One thousand molecules make a Speckg come here, Charles. Miss VV. in History-Marian, will you please recite.? Raab Qplacing herself on her feetj-I can't, my one eye is closed. Something in it. Miss VV.-Sit down and close both eyes. Another new club, The Gamblers. J. K. Love-Future President. M. Reynolds-Song Leader. R. Davis-Keeper of Costumes. J. Beutman-Dining Tent. Motto- VVeire not influenced by our teachersfl A woman bought some hot-dogs at a stand on Main street the other night, and after seeing Leiford, Colbert, Owens and Jordan behind the counter remarked to her lady friend, That's a regular dog housef' 52 SPECTATOR C. Grumbling-Who did you want to be elected for sheriff? D. Holenstein-Why, Gunn. Grumbling-Oh, I don't like his teeth. This happened at Connellsville: E. McKeever, While eating at the hotel, had great difficulty in removing from a plate, passed by a colored waiter, what he thought was a chocolate eclair. After trying to loosen it by prying it up with his fork, the waiter yelled, Say der, dats ma thumb. During a recent hard rain a small red-haired girl was standing in the middle of the street crying. Al Dannenbaum seeing her, ran over and said, Wl1at are you crying for, little girl ? Little girl-I-i-i-m afr-fr-fraid my h-h-hair will f--f-fade. tAnd he didn't even smile.j Miss W. tin historyj-VVhere does silk grow? i Freshman-On mulberry trees. After a dog fight one dog was hurt, and left the other dog limping when Cherry noticed him and said, 'fThat's an arithmetic dogf, Pauly-How do you make that out? Cherry-Doesn't he put down three and carry one? q,And we almost had to carry one.j And Bill Suppes hit the Sawdust Trail. Hanssalaer Polytechnic lnstituts f--Q, seuool. of xx 'dire Euamstnma CIVIL. MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL and CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, and GENERAL SCIENCE Sand lor I Catalogue: N uYn SPECTATOR High-School Suits-- THEY'RE BUILT ESPECIALLY FOR YOU, F ELLOWS! MART, style-particular young fel- lows-young in years but too large to wearknickerbockers-are ' 'strong for these nobby High School Suits be- cause they are so smart and stylish in cut, material and weave - and they are wonderfully good values at S10--512.50--S13--S15 These High School Suits are cut and made especially to conform to the particular ldeas of dressy young fellows fmodels that malntaln the Jaunty, boy- lSh appearance and, at the same tlme, carry with them all the style and well- dress looks that men's clothes do. Over a dozen snappy, new models to choose from-Fine Worsteds, Cassimers, Tweeds and Homespuns- plain colors, beautiful fancy weaves and the newest striped and checked effects-as well as the ever-popular Blue Serges-sizes from 13 to 18 years. p ENN TRAFFIC Q IN EVEPY 'DUAIL -JOHNSTOWNS CRI AYLST STDR11 54 SPECTATOR lluh Roberts-Let's go up among the pine trees and see ii we can't lind some pineapples. First VVife-My husband goes out every morning for his constitutional. Second lVife-Oh. mine doesn't. He keeps it at home. fHooked.j Smith-Stop that talking. Kress-lVe weren't talking. Sinith-Wlell, what did you say then? Estella Messenger Willa Carman Classes in Watelg Color, Oil, China Painting. Pastel and Designing Classes Daily. Studio Room 606, Johnstown Trust Building I OGLE 8: WALTERS Fire Insurance Remember This About Prescriptions! Agwd prescription can be spoiled by bad drugs. A common prescription can be greatly increased in etllcacy by superior druizs when compounded by an expert prescription druazglst. We use the hlghest pzrade of drugs in all of our prescription work. They are all tested and known to he up to our standard. It you want,the best prescription work that can be done you will brlng your prescription to our drug store. No prescription ls ever changed in our prescription department without the instructions ofthe physician who wrote it. 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'T22,Qv. f1.ii+ iS2 II I EI- IN 'Q muah. :TSE Ilgk' oem' wig! 2- :I 42733 'J U tical 2Q'Il a g 2 ux R K u I- z I , 0 - I- BIRS OF THE JUN PEL. H Rana ccnolLl..l offs e mn' u I- 'L I 1 Q oiul 'Fr mr' :ws Unk'- I I I Sch 001-Compliments of Leader gh Characteristic Poses of Billy Sunday at Hi SPECTATOR The Big Automobile Supply Store What you want, When you want it Thafs our kind afservice The Johnstown Automobile Company Flashlights ! Useful For Everybody Bzg Extra Speczal Values Here at I 000, 750, 005, 31.10 Citizens Electric SL Gas Appliance Company 58 SPECTATOR Some one asked why Charles Colbert was called the Dog Undertaker. Aus. XValk down past his hot-Clog stand and watch him. N 1 ffl-go ill! 7 65,11 li in if ll. .i . L Q ii i I o ' 5' 009 ,i C NN Q fl . Todd, Schoch and Walker were out hunting If You Are Making Your Purchase a Quality Proposition-n Furniture GEIS Draperies Clinton Street Near Main SPECTATOR F.. l 1 ' v lively tyle for the Young fellows Real dlstinctlve Clothes for young men -this is the store that supplies them. A line separate a n d apart from our regular offer- ings for men. Some Working good val- ues right now oolf 8cReynoIds, Inc. CLOTHES THAT SATlSFY 60 SPECTATOR X T' ... N gm ffm x 0 , ff' 3 ' A 2 if 1 521, 7 ' i Il M ' H: nh 44 Leiford and Owen have become some fusser We are Headquarters in Johnstown for the best Teas, Coffees, Baking Powder, Spices and Extracts Try A Pound of Our fA1lE1:5: ELEN-I5 COFFLEJ Grand Union Tea Company 438 MAIN STREET SPECTATOR The Laundry That Satisfies Why not try having your collars done by our new process, and note the result. Telephone and our Driver will call. T Troy Laundry Company PORCH BROS. -lNCORPORATEDi The Recognized Leaders In Artistic Pianos and Player Pianos The Home of the EVERETT PIANO Porch Bros., Inc. Cor. Vine and Franklin Sts. Cen-ment Vein Nliller Vein Len1on Vein Citizens Coal Com pany Sells the best House Coal and delivers to all parts of the city promptly and guar- antee full Weight. Try a load. LOCAL 'PHONE 1078 YourCheckBook What a Convemence Why be content to pay bills in the old time way-in cur- rency? Use the modern meth- od-payment by check. Its safety, conveniency and ethi- ciency are advantages that should not be overlooked. Checking accounts invited. Capital, Surplus S320,000 UNION NATIONAL BANK 143 F rnnklin St., Johnstown, Pa. 61 62 SPECTATOR Miss VY. Qin histo1'y5fHow did john XVilkes Booth meet his death? Joe Dannenbaum-He didn't meet it. They had to chase him three miles before they got him. Miss XY. Qin linglislij-XVl1y is it that when this room is noisy I open the -window and the room becomes quiet? XVhy do l open the window? lleller-To let the noise out. Mother, what is an angel? An angel, dear, is a girl with wings who nies. XYell, l heard Pa tell the cook she is an angel. XVill she Hy? Yes indeed, she will Hy away the hrst thing tomo1'i'ow. Swiped. For School Clothes Nathan' I johnstoWn's Best Store .J SPECTATOR Spick 8: Span Overcoats F pectator Staff for Lfears has been puttin all its Art Q up ous 5 8310, ltl h bt th 536535, us lioawih iaalzvons S400 through efficient + co operati on at llttlmtv M IL L, E R , S vomnfpcfna App' 8 fflGAPAv11vG'- Overcoat Headquarters 2 5?-S EX HE time for boys and girls to save is when they are in the High School. We want every student of the Johnstown High School to call at this bank for a copy of our new magazine, Money Talks Containing interesting matter on Thrift and Saving. Get a copy free at E' United States National Bank 206 FRANKLIN STREET KODAK gives pleasure to all the family, we carry at all times, the latest Kodak Goods. Brownies S 1 to S10 Kodaks . 510 to S65 A full line of material for developing and printing. No trouble to show goods Chas. Young Expert Developing and Printing Done Here 205-207 Franklin St., Johnstown P 64 SPECTATOR A tragedy-J. Love threw Macbeth out of the window. R. Paul, M. Cramer and H. Stetler are all sore at D. Reese because he wouldn't even pay for their shoe-shine after they waded the muddy Stonycreek for an umbrella which Reese took from a lady friend, not belonging to him, and threw it in the river. C. Knepper went to the dictionary to hnd out how to spell wood. He natural-ly wood. This comes from one of our books- Team is used when speaking of animals. Therefore, football team is correct. A. J. Haws CE, Sons QLIMITEDJ Refractories Fire Brick Silica Brick ' Magnetic Brick Chrome Brick CAPACITY, 40,000,000 PER YEAR SPECTATOR 65 MITH'S HOERY For all kinds of Shoes at prices that suit the people STORES IN THREE STATES Stop! look! listen! Sport'7 Vonalt BARBER 8th Ward Transfer Something new in Get your Hall' Pictures Framed at 'TRY' HORAN'S GATES The Barber 417 Franklin Street, Book ,Store Good framing at Reasonable prices 545 MAIN ST. DOLLAR TREATS--- They're real treats. When you buy Candy, buy Norris -the dol- lar-a-pound Chocolates. Pound and half pound Q., packages. V Kredel's Drug Store 412 MAIN STREET uinn's Bulletin The most attractive Millinery, Ladies Coats absolutely correct. Dresses, styles that stand ahead of all. Fall Suits, just what you want. SPECTATOR lj JEsT1c if ll THEATRE ' Nl. J. BOYLE. IVIBFIBRSF:-T 'I JOHNSTOWN'S COZIEST THEATRE I Presenting Keith Vaudeville THREE TINIES DAILY The Cream of American Vaudeville Together With Choice European Imporfations , -S Matinee-l0c and l5c. Time-2:15 PMCES' v Night- l0c, isa, zoc. Time-7:30 and 9 Sole selling agents in Johnstown of the world's best Sewing Machine THE GOOD OLD DOMESTIC Now better than ever before, does more kind of sewing and more of it in the best manner-and in less time than any other. The chain and lock stitch, two machines in one, and you can change from one to the other without fuss or trouble. Sold on easy payments. GATELY 8: FITZGERALD FURNITURE COMPANY IIO-ll2 Clinton Street SPECTATOR THE BEST DRESSED YOUNG MEN IN TOWN are wearing Thomas' Clothes. You may not know why, but they do. It will be worth your while in clothes satisfaction to find out why classy clothes have so many staunch followers. Prices S10, S12.50, 515, 518, S20 Classy furnishings, hats, etc., here in different qualities, at prices less than you would expect for good merchandise. Come see. John Thomas dk Sons Young Men's Clothing and Furnishings 92, LLTTJG 5 numucsg B 2 ' f Q Q, x 1: W8 One Bell Telephone to ,M Every Thirteen People qhzmnswf Thirty-seven years of devel- 'ATWW opement of the Bell System show a nation-wide distribution of over 7,500,000 Bell Telephones in 75,000 communities. Success like this is only achieved by the main- tenance of the highest standards for its men, methods and apparatus. The great voice of approval ot the American people, who make over 26,000,000 calls a year by Bell Telephone, is itself indicative of success. Have you a Bell Telephone? THE CENTRAL DISTRICT TELEPHONE COMPANY ESTABUSHED 1889 J. M. Murdock 8x Brother WHITE OAK LUMBER Car Lumber, White Pine Bill Stuff, Hemlock Sizes F t Naiional Bank Building JOHNSTOWN, PA. i l S l Palace Laundry 606 FRANKLIN STREET VVe Know How SPECTATOR W, , I N A ,Ng - Compliments Colgfpif-Igsnts I of The T K E Emerson S' .' ' , Literary Oclety i Society Quality---Purity' mE are the only manufact- urers of high grade Choco- lates and Bon Bons in the city -once tried you will appreciate the difference. SANNER'S 1 70 SPECTATOR HANNAN'S Drug and Gift Store HUYLERS, REYMERS, PARK 8: TlLFORD'S and APOLLO CHOCOLATES T. E. Morgan High Grade PIAN OS Musical Merchandise is MARKET STREET Phone 9-18 B Try Our Soda Barber Stuver was in town today. He says the way things look out his way there's bound to be a big crop of hair cuts this fall. 105 Ohio Street . G ionni ! I Prim m G m atmyfm PRINTING SHOP that knows good printing and how to produce it. We have the facilities for doing first I class work and exert every effert to make your first job entrusted to us a reason for continued patronage 2: :: :: :: Main Street---Opposite Auditorium - - I - K 12f4..':21rf'-1:2. 'f. '-'Ai ' . SX. . ,-: -:,V:5'rE1:1iS1-:'V: 7:2-15-1:-:Q::,-':1:1-'-:V::.:r2:1!f:?S, Q41 ,4 55 '1' -I-15 ,. , ,,,. ,. Q., 1. .. 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Come in a n d we'll And treat each other gladly Show yOu, has sights 1 . ow itt e your 1 ' t ould be, ciiinijlgnlexs lylou and you G' L' F kne'X'E'CH ER JEWELER Turkish Barn and Massages A 146 Clinton Sfmt Est CAVE Quick Lunch Restaurant The Cleanest and Coolest Place in the City Regular Meals 25c 507 MAIN STREET The Pioneer Trust Company of Pennsylvania 'GTE' JOHNSTOWN TRUST CO. Capital, Surplus and Profit S425,000 Pays Interest on Savings Accounts CHECKING ACCOUNTS SOLICITED. SPECTATOR Always ask for the SOMERSET DAIRY'S MILK You will be sure of getting the best. 61 7 FRANKLIN ST. Bell Phone 303.1 City Phone 2509 Autumn Photography Right now is an ideal time for outdoor pic- ture taking. Take ad- vantage of it with an Ansco.', We sell these modern Cam- eras-at S2 to 325. Ansco Films and Cy- co Paper and Post Cards, too. Wm. B. Waters 8: Bro. - - I - ff L. I : j' I5 ,Q e f' d On August Sth, 1863 N E FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY K A A The' Charter of , Q so THE FIRST 15' I NATIONAL BANK li Il :HQQY Of Johnstown, Penne. . Was sigtneaa by IgI1glghCMcCullough, Comp- Px 'O vts....f.,,,:fafsf'25' at I l K TODAY ' ' THE FIRST Eastman Kodaks and Supplies SCHRAIERTSIIOS. f NATIONAL BANK Of Johnstown, Penna. Is the largest financial institution in this section of Pennsylvania Capital, Surplus, Profits.. 59611000.00 Total Resources ......... S7,000,000.00 73 SPECTATOR nmfvr' CONRAD'S EET FOR The Place for Brick Sundaes, Sodas and Ice Cream . Candles and Ices A ef- , CORNER VINE AND FRANKLIN STREETS Something New In Ph h If you have aches or S pains in the back or limbs, go get cup- They Are 3 for ped-it will cure S1-00 you. Call at The Photographer In This Town l. G. IIORNICK 527 MAIN STREET MEEQ BARBER SHOP 442 Washington Street S P E C T A T O R 75 When Out Fall Shopping Announcement or after the matinee, ladies ' , will find this restaurant an We are Showing the excellent place to stop in finest and largest for lunch or a little refresh- assortment of Fall ment. We have tables es- n,0Velf519S In QXCIP' pecially reserved for them SW9 fmp0rtatl0n ln and can promise the very th? Cltyg N0 Other best foods and service at tailor Wlll Show moderate prices. Give them 3: 3: 3: 3: them a trial. Weber's Cafe Glasgow , Woolen Mills Open Day and Night ' 409 MAIN STREET COI1'1paI1y Good on Any Purchase of S10 or ove cooo ur-mi. JAN. m, 1914 'W J Q . The PeopIe's Store Al1'lCl'lCl'SE::s5Slc?::Li:'gSl Reliable Q may fu -,-igE 107f awdeaf Deahr' In SASH DOORS .726 magfi J: ,fhfdm I T J 4 LUMBI-:R CEMENT si, 1 '00 and all kinds of building We give you positively t e greatest values obtainable in Men's, Women'a and Children's Clothing. Fit and Satisfaction Absolute- ly Guaranteed. Liberal credit to all. materials, good planing mill work our specialty BOTH PHONES Orders promptly The People's Store attended to' Home of Honest Values 127 CLINTON ST. 328 LINCOLN STREET SPECTATOR I: B II t' , Illlr .,:nf,g':: I QL Jonas-Monro gh? nsl e ar s, Use l ul l Y Etc. Advertising Service and Specialties J fyefivcavzeee Wm: fjfzfevcfiidem SPECTATOR CQ , ' I New 510 Dibert 6114 I Jhfflifl Building 5029! They' re uality Candies 449' LITE Candies always are-they're made of the very choicest in- gredients. Our sec- ond floor candy kitchen is always open for inspection. Visit us and see how our candies are made. We Prepare Our Own Fruits and Flavors For Sundaes SPECTATOR have gone from our school into the best business ofli- ces in the city, and are now employed as steno- graphers, typists, book- keepers, billing clerks, ad- ding machine experts or private secretaries. We have a course for each of these positions, and would like to fit you to fill one of them. Write, call or phone for information. M0012 5 ZU!?Z6JJf JONES 8: HUGHES, Pr letors ld g Both Phones Frankl St t ty 6 n E . 5 E I .Ml hlilaial ali . . , 1 1- 4 4E :74 ,- A A ' , X . ' ' PR. . ' ' Uv ' ' .,:'iS:,. :, - ,.-'--- my . 'nf 'ii' VI :If -wr ,- cgzzy, sw A ' Y A 1, 'V I , 54 ' A.-Iv 5. . I -if E9 M.. Q V 6 .tv 3,f,.-- Ah t ' -'11 ' B, ,Mfg-1 V M - . 3,5-1 H1415 ' iif 17 f' F ' ', ,T. ,w4g '.' an .1f,'1Hff-:. , .-.Ls A! , J' fur W. F1 C. ih.f:v,i, 5 , . . - , h--,H . ..-,,-gn. - -1 1 .Q --2 ' vw r. ' JF- rs viyai-,,:'.g,r . ' ' ffl'f3 1a' vim . . W 3-,-Qin' '-,-.w:- . f-'- . Y .1 . ' - gud 'umm ' .- . MM .1 . f . - . ,. .- Y - '--f 1 f'i'wf- QQ- 17 ':f L' 2 , 5 ' fi .. 1 Ay., .f- 5' ' w f' 'E fm ki 'w 'A nf' m gluwxoef ECTATOR APRIL 1914 BIZ llxllli urxmlm.. 'Adhd Z...mal'.. 1-I . ' , Rlnrlllhl n I K QQNTENTS Y -M22 V 4 Q Peggy and the Judge St. Patrick ............... .. Luck or Management ...... Spring ...... ........... . ..., The Tease .............. Lost-An Author ......,.......,... Cinderella with Variations ........ Peg's Easter Bonnet ........... The Butcher's Clock ........ The Burglary ..................... A Visit to Salt Lake City ...... Two Birds with One Stone.. .... .. Editorial ............................. Current Events ...... Alumni .........,.. Athletics ............ . Agassiz 'Chapter ........ Society Notes ...... School News ........ Exchanges ........ Jokes .................. Advertisements ...... -1 E E ! SPECTATOR 3 T Glhr ihigh Svrhnnl Svpvrtatnr Truth to the fact and a good spirit in the treatment VOL. XVI. JOHNSTOWN, PA., APRIL, 1914. No. 7 lpT5'?f7fCY YI! l The Storm Salome Cartwright ' 14 The dark clouds gather in the west, They sweep athwart the sky And born amid the deepening gloom, The March winds wail and cry. Insensate lightening tears a path, A ruthless jagged way, NVhile mighty Thor his hammer flings And Balder holds full sway. 'Neath shelter dare one weakly cower NVho glories in this display'of power? NVith bounding pulse the storm defy, l Face upturned toward the sky U XVhere whistling winds arouse the brain, Renew life in the pelting rain. 4 SPECTATOR Peggy and The Judge W. L. K. '15 It was with many secret misgivings that Mrs. Manner- ing had sent her small Eve-year old, Peggy, visiting at her grandfather's estate on the Hudson. For was not Peggy's grandfather the haughty and domineering old Judge Gray, revered by all the lawyers of the state. and held in high- est respect and awe by all of his friends and relatives, alike? And was not Peggy the most mischievous, captivating, and fearless little lady in all Philadelphia, with no regard what- ever for age or dignity? But Mrs. Mannering's health de- manded that she and her husband take an ocean trip, and the judge had ordered Peggy and her nurse to stay with him during her parents' absence. Elizabeth will never get better with that child bother- ing her from morning till night, the old judge had grumbled to Dick Mannering. You two have spoiled that youngster, so that if she asked for the moon, you'd get it for her some- how! A fine way to rear a child! She and that fool pup of hers fairly rule this house. It's demoralizing, I say! Give her to me for a month or two, and at the end of that time, you'll have a respectful, well-behaved daughter. So Peggy and her beloved companion, Sandy, were trans- ported to Glenwood-on-the-Hudson one afternoon late in January. Sandy, commanded his mistress, as the two chums sat before the living room fire, waiting for the appearance of the judge, speak to my gran'pa when he comes in, 'cause I heard him tell daddy we both had jes' awful manners. Now, sir, stop chewin' your ribbon, an' listen to me! she ordered crossly, shaking her head so vigorously thatithe short red curls bobbed about in the most ridiculous manner. Sandy regarded Peggy cooly from the corner of his eye, and continued chewing at the big blue bow. For why should a curly black puppy, who had attained the dignified age of eight months, be forced to wear a silly blue ribbon around SPECTATOR 5 his neck? It reminded him of the little poodle who lived around the corner at home, who couldnit even successfully chase Tabby, the old cat, up a tree. just then a step was heard outside the door, and Peggy jumped, all eagerness, to meet her grandfather, for she, at least, had no fear of him. Oh, gran'pa,,' she cried, as the judge entered the room, I jes' dressed Sandy all up to meet you. Don' you think he looks too sweet for anything? she asked, pointing 'with delight at the dog, who lay curled up contentedly in the judge's favorite arm-chair. What! Did your mother and father send that pup with you P he shouted angrily, they know I don't like dogs. Oh, but I jes' love 'em, replied Peggy, not the least bit daunted by Sandy's cool reception. I never go visitin' 'thout Sandy. He's my very bes' friend. Sandy, she said, turning to the dog, speak to gran'pa. Sandy promptly gave a sharp bark by way of greeting, While the judge snorted angrily in reply. Dinner is ready, sir, announced the butler, throwing open the doors leading into the dining room. Come on, Sandy, called Peggy to her companion. You knowf' she explained to the judge, Sandy always sits side o' me at the table. VVell, said the judge, for something in Peggy's brown eyes would not let him be angry with her, I suppose he may come in this evening, but to-morrow he shall go to the kitchen, where he belongs. i HG' my gracious, no, said Peggy calmly, Sandy never could stay away from me, could you, Sandy? Sandy replied with another shrill bark, while the judge thought he perceived a gleam of amusement in Sandy's bad little eyes. The judge did not at all approve of Peggy's sharing each dainty morsel of the meal with her puppy, and thought that this would be a good opportunity to commence reform- ing his young granddaughter. 6 SPECTATOR Now, Margaret, he began with dignity, I cannot al- low you to feed Sandy at the table. It's an extremely bad habit, your mother never did that when she was a little girl. Why, gran'pa, this time there was a note of impatience in Peggy's voice. That's not bad .manners a t'all. Me an' Sandy always eat this way, don't we, Sandy ? Sandy answered in the usual way, while the judge open- ed his mouth to reprove her, thought better of it, and said nothing. He had always thought it a sign of his strongland forceful character that children were afraid of him, but here at least was one little maid who cooly disregarded his com- manding manner. The next afternoon, when the judge returned from his afternoon walk, he heard sounds of the gayest hilarity is- suing from his study, which was always regarded as sacred ground by the rest of the household. Exceedingly annoyed, he hurried into the room, which was usually in perfect order, to find it in wildest confusion. All of his massive law books, Peggy had dragged from their place in the bookcase, and had built of them a huge tower. This was surmounted by a paperweight in the form of an ugly little Chinese god, one of the judge's most precious treasures, which he had picked up in his travels. Then with a shout of glee, Sandy and Peggy would rush at the tower, over it would go, while the ugly little idol rolling into the farthest corner of the room, was saved by an act of providence from being smashed into a hundred pieces. Then the books were collected again, and the performance was repeated with increasing laughter, shouts, and barks. ' As Peggy was piling up the books for the fifth perform- ance, she turned to see her grandfather glowering down upon her. Come on in, granipaf' she called gaily, me an' Sandy's been havin' the mos' fun. But we's tired now, an' please won't you put these heavy old books away ? The appealing brown eyes were lovely enough to melt a heart of stone. Now since Judge Gray's heart was not stone, but only a lit- SPECTATOR 7 tle crusty on the surface, he set to work without a word, and soon the books were cleared away. The child didn't realize these were my best books, he apologized to himself, but to-morrow I will take her and this dog in hand and reform them. But when to-morrow came, Peggy and Sandy were in no mood to be taken in hand. The novelty of the big house had worn off and Peggy wanted to be amused. 'She stole softly into the library, where the judge was asleep in his chair before the fire, and regarded him silently for a moment or two. Let's wake him up, Sandy, she whispered, smiling mischievously, and Sandy wagged his stubby tail in assent. Oh, I know. You jump up on his lap and kiss him, she commanded. Sandy immediately planted his four dirty paws on the judge's immaculate gray serge trousers, and ran a little pink tongue over the judge's face. What the devil-f' he exclaimed angrily, pushing the dog away, and glaring at Peggy. . Peggy's happy little laugh brightened up the room like a ray of sunshine. Oh, gran'pa, ' she pleaded, placing her soft' little hand, confidently in his large powerful one, 'Tm awful lonely, won't you come an' play with me an'.Sandy P And the first thing the judge knew, he was down on all fours, while a little red-haired miss of five was driving him around the living-room, and an elfish little pup was barking at his heels! a And so the days went by, Peggy and Sandy as supreme rulers and despots of the little kingdom, and Judge Gray an obedient and humble subject. The six weeks were almost over, and the judge sighed as he thought ofithe lonely days ahead of him. When Dick Mannering came to Glenwood to claim his small daughter, he said half-laughingly, Well, Father, did you reform Peggy as you intended? ' 8 SPECTATOR Peggy doesn't need to be reformed, he replied, rather testily, I believe children like Peggy should have every- thing they desire, and you and I, Dick Mannering, have the means with which to give her everything ! VVhy, haven't you changed your views somewhat ? be- gan Peggy's father, who was secretly delighted to hnd that his adored little daughter had so completely captured the old gentleman. Well, confound it ! fairly roared the judge, can't a man change his opinion if he wants to ? St. Patrick V. W. L. '15 ' Everywhere gay little lshamrocks, miniature emerald flags, tiny snakes are seen. All speak of coming spring with her beautiful green garments, but they tell more distinctly that it is St. Patrick's day. Despite the annual return of this day and the custom of wearing green, to many people the few facts which history give and the numerous tales of le- gendary lore concerning this much-beloved saint of Ireland are unknown. Exact knowledge of St. Patrick is very meagre and al- though accounts differ as to dates and the places of his oper- ations, still they recount practically the same work and en- deavors. Succath, which was the real name of Saint Patrick, or Patricius, was born in Scotland about 373. At the age of sixteen he was stolen by pirates and sold as a slave into norther,n Ireland. Here, as the bondsman of an Ulster chief- tain, he tended flocks for six years. At the end of this time he made his escape and fled to France, where he became a monk. He studied for some time in St. Martin's Abbey at Tours, and afterwards in the monastery of Lerins. Wliile at Lerins, he was moved by a vision to undertake the con- version of the pagan Irish. After he was ordained bishop and had received the papal benediction, he set out for the field of his labors about 432. His See he established at SPECTATOR 9 Armagh about 454 and here he died in 493. During his work he founded three-hundred and sixty churches, baptized more than twelve-thousand people, and ordained a great number of priests. He bequeathed to the world two pieces of literature, both written in barbarous Latin but of historical valueg these are, Confessions.'y and letters to a Vtfelsh Chief named Cosotic. It is said that the steps of his life may be traced in the names of places throughout Ireland. Although his- tory has few facts to present, those which are known seemed to show that St. Patrick is worthy the honor accorded him by the people of the field of his labor. History may not have much to say about St. Patrick but many are the golden legends preserved by the sons of Ire- land. Qf the numerous miracles ascribed to the patron saint of the Emerald Isle, the most commonly known is that of the extirpation of all venemous creatures in the isle. By his great power the good man had killed all the vermin except one old snake that seemed too cunning to be overcome. All means of persuasion were tried but were ineffective. Fin- ally St. Patrick built a box and tried to coax the snake into it. Among the excuses used by the snake to avoid getting into it was the one that the box was not large enough. The two opponents argued the matter until the snake. to prove his point, got into the box.. Quickly the lid was fastened and the box cast into the ocean. Now, the legend affirms, the waves on the ocean are the motions of the snake and the roar of the sea is the voice of the snake still begging to be released. It is also stated that he banished the other rep- tiles by his magical power. According to an old poem: Ther's not a mile in Emerald's isle where the dirty vermin musters: NVhere'er he put his dear forefoot, he murdered them in clusters. The toads went hop, the frogs went Hop, slapdash into the water, And the beasts committed suicide to save themselves from slaughter. 10 SPECTATOR Another legend tells that one time when the good saint was abroad with some of his followers, they' became very cold. It was bitter winter weather. There was snow and ice everywhere and no wood could be found with which to build a fire. St. Patrick bade his men gather all the ice and snowballs they could find. When these had been heaped, he breathed upon them and they became a gleaming, dancing fire which was never quenched. There is also an explanation of how St. Patrick's day came to be celebrated upon the seventeenth of March. Quite a long time after the good man had been laid to rest, a dis- pute arose and a faction of the people celebrated his birth- day upon the eighth and another group commemorated it upon the ninth. In this way the people lost two days' work in celebration. The feeling between the parties became very bitter and they had decided upon war. just at this time one man suggested that since they did not know which day was correct, they settle their troubles by adding them. So now St. Patrick's day is celebrated on the seventeenth, the sum of the eighth and ninth. St. Patrick used the shamrock in his sermons. It was an old symbol of the pagan Druids and when the preacher used it to explain the Trinity he was able to convert many. Thus it became the symbol of the good man and later of the people. Though history can give few facts and the legends may be disproved, yet will the good Saint be ever dear to the sons of Ireland, and as long as there is green will they be wearin' of it. was SPECTATOR '11 Luck or Management? M. C. '15 Ho, ho, hum l drawled a little red and green clad figure as he yawned himself back to life again and rubbed his eyes open. He was lying on a huge water-lily by the edge of a cool pond, his faithful bull-frog, Plank, sat on the bank, his globe-like eyes as usual watching the sleep of his master. The fairy community was already astir and preparing for the next evening's banquet, for the sun was already in the zenith. Oh, Fiddlesticksf' he cried, as he saw a group of fairy maidens descend to the pool to adorn their lovely persons by the help of the clear water's reflection, HI am weary of these banquets which turn night into day and proclaim moonshine better than sunshine. He jumped adroitly to the bank and swung disconsol- ately back and forth on a pussy-willow. He had been robbed of his chief winter amusement of sliding down icicles by several days of warm sunshine, it was too early for straw- berries, Chance, his little playmate, had taken to these moon- light dances with such zeal that she never found time for him, and worst of all, his arch enemy, Management, had gone in town to take up his abode with a wealthy human-being, Mr. Cork, who had lately adopted him as his advisor. Such honors made this little fellow, whom the fairies had christ- ened Luck, green with envy. A If I can outwit him in some clever way, what joy will be mine on this sunny day! And then perhaps I shall have for my pay, a sweet glance from Chance, quite jolly, I say. With these words he threw some sea-foam, which he had in his pocket, to Plank, doffed his cap with its white owl feather, fastened on a pair of gauzy grasshopper-wings and flew towards the little village. As he stopped on his way to rob several bird nests and plunder a honey-cone, he did not arrive in town till late in the afternoon. The whole town seemed to have gone to 12 SPECTATOR bed, house-shutters were closed, the streets deserted. These humans are lazy icreatures, indeed, cried Luck as he surveyed the village from the top of a tall tree. I'll curl up on this leaf and go to sleep, not a bad bed, to be brief. At length Luck heard voices below, and peeping over the leaf, he saw two boys, one a messenger boy, dressed in blue, the other an errand boy with several hat bags in his arms. Been fooled yet P called one. Naw, this is about the slowest April Fool's Day I've ever seenfl Hel1oh, cried Luck, here are two boys, just spoiling for fun. I wonder if I can't give them some? He flew down, lighted inside the errand boy's ear and whispered something to him. The boy cut a caper and with bursts of laughter im- parted his secret plan to his friend. Then both boys engaged in a series of antics such as only mischievous boys can engage in, and started to exe- cute their plans. The errand boy pulled from one bag, a high silk hat, while the messenger boy deposited his hat with an April Fool card in the bag, grabbed the silk hat and started in the opposite direction. I wouldn't be surprised if Management advised the buy- ing of that prize, cried Luck, as he saw a sign on the hat, ten dollars, reduced to six-twenty-five. What was his delight when the boy ran up a flight of stone steps and stopped at Mr. Sam Cork's. It was his turn to dance, and his capers caused such an itching in the boy's ear that he had to hop out to give the boy a chance to scratch it. The door was opened by a neat little servant girl, and Luck flew in, unobserved, and the boy ran on down the street. Luck Flew into a large room when he saw the portly, old Mr. Cork consulting with Management who sat on the edge of the table with crossed legs and folded arms. Q SPECTATOR 13 By following your advice, I have saved three-seventy- five on that hat, said Mr, Cork, I intend to consult you on all questions hereafter. If you could only help me find my twin-brother, Dan, who was separated from me when we were boys, I would treat you as royally as a king. I'l1 do all I can to help you find Dan, said Manage- ment with a low bow. ' Luck turned green again when he heard this and shook so violently that the vase in which he was hiding toppled over, fell on the floor, and he just escaped in time to evade the cat and perch on the moulding for safety. Mr. Cork and Management did not notice this incident, for they were busy opening the hat bag which the maid had brought in. What was their surprise to find an old blue hat with an April Fool's card in place of the dignified silk hat! Mr. Cork frowned. Well, it's a good joke, I suppose, if they don't carry it too far. I hope they don't forget to return the right onef, After several hours, Mr. Cork grew impatient and so Management advised him to find the owner of the blue hat and thus detect the trickster. Mr. Cork examined the hat inside and out but could find no name except the manufacturer's. Let's see who makes these hatsf' 'fCork 81 Co., Staunton, Ill., he read. Why, here's a coincidence. I never heard of another family by the name of Cork. ' I advise you to write to this man, who can 'tell but it might be Dan, sang Management. Fine idea, cried Mr. Cork, I'll carry out your sug- gestion at once. The letter was written and sent in great haste. Luck stayed at Mr. Cork's, unseen by them of course, not even taking the trouble to inform the fairy community of his whereabouts. ' NVhen plenty of time had elapsed for the letter to have 14 SPECTATOR been received and answered, and yet no letter came, Mr. Cork's hopes drooped, and Luck was beginning to think his chances of revenge were spoiled, when one day a little old man ran into Mr. Cork's living room and threw his arms around him. He might have been mistaken for Mr. Cork, himself, well indeed it was Mr., Cork, but a much jollier one than the Mr. Cork in the arm chair, this was Brother Dan. Well, Sam, I sold out my hat factory, and here I am, and here I'm going to stay, exclaimed Brother Dan. After many questions and answers had been exchanged between the brothers, Mr. Cork turned to Management, picked him up in his hand and said, Brother Dan, this lit- tle fellow's name -is Management, he has been my advisor and through him we have been united. After the April Fool episode had been related, Brother Dan shook his head. We certainly owe something to Man- agement, but how about the fellow who played the trick? Doesn't he deserve some reward F At this, Luck scrambled upon the table and cried, Oh brothers, good brothers, please look over here, and I will tell you what may seem queer, I whispered into the errand boy's ear, and he played the trick, so give me a cheer. This speech in a squeaky, sing-songy voice was concluded with a low bow. Brother Dan laughed heartily at the droll little fellow and cried, Management is a wise little fellow but you must agree with me, Brother Sam, that this little fellow carries off the laurels for this little plot. Now you take Management and grow wealthy, if you wish, dear Brother, but give me Luck and I care not for money or fame, henceforth I declare to adhere to the society of my little friend Luck. Now Luck might have persuaded Mr. Cork to give Man- agement a cold shoulder, but he was not such a bad little fellow, when he had his own way, and so he at once shook hands with Management, one said, Make, and the other, Up, and as long as the little men lived, they served them SPECTATOR , is faithfully, each in his way. Mr. Cork added dollars to his account, Brother Dan, smiling wrinkles to his pleasant face, and so both gained their wishes and enjoyed their old age together. Spring Nan Haynes Spring is the happiest time of year, Soft is the air and the sky is clear, Beautiful flowers haunt the shady bowers, Sweet as they fall are the quiet showers. Blue is the heaven, soft and saintlyg Blue is the mist that hangs so faintly, Dreamily flow the rippling brooks 'Mongst all the shadiest groves and nooks! ' The Tease Louise Walters '14 It was a lovely May morning. Kate had just settled herself comfortably in her secret nook in the top of the blos- soming apple tree and drawn out of her dress the latest issue of The Waverly Magazine, a .monthly magazine, for which her sister Mollie subscribed. Wliat to Kate was a perfectly grand continued storyu was running through it and she, having gone to the post office for it, thought herself entitled to the first reading. j In the fork of the top branches of the apple tree, Kate had tied an old chair with heavy ropes and piled it full of cushions. A very comfortable hiding place it made, espe- cially when there was some household duty to perform which she wished to escape. As yet her hiding place was undis- covered. Settling down comfortably and propping one cheek on her hand, she began eagerly to read the story, The Traitorf' She had just read the first two lines when a high 16 SPECTATOR pitched and much provoked voice called from the back door, Kate! There was no answer. Kate! this in a louder and still more provoked voice. Again no answer, for Kate was not in the habit of immediately obeying her mother's commands. A few minutes elapsed and Kate listened breath- lessly. Then the call was repeated, this time in a heavy masculine voice. Kate hesitated and finally decided to answer for although she loved her father, she had quite a little fear of him. She descended lightly from her hiding place, amid a shower of apple blossoms, a tall, slender girl with two Haixen braids down her back. She came slowly up the brick walk, brushing the blossoms from her hair. , S Kate ! demanded her father sternly, where is the mag- azine your sister sent you for? Here it is, Father, but I was reading a story in it, and - replied Kate, apologetically. Hasn't your mother told you to do anything in the hQuse? Yes, but I- , Then do it immediately and you may have the book later. Kate was sulky. Why was it that Mollie got everything first. She was surely the favored one. Mother's lady Kate had nicknamed her. It would only have taken a few minutes to read that story and she had plenty of time for other things. Kate mumbled on in this same strain-and finally decided to have revenge. I have a plan, she said softly, and humming a little tune as if she were the most angelic person in the world, she entered the house and ran lightly up the back stairs. i Into Mollie's room she went and going to her bureau took out of the upper drawer two beautiful false curls. These curls were Mollie's pride. They were very, very fashionable and her father had brought them from the city. In a few minutes she came down again and ran down to the farthest corner of the back orchard, where a yellow Jersey cow with a long curly tail grazed idly. She busied herself SPECTATOR 17 for a few minutes and then came bouncing up to the pump, with the two curls. Beside the pump was the usual huge mud puddle. Mollie! she called, Molliel come out on the porch, quick Y Mollie hurried out to the small upper porch and looked down into the back yard. What is it, Kate F Look, Mollie, at your curls. I'm giving them a bath. She whirled the two curls around in the mud puddle and then lifted them gleefully under the pump and pumped with all her might. Kate! screamed Mollie, are they my curls? Oh, my beautiful curls. Mother! Father! some here,', she cried, wringing her hands. One by one the family collected, Kate's mother coming first and entreating Kate to bring back the curls, threaten- ing, commanding, and begging, but it was of no avail. Kate relentlessly whirled them in the mud and then under the pump. She was most certainly getting her revenge. However, the affair suddenly became serious. Kate's father came slowly out of the house, looking perhaps more stern than Kate had ever before seen him. Kathryn Minob, he commanded sternly, bring those curls here immediately. Kate came slowly up the walk, the offending curls behind her back. ' VVhat does all this mean ? demanded her father. Did I ever think to have a daughter who would act like thisli' Kate looked up with a most impish expression. There not Mollie's curls at all, Father, itls only the cow's tail. Kate had cut off the two long curls of old Star's tail. K 'K l . 18 SPECTATOR Lost---An Author julia Short '16 Mr. Gordon and his sister, Faith, were seated in the liv- ing room of their New York home. He was a typical New York business man, and was' handsome, with good, clear- cut features, and line, gray eyes. Faith was rather uncom- promising-looking. She was dressed with puritanical plain- ness, and her face reflected the severity of her dress. Her eyes were coldly critical, her nose long and thin, and her thin lips compressed in a thin straight line. She was the sort of thin-looking person from whom one expected to re- ceive a lecture on one's deficiencies. She seemed to be re- Hecting deeply as she embroidered. Suddenly she turned to her brother and said, Robert, why on earth has Helen been keeping to her room so closely for the past fortnight? What's that ?', absently inquired Mr. Gordon as he lifted his eyes from his paper. His sister repeated her question with an air of resig- nation. She was used to her brother's absent mindedness. I haven't any idea, he answered, I hadn't noticed that she spent an unusual amount of time there-reading an in- teresting book, no doubt. Nonsense, she wouldn't stay in her room so much to read a book, and it wouldn't take her so long, especially for the frivilous books she is interested inf' Why not ask her about it? inquired Mr. Gordon. Ask her, indeed! It isn't likely she would tell me. She would probably do as she has done before, smile and say it was a secret. VVell, you might ask her anyway, said Mr. Gordon, and returned to his paper. Faith sighed inwardly and mused on the indifference of some fathers toward their children. Helen was Mr. Gordon's only child. Her mother had died when she was a child of seven, and since then she had been under the care of various governesses and aunts, ex- SPECTATOR 19 cepting the time spent at boarding school. Miss Faith Gor- don was now in command and Helen liked her less than any of her other guardians, for Faith showed no affection for Helen and was desirous of none from her. Faith showed no interest in the things Helen was enthusiastic about. She thought them' frivolous, and felt it her duty to curb He1en's nonsensical ideas, as she termed them. About two days after her conversation with her brother, as Helen still spent the greater part of her time in her room, Faith resolved to find out what she was doing. She went to Helen's door and tapped lightly, but received no answer. She tried the knob, and Ending the door unlocked, she walked in. A girl was seated at a desk, busily writing. She was a very attractive, dark-haired girl of about nineteen. The desk was bestrewn with numerous papers, and a thick roll of foolscap paper, fastened with a rubber band. was placed at one corner. The girl was so engrossed that she did not no- tice the entrance of Faith. NVhat on earth are you doing, Helen ? demanded Faith. Helen looked up, startled, Why, I-I, oh, its a secret. 1,11 tell you and father all about it in about a week, if you will please go away now. You see, I don't want anybody to know about it, just yet, she said, pleadingly. Go away, indeed! Certainly not. You are in my charge, Helen, and I intend to do my duty and see that you stop your frivolous nonsense. You know, this is not the Hrst time you have refused to tell me what you have been doing because of its being a secret. Perhaps you remember the results of other secrets, especially the last, when your father was presented with an outrageous bill for carpentry work, and so forth, because of a secret concerning playhouses for some negro children. Helen blushed painfully at the remembrance. Faith went on, I demand that you tell me what you are doing. What does this mean ?,' as she indicated the scattered sheets of paper. VVell, I'm-I'm writing a book, said Helen falteringly. 20 SPECTATOR A book! VVhat on earth will you attempt next? A book, indeed! and pray what do you intend to do with it when it is finished? Publish it, I presume. Fd like to, said Helen. At any rate, there is no harm in trying. No harm! Of course not, especially if the newspapers hear of it. You know what that means. Give me that paper at once. Illl attend to it, and despite Helen's remonstrances, Aunt Faith walked to the desk, and gathering the papers into a pile, she took them and swept from the room, leaving poor Helen in te'ars. Faith marched downstairs and gave the pa- pers to a maid, telling her to destroy them. The maid took the papers to the rear of the house and threw them into a large box used for waste paper. A few hours later a man who collected the paper came with a wagon, into which he threw it and drove away. As he drove along an exception- ally ill-paved street, the wagon was bumped so that it threat- ened to fall apart. One bump, harder than the rest, knocked a neat roll of foolscap, fastened with a rubbed band, to the street. A young man, passing by just then, saw the paper and, noting that it was rolled and fastened neatly. picked it up, curiously, to see what it might be. Upon opening it he found it was a story. He smiled and thought, 6'Somebody endeavoring to become an author, and evidently discour- aged. He put the paper in his pocket and forgot about it until he was seated in his club an hour later. He then decided to read the story. He read idly, at first, but after a while he became interested and did not stop reading until he had fin- ished the manuscript. As he looked up, he discovered a man regarding him smilingly. Certainly must be interesting, re- marked the man. Wliy George Bancroft, you're the very man I want to see l exclaimed Bob. Interesting! why its great! Read it and you'll agree, and he passed the manuscript to the man, who was Herbert Bancroft, one of the leading publishers in New York. He had discovered several young authors and SPECTATOR 21 helped them to success. Story? he queried as he took the roll. Bob nodded. Robert Wharton, or Bob, was a wealthy young lawyer of the city. He was a healthy, good-looking, good-huniored young man, and was popular with the men Qand girlsj of his acquaintance. As Bancroft took the paper, he said, I'1l read it and tell you what I think of it tomorrow night. Where did you get it?', Wharton told him and concluded with, But its not finished. The last few chapters are missing. Too bad, for it's fine. Hum, rather strange, remarked Bancroft, if it is as good as you' say. I suppose we will have to advertise for the author, so as to get the missing chapters. 'Lost-An Author 5' rather an unusual advertisement, eh P The next evening Bancroft met Wharton at the club and pronounced his verdict. '4Fine, fine, he said, best thing for a long time. Of course, it needs revising badly, for its rather rough in places, but I tell you that plot is darn orig- inal. Hang it all, I'd give something to find the author. af wk ff ik vs Three years later, Miss Helen Gordon met Mr. Robert Wharton at a dinner dance given in Miss Gordon's honor. The two young people became much interested in each other, and during the evening sat out a number of dances in the conservatory. During one of these intervals they began to talk of books. They were discussing one of the latest pop- ular books, and Helen remarked, I liked the story very much, but I thought it ended too abruptly. In fact, I be- lieve I have never read a book with such an abrupt ending. I think I haven't either, said Bob, but, hold on, yes I have, too. 'WVhat was the name of it ? inquired Helen. Ludgate, Bob answered. VVhat!', Helen exclaimed, why-why, where did you get that P Found it. Why, what is the matter, are you ill? asked 22 SPECTATOR Bob anxiously. No, nog please tell me the story, said Helen. Whereupon Bob told of his finding the story, of reading it, and of Bancroft's verdict. He said he would give a great deal to find the author, he concluded. Helen listened eagerly, and when he had finished she said, half shyly, Why, I wrote that story, but I never thought anyone had read it. After exclamations and explanations on both sides, the situation was explained. Bob told Helen that he would ar- range an interview for her with Bancroft. He arranged with Bancroft to publish it, after it was revised and finished. Four months later, one of the six best sellers . was Lud- gate. Helen had used the nom de plume of Anne Lorng but Bancroft's friends were eager to know the real name of the author. Bancroft sent a telegram to Pine Lodge in the Ad- irondacks, where Bob had written him Helen was staying, and asked her what he should do about the name. .The answer, brief but to the point, was this, Tell them the author is Mrs. Robert Wharton. Cinderella, With Variations Salome Cartwright '14 Two men in a motor car were speeding along a country road. It was a hot sultry day in the latter part of june and the men had been delayed by the violence and fury of a sum- mer storm. Although pelted occasionally by large, warm drops of rain, the roadster sped over the miles that lay between the lit- tle country town and the camp of their friends in Stony Lonesome. As they skirted a farm through which flowed a shallow stream, the younger, aslender, wiry man, leaned forward and clutched the arm of his companion. His excitement was evident. SPECTATOR , 23 Doctor John Cadugan good naturedly assenting to his demand, stopped the car on the little rustic bridge, reached into the body of the car and with a small dark object partly concealed beneath his coat, hurried along the bank of the creek. As his cousin disappeared among some low hanging wil- lows, Leslie Warren, left alone in the automobile, jumped upon the seat and shouted and gesticulated irritably to the rapidly disappearing figure of a bare-legged lad, clad in a gum coat and an oilskin cap. When the auto first shot into View the boy had been blissfully wading in the water much nearer to the bridge, then, as though ashamed of such childish pastime, he turned about and made off as fast as he could. VVarren was known to his friends as a camera fiend and regarded as more or less of a nuisance. He wanted a picture of the little fellow in the big coat and, as his prize threat- ened to elude him, he became desperate. Ho, John! he cried, snap him quick-he's be- hind that bush there to your right. Then to the youth splashing clumsily up the stream he called, Say, sonny, say you-come back here. I got a dollar for you. ' ' His magnificent offer was disregarded entirely. john Cadugan, on his mettle, sprinted over the ground came out ahead of the flying object, and triumphantly took the picture. Stop, stop l shrieked the fellow in the gum coat, shrink- .ing and cowering toward the opposite bank. The picturesque figure stumbled, took another step, then glancing down gave one scream and flinging both arms above his head, sank helplessly into the brook. Doctor Cadugan dropped the camera, jumped into the stream without thought for his patent leathers, and promptly jerked the lad's head and shoulders out of the water. As he lifted the slight form the disfnguring cap was lost .and a mass of dark, curly hair fell over the doctor's arm and 24 SPECTATOR breast. He reached the shore just as Leslie Warren arrived panting, with the medicine case from the car. Blood spurted from an ugly jagged cut on one bare foot. Heavens ! commented Leslie, it's a woman. The doctor laid his patient down and skillfully drew the wound together. The other stood aghast with frightened eyes fastened on the blood pouring through the improvised bandage. Leslie was just recovering from a long illness and his nerves were shattered. She's bleeding to death, he spluttered. 'fLet me go to that farm house over there and get help. The veins stood out on Cadugan's forehead. Grimly he reached for his hypodermic needle, but before he could use it the closed lids swept open and a pair of slate blue eyes gazed steadily up into- his. john Cadugan stopped translixed and for a moment neither seemed to breathe. Leslie Warren looked from one to the other amazed, hesi- tated and then broke into hysterical laughter. Oh! I say, Doc! you are a sight to behold, and the girl looks like a drowned rat, better get her home and cut out the melo- drama. Instantly the young woman sat bolt upright, galvanized into life by the caustic remark. Doctor John moved in front of his patient. He raised a hand in protestation. Brute, he said almost in a whisper, that coming from you is odious. The girl was rapidly recovering her poise. For one reason' she had recognized Doctor Cadugan. He and her brother had roomed together at college, and this minute his facet looked out of a silver frame on her dressing table. The other reason was that her foot hurt less and the bleeding had almost ceased. Then twisting up her hair she assumed command of the' situation. SPECTATOR 25 Get me my shoes, she ordered and pointed out a rock adorned by a pair of low cut shoes and brown stockings. Cadugan swung about and hastened to obey her command. Leslie stood shamefaced, nervously fingering his recov- ered camera. I am very sorry about this, you know, Miss-? Miss--? he paused interrogatively. But the girl, almost hidden by the ample folds of her brother's mackintosh, ignored his at- tempt to learn her name, and disdained to accept such a half- hearted apology. The man shrugged his shoulders. . Well, it was your own fault any way. How did I know you were a girl P he said moodily. Then as his cousin re- joined them he wheeled about and returned to the car. When john Cadugan rushed off in search of the shoes, he was actuated by a desire to be alone for a moment. He was dazed, captivated, enchanted by a pair of grey eyes. His heart pounded in his breast. He had found her, the one woman. Mechanically he gathered up the brown stockings and little shoes, his mind troubled by something vague and tanta- lizing. Then he remembered. She was the girl in brown, Mat- thew Monroe's little sister, Louie. As he approached with her property the girl deftly re- moved the pins from her upturned skirts and hid her bare feet under the sheltering hem. As he planted himself, with folded arms, before her, she compressed her pretty lips to keep from smiling up at him. Determined not to meet his eyes again, she tilted her chin aggressively, and turned her head aside. It was an awkward situation. Can I do anything-to help ? he stammered. I am Doctor john Cadugan, of West- over, and my business is, healing the sick, and not pursuing little girls with infernal machines. This was too much. She had to laugh. I am pleased to meet you, Doctor Caduganf' and she made him an ironi- ze ' sPEcTA'roR cal little bow. But I am not going to tell you my name. You may give me my stockings, and turn your back, please. Cadugan immediately turned his broad back, somehow not withstanding his six feet of brawn and muscle, he felt mighty small. ' The shoes now, please, she called softly. Her companion knelt and slipped one shoe neatly on the uninjured foot, ostentatiously pocketing its mate. A ha, Cinderella, he said with twinkling eyes, it is evidently your intention to remain 'the fair unknownf but I happen to re- member a certain Miss Monroe, a bread and butter miss, that I met three years ago at a sorority banquet. He stood up and without a word lifted her easily in his arms and carried her to the waiting car. Before reaching it, however, she pinched his arm mischievously. Don't tell him, she begged. I don't want him to know who I am. Let's keep it a secret, you and I. All rightf' he said smiling. Warren watched their ap- proach with flushed cheeks. The young lady lives over here, Leslie, the doctor ex- plained as he deposited his burden and indicated a nearby farm house. XVe will get her home as quickly as possible. Leslie climbed out. He was deeply offended. I can't do any more than say, I'm sorry, he said stifily. You go on, I will walk up there and wait. The two conspirators exchanged a merry glance as the car whizzed past him. At the farm gate the Doctor volunteered to go in and make the necessary explanations. Mother's not at home, confided the girl, and I'd bet- ter take this coat off and hide itg it's not mine, you know. She slid out her arms and john removed the coat. Little wisps' of hair clung to her damp forehead, and her clothing was wet through. V The doctor looked her over, rather anxiously at first, then reassured as to her physical well being, a glint came into the steady eyes. Well, he questioned with an access SPECTATOR 27 of boyish enthusiasm, Cinderella, have you two old maid sisters ? I-Sir-What do you mean? she stammered flushing scarlet. I mean, and his arms tightened about her, I mean to give you fair warning that I am taking the part of the prince in this story, and, tapping the bulge made by her slipper, HI have my credentials right here in my pocket. i Peg's Easter Bonnet Helen A. Trail '14 Many years ago there lived in a little Pennsylvania set- tlement an Irish family by the name of -O'Dor1nell, consist- ing of the father, mother, a daughter Peg, and a son Pat. They had lived here but a short time and this was to be their first Easter away from home. It was impossible for the mother and the small son to make the journey to the town for the Easter service and the father declared that it was too long a trip for Peg. O, Father darlin', please don't make me miss the service, for it is sure to be fine. Indeed, and I'll be your own darlin' girl the whole time, if you'll only take me with ye. 