Hudson High School - True Blue Yearbook (Hudson, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1908 volume:

Fashionable CLOTHES for young men AT HAUGEN’S Clothes Shop Opposite Chapin Hall House, Pnone 86-J. Hudson, Wis ✓ THE CARDINAL - A First Class Restaurant. Charles Ashbaugh, Prop. Hudson, Wis. Short Orders a Specialty Be9t Service Obtainable. Newly Furnished and Up-to-Date. Your Patronage Solicited. Phone 120. Confectionery, Cigars and Tobacco. Special Attention given to arty Luncheons. Your Patronage Solicited. Phone 120. HUDSON - STAR - ORCHESTRA Music for All Occasions. For prices and dates call on A. G. Hennington, Mgr. Phone 86-J. At Haugen’s Clothes Shop For Up = to = Date Footwear Go to THU NEW SHOE STORE Hudson, Wis. TIM HOWARD, Prop. J. W. BOHRER FURNITURE. MIRRORS. GARRETS PICTURK FRA ML (i Dit. H. G. BICKFORD A. J. KINNEY ATTORNEY AT LAW Hudson, Wis. Hudson, Wis ROBERT DINSMORE Hudson Bottling Works GENERAL INSURANCE Hudson, Wis. G. WALLESCH, Prop. Manufacturer of Pop, Ginger Ale, Uoot Peer. Cream. Lemon and Sarsaparilla Soda, Orang.:. Penr and Crap Apple ! Cider and Selzer Water. FOR FINE CONFECTIONERY. FRUITS AND CIGARS, EVERYBODY GOES TO Robert Friend s Palace of Sweets We carry the largest variety of Fancy packages in the city HOT and COLD Drinks Full line of School Tablets, J. E. JONES i Pencils and Supplies Hudson, Wis. } Our “High School Tablet” is a winner at 5 cents GatchelTs Drug Store Makes a Specialty of Prescriptions. Phone No. 15. Hudson, Wis. For Fine Cutlery, Scissors, Shears, Razors and Manicure Good r, go to OLIVER NELSON. THE ACORN PRESS J. E PALMER Dealer in Commercial and Men’9, Boys’, Ladies’ and Children’s Society Printing High Grade Shoes. Custom Work and John E. Corbally, Prop. Repairing a Specialty. Locust St Patronize TRUE BLUE Advertisers and get your money’s worth. Goto THE IDEAL RESTAURANT Fora Quick Meal or Lunch. Large Assortment of Fine Candies. J. B. Gage, Prop. - - - Hudson, Wis. Stewart, Qrimm Phone O’Connell Co. Phone No. 3 The Up-to-Date No. 3 Grocers and Bakers Dr. £. 1ft. Smith Dr. 0. to. tolng dentist dentist ®ter Comer Drug Store t«d«on Phone—Office 50-J; Residence 50-L Dr. C. f. Iking a. % lee physician and Surgeon Phone—Office 50-J; Residence 50-L Ophthalmic doctor «efractlonisl and Optician Office over Post Office, Hudson, Wis. CRANE’S HARP ORCHESTRA F. R. CRANK, Mor. Dance Music a Specialty. Can Furnish from two to as many musicians as desired. N.W. Phone 27 2. JOHNSON BROS. City Meat Market Patronize True Blue Advertisers and always be happy Commencement Program. Armory Hal], Friday, May, 29, 1908 Music..................High School Orches'ra Invocation...................Rev. W. H Barker President’s Address.....................Byron Bradley Class History............................Alma Johnston Music “Night ..............High School Chorus Class Statistics................Jessie Fisher Class Poem......................Harold Disney Class Prophecy.........................Archie Johnson Music“Absent ................Boys’ Glee Club Spade Oration................. Walter Hauke Class Will .................Arnold Peterson Valedictory......................... Margaret Napier Presen ation of Diplomas.. .Dr. J . H .Wingender Class Song.......................Class of ’08 Compo«ed by Ruth Warner, Bessie Zahler, James Imrie. Benediction...............................Rev Barker Class Motto “Only a Commencement’ . Class Roll Stephen Aldridge Marion Balsom Ida Benson Byron Bradley Cornelia Drolsom Katherine Durning Bessie Graham Jamo9 Graham Jennie Holm James Imrie Mary Imrie Archie Johnson Arthur Lee Lottie Moe Clare O’Keefe Elmer Olson Ruby Roalkvam Josie Roysing Emil Ruemmele Bessie Zahler Harold Disney Jessie Fisher Helen Kermott Margaret Napier Louis Schwarm Florence Young Alice Beggs Bessie Bradley Alma Johnston Edmund Kinney Marie Hodgins Ruth Warner Walter Hauke Maud Jenson Frank Kurrasch Mary McClellan Mamie McMahon Casper Michalson Arnold Peterson Robert Zarske Class Ysll. Purple and Gold, Purple and Gold We’re the class of fame untold We’re the wise, we’re the great, We’re the Class of 1908. TRUE BEUE Published monthly during the school year by the TRUE BLUE PUBLISHING Co. of the Hudson High School. Entered at the post office at Hudson. Wisconsin, as second class mail matter. Subscription price 50 cents per year, or 10 cents per single copy. STAFF OF OFFICERS: Editor-in-chief, Arnold Petersen. Assistant Editor. Ruth Warner. Business Managers, Archie Johnson. Arthur Lee. Athletics. Harol i Disn y. Alumni. Alvin ChristofTerson. Exchanges. Marie Hodgins. Locals. Byron Bradley. CLASS REPORTERS: 08. Katherine Durning: '09. Alvin ChristofTerson: ’10. Philip Balsom: ’ll. Fritz Pearson. Literary Society Reporters, Jessie Fischer, Phillip Bradley FACULTY: M. L. Kephart. Minnie Bilter. J. W. Burkholder. Lillian McNeal. Genevieve Cline. Elsie Boyd. Frances Tschann. Miss Reese Miss Gould. Haccalnureute Sermon byr Hev. G. W. Campbell at the At. 75. Church, Sunday, Atny 24: LIFE’S TRIPLE ALLIANCE. Text: .John 17:18—21 In our beloved United States there is a well establish- ed practice of preaching a farewell sermon to the gradu- ating classes of our various Educational Institutions. This practice is a recognition of the important place religion has held in the making of these institutions. It is more than this. It is a recognition of the fact that it has a great function to perform in the making of life. Therefore in the discharge of my duty and opportunity this morning; 1 consider it a great privilege to stand at the juncture of the ways, and speak words of “Good Cheer” and direction to this class. Mv only anxiety is, that this service may rightly represent the spirit of Christianity in the charge it gives to life. My subject suggests to the mind the many triple al- liances of history that have been made for the world’s peace. And my text is a part of that great prayer of the Master’s, in which He prays for the unity of man, men and God, in the ultimate triumph of righteousness. 1 will read the text again asking you to notice the emphasized pronouns. I’or THEIR sakes I sanctify MYSELF, that THEY also might be sanctified through the truth. Neither pray I for them alone, but for THEM also which shall believe on me through their word; that they may be one; as THOU, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they may be one in us.” Ve cannot but notice in this text the interdepen- dence of the I, THEM and THOU. This is the greatest of all Triple Alliances. It is these Individual, Social and Divine units in Holy Trinitv that I would call your- 2 attention to at this farewell service; that, in the league of these mighty units you may win life’s greates bat- tles. The Individual Compact. I speak of man as a compact, that is an aggregation, of intelligence, sensibility and will powers; all of which fitly framed together constitutes a man or forms a char- acter. The fitly framing of this aggregate is the su- preme art of life. Make a man or woman of yourself and you have done the greatest feat of life. When Shakespeare said, ‘‘Know thyself, to thyself be true;’’ he asked you to conquer the world. One has called us to battle by the following statement of the cause. He says, “To defend the soul, its interests, its rights, its dignities, is our most pressing duty. What the writer, teacher, pastor or philosopher lias to do is to defend humanity in man. Man! the true man, the ideal man! Such should be their motto, their rallying cry. War to all that debases, diminishes, hinders and degrades him; protection for all that fortifies, ennobles, and raises him. The test of every religious, political or educational system is the man which it forms. If the system injures tlie intellligence it is bad. If it injures the character it is vicious. If it injures the conscience it is criminal. It is in the individual that the victory over the world begins. Man was made for mastery and tlie mastery of self is his greatest acquisition. I think this is the reason why the world has laid its richest trophies at the student’s feet. Have you considered, my young friend, the price- less things that have been laid at your feet that by the use of them you might gain the full possession of yourselves? TIME has been given you and will yet be given the most of you. Precious Time! Upon which your loved ones and instructors have ventured so much. Time, untrammeled by tlie anxieties of life, and sweetened by the watch-cares of love and hope. INSTITUTIONS have been given you. Your fathers and grandfathers bought them at a great price. They fought the battles of their country, they faced the dangers and privations of the wilderness, they hewed down the forests, they tilled their farms and builded their cities, wise