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

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1916 volume:

THE BANK OF SERVICE DOST WAIT TO BK CRANKKD CP BK A SELF STARTER by starting to save your money and open a savings account to-day. TAKE CARE OF THE PENNIES, SICKLES, DIMES and the DOLLARS will take care of you. EVERY BOY and GIRL should early in life get interested in business methods. Starting your own savings account would give one opportunitv. ONE DOLLAR will start an account. Bring it to the State Bank of Hudson, and you will get a bank book with your own name in it. THE ROAD TO PROSPERITY means self-denial and economy, hut it leads to the GOAL of SUCCESS. which will amply repay one for all sacrifices made. READ the GUIDE BOARD. (iet interested and see what interest at per cent compounded semi-annually will do for you. -rar DrptuU 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years $1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 $52.91 105.82 158.73 211.64 264.55 317.46 370.37 423.28 476.19 529.10 $ 107.69 215.38 324.07 430.76 538.45 646.1 ♦ 753.83 861.52 969.21 1.076.90 $ 164.41 328.82 493.23 657.64 822.05 986.46 1,150.87 1,315.28 1.479.69 1.644.10 $ 223.13 446.26 669.39 892.52 1,115.65 1.338.78 1,561.91 1,785.04 2.008.17 2.731.30 $ 283.92 567.84 851.76 1.135.68 1,419.60 1,703.52 1,987.44 2,271.36 2,545.28 2.839.20 $ 346.86 693.72 1,040.58 1,387.44 1.734.30 2,081.16 2,528.02 2.774.88 3.121.74 3.468.60 $ 412.02 824.04 1,236.06 1,648.08 2.060.10 2,472.12 2,884.14 3,296.16 3,708.18 4.120.20 $ 479.48 958.96 1,438.44 1,917.92 2,397.40 2,876.88 3,356.36 3,835.84 4,315.32 4.794.80 $ 549.32 1,198.64 1,647.96 2,197.28 2,746.60 3,295.92 3,845.24 4,394.56 4.943.88 5.493.20 $ 621.13 1,242.26 1,863339 2,484.52 3,105.65 3.726.78 4,348.01 4,969.04 5.590.17 6.211.30 W. E STATE BANK OF HUDSON HUDSON, WISCONSIN WEBSTER, Pres. W. C. BRADLEY, Vice Pres. JOHN (i. IIAGKSTAP, Cash. ELBERT M. WEBSTER, Asst. Cash. l N. W. :t arm 4 Phones Tri-State 5 0’Coi nelI-Flai ders Co. flDaeter ©vocevs anfc tfahcvs Cbe Ibome of tbe IRicbelieu 3oobs 'Kax sow S ore KL 5omVvTV, ”Pto . 'Wien's ar A 'foods' CloWun , 3wvn sVv .n$s anA t oes Succ ssot o PVxW 5L DELIGHT ANNEX CUAS. STAUNER, Proprietor BAKERY, TOBBACCO, FRUITS AND FRESH CANDIES Our new fountain Is installed, come in and enjoy a dish of Ice Cream ROLLER SKATES, RASE BALL GOODS FISHING TACKLE FINE CUTLERY OLIVER NELSON E. E. Gatchell fl. C. Mlcklesen W. II. Mlcklesen, Pharmacist 5 e ‘T exaA.V S .ore KODAKS LIGGBTT S CANDIES, FENWAY ALSO PICTURES FINISHED AND ENLARGED EVERYTHING IN DRUGS Corner Second and Locust sts. Ask For Bradley Farm Products dowscMaUd SavkOdot Co. - DoaVor Vtv— £ um feT, S uTvqVtv Sas v. T)oots, Yfl.ou A .T qs. £� mt ftiTveV, CemewY JOoodi t A Coa PVvoxve Ko. 69 Dr Goohs Shoes Sir hmose=HXIliberg do. She Xeatxrs Groceries Crockery — go to _ “MICKEY’S MIDGET” CIGARS, CONFECTIONERY AND ICECREAM JOHNSTON’S CHOCOLATES A SPECIALTY Pickard McDowell, Props. Hudson. Wls. Bnfcrcvv flfcdfccll Ipbotograpber Artistic Portraits a specialty, Farm Views, Post CanJs, Family Groups, Enlarging and Framing, Amateur Supplies Ibuhson, lUisconsin C. E. HAUGEN THE ONE PRICE CLOTHIER HART SCHAFFNER OSL MARX CLOTHES THE FLORSHEIM SHOES WILSON BROTHERS FURNISHINGS MALLORY HATS The alxwe names stand for quality. FOR LUNCHES AND REGULAR MEALS FA NCY CAN DIES AND CIGA RS GO TO The Cardinal Restaurant J. G. PENMAN, Prop. WE TRY TO PLEASE BUY YOUR ommencemeni H. S. VAN METER 609- rdSt. Phone 104. Cut Flowers. Plants and Designs for ail occassions. Prices right. CHAS. BENZ TAILOR Artistic Cleaning, Press- ing and Repairing a Specialty. OPPOSITE POST OFFICE 425 2nd St. Bring All Your REPAIRING —To— G. J. CROSBY 226 Locust St. All Work Guaranteed. F. E. LEAF BILLIARDS, CONFECTIONERY, CIGARS and TOBACCOS POPCORN IN SEASON OPPOSITE ARMORY HUDSON FURNITURE CO. FURNITURE ALWAYS AT THE RIGHT PRICE. PICTURE FRAMING REPAIRING AND UPHOLSTERING. St. Croix Co-operative Co. Hudson’s Busiest Store. i 4 ITS QUALITY THAT COUNTS Quality in the Cutting, Tailoring, Fitting and quality first in the beaut iful selection of the latest seasonable fabrics. ANTHONY MAY, MERCHANT TAILOR Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing Wis. Phone No. 12 Tri-State No. 50 LOCAL LUMBER CO. Building Materials of all kinds W o o d and Coal E. H. NAGEL, J. E. SLAUGHTER, E. O. LINDQUIST, President. Secretary. Manager. TRUE BLUE Vol. XV. Commencement Number President SENIORS CLASS OFFICERS Secretary and Treasurer....................................Edmund Rleier Colors:—Bed and White. Flowers: American Beauty Rose. Motto:—From School Life Into life's School. YELL Red and White. Red and White. Were the class that does thing right. Are we In It? Well I Ruess! S-E-N-I-O-RS. EILEEN BURKE “El” Glee Club I. II, IV; Vice Pres. IV; Declamatory Contest I. II; Operet- ta II; Basketball I. II; Local Editor True Blue II; Class Editor I. IV; Debate IV; Class Play IV; Vale- dictorian IV. I see the right. and I approve it too. condemn the wrong-, and yet the wrong pursue” HARVEY HOWALT Debate 111, IV; Oratorical Contest 1. II. 111. IV; May Fete 1: Class Pres. IV. One who does converse and waste time” AUGUSTA GARTMANN Glee Club I. II; May Fete I; Cook- ing Contest I. “My way is to begin with the be- ginning ELEANOR ROE Sec. and Troas. I; Girls’ Cheer Leader I: Class Reporter II: Basket ball III: Class Prophecy IV: Sec. and Treas. organization of High School Letter III. IV. All at once and nothing first Just as bubbles do when they hurst” PHILIP MUNSHAUSEN “Phil” River Palls Normal Debating So- ciety 14; Baseball ’13: H. H. S. Baseball III. IV; Basketball IV. I am not now that which I have been KATHERINE O’KEEFE “Kak” “She was a vixen when she went to school.’’ Glee Club I. II; May Fete I; Class Play IV. ARCHIE BOWERS Smiler Class Pros. II; Class Play IV; •Wlorchnnt of Venice” III. All my skill shall hog but honest laughter EDNA CHRISTENSON Glee Club I. II; Class Play IV’. Something between a hindrance and a help CHARLES KELLY Basketball II. Ill: Debate III. IV; Class Statistics IV. All things come round to him who will but wait” MILDRED KEELEY Class Reporter I: Glee Club II: Contest HI; May Fete I. “I ought to have my own way In everything and what’� more. I will RAY HARNDEN Glee Cluh II. Ill; Debate IV: Class Play IV; Class History IV. I don’t say nothin’ never without I’m compelled to: and then I don't say nothin’ I can he held to.’’ LILLIAN REMBOLDT Glee Club II. III. “Prosperity to the man that ven- tures most to please her STEPHEN SODAL “Steve” Glee Club I, II. Ill, IV; Orchestra IV; Class Play IV. A very gentle beast and a pood conscience.” LOIS ZIMMERMAN (Ilee Club I. II. Ill; Contest I. II. III. winner II. Ill; League Declam- atory Contest II, HI. winner II. Ill: District Contest II. III. winner of third plate II; Glee Club Operetta II; Itasketbnll II, III; True Blue stafT II; H. S. reporter S.-O. IV. That men should live so long and ignorant of such wealth as this!” HARRY HOSFORD “Hots” Basketball III. IV: Capt. IV: Track III. rapt. Ill: Football III: Mgr. Class Play IV. “True, my power with the manag- ers is pretty notor iua” FRANCIS FABLE Cooking Contest I; Gloo Club I. II: Class Treas. III. It is better to bo out of the world than out of fashion” ROBERT JONES “Bobby” Football I: May Fete I; Glee Club I. II. III. IV. Pres. IV; Orchestra I. II. IV., Pres. IV: “Merchant of Veniee” III: Basketball IV; True Blue Athletic Editor IV: Baseball IV. “Your name is great in mouths of wisest censure •S BERNICE NELSON Oleo Club I; May Feto I; Class Reportor III: Vico Pros. Ill; Salut- atorinn IV. Talk not to me. for I'll not speak a word EDMUND BLEIER Dutch” Basketball I. II. Ill, IV; Baseball II. III. IV. Capt . IV; Football II. Ill: Athletic Reporter of True Blue II. Ill; ('lass Play IV; Class Troas. IV; I’res. H Association IV. “If music be the food of love, play on EMELIE ERICKSON Cioo Club I. II: Class Play IV. The force of -her own merit makes her way” LUCILE MILLER Glee Club I, II. Ill: Class Pres. I: Class Sec. Ill: G. M. H. S. Class Sons IV. “Her time is forever, everywhere her place WALTER BEGGS Basketball I. II. III. IV; Football I. III. Capt. Ill; Class Treas. I. A quiet, yet brilliant man EVA KELLY May Fete I; Class Prophecy IV. Iler very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of othpr maidens are LENORE BORGE Glee Club I. II: May Fete I: Cook- ing Contest I; Basketball II III. IV. Captain II: Vice Pres, of Class II. “Be to her virtues very kind. Be to her faults very blind RALPH KATNER Basketball III. IV: Track III. The spirit which keeps him is noble, courageous, h'gh immuta hi ’ FLORENCE HALVERSON Glee Club I. II; May Fete I; Cook- ing Contest I. Angela are painted fair to look like you” EARL HOLDEN “ Sy” Class I’lay IV: Basketball II. III. IV; Glee Club II. Ilis tenson are as two bushels or wheat hiddei in two bushels o’ You shall seek all day ’ere you find (hem and when you have them, they are rot worth the eareh” SENIOR CLASS HISTORY August 29, 1912 was a memorable date for 52 green looking creatures apreared on the scene. This greenness soon turned out to be only temporary for. with the aid of the city water supply. Ander- son � hose tank, a hose pipe, and sprinkling wagon, the others soon washed mast of it off. These people displayed the most heroic bravery in enduring rhese trials. One brave youth vanquished seven seniors with their own weapon (a ,hose pipe) and more than freshmen came to school with their hair nicely combed. The class received an im- mediate reputation for work, a reputation which is with them now. (references can be obtained from Miss Holden and Miss Feeney). The class seemed to be a little slow about organizing. They did suc- ceed in electing about twenty oflicers but retiring and resigning seemed to be prevalent. Nevertheless they got through the year and n suc- cession of others admirably well. One oration was given by Harvey Howalt and declamations by Eileen Burke and Lois Zimmerman. As for parties, t-he class .wao good at planning but they ended immed- iately after being planned. After figuring up the number of plans wo found that if wo had carried them out we would have had three spreads a week, consisting of two slices of bread with lard between them and a small sum salad. The most striking thing of all happened when E. Holden lost some theme paper and got it back immediately (ho has great hopes of rivaling Sherlock). We were by no means “dead,” as we were the most instrumental class In giving the school the famous name received in the year of 1912. Wo had representatives in the (Hoe Club, on the foot ball team, nnd one was helping by making an Instrument squeak in the orchestra, and at the head of the True Blue Staff was the name of CHARLES KELLY. What Ho you think of that? The first time we had a chance to give u succesful class spread was on December 13. 1912. in a room beautifully decorated with twigs and hand prints. EARL HOLDEN. At the beginning of the Sophomore yeear there was a consider- able decrease In numbers but a marked Increase in ability. We pro- gressed rapidly. Our first Sophomore president. Raymond Roland, let: school and a second was elected. He was an extrardinary piesident. he presided at two meetings, but no one knows his name for somehow 10 nobody ever got around his number 10's perched on the desk before him. However, the class had spreads, valentine parties, and exams, all of which they enjoyed immensely, though the last mentioned were too frequent. Mr. Fuller aided In the class amusements by displaying his talent as a lecturer and singer. The class was proud to be repre- sented in the oratorical contest by Haney Howalt. Now comes the saddes: thing of all. Mr. Fuller thought hard and devised a system of personal torture for lower classmen to the extreme delight of Juniors and Seniors. This was what he called a “revised system of carrying on externp speeches.” The students divided into groups and every week, on a certain day which everyone remembers, were given twice the amount of time necessory in which to talk. However our cla s did better than the freshmen and rivaled the others. The next year the class showed its real ability. It became much smal er but everyone helped to keep things going. The class rivals any class which has left the H. H. S. in stirring up school spirit and keceping it aroused. It was during this famous year that we got a reputation for hard steady work. The class had six men out for bas.tct ball and two for base ball, five girls for basket ball. Charlie Kelly and Harvey Howalt represented the school twice in the triangular debate, .winning unanimous victory both times. One representative appeared at the oratorical contest and two girls in the declamatory The ; layers of the class showed some talent this year which later I rough' success. Robert Jones and Steven Sodal wore the most re- ro nel players, hut nearly all the girls have a reputation for playing the piano. As seniors we continued the good work of the junior year. Twenty-five members had fallen out of lino (high school life agrees with some ro well that they spend an extra year or two in it). We row have twenty-seven who have worked hard, taken in every activity it the school, given parties ond done everything possible to keep the t' ro’ spirit in� to its high standard. One Renior represented us ns usual in the orltorical contest, four in the unanimous victory lo which Miss Holden has led three debating teams. The number of our repre- sentatives in the Olee Club during our secord and third years was greater than for this year but Olee Club work Is in the pRst for us and we are Progressing rapidly. This class which does things will soon b‘ numbered with those which have rone from H. II. S. to do greater work elsewhere. We hope that other classes will work to been tin interest in school activities and raise the school spirit of H. H. S. to one hundred per cent. RAY HARNDEN. GLASS PROPHKCY Ann Ari or. Mich., December 2. I9:il Dear Eva:— I received your letter and wan certainly glad (0 hear about all the (old members of our class, whom you had seen, and especially to hear that you had found an occupation which suited you. It must lie interesting to have so many types of little Japs around. I cannot remember that you were especially fond of children, but. per- haps you have developed that taste since I last met you You wanted to know what I am doing here. Well. 1 ant at pres- ent teaching in the physical training department. Next year, however. I am to hold position of Dean of Women. Can you imagine me preaching to girls to be quiet and ladylike? I will not go into detail about my work, because it would not interest you—rather I shall tell you of some of the other members of the class whom I have seen and heard about. While I was home last summer. I took a walk across the inter- state bridge, which is now much larger and stronger in order to allow street cars, which make a thru trip from St. Paul to Kau Claire, to pass. Now whom do you suppose I recognized as motorman on the first car that passed me? No other than Cyril Howalt. with as large a smile as in former times. Cyril used to like to do physics experiments, but I never thought that ho liked machinery as well as that. Of course, you have heard about Harvey Howalt. who is running for President this this year? The people in this part of the country seem to think he will get it because of his oratorical and business ability, which we may be proud to say started in the H. H. S. While in Chicago not long ago. I went to a concert given by th« New York Symphony Orchestra and whom do you suppo: e I recognized as the leader of it—Robert Jones, with long hair parted in the middle, flourishing his baton with much grace. Hut then, you remember he was the musician of the class. % Oh yes, 1 forgot to tell you that while I was at home I was invited to Mildred Kee'.ey’s announcement party. She is to marry the Ilaron Squlrre'ford in June. 1 have never met the baton, but I imagine II they will make a good pair, for he. at least, has good taste. Doesn't the name sound romantic, and it just suits her. too Rareness Souir- rilford. Ami say. Eva. who do you think leads all the Spiritualist meet- ing-! In Hudson? Charles Kelly. He was always so quiet, too. The quotation, still waters run deep , just suits him. He is always trying to introduce a new kind of waste paper basket in the schools there. They are larger and are attached to tho seat so that they may be used for footstools. He tried to persuade me to invest but I had no unc for it so I told him to come here and demonstrate it to the president Ralph Katner is a retired farmer and lives in Hudson with his wife, whom I recognized as an old school mate of ours. Say. Eva. do you remember what a cut up Lucille Miller used to toe?—well. she belongs to the Salvation Army now. She came to me last year for some money, etc. Of ourre you know that Burnlce Nelson has keen Harvey Ho- wnlf’s stenographer during his campaign. I hear that she is to con- tinue in this position if he is made President. Mildred tells me that Phil Munshausen is traveling with some carnival company and is a caller in front of some sideshow. She says that his melodious voice draws the crowd to see Yena. the fattes v.oman In the world. She also tells me that Katherine O'Keefe is traveling with the 101 Wild West Show. She has made herself famous by her riding, etc. Mildred says she looks very nice in her outfit. She also does trapeze stunts. Lillian Rembholt Is still In Hudson. She Is a trained nurse undei th- supervision of Dr. Till. I need not tell you of Steven Social, because you have seen him on the movie screen too many times not to know of his occupation The Fantus Players Co. is lucky to get him. People say that he is liked het er than Kirg Raggot and Harold Lockwood ever were. Well. Eva. write to me «gain, and if you meet any of the class tell thorn I should like to hear from them. I am. Very sincerely. ELEANOR ROE. Sacramento. California. November 19, 1931. My dear Eleanor: Of ail happy events the finding of you is the happiest. It was by accident that I learned your address. I was talking to Mary Trent who is a very dear friend of mine, and she mentioned you. She said she didn’t know what you were doing but she knew your address. I was very much surprised to learn that she knew you so well. I suppose you will 1m equally surprised to hoar from mo. Just think how many years have passed since we were together every day. far different were my dreams of the future than what I have realized, hut the realization is as enjoyable. I think, for hero I am matron of the Sunshine Home for little orphaned Japanese children. The Home has been established four years and I have been here three of them. How about your dreams and so forth? You must tell me about them very soon. Did you read about the terrible battle at Mid-Sea between a 1’nitod States’ and Herniary warship, in which much praise was given to the brave and honorable Captain Edmund Meier who died immed- iately after his victory? I really didn’t expect and still I might have known that he would some day hold Just such an exalted position because he always was a noticeable leader among men. and not only men but ladies too. And to h{nk of Reverand Walter Rcggs conduct- ing the impressive services of Edmund's funeral! Really it seems strange, but I remember Walter as a very sweet ana p;oper child and 1 think he ought to make a good minister. Have you read the new took called the Crossing of Two Waves?” If you haven’t you must at once for no other than Lonora Rorge wrote it. It is so popular because it is comical and original. She Is certainly a popular writer of today, both of short stories and novels. I ast summer 1 went to New York during my vacation. 