'zBut, Peg, me darlin', and what will ye be wearin' in such a fine church and so many fine young ladies? O, mother'll fix up my best gown and I have some lovely ideas for my bonnet. I'll tell ye, Father, ye needn't be afraid that I'll disgrace ye, for I'll, look as handsome as any of the lasses. I'll wear my old bonnet and carry me new one in mother's band-box, coaxed Peg. NVel1, doubtfully spoke her father, turning to Mother O'Donnell, who sat mending, and what do ye think of the girl's plan? If you think you can take care of her, I see no reason why she shou1dn't be pleased, she said quietly. So it was decided that Peg should accompany her father, and the next two days she was as happy as a lark, and so 28 SPECTATOR busy, she declared to her brother, that she didn't have time to eat and couldnit eat if she did have time. At last the eventful Saturday arrived. Peg was up with the sun and ready long before her father, with her precious bonnet tied up carefully in a large box with her gown. Her father helped her upon the horse's back and after waving good- bye to the mother and Pat, Peg and her father were started. When they had gone about half way, their horse stopped, and with all their coaxing, petting, and even whipping, he steadfastly refused to move an inch farther. Mr. G'Donnell got off and attempted to lead him, but in vain. Peg was so interested in the horse that she relaxed her tight grasp of her hat box and alas, it slipped into a great big mud-puddle. Poor Peg was so vexed that she was about ready to cry, in fact two big tears had already rolled down her rosy cheeks, when she heard the sound of horse's hoofs, and two gen- tlemen, the one young and handsome, the other rather old, appeared riding down the road. They asked if they could be of any assistance and Mr. O'Donnell replied, Sure, and I'd be much obliged if ye could End out what is the matter with Dick. Besides my lass' bonnet has fallen in the mud and her heart's about breakin'. At this the younger man dismounted and very carefully recovered the box and handed it to Peg, who looked in at it for a moment only, for you may be sure it was a very sorry looking bonnet. But Peg, brave hearted girl that she was, smiled shyly at the gentle- man and blushing, thanked him kindly. In the meantime her father and the older man had dis- covered that Dick had merely been tired and wanted a rest, but that now he was perfectly willing to go on. As the other two were going in the same direction, they rode on gayly in spite of the loss of Peg's bonnet. And this was not the end of the young people's acquaintance, for a year after, Peg traveled the same road behind her happy husband. SPECTATOR 29 The Butcher's Clock F. Woodward Mack '14 Here, you, come along wit' me. This was spoken in a gruif voice and accompanied by a heavy hand falling on Rothwell Weiman's shoulder. Rothwell, or Rotty, as he was called, looked up and involuntarily started at the sight of a blue-coated cop glancing at him. This procedure fell like a thunder cloud upon the other- wise clear sky of Rotty's happiness. The sun was shining brightly on this morning, the eleventh of july, and Rotty was happy chiefly because the evning before he had been to a certain place to see a certain person and had had a de- lightful time. Of course he didn't have his English or Trig'. But what cared he for such tritles as lessons. The patrol had taken charge of him before he had re- covered from his surprise. He then realized that he had been arrested and was being taken to the lock-up. He no- ticed his books lying on the seat beside him, and wondered dully what the principal would say if he knew why Rotty was absent from school. But he was not left to his thoughts very long. The patrol drew up to the door of the city bastile and an officer escorted Rotty up the steps and into a little room with a platform and box desk at one end. After the usual court formalities, the sergeant recited the charge: Breaking and Entering, with the further charge of Grand Larceny tacked on the end. Good night ! thought Rotty, why, I never stole any thing except a Latin exam. V Say, said Rotty hotly, what am I charged with- stealing? XfVell, I'll tell you the whole story. Last night, some- time between eleven and midnight, the home of Dr. R. D. Lanniston was broken into and robbed. Now, Mr. I. M. Grumphy, the shoe dealer, and, as you know, an esteemed citizen of our town, was standing across the street from the Lanniston home last night. And he says he saw a man leave the Lanniston home. He accidentally glanced in a ao ' sPEc'rAToR nearby butcher shop, Baker's, I presume, and noticed that the hands upon a dial in the shop pointed to twelve o'clock. He said he wondered at such a late visit to the Lanniston home but supposed it to be a medical call. But this morn- ing when it had been newsed about that the Lanniston house had been robbed, Mr. Gramphy called me up and said he had some valuable testimony. And he says that you are the one he saw leaving the Lanniston home last evening. Rotty listened to this recital with wide open eyes and mouth. Certainly he had been at Lanniston's the previous evening to pay a strictly formal visit to a slight acquaintance of his, Miss Elizabeth Lanniston. But, ye gods! he wasn't guilty of staying till midnight. Why, he had left a ten- thirty and he told the sergeant so. And above all things, why would he steal any thing from the home of the girl he -aw,-well, had so much respect for. It was absurd! I am very sorry, young man, but the proof is against you. We'l1 have to keep you in the 'cooler' till week after next, when the case will come up at court. With this Rotty was led into a cell and locked up with his anger. Now, thought the prisoner, HI guess someone will drop a few degrees in the thermometer of Elizabeth's opinion when she hears that her gallant knight is in the 'coolerf And I'1l bet the doctor will damage my anatomy if he catches me in his house again. Rotty was interrupted in his reverie at this point by the entrance of a tall man with a gray suit and a business- like air. ' I am Attorney Wise, began the towering one, and your father has retained me as defending attorney in your case. Now- Look here, interrupted Rotty hotly, this is an out- rage. I'm not guilty. Why, I left Lanniston's at ten-thirty last night. And besides- Yes, Athat's all very well, interrupted Wise, I'm glad you're innocent but you cannot make the authorities SPECTATOR 31 believe that, merely on your own testimony. You see, they have a witness that absolutely identifies you as the man he saw leaving the Lanniston home at twelve o'clock- He's a blanked liar! broke in Rotty. I hope so, smiled the attorney, but you see We must prove it or we are lost. Now to get down to brass tacks, tell' me just where you were and what you did from-well, say seven o'clock, to about one o'clock this morning. I have no doubt but that I can free you but you must tell me every thing. ' All right, growled Rotty, but I'll tell you this-some- one is going to pay dearly for this outrage. Yes, yes, interrupted the big man, but I must have your story. V Well, started the prisoner, at seven o'clock I was- a-oh, yes, I was dolling up a bit at seven o'clock. I left the house at seven fifteen and went down town. At- But what did you go down town for? A I Why, to get a box of candy. That was all I did. But what did you want with the candy? Oh, never mind, I know-ye-es, I see now. At a quarter till eight I started out Franklin Avenue and after a half hour's stroll reached the Lanniston home about eight-ten. I was at Lanniston's until about ten-thirty, when I left and again went down town to the- Without the candy, I suppose, interrupted Mr. Wise, grinning from ear to ear. Yes, without the candyf' and here Rotty had to smile, for the memory of the evening before was certainly sweet. I then went to Bill Trent's pool room, where I played un- til about a quarter to twelve. By twelve oiclock I was home in bed. The first I knew of this business was when I was arrested while on my way to school but an hour ago. Now, you've got my story, and do you see how they can convict me of robbery in the face of that P Ah, yes, my boy, I believe you are innocent but you 32 SPECTATOR must have proof to convince a material and methodical ju- diciaryf' They were interrupted at this point by the approach of one of the wardens. Letter for you, Mr. Weimanf' Rotty opened the letter eagerly. He was expecting Word from his parents. As he-read, his face lost the hang-dog ex- pression it had been wearing since his arrest. Dear Rotty: , f I know you are innocent. Father swears that if he ever sees you talking to me again, he'll wring your neck. But never mind, I am sure something will turn up to clear you of the charge. Bets. Rotty heaved a sigh of relief as he finished the letter. Then he started to whistle violently. What's up, did your uncle leave you a million or what makes you so joyous? asked the attorney, who had sat pa- tiently by, during Rotty's excited reading and rereading of the letter. Better than that, returned Rotty, someone believes my innocence anyway. She Writes that she believes some- thing will turn up to free me and that- Oh-yes-um, I see, it's a 'she,' is it? I understand the drama now, smiled Mr. Wise. I just wonder what mother said when she heard that precious was in the coop ? mused Rotty. Well, I'd put up a few dollars that she thought pretty hardg but never mind, my boy, I, like the writer of that letter, believe that 'something will turn up' to free you. The court will come to order, squawked the clerk. Officer will produce the principals to case 3042-Com- monwealth versus Weiman, growled the judge from his bench. We now find Rotty in court. The authorities refused to release him on bail and he had to spent two weeks in the SPECTATOR 33 county jail. Attorney Wise had done everything in his power to form a good line of defense, but in spite of all the witnesses he produced, who testified to the good character of the youth, the testimony of Mr. Grumphy outweighed it all. I'll tell you frankly, said the lawyer, you're in a tight place. In the meantime the witnesses for the state had testi- lied and had been cross-examined by Mr. Wise. I've all of them mixed up except that confounded Grumphy. I can't make him forget that he saw you leave Dr. Lanniston's at twelve o'clock. But I didn't leave the-H I Yes, yes, broke in Mr. Wise impatiently, it's all right for you to say that but you must prove it. The judge had now called on Grumphy for a reiteration of his testimony just before giving his charge to the jury. You promies to fell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, the clerk put the oath. I do, said the witness firmly. In the first place, where were you at twelve o'clock on the night of July tenth P asked the district attorney. H I was standing in front of Baker's meat shop. What did you see at twelve o'clock? I saw a man leave the Lanniston house. How do know it was twelve o'clock ? I looked in the window and it was exactly midnight by the butcher's clock. How near to the Lanniston house were you standing? Just across the street. Within range of clear vision P Yes, sir. How do you know it was the defendant whom you saw ? He crossed the street, I suppose on his way down town, and passed within three feet of me. The street light was at my back and shone directly in his face. ' So you positively identify the defendant as the man who KI is H cc at 34 XSPECTATOR left the Lanniston home at twelve o'clock-on the night or July tenth last ? I do. That is all, concluded the prosecuting attorney, a tri- umphant sneer on his face. 1 Has the defense anything to say P queried the judge. No, growled W'ise. Very well, the bench will charge the jury 3 turning to the jury box, he continued, Gentlemen of the jury, you have heard the testimony both in defense and prosecution of the defendant. I am of the opinion that the defendant is guilty and would recommend a verdict of 'Guilty of Grand Larceny,' as the defense cannot repudiate the testimony of the state's witness that the defendant was upon the scene at the aforesaid time. After this brief recital the judge dismissed them, and led by their foreman, the jury left the courtroom. Well, the jig's up, observed Rotty's lawyer wrath- fully to his young client as the jury left the room. That jury would bring in a verdict favorable to his charge no mat- ter whether the devil or an angel were on trial. Soon the jury came trooping back, and all seated them- selves except the foreman, who sought the judge's recogni- tion to recite the verdict. A breathless hush fell upon the courtroom. It would have been possible to hear a pin drop. We find, upon reviewing the testimony, both for and against the defendant, and considering all the technicalities of the case, that-U and here the foreman stopped to cough. Why in blue blazes doesn't he spit it out, the shrimp, growled Wise. Shshssshsh!l admonished Rotty breathlessly. His very life depended upon what the next live or six words would be-the Weiman name would either go down to in- famy or it would remain honored. We find, contined the jury foreman, that the defend- ant is guilty of 'Grand Larcenyf and of 'Breaking and En- , SPECTATOR 35 tering,' and would recommend that no clemency be extended to him. A sepulchral silence of a full minute followed these words of doom. Everything suddenly swam before Rotty s eyes. Heaven above! He was a criminal and must forever hang his head in shame. He was aroused from this reverie by thelgruff guards who ordered him to stand and receive sentence. Rotty hard- ly knew what he was doing as he stood there awaiting the sentence which would send him to a living death. And, above all, he was nearly driven insane when he realized that he was about to be punished for someone's else crime. Mr. Rothwell C. Weiman, began the judge in an un- earthly drone, I hereby sentence you to not more than ten, or less than seven years' confinement in the State Peni- tentiary as a punishment for robbing the home of Dr. R. D. Lanniston on the night of july tenth last. Has the prisoner any remarks ? Yes, broke out Rotty vehemently, I solemnly swear that I did not commit the crime for which I am sentenced. And, he continued, some day certain jurors, lawyers, wit- nesses, and a worthy nearsighted judge will dearly rue the act they have this day performed. That's all I have- Your Honor! Your Honor! broke in Mr. Wise, ex- citedly pushing the bewildered Rotty into a chair. I have a witness who will repudiate the testimony of the state's witness and free my client. Have I leave to introduce my witness? You have, growled the judge disgustedly . Mr. Wise rose and beckoned to someone in the crowd. Rotty wondered dully what could have taken possession of the usually passive and imperturable lawyer to make him act so much like an excited child. He then turned his gaze in the direction of Mr. Wise's beckoning finger, and-oh-- he nearly sifted through the chair. It was Elizabeth Lan- niston! Rotty gaped at her with eyes wide open and jaw hanging loosely as she stepped to the witness stand. She ss SPECTATOR was pale as death but collected, and as unruffled as a stone. Rotty could not believe his eyes. Was it possible that Bets, of all persons, was about to testify in his defense? She was sworn in and Mr. Wise was given permission to put the question. But he merely nodded to Miss Lan- niston. That man, began the witness with a linger extended point blank at Mr. Grumphy, is a liar. There was a gasp from the corpulent personage. The defendant is innocent. The butcheris clock, by which Mr. Grumphy told time, is nothing but a Dayton Springless Computing Scale, used dur- ing the day for weighing cheese, beef, and pork, and I would tell the gentleman, it computes pounds, not hours. A snicker followed this revelation, and before the mean- ing of these events had soaked into Rotty's bewildered brain, Bets stood before him with outstretched hands. I told you something would turn up to save you, y.ou poor boy, she smiled. Ten minutes later the jury had reversed its decision, and the judge had rescinded his sentence. The culprit, Grumphy, had slunk from the room followed by the hisses and cat-calls of the spectators. 'The first thing he knew, Rotty was shaking hands with the judge, while around him crowded the jury-men, anxious to congratulate him on his good fortune. His parents stood by, relief plainly depicted on their faces. Well, young man, concluded the judge, you were right. Certain lawyers, witnesses, jurymen, and a near- sighted judge are truly sorry for what they did, or rather, nearly did. And it is this young lady you should thank for the establishment of your innocence. Oh, responded Rotty confidently, I'll make proper amends, all right. Bets, may I call and pay my debts this evening? Uhuh, hummed Bets in answer. P SPECTATOR 37 But what would happen if your father got his hands on me? Oh, you poor foolish boy! Why, Father says he is ready to give you the right hand of fellowship, and I am ready to give you my-uh-well, you see, I bear you no enmity whatever. Ummmm. Fm going to thank that man Grumphy for taking a look at that 'butcl1er's clock.' Don't you think you should thank me for taking a second look at it? asked Bets petulantly. And when Rotty left the Lanniston home that night it was midnight by the Butcher's Clock. The Burglary Eva Brinker A tall man, wearing a long black coat and a slouch hat pulled far over his eyes, came quietly down a street in the town of Collinsburg. It was after midnight and the street was deserted. Quietly he ascended the steps of the Wilkins residence and as quietly went over the porch. At the door he stopped and apparently searched for something in his pockets. Then, after waiting a few minutes in indecision, he stole with stealthy tread to a window at the side of the house. This he strove to open but with no avail. Then clapping his hand to an inner pocket as if in sudden remembrance, he took out a bunch of keys and going again to the door in- serted one after the other in the keyhole. Finally he found one that tit. He crept in and closed the door noise- lessly after him. For a moment he stood motionless and then started towards a staircase a little way from the door. I-Ialt! cried a low, firm voice from somewhere above. Glancing up the stairway he found himself looking along the barrel of a small revolver. Behind it standing on the top stair was a light, girlish figure. Back of her the moonlight streamed through the window while behind him the street- light shone through the glass in the door. Between them lay a gulf of darkness. 38 SPECTATOR Do not move, she continued, or I- She did not finish the sentence but tapped the revolver significantly. She spoke in a steady voice, but in spite of this, he noticed a barely perceptible shaking of the revolver. Let me explain, he said, I am- Quickly she in- terrupted him. You may explain nothing, for I know you would not tell the truth. VValk backwards to the door and go outf' But listen, he said, I am not a robber. Enough, she said and appeared to take aim. There was nothing for him to do but go. When he had reached the door, she stopped him. Do you have any money ? Then as she noticed a large signet ring on his left hand, she continued, Of course you have. You may go on. Q As he remained standing by the door she said, Of course you know I could wake father and have him call the police, but this time I am going to let you go for er-r you seem rather young and don't seem like a robber. She thought she saw a smile Hit across his face and she finished sternly, Go immediately. However, he remained there and made a final effort to speak. I really wish you would wake- A meaning gesture of the revolver silenced him and he backed slowly out and closed the door. Elma went softly back to her room. Removing her kimono and bedroom slippers which she had hurriedly slip- ped on upon hearing the burglar, she got into bed for the second time that night. For a long time she lay and thought. She thought how proudly she would tell brother, Bob, and her parents of this adventure, how mysteriously she would tell the girls at the normal school from which she had returned only that even- ing, and iinally of the robber himself and of the possible good she had done him by giving him another chance. Then SPECTATOR 39 ruefully she thought of the smile she had seen Hitting over his face. If I didn't help him by giving him a chance, I have saved the jewelry and silverware, anyway, she said as she turned over and finally went to sleep. Early the next morning Elma was in the airy dining- room talking with her mother. We had so little time to talk last night, said her mother, that I forgot to tell you we had taken Mr. Adams, one of the new school teachers, as a boarder. Your brother knew him in college and insisted that he stay here. just then a strange man entered the room and was in- troduced to Elma as Mr. Adams. After the three had con- versed for a few minutes, Mrs. Wilkins said, By the Way, Mr. Adams, you were not in last night, were you F No, stammered Mr. Adams, I+I was detained at the literary society until late and-and then found I had lost my key. Although his voice and hgure had seemed strangely famil- iar, Elma did not become suspicious until now. Horrors! Could this man have been her burglar. Her eyes fell on a large signet ring on his left hand. That settled it. He had been the robber. How she wanted to sink through the floor. just then her mother was called from the room. Ten minutes later when Bob entered the dining room, he found his sister and Mr. Adams laughing heartily. Why, you two are getting on famously, he said, and I was afraid you would be shy. Miss Wilkins and I found we had met before, said Mr. Adams as he glanced laughingly at Elma. QQ .dyg-, 40 SPECTATOR A Visit to Salt Lake City E. F. '14 Chicago, Illinois, Feb. 10, 1914. Dear Sister: I arrived here safely after a pleasant journey from Salt Lake City. At Salt Lake City I went to see the Temple Block. It is the chief interest to the tourist of Salt Lake City. It is situated in the very heart of the city, taking up a ten-acre square, and is entirely surrounded by a stone wall twelve feet high and three feet thick. On all four sides entrance is gained by large iron gates. From these gates, I got a glimpse of the beautiful parked grounds. I entered through the south gate, which leads directly to the bureau of information. From this bureau, parties are made up, and under the escort of ladies and gentlemen, who give all their time freely for the entertainment of the visiting public, the trip is started. First, as we approached the Assembly Hall, I passed the Sea Gull Monument, which commemorates an epoch' in Mormonism. After passing this, we visited the Assembly Hall, which is a spacious building of semi-Gothic style and built of gray granite. This building occupies the southwestern corner of the grounds. It was built from 1877 to 1882 and is sixty-eight by one hundred and twenty feet in dimension. It seats two thousand people and is used for an overHow from the Tabernacle and small gatherings and concerts for which the Tabernacle would be too large. In this Assembly Hall there is a large pipe organ but not nearly so fine a one as the one in the Tabernacle. After leaving the Assembly Hall, I entered the Taber- nacle through the west door. 1 was led up a Hight of stairs and took a stand on a level with the pulpits and almost at the base of the large organ. The plainness and simplicity of the building first impressed me but as I surveyed the long rows of seats and. the tremendous vaulted ceiling, the vastness of the place grew upon me and inspired mingled feelings of solemnity and admiration. This building is el- SPECTATOR 41 liptic in shape and seats eight thousand people. It is two hundred and fifty feet long by one hundred and fifty feet wide and eighty feet high. The self-supporting wooden roof is a remarkable piece of engineering. It rests upon pillars of red sandstone which stand ten or twelve feet apart in the whole circumference of the building. These pillars sup- port wooden arches ten feet in thickness and spanning one hundred and fifty feet. The arches are of lattice truss work and are put together with wooden pins. No nails or iron are used in the construction of the frame work. The wood for this building was hauled from the Missouri River by ox teams as there is no wood near. The cost of this building, exclusive of this organ, was S300,000. This organ is conceded by some of the greatest organists to be the finest in the world. The builder of this organ, after surveying his finish- ed product, said, that if he thought when he started it, that it was going to be so fine he would not have had the courage to start it., The accoustics of this building are so fine that one can distinctly hear a pin fall at a distance of two hun- dred feet. From the Tabernacle I was escorted to a position from which one gets an excellent view of the Temple. This building is one hundred and eighty-six and one-half feet long by ninety-nine feet wide, and the greatest height, two hun- dred and twenty-two feet to the top of the figure on the cen- tral eastern tower. This building cost four million dollars and took many years to construct. Visitors are never ad- mitted to the Temple. justafter its completion, it was open for a short period for the general public but after its dedi- cation April 6, 1893, no visitors have been admitted. Only Mormons of good standing are allowed in this building. This completed my trip through Temple Block. I am enjoying my trip very much and hope to be home soon. With love to all, Ben. 42 SPECTATOR Two Birds With One Stone Paul Burggraf '15 Tl1e sole occupants of the stage coach as it pulled out of Cripple Creek for Bear Pass were myself and an English- man who seemed to be particularly interested in the scenery. He carried a cane and every time anything would attract his interest, he would call my attention to it by pointing with his cane. When I say sole occupants, I do not include the driver, Dad Wilkins, who had driven the coach for nearly twenty years, and a westerner who was taken along as guard. He had a short barreled shotgun between his knees. W'hen the stage pulled up to water the horses, I climbed up on top of the roof behind Dad, and the guard, at the same time beckoning my traveling companion to follow my example. Dad was suspicious of the Englishman and thought it a better plan to have the conspirator under his eyes than in the coach planning something. VVhen he sat down, Dad would occasionally cast a suspicious glance in his direction. I noticed this and as I watched him, came to the conclusion that in taking this journey he had something in mind be- sides the pleasureof travel. My good fellows, said the Englishman, this is surely a great deal better than riding in that stuffy coach. The air is cool and refreshing and indeed piercing to one who is not used to the mountain air. Like as not, said the guard, you might have the op- portunity to get pierced with more than fresh air, it might be some lead before you know it. You see, said Dad,' with a nod toward the guard, we take the monthly pay for the mines over to Bear Pass to-day, and as Si Jenkins said he had seen a suspicious char- acter around here lately, I thought I'd make sure. The Englishman at my side was busy turning his head this way and then that way in order' to ,miss none of the scenery. Finally, seeing that we were talking, he pulled out SPECTATOR 43 a cigarette case, lit a cigarette and seemed not in the least disturbed by what he heard. When do you expect to meet this desperado ? I asked NDad'!9 Wal, said he, Hthe only place as I know would be at the foot of the bluff, beyond the next waterin' place. When we had reached the place spoken of by Dad, We got down and refreshed ourselves with the cool water. The Englishman did not descend but sat on top contentedly smok- ing. We climbed up on our seats again and were about to start when the lead horse whinnied and the next instant came the sharp order, Hands up ! The guard leveled his gun and fired, but a second later came the report of a six-shooter and the guard rolled off the coach. Then from ,behind a rock one of ,the most desperate looking men I ever saw, stepped out, unmasked. Get down off the wagon and stand in a row with your hands upj' said he. Then he came around and looked at us. How much is in the box, 'Dad'? Be sure on your calcula- tions. Over Hve thousand in gold and bills, answered Dad sullenly, but this is where I lose my job. Then the desperado began to relieve us of every thing we had until he came to the Englishman. He smiled as he approached him, for the Englishman had his hands up hold- ing his cane between them just as if he were taking gym- nastic exercises. Well, well, a stranger. Ain't you afraid you'l1 get hurt out here in these wilds? But we'll Hx you pretty soon. We'll put a gun where you got that cane if ye're live long enough. As he spoke he relieved the Englishman of his cigarette case, watch, and roll of bills. As he backed toward the coach, the Englishman said, Look here, Mr. Ruffian, I'1l see that you pay dear for this. I'll tell the King of England, and the President of the United States about this treatment. As he spoke he lowered his 44 SPECTATOR cane and pointed it at the desperado as if to make it more emphatic. Hang your old king and the president too for all I- There was a report of a pistol and a puff of smoke from the end of the cane and the desperado fell to the ground a dead man. Wal, I'l1 be dog-goned, said Dad, Old man, you sure slipped one over on us that time and I don't lose my job. Let me see that cane. You seef' said the Englishman in pure American tone and accent, I am james H. Twain, the detective, and I happened to be in Cripple Creek in search of a crook. I took care of the dough for you and if photographs do not lie, I have my crook. Two birds with one stone, you see! ' '11ll'1'2l'l'l N., .5 , ri! I ,V-vi fn llv' x HR-1' W l ' K , , ,, Q Xmxixx lliEiil'1wil i1n,w!a x - - N. -sf Xf?!,,xX-ai x'f 1wi Q.,rg'Xgi' '- f ' 1 'Y . -3 gan s - f x ' ' X sxy,-x Nfl? sk 1 - f-if ' s ,., X f ff XX X 2 XXX 3 HAZELMULLER ll SPECTATOR 45 Ihr Minh Srhnnl Svpvrtatnr JOHNSTOWN, PA., APRIL, 1914. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 CENTS. PER COPY, 10 CENTS Ehitnrial anh Eastman Staff LULU MEYER, '14, Editor RALPH COLEMAN, '15. MARY COVER, '15, Associate Editors Exchange Editors School Reporter KATHYRN BRYAN, '14 WALTER CRAMER, '14 MARGARET GREER. '14 School News Society Editors JOHN GERHARDT, '14 CLARICE GRUMBLING. '14 GRIFFITH OWENS, '14 RUTH HEILMAN, '14 EDWARD MARCHL, '14 Current Events, MARY EVANS, '14 Art Editor, CLEO R1-IINE, '14 Athletic Editor, CHARLES SPECK, '14 Cartoonist, CYRIL SMITH, '15 Alumni Editor, ROBERT GREER, '14 Class Representatives CHARLES KRESS, '15 ALBERT CALLET, '16 PHILIP WALTER, '17 Business Manager, LELAND W. WALKER, '14 Advertising Manager, HERBERT DAVIES, '14 Associates-JAMES LEWIS, '15 RALPH COLEMAN, '15 MORRIS REYNOLDS, '14 HARRY ROSE, '15 HERBERT SILVERSTONE, '14 CLYDE DUNMEYER, '15 HARRY STETLER, '14 The Spectator is published monthly during the school term. Address all communications to The Spectator, High School Building, Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postofiice, Johnstown, Pa., as second-class mail matter. In order to insure publication in the current issue, as MSS, must be handed in to the editor not later than the 12th of each month. ' EDITORIAL No matter what has been our disposition during the winter months, it is our privilege-no, our duty, now, to be gay, for this is Easter time! As Easter represents the resurrection of life from the shadows of the tomb, so does it represent a burst of new life throughout all nature. This is the season when we cast aside the grays and browns of winter to flaunt the bright colors of spring. Our gaze is compelled to turn from the muddy sidewalks to 46 SPECTATOR p the shop windows where airy spring bonnets, perched like birds in a cage, long to escape and adorn the heads of women of fashion. The heavy luxuriant materials are replaced by dainty gauzy fabrics. Snatches from Mendelssohn's Spring Song, Grieg's To Spring, and Borsdeflia At the Brook float out from win- dows where we might have expected labored scales and Bach studies. We are surprised to find a vernal poem in a digni- fied magazine which is wont to deal with deeper subjects. The illustrations in current literature take on a bright hue, and more delicate form, Our thoughts run in a gayer though more sympathetic vein, for there is a voice Within each one of us which sings, This is Easter time, be buoyant, be gayll' Women express their delight in the coming of spring by dainty colors on bonnets and dress. Flowers are extensively used because they appropriately reflect nature at this time of the year. But men must find another way to express their pleasure in the season, for the ruling fashion among men does not allow them to express any feeling in the selection of their garments. There is a model which destroys any attempt at distinction. The introduction of bright spring hats for men, coats extreme in cut, and of green and purple dress suits, denotes a desire among men for change, but because the change is not tastefully expressed, the results are ridiculous rather than satisfactory. Mark Twain tried to introduce a reform in men's dress suits by wearing a white suit, but other men were not brave enough to adopt the style. Dress suits are still more conventional than business suits, for they are alike in color as well as cut. A woman tries to show her taste, character, and nature in her dress. It is a deep humilia- tion for her to find another dress exactly like her own, for her individuality is attacked. What would she feel if all dresses were alike? Now, this art of dressing should not be left entirely to women. It is just as much a mark of culture to be properly dressed as it is to have gentle manners and pleasing habits of speech. Why do the mechanic, the poet, the politician, SPECTATOR 47 the musician, the scholar hide themselves in evening suits and instantly destroy their individuality? The tall man, the short man, the broad-shouldered man, the thin man, submit to the fashions, and consider themselves lucky if the effect is pleasing. A woman selects a style which suits her com- plexion and build, but a man selects a suit and lets himself become it as best he may. Men's styles were not always so uniformg the ancient Greek and Roman costumes afforded the men more chance to express their tastes in their garments. They were of dif- ferent colors, gracefully draped and usually trimmed with border designs. The type of man could be seen by his se- lection of garments. Cicero sarcastically exclaimed that Cat- aline's followers could be distinguished by their long sleeved tunics, reaching to the ground, and togas as large as sails. The men of Shakespeare's time had an advantage over the men of to-day for, .since the costumes were varied in color and style, the apparel oft proclaimed the man. Our styles would evidently have displeased Shakespeare for to him clothes that expressed good taste were rich not gaudy. Although the dress of men to-day is sometimes gaudy, it is never rich in color. The richness of color in costumes passed away with the picturesque colonial styles. The knee- breeches of velvet, augmented with laces, silver slipper buckles, and gold-buttons, were doubtlessly more comfort- able than the stiff collars and shirts of to-day, and certainly more pleasing than the severe outline of existing styles. When we attend a theater, we heave a sigh of satisfaction when we see that the setting is in colonial times, for this was the time, especially in Europe, when people loved dis- play, and reflected this characteristic in their stately and magnificent costumes. The dress of men in our age shows no character. Since men are meek enough to endure their fashions, though they are sometimes uncomfortable and distressingly uniform, we must wait till Dame Fashion decrees a new style 48 SPECTATOR for men. Let us hope for an introduction of individuality in man's dress. Wlien James Monroe introduced his famous doctrine into Congress, nearly a hundred years ago, such a thing as a re- bellion in Central American republics was certainly not taken into consideration, as these countries were but newly estab- lished. To-day the Monroe Doctrine has been so broadly interpreted that no European power can meddle in any of the affairs of the southern republics unless their action has been sanctioned by the United States. Possibly our government has gone too far in this policy and inadvertently encouraged the political turmoil that has become so common in these nations. The United States has always been slow to interfere in the affairs of these repub- lics in order to avoid bloodshed and the expense of interven- tion. The Central Americans are aware of this policy and, moreover, they know that no foreign nation will be permit- ted, by the Monroe Doctrine, to interfere in their affairs. Is it not reasonable then to suppose that some of the revolutions are not necessary, and' are stirred up by rebel leaders not to relieve the country from oppression, but for mere personal gain? The leader in the rebellion himself becomes the oppressor. He knows he is responsible to the United States alone for his actions and our government has always been loath to put its hat in the ring. Surely many of the atrocious acts that are committed in these insurrec- tions would never have occurred if the insurgents knew all the powers were seeking such opportunities to intervene and pacify the country. Insurrections would be fewer in number, and certainly the situation in Mexico would have long been settled if Germany, England, and other powers were not prevented from interfering by the Monroe Doctrine. Not long ago, England advanced the proposition that all the nations cease to make any additions to their navies for a period of one year. Germany's direct refusal shatter- SPECTATOR 49 ed all hopes of such an agreement and, incidentally, showed the inwardvanimosity that exists among the European pow- ers, despite assertions to the contrary. Germany is unwill- ing that Great Britain should possess the greatest navy and is making rapid steps to overhaul her. Great Britain, on the other hand, is anxious to retain the supremacy she has held so long and, as a result of Germany's refusal, the British Admiraly has proposed a tremendous increase in their navy. What else can this signify other than one nation is afraid to trust the other with a superior armament? Universal Peace has long been delayed by this very attitude of the powers. Too much enmity exists among them to hasten the day of international arbitration. Like the participants in a mountain feud, they can not settle their cases in court. It is not the suit they wish to win, it is the stigma of the last defeat they wish to wipe out. In many years to come, possi- bly future generations will forget this feud and make Uni- versal Peace practical. , . 7 r if g l Current Events J 5 'Il 2' J wif? 2. 12 ffW'l-4 Europe and America paused to mourn the death of the great inventor, George Westinghouse. On March 15th, fun- eral services were held in the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, Pittsburg, and burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev. J. H. Jewett of New York and Rev. S. J. Fisher of Pittsburg conducted the services. Rev. Fisher said that the inventor's monument was not that his name was placed on the walls of the Congressional Library but that he had made passenger travel so delightfully secure, and that he had aided so much in the rapidity of commercial transactions. The 50 SPECTATOR aim of this man was progress, and in working for his aim he beneited mankind. As a rule, people of the western world consider the women of Japan as still below the standard of men in execu- tive ability. But it is a japanese woman who has just or- ganized and become president of a bank in Tokio. This progressive woman is Mrs. Kin Seno, head of the Seno Bank. This bank was organized a year ago with a capital of five hundred thousand yens. During the first year the bank was very successful and declared a dividend of six per cent. The president, altho a woman of over seventy years, is the con- trolling influence in the bank. Surely Washington society was never so excited with White House festivities as this year. Never have two en- gagements of White House occupants been announced in one year and from present tendencies, this year will be crowned with two such majestic weddings. On Friday even- ing, March the thirteenth, the engagement of Miss Eleanor Wilson to Mr. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury, was made public. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has opened to public inspection the collection of the late J. Pier- pont Morganl This collection consists of four or five thous- and items and occupies the entire upper floor of the museum's new northern wing. Works of art executed between the seventh century B. C. and the early nineteenth century are there in bronze, ivory, miniatures, tapestry, in everything by which man has expressed his love for the beautiful. This is probably the largest collection ever made by one man. Early last month the Postofhce Department at Wash- ington held its annual dead letter sale. A new method was installed by which each package was opened and the con- tents catalogued. Each purchaser is thus able to see what he is buying. The things are auctioned oi' and it is curious to see the different kinds of merchandise which are sent thru the mails. This sale nets the Postoflice Department many thousands of dollars annually. SPECTATOR E 51 Recently the largest and heaviest single leaf bascule bridge in the world was completed for the Baltimore 8: Ohio Railroad across the Calumet River in Chicago. This bridge is two hundred and thirty-five feet long and weighs more than four million pounds. It is operated by electricity. There are probably 800 killed and thousands homeless as the result of earthquakes and eruptions of the volcano Asama-Yama on the island Nippon. On March 15th and 16th there are 237 earthquake shocks recorded. St. Patrick's Day on the Emerald Isle will no doubt be heralded with slight fights and heavy arguments in the Irish battle for home rule. The agreement between the Chinese government and the Standard Oil Company for the exploitation of the Chinese oil fields has met with much opposition from iniiuential Chi- nese. On February 18th, the House of Representatives pass- ed the Alaska railway bill but amended it by providing that the road beb uilt by direct appropriation. ' Alumni George Thackerey '13 was elected vice president of the Freshmen .class at State. ' Stewart Grumbling '12 won second place in the two-mile run of the Middle Atlantic A. A. U. at Pittsburgh. p Paul Zasofsky '13 won seventh place in the same race. Carl Engh '13 is on the basket ball team at Ohio Northern University. 52 SPECTATOR l 1 l 9 em 0 1 it .film lk 4 I I Q BASKET BALL Senior-junior Game The Senior-Junior basket ball game of January 28th was captured by the Seniors, in a close contest, by the score of 23 to 18. The game was well played and it was undecided who was the winner till the bell rang. The line up: Seniors-21 Juniors-18 I Chandler. ......... .... F . . . . ........... ..Drew Cramer .... .... F . . . . ..... .Schry Marchl .... . . . C. . . . ...... ..Stolle Speck... . .... G. . . . .... .McCloskey Stetler. .................... G. .................... .Custer Subs.-Coleman for Stolle. Feld goals-Chandler 2, Cramer 3, Marchl 2, Schry 3, Custer 2, McCloskey. Fouls- Drew 2 of 8, Schry 4 of 15, McCloskey 0 of 1, Custer 0 of 4, Cramer 7 of 13. Score at end of first half-Seniors 14, Juniors 11. Sophomore-Freshmen Game The second game of the day proved to be just as good as the iirst. In it the Freshmen defeated the Sophomores by the score of 23-14. The Freshmen were too strong for the Sophs and did not have much trouble in defeating them. The line up: SPECTATOR , 53 Freshmen-23 Sophomores-14 Warren. ............ . . . F. .... ....... I ...... . Prothero Morgan..... F. .... ..... . ...Slater Brant. .... . . . C. .... .... . Shumaker Schade. .... G. ..................... Korns Strayer .................... G. ....................... Fox Subs.-Thomas for Prothero, Evans for Slater. Field goals-Warren 3, Morgan 2, Thomas 2, Brant, Shumaker, Fox 3. Fouls-Warren ll of 25, Prothero O of 1, Slater 1 of 6, Shumaker 0 of 3, Korns 1 of 7, Fox 0 of 1. Score at end of first half-Sophomores 14, Freshmen 13. Referee-Schmidt. Kiski Game Had all of High School's basket ball players been in good condition one of the biggest surprises of the season would have been furnished at the Casino on February 20th, when Kiski played Johnstown High its return game. Johns- town played hard but went down to defeat by the score of 28-21. Crawford, Kiski's crack forward, was held without a field goal by Leiford. Considering the fact that Kiski is one of the strongest teams of the west, Johnstown put up a good showing. The line up: Kiski-28 Johnstown-21 Crawford ...... . . . F McCreight ..... . . . F Hastings..... C . .... ......... Q ....... O wen . .... ............. L yman . .... ..... B roderick De Hart .................. . G. . ................... .Colbert G Bell ....................... . .................... Leiford Field Goals-Owen, Broderick, Colbert, McCreight 5, Hastings 5. Fouls-Owen 15 of 24, McCreight 8 of 18. Score at end of first half-J. H. S. ll, Kiski 11. Referee-Hoerle. Du Bois Game The Du Bois trip ended the basket ball season of 1914 for the J. H. S. team. Headed by Coach Schmidt and Prof, Broderick, the boys reached Du Bois at noon Friday, March 6th, 54 SPECTATOR Johnstown High lost by the score of 92-18. Although the score indicates a one-sided affair, the game was fast and interesting. Du Bois immediately took the lead and main- tained it throughout the game, but High School showed the never-say-die spirit and put up a good fight. Blakslee led in the scoring, making 21 field goals, the other Du Bois players being satisfied in feeding him the ball. Their weight and team work were also features. For Johnstown Owen and Broderick played good games. The score: J. H. S.-18 Du Bois 92 Owen ...... F. .... ....Swisher Lynam ..... F. .....Lund Broderick .... .... C . .... . . ..Blakslee Leiford .................... G. .................. Anderson Colbert .................... G. .................... Yeager Substitutions-Wolf for Anderson, Doundsley for Yeager, Pearman for Lynam, Cramer for Owen. Field goals- Swisher 7, Lund 9, Blakslee 21, Anderson l, Yeager 4, Owen 2, Lynam 2. Foul goals-Blakslee 8 of 9, Owen 10 of 19. Referee-Gilling. Punxsutawney Game On Saturday, March 7th, the team stopped at Punxsu- tawney on the return trip from Du Bois and played the High School team of that place. Both teams played clever and fast passing games, and there were many pretty plays and shots. Punxsy High, be- ing more familiar with the floor and six inch baskets, con- nected with the basket more often than Johnstown. Owen kept our team up by shooting 8 of 10 fouls in the first half. In the second half our fellows showed signs of the hard game the night before at DuBois, while Punxsy was still going strong. The final score was 47-30, favoring the lat- ter. Sutter and Shirk featured for P. H. S., and Owen and Lynam showed up well for High School. The score: J. H. S.-30 Punxsutawney H. S.-46 Owen. ..................... F. ..................... Sutter SPECTATOR 55 Lynam. ..... .... F . . . . .... McCreight Broderick .... ' .... C. . . . ....... Shirk Colbert. ...,............... G. ...... .......... W illiams Leiford .................... G. ....................... Bell Substitution-Pearman for Leiford. Field goals-Sutter 5, McCreight 3, Shirk 9, Williams 2, Owen 4, Lynam, Brod- erick 2, Leiford. Fouls-Shirk 8 of 17, Owen 14 of 19. Ref- eree-Colgrove. The team reports fine treatment on the trip, especially at Punxsy, where they were honor guests at a party after the game. Senior-Freshmen The Seniors and Juniors still remain tied for first place in the inter-class league as a result of the games on February 18th at the Casino. The Seniors defeated the Freshmen in an interesting game by the score of 26-19. The line up: Seniors-26 Freshmen-19 Cramer ........... .... F . ...... .....Woy Heller ..... .... F . . . . . . .Strayer Speck ..... .... C . . . ..... Brant Chandler .................. G. ................... .Schade Stetler ..................... G. ..................... Mayer Subs.-Morgan for Schade. Field goals-Cramer 6, Hel- ler 3, Speck 3, Mayer 5, Morgan. Fouls-Cramer 2 of 7, Chandler 2 o f4, Woy 7 of 16. Referee-Schmidt. Junior-Sophomore Game The junior-Sophomore game of the same date proved fast and exciting. The Sophomores led the Juniors a merry pace but were enabled to pass them, in spite of their super- iority in the second half. The line up: juniors-20 Sophomores-17 Coleman .......... .... F . . . . ................ .Slater Schry ........... .... F . . . ............ Prothero McCloskey .... . . . C. . . .... Shumaker Drew. ....... .... G . . . . ..... .Korns 56 SPECTATOR Stolle ..................... G. ..................... Daley Subs.-Thomas for Shumaker. Field goals-Slater 2, Prothero 3, Daley, Thomas, Coleman 4, Schry, McCloskey, Drew 2. Fouls-Slater 3 of 14, Drew 4 of 17. Referee- Schmidt. n Senior-junior Game The Senior-junior game of February 25th proved to be the best game of the Interclass Basket Ball season. The Seniors defeated the juniors in a fast and close game, by the score of 18-16, and so took the lead in the league. The line up: Seniors-18 Juniors-16 Heller. ............ . . .. F. .. . . ...... . . . .Pearman Cramer .... .... F . .... ..... C uster Hanson .... . . . C. . . . . . . .Stolle Sharpe .... ' .... ....... G . ..... . . ......... Schry Chandler .................. G. ..................... Drew Subs.-Coleman for Drew. Field goals-Heller 2, Cram- er 2, Hanson 4, Pearman, Custer, Schry 4. Fouls-Cramer 2 of 5, Pearman 3 of 11, Custer O of 1, Schry 1 of 1. Score at end of first half-Seniors 14, juniors 7. Referee-Schmidt. Sophomore-Freshmen Game The Sophomores shoved the Freshmen into last place by defeating them by a score of Z7-15. .The Sophs were in fine form and found no trouble in defeating their opponents. The Freshmen had good team work but lacked in the shooting. The line up: Sophomores-27 Freshmen-15 Fox ................ ........ .....Woy Prothero .... . . . F. . . . . . . .Morgan Thomas ..... C. ......Mayer Korns. .................... G. .................... Schade Slater. ..................... G. .......... 4 .......... Strayer Field goals-Morgan 2, Mayer 2, Schade, Fox 2, Proth- ero 3, Thomas Z, Korns, Slater 3. Fouls-Woy 7 of 21, Morgan 0 of 2, Prothero 5 of 9, Slater 0 of 1. Score at end of first half-Sophomores 15, Freshmen 5. Referee-Schmidt. SPECTATOR 57 Altoona Game Altoona -played their return game with Johnstown High, at the Casino, on February 27th. Altoona did not prove very strong and Johnstown had no trouble in defeating them, the score being 36-26. Broederick led in the shooting, having made six baskets. The line up: Johnstown--36 Altoona-26 Owen ................ .... F . . . . ........... Deitrick Lynam ....... .... F . . . . ..... Musser Broderick ..... .... C . . . . ...... Zith Leiford ....... . . . .... G. ....... . ........ Bowser Colbert. ................... G. ................... Hufford Field goals-Owen 2, Lynam 4, Broderick 6, Leiford 2, Musser 3, Zith 3, Bowser. Fouls-Owen 8 of 21, Bowser 4 of 8, Huiford 8 of 22. Score at end of first half-Johnstown 23, Altoona 17. Referee-Hoerle. The Interclass Basket Ball League this year proved to be the most interesting that has yet been produced. Every game was well contested and won only by short margins. The quality of players produced in the class games in- sures for Johnstown High good basket ball teams during several years to come. . The standing of the Interclass teams is as follows. W. L. Pct. Seniors ..... . 8 l .883 Juniors ...... . 6 3 .666 Sophomores . . . . 3 6 .333 Freshmen . . . ............... . l 8 .111 .- . 9 ,655 6 A .vg- Im 3, 1' Qi-.AA fl 1' fl 58 SPECTATOR Agassiz Chapter The Agassiz Chapter has at last adopted a pin, one de- signed by a Chicago Chapter. The owl's head with two small blue stones for eyes makes an attractive and an appropriate design for the Agassiz Chapter. During the past two months an effort has been made to arouse an interest in our winter birds, especially the brown- creeper, the nut hatch, the woodpecker, and the bobwhite. The habits and food were carefully studied so that these birds could be recognized and protected. A One of our new members told how he and his com- panions were protecting the bobwhite in Southmont by build- ing lean-tos and scattering grain. Other members have been scattering grain and tying suet on trees. The suet-grain cake for feeding wild birds in winter is also being tested. A committee was appointed to make a funnel trap for catching English sparrows. This trap is recommended by the Department of Agriculture, after testing it, and other traps in the parks of Wasliington, D. C. The English spar- row is a pest: it destroys the early spring flowers such as the crocus, and drives away our native song birds. The co- operation of everyone at this time of the year will accomplish much in decreasing their number before the breeding season. These funnel traps can be bought from joseph H. Dodson, 1121 Association Building, Chicago, Ill., for SS. Mr. Dodson is a director of the Illinois Andubon Society. -gf f 4 yix SPECTATOR 59 x Q, , g g OUKETY The new officers of the Emerson Society for the last half of the term performed their first duties February 13th, 1914. There was a regular meeting of the society in the audi- torium of the High School. The program was as follows: Story ................ .......... M argaret Cook Oration ........ ....... L udwig Tross Piano Solo. . . ...... Ruth Dempsey Story ...... ' ........ I ...... .... D orothy Petriken Vocal Solo ...................... Gertrude Sanford Anecdotes from Goldsmith ............ Ralph Porch The critic elected for the ensuing term of office was ab- sent and the critic's report' was given by Ed. Marchl. The last meeting of the Emerson Society was held in the auditorium ofithe High School Friday evening, March 6th, The program was as follows: Story- The Little Dauphin ........ Margaret Rose Vocal Solo- Sing Me To Sleep ...... Alma Hughes Declamation- Lady Clare .......... Ethel Shively Story of Hamlet , .K .............. Viola Mosholder Two scenes from f'Hamlet-W. Mark, V. Sharp, L. Tross, R. Paul. The president of the society appointed the following committee to select a play for the Emerson Open Meeting: Margaret Rose, Margaret Mahaffey, Dorothy Petriken, Mathew Marcus, Ludwig Tross, Oscar Kaminsky, Robert Greer, Harry Drew. 60 SPECTATOR QD fi School News dp if TX . LE?,..2iSg4i,geFfl7aA The average attendance for last month was 9527, the lowest average of the year. This was probably due to the severe weather and the prevalence of sickness. At the Chapel Exercises February llth, Miss Colbourn gave a very interesting talk on Single Tax. On Thursday evening, February Zlst, a very successful musical entertainment was given by the orchestra, and some of the music classes. The program consisted of violin and piano solos, solos by Miss Lyons, selections by the or- chestra, glee club, male quartet, girls' chorus, and the girls' chorus with the glee club. At Chapel Exercises February 18th 'we were favored with a selection by the orchestra. The annual Junior-Senior reception, held Tuesday even- ing, February 24th, was a most enjoyable affair. The build- ing was very prettily decorated. There were two large arches on the main stairs, decorated with Junior and Senior pennants and colors. The railings of the stairways were covered with junior and Senior colors, while the steps were covered with canvas. Benches and palms were placed at the entrance of the rooms. The music was furnished by the Walters Ur- chestra. The juniors presented two plays, Lend Me Five Shill- ings and The Mistaken Proposal. In the first play were Harry Rose as Mr. Golightly, Francis Broderick as Capt. Phobbsg james Lewis as Mr. Moreland, Everett Wetherbee as Capt. Spruce, Chas. Bird as Sam, the waiter, Catherine Glock as Mrs. Major Phobbsg Mary Cover as Mrs. Capt. Phobbs. In the second play were Cyril Smith as Bob Yards- leyg Charles Kress as Varlowg jane Tredennick as Dor- othy Andrews, and Eunice Driscoll as the maid. SPECTATOR 61 A girls' chorus sang between the two plays. Afterwards there were conversation and refreshments. Plans for the Fitchberg system of schooling which en- ables the student to work and attend school at the same time are nearing completion, and it is expected it will begin about june first. A Mr. Stockton has begun his task of interviewing each student in regard to his course for the coming year. I The T. K. E. open meeting will be held March 27th. Emerson open meeting will be held April 17th. At a recent meeting of the A. A. the following officers were elected to serve for the remainder of the year: Presi- dent, Ed. Marchlg Vice President, Maurice Pearmang Sec- retary, joe Dannenbaum. The treasurer, Harry Stetler, was elected at the beginning of the term and serves fall year. An endeavor is being made to secure from the Johns- town Traction Company a three cent rate for students who must use the street cars every day in coming to school. The following committee was appointed: Mr. Saylor and Mr. Galbreath, representing the schoolboardg Mr. Adee and Mr. Stockton, representing the schools, Mr. Oberdorf, the Parent- Teachers' Association, and Herbert Davies, the Social Serv- ice Club. ' The Social Service Club, formed some time ago, met and elected the following officers: President, Stephen Mayerg First Vice President, Chas. Kress, Second Vice President, Clifford Pinderg Third Vice President, james Taylor, Sec- retary, Herbert Daviesg Treasurer, Robert Greer. Mr. Stockton announced in Chapel March 4th, that the Pennsylvania Railroad had offered to have the working of the air brake explained to all who cared to avail themselves of the opportunity. So, on Thursday evening, March 5th, the Junior and Senior boys made a trip to the Conemaugh yards, where they received an interesting as well as instruct- ive talk on the air brake. If possible in the near future, an afternoon will be set apart for the Sophomores and Fresh- inen who wish to go. 62 SPECTATOR 5 E DCCIYKJKIICZIEQS' A Tattler, Ithaca, N. Y.-Your literary department suf- fered this month from lack of material. The exchanges were very good. If your cuts weren't so ridiculous, they would 1 r- 1 , S f.. -g T 5 - , :- fi 55l?T -'QT f?? i lr E. improve the magazine. Central ll. S. Monthly, Cleveland, O.-Your joke de- partment is amusing. More exchanges would improve that department. The Chinese Cuctoms was cleverly written and interesting. Oracle, Jacksonville, Fla.-Your jacksonville Num- ber is certainly very interesting. The illustrations surely portray the charms of way down South. You did not tor- get your interesting stories and poems in your devotion to your city! Archive, Philadelphia, Pa.-Your cover is fitting and clever. NVe enjoyed your joke department. Your stories are very well written this month. Red and Blackf' Salt Lake City, Utah-You have ar- ranged a very clever literary department in this issue. Your exchange department was also cleverly written. Cuts would add to the appearance of your paper. The Quill, Parkersburg, W. Va.-The cover design was appropriate. Your issue this month is well developed. Tasty Tantrums by Tearful Tooly is amusing. Orange and Black, Milton, Pa.-Stories are lacking in your literary department. The exchanges are well taken care of. The cover is rather clever. World, St. Paul, Minn.-The cover design is neat and attractive but the literary department, except for the Heart- SPECTATOR 63 less Mother, which is a clever story, is weak. Hoo's Hoo is amusing. Brown and lNhite, Greensburg, Pa.-Why do you put ads in the front and on the back cover of your paper? They greatly detract from its worth. Several of your stories have impossible plots. Your exchange list could be larger. Cuts! Cuts! . Erasmian, Brooklyn, N. Y.