and painstaking men formulated our systems of jurisprudence, education and religion, wrote our history, science and philosophy, all that we might equip ourselves for the possession of our own individual- ity. What wonderful legacy is this! But this is not all. EXAMPLES have been given us; examples of broad- minded, large hearted and strong willed men. Men, who at great cost of brain effort have endured that which will never need to be endured again. Men, who have expended heart energy in behalf of an unpop- M. v. vfi AKT, Superintendent. J. r. BURKNOL DI5R9 Asst. Rrinoipnl. I , . T •� ■ - — - - 3 ular cause, and made sacrifices that will not need to he made again. Men, who willed all good things, and in the execution of that will'gave themselves. Recounting these endowments of Time, Institutions and Examples that posterity has laid at the feet of our youth, 1 think we can see something of the importance of the battles we are supposed to win in the Individual before it became so largely obligated with the responsi- bilities of life. I said that the individual was a compact, and now, in order that we may more plainly see the nature of this compact, I call attention to the units of which it is com- posed, and the nature of the battles to be fought in or- der to possess mastery. The mastery of the Mind. The man who knows, walks with a firm and stead step, and with a calm and patient heart to the duties of life. Have you in your rapid passage through some darkened hallway sud- denly come upon someone slowly groping his way? This was the man who didn’t know. If this man was aspir- ing for congress he would have one chance in 240; if for the senate, one in 345; if for the presidency, one in 487, if for the Supreme bench, one in 547. Daniel Web- ster once said, “Mind is the great lever of all things. This is evident from the pull of life.” To beat back ignorance is an easy task. Emerson asks “What is the hardest task in the world?” And he answers, “To think.” It is harder than facing far flung battle lines, and dying for one’s country, “unhonor- ed and unsung”. For could lie think clearly he would find ample reason for sheathing the sword. And thus it is with every hard problem of life, the training and mastery of the powers of thought is the solving of all the other problems, therefore the greatest. But the mastery of the mind does not mean the ac- quisition of all of the facts of life; but rather the powers to acquire. The things one learns in school are not the valuable asset of schooling; but rather the ability one gains to think. The power to think has a mastery over facts that marshals them for the fray of life. And the greater this power of the mind, the greater will be the number of facts it can summon to its aid. There are three great enemies of which I wish to speak briefly, one of which, usually besets the path of the scholar’s life. The first in order of importance is Indolence. More students fail to become scholars for want of ambition than for want of brains. A lazy man never became a scholar. The great intelligences of the ages have without exception been prodigious work- ers. A certain Prince, who was in the habit of asking for what he wished and getting what he asked for came 4 to liis tutor and asked for an education. His instructor replied, “Your Honor, there is no royal road to learn- ing.” This is the reply the ages have made to every in- dolent searcher after truth. The road the scholar must take, is not only difficult to travel but it is long. I hope you, my hearers, have taken this road for life. You should remember that the acquiring of the great things of life is usually a slow pro- cess. The secret of the impatience that is too often man- ifest in the acquiring of knowledge is often the low pur- pose to which it is consecrated If your acquiring of knowledge is to the end that you may undo your fellow then you are likely to become impatient for there will be many to undo. But if on the other hand you make it your business in life not to get ahead of other people, but to get ahead of yourself, life will have a holy rivalry that is wholesome for the soul. This impatience sometimes springs from a worthy, tho hasty, desire to engage in the world’s work, before the student days are numbered. Great numbers of stu- dents cherish a childish conceit that they are needed in the great endeavors of life and therefore must hasten from the school or college. Still others there are, who, for some reason have not advanced as rapidly as they think they should, and for this falacious reason entirely neglect their scholastic efforts. They do themselves great injustice. Eternity is long and the Schools of Immortality will never close. There we will push aside the veil of physical science and look beyond the path of the Milky way, beyond the gray matter of the brain cell and beyond the prophecies and promises of a new earth, into the immeasurable things beyond. The third enemy is Intemperance. Not merely the intemperance of the inebriate, but that of the broader nature, that is the parent of all ethers. Dissipation, which in the scholar takes the form of exhausted physical energy. Many students have fail- ed to win intellectual honors or even to make a reason- able success in life because of the dissipation of physi- cal energy. The storehouse from the mind draws in en- ervating powers must be kept replenished. The stu- dent that dissipates his or her energies by the keeping of long or late hours, for the enjoyment of the intoxi- cant, either in the form of alcohol, tobacco or opiate will at some time find the oil of life giving out and others will note that the once brilliant intellect is suffering an eclipse from which it will never be released. There is another form of intemperance that is far too prevalent in this age of books. That is the practice of congesting the mind with matter that is totally irrevelant to the “Among the Breaker ,” May fi, ’OS, under uuspiee of A thiatio As oolntlon 0 business of life. Why fill this library of the soul with all the newspaper jingo, with sentimental love stories, with fantastic and farfetched novels, when there is such an abundance of mind and heart building material to be found? We all know people who have spent time enough reading waste-basket fiction, to have given them a liberal education without the assistance of colleges and universities. Indolence, impatience and intemper- ance are great enemies of the mind. Cherish this great power of the soul, my hearer. Make it the great ally of your life; for it will fill your soul with the light of the ages. Another member of this individual compact is the heart. It is the center of sentiment; from it proceeds the affections of life. There is an education of the heart which is largely dependant upon the resources of the mind; and there is an education of the mind that is largely dependant upon the resources of the heart. “In tlie day when the clear thinker stands alone the world perishes through coldness and lack of love. And, in the day when there is no clear thinker, love does its blundering best but falls pitifully short.” Christian Student, Aug. 1903. One of the very largest contributions to life is the noble sentiments that spring from the heart. Chief among these sentiments is that of Love. It is this senti- ment that makes the Great-hearts of the ages. Love of truth, beauty and righteousness, are salient springs from which to draw the water of life. They are the laughter of heaven in the soul of man. Love of truth made the world’s philosophers, our painters and our sculptors; love of righteousness gave us our reformers, philanthropists, and our saints. How could the world prosper without sentiment? It is sentiment that rules the multitude, and sentiment is the product of the cul- tured heart. “An eminent psychologist from New England, lectur- ing last summer at the University of Chicago, asserted that, “We no longer look to education to bring the mil- lenium. We used to imagine that if we could only pro- vide good schools and get boys and girls under the influ- ence of education we could finally do away with every kind of disorder, sin or crime. In fact, however, we have found that education has failed on this side. No matter how much we may educate the intellect, the in- tellect still remains the slave of passions. Men will do, not what they know, but what they love to do. Reason appears to have been given man chiefly to enable him to discover reasons, for doing what he likes. Consequently while the training of the intellect may save us from the grosser sins and crimes, it reveals to us the meaner ones.” 6 Of course, the education of which this professor spoke was that of the mind, and emphasizes strongly the need of heart culture; which is a work quite apart from mind training. Fill the hearts’ treasure-home with the truth of the ages; hang upon its walls the beauties of precepts and examples; consecrate its altars with purity and righteous- ness and you will have laid the foundations for a mag- nanimous life. The third member of this individual compact is the will. The mind and the heart may be treasure houses filled with facts and sentiments to supply the needs of life; but the will is the administrator of the treasures. If you cannot say “yes” and “no” to the facts and senti- ments that move within, you are a house divided against itself that cannot stand. To such a one, these most prec- ious treasure houses may become the most dangerous assets of life. ’Twere better to be without than having to be unable to direct in paths of righteousness. “There is no chance, no destiny, no fate. (’an circumvent or hinder or control The lirm resolve of a determined soul.” “Gifts count for nothing, Will alone is great, All thinks give way before it Soon or late.” 