1 didn’t know anyone there. I Just went tor the trip, but as I descended from an elevated railway station, whom should I meet but Ray Harnden. who. I very soon learned, was Doctor Ray Harnden. Physician and Surgeon of Ml. Sinai Hospital in that city. He said that Eileen Hurko was chief of trained nurses there. I was so glad to hear about them and their success that I went to the Hospital with him to see Eileen 1 and I was royally entertained. We talked of old times and discussed others of our class. They told me of Emili Erickson who Is the prettiest and wealthiest manicurist and hair dresser in Galveston, Texas; she owns her own parlors and has cars and servants “at command.” and “don't think I’m Joking when I say suitors too.” said Eileen. There I learned too that Edna Christianson is now State Inspector of rural schools in Illinois and seems to bo doing splendid work in the direction, of unifying the schools and preventing quarrels among people of the school districts; one really might call her a sort of mediator. Then I told them of Francis Fable’s stage career. Don’t you think she acts splendidly? She Is one of the most popular stars too. By this time we were ready to start out to see the sights of the city. We first went down to the custom house to see Archie Bowers who is employed because of his linguistic talent as interpreter. Strange how he took to foreign languages! But ho was always the star of otir German class so that accounts some for his speaking seven languages fluently now and his understanding many others. It rooms Augusta Gartman has had the most romantic history of all. She is now Lady Augusta Townsend, her husband is Governor of Canada and she fills her social position so capably that she is the envy of all society. On my return I stopped and visited the University of Wisconsin. As I entered the office. Professor Earl Ilolden greeted me very solemnly. His solemnity impressed me at once. Another notable change in him was that he had increased In weight to about two-bundred-and-forty pounds. He very graciously informed me that Florence Halverson was the best entertainer, that is. reader and speaker, of anyone in ?11 the lecture courses that, were sent to all parts of the state. As I came through St. Louis. 1 attended a grand horse-race. It surely was a close race. When the nnnoimcemenr of the winner was made. I almost Jumped, right out of my seat—It was Harry Hosford. Then I learned that he owned a large farm near the city where he tallies many of the best race-horses in America. I am very anxious to bear about the rest of our class. If you have hoard of thorn be sure to tell me about it Mon. Yours very sincerely, EVA M. KELLEY. SENIOR CLASS STATISTICS When the class of 1916 leaves H. H. S„ It will, according to all available statistics, be the best on record. It has no equal in under- standing. brilliancy, good looks, and athletic material. The only year whon we had an opportunity to compare our marks with those of other classes was in our junior year. At that time. we. as juniors, led by five points. That year in order to get these marks the class as a whole studied a total of 6t, 550, 231 seconds. A class with such scholarship rcords would be expected to have a comprehensivo understanding. But all precious things come In small quantties. This class makes up in quality what, it lacks in quanity. None of the seniors have swelled heads. The smallest hat adorning the head of a senior is six and seven eighths, while the largest is seven. As far as height is concerned the girls carry off all honors. The tallest is 6 ft. 1-2 in. and the shortest girl has to stand on tiptoe to measure 5 ft. The seniors have a combined height of 155 ft. 1 in., or more than Three times that of the high school. They have not let their studies interfere with their growth. There aro fourteen girls and thirteen boys, but the boys weigh 259 lbs. more than the girls. The average weight for all Is 140 lbs. The class has a total of 486 years, or over three times the age of the I'nited States of America. The average of the class is eighteen Two members of the class are 16 years old: five, seventeen: twelve, eighteen: five, nineteen: and two. twenty years of age. In tracing the ancestry of the class, we And that the Scandinavians lead in number, there lining eight. Next come the Gormans with five, the English and the Irish with three each, and of Scotch-lrish descent there are two. Tied for last place there is one Swiss-Irish. one Xlerman-Irish. and one Scotchlrish-Norweglan. We must hot fail to mention that one member of the class accomp- lished the high school course in three years. Besides this, and to continue, the class has won fame through its orators, debaters, de- clalmers, athletics, and musicians. With such school records It is Im- possible to what heights of fame the members of this noted class may soon rise. OHAS. KELLY, STEPHEN SODAL. 13 CLASS SONG Entitled, ••H U D-S-O N By Luciie Miller Tune, “M o-t-h-e-r' I. Up to dear old Hudson High Went a Freshman class one day. To start the four Ions years of work. And to do that which pays: The teachers placed before them work. Which seldom did they shirk. And higher did they climb. Until now they have reached the goal. And. if you’d like to put them to a test. There’s one dear name which stands above the rest. CHORUS H is for the hundred things, you taught us. I’—means useful, which we will try to be. I - is for the days that are before us. S—is for the Seniors of ’16. ( means only that we grieve to leave you. N means never will we he untrue. Put them all together, they spell Hudson A word that means the world to us. II And now into the world wo come After the four long years. We’ve made good many friends and studied some: But now we have to part The saddest thing we have to tell. Is when wo say farewell. We’ll always think of Hudson High Where e’re we may be. And tho some day we may arise to fame. We’re satisfied we’ll ne’er forget this name— CHORUS— JUNIORS Paul Anderson LeoGarrlty Viola Solheim CLASS OFFICERS President.................................. Vice President ........................... Secretary and Treasurer.................... Colors:—Purple and Gold Paul Anderson .Viola Solheim — Leo Garrlty 14 Esther Haven Freda Hloomholm Lawrence Singer CLASS OFFICERS President ........................................Lawrence Singer Vice President.............................................Esther Haven Secretary and Treasurer......................... Freda Hloomholm Motto:—Forward. Colors: Purple and White. FRESHMEN Kennelh Nash Irene North William Burton Herbert Walby Kennelh Nash Irene North William Burton Herbert Walby CLASS OFFICERS Resident ........................................Kenneth Nash Vice President............................................Irene North Secretary— ......................................Herbert Walby Treasurer........................................William Burton I CLASS PLAY The class play Riven by the class of 1916 was what is known as a ‘howling success.' The play Green Stockings” was a pleasing pro sontatlon. and was given by very capable and talented students. Archie Rowers as father Farady was a pleasant, old gentleman, with a deep affection for his children -so deep. Indeed, that he wished to see them marrh-d off his hands. Katherine O'Keefe, as hysterical Aunt Ida. played her part the most naturally, as her hysterics were real—owing to a slight case of stage fright. Celia, the old maid sister who couldn't get a decent man to marry her. was played by Etnelle Erickson, and Celia herself couldn’t have been better in this role. Colonel Smith, or Stephen Sodal. wai a profound prevaricator and was able to end Celia’s career as an old maid. Edmund Rleirer made a splendid proud old admiral, whose self-importance made hint ridiculous. Mrs. Rockingham, a charming English woman, was Edna Christenson. Bobby Tarver, the empty headed young swell, was admirably portrayed by Scott William- son. and Phylls, his flansee. by Eileen Burke. Jim Raleigh, a thought- less young man of thirthy-five. was none other than Earl Holden, while Ray Hamden took the part of the faithful family servant. SENIOR CLASS PARTY The Senior das entertairod themselves and the faculty at a party held in the kindergarten. A nrork auction” afforded most unique eitert'inmeit. 'A ray’-. Work” was nothing but a good old fashioned •’all day sucker ‘ Yourself rs others see you” was a parrot. A pal - of rubbers” was two small bands. Various other things were auctioned off to the hig cst biddr r in beans. Archie Bowers proved himself a very successful audio-eer and Miss Miller an efficient clerk. An elaborate lunch was served, the faculty administering. The following short program wrs given: Reading by Helen North; mandolin duet selections by Robert Jones and Steven Sodal- readings by Lois Zimmerman a-d mandolin selections by Robert Jones actcmpADled r.t piar o by Eileei Burke. TRUE BLUE Published by the students of the Hudson High School. Single copv. Commencement Number, 35c. Send all subscriptions to Business Manager. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-In-Chief Nflelen Kircher -’17 Assistant Editor Harriet Slater, 17 Exchange Editor Freda Bloomholm, '18 Joke Editor I aul Anderson. ’17 Athletic Reporter Robert Jones, ’! Business Manager Lawrence Singer, ’18 Literary Editor Estherdlavcn, '18 Alumni Editor Viola Solheim, '17 Local Editor Eileen Burke, ’hi Artist Archie Bowers, ‘1« Assistant Managers Ralph Pearson, '17 Edward O'Connell. ’I Miss Brown, Harriet Slater, Miss Gibbon, Ralph Pearson, Ed. O'Connell, Lawrence Singer, Archie Bowers, Viola Solheira, Rob’t Jones, Paul Anderson, Esther Haven, Helen Kircher, Freda Blooinholm, Eileen Burke. Ki Senior Class. It is the last tribute paid by the Hudson High School to its departing Seniors. We who are left shall miss the class of Six- teen but we want them to feel that they will not be forgotten. The memory of their ability as students and leaders will always remain in our minds. We only ask that when they get out of school into life’s school” they will, for the sake of dear old Hudson High, live up to the best that is in them and uphold the honor of the school. Many other Seniors have gone forth from our high school and a success of whatever they have undertaken, ond now we expect the class of 1916 to do likewise. We are proud of them and we tmst that not one of them will ever do anything that will cast reflections ujrnn our school. One of our moat successful years has drawn to a close. Last fall whdn we took up our work again at the Hudson High School, every- thing looked rather gloomy and we seemed to have a hard time to get 17 started. Hut the cooperation of the school and the splendid leader- ship of Mr. Hubbard saved the day. It is a long time since such good school spirit as we have had this year, has been shown. We undertook to play basket ball and every- ono was enthusiastic. We had a number of excellent mass meetings w hpre speeches and cheers were given to boost the team and we ate satisfied that they did their best for us. There were no other debating teams like ours, that’s sure, for we won both negative and atlirmative from River Kails and Ellsworth. This proves that Miss Holden’s hard work was well worth while. The fact that the largest crowd in years attended both the debate and contests shows that we have both school spirit and increased outside co-operation. May the base ball team have equal success, lets boost it. COME ALONG! If you like the old school best. Tell ’em so! If you’d have her lead the rest. Help her grow! When there’s anything to do. Let them always count on you: You'll feel glad when you are through. Don’t you know. If you’d have her make a hit. (live ’er a name! If some other school is it. Who’s to blame? Spend your money for your school. Let this be for you a rule. Work untired but keep it cool: That’s the game! If you’re used to giving knocks, Change your style! Throw bouquets instead of rock For h while! -I.et the others knock their most Shun them as you would a ghost. Let them hammer; let then� boast, You but smile. When a stranger from afar Comes along. Tell him who and what we are; Make it strong! Needn’t flater—never bluff. Tell the truth for that’s enough. Join the boosters they’re the stuff: Come along! Kindly written for the True Blue b Henry Klein. The following is a letter written in English II from the Spect- ator’’ to his friend the Clergyman in Iamdon: The Coverly Manor. July 9. 1711. My dear Reverend Copley; In our frequent talks you have often related from your experience as a chaplain in a country house, the trials which you mot with. Al- though we all hold our friend. Sir Roger. In great esteem. I am 8Ute it will increase your good will and love toward him to know in what kind and thoughtful manner he treats his chaplain, and the way in which he conducts his church affairs. Yesterday being Sunday. Sir Roger and I attended church, a fact which may surprise you greatly as few country gentlemen in your day or at the present time, are in the habit of setting such a fine example to their tenants. On the drive to the chapel, which the Knight has grentlv improved by generous gifts of a handsome pulpit cloth, and a railing for the communion table, he discoursed upon the character of his chaplain. This gentleman, it seems, is very learned, and is possessed of much good sense, a sociable temper, a clear voice, and a kind heart. He has ever been soliciting Sir Roger for some- thing in Imhnlf of the tenants, during the thirty years he has resided In the household. The chaplain is so well liked by Sir Roger, that the Knight has settled an anniuty upon him for life. Upon entering the church, the Knight pointed out the hassocks and Common Prayer Books which he had given to each one of the tenants to make them kneel and join in the resimnses. As he is land lord of the whole congregation, he keeps them In very good order, and will allow no one to sleep during services but himself. During the sermon he showed many peculiarities such as singing after the rest had stopped, or standing up to count the congregation when every- one was praying;but these oddities were offset by his kindly inquiries, after the service, for the absent members of the different families, and by the gifts which he gave the children for excellence In Bible work. 1 expect, trf return home in another week, although 1 very much desire to stay another fortnight, (live my best wishes to Will Honey- comb and the others if you chance to meet them In the coffoe house. Your obedient servant. THE SPECTATOR. E. H. '18. THE STREAM. Softly, sweetly, tinkling stream How thy silvery ripples gleam. As the merry sunshine’s ray O’er your dancing waters play. Little fish with shining side. O’er rocks and mosses glide; Skitting. flitting here and there. Free and happy, without care. Robins nesting by the brink. From the trees fly down to drink. Softly, sweetly, tinkling stream. How like heaven thou dost seem. PAUI, TOl’RTKLLOT. REVENGE. Ooi-k«- Dunlap, a notorious counterfeiter long sought for by the governments of many nat'ons. started up suddenly, and instinctively drew his revolver as he looked around, but not a sound was heard to assure hint that he had not imagined it all. He v.as certain that ho had heard in the gloomy passage behind him a slight rustle as ol foliage moving when disturbed. That, of counre. was Impossible; never- theless. he took up his flash-light and. with that in one hand and bin re.olver in the other, began a systematic search of the place. He moved as stealthily as a mouse lost by his own noise he should diown out any other sound, lie looked the cave over, inch by Inch, peered into every crevice and down each passage of the whole compli- cated network which made up the cave, but to no avail. Could it be ros'.ible that he was becoming nervous through his increasing attempts to keep up appearances in the outside world by working his farm in the daytime and working here by night? He slept very little of iho time for the past two months, but it did not seem probable that he could imagine a sound so real as that which he had heard this time and which he had heard twice before the two proceeding nights. He'reviewed the circumstances of his obtaining this cave. He thought of the boy from whom he had 1 on mod of its whereabouts 1� and who had admitted that his father and mother, now dead, were the only on os who had known of the cave's existence, because it was almost inaccessible on account of the thick growth of vines and shrubbery at its small mouth. Since George Dunlap, who called himself Tymothv Sands for reasons of his own. had bought the farm and had paid him well for It. the lad thought it only right to let him in on the secret and then Sands could do as he liked with It. On the same afternoon that he told his story, the boy was hurt by a falling tree and died soon after. So the secret was known only to Sands. As he turned to his work he said ironically. At last, my pretty Nymph. 