-The March number is indeed a commendable one. Your editorial department is worth the title and the literary section also. Mountaineer, Butte, Montana-Your alumni number is interesting, however, a few more contributions to its lit- erary department would have made it more so. The scat- tering of your exchanges among the advertisements depreci- ates their value. School Bulletin, Allegheny Preparatory School-The literary section abounds in lively storiesthis month. Your magazine could however be enlarged. Black and Red, Wendell Phillips H. S., Chicago-A new exchange to us. Your commencement number is cleverly written and illustrated in all departments. We congratulate you on being able to publish such a paper without adver- tisements. H, S. Journal, Pittsburg, Pa.-You have an extensive literary department and an interesting one. The class notes and athletics are also entertaining. The Crimson, Louisville, Kentucky-A lively exchange with a thrifty staff. 'WVorld, St. Paul-The cover design for February is beautiful. Q i' 64 SPECTATOR 0 1 M' THE T FUNNY S P OT 71 3, -- ' 2 A2 - ae ... i ii, gg-fi A special meeting of the Anti-Fussers' Club was held at City Hall on February 29, 1914. A special program was renedered. James High-School Springer, P. D. R., the re- formed fusser, gave his famous speech on Why is a nut? . President Colbert delighted his hearers with a vocal se- lection, You may linger, but I'll nail you in the end. This was a very touching song and many handkerchiefs were in evidence when he finished. Chawley has a mellow baritone voice. The rest of the evening was taken up by discussing means of raising the membership. Fitch is captain of the Blues while Rut is captain of the Reds. While refreshments were being served, the U Auto Ki1lem quartet, consisting of Mac, Rut, Leroy and Custer, sang Sister's Old Pink VVrapper. When asken by a Spectatori' reporter what caused so many Anti-Fussers to fall away and associate with the fair sex, President Colbert shrugged his shoulders and weakly replied, Too much junior-Senior reception. Une of the Seven VVonders of the Earth: The president of the T. K. E. Literary Society in ac- tion. Good luck, Owens. SPECTATOR 65 Messrs. Joke Editors: In regard to the claims of Barney QXJ McCloskey and Barney Custer to the championship of this High School, we, the only two original invincibles, i. e. the two Invinci- ble Herbies, do rightly and justly say that the two Bar- neys are ineligible to fight, because in our original chal- lenge in the January number of your paper, we stated that we would fight any two namesakes in this high school to a battle royal. Now, the names of the two disputants of our right to the championship are Bernard McCloskey and Byron Custer. The other namesakes whom the two Bar- neys claim QU to have vanquished also protest against their right to be classified as namesakes. We feel sure that you will agree with us in this matter. We are willing to fight Bernard McCloskey and any other Bernard in the school and Byron Custer with any other Byron. Moreover, we have conquered all the namesakes who were named in the last edition of your paper. Therefore, we again wish to state that we are the undisputed champions in the johns- town High School, and that we will fight any other two namesakes in this high school in a battle royal. All chal- lengers must agree to all terms and conditions made by us, the undersigned. We hereby do affix our names and seals. All challengers will please write or see Herbie Silverstone in regard to fighting, or answer through the next issue of this paper. Signed, Herbie Silverstone, P. A. fSealj. Herbie Davies CSealj. This statement.was made and sworn before me this 26th day of February, 1914. Ludwig C. Tross fSealj p Notary Public. The Last Muster Only a few more left. The ranks are swiftly dwindling. The Anti-Fussers met last Monday for their regular monthly meeting. It was a ghastly scene. Before the Junior recep- 66 SPECTATOR tion the club had over forty members. The Old Guard now numbered six! In a very touching speech President Colbert told how the reception had mowed down the members like the Grim Reaper. The following members answered to the roll call: Lynam, Colbert, TublLy Ghoul, Red Lloyd, Sil- verstone, and Leroy Cook. The following Anti-Fussers were reported lost: Mc Closkey, Edgar Wait, Barney Custer, Springer, Rutledge, Sharpe, Marchl, Leland Walker, and several others who are not yet accounted for. The Anti-Fussers will soon be a thing of the past. We all fall. First Freshman fat Casinoj-Who is that fellow over in the corner? Second Freshman--Which one, dear? First Freshman-The heavy set fellow with his hair combed so nice. SecondFreshman-That is Leiford. A Favorite Expression: That is the kind of a guy I am.-Prof. Schmidt, Our Idea of a Good Time: Picking up a scrub basketball team and going on a barn storming trip. The best part of the fun consists in going to the party after the game. Recently a well known team went to Vie and reported having a good time. Renssdlaer Polytechnic Instltuta QQ SGHIIIIL of XX IQ4, 'P-1 0 ENGINEERING HIIL. MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL Ind CIIEIAICAL ENGINEERING, and GENERAL SCIENCE a-amncmmgua. TRUY, N.Y. SPECTATOR Heads up' all you l1Ve chaps of '14 'I '16 mITHIN the next 10 days the blg store w1ll have somethlng mlghty lmportant and mterestlng to say to you somethmg we ve figured out especlally for you Its Now In Preparatlon Keep an Eye Out For lt We belleve It wlll make a blg h1t wlth every fellow 1n the classes of 1914 15 16 for 1tS excluslvely a class matter a n d 1tS really worth Whlle 0 O - Q I Cl . ,, . . . . . . ' v . , I . . . . H . ,, . . . . - - , ' CK ' H A 68 SPECTATOR Teaclier-Wliat is life? Charlie Bird--A lottery. Teacher-Why? Birdie-So many blank tickets. The decorating committee of the reception are very thankful for the pennants that were loaned by different peo- ple-especially to the person who loaned the University of Minersville pennant. That was some pennant. When last seen, this pennant was out at Rutledge's. Freshman Qin Germanj-The Senior came up the aisle cursing and swearing. Teacher-How do you know it was a Senior? Freshman-It says here that he was cursing and swear- ing. It must have been a Senior. jordan Qpresiding at class meetingj-Wliy our esteem- ed secretary will bring her class president-Oh, O-I mean her class pennant. F B ll t' , illlr .,:.:::, - I Q5 JONESMORTO gh? l'lSl 2 Bl' S, Use U l Y ' Etc. Advertising Service and Specialties Jo 4 -Monro ' JOHNSTOWN TRUST BUILDING - n A SPECTATOR . An Easter Greeting .X 'i . X P ' ' ' X that brin ' sw . 1 R ,, ,f gs Joy to the family, more happiness 2 - Q . than any other one isa , comfortable. commodious beautiful home. l,gll l....,.lIEg....Esire A Rowe College glee' uate IS owner of a simi- lar home, such. as many 3 l e A of you have desired. HIS . E ff : I home was purchased with my p ' , money whlch he. saved we-few? smce he began his office ' 'ef-of- ' work. If you wish to make a success of office work, enter the School that prepares you for the best positions. Prepare! Prepare! l Prepare! l I Our graduates are in demand. PROOF Students that were recently located are as follows: Roy Skelly-Bookkeeper and Stenographer, P. R.R., Swank Bldg. Esther Sloan-Bookkeeper and Stenographer, Y. M. C. A. Louella Moser-Bookkeeper, Woolf 6 Reynolds. Rolla Miller-Stenographer, Berwind-White Coal Company. Florence Smith-Stenographer, P. R. R. Freight Office. Vernie Rinebolt-Stenographer, Royal Typewriting Co. We have a number of young people who will enter Rowe College about Easter time. Will you join them? Send for particulars to . The Business School of Johnstown No. 542 Main Street Johnstown, Pa. 70 , SPECTATOR The oflicers of the Junior class report having had a Very strenuous evening at the reception. Shaking hands, you know, with the crowd. The next day they had their hands bandaged up. X Overheard at the Reception: She-Oh, look at the pretty banner hanging from the balcony. From what school is it, dear? - He-That's the University of Minersville pennant. jim- mie Springer took a summer course there last summer. She-Does Cambria City have a college? Dobbin Smith Qat the Casinoj-Anybody here who will give some tobacco for my pipe. After looking around a little, Smith found that he had addressed the faculty. Poor Dobbin! ln his haste to make his exit, he let his pipe fall. tThis is a case for the Social Service Clubj 1914 Spring Clothes O every man young enough to feel the tonic of spring, we simply want to say: the new spring clothes are here, ready for your selection! You know what that means in this store- representative assortments--full range of sizes, variety of models--and a strik- ing display of the new style features. The new Hats, Shirts and Neckwear are here too. Come around and see the display. JOHN THOMAS 8a SONS. SPECTATOR 71 OUR y M TIE ADVANCE OX am SHOWING P of imported Woolens The right place to Buy Your Drugs and Have Your Prescriptions Filled. Whitman's Candies Grove Avenue and Village Street for spring and sum- mer 1914. . Call and examine the splendid assort- ment of patterns ready now for your inspect- lon. Glasgow Woolen Mills Company WM. H. RAAB 8z BRO. Blank Book Manufacturers Printers, Rulers, Binders Engraved Stationery, An- nouncements, Cards, Etc. Why not have your Spec- tator bound into a nice book? Wo0lf Block Annex, Corner Franklin and Lincoln Streets JOHNSTOWN, PA. W. J.. Rose 8: Sons Dealers In SASH DOORS LUMBER CEM ENT and all kinds of building materials, .good planing mill work our specialty BOTH PHONES Orders promptly attended to. 328 LINCOLN STREET C l 72 SPECTATOR To the joke Editor: Don't you think that the monument to Joseph Johns in Central Park would look nicer if Joe wore a monocle? Miss Henrietta Plank. No, Miss Plank, we always thought that Mr. johns should be wearing blue glasses. A bunch of juniors were discussing plans for the recep- tion. Herb Silverstone was listening. XNhat is that you said, 'Rut'? asked Herbie. Rutledge-VVhy, we're going to have a greased pig race for the Seniors at the reception. Herbie-Count on me. Three Things in Every Home: ' First-Cinderella and her pink wrapper. Second-Sister's golden slipper. Third-A haircut, a la Leiford. --- ,917 A ' - Packed In Bags Will Not Chafe i ' ' l P JACQ l g NNER T Bias i 'X -Cost No More Than the Ordinary Kind. ' THE JOHNSTOWN I l AUTOMOBILE COMPANY SPECTATOR T Ziigpectat Staff a for , years has been After the Basket puttlngall its Art Q Ball Game stop here ' ESQ? Problems Q lates and Sundaes. I lt' li ahablt Wlth -'te sosraasfnf pCO-OPeI atlOTt ,, S, VALLEY mg ore ENCRAVING Q FRANKLIN STREET CDWHEPUAL 1405, 0 8 EA'GRAv11vG'- 531 FIPUR WOOLF' ANNEX Pi LUVCOLN . STREEYT time for hoys and Character girls to save is when , they are in the High Tgllets School. ' We want every student of the Johnstown High School to call at this bank for a copy of our new magazine, ' Money Talks Containing interesting matter on Thrift and Saving. Get a copy free at E' United States National Bank 206 FRANKLIN STREET Character is always best illustrated in toilet care. Be- sides, there's the demand for pretty toilets due to social hygienic and beauty inclina- tions. We sell all the favor- ed, popular, demanded toilet requisites - and all of the quality that never fails. Toilet Soaps, Perfumes, Talcums, F a c e Powders, Co Creams,Chamois,Dent- al Goods, Manicure Needs and Brushes. Geo. E. Young 503 MAIN STREET The Rexall Store SPECTATOR ew f'5'7, Rwfgr-KEYOR 9 o1:'V2:-X svQ3f,,enY'0f'P'E L 4 9 ff Qwf not When That Senior Basketball Team Gets Mr. Stockton's Promised Banquet - - ---- -- -A ---,nf For Work- For Play- For Outdoorsf For Indoors- For Day- F or Night For every use there is a suitwith the Miller Fash- ion Clothes idea behind , it. Don't forget! Spring styles now- S15, 318, 820, 525 MILLER' RELIABLE CLOTHIERS ,YY , f,,,.Ar-,,g- L .1-,- SPECTATOR MITH9S Picture F raming HOERY a Specialty For all kinds of Shoes at prices that suit the people STORES IN THREE STATES HORAN'S Book Store Good framing at Reasonable prices 545 MAIN ST. Something new in Hair Cutting Patronize Giififgs Spectator The Barber Advertisers 417 Franklin Street ' Weber's Cafe 409 Main Street OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Regular Dinner or Supper 35c. Special Sunday 50c. Soups, Sandwiches, Pie, Pudding, Ice Cream, and lunches of all kinds. MODERATE PRICES Meal Tickets for High School Attendants Worth S5 for 54.25 QUlNN'S for Shopping Coats. The newest cutin Spring Suits. The very latest styles in Dresses. Silk and Crepe Waists in tango shades. The finest Neckwear, in town. 76 SPECTATOR ,vran0ERW'm,1f, D MZ HVME R AN IRT -- W 1 ,.,. z .V Q. Springer was abroad a few weeks ago Qfor particulars , see Miss Wertzj W. A. COCHRAN 604 Central Avenue Spring Easter Furnishings Trimmings GRAND THEATRE Next Door to Keystone Candy Co., 505-507 Main St. JohnstoWn's most popular Motion Picture Theatre. The home of feature productions never shown in city before. Remember the place, GRAND THEATRE SPECTATOR The Laundry PORCH BROS That Satisfles -'Nc0RwwfD- The Recognized Leaders Why not try having In your Collars done Artistic Pianos by our new process, and and note the result. Telephone and our Driver will call. Troy Laundry Company p Player Pianos The Home of the EVERETT PIANO Porch Bros., Inc. Cor. Vine and franklin Sts Cement Vein Nliller Vein Lemon Vein Citizens Coal Company Sells the best House Coal and delivers to all parts of the city promptly and guar- antee full weight. Try a load. LOCAL 'PHONE lO'78 UNION NATIONAL BANK 143 Franklin St., Johnstown, Pa. CAPITAL, Surplus, Profits S320,000 Deposits Sl ,000,000 Centrally located, ex- cellently equipped, con- servatively managed. We offer convenience, safety, promptness and liberality to all patrons of this bank. 78 SPECTATOR As a result of recent agitations, a new club has been formed in the junior class. The name of the club is In- door-Outing Club. Its purpose is to further indoor-outing sports and also outdoor-parlor games. The following offi- cers were elected: President, Ludwig Tross. Secretary, Leroy Cook. Keeper of Cash Box, Hugo Erdmann. Custodian of Checker Boards, Allen Roshon. Keeper of Glasses, Skirts Kress. Chief Fusser, Orlando McCreary. Athletic Coach, Walter Holmquist. At the next meeting an effort will be made to restore the old time game of jacks This is originally a game for little girls, but it should afford the club members some rare amusement. est Preimitlitn G LQNIAL P E T E GQ 626 Al STR ET Nemo Theatre The only theatre in the city showing mirror screen pictures. A Five great reels on each program, which in- clude the best in feature dramas and comedies, 1000 comfortable seats. Visit the theatre and be convinced. SPECTATOR We're the best, Nathan's say it, Penn Traffic says it, 7 ' and Cook s Slgns STUVER is always saying it. Barber 105 Ohio Street Are IT 137 Clinton Street T. E. Morgan High Grade PIANOS Musical Merchandise 18 MARKET STREET Phone 9-18 B HOGAN 84 EVANS Druggists We deliver anything, any- where, anytime, CLINTON STREET Eat CAVE Quick Lunch Restaurant The Cleanest and Purest Place in the City Regular Meals 25c 507 MAIN STREET The Pioneer Trust Company of Cambria County 'UE' JOHNSTOWN TRUST CO. Capital, ' Surplus and Profit S425,000 Pays Interest on Savings Accounts CHECKING ACCOUNTS SOLICITED. 80 SPECTATOR This Day in History: On this day QFeb. 24, 1818j Jed Hanks invented the first muflier. It was a clothes pin placed across his wife's mouth. It made her keep quiet all right. A week after the muffler slipped off and Hanks dropped dead-. Said the ace to the jack-Who are you, knave? Jack-I'm the big, little, high, low jack in this game. Ace-I thought you were the joker. Look up! Did you ever notice that one of the wings is broken off the eagle on the Hag pole of the high school? Which one is it? The right wing, of course. Chandler Qin Chemistryj-Dilated alcohol is used in bread. Mr. Shoch-How about buns? l -i New Method 'EQZLCQ Gas Ranges lg3grBill I You will think of when considering buying a gas range is the cost of the gas it will consume. Cheap gas ranges mean high gas bills. The reason why the New Method patented steel burners have from 20 to 30 per cent I higher efficiency than any cast iron burner is that they are made of polished key steel which together with their funnel shaped jet holes does away with all the friction that there is in the rough cast burner with their thick jet holes. Split oven doors is important feature. 1 GATELY 8: FITZGERALD FURNITURE COMPANY 110-112 Clinton Street The Home of Liberal Credit SPECTATOR Conemaugh Deposit Bank Rothstein's CONEMAUGI1, PA. We Pay 4 Per Cent on J0hn5t0Wn,5 Savings Accounts one Perfect Learn to save by start- Jewelry ing an account with us Store CYRUS W. DAVIS, President 529 MAIN ST. W. E. WISSINGER, Cashier Something New In Photographs They Are 3 for 51.00 The Photographer In This Town l. GQ HORNICK 527 MAIN STREET If you have aches or pains in the back or limbs, go get cup- ped-it will cure you. Call at MEYER'S BARBER SHOP 442 Washington Street 82 SPECTATOR Kress-How did you like the 6O you got in English last month? Lewis-Oh, I'm always satisfied with my Mark. Dollie-This looks like that on a small scale. Russ-Oh, that sounds fishy. Bert-You ought to be a shark in that. The bunch laughed. Russ-Well, donit whale Qwailj about it. Dollie-Good night, keep quiet. Bert-How cod Ccouldj we do it. Russ-That's shad fsadj. Miss Fearl Qafter explaining the meaning of the numer- alsj-Now, Jimmie, since quartette means four, give me the word meaning two. T aylor-Pint-ette. 1 1 - 1 i Our Aim is to Satisfy I The increasing popularity of our - - Baking, Ice Cream, Luncheons and g Candies is the result of using the best material and employment of skilled workmen. SANNER'S ' SPECTATOR 83 Always ask for the SOMERSET DAIRY'S MILK You will be sure of getting the best. 617 FRANKLIN ST. Bell Phone 3o3.I City Phone 2509 Winter Photography Right now is an ideal time for outdoor pic- ture taking. Take ad- vantage of it with an Ansco.', We sell these modern Cam- eras-at S2 to 325. Ansco Films and Cy- co Paper and Post Cards, too. A Wm. B. Waters 8: Bro. L'EONARD's Salt Water TAFFY Made fresh every thirty minutes at Schrader'si DRUG STORE 0FTheCorner A A Kodaks On August 5th, 1863 FIF TY YEARS AGO TODAY , ' The Charter of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Of Johnstown, Penna. Was signed by Hugh McCullough, Comp- troller of the Currency, at Washington, D. C. TODAY THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Of Johnstown, Penna. Is the largest financial institution in this section of Pennsylvania Capital, Surplus, Profits.. S960,000.00 Total Resources ......... S7,000,000.00 84 SPECTATOR C3.l'l the any pot Mr. B. Qin Geometry, -explaining a spherej-Where I get a globe to explain this? Chandler-Globe Theatre. Mr. B.-No, from a lamp. Reese-What part of the earth's surface goes around fastest. Paul-Mexico. Reese-I don't getcha. Paul-Because there are more revolutions there than where else. ' Speck Qabout ten minutes after Schmidt put the glue on the iirej-VVhat smells so? Schmidt-Didn't you ever smell glue? The climax-After all the windows were thrown open, Mr. E, NVagoner, the able assistant, discovered that the brush was left in the pot and was burning. H. K. SCHOCH T. D. COCI-IRAN Summer School l JULY lst TO AUGUST 15th Tutoring In All High School Branches SPECT O ,aa aa. oo, aaaa o o . I Compliments Comvllmenfs of The of The T. K. E. 1 Emerson Society J Llterary 5 Society Palace Laundry 606 FRANKLIN STREET VVe Know How 86 SPECTATOR The No Nothing Club Motto- VVhat we know is not worth knowing. Officers: Speck, President. Hoerle, Vice President. Simons, Treasurer. Elliot, Secretary. Burns, Sergeant at Arms. Davies, The Nut. Lloyd, Assistant Nut. McKeever, Politician. By-Laws-Only Seniors are illegible for membership and they must qualify in History and English classes only. Their actions in penmanship will not count, neither will their be- havior in Study Hall. To be illegible they must make a failure in at least three out of the Five days in the week, and for two successive Weeks. Applications for membership must be handed to the President. Any suggestions will be thankfully accepted. Mr. B. Qin Geometryj-If I put all of these lunes to- gether, what will I have? Love-An asylum. Moved to 219 Franklin Street S. A. SNOOK Hardware ' SPECTATOR For School Clothes N athan's JohnstoWn's Best 'Store -On the way to school -On the way home from school KREDEL'S DRUG STORE 412 Main Street i -a DROWNIE 0 5 - x , . K ,gl ,, , , 'Tx l - of-' li L .gh ' x. ' L ' HA. - - P-:N . X Now 18 a good time M ' L W,- to take pictures of - ' AIT ' ter scenes and K- ' win finish them. We X carry a full line of finishing materials, We also have a few 1914 calendars liaftl We do amateur printing and eveo in . 7 f....N'al.N'21. Young S Pharmacy 87 hiy a 'Nfl if Z ., Eg 'rw lr. 88 SPECTATOR l 'WE 9 2' I P1 I rn Z: I-fag Q '-S3 ' ig 2 i 2 SI 0 A S91 i K' E 22 f' ef X ff A .ye S gf 747: si E CD 3 'wk 3 E Q U1 i S ' Q A' if R N 'D fl I ' rf QD A K' E Q ' ,i A he ji' S 'S' Q I 41W E Q 9-g In' SFX Q l ' X' ' f E . D2 ip he ,X S U35 co i Q5 E O 514 N X E Q 51 CD Q w t-t ie N Ei '-'na 'U H' 0 X S I'-' ff 94 D' E. 'D' E '-5 Q Q Q UQ S Q 3 O S S 2 5 Q rr- T3 3 a as X Jx JEsT1c f 'I KTM. J. BOYLE. lvlanager-f'? H JOHNSTOWIWS COZIEST THEATRE Presenting Keith Vaudeville THREE TINIES DAILY The Cream of American Vaudeville Together With Choice European Imporfations . 5 Matineefl0c and l5c. Time-2:15 PRICES' I Night f l0c, l5c, 20c. Time-7:30 and 9 SPECTATOR For Furniture With Heirloom Probabilities-n The GEIS Store Clinton St., Near Main A. J. Havvs CS, Sons Refractories Fire Brick Silica Brick Magnetic Brick Chrome Brick CAPACITY, 40,000,000 PER YEAR SPECTATOR Turkish Bath, Massage, Cascade Treatments, Physical Cul- ture, Athletic Training For All Ailments of Mankind OPEN DAY AND NIGHT ARCHER SANITARIUM 'mus'r COMPANY BUILDING Phone 2257 Johnstown, Pa. Pc' 'L' ,l1'11.-,i A- -A 7' MAZDA The Lamp That Gives The Light' Many styles for many uses. They are all displayed now in our windows -and note the prices. CITIZENS ,ELECTRIC 8: GAS APPLIANCE CO. Vine and Franklin Streets 'gf'--.i A' 'A 'T 4'A- - ,v, -,,,, ,,--,-. ' SPECTATOR 7 U1 1 47,,. ---H-.,, fix ' Ke'-'iii Vf if ff JJ! V 'Dio ,ff fmsi' fi ff, ' F34 A '5f'f4ff lbw fif?7, : Y , gwrj' , yn! i !' 'vu Mglfjxq 'lflil fir Agw gfgfg .ww , !j5f:U'f,M A . f Y it W3 NJN ri 'Q K it 'Q This Store Is Featuring Lines of Suits, Coats and Dresses for the High School Girl 'mv ,I ' Xxx Q Q0 Ass N ll l Ai it qu, 2 11 ' ,, M X iv ,Q I W f , -N s A- Axh p, .15 A 5 --Saw. If my My XL D6 Q , W .Sli-if r ll pi Young a l il Fe ows L Clothes 'A b X - fx X -N X lu 17 1 x ., 2 Z! X fig, .4 V X 3? P S 02 I y xxx E X 'lk i f X .. ---1 ' ' la' 7' lift i l-Wm X fy ML x, gl , Vp -N lm in A l i Qld' X I li W! J w J 'E L , My MM, ! ' iii R-is N 122 .TX .1 if K ' i ufflfh, JMX wt f 1 Q THE real smart ideas in dress-they're brought out for young men who demand gar- ments above the com- monplace. This store makes its service to young men a separate proposition -shows great stocks of lively styles in the best tailored clothes in the land. And We off- er decided price ad- vantages. A, i gms- N V I , fl' -I 'Ly 54 wws it I fxl Z , Woolf 8: Reynolds,Inc. Cl0Tl'IES THAT SATlSfY J- 4 Qt, QQ ff R yy 1 ff ,Y V. qr s QI Qu ,IW 'XS' t l 7 w l 1 1 'S Q ' If ?pf Q SPECTATOR . i E, I? 2 New ' 510 Dibert S jifain Building 4-Street Specialistsn UR candy makers are experts. They have mastered the art of candy making in all its branch- es. Our fine home-made candies prove their skill. You will always find our candy kitchen open for in- spection. Here you'1l find confect- ions not made in any other Johns- town candy store. Special Orders for Parties Filled In An Hours Notice No Connection With Any Other Johnstown Candy Store. 94 SPECTATOR One of Hundreds Who Has Succeeded MISS ANNA M. ' CRAMER, now employed by theBell Telephone Co., is re- cognized by her em- ployers 'as being a thorough, practical, and efficient steno- 5 graqher. She .took her course of training in this institution.: and completed it in less than the average time. She appreciates the courteous attention she received from the faculty in assisting her to her position and heartily recommends the C. B. C. to all young ladies who are anzious to succeed in the Com- mercial World and become self-supportin g. I The School That Gets Results I QM ' f WWW JONES 8: HUGHES, Proprietors Lincoln Building ' Both Phones Franklin Street, City H z u 5 E 2' I 9 W To ,Bliss Ada 0. Wertz Whose fantiring ejorts and kind encouragement have been so helpjal 1 to the Spectator, this number is l ' dedicated by the Class of 1914. - ,F4EfKf!cXiM THE 1914 SPECTATOR STAFF an, Ger- er, Colem Rhi P1 gl 52 QQ: ' S SE Dim 2 'E--1 P35 E 5 2 E O S-4 as E :: GJ 3 E0 9 :su-4 95 QA EQ, 52 ggi!! ith, J, Sm Silverstone, m rn ua ,- - ..- U2 I3 k, Kress, Stetler, t, Walke s- an E cd s-4 CJ op Row-Spec hard T L-I U CD V si fx? c: :E os 9x 5-I DQ 1-T cv as F-4 U ui' c: as P Erl fi 5-1 o ufu ..- 'C H N-f sf an Pa as 2 H. aB s: 2-'Z' .-Q E :s 34 U si ev E 's m X f . A +-QSWQ 3 X 515 xv! To Dick ...... ...................... . . Willie's Game With Fate ....... A Quaint Character ........... Stanzas for the Skylark ......... To Mr. Alexandre Dumas .,... The Mexico of Commerce ..... Our New Picture ................ The Spring Tide Fairies ........ At the Pacific .................................................................... A Plea for Good Sense in the Arrangement of Flowers ...... The Defense of Thermopylae ............................................. A Day in a Western Haycamp .......................................... On the Death of George Patterson, Captain of the British King ...................................................,....................... When Kity Took Care of Dick ........ Life in a Budapest School ........... Conceit Fights His Own Image ....... On Shelley's Death Bed .......................... The Modern Application of Electricity ........ To the Dandelion ........................... Improbable Events in Jane Eyre An OldZFort ................................ Our Baby ....,............... Huntingdon Furnace ...... ............... The Usefulness of A Large Family A Tradition ................................... The Goldfinches .............. To the Spring Wind ........ Luray Caverns ........... ...............,. My Experience in Driving a Car ..... In the Park .............................,..... Ballad on Sinking of British King Pleasure of Building ...................... The Old Mission of California ....... My Sister .................................. Reminiscence of a Salesgirl ........ My Grandfather ..,................... Editorial. .......... . Earewell .......... To the Seniors ,..... School Notes .............,. .. Alumni Notes .................... History of the 1914 Class ...... Exchanges .............................. Senior Plans for Next Year ....... Current Events .................. ,. Agassiz .......................... Class Characterization ...... Athletics ..............,......... Senior Horoscope ..... J ok es .................... Advertisements ........ SPECTATOR Uhr Eigh Svrhnnl Svpertatnr Truth to the fact and 11 good spirit in the treatment VOL. XVI. JOHNSTOWN, PA., JUNE, 1914. No. 9 eff Y gf, fi R ,LQ To Dick Herbert Davies A baby is a thing so new That great strong men, and women, too, Must pause to love, and wonder why This tender creature from the sky Should have of Heaven the radiance rareg For on his brow the moon beams light, And in his eye the stars shine bright, His tiny lips and dimples deep l Are where the sun beams fall asleep. There's nought on earth that is so fair. 6 SPECTATOR Bi11y's Game With Fate Edna Fitt The boardwalk was crowded. The people hurried along, jostling each other with the indifference of strangers, re- gardless of everyone. All passed by with quick, lively step: children with shovels and buckets ready to dig in the sand, others in stiff starched dresses parading sedately with their elders, young girls with baby ribbon in their hair and dainty parasols, others with red faces and arms bared to the elbow, who scorned sunshades and stalked along with athletic strides, boys in white Hannels, eating candy and keeping step as they walked, ogling every pretty girl they passed, and men carrying parasols to shade the faces of wives and sweet- hearts. Old men with white hair waving in the seabreeze hurrying by, were attracted by the restless spirit of the boardwalk, and carried along by the moving masses. Elderly ladies with jeweled hand and jeweled ear-rings, and gay in col- ored dresses, sauntered by in a leisurely manner, stopping at the windows and the stores that edged the board walk, to ex- amine with raised lorgnette the wares others displayed. Rolling chairs were everywhere. They were as plentiful and numerous as the newsboys who were always at one's elbow offering papers. The bright sun beat down on the promenade and relentlessly shone on the beach below where couples lounged and playfully threw sand at each other, and it sparkled on the water beyond, scorching the wet arms and faces of those who bathed there. From the hotel porch that overlooked the board walk, Billie Pemberton could see everything. He gazed at the moving mass of people and absently wondered if he should ever see them again. However, it wasn't the multitude that interested him, he was deeply thinking. He had come down to spend a week with his mother, who was stopping at the Oceanside, and now that he had come, a strange problem presented itself in the shape of two girls by the name of French. The fact was, Billie had had SPECTATOR 7 a very dear friend at college, Max French, who had a cousi11 by the name of Alice French. The latter cordially re- ciprocated the hatred and scorn that Billie extended to him, but Billie and Max were as intimate and chummy in their friendship as Billie and Alice were venomous in their enmity. Now Billie knew that each of the cousins had a sister. He knew Kitty was Max's sister and Bee, Alec's, but which was which he didn't know. Accordingly when his mother pointed out two young ladies and said that they were the Misses French and were cousins, Billy was in a dilemma. He wanted to like Max's sister, he wanted to be her friend for his old chum's sake, but he, truthfully speaking, did not want to be on intimate terms with Alec's sister-Alec whom he hated and distrusted even to that day. No doubt, it was very foolish and ridiculous to be so prejudiced, but that was one of Billie Pemberton's peculiarities. He had not yet met the young ladies, for his mother had not had time to present them. He questioned her closely which was Bee, and which was Kitty, but his mother couldn't tell him. As everybody at the hotel addressed each as Miss French, his mother didn't know their first names and up to this time she had not had opportunity to inform herself by in- quiriy of the timid little aunt who chaperoned the girls. Billie sighed. It would be such a relief to know which was Miss Beatrice French, for he would avoid her for being Alec's sister, while he would dance constant attendance on Kitty French. His mother had moved her chair away from his and was playing cards with some other ladies. Across the steps that divided the porch in half was seated one of the Misses French. He closely inspected her face, trying to find a family re- semblance that would lead him to recognize her. He saw that she was extremely attractive, as shown by the ill-concealed glances of admiration of the boardwalk dandies that passed by. She was very small, her height did not exceed five feet, but her small features, hands and feet 8 SPECTATOR were in proportion to her slight body. The tan suit which she wore admirably followed the graceful lines of her figure. A very simple hat of the same color with a red bird perched on one side, gave her a coquettish look. Her hair was light yellow and was Huffily arranged around a pink and white face. Her eyes were brown and formed a striking contrast to her blond hair. He saw also the low tan shoes that peeped from underneath her skirt, while her gloves were faultless. Her parasol closed and carelessly held in one hand helped to complete her costume. She sat there unconcious of the smiles and glances that her prettiness aroused, not bothered by the little colored boys who offered tempting nosegays, nor by a Turk who, mounting the steps, knelt to display his wares at her feet. Billie scrutinized her face. There was something about the upper lip that reminded him of Max. Yes it must be Kitty, yet, Alec had the same light yellow hair. It might be Beatrice. Cn second thought, Billie frowned and gave it up. There was no use guessing about the matter. He would have to wait and let affairs drift in their own way. just then the girl consulted her time-piece and paying no attention to the Turk, who was holding up a long string of sea-shell beads and embroidered scarfs to tempt her eyes, she crossed the porch and descended to the board walk. Billie stared after her a moment then looked at his own watch. It lacked three minutes of being ten o'clock,-the bathing hour. The next moment he was one of the pedestri- ans that paraded the boardwalk. Above the continuous hum of voices, the sounds of thous- ands of footsteps on the wood planks and the cries of the auctioneers selling vases and jars could be heard, and as one passed the open doors of the Japanese stores, before which stood several of the almond-eyed foreigners, a whiff of per- fumed draperies was carried on the air. Several times Billie noticed that Miss French swerved to one side or to the other, gazed at the china ware, the odd curious fans there displayed, and the coral necklaces. Once she opened her chatelaine bag SPECTATOR 9 and then passed on. That's Alec's sister all right. By love, it must be, I could wager on it. She's a trifle close like her brother. If that wasn't Alec French opening his pocket book over again ! Billie's thoughts wondered. That's Beatrice4I'm positive. He followed, his way leading in the same direction. As Miss French walked on she neared one large white building on whose pointed tower floated the stars and stripes. Inside young people were dizzily whirling around to the tunes that every newspaper boy on the board walk whistled. At a counter that extended from each side of the door way, men in immaculate coats were serving orangeade, and making, rolling, and cutting taffy. As Miss French approached a young man rose from one of the seats inside and came toward her. With an easy air of proprietorship, he took her parasol, and slipping her arm through his, walked on with her. Bil- lie looked after them with a peculiar expression. There was something extremely familiar about this Miss French. Her ways were so much like Max'sg yet she must be Alec's sister, for with all her doll baby prettiness, Billie felt sure she was insipid and shallowpated. And would dear old Max have a selfish, narrowminded sister? By this time he had reached the bath houses and turned in. Fifteen minutes later he came out, attired in a bathing suit. In the white glistening sand children were play- ing, building sand duns and forts and the older people were lounging around in indolent positions. A hoky-poky man drove. up and down, the wheels of his cart making deep in- dentions in the yielding sand. Several rows of chairs, shaded by striped awnings, swung to and fro. As Billie gazed at the scene, something familiar caught his eye. It was the pink and white doll face under the tan hat on which was perched the red bird. Miss French, Billie murmured, and thinking her com- panion might call her by her first name, he hastily de- scended a flight of steps to the beach, crossed the sand to where the red feathered fowl perched, and seated himself two 10 SPECTATOR yards away. There were three others with Miss French. One was the man who walked off with her fifteen minutes before. He lounged by her side, digging her parasol into the sand. The other two were in bathing suits ready for a dip in the waves which crept up the beach towards them. The girl was lying on one side, her head supported by her right arm, which she sprinkled with sand. She was very sunburntg her red face made her blue eyes appear brighter and larger. Beside her sat a man humped together in a most ungraceful posi- tion. He as well as the dark haired man was attentive to something the light-haired Miss French was saying. ln the other girl Billie at once recognized her constant companion, her cousin. Billie looked at the latter's, frank open face not par- ticularly beautiful, but decidedly pleasant. She had a good- natured smile and a quick way of raising her eyebrows. Yet with all this the two men preferred the light-haired one, for they kept up a bantering conversation with her. The bathers were very numerous and the sun was scorch- ing hot. Billie rose and shaking the sand from him, ran to- wards the water. He had swum beyond the last pole and was Hoating steadily outward, when he felt a strange sensa- tion. His knees were drawn under his chin and his teeth chattered. A horrible pain seized him, and he knew what was wrong, for a cramp had seized him. The water carried him out still further. It chilled him and sent cold shivers down his back. The breakers confused him, he was tossed about. Suddenly he heard a voice above the splash of the white caps that dashed about him. Courage there, wait a moment. Billie was not too far excited to recognize the voice. It was Miss Bathing-Suit French. That,s Max's sister Kittie alright, was his last thought as a firm grasp at the bathing suit at the back of the neck was felt. Then he knew no more. VVhen he opened his eyes, he found himself in his rooms -at the hotel. The shades were partly raised and he caught SPECTATOR 11 a glimpse of the grey green sea that extended to the horizon. The fresh salt air was wafted in to him, and the afternoon sun shone on his bed. He sat up with a frown and the motion caused his mother to come to the door. She quickly approached the bed and placed her hand on his forehead. There was a shade of anxiety in her voice as she inquired how he felt. Oh! much better mother, but how did I get here? I was in the water last.', It was Miss French who swam in toward the life boat with you. My dear boy, you had floated out to sea a half a mile. NVhen they carried you in, I -the mothers voice broke here, but in a moment she had regained her self-command and continued quickly, You are well now. Oh! I have so much to be thankful for to that dear Miss French. VVhich one? Billie asked her as he slipped his arm around his mother's neck and tenderly kissed her. The tall, dark one that everybody likes. As if anybody could imagine that the other affected child ever being brave enough to rescue anybody. Billie was tired, he leaned back on the pillows again. I shall present you as soon as you are able to de down stairs, his mother said from the doorway, goodbye It was before dinner. The doors had not yet opened and the guests waiting impatiently were seated on the porch outside, or in the drawing room. Billie, his handsome face pale from the recent experience, Hung over his mother's chair and watched the staircase for the French girls. Their aunt had long ago come down and was quietly sitting on the porch. just as the doors of the dining room were thrown open, they came down the stairs together, arm in arm. Billie glanced up. The lighe one wore a delicate pink dress with pale-coral around her throat while in her hair were arranged rosebuds which matched the color in her cheeks. Her cousin was head and shoulders taller. Her face was red and appeared more so in contrast with the pink 12 SPECTATOR cheeks beside her. She wore pale green that in some lights turned blue. Mrs. Pemberton rose and moved forward. The two girls bowed. My dears, the older Woman said, allow me to present my son, the Misses French. Billie, this is the young lady who saved your life, and she laid her hand on the shoulder of the tall one. That night the French girls were going to a dance on one of the piers with the young man who had been with them in the afternoon and to make the four, Billie was asked to join them. He had taken a great fancy to the taller Miss French and was delighted. So after dinner the four set out. just as they reached the pier the light haired Miss French turned to Billie. Mr, Pemberton, she said, 'II want you to settle a discussion between Mr. jones and me. I do hope you'll decide in my favor because the wager is a Hve-pound box of candy. She then gave the outline of the discussion,. a light unimportant topic of the day. Billie was sorry but decided in Mr. jones's favor. But I'll send the candy for being such a stupid judge, he said. To which Miss French? 'fTo Kitty, replied the light haired girl. Don't dare send them to Bee or I'll never see them. Billie smiled but his heart gave a sudden throb. Here he had been rescued by Alec's sister, had been drawn to her by fate, and had unwittingly abandoned dear old Max's sister. VVhat would Max think? What would Alec think? What did he himself think? He moved forward mechanically, trying to solve the tangled problem. But who can light against Fate? SPECTATOR 13 A Quaint Character Olive Varner '14 I shall never forget the old man who is janitor of the school I once attended. He is a little man about sixty years old. Because he is always smiling, even when the pupils spill ink and leave pencil sharpenings on the floor, the young people call him Grinny. , I remember that even though we could not see him, we could always tell when Grinny was coming, for his walk had a queer little pit-a-pat in it, and then, too, he always wore screechy shoes. He is a great lover of Howers and always has the school house windows full of them. His favorites are ferns, geran- iums, and begonias. His ferns are especially large and beau- tiful. These flowers seem to be a part of his own life. just lately some disease came over his flowers and many of them died. The poor old fellow was so affected by this, his walk lost its quickness and grew faltering, even his smile seemed to grow faint, though even in this great calamity it did not disappear entirely. The pupils of the school in which he is janitor have gathered some money and intend to replace the flowers. We hope Grinny will soon be pattering around again with his screechy shoes and smile, as happy as ever. Stanzas For The Shylark With Apologies To Shelley I M. S. Like an inspiration, Coming in the night When in meditation Vainly seek we light, Filling us with sweet relief and giving new delight! SPECTATOR II A. W. Like the childish laughter Round the evening hearth, Cheering others after Toil, by its gay mirth, And scattering its gladness over all the earth. III M. L. Like a fiddler playing In a dancing hall, Setting feet to swaying, Answering the call, Till all that room is filled with joy that touches all IV M. P. Like a sunbeam breaking Through a clouded sky, Tiny birds awakening Where they hidden lie, Thy music cheers us as the hurrying moments fly V B. W. Like arbutus hidden In its leafy cell, Scattering unforbidden Its luxuriant smell, Until the perfumed air doth sweeten all the dell. VI P. Y. Like the bluet azure In the grassy plot Flowers sweet, demure, Gladdening so the spot The traveler toils on, and still forgets it not. SPECTATOR 15 To M. Alexandre Dumas Johnstown, Pa., April 30, 1914 M. Alexandre Dumas, Pere: I hope you will pardon me for taking the liberty of writing to you, but I can scarcely restrain myself from so doing after reading your splendid novel Le Trois Mous- quetairesf' Your stories constantly maintain the interest of your reader because they are so full of action. One becomes so engrossed in this novel that his thoughts are constantly running ahead trying to figure out the hnal ending. In D'Artagnan you have a splendid hero. He has all the qualities that a hero should have, only that he is too easily enticed by the beauty of Milady, her maid Kitty, and Madame Bonacieux. He would do anything for his lady love even as much as to attempt things which seemed al- most utter impossibilities. D'Artagnan is a very plain spoken man. In several instances he showed this trait of character, especially in his interview with Richelieu. I think you mod- eled him after yourself, because I feel safe in saying that you inherited this characteristic from your father, General Dumas, who lost the favor of Napoleon by plain speaking. I think you keep your reader too much in suspense in regard to the safety of Madame Bonacieux, although her name is mentioned several times after D'Artagnan's unsuc- cessful attempt to rescue her. I admire the character of Athos as he is portrayed by you. He is the coolest and the most self-reliant man of the four friends. He seems to be the guide of the four and the wisdom of his judgment is shown in many instances. His skill as a swordsman is supreme. Without him the four friends would have been lost many times. The scenes which interested me most were the first meeting of M. de Treville and D'Artagnan, in which Tre- ville, the captain of the king's musketeers, tried to find out whether D'Artagnan was a spy of Cardinal Richelieu or not, 16 SPECTATOR but finally placed faith in himg and then again the scene at the Bastion Saint-Gervais was very interesting. Here the bravery of the four inseparables was well shown, especially that of Athos who climbed to the top of the flag pole to remove the white Hag, while bullets flew about him. This scene ended contrary to my expectations. I thought that they would hold the bastion until reinforcements came and then they would drive the Rochellais back. This book seems to me to have been suggested by your own life. You had many stirring adventures which you perhaps put into your book. It is no wonder that in our times when life is rather tame we like to read your stories. Respectfully yours, Herbert Silverstone. The Mexico of Commerce Woodward Mark To such an extent has Mexico degraded herself in the last thirty years that she is looked down upon by her sister nations. Her internal wranglings have cast such a stigma upon her name that men have come to underestimate great- ly her importance. It is not only politically that she is de- based, but commercially she has lost status. As it is entirely the commercial conditions existing in our southern neigh- bor which we intend to discuss, we cannot touch upon the causes both political and martial which have caused these conditions in Mexico. We cannot even speak of the results issuant from those causes, except to say that the present wars, rebellions, and political intrigues in this Spanish-Amer- ican country are not the fundamental cause for the condi- tions commercial Mexico finds herself in today. No, the fundamental cause is the Mexican himself. The Mexican is a combination of three of the most unbusiness-like races on the face of the earth-Indian, Negro, and Spaniard. The Indian race has contributed to the making of the Mexican a dull brain, a blood thirsty nature, a nomadic disposition, SPECTATOR 17 and a broad grain of unreliability. The Negro has furnished the Mexican with laziness, superstition, and dishonesty. And as a finishing touch, the Spanish race has thrown in pride and suspicion. There is your Mexican. Can you imagine a steel magnate possessing those qualities? But Mexico is not the trifle she is supposed to be. Mex- ico is an important nation when the question is considered from a commercial standpoint. But it is not due to the energy and foresight of the Mexican that his le grande Re- publique is of any commercial value to the world. To for- eigners, mostly Americans, belongs the credit for making Mexico what she is. But, you may ask, what is Mexico? Wliat con- tribution does she make to progress? Are her resources extensive and available, or are they insignificant and inaces- sible? The answer is, Mexico is a land of milk and honey, and her resources are straining at their backs to be released. But as we do not have space or time to enumerate all of her wealth, we will dwell only upon two of her resources- two which greatly interest our own American common- wealth. They are coal and timber. Two hundred years from now Mexico will heat the World. Mexico's coal fields are extensive and very few of them have been worked. The Mexicans do not appreciate the value of coal. They use charcoal in their huts. It is estimated by prospectors that Mexico's coal, if mined, would be worth one trillion four hundred and thirty billion dollars. These fields are located chiefly in the mountain province of Durango, Sinaloa, Chihuahua, Sonora, and Jalisco. The first two named are the richest, but the coal fields of Chihuahua are the only ones worked. It is because of these coal fields that this province is so bitterly contested by the rebel Con- stitutionalist and Federal armies in the present Mexican wars. The armies both need the coal to run their railroad, and it is the railroad they depend upon for transporting troops and supplies. A peculiar thing about the coal beds of Mexico is their 18 SPECTATOR position and the number of veins. Although the coal is situated fully seventy feet in the ground, it is covered only with sand stone. This sand stone is of such age and the weather conditions have so moistened and softened it that this seventy feet of strata can be scraped off the coal with a steam shovel. The veins occur in what is called a quintet in refined English and in the jargon of the miners a pip. This means that there are live veins of coal. The geologists regard this formation as evidence that in Mexico the fossil- iferous age lasted at least five thousand years. These veins vary in thickness from three feet to thirty feet and are with- out exception of the bituminious variety, showing that the sea pressure was not very great. It is known that Mexico was under the ocean thirty different times. This fact is proved by the flnding of fossil fishes, sea weed, water worn boulders, petrified slime, and the impressions of sea mamals stamped in the stone. In Durango in these hve layers there is a total of Fifty-nine feet of solid coal. These beds are sometimes more than a mile in width. In spite of the wide diffusion of the coal, the only mines in Mexico are in Chihuahua province. Nine-tenths of these mines are operated by foreigners and the foreigners are al- most always Americans. The other tenth of the mines are operated by whoever is on the president's chair at the time. It is because of this monopoly of the coal industry by the Americans, or Gringoes,,' as the Mexicans call them, that the Mexican people have no liking for the American. The career of some of the American mine operators in Chihuahua provine the last few years would shame a wild pirate novel. One mine in particular at Tamazulu in Chi- huahua provine was attacked over a hundred and fifty times last year. When asked how he kept his position, the man- ager answered, My army, sir, my army. He thereupon blew a whistle and before the visitor's eyes an army took form. The laborers came running out of the cuts with their muskets in their hands. But the most important of the ar- mament were four field guns which were trundled out of a SPECTATOR 19 building adjoining the operatorls house. The operator is known to the laborers as seignieur and so they always ad- dress him. One day in particular this mine was attacked four times. In the morning about six o'clock a sentry re- ported a detachment of cavalry. The seignieur calculated that they were not too many for him, so ordered his army out. In the battle which ensued the Federal troops, for so they afterwards proved to be, were routed and retreated rapidly toward S. Juan del Rio. As this was the headquar- ters of the Federal troops in that part of the province, the American knew that this meant a whole Federal army would be after him before Sundown. But hardly had the Federals taken their departure when a regiment of Zapatistas hove in sight. Durango is the seat of the iron industry in Chihuahua and it is here that the artillery for the rebels is made. These Zapatistas came from Durang and the American knew that where there was one regiment there were more. A bright outlook, indeed! The Zopatistas received the same welcome accorded the Federals and returned in the direction of Durang. The American de- cided that Hdiscretion is the better part of valor and after dumping all the mined coal and all the cars and dinky en- gines in the lake, he gathered up all his valuables and march- ed his army', to the mountains. He did not forget, how- ever, to turn the valves of the feeder open, for if he flooded the workings the avenging hosts could not blow them up. The American and his army,' took post a few miles away where they could see all that transpired at the mine. They didn't have long to wait. They had hardly reach- ed their dendezvous when a dense cloud appeared upon the horizon towards S. Juan del Rio. This was the Federal army. So intent were the watchers upon the Maderista forces that they failed to see a similar cloud appear on the road from Durang. They were soon apprised of tl1e presence of cloud number two by seeing the Federals raise their guns and tire. A lively encounter ensued in which the Federals were worsted. Te Zapatista leader took what pleasure he 20 SPECTATOR could by dumping a few of the cars into the shaft and burn- ing the camp. He then withdrew his army. Two days later a Federal officer rode up to the camp and demanded to see Mr. Gillespie, this being the name of the American. Gilles- pie armed himself and went out to hold a parley with the Mexican. The ofhcer reeled off a speech something like this: Senor, you are ordered to pay a fme of ten thousand pesos for willfully aiding, abetting, and giving assistance to the enemies of his 'Gracious Excellency' Don Francisco, Chris- tian, Carlos, justian Madero by the blessed Virgin president of the Le Grande Republique Mexico? This the officer said officially but he used all his many dialects in cursing the American until Mr. Gillespie got tired of it and pulled out two forty-fours. The officer immediately embraced the doctrine of discretion the best part of valor. That is a hum-drum business day in Mexico. ls it any wonder that Mexico's infant industry is being smothered? The poor child is struggling for life amid all the difficulties of political strife. If the industry of Mexico is to gain ma- turity, it will be under the nursing of the persistant Ameri- can. Mr. Gillespie was once asked how he quelled a mutiny. This is his ercipe: You know the Mexican peon is 'fraid as death of red hair. lf you can work on a Mexican's super- stition, you've got him. If you can find a half dozen red headed Irishmen with their thick brogue, just place them where you wish the Mexicans weren't and your Mexican will soon depart. If a boss has the misfortune to have a strike among his force, he may as well pack up his things and make his escape, for the first thing a Mexican laborer does when he is dis- charged is to go to the nearest army camp and make a com- plaint against his Gringo employer. It matters not to him whether it be Federal or Rebel that avenges him, just so he be avenged. The same conditions exist in the timber industry of Mexico. Her forest resources are phenomenal but her tim- SPECTATOR 21 ber trade is in a pitiable condition. W'ere all the matured trees in Mexico sawed into inch board and laid down side by side, the wooden floor would cover all the United States except Maine and Vermont. There are but two provinces in Mexico which do not have vast forests. Yet there are but two towns in all Mexico that have sawmills. The same thing has killed the lumber business that has annihilated other industries-oil fields, hemp farms, copper mines, iron foundries-namely, the lawlessness of the country. Out of four attempts of one mine owner to get a consignment of money through from Jesus Maria, the nearest bank, in order to pay his laborers, not a peso ever reached him. Three times his cash went to enrich some bandit chief and the other time the government had need of it. Thus we see that in Mexico industry is hemmed in by insurmountable obstacles. Cattle-raising was a paying bus- iness until Diaz commenced his commandeering. Then a rancher was likely to be informed that he had the privilege of selling his cattle to the government for use in the army. Of course the ranch owner preferred his life to the cattle and the privilege was taken advantage of. There are only three industries which one might say thrive in Mexico. They are the making of pottery, the raising of coffee, and the manufacture of paper. Guadaljara is at the present time putting out wares that for fineness, transparency, and strength rival that of Limoges, France. Even these productions did not escape the effects of the re- cent upheaval which has shaken all Mexico. The paper mills at Sicabolo were taken in hand just last week by Justiano Carranzo for he needs cartridge paper for his ammunition works at jolopa. Mexico's resources, were they developed, would make her one of the world powers as far as the dollar sign goes. She has millions of acres of lands suitable for coffee raising. A million tons of beef could be produced an- nually from the western plateau of Mexico were the ranch owners only left in peace. Business itself is hampered by the Mexicans unreliabil- 22 SPECTATOR . ity. If a Mexican customer buys a consignment of goods of a wise American, the American refuses checks, money orders, notes, drafts, and takes cash, even biting that to see if it is good, and hammering it to see if it is solid. But one of the grossest checks upon advancement in Mexico is the Mexican system of what they call salient taxation. This is actually a system whereby if they don't get you one way they'll get you another. One clause provides that All incomes not paternally acquired finheritedj shall be taxed five per cent. This operates against the Americans alone. Usually the Mexicans are too lazy to have any prop- erty unless they do get it paternally. Then those who do gain wealth through their own industry always get out of paying any tax by passing through a series of legal pro- cedure called f'Le Proplica, which means The Restoration. Through this measure the wealthy Mexican takes his bonds, notes, and checks, and other evidences of wealth to the near- est notary. He there gets some old man to act as his father for five minutes. He then makes out all papers, money, and every thing he possesses to the father, who in turn executes a document transferring all the property back to his son.', Another hindrance to commercial pursuits in Mexico is their system of exchange. Each province has its own standard of money. And it is impossible to pay a bill of any neat amount without having to stand a considerable loss as a result of the rates of exchange. Were you to start fifteen hundred pesos, which is about one hundred dollars in our money, on the way to a creditor in Mexico City, lay- ing the route of the money through the six provinces lying between our border and the Mexican capital and exchanging it in each province in turn, your check would be worth just twenty-eight cents by the time it reached its destination. Under such conditions commerce has been existing in the past twenty years in Mexico. Give Mexico a chance and she will thrive, she will pros- per, she will even outclass us who consider ourselves the SPECTATOR 23 land of promise. Mexicols people are behind their northern brothers only because they have not had the advantages necessary to their welfare. Give the Mexican children the education we enjoy, give the Mexican people good govern- ment, give them peace, give them sanitary conditions, and they will of themselves adjust the minor troubles which assail them. The Mexican is lazy, not because he wants to be, but because his environment thrusts it upon him. The food which the average Mexican exists upon would not be fed to an American dog. Furthermore, when at present he does bestir himself, what is the gain? He acquires wealth only to lose it to some grasping government official. Dis- appointment when received in long and continuous shocks kills ambition. just assure the Mexican that he will be able to enjoy his gains and he will bestir himself. Mexico with her mines, fields, and forests is a land of bounty and when her people awake to realize that their aim in life is not to cry Vio La's to some military dictator, then we Americans had better look close to our commercial leadership. For should Mexico shake off her shackles of helplessness and assume the position to which her resources entitle her, she would stand forth an example to all the world of commercial prospertiy. 