'fluis I have stated the fact that INCARNATION is the supreme method of greatness. That is, if one would win success in any walk of life, he must first win it with- in the realm of his own person. The Social Compact. The majority of my hearers have already noticed that the mind and heart of the individual are absolutely dependant upon that and those outside of the personal- ity, for its highest perfection. There is a mutual inter- dependanee of man upon men that makes for the success of man. Over the noble gateway leading to the campus of Cor- nell University are these words, “So enter, that thou mav- est become more thoughtful and learned; so depart, that thou mavest become more useful to thy country and man- kind.” This makes service, the great object of life. This is the fact that Henry Ward Beecher enunciated when he said, “The supreme art of life above all other arts, is the art of living together, justly and chartibly.” There is no other thing that is so taxing, requiring so much education, so much wisdom or practice as to know how to live with our fellowmen. In importance the art excels all productive industries which we teach our chil- dren. All skill and knowledge, aside from that is as noth- ing. The business of life is to know how to get along with our fellowmen. Newell Dwight Hillis lias put the same fact into another form when he said. “In import- ance this knowledge exceeds every other knowledge whatsoever. To know what armor to put on against tomorrow’s conflict, how to attain the ends of commerce and ambition by using men, and how to use men, not by injuring, not by cheating them, not by marring them, not by neglecting them; but how thro’ men to advance both one’s self and one’s fellow — this is life’s task. For skill in getting on with men is the test of perfect manhood.’’ From the standpoint of reason, experience has taught men that their interests are conserved in their fellowmen. Every brother man has something to contribute to your success, and in the contribution blesses his own life. Man is man’s greatest benefactor; and the law of success- ful relation is co-operation. Every man loses power when be reason of any strain- ed relation, lie breaks the community of interest with his fellowman. But more than this is true; every man has an obligation to pay to all others, in the payment of which, he adds to the increment of life. The old Heb- rews wisely analyzed the kingly office under the heads of Prophet, Priest and King. And the world’s real po- tentates have been men who were first prophets or wise men, foreseeing the future and who before they became kingly, became priests and willingly bore the sins of their generation upon their hearts. And thus it is ever, that mastery springs from knowledge but kingship springs from service. History gives us many tributes verifying this fact. The statesman who best serves his fellowmen; altlio his contemporaries may be more popular than he, has with- out fail, received the honors of a grateful people. The physician who best serves his patient; the teacher who best serves his scholars; the merchant, who, with wis- dom and brotherly interest transfers commodities are the men who do business upon a firm basis. If you would ally yourself with the second greatest compact known to the ages; ally yourselves with men; lend yourself to the destinies of your day and age. Leave the “low vaulted past” of self interest, for “the dome more vast” of human brotherhood. Write the words of love and service, in fair, large characters across the pages of your biographies. Then men will honor you as they do the Great Liberator and your children’s children will weep over your dead body as the children of the street wept over William of Orange. 8 The Divine Compact. France once attended to vacate the throne of Deity by resolving “that there is no God.” They abolished the Sabbath, unfrocked the priests, sent them out into sec- ular employment, and turned places of worship into pla- ces of trade. What was the result? Did she have great statesmen, and more abundant harvests, and peace and liberty among the people? No. She inau- gaurated the Reign of Terror, the blackest, bloodiest chapter in the history of the land, and her vine-clad hills ran with the blood of her best people. On the bluff overlooking the bay where the Mayflower landed there is a beautiful monument. On the corners of the pedestal are four figures in sitting posture; one represents Law, another Liberty, another Education, and another Religion. The pedestal is surmounted by a beautiful bronze figure with the open Bible in one hand and the index finger of the other pointing away to the throne of God. That uplifted finger symbolizes the the faith of this great nation. So long as it stands for our national conscience and our national faith the coun- try is safe; it matters not who is president or what par- ty is in power. God must be included in complete society. “The na- tions that forget God, shall perish.” And if this is true of Society and nations it is certainly true of the individ- ual constituency. In the great battle of life that we all have to fight there is constant need of feeling secure in the position we occupy. Our age needs to hear the voice that has no doubt in its accents. It needs to feel the touch of one hand that does not tremble. It needs to feel the strong beat of a heart that does not fear. Humanity needs the voice, the touch and the heartbeat of God. Then can they triumphantly affirm, “If God be for us who can be against us.” Ladies and gentleman of the graduating class, the ulti- mate success of life and all of the allies of life is depend- ant upon the choice of the God you serve. Two religions are today struggling for the mastery. There is the re- ligion of Mammon, whose dominant purpose is selfish- ness and whose creed is indifference to moral considera- tions, except so far as they are regarded as instruments of individual advancement. There is also the religion of God, whose purpose is service and whose creed is loy- alty to something larger than yourself; that is, loyalty to the ideal man and the God he represents. In closing my farewell message to the class of 1908, I urge you to ally yourselves with the God-man, Jesus Christ, whose pierced hands have turned back the tide of the centuries, that would have foamed out their wrath Cast of Senior Class Play, Psmeralda,” A fay 2 2, 'OH. 9 upon lost and shipwrecked lives; whose lips have spoken words that have opened the flood gates of knowledge; and whoso heart-beat lias driven fear from human breasts and wanned the palsied world. “If he be for us, who can be against us.” I am sure I am urging you to a mighty and conquer ing alliance today; constituted by your better self, your neighbor and your God. And I know of no more fitting summary with which to (‘lose than a verse of Professor Henry Vran Dyke’s, in which he says, Four things a man must learn to do If he would make his record true; To think without confusion clearly; To love his fellowmen, sincerely; To act from human motives, purely; To trust in God and heaven, sincerely. PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS In behalf of the class of 1908, I welcome you to these exercises, given anually by the graduating class. This class entered the high school four years ago, determined to win the honor which is to be conferred upon us tonight. We have not only studied our text books diligently but we have striven to maintain the honor and prestige of the Hudson high school. In all our undertakings the past record of the Hudson high school has been an incentive to our ambition. In some things we have found ourselves not equal to those who have preceded us, while in