1 am where even you can never find me out; I defy your threat of vengeance now. He thought of the deep blue eyes first with tears on the long dark lashes and later with anger burning in their depths. Of course she naturally would think his action wrong but she didn't understand how necessary it was to his progress. Suddenly his reveries were Interrupted by a clear mocking laugh perhaps a dozen feet behind him. Instantly he sprang to his feet and______ Hands up.” came the quite command of a woman. It was too late for defense. He stared into those same blue eves in dazed silence and finally managed to utter the word Madge. es. 'Madge'.” she repeated. “You are surprised?” She asked coldly. Then she plunged straight to the object of her visit there. George Dunlap, niv father put his sole confidence in you and planned for your future as he would have planned for his own son. had he had one. He spent many weary years in perfecting the plans and drawings of the machine by which both you and he would surely have become rich, instead of you alone. After his death he planned th?.t you should have it all. Rut you. you low. sneaking, scoundrel.” she hissed. You could not honorably wait. You had to steal the draw- ings made by ano'her man and use them for your own.” and with eyes blazing and voce hard with contempt, she continued. “You did not even hesitate to bieak the frith and trust and heart of a poor old man who had spent the best pnt of his life in working Just for you. Don't. Madge, don't. he interrupted in a hollow voice. Then after a pause he spoke again with rising self confidence. How can you talk so when I have told you over and over that I have the plans and would gladly give them hack to your father on one condition and that condition ho refuses to comply with, For this reason. I consider my position a perfectly honorable one.” The girl paled, but quickly composing herself she said indifferently. “Oh yes. the condition. Father told me. I can assure you that you need never suppose for one minute that my father gives one thought to such a proposition. Do you imagine that he. even to raak'i his own future sure, would force me to marry a cowardly thief who resorts to such under handed methods? Oh no. (ieorge. you have another guess. How honorable is your position! she added sarcastically. Now listen, Madge.” he began conciliatingly, You know very well that that is not the way to look at the case at all. I have always told you I loved you and you would never listen to me. If you recollect. 1 told you at one time that you would he mine by fair means or foul. Now that you are cornered you fight like a veritable wild- cat before you will admit it. With that he took a step toword her Immediately her revolver was on a level with his eyes and her eyes flashed the danger signal which on other less personal occasions he had learned to respect. “Yes. she answered, I admit you told me that, but you have yet to prove the truth of the statement, you know. I gather from your weak arguing that you think I know nothing of my fathers affairs and that I believe everything you choose to tell me; I am my father's con- fidante and have no confidence whatever in anything you may say. Furthermore, I wish to remind you that I said I’d have revenge and in order to get it I have made myself well acquainted with your affairs. As for your love it is an unmentionable subject entirely. Keep your hands in front of you.” she warned. “We won’t parley over the matter any further. he said in a stiff tone of dismissal, wondering how much she know and how much was a, “bluff.” I have the plans, they are improved, and your father re- fuses to comply with the condition. Therefore he can do nothing about It. He turned away from her. • Wait. she ordered. I have pleaded and threatened before and you would not give then� up. Tonight you shall look at it from •� different angle. From knowledge which I obtained while playing de- tective. I have made out a list of the machines made with the aid of or suggested my father's plans; of profits obtained by the use of these; and of all papers Important or otherwise which pertain in any wav to the plans. She laid the list on a near-by ledge of rock and with- drawing n few steps from It. ordered him to read It. He. trembling, obeyed and while reading it. paled and grasped the ledge tightly. Composing himself, he answered proudly. “Well what of it? I do not see the point. ‘ Oh.” she said clearly and finally. Your actions show you to he nothing more than a low blackmailer and as such you shall be dealt with. And the point is that I will give you just two minutes to choose between returning every last article on that list, and eternity.” She suggestively took out her watch, but did not avert either gaze or gun fiom his suddenly enraged face. He cursed high and low, his face writhed in rage, his eyes glowed, and he looked as if about to spring upon her. hut she did not Minch. Ills fingers itched to grasp her throat, he would kill her with- out a pang if he could. He didn’t dare, however, for he knew that she meant every word. He had seen her shoot down better men than he, under different circumstances to Ik? sure, but the principle was the same. Should he surrender to a mere girl? Life was sweet and time wa; speeding. The struggle was short and hopeless. He became calm and waited. After the second minute she asked briefly. “Well? Life or death?” Not death,” he muttered sullenly after a pause and covered his face with his hands. She paused relieved. Soon she spoke briskly. “You will please hurry, she said, “and place all of the articles I have named on the ledge of rook at the far end of that passage. indicating the one through which she lmd entered. Mechanically and dully he obeyed but she knew that he was covertly watching for an unguardedness on her part and she redoubled her attention. When all was done she put a whistle to her lips and gave a sharp peculiar signal. “The police? he asked horrified. She laughed mockingly again. “A counterfeiter against a counterfeiter in police court? she countered. No, my agent will now remove tho articles from the ledge. In the dead alienee which followed he could neither hear nor see anything in the adjoining passage, although he felt that someone was there. Finally there was a soft rustle again and all was still. Madge backed quickly toward the low ledge which she had be- fore designated as the place to put his surrendered goods, and at the same time kept him covered. He motioned to her to stop. Madge. ' he said. I want to know two things and. since I admit that you have the best of me. I think it only fair that you answer me. First. How did you discover this cave; and second, how did you get in here?” Yes.” she replied. ”1 intended to tell you. in fact I wrote it down. You will find it when I am gone.” Quick as thought she turned and fled into the darkness. He tried to follow her but having dropped his tlashlight he could not find her. He went back to get it and found on his return the slip of paper which she had left on the ledge. It read: 1st. My father and the father of the boy who sold you the farm were brothers. Father told me of the cave. 2nd. As you face spot where this paper lies reach right hand ahead and touch wall. To close, push opposite side of ledge with left hand. Amazed and puzzled he complied with the directions. With but a slight touch. I he rock wall swung outward w’ith the slight familiar rustle. He climbed out through the aperture. It was densely overgrown with vines but could be easily penetrated. By the faintly breaking morning light be discovered this to be right above his own house on the hillside. No sound was at first distinguishable and no sign of disturbance could be seen. Could this be a horrible dream? But no, the distant hum of a powerlul nuto, the carrier away of his fondest hopes, proved its reality beyond a doubt. I might have known.” he murmured bitterly, “that I couldn’t match cleverness with her.” KVA KELLY ’16. THE PRODIGAL SON. “1 do wish someone ever came along these roads.” said Laura Knight plaintively. Here I am with this table halfway through the 21 door, and not another inch can I budge it. Time to get supper too. How Dad will rage!” Could 1 help you any.” drawled a man's voice. I«aura started, and upon turning perceived a man who had come quietly up the walk and had evidently heard her words. Oh d ,” Laura stammered, If it wouldn't be too much bother. You see I just must get this in.” The strange visitor lifted the table Into the room, then started towards the door, the girl watching him suspiciously all the time. Suddenly he turned, smiled cynically at the girl and said. Guess I'll rest a bit. I’m about done up. Walked a long way. Do you mind?” No, surely not, here’s a chair.” I aura endeavored to be court- eous although this was not the kind of a visitor she fancied. The man doffed his hat, and took the profTered chair. Pretty lonesome in these parts isn’t it?” he queried. Lonesome, I should think so. You’re the first person I’ve seen for six months. Sometimes I think I’ll die sure ’nuff.” Don't live here alone, surely? Almost.” returned Laura. It’s just F� ad and me; Dad’s rather queer; likes to be alone. Mother was different but—she ” the girlish voice quivered, she left us years ago.” The tnan w-as silent for a time and after some moments she tripped quietly from the room. The man looked after her. A brave girl and a mighty pretty one. he thought. The stranger was a man of perhaps thirty or more. Tall and angular with a slouching attitude. A slight breeze blew the gray hair from his temples. His eyes were dull and shifting and his face was fut rowed with llre3 caused r.o doubt by dissipation. His lips were lax. characteristic of a perron with a weak will. His hands twitched violently and from lime to time he walked nervously to the window and gazed down the road. Once he felt in his coat pocket and pulled out something bright and shiny. It was a revolver. He shook his head thoughtfully. No—no.” he murmered. it won’t do. and he put it back into hiding just as Ij� ura appeared in the doorway. “Could you give a fellow a bit to eat. Girl? I’m famished,” he coaxed. “Perhaps,” I.nura was slightly agitated. Yes. Mr. Man I will; but you’ll have to hurry for If Dad saw you he’d bo furious. I must prepare—so adieu.”' Again she was gone. The fellow picked up the newspaper that lay upon the stand and was soon intent upon reading. Como, your Majesty, dinner is served.” mirpicked Laura a few minutes later with a courtly bow The man looked up. his face deathly white. What is it?” cried the girl. Nothing, nothin .” The man struggled for composure. Folding the paper he hastily secreted It in his pocked, unnoticed by the girl, and then followed her from the room. Delighted, the man gazed at the tempting food. This looks good to me. little lady;” he said, too bad there is no one but you and cranky Dad to enjoy it.” No. not cranky, just queer. You see he means to i� e good, only when I was a little girl, about three, my brother Jack, he was sixteen, ran away. Dad has nevet been the same since. He never lets me go anywhere or have anyone hero—but then, a mere man could be interested in my troubles, so here’s for something more cheerful.” No no. go on. What about the brother; ever heard from him?” I don’t know much about it tor you see Dad doesn't speak of it often. Brother Jack was young and willful. His one ambition was to ree the world. Well, it was too much for him. One morning we woke up to find hint gone. Dad prays every night for his safe return but never a word from Jack.” “Have you ever thought of what he might be?” The man appeared more and more interested. Thought? Why. man. I’ve spent nights of agony thinking. Per- haps he is a criminal or a murderer, hut I'd rather have him dead than that.” The man turned around. “If he were that, a murderer, would your father forgive him? Say he had committed the crime under the Influence of liquor.” No—“no. go on. What about the brother; ever heard from him?” ”It would depend on the motive and his actions afterwards. If he acted like a man. we would forgive him too gladly: If not. It would be impossible to respect him. let alone forgive. Oh! hut 1 shudder to even think of it. The man arose very much excited, and coining toward the girl he grabbed her arm roughly. She shrank hack. Forgive me, ex- claimed the man when he saw how frightened she was. hut what would you call acting like a man?' . Why. Oh—why, pleaded the girl, do you ask these questions? Can it be that you know something of my brother? The man evaded the question and repeated his own inquiry. This time the girl was forced to answer. I should consider that he had acted like a man if ho had given himself up to proper authorities and confessed. Judges do show' pity in such cases and give the prisoners a chance to reform.” Just then the girl glanced from the window. Fly, man. fly for your life. she exclaimed, here comes Dad. Out the front way quick.” The fellow ran. hut when outside, stopped and peered around the house gazing intently at the man coming from the barn. Muttering something to himself he walked away, holding his head a trifle higher than when he first entered the yard. Soon he passed out of sight over the distant hills. Mr. Knight was a tall, dark man with black eyee which flashed very Indignantly at I-aura when he saw dinner was not ready. “No dinner.” he stormed, hurry along now, Ictura. I can’t wait all day. Your paper is In the other room, father. Read that while you are waiting.” said I aura calmly. Mr. Knight went Into the next room hut. soon returned empty handed. Scolding violently ho demanded where the paper was. Ho had not found it on the stand. I’m sorry, father, was all I aura said. Nevertheless she wondere 1 where the paper had gone to. The days and weeks flew by, each seeming more lonesome than the proceeding one to Laura. At length one evening, a messenger came from town bringing a very important letter. It was the first [.aura could ever remember seeing. It was addressed to her too. Very much excited, she tore the envelope open. Who could bo writing to her? Dear Laura. it began— “You see. little person. 1 know your name. I look your advice. I waa a. murderer. God forgive me. I have given myself up to the authorities and am now In prison awaiting trial. I can only trust in God; but say one prayer for me tonight. Hid you miss the paper? I took it. My picture was there under the name of Ben King. Tho day I came to your house the police were after mo. I was mad 1 thot of shooting you and—but 1 don’t know why I didn't except that you seemed to put some pride into me. You need never tell your father this. 1 saw film and then realized who I really was. Forgive me little sister and goodbye forever. Front your brother. JOHN KNIGHT. As Laura sat. still, dazed with the news, her father came in o the room. Thinking of the letter, she reached for it. but her father had already seen it. My God. girl, he cried, “A letter! let me see it at onco.” Laura endeavored to keep it from him but he snatched it from her hand and read it. John - he moaned, my son. is he a murderer? Has he been here? Father listen.” soothed his daughter. “He was here some weeks ago on the day dinner was not ready on time. I did not know he was my brother then; hut I told him shout Jack and he asked me If you’d forgive him if he turned out to be a murderer.” Forgive hint! The man’s voice was husky. I told him you would, provided he acted like a man In the matter; that is. gave himself tip to the authorities and confessed.” Knight grabbed the girl. Are you mad. I iura?” he cried. Have you driven my son from me again, advising such nonsense?” But father, we can at least respect him for that. Perhaps the Judges will have a little compassion and he will come back to us.” A' krock wrs heard at the kitchen door and Laura ran to open it. A man stepped inside. “Hello. Sis! he cried, as he took her in his'arms. “John. John, is it really you?” she exclaimed. “I thought 23 O. My God!