0ur New Picture Marie Culliton Papage, one of Corot's famous landscape pictures, was recently given to the school by the Art Department. The picture portrays an early spring morning before the sun has pierced nightis vapors. At the right of the picture one finds a massive tree, whose partly detached brownish branches with their delicately tinted green leaves sways to the left over the dewy grass beneath. Farther to the left one sees the graceful form of a young girl plucking leaves from a slender birch, whose top projects toward the western sky in three branches. The girl is accompanied by two chubby 24 SPECTATOR children, who are on the opposite side of the tree, one in- tently watching the elder, the other busying herself pick- ing flowers from the dewy verdure. The shaded red of the elder girlls gown harmonizes perfectly with the blue and soft orange dresses of the two little maidens, and the grayish green bunchy bushes at the left. In the background, toward the left, is seen a misty gray lake whose tranquil waters ex- tend far into the distance, reflecting the distant blue hills, an arm of calm water extends toward the right, reflects the green bushes on its upper bank and winds itself until it is hidden by the massive tree, at the left in the fore- ground. The picture fills the beholder with a sense of the beauty and freshness of spring. The Sprmg Tide Fairies Louise Walters W'hen little stars begin to peep, And flowers close their eyes in sleep, Then fairies spring from out the mist, And dance about and keep their tryst. At night you know when all's asleep, The moonbeams from the heavens creep, To play upon the heath so fair With little fairies of the air. And ghosts of old and present time, Come gliding out in one long line, And streets are fllled with goblins, too, l've never seen them though, have you? These fairies then the flowers control, And whisper to each flowret's soul What colors it would best become, And little bees what songs to hum. The fairies are God's chosen few Who do the things we cannot do, Who make the earth so fresh and fair, And put the springtime in the air. SPECTATOR 25 At The Pacific Jeanne Byroade A few years ago I had the good fortune to take a trip to the state of Oregon. From Portland, one fine summer May day we took a train to Newport, a small town out on Yaquina Bay, an arm of the Pacific Ocean. We must have been very near old Neptune himself, for as we came up the bay on the launch, taking passengers to their destination, we could hear the roar and rumble of the surf. I was surprised at the unexpected sights which greeted me on the Pacific coast. As I looked out over the Pacific, I saw that the water was an olive green color and not the bluish hue of the Atlantic. The farther out I looked, the denser the green seemed to be. After bathing in the At- lantic, I could come out and sit on the beach, with the sun denser the green seemed to be. I was anxious to go in bathing in the Pacific, but, when I went out on the beach, the breakers were rolling with tremendous force and the surf coming in on the beach, carrying with it masses of some sort of sea-weed and other substances which had of sea-weed and other substances which had all been churned together by the force of the water. This was thrown upon the beach in circles of foam. The water beach was literally covered with shells, agates, sea moss, and many colored pebbles and stones which would have done the heart of a geologist good to examine. There were high cliffs on each side, which could not be scaled, even if one tried, for they were covered with a kind of slippery sea moss. At Atlantic City and along Lake Michigan, one can go out quite a distance without striking deep water, but at Newport the water is deep near the shore and is quite de- ceiving. When I started to walk around a large rock, I suddenly splashed into deep water, which a moment before seemed to be shallow. Coming back over the bay to the railroad station, I went out on deck and saw streams of white-winged sea gulls following the boat. 26 SPECTATOR Later, when we were being slowly towed over the Coast Range Mountains, our train suddenly slacked up and after investigation, we saw that the conductor and firemen had descended from the train and were industriously throwing wood from a well stocked pile into the tender of the engine. Since there is very little wood in Oregon, the smaller trains are required to burn oil. I believe many of them now burn oil. A Plea for Good Sense in the Arrangement of Flowers Ada Wagner While walking to and from school, I have often observed that it is not unusual for plants to be so arranged at win- dows as to almost entirely cover them. Often these plants are large ones like the palm, lily, hydrangeas, and evergreen plants. The ostensible reason for placing flowers at win- dows is usually given that they need sunshine and light, but the real underlying reason is that the person wants others to see and admire her plants. On a certain occasion, I heard a woman remark that she had taken her two hydrangeas to the attic as they had lost some of their former beauty, and that she was almost asham- ed for them to be at the window. Of course, the flowers would do just as well in a window in one of the other rooms, but in order to be seen they are generally placed in the windows facing the street, regardless of how cheerless the other rooms are which may be brightened by a few plants. Those of us who have a beautiful library would not think of placing it in front of a Window where it would at- tract the attention of every passerby. No, we would not think of doing that, yet we will place plants in the windows, merely for show, and proud is the woman whose plants are admired. It seems to be a continual race in which each woman tries to outrun her neighbor in having beautiful and well cared for plants. SPECTATOR 27 While we are approaching simplicity in some things, we are getting further away from it in the arrangement of flowers. Many times there are a whole variety of flowers in one window, and arranged on shelves. In one window, several days ago, I saw a palm, an evergreen plant and a hy- drangea. This showed not only a lack of simplicity but also of good taste. Let us not darken our windows with Howers but rather let us place them in our dining rooms and drawing rooms where we ourselves may enjoy them. 'Gia Defense of Thermopylae A Tragedy Dramatis Personae Xerxes ..... .................... .... K i ng of Persia Leonidas ....... .. . King of Greeks Ephlaltes l .............. Greek Soldiers Eopas S Calchas ....... .... L ieutenant in Greek Army Thessandus . . . . . . Representative from Corinth Alexander . . . . . . Reprensentative from Athens Demiaralus . . . . . . Representative from Argos Philip ....................... Representative from Salamis Cassandra .............................. Wife of Leonidas Servants, messengers, guards, mob and Greek soldiers. Scene: First at Sparta and then near Pass of Thermophylas. Act I, Scene I: Sparta-a street, Time-morning. Ephialtes: Good day, sir. Leonidas: I have not seen you long. How goes the world? Ephialtes: Nor I you. Leonidas: W'ilt dine with me, Epliialtes, these things to consider? Ephialtes: Truly these are eventful times. I'll keep thee company. Pray, what hour? Leonidas: At the Hrst dog watch. 28 SPECTATOR Ephialtes: Good even, Leonidas. Leonidas: Farewell, good friend. QExeunt.j p Act I, Scene II: Congress at Sparta-Forum. Leonidas, and attendants, Thessandus, Alexander, Philip, De- miarahes, Calchas, and Messenger. Time-the middle watch. Noise without by mob. Thessandus Qcontinuing argumentj: 'Tis agreed Euri- pedes will take his position with a Heet of 270 trimenis at Arternisium. Alexander: Aye, 'tis agreed. Tell me more. Nought's had, except the narrow deiile of Thermopylae is kept. Demiarahus: So please you, it is true. A few men of true valor can keep the pass. Thessandus: We have said. Qnly the captain wants naming. Calchas: Ephialtes has done fair service and slain in Hght many of our enemies. Leonidas Qasidej: QHm, I fear trickery, in beastly fury he has been known to commit outragesj-How full of valor did he show himself at the last conilict? Philip: Let brave Sparta's king hold the pass. All: Aye, aye. 'Tis so. Thessandus: 'Tis finished. The plans are known, the appointments have been made, let each command his forces. Messenger: Did you call, sir? Thessandus: Announce to the rabble the appointments for the defense are made. Messenger goes out. Leonidas: Let me look upon thee. Is there none more worthy than I for this great-? All: No, none, worthy Leo. Leonidas: Then I conquer or I die! Alexander: 'Twere well so. Good repose the while! QExeunt.j Act I, Scene III. Home of Leonidas-A Hall. Time-First SPECTATOR 29 Watch Dog. Enter Servant Followed by Ephialtes. Ephialtes: Commend me to your master, boy. Servant: I go, Sir Qexitj. Ephialtes Cwalking about the room: Into this house I come with heavy heart, And sadly do I think on her who rules. Had I a wife so true, so just, so sweet, As once methought I had this selfsame one, Then would I, too, become a man of power. For her I fought with him, her noble lord, In anger did I most blot out his life, But thoughts of her and lack of manly strength, These kept me from the most ignoble deed. Ah! still he rises in his scope of power, And I remain a mere unhonored man. Such thoughts must I suppress, another time Mayhap will serve this-Hush! he comes. Most honored Leonidas. Leonidas: Most welcome, sir, pray sit. Heardst thou the news? Ephialtes: What news, my lord? I heard not of it. Leonidas: 'Tis plans for the Persian defense. Athens gives 270 trimemes to guard the coasts of Artemisium. Enri- pides, the Spartan, commands and here finds Xerxes, his first defense. Three hundred Spartan hoplites, each with seven helots are dispatched to the Pass at Thermopylae. It is my- self, the fearless king, who leads this. Only men picked from our best troops will be taken so I bid you come with me. In the narrow pass a few men can easily retain the Persian troops unless they seek the shepherds' path and this I think they know not of. Grant me a moment's leave to tell Cas- sandra of thy presence. Ephialtes: Granted, my liege. QExit Leonidas.j Ephialtes Qalonej: O! Cassandra! QSilence, reenter Leonidas and Cassandraj Ephialtes: Good day, best lady of the land. 30 SPECTATOR Cassandra: Good health, my lord. You've been a stranger to this house. Leonidas: Come eat of my bounty. QExeunt.j Act I, Scene IV-Street Before Leonida's Palace. Time- First Watch Dog. Ephialtes leaving palace meets Calchas. Calchas: Ha! My lord. Dinest thou with Leonidas? Leonidas: Aye, 'tis the first for many months. Calchas: And well ye might, for knew you his actions at the Congress, you should spurn his presence. Ephialtes: Why? How now? What means this? Does he not serve his rank? Calchas: Could you but see how strange he acts when someone did propose your name for command, you would scorn such mock acquaintance. 'Tis you who might have led the Greek troop, holding the command which now he stays. Ephialtes: Did he oppose me? Calchas: He changed the minds of all unto himself. Now I needs must hasten for the watch draws to its close. Ephialtes: Farewell. Calchas: Farewell, good friend, farewell. fExit Calchas.j Ephialtes: What stuff is this we find in men as these? When man cannot believe his truest friend, To view, he is the fortress of our faith, Again, he scorns the goodness of this trust, Such men with ever changing minds as his, I hate, abhor, condemn, abjure, renounce. QExit.j Act II, Scene l. Place-Forum. Mob with women and children. Mob: Peace, ho, brave Leonidas comes. Noble Spartafs King approaches. Leon: Ere out departure I would my troop behold. Cass: My liege, a word with you. Drawing him aside.j Fore your departure I would to you my love- Leon: Another time, my love, now must I advance my legions. Cass Qasidej: O, that I now could do it. Spurn that SPECTATOR 31 renown, and glory, fame and wealth. CWomen talk to troops.j QEph. alone rides near Cass.j Cass: Again you dare your life at battle. Eph: Aye, best patroness of Sparta, it must be won. Cass: On your return- Boy Qriding upj : My commander bids the phalanx form. fRides away.j Eph: Farewell to my return-with sad heart do I leave you now. Adieu. May the fates be kind to you, most Worth- iest lady. Farewell. Leo fAt head of troopsj: We head to the west. Cass: He heeds me not as he doth leave. His love is lost. This the price I paid for taking this one. I held him not so dear as he who lately left me so with words by no means unkind. I Second Act-Scene II. Place-Persian Camp. Time-Eve of First Day's Battle. Persian soldiers lounging in groups at dice and games. Sparta captive, Eopas. First Soldier finishing quoitsj: Even so on the mor- row the villians Hy. Not so, noble Spartan? Second Soldier: Even tho' we have not won the first day's battle, marry he'11 go to now and make his legions known to us. Eopas: Nay, never. Third Soldier: Take heednow lest you mock your masters. First Soldier: Peace. Silence. Xerxes approaches. Now shall the captive tell. Eopas: A traitor for him? Nay, that's certain. Fourth Soldier: 'Twere best he speak no harm of Xerxes here. T ' Xerxes Qpassingj: Good-morrow, swordsmen. All: Aye, my lord. Eopas Qwith scornj : Ye gods, what noble men! Fifth Soldier: Hold, for that some message or the light 32 SPECTATOR of day is lost to you. Second Soldier: What numbers hold the pass? Sixth Soldier: Tel1'the news. Eopas: Only I yield to die. Third Soldier: Here is so much that thou wilt tell us straight. Eopas: By the gods, never. First Soldier: Disclose your plans. Wherein does your weakness lie? Go to now, tell. Third Soldier: Silent, art thou? Second Soldier Churling javelinj: Then die. Curtain. Act II-Scene III. Place-Camp at Thermopolae before Leonida's tent. Time- After second day's battle. Drum. Enter soldiers. Leonidas: Ho, boy! These papers bid my lieutenants seek me each in turn. Hasten. Boy: Aye, my liege. First Lieutenant: Called you, my lord? Leonidas: Aye. I greet you on a free and friendly con- ference in my tent. I flatter not. Your manners in these days, battle pleased me well. Hundred Persian crests fell like grain before the scythe. Was it not so, my lieutenants. The fates have honored the noble Spartans.-Stand ho. Second Lieutenant fenteringj: Good news, my lord. I am informed the Persians have suffered greatly with this night's storm. Aye, their ranks are broken. Leonidas: Truly the gods are kind, yet this day must we fear for the sacrifices are unfavorable. Ephialtes: Good-morrow. Leonidas: Now fare ye well, for this day must ye kindle hope in all your soldiers' veins. See to it that ye be not wanting in courage for the next fray. Forget not that ye uphold the Grecian rule. Well have we held the Persians, but I fear the Shepherds' Pass. Ephialtes: Wouldst speak with me? SPECTATOR 33 Leonidas: You bore not my command as I was wont you should. Mayhaps it brought not wrong, but let not lust and liberty creep into your mind. Forget not I com- mand the Spartan troops. Brave Spartans, it must be for Spartan fame we battle. Peradventure thou hast never learn- ed the precepts of respect. To castigate thy pride 'twere well. E'en tho' a friend, yet bear in mind that 'I am su- perior in command. I have done. Ephialtesz Most Worthy commander! Ephialtes Coutside of tentj 1 Is't it true that he again at me should prick? And yet myself did hearg blame not my ears. 'Tis he that once with me in battle 'gaged. One Persian crest did fall 'past his command That I with thoughtless hand in payment slew. E'en now with him I peril undergo. So with contempt for him I seek revenge. QPonderingj : Send danger to him e'er my wounds go cold. So he, the jealous cat, shall find the note. And he with raging frown shall seek its truth Yet will for nothing even that avail. fExcitedj : But by the gracious gods I have it now! It is for me to know, the shepherds' path. And to it easy do I head the troops. Those Persian hosts shall have it. QRushes awayj Leonidas Qthoughtfullyj: 'Twas not for me alone Spar- ta's fame to uphold. Well they did. Each one his legions urged. Most noble men, true sons of Sparta! E'en at their mother's breasts they imbibed courage. 'Tis not Htting that I be so flattered with leadership of these. O gracious hearted Spartans! Ephialtes finterruptingj: My liege! Leonidas: Thus so enraptured, I scarce did hear you come. Ephialtes: You have not forgot the Shepherds' Path? 34 SPECTATOR Leonidas: From this I fear not. 'Tis but my best lieu- tenants that do e'en guess at this. Fear not, I guard you well. Qliphialtes drops letter.j Now doth our Sparta's fame appear as doth the shining Titan in mid-sky. Ephialtes: To you the gift of foresight did the gods pre- serve. Now I retire. Leonidas: Now must I rouse myself to-- Qfinds letterb. What this? A letter-ye gods, 'tis in Cassandra's hand and to Ephialtes directed. The seal remains unbroke! Why does my best beloved to him a letter send? I shall it read --nay, 'twere an ignoble deed. So 'twill be Qtears letterj and none shall know a word. Curtain. Act III--Scene I. Place-Before Xerxes' Tent. Time-After Nightfall. Enter spy and soldier with Ephialtes. Spy: Knave, say to your master a Greek has been taken. QExit b0y.j Slave Qreturningj: My liege commands you wait with- out till he come. Xerxes: Stand ho. A spy? w Ephialtes: Nay, my lord, a willing traitor. Xerxes: Stay thou hence for earnest? Ephialtes: If thou would know- Xerxes: Aye, come. Even one thousand drochmas shalt thou have. Ephialtes: Cross not my palm with gold. Revenge is all. Xerxes: Come, tell all. Ephialtes: If thou wilt the unconquerable Greeks over- power, it remains alone to lead the forces by a shepherds' path of two man breadth only. Xerxes: What treachery this. Ephialtes: Was it for nought but this fool mockery That I from noble Sparta's camp did Hee? a From there where once I held the highest rank. Through him alone was I refused command. SPECTATOR 35 Fame, too, from me he took with her, his wife, And e'en to-day when he with harshest words Did scold and judge me falsely with neglect. VVith these last words do I seek out revenge. With stealth I creep among our legions bold, And will advance in 'midst of spies as theirs With courage brave I sought your woeful camps To lead you on to surest victory. And with sternest words did you reproach That self-same worth with doubt-O gods, send help! Xerxes: Then 'tis well- :Rouse the troops. Prepare the horses. On with the armor. Ephialtes: I myself will lead you on. Only make haste. Xerxes: More speed, my horses, my sword. Bring my envoys to me. Rush about. A horse for our noble ally. Let my most trustiest immortals lead on. Ephialtes: Qmountedj : We head to the north. fFlourish and trumpets.j QAsidej: The righteous gods be merciful! Curtain. Act III-Scene II. At Foot of Path. Tumult and Noise. Dead and Wonuded Lying Around. Ephialtes Qrushes in with Persiansj: Courage !-Rally 'Tis now or never. Their numbers decrease !-To the front! As Xerxesyonder wins, so win we here! Un! fAsidej: What fates! Leonidas! Leonidas frushing in, Greeks followingjz On! On! For- get not your former valor! QMen shoutj: We will over- power them! First Wounded Soldier Cmoaningj : Alas-- Is it a vision? How happens this? Does not Ephialtes lead the Persians? I faint. Leonidas: Do the gods deceive? fDrawing back.j You, Ephialtes? Ephialtes: At last I conquer Qcasts javelin at Leonidas' breastj. Leonidas ffallingj: 'Tis for Sparta! 36 SPECTATOR Second Wounded Soldier: VVhat, Leonidas fallen? What, have all these soldiers fallen? 'Tis Ephialtes leads the Persians! Hath he been traitor? QShouts from Persians without also from Persians on stagej Third Wounded Soldier Qrevivingj : Who conquers now? Ephialtes: How bitter the fates! What the fruits of treachery? I alone remain, a Spartan conquers and a Spartan dies. fFalls on sword.j Curtain. . Epilogue Spoken by Cassandra Alone I live on Spartan strand Guided by an unknown hand. 'Fore the battle did I claim Best lady of the land for name. To him alone I was not true, That former suitor loved me too. Once Ephialtes spurned I you, Glory and honors had you few. Once I repented on that day When I was wont with him to stay. Yet best he knew and fled away For me to see him never, nay. To have it such by far is best To see you neither. O, gods, be blest. my Q? 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As over five thousand tons are put up' to feed the cattle during the severe winter, a force of from thirty to forty men, working two months, is required. All summer the hay fields are under six inches of water, and in respect to grass, appearance, and abundance of mosquitoes, much resemble a large swamp. Many new men must be hired and these are very cosmopolitan. Cow- boys out of work, tramps who have to earn a little money, old men now able only to drive, runaway boys, all make up the force. About a week before the camp is pitched, and on rainy days, the men tear down the corrals in which last year's hay was stacked. These corrals are built around a stack to prevent the cattle from eating the hay before it is fed to them. The crew is divided into four divisions: the mowers, the rakers, the men who handle the sweeps, and the stacking crew. At five in the morning all the men but the stackers get up and go to the corral, where the foreman catches them a team of horses. As one does not get the same team every day, an hour is spent in adjusting the harness and picking collars to fit the horses. Breakfast is then eaten and the men go to their re- spective places. After the hay has been cut and raked into wind-rows, the men with the sweeps take it over to the stacker. A sweep is a clumsy affair with teeth made to pick up the hay and a horse at each side to draw it. They drag the hay to the stacker, where it is placed onto the teeth of the arm of the stacker and held by the stacker- tender. This huge arm is drawn up in the air by horses, till it,is perpendicular to the ground, when it drops the hay on the other side. The hay is then packed and the stack moulded by the stacker. Sometimes, if the land has not been properly drained, hay wrining wet will be stacked. 38 SPECTATOR The clear air and the ravenous hunger of the cattle alone make it possible to make such hay. After a large stack of hay has been made, the machinery is moved to another part of the held. At six o'clock the work is stopped, the men ride the horses back to camp, to spend the remainder of the evening in telling stories, or singing, a few of the more energetic ones take hshing rods and catch a few trout to vary the bill of fare. On the Death of George Patterson, Captain of the British King R. H. '14 Let solemn bells for him be tolled, For him who is no more! He's sleeping 'neath the cold sea waves Far from his native shore! The billows beat upon the bow, And sky-high dashed the seag The crew was saved, but Patterson Met grim death gallantly. He never left the vessel's deck, And as the ship went down: His comrade's whistle shrilled farewell, Thro' the roaring of the storm. To triumph and to die were hisg VVith unaffrighted eyes He viewed the terrors of the deep, The cold face of the skies. 1 77 The surge swept down the British King, While he prepared for death, As moaned the winds his mournful dirge, Ebbed out his noble breath. Let solemn bells for him be tolled, Brave Patterson is gone! His earthly voyage now is o'er, His Work of glory done! SPECTATOR 39 When Kitty Took Care of Dick Mary Mark As the train pulled into Greenwood, pretty Kitty Ramon gave a sigh of relief. I never was so glad to arrive at a place before! I'm so tired of people and worry that Iill rest until I'm ..... .H Oh! There you are! Kitty! Kitty! I'm so glad you got here early. I have to leave on this very train. Mother is seriously ill. just make yourself at home, the servants will obey you. And, please, take very, very good care of Dick, he isn't very well. Good-bye, dear ln But- but - - Aunt Bell- Oh! I wonder who on earth Dick is? I wish she hadn't gone so soon. Well, I might as well go up to the house at once. I wonder- Why there's Aunt Bellels carriage! Here! Mason! Get my baggage and take me up to the house. Yes ma'am. I'se comin' ma'am. Later while driving towards home she inquired of the old coachman, Mason, do you know who Dick is ? Marse Dick? He cum dis mornin! I specks as how he am Marse Hem-y's nephew, Miss Kitty. Thank you, Mason. When Kitty opened the library door an hour later she saw a young man seated comfortably in a large leather rocker. I beg your pardon. I-I didn't know there was anyone in here. That's all right! You are Kitty Ramon, are you not? Aunt Bell said she expected you. Awiully sorry she had to leave, you know. Uncle Henry and Grandmother Layton have gone over to Oldmore's for dinner. Oh! Then you are Dick! Why the relieved tone? But- you haven't had your dinner yet- come, I'll have some more, to keep you com- pany, you know. You'll do nothing of the sort! Eat again, I mean. But 40 SPECTATOR you may go along while I get a bite, please! I may not eat again ? I was told to take care of you and I mean to do it! The servants will obey me. You shall not eat again to-night. But Dick was smiling to himself he said, Take care of Dick is it? You poor kid, she didn't mean me, she meant old Dick the horse. I'l1 keep mum, see what else I shall 'have' to do. The next few days were full of amusement for Dick. He very obediently followed her orders, except for eating. When her vigilance was relaxed, he riffled the pantry, for his rations had been cut to half their former proportions. Kitty was worrying her hair gray, fearing she was not carrying out Aunt Belle's orders. Then Aunt Belle came home. How is Dick? Have you been careful to look after him ? HI don't see why you wanted me to take care of Dick. He looks as healthy as any man I ever saw. But I've done my best, and I never want such a task again! Yes, she has been taking very good care of me, only she wouldn't let me have all I wanted to eat, so I had to pilfer your pantry when she wasn't about. Did you think- why Kitty! I didn't mean Dick Lay- ton. Heavens! I might have known a girl would never think of a horse if a man were around. Mason, here, we'll go,out and see that poor old horse. You two children may come along unless you fear, Dick, that Kitty will attempt to take care of youf, I am perfectly willing to be taken care of-for 1ife. ilf'i' IK SPECTATOR 41 Life 1n a Budapest School Anna Gaydos For several years I was a pupil in the Institution of the English Ladies, a boarding school in Budapest, the cap- ital of Austria-Hungary, near the Danube. Here girls seven years of age begin to learn, besides their general subjects, two or three languages. Training in the gymnasium is an important part of the curriculum. An hour is set aside for this work daily. Classes take up at eight in the morning and last till one olclock in the afternoon. At the end of each hour, a five minute walk is taken through the corridors. Classes are held every day with the exception of Sundays. From three to six, the time is devoted to studies. In the summer, especially before examination days, the girls go out into the country and under the shade trees and along the streams. Although these are pleasant places to study, the girls do not enjoy country life. The cause probably is that they read very little poetry and so they cannot learn to appreciate the beauty of nature. Many interesting excursions are made by the girls to large factories, where they are shown the processes in the making of carpets, leather skin, paper, and clothing. You who have heard something about the city of Buda- pest, know that many beautiful museums are located here. The girls find visits to them one of their most interesting tasks. In the art museum, many beautiful paintings and fine pieces of needle work are to be found. japanese vases and gardens, and scenes of Japanese indoor life make it very pleasing. We American girls do not entertain ourselves with festi- vals as do the European girls. Festivals, concerts, entertain- ments, and exhibitions are held frequently in the Budapest schools. Although some of the girls are over twenty, St. Nicholas day is still celebrated by all. On the morning of St. Nicholas, the girls accompanied by their teachers go to the reception hall. A girl disguised as Nicholas, accom- 42 SPECTATOR panied by two other girls, who serve as angels, enters the hall. A large paper is brought forth and presented to Nicho- las by one of the angels. Nicholas reads the names of all, and as he reads them each -individual comes forward and faces the audience. Nicholas has something to say to each one concerning her behavior and her studies during the year. If her behavior and studies have been good, she is presented with gifts by the angels, if, on the other hand, they have been unsatisfactory she is given into the hands of the devils, who all this while stand without the door until they are called for. Another interesting festival is that of Easter Sunday. Most pleasure is derived from this day. Lunch baskets are prepared the day before Easter. The next day early in the morning, all the girls start for the country. A lunch is first served and after lunch the girls all assemble in the vine garden and await the ringing of the bell, which is a sign that they can run up the hills and look for Easter eggs which are hidden among the trees and bushes. Some suc- ceed in finding many interesting things. School life in Budapest is very pleasant. Conceit Fights His Own Image Raymond Duncan A large, sprightly robin came along, not a feather in his fine coat was out of place. He strutted up proudly and chanced to meet his double. This fellow held his head at the same angle and vvinked when the first robin winked. Our robin, thinking this insolent, was insulted by the posture of the newcomer and shrieked, Do you think you are the master of the universe? The newcomer answered nothing but merely looked on, not liking such insolence, our robin Hew at the arrogant fellow. He came to a sudden stop, then gathering himself together again, flew at his adversary again and again. The other robin in turn flew at him. Neither hurt the other. SPECTATOR 43 Our acquaintance murmured, Something funny here. I can't hurt him and he says never a word. I'm tired and disgusted with this work, but I've not done with you yetg Iill see you tomorrow, fairly screamed our fine bird, turning to leave after many futile attempts. His coat was badly ruffled, as was that of his adversary, who also turned to go. if :nf we af X Next morning Mr. Robin appeared spic and span but with determination written all over his face, his foe was there to meet him in the same place, with the same determin- ation on his countenance. You egoist, if you donit change your demeanor imme- diately, I'll beat you to deathj, he threatened, forgetting all about his repulse the day before. His antagonist said noth- ing and made no haste to change his attitude, instead, he merely mimicked our friend, thereby making him iight the harder. Neither gained advantage over the other. VVell, this can,t go on forever, sullenly murmured our robin, and began walking back and forth, the other mimick- ed his movements, but our friend could not again be drawn into the Fight. VVhy don't you speak, you loggerhead? Are you dumb or senseless? he yelled half defiantly, much of his spirit having departed. Finally he left the scene murmuring, I can't fool away my time here, I have more important bus- iness and will leave that insolent fellow to himself. His adversary left at the same time. For you must know he had time after time been flying against the win- dow glass and tighting his own image. s,f- ,,Ja,z1 ng 44A,f .,,5J4,p 1 - f 'it i'-,-.,-, ' . 'riff-'--f.:f ---- 5,5 iffy-+ :.'.-,fLf':-rtqwf' ,I -' 'I -- 'f.fI',f'-I V, an ...af--Ms, .. 'J tg- P - 1 A 1 - -aw 55:35-Fm' A -5. H1 1 . 'X-'..,L:.a, --A Q ,Ji r - x 1' 1-:'cr,qr-g,2ig5,A-A ga ff H ' ' xv v-, i WY, - Y Y I Y W V 7777 V J .1 V H 44 SPECTATOR On She11ey's Death Bed Morris Reynolds Thou sea of seas that ebb and flow And roll eternally, Within thy depths sank evil's foe And lost his life in thee. The dear beloved Shelley! The Modern Application of a Electricity' Dwight Hoerle Electricity has become one of the most important fac- tors of our modern life. It has been discovered that there is electricity around us all the time and by many really simple pieces of apparatus this electricity has been harness- ed and compelled to to carry out the will of man. It would be almost impossible to estimate the value of electricity in the social, commercial, and scientific worlds. It has greatly surpassed all other sources of energy in its cheapness of production, its great strength and its usefulness. It has been put to use in our factories and mills and is used to run prac- tically every kind of machinery. It is here that it saves the labor of a great many men who would be compelled to laborously perform the same task which it performs so easily. I propose to discuss the economical value of electricity in another portion of this essay, but before doing this I will endeavor to show its great Value to the commercial World. In our great commercial world today We find electric- ity as an important factor as a labor saver. Our factories are lighted and their machinery is run by electricity. Prac- tically all the machinery of a modern factory is operated by electricty. Take, for instance, the Franklin car shop of the Cambria Steel Co., of this city. The shops are lighted by a great many high candle-power tungsten electric light globes, the drill presses are operated by individual motors SPECTATOR 45 which run each machine, the punches and presses are also operated by electricity. When a car side is completed in the lower end of the shop, it must be brought up to the other end in order to be fitted and riveted to the sills. To carry this by hand is impossible. Toload it on a truck it im- practical. We cannot force a truck through the great piles of material, and it is impossible to clear a path wide enough for the passage of the side. Even if it were possible to do these things, we should need about Hfteen men to load up and push the truck to the other end of the shop. There- fore, instead of doing this, we call a small, wiry man over to us. We indicate by shouts and signs fit is usually too noisy to hear any ordinary voicej that we wish to have this car side carried to No. 3 Sill. This man gives a long shrill cry which echoes above the noise of the compressed air hammers and machines, and in answer to his cry we hear the sound of a gong and a low rumble. We look up and see approaching what appears to us to be two steel girders with two small engines and a cabin attached and overhung by chains. This machine runs upon two steel beams set high in the walls of the shop. The hookerup calls again, and with a click and a jerk, the machine stopsg another click and down comes a heavy pulley and hook fastened to the end of a long steel cable. The hookerup throws a heavy chain around the car side and drops it over the hook, and then calls again. With a slight pull and no noticeable strain, this side of a steel P. R. R. coal car Qcapacity, 60,000 lbs.j is lifted to a safe height where it will clear all obstacles, and is carried to No. 3 Sill. There it is lowered and attach- ed to a small electric 'ftravelerf' when it is ready to be riveted to the sills of the car. The majority of our modern factories are equipped with electrical apparatus. Again take a trip through the C. S. Co. car shops at Franklin. These shops are equipped with many different styles of punches and drills which are all operated by electricity. These machines are all equipped with individual motors, that is, each machine has its own 46 SPECTATOR separate motor which is operated by a rheostat and switch close to the operator's hand. These machines do practically all the work on material which is put into the finished car. The metal is rolled into sheets by electrically oper- ated rolls, these sheets are sheared and cut into their cor- rect size and shape by electrically operated shears, the punch- es and drills that finish the material ready for assembling are operated by electricity. From the melting of the ore in the electric furnace to the carrying out of the fmished car by the electric crane, practically all the work on the great steel cars which we see on our railroads is done by elec- tricity. This universal use of electricity is of great economic value to the owners of the shop, factories and other buildings in which it is used. Electricity can be generated many miles from the place where it is to be used, and can be sent over copper wires to its destination with small expense and very little loss of energy. The only real expense is the initial expense of erecting and running the lines. In our own city, we have a large electrical generator in Cambria City which generates electricity for the outlying districts as well as the central part of the city. Each machine in the shop is operated by its individual motor and this motor can be shut down when there is no work for that machine. This saves much in the electrical consumption and also a large part of the wear and tear on the machines. This was impossible with steam operated shafting which had to be kept running as long as any ma- chine was in operation, even though nine out of ten were idle. The shafting had to be kept in motion, so as to fur- nish power for the tenth one. Much power was lost in this way and because of the wear and tear on the belts and shafts, there were many breakdowns. Electricity may be used in many different ways as a signal and warning. On shipboard there is arranged a sys- tem of tubes and lights and as soon as the temperature rises above a certain point, a gong calls attention to this SPECTATOR 47 fact, while a red light shows in what section of the ship is located this change of temperature, which usually means a fire. In large stores and office buildings pipes which hold a small box and contain a long wire are arranged in the ceilings. Each room, or in case it is a very large room, each section has one of these boxes and as soon as the temperature rises above a certain point, a small wire in- side the box fuses and by allowing the current to pass on through the wire opens an automatic sprinkler for that sec- tion and rings a loud alarm bell, and sometimes turns in a fire alarm. The large vaults of the modern banks are built of steel and concrete several feet thickg inside this concrete are small wires so interlaced that it is im- possible to drill through more than two or three inches without cutting one of these wires. When one of these wires is cut, it rings a loud alarm bell outside of the build- ing and a small private gong at the police ofhce. Electricity has come to be the motive power of many railroad divisions as well as of small cars and transfers in shops and factories. The P. R. R. has equipped the New York Division with electric trains, many of which have brok- en records for quick service and accurate schedules. The great success of the electrification of the New York Division has led the P. R. R. to propose the electrification of the Pittsburgh and Conemaugh Divisions. It will probably be done within a few years. Electricity has come to be an important factor in the medical and surgical worlds. The many different electrical machines and uses to which electricity has been put are of inestimable value to the surgeon. Take, for instance, the X-ray. The great importance of the ability to examine the internal parts of a person's body without operation can- not be estimated. For the surgeons' use there are electric lights fitted to tubes so shaped that it is possible to examine the nose and throat. It is also very easy to determine how a remedy is acting. There are lights so arranged as to con- centrate their light upon any special spot determined by the operator. 48 SPECTATOR There are many uses for electricity as a medicine, but the most commonly known is the machine called the vibrator. This is a motor which runs at a high speed and which spins a shaft to which a hard, polished, wooden head is attached. The high speed of this smoothly running, smoothly turning head has a very relaxing and soothing effect when applied to tired muscles. This machine is in very common use among athletes whose exercise makes their muscles knotted and strained. These machines are used in nearly all the training camps of the big leagues and in the quarters of all the big football teams. Doctors use them in the treatment of rheumatism. They also use a machine which is commonly called a shocking machine, but which is only a small induction coil controlled by a switch so regulated that it cannot give a harmful shock to anyone who uses it. These machines are now being manu- factured and sold on such easy terms and at such a low price that anyone can afford to own one. A common use for electricity is the operation of amuse- ment devices at recreation and amusement parks. The merry-go-roundw or as it should properly be called the carousel is almost always operated by electricity. The machine runs smoothly, without noise, and with practically no dirt or danger. The roulette wheell' or spinning or whirling table' is simply a large disc of wood made very smooth and polished with wax, which is turned at a high rate of speed by a powerful electric motor. It is very amusing to see people try to stand on this machine. But the most common form of public amusement is the motion picture. Millions of people spend a nickle or a dime for an hour and a half's amusement and practical infor4 mation. This is made possible by electricity. For private use a small, compact, but powerful machine is manufactured, but the most common machine for home entertainment is the sterioptican or post card projector. Electricity is being used more commonly every year for cooking, washing, and ironing. In nearly every SPECTATOR 49 modern house provision is made for an electric washer and wringer. But it is possible for every one to buy a small motor and attach it to any style of washer and convert it into an electric. The electric iron is in such common use that it is unnecessary to describe and I will say nothing about it except that many thousands of people in the U. S. can testify to their usefulness and convenience. The most important of all electrical home conveniences is the telephone which is in general use throughout the world. By means of this device a person can talk to another per- son in their own city or across the continent. He can order merchandise from his grocer. He can talk over the most important business without danger of interruption or of being overheard. He can call the fire department in case of fire, and can do almost innumerable things with this little instrument which is so inconspicuous, yet so convenient. It is practically impossible to prophesy what the future will bring us in the electrical world. One author tells us that within a few years we shall be able to call up a friend and we shall hear his voice reply that he has gone out, but that any message left with the machine which is now talk- ling will be delivered to him upon his return. This seems impossible, but not so many years ago a speed of twenty or thirty miles an hour was thought frightful and to travel forty miles an hour was considered suicidal. Today we travel ninety miles an hour in our own electric trains and sit in palace cars reading with no thought of danger. Only a few years ago we knew nothing of the X-ray, or the wireless telegraph, or telephone. It may be that in the near future what we consider the height of modern electrical advance and reasearch will be classed as early experiments in electricity. SPECTATOR To The Dandelion Irene Davis Released from worldly aims and sighs, My inner thought upon thee lies, Dear Dandelion! lift thine eyes, Speak now, to me! Thou art so richly clad it seems, In amber robes, of golden gleams, Yet o'er thy lovely form few dreams Of Man e'er Hee. O meanest flower that blows! to me Thou art a fount of ecstasy, From which my thirsty soul in glee Drinks thoughts of joy. Unloved, unsought by passersby, But fondly kissed by many a sky, Yea, courted by the birds that fly. Thou art not lonely. But tell me! Dandelion dear, How ca1n'st thou ever to be here, Every Spring time of the year VVith guardian none! Would I were Heaven with all her eyes On thee alone, O suppliant sighs Seek now an answer from the skies, Yea, from the Sun! O! now my Fancy whispers how Thou lookest like the elder star That guards with eagle-eye afar Her sisters fair. Thou art an offspring of the Sun, And from thy mother once did'st run Too far in childlike sport and fun, To home repair. SPECTATOR 51 And so upon this tufted place Thou liest down to rest, and grace The common world by thy sweet face. And thou art gay! For little children shout with glee When from afar thy face they seeg And in their sweet simplicity With thee they play! Dear Flower! though many show thee scorn Come, many a meadow to adorn, And breathe the air of this spring morn Sweet type of May! By that same Power that brought me here Thou cam'st too, O Flower dear! Pray, share with me some radiance clear, Bright star of Dayl Improbable Events in jane Eyre Melda Meyers Although Charlotte Bronte has filled her novel, Jane Eyref' with interesting events, those who enjoy it most must admit that it is full of events that really could not have happened. Jane Eyre while at school, where conditions were very un- healthful, became the daily companion of Helen Burns, a consumptive, and slept with her the night of her death, but in spite of all did not contract the disease. Far more strange is the night at Thornfield when Jane, after a restless night, left her room and noticed smoke com- ing from her master's room. Instead of arousing the serv- ants, she entered his room and while putting out the tire awakened the master. He warned her to keep silent about the affair and the servants on the following day repaired the room without discussing the cause of the fire. Another occurrence that seems impossible is that Mr. 52 SPECTATOR Rochester, while entertaining a house party, should leave home on pretense of business and later return in the form of a gypsy fortune teller for the purpose of discovering the thoughts of jane Eyre, the governess of his ward, Miss Varens. It is hardly to be believed that on the second night be- fore her wedding to Mr. Rochester, when a tall woman with long black hair came to her room and tore her wedding veil in two, jane neither screamed nor aroused the house- hold. It seems more strange that she should accept, with- out suspicions, Mr. Rochester's assurance that it was only a dream or that Grace Poole, the inhabitant of the third story, might have paid her a visit. The circumstance that seems most improbable is that Mr. Rochester was able to keep Jane, during all her resi- dence at Thornfield, in ignorance of the fact that he had a lunatic wife imprisoned on the third story of the building and that the servants did not talk of it in her presence. It is strange that, after leaving Thornfield, Jane found her cousin, St. john Reed, and just as she was going to consent to marry him and go to India, she heard a voice like Mr. Rochester's call her name three times. She answered, I am coming, and later when she found Mr. Rochester he told her he had been lonely one evening and when he had called her name, he had heard her answer, I am com- ing. These improbable events, however, do not lessen the in- terest of the story for those who enjoy adventure. 535 SPECTATOR 53 An Old Fort Irma Gardner On the banks of the Susquehanna river, at the junction of the north and west branches, about a mile's distance from the town of Sunbury, lies the remains of an old fort. This place since early in the seventeenth century has been recognized as a notable location. It was, in fact, the most important Indian town in Pennsylvania, being made the dwelling place of a Viceroy who ruled the tribes that dwelt along the waters of the winding river. An interesting ac- count of its history at this time is told. Here the Iroquois warriors, returning from expeditions against the opposing tribes of Cherokees and Catawbas, would tarry and hold carousals. Especially on such oc- casions as this the early settlers lived in constant danger, for the Indians who already inhabited the place were ac- counted the most drunken and mischievous of their race. There was scarcely a night for months but that the people were forced from their huts to hide in the woods from the drunken savages. It was over these savages that Shikel- limy ruled as viceroy. Finally, the white people became weary of the oppres- sion and liberties which these intruders were taking, and they built as a means of defense Fort Augusta, several yards distant from the shore, the side toward the water be- ing a strong pallisade. Surrounding the fortress the woods were cleared to a considerabe distance and six cannon were mounted for defense. Q About this time the French conceived the idea of captur- ing the fort. The fact that it made a convenient stopping place for all parties traveling up and down the river added to its importance. When the French surveyed it, to their dismay they found it impossible to seize it without the use of cannon, and, after harassing the garrison they departed. The Indians, however, had been aroused and awaited in war paint and scalping knives for the word to begin the devastation of homes. Their constant prowling about led 54 SPECTATOR the commander of the fort to use an ancient device of the Romans, to strew about the woods and swamps caltrops, that is, sharp points of steel. In this way the strife was soon ended. The heroic way in which the fort was defended gave a demonstration to the Indians of the power and success of the white man. The powder magazine remains to-day. The fort itself stands in the form of an old house and its history clings to the soil. At the fork in the river, directly opposite the fort, a rugged mountain terminates and on its edge the profile of Chief Shikellimy still gazes. Our Baby' Mary Snook 'Tis a wee for-get-me-not, A drop from heaven's blue That's reflected in thine eyesg A joy to us are you! Laughter from thy tiny lips Bursts forth in happy coog Golden ringlets, rosy cheeks, From Hebe've come to you! Huntingdon Furnace Merrill Dixon In the central part of our state is a small village called Huntingdon Furnace. One warm day in August I visited this village. The sun was shining very hot on the dusty road and the sur- rounding landscape as if it would burn every leaf and blade of grass. A gentle breeze was Hoating through the trees and over the meadows. On the one side of the road was a meadow with a brook flowing through it. On each side of the brook were large branching willows shading a pool in SPECTATOR 55 the creek where there were some trout or other fish which had fortunately been spared by the fisherman. Standing here and there in the shallow water of the stream and un- der the Willows in the shade were some cows clrowsily en- joying the coolness of the stream and shade. On the other side of the brook was a field of corn tall and tasseled, with its immature autumnal bounties. On the other side of the road was a sluggish mill race which reflected clearly the blue sky and green trees. Across the mill race I could see at a little distance a small woods of hemlock, pine, chestnut, and oak. Above the woods, soaring in great circles, then ascending in smaller and smaller circles, buzzards would loose themselves among the trees, now and then I could see or hear a crow on the top of a dead hickory or oak. Then, in the distance, the sound of the baying dog would reach the ear. Both sides of the road were bordered by grass and daisies. All around I could hear the rasping hum of beetles and locusts, and the buzzing of a bee which came to the daisy or clover to rob it of its nectar. In the distance the clattering of a mower and the farmer's voice would ring out with a Whoa! or Dick! Directly in front of me, in quiet peace, was the small village of Huntingdon Furnace. Lying along the road in large yards decorated with flowers of many colors and with bounteous gardens, were several White houses with white- washed fences. In the center of the village was a well with a windlass. At the well was a girl with a sun bonnet shad- ing her face, and near her stood two barefooted boys dress- ed in overalls and straw hats. These two youths had a small wagon with two buckets, and were waiting to draw water. Every thing in this village seemed to breathe a joy, a fragrance, and a quiet peace. 