other things we have surpass- ed them. Our defeats have shown us our faults and prepared us for renewed efforts in other undertakings, while our victories have accustomed us to place confidence in our- selves. Although victory cannot always be won we feel assured that we have contributed our just share in winning laurels for the Hudson high school. In spite of our varied school life there has always been one great aim before our eyes—the attainment of a diploma. Now we have obtained our reward, only to be confronted by greater and far graver problems. Formerly we were accustomed to look upon commence- ment as the final triumph of all our hard work in school, but now we find that in reality, it is only the beginning of greater things. The seniors whom we have looked up to in the past are now holding positions of trust and making a success of life. The Hudson high school has turned out many men and women who have lived to be a credit to their Alma Mater and we shall go forth tonight determined to 10 use to good advantage the educatino we have obtained. The training we have obtained during, the past four years has well prepared us for our struggle with life. The learning we have accpiired would be of little value to us if we had not also Jearned to appreciate the ends for which it was obtained. We have gained some knowledge of science, but we could not run an electrical plant. We have become acquainted with literature, but that would not gain us a livelihood. We have been taught mathematics, but in actual life we may use but a small per cent of that knowledge. Why, then, have we attended school! It was not to make our minds the store house of all the facts con- tained in text books, but to acquire the power of think- ing. To obtain that control over the powers of mind which should enable us to apply ourselves to the solu- tion of problems. Power of application, power of punctuality, power of responsibility are what our teachers have striven to im- press upon our minds. These are not only valuable but absolutely necessary to success in any line. If we but remember that our first great achievement was gained by following these requirements to success and so con- tinue to exercise the same powers, we shall live to be a credit to the Hudson high school. Tonight, as we leave our school days behind us and lace the world, we wish to thank the citizens of Hudson for the kind interest they have taken in our education and most of all the teachers, who have worked hard to prepare us for life. Our school has been a small world to us. We have stood together to maintain the honor of the Hudson high school. We have suffered defeats and won victories and as we separate tonight we shall always cherish a fondness for the Hudson high school and alwavs give loval support to her representatives. BYRON BRADLEY. CLASS HISTORY. Back in the middle nineties there was a September morning when many fond and admiring mothers stood at their open doors and gave the parting kiss, and gazed with pride and elation upon their freshly scrubbed darl- ings, whose faces shone with joy as they sallied forth from their homes to experience the wonders of that great “first day’' at school. Of course, these mothers, with clear vision, foresaw in their own loved ones the prodigies that time has prov- ed us to be. 11 During the first six years of our course we we're scattered in the various ward schools. Knowledge, chicken pox, measles and whooping cough were indis- criminately seized upon by us. It was not until the seventh grade was reached that we all came together and each recognized in the other the budding genius, which succeeding years have brought to full bloom. Notwithstanding the hundreds of pupils that have passed through the process of mould- ing at the hands of Miss Ryan, we are sure that today she looks back upon our class as the one that stands out pre-eminently conspicuous for its high scholarship and perfect deportment. In the eighth grade, our reputation for proficiency continued undimmed. The first teacher of that year fell a victim to the sly god, Cupid, and we all sorrowed when she left us for her western home. However, the school board with great wisdom selected for the place one worthy to be her successor. The grammar school diplomas that we received at the end of that year had been won only by diligent study. Our greatness had been achieved, not thrust upon us. We had begun to realize that knowledge is power. It was in 19U4 that we entered the Hudson high school with a larger enrollment than that of any previous class, numbering seventysix. We were amazed and greatly dumfounded to find ourselves in so spacious a room, surrounded on all sides by the upper classmen. But when the great bell rang and all the teachers were seated with dignity on the rostrum, then indeed were we bewildered. It would take too long to tell of our first few days of high school life, in which we were the actors amusing the upper classmen. Gradually our greenness wore away, and we settled down to regular school life. During September we had our first spread but were not allowed to stay later than ten, which restriction hurt our feelings greatly. As the year wore on the teachers became aware of our unparalleled intellectual ability and then began to prophesy great things for the future of our illustrious class. After Christmas Arthur Walby left us for his home above, which cast a deep shadow on the class. The re- mainder of the year passed away without anything un- usual, save that'the standings of all were exceptionally high. We entered upon the sophomore year with our ranks greatly thinned. But all were determined to accomplish every task assigned us. We were exceedingly modest and diligent workers, winning the admiration and envy 12 of the freshmen, and the Jove and respect of tlie teacliers and upper classmen. As juniors we were tlie shining liglits of the school, having had a number of new members added to our class. Throughout the year we were the pets and pride of our teachers in consequence of which fact we were disliked by all other classes, for they were unable to accomplish the great feats performed by us. At the last of the year, we gave the long to be remembered Junior Prom, which was preceded by a mock commencement program, in which we endeavored to do full justice to our grateful senior friends. Owing to the administrative ability of our business manager, Archie Johnson, ours was the first Junior Prom to declare a dividend to the members of the class. But our record as seniors has surpassed all else. We had learned from our predecessors that physics was the one study to be dreaded and on which we would fail if any where. But, “mirabile dictu,” under the ef- ficient leadership of Mr. Burkholder, we have finished the book, mastered its contents from cover to cover and are here tonight as living examples of what can be ac- complished by studiousness combined with great ability. In nationalities, we are represented by many races, there being Scotch, German, Irish, English and a number of Scandinavians in the class. Stephen Aldridge alone traces his ancestry back to a monkey in South Africa, which fact we are loath to believe. As a summary, we entered with seventy-six, have lost thirty-seven and gained eleven, making the present number forty. With such a brilliant and successful history as this, we leave the dear old school with many happy thoughts of the past and hopes for the future. We sincerely trust that the coming classes of the school may profit by our example and succeed in their endeavor to reach the high pinnacle to which we have attained. Tonight our class history in school is over but may it always continue for each and every one of us even more brilliant and successful than in the past. A closing wish for the class, may be given in the words of Shakespeare: “May the fair goddess Fortune fall deep in love with thee; Prosperity be thy page. ’ ’ ALMA JOHNSTON. CLASS STATISTICS It is indeed a great honor to be permitted to relate a few of the many qualities of this illustrious and far- N. S. Debaters who defeated New Richmond, A fay 1 H. S. Debaters who defeated Galahad, April 20 13 famed class of 1908. Were I to relate all, it would ne- cessitate an addition to the Hudson Public Library in or- der to contain the countless volumes. Our class numbers forty, a number exceeding any number which has grad- uated from the Hudson High or perhaps shall in succeed- ing years. Considering our number, you will not be at all sur- prised when I inform you that altogether we weigh 5200 pounds or from the “physics point of view”, 2,358.