- I thought you were behind prison bar ..” “They had the trial yesterday, and I am no murderer. I shot, but the bullet from my partner’s gun killed the man. He has con- fessed and I’m free. 1 started the day after I sent the letter and I traveled tome to get here about the same lime as It did.” Scowling deeply, Knight came out to investigate the confusion. “What’s the-------” Hut he never finished, for I.aura laid her hand gently on hi mouth. “Father. she murmered. “Aren’t you going to welcome home your son, John? He is no murderer.” “My son.” Tears ran down Mr. Knight’s cheeks as the two men shook hands. “Welcome home. You are forgiven. I’ve been a hard man. but from now on everything will he changed.” “Come. Laura, my child, forgive your father!” he begged, and holding the hands of both his children, he prayed that they should ever after be by bis side. Written by Gertrude Kelly ’17. IN THE LAND OF THE CACTUS They had lived here for a year and a half now. Arthur Wilkes, his wife and their only son. Tom. who was twelve years old. Tin debt had been paid off sit Chlhauhnu. three weeks ago. and they were just beginning to enjoy life when it happened. After the chores had been done one evening. Wilkes was return- ing to the house carrying a milk pail nnd Tom. whom Wilkes said he was going to train to be a cowboy, was trotting at his heels, when he noticed coming up over the grassy plains a cloud of rolling dust. It resembled the attack of an oncoming tornado, for with it came a rumb- ling noise. He stood for sonte time gazing across the stretch of open prairie and then picked the boy up and almost mechanically started for the house. Upon entering the {house he told his wife of what he had seen and together they stood in the window watching and waiting, for what they did not know. Things happened rapidly in the next half hour. An army of ban- dita rame rushing upon the cottage and nltho Wilkes did not see the leader, he knew it' was Villa’s band. The bandits, in short terms, “cleaned the house.” taking every- thing and anything that was of value. Wilkes and his family were put upon horses and were started off with the rest of the hand. When they had gone about half a mile he unconsciously turned about and. to his horror saw the small group of buildings for which he had work- ed so hard, were all aflame. On and on they rode, the boy riding on the same horse with his father. For hours they rode, altho it seemed like days to them, and neith- er of the trio knew how far they had ridden when a halt was called. A young, burly, broad-shouldered Mexican came up and ordered them ofT their horses. Then the horses were led ofT and the three stood huddled together in a group. In a surprisingly short time a city of tents had sprung up. Every one was in a hurry for mess was the next subject, and of course the first to come were the first served. Wilkes, his wife and Tom. however, stayed in the same spot, occasionally speaking to one another, but for the most part quietly looking on as if cowed by some superhuman force. After some time the same Mexican who had taken their horses came lip to them and in broken English told them to follow him if they wanted anything to eat. They were only to glad to follow. After they had been fed they were led off to a small tent where they were to sleep. While all this was happening, a plan was evolving itself in Arthur Wilkes mind and after taps had sounded he decided to carry out his plan. He first wrote out a small note and gave it to Tom after which he gave him his instructions as to what he was to do. Mrs. Wilkes voiced her objections to letting Tom leave them, but finally agreed to let him go. Cautiously Tom crept out from under the tent, peering thru the darkness as if looking for some expected foe. He had seen when the horses were tethered so he knew in just what direction to go. Once the plan nearly fell thru, for as he came out front Itehind one of tIn- tents he saw a sentinel, and speedily hid until the sentinel had passed. As he walked in amongst the herd of horses he whistled softly. A cool breeze was blowing and as the moon and stars were out in all their splendor, the shadows cast by the horses were quite distinct. The shadows alone made a chill run down Tom's l ack. But he kept on walking and whistling until finally he heard a friendly whinny. He kne.v at once that it was Molly. He began talking to himself. “Pa said fer me to tie tho note in yer mane. Molly, nn' I gotta do It. You got a long (Tide I'm thin gin.' i'a says due North. Now don’t make no noise. See?” They squirmed in and out among the army of horses, the boy go- ing ahead and leading tho horse. The saddle was still on the horse, for the bandits never had taken the trouble of taking them off. After reaching the outskirts of the encampment Tom mounted, and bending low on the horse’s back whispered in her ear. “Now. do yer best. Molly. It’s fer yer own sake as well as our’s. And the faith- ful horse responded cheerfully. It seemed to the boy that they flew over the ground: the horse’s hoofs scarcely seemed to touch it. It seemed to the boy that he had ridden about a mile when he was suddenly stopped and a gun was thrust into his face. He knew at once that he had reached the outposts and the sentinels had stopped him. Hrt was taken from the saddle and led Into a tent where he was searched thoroughly. Where are you bound for. my boy?” said a man who seemed to be In command. During the next few seconds many different thots passed thru Tom’s mind and at last he said thru manufactured sobs. ” I was goin’ home to my ma and pa. They escaped when Mr. Villa came and I was left behind all alone. So 1 up and took Molly, that’s the horse I were ridin’, and started after my ma and pa. You'll let me go to ’urn won’t you?” Just then another Mexican came into the tent and repotted that lire snildie had been torn to shreds and thot r.o trace of a hidden note or message could be tound. Th eommandei at the outpost decided that the boy would be more of a detriment to them than a help so he would lot him go. Luckily for Tom -be got back Molly, as she could not be controlled by the bandits and Tom was the only one who could control her. They readily returned her to her master. Before starling out he was given food by the men. and some, who had heard his pitiful tale, even went so far as to give him a few pesos. As he started he remembered these words, “due north. and tried to follow out his direction by the stars and the moon. Here and there he came across u giant Cactus which, when off in distance, reminded him of a lone sentinel and attain a cold chill would cre� p down his back. Rut by constantly talking to the horse he seemed to forget his fears and it was toward day break that he forded the Rio Grande river and rode Into the city of El Paso. There he reported the news to the officials. They didn't seem to care much for they didn’t do anything and Tom took a dislike to them, when after reading his father's note. “All they did was to shoot a wireless to Washington.” This was Tom’s way of putting it. While in the city he got the best of are. however, being adopted for the time being by the militia. About four days after his arrival he was walking along the street with one of the soldiers, when he noticed riding up the street a man and woman. He was overwhelmed with Joy when he found It to be his father and mother. It was some time before the truth and the exact details of their escape could be learned from them, but it finally came out that when Villa had raided Columbus, the bandits forgot to look after their pris- oners and Wilkes and his wife took advantage of the fact, thus making good their escape to El Paso where they knew they would find the!� - son STEPHEN SODAL '16. ESSAY ON A DUCK By a boy in the first grade A duck is a low. heavy-set bird composed mostly of meat and feathers. He is a mighty poor singer, having a hoarse voice by get- ting so many frogs in his throat. He likes water and carries a toy balloon in his stomach to keep from sinking. The duck has only two l« gs and they are so far back on his running gears by nature that they came protty n� ar missing his body. Some ducks when they gef big have curls on their tails and are called drakes. Drakes don't have to set or hat«h. but Just loaf and go swimming and eat everything in sight If I was to he a duck. I Would rather be a drake. A MOUSE. Trembling linker in the gloom Of my lady's living room. Timidly and cautiously Over rug. up tapestry. Moving with thy noiseless tread In the ever constant dread I«est those lustrous, fiery spheres Of thine enemy appears. Woeful, such a life must be In this world’s tranquility. Yet thy life is not all woe. As some incidents will show. Enter lady-human being— Calmly peaceful, eyes unseeing. Joy and gladness fill her heart; She of fear doth have no part: Suddenly she spies thee there ’Neath that comfort-yielding chair. As the door slams, it doth seem By the echo, scream on scream. Thou art king in this great room. And thy power lies in gloom. Joyous must a mouse be That can rule o’er such a see! EVA KELLY ’16. Heard on March 17 Miss H.. in Anc. Hist., to Willie H.. who changes his seat very frequently: Willie, you migrate around, don’t you? Did you ever hear of the rolling stone? Willie: The one that gathers no moss? Miss H.: Yes. I ace you have your moss on today. Miss Carley. in Com. Arlth.. to Esther Murphy: Esther, name a kind of insurance. Esther: “Poll insurance.” This year there was a great slump in the high school athletics. For some reason or other, everything went against us. The weather last fall would not permit much base ball practice, so the basket ball squad started practice early. The same old story of ineligibility, cripples and hard luck caused our basket ball team to meet many de- feats. The work of the students and support they gave at the games was very good, in fact better than usual. The basket ball season resulted in two victories and five defeats. The scores were as follows: Dec. 3 Alumnae 31 Hudson High 10 at Hudson. Dec. 10 Glenwood 42 44 M 20 at Glenwood. Pec. 17 Clear Lake 6 99 99 19 nt Clear Lake. Jan. 7 Stillwater 21 99 99 7 at Hudson. Jan. 14 Spring Valley 6 99 99 11 at Spring Valle Jan. 21 Glenwood 22 99 99 9 at Hudson. Jan. 26 River Falls 39 99 99 7 at River Fall As won from Clear 1 ake and Spring Valley on their lloois. it is almost certain that we would have won on our own. and wo would hav had a gocd chrnce to win from our neighbor. Rvier Falls but these games were cancelled. For the last two or three years there has been something lack- ing in athletics. It may have been lack of work, but the teams worked hard all the time. It may have been lack of money, but we have always had enough to keep going. Something must be done to put athletics hack on jts feet again. The Class Tournament was a good thing. If this kind of a con- test could ho playod tho first part of tho season, it would bring more players on the floor and keep them playing all through the season. This year there were a few good players who really did not know they could play until after the tournament. Not only this, hut the fellows who play on the class teams are likely the ones who will make up the school team, and they will l e more experienced. The enthusiasm of the students during these games may l e so great that they will become so interested in the game that they will help t lie school team on to victory. The most probable thing to meet with success is an Athletic Association. This association should be an or- ganization of students and faculty. The should elect the oillcers and a manager from their members. In this way the students will feel sort of responsible toward athletics. The association w ill help tin.inciallv.at the In-ginningof the year. When the athletics are to start work they need money. The student lx dv w ould make up I lie associa- tion and a membership fee BASKET BALI. TEAM Hews, Stevens, Torkelson, Carley (Coach) Kainer, Jones. Hosford (('apt ) Anderson, bleler. should be required which would give the association a fund to stmt the season with. The members of this association, being interested in their own work, would buy tickets themselves and do a great deal in selling outside tickets, and advertising. School spirit would le greater If such an organization existed. This year the spirit show n by the students has I een good, but we must always try to do better, if all the students belonged to an Ath- letic Association they would feel it their duty to help their own enter- prise along, so, if they cannot play, they can show the flayers that they are with them and will give them all the support possible. A a lesult of the cooperation of tht stdudents and the faculty there is no reason why our school should nol have as good teams ns there are in this part of the state. One or the greatest troubles is the standings or the players It has been our misfortune for the past, few years to have the good players llunk. It is said that an Athletic Association does away with n great deal of this. If this is true, our school should have one. Ilut why is it true? It seems that there will be a great deal more school spirit and in this way the students will be interested, also the officers of the association and the members might be of great assistance to the person who Is on the 75 percent mark and through their efforts he might work this mark beyond the danger line. In many schools the athletes are the ones who carry ofT the high marks. One school has sent a team here to play, all having an average of about 90 percen� . If other schools can. do this, Hudson High School can do it. and we can put out teams next year and in the future years that our school can be proud of. Hudson has Ifce material and the spiritual support if a good team Is playing. With an Athletic Association to back our teams and help keep up their scholarship, we ought to have an athletic representation that the town's people would he proud of. ROBERT JONES ’16. THE JUNIOR PARTY At la.-� !, thj Juniors had their spread.” � nt better late than ne er. It consisted of a masquerade, held Thursday night. April 20. in the kinder garden, which was splendidly decorated with the colors of the class, purple and gold. The costumes of those who presented themselves ranged from party gowns to those of Japanese and Indians. After a very pleasant evening, a great quanity of ice cream and wafers were served. (Nothing stingy about the Juniors.) Then some hearty yells were given and all departed reporting a time well spent. I). S. '17. The Senior class has voted to change the regular Commencement program this year. Instead of having orations by the members of the class, a speaker has been hired for the occasion. Committees have been appointed to arrange for the buying of class hats and Commence- ment invitations. SI’I'KRI NTKNDENT I. O. IURHAIM� NEGATIVE DEBATING TEAM LAWREXCE SINGER, ESTHER HAVEN, CHARLIE KELLY. DEBATE Hudson again competed victoriously on the annual triangular debate. The atlirntative team, consisting of Eileen Hurke. Harve llowalt and Ray Harnden debated with the Ellsworth negative team at Ellsworth: and our negative team. Esther Haven. Lawrence Singer and Charles Kelley, debated the River Falls affirmative team at Hud son the sanin night. Hudson received unanimous derisions in boih debates and has received Just such a decision for three consecutive years. Hudson has proved that she can produce eloquent debaters, and this year’s team was especially good All the members of to'h teams Winner Local Oratorical Contest PAI L S. TOURTELLOT AFFIRMATIVE DEBATING TEAM i HARVEY HO WALT, EILEEN HI'UK K. RAY IIARNHEN. worked diligently under Miss Holden’s direction and presented their arguments in a very convincing manner. The delivery was almost equal to that of the renowned Patrick Henry. A career is open to any one of these worthy debaters if they choose to become speakers for a cause. One of the pleasantest mornings in our high school’s history followed the night of the debate when members of the teams. Miss Holden, Earl Holden and the Hivcr Falls debate team gave short, unique and enter- taining addresses before the main room. The spirit shown made the victory doubly worth while. . E. D. 16. :io Winner Local Declamatory Contest ANNA ARNQMST Declamatory and Oratorical Contests Nino girls entered the declamatory contest this year, and at the preliminary contest the following girls were selected to contest lat«r for first place: Helen Kircher, Norma Everson. Anna Arnquist Dorothy Scott, Dorothy Everson. Helen Kircher's Mrs. Mayor's Story is an especially beautiful selection and Helen’s dramatic ability was remarkably displayed In presenting it. How- the Church Was Built at Ke.vhoe's Bar , given by Norma Everson, was a most appealing story and was given in a very suitable manner. The selection is a difficult one and the fact that Norm i Everson tied for second place proves her ability in this line. Dorothy Everson gave a very charming selection. The One Hundred and Oneth . This was her first year in contest work and she shows great j ossihilities. Dorothy Scott rendered two short selections, (Join’ in Swim- m n’ and Who's Afraid? Her delivery and manner captivated her entire audience and her impersonation was truly wonderful. She tied for second placo with Norma Everson. Anna Arnquist gave the renowned Chariot Race” and she won first place no comment is necessary. In the boys oratorical contest Paul Tourtellot spoke The Wan dering Jew ’. His delivery was remarkably good and tin selection, one not often heard, gave an opportunity for him to display his oratorical abil ty. Ho won first place In the boys’ contest. Lawre-ce Singer gave 'The War and Public Opinion” and Har- vey Howalt “T1 o New Sou’h”. both excellently rendered. The League Contest Hudscn failed to g-rin any horors in the lergue contest held at New Richmond. New Richmond taking first place in both the declam- atory and oratorical contests and River Falls winning second in both. Our o .tostan s. Paul Tourtel'.ot and Anna Arnquist did remarkabp. well and we'ere proud of them even if we did not carry home an honots tVs year. “Give the other fe’low a chance is our motto. ::i ORCHESTRA Harold Olson, Leo Garrity, Gertrude Fisher, Herbert Walb.v, Clarence Lee, Earl Palmer, Mina Zarske, Miss Miller, Paul Tourtellot. Paul Anderson. Robert Jones, Steven Sodal ORCHESTRA AND GLEE CLUB The Girls' Glee Club Is one of the most active of the High School's organizations and has proved itself valuable to the life of the school, by providing music for the various programs given during the year. The girls In this organization take great Interest in the work and with the untiring effort of Miss Miller have made great strides. The following is the roll of the Girls’ Glee Club: Sopranos: Eileen Rurke, Helen Kireher (president). Dorothy Ev- en son. Norma Kvenson. Esther Haven. Dorothy Scott. Gertrude Fisher. Harriet Slater. Hilda Carlquist. Hilda Hanson. Nellie Walstrom. I-ola Tumqulst, Godrgia Fisher. Irene North. Josephine Loughnev, Grace Jackman. Viola Solheim. Altos. Mary Tourtellot, Freda Blomholm. Anna Arnqulst, Mina Zar- Sky. Stella Wolf. Cecelia Becker and Jean Kinney. Piano: Doris Johnson. Ever since Mias Miller took up the Music work In the Hudson schools she has been at work with the High School Orchestra. Skill- ed training, talent and faithful practice have producod successful re- sults. They have been of great service at school contests. The or- chestra is comprised as follows: Violins: Clarence l� e. Herbert W al- by. Earl Palmer. Mina Zarsky: Mandolins: Paul Tourtellot. Paul An- derson. Roi ert Jones and Stephen Sodal: Drum: Leo (farrity; Comet: Harold Olson: Piano: Gertrude Fisher. GLEE CLUB Life is short, only four letters: hut three fourths of it is He’ and one half of it is if”. Coincidence Teacher: Johnnie, give me and example of coincidence. Johnnie: Why—er—my father and mother wore both married on the same day. How Could She Tell? The telephone rang and the new Polish maid answered It. Hello. came from the receiver. •Hello. answered the girl. Hushed with pride of a new language. Who Is this? came the voice. i don't know who it is. replied the girl. 1 can’t see you.” Miss W. to Germ. Ill Class: We are going to have a reckoning day in this class soon. Krna Klein translating English to German rapidly. Freda B., in loud whisper: Please wait a minute. Miss W.. to Germ. HI: “This class takes a vacation on Mondays and Fridays. I suppose the week ends and your hard work preparing vour lessons for Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday account for it.” A HAPPY BUNCH UNCERTAIN Mary had a little waist Where Nature made it «row. And everywhere that fashion went The waist was sure to go. —Kx. Miss Thurston, in Reviews: Three-fourths of the girls were l oy8. ' Miss T.. in Civics: “How are representatives in the state legis- lature rhosen?” Mina .: The men are cut into districts and then apportioned.” Archie B.. in Ger. IV: “May I ask a question that has been troubling me for a long time?” Miss W.: Yes.” A. B.: “Well, what I can’t