56 SPECTATOR The Usefulness of a Large Family' Osmond Hanson As a member of a large family, much of my time has been spent recently in observing the advantages or disad- vantages of large and small families. In my observation and study I have encountered members of families ranging from three to eighteen and I am decidedly in favor of large families. Among the faults I find with small families, the chief ones are the following. In almost every case the child has been reared under the maxim, Spare the rod and spoil the child, while in the large families the children are reared nearly oppositely. I noticed particularly how the only child manages its parents, in obtaining its wishes it always uses an abundance of tears. Being forced to share everything, the member of a large family soon learns not to cry and so is a much pleasanter member of society. The display of knowledge which is generally shown by a member of a large family, when it is yet young, is far superior to that of the small family. This is because a child is influenced by his brothers and sisters in words and actions. I noticed in particular the degree of self-reliance shown by the different families when they enter the outside world. It always seemed to me that the members of small families depend too much on their parents' help in all of their dif- ficulties, while those who have many brothers and sisters must dig their own way. Throughout the history of the world, names of men of large families have been before the eyes of the public. Two notable examples may be found in Tennyson, one of twelve children and poet laureate of England, and in Napoleon, one of a family of thirteen and the greatest military genius who ever lived. I was attracted especially by the development of the boys in two families. From youth upward the boy from a large family has rolled and wrestled with his brothers and so acquired bodily strength which his rival lacks. Eight SPECTATOR 57 times out of ten the only child is outclassed by other boys in bodily strength. Perhaps exceptions can be found to these cases. It is, I think, impossible to show that an only child derives as much pleasure on dreary days when he is confined to the house as he would if he had brothers and sisters to stay with him. I can easily attest to the truth of this, for when I was ten years of age I fell and injured my knee and could not leave the house. My two younger brothers had not yet started to school. Many happy hours I enjoyed watching them try out the kites and spinning wheels which I made. But when they went out by themselves and I was left companionless, an undescribable feeling of gloom settled on me which disappeared only on their reappearance. This I think must be the position of a brotherless or sisterless child in such a time as I have mentioned. Such were the advantages I found possessed by the members of a large family. The different members of a large family are of much use to each other and exert an in- fluence on each other which lasts all their lives and makes each much better than he would have been had he been reared by himself. A Tradition Pearl Young A woman of my acquaintance told me this story which she said was a tradition in her family. One dark, stormy night, Mr. and Mrs. Cumins were sit- ting before their cozy fire listening to the storm outside. About eleven o'clock, when about to go to bed, they heard someone knocking at the door. When the door was opened, a woman entered, who was dressed in black except for a white band over her forehead. A long cloak had been her only protection from the drenching rain. She carried a small iron box, the key of which she wore on a chain about her neck. She asked for shelter for the night. Since it was so 58 SPECTATOR cold and stormy, she was allowed to remain. The next day she did not mention leaving. When she was asked what her name was, she said, Call me 'Madame. ' Although it was easy to be seen that she had never done housework, Ma- dame cheerfully offered her services in anything which was to be done. One of the children became ill and was obliged to stay home from school. While she was recovering, Madame offered to tutor her so that she would not fall behind her class. The child advanced so rapidly that it was decided that Madame should teach the rest of the children, who by this time were very fond of her. Several of the neighbors also sent their children to Madame, for she had an exceptional education. She spoke several languages fluently and was an accomplished musician. It was many years now since Madame had so mys- teriously come to this house. She still wore a plain black dress and a white band on her forehead. She never told how or why she came there, nor disclosed her identity. Madame became suddenly ill. She asked Mrsl Cumins to hand her the small iron box which she brought with her. She unlocked it and said, Please stir up the fire. Mrs. Cumins obeyed. ' Madame then told her to turn around, place her hands behind her back and carry the package of papers which she removed from the box to the fire and keep her back to the fire till the papers were.comp1ete1y burned. This done, Madame said, You have been exceptionally kind to me. I had intended to tell you who I am, but I think now that I had better not. Remember me only as 'Madame' and promise me one thing. When I die do not allow anyone to remove this band from my head for it hides my identity. Promise. H I promise, said Mrs. Cumins. That night Madame died. Mrs. Cumins kept her promise and no one ever knew who Madame was. It was known, however, that the night Madame came, a con- script ship had landed at Baltimore and only one passenger SPECTATOR 59 left the shipf Madame's unusual education and manner led those who knew her to believe that she was of noble birth and had been persecuted for her religious opinions, and that through the aid of friends she had been helped to America. All were of the opinion that the white band which she wore on her forehead hid the mark left by a branding iron. The Goldfinches Salome Cartwright '14 About the middle of June a pair of American goldfmches decided to build a nest in our apple tree. Sir Goldhnch was a beautiful bird. His body a lovely canary-yellow, with black wings and tail, and a black cap on his head. His mate was a dainty little body all in bronze green or rather a brownish green, quiet and inconspicuous. At hrst Sir Goldhnch was not certain the site was a de- sirable one for a home. I judged this from the manner in which he flew around the tree. Finally, Mrs. Goldfinch set about building her nest in a branch swaying high above its fellows. The body of the nest was fashioned of dry leaves and hair and grass, but she lined it with wild cotton and feathers from her own breast. As often as her husband came darting in with a soft fluffy feather or a crumpled piece of moss, she greeted him with a soft high note which sounded to me like See me! See me I For a few days the progress of the nest was slow be- cause the young couple played more than they worked. But at the end of the fifth day Ladybird began to work in earnest and in a day or two the house was finished. It was a com- pact, cup-shaped, intricate work of art, roughly finished on the outside with dead leaves and draped Qon the outside? with spider webs. lp kept close watch and just at dusk I saw Ladybird slip through the lacy green into her nest. That was on Sunday evening and I said to my father and mother, Let us guard that little bird's nest. 60 SPECTATOR By the end of that week there were tive little pale lav- ender colored eggs in the nest, and Ladybird, in spite of her husband's calling and coaxing, grew more and more reluctant to leave the nest, even to obtain food. After a few days, however, he began to bring food and feed her. On the thirteenth day after Mrs. Goldlinch com- menced the incubation, and Hfteen days after the hrst egg was laid, I called to my mother, I do believe Ladybird has a little one, see, there are but four eggs in the nest. Then we both looked anxiously into the nest but the baby bird was so small we could hardly make it out from our place at the window. Then all doubt was settled by the appear- ance of the father bird with food for the little one. After feeding it he sat on the edge of the nest with folded wings as if on guard. Every day after that a little bird was born until there were five. To human eyes they were horrible, ugly, little, greedy blots, with ever gaping yellow mouths, but to the overworked parents these were wonderful birds. In two weeks the baby birds had all their feathers, and I learned that, unlike the tame flnch or canary, these birds do not get their golden plumage until the second year. By and by the nest became so crowded that the strong- est of the nestlings took to perching on the edge of the nest Now the father bird had a triple duty to perform. He must teach his sons to fly, to sing, and at the same time help provide food. One Friday a little bird fell out of the nest and in some unaccountable way a strand of horse hair became wrapped about his foot. There he hung, head downwards, and in a short time was dead. Then one morning just three weeks after the first lit- tle bird was hatched, the nest was empty. When or how the young birds left I never knew. SPECTATOR To the Spring Wind Agnes Burkhard Depart, vain Pleasure, leave me here, To drink from Nature's fountain clear, Wfithin this deep and clositered wood VVhere many a fairy Fancy stood, Here let me bar fond Memory's door And let my thoughts now Heavenward soar. Sweet-breathing Zephyrus tune thy strings, W'hilst many a bird's sweet message rings, Kiss now the rosy cheek of Day, Before too far she wends her way Along yon steep, but golden stair, All amethyst, her robes and hair. Then when the armied stars appear Whisper, sweet Zephyrus, in my ear! Who is the Queen on yonder throne, Who loves to wander all alone, To smile o'er peaks, o'er vale and sea, Oier castle fair, o'er you and me? Tell me why earth in slumber lies When that fair Queen ascends the skies! Why do the Heeting cloudlets light, In shadowy laces of the Night, Devoutly kneel at yonder seat Where Sleep and Calmness seem to meet! List now! and learn the reason why The Queen of Night, enthroned on high, Seems patient and content to dwell In yonder sky, a sentinel. V' It is that she might guard and span The work of universal Man. 62 SPECTATOR Those fleeting cloudlets that you see Now kneeling to her reverently Are ever there to watch and guide The Queen in her demesne so wide, Nor need she fear that man or time Can ever check her course sublime. Luray Caverns Ralph Paul Underneath a small hill in the beautiful Shenandoah Val- ley, in Virginia, lies the most wonderful cave in all the world, the Luray Cave, sometimes called the Caverns of Luray. Last summer, in company with a number of friends, I visited this unique and beautiful place. Led by a guide, we passed through a building and down a stairway into the cave. Here the guide told us the story of the discovery of the cave. Mr. Andrew Campbell and Mr. Benton Stebbins, both of Luray, believing that a large cave existed under the hill because of the peculiar structure of it, in 1878 invited Mr. William Campbell, also of Luray, to accompany them in an effort to discover if it were there. After a long search, among briars, bushes and rocks they found a small opening from which cool air escaped. After they had dug a hole large enough to crawl through, Mr. Andrew Campbell was let down with a rope. Imagine his surprise, when he lit his candle, to find himself in an immense cave. Explorations have been made until now there is opened up nearly three miles of caverns. My first feeling at beholding the marvels of the cave was that of awe. I didn't know whether to believe what I saw or not. Nor did I understand the formation of the beautiful stalactites and stalagmites. The guide explained to us that they were formed by surface water containing carbon dioxide passing through the limestone roof of the cave, forming a soluble calcium bicarbonate, which, when left in air, forms stalactites. The stalactites and stalag- SPECTATOR 63 mites both resemble icicles, although sometimes they look like draperies, the stalactites hanging from the roof and the stalagmites sitting upright on the Hoor like an inverted icicle. Wfe first visited the Elfin Ramble, a plateau five hun- dred feet long by one hundred feet wide. Here the Elfin fairy of the cave is supposed to have her playground. Pluto's chasm, a wide chasm in the walls, contains many immense, handsomely colored draperies. Giant's Hall is an immense room several hundred feet high and containing what is known as Diana's Bath. It is a small lake with water in it so clear that one of the party had to touch it before he would be- lieve it was water. Titania's Veil resembles a beautiful veil, the formation being so thin that you can easily see through it. The same is true of the Indian Shawl. It is brown in color and at the end are two red stripes straight across it, the whole representing a wonderfully true like- ness to a shawl. Various small shapes meet the eye every- where. Santa is seen coming out of his chimney. Almost exact reproductions of the Niagara Cataract and the Yos- emite Falls spring from the side of the cave and leap in snowy crystals to the floor below. The petrified forest re- sembles a stunted growth of trees, and in some cases the trees have been broken off so that the rings and grain in the wood can be distinctly seen. The fish market is a pe- culiar formation. A long string of fish seem to be stretched along the side. Natural bridges and miniature lakes are abundant. The organ and chimes are particularly interest- ing. The guide picks up two sticks and asked us what we wished him to play. The tone was surprisingly clear. But the most beautiful sight is the Ball Room. The roof is sev- eral hundred feet high and is covered with stalactites of all sizes and colors. Some are white or colorless while others range in color from dark brown to red. The electric light makes all sparkle and the whole presents a magnificent and dazzling spectacle. After two hours we came out of the cave feeling that we had seen strange and beautiful sights. A 64 SPECTATOR My Experience in Driving a Car' May 7, 1914 Dear Uncle, Tom has written me that he wants you to buy him an automobile and that you think it would do him harm. After having driven an automobile for five years, I can sincerely say that I think it would do him no end of good. In the first place, driving an automobile will give your son courage, foresight, strong nerves, and great self-reliance. It will teach him how to meet emergencies when the loss of a moment might mean great sorrow. It also will give him a quick eye and perfect control of the diiferent parts of his body. The most important advantages driving an automobile can give your son are courage, strong nerves, and the abil- ity to think quickly. These qualities will be acquired when he drives his car upon the highways, where he will meet steep grades and high precipices. There he must have cour- age to take his car down the grade, or drive along the precip- ices when he may not be sure of his brakes or the strength of his car. The need of quick thinking when one is driving an automobile is apparent to any one who lives in town, where there are street corners, street cars, vehicles, and many people, especially small children who have no idea of dan- ger. When a child comes running out from behind a street car in front of an automobile, the driver is compelled to think quickly, for if he thinks a moment too late, he may hit the child or may break his automobile against a tele- phone pole. This is only one of the many instances where a person learns to think quickly. Father will tell you that I myself have learned to act promptly in extreme danger and have acquired strong nerves and also a strong healthy body from driving an automobile. Surely, if it has done this for me, it will do as much for your son. I hope to hear soon from Tom that you have bought him a car. Your loving nephew, Stephens Mayer. SPECTATOR 65 In the Park Mary Strayer It was a very cold day early last winter. A strtmg, cold wind was hurrying the snow along, packing it in small drifts, forming small whirl winds, and keeping all tllosc in the house who did not find it necessary to go out. Our new Post Office had not yet been completed and I was hurrying through Central Park on my way to the old one. Every one was, with collars up and heads down, llllf- rying along as fast as possible. I was just about in the centre of the Park when ,l saw a woman, rather poorly dressed, walking very slowly toward me. She was gazing with special interest at something which attracted her attention up in the sky. VVhen I came near her she stalked up to me, just taking her eyes from the object of her attention long enough to give me a glance. She still kept looking up. She pointed to something which I thought must be above Nathan's store, and said with great wonder, What is that? I turned and looked up but was unable to see anything of unusual interest. She kept on gazing at it. Her amazement seemed to increase. I looked at her eyes in order to get the exact direction but still was unable to see anything unusual. At last she sighed and looked at me questioningly. The thing was becoming ridiculous to me. A woman standing there, gazing into space and wanting me to tell her what it was! I was just on the point of telling her that I could not see the object of her attention, when a light suddenly broke over her face, and she exclaimed, 'fThat surely isn't what they call the incline, is it? I looked and found that one of the cars of the inclined plane had reached the top and was just starting down. It was in this direction she had been gazing. Yes, I said, that is what they call the incline. W'ell now who would have thought it looked like that, and she walked on slowly still looking up at it. 66 SPECTATOR Ballad on Sinkmg of Br1t1sh Kmg Ethel Shively Toll for Captain Patterson, Who lies beneath the waves! His Courage in the hour of need Helped many lives to save! The waves dashed wildly o'er the ship- His last trip he had made!- He dimly in the distance saw A ship-for him it stayed. He beckoned to the stranger ship, It quickly brought him aidg His crew were rescued one by one Yet he was not afraid! As madly waves rushed around The ship turned on its sideg The crew sailed safely onward o'er The madly raging tide! As tossed the Waves the life boats on, No more could they returng And now the captain bravely faced The storm and God, alone. For all the crew who manned the ship Held labored hard to save! Now he alone stood fearlessly And sank into his grave. As down the British King was swept With one tremendous wave, His comrade's whistle shrilled farewell To him who died so brave! SPECTATOR 67 Bold Captain Patterson is gone! On his last fearful trip He kept the old tradition stern: No captain leaves his ship. Toll for Captain Patterson VVho gave his life so brave! And clamly rescued other men From the ocean's cold wide grave! Pleasure of Building Stanford Miller ,V To one who has never worked as a carpenter, this occu- pation may seem unattractive but like most other occupa- tions, it has its pleasant phases. A A carpenter Ends among his fellow workmenimany and varied types of men. Some are humorous, some are noted for their wit, and a few are very taciturn. I remem- ber very well two persons with whom I worked. The one was able to do a few ventriloquistic tricksg the other was an acrobat and a humorist. These men would entertain the others for the whole day, by their actions and conversa- tion. It is almost impossible for one not to enjoy his work, especially if he works with the lathers, of whom I shall speak. A lather drives a large quantity of nails in a day. An experienced lather iills his mouth with nails, and drives them so fast with his hatchet, that a person standing by is kept busy counting them. It is remarbable how many lath they can put on in a day. I know one man who can drive two thousand eight hundred lathg another who can drive twenty-live hundred lath, and many others who drive from that down to as low as one thousand lath in a day. They take great delight, as I learned, in possessing speed. Each one will see how many nails and lath he can drive, and also how many more he can drive than his fellow-workers. 68 SPECTATOR There are other things that afford pleasure. A person rises early on a beautfiul sunny morning. If his destination is located in a suburb, or better in a township, he cannot help but feel the beauty that lies around him on his jour- ney. He starts Working delighted with the songs of the birds. He beholds the beautiful grass and trees with the fresh dew clinging to them. He does not feel the drudgery of his Work. The smell of the new wood with which he works is pleasing, and to tramp around and kick through the shavings on the lioor make him feel as if he 'Were a child. With his appetite sharpened by the fresh air and the sharp odor of the wood, he is eager for the lunch hour to come. When noon arrives, he takes his lunch and with his chums, or better by himself, enjoys his meal under a nearby tree or by a neighboring stream. i Contrary to his desire, at the end of the hour he must leave and return to his work. But since no doors and win- dows are in the house, it is like working in the open. He continues with his work until evening, when he starts for home, gazing on the beautiful sunset, listening to the twit-, tering of the birds along the road, and leaving what little care or worry he may have at the building where he has been employed. Sift Yee 1 f L' o o H o .C 3 4-1 U C8 5-4 Cd eeting M a Play Presented at the Emerson Open H Pot, The Melting C3 r-4 4-7 r-Q C6 Cu U1 F-4 QD .S O SPECTATOR 69 The Old Mission of California Agnes Cassidy Among the objects of general interest to tourists of our 'own country as well as those from foreign lands, none are more worthy than the missions of California. The Jesuits were the first to establish missions in lower California. On the expulsion of this order, the Franciscans were offered the control of the missions already in opera- tion, with the permission to establish others in the unoc- cupied territory of Alta California, the region now embraced in our present Pacific states and Arizona. Padre Junipero Serra, a zealous missionary and a man -of high character, was appointed president of the new mis- sions. His plan was to establish a chain of missions. He did not live to accomplish this work, but his successors ul- timately completed it. The active life of these missions was very short. They had acquired great Wealth and unscrupulous politicians want- ed to get this wealth into their hands. Finally the mission- aries, who exercised great control over their Indian charges, were compelled to leave them and the missions were pillaged. None of them escaped. Those that still remained under ecclesiastical control were of little use, for the church revenues had been confis- cated and the priests and people were too poor to carc for the dilapidated buildings. Finally, however, public interest was aroused in the subject and societies were started for the preservation of the missions, and money was raised to prevent further ruin. The three oldest and most interesting missions are the one at San Diego, that at San Gabriel, and that at San Juan Capistrano. The other missions are not of the same char- acter as they were originally, for they have constantly been repaired and are consequently altogether unlike what they were when founded. The mission established at San Diego in 1769 by junipe- ro Serra was the first mission founded in California. It is a 70 SPECTATOR delightful place to visit, although it is practically in ruin. The general view of the Old Clay Mission is very picturesque. lt is situated along a road, about six miles from the town of San Diego. Surrounding the church there is a beautiful garden in which there are many palm and orange trees. The interior is just as it was when first foundedg the little hardwood benches scattered here and there, the quaint altar, the colored paintings, all remain unchanged. The belfry is not situated in a tower, but is separated from the church building. San Gabriel, founded in 1771, is also a very interesting mission. It is located near Los Angeles. It is built of light clay and presents a very pretty appearance. Palm trees grow in abundance all around the church. In the rear of the mission there are many fruit-trees and a grape-vine that is over a hundred years old. One enters though an arched doorway, which is in two separate sections. The old pictures are still in the same posi- tion as they were when the mission was First founded. How- ever new pews and a new altar have been provided. To the left of the entrance there is a very large urn-shaped baptismal font. San Juan Capistrano is located at Capistrano, between Los Angesles and San Diego. This mission was founded in 1776. It was built of native clay and brick, but sometime afterward was ruined by an earthquake. The situation of San Juan Capristrano is charming. It lies on a high hill, from which one can see down into the valley and have a general view of the little town of Capistrano. Along the sides of the church there are numerous corridors, and all along these passages beautiful lotus trees planted by the early missionary fathers are growing. The interior of the church is very quaint. There is an .old altar of wood in the front. Mural paintings are the only decorations. The benches are few in number and are of the rudest sort. There is nothing modern about the whole Place. SPECTATOR 71 From the rear of the church one can have a good View of the belfry. There are six bells, each having a different tone, and when they are rung, the harmony is wonderful. I found pleasure in viewing these missions, not only because they had a historical interest, but, also because they were charming. JVIy Slster Margaret Greer Sweet child of fresh Aurora born, All beauties wait upon thy morn, Not yet do worldly things touch thee, For out of bright eternity, As happy as the birds that sing, Thou comest, as the dews of spring VVhich fill fair cups with sparkling draught. As fair as stars in heaven sought. There is a garden in your face, VVhere soft blue violets find a placeg Where clover buds and snowdrops grow As pure and soft as the driven snow. Thy cry is as soft falling rains, Thy laugh like petals blown through lanes, In thy sweet self I find a glory I do not find in song or story. Reminiscence of a Salesgirl Estelle Frick How many good hearted, sympathetic people pity the salesgirl. They think that her life is one ceaseless drudg- ery, day in and day out, pulling things from shelves and putting them back again. Although, like other workers, she sometimes grows weary, in the majority of times her work is usually a pleasure rather than a drudgery. For even if there is this ceaseless pulling out and putting back of goods, it is always for a different person. The monotony would 72 SPECTATOR indeed become unbearable if people all looked and acted alike. But they are so different. Each one expresses his individuality while he does his shopping. There is the person who examines and prices everything in stock, takes up half an hour of one's time, and then calmly says, as she walks off, that she was only looking. Then there is the opposite type, the woman who looks at one or two articles, selects one and quickly makes her purchase. The salesgirl soon learns to know, by a kind of instinct, which kind the customer is. The other day a big strapping woman came in the store, followed by a thin little man. He wanted a pipe. After awhile his wife consented to his getting one. Whereupon, mere man was delighted and picked one out. Of course, she paid for it, casually remarking to me that she happened to have his money in her pocketbook. It wasn't very hard to tell who was boss of those two. Later on a dear old lady came into the store. She looked and touched the dainty frills and bows, and the long- ing to be young again crept into her eyes. A timid little woman came in, accompanied by her hus- band. She Wanted to get one of the bows, but her husband sternly ordered her to hurry up and she meekly followed him. She takes his brutality, I thought, as calmly as would dear Amelia in Vanity Fair. Then, and though this wasn't a fashionable tailor's shop, the dandy came in, with flaring tie, clothes of the latest fashion, a ring on his finger and a cane in his hand. He bought perfume and liberally sprinkled himself with it. A fellow clerk who knew him told me that his mother had sewed a little pocket inside his coat in which he could keep his chamois. Surely, at the age of fifty, he will be the Will Honeycomb of Johnstown. Then a woman came in with a dear little baby. She bought a number of things for her baby, loving and cuddling it in the meantime. She was so sweet and gentle, no one could help loving her. SPECTATOR 73 And so the day passes, bringing people with the most lovable dispositions and some with ugly or thoughtless tem- pers, one after another. Some people that come into the store are as entertaining as a story, others we pity and would gladly help, if we could, and still others we silently laugh at. Life in a store is never hum-drum. JVIy Grandfather Matthew Marcus '14 Josiah Marcus, my grandfather, is one of the most in- teresting characters I know. He was born in Russia, and came to America about fifteen years ago. In the Old Coun- try he was considered a man of good moral character and of much understanding. He was often called upon to serve as a judge in deciding cases of minor causes. VVhen he came to America, in 1889, he settled in the large city, where most of our present Jewish immigrants settle, in New York. He was chosen a rabbi and cantor in a small synagogue then, and soon, on account of old age, was forced to give up his position as cantor. By the sug- gestion of several of his good friends and by the thoughtfulness and skillfulness of his sons, he soon started in business on East Broadway, where he is still located. The business in which he is engaged, is one that would interest many girls. He handles a line of dress goods, silks, satins, calicoes, vel- vets, buttons, and thread, and all kinds of tailors' trimmings. Although he is in business, still he is a pious man, and in order to keep his Sabbath, he closes the store. He is a small man, with the appearance of about eighty years of age, but in reality he is but seventy. His long trousers hang over his shoes, and instead of a belt or sus- penders, to keep up his trousers, he uses a strap, tied about him. His vest and black Prince Albert coat are a little too large for him. VVhen he awakes in the morning, he never takes time enough to comb his hair or even stroke through his beard, which, as it has never been shaven, or even cut, 74 SPECTATOR is very long. He always washes, but he never uses soap, being afraid lest some of it might accidentally pass into his mouth. His face is small and he has a countenance like that of a girl. Always in good humor, he is constantly joking and keep- ing everybody about him in high spirits. Translation of Heinrich I-Ieine's Fruh1ingslied Elizabeth Reese Your lovely chimes Float gently through my beingg Peal forth, little spring song, The weary world relieving. Bear thy message To where the flowers are meeting, And if you see a rose, Say I send her greeting. SPECTATOR 75 Ihr lqigh Svrhnnl Svpvrtatnr JOHNSTOWN, PA., JUNE, 1914. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 CENTS. PER COPY, 25 CENTS iEhiturial anh iliuainmw Staff LULU MEYER, '14, Editor RALPH COLEMAN, '15. MARY COVER. '15, Associate Editors Exchange Editors School Reporter KATE-IYRN BRYAN, '14 WALTER CRAMER, '14 MARGARET GREER, '14 School News Society Editors JOHN GERHARDT, '14 CLARICE GRUMBLING. '14 GRIFFITH OWENS, '14 RUTH HEILMAN, '14 EDWARD MARCHL, '14 Current Events, MARY EVANS, '14 Art Editor, CLEO RHINE, '14 Athletic Editor, CHARLES SPECK, '14 Cartoonist, CYRIL SMITH, '15 Alumni Editor, ROBERT GREER, '14 Class Representatives CHARLES KRESS, '15 ALBERT CALLET, '16 PHILIP WA LTER, '17 Business Manager, LELAND W. WALKER, '14 Advertising Manager, HERBERT DAVIES, '14 First Associote, HERBERT SILVERSTONE, '14 Associates-JAMES LEWIS, '15 RALPH COLEMAN, '15 MORRIS REYNOLDS, '14 HARRY ROSE, '15 JAMES LNAM. '15 CLYDE DUNMEYER, '15 HARRY STETLER, '14 The Spectator is published monthly during the school term. Address all communications to The Spectator, High School Building, Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postotfice, Johnstown, Pa., as second-class mail matter. In order to insure publication in the current issue, as MSS. must be handed in to the editor not later than the 12th of each month. ! Q - Z - - an ,A 1 ! II 1 - IQYATZS 'PV' -A ' l ll I I ' Ji? - i i il For the pleasure afforded our patrons by the varying and beautiful cover designs and cuts found in our publica- tions, thanks are due to Miss VVissle1' and her students. The cover design and the cuts for this issue of the Spec- tator are the work of Miss Cleo Rhine, the editor of the art department. 76 SPECTATOR The staff thanks the members of the lower classes who have contributed to the Spectator', during the Past term. We wish success to those who will compose the staff in the coming year. One important change is coming about, in the prevention- of which all High School students should be interested. If we look about us, we will see that not so much stress is laid upon the manners of our young people as in former days. We regret that we are forced to take up this matter for we feel that the editorial comment should not be censorious. However, when we think how very important this accom- plishment is, we feel justified in discussing it. Both in social and commercial environments nothing is. more serviceable in the creation of favorable impressions than an easy, unembarrassed, and graceful manner. In all commercial activities the awkward, abrupt person fails to make a success. In fact in all the walks of life there are advantages to be gained from this accomplishment. Aside from the advantages to be gained, is it not more pleasant to associate with polite and thoughtful persons? Lord Chesterfield says that he feels sure his son would not whistle, loll, or scratch his head in company which he really respected. Some boys have come to point at their hats instead of lifting them when spoken to. Boisterous laughing and ac- tions loudly proclaim low education and low company. Most of the men of this age do not feel it a breach of etiquette to smoke in the presence of ladies. Although this is not true in small towns and cities, in New York we End. the men are permitted to smoke in the theatres. This is extremely unpleasant in a closed and crowded building. There is no mistaking the fact that some boys have been detected consulting their watches in the presence of ladies. The eagerness with which men formerly offered their seats has subsided and we have found boys comfortably seated. while girls speaking to them were standing. SPECTATOR 77 Do we not always think pleasantly of the old southern gentlemen with their deep courtesies and gentle manners? ls there a more pleasing sight than the drills which the ca- dets at West Point undergo? It would be profitable if we were to establish schools to train our young men, but this is not necessary if each one decides to take a few lessons from the old school and master the qualifications of a Fine gentleman. Farewell Helen Trail W'ith the close of the school this year comes the end of our high school course. Although the four years have seemed very short, we have profited much and have made many new friends. We pass our responsibility of leading in studies and keeping up the school spirit to you, Juniors. Let your slogan be: 'flfirst ln Everythingf' Especially the Jniors as well as the lower classmen should consider it their duty to help improve all departments of the Spectator. To the Faculty, who have spent their time and energy training our minds for future usefulness, we extend our appreciation and thanks. NVe bid you all, Faculty and the members of all the classes, Farewell.', The Class of 1914. Just 1 little Bossart in our class, And 9 big Rubes who have grown very fastj And 1 smart Owen who is so fair, And 4 short Smiths, one has red hair. Just Seven more S's We could name. And Even as many I's but we will refrain And Nine times Six makes fifty-four moreg Now Ignatz our Trail is found, And O' what will Evan say, take care, Say, Russ what Relations do you share With Seniors of our Standing in J. H. S. 78 SPECTATOR To the Seniors There you stand, Seniors, at the goal. The joys of graduation lie before you, a four-year path of knowledge be- hind. Look back long enough to receive congratulations for your accomplishments, hearty good-wishes for the future, from those who have enjoyed school life with you. Under your guidance the school has flourished, the lit- erary societies have improved, the Spectator has advanced in literary merit, the orchestra has increased in volume and ability, athletics in all forms have prospered. Because we recognize your ability, we are more loathe to see you go. We will try to follow your example of loy- alty to the school and integrity in studies. Do not forget that in future years, High School will be glad to welcome you back as its friend. Let us know that you feel the same interest in our welfare then as you feel to-day. Class of 1914, we bid you farewell. We are proud of you as a class. May your life reflect the good sentiments and high aims which this school has tried to teach you, and may sucess attend you. School Notes At the chapel exercise April 15th we were entertained with a few selections by the boys' chorus. This chorus is composed of Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen. This is the first time that a chorus has been selected from these lower classes. An announcement was made stating that Johnstown High School students could enter West Point without tak- ing examinations. In previous years, a candidate, after re- ceiving the appointment from a congressman, was required to take a very difficult examination. An A. A. meeting was held April 16th, at which time baseball was discussed. After a lengthy discussion a class league was formed. The classes then elected managers and Y SPECTATOR 79 captains for their respective teams. The results of these elections were: 1 Seniors-Manager, Herbert Daviesg Captain, Harry Heller. juniors-Manager, Robert Rutledge, Captain, Orlo Wertz. Sophomores-Manager-Captain, Lester Korns. Freshmen-Manager, Charles Colbert, Captain, Charles Leiford. A schedule was at once made out and the teams started the league. This is the first baseball league in the history of High School. At the chapel exercises April 22nd, several numbers were sung by one of the girls' choruses. Following these songs, Mr. Stockton gave a short talk on the Mexican situation. He discussed the Mexican XVar of 1846 and the present trouble, pointing out their likenesses and speaking of the gravity of the present situation. At an A. A. meeting held Friday, April 24th, the basket ball report was read by Manager Cramer. The season was very successful. Track was then taken up and it was de- cided to send a track team to Greensburg May 29th to par- ticipate in the triangular meet with Altoona and Greensburg High Schools. This meet is held each track season at one of several cities. Last year it was held at Johnstown. Greens- burg won the meet and gained possession of a cup to be held until one of the other schools win a meet. Varsity baseball was then taken up and after a heated discussion it was decided to take baseball up this spring as an experiment. If it proves successful, it will be added to our line of athletics next year. The following men were then awarded their basket-ball letters: Owens, Lynam, Pearman, Leiford, Cobbert, Broderick, and Cramer. At chapel April 27th Mr. J. A. Reed, of the American City Bureau, gave us an interesting talk on Athleticsf' Mr. Hudden, of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, spoke in the High School auditorium Wednesday evening, April 30th. He 80 SPECTATOR discussed the Fitchburg plan, which many Johnstown peo- ple are interested in. The Senior class held a meeting April 29th and decided to wear caps and gowns to the baccalaureate sermon, which will be preached by Dr. Burnette, of the Franklin Street Methodist Church, Sunday evening, May 24th. It was also decided to hold a banquet May 22nd for the class instead of the dance which the Senior Glee Club has been in the habit of giving. The committee in charge of this banquet is composed of Ralph Paul, Albert Dannenbaum, Margaret Greer, Marie Culliton, Louise W'alter, Leland VValker, and Walter Cramer. At the banquet there will be a 'KMock Presentation, at which time each member of the class will be given a present to show one of his habits or frequent actions. The commit- tee in charge of the mock presentation is composed of Mary Evans, Griffith Owen, Dollie Howenstine, and Edward Marchl. Miss Matilda Krebs, one of our science teachers, was then elected honorary member of the 1914 class. An inter-class track meet will be held at Luna Park May 9th, This meet is in preparation for the triangular meet and at this time the team to represent Johnstown High School at Greensburg will be chosen. Medals will be given for the varoius events. The various classes elected captains and managers which resulted in the following elections: Seniors-Thomas Hanson, Manager, and Warren Chand- ler, Captain. Juniors-Barney Custer, Captain. Sophomores-Hayden Evans, Manager, and Frank Thomas, Captain. Freshmen-James Taylor, Manager, and Philip Walters, Captain. Examinations begin Tuesday, May 5th, for the Seniors, and close on the following Friday. A picture of the Senior class was taken Wednesday, May 5th. SPECTATOR 81 Commencement exercises will be held in the Cambria Theatre May 28th. VVe have enjoyed marching into chapel to the strains of The Spirit of Independencef' We have found great pleas- ure in the selections rendered by the High School orchestra this term. The orchestra is unusually large this year, being com- posed of the following members: Mary VVeaver, Virginia Smith, Robert Raab, William Long, Francis Broderick, Sam- uel Powell, Wallace Cable, Clyde Knepper, George Love, Oscar Kaminsky, Mathew Marcus, John Schmidt, Cyril Smith, Moses Silverstone, Albert Dannenbaum, and Mr. Brenneman. VVe hope that you will welcome the pupils to chapel again next year. Q At the chapel exercise May 6th, Mr. Lucius M. Wilson talked to the student body. Mr. Wilson has been in the city the past week or so organizing the Chamber of Com- merce, and it was along this line that he talked. In closing, he offered two prizes, one of five dollars and one of three dollars, for the best essays on Functions and Ideals of the Chamber of Commerce. This contest is to be governed by Miss VVertz, head of the English department. This was the last chapel for the Seniors, and many yells were given, the High School song was also sung. Mr. Dean Frazier, of the University of Pennsylvania, will speak in the High School auditorium Friday evening, May 8th. This lecture will no doubt be very interesting, as Mr. Frazier, besides being a good speaker, carries many lan- tern slides illustrating the life of the students while at Penn- sylvania. This lecture is under the auspices of, the Alumni Association. ,A A varsity baseball team has been selected and this team will play Conemaugh High School, Friday afternoon, May Sth. A holiday was given May 13th, on account of Ringling Brothers' circus. A Senior class meeting was held May 7th, At this 82 SPECTATOR meeting a class motto was adopted in Latin which was, Suum quisyue noscat lingeniumf' the translation of which is, Let every one know his own mind. The class banner was voted to the president of the class. Miss Krebs then outlined the work of the alumni for this year and explained about the annual affair given for the graduating class. This will be held May 29th. It was also decided to hold a picnic May 27th, at Woodland Park. The committee in charge of this is composed of Harry Stetler, Dollie Howenstine, Katha- rine Bryan, Mary Evans, Theresa Flinn, Elizabeth Reese, Morris Reynolds, and james Lynam. Mary Evans, third honor student of the class of 1914, has won the first scholarship ever offered to the Johnstown High School by Wilson College of Chambersburg, Pennsyl- vania. The staif congratulates Mary on the winning of such a scholarship and wishes her success. One feature of especial interest in the work of the draw- ing department during this term was the working out of color schemes for costumes. These color schemes were dc-- rived from the study of nature as found in butterflies, moths, and insects. Next year the work will be carried still further and the class will take up the designing of costumes. The staff wishes to thank Mr. Henning for the engrav- ing of the cover design and the cuts in the last number of the Spectator, Lulu Meyer, editor, Leland Walker, business manager, Mary Cover, associate editor, and james Lewis, associate business manager attended the conference of student editors of university, college and high school publications which was held at the University of Pittsburg on May Sth and 9th. There were representatives present from Washington and jefferson College, Dickinson College, Meadville High School, Greensburg High School, Pittsburg High School, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Juniata College, Bucknell Univer- sity, Franklin and Marshall College, Allegheny Preparatory School, Rayen High School, Pennsylvania State College, Gettysburg College and Muskingum College. SPECTATOR 83 The important speakers present were Dr. Willard Bleyer, Director of the Department of journalism, University of Wisconsin, and E. J. Stackpole, publisher of the Harris- burg Telegraph, and President of the Associated Dailies of Pennsylvania. They spoke on the subjects Making Col- lege Publications Worth While and Newspapers and News- paper Workers. Mr. Williams of the Department of Jour- gnalism, University of Pittsburgh, also gave much valuable advice. The representatives were benefited greatly and received many suggestions which will aid in the publication of our school magazine. The Park Commissioners directed the planting of two fine specimens of trees, the Liriodendron tulipipra, commonly called the tulip tree, on the side walk in front of the High School. These replaced others of the same kind which had died. The High School deeply appreciates the interest taken to help beautify the surroundings of Johnstown. Qfllumni Notes Morley Kline '10 and Albert Walters '10 were mem- bers of the English Dramatic Club at Princeton. james Henderson '09 was an editor of The Crimson at Harvard. Carl Glock '10 won honors at VVilliams. Frank Geis '13 is on the crew at U. of P. Karl Ludwig '12 is a strong member of the State track squad. Frank Cramer '10 made the Phi Kappa Thi, an honorary fraternity, at State. Earl Robinson and Fred Hager at Dartmoth, George Wagoner at U. of P., and Leon Collins of W. Sz J., members of the class of 1913, joined the Phi Kappi Psi fraternity. WValter Krebs '13 was sub quarterback on the class team at Cornell. 84 SPECTATOR f fc S H1StOfy of the 1914 Class I 5 Q H2 ' T T S-C 5 1 1 A 1 AQ AX b is C. B. G. '14 Freshmen Year On the morning of September 4th, 1910, a class of two- hundred and sixty-one boys and girls meandered down Vine and Market Streets to the Johnstown High School. NVe were met on the different corners by groups of upper class- men, waiting for an opportunity to initiate the new class of 1914 into the ranks. At noon the crowd Hocked through the alleys and streets to the Stony Creek river bank, where three able-bodied boys were taken to the shore where they were forced to swim .or sink. Owing to the shallowness of the stream at that time, -our heavyweight champion walked across the Stony Creek to the Kernville bridge. Later some of our infantry were seized by mobs in the halls and carried to the nearest spigot. But we took that all good-naturedly. , At chapel the Seniors greeted us with a song, Wake, Freshmen, Wake ! which made us feel welcome at least, although we had to sit in the balcony and watch the others, especially the privileged Seniors, who occupied the front rows. Next we attended classes, and it was a puzzle for some to find Room A, C, or Y, for we were directed from base- ment to third Hoor and vice versa, thinking our predecessors 'knew it all. Maybe they did, but it was not revealed to us. just before Christmas vacation, about fifteen members of Miss Woodring's English classes gave a play, entitled 'The Trial of Father Time, which was a successful attempt SPECTATOR 85 by the greener set. f In the spring of 1911 we edited the Freshman Number of the Spectator, which contained many good stories and poems written by each member of the class. Later, we Freshmen, lilled with much enthusiasm, de- cided to have a picnic, and at a noisy class meeting Yoder Falls was the spot chosen. Sophomore 'Year In the fall, we returned to our books again and were ready to welcome and initiate the class of 1915. We felt a little bigger this year, but still remained seated in the bal- cony in chapel, which hurt our dignity ein wenigf' The Sophomores, under the direction of Miss Mitchell, gave one of the prettiest outdoor plays the school has ever seen. It was Shakespeare's As You Like It, and they surely did. Among those who took part were: Lulu Meyer, Clarice Grumbling, Mary Evans, john Gerhardt, NVoodward Mark, and Oscar Kaminsky. junior Year Again We returned to the school in the fall of 1912, with not quite so many enrolled. Une of our first duties was to elect class officers. After counting the ballots, it was discovered that Charles Speck had been elected President, Morris Reynolds, Vice President, Lulu Meyer, Secretary, and VValter Cramer, Treasurer. This year it was optional whether the Juniors joined a society, but many of the class were added to both the Emerson and T. K. E. Societies. In the celebration of VVash- ington's birthday, the T. K. E. rendered a patriotic program. Kathryn Bryan gave humorous details of home-life in the colonies, and several Junior girls took part in flag drill. On February 28th, the Juniors presented, in honor of the Seniors at the Annual junior-Senior Reception, a play entitled A Ha1lovve'en Surprise, written by Ben Hinchman, Jr., of this city. Dramatis Personae Ruth ...... ...................... A lma Hughes 86 SPECTATOR Mary . . . . . . Elizabeth lN'erry June . . . .... Florence Kuehne Lolo ........ .... M arie Culliton Harry ........ ...... D avid Reese Ruthls brother .. .. Warren Shumaker Rastus ........ ....... A llen Geist Joe ................................ Robert Greer jim ...... ......................... Charles Speck The different parts were portrayed credibly and well. Mr. Schrock, Mr. Corning, and Miss Glenn helped to train and stage the play. Refreshments were served and Findlay's orchestra play- ed during the evening while many enjoyed themselves danc- ing on the third Hoor. About three hundred people partici- pated in the affair, which proved to be one of the prettiest social functions of the season in Johnstown. The annual picnic was held at VVoodland Park along the Southern Cambria car line early in the spring. The weather was rather disagreeable but we forgot about the weather and had a good time. Senior Year Now we were in our last year. VVe had reached the long sought position of Seniors, but we will not say we were dignified, rather ambitious and more serious in our work. VVhen class reported, 135 students were present. Class meetings were becoming very popular and offi- cers were chosen: President, Walter Cramerg Vice Presi- dent, Harry Stetlerg Secretary, Clarice Grumbling, and Treasurer, Leland Walker. About one hundred students accompanied the football squad to Connellsville, where they were victorious. Yells, colors, and school spirit were not lacking. Ask John Ger- hardt and Grifhth Owen about the noise! The Senior picnic was held at the first of the term to en- able the teachers to become better acquainted with their charges. Most of the faculty were present at Woodland. We had a big fire and a corn roast in the evening. Every- SPECTATOR 87 body said this was the best picnic we had ever had. Then came the Greensburg game. VVe were defeated but were sports, giving the visitors from Greensburg a re- ception, followed by a dance. At a special meeting the following men were awarded I. H. S. monograms: Captain Suppes, Stetler, Roberts, Han- son, Marchl, Lloyd, and Manager Speck. The Seniors proved themselves orators the night of the Oratorical Contest, when Mary Evans walked off with the Hrst prize, Oscar Kaminsky took second prize, and Albert Dannenbaum, Matthew Marcus, and Louise Walters follow- ing closely. We were much pleased at the reception the Juniors tendered us. Pretty gowns were worn that night. The Juniors presented two plays, Lend me Five Shillings and The Mistaken Proposal. Both plays were enjoyed. The Senior boys' basket-ball team won the inter-class championship and the Senior Y. W. C. A. girls proved them- selves athletes. At a recent meeting of the A. A. the following oflicers were elected to serve for the remainder of the year: Presi- dent, Edward Marchlg Vice President, Maurice Pearmang Secretary, Joe Dannenbaum, and Treasurer, Harry Stetler. The Social Service Club, formed some time ago, met and elected the following officers: President, Stephen Mayerg Secretary, Herbert Davies, and Treasurer, Robert, Greer. The Seniors have decided upon the Drum-Major, an operetta in two acts, to be given the latter part of May. Besides making Miss Matilda Krebs, a member of the faculty, the honorary member of the class, the class also decided to wear caps and gowns and to carry a red rose to the baccalaureate sermon, to be preached by the Rev. Bur- nett of the Methodist Church. On Thursday, April 2nd, a special meeting of the class was called. Great anxiety prevailed until Mr. Stockton read the following members of the class as honor students : Vale- dictorian, Edgar Waite, Salutatorian, Helen Trail, Mary 88 SPECTATOR Evans, Gertrude Savering, Meta Lorentz, Cleo Rhine, Nellie Llewellyn, Kathryn Bryan, Moses Silverstone, and Katie Reddinger. VVe feel proud of the standard held by these students and by the class. May 29th will be the Commencement. We depart with a very warm feeling for our Alma Mater. -D L -Y I t'Master Park Chronicle, Buffalo, N. Y.-In the first place, the advertising in the front of your paper detracts from the value of the paper. If you showed as much en- thusiasm in the other departments as in the jokes, your pa- per would he greatly improved. Philomathean Monthly, Bridgeport, Va.-f'Twilight's Message shows talent. Evidently there was not much time spent on your editorials. Glenwood Echo, Brooklyn, N. Y.-Your paper is so confused that it is difficult to criticize. Purple and Goldfl Ashland, O.-Cuts would improve your paper. VVhy Everyone Should Have a College Edu- cation is very practical. Searchlight, Portland-lf your paper were larger, it would be more interesting. Part I of Assisting Cupid has aroused our interest so that we are eager to finish the story. Criterion, Bridgeport-The story of Betty Joycel' is entertaining. Your editorials show careful preparation. Your exchanges, few though they are, are well done. Wliy not work on more of them? Crimson and VVhite, Pottsville, Pa.-Your literary de- partment is very small and needs attention. The Exchanges,' E EXGHAKGE 6' SPECTATOR 89 are well taken care of, it is your best department. Orange and Black, Elgin, Ill.-A frontispiece and cuts would greatly improve your paper. Your Exchanges are hardly noticeable. If your advertising editors got to work you could edit a larger and livilier paper. Orange and Black, Milton, Pa.-Being without cuts, your paper has a dull appearance. Most of your departments, however, are well written. The criticisms in the Exchange department are rather brief. Railsplitter, Lincoln, Ill.-Your paper is well edited but more cuts would enliven it. Do you not have story writ- ers somewhere in school? H, S. Journal, Pittsburgh, Pa.- Morning-Glory is worthy to be the first piece in your literary department. The quality and quantity of material in your paper this month is splendid. Keep it up! Your Exchange department might be better. Min-or,,' Birmingham, Ala.-Your editorial department is quite lively. What few criticisms you have given in the Exchange'l department are good. Why not give more? Your joke department is clever. N, H. S. Chorniclej' Nazareth, Pa.-Your Exchange': department is very small, in fact all your departments should be larger. Record, Staunton, Va.-Your junior number has a splendid literary section. Cuts would improve the entire magazine. junto, Easton, Pa.-The material is well compiled and interesting but the cuts detract from the good appearance of your paper. High School Review, Vlfilkinsburg-Your cover is neat and attractive, and the quality of your paper good. How- ever, you need a few illustrations. Central High School Bulletinf' Memphis, Tennessee- Your paper is too congested. Couldn't you use better paper? You have a lengthy and interesting literary department. Critic, Lynchburg, Va.-The exchange column is 90 SPECTATOR rather brief but the literary department is good, especially the essay on Burns's works. The Student,', Providence, R. I.-Quite a short paper! An athletic department, an alumni column, and a few jokes would add much enthusiasm and life to you. The Quill, Parkersburg, W. Va.-It doesnlt seem to us that it is a good policy to scatter ads throughout the paper. The class news is interesting and necessary but it should not rob the literary section of material and space. Kodak,'y Everett, Vtfash.-Your literary section is very interesting, especially The Bachelor Girl. The Exchanges have been badly neglected. HH. S. Omnibus, Franklin, Pa.-Your paper doesn't seem to have head or tail to it. Why not arrange the ma- terial and ads.', separately. Oracle, jacksonville, Fla.-Your cover is far beyond any expectations. It pays to put out a good issue for we have nothing but praise for your Easter number. Argus, Vancouver, B. C.-We could not End your lit- erary section. Your criticisms in the Exchanges!' were sadly forgotten. The Gleam, Saint Paul, Minn.-Every department is well developed. Indeed, the whole magazine shows careful work. Our College Times, Elizabethan H. S., Elizabethtown, Pa.-Your cuts and cover have become monotonous. Surely there are some ambitious artists in your school. The Erasmianf' Erasmus Hall, N. Y.-April's issue is well illustrated. Why not criticize all your exchanges? The World, St. Paul, Minn.-You have fallen down considerably in your Exchange department. Couldn't you lengthen your literary department? High School Herald, Westfield, Mass.-Don't you think a better grade of paper and larger print would add much attractiveness to your paper? Spectator, Patterson, N. J.--We welcome you as a new exchange and hope to receive your issues next year. SPECTATOR 91 Clipper, Du Bois, Pa.-There must be great enthusi- asm among the students in your school for athletics. Archive, Philadelphia, Pa.-Indeed a first class school paper with many interesting and well written departments! Student, eCntral H. S., Detroit, Michigan-Your line print is difficult to read and makes the paper unattractive. Mountaineer, Butte, Montana-Your paper has greatly improved this month in every respect. Spectrum, Chester H. S.-Your literary department is not very large. Don't you have more authors in your school and a few poets? The Pine Needle, Dotham H. S.-Your paper is not very large but what you have is first class. The Recordf' Staunton H. S., Staunton, Va.-You have a large literary departmtnt but you seem to slight the other departments. The Crimson, Louisville, Ky.--Your cuts are not at all artistic and have become tiresome. The Tattler, St. Anthony H. S., Idaho-The paper is out of all proportion, the color of the print is not pleasing to the eye and there is not one illustration. Wigwam, North Yakoma H. S.-Your grade of paper is very good this month. 'The Easternerj' Washington, D. C.-You need a new cover and cuts. The material is not well arranged. H, S. Q., ' Quincy, Ill.-A neat cover! The literary material is plentiful this month. A Slave and the Conse- quences surely brings praise to the unknown writer. Krawen, Newark, N. J.-Your departments are en- tirely too brief. Cuts would help you to edit a more in- teresting paper. Collegiate Outlook, Moose jaw, Can.-If your adver- tising editors would find more ads.,H you could have a larger issue. However, the literary department is good. Peabody, Pittsburgh, Pa.-Your literary department is beyond criticism this month. Your cuts are interesting. Shiled, Haddonfield-VVelcome, you're a new exchange. 92 SPECTATOR What material you have is good. Racquet, Portland-- Dick's Victory is clever. The quality of paper used is very good. The Exchange depart- ment is not large enough. Lombard Review -The cover design is old and well- known by this time. More cuts would improve the paper. Wah Hoo -Your editorials show careful thought. The literary section is extensiveland full of thought. Senior Plans For Next Year Jennings Love-Cornell. Morris Reynolds-Cornell. Matthew Marcus-Cornell. Leland Walker--Pitt. Oscar Kaminsky-Pitt. Harry Heller-Pitt. Edgar Wait-Lehigh. John Beutman-Lehigh. James Lynam-Undecided. Paul Welsh-State. Harry Stetler-State. Walter Cramer-State. Robert Greer-Haverford. Ralph Porch-Haverford. Stephens Mayer-Princeton. Moses Silverstone-University of Pennsylvania. Herbert Silverstone-University of Pennsylvania. Charles Speck-University of Pennsylvania. Herbert Davies-Medico Chi. Albert Dannenbaum-jefferson Medical. Lulu Meyer-Westchester. Jean Byroade-Westchester. Elizabeth Reese-Westchester. Mary Davis-Westchester. Theresa Flynn-Westchester. Nellie Llewellyn-Indiana Normal. SPECTATOR Mary McGee-Indiana Normal. Katherine Reddinger-Indiana Normal. Pearl Young-Indiana Normal. Marion Robb-Indiana Normal. Verda Blough-Indiana Normal. Clara Cousins-Indiana Normal. Marie Culliton-Indiana Normal. Margaret Greer-Wells. Kathryn Bryan-Wells. Margaret Smith-Maryland College. Ruth Matthews-Maryland College. Helen Trail-Wilson. Mary Evans-Wilson. t Alice Ressler-Otterbein. Irma Gardner-Rhode Island State Normal Agnes Cassidy-Merion. Anna Gaydos-undecided. Ethel Grumbling-undecided. Marie Kress-Eden. Margaret Kuntz-undecided. Mabel Stroup-undecided. Ethel Tomb-undecided. Charlotte Tross-undecided. Margaret Picking-undecided. Mary Strayer-undecided. Anna Bromberg-undecided. Mary Mark-undecided. Merrill Dixon-undecided. Raymond Duncan-undecided. VVilliam Elliott--undecided. Dwight Hoerle-undecided. William Burns-undecided. Warren Chandler-undecided. Raphael Cherry-undecided. Mary Leibold-undecided. Thomas Hanson-undecided. Russell Davis-undecided. 