( ()8 kilo. The total weight of the girls is 2949 pounds, an average weight of 123 pounds. The total weight of the boys is 2251 pounds, an average weight of 141 pounds. Comparing the weight of the boys and girls, we find that the girls excel the boys by 098 pounds. However the boys claim the heavy weights, as James Graham and Emil Ruemmle are each striving to gain the 200 lb. mark. Our lightest member is the quiet little maiden, Kath- erine Darning, who weighs only 100 pounds. As to height, we reach the standard, for our tall- est boy measures exactly six feet; our shortest girl five feet, one inch. The total height of the girls is 129 feet, 114 inches; of the boys, 91 feet 1| inches, making a to- tal of 221 feet, 1 inch. The total age of the girls is 414 years, 7 months, 0 days; of the boys is 295 years, 3 months, 4 days, mak- ing a total of 709 years, 10 mouths, 10 days. The aver- age age is 174 years. With such an age as 709 years, 10 months, .10 days, our wisdom is never to be surpassed, for we are nearly as old as Noah. If small feet have anything to do with wisdom we certainly are favored, for the average size of the shoe is 44. Of course, that does not mean that every one wears 44, for the sizes range from 24 to 9. We have just rea- son to be proud when we learn that the shoes of the River Falls and Galahad classes had to be made to order. The big head does not seem to be characteristic of this class, as of some others and probably that accounts for our widespread and renowned wisdom, for big heads never succeed in making a display of knowledge. But do not think, however, that these qualities are the only ones which distinguish the noble class; it is known thruout the United States for its orators, deba- ters, musicians, editors and athletes. As orators, Byron Bradley, Casper Michalson and Harold Disney are eloquent speakers, whose glory will never fade. But our debaters have raised the glory of the class even to the skies by their many victories, especially the recent ones. Why the Galahad team have not yet recov- 14 ered and doubtless are still wondering how it ever hap- pened but how could it be otherwise when Robert Zars- ke with his convincing argument was opposing them. But May 1st brought our crowning victory■, when Byron Bradley, Archie Johnson and Arnold Peterson defeated that farfamed New Richmond team. How the cries of 1908 rent the skies that night. Next to our debaters come our declamers, but of these we can only mention Ruth Warner, who won fame for us during the junior year. But the crowning achieve- ment of our senior year has been the best True Blue that has ever been published under the guidance of Arnold Peterson, it has gained a standard which is never to be equaled. Its financial success we must attribute to Archie Johnson and Arthur Lee, who have fulfilled their duties successfully. Another of undertakings has been paying the debt on the piano, which has been accomplished by enter- tainments, when many of our members displayed their musical ability in both the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs. We feel almost sure that Miss Tschann will have to discontinue the glee clubs next year, for what could they be without the sweet soprano of Mary Imrie, the low soft alto of Katherine Burning, the rich bass of Casper Micli- alson, and the enchanting tenor of James Graham. Or who could preside at the piano .-o faithfully and well as Ruth Warner, or who could so entrance an audience as audience as Bessie Zaliler with her sweet-toned mandolin, or who could fill the soul with such wondrous strains as ♦fames Imrie with his bow! And now we come to athletics. Nearly everyone of the boys of our class have shared in one way or an- other in football, basketball, baseball. Last fall our football team, which was composed largely of seniors conquered everywhere. The basketball team, with its overshining star, Elmer Olson, will never be equalled. But in baseball, our glory will never grow dim. Just look at some of our players. Why you can see the very word of victory written on their faces. The girls, too, have a share in athletics, for what would the girls’ basket ball team of last year and this year have been without Bessie Bradley, Marion Balsom and Marie Mod- gins. But far beyond these victories has been one for which each one of us has struggled to attain—that of the the physics book, under Mr. Burkholder’s guidance. We have learned so many things that were you to ask us, we should not know where or how to begin.Indeed, we have been so successful in our work that I believe Mr. Burkeholder fully intended to take some of us as assis- tants in the science department next year. 13 As to the beauty of the class, we cannot say enough. Behold the rosy cheeks of Josie Roising, the slow, state- ly mein of Claire O’Keefe, the twinkling eyes of Bessie Graham, the golden locks of Mary McClellan and the winning smile of Alma .Johnston. But do not think these quaiities are alone centered in the girls, for behold the dignity of Arnold Peterson, the modesty of our class president, the beauty of Elmer Olson and the grace of Archie Johnson. The variety oi eyes is great. 1 have never had the opportunity of looking into more than two or three of them but Edmund Kinney assured me that after a care- ful observation, he tliot most of them were changeable in color and had something of animal fierceness in them. There are twenty-three girls in the class. Our smallest is Ida Benson; our largest is Margaret Napier; our wisest is Jennie Holin, the class beauty is Marion Balsom; our fastest talker is Ruby Roalkvam. We all laugh a great deal, but Cornelia Drolsom out shines them all. Our fastest walker is Florence Young. There are sixteen boys in our class. Our noisiest is Edmund Kinney; our quietest is James Graham; the most conceited, Walter Hauke; the teachers’ pet, Elmer Olson; the wittiest, Casper Michalson, themost delicate Frank Kurrasch; the strongest, Louis Schwann. Then we must not overlook the wondrous knowledge of some of our boys. Why James Graham can never be equal- ed in the rapidity with which his unlimited understand- of our boys. Why James Graham can never be equal- ed in the rapidity with which he translates German, nor Harold Disney with his unlimited understanding of phys- ics. I dare not touch on the wisdom of the girls, for that is far beyond mentioning. And, so, after careful consideration and consulta- tion with worthy friends, I have condescended to com- pile this document on the statistics of the illustrious class of 1908. I am aware my life is in danger but had 1 told all, my st6ry would have been still more astounding. However, it is our hope that in the new course just dawning, we will have statistics equallv as worthy. JESSIE FISHER. CLASS PROPHECY. Ladies and Gentlemen: It is my pleasure this even- ing to give you a brief outline of the positions which the members of the illustrious class of 1908 will hold ten years from this evening. As is customary in giving the prophecy, it is neces- sary for the prophet to give the authority for his state- 16 ments. L will not vary from this custom but will state that my predictions were obtained from the highest authority. Before mentioning his name I will relate to you the manner of the meeting which took place between us. While trying to study four lessons at once, one bright sunny day last week, I fell asleep and while within the realms of Morpheus, 1 had a curious dream. I ap- peared to be on Willow river, when suddenly on the other bank a large opening appeared and something seemed to draw me toward it. I crossed and was about to enter when—that was all. The next I knew Mr. Kephart was asking me where I was the night before. But to continue. The following Saturday I journed up to the place where I had seen the opening and waited. I had not long to wait. The opening appeared and I entered. I passed along a narrow hall, but soon entered a large chamber where I was dazzled for a second by the bright light which came from what I later found were star fish, scattered over the ceiling and walls. The walls were decorated with fish of all kinds, from the tiny minnow to the monstrous shark, around which were festooned seaweeds and sea flowers. At the upper end of the hall, seated on a large octupus, which held in each of its arms one of his attendants, was the God of Waters —Neptune. I advanced slowly and after saluting him found why he wanted me. He said that I was a humane fishermaft and never took more than ten pounds and that, as I had not fished out of the river this year, he would grant me the favor of asking one wish from him, which he would carry out. The class prophecy was on my mind and I instantly asked him for the future rank of my classmates. He ac- cordingly gave me a paper, from which I have obtained the following predictions: Edmund Kinney, the solemn member of our class has reached the height of his ambition—namely the judgeship of the circuit court, having held this office for three years. Mary McClellan, who was always noted for her studiness, is now stenographer for Skinem Doolittle, a prosperous firm in Minneapolis. Marie Hodgins, one of the most ambitious of our girls, has at last obtained prominence. Last spring, she was elected alderman from the 12th ward and at a meeting of the council, was unanimously elected presi- dent of that worthy body. Jessie Fisher, the Gopher state girl, has remained and helped build up her home town. Jessie is controll- ing a large school for girls at Lakeland. Bessie Graham is also with her, teaching music at the seminary. Cor- 4 Baseball Team,. i ■ . 