figure out Is. when a person’s talklr.r German to ano'ther, how he can catch up when the verb is always on the end of the sentence.” Miss F.. in Geom.. to L. S.. whose hand was resting on N. E.’s desk: Lawrence, keep your hand on your own desk; that looks better. Miss W. to Charlie K. in Ger. IV: Charles. I think you might let Ray look on that l ook with you. seeing that the book belongs to Ray.” G. K.: I never blushed but once. A. S. (surprised): Why. I thought you had a self-starter.” Miss Wheeler informed the German class that if they did not quit looking out of the windows all the time, she would move the room to the other side of the building. Just so she takes the windows along with the room It will be all right, say we. Miss Brown, in Eng. IV: “How did you like “Leaves of Grass. Eleanor R.: As well as I do pie.” Miss Thurston: “Name one of the principal wine exporting cen- ters of France.” Emil N.: Borax.” The latest course of study taken up during the 2:15 period is the making of paper rolls. This originated somewhere around the north- west corner of the main room. The children are enjoying their little little dollies very much. -----:-- Miss H.: What did Caesar say when he crossed the Rubicon?” Arthur P. (confidently): “Cast or die!” Miss H.: “And what was Pompey doing while Caesar was in Gaul? Bright Pupil: He was giving the people entertainments on the Cloaca Maxima.” Miss H.: “Hm. I suppose he was giving them free barge rides up and down the canal. Miss W., in Ger. IV’: I don't like to have to si eak at you every day. class.” Emil Nordhye has furnished True Blue staff with a paper entitled The Aim of Socialism. We are very sorry that lack of space keeps us from printing it. U,hi metropolitan iCifr ilnauraur? Co. of — Purely Mutual— Tho Company of the People By the People For the People A. E. BOE. AGENT. HUDSON. WIS. TREMONT ELECTRIC COMPANY WIRING AND FIXTURES Telephone 76 Harvey Jones Paper Hanger and Fancy Decorator 719 Vine Street Phone 270.1 GO TO FINN’S FOR YOUR Groceries. Soft Drinks, Ice Cream, Candies and Tobaccos Corner Second and Myrtle Streets. The Pastime F. VIF.MASTER. Proprietor Billiards and Pocket Billiards, Tobaccos, Soft Drinks, Ice Cream and Candies. WEST OF BANK OF HUDSON 34 JOHN E. HOWARD TEACHER SOLOIST Practical Violin Method for beginners and advanced students. Terms reasonable. PEOPLE S BANK BUILDING PHONE 31 Patronize Our Advertisers for they Patronize Us. Buy a True Blue and help a good cause He was Above Suspicion In a small New England town the janitor of the school house much to the surprise of his friends resigned his office. When he was asked why ho did so, he said: “I’m honest and mean to be above suspicion. If I find anything while sweepin’ the floor I always return it. A few days ago I read on the blackboard. Kind the greatest common divisor Well. I looked all over for it. but I wouldn’t know the thing if 1 bumped into it. Last n.icht, in big writing it said. Kind the least common multiple.” So I says to myself. Both of these things are lost now and I’ll be accused of fakin' them.” so I just up and left.” Some Prof, we’ve got. He admits, himself, that he can pick up an Ink well with one eye. William Haugen spends bo much time attracting the attention of his mate that he does not have time for anything else. R. H.. in tier. IV: ” and the rose buds flew all around the roses.” Wanted Subscribers for the Appeal to Reason. only 25c a year. Appic- to Emil Nordbye. N. E.. in Eng. Ill: Shakespeare lived at Stratford on-the-Avon, for live years after he died. Miss H., in Mod Hist.: “Why was the execution of the Queen of Krance so sad?” Klorencc D.: Because her hair was coming down.” Teacher, in Civics: “By what method does Congress vote?” Bright Soph.: By eyes and noses.” Mina H.. in Current Events: What Is a Sphinx? Paul T.: Sor.'.e'hlng that is half man and half beast.” The CAEMEO Musical Trio, comnosed of Robert Jones, Leo Garrlty and Paul Anderson, are ready to start on their concert tour. Wanted engagements. it A Geometrical Discussion Bernice D.: I don’t know what a projection 1«.” Nellie W.: It's something that sticks out.” Bernice: Then my nose is a projection, but where is the per- pendicular? Wanted!! Charlie Kelley: More debates. Editor: A balm for hurt reelings. Subscribere for the TRUE BLUE. Advertisers for the TRUE BLUE. Margaret T.: A new giggle. lessons in whispering so we can go to the public library. Blanche B.: A way to learn without study. Ed B.: A safety (first) pin. to hold the dresses on his paper dolls Such an Easy Job Most anyone can he an editor. All the editor has to do is to sit at a desk six days out of a week, four weeks of tho month, and twelve months of the year, and edit” such stuff as the following: Mrs. Jones of Cactus Creek let a can opener Blip last week and cut herself in the pantry.” A mischievous lad of Plketown threw a stone and hit Mr. Pike in the alloy last Thursday.” John I oe climbed on the roof of his house looking for a leak and fell, striking himself on the porch.” “While Harold Green was escorting Miss Violet Wise from the cliurch social last Saturday night, savage dog attacked and hit Mr. Green on tho public square. Isaiah Trimmer of Running Creek was playing with a cat Friday when it scratched him on the veranda.” Mr. Fong, while harnessing a broncho last Saturday, was kicked Just south of his corn patch.” Yes. it is a wonder they draw salaries for it. Mr. Hubbard, in Physics, on the morning the Senior Banner is noticed for the first time: What’s the matter this morning? Are you sleepy or are you dizzy yet? Hudson Creamery Co. J. T. HANNA, Proprietor Purity Ice Cream Fancy Creamery Butter Phone 341 810 Second St. Buy Your Meats at JOHNSON BROS. Fish and Game in Season Phone No. 5. Hudson, Wis. THOEN LEE liarlwr Shop and Hath Rooms. Facial Massage and Shampooing a specialty. Hudson, - • - Wisconsin JOHN HNGEBRET80N WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER Repair Work a Specially. 50.1 Second St. Hudson. Wis. E. A. SUTHERLAND Farm Implements. Harness and AutoTobiles Phone 46 South Second St. GEO. F. TRIEB Furniture, Mirrors, and Picture Framing. Quality Lingers Long After Price Is Forgotten. SINGER’S DRY GOODS. SHOES AND GROCERIES HUDSON WISCONSIN Trade at HARDING’S And Be Happy. S J. BRADFORD DISTRICT ATTORNEY HUDSON, WISCONSIN OLDEST PAPER CALENDARS IN ST. CROIX COUNTY LEGAL BLANKS e 5 aT-CfaserwT .1 F. SHAW. Publisher JOB AND COMMERCIAL PR INTIG HUDSON, GOOD WORK PROMPT SERVICE WISCONSIN PALACE CAFE BENNETT BENNETT, Proprietors THE PLACE TO GET YOUR MEALS AND LUNCI1ES CONFECTIONERY AND CIGARS BEST OF SERVICE EVERYTHING INVITING Make your Abstracts Right Bring Your Laundry To -goto- CHIN YEP SING J. C. DENNISTON We Try to Please Chapin Hall Block Phone 124-J «10 Second St. Hudson, Wis. Miss II.: If the South drafted men between the ages of six- teen and sixty, who was left to do the work?” Earl: Tito women. That’s why they didn’t have enough to eat.” Miss O., in Botany: What do we go to school for?' Marie Y.: To gain food and space.” A nxious about his studies. Paul Tourtellot. Bosh fulness personified. Edmund Bleier. Correct and careful. Kenneth Nash. D-angerously dense. Marie Yakel. E-xtremely short. Margaret Trieb. F-ond of playing basket ball. Ed O’Connell. G-raceful always. Felix Ulrlck. Hoedless of warning. Esther Haven. J olly and just. FACULTY. Known for punctuality. Amelia Erickson. Iy-over of ladies. Cyril Parrnan. M-odesty. Lois Zimmerman. Noted Hunker. Eileen Burke. ()-nly to till space. Charles Kelley. P-ationt at all times. Teachers. Q-ualitv and quantity. Irene North. Renowned. Orville Loranea. S-eldom studious. Gertrude Fisher. T-oo frivolous. Eva Kelley. U-nconscious of his charniH. Arthur Peterson. V-ery vain. Anna Arnquist. Woary Willie. Eleanor Roe. X-cess in studying. Freshman. Youthful Several Seniors. Zone (frigid). Angry instructors. Home is naught without a mother. Church is sad without a preacher. Life is dull without a lover. But class is joy without a teacher. —Ex. MARRIED ALUMNI Pearl Shoemaker ’09 Ada Roe '06 Ruth Scott '02 Lenore Ciogan ’02 Iter tha Herum ’02 Helen Herum ’05 Estelle Crogan ’05 Nettie Peterson '06 Lucile Aldridge ’ll Alma Nickleby ’ll S’o’la Johnron ’12 Dorothy Wingerder ’ll Frances Helms '07 Helen Clark '05 Anne Johnson '10 Jemette Scott 02 Nina Webster ’06 Grace Zimmerman '11 Now .Mrs. Alfred Hoyer Now Mrs Will Raulf Now Mrs. G. M. Hughes Now Mrs. Roseo Howard Now Mrs. Ferguson Now Mrs. Ilarlam Thurston Now Mrs. Jack Shasky Now Mrs. J. Ed wards Slaughter Now Mrs. John E. Howard Now Mrs. Elliott Jones Now Mrs. Elmer Lomnes Now Mrs. Alfred Peterson Now Mrs. Herbert Andersen Now Mrs. Stephen Phipps Now Mrs. Albin Christofferson Now Mr� . G It. Reedall Now Mrs. Smith Now Mrs. PengePy Dr. F. J. MARTIN GO TO FRIEND’S CONFECTIONERY For Your CANDIES Home Made Candies a specialty. DENTIST Gatchelt Bid . 203 Locust St. Phone 159- L HUDSON, WISCONSIN For Fashionable Clothes See J. D. YOUNG MERCHANT TAILOR Cleaning, Repairing and Pressing Neatly Done Phone 1D8-J ANDERSON’S GROCERY Fancy Groceries Fifth and St. Croix streets Drink WALLESCH’S PURE SODA WATER MADF. IN HUDSON THEATRE DELIGHT Thursday: Broadway Feature Friday: Charley Chaplin We show only the Best Pictured First Show starts at 7:30; Second Show at 8:30. Locii.-t street. FOB A FIRST CLASS ANI) Sanitary Shave and Hair Cut BATH AND MASSAGING go to BILLY KOTTKifi J. E. JONES BOOKS, STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS Our High School Tablet leads them. A. J. SAMSON THE SHOEMAN For the Best Footwear at Lowest Prices. 519 Second St., Hudson, WIs. Hall's Livery FEED. SALE AND BOARDING STABLE HACK. BAGGAGE AND AUTO LIVERY Ellis Motor Co. AUTO LIVERY Sludebaker Chalmers Dodge First Class Service HOFFMAN fc CO. The Quality Grocers and Bakers Phone 14 III Locust St. Phone 64 Maud Porgan '02 Hazel Fall '08 M Ida Lauson '02 Nod Kermott '11 Laurie Cashman ’ll Harry Nelson ’12 Now Mrs. Harry ChristofTerson Now Mrs. Ferry Crosier Now Mrs. Thomas To Margert Crary To Ruth Mulholland To Naomi Byrnes Some alumni people still take an interest in seeing Hudson High School again; among them are Bertha Draulson ’08. Omer Mick leson 14 and Wlllet Arnqulst ’14. We’d like to see more. The River Falls Students. Nora Stapleton ’15. Burniece Gridlev '15. Jane O'Connell ’09. Alice Shoroy 15. Agnes O’Keefe '12, Florence Fearson ’15. Alice Lee ’ll. Lew Colt ’15. Harry Hodgius ’15. Starr Denniston ’15. all enjoyed a few days of vacation for Easter. Frances Colt '14 spent her Easter vacation at home. Herman Rusch ’14. Samuel Slaughter ’12. Flatt Tourtellot ’14. Helmer Lystad ’15. I-eo Mick leson '15 and Cecil Gridley are working at St. Faul. Alice Beggs. Claire Solheim. Anne Murphy. Ida Buell. Sophie Peterson. Jennie I-ee and Viola Roe are the town girls who have taught here this past year. Isabelle Ctman ’15 came home from Madison to spend her Easter vacation. Gwendolin Lomnes has been at home since her graduation in ’14. Stella Solheim '11 spent her Easter vacation at home. A!bin and Fritz Pearson '11 came home from the University of Minnesota to spend their vacation. Frank Ruemmele ’15 is working in a bank in North Dakota. Harold Stoffer ’12 is working at Roberts. Luclle Menky has received the position of head librarian; Char- lotte Clark is assistant. Ge trude Behrens TO is teaching in Cumberland. G:a t McDowell T4 Is successfully managing “Micky’s Midget.” Florence Anderson T4 is working at the saw mill office. France .Hoyer 14 Is working at railroad offices in this city. Mary Heritage ’06 has announced her engagement to Mr. Wright. Professor at Columbia University. .U� Helen Kermott has announced her engagement to Wilder Penfleld. Blanche Colt TO is teaching in Washington. I). C. Barter Bell T2 is assistant cashier at the National Bank of Hudson. Archie Johnson 08 is working at Grinnell’s dmg store at New . Richmond. “DIE SCHULE I. Who iss it vas runs the school und town. Talks .round so solemn and looks looks at the groun’. Thinks he iss it. but he will haf to come down— That’s the Senior! n. Who iss it vot vears such a tired look. You may see he already has written a book— For which he lost sleep and his lessons forsook? That's the Junior! HI. Who iss the von we don’t hear much about Just over his greenness commencing to sprout; In von more veai he’ll be ready to eorne out? That’s the Soph. IV. Who iss it vot valks aroun’ with an air Vich. says. I’m an eighth grade grad., and when I was dere 1 vas the “whole Cheese” and ought to be here ? That’s the Freshie! —Ex. A wood pecker lit on a Freshman's head And settled down to drill: Ho drilled aw-ay for half a day And then he broke his bill. Deposit Your Savings - IN The First National Bank of Hudson BOYS! SEE M. (jOLDBRRG SON FOR CLOTHING ahd FURNISHINGS F. .1. CARR, President E. E. GATCII ELL, Vice Pres. W. J. BARTER, Vice Pres. B. C. BUNKER, Cashier The National Bank of Hudson START SAVING SOMETHING Olllce lll-J Phones Residence 51 Dr. O. H. KING DENTIST Office Cor. 3rd and Locust Streets. KODAKS SUPPLIES NYAL REMEDIES JOHNSTON’S CAN DlES RA K ER’S HOM E M A DE CA X DY W EBSTER’S R E NT E DI FS SCHOOL SUPPLIES —AT— SUTHERLAND S PHARMACY WAR! Yotmtf men enlist now in the great army of Preparedness against the ureat enemy want. Enlist at the People's State Hank Building. CRARY ra KERMOTT. Recruiting Office BUY $1000.00 AT 10 CENTS A DAY. NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO. GILBERTSON HARLANDER Plumbing. Heating and Sheet Metal Work. X. W. Phone 136 Hudson. WIs. Farmer's Elevator Co. Buyers of All Kinds of Grain to The True Blue exchange department decreases as tbe year goes by. Why, we do not know. Never has such a small number of ex- changes been received when so many True Blues have been sent out. As this is the last Issue of the school paper, we cannot bope for a larger exchange ibis school year, hut we sincerely hope for a better one next year. The following we acknowledge with many thanks: The Comet, O. H. S.. Orono, Maine. The Megaphone. W. H. S.. Waukesha. Wis. The Lawrentian,” L. C.. Appleton. WIs. The Carrol Kcho.” Waukeksha, Wis. The Menomlte. Menomonie. Wis.. The Comet,” your literary department is very interesting as is also tbe athletic department. Your paper is well arranged. l o you not think a few more cuts would greatlyimprove it? The Megaphone,” your covers are fine: in fact, your entire paper deserves praise. All the material is good, but where are the cuts for the different departments? 41 The Lawrentlan, we welcome you as one of our best exchanges Your paper is sure to please everyone. Carroll Echo, we always know what to t-hink when you come. Very good paper is used and the print is clear. The Menomlte. you paper is one of our neatest and most Inter- esting exchanges. You surely have very clever artists to be proud of. The Mirror. Mondovi. Wis. Your April Fool Number is certainly good. We always welcome you. As usual your cuts are fine. Continued stories certainly add to the interest of the school paper. F. B. T8. Prof.: What are you laughing at: not at me. I hope?” Student: “Oh. no Sir.” Prof.: Well, what else is there in the room to laugh at?” —Ex. ■y HE Annual Board spared no expense or effort to make the “True Blue” of the j 1916 Glass the best Annual ever issued at the Hudson High School. Today this Book receives only your passing attention, another day is coining—twenty- five years hence, those of you who preserve this book will prize it above all others in your library. It has been a pleasure to work with your Board in making the cuts, and we will be glad to hear from any of you who have occasion to buy cuts in the future. Best wishes for your individual successes. BUCKBEE MEARS CO. Designers and Engravers ST. PAUL, MINN. MARCH 1916 HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL VOLUMEXV. NUMBER II. (Ulice 111-. I Phones Residence dl Dr. O. H. KING DENTIST (Mlioe ('or. Jrd and Locust Streets. P Li’l r NVAI. KKMKDI RS V?.,- «SaiM7 ceS sr8 ! .n, ■ -ru- -—■ ✓— vVV JOHNSTON’S CANDIES HA K EPS FIOM E M A DK A NDV ''Vxiitr K OI A KS SI PPLI KS ' {, WEBSTER'S HKME1HFS SCHOOL SrPPLIKS --AT— SUITS DRUG STORE GO TO 44 MICKEY’S MIDGE! PH 'IGA ItS, CONFECTIONERY AND ICECItKAM .!()ll NST N S CIIO(’( L ATES A SPE(- I A LT N Pickard McDowell, Props. Hudson, is. FOR LCNCIIES AND REGCLAK MEALS FANCY CANDIKS AN D GIGA ItS (SO To The Cardinal Restaurant .1. 0. PENMAN. Prop. WE TPY TO PLEASE 2 a glo - 5-5-1 TRITE BUTE 1 3Dr Soothe Shoes Birkmose � HXHiberg Co. 