94 SPECTATOR Griffith Gwen-undecided. Edward Marchl-undecided. Joe Dannenbaum-Philadelphia School of Pharmacy. U U DEE Current Events EEC' - D513 DEC! -, War in Mexico The month of April brought a great change in affairs in Mexico. From a contest with Carranza, Huerta turned to defy the United States. People were greatly excited by the news that President Wilson had demanded from Iluerta a salute to our Hag. April 22nd a wave of horror and patriotic feeling swept the country when cables arrived that Vera Cruz had been taken and that during the battle six United States marines were killed and twenty wounded. The United States fieet under Rear-Admiral Badgers was ordered to mobilize at Vera Cruz. No supplies or ex- ports except munitions of war were to be intercepted by this blockade. Next, 3,500 troops under General Funston sailed for Vera Cruz to take charge of the land. The Mex- icans continued to commit depredations along the border and rumors were rife concerning United States citizens who had been slain in the interior. On April 25th, President VVilson accepted the olfers of the South American countries of Brazil, Chile, Argentina to attempt an amicable settlement with Mexico. Vera Cruz during this time has been under martial law. Rear-Admiral Fletcher stated that the schools would be reopened and that, probably, since peace has been established, the city officials would return to their duties. SPECTATOR 95 April 26th, through Spanish Ambassador Riano, Huerta announced that he would accept the peace negotiations of the South American republics. Two days later General Car- ranza agreed to accept the same. Now the aim of the con- ciliators is a thirty-day armistice between all hostile forces in Mexico. The latest report from the condition of the Indians was anything but encouraging. The schools are in very bad need of improvements. Many thousands are suffering from tuber- culosis in the worst stages. Those in charge of the health conditions among the Indians feel that something has been done but much more must be accomplished. Colorado Mine Strike About the same time that affairs became so critical in Mexico, conditions in the Colorado mine regions also reach- ed a crisis. For seven months there has been in progress a terrible struggle between the mine workers and mine own- ers. Up until April 28th, when President Wilson ordered the troops from Fort D. A. Russel and Fort Leanvenworth to the strike zone, it was estimated that seventy-two per- sons had been killed. At Ludlow on April 20th a battle occurred at the colony of the strikers, in which fourteen children and two women were killed. The bodies lay for thirty-six hours unburied. The strikers attacked Empire on the twenty-third of April and on the twenty-fourth troops under General Chase occupied Empire Mine without blood- shed, but there were already three strikers and four defend- ers dead. Induced by the protests of one thousand women on April 25th, Governor Ammons asked for Federal troops and called the legislature to convene on May 4th, On the same day strikers attacked the Chandler mine, which was formerly peaceful. Sunday afternoon the people stood on the Statehouse lawn and denounced J. D. Rockefeller, Jr., and Ammons as traitors. The same day Chandler mine fell with one guard killed. Militia recaptured Chandler mine 96 SPECTATOR on April 27th. The strikers captured McNally mine at Walsenburg with the deaths of seven guards. Also, trouble broke out afresh in the northern Colorado mine fields, where there has been a strike for four years. Governor Ammons declared Bowlder County in the northern part of the state under martial law. At this time President Wilson, under pressure by Governor Ammons, Colorado senators and rep- resentatives, and the labor union representatives, ordered the Federal troops into the strike zone. Troops left Trinidad for VValsenbu1g April 29th, with orders to join the troops already there and disarm the strik- ers. All over the district fierce fighting occurred and at Louisville it is estimated twenty thousand shots were fired.. Fire destroyed practically all the mine buildings at Forbes. By the evening of April 29th, the estimates of the dead had risen to about two hundred. Major Holbrook, after conference with the trike leaders, made a statement that they would cease hostilities and try to bring affairs to a normal condition. Secretary of Labor Wilson has called a conference of leading labor union men and expects to set out for Colorado with specific mediation proposals. The death rate for this month is again greatly increased by a mine-explosion in Eccles, West Virgnia, where some 205 men are probably dead. On April 28th, an explosion of gas in the New River collieries left 203 men entombed in a burning mine, with little or no chance of escape. The depth of the two main shafts, which are connected under- ground, is 600 feet. The shafts are so wrecked that entrance is impossible. The one sculptor Whom America may offer for world rank is Augustus Saint-Gaudens. He was brought to Amer- ica, as a child, from Dublin, where he was born. He is rep- resented in Dublin by a statue of Charles Stewart Parnell, in Edinburgh by the relief-memorial of Robert Louis Stev- enson, but America has his best work. The Shaw Memorial on Boston Commons where Saint-Gaudens protrayed the SPECTATOR 97 New England colonel leading his negro regiment in the Civil War has that peculiar power exceeding definition which only the supreme works of art possess. The Adams monu- ment in the Rock Creek cemetery, Washington, named 'fGrief, is, some people think, worthy to rank with the crea- tions of Michael Angelo. One of the last works on which this noted sculptor worked is Christ, a study for the Philip Brooks monument in Boston. To Saint-Gaudens belongs that peculiar power of expressing American motives. Amer- ica should be proud of this noted man. W il fllliltftf 'Q 1 F1 'ff .xi Q AGASSIZ CHAPTER At a regular meeting of the Agassiz Chapter, April fourth, it was decided that the society join the United Sports- men in their efforts to protect our songbirds. To this end, three of the boys volunteered to make wren boxes, which are now being distributed. , The program at this meeting was excellent. Gertrude Sanford discussed the life of Louis Agassiz, in part, dwell- ing especially on his work with fossil fishes. Sanford Cable gave an account of his trip to Vlfashing- ton, D. C., during our Easter vacation. He emphasized the natural features of the country, as well as the other objects of interest found in our capital. From an article which Joe Dannenbaum read, we learned that our delicious seedless oranges came originally from Brazil. Some shoots were brought to this country by a United States consul in 1782. These were planted at River- 98' SPECTATOR side, California, by a Mr. Tibbet. The two original shoots from which the buds were secured are still in a healthy con- dition at Riverside, which ranks first in the world in the pro- duction of oranges. At the meeting on May 4th, our chairman announced that the final meeting of the chapter would be the annual meeting for election of officers. It Was decided that, in ad- dition to the regular officers, a representative to the Spec- tator should be elected. He will fill the position during the next school year. Herbert Myers described a hyla, commonly called a tree frog. This spring flier is recognized by his peculiar, throaty croak. Three of these tiny creatures are now in the laboratory. The regular talk on our common birds was given by Stanley Noffsinger. His subject was the white-throated sparrow. This little feathered friend, with his black and White crown, chestnut brown back, and snowy white throat, is with us only in the migratory season, in April and May, and again in the autumn. Miss Butts described the volcanoes of the Mediterranean and the Blue Grotto. The members of the Association were much interested in Miss Butts's pet alligator, which is four or five years old. Emerson Society On April 24th, 1914, the fifteenth annual open meeting of the Emerson Society was held in the High School audi- torium. The Melting Pot, one of the most difficult plays ever attempted by the society, was presented. The cast was as follows: Mendel ........... .... ..... M a tthew Marcus David Quixano .... .... O scar Kaminsky Frau Quixano ..... ..... M eta Lorentz Kathleen O'Reily .... Mary Cover Herr Pappelmeister' . . . . . . 'Ludwig Tross Quincy Davenport . . . .... Cyril Smith SPECTATOR 99 Baron Revendal .... .... W oodward Mark Vera .............. ....... M ary Mark Baroness Revendal ................ Ruth Heimann Servant .......................... Emilyne Shaver Probably the largest crowd the High School auditorium ever held witnessed the play. The work of every individual member of the cast was excellent. Honorable mention, how- ever, must be given the work of Mary Mark and Oscar Ka- minsky, who played the leading parts. Miss Clark and Miss Ankeny may feel rewarded for their untiring efforts in train- ing the various members of the cast. So well did the public receive the play that it was decided to reproduce it at the Cambria Theatre May 6th. Half of the society's share of the net proceeds will go to the A. A. Association of the High School. Class Characterization A Certain Rich Man-john Beutman. The Gypsy Chief-Hulda Blewett. The Lion and the Mouse-Estelle Frick and Vcrda Blough. The Rosary-Sarah Bossart. The Red Widow-Anna Boyle. I'm Lonesome To-night-Anna Broomberg. Green Stockings-Kathryn Bryan. Good Night, Nurse-Agnes Burkhard. A Gentleman of Leisure-William Burns. Little Women-Jeanne Byroade, Nellie Llewellyn, Mary McGee, Ethel Shively, Laura Hurrel. The White Sister-Ethel Jones. The Music Master-Oscar Kaminsky. Il Penseroro-James Kaylor. Three Little Maids from School-Eulalia McGuire, Alice Kinney, Mayme Goggin. The Ladies' Home Journal-Salome Cartwright. A VVilful Maid-Agnes Cassidy. 100 SPECTATOR The Maidenls Wish-VVarren Chandler. You're a Great Big Blue Eyed Baby--Clara Cherry. Only An Irish Boy-Raphael Cherry. The Golden Silence-Clara Cousins. The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring Have Nothing To Do With the Case-VValter Cramer. I Too Many Cooks-Grace Crocker, Helen Cypher, Ethel Grumbling, Ethel Ling. Sweet Marie-Marie Culliton. I VV'onder Who's Kissing Her Now-Albert Danneuf baum. , ' L Within the Law-Joe Dannenbaum. If I Were King-Herbert Davies. E The Linen White Nurse-Irene Davis. Not Like Other Girls-Mary Davis, Elizabeth Reese. The Woman's Home Companion-Russel Davis. The Barnyard Romeo-Merrill Dixon. Help Wanted-William Elliot. Much Ado About Nothing-Mary Evans. My Little Irish Rose-Rose Finnegan. A Question of Size-Edna Fitt, Anna Miller. The Tragedy of Macbeth-Theresa Flinn . Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms- Irma Gardner. Shy Anne-Anna Gaydos. Bultlj Bulflj-john Gerhardt. . Don Quixote-Donald Gould. I'm Falling in Love-Margaret Greer. The Tenderfoot--Robert Greer. A Weaver of Dreams-Clarice Grumbling. Little Men-Osmond Hanson, Dwight Hoerle, VValdo Ripple. I . The Merry Widow-Dollie Howenstine. The Firefly-Alma Hughes. The Matinee Maids-Ethel Hurrel, Nellie Layton. Bright Eyes-Florence Kuehne. Ready Money-Marie Kress. SPECTATOR 101 I Love Love-Margaret Kuntz. Good Housekeeping-joe Lambert. I'm Mighty Glad I'm Living-Marion Lamison. Two Friends-Mary Leibold, Lola Leitenberger. Pilgrim's Progress-Vincent Lloyd. T Sunbonnet Sue-Sue Saules. Peg o' My Heart-Jennings Love. Her Heart's Desire-James Lynam. Cuddle Up a Little Closer-Ed Marchl. Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford-Matthew Marcus. When You're Pretty and the World Is Fair-Mary Mark. Webster's Dictionary QUnabridgedj-Woodward Mark. . Il Trovatore-Russel Marsden. Clothes-Ruth Matthews. The Mayor of Tokio-Stephens Mayer. Million Dollar Doll-Lulu Meyer. The Little Quakeress-Melda Meyers. Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady QNor Brunettej- Stanford Miller. Very Much Engaged-Griffith Qwens. Romeo and Juliet-Ralph Paul and? The Three Twins--Margaret Picking, Mabel Stouppe, Margaret Smith. Florodora-Ralph Porch. The Silent Partner-Anna Purbaugh. Muzzeyls American History-Katie Reddinger. Dainty Davy-David Reese. Alice! Where Art Thou?-Alice Ressler. Fine Feathers-Morris Reynolds. 'Twixt Smile and Tear-Cleo Rhine. Cruel As the Grave-Marion Robb. A Good Little Devil-Gertrude Savering. A VVandering Migstrel-Philip Sharpe. The Two NoblelfKinsmen-Herbert and Moses Silver- stone. A ' The Pleasure of Life-Mary Snook. Alma, Where Do You Live ?-Charles Speck? 102 SPECTATOR Slow But Sure-Rhea Spotz. O, That We Two Were Maying-Harry Stetler and ? Abide W'ith Me-Mary Strayer. Stepping Heavenward-Alex Stremel. Sherlock Holmes-Samuel Symons. The Flirt-Ethel Tomb. On the Trail of the Lonesome Pine-Helen Trail. The Slim Princess-Charlotte Tross. The Mind-the-Paint Girl-Olive Varner. The Man of the Hour-Edgar Wait. A Mysterious Case-Leland Walker and F. F. Stop, Thief !--Louise Walters. Oh! Italia, Italia, Beloved-Ada Wagner. I Wonder Who It Was Invented Work-Benjamin White. Speak, Only Speak-Arthur Wolfhope. The Weight of a Feather--Pearl Young. James Meredith--Edna Zubrod. ' Oh, Oh, Delphine-Ruth Heilman. Too Much Mustard-I-Iarry Heller. Girls-Beuford Hill. Oh! Dry Those Tears-Meta Lorentz. O, Thou Sublime Sweet Evening QI-Tootballj Star- Thomas Hansom. There's One In a Million Like You-Marian Lamison. Rebecca of Sunny-Brook Farm-Edna McClintock. ,X - SPECTATOR 103 I I W ' l 0 ' G I l' ff 1 J L T The athletic season of 1913-1914, though financially unsuccessful because of so much rain during the football season, was fairly successful otherwise. The football and basketball teams finished their schedules with a percentage that was satisfactory to the school, even though it was not up to the standard of former years. The teams were composed mostly of new material and had hard schedules. The track team outlook is very poor. Because of the lack of funds, no trip could be taken, attendance upon the usual Philadelphia relays and State College meets being im- possible. The inter-class track meet will be held Friday afternoon, May 16th. The interclass track meet was won last year by the Seniors, the other classes following in succession of class years. It is hoped to be very interesting this year because of the good material in the Freshman class. The Seniors who won football letters while in High School were Edward Marchl, Harry Stetler, Vincent Lloyd, Thomas Hanson, Charles Roberts, and Charles Speck, the latter being manager during the l9l3 season. 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Side glan es To be a teecher Russel Davis Foreign Ctele- Piftle Danclng To reduce graph polej U I Merrill Dixon Short Agassiz mleetlng Looking through m1 To learn to dance croscopes Raymond Duncan Bashful CDoesn't have anyl Study To speak Latin William Elliot Long 1tude CSeldom say anythingl English To speak when spoken to Mary Evans Greek profile Isn't that so dumllke? D. S. 1 Rgse Finnegan Studious Ah! Industry To knlow everything E na Fitt Little Heaven's sake Green o as questions Theresa Flinn Dazzling This is indeed too Rice powder - To be a fortune teller m much Estella Frick Athletic I don't think so Athletics To acquire muscle E Irma Gardner Neat Did you study your Red lips To look pretty G English? ' Anna Gaydos Frightened Gracious i Dolling up To be a dancer 1 John Gerhardt Disconnected Something has to be 'tAnne imals To be Ann amored : done Mayme Goggin Tall Gee whiz 'Brown clothes To hammer a typewriter O Donald Gould Slender? Uh huh iRunning To get thin W Margaret Greer Angel eyes Oh! She didn't. Men? To find a man whom she can Robert Greer Stern Gosh darn it Hunting To be a lawyer Clarice Grumbling Captivating My de-ar English literature To imitate Mrs. Pankhurst Ethel Grumbling Surprised What does she mean?!Growling To speak audibly Osmond Hanson Tom Thumb O Vivian! Physics experiments To see a joke Thomas Hanson Ruddy Complexion Not much of anything Athletics To w1n a cup Ruth I-Ieilman Flirty eyes I haven't time 'Jewelry To pose for movies Harry Heller Enterprising I should worry Smiles To talk slowly Benford Hill Flirtations? QA smilej Girls?? To rush g1rls?? Dwight Hoerle Sweet tooth Let us take your pic- Candy To rival Baldwin Oh! You ture .- Dollie Howenstein Beautiful Doll Ish ca Bub ble T. K. E. dues To be a Roberftsj 3 C 6 I1 V O Z ' I Destiny fBut Destiny Is a '5 Name Appearance Favorite Expression Hobby Mockerj 01 Alma Hughes Skipping Aint she cute? Sneck tacles To in Sp ck Charles Ethel Hurrel Pretty teeth Don't Neatness To laugh Laura Hurrel Tiny Maybe Shyness I To act dignified Ethel Jones Laugh and grow fat Who told you? Follfnwing the trail To get thin He enj Oscar Kaminsky Petit Is that so? Socialism ,To rival Kubelik James Kaylor Settled Th? isn't a beauty Dancing To be a professional tangoer s op Alice Kinney Uneasy Why--ah ancl-Ah- U. S. history To smile Marie Kress Knobby clothes Let's dance Doesnit ha e Nun To catch a rabbit V Florence Kuehne Sparkling eyes I can't sing that Flirtations eyes To say Home Chames' Margaret Kunt Well, go dheavens Love ly High diving fdowu the To be Love d m basement stepsj ' ' 'U Joe Lambert Quiet Yes Science To edit the Scientific Amer- 2 ican' Marion Lamison Gay Darn Hurrying To be married 3 Sue Lauless Placid For Pete's sake Tranquility To look like a wax doll 3' Nellie Layton Giggling I don't care ' Powder that won't To be a show girl P-1 stick 0 Mary Leibold Diligent Heavens Arithmetic To write an arithmetic Q Lola Leitenberger Cheerful Gracious Amicability To stop smiling Ethel Ling Unassuming Search me Housekeeping To cook something Nellie Llewellyn Elephantine Mercy Good behavior To be a school t acher Vincent Lloyd Happy-go-lucky What dy ya mean? 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See Where he's at, He'll loop-the-loop on a three brimmed hat There's the Cossacks, riders bold, Who ride and never loose their hold. There're some jugglers, queer Japs, Here're some cowboys with their chaps. And here the peddlers come around They're sure to cover all the ground. There's the jolly peanut man One with sandwiches of ham. And in that section on the top, There is one cries, Lo11ypopg And here is one with Indian beads, Made up of stringed garden seeds. Now you buy a concert ticket. Watch your pocket, or they'll pick it. Hear him ery, Last time 'round 'Io be held here on the ground! Come with me and we will go To the Ringling Brothers' showy We will go and there will be Many funny things to see! Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute fm SOIIO0Lof xx 'stffffo ENGINEERING Q . CNIL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL and CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, and GENERAL SCIENCE Sand for a Catalogue. N -Y- SPECTATOR I Gold W A fig lass Fobs ggi All you chaps who graduate this year should have one of 2 these special fobs T ,itheyv-e . - 1 -1- -v7 LT' 'ME had them designed and X 1-Tj made especially for YOU it -and we're giving them ab- IJ solutely free with the pur- chase of a suit, topcoat or ? ' . raincoat at any time during the year. K W oET vouns Now If you're going to need a new suit this summer, come here for . it-in addition to getting the best clothing values in town, you can own a class fob that you may ? 2 well be proud of. Y T Other Special Fobs For Y i Chaps of '15 and '16, too 112 SPECTATOR Judge-Why did you steal this man's purse? Prisoner-Because, your honor, I thought the change would do me good. Soph.-Where are a donkey's ears? Fresh.-On it's head. Soph.-Any jackass knows that. GRAND THEATRE Next Door to Keystone Candy Co., 505-507 Main St. Johnstown's most popular Motion Picture Theatre. The home of feature productions never shown in city before. Remember the place, GRAND THEATRE st Emitntitn G LQ U L INT G G 626 A N SWEE T Nemo Theatre The only theatre in the city showing mirror screen pictures. Five great reels on each program, which in- clude the best in feature dramas and comedies, 1000 comfortable seats. Visit the theatre and be convincedg SPECTATOR ---qualit in apparel THIS store makes it a cer- tainty. Garments of questionable quality have no place in our stocks. We are featuring lines of summer garments for school girls and invite your inspection. 114 SPECTATOR Lewis Qtranslating Germanj-The priest was bald-head ed and had the hounds out hunting the hares Qhairsj. Cdl i m , - JN' MEGSQN fx 14 Q pf hi Ve i -' e i The Emerson Society Cast Was Surely a Helping Hand Gifts for Graduates-H RADUATION time is gift time-and no cus- tom could be more laudable than that of pre- senting to the sweet girl 'graduate or her more sturdy looker, some token of remembrance or esteem. Our stocks are overfiowing with suggestions in this line-articles which are sure to be highly appreciated and reflect credit upon the taste, judgment and sentiment of the giver. G. L. RUFF, Jeweler 146 CLINTON SUPREET SP ii. fl Y 2. ,' v ,A-4-7--i If .'- Y i Y' -Y ' Packed In Bags Will Not Ch f JACO INNER TUBES THE JOHNSTOWN AUTOMOBILE COMPANY I ' ' - 'I Oullgde R I Eggilrsi I Ingiie 3:32 I Use I 1 Etc. , Advertising Service and Specialties JUNEEQSPXEQBTUN SPECTATOR The Night Before the Day After In the shadow of the scaffold, With the stones surrounding all, Rises Springer from his Sofe, And grasps the pitcher tall. But, alas! the pitcher is empty, And he drops it with a wailg Then returning to his slumbers, Hangs his hat upon a nail. Oh! our dear James bound in fetters, He has his last raceirang Yet he smiles in spite of dangers, For he is a Fetterman. .-1.1 Marg. P.-What makes Davies so crazy? Paul-His favorite Hower is the daffydil. New Method 2522208 Gas Ranges g3.grBi1l You will 'think of when considering buying a gas range is the cost of the gas it will consume. Cheap gas ranges mean high gas bills. The reason why the New Method patented steel burners have from 20 to 30 per cent higher efficiency than any cast iron burner is that they are made of polished key steel which together with their funnel shaped jet holes does away with all the friction that there is in the rough cast burner with their thick jet holes. Split oven doors is important feature. GATELY St FITZGERALD FURNITURE COMPANY IIO-II2 Clinton Street The Home of Liberal Credit l l u S P E C T A T 0 R 11? ri 'Y ,',', ', ',', ,'-7-lv' YA, 'Y' ' , 7 ' -f-'TIf X l Q The Average , i, Young Man I i ,P ' E ' NOWS what he wants. ' M 5 He can come to us and t ,' 'S purchaseaS15 suit and l 1: feel that he is getting the best 'l l Vib: l suit valueintown forthemon- l k ,gg V ey. We make special mention l I by JI lfolf l :'l of S15 suits for the reason that if y tifll ul , 1 55 WX many young man dl? not claire I, i i' Af, ffl , ll to pay more. e ave ot er l -,Ill 123 gn suits at 312.50 to 525. i lf7'v1.4v ff-- i Young Men's 1, fi' i :-fi. , N of snap and quality-shirts, , lil if neckwear, underwear, regular get and athletic stylesg hosiery in ,l e all the new shades. I' iviy i,f:fM Sh. t - i arels-hjwn here in a bigger i ' ,sky g':'. 1 I A i Variety than any other store. D , 3 U ,'.: Come see the beautiful silk ir i Wil li I ' and silk mixed soft shirts at i it E lg 31.50 to ss. 1 mssaasso l if 31.00 Special Silk Front l fl y Shirts With Matched M rj Bodies At 790 1 ly John Thomas 81 Sons gg iQ EVERYTHING You NEED L-J f ' 1.--'b-err' r ,lha.'.Pu' --gn Y g -7- Y-V 118 SPECTATOR Schmidt qaf ball gamep-Foul! Freshie-I don't see the feathers! View--Say, jack, this is a picked team. ffl Wi fi is il .axe f i, NM If ,QV . fi-EBV' f- 'i f' ' W' fl 72 y , K R Z-4 x V . ei i of i tl-Af ,J The Seniors Before the Exams, Monday Eve., May 11 ' ' 7 IfitiseitherMed' ' ,D t' t ,Ph - macy or Chemistrylcdrdenosnfallrio ledlfn the advantages of THE MEDICO-CHIRURGICAL COLLEGE, of Philadelphia IT is in the city which has been and still is the American Center of Education in these Sci- ences. lt has Departments of and grants Degrees in all four of them. lt has its own Building., comprising well-planned and well-equipped Laboratories, a large and modern Hospital, and the finest clinical Amphitheatre extant. Its courses in each department are carefully graded lt has abundant and varied Clinical Material. Its faculties are renownnd and of high pedagogic ability. Its training is essential and thorrughly practical. Speclal features are Personal Instruction and Individual Work: Free Quizzes: Ward Classes limited in size: Prnctical Clinical Conferences: Modern and Moditied Seminar Methods: Special Lec. tures by eminent authorities: Practice and Training in Technique, Etc. Write to-day to the Dean of the Department in which you are interested for announce- ment describing the course and containing full information as to fees. Compare the ad- vantages this college offers with any other before making final decision. SEVENTEENTH AND CHERRY STREETS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. SPECTATOR 119 .jf-2 ixgkivu ffdw mwmywm WWW 4 6' Q - 'V Z Q g ' 2 TG-'fuk I Q 7 S mic, 4 Eli The DI S e wr i 4 STANCE ' 5 fl Q 2 TELEPHONE M if 95 Longm' 1 Q, , or r 4.21 51512126 Arm Z ocmrsn no ofthe Z . X Z ,il Telephone f X , ' 1 2 Xxx Q g Q , . Z Z Across the street or a thousand mlles Z V Z Use - the 'Bell r 7 Z V i 7 .1EsT1c H H Tim. J. BOYLI-3. lVlana2er H JO!-lNSTOWN'S COZIEST THEATRE Presenting Keith Vaudeville THREE TINIES DAILY The Cream of American Vaudeville Together With Choice European Impormtions , j Matinee4l0c and l5c. Time-2:15 PRICES' Y Night- 100, I5c, 20c. Time-7:30 and 9 120 SPECTATOR Speck-If a six story building was on lire, and a young lady was crying for help on the top floor, what would you do? Love-I'd throw a rope up and pull her down. Miss W. Qin liistoryj-Wliat is going on now in Mexico? D. Reese-You can search me. This was done and we found a hole in the left-hand pocket. Miss A. Qin Englishj-Describe the main character i11 the story. ' Freshie-He had one leg. Miss A-Wrong. Freshie-VVell, then he had two legs. She-I walk eight miles for my complexion every morn- mg. He-Yes, I heard the drug store had moved. H. K. SCHOCH T. D. COCI-IRAN Summer School JULY lst ' TO AUGUST 15th Preparation for high school conditional examina- - tions. Students prepared for college entrance examina- tions. Instruction given individually or in classes. Schedule should be arranged before June 20th. SPECTATOR Bring Your Diploma or Class Picture to--- h 9 Elf Elll Johnstown' s Best Store and they'll frame it for you free of charge. The only cost to you will be the price of the frame and you can get a neat one-half inch black or mahogany finished frame at the special price of 640. fFraming Department, 3d Floor? Ansco C6Dep0t77 -At Kredel's, of course. Ansco Cameras, f r o m S2 up. Camera supplies of all kinds. See the new Ansco- all metal construction! post card size. The big- gest S20 camera value It's a 12iiEiSEii4s DRUG sToRE 412 Main Street Elldai. i ii if f'JQf',7 ,, ., Ig?-diy . ffS?Z'2 f Fri e M J 'A' ...W X if .ggi . Q -X Xe- J K , XJ ape... X PM , . ,fc ff- 7 X-X -3. ngf' X i .w,, r ' I' ,fy X -ffjx Ai , I i 0 . As lf! ii X .E T .-r . Lf, Hx .Y .-fhqi, K - H . f., The bright sunshine days are here. Now out for a walk with a kodak. Better get one. Prices S1 to 3565. YOUNG'S PHARMACY 205-207 Franklin Street 121 122 SPECTATOR Dannenbaum came to school with a walking stick and was thrown out for trying to raise cane. Beutman-I got a zero in English today. Cherry-That's nothing. Beut-XVhat's nothing? Cherry-Zero. Fitch-Read what you have of john Doe. First Student-He was well bread but he liked to loaf too much and hence he never got a raise because it is said he once got a bun on. Heard at Doc's: J. Daniienbauni-What's the difference between a lemon and a mule? Kress-I don't know. - Joe-You would be a poor fellow to go buy a lemon. Are You A Connoisseur? F so, you Will appreciate the de- licious quality of our baking, ice cream, frozen puddings and can- dies. Always something new. ' SANNI-3R'S . Caterers SPECTATOR 123 Spring is here, Health is dear, But you need not fear, If you take Archer's advice Teroushout the year. ARCHER'S ADVICE Take one Turkish Bath and Massage, if you are constipated, add one Cas- cade or Internal Bath treatment. Re- sult-equal health. ARCHER SANITARIUM 'rRus'r coMPANY BUILDING Phone 2257 Johnstown, Pa. F ' 1 X I Summer Comfort Use Hotp0ints In The Kitchen ELECTRIC stoves, Cookers, Ovens, I Irons-quick and eflicient kitchen aids for the summer-the Whole year. Attached to any lamp socket, quickly heated, little current used. ' ' 'Hotpointsu will help you enjoy the summer. Let us demonstrate. Citizens Electric.6: Gas Appliance Company Vine and Franklin Streets I 1 124 SPECTATOR ,Xsk Davies if he thought the auto bandits would Fitch him back. IN MIIMORIAM X ff V X 47 ' V V 'X U IL. 'aij'1,'f77 lif' i . 'ily ,,,JA7fiYy1HYf Ql1' - 4 in, 4 sign r ,, i,t,'.i 113 ,-,, Q11 ,vu al ll ffl' i' A iiliilil . 4 HER3ERT'.T The End of the Invincible Herbie Silvcrsone- Blease Omit Flowers I THE GIRL WHO GRADUATES from the High School: who hesitates to pledge four years to a College Course: who, nevertheless, desires to study, to enjoy college advant- ages, to cultivate special talents, to enrich her life and her friendships- should know of NATIONAL PARK SEMINARY It is a Junior College for young' women planned especially to meet the needs of High School graduates. Collegiate and Vocational Courses, Music, Art, Domestic Science, Business Law, Travel. Out- door life a feature. Study of the National Capital. Illustrated book of 126 pages free on request. Address Secretary, NATIONAL PARK SEMINARY, lsuburb of Washington, D. C.l Forest Glenn, Maryland SPECTATOR 125 T' XT High School SfLlden1fS-- T Don't Forget That We Do The Best Developing, 1' Printing and , Enlargin g ' ln The City During the coming summer 1 We are going to give every Week, two 8x10 enlargements I gratis to the patrons of our , . . l amateur photo finishing de- partment. Ask for particulars. chrader Bros. MAIN STREET Y- -Y Y-------iY-- .Pu ,,,iun---v ' ' ' -i1,3d', -- ,Y-- YY- -1 126 SPECTATOR Freshie-What is' Miss Lyons doing in the baseball meet- ing? ' Senior-She came in to give us the pitch. Brenneman to Cyril Smith-A high school student should never think of marrying fMarionj. He-Why did Silver-stone, Matthew? She-just to hear Marcus. Teacher fin Latinj-Give me a synopsis of the word amo. '14-Teacher, I can not tell a lie. '14-Well, we have a bunch of sharks in our class, all right. '15-Gowan, that's a fish story. lf! ,J-gi ?T1-ei-,x my' I 'gfjllgl l gi l la? 1 i idx fs-ii.. A M573 il..-l . 'l ,.f:.l' if 'T W K i Q if ml M l If I 1 Q I 'l Q 1-N--ZA E ici ,-bfi , -K I 1 1 l li l Llf v k I! ' ff' ' ffl? Qdfifff nl f 5 H xlllyx X X k'- Xxx-..F' 'L ,li if I Love is Some Make-Up Actor-he Didn't Even Crack the Mirror a Compliments Compllments of e I of The T. K. E. ' EfPefS0 Society 7 Llterary E Society M , ' Palace Laundry 606 FRANKLIN STREET VVe Know How 128 SPECTATOR Schmidt Qto Mark who was singingj-XVe would just as soon have you sing as make that noise. lfVe would like to know if somebody couldn't give us a wei ht reducer. Babe, can you tell us' if not, ask Greer, he 8 , , was out for track, he may know. Tuhby Gould is hack in the game. l5 ball in the cor- ner. or a nickel he loses. Duck, who were you with that Sunday night? lVe sympathize with thee. Poetry, poetry, from morning, noon. till night, poetry, poetry. Keats is dead. Shelley is supposed to he. VVhat has become of Addison? He has Swiftly passed away with Pope and Edmund liurke. Coleridge has given his VVord5worth. Porch Fu rniturea: Cool and comfortable, a place for pleasure this summer-that's what you plan for your porch. Geis Porch Furniture will aid you greatly. Here for j ust what you need-chairs, swings, shades-all of Geis quality. SQZZH G E I S 55225 SPECTATOR The Moxham Pharmacy The right place to Buy Your Drugs and Have Your Prescriptions Filled. Whitman's Candies Grove Avenue and Village Street WM. H. RAAB 8z BRO. Blank Book Manufacturers Printers, Rulers, Binders Engraved Stationery, An nouncements, Cards, Etc. Why not have your Spec- tator bound into a nice book? Wo0lf Block Annex, Corner Franklin and Lincoln Streets JOHNSTOWN, PA. FREE A S5 Pair of Trousers to Order or an Elegant Fan- cy Vest Absolutely Free of charge with your Decoration Day Suit. Come in tomorrow with- out fail and select your suit for this great Amer- ican holiday. We'll tailor it to your measure from the richest and most ex- clusive imported fabrics and it will cost you no more than ordinary ready made clothing costs. 315 t0 S40 Union Made. Guaranteed Perfect GLASGOW WOOLEN MILLS COMPANY W. J. Rose 8a Sons SASH DOORS LUMBER CEM ENT and all kinds of building materials, good planing mill work our specialty BOTH PHONES Orders promptly attended to. 328 LINCOLN STREET 129 SPECTATOR J. Lynam Qto D. RJ-Vifhcre are you going? D. R.-Southmontg where are you? Jim -To Fishliook? AgDiVi6,,-xX7l1CF6'5 that? Jim -At the end of the line. 1 i fl, K JJ' ' . 1 . F ,, 5 in-lf lx X N J 9 A. 1. Haws CH, Sons QLIMITEDJ Refractories Fire Brick Silica Brick Magnetic Brick Chrome Brick CAPACITY, 40,000,000 PER YEAR SPECTATOR 131 Always ask for the SOMERSET DAlRY'S MILK You will be sure of getting the best. 617 FRANKLIN ST. Bell Phone 303J City Phone 2509 The Mutual life OF NEW YORK Impregnable Strength Incomparable Dividends Maximum Benefits Minimum Net Cost Moral Death Means Loss Losses Must Be Paid How Will the Loss Be Paid? By the Insurance Company if there is a Policy. By the Family if there is no Policy. THE MUTUAL CAN SERVE YOU BEST o. O.TIRAFT, Resident Agent 907 Johnstown Trust-Building Spring Photography Right now is an ideal time for outdoor pic- ture taking. Take ad- vantage of it with an I Ansco.', We sell these modern Cam- eras-at S2 to 525. Ansco Films and Cy- co Paper and Post Cards, too. Wm. B. Waters 8: Bro. On August 5th, 1863 FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY The Charter of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Of Johnstown, Penna. Was signed by Hugh McCullough, Comp- troller of the Currency, at Washington, D. C. TODAY THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Of Johnstown, Penna. Is the largest financial institution in this section of Pennsylvania Capital, Surplus, Proi'its..S960,000.00 Total Resources ......... S7,000,000.00 132 SPECTATOR Clerk fto foreigner purchasing a hatj-This hat seems to smallg it's six, seven-eighths. Foreigner-Well, gimme nine, ten, eleven. Senior Wants Someone to teach me to Hirt-Steve Mayer. Some brains imported for my trigonietry class-VV. Cramer. Some one to take me to the picture show-Mary Evans. Some way to become a letter-man without Working- F. Mark. A new violin-A. Dannenbaum. A smash-R. Cherry. A weight reducer-D. Gould. Something more noticeable-C. Speck. Steele C inPhysicsj-Can light travel through Wood? White-If it's thin wood. Steele-There must he some thick wood around here. CONRAD'S Invites its High School patrons I here to enjoy the delicacies. Ice Cream that is absolutely pure, I fresh, select, crushed fruits with Sundaes. Service prompt : : : FRANKLIN STREET S P E C T A T O R 133 The Laundry PORCI1 BROS. That Sat lsfies -'Nf0RP0wfD- The Recognized Leaders Why not try having In your collars done Artistic Pianos by our new process, and and note the result. Telephone and our Driver will call. Troy Lau ndry Company Player Pianos The Home of the EVERETT PIANO Porch Bros., Inc. Cor. Vine and Franklin Sts Cement Vein Niiller Vein Lernon Vein Citizens Coal Com pany Sells the best House Coal and delivers to all parts of the cixy promptly and guar- antee full weight. Try a load. LOCAL ,PHONE lO'7S UNION NATIONAL BANK 143 Franklin St., Johnstown, Pa. CAPITAL, Surplus, Profits S320,000 Deposits 51,000,000 Centrally located, ex- cellently equipped, con- servatively managed. We offer convenience, safety, promptness and liberality to all patrons of this bank. 134 SPECTATOR Coming from Moxham. R. Davis-Gee! that conductor's rough. ll. Davies-Yes, he's elbowing his way through for fare. If Heller had to Duck the Porch,'l would Mabel Stouppe? Reese toverheard while speaking to a young lady friendj -YVell, what time does the last car leave? Foreman Qto men inside the new additionsj-How many of you in there? Voice from inside-Five. Foreman-Half of you come here. A certain Senior whose name we will not mention, but whose initials are Lynam, has recently joined the Fussers. Heres luck, Jimmie. Established 1 858 WAAS 8: SON Academic Caps and Gowns 226 North Eighth St. 217-219 Mildred St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. SPECTATOR wi 135 MITHQS Picture Framing HOERY a Specialty For all kinds of Shoes at prices that suit the people STORES IN THREE STATES HORAN'S Book Store Good framing at Reasonable prices 545 MAIN ST. Follow the crowd and go to GATES The Barber For everything in the line of barbering 'Round the Corner 417 Franklin Street FACTORY TO YOU Stores In Principal Cities UNITED HAT STORES For Young Men and Old Youths All Styles 51.50. One Price E. LAUTENBACHER. Manager Johnstown, Pa. Weber's Cafe 409 Main Street OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Regular Dinner or Supper 35c. Special Sunday 50c. Soups, Sandwiches, Pie, Pudding, Ice Cream, and lunches of all kinds. MODERATE PRICES Meal Tickets for High School Attendants Worth S5 for 34.25 QUlNN'S Spring Offerings of fine Millinery at low prices. Handsome Neckwear, Beads, Glo- ves, Handkerchiefs, etc. Showy Suits, Coats and Dresses, claim your attention. Call and see them. Quinn' s Store 136 SPECTATOR Cross-eyed man looking at Niagara Falls-lVhat a big waste, don't you think? Stout lady standing near turns around suddenly-Mind your own business, will you? -Swiped. First Hy to second Hy-Been on a vacation? Second H -No, on a tram J. Y , l?1'6SlllNHll+Vl'vl13t is a kiss? YVise Senior-Nothing divided by twog meaning perse- cution for the infant, joy for the youth, fidelity for the mid- dle-aged, and homage for the old. Voice from across the street QBrennaman explaining to a roub of Seniors some Joints in surve ino'-XVhat are vou g Y s . doing? C1'E11T1C1'-VVCi1'C angling. Before Buying Bicycle--- Look at our line of good ones at the right price. Auto and flashlight sup- plies. SAMUEL LENHART 106 Clinton Street . Johnstown, Pa. SPECTATOR 137 P a t r o n i z e STUVER9S Spectator Far?Z22t2ii3rThe Advertisers Barber 105 Ohio Street T. E. Morgan High Grade PIANOS Musical Merchandise 18 MARKET STREET Phone 9-18 B HOGAN 84 EVANS Druggists We deliver anything, any where, anytime, CLINTON STREET Eat CAVE Quick Lunch Restaurant The Cleanest and Purest Place in the City ' Regular Meals 25c 507 MAIN STREET The Pioneer Trust Company of Cambria County 'GE . JOHNSTOWN TRUST CO. Capital, Surplus and Profit S425,000 Pays lnterest on Savings Accounts CHECKING ACCOUNTS SOLICITED. 138 SPECTATOR Mrs. Bird-Charles, what was that noise I heard in your room last night? Charles-VVhen? about 2 olclock? Mrs. Bird-Yes. V llirdie-That was me falling asleep. lleard in the Parlor: Miss ll-, said D. R., who is fond of dogs, HdOllll you think you ought to have an intelligent animal about the house to protect you and-U Uh! dear. she said, this is so suddenf' Dixonwlio you consider women superior to men in in- felligence? Sharpe-I do. Dixon-XVhy? I l1il -lleeause baldheaded men buy restorer hy the quart and women buy hair. Quality Right Price Furniture Carpets Ii . ,AAN I 219 to 237 BEDFORD ST. ' Johnstown, Pa. SPECTATOR Conemaugh Deposit Bank When Thinking of ' coNfMAuon, PA. We Pay 4 Per Cent on Savings Accounts Learn to save by start- ing an account with us. CYRUS W. DAVIS, President W. E. WISSINGER, Cashier SEEDS AND Garden Tools THINK OF S N OO K' S 219 franklin Street Something New In Photographs They Are 3 For 51.00 The Photographer In This Town l. G. HORNICK 527 MAIN STREET If you have aches or pains in the back or limbs, go get cup- ped-it Will cure you. Call at MEYER'S BARBER SHOP 442 Washington Street 149 SPECTATOR New Palace Theatre 509 MAIN STREET The Home of Best Photoplays Best features shown. Best venti- lating system. Program changed daily. Open 10 a. m. to ll p. rn. Continuously PA LACE POCKET BILLIARD PARLOR 511 MAIN STREET ZEEQSpectator Staff for Q lfears has been puttin all its Art Q up ous , lt is a habit with us to win patrons through efficient -1- co operation LLBV Billiards, Shoe Shine Parlor E C Best pligce to get your Straw and O' anama Hats done 6'5yGpAv,NG,. Work Guaranteed ' 511 FIQOQ VVQOLF ANNEX Eg - LINCOLN . sv-ne-sr HE time for boys and girls to save is when Ch?racter they are in the High Tollets School. ' We Want every student of the Johnstown High School to call at this bank for a .copy of our new magazine, Money Talks Containing interesting matter on Thrift and Saving. Get a copy free at E United States National Bank 206 FRANKLIN STREET Character is always best illustrated in toilet care. Be- sides, there's the demand for pretty toilets due to social hygienic and beauty inclina- tions. We sell all the favor- ed, popular. demanded toilet requisites - and all of the quality that never fails. Toilet Soaps, Perfumes, Talcums, F a c e Powders, Co Creams,Chamois,Dent- al Goods, Manicure Needs and Brushes. Geo. E. Young 503 MAIN STREET The Rexall Store SPECTATOR 141 IIFZIWYX Q is it t 0 C GIIIOFS J' A I th S 4 f' fs 7 I' E extend our heartiest congratu- gp- 5 ' lations for the good work you have accomplished. Your future success will be in direct X proportion to the amount of interest L you take in life. 20 f lf you believe in life don't waste 1 N time, for thatis the stuff life is made of. I I Quality, dependability, service-are the char- xm acteristics of the timepiece you will want at the very outset of your career. And only watches of such character are sold by N RoTHsTE1N's f f J h ' P f ' 'ff l- 0Je'1j2'fx Si,,,'Q5,eC' 529 Main St. ESTABLISHED 1889 Diamonds Watches Silverware ?4'fli,,sff X 1 N 4' fl JY: ,g as 41. .IM L 'i f ' 4. ggi 8,1 x . li - l lg -Z' F: 1 xx ? x ,ff W K1 X 'll . I V K V 'q K F. ll ' 1 -gL,lll,,JZ? l hfli H, lu 'f i K 'Mania 1 X E: A Fruit and Vegetables A Specialty E carry the best line of green produce in the city. We also carry a line of birds and gold fish. A trial will convince you. Coldren 6: Monaghan Station Street, Opposite P. R. R. Depot Quality Highest Prices Lowest I1 1' IQ SPECTATOR Free Fishing Rods--- .EONT forget boys-that each Week we are giving away free of charge a hand- some Steel Fishing Rod to the party catch- ing the largest tish that Week. The con- test is open to everybody, no restrictions and no strings to the oHer. All we ask is that you bring the fish to our store to be measured, as length of the fish is all that counts, Weight will not be considered. Now get busy during vacation and win a free rod. Swank Hardware Co. raduation Togs EHIS is University Shope replete with every spring conception in clothes for the student. You are invited to see Miller Fash- ion Clothes- the smartest young men's suits in America. Young men's suits S8 to 825. Hats, Shirts, Ties, Hose, Etc. REIAIJXISLE CLOTIJIERS 2 I ,. ft ff ' X y , ,ff rM! X :I X A ' x WM 1 -es -V Ulf! 'KM ,gf X e l 'W' fQ slSl'fS?'f X 'U ll - ' w cz. J, s r! N L 15? mF 2XskYQ-,lI,1L'fnf,Gl 45' Y l' WN - f fSgMllll tl palm l . , SH 1 l :li l 1 to 4 W y l ' 7 e wg f ' ll on Young lf l l ' x X fa x ft' Dill Vx ,.A -, e N My ?'??lTiW1,zAllf7 - 1,, Q Nfl' ' mei 0 Fellows Who Graduate N,- Q19 lm. f . dxf 4 ,Mfg And other young fellows qw oqf,3-?f -here for that summer sea- N ' l I W'lhN1 son outiit. Clothes with the gg L7 W kind of style young fellows ' NX 1 ' l , ll ll' ull l K cf' fc? Wi' . filly- 3 0 lx K lf M. are strong fornthese daysjEng- lish and Amerlcan models ln surn- mer sults-clothes w1th pep 1n worsted, unfimshed worsted. and Serge materlals, in Chalk L1nes, Violm Strlpes, Tartan Pleids end Gun Club Checks, ln comblnatlons of blue-and-white, black - and - white, green-and-blue and gray - and - black. Made with and without patch pockets, single breasted or double breasted. Let us show you the extra style and the ex- tra value in our clothes. Suits 310 lo 322.50 r l lt n li V4 is l WooIf8t Re nolds Che. 7 'S-N ! 144 SPECTATOR F o ' ' i 1 owne New 510 Dibert W ,Main Building Street hank ou--- With the close of this school year the Elite Candy Store wishes to thank the students of not only the High School, but of all the grades, for their generous patronage. Our relations with all of you have been pleasant during the term that is now closing- so pleasant that We hope they may not be broken. To the graduates We extend con- gratulations and best Wishes for suc- cess in Whatever they may elect to do. For the other students We hope the happiest vacation they have ever had. To all We oEer the suggestion that they continue to make the Elite their candy store. No Connection IfWth Any Other Johnstown Candy Store. SPECTATOR Pattern By Those Who ucceed, ot B What The Unsuccessful Ones Tell You Msssns. JONES Sr HUG:-ins. CAMBRIA BUSINESS COLLEGE, Joi-xNs'rowN, PA. Gentlemen: I have often thought of writing you to tell you how much I appre- ciate the training received while a student in your school. It always adords me pleasure to recommend the Cambria Business College to anyone desiring a thorough Busi- ness Education. Your systems of Bookkeeping and Shorthand and' methods of teaching them are thorough and will equip any person for actual business in the commercial world. A Business Education such as is given in your school is valuable and will never come amiss to anyone. It gives me pleasure to say that I am well pleased with my position, and there is not aday that Iam not glad I attended the Cambria Busi- ness College. I especially appreciate the in- terest taken in me while a student and the courtesy shown me at all times by the faculty. I am also grateful for the interest shown in securing for me my first position and advising me on a number of occasions. Yours very truly, lMIssJ VERA WATKINS E will be equally as enthu- siastic and conscientious about training y o u in Higher A ccou nting, Bookkeeping Shorthand Type- MISS VERA WA TK INS South F vrk, Pa., em frlopwl as Bookkeeper and Stenoamnherbp the Pervnsplvarf ia Lum- writing and English Branches, as ber ofslwgzlrfdf' we were in educating Miss Wat- kins who has demonstrated her success. Spend your summer profitably and plea santly by attending the summer session of Cambria Business College. Let your friends envy the good fortune which is the reward for energy expended nowl Cam bria Business College has prepared hundreds of others. WHY NOT YOU ? PCD zamifdw Call or write for further information. Students may enter any time. Practical experienced men teachers. Elevator service. Excellent equipment. City phone 1352 Bell phone 268J . 6th Floor Lincoln Building. JONES 8: HUGHES, Proprietors a E H i 3 A f .Q s K QWQTENQFS J ' 3 if 4, ' x gy The Christmas Bargain ...............,.... ..,... A Salem Christmas .................. ..... Little Things ........... ........................ ..... Uncle Jasper's Christmas Gifts ..,..... ..... Told by a Christmas Stocking ...... ..... The Christmas Tree .................. ..... The Old Fashioned Umbrella ....... ..... Aunt Eliza.beth's Request ......... ..... The Candle of Life ........... Christmas Reveries ........... .,... The Christmas Tree ,........ ,.... The Greedy Shepherd ............ ..... Belonging ................................. ..... Weihnachted in Deutschland ........ ..... A Happy Christmas .................. ..... Friends ,................................ ..... What She Gave ..................,.... ..... The Little Holly-Wreath Box ...... ..... Editorial .................,........,........ ..... Exchanges ............................ ...,. Alumni ........... ,,,., Athletics .......... ,,,,, School News ....... ,,,,, Society Notes ...... ,,,,.. Current Events ...... ,,,,,, Jokes ..................... ,,,,,, Advertisements ...... ,.,,,. Y STANZAS FROM THE END 'OF THE PLAY A gentleman, or old and young! Bear kindly with my humble lays, The sacred chorus first was sung Upon the first of Christmas days: The shepherds heard it overhead- The joyful angels raised it then: Glory to Heaven on high, it said, And peace on earth gentle men. My song, save this, is little worthy I lay the weary pen aside, And wish you health, and love, and mirth, As fits the solemn Christmastide. As fits the holy Christmas berth Be this, good friends, our carol still: Be peace on earth, be peace on earth, To men of gentle will. SPECTATOR 3 Uhr high Svrhnul Svpertattnr HTfllfh to the fact and L1 good Spirit in the treatment VoL. XVI. J OHNSTOWN, PA., JANUARY, 1914. No. 4 tt 1 f 1 V. A 'dj U X S 0 X , , l xgE.1154'Lh fi The Christmas Bargain E. M. J. '15 Qlst Prizej 'kjudy is my chief anxiety. wrote hludy's mother, Mrs. Phoebe Fallanstee, to her sister Miss .lane Pringle. just as soon as we knew that the bank in which we had deposited our little all had failed, lithel went to work in the straw factory and Ifletty is learning dressmaking. l am sorry to say that hludy is still a little tlighty, fond of pretty clothes, and not so sensible as the others. Judy inust help but I do not know what she can do. fludy! Fudge! l suppose she means Susan jane, said Miss Pringle to herself. XVell l ean't have her here and that settles it. Nevertheless this is the letter that made its way by 4 SPECTATOR the next day's mail to the small brown house, under the shadow of the great mountain, where poverty had Hown in at the door. Dear Sister Phoebe: I have been thinking that it would be handy to have a spry young girl help me in the store. But she must be sensible and have good judgement, besides being spry, because I may want to send her to the city to buy goods. If you think your youngest, Susan Jane, can learn to do as I want her to do, send her along. Sense and good judgment! Why Judy won't do, ex- claimed Hetty with sisterly prankness, when she read the letter. This seemed the general opinion of the family, but nevertheless, it was decided that Judy should go. They don't think I am good for anythingf' said Judy to herself. But they shall see. She looked back through blinding tears at the little brown house. There were handkerchiefs waved at her as long as the stage was in sight. Josie, the only boy, who was lame, waved his cap on the end of his crutch. You're not pretty and that looks as if you might have some sense, said Aunt Jane by way of greeting. But the parrot was polite and entertaining, and the little dry goods shop fascinating, and Poppletown's main street was gay. Slowly but surely Judy's spirits arose. Of course, the new assistant made some mistakes. But she rearranged the shop windows to the great satisfaction of her Aunt, who was inwardly conscious that she herself was not tasty, and lacked an eye for color. Christmas was coming, an anxious time in shopkeeping, and Aunt Jane was educating her niece up to the great task. She had long dreaded the necessary trip to the city for goods, on account of a faintness that was apt to come upon her when in crowds, and now she was beginning to think that she might trust Judy to go in her stead. Judy's taste could certainly be trusted, and she was self- reliant and ready reckoner. NVith a definite and exact list SPECTATOR 5 of the articles wanted Miss Pringle decided that her niece should go to the city and buy the goods. There are always Christmas novelties and attractive bargains, she said. I am going to give you twenty dollars extra and leave the purchases at your discretion. VVhat would they say at home! Judy felt several inches taller as she walked to the station. She must get all that was on the list. This was long and uninteresting. Ex- perience had taught Aunt Jane just what kinds of fancy soaps and candy baskets would sell best, and those articles were all set down in rigid detail. But while she was making these unexciting purchases, Judy's heart and eyes were all the time wandering in search of fascinating Christmas novel- ties by which she meant to convince Aunt Jane of her busi- ness talent. It was when she was buying a piece of red cashmere that she caught sight of a brilliant parasol. A salesman removed it from the case and suspended it conspicously above the counter. lt was a red silk with elaborate tlouncings of chiffon. Judy gazed upon it with breathless admiration. Another parasol was suspended beside the tirstg this was the palest blue with white Hounciqgs. Then there was one of chiffon, old rose, the clerk called the colorg it's handle was of twisted wood that sent forth a faint delicious perfume. Selling at retail for a song. Don't want to keep them over because white is going to be all the rage next year, ex- plained the clerk to someone who remarked that it was unusual to see parasols at Christmas. Six and seven dollar parasols all for a dollar and a half. Judy tried to be practical, not to let her aesthetic sense run away with her business bump. She knew her weak- ness for a parasol and a fang they had laughed about it at home. But other people liked beautiful parasols. They would add the touch of color and grace that is always im- possible to obtain with Aunt Jane's sternly and useful coin- 6 SPECTATOR modities. She believed too that they would stand her Aunt's crucial taste of values, and that they would sell. A crowd was collecting around the parasols, which the clerk was still hanging up. I will take thirteen, said Judy firmly and her heart beat like a trip hammer. The crowd gazed at herg even the clerk looked astonished. Parasolsl Thirteen parasols in the dead of winter! Susan Jane Fallansbee, are you crazy, cried Aunt Jane shrilly. I couldn't sell a parasol anyways unless it was a good stout black one. But Judy thought that even the little up-braidings were not so hard to bear as the gloomy silence that ensued when Aunt Jane tied an old green veil around her head and lay despairingly down upon the lounge with her smelling salts. She took the heart of grace, however, and begged her Aunt to let her display one of the parasols,-onlyone-in the shop window. Aunt Jane said she should expect to be sent to the insane asylum, having a parasol in her shop window in December, but she was so discouraged she did not care. The parasol had been in the window only an hour or two when Aunt Jane was thrown into a flutter by the sight of a very stylish young woman crossing the street. It's Miss Betty Armstrong lu she declared. I heard the family ld come with a lot of visitors to spend the holidays. That great house on the hill is where they spend their summer. I'll let you wait on her, because I ain't dressed up. Aunt Jane hurried into the back room, leaving the door ajar. I want to look at that parasol. It's such a lovely shade, said Miss Betty, who had come rustling in, accompanied by a tall young man. 'fAnd what a delightful handle ! she added, as Judy passed it across the counter. We ought to have decorations like this for the girls to carry in the minstrel show, said Miss Betty. It's too bad we didn't think of it before. I have a few more. The color rushed to Judy's temples and her heart thumped as she drew from the packing under SPECTATOR 7 the counter, one after one, the parasols she thought she would never care to lookatagain. Theyld be lovely for favors, oh l murmered Betty ad- miringly, and to give the girls who take part in the tableauxf' Seven dollars, wh-e-w-! The young man had seen the price mark on the old rose parasol. Discount for a lot, I suppose?', he added to Judy. Judy made figures on a piece of paper, knitting her browsg she was trying to calculate how much proht her conscience would allow her to take. Aunt Jane, so carried away by excitement as to peep through a crack regarded her hesitation as business diplomacy. She shook her forefinger imperatively through the crackg it would be undurable to lose an opportunity to sell those parasols. Judy still reckoned with an anxious brow, decided be- tween her desire to justify her business bump in Aunt Janes eyes and her determination to do what was known at Crow Hill as the square thingf They were bought at a bargain, she said at last, in a faint but Firm voice. I can sell you the whole lot for forty dollars. The bargain was very soon concluded, and then Miss Betty was suddenly seized with curiosity. It doesn't seem like Miss Pringle to keep parasolsf' she said looking around. Judyls heart, needless to say, beat high with pride. Q F 9 l'.Qs o ,Q 0 ' Fl D 'Q 'Q 0 ' G l l 1fy'3-to ' it i , - 8 SPECTATOR A Salem Christmas Margaret Lindsey '17 C2nd Prizej In the year of l692 at the town of Salem in Massachu- setts lived two families named Brewster and Perkins. At this time Salem was agog over witchcraft. Mrs. Brewster and Mrs. Perkins were discussing an old lady, whom everyone called Granny Rodgers, who was to be hanged next day. They do say that she Hew from the gaol window last night on a broomstick and was commencing with Satan himself when she was found, said Mrs. Perkins as she busied herself at the spinning wheel. Thee don't say so, Patience, answered Mrs. Brewster who was helping Mrs. Perkins with her spinning, I should think thee would close thy ears to such trattle. T'is bitter cold tonight. The door opened wide enough to permit Mercy Perkins and her father to enter. Mercy was the teacher in the only school that Salem could boast of. Gads, but t'is cold, exclaimed Mr. Perkins as he shook the snow from his greatcoat. If it would stop snowing, tomorrow would be a line day for hunting. Mercy. why have you such a sober face ? Reverend Burroughs was hanged today, father, so how can I be glad? I loved him dearly, answered Mercy. Little Jonathan Endicott has taken the Hts again and it is thought that he is bewitched by someone. She went into the bedroom to remove her wraps and as she did so, she wondered, Is Satan really commencing with people in this town? Are some people really his ser- vants? I do not think God would let his children be per- secuted in that way. Fourteen hanged! VVhat a horrible record for Salem. just to satisfy the superstitions of a few old men. The birthday of the Christ-child is but a few days away and this town will celebrate it by a few hangings, I suppose. SPECTATOR 9 Mrs. Perkins set up the long puncheon board and the food and dishes were set upon it. She removed a large kettle and a teapot from the crane above the fire where i-: had been simmering all afternoon. Mrs. Brewster departed to prepare a like meal for her family. , After the family was seated and grace was said, Mercy spoke, There was such an odd little girl started to school today. I think she is a Quaker for she is garbed as such. I befriended her for she looked so forlorn. Her name is Abigail Scott. As they were eating a loud knock was heard at the door. Good even', John Perkins, said a gruff voice. The goal-keeper, thought Mercy. What does he want here? Your daughter is accused of witchcraft by Jonathan Endicott and must come with me to the goal until her trial which is on the twenty-first day of this month, continued the gruff voice. John Perkins staggered back from the door with his hands to his eyes for he knew that this charge meant death to his only child and he loved her above everything else except his wife. I am ready, Mr. White, said Mercy, who was very pale, for she also knew what this charge meant when made by people who were crazed with superstition. Even the King of England was not above these things for he had written a book called How to Prevent VVitches From Entering Your Home. . Good bye, Father and Mother? She kissed them and the next minute she was gone. A few days later at the trial, a young minister, whose name was Cotton Mather was the judge. He had come from Boston just to be present at the trials of the accused. The jury was composed of men who knew Mercy, but she could expect no mercy from them for they also were victims of their superstitious age. The first witness called was Jonathan Endicott. He 10 SPECTATOR was asked if Mercy had harmed him in anyway. She stuck pins in me, he sobbed and hid his face on his mother's shoulder. Another witness, an old man 'whom Mercy occasionly visited, asserted that she had dropped pellets into a can of milk and the milk had turned green. Mercy was so astounded at these proceedings that she began to cry. She was led back to her cell where she pray- ed for her deliverance. That evening she was told the verdict. It was death. She was to be hanged on the morning of the twenty-Fifth day of December. Abigail Scott had heard the verdict. She decided to go to Boston and tell the Governor about everything that was happening in the wretched town. She slipped outiof the house on the pretext of going for water. She took some food to eat and a little pallet to sleep on. Two days later a very bedraggled girl entered Boston and made her way to the Governor's home. She knocked at the door and it was opened by Mrs. Mi-, the Gov- ernor's wife. VVhat do you want, my dear? she said as Abigail entered the house and sat down. Abigail explained why she had journeyed from Salem and then Mrs. M-- said, The Governor has been ill but I think he will hear you. Abigail was taken to see the Governor. When he heard about the proceedings in Salem he became very angryg be- cause the last meeting of the General Assembly had forbidden punishment by death for witchcraft. A party started for Salem at once and reached the town on Christmas morning. Mercy stood beside the gallows listening to the prayers that were being said, when far away she saw something bright moving in the woods. She called the attention of the people to it and the next thing they knew the Governor was in their midst. SPECTATOR 11 Mercy was released at once and she went home with her mother and father. Little Things Olive Buchanan '13 A little bird's song Made the lonesome woods ringg A little rill's fall Made the sweet cooling spring, A little Hower's face Made the big earth look brighterg A little child's laugh Made sad hearts go lighter. Uncle jasper's Christmas Gifts Gertrude Wagoner '17 Mr. and Mrs. Bradcliff lived in a showy house in one of the suburbs of a small city in Pennsylvania. They were very comfortable, and by economizing in things which did not show, succeeded in keeping in good society. The family consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Bradcliffg Gwendolin, the daughter, who had a place in society, a son, Percy, in college, Mrs. Bradcliff's brother, whom every body called Uncle jasper, Grandmother Bradcliff, and a cook who answered to the name of Pansy. Uncle Jasper was a bachelor past middle age. Although kind hearted, he was obstinate and prided himself on be- ing up to date. The money he had invested brought him an income sufficient to live without working, and often supplied very useful help to the family. just at this time an organization was attracting public attention, not only because of its object but also because of its name. It was The Society for the Prevention of Useful Gifts. As the name was too big for public use. someone had contracted it into Spug, which is made up of the initial of each word. 12 SPECTATOR Uncle Jasper, who had read of the society with great interest, considered it based upon common sense and in every way a good idea. Many times he had talked with the family about it, and finally announced that there would be no more useless Christmas gifts received from him. f'From this time on I believe in giving people those things which they need, said Uncle jasper. As Christmas approached, Uncle jasper had been spend- ing more time than usual in his room, and when he did ap- pear in the family circle, he appeared very much pleased and tickled. The joyful day at last arrived, and everyone in the house was beaming with pleasure. The members of the family were exchanging presents when Uncle Jasper ap- peared with his gifts, which were half a dozen or more large envelopes. He distributed the envelopes. Each re- ceived the gift with a feeling of wonder and watched for an opportunity to leave the room and examine it. Pansy, the cook, a large, kind hearted woman, but very homely and dishgured somewhat by the loss of her front teeth, was the first to give way to her curiosity. She slip- ped into a corner and opened her envelope. In it she found a note which told her the enclosed twenty-live dollars were to be used to have her teeth replaced, and not to be used for any other purpose. She read the note several times be- fore she realized how she had been insulted. Then she tore up the check and left the room, determined, to leave the house without notice. Mrs. Bradcliff, a tall and rather handsome woman with the exception of a wart on the side of her nose, which de- tracted from her general appearance, slipped into the next room to open her gift. It contained a note for her and a check for fifty dollars. The note directed that the money be used only for the purpose of removing the wart. Mrs. Bradcliff cried with shame and scolded Uncle jasper for his insolence. By this time Gwendolin, a large girl with thin hair and muddy complexion, opened her envelope and found her note, SPECTATOR 13 with a check for fifty dollars. She was directed to use the money for hair switches, powders, creams, and other toilet articles. She, too, was deeply insulted and turned with fury upon Uncle Jasper. She called him a Wsneering old skin- Hint who never looked at anything for any other purpose than to find fault. She swept by Uncle jasper, who stood dazed with astonishment. Grandmother Bradcliff had not been able to hear the proceedings on account of her deafness, but she saw that something was going wrong and wanted to know what was the matter. Son Percy, speaking in a loud voice directly into her ear, told her 'the family were receiving Uncle -Iasper's Christmas gifts, and were having a line old time over them. Grandmother at once became curious and had to examine her gift. She adjusted her glasses and opened her envelope. The note enclosed told her the fifty dollars were to be used for the purchase of a wheel chair, a cane, and an ear trum- pet. She looked around with surprise from one to the other, and at last she cried out and shook her trembling finger at Uncle Jasper. In my young days such an insult to a lady would have been punished with a horse-whip or pistal. She trembled with rage and asked Percy to take her where she could not see jasper. Uncle jasper was stunned. Mr. Bradcliff was astonished and bewildered. He dared not open his envelope and handed it back to Uncle Jasper. After a few minutes Uncle jasper recovered himself and realized the mistake he had made. He explained to Bradcliff that he meant no harm, but only wanted to give to those he loved the things he believed they needed and secretly wished for. He insisted he had their welfare in mind and as a proof handed back to Bradclilf the envelope. Mr. Bradcliff still hesitated in opening it and said, I would rather not know than risk the friendship we have enjoyed for so many years. Uncle Jasper convinced him he meant only to express his love by all his gifts, al- though he regretted his bluntness, and so Mr. Bradcliff tore open the envelope and read: I know you cannot see your 14 SPECTATOR way clear to meet Percy's expenses during the last half of the college term, so accept this check for three hundred dol- lars and send him back. Jasper. Mr. Bradcliff gasped with joy. VVith tears in his eyes he grasped Uncle jasper's hand and exclaimed, Forgive me, my dear old friend! For our boy's sake, I accept. VVith a light heart Mr. Bradcliff rounded up the family and scolded them for their discourtesy and ingratitude. The motive back of the gift is all that counts! declared Mr. Bradcliff as he soothed and quieted his indignant family. Uncle Jasper explained with many expressions of regret that he had no intention to hurt the feelings.of any one. He withdrew all conditions upon which the gifts were given. Each one was to use the money as he or she wished. Wlhen good feeling was restored, Uncle Jasper announced W'hen good feeling was restored, Uncle jasper announc- ed, I resign from membership in the impudent and insolent order of 'Spugsf U Told by a Christmas Stocking Coover Greer '17 It was long past midnight, and the Stocking began to be angry. - To be taken out of a nice comfortable drawer on a winter night, it said querulously, and not to be hung on a nice chair in front of the fire is a great misfortune. A little girl lay fast asleep in the bed. The curtains were drawn across the window. A light burned nearby. The clothes of the sleeper lay neatly folded on ac chair be- side the wallg the stockings which she had worn the day pre- vious hung dreaming over the back of this chair, and un- derneath were her little button shoes, both of them snoring. I miss my mate. said the stocking, glancing at the folded pair of sleeping stockings. Just as it finished speaking, there was a noise in the chimney, and looking in the direction of the fireplace, the SPECTATOR 15 stocking was amazed to see a very old, white-bearded gen- tleman in a red cloak, with a hood on his head, descending to the hearth. The night light burned suddenly brighter, the room became warm and cheerful. The stocking, which was too wonder-struck to speak, thought that it had never seen such a quaint old man in all its life. The old gentleman, who was no other person than Father Christmas, advanced to the bed and let a large bag, which he had been carrying, fall to the ground. Hal he said, laughing, this is the only night in the year when the foot of the bed has a stockingf' He patted his hand on the stocking, and said, Well, master woolyribs, how do you find yourself tonight?', Rather lonely, answered the stocking. I miss my mate terribly, and its cold. Oh, I'll warm you quick enough ! said Father Christ- mas, and diving into his sack and pulling out all kinds of toys and boxes of sweets, he began to cram the stocking with presents. Not so hard, cried the stocking, K'you'll split my sides, if you aren't careful. What next, I wonder? I'm a stock- ing. Wfhat do you take me for, a toy shop F Father Christmas laughed. You're new to this game, then ?', he asked. I was only born this winter, said the stocking. I grew on a very nice sheep in Russia until the beginning of spring. Then I was cut off, sent to the mill, and woven into the handsome stocking which you see I am now. After a few minutes, he disappeared the same Way in which he came and I was left alone once more until morning, when my mistress came to relieve me of my burden, and placed me back in the cupboard with my mate. 