17 nelia Drolsom, the jolly member of our class, is also found here teaching English. Under the management of Jessie and the help of Cornelia and Bessie, the school has pro- gressed rapidly. Arthur Lee, the hero of the class play, after taking a course in architecture, has proved himself to he a man who knows his business. He is at present building a large ampitheater at Baytown, which when completed will he used as winter quarters for Gentry Bros.’ Dog and Pony Show. Helen Kermott is now practicing medicine in St. Luke’s hospital, St. Paul. She has only one person over her and will soon hold first place among the doctors at this institution. Here we also find another member of the class of 1908, none other than the shining star of our class, Margaret Napier, who is head nurse at St. Luke’s. Bessie Bradley has taken up art and is now studying in Paris. Harold Disney has become a lawyer of renown and is now district attorney of St. Croix county. Path arner, who has been so successful in reading the palms of her school mates and others, is now one of the country’s most famous clairvoyants and has forced Anna Eva Fay to retire. Josie Poising is teaching history in the Hudson high school. Byron Bradley, our honored president, is now leader in finance, as he was a leader in his class. And after clever manipulations of the stock markets, he has obtain- ed complete control of the Standard Oil trust. John 1). had to take a back seat and Byron is now watering the stock to his heart’s content. Mamie McMahon, who always excelled in literature, followed out this line, and is at present the star reporter of the Burkhardt Bugle, a popular daily at Burkhardt, Wis. Frank Kurrasch is foreman of the paint shops in the C. St. P., M. 0. railway carshops at North Hudson. Claire O’Keefe has followed her natural longing and has become a detective. That she is adept in her line, one has but to look at the daily papers. About once a week, the front sheets of our largest newspapers are dec- orated with the photo of this clever member of the class of 1908. The prettiest male member of our famous class, Elmer Olson, commonly called Tussie, or various other pet names, now owns and operates a large restaurant in North Hudson. Jennie Holm, the talkative girl of our class, has at last found an occupation suitable, and is now chief 18 operator at the North western telephone exchange at Hudson, which employes twenty operators. Casper Michalson now represents this district in Congress. Ruby Roalkvam married a member of the class ot 1908 and is now residing at North Hudson. Arnold Peterson is a lecturer on liquid air, wire- less telegraphy and radium and gives the best satisfac- tion of any lecturer who has ever appeared in Hudson. Arnold had some experience in this line while in the high school, which perhaps turned him in this direction. Marion Balsom, who played the title role in the clasvS play, is now principal of the Baldwin schools. She has held her position for five years and is well liked by all of the Baldwin high school scholars. Like father like son. So Louis Schwann proved to be. He is at present running a large tonsorial parlor in one of Hudson’s principal streets and has such men as Judge Kinney, District Attorney Disney and Mr. Olson as steady customers. Florence Young and Alma Johnston, another bright pair of the ’08’s, are conducting a large school for oratory and declamation in Minneapolis. Robert Zarske, the smallest member of the class, is now a prominent salesman, traveling for Swift Co. Robert always was good with the “blarney” and his po- sition is suitable to him. Ida Benson is managing a large ladies’ tailoring- establishment in Clear Lake. Lottye Moe is head saleslady in Birkmose Wiberg Co’s department store and has proved herself invalua- ble to the managers. Emil Reummele now owns a large farm in the town of Troy and his cattle and sheep are known as the best all over the state. Alice Beggs and Maude Jensen operate a large millin- ery store in Minneapolis and their new creation, know as the Lemon Tree has the Merry Widow beaten for size. Catherine Burning is another of our classmates who is residing in Burkhardt. Catherine owns and oper- ates a large hotel at this beautiful summer resort. She has been so successful that she is soon to leave the ho- tel for a cottage in Hudson, where the blue and gold of the class of 1909 and the purple and gold of the class of 1908 will ever be present. James Imrie, Bessie Zahler and Mary Imrie, the musical wonders of the class, have successfully climbed the ladder of fame. They are now traveling in the Or- pheum circuit, and playing to packed houses. One of the proofs, which the ruler of the seas gave to show that his prophecies were to be true, was this bill announcing 19 their arrival in Minneapolis. The future of the three remaining members of the class was revealed to me in a vision which I recently had. The time appeared to he ten years - in the future. I found myself in Roberts on a business trip. After fin- ishing my work I returned to the station. Wishing to find out when my train left, I stepped to the ticket window and tapped on the counter. The agent’s back was turned but when he faced me, who should it be but the rapid of our class—Stephen Aldridge. After shak- ing heartily, Steve told me that he could not bear to leave the old town and so took up telegraphy. He told me that he was considered the best man on the eastern division and that he expected a promotion soon. .While talking together, the whistle of No. 83, the fastest freight train on the division was heard up the grade. We stepped out and as it came thundering in something seemed natural in the movements of the head brakeman as he signaled the rear brakeman and dropped nimbly to the ground. He walked toward us, and I saw it was our old friend, Walter Hauke. The three of us had quite a reunion there. But soon the conduc- tor said, “all aboard!” and Walter leaped nimbly on. A short distance down the track, two or three boys tried to catch a ride. The rear brakeman drove them off, but Walter came running back and above the roar of the train we could hear his voice: “Let them get on I used to do that myself. V Stephen then said: “Let us step down and see James Graham.” The first thing 1 noticed was a large sign which read, JAMES GRAHAM Threshing Machines, Boots and Shoes, Groceries and General Merchandise. We stepped in at the back door and there was the giant of the class of 1908, sorting potatoes. He was glad to see me and said at my departure, to stop on my next trip and he would give me an order. Ladies and gentlemen, my prophecies may hold true and they may not but in either case, this is certain—that the class of 1908 has shown that the characteristics of its members are such that they will rise to positions of trust and responsibility, from which height they will look back and see the truth of our class motto: “Only a Commencement.” ARCHIE JOHNSON. SPADE ORATION. 