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This is somethin?: that not only the participants but also every member of the school should take an interest in The debate serves to in- terest pupils in current topics and to create an interest in the school on the part of outsiders. It also serves to match our mental ability with that of other schools. The contest work gives the contestants confidence in themselves and the ability to appear at ease before an audience. Both of these activities are, to a certain extent, neglected in the Hud- son High .School by a large majority of the pupils. Besides the benefit de- rived by the individual himself you must also take into consideration the fact that the reputation of the high school depends upon the degree of success he at'ains. No one can be inspired to do his best unless he has the sympathy and co-operation of the students. Every pupil hopes that the Hudson High will be victorious in the de- bate and also a'tain sonm degree of success in the contest. Therefore, since the responsibility rests as much on the student body as a whole, as on the individual speakers, it is up to every one to show his good will by loyally supporting these branches of school activities. (i TRUK BLUE MORE IS IN YOU This simple phrase hangs in the room of that fine optimist, the King of Belgium, where it may greet his eyes each morning when he awakens. He took this rule for his highest mark for each day’s accomplishments, raising each morning the standard of the day before, and determining to reach it in the fulfillment of the day’s labors. There is more in every one of us than is shown in daily life. We too may take this for our motto. It is at once a challenge for us to show again and again to the world what qualities we really possess. It is also a promise, for many are the moments that come to all of us when we think we must fail, but if we rally a little more on our own resources and renew our strength with a little more faith, many of the darkest clouds will scatter. Start the day right with this splendid thought and let us feel at the end of each day in turn that we have shown a few more of the good, qualities which we possess. Stick it out. It’s worth your while. Glue is usually called merely a thick vile smelling liquid, but it has one admirable quality, it Sticks. There’s a lesson in glue foi each one of us. When we have a task to perform, we must stay by it till it's done. We have heard people say. that it can’t be done, but we also know the answer. Think of your Motto ‘ More Is In You.” and work with a will. When we are tempted to feel that there is no use in trying to accom- plish any harder task, that is just the time to remember whal is in us and to try; to call upon our resources,, shake up our courage, and get our cheerfulness in working order. There is no time to stop and think that it can’t be done, when the thing is before you. Make a try, and stick. HISTORY OF MISS AUDREY MILLER. Miss Audrey Miller acknowledges Wausau. Wisconsin, as the place where she first saw light. Here also were those first steps in education taken, and she toddled successfully through the grammar school. Then she enter- ed on her eventful high school career, and succeeded in being the most mis- chievous girl in Wausau high school. Afterwards she spent two years in the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and Milwaukee, where her bird-like voice received its training. She is now with us, and we sincerely hope she remains here aw'hile for her worth is recognized and appreciated. IT CAN BE DONE. Somebody said that it couldn't he done. But he with a chuckle replied. That. “Maybe it couldn’t,'’ but he would be one Who wouldn’t say so till he tried. So he buckled right in, with the trace of a grin On his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled the thing; That couldn’t be clone—and he did it. Somebody scoffed: “Oh, you’ll never do that: At least no one has ever done it.” But he took off his coat and he took off his hat. And the first thing he knew he’d begun it: With a lift of his chin, and a bit of a grin. Without any doubt or quit it: He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn’t be done—and he did it. There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done. There are thousands to prophesy failure: There are thousands to point out to you, one by one. The dangers that wait to assail you. But just buckle in with a bit of a grin. Then take off your coat and go to it: Just start in to sing as you tackle the thing That “Cannot be done”—and you’ll do it. —Anon. s TRUE RUE PARODY ON THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. When in the course of school events it becomes necessary for the pupils to dissolve the bonds of drudgery which hold us in check, and to display a mong the powers of the school-room, the nerve racking and personal talents with which nature has endowed us; a decent respect to our elders behooves us to state the reasons which compel us to employ our time wrongly:—We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all pupils are created equal; that they are endowed with an insatiable thirst for mischief; that among themselves, whispering, note writing and other irrisistible fun carried on to an unlimited and unbearable degree, that to prevent these ignoble pranks, rules are instituted and measures taken by the teachers deriving their authority from the mere fact that they are teachers. That whenever any pupil violates these laws it is the right of the teacher in charge to punish him in such a manner as shall seem most likely to effect the safety, health and unhappiness of the culprit. Prudence indeed will dictate that rules long established should not be changed for light and transient causes. Experience has shown that pupils in the Hudson High School suffer less from such faults in school mangement. than any school in this region. To prove this let testimonies be presented to a candid world. We. therefore the representatives of H. H. S. in General Congress assem- bled, appealing to our Superintendent for the rectitude of our intentions, do solemnly publish and declare that our misdemeanors were done with no intentional harm. Resolved, that copies of this declaration be sent to every High School in the UnPed States and that it be procaimed throughout the world that. Hudson Schools are the best. H. B. N. ’1«. THE NIGHT WATCH. Jarvis MacDonald sat before his fireside, dreamily gazing into the glowing depths of the burning coals. What was he thinking about? As he patted the laithful collie dog at his side and watched the dancing flames make fitful shadows on the wall, his thoughts turned back to another night in the far-a- way almost forgotten past, which had turned events in his life strangely. The sun was slowly sinking like a great golden fire in the distant west. Alone upon the battlefield were two wounded soldiers. The lifeblood of one was slowly ebbing away and as he once more raised himself to a half ting posture, he looked away over the dreary waste before him and rested his almost sightless eyes upon the sunset which seemed to radiate a golden ha’o above their heads. Then he spoke slowly, softly, and the other raised TRUE ItU E !• himself to listen to the strange words, which fell from the lips of the dying one. “When I gaze about me and see only these dead bodies lying around me, the blood soaked battlefield, the dreary, desolate waste, and hear the wailing of the wind in the trees, I wonder wh.ether a brighter day for America will ever come. Or, will the horrors of the war, not only bring pain and suf- fering to everyone, but leave the country in a state of devastation? Then I turn my eyes toward the bright sunset yonder and 1 no longer doubt that God is still good, but how little is the faith of man. I am glad that I am going home, and that I am leaving this horrible war behind me. If I might—only—see her—once more before I go. Comrade, will you forget the difference between us and—send her—a message from me? Forget that you are an Englishman and I an American? Give her—this packet and tell her I loved her to the last; that—” The last words had come slowly, gaspingly, and here he paused unable to proceed farther. Jarvis MacDonald forgot his own pain in sympathy lor his dying enemy and he stretched out his hand and gently lifted a can of water to the parched lips. The dying man spoke again. “Tell her that I am going—that I will—meet—her in that home—where thei e—” The sentence remained unfinished and just as the day drew to a close, the man’s head sank back upon the dry turf and his soul took its flight’, from th:s world iorever. A hand was quietly laid upon MacDonald's shoulder, and he started up from his levere. There stood his pretty blue-eyed wife smiling down at him, the same little dainty American lady to whom he had given the packet; ol his strange, dead friend, and foe. And a strange smile flitted across the man’s face as he stood up beside her. H. B. N. ’16. THE CALL OF THE QUAIL. The quavering call of the quail reverberated thru the darkening forest, and across the clearing around the rude cabin where the iorn, coaxed by the smiles of summer, cast glints of green on the sandy soil. The little girl looked up from the treasure of wild flowers that she had gathered, clapped her hands in glee and laughed merrily. “L's’en, papa! They’re singin’ their babies to sleep.’’ The man, tall, gaunt, long-bearded, paused with his hoe poised in air. turned a kindly face to smile upon the child, and resumed his task. “Singin’ their babies to sleep!” he chuckled, shaking his head. “What a notion!” A horse and rider, sweaty and mud-bespattered, emerged from the 10 TRUK BLUE forest and halted at the edge of the clearing. From the cartridge belt about his waist, two holsters swung heavily. “Evenin’, pardner,” he called out. “How far to Mound City?” The tall man struck the handle of the hoe deep into the soil, and ap- proached the horseman with long strides. ’Bout ten mile, straightway,” he answered slowly. “Nearer fifteen as ye’ll have to go. Ye’re mighty nigh five mile off the road.” “Tried for a short cut an’ got lost,” explained the other, wiping the n.ud lrom his face. Follered the call of the quail fer luck and heered the little gal laugh, else I wouldn’t have found ye in this out-of-the-way place.” “Better light off and take a bite with us,” said the tall man cordially. “Supper’s most ready. The moon’ll be above the trees in a couple of hours, and I’ll show ye the way back to the road. It’s a bad trail in the dark.” The horseman slipped from the saddle and leaned wearily against the stump of a fallen tree. “Don’t care if I do,” he said. I’ve come ‘bout fifty miles thru the mud sence mornin’ and the hoss needs rest and a bite of fodder. I’ve got the money to pay.” “Keep yer money, stranger. Glad to have ye. Mighty seldom we see anybody out here.” “Tain’t very public,” observed the stranger smiling. “Ben here long?” “Seven year this spring.” “Own the place?” “Only owe a hundted now.” replied the settler proudly, seating him- self upon a fallen tree. “But it took a power of hard work and skimpin’.” There was a moment’s silence: then the tall man asked: “Have to make Mound City tonight?” “Yes I want to git back to Montana as soon as I kin.” “Montana! Ye didn’t come from that direction!” “No, I had a little bizness in Bismark fust—with the Guvner.” The tall man slipped forward on the tree and drew his long limbs un- der, like a panther about to spring. “Montana. Eh? What county?” “Teton.” “Tetoi!” muttered the other, dropping his head. Then he looked up and remarked, “Ye go purty well heeled, even for a man from Montana.” “Yes. Have to in my bizness.” There was a long silence: then the tall man said quietly— “Lottie, run in and tell yer mother we’ll have company fer supper— a man from Montana—Teton County. He’s goin’ on to Mound City tonight.” “Quainted in Mound City?” asked the man from Montana. TIM’E KLI’E 11 “Some. Don’t go often.” “Know a feller named Hungerford Bill Hungerford?” The questioner was still gazing after the little girl, and did not see the glare, like that of an enraged rattlesnake, that flashed from the tall man’s steel-gray eyes. “Hungerford? Yes, I reckon I know him.” “Friend of yourn?” “Wust enemy!” The man from Montana regarded the tall man long and earnestly. Then he asked carelessly: “Like to get even and make that hundred dollars’” “How?” The man fiom Montana glanced around cautiously and leaned forward, his hands on the tall man’s knees. “Looky here, pardner, I believe ye’re all right. I’m the deputy sheriff of Teton county, and there’s a warrant fer Bill Hungerford in my pocket—only his name’s Frayne, Phil Frayne. What’s the matter?” “Nothin’. Thought I heered a rattler. Go on.” “Well, he’s been hidin’ out in Mound City for eight years, going by the name of Hungerford. and I've just located him. I never seen him. and I need a litt e help. If I call on the sheriff at Mound City I’ll have to split the ieward. You come along and lend a hand, and ye git that hundred dollars.” “What’s Bill been doin’?” “Shot a man named Miller. Reckon he had to, to save his own hide; but Miller was a sport with a pull, and the gang ’ll swear against Frayne. That aint my look out—I’m after that reward. What d’ye say?” “Stranger, it’s resky. He’s a desperate man and as quick yith gun as—I am.” “And how quick are you?” asked the man from Montana. Rea' hing to hs guest’s nearest holster the tall man unbuckled the Hap and drew forth a revolver, gold mounted and curiously carved on it’s stock. He sprang from his seat with an explanation of surprise. The man from Montana grinned proudly. “Ain’t she a beauty? Try her.” A screaming blue jay flew swiftly overhead. There was a quick move- nunt of a long arm. a flash, and a report, and the shattered body of the bird whirled to the earth. The man from Montana smothered an ejaculation of wonder. The little girl called from the cabin door: “What did you shoot for, papa?” “To skeer a hawk,” the tall man called back to her. “A beau v. suie,” he said caressing the weapon with his left hand. “Is ’tother one like it?” “No, I gave the mate away.” 12 TRUK BLUE ‘What fer?” The man from Montana reached down, plucked a blade of grass and chewed it meditatively. “Twas like this. I’d busted up a gang of train robbers, killed some, and some got away, that’s why the company gave me the guns. What was left of the gang got together one night and trapped me in shanty ten miles out of Bolin, same night Miller was killed. They made a rush and broke my right arm with a ball. ’Twould have been all over in another minute, when a feller came gallopin’ up the trail and opened fire. Never seen such shoot in’. Three went down to stay, and the other two broke and run. one of ’em limpin’. The feller had his coat collar up and cap pulled down. I’d run from the shanty to some rocks, and he couldn’t see me. “ ‘Stay right where ye are.’ he yells. ‘I don’t know ye, and don’t want to. but I’m always fer the under dog. All I ask’s another gun and some cartridges,’ he says. “I’d dropped one gun when my arm was hit. The feller got off his boss and picked it up. Then he took a belt of cartridges from one of my dead friends and got on his boss and galloped off. That’s how it was.” The tall man balanced the weapon admiringly in his tanned right hand. “Now supposin’—jest supposin’.” he said slowly, “that there was a war- rant fer that man fer—well say murder and there was a reward—say a thou- sand dollars—and ve was the only man as knowed where he was, would ye take him?” The man from Montana shifted around the stump uneasily. “That’s a hard one, pardner. It would be a dirty trick, wouldn’t it? But a thou- sand dollars don’t grow on every bush, and I need 'em bad.” “And, of course. Miller’s friends know ve’ve found Bill?” ventured the tall man. Not Muckee! I’m too smooth fer that. Nobody knows but me. Work- ed this up myself. The rest give it up long ago. Even the Govner’s signed without readin'.” The man from Montana was smiling shrewdly, and watching the hungry horse crop the grass. The muzzle of the weapon in the hand of the tall man was swinging slowly toward him: the tanned forefinger was tightening on the trigger. The slight form of a woman appeared at the door of the cabin. “Supper’s ready,” she called. At the sight of her the steel-gray eyes softened, the deadly muzzle drop- ped. t e tanned forefinger relaxed. ‘ Take ve’re gun, stranger, and lead the boss to the shed. I’ll be with ye in a minute.” The man from Montana watched the other stride toward the cabin end muttered. “Now. bow’d he know it ’twas a thousand?” rill’ E IlLI'E 1:1 The woman, with anxious eyes filled with the light of love, watched the tall man as he entered the cabin and took a belt with it's holster from a peg in the wall. “What ye goin’ to do?” she asked, laying a trembling hand on his arm. “That depends. If he ever gits to the sheriff the jig’s up., but the trail’s mighty slippery 'round the clay bluff, and the river’s high.’’ “Oh, Phil, don’t! It’s bad enough now. and —” The man from Montana stood in the door. The child ran laughing to him, holding out her hands. The stranger came into the room, stooped down, raised her on his left arm. and whispered something in her ear. “Why, my name’s Lottie- Lottie Hungerford.” she laughed. The revolver leaped from the tall man’s holster, but the woman caught his arm, and looked down the muzzle of the weapon in the hand of the Moitana man. “Hands up,’’ the deputy growled, “and give me that gun—butt fore- most—keep yer fingers outside the guard! Ye played me purtv smooth.” his eyes fe 1 upon the extended weapon, carved and gold mounted, and he started back. “Your the man I gave my other gun to!’’ he cried. The tall man nodded. The woman held out her hand appealing. The child threw her arms around the stranger’s neck. “Please don’t hilit my papa!’’ she sobbed. The threatening weapon trembled, drooped and dropped into it’s hol- s er. The n an from Montana held out his hand. “The gal wins,’’ he said huskily; “the gal and the gun. But it’s luck fer you that I follered the call of the quail.’’ STEPHEN SODAL, 'If . (The following, by Ray Hamden, is a letter written in answer to Macbeth’s in Act I Sect. V, lines 1-14, as Lady Macbeth might have written it.) Iverness, July 18. 1050. Most Noble Lord. The news of thy great future has fallen upon me like gusts of pleasant fortune, which produce a momentary glow of satisfaction and then die away, leaving one with naught. There are often kind thoughts and deeds which, though we would do what were better for ourselves, prevent us from doing what seems the only way to success and glory. I tru't thy ambition is not greater than thy courage though I would not have it le-s, but thy courage and manliness more. Great men. who are brave and dauntless upon the battlefield, often show a weakness which be- comes evident just when they most need be manly; such. I fear, is thy future danger, but I stand ready to fill in this lack and help thee gain that I wouid 14 TRUK BLIT K help thee enjoy. Krow thou that I speak foi thine own glory whatever befall. Keep thine ambition firm; do not let the milk of human kindness come between thee and thine achievements. Remember thou the witches’ prophecy, but put not too much faith in what may come without thine own help. I am informed that the king comes here today. Haste thou before him so that I may hear more of this joyful news and that we may make preparations for his reception. Come with a purpose and ambition to carry out that pur- rose, and trust to me to help thee. Opportunity has knocked favorably at our door and we were fools if we did not open it. I await anxiously your coming and am ever. Your would-be partner in greatness, LADY MACBETH. 