'gg 23' 'V v ' '41 ,pf 7 2: 5 , -1 .iw .. 51.5 ,- f - i e- 'rm ' - iirlgiiatlfaggk' :if M9523 . iz?-'MTM 3554 le ri: .nw-.i1',',e,.. , rn, ,,,.,f-be-....,, ,M .fam,f'.,.,.--- d ,Q-:wi fav-eftl'-x '-- QL'-.yf. , n vm--, .. af- .sz ffuwfr J ,Vg - , .-fn . L uw, Y,-,,tf.,rn ,,.. ,V .M 1.9 iw .. Nfl! ,y X I. . Q J., - 5,,,,fl,4.4g, ,ff Y - 1 Y ga., , bl.. . J,..1,,k as ' H .-...Q-n.-. -. 51- Q J..m, lii !'!1'jf H'i 4VEf EI '.7'rf i?l'i'i43vf'i SPECTATOR 'GTG Christmas Tree r Leona Powelson '17 Colored popcorn on a string, Canary birds which do not sing, Little candles dribbling wax, Bangles, spangles, jumping jacks, jack-in-boxes, rubber toys, China Cupids, mostly boysg Fancy gewgaws, globes of glass, Children's watches made of brass, Cheap tin horses, sheep and goats, Paper dolls and wooden boats, Lots of toys which run on wheels, A ball which, when youlsqueeze it, squeals Tinsel tassels just for show, A candy clock which doesn't go. Rosy apples, gilded nuts, A pocket knife which never cuts, Horns of plenty full of candy, Tooting horns for Bill and Andy, A drum for Tom, a sled for Ned, A dandy pair of skates for Fred, A blue necktie for dear old Dad- The prettiest one he ever had, A handkerchief for Mamma, too, And a sachet bag for Sister Loug All these things and plenty more, On the tree and on the floor. X .Vi jy i fl X ,I NLR -Whllnx. 6,01 lug JH I NG 'buf l XXX V - SPECTATOR The Old Fashioned Umbrella Salome Cartwright '14 Grown old and shabby from constant use, With one rib broken and handle loose: It's ferrule bent in a crazy way By a man who borrowed it one day. The silken cover stained by dust, And even the catch eaten off by rust, And from its shining folds, the years Have cut the glory with wanton shears. Of folks who in the stone-house dwell, A A varied history it could tell! 'Twas given her son on Chirstmas day By a mother, long since passed away. And brave it stands in the ancient hall In the old stairway, against the wall. Now jostling a cane with a golden knob, They're two old cronies out of a job. That ancient handle carved with care lnlaid with ivory, here and there, Might tell of happiness and pride And glad home coming with his bride. Blushing maid and happy fellow, Well sheltered by the green umbrella, Once entering at the parson's door, To be thence parted never more. Ah! many hands have carried it: And some were worthy, some unlit. 'Twas lent the pastor, making calls, Had gone to funerals, weddings, balls. And once 'twas stolen and made a trip: It crossed to Germany on a ship. And now with the staff it finds repose, And we bring this eulogy to a close. 18 SPECTATOR qflunt E1izabeth's Request When Aunt Elizabeth asked her nineteen year old nephew john Hamil to spend Christmas with her at the Beaches, she appended a peculiar request to her letter. Like a good boy, she wrote, won't you drop off at Wayneslaoro and meet my friend's twin children who are coming with me. They will arrive on the train due one-half hour after the ar- rival of yours. You can all then come together on the 11:15 train to Hillcrest. What the deuce does Aunt Elizabeth meanf' exclaimed John as he finished reading the letter, to take charge of two 'kids' for a distance of sixty miles. The idea! I wonder if she thinks I'm running a nursery. Pity she couldn't send their photos or give a description of them. How am I to know them? But its just a characteristic of the family. Thank goodness I take after my great-grandfather who only made one mistake in his life and that was to fall in love with a girl he didn't know. Lookin at his watch, he exclaimed. f'Gee whiz! I've g only forty minutes to catch the train. Hastily packing his valise, and glancing around the room to see if he had forgotten anything,he took his valise and umbrella and hurried to the station. He boarded the train just in time. As he entered the car, he tripped and fell, mentally ejaculating that he would get even with those kids by boxing their ears for causing his so much hurry and trouble. But on the train he was to meet at Waynesborfa, no children got off, only a few old folks and the prettiest girl he thought he had ever seen. In a little while the train for Hillcrest arrived. As he settled down to read the morning paper, he gave a sigh of relief. just then he heard a sweet voice say, Is this seat taken? Looking up, he beheld the pretty girl wx ho had got off the train on which he expected the children. Hastily raising SPECTATOR 19 his hat, he answered in the negative and removed his valise to make room for her to sit down. During the journey they became quite friendly. He told her his name and all about his Aunt's request. Speaking of the children he said, I guess I'd have to play Santa Claus, trim the Xmas tree, and do a hundred more things such as children want. Thank goodness, those bothersome kids didn't come and I hope they won't. These words seemed to amuse her greatly. Three or four times he saw her put her kerchief to her mouth as if suppressing a scream. At the end of his journey, john Hamil arose, and turning to his companion, with whom he had almost fallen in love, to bid her good-by, was surprised to hear that she too was going to The Beachesf, The carriage with Uncle Ned. the colored driver, was there to meet them. Uncle Ned greeted John heartily, for John had always been a favorite of his. After assisting them into the carriage, he mounted his seat and drove rapidly away from the station. During the drive, john, glad upon hearing that his companion was to spend the holidays at his Aunt's home. was enthusiasticly telling about the jolly times they always had at The Beaches at Xmas, and about the good skating near the house, suddenly remembering that he had done most of the talking and had forgotten to ask his fair companion's name. He was just about to do so when the carriage stopped, and there at the door stood Aunt Elizabeth and a fair young fellow, the very image of the girl by his side. 'fHow nice. exclaimed Aunt Elizabeth as she lovingly kissed the girl, that you two could have traveled together. It was much nicer than traveling alone, wasn't it F Turning to her nephew, on whose forehead was such a puzzled look, she shook his hand heartily and said, John, allow me to introduce Caroline's twin brother Bob. They are - ----- , just then the girl moving quickly to her brother's side and, looking gravely at john said, Those bothersome kids, and laughing merrily ran into the house. 20 SPECTATOR 'Gila Candle of Life THE CANDLE OF LIFE Elinor Geis '17 lt was an ideal Christmas Eve. The moon glided slowly across the black sky, and shone on the snow, making it sparkle like millions of tiny diamonds. lt had been snowing all day, but now the snow fell very slowly from the heavens in little thin flakes. A Nathalie stood by the window in a pretty blue bed room and looked out at the beautiful scene before her. Only a few people hurried up or down the street, their arms filled with packages. Now and then an automobile flew by, only to leave the street in silence again. The church across the way was still brilliantly lighted, and Nathalie knew that the nuns were adding finishing touch- es to its decorations. She was so absorbed in her thoughts that she did not hear her mother steal softly into the room and close the door after her. The room was in total darkness, but Mrs. Ware did not turn on the lights. Seeing Nathalie by the window, and not wishing to frighten her by approaching her too suddenly, Mrs. Ware called softly: Nathalie, dear, are you here? Oh, it's Mother, answered Nathalie. Turn on the lights, Mother. I was thinking so deeply that I didn't real- ize hovv dark it was. No, no, dear, it's beautiful here in the dark. Besides, Nathalie, I want to talk with you, added Mrs. Ware with a catch in her voice. You know, dear, that Bobby is very ill. The fever is making quick headway. She stopped suddenly, and Nathalie felt for the first time how serious Bobby's ill- ness was. She tried to say something, but couldn't, and stood very still while her mother proceeded in a low tone: The tree is trimmed, the candles are ready to be lit, and everything is in readiness. The doctor said we should have all completed so that Bobby may see it when he opens his eyes,-God grant he may soon,,' she added. Then, Get SPECTATOR 21 to bed soon, Nathalie. You must be rested so as to be ready when called upon at any time. Pray fervently, dear. Good night. Good night ' answered Nathalie, and when her mother had gone, she undressed very quietly and went to bed. it 4: gk That night, Nathalie had a very beautiful dream. She dreamed that she was a little shepherdess and that she went with the shepherds to see the new born King. When they reached the stable to which the star had led them, a little boy, who was dressed in white, came forward, and, taking Nathalie by the hand, he led her to the manger, saying: Come see the Christ-child, Nathalie. lt was Bobby! Then the stable faded away, and Nathalie opened her eyes to see her mother leaning over her. Nathalie, Bobby wants you, dear. So taking her mother's hand, she followed her into Bobby's room. VVhen they reached the door-way, her father came for- ward and led her to Bobby's crib. There she saw a little face so pinched and white, that she was alarmed. ls this Bobby? Nathalie asked in surprise. For he was a very different little boy from the one she had known two weeks before. just then Bobby opened his eyes and asked in a little, weak voice: Nattie-tell me-the story- of- the Christ- child. Courage, dear. Do your best, whispered Mrs. VVare, and she felt much comforted. Then, holding his little hot hand, Nathalie told, just as she had dreamed it, the story of the Christ-child. VVhen she had finished, the room was in perfect silence. Bobby's eyes were closed, and he was smiling. Nathalie thought he was asleep, and was going to leave him, but he opened his eyes and asked: Did Santa Claus-come? Yes, dear, do you want to see what he left P Yes, please,', he answered. 22 SPECTATOR Mrs. VVare opened the door into the playroom, where stood a beautifully trimmed tree. The candles were burn- ing brightly, and they gave forth such a glow of light, that Bobby's eyes were somewhat dazzled at the sight. At the very top of the tree was a little white candle which burned very, very low. mls that-the candle-of life? asked Bobby. A white star was below the candle, and Robby whispered to Nathalie: And is that-the star-of-Bethlehem? Surprised and excited, Nathalie could only whisper, Yes, yes! Mrs. NVare then carried to him his toys, but well she knew that he wolud never play with them. Suddenly, Bobby pushed away the toys, and closed his eyes. His face was very white, and his breath came short. Mrs. NVare turned pale and clasping Bobbyls hand, she whispered in a tense excited whisper, Bobby! Bobby ! Bobby raised his big blue eyes and looked wearily up at her. 'Tin-so-tired,'l he breathed. The little candle Hickered, fought desperately for a moment-then went out. Nathalie sank to her knees with a sob, and buried her face in the covers. Bobby's life had gone out with the Christmas Candle of Life! 21 n ll-.Mr rl WP as . -' Q 1 'L Nm SPECTATOR 23 Christmas Reveries M. E. c. '15 lt came upon a midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth, To touch their harps of gold. The sweet notes from children's voices floated into the room. The dancing candle lights from the Christmas tree and the waving banner of flame from the log Ere sent shad- ows scampering about. The light and shadows played hide and seek over the people sitting in the room, now hiding in the soft folds of a gray gown, now lighting the copper waves of a curly head resting on mother's arm, now shining on the glistening balls of the Christmas tree. The tune which the children sang in an adjoining room was an old Christmas carol which brought to the listeners many reminscences. The grandmotherls eyes twinkled as brightly as the candle lights when she thought of her first Christmas recitation. The old school house was elaborately decorated for the Christmas celebration. Long strings of red and green tis- sue paper hung from the raftersg evergreen boughs and holly transformed the dingy walls into young forests. The bench- es were scrubbed, the wash-basin scoured. The teacher had been so carried away by the Christmas spirit that he had locked his rattan up for the occasion. She remembered the new red dress trimmed with plaid, which she wore, and the smile which her mother sent back to her from where she sat among the visitors. She was the last on the program, and recited How doth the Little Busy Bee without a mistake. Then the whole school sang, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear. She remembered it all, the bright eyes and merry smiles, and the supreme hap- piness on that day. How queer it would seem to her grand- children ! 24 SPECTATOR A glowing log turned over, sending a gleam of light to invade the darkness, in which a young husband and wife sat, silently adoring each other. At the first note from the choristers, the husband touched his wife's hand. She smiled back at him her remembrance of the romance connected with this song. A year ago. on Christmas morning, she had sung this tune as a solo in church. He was there to hear her. Not only the sweetness of her voice, but the pure whiteness of her dress, and the reverent expression on her face, transformed into an angel for him, the young woman whom he admired. He was sure now he loved as well as admired her, and he decided to tell her so. That evening he spoke of his love, and how the song had revealed it to him. She made him happy by saying that she was think- ing of him when she sang, trying to win his approval. They were sitting on the same sofa which they now sat on, watch- ing the rosy tire-glow spread over the dark blue hangings and cushions, when the church chimes rang out through the night air, lt Came Upon a Midnight Clearfl The light left them to the shadows again and skipped over to her mother's chair. The smile on her face broad- ened as she recalled a mad-cap adventure of her youth. It was Christmas eve. She sat before the fire, admir- ing her feet which were encased in a pair of French-heeled, velvet dancing pumps, ornamented with flowers. The young lady next door had received the slippers that afternoon as a Christmas present. Her feet were small and dainty but not as small and dainty as the slippers and so she called over, Louise, your feet are larger than mineg will you stretch my new slippers for me? So Louise was admiring her feet, for the pleasure of the borrowed slippers would last only a few hours longer. Soon she heard singing out on the street, it came near- er, Peace on the earth, good will to men From heaven's all gracious Kingf' It was the group of Christmas carolers. They stopped outside and called to Louise to joint them. l'll be there in a minute, called Louise. She pulled on SPECTATOR 25 her coat and hat and joined the gay party. All thoughts of the velvet slippers were forgotten as soon as she heard the singing. The carolers passed up one street and down the next, the whole town had a share to their songs and fun. Several hours later, they stopped in front of her house again. Louise wished them a Merry Christmas and went in. Before the fire she surveyed her feet again. One shoe had been made comfortable by a long slit in the side, both were miserably wet and ruined. It was pleasanter for her to stop here than review the end of the episode. She looked at her husband to see if he remembered, but he was think- ing of a Christmas several years later than this, which he had spent in Germany. He was a student in Germany. The coming of Christ- mas made him long for the good times of his home in Amer- ica. A German friend invited him to spend the Christmas vacation with him, and it proved to be one of the happiest of his life. The charm of the German Christmas had de- lighted him. The Christmas eve celebration, the loving sen- timent with which the simple gifts were given, and most of all, the singing on Christmas morning had revealed to him a perfect celebration of Christmas. He had been told on Christmas eve that the lirst awak- ened in the morning was to rouse the household with his favorite song. Early the next morning, he was awakened by a song, sung by a childish voice. In his sleepiness he thought he was home again, for the song was sung in Eng- lish. But when he had rubbed his eyes and looked around, he saw a golden-haired little girl at his door. smiling a Merry Christmas to him. She had learned the English song to please the American guest. It did please him, more than any Christmas present, to hear this familiar old tune again. His young sun interrupted his musings by thrusting a drum into his arms for 'safe keeping. He wanted his hands free to search in his pockets for chocolate drops. The music brought to him memories of the Christmas treat. Z6 SPECTATOR The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. The music stopped. Childish voices were heard chat- tering to each other but the sound seemed far away. The candles flickered and the flames hopped about, but the sol- emn stillness rested upon the group. They were held silent by thoughts of true Christmas holiness. 'GTE Christmas Tree D. H. '14 The time of year is now approaching when our thoughts are turned toward the Christmas tree and its glittering trim- mings. If we should happen along the country roads, we should see people dragging wagon-loads of evergreens from the woods to their homes, and in the town the streets are lined with trees. We always associate pleasant ideas with these scenes, but, nevertheless. the thoughtful person can- not but see harm in the continuance of this old custom. It is hard to give up a habit as old and as dear as this one. There is, however, something to take its place. Many people have, for the last few years, used artificial trees. They are not, it is true, so pretty or so large as the evergreens. How- ever, each year they are made larger, in more useful sizes, and more substantially. They may be trimmed to look just as pretty as the natural trees and, furthermore, they are not so expensive. lt is true that an artificial tree costs more than a natural tree, but we have to expend money every year for evergreens, whereas, an artificial tree. once bought, lasts for years, and in the long run, money is saved. When we encourage the cutting down of the evergreens, we do not realize the harm we are doing. Evergreen trees contain moisture and keep forest tires from spreading rap- idly. Then, too, winter birds build their nests in the thick branches of the pine tree and when it is cut down, the nest is destroyed. SPECTATOR 27 You say that even though these things are true, the nat- ural trees furnish more enjoyment for the children than do the artificial trees. Granted. But are not the beauties and necessities of nature of more importance than a vveek's pleas- ure? At the end of the week the tree is taken down and we pay to have it hauled away. l think it is an acknowledged fact that it does not seem so much like Christmas if we do not have a Christmas tree, but generally speaking, it is not so much the kind of tree we have as the mere idea that we are celebrating the old Christmas custom. So why not deny ourselves the little pleasure of having evergreen trees at the expense of nature and in their stead buy artiiicial Christmas trees, which can be made to give just as much pleasure and to express as truly the spirit of the season. . -H X, GQ! l s ,-F. es 006536 ' sA5 ' l rg . fp XQYQE B ,Q V' e - - . ' ,Q .,. -tae A li e all f V A--i mm-aw-5 l L -e .wr ' N Q p J f 7. Kfxlpeyxwggl X 'XR 28 SPECTATOR The Greedy Shepherd Once upon a time there lived in the South two brothers whose business it was to keep sheep on a green, grassy plain, which was bounded on one side by a forest, and on the other by high hills. No one lived on that plain but shepherds, who dwelt in low cottages, and watched their sheep so carefully that no lamb was ever lost. Not one of these shepherds had ever traveled beyond the foot There were none among two brothers, one of whom other Kind. Although these of the forest. them more careful than these was called Covetous, and the two men were brothers, there could not be two more unlike in disposition. Covetous thought of nothing but to snatch and keep some profit for himself, while Kind would share his last morsel with any one. The greedy mind of Covetous made him keep all his father's sheep, after the old man was dead, because he was the eld- est brother, allowing Kind nothing but the place of a servant to help him to look after them. About twice a year traders would come to this far off land to trade their goods and money for the wool clipped from the backs of the sheep. Qne time near Christmas a trading party came to get some wool from Covetous and Kind. They praised the wool of Covetous' flocks above all they. had seen on the plain, and gave them the highest price for it. This was an unlucky day for Covetous' flock, because ever after that he would clip the sheep as bare as if they had been shaven, and as soon as the wool grew long enough to keep them warm he was ready with the shears again. Kind didn't want his brother to do this and they had many a quarrel over it, but Covetous tried to persuade him that close clipping was good for the sheep. Covetous sold the wool and stored up his profits, and as one year passed after another, the shepherds began to think him a very rich man. It was summer again and the wool had grown well. Covetous had taken two crops off his sheep, and was think- ing of taking the third, although the days were now begin- SPECTATOR 29 ning to be chilly. One day before Covetous had clipped the sheep, lirst thellambs, and then the ewes began to stray awayg and search where the brothers would, none of them were ever found again. Covetous blamed Kind with being careless, although he knew it was not his fault. The Hocks grew smaller and smaller every day, and all the brothers could find out was that the closest clipped were the first to go. The other shepherds, to whom he had boasted of his wool, were not sorry to see pride having a fall. Most of the shepherds pitied Kind, but still the flocks strayed away until there were only three old ewes left. One glorious midsummer evening while the two broth- ers were watching their sheep, Covetous said, Brother, there is wool to be had on their backsf' Kind was grieved to see his brother so greedy, and to divert his mind, looked up at the great hills, while his brother went for the shears. The hills seemed to comfort Kind. The far off heights were growing crimson, and as he looked, three creatures like sheep ran up one of the hills, as fleet as any deer. When Covetous returned, the two brothers were much surprised to find the three ewes gone. Covetous' first ques- tion was what had become of them, and when Kind told him what he had seen he scolded him with might and main for lifting his eyes off them. A Before the father of Kind and Covetous had died, he told them there were great shepherds living beyond the hills. The next morning the brothers resolved to go beyond the hills to see if they could be taken as shepherd boys. They took the 'direction the sheep had taken and by noon reached the cleft where they sat down to rest. Their feet were sore and their hearts heavy, but as they sat there, a sound of music floated down the hills, as if a thousand shepherds were playing music on their summits. They foll- owed the sound up the cleft, and at sunset they came to the hill top. Here thousands of sheep were feeding, while an old man sat in the midst of them playing hisitlute. Good father. said Kind, tell us what land this is, and where we can find service, for my brother and I are good shepherds. 30 SPECTATOR t'These are the hill pastures, replied the old man, and I have employment for you. Which of you can shear the best ? Good fatherfl said Covetous, I am the closest shearer in all the country, you would not find as much as would make a thread on a sheep when I have done with it. You are the man for my business, replied the old shepherd. VVhen the moon rises, I will call the flock you have to shear. VVhen the monn rose the shepherd took his Hute and played a merry tune, immediately a troop of shag- gy wolves was heard coming up the hill, and the old man said, Rise, and shear, this flock of mine have too much wool on themf' He arose to do so but they gave such a howl that he was glad to run behind the old man for safety. To his great surprise when Kind arose to shear the wolves, they seemed to know him, and stood quietly to be shorn. y Kind clipped neatly, but not too close, as he had wished his brother to do with the sheep. VVhen he had finished, the old man said: l f'Ye have done well, take the wool and the flock for your wages, return to the plain, and if you please, take this worthless brother with you. Before Kind could answer, all the wolves had changed into the very sheep that had strayed so strangely away. All had grown fatter and thicker of fieece, and the hair he had cut off them lay by his Aside, a heap of wool. so fine and soft that its like had never been seen on the plain. Covetous and Kind returned to the plain that night with great gladness. All the shepherds came to hear their wonderful story, and ever after liked to keep near them because they had such good luck. kfigsfvxwx- -eg f' if fy Y Wil I lla il.: SPECTATOR 31 Belongmg E. D.'15 Dorothy Stanford had never possessed a real girl friend. She lived about a mile from a small southern town, and the only time she had companions of any kind was in the sum- mer, when her two big brothers were home from school. She pined and wished so much for a real girl chum that her mother decided to send her away to a large school for girls, away up in New York state. Dorothy was delighted at the prospect of knowing a hundred girls and could hardly wait till she could meet the school girls. However, when she was introduced to the girls formally, she became self-conscious and shy. Later when Betty Allison spoke to her, she crawled away back in a big shell labeled Shyness. Whew, she's stiff, commented Betty, and the word passed along, and was confirmed by so many other girls, that in a short time Dorothy was left entirely alone. Once she was asked if she had played on her school basketball team. Dorothy was stricken with a sudden fit of shyness, and only managed to murmur a faint, No, and forgot to tell them that she had played often with her brothers and was a good player. Une day, about a week before Christmas, when attack- ed with a particularly bad spell of lonesomeness, she thought to herself, I believe I will do something for some one to- day, maybe I won't be so lonesomefl Accordingly she set out to see Mrs. Harrington, an old blind lady. She read and sang until it was so late, she had to run back to school. Going. through the gate she passed Helen Hartford, the captain of the team, and the most popular girl in the school. Unconsciously she smiled and Helen returned the smile and the two girls walked up the road together. Going into the building, Helen remarked, VVe are going to have practice tonight for the big Christmas game. You know this the hardest game of the season, those Rockford girls have grit. Oh, I just love to play. I used to play with my brothers 32 'SPECTATOR - and I was equal to them most every time. Of course, they didn't play roughly, slipped out before Dorothy had time to think. Gracious, why didn't you tell me before. Well, never mind now, I'm in a hurry. Oh, say, I will call for you to- night, be sure and be ready. Dorothy was happier than she had been before in her life. . At seven o'clock the girls called and Betty and Dorothy walked side by side. I hear you can play, said Betty, what do you play P I play forward, said Dorothy. Hump, was the reply, so do Ig wonder if 'you could beat mef' I reckon not, remarked Dorothy. I haven't played for a long time. Well, you are to have a try-out this evening, Helen said, I guess we will see. Dorothy stood the test so well she was appointed a substitute. When she retired that night, she whispered to herself, I almost belong now. At last the day of the game arrived and Dorothy was gazing at the girls, perched every where. yelling for Helen one time and Betty the next. Dorothy wished with all her heart that they would cheer for her. But now the game had begun, and Dorothy was root- ing lustily for Athurs, when she saw Betty fall, get up, and limp painfully across the room, just as the first half ended. The girls clustered around her and Helen assisted her to the dressing room. There Miss Allison, the physical director, rendered the woeful verdict that Betty could not play any more that night. But, Miss Allison, we must win, cried Betty. That's all right, Betty, but you are going to stay here, grimly replied the teacher. I guess Dorothy Stanford can play, Betsy dearg we'll get along all right, said Helen anxiously because the score was a tie. Then, raising her voice, Dorothy Stanford will SPECTATOR 33 play in Betty's place. Brace up, girls, don't give up. Then the team took its place on the Hoor. For a few minutes Dorothy was self-conscious and play- ed badly, but just as the opposing team smelt victory in the air, Dorothy, with a supreme effort, controlled herself and through an antic her brothers had taught her, won the vic- tory for her school. The gallery rang with cheers and shouts, and then four of the girls picked up the victor, and carried the embar- rassed but happy girl around the floor. The whole school cheered for Dorothy Stanford, and when the tired girl went to bed, she said softly, I belong, 1 really belong to the school. And I know she considered that victory the best Christ- mas gift she received. Weihnachten in Deutschland Viola Mosholder '16 ,,Bitte, erzahle mir wie die Deutschen Weilinachten fei- ern,', sagte die kleine Maria zu ihrer Grossmutter eines Abends ein paar Tage vor Weihnachten. ,,Ja, das will ich tun. Da dies meine erste Weihnachteil in Amerika ist, denke ich viel mehr von den Gewohnheiten meines Vaterlandsf' ,,In Deutschland ist Weihnachten die Jahreszeit von all- gemeiner Freude. Die Deutschen denken in meinem Lande viel mehr von dem Gliicke von anderen als die Leute in Amerika. ,,Die Deutschen fangen Monate vor Vlfeihnachten an fiir das grosse Weihnachtsfest zu bereiten. Der Vater, die Mutter, die Kinder, und alle arbeiten fleissig fur die Bequem- lichkeit und Freude des Hauses. Die Mutter biickt und kocht viel Gutes in der grossen Kuche. Und welche guten Sachen zum Essen! Es ist wirklich kein Ende zu den Kuchen. Unter den Deutschen ist Marzipan besonders beliebt. Sie machen es in vielen Formen, so wie Tieren und vielerlei anderen Dingen, mit welchen die Kinder sich sehr viel erfreuen. 34 SPECTATOR ,Jede deutsche Familie hat einen Weilinachtsbaum, ob es Kinder in der Familie gibt oder nicht. Es wiirde nicht NVeihnachten sein ohne den Baum. Der Weihnachtsbaum wird vor dem Fenster aufgestellt, damit die Leute, die an dem Hause vorbeigingen, auch die Schiinheit des Baumes ge- niessen k6nnen. Er wird mit goldenen und silbernen Aepfeln und Niissen, Sachen von Chokolade und Marzipan, Flitter, und vielen kleinen Lichtern geschmiickt. Die Kerzen werden in der Nacht angezundetg und dann wie schiin sieht alles aus! ,,Unter dem Baume steht ein Stall, worin Marie sitzt mit dem lieben Christkindchen auf den Knieen. Auch in dem Stalle sind joseph und die Hirten. An verschiedenen Platzen hierin sind Ochsen, Kuhe, Schafe und Esel. Hoch iiber dem Baume ist ein Engel, der von der Decke des Zimmers hangt, und er hat ein Stiick Papier in der Hand. Auf diesem Papier steht der Weihnachtsgruss der Engel: ,,F,hre sei Gott in der Hiihe und Friede auf Erden und den Menschen ein Wohl- gefallenf' ,,Das deutsche Fest fangt am vierundzwanzigsten De- zember an, das heisst am Weihnachtsabend. Um sechs Uhr sehen die Kinder den Weihnachtsbaum zum ersten Mal, und alles in dem Hause ist lustig. Weihnachtslieder werden ge- sungen, Geschichten werden erzahlt, und sie spielen die Vio- line und das Klavier. ,,An Weihnachten geht die Familie in die Kirche, aber nachher haben sie viele Freude zu Hause. ,Am interessantesten aber ist die Bescherung. Die Eltern kaufen gew6hnlich die Geschenke fur die Kinder, aber die Kinder mussen immer die Gaben fur die Eltern und nahe Verwandte kaufen. Die Gaben fur einen jeden werden auf kleinen Tischen unter dem Baume gelegt. .Ieder Tisch halt die Geschenke, Teller von Zuckerwerk, Niissen, und anderen guten Sachen. ,Die Deutschen verachten nicht die Niitzlichkeit der Ge- schenke wie die Amerikaner oftg aber mit diesen und den Geburtstagsgeschenken hoffen sie sich mit den Notwendig- keiten fur das Jahr, sowohl als mit Ueberilussen zu versehen. SPECTATOR 35 Man gibt Striimpfe, Kleider, Handschuhe, Pantoffeln, und andere ntitzlichen Gabeng oft bekommt man Seife-nichts kommt ubel. ,,Den ganzen Tag lacht und singt die Familie. Dann am Abend fangt der Vater mit einem Vlfeihnachtslied an und die Frau und die Kinder stimmen ein. Spater, oft am an- deren Tag, besuchen sich die Bekannte und Verwandte und geben einander herzlichste Griisse. Also ist diese Jahreszeit eine von grosser Freude und Gliickseligkeit. Das ist die Sitte der Deutschenf' QA Happy Chr1stmas Helen Millhoff '17 The train lumbered on. Betty Marsden read and dozed by turns. It was dusk and the lights had been turned on. Betty was tired for she had been traveling since yesterday. She expected to reach her destination that evening. This was her first trip to the South. Kitty Allen had invited her down for Christmas and New Year's day. Betty was delighted to go, for Kitty and she had been chums at college. She was thinking of the fine time she would have, when there came a shrill blast from the locomotive whistle, a grinding of brakes, and the train stopped. Several of the passengers got out to investigate. After a time the conductor came through the car saying, The bridge over a small creek not far away has burned. We will have to wait till to-mor- row morning, so that the repair crew from the next station can build a temporary bridge. After he had passed on, Betty got off the train and de- cided to take a walk. She walked about half a mile, then stopped and looked about her. What she saw was a roll- ing country, evidently good farm land but full of weeds. The fences were fallen down. In fact, everything seemed to be in a state of neglect. Not far away, on top of a slight elevation, Betty caught a glimpse of a large, white house and upon walking nearer she discovered an old, white haired gentleman leaning on the wrought-iron gate. He 36 SPECTATOR had evidently discovered the stopping of the train and when Betty approaching, he raised his hat and asked if she was one of the passengers. Betty replied in the affirmative. Could you tell me what is the mattah ? Certainly, replied Betty. The bridge over Xa small creek ahead has burned and the train must stop till to-mor- rowf, They talked a while and Betty, charmed by the courtesy of the old gentleman, told how this was her first trip to the South and how she was going to Kitty Allen's for Christ- mas and New Year's. 'fKitty Allen! 1 know her. She is my niece. So you all are going to visit her. Won't you all come in and meet her Aunt Mahgaret? he said. ' He and Betty passed up the broad avenue, beneath huge live oaks. Here were groups of neglected huts which had evidently been used for slave quarters before the war. Near them was a larger house which had been occupied by the Overseer. A little farther on, the avenue curved. and they came to a large, white house, evidently of the ante-bellum period. A broad veranda extended along the front. Vines grew up over it. Plots of ground with many dead stalks showed that there was a profusion of flowers in summer. From the avenue a glimpse was caught of large stables. Mothah! Oh, Mothahl called the old man. l-leah's a visitahf' Land sakes! Who, Charles? and a little old lady ap- peared on the veranda. She was dressed simply. Her white hair was drawn back loosely and gathered into a knot be- hind. This is Miss Mahsden, who is going to visit Kitty. The bridge ovah Snaky Creek buhned down and I have in- vited her to come 'in foah a little while. Come in. You all are quitenwelcome, I'm suah, and she led the way into the house. After they had talked a while, Mrs. Gray Qfor this was SPECTATOR 37 the old lady's namej said, t'Miss Mahsden, couldn't you all stay heah to-night ? 'WVhy, yes, if it would be no trouble to you, replied Betty. E Chahles, you all go down to the train and ask them to let Miss Mahsden know befoah they staht in the mawn- mg? Mr. Gray and Betty walked down to the train and found the cond-uctor, who knew the old man, for he said, How do you do, Mr. Gray. The bridge over Snaky Creek has burned. , So this young lady has been telling me, returned Mr. Gray. I have asked her to stay at ouah house foah the night. She has consented and we would be much obliged if you all would let us know befoah the train stahts in the mawningf' Certainly I will, replied the conductor. I'll tell the engineer to blow two blasts with the whistlefl The old man went after Betty's bags and the conductor said, lf you like to hear war stories ask him to tell you some for he was a Confederate soldier. As Betty said, Thank you, Mr. Gray returned and they walked back to the house. When they reached it they ate their evening meal and then went to the sitting room. It was an immense room with a huge flreplace at one end. They sat around the fire and Mr. Gray told some war stories. It was found that he and Betty's grandfather had been great friends, even though they fought on opposite sides. Betty casually remarked what a beautiful place they had. Mr. Gray looked at his wife, then he said, It won't be ouahls foah long. Theah is a moahgage whose payment falls due in a week. We are not able to pay. The man will not wait, but is going to foahclose, so we lose ouah home soon. W'hat a pity! exclaimed Betty sympathetically. 38 SPECTATOR The subject was dropped and they soon retired. but Betty could not sleep as she thought of how the old couple dreaded the losing of their old home. All at once an idea flashed into her head and after thinking awhile she drop- ped off to sleep. The next morning, she and Mr. Gray walked down and she boarded the train, and when she reached her destination, her plan was matured. VVhen the train stopped at Hilldale, there was Kitty waiting. The moment Betty appeared, Kitty ran to her. I've been pahfectly distracted. I didn't know what awful accident might have happened. I'm so glad to have you heah, that I donlt know what to do. It seems ages since I saw you last. Don't you all remembah me standing on the platfohm waving my handkerchief and you all wav- ing yoahs from the train? And how we almost cried ouh eyes out. You all must tell me all about yoahself. But heah I am talking as if I were wound off. I'll go and get yoah trunks sent up. Get into the carriage, and off she flew. ' VVait! VVait! cried Betty. I want' to send a tele- glam to father. They went to the telegraph office and Betty sent a long telegram to her father. Then they went to the carriage and set out for home. Not long after, Mr. Marsden, seated in his office, re- ceived a telegram from his daughter asking for a large sum of money. It gave her whole plan in full. Mr. Marsden remembered that his father had spoken of a Charles Gray who had saved his life in the warg he gladly sent the money. On the way home Betty unfolded her plan to Kitty and the following afternoon found a large pine tree on its way to the old couple, and that evening found the girls, laden with baskets, setting out for the same place. They spent a happy evening with the old people, who retired early. The girls got the Christmas tree, which was SPECTATOR 39 hidden in one of the slave huts, and set, it up. They trim- med it and hung the presents on it. The next morning when the old couple got down stairs the first sounds that greeted them were two Merry Christ- mas, and when they got to the sittingroom, there was the Christmas tree, glittering with its fragile ornaments. The old couple then took off their gifts after they had recov- ered from the surprise. The first was a large white envel- ope addressed to Aunt Margaret and Uncle Charles and containing the receipted mortgage. The old people looked at each other with happy faces but when they looked for the girls, they were gone. They had slipped upstairs. Fun reigned in the dignified old house that day and evening. After the girls had left, two very happy old peo- ple sat at the fire and talked and at Hilldale two very happy young people talked in bed until late in the night. VVhen Betty returned to the North, she said that it was the happiest Christmas she had ever spent. There is a standing invitation at the old home for her and many a happy day has she spent there. Friends john Louis Geis '17 There were once two dogs who became good friends in a peculiar manner. The one, a fair sized Boston Terrier or Bud as he was called, was owned by a wealthy family of New York by the name of Long. The dog was given by Mr. Long to his daughter, . The cur had been disowned ever since the death of his master two years before. His only home was an old broken box back of a meat market. Two weeks before Christmas, on a cold brisk day, the big auto of Mr. Long swung around the snow-covered drive to the front steps of the family residence. The front door was opened and Bud came bounding out of the house follow- ed by his mistress, who walked to the auto, the dog unwill- ingly following. 40 SPECTATOR As the auto spun through the crowded streets of the Metropolis, Bud seeing the number of dogs running around loose thought how fine it would be to do the same. The auto zigzaged here and there, dodging a street car, then a nation and stopped. The chauffeur opened the door and Bud nation and stopped. The chauffeur opened the door and uBd and his mistress came out. Bud turned around just in time to see a large bull dog disappear in an alley. He ran down the street and looking into the alley, saw the bull dog turn around, eye him a minute, and then run toward him. As the dog approached, Bud heard him growl savagely. In less than a minute the bull dog was upon him. Bud, taken by surprise, put up the best fight he could but was soon over- come and fell panting and bleeding. But he had a friend in need. Looking up, he saw another dog, a common cur, attacking the bull dog. The fight lasted only a few moments, when the bull dog ran down the alley, yelping and suspending one lame paw in the air. Then the victor came to Bud and seemed to say, Come, I will help you. But followed him to his broken box. As soon as l3ud's mistress had discovered his absence, she ran about the store looking for him but could not find him. She inquired of the chauffeur if he had seen the dog but he had not. She enetered the auto and rode to the Po- lice Station, notifying them of her loss, and then drove home. For several days two boys had seen the cur carrying bits of meat to the box back of the meat market and on the day before Christmas as they returned from a day's sport on the ice, they saw the cur again disappear in the box. Deciding to investigate, they found Bud in the box, dragged him out, and saw the name of Long on the collar. Knowing of the reward offered, they decided to take him home and return him to Miss Long the following day. In spite of their efforts to keep him away, the cur kept following them. Christmas dawned cold and blustering. The boys arose SPECTATOR 41 early and started on their journey. Again, as on the night before, they were followed by the cur. As they neared the home, Bud recognized the surroundings and began barking for joy. As the door was opened to admit them, Bud rushed in and ran through the house, the cur following. Miss Long, hearing him, came running down the steps delighted. The boys told their story, not forgetting to tell of the faithfulness of the cur. Seeing the dogs' affection for one another, Miss Long decided to keep the cur. What She Gave Ethel Hurrel '14 Catherine Warren, the only daughter of a wealthy Chi- cago lumber dealer, was attending Lincoln College, in New England, merely because her parents wished it. She would have nothing to do when she graduated at the end of the year, except, as she laughingly remarked to her friends, help Dad spend his money and probably get married some day. Her room-mate, Ruth Jackson, was the oldest of hve children of a widow, and her home was in western Ohio. There Mrs. jackson kept Ruth in school and poverty from the door by sewing and dressmaking. As she was a very delicate woman, it was necessary for Ruth to hurry through school in order to take her place as bread-winner for the family. These two girls, in spite of the difference in their posi- tions, were very good friends. Tonight they were both in their room on the fourth floor of the dormitory. It was only a few days until Christmas and all of the other girls, and the teachers from that floor had gone home to spend the holidays. Catherine had not gone because her parents were traveling in Europe, and she wished to stay with Ruth, who had not gone home be- cause the journey would be too expensive. Catherine sat at the desk writing and Ruth at the win- 42 SPECTATOR dow reading. Outside a clock chimed live and Catherine jumped to her feet. Oh, gracious ! she exclaimed. I told Doc I'd be there at five, and hurriedly putting on her coat and hat, she rush- ed away to keep an appointment with her dentist. A half hour later Ruth arose to light the student's lamp on the desk. As she drew the match across the mat on the wall, it broke and the lighted end dropped down on Cath- erine's unfinished letter to her mother. Before Ruth could extinguish the fire, the letter had partly burned. On the re- maining fragment was written, -this for Ruth. I hope it will please, her. I want to give her a Christmas gift that she will appreciate and remember as long as- Ruth un- consciously read it and smiled. She did not know then that Catherine's gift would be something greater than what was spoken of in the letter. It was the night before Christmas -but the almost un- occupied old dormitory was not peacefully still. Frequent crashes and the constant crackling of Hames disturbed the midnight stillness. Soon after the clock outside had an- nounced the Christmas morning, Catherine awoke, choked, gasped, and then relaized that the old building was burning. Her screams of terror aroused Ruth, and they both ran from the room. The long hall was a mass of Hames and neither stairway could be reached. They rushed back into the room and closed the door. Ruth opened the windows to search for some means of escape. Lincoln had only one volunteer tire department and this had not yet arrived on the sceneg and, even tho they would soon come, they would not know that two girls were trap- ped on the fourth floor. As Ruth glanced to the pavement below, she realized that it would be impossible for them to jump. Choking and gasping, she hopelessly sat down on the window sill. Meanwhile Catherine, who was watching the dark out- lines of the door for the flames to break through, was busily SPECTATOR 43 thinking. Suddenly she sprang forward, ran to her trunk, and soon staggered back to the windows with an old rope. With a groan she turned to her friend. lt will not stand the strain of b-, but then she check- ed herself and thought. The rope would only bear one per- son, but she could not go and leave Ruth when she was so badly needed at home. VVith trembling fingers Catherine threw the rope around the narrow facing between the two windows, and knotted it securely. She then tied the brass student's lamp to the other end and Hung it from the window. The girls soon heard it crash on the pavement below. Choking back a sob, Catherine turned to Ruth and said, Thank God, it's long enough! Hur-ry Ruth! But Ruth insisted that she go first. Catherine knew that if Ruth were told that the rope was to weak for both to go, she would insist on staying. T A You go First, Ruth. l'll-come after, she begged as she pushed her friend toward the window. After vainly protesting, Ruth caught the rope and started to descend. A few moments later, as Catherine staggered back from the window, the flames burst through the door, and from the light of the fire she saw that where the rope lay over the stone ledge of the window it was slowly being cut in two. Leaning far out of the window, she grasped the rope below this place and, holding it tightly, she called out, Hur- ry, Ruth! The rope will not hold ! Back through the smoke came the reply, Come ahead. I'm almost downf' But I can't come, Ruth. The rope wasn't strong enough for both, and if you don't hurry, it won't hold long enough for you to get safely down. . This was followed by a few seconds of silence. Cath- erine's shoulders acked from the strain and her clothes and Hesh were burning. l 44 SPECTATOR Dazed and gasping, she called out, Ruth, and far be- low she heard her name called. She answered as loudly as she could and she heard again from below, Catherine, Oh, Catherine. You knew when you told me to come that both of us could not escape. Almost mechanically she answered, Yes, Ruth. Goodbye, and, as she sank unconscious to the floor, the last strand broke, but the rope did not fall, for Ruth was safe on the pavement below. The next day, as Ruth helped remove the debris from around the burned and blackened body of her friend, she thought of Catherinels unhnished letter to her mother, and with tears rolling down her face, she whispered to the dead friend, It was a gift that I will appreciate and remember as long as I livef' The Little Holly-Wreath Box Lorene Martin '16 It was very early Christmas morning, and the Heavens were lavishing their purest offering over the soft cushion which had covered the earth in the night. Slowly the sheds and bushes were becoming masses of white, and even the little cottage with its rattling door and windows was a pic- ture of Christmas time. Save for the rattling caused by the wind, the little cot- tage had been in perfect stillness for hours. The first sound within was the gentle opening of a door, and the appearance of a bent figure in a very faintly lighted room. Slowly, and almost noiselessly, the figure moved toward the lone win- dow. As the shade was softly raised, the figure became dis- tinct in the morning light, and proved to be that of a little aged woman. As she turned away, after watching the snow for a short time, a slight stir sounded in a small wooden bed in a corner of the room, and a faint voice whispered, Good morning, Granny dear. Good morning, my dear! I didnit think that you were S P E C T A T O R 45 awake. It's so early, and the white head bent forward over the pillow to give the usual morning kiss. But it's Christmas morning, and I wanted it to be diff- erent from other mornings, so I prayed last night that the dawning of Christmas might waken me. Well, your prayer was surely answered. Hilda, darling, and with the dawn came a snowy Christmas. just see those Heecy Hakes ! Aren't they wonderful, Granny! So pure, and white, and free! How I'd love to be able to touch them! But I'll be happy if I may just sit near the window. But I'm afraid the day will be long and wearisome if you rise so soon. Christmas can never be long and wearisome, Granny, when you're here to help me into my rocker, answered the sweet, gentle voice, as Granny wrapped a woolen shawl about the frail little body, and half carried it to a large hickory rocker near the window. .The rocker seemed very large for so small a body, but the extra space was soon taken up with the pillows from the bed. Then Granny smoothed back the golden, waving braid, gazed happily into the ,violet eyes which smiled up at her. from a beautiful countenance, lighted up by the glow of sweet innocence and purity. I feel so happy, Granny, even if I hug you with only one arm, for, when I awoke, I felt that today I must for- get all about the sleepy side. I feel that I can be happy on Christmas day because my dear Lord has given me the use of my right side, and has kept the left side because He knows best. And I'm still happier because this is the day when you promised to tell the story to me, the story of how I came to you. Will you tell me now, Granny? Not now, Hilda, I must get our Christmas breakfast now, for early to rise means early to eat. I'll be back be- fore you've counted half the snowflakes that you see! and smiling confidently into the pleading face she pattered down the narrow steps to a tidy little kitchen which, with a bright 46 SPECTATOR hre glowing from the grate of a small coal range, and a stream of vapor escaping from a nicely polished tea-kettle, gave evidence that the pattering feet had descended the stairs earlier in the morning. In a few moments, she was starting to ascend the stairs with a dish of inviting porridge when a gentle tap at the door arrested her attention. A merry Christmas to yer, Granny ! called a cheerful voice. How's my little gal today? O, that's good! Wal, I reckon I will come in. I've got a present fer Hilda, and, after carefully stamping the snow from his felt boots, Mr. Graham entered the kitchen. His weatherbeaten face was a cheerful one, and in spite of his seventy years, the plump red cheeks stood out in contrast to the snowy hair which hindered not the bright, joyous, youthful light in his round brown eyes, I was just takin, Hilda her breakfast, Mr. Grahamf' appologized Granny edging toward the stairs, determined that nothing should detain her. Wal, I've got sumpthin' better'n breakfast fer the gal. I've got a Christmas gift. I tell you how I happens to find it. I's walkin' along contented as yer please when I sees the thing a lyin' in the road, so I picks it up and see it's this here li'l box all tied up with red ribbon. So I picks 'im up and jest thinks, 'wal this was niver meant fer me,' but not knowinl who it did belong ter, thinks I, 'I'll jest give it ter my li'l gal, seein's there's no name ter it.' And now I want yer to give it fer me, and jes' say that Santy brung it, will yer? But before Granny could answer, he had closed the door after him as if fearing that she would not accept his gift. Hilda was puzzled at the strange story, but eagerly un- tied the ribbon, removed the paper, and found a small white box about two inches long and half as wide, ornamented by one tiny holly wreath, made of tiny, natural holly leaves and berries. But, what was in it? A tiny gold cross wrapped in a SPECTATOR 47 if bit of tissue paper, and attached to a daintily linked gold chain! Hilda looked bewildered as she picked the treasure out of the box, but her attention was soon attracted by a slip of folded paper in the bottom of the box. NVith trembling fingers she unfolded it, while Granny watched her movements with mingled awe and anxiety. My dear friendf' began the mysterious message. I know not who you are or how much you will appreciate this gift. But you are only one of many who has received the same kind of gift from me. Every Christmas I send a cross to someone unknown to me, and I always give my reason. A short time after my husband's death, I was up street Qin New York Cityj with my little child, shopping. The stores were very greatly crowded, for it was the week be- fore Christmas. I had been admiring some articles, and had not noticed that my little three-year-old Hilda had disap- peared. When I looked for her, I could not iind her. The store was searched, officers made a search throughout the entire city, but my little Hilda, my sole joy and delight, my beautiful, pure, golden-haired Hilda was lost to me forever. I always remember her as I last saw her, looking into my face with her big violet eyes, and I remember having noticed her little cross chained about her neck. That was twelve years ago, and though I have searched and waited, I have never heard of my dear little girl, nor of her golden cross. I have prayed that I might know if she is in this world, for, if she is, and if she has her little cross, she knows her name which is engraved on the back of it. So I always send my Christmas cross in a little holly-wreath box with the public Christmas donations, hoping that perhaps God will carry it to her, or make it the means of brinffinfr her to me. bb A sorrowful mother, Mrs. Hilda Andrews. Nervously Hilda clasped the little golden cross, and then felt for the one she always wore. Hilda,' was on her cross. 