20 I have been granted the honor of performing that ceremony, as the representative of this class just adding its name to the twenty-seven already written in the records of our high school, of transferring the spade. Of all wealth that we may leave to the class of 1909, there is, I am sure, nothing as significant as this emblem of labor. The history of the spade is worth the literary efforts of Milton or Homer. Modeled by the class of 1881, it has passed thru the hands of now celebrated engineers, lawyers, doctors, teachers, ministers and politicians, each one adding that to its name, which has served to infuse in us a desire to surpass all and no doubt twenty years hence, in the hands of classes to come, it will bear added significance for having been handled by this already noted class of 1908. Indeed, as I look into the future, though I see per- chance, an advance in the lines of those who follow us in added devotion to the school and in added credit to its history, yet I find not one class or individual, who severing the bonds with the old school, as we do tonight, leaves more of a caress in the touch as they part with this symbol of unity, nor do I hear a deeper sigh at the parting, for it is bound to our hearts with bonds that can never break and with links that will hold forever. With this spade, several of the members of this class have made achievements. With it Arthur Lee, Emil Reummele and Margaret Napier have accomplishe much in mathematics; Byron Bradley, Arnold Peterson and Archie Johnson in debate and Edmund Kinney has become proficient in literary work. Our determination to keep it brighter than any class has ever done, has never wavered and tonight, as I hold it for the last time, a possession of this class, 1 am proud to say that we have added that to its value and to our lives and characters, which in the future now opening before us, will make us manlier men and nobler women. Therefore, in behalf of 1908, I present it to you, the representative of your talented class, and trust that if possible you will cherish it and keep it brighter than ever, and in passing it on, leave as little to regret. WALTER HAUKE. CLASS WILL. We, the class of 1908 of the Hudson High School, of the county of St. Croix, of the State of Wisconsin, being of sound mind and memory, and mindful of our near dis- solution as a class, do hereby make, publish and declare 21 this, our last will and testament in manner following: First—After having paid our just debts and final expenses, we do bequeath to the Athletic Association, all remaining capital. Second—Being aware of the loss to the school which will be caused by our separation therefrom, we do hereby bequeath to the faculty and upper classmen, the care of about sixty hopeful inspirations from the eighth grade. Third—As Walter Hauke has purchased stock in the Northwestern line, he will from now on do all of his travelling in a special, so we do hereby give, bequeath and devise the aforementioned persons’ tie pass to Carl Kottke, his heirs and assigns forever. Fourth—After having paid for the last issue of the True Blue we do entrust to the coming senior class all of the enormous amount of capital invested in this en- terprise, provided they shall invest the same in such se- curities as will give good returns until such a time shall arrive when they can use it for the original purpose. Fifth—Furthermore knowing that Alvin Christof- erson is in financial straits we do hereby bequeath and devise to him the position of business manager of the aforementioned paper. ►Sixth- We, the class of 190S as a whole, do bequeath to Miss Cline and Miss McNeal our best wishes for a hap- py tour on the continent and success in obtaining either an archduke or a count. Seventh—As a compensation to the faculty for stretching their consciences to such an extent as to let us all thru we do hereby promise to forgive all grievan- ces that we may have held against them. Eighth—As additional compensation to Miss Bilter for saving the algebra students from death from apo- plexy, we do hereby promise her a large algebra class next year. Ninth— This book, a revised edition of how to be happy tho married, we do bequeath to Henry Wade, pro- vided that if ever such a time shall accidentally or other- wise come when he shall have no further use for it, or af- ter he shall have learned it he shall bequeath same to Charles Boe. Tenth—We bequeath and devise to Pearle Dickey, Casper Michalson’s receipt for curling the hair without burning. Eleventh—As Archie Johnson expects a new pocket comb and mirror in the near future, we do bequeath and devise his old set to Connor Stapleton. Twelfth—As James Graham must begin tonight to face the cruel battles of farm life, we do hereby, give, be- queath and devise all of his ball room courtesies, which 22 have made him so popular among the more gentle sex, to Leslie Disney, his heirs and assigns forever. Thirteenth—We do bequeath to the care of the class 1909 this pennant, together with the responsibility of keeping it unsullied. Fourteenth—We do hereby nominate Harry Kur- rascli captain of next fall’s foot ball team. Fifteenth—We extend to our principal our best and sincerest wishes for his success in life, for the faithful- ness with which he has labored with us during the past year. Sixteenth—We do bequeath the thanks of this fa- mous class to the different members of the school board for the interest and willingness they have shown in sup- plying the funds whereby we have been enabled to tlioro- Jv sift the subject matter from our various studies. Seventeenth—Having confidence in the integrity and ability of Professor Burkholder and believing that he will legally and faithfully execute this our last will and testament, we do hereby nominate and appoint him the executor of our aforementioned will and testament, and hereby provide that he be not required to give bonds for the execution of the aforementioned duties. In witness whereof, the said class of 1908 of the Hud- son high school has caused these presents to be duly sign- ed, sealed and delivered by its president, Byron Brad- ley. The above instrument of four pages was on the 29th day of May 1908, signed, sealed, published and declared by the class of the Hudson high school to be their last will and testament in the presence of us, who at the re- quest of the said class and in their presence and in the presence of each other have signed our names hereto. MISS GOULD, MISS BOYD, MISS TSCHANN, Witnesses. ARNOLD PETERSON. FAREWELL ADDRESS. It is with sincere regret tonight, that I bid fare- well to all here assembled in behalf of the class of nine- teen hundred and eight. Friends and classmates we meet here tonight with both pride and sorrow, that we must now part. We, the class of 1908, have worked hard and faithfully to attain the highest goal, and to- night we experience what seems to us, the greatest event in our lives thus far. We are now about to separate from our companions and dear ones, some perhaps to 23 go far away, and yet we hope, never to he forgotten by one another. Even now we are only commencing to fill our places in this great world, and often times, no doubt, we will look back, with both pleasure and longing, to the happy days spent at Hudson High. We have many to thank for this great privilege of graduating here tonight, and we are very grateful to them all for the opportunities they have afforded us. We extend our sincerest gratitude to you, our par- ents, who have so faithfully labored and aided us to reach this goal, and to you, our teachers, who have so patient- ly toiled with us and instructed us in our daily studies. But it is to you, our schoolmates, that we turn with the deepest feeling of sorrow, for we must now sever the ties which have bound us together thruout our school life. And still, we hope we shall not be entire- ly forgotten by those left behind, for our interest in dear old Hudson High will never be lost, tho’ we may be far away from all those near and dear to us. And now my classmates, let not this be the end of our ambitions. Let us strive ever upward and ever onward for this is ‘'only a commencement.” So now again, and for the last time, the class of 1908 bids “Farewell to all.” MARGARET NAPIER. Class Poem. Swiftly falls the deepening shadows on our youth’s last High School day, Fainter tho ray of daylight growing in the distance far away, And our past life s'nking deeper in the twilight’s hazy vale, Rise now before our vision like a gleaming distant sail; As the silent waves of joy and sorrow rolling on and ever on, Tell us of the days departed, of the years that now are gone. Soft the night wind sighing faintly whispers thru the swaying trees, And forms and faces most forgotten now distinct and clear one sees; Classmates now departed into the sea of life, Unprepared for future battles in the storm and strife. Now the darkening clouds are gathering in the deep blue of the skies, And the gentle summer breezes mournful thru the forest sighs: For death, to the Father’s lasting home the peaceful realms above, Had taken the life of a classmate dear, a simple life of joy and love; 24 Pare as the winding silvery river by fate his life thread cut in twain, In the happy hours of innocent childhood not like the ripen- ing grain. The years as shadows speed away and vanish on the wings of time, And on the morrow ever onward paths of duty we must climb. Yet where sorrow laid its hand in the seventh grade, The character of our lives: its corner stone was laid. Slowly o’er the eastern hilltops rose the golden morning sun, Swiftly fades night’s clouds of darkness as a new life we begun; For we saw those heights of glory in the Senior year beyond, And other classes climbing higher life’s paths with eager foot- steps thronged, Our thots like tiny