'ENUF' IS PLENTY A frog leaped his way up a tree. “I can sing,” said he, ‘‘Listen to me.” So he uttered a shout And an owl found him out. And no moie a musician was he. Said a tiger, “I’ll walk through the clover. Yea. verily, yes and moreover;” Hut the bees who were there Sadly rutiled his hair. When they battled this tropical rover. A baboon once said “I can swim.” So he dived from the end of a limb. And a. crocodile there Quickly rose from his lair. And there wasn’t a surplus of him. The Freshmen once said. “We can win.” So they went to the tournament with vim. But the sage seniors there Said. “That’s all hot air.” And the freshmen weren’t in it with them. Just before Christmas vacation a short program was rendered. A solo from Harriet Slater, and piano solos from William Haugen and Helen Kircher were followed by a talk by Mr. Varnum of this city. THE BASKET BALL GAMES So far this season the basket ball team has played seven games. Out of these seven games we have won but two. these both being decisive. Because of ineligible and crippled men. the high school was not represent- ed as it has been in some of the past years. But we must take all of these defeits with good spirit and say that the other team was better in most cases. At the Armory on December third we played the Alumni. They won by a score of 31-10. This defeat was laid to the lack of experience by the high school players. However they all played hard and the luck was against them. At this game the spirit on the side lines was fine. The school turned out and a great many outsiders. Nearly all of the high school players played some time during this game. The team went to Glenwood on December 10th. The team was in good cordition and played their hardest. The score was 42-20 in favor of (Menwool. Boyle the Glenwood center made most of their points, and he made most of his free throws. The Hudson bunch did not work to- ge'her and could not get a range on the baskets, or judge their passes. This defeat made the boys determine to work harder and beat them when they came here to play. The game at Clear Lake on December 17th was a victory for Hudson. 19 6. Although a rough and slow game, the teams were not working their hardest. The hall was small and the men on the Clear Lake team green, the brskets were not in the best condition or the victory might have b en more decisive. The team showed that they could win. and win away from home. The fast Stillwater team played here on January 7th. After a three 10 TRUK RUE weeks interval the team determined to win from this Minnesota team but their hopes fell through when they were defeated 21-7. The forwards fjr Stllwater were good and until the second half the Hudson guards could not hold them. All the fellows played as hard as they could, but they could not hold the ball at all during the first half. The score the last session was 5-5. The crowd was fine. The rooters got together and kept together, and they all made lots of noise. Keep it up and the team will work lots harder. Did you notice that whenever the crowd got yelling the Hudson tellows dug in and played with all their might, and when the cheering died down the playing weakened? This was noticible and the cheering should be much stronger than it was. The team traveled to Spring Valley on January 14th. They defeated the high school team there by a score of 11-6. Both teams played a de- tersive game, and until the last neither team was sure of w inning. Bleier’s baskets were all clean shots, and deserved mention. The guards held their men down to three baskets w'hile the center did not shoot at all. Burke went in this game part of the last half, and played a fellow just about twice his weight, and “Buck” had him going for a while but he didn’t get a chance to shoot. The Caemeo Mandolin Club accompanied by Steve Sodal went on the trip and so there was “Music in the Air.” Glenwood came here January 21 and defeated our team 22-9. This game was played hard and there was no let up to it. The guards on both sides were playing hard and only a few chances were taken. The Glenwood center, Boyle, certainly could shoot. He made five field baskets and four out of seven free throws. The Hudson fellows could not find the basket at all. The crowd cheered well, and their yelling helped to hold Glenwood down. At River Falls the team was again beaten 39-7, on January 26. The high school team had lost Stevens, Hosford and Bleier, and so they could not do much. However they worked well considering their handicaps. Jonn Mart'n played center, tut he had no luck in shooting and neither did any of the rest of the fellows. The Falls team was too fast, and much more exrerienced. The Hudson team could not get to working together and the River Falls team worked as a machine. The team this year has been changed so many times that it could he divided into two teams. As Walter Beggs broke his ankle before the first game, he was unable to play all the rest of the season. His work was missed very much for he was the best player we had, and he was stiong and heavy. We were very sorry to lose him and also that he was •a d up for so lo g as a result of his hard work for the high school. Some oi .he .ti er ..layers played only part of the games because of the eligibility rrles. The team as it started out was as follows: Harry Hosford (Capt. T1U JR BLFE IT rg.), Edmond Bleier (c.), Le Roy Torkelson (lg.), William Stevens (rf.), Paul Anderson (If.). Robert Jones, Ralph Katner and Phil Munshausen sub- stitutes. The second semester several changes were made, and the team stands as follows: Paul Anderson (Capt. rf.), Le Roy Torkelson (lg.), Robert Jones (rg.)t John Martin (c.), Ralph Katner (If.), and Earl Holden, Ray- n.o id Burke substitutes. This season the following players earned “H’s”: Edmund Bleier, Harry Hosford, William Stevens, Paul Anderson. Le Roy Torkelson, Robert Jones and Ralph Katner. They played in over half the games, or went on the Irirs with the team. R. H. J. ’If. SPRING ATHLETICS. As basket ball season is over, the next to be taken up by the school will be base ball, and probably track work. The few weeks practice last fall, put the probable team on its feet, and this spring we must work it up. As Ed Bleier the captain may not be able to play, and several other of the good players are not eligible, the team� will not be as strong as it might have been. But let us all work for a good team, and when the snow all goes away we may see our school have a winning base ball team. The track work will be more strenuous than last year. Those who went to the tournament from here have decided that they must do a lot more train'ng and do something. We could get a good track team from this s'hoDl, and if everybody helps we can bring home some pennants from River Falls. When the call comes for men to enter into the track team, the fellows should all come out and see if they are any good before they decide not to enter any athletics. The fellows who have not gone out for any team should come out for track work and they surely will be berefited by their doing so. Boost for a good track team. R. H. J. ’16. ATHLETIC REPORT. , Pur ng tbe week of February 7th to 11th the high school held an inter- class 1 asketball tournament. The high school classes and the eight grade were represented. The Seniors won. having won every game: the Fresh- men were second with only one defeat. The games were played after school in the Gym. Two games were played each night so each team played four games and had one night for iest. On Monday the first games were played. The Freshmen defeated the Eighth Grade 42-16. The Juniors won from the Sophomores 11-8. The 1 TRUK HU'K first same was fast but showed that the Eighth Grade had had little ex- perience. The Freshmen were good shots and held the ball in their ter- litorv most of the time. The last game was won by the Juniors on fouls, for most of the Juniors’ points were free throws. The guards all played an air-tight game and only long shots were possible for either side. Tuesday the Seniors won from the Juniors 34-7. The Freshmen won from the Sophomores 34-11. The Seniors made their first appearance here, aid proved to be heavier and more experienced than any of the other teams. The Junior-Senior game was very rough. The Sophomore team had lost Jacobson, their center, and some of the other fellows could not come cut, so they did not play as well as the night before. Martin continued his marvelous shooting and helped to run up the large score against their op- ponents. Wednesday the Seniors defeated the Sophomores 40-6, and the Juniors downed the Eighth Grade 17-8. The Senior-Sophomore game was a run-away for the Seniors. The Sophomores only had four men out. so Dorgan played with them. The Junior-Eighth Grade game showed that the youngsters had improved a great deal, but were not over their fright vet. The Juniors had r. bard time to hold them down. Thursday night the Seniors won from the Eighth Grade 46-7. The Jun- iors fell before the Freshmen 17-12. The Seniors played an extremely easy game against the Eighth Grade and all played very clean. Few people thought it possible but no fouls were called for charging, or roughing it. The Eighth Grade again showed signs of great improvement and plaved their he-'ds off. The Freshmen almost met a block in their way when they played the Juniors. The Junior guards played hard but they lost. The Fre-hmen center and farwards were too much for them. Friday night closed the tournament. The Seniors and Freshmen were to play, neither on having lost a game. The Eighth Grade and the Sopho- more� were to play, both without victories. The Seniors won 44-10, and f e E ghth Grade won 22-8. The Senior team got into good working order and they all worked. The Freshmen had very little show. The Eighth Grade played as hard as they could and wen from the crippled and weak Sophomore team. This ended the tournament. The result was about what was expected with tbe exception of the Sophomore-Eighth Grade game, but a great many benefits we e derived. A lot of new fellows came out for basket ball and found out they could play, and it was sport to see them. It was also good experience for the players. Next year we should have another such tourna- ment, only it should be held at the first part of the season, in order to find out what material there is in the school. Till'E KLIE 1!� TEAM TOTAL OPPONENTS GAMES GAMES PERCENTAGE POINTS POINTS WON LOST Seniors 164 20 4 0 1000 Freshmen 103 83 3 1 750 Juniors 47 67 2 2 500 Eighth Grade 53 113 1 3 250 Sophomores 33 107 0 4 0 The Line-ups for the Team . Seniors—E. Bleier, Hosford, Jones, Torkelson, Katner and Holden. Juniors—Anderson. O. Peterson. Garrity, Carlson, Williamson and Lee Sophomores—L. Singer. Leaf. Haugen. Jacobson. O’Connell. Hoglund. John- son. Olson, (Dorian). Freshmen—Martin, Dorgan, Burke. Ijtrson. Hoover and Burton. Eighth Grade—G. Singer, Beggs. A. Holden. H. Bleier. Nelson and Hem- iningway. H. H. J. ’16. 1 sho a paperwad into the air. It fell some place. I know not where. For that paperwad went so swiftly in its flight No one could see it by pla� n eye-sight. Breathed a sigh into the air. It floated around. 1 know not where: But some one had an ear so strong. T a he cculd hear the fleeing paperwad’s song. After an interval I heard a shriek That cut me like a lightning streak. That paperwad was sent with true aim And on a friend’s dome lit the same. HIGH SCHOOL’S PRAYER. ‘ Lift me up tenderly While I’m asleep. In some dark sepulchre Bury me deep. What though the grave is cold Cheerless and bare; One thought consoles me. No sophomores there. Amen.” SOPHOMORE’S BANQUET. Yes, they did have one—in the laboratory, too. You’d be surprised to see its transformation. It certainly would make a difference if the lab was decorated with purple and white colors in place of dynamos, electric batteries and monkey-wrenches. Decorations! Why, the kindergarten looked like a veritable livingroom so homelike and restful. They banqueted at six thirty and had an elabo- rate menu, a cocktail being the most unusual item. But the purple- and white ice-cream would have been the climax of the menu, if the colors hadn’t iun together. Before the Soph’s had finished dining, the toastmaster, Lawrence Singer, rose to the occasion and various toasts followed. Ed. O’Connell gallantly toasted the girls and Freda Blomholm returned his gallantry with a toast to the boys. Dorothy Everson thoughtfully toasted the clock, the main room clock, which is such a laggard. Owing to basketball being our most prominent form of athletics. Charles Holden toasted the second team. The honorable Seniors were toasted by Oscar Hoglund, a toast which could not be omitted as the Soph’s were served by several Seniors. Esther Haven toasted our beloved, unique and original faculty, with a most flattering toast, which was followed by a toast to Mr. Hubbard, from. Lawrence Singer. The class’s ‘Past, Present and Future’ was toasted by Anna Arnquist, and as a completion of the banquet hour Mr. Hubbard e' pressed his fond approval of the Sophomore cla$s. t Then the class displayed some of its remarkable talent by presenting the TRIE BLl' E 21 following program. Piano solo................................................ William Haugen Vocal solo....................................................Anna Arnquist Reading.....................................................Bertha Elwell Piano duet............................ ...Freda Blomholm, Jean Kinney Selection......................................Members of the Glee Clubs. Faculty and students then assumed an air of hilarity and proceeded to enjoy themselves until the watch in Mr. Hubbard’s . pocket pointed ominously toward ten o’clock and the banquet party ended. The ciass is to be coigratulated on its success. It is the only one which has had a class festivity. The Juniors, contrary to the usual custom of our high school, have already selected their class pins and rings. A committee composed of Viola Solheim, Leo Garrity and Harriet Slater sent away for samples and accordingly selected a choice pattern. But please don’t confuse the Junior and Senior class individuals, as it would be an unforgivable act if a Senior were taken for a Junior. • • ________i ___________________ : � ! .« The Glee Club has been formed into a boys’ and girls’ Glee Club in rlace of or.e c’.ub. This was a necessary step because it was impossible for both boys and girls to iri'eeton the same evening. As officers for the boys’ G’.ee Club, Robert Jones was elected president, and Paul Anderson, secretary and treasurer. More members would be welcomed into the boys’ Gle Club. The work of the declamatory and oratorical contests is well under way, • ;U and the contest takes place March 31. Eight girls have entered the declam- atory contest under the direction of Miss Gibbon and Miss Brown, while an equal number cf boys have begun work on orations with Miss Feeny and Mr. Hubbard. One day not so very long ago the Freshmen met together for the purpose cf rlann ng a class sleigh-ride. Arrangements were made for the sleighs, char.erons and other necessary implements and all the Freshmen were re- joicing.. But. alasl the weather became warmer one afternoon and straight- way our eminent faculty decided the ice wouldn’t be strong enough to uphold ♦ he Freshme MClasiti and the sleigh-ride party faded into a mist witji other high school Might Have Beens. DEBATE .. .Debating te ms have organized and begun a studious research on pros and cons for PREPAREDNESS. The negative team consists of Esther Hav- TRUK BLUE ea, Lawrence Singer and Charles Kelly; the affirmative, of Eileen Burke, Kay Harnden and Harvey Howalt. Miss Holden supervises this industrious crew, and displays her ability in so doing. ’ JUST A REMINDER. Where is that Junior-Senior party which was proposed two months ago? We think it has lain dormant long enough and we wouldn’t have the least objection to attending a school festivity. Remember school is almost over, and the social side of our high school has certainly been undeveloped this year. Washington was indeed fortunate in being born on the twenty-second, for this year the anniversary of his birthday came on Tuesday and teachers’ visiting day on a Monday, so we had two succeeding holidays, and it is need- less to say they were made the most of. A few of our classmates have found it necessary to discontinue school, and their absence is deeply felt and regretted. Susan Smith and Paul Tour- tellot have enrolled as new pupils which helps to keep our membership from lessening. FRESHMEN ORGANIZE! After much delay and more hesitation the Freshmen class of the Hudson high school remained after school to organize their important class. They proved really intelligent in such matters, and only eight times out of ten was it necessary to remind them to address the “Chair.” who was none other than Prof. Hubbard. Kenneth Nash w'as elected president of this noteworthy class and his assistant is Irene North. The treasurer of the class is William Burton, whose duties may possibly prove more serious than he expects. The sergeant-at-arms is little Herbert Walby, and his abilitv in office was demontrated the evening of the election when he drove out mx Junior girls for interrupting the meeting. ORCHESTRA. Bang! Toot! Rub-a-dub! Squeak! Hear the High School Orchestra! I: consists of ten pieces and an equal number of members. No orchestra was organizel last year, so the value of this one cannot be overestimated. W� hope to hear a production or two from it soon. There are four violins, the iolin:sts being: Clarence Lee. Mina Zarske. Earl Palmer and Herbert Walby: three mandolins with Paul Anderson. Steven Sodal and Robert Jones thumb ing the strings; one drum, the drummer being Leo Garritv; cornet. Harold Olson: and pianist. Gertrude Fischer. TIM' E BU E On Thursday, Feb. 17, 1916, the eighth grade had a sleigh ride and supper. Tie teams which were furnished by Mr. Hosford, Mr. Brewe and Mr. Heggen, started from the school house with their loads at 4:30 p. m. for Lakeland. At the toll gate, on the Interstate Bridge, we paid four dcllars and ten cents, which we thought to be a very large sum, be- fore the teams were allowd to proceed on thir way. On reaching Lake- land the pupils startled the natives out of their habitations by the school yells. Several snow fights oceured on the way in which Lakeland was de- fe: ted. The loads returned to the school house at six to have refresh- ments. Two giand marches were held and several games were played for which prizes were given to the winners, one of them. Miss Anita Haven, re eived a litt’e. white, wooley lamb, and another, Mr. George Singer, won a rolly-po’.y. blue eyed, baby doll. Everyone professed a splendid time when they adjourned at 9:15 p. m. POINTED QUESTIONS. Will you show Phil the I)or (a) gan? Wculd Myrtle Rusch if she were told to hurry? Harry Hcs a-ford to pull him out of a deep hole, nicht wahr? Is Esther a Haven of rest? Have you taken Mildred’s Keelev cuie? Would Kenneth Nash his teeth if he got zero? Ei-leen against Burke, in Eng. IV. Do I? Oh no! Is Lawrence a Singer? Haletne Josephus Casa nova? Jean. Kin-ny have your problem? Cm France tell a Fable? He: “Doesn’t that girl look like Hel-en Brown?” She: “That color isn’t brown is it?’’ Cm you “Guy” Florence about the fellows? How can Mary Tour-a-lot? Whei in doubt go to the following teachers for advice: On good jokes for an assembly—Mr. Hubbard. On tatting—Mr. Stevenson. How to make your hair curl—Mr. Carley. How to use sarcasm effectively—Miss Feenv. How to be demure—Miss Gibbon. In chaperoning a bunch of Sophs, on a sleigh ride—Miss Ollis and Miss Miller. Did you hear about Eleanor? She fell off the wood pile, while peeking in the Presbyterian church window. Phil Dorgan belongs to the A. T. O. Society. (All tired out.) Miss Gibbon had her first birthday in four years. Harriet S. inquired the price of a small (Latin) horse. Raymond H. lived through one recitation last semester in silence. Miss Miller had a birthday—Sweet sixteen. The “TRUE BLUE” staff had a quiet and orderly meeting. Dorothy Snowbank came back to visit school, but she caused such a commotion that it was suggested they shovel her out. Miss Feeny lost one of her teeth. I hope it wasn’t a wisdom tooth, don’t you ? Raymond B. and Florence P. have exchanged photographs. William B. has worn a trail to the Ellis farm. JOKES Miss Wheeler is so afraid Eileen and Freda will be late to classes if they stop to talk on the way. L. C. (Eng. I. Describing a landscape about a mile away.) “There were violets of pretty purple colors with the brightest hues of yellow for centers.” A. A. “They must have been sun flowers.” Mr. Hubbard is having many visitors lately. Some girls have a tendency to fall down stairs. Miss H. (Mod Hist.) “Cecelia, what were the teachings of Luther:” Florence D. (In loud whisper) “Don’t you tell. Toddy.” Miss B. (Ens?. I.) “Give examples of a telephone as a time saver.” A. L. “By making dates over the ’phone, saves two trips.” Miss B. (Eng. I.) “Raymond give a sentence containing the word pro- genitors. R. B “My progenitors were Norse men.” Mr. Carley (Com. Arith ) Define a fraction.” M. D. “A fraction is a part of a whole, (hole)” ’Ihat evening when mama was there. They — sat — like — this. That evening when the lights were on. They — sat — like — this. That evening when the lights were out, Theysatlikethls.—Ex. Uncle George—“What are you crying about. Tommy?” Tommy—“Teacher whipped me because I was the only one able to answer a question in school today.” Uncle George (Indignantly)—“This is an outrage my boy. I’ll see that teacher myself. What was the question.” Tommy (sobbing)—“Who put the tack in teacher’s chair?” Miss B. (In Eng. I.) “What form of discourse is used in the story?” Raymond Hoover. “Disposition.” Candy for sale, cheap. Inquire of German III Soph, girls. B. E. (Com. Geo.) “The white people have straight, curly hair.” Felix Ulrick can be “canned” from German anytime because he has so many “fond admirers” to get him back. What would Ralph K. do to cause a disturbance if he didn’t have a coli? Miss Wheeler (In Ger. IV) “Edmund, what are you in here for, anyway?” Ed. B. “Rest.” Miss Fee-y. (overheard in hall) “I didn’t suppose there was a com- pany that could produce a necktie like the thing that Phil had on today.” Milton’s L’Allegro (Revised Edition.) Come and trip as you go On ihe light fantastic snow. Found in the “TRUE BLUE” box. “Why is it that every time a Freshman dies they are short an angel in Heaven?” 2 ; TRUE HLITE Miss Gibbon, (In Eng. Ill) “What was responsible for Burn’s failure in life?” R. P. “The girls.” We also learn in (Eng. Ill) that Burns was subject to “love spells.” Question in (Eng. II) What is a puppet-show? Lawrence S. “Isn’t it a dog show? The Freshmen stood on the burning deck. And as far as I could learn. They stood in perfect safety. For they were too green to burn. Mr. Burke should not get his hair-cut during school hours. Miss T. ((Looking over Com. Geo. class.) “I think we are all absent this morning.” (She didn’t call roll.) Eleanor L. (Giving an oral theme “A Punctured Tire.”) •We tried to fix it but the paste wasn’t any good and it wouldn’t stick.” M. T. (Giving a Current Topic on the snow in Wash.) “A man lost his footing while shoveling snow from a six story roof and was buried alive.” Miss F. (In Geom.) There are only about five in this class that do any pe forming. The rest are nothing but the audience. We will now have the fitst number on this afternoon’s program.” M ss W. (To the Ger. IV class.) “This is absolutely the worst (lass I ever saw for laughing, and I have a class of Freshmen, too.” We had a perfectly good joke all thought up about Ray Hamden’s hair, and now Ray went and spoiled it all by getting a hair-cut. Mr. Stevenson (Main room) “Felix, turn around.” Felix “Mam?” Leo G. (In Eng. Ill) “Adam Bede was called the father of English prose.” Miss H. (In Med. H:st.) Poris, you must he a good little girl, or Santa won’t come down your chimney.” A description of the Nun in Chaucer’s Prologue. Seen on the board in room 6: “After she drank r.o grease could be found in her cup, because she wiped her mouth.” Miss Feeny (in Geom. coming to another example for measuring a pond.) Heie’s that Fame old pond again. The author of this book must have had water on the brain when he wrote it.” Ed Bleier has recovered his lost tooth nu i ; rue Mr. H. (making an oration in the main room.) “I suppose if we got to be 100 per cent, efficient in this school, we might expect to find little wings sprouting on our shoulders.” Now it comes out why the Juniors lost to the Seniors in the B. B. tourna- ment. Casey was wearing Lefty Lee’s shoes, and while his feet were search- ing the vast caverns, the Seniors sneaked up and shot a bunch of baskets. Mss F. (In Geom.) “Are there any corrections in your text book. Ralph?” Ralph P. “Well there are a lot of red marks in it, but I don’t know what they are. Archie Bowers has at Inst found a way to keep a pencil in. his ear He ties it there with a piece of string. He says that in order to be an artist he has to be able to keep a pencil in his ear. and it won’t stay there without be tied down. Miss Holdei. “Edmund, if you want to visit with Florence, please call at her home.” Miss Brown (to Stephen S. in Eng. IV)“Burkes speech is splendid ex- ercise for the brain, that is if you have any to start with.” Miss Holden. (In Current Events) “That stopping must be laughed, im- mediately.” L. S. (In Eng. II) “Portia and Nerissa were going to live like widow- ers while Bassanio and Gratiano were gone.” He who can say “no” at the right time has nobility. An example of syllogisim over heard in Eng. IV. Major premis: All boobs talk. Minor premis: Teachers talk. Conclusion: Therefore teachers are—?— Miss O. “What, is the difference between a roast and a stew?” Grace W. “A roast you roast in an oven, and a stew is stewed.” Lois Z. (translating in Ger. IV) “The boy was attired in a coat and socks.” Miss W. (In Ger. IV.) “Mildred, will you translate the next paragraph? Mildred. “I can’t.” Ed. B. (In a loud whisper) “Oh. try it kid.” Miss W. (In Ger. IV) “Now. tomorrow I don’t want to have a gum chew ign contest going on in here.” TRUE BLUE 2 TIPPERARY. Longa via ad Tipperarlum Longa via ibo. Longa via ad Tipperarlum Ad que'.lam quam cognosco. ale Picidilium Vale Leicester Forum Longa via est ad Tipperarium I! i est cor meum. ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED—A boy to deliver oysters that can ride a bicycle. LOST. STRAYED OR STOLEN—Two girls, a Senior and a Sophomore Thursday p. m. Finder please return to High School. Shoes half-soled on the inside while you wait for 35 cents. Shirts laundered in the rear. Every article in this window reduced 120 per cent. Your baby, if you have one, can be enlarged, tinted and framed for $8.70 I er dozen. FOR SALE—$5.00 suits; they won’t last long. WANTED—Some advice by a Sophomore girl in Ger. Ill on this question When a girl does everything she can to be sent to the assembly and then doesn’t get sent, what shall she do? Don’t go elsewhere to he cheated; come in here. BULL DOG FOR SALE—will eat anything; very fond of children. FOR RENT—a room; suitable for a gentlemen 12 by 15. WANTED—10 girls to sew buttons on the third floor. WANTED—a large capacity adding machine; Com. Arith. class. LOST—somewhere near H. S. building an umbrella by an old man with three broken ribs. WANTED—a class of young men to learn tatting. Apply to Mr. S. WANTED—Norma is now spurning my love, so I want some other nice girl to take her place in my heart. Emil N. Several members of the Senior class want to know if more than five years in the high school is permitted. Our exchange department in this issue is not as complete as we would like to have it. We want to exchange with as many schools as possible and hope to have more for the next issue of the “TRUE BLUE.” The following is the list of exchanges since the last issue: “The Comet,” O. H. S., Orono, Maine. “The Menomite,” M. II. S., Menomonie, Wis. “The Megaphone.” W. II. S., Waukesha, Wis. “The Mirror,” M. II. S., Mondovi, Wis. “The Lawrentian,” L. C., Appleton, Wis. “The Carrol Echo,” C. C., Waukesha. Wis. “The Mirror,” Stillwater. Minn. “The Mac Weekly.” M. C.. St. Paul, Minn. “Hip°n College Days,” R. C., Ripon, Wis. “The Mirror,” G. H. S., Gilbert, Minn. “The Kodak,” Milwaukee-Downer College. Milwaukee. Wis. “The Megaphone.”—We welcome you as a new exchange. Come again. “The Menomite”—You have good material in all your departments. The aritcle on “Public Speaking” is very interesting. 4 The Kodak '—We are glad to add your interesting paper to our exchange list. “The Comet”—Arother new and good exchange. Your Literary and Athletic departments are very strong. The poems are especially good. “The Mirror,” Gilbert, Minn.—A very small but neat and well arranged Taper. “The Carrol Echo”—A good paper, but where is your joke department? 30 TRUK BLUE Deposit Your Savings - IN -- The First National Bank of Hudson Hull's Livery FEED. SALE AND BOARDING STABLE HACK. BAGGAGE AND AUTO LIVERY Phone 14 111 Locust St. FOR A FIRST CLASS AND Sanitary Shave and Hair Cut BATH AND MASSAGING go to BILLY KOTTKE GILBERTSON HARLANDER Plumbing. Heating and Sheet Metal Work. N. VV. Phone 136 Hudson. VVis. Ellis Motor Co, AUTO LIVERY Studeb ker Chalmers Dodge First Class Service J. E. JONES BOOKS, STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS Our High School Tablet leads them. THEATRE DELIGHT Thursday: Broadway Feature Friday: Charley Chaplin YVe show only the Best Pictures First Show starts at 7:30; Second Show at 8:30. Locust street. A. J. SAMSON THE SHOEMAN For the Best Footwear at Lowest Prices. 519 Second St., Hudson, AVIs. TRUE BLUE 21 “Ripon College Days”—We wish that everyone would read the article on “Latin and English Spelling” in your last issue. Latin students, get to work. “The Mirror,” Mondovi—Your paper is always interesting and has lots of “pep.” The cu� s are excellent. “Mac Weekly”--You are certainly “there” on athletics. “Lawrentian”—You certainly get out an excellent paper once a week. Everything is interesting. “The Mirror,” Stillwater—The poems are especially good. “Miltonville Monitor College”—We aie glad to add your paper to our exchange list We think your paper would be much better if you had a department for humor and if you criticised your exchanges. How about some good cuts. Teacher: If 2X equals something, what does X equal? Pupil: “Something.”—Ex. Geometry is easy, German isn’t bad. But when it comes to Physics That almost drives me mad.— Ex. “Oh, say, who was here to visit you last night?” “Only Myrtle, father.” Well, tell Myrtle that she left her pipe on the piano.”—Ex. Lit tie Morey he is gone. We shall never see him more, For what he thot was H20 (Water) Was H2S04. (Sulphuric acid.)—Ex. A chap about to wed was nervous: To the young best man he cried: “Tell me, is it kisstomary For the groom to cuss the bride?”—Ex. We hope that none of the Sophs, would be guilty of making mistakes as the fo lowing: ' 1. Nell made the acquaintance of the children here. Among them was a boy who had recently died. 2. Mr. Cartney gave Faeth $5.00 for some shoes and ribbons for her hair. 3. When David’s father was killed he returned to his home in the mountains. 4. Her mother fell sick and a young doctor helped her and paid for her coffin when she died and then paid the fares of both mother and daughter to Nebraska. 32 TRUK BLUE BOYS! SEE M. GOLDBERG SON FOR CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS F. J. CARR, President E E. GATCHELL, Vice Pres. W. J. BARTER, Vice Pres. B. C. BUNKER, Cashier The National Bank of Hudson START SAVING SOMETHING Dr. F. J. MARTIN DENTIST Gatchell Bldg. 203 Locust St. Phone 159-L HUDSON, WISCONSIN For Fashionable Clothes See J. D. YOUNG MERCHANT TAILOR Cleaning, Repairing and Pressing Neatly Done Phone 198-J T MUR DUE 33 SOME GEOMETRY. An angle is a kind of a worm. A point is something that very few people are able to see. A circle is easier to square than yourself. People who are in parallel lines should never come together. All sides of a cube are equal except in dice.—Ex. Little drops of powder. Little drops of paint. Make the maiden’s freckles Look as tho they ain’t.—Ex. He: (at football game) “That quarter-back there will soon be our best man” She: (blushing) “Oh. this is so sudden!”—Ex. A: “What’s the best cure for a toothache?’’ I): “Walk half way to the nearest dentist.”—Ex. Absent-minded German professor: “What does ‘Ich weiss nicht’ mean?” Student: “I don’t know.” Prof: “What?” Student: “I don’t know.” Prof: “And you have been taking German for three years!”—Ex. A popular yell: Hipp! Hipp! Hipp! Drip! Drip! Drip! Sneeze it! Cheese it! Grip! Grip! Grip! —Ex. lUutiiu of G5mn‘iunnn (!3mn auev of Cjiiilt Cuhool -Anmml All of our plates are re-etched carefully by skilled engravers. The leading annuals in the Northwest engraved by us, including the 1917 “Badger,’ Uni- versity of Wisconsin; 1917 “Gopher” University of Minnesota, and many others. Main plant and office—Minneapolis, Minnesota. 34 TRUE BLUE Hudson Creamery Co. J. T. HANNA, Proprietor Purity Ice Cream Fancy Creamery Butter Phone 341 310 Second St. HOFFMAN fc C The Quality Grocers and Bakers Phone 64- Buy Your Meats at JOHNSON BROS. Fish and Game in Season Phone No. . Hudson, Wis. JOHN ENGEBRETSON WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER Repair Work a Specialty. 503 Second St, Hudson, Wis. THOEN LEE Barber Shop and Bath Rooms. Facial Massage and Shampooing a specialty. Hudson, - • - Wisconsin Make your Abstracts Right — GO TO — J C. DENNISTON Chapin Hall Block Phone 124-.T Bring Your Laundry To CHIN YEP SING We Try to Please 10 Second St. Hudson, Wis. TREMOMT ELECTRIC CO. WIRING AND FIXTURES Telephone 76 E. A. SUTHERLAND Farm Implements. Harness and Automobiles Phone 40 South Second St. B. HILLER FRESH MEATS and GROCERIES Phone 2H0 ” 21 Second St J. W. BOHRER Furniture, Mirrors, and Picture Framing. Quality Lingers Long After Price is Forgotten. ALUMNI REPORT Edward Vik '15, who has been in the employ of the C. St. P. M. O. Hailway Company at their olfice in this city since last May, has been promoted. Helmer Lvstad '15 has a fine position with the C. St. P. M. O. Ry. in their St. Paul offices. Ulrick Bloomholm '15. who has been attending Lawrence College, re- turned for a short visit with his parents. Philip Swasey '12 is working in S. Haven’s law office. Charles Andrews, a former manager of this paper, has been receiving good recognition around the northern part of this state with his prizo winning poultry. Otis King '00, one of Hudson’s prominent business men. has been appointed Captain of Co. “C.”. National Guard. Harry Goldberg ’13 has recently been taken in as a partner in his father’s business, and the firm name now reads, “Goldberg Son.” Charles E. Webster ’ll graduated in February from the University of Wisconsin. Howard Gage ’13 is traveling over the country with the orchestra of the Biith of a Nation,” which is now appearing in Montana. Irving Holden ’ll is mail clerk on one of the Omaha’s fast trains out of Duluth. James Garrity ’10 is practicing law at Moorehead, Minn. 3 � TRUE BLUE Trade at HARDING’ And He Happy. SINGER’S DRY GOODS. SHOES AND GROCERIES HUDSON WISCONSIN HUDSON FURNITURE CO. FURNITURE ALWAYS AT THE RIGHT PRICE. PICTURE FRAMING REPAIRING AND UPHOLSTERING. S. J. BRADFORD DISTRICT ATTORNEY HUDSON, WISCONSIN Drink WALL ESH’S PURE SODA WATER MADE IN HUDSON St. Croix Co-operative Co. Hudson's Busiest Store. GO TO FRIEND’S CONFECTIONERY For Your CANDIES Home Made Candies a specialy. Farmer’s Elevator Co. Buyers of All Kinds of Grain ANDERSON’S GROCERY Fancy Groceries Fifth and St. Croix streets TRUE BLI'E Robert Hosford ’14 has accepted a position as principal of the Dresser Junction school. Francis Coit ’14, who is attending Carleton College, was home for a short visit with her parents. IN MEMORIUM Raymond Beggs, graduate of the Hudson High School, class of 1912, a student of the River Falls Normal and president of the Senior class, passed away at his home in this city February 1, 1916. The Hudson High School extends its deepest sympathy to his family in their great bereavement. The following are some answers received in an examination given to some candidates for teacher’s positions. A circle is a round straight line with a hole in the middle. There were no Christians among the early Gauls. They were mostly lawyers. Gender shows whether a man is feminine, masculine or neuter. A mountain range is a large cook stove. Gravitation is that if there were none we should fly away. Typhoid fever is prevented by fascination. Weapons of the Indian—bow. arrow, tomahawk and war-whoop. A mountain pass is given by the railroad to its employees so that they can spend their vacation in the mountains. A vacuum is a large empty space where the Pope lives. The stomach is just south of the ribs. The government of England is a limited mockery. Georgia was founded by people who had been executed. A blizzard is the inside of a hen. The chamois is valuable for its feathers, the whale for its kerosine oil. Geometry teaches us how to bisect angels. When Cicero delivered his oration he was a prefix. Climate is caused by the motion of the earth around the sun. Sixty gallons make one hedgehog. N. W. :: and 4 I ‘hones Tri-St at o •'� 0’Coi nell-Flai ders Co. Master (Svocevs anb takers Cbe ibomc of tbc iRtcbclicu Goobs T(L 'iomVva, Pto . Kleas t A R o s CVoWuw. , 3 iytus .u $s t A SVvoes S xc, lessor .o WuV 3 . er ROKLKR SKATKS, HA K HALL GOODS FISHING TAOKI.K KINK ( U i'KKRV OLIVER NELSON