48 SPECTATOR One year had passed since that Christmas day, and when Hilda awoke she was clasped in her own mother's arms, and then in Granny's. O,, it's a day just like last Christmas, Grannyf' cried Hilda. But it's so different in many ways. Last Christmas I knew no motherg I awoke early, eager to hear the story you had for me. But the little holly- wreath box told' me the story. It brought my mother to me. Last Christmas you lifted me from bed, today I shall not rise. VVhen my mother was lost, God gave me my one side, but now I have her instead of my side, and both sides are paralyzed. But today Ilm going to get well. lim go- ing to the One who guided the little holly-wreath box to me. He is going to cure me. Ile told so last night. I'm going to get well soon, my Granny, and my Mother! I'm going to get well forever. The day had been long and quiet in the Andrews home, and as evening approached, a shadow seemed to creep over the entire house. Quietly Granny and Hilda's mother were waiting for death, fearing it, longing for some way to check it. But the soul was soon to go, and was happy to the last. Even when the white lips could barely move, a smile as pure as that of an angel overspread the loving face. Suddenly the lips moved, and as Granny and Mrs. An- drews approached the bed, a weary, yet clear, sweet voice said, I'm going now, Mother dear. I'm going farther than I had come when I first found Granny's cottage. Goodby, Mother dear, please be good to Granny. Granny, here's my little holly-wreath box. Please keep it for me. sl SPECTATOR 49 41112 High Svrhnnl Svpsrtatnr JOHNSTOWN, PA., JANUARY, 1914. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 75 CENTS. PER cow. 10 CENTS iihitnrial anh Business Staff LULU MEYER, '14, Editor MERRILL DIXON, '14, Associate Editor Exchange Editors School Reporter KATE-IYRN BRYAN, '14 WALTER CRAMER, '14 MARGARET GREER, '14 School News Society Editors JOHN GERHARDT, '14 CLARICE GRUMBLING, '14 GRIFFITH OWENS, '14 RUTH HEILMAN, '14 EDWARD MARCHL, '14 Current Events, MARY EVANS, '14 Art Editor, CLEO RHINE, '14 Athletic Editor, CHARLES SPECK, '14 Cartoonist, CYRIL SMITH, '15 Alumni Editor, ROBERT GREER, '14 Class Representatives CHARLES KRESS, '15 ALBERT CALLET, '16 PHILIP WALTER, '17 Business Manager, EARLE W. SHOMO, '14 Advertising Manager, LELAND W. WALKER, '14 Associates-JAMES LEWIS, '15 RALPH COLEMAN, '15 MORRIS REYNOLDS. '14 HERBERT DAVIES, '14 JAMES LYMAN, '14 HERBERT SILVERSTONE, '14 OSCAR KAMINSKEY, '14 HARRY STETLER, '14 The Spectator is published monthly during the school term. Address all communications to The Spectator, High School Building, Johnstown, Pa. Entered at the Postoffice, Johnstown, Pa., as second-class mail matter. In order to insure publication in the current issue, as MSS. must be handed in to the editor not later than the 12th of each month. QKP Q WQ? The judges for the Christmas Story Contest were Miss Walters, Miss Wertz and Miss Ankeny. The Christmas Bargain by Esther Teeter and A Salem Christmas by Margaret Lindsey were the Hrst and second choices of the judges. Prizes of three dollars and two dollars were given to the winners. The judges said that the stories entered this year were unusually good. Christmas Reveries and An Old Fashioned Umbrella were very well written but did not meet the requirements. Other stories deserving men- 50 SPECTATOR tion are Friends, 'fThe Little Hollywreath Box, and Aunt Elizabeth's Request. In our school library is a book by Professor Royce on The Philosophy of Loyalty. This book is very interesting and has many useful suggestions. We have in the following paragraph briefly summed up a few of the main points. VVe know that those interested in this subject will find it worth while to read further in the book. The term loyalty comes to us as a good old popular word without any exact definition. In estimating the place of loyalty in the moral life, we cannot place it too highly. The loyal are the only human beings who can have any reasonable hope of genuine success. Loyalty, when loy- alty is properly defined, is the fulfilment of the whole moral law. In defining loyalty, we may say that loyalty is the will- ing and thoroughgoing devotion of a person to a cause. War and loyalty have been, in the past, two very closely associated ideas. The true conception of loyalty has been obscured by viewing the warrior as the most typical representative of rational loyalty. Dr. Rudolf Steinmetz says that war gives an opportunity for loyal devotion so notable and important that, if war were altogether abolished, one of the greatest goods of civilization would thereby be hopelessly lost. The devotion of a patriot to his country is a very good instance of loyalty, for a man is loyal first when he has some cause to which he is loyalg second, when he willingly and thor- oughly devotes himself to this causeg and thirdly, when he expresses his devotion in some sustained and practical way, by acting steadily in the service of his cause. However, the devotion of a matyr to his religiong the devotion of a ship's captain to the requirements of his office when, after a dis- aster, he works steadily for his ship's company until the last possible service is accomplished, so that he is the last man to leave the ship, and is ready if need be to go down with his ship, are typical cases of loyalty which fulfil the require- SPECTATOR 51 ments of the definition. They involve the willingness of the loyal man to do his service. The loyal man's cause is his cause by virtue of the consent of his own will. His de- votion is his own. He chooses it, or, at all events, approves it. Moreover, he is practical: he does something. Loyalty is never mere emotion. Adoration and affec- tion may go with loyalty, but can never alone constitute it. Loyalty without self-control is impossible. The loyal man does not merely follow his own impulses. He looks to his cause for guidance. This cause tells him what to do and he does it. A loyal man has a cause. It is difficult to judge what makes a good cause. He might have a cause which is not worthy of loyalty. Evidently he has a cause which he per- sonally values. Otherwise, how could he be devoted to it? His cause is something which is viewed by him as something outside of him. Perhaps, as in the case of devotion to country, his cause includes himself. Many people find that they need loyalty. VVe must now determine what causes are worthy of loyalty. This seems very complex, but there is a simple way of estimating the value of loyalty. Whether a man is loyal to a good cause or to a bad cause, his own personal attitude, when he is loyal, has a certain general quality., He is in a certain state of mind, which has its own value for himself. To live a loyal life, whatever be one's cause, is to live in a way which is certainly free from many well-known sources of inner dis- satisfaction. Thus hesitancy is often corrected by loyalty, for the cause plainly tells the loyal man what to do. It also tends to unify life, to give it centre, iixity, and stability. Loyalty, be the cause worthy or unworthy, is for the loyal man a good. Aanybody who, for a time, is in charge of the lives of others, for instance anyone who takes a party of children on a pleasure trip, may have the opportunity to possess and to show as genuine a loyalty as does the true-hearted captain of the sinking ship. For danger is everywhere, and to be in 52 SPECTATOR charge of life is always an occasion for loyalty. The loyal are to be found in all orders of society. The king and the peasant, the saint and the worldly all have their various op- portunities for loyalty. Professor Royce maintains that the principle of loyalty to loyalty is a sufficient expression of what common sense calls the dictates of conscience. i He defmes conscience as a mental possession which enables us to pass some sort of judgment, correct or mistaken, upon moral questions as they arise. Loyalty to loyalty is not a vain ideal. The spirit of loyalty is practical, simple, teachable, and is for all normal men a good. If a man were a loyal judge on the bench, whose cause was his official function, then his judicial conscience would be simply his whole ideal as a judge. If, at a given moment, he tended to lay unfair stress upon one side of a controversy that had been brought into the court, his ideal would say: But a judge is impartial. To have a conscience then is to have a cause and to be loyal to it. We have shown in a few instances how loyalty may be connected with the principles of moral law. The training for loyalty is one of the great needs of the American people of to-day. .. 'Sli' 4 SPECTATOR 53 Eg-5' EXCHANGES DEQ .l-llLJ1l.3Iil. I - DSU D60 -, C-shun-Id Mountaineer -Surely one story doesn't compose your literary department! Isn't there a poet hidden within your walls? Enterprise, Raleigh, N. C.-More cuts would improve your paper. A Memorial Number is original in school pa- pers. Red and Black, Reading, Pa.-Your stories are clever and Well written, especially In l900. If you must have something among your advertisements, why don't you put some jokes there? Racquetf' Portland, Me.Q-Your paper needs more cuts and also a larger literary department. Your quality of pa- per is very good. Yucca, Tucumcari, N. M.-It your advertising manager would secure more advertisements, you could have a bet- ter grade of paper in your magazine. Better cuts would also improve it. Comet, Mil., Wis.-Surely a paper of your size and quality could be maintained without the advertisements on the covers. Your paper is very well illustrated. We like to see current events in a school paperg yours are ex- ceptionally good. In fact, all your departments are well developed but you are not fair with all your exchanges. Habit, Salina, Kansas-Your Indian issue was a clever idea. IndianiSummer shows thoughtfulness. The Habit Stat? article was amusing as well as appropriate for the issue. Your exchange department should have more attention and a current event department should not be neglected. Record, Staunton, Va.-You have plenty of stories in your magazine but there is no depth to their plots. More de- 54 SPECTATOR partments and cuts would improve your paper. Interlude,', South Bend, Ind.-NVelcome, we congratulate you upon your new school. Great things should be ac- complished with such opportunities. Student, Providence, R. I.-We expected more from you than we received. Your staff ought to be able to pro- duce a more efficient paper. Tattler, Nashua, N. H.-Cuts! Cuts! Your exchange de- partment is well written up and your literary department is fairly commendable, but do not let the rest of the pa- per suffer. Mirror, Birmingham, Ala.-Your literary department is very good. Why don't you criticize all the exchanges you receive? Anvil,,' Painesville-Instead of having departments telling about each class, why not encourage each class to show their skill in story writing? It would be worth while for many pupils to read your editorial. Spectator, Harrisburg, Pa.-The Matched Wits and 'iThe Proxy in the October issue are both deserving of prizes. You seem to take an interest in athletics. Kuay,'- Diane of the Lost Garden was an entertain- ing story. Your cuts are very enlivening and all the dapart- ments are cared for in a diligent manner. The Varsity under Athletics was interesting. Ti1tonian, N. H.-If your magazine was arranged dif- ferently it would show the contents to more advantage. Pa- per of a better quality would also help. You have plenty of stories but it doesn't seem so under the present arrange- ment. Oracle, jacksonville, Fla.-Your school maintains a great interest in different departments. In our estimation a magazine of your size wouldn't need to put advertisement on the back cover. Red and Black, Salt Lake City, Utah-Your October and November numbers are both interesting. The stories are SPECTATOR 55 clever and the cuts interesting. We are very glad to see that your exchange department is large. Lombard Review'-Your advertising manager is right therel' with the advertisements but the stories are few and far between. High School News, Lancaster, Pa.-To begin with, your cover lacks artistic qualities. What happened to your exchange editors? High School journal, Pittsburgh, Pa.-Your Fresh- man Number lacks cuts. The exchange department was al- most entirely ignored. Central High School, Cleveland, O.-NVhy do you have the cover larger than the rest of the magazine? Don't you think it makes the paper more awkward to handle? Origi- nal cuts would add much. Your two stories were good, but more stories and poems should be contributed to a monthly of your size. Argus,', Harrisburg, Pa.-Your cuts are too ridiculous. A few comic cuts are amusing but without any artistic feat- ures a paper becomes monotonous. From appearances your school has plenty of school and athletic spirit. Our College Times, Elizabethtown, Pa.-NVe are glad to see that you have the name of your town on the cover where it is conspicuous. Why do you acknowledge so many exchanges? It would improve the department if you criti- cized them. The Easternerf' Wash., D. C.-Where are your literary and exchange departments? Quill, Parkersburg, W. Va.-Your paper is entirely too crowded. Separate your departments more distinctly. Academy Spectator, Harrisburg, Pa.-Why don't you criticize your exchanges instead of simply acknowledging them? Your stories this month, November, are clever and original. Orange and Blackf' Milton, Pa.-Your paper needs bet- ter cuts, the print is too heavy. Couldn't you enlarge your departments? 56 SPECTATOR NVorld, St. Paul, Minn.4We always look forward to your new cuts. The Value of a Promise is interesting and the Editorial is earnestly composed. Would'nt the adver- tisements do just as well in the back? Optic, Columbus, Ohio-Poetry is always appreciated if it is worth reading but why don't you class it with the literature and scatter your poems among the stories in an interesting fashion? . The High School Times -Your literary department is well taken care of but where is your exchange department? It would be more interesting if your designs were original. The Klakahman--From your editorial it is evident that your school is a small one. Nevertheless you have an up to date paper. A few more cuts and stories would greatly improve it. The Crescent, Moorhead, Minn.-We see you still have your Norwegian department. We congratulate you on it. A new cover would help your paper. i'0racle, N. Des Moines High School-The size of your paper is out of proportion to the number of pages. A small- er sized magazine would be more attractive. Monthly Daedalion -Why don't you criticise your ex- changes. It would be more helpful to you and the other schools. The Philomatheanf' Bridgewater College-Your liter- arydepartment shows deep thought but you need something to enliven your paper. 'fThe Toltec, Durango, Col.-Don't you think a new cover would greatly improve your paper? You have an ex- ceptionally large literary department and all your stories show ability on the part of the authors. High School Omnibus, Franklin, Pa.-Why do you scatter advertisements thruout your paper? Nothing de- tracts from the appearance of a magazine so much as these. You need more and better cuts, too. Put your artists to work. The Quill, Parkersburg, W. Va.-With all your ad- vertisements I think you could have a better magazine. Do SPECTATOR 57 not place the advertisements among the literary numbers. Purple and Gold, Ashland, O.-Why don't you charge more for your paper and thereby make it a better one? You need better headings and cuts. The different departments are difficult to End. Purple and White, Allentown, Pa.-Fill up the empty spaces! Criterion,'-Enlarge your exchange department. The cuts which you have are good. High School Life, Warren, O.-Your magazine is clumsy. Can't you get more than one story from your school? With all those advertisements you should have a first-class magazine. HQ, Quincy High School-You certainly have a lively joke department and a fairly large literary department. Couldn't you add a few more pages to your magazine and avoid printing advertisements on the cover? The Kiskiminetanj' Kiskiminetas Springs High School -You are one of the few of our exchanges which avoid placing advertisements on the cover. We congratulate you. However, you need some cuts to enliven your paper? Brown and White, Greensburg, Pa.-Your editorial is interesting this month. Your class notes are also interesting. High School Herald -A new cover would make your paper more interesting. You have a good exchange depart- ment but your magazine is too crowded. RETURNS Your paper is very good and seems complete with the exception of a few cuts.- Red and Black, Salt Lake City, Utah. H Q A welcome friend! You have a fine literary department, full of interesting stories.- High School Argus, Harris- burg, Pa. The Spectator is the first on our list this year. Your stories are witty and bright, your cover being next and the quality of your paper good. Yours is an interesting and at- tractive little paper.- The Yucca, Tucumcari, New Mexico. 58 SPECTATOR The Spectator arrived promptly upon the lst of Octo- ber, the first fall exchange we received. We are pleased to see that the quality of the paper is still up to the standard. The cover deserves special mention. A paper must have a good reputation and a hustling advertising manager to obtain twenty pages of advertisements.- The VVorld, St. Paul. The literary variety in your October number is very marked indeed. In this present day of ragtime more arti- cles such as your splendid Musical Appreciation are of great need. The Lemon did hold our interest but prob- ably on account of its photo-play plot. We take it that Old Quebec is an account of the author's personal experiences. Articles such as these are of far more value than those writ- ten from book-learned facts. All of your department head- ings are exceptionally good. That football cartoon has many professional characteristics. A very good paper is yours. - The Cometfl Milwaukee, Wis. VVhat an attractive autumn cover you have! Your cur- rent event department is a new feature which might well be copied by other school papers. Your school must be blessed with that saving sense, humor, for your joke depart- ment is particularly amusing. Vtfe certainly hope that your other numbers will come up to the standard of your October one. lf they do you may look only for praise.- Racquet, Portland, Maine. V Up to the usual standard. Your literary department is line.- The Quill, Parkersburg, W. Va. Your literary department interests us very much, and your paper as a whole is among the best we received:- Purple and VVhite, Allentown, Pa. A well edited paper. A few stories with some definite plot would improve your literary department.- High School Omnibusf, Franklin, Pa. The Spectator gives evidence of hard work in pro- ducing such a full edition in the beginning of the year. The essay on Music Appreciation and the description of Old Quebec were very pleasant reading, but the stories lacked S P E C T A.T O R 59 force and vividness which made them seem unreal. A glimpse at the jokes revealed a slight upheaval, such as is witnessed during the fall house-cleaning. Perhaps by the Thanksgiv- ing Number it will, be possible to straighten them out and place the advertisements where they belong and gather the jokes together. The cover is dainty and suitable for an autumn number, while the quality of paper is of a high grade, and the printing is, as the old saying goes, good for sore eyes. - The Criterion, Bridgeport, Conn. A good paper but you need more cuts. Your advertis- ing manager must be a hustler.- Red and Black, Reading, Pa. You have a good literary department. A few more cuts would improve the appearance of your magazine.- The Mir- ror. Birmingham, Ala. The Spectator represents a school in which it would appear there are a number of poets. While the poetry is good, the prose in the paper is also excellent, and the Spec- tator is perhaps our best exchange.- The Student. Alumni Notes john Lindsay is considered one of the greatest ends Pittsburg ever had. ' James james '13 made the squad his freshman year at Pittsburg and has distinguished himself. lN'allace Smith '13 is a member of the Mandolin Club at Carnegie Tech. L XValter Krebs '13 was appointed a member of the Ban- quet Committee at Cornell. Leroy Scanlan '12 was elected Secretary of the law class of 1916 at the University of Michigan. 60 SPECTATOR I I T 1 1 9 ' ' G 1 f' fl 'Q T 5 J L 6 The football season of nineteen thirteen, though not inan- cially satisfactory. was fairly successful otherwise, the team having gained six victories, having been defeated three times, and having played a scoreless tie. Thanksgiving Day completed a schedule of games, the result of which by no means proved the quality of football which they were capable of producing. This team averaged one hundred and forty-three pounds, being the lightest team that High School has ever known. The weather conditions this year were by no means fav- orable. The rain which fell on all but two occasions on which they played was a great disadvantage to a light team, especially when they were playing Greensburg and llarris- burg. Greensburg Game The annual football game between Greensburg and Johnstown High School took place on Saturday, November 15. It was witnessed by about two thousand people, of whom some two hundred and Fifty were from Greensburg. The field was a sea of mud and a drizzling rain fell, so that conditions under which the game was played were very disagreeable. J Greensburg's men, being slightly heavier than the Johns- town team and more experienced, played a faster game and took Johnstown's men off their feet. Johnstown could not find themselves and did not put up their usual game when they had the ball. The game was slow and long drawn out and did not end till it was nearly dark. SPECTATOR 61 The first half ended 19-0 in Greensburg's favor. The second half failed to check Greensburg's onrush and it ended with the score in their favor 31-0. The line up: Johnstown Greensburg Roberts ............. . . . L. E. . . ............... .Gregg Stetler. .... ' .. L. T. .. .... McFeaters Pinder. ..... .. L. G. .. .... Robinson Broderick. .... .... C . .... .... . Troxell Suppes ..... .. R. G. .. .... Patterson Springer .... R. T. .. .... ..Keck Custer .... ... R. E. .. . . . .Sloan Korns ..... . . . Q. . . .... Shields Lloyd. .... . . . L. H. . . .... .Stokes Leiford. . . ..... .... R . H. .... ........ . Davis Marchl ................... F. B. .................... Bortz Referee, Rafferty fPrincetonjg Umpire, Q'Brieng Head Linesman, Worthington. Time of quarters, 12 minutes. Williamsport Game VVilliamsport High School- made their first appearance against Johnstown High School on the Point on November 22, and played a game of football that made it the most in- teresting game of the season. The day was perfect and the field in the best of condition, which gave each team an op- portunity to put forth their best efforts. The game was fast and exciting, and did not lag at any time. The peculiar part of the game was that the side that carried the ball usually made a touchdown, the defense in each case being unable to stop the rush of their opponents. VVilliamsport was the first to score, closely followed by Johnstown. A second touchdown was made by Williams- port in the first half before the whistle was blown, making the score 14-6 in their favor. In the second half, Johnstown started on the run and soon succeeded in making another touchdown, closely follow- ing this by two more. Williamsport braced and held for 62 SPECTATOR the rest of the half. the game ending a victory for Johnstown by a 20-14 score. The line up: Johnstown Williamsport Korns. .............. L. E. .................. Speaker Springer ....... . . . L. T. .. . . .... .Staddon McCloskey .... .... L . G. .... .... V anderlin Pinder ....... . .' . R. G. .... ..... B athurst Suppes. .... . . . R. T. .... .... Z weigle Custer .... R. E. .... .... F rain Hanson .... ..... Q . ..... ........ F reck Wertz.. . . ... L. H. . .. ....Galbraith Leiford. .................. R. H. . . .... Rothrock Marchl ................... F. B. ................. VVeishaar Referee, Raab QDickinsonj g Umpire, Hartman, VVilliams- portg Head Linesman, Baumer. Time, Two twelve and two ten minute quarters. Altoona Game The Altoona Apprentice School again furnished the Thanksgiving attraction for Johnstown High School. The two teams met on a held that was very muddy. Altoona proved to. be a heavy team, but of no strength, failing to use their weight to advantage. Johnstown was handicapped by the lack of several varsity men, but the men who played for us were strong on the defense and held their heavier opponents for downs on more than one occasion. The outcome of the game was a scoreless tie. Altoona at- tempted a field goal in the first quarter but it was very wide of its margin. Red Corboy, the famous University of Pittsburg half- back, failed to show up, the laurels of Altoona belonging to two Hoffman brothers, both playing half back positions. Lei- ford and Broderick starred for Johnstown. The line up: Johnstown Altoona Custer ............ . . . L. E. .... ....... W oodring Stetler .... . . . L. T. .... .... B radley S P E C T A T O R 63 Pinder. .... . . L. G. . . McCullen Broderick. . . . . C. . . .... Stewart McCloskey .... R. G. .. .VVeidner Springer .... . 1 . R. T. . . . .Roanau Slater .... .. . R. E. . . ..... Gerhardt Hanson.. . . .... .Q. .... . .Corboy Lloyd. ..... ... L. H. B. . . . .McKuna Leiford .... . .. ..... R. H. B. .. ......... J. Hoffman Marchl. .................. F. B. .............. C. Hoffman Referee, Steele QW. 81 JJ, Umpire, Mathews fAltoonaJg Head Linesman, Suppes. Time, two twelve and two ten minute quarters. Captain Bill Suppes, our worthy right guard of the nineteen thirteen football team, played his position with the same spirit.this year as he did last year, when he won his reputation. Suppes was a scrub last year but a hard worker, and his consistent efforts gained him the favor of his team- mates and his position as captain. As a football player and jolly good fellow, Soup,' is there, but when it comes to study, he has a tendency to renig. Ed Marchl, our husky fullback, was a man who will be badly missed next season. As a ground gainer and forward passer, there were none better, his end runs always netting five or ten yards, while his forward passes were nearly al- ways effective. To get him excited was impossible, and his mistakes were few and far between. Then comes Charles fPudj Leiford. Leiford was al! ways conspicuous in a game. This position of right half- back could not have been held down any better. Leiford's center rushing and punting earned 'him a good reputation, and his ability to tackle was equally as good. Pud,s fav- orite enjoyment in a football game was to scare a scrub who had been put in, by calling him hard names. This trick of his worked on many occasions, then sometimes the trick was turned. ' Francis Pete', Broderick, the man who tossed the ball, was always on the job, both on the offense and defense. 64 SPECTATOR Broderick was an especially good man at backing up his line, having prevented more than one touchdown against Johnstown this year. He has also several touchdowns to his credit, being a good receiver of forward passes. Thomas Hanson, better known as Tom, the quarter- back, was an excellent man, having had no experience at this position whatever, and but one previous year's football. Tom ran the team well, at catching and running back punts, he was hard to beat. George Slater, who played right end this year, was cer- tainly a good man. USlats weighs but a hundred and fifteen pounds but he is fast, a good tackler, and an excellent re- ceiver of forward passes. More than once he was forced to play a man who outweighed him thirty or forty pounds but it made no differenceg Slats could hold him or get thru him, as he wished. Slater is a Junior and will prob- ably be on the team the rest of his High School career. r Charles Hub Roberts, our tackle or end, as necessity determined, was one of the shining lights of the nineteen thirteen team. Bub,' could play either tackle or end to perfection, his tackling being his greatest strongpoint. At end position Bub was always on the job, spilling plays right and left. Unfortunately he was hurt in the next to last game, and could not finish the season. Lester Pazetti Korns, the noted young athlete from Moxham, also filled two positions on the team this year. At end, he was a regular Dex Very, while at quarterback he fully lived up to the reputation of his name. Pazetti is a sophomore in school and it is expected that he will see two more years of High School football before his promising career comes to a close. Little Tip Pinder this right name's Cliffordj, the prom- ising young giant from the noble sophomore class, played football this year of a calibre that would make one think that he was a veteran at the game, yet it was his first year. When a man got by Pinder he always felt the after- effects, for Cliff took great pleasure in mussing his man upg 'SIGI 'WVEILL 'I'IV'EI.LOO.EI 'IOOHOS HDIH SPECTATOR 66 SPECTATOR not that he was rough, but in a gentle football spirit. Tip is the fourth of a family of athletes. James Springer, who played right tackle, is one who de- serves a most Worthy mention in this list, because of his fine work on the team this year. Springer is one of those fellows who has the never say die spirit, and who is al- ways on the job. He was a fine man on the line either at the defense or offense. - Bernard McCloskey, better known as Mac, 'the husky Hyoungl' guard from down the way QCambria Cityj, played his position this year with the spirit that belits his race. Mac is a teady player, and can well be depended upon in case of trouble. ' Harry Stetler, to whom football playing was entirely new till this year, deserves much credit for his ability to make the team his first year. Stetler was a hard worker and good tackler and made a good impression from the start. He made the position of tackle, being one of the three regu- lar men at this position. A S Vincent Lloyd, another Senior who played his iirst year of High School football this year, palyed o half-hook posi- tion. Red was fast and fearless and a good ground on a dry field, but somewhat handicapped by his light weight, when on a wet iield. However, poor were his chances this year, he was a big factor on the team and will be badly missed next year. ' Crlo Wertz, our regular left halfback this year, played his position with the same spirit for which he was noted during the season of nineteen-twelve. Wertz's dashing runs and never-failing' attack proved him to be wortlly of his position. Wertz was injured during the Greensburg game and was unable to continue the season. Last, but not least. we mention the ever faithful scrubs: Woodward, Mack, Al Dannenbaum, Philip Sharpe, William Burns, James Taylor, Charles Kress, James Garris, and Rob- ert Rutledge. These fellows were loyal the whole season, some of them having been out for the team for several years. SPECTATOR 67 Philip Sharpe and Albert Dannenbaum would have prob- ably made their letters this year had it not been for injuries received in the middle of the season. Harry .Drew, another of our candidates, and one who would have earned his letters this year, was out of the game with a broken collar bone. This accident occurred in the Harrisburg game, causing him to be out for the season. Thus ends the list of our nineteen thirteen football play- ers who constituted a team that, even though defeated three times, was one of the best that Johnstown High School has ever produced. School News The average atendance for November was 96W, a gain of SW over the previous month. Three hundred and twenty- live students have been perfect in attendance every day this term.- The mid-term examinations will be held before Christ- mas this year instead of in January. The object in advanc- ing the time for examinations is to avoid a break in the work at the holidays. Miss Saxe, one of Billy Sunday's party, conducts Bible study every Tuesday at noon for the High School girls. The class meets at the Brethren Church on Vine Street. The ladies of the church serve the girls with lunch. The girls from Miss Saxe's Bible Class attended Billy Sunday's meeting Wediiesday, Nov. 26, in a body, and pre- sented Miss Saxe with a large boquet of flowers. Q The Seniors are wearing their new class rings and pins. At chapel Wednesday, Nov. ll, we were favored with a piano solo by Arthur Zobel, a Freshman. At an A. A. meeting held Friday, November 7, Ed. Marchl was elected Track Manager and Ha1'ry Drew, james Lewis, and Charles Leiford his assssitants. The following track men of last year received their track letters: Capt. Honer, Bracken, jones, Gardner, Owens, Fletcher, Speck, and Thomas. These men elected Griffith Owen Captain for 68 SPECTATOR the coming season. Last year's track report was read and accepted. A committee was appointed to arrange for enter- tanment for the Greensburg rooters. Committees appointed to provide entertainment for the Greensburg rooters were: Refreshment, Dollie Howenstine, Morris Reynolds, Earle Shomo, Herbert Davies and Clarice Grumblingg Entertainment, John Gerhardt, Griffith Owen, Marie Kress, Mary Evans, and Ludwig Tross. The following program was arranged: Selection ....................... J. H. S. Orchestra Song .......... . . . .... Senior Glee Club Reading ..... ....... M arie Kress Vocal Solo .... ..... E lizabeth Werry Piano Solo ..... ....... A rthur Zobel . Reading ...... ....... S arah Bossart Vocal Solo ...... ..... F lorence Kuehne Saxophone Solo. . . ..... Ruth Heilman Vocal Solo ..... .... A Ima Hughes Piano Solo .........MaryWeaver Violin Solo ....................... Oscar Kaminsky Selection ................... J. H. S. Mandolin Club ,After the entertainment, refreshments were served by fthe girls. A Mass Meeting was held Friday, November 14, to practice cheers for the Greensburg game. This was prob- ably the best attended mass meeting we have ever held. Speeches were made by Coach Schmidt, Mr. Stockton, Mr. Steele, Mr. Roadeheaver, and Miss Cochran. All the yells were practiced. Mr. Roadeheaver of Mr. Sunday's party aided greatly in the yells, and in practicing the songs he played his trombone. Mr. Roadeheaver spoke to the boys Friday afternoon, October, 24, Tuesday afternoon, December 2, and Thursday afternoon, December 4. The Spectator has offered two prizes for Christmas stories, one of three dollars for the best and one of two dollars for the second best story. SPECTATOR 69 An A. A. Meeting was held VVednesday, December 3, for the purpose of clearing up football business for the past season. Frank jordan was elected Manager of the Foot- Ball Team for next year. Hayden Evans, VValter Ellis and Martin Fox were elected Assistant Managers. Manager Speck read his report which was accepted. Not much money was made on football this year on account of weather con- ditions. The following men were awarded the H. S. Monogram: Capt. Suppes, Custer, Springer, Seteler, Pinder, McCloskey, Roberts, Broderick, Slater, Hanson, Wertz, Marchl. Lloyd, Korns, and Manager Speck. Coach Schmidt was voted a sweater without the monogram. A committee, consisting of Shomo, Gerhardt, Broderick, Davies. Cramer, Leiford and Cochran, was appointed to re- vise the constitution of the A. A. vise the constitution of the A. A. A copy of the constitution will then be framed. Charles Leiford was elected Captain of next year's foot- ball team by the letter men. A vote of thanks was given the girls for the money cleared for the A. A. the night of the Greensburg game. iii 70 SPECTATOR pw- ' 4, vgnguig - 4 'sfja l - 0.01 E T Y ala e i - 1-2 , 5 1 1 MDL On November 14th, 1913, a joint meeting of the Emer- son and T. K. E. Societies was held in the High School auditorium. The following program was given: Declamation ...................... Herbert Davies Talk .......................... Dollie Howenstine Vocal Solo ........... ...... A lma Hughes Oration ................ .... ....... C l iarles Bird Story, Winter's Tale ............... Ruth Koontz Last Scene from W'inter's Tale Leontes ............................. Benford Hill Hermonie . . . . . . Mary Mordica Paulina .... . . . Ada XVagner Polixines .. ..... Benj. VVhite Perdita . .V .... . . ........ Marion Kaylor Camillo .... A ..................... Matthew Marcus A spelling bee was then held between the boys and girls of the T. K. E. Society. This spelling bee' was very interesting but still more interesting was the fact that the girls won. Mary Mordica played the part of Hermoine very well, and Alma Hughes' solo was very effective. Dollie Howen- stine's talk on Emerson's-home life was especially enjoyed by every one on account of its simplicity. The last regular meeting of the Emerson Society was held November Zlst, in the High School auditorium. A com- mittee was appointed to select pins for the society. After the business transactions the following program was given: Song .................................... Society Oration .... ...Q . Mary Mack SPECTATOR 71 Vocal Solo .... Elizabeth Werry Declamation .... .... H erbert Davies Story ............ ............. I ane Tredennick Piano Solo ........................ Mabel Speicker The opening song, Drink To Me Cnly With Shining Eyes, was led by Miss Clarke. It is a somewhat new but pleasing custom to open the meeting with a song by the society and which we hope will be continued thruout the term. f November 26th, 1913, the T. K. E. Society held a meet- ing in the Auditorium. The following interesting program was rendered: Violin Solo ....... ............... I ennings Love Selected Oration .............. .... R ussell Davis Debate Resolved, That we should. return to the former method of celebrating Thanksgiving. Affirmative ........................ Theresa Flinn Negative .... .... H arry Heller Piano Solo ...................,..... Theresa Flinn Talk .............................. Anna Haynes The debate was the main feature of the evening. The judges decided in favor of the negative. Theresa Flinn had many good points, but Harry He1ler's oratory 'added much to his arguments. The meeting adjourned until after Thanksgiving. XI' 72 SPECTATOR 7 - f 1 I CURRENT I4 V-,, EVENTS 2- ' Q. .m ffwma To-day when politics occupy the greatest part of our newspapers and periodicals, we sometimes overlook the ad- vances science is making to safeguard health in city and country. Tuberculosis is being fought all over the land but one decided step toward its extermination is seen in the great hospital opened last month in New York City. The hospital stands on Staten Island shore in New York harbor. Every- one wishes the utmost success to the staff of this institution in its work. Business men generally concede that it is a fair ques- tion whether the railroads should be allowed toask for an increase of freight rates. The railroad companies contend that in orderhto meet the higher wage schedules, and other expenses and entice capital, this increase in freight rates is necessary. Capital is necessary to furnish the better facilities, safety appliances and comfort which the country demands. Cn these grounds railroad men ask for a five per cent in- crease in freight rates. An argument on this subject was scheduled to be held before the Interstate Commerce Com- mission on November 24. Probably the affair which caused the most sensation at the VVhite House this month was the marriage of one of President Wilson's daughters. Miss Jessie VVilson was mar- ried to Mr. Francis Sayre of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The details of the wedding were arranged by two of Mrs. ,Sayrefs school chums. The presents which the couple received were naturally varied and costly. It was necessary to reserve two rooms of the White House for presents alone. The House of Representatives presented the young bride with a 350,000 diamond necklace. Two guards were constantly present pro- SPECTATOR 73 tecting the gifts. The bridal party left for Europe for their honeymoon, Again our attention is turned to the danger of exter- mination of wild fowls when Dr. Wm. T. Hornaday of the New York Zoological Park makes a strong appeal for this. The species most in danger of extermination is ducks and geese. The thinning out of wild fowl causes the prices to rise and the high price attracts the hunter. Something surely must be done to stop this. ' ll' 'll JUIVKEE Mary Evans Qenetring Libraryj-VVhere is Oh Captain, My Captain P . D. Howenstein-He's not in hereg he's out in the Study Hall. Shomo Qin Physicsj-NVho had hsh in here? Speck-Fish! what makes you ask that? Shomo-Look at the scales over there. Miss VV Qin Historyj-XVhy did Cortez invade Mexico? Marcus-To get mazuma QMontazumaj. According to Edgar XVait Goulash was a great Aus- trian statesman. T 74 SPECTATOR Dannenbauniv-Wliy do they use soft coal in an engine? Joseph-Because it's from the tender. Challenge The two invincible Herbies-Herbie Davies and Herbie Silverstone-challenge any two namesakes in the Johnstown High School to a battle royal. The Russells will please take notice--Russell Marsden and Russell Davis. Miss VV Qin Englishj-VVhat will happen if we drink too much? Sharpe Qwho has heard Sunday preachl-You will be- come intoxicated. The Anti-Profanity Club has organized under the di- rection of Rody and Billy. President-Shonio. Vice President-Leiford. Secretary-Lynam. Treasurer-Tross. Sergeant-Jordan. Keeper of Keys-Paul. Keeper of the Bible-Rev. Sharpe. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ffm seuool. of xx ef-,-'fe ENGINEERING CIVIL. MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL and CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, and GENERAL SCIENCE Send for a Catalogue. q N :Ya Estella Messenger Willa Carman Classes in Water Color, Oil, China Painting. Pastel and Designing Classes Daily. Studio Room 606, Johnstown Trust Building SPECTATOR 'T' PQI S' Q 9 . L 7 5 3231 11223 STYLE A! A i Ybg ,e g- alll ex 5 :E 5 Qt 'P me W Q if ef W -gg .X I Fw fi- Z E g E f fx 0:3 X Hgh sch ol 1914 ' HERE'S the ideal suit for you chaps who are particular regarding style and Ht-a great line-at S10 512.50 513- S15 Over a dozen clntfmenl, hIllHI'l snappy lYl0d9la'Ulitlll 'mlm'-. iam-,v weaves and the DODlllii.l'l.PW strn e-d undchecked eff:-cts. 76 SPECTATOR ' ,f . Q . f' . 'rffwi 61 timers , if imp A Q W E9 ' l --An Assurance ofQualitp l With E very Package Let Us Supply Your Xmas Candies l In Bulk or Package l Sanner's Quality Shop Main St.-Next Door to Johnstown Trust Building Lewis Qthe lfusser l-At last l have found a girl who will not say no. Hlnquisitivel' l.eifordfXYhen did you tiud her? l.ewis-I found her in the deaf and dumb asylum. Soph. Q noticing a drunk going down the streetjf That man reminds me of a moving picture. Fresh.-How do you make that out? Soph.-llecause his eyes are filmed and he reels. Miss W Qin Historyll-james, if you were discussing the currency question would you discuss the pro or con side. Lynam-l would discuss the con, I think. Pretty Junior Girl-W'hat's this new rouge they are sell- ing? Dignilied Senior Girl-Some skin game, l suppose. SPECTATOR , ,ff I fffiffif. ff:-f ,' X952 f'iiQ?4,f I i f X , 1 ,lfl 1 lik? ff: ,nf 4? W' f Z! N .QTYXXNL X, ,JW ,319 Z xx ' 1 . J vb,-Q ,Hu . YM Mflfgr ,g,f1,4,, , ,bfW. V K fy fWA wfngp ,fl HW f N 2 y 1 Q gulf A yfnly, 'M ,l V Xwm J , ' H ll 'Q A h ' Um W Xl. XM Q ffwixl n 5- Mil N .uv-Q' Q5 E' 4. y11'4,:. Tx 'Q 9 I4 2 Nj ix 9 Wg X, fizsmgh' If 'gh- lzn els' if f -any woman or miss will appreciate furs or a fur coat Ana' T hey'1l Be Doubly Appre- ciatea' If They're Kline Furs. ki SPECTATOR 0 'D Wulf!! xt W maven - .SWA VE: E ll In v 'E ' I J -, We hope the city 'll h' High School boys to hold p h w lamp posts. Plenty of Light It Will Add to the Cheer-fulness of Your Home---No Doubt About It. Use Mazda Lamps. We sell them CITIZEN S' ELECTRIC and GAS QPPLIAQIHRCE CO. SPECTATOR To You High School Fellows-- A MERRY Christmas and a Happy New Year. And along with this wish a thank you for your gener- ous patronage during the year just coming to a close. Woolf6rReynolds,lnc Clothes That Satisfy 80 SPECTATOR Punctuation of Junior Commercial English Lord Palmerston then entered on his head, a white hat upon his feet, large but well polished boots upon his brow, a dark cloud in his hand, a faithful walking stick in his eye, a menacing glare saying nothing. Schmid Cwatching MeKeever in Manual Trainingj- McKeever, you drive nails like lightning. Mac-H-h-how i-i-is-s-s th-th-that-t. Prof.-You never hit the same place twice. Crissman's Corner Drug Store See us about your Christmas Candies, Perfumes, Cigars, Etc. Prescriptions Carefully Filled. Our Motto: Purity and Accuracy SEE CRISSMAN'S FIRST MOXHAM Leave Your Orders For Christmas Candies QQ RAD'S DRUG STORE SEASEE? All Orders Delivered Immediately For School Clothes N athan's johnstoWn's Best Store - Yi I I w I l A. J. Haws CE, Sons QLIMITEDJ Refractones Fire Brick Silica Brick Magnetic Brick Chrome Brick CAPACITY, 40,000,000 PER YEAR V374 l Q fig? ..-x I ff! J QED arg-J l, 'M' The Big Automobile Supply Store What you want, When you want it Thafs our kind of service The Johnstown Automobile Company SPECTATOR Glhriatmaa C6615 A SAVING'-' K XJPLENDID Assortments of E 5 7 Handsome, Tasteful Gift- V' f Thiiilgs for 'Lhimv or tier Q are ere now or our se ect- K-6-jx ion, and our remiairkably low prices offer you savings that are Well worth coming for. BrassGoods Perfumes in an end- - - less variety Xmag I n r I C h' of designs. C truenow' Parisi an an ICS BF Odors, I d ' ivnorynGaoc:1 3 Huylers, Reymersy atallprices. l1rettyslYles. . Fuller Green' Kodaks at L e at h e r Llggets' Loufneys SI to S25. - h and Utopzan I Gfoffi' 1 Mirrorsin ilaliidlilaigiisi 1' all sizes Bill Folders. Coin Purses, and S1ylBS. Safety Traveling Cases. Etc. Rich Cut Glass at except- ionally low prices. Razors at SI to 510. Thermo Bottles and many other useful articles. Young's Pharmacies 205 Franklin Street, 503 and 424 Main Street 84 SPECTATOR The school seems to be infected with the Sunday idea of conversion. All classes of lodges are being organized, as the Anti-Profanity Club, Anti-Gambling Society, Auto Fus- ser's Society, the Anti-'Dancing Class, and many others. Excited Junior-Help! I have lost control of the car. I am afraid we are going to hit something. She-Well, then hit something cheap. They ran into a ten cent store. Walker to Bren.-So you have been hunting. Did you get anything? Bren.-Yesg wet feet, bronchitis and a bullet in the leg. A prominent member of the school who hit the trail and joined the Anti-Fussers' Lodge was seen coming from John Street the other evening near midnight. As you all know, the password of the lodge is Early to bed and no fussingf' He should not be alarmed if he is suspended from the lodge. We are Headquarters in Johnstown for the best Teas, Coffees, Baking Powder, Spices and Extracts I Try A Pound of Our ' ANGLE BLEND COFFEE Grand Union Tea Company 438 MAIN STREET SPECTATOR 85 we 1f ',fc , 1 ffflf' .X-f-,L2 ' f1 N 5 Overcoat 4 r 41,1 ' ' ef- 1 urprlse lr 1 That Will Interest 1 , , J Every 0vercoatBuger N L y ' Q , Y li' i ONE of New York's most prominent clothing makers sold us an excell- ent lot of Overcoats at abig concession in price on account of the unusual mild fall weather. All sorts of fabrics are among them including Chinchillas and the latest model coats only. Come in now, men and save S4 to 38.50 on your Overcoat-Here they are: S14 Men's Uvercoats for ...,....... 510.00 S18 Men's Overcoais for .....,...... 812.50 S20 Men's Overcoats for ......,..,.. 814.50 M n - 1 1 1 f0fQll L ff l -fl 5 i I I 1 J gf ff 'iii Q, wif XX L 'MQ I ml! ,T lfmiiifii W i if 1 ,glw flwnfllifi W ff 'A W f W ll' 1 fy 1 i i f if 'W WM I 'f W K 1 fl I ' ' ' I f S30 Men's Overcoats for ............ 821.50 1,1 H X y i- Ail Boys Mixed Overcoats Reduced 251, :qw .' I ' ' 13555, fy ff5?2,i hy Yugi ., yi ji 7 .1 - ' J illh OLED ' :-ZZ? r,-. Ml X J 'Hi .tug RELIABLE CLOTHIERS ,.. gb .ff Home Dressed Turkeys an Chickens for Christmas HELLSTERN 8a REISER f1f? :'f! , N ga ! Zi li W xX Q 4 Weber's Cafe Where to Eat will never bother you after once enjoying a meal at this restaurant There will be only right here Weber s Cafe Open Day and Night fe ' it 1 0 ii ii 'V ff fg' f sf ' W1 1 Q W . ' I J' J , i J . . N 1 W A ff' ' . ' 'W S I wmmm - one place for you and that will be 1 f te, 1 1 1 :ff ' - rl f 1 f ? e 1 1rl,W'i'I!'l ,' M Mlwiiiiiilflillli MIM 7 ,V 0,1 H: ., A V1 ,, W, 5H. 315A I X A' ' W N 409 MAIN STREET SPECTATOR f A ,,,f . LZ! ,ff T E, , ,,f ffl. f 'DI Slats says it is to cold to Grin on Westmont Q1 .1 ESTIC H- H JOHNSTOWN S COZIEST THEATRE Presenting Keith Vaudeville THREE TIMES DAILY The Cream of American Vaudeville Together With Choice European Imporfations I j Matineefl0c and l5c. Time-2:15 PMCES' 0 Night- l0c, use, zoo. Time-7:30 and 9 SPECTATOR 87 HANNAN'S Drug and Gift Store AGENT FOR HUYLERS, REYMERS, PARK 8: TlLFORD'S and APOLLO CHOCOLATES Try Our Soda T. E. Morgan High Grade PIANOS Musical Merchandise 18 MARKET STREET Phone 9-18 B The trail now leads to STUVER'S Hit 'er hard fellows and you will get the best in thetown. The Ohio Street Barber G mcoammial Printing G mpaimgyzew PRINTING SHOP that knows good printing and how to produce it. We have the facilities for doing first class work and exert every effert to make your. first job entrusted to us a reason for continued patronage :: :: :: :: Main Street-- -Opposite Auditorium 88 SPECTATOR Msis VV Qin Historyj-VVhat was the cause of the Dark Ages F M. Murdock-Because there were so many Knights fnightsj , I suppose. the Ouch, Doc! You hit the nerve. B. Roberts-How do you like Rhea's new coat? Suppes-Some Shade. Wait-I think Steve has a regular horse laugh. Paul-Well, hels a Mayer Qmarej. Orlo Qin Mechanical Drawingj-lNhere's that big nut? Schmid Qpointing at Suppesj-Over there in the corner. McCloskey Qafter being called on to make a speech at banquetj-What will I talk about? Springer-Talk about two minutes and then sit down. Sole selling agents in Johnstown of the World's best Sewing Machine THE GOOD OLD I DOMESTIC Now better than ever before, does more kind of sewing and more of it in the best manner-and in less time than any other. The chain and lock stitch, two machines in one, and you can change from one to the other without fuss or trouble. Sold on easy payments. GATELY 6: FITZGERALD FURNITURE COMPANY 1103112 Clinton Street SPCAO i si ' i i i i C I- i Compliments Offpggggnts i of The T K E i Emerson Sgcigty' i Literary i Society i i Palace Laundry 606 FRANKLIN STREET VVe Know How SPECTATOR PE x fl! . ,..l U ' f Q N-O 4 4' K The Freshmen are worring about the Exams .1 THE BEST DRESSED YOUNG MEN IN TOWN are wearing Thomas' Clothes. You may not know h b tth d It ill b orth our while in w y, u ey o. w e w y clothes satisfaction to find out why classy clothes have so many staunch followers. Prices 510, 351250, S15, 518, S20 Classy furnishings, hats, etc., here in different qualities, at prices less than you would expect for good merchandise. Come see. John Thomas dk Sons Young Nlen's Clothing and Furnishings SPECTATOR Ouizrde Illkr 3:22223 ,ngzae 32111: Use l W, 1 1 Etc Advertising Service and Specialties JONES-MCRTON JOHNSTUWVN TRUST BUILDING Qglvcwzgze Www Jb'ewfZ4ewd 92 S P E C T A T O R Steele Qin Pliysicsib-Say, Shonio, recite. Shomo-I don't know it. Steele-You have not recited once this monthg what are you going to do at the end of the month? Shomo Qsmilingj-Quit! Had Rose-I was going to sing in society but Miss VV-- found out that I was taking agricultural lessons for the voice. Patronize Spectator Advertisers GMI: 54 Lt. we, One Bell Telephone to I.. -2 . 5 fliliiit S Every Thirteen People -5 S e 0-q,f'11svsv'Q24S' Thirtv-seven years of devel- 0 4TED ' opement of the Bell System show a nation-wide distribution of over 7.500,000 Bell Telephones in 75,000 communities. Success like this is only achieved by the main- tenance of the highest standards for its men, methods and apparatus. The great voice of approval ot the American people, who make over 26,000,000 calls a year by Bell Telephone, is itself indicative of success. Have you a Bell Telephone? CENTRAL DISTRICT TELEPHONE COMPANY A THE SPECTATOR The Laundry That Satisfies Why not try having your collars done by our new process, and note the result. Telephone and our Driver will call. Troy Lau ndry Company PORCH BROS. --lNCORPORATEDl The Recognized Leaders In Artistic Pianos and Player Pianos The Home of the EVERETT PIANO Porch Bros., Inc. Cor. Vine and Franklin Sts. Cement Vein Miller Vein Lemon Vein Citizens Coal Com pany Sells the best House Coal and delivers to all parts of the city promptly and guar- antee full weight. Try a load. LOCAL ,PHONE 1078 YourCheckBook What a Convenience Why be content to pay bills in the old time way-in cur- rency? Use the modern meth- od-payment by check, Its safety, conv.niency and effii- ciency are advantages that should not be overlooks d. Checking accounts invited. Capital, Surplus S320,000 UNION NATIONAL BANK 143 Franklin St., Johnstown, Pa. 93 SPECTATOR Rothstein's FOR Johnstown's ' O Brlck Perliijct Ice Cream Jgzilgy and 'ces 529 MAIN ST. Something New In Photographs They Are 3 for 51.00 The Photographer In This Town l. G. HORNICK 527 MAIN STREET If you have aches or pains in the back or limbs, go get cup- ped-it will cure you. Call at .WLEQE BARBER SHOP 442 Washington Street SPECTATOR Always ask for the SOMERSET DAIRY'S MILK You will be sure of getting the best. 617 FRANKLIN ST. Bell Phone 303J City Phone 2509 Autumn Photography Right now is an ideal time for outdoor pic- ture taking. Take ad- vantage of it with an Ansco.', We sell these modern Cam- eras-at S2 to 325. Ansco Films and Cy- co Paper and Post Cards, too. Wm. B. Waters 8: Bro. if V1 , lx , Eastman Kodaks and Supplies On August 5th, 1863 FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY The Charter of THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Of Johnstown, Penna. Was signed by Hugh McCullough, Comp- troller of the Currency t Washington, D. C. TODAY THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK Of Johnstown, Penna. Is the largest financial institution lA-rl in this section of Pennsylvania SCH RADE R BROS. iiflillaiililii. 22333133313 95 SPECTATOR Wlmatdliasha bciy DIHIIIOHCIIS aine 1 e o - gains an educa- MOUNTED tion and LOSES UNMOUNTED HIS HEALTH The largest assortment in the community. Come in a n d We'll Q gladly show you. ARCHER, Masseuer and Director of Physical Science G. L. RUFF JEWELER 146 Clinton Street The Pioneer Trust Cempeny of Eat oe At The JOHNSTOWN C TRUST CO. Quick Lunch Surplfiggiialbrofit Restaurant S425,000 The Cleanest and Coolest Place in the City Regular Meals 254: 507 MAIN STREET Pays Interest on Savings Accounts CHECKING ACCOUNTS SOLICITED. SPECTATOR Sweeney 6? Marshall Big Reduction On A11 Men's Suits and CENTRAL AVE. OVefCQatS Our Xmas Neckwear is .J the Best in the city Manchester Shirts, Arrow Collars, Knox Knit Hose, ,.ii.'.i'.i'..i'3.1'Q....'??f..'Ti'.i'Z:.. Glasgow. Store Open Every Woolen M111s Evening Company The W. J. Moxham Rose 8: Sons Dealersln The right place to Buy Your Drugs and Have Your Prescriptions Filled. Whitmz-m's Candies Grove Avenue and Village Street SASH DOORS LUMBER CEMENT and all kinds of building materials, good planing mill work our specialty BOTH PHONES Orders promptly attended to. 328 LINCOLN STREET SPECTATOR 1VII'I'I-PS got th? 13662715 k onsoria or HOERY In This Town See For all kinds of Shoes at prices that suit the people STORES IN TIIREE STATES CRAIG The Barber Haynes St., Near Franklin Something new in Hair Cutting -TRY- GATES T he Barber 417 Franklin Street Get your Pictures Framed at HORAN'S Book Store Good framing at Reasonable prices 54-5 MAIN ST. DOLLAR TREATS--- They're real treats. When you buy Candy, buy Norris -the dol- lar-a-pound Chocolates. Pound and half pound packages. Kredel's Drug Store 412 MAIN STREET Quinn's Bulletin The most attractive Millinery, Ladies Coats absolutely correct. Dresses, styles that stand ahead of all. Fall Suits, just what you Want. S P E C T A T 0 R fgzglvctathoar itaff - W r 1 earq s een 110110109 Euthungall nts Q 1 n a mg pro ems Fovfweclf , l , 1 lt lS a habit with At if to wm patrons iU1rougheHl'cqent + ZANG 'S gCVPerat'On Home of ENcgHnAvlNc,Q, Good Shoes 8 BfGfg'ffZfjgffPT 52 mon wool.: Annex PW -LINCOLN . STREEf HE time for boys and girls to save as vlifllgeg 13 t Schooluey are ln e 1g W. A. W t t d t of tiewlihilfiif thigh COCHRAN School to call at this bank for a .copy of our new magazme, Shoes Money Talks and Menvs gifllilfalillilgrlfllifeflilii' Fufnishings avlng. Get a copy free at T . 604 CENTRAL g United States AVENUE National Bank 206 FRANKLIN STREET SPECTATOR ' 1 , 510 New gm ibert W N ,Main ilding 5tree Xmas Candies For Sunday SchoolsEOther Organizations Special Xmas Treats at Special Prices-Our Pure, Wholesome H M de Candies :: K SPECTATOR u , -g l, x .13 'ii' - B 5. J fq 2 ' lf: li c' ll i MMMIN 1' f W gn' l A N atl Q 5 nl Il! 1 X 'ifjb Q , , 9 5 2:2 1 ' 1 w if 'I 'f l X f ' if , , .i .J..l,IlHlff '1 'lf4 l l nl . ' lin. x nf, ' ,IL 7. 105 pb W ,'r gr 'jlf g ' X i., ET' COUinlGn'r.A.niE,5gy Good Christmas Advice Is to acquire a business education and obtain a situation in the com- mercial world where advancement is assured for the capable and am- bitious young man or woman. The CAM- BRIA BUSINESS COLLEGE will equip you to fill any responsible position in fin- ancial or commercial life, Where salaries are large and Where brains and energy are appreciated. X Kdlfiljjf JONES Q HUGHES, Proprietors Lincoln Building Both Phones Franklin Street C ty 'FJ' j , Q egu xy if 'Ill' age Q 1:12 it - i i i Q 5 5 if Q.: if ze- 1. r' 5, rhEll 1Lxw..i 1wiH1.k! , ' 4 Wil, il X -, 'Q -i, of -fl 1 ' ' ' v ,, Sli n -i