winding brooklets broaden as they onward flow, And the years speed by like minutes, now they cannot go too slow. As the sunlight sinks at evening swiftly down the western sky, So the days are formed to memory, and the years skim softly by. Then the days were longer, the future far away, But looking back, those years now seem, but yesterday. Again ’tis morning, and the sunlight with its shafts of golden beams Dispels the childish fears and fancies and the fleeting starry dreams, For we see a band of Seniors now with sober looking mein, Ready to start their future duties, and on the waves of life be seen, Scattered some as leaves in autumn on the wailing stormy breeze, And herean'd there a face of strangeness rising thru the mist one sees; Come from other towns and cities hearing of our Senior class, Seeking to be one amongst us and thru the Senior year to pass. But swift the years departing fade in the morning light, As the future slowly unfolds out of the black of night. Soft the evening sunset lingers on the closing door of day, Slowly the shades of twilight deepen and the sun sinks far away. As we wait behind the curtain in the shadow of the past, For the future veil to open and the gates of life unclasp. Waiting here tonight as Seniors in ambitious youthful land, Watching as the future brightens on life’s golden gleaming strand. Ni rJi vSo iooJ Or ? )Ostr«. 25 For four long years we’vi studied hard and walked the High School way, Four short years in High School life we’ve bowed beneath the teachers’ sway. We’ve dreamed of the days before us in the dimness far to the west, As a vision of life in its beauty like in the land of the blest. We’ve started on the narrow road that extends far out to the bounds of life, And soon on the waves of humanity’s sea we enter upon the lasting strife As one journeying far thru the pathless deep and in a chiller clime, For the veil that hides the future, lifts on the speeding wings of time, And scattered no was flying snowilakes each must life’s long bat- tles meet Climbing the rounds of duty’s ladder to the highest topmost seat Sad that the happy sunny days of youth are gone and past recall, Glad that beyond lie our future in life’s open door for all. Gone as the dream of a day are the hours ne’er to return, Gone are the school day joys and the lessons we’ve missed to learn. Looking afar o’er the snow capped mount toward lifes towering peak, A picture, framed in the golden sunlight, of our classmates lies at our feet; And I seem to see, in the distance of years, Elmer’s laughing dimpled smile, And Kinney our wondrous wizard, who the weary hours would often then beguile, And Graham, our great Titan giant, now the dark clouds of care roll away, And I hear again his tenor voice as he sang in the High School day, And Byron and bashful Arnold, in the hard roughened way of the world: And our classmates, all striving onward with the banner of progress near furled. Remembering that he would reach, to the highest of life’s planes, Climbs ever on by defeats and loses more than by gains. 26 And ever more while the spirit of the High School'remains in our sight, We’ll forge ever on toward knowledge with wisdom’s lamp as our light. Ever onward, never backward bearing the thick of life’s fray, Till at last we meet, in the years beyond in the High School again as today. We’ll start with the sunlight at daybreak in life, with young, hopeful hearts, Fearing not the morrow before us, and the world with its fiery darts, Yet here in the shade of the Hudson High has our future life been wrought, Perchance sunk deep a tiny seed will bloom to a noble thought: And in the halls of glory the ages roll away, As beyond, life’s sunlight sparkles on the Seniors of today. Harold Disney. Senior Class Play “Esmeralda” CAST OP CHARACTERS: Mr. Elbert Roger , a North Carolina farmer...........Casper Michalson Mrs. Lydia Add Rogers, hi- wife.................................Marie Hodgins Mis9 Esmeralda Rogers, his daughter.............................Marion Balsom Dare Hardy, a young North Carolinian......................Arthur Lee Mr. Estabrook, a man of leisure...........................Elmer O’son Mr. Jack Desmond, an Amer can arti9t in Pari ..........Archie Johnson Miss Nora Desmond, hi sister.............................Alice Beggs Miss Kate Desmond, his sister..........................Ruhv RostUrvam “Marquis” De Montessin, a French adventurer...............James Imrie Ge rge Drew, an American speculator.....................Walter Hauke Sophie, a maid ..........................................Jessie Fisher SYNOPSIS. ACT I. Scene, Rogers’ Farm Drew makes a bargain with Mrs. Rogers Foil- ed by Dave. Drew confesses. Bujs farm. Dave declares himself. Mrs. Rogers interfe-es. ACT II. Sc� ne: Desmond’s Studio, Paris. Nora and Kate at work. Di sc tvere'l by Estabrook. Jack brings news of Dave Rogers calls. Dave appears and is told good news ACT III Scene: Rogers Home During Ball Desmond is informed of th.e true state of af)airs. Estabrook about to declare himself. Rogers interrupts. Rogers implores Marquis togive up Esmeralda. Refused. Esmeralda defies the Marquis and her mother. ACT IV. Desmond’s Studio. Plans mad� for the meeting of Esmeralda and Dave. Estabrook proposes. Rogers again interrupts Mrs. Rogers shows her temper. Esmeralda appears and meets Dave. Estabrook explains ubout the money. Dave � nd Esmeralda united. All’s well that ends well. iL£t Iiq oo 27 Class Song Air “Stein Song’’. Give a rouse then in Maytime For the Seniors of naught eight, We’ll turn nighttime into daytime With a good song ringing clear. Chorus. For its always fair weather When seniors get together With our classmates around us And a good song ringing clear. Air “Heildelberg Stein Song”. First as the freshmen we all came in The high school that now we’re leaving, And then through the Sophomore class we pass ed Untroubled by studies or seniors And then as the juniors we studied hard Heaping laurels upon our heads But better than any and dearer to many The year we have just passed through. Chorus. Better than others gone before, Better than those that remain, Better in studies and other things, Always the teachers’ pride. Always true to the football team, Debaters and baseball too, That is the class of naught eight, Best in all high school lore. Better than teachers of other schools Are the teachers that we’re so proud of, Mr. ftepharfc, teaching History And Mr. B. Physics divine, And now comes Miss Gould with her German so tine. So the English we give to Miss Boyd, And then comes Miss Bilter, with Algebra hard, And then comes our smiling, Miss Cline. Chorus. Then there is Miss McNeel so bright Teaching us Latin verse, Then comes Miss T. the best on earth Who taught us this song we sing. How very pa’ient they all have been Striving to pass us through Now we are saying farewell to all Hoping we’ll meet again. 28 Soon will our classmates be leaving us Seeking places of worldly honor Living in happiness, love and hope Of being once more brought together. But now as the closing day has come We regret that we must part, So here but not last this brave senior class We'll sing to their flag forever. Chorus. Here's to the banner we all adore, Here’s to the color we wave, Here’s to the class that beneath its score, Here’s to the seniors brave. Here’s to the pride of every class Here’s to the tlag adieu, Here’s to the glory we all surpass, Here’s to our grand True Blue. Refrain. Old Hudson High, dear Hudson High, We seniors will ne’er forget, That golden haze of student days That now we leave behind. Where’er we are, what’er we’re at We hope we’ll ne’er forget Old Hudson High and dsar True Blue That flag we love so well. So now good-bye dear Hudson High, And friends we’ve loved so dear. RUTH WARNER. Class Roll Stephen Aldridge Marion Bal90ra Ida Ben«on Byron Bradley Cornelia Drolsom Katherine Durning Bessie Graham James Graham Jennie Holm James Imrie Mary Imrie Archie Johnson Arthur Lee Lottie Moe Clare O’Keefe Elmer Olson Ruby Roalkvam Josie Roysing Emil Ruemmele Bessie Zahler Harold Disney Jessie Fisher Helen Kermott Margaret Napier Louis Schwarm Florence Young Alice Beggs Bessie Bradley Alma Johnston Edmund Kinney Marie Hodgin9 Ruth Warner Walter Hauke Maud Jenson Frank Kurrasch Mary McClellan Mamie McMahon Casper Michalson Arnold Peterson Robert Zarske We are Headquarters for Window and Door Frames, Pine and Hardwood Mouldings, Hardwood Flooring, and other products of � ur factory. ANDERSEN LUMBER CO. Phone 167-J Everson Co. Dealers in GROCERIES Fancy Crockery Phone 144. Your Savings Will get into the Bank whether YOU put them there or not. If you spend all your income, somebody else will do your banking. 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