Madera Union High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Madera, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 126 of the 1913 volume:

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Nellie Secara, Class Editor AGNES BRISCOE EE SEE RIEONIEENG MARGARETHA WEHRMANN NELLIE SECARA WILL ISAKSON VIRGINIA CRAIG BESSIE SMITH LINTON MANTONYA ETHEL HARDELL JEANNETTA BLOWERS WILL RING RETTA HONEYCUTT HELEN FROOM HENRY MCFADDEN BESSIE VANDERBURG FLORENCE BELCHER PAUL HUSTED ANNIE NOBLE LUCIA WHITING TRUEMAN WOOD ESTELLA MOORE CLASS FFOROSCOPE APPEAR. FAVORITE EX- “Fluffy”? Smith Blowers “Jean” “Prunes” Wood “Kansas”’ Husted “Lu Whiting “Irish” Noble “W. C.”’ Ring “Rough-house”’ Conley “Nell’’ Secara “Petsi’’ Wehrman “Flossie” Belcher Important Stately Demure Slow Pugnacious Independent Dignified Short “Hel-lo” “Listen now “What?” “Ye generation of boneheads,”’ “Search me” “Wee-L 1 “Shucks”’ “S ’Ma’am” ANCE PRESSION ON BEACH SS Lively “How-do-you-do” Teasing Stern “Well I swan—’’ Taking naps in History Jolly “The Dickens” Poetry Continuous Talking Tennis Wearing of the Green Big Words Athletics Getting I's Positiveness HIGHEST IDEAL To becomea chauffeur To live in the country Kindergarten Prof. Music Teacher Hazel Hotchkiss Teacher Pres. U. yn Speaker of U.S. Senate Mathematics Teacher of U.C. Married Tetrazzini DESTINY APPROPRIATE VERSE Missionary A lovable wife Mule skinner Fat lady ina dime museum Beauty Specialist Undertakeress Delivery Boy Hasher Cook President “Old Maid’s Society’ Chorus Girl “Therewith ye have in musyk moore feelynge than hadde Boece or any that kan synge.”” “Tis only noble to be good, Kind hearts are more than coronets,”’ ex not thou the poet’s mind. For thou canst not fathom it. there’s not any law that exceeds his knowledge.” “And sikerly she was of greet desport; And ful pleasaunt and amyable of port.” “—She seems as happy as a wave, that dances on the sea.”’ “For he was Epicurus owne sone, hat heeld opinioun that pleyn delit Was verraily felicitee partit.”” “His limbs were cast in manly mold For hardy sports or contests bold. “All of beauty, all of use, That one fair pianet can produce.” “And in her air é : There was a something which bespoke command.’ “A voice so thrilling ne’er was heard.” CLASS HOROSCOPE APPEAR- ANCE FAVORITE EX- PRESSION NOTED FOR’ HIGHEST IDEAL “RL.” Honeycutt “Dutch” Van- derburg “Grandma” Briscoe “Bill” Isakson “Pinkey’’ Froom ‘Virgie’ Craig ‘Fudge’? Moore “Count”? Mantonya “Heinie”’ McFadden “Elizabeth Snider” Hardell Thoughtful Mischievous Tiny “Oh, Shoot” “What's the use” OUMKIG Ss English Tailor ,, Model Cute Modest Lady like Studious Lady like Reserved Gosh” “Gosh Kid” “Don’t know Latin” my “Oh, dear” “It’s just this way”’ “Oh, Pshaw”’ “Tt sounded so funny” Good sense Jokes Basket Ball Stubbornness Hair Ribbons Making hits with boys Quietness Brightness Cutting out paper doils Knowing things first DESTINY APPROPRIATE VERSE Rancher To Graduate W. R. Hearst Nobody knows Librarian Pastor's wile Mer. Ford Auto (Cio), House keeper Actress Chicken Specialist Dancing Teacher Physics Teacher Boot-black Private Secretary Essayist We can’t tell Farmer Pres.W. C. T. U Private Stenographer “Her air, her smile, her motions, told Ot womanly completeness.” “Slowly, as from a cloud of gold Comes out thy deep, ambrosia! smile.” “Light, lovely limbs, to which the Spirits play Gave motion, airy as the dancing spray.” ““Womman is mannes joye, and al his bliss.” “A maiden never bold “And welcome whereso’er she went, A calm and gracious element.” “For never saw I mein or face, In which more plainly I could trace, 3enignity and home-bred sense.” “Now | bethink me, this one had A figure like the willow tree Inclined to droop with pensive grace.”’ “Curteis, he was and lovely of servyse, Ther was no man nowhere so vertuous,”’ “There's language in her eye, her cheek, her lip_ Nay her foot speaks.” One day as [ walked thru the grove Of oak and fir and pine, Phat shades yon crested mountain From its base to its snow-line. I fell to thinking deeply Of my class-mates’ coming strife. I wanted, even longed, To see their future |i ray Four years we upward toiled ; Hour years we stood as one: But now our course is ended, The goal we sought is won. As Freshmen small we entered, Mere children then were we: But children cannot be children Will the dawn. of eternity. I came, we met, they danced Around a cauldron large, While magic words were chanted And magic soups were charged. And when the spell was ready They tied my tongue with care, For no word must be spoken When visions rise thru the air. CLASS PROPHECY TRUEMAN WOOD, 713: INTRODU PROPHRCY CTION And thrown together daily, We have learned to love the other, To fight each other's battles ‘l'o feel as sister and brother. And growing stronger, wiser, ryy . . he = Lhat love is brighter fanned. So my thoughts were deep and carnest Of their fortune now at hand. But T could not see precisely, For five senses only have we; The future was dark, unpictured By anything I could see. Then a bright thought came to help ime. Do you remember Macbeth’s “Three?” Ill meet them on the heath While the moon is dancing free. PROPER I quivered “neath their hand As the wild young rabbits shake When chased by the hounds for miles Which at last the riders take. They said not a word; they knew What I had come to learn; I could not Say a word, Their eyes were cold and stern, So IT sat there silent and frightened But “ere lis face grew clear While the cauldron boiled and steamed. The house had given way Perhaps they'd stop their dancing To a mighty city street And over its contents lean. With many lights at play. More magic would then be thrown One sign ever changing And stirred into its charm, Caught my eve above the rest Till misty forms rose upward, “The well-known Fortune Teller, And gave me much alarm. Aenes Briscoe of the West.” Finally one old witch I wished to question further Came creeping over my way But a wheat-field caught my eye, And led me up still closer That was rank and tall and heavy, To the circling misty fray. And a rig was passing by. The clouds and lights took shape, I looked to see what person Then were tossed as if by rage Was seated by his side: And fell into the beautiful sitting. But how was John induced Of a fashionable New York stage. Ever to take a bride ? The audience silent and ready Now again the mists were troubled Listened for the first word : And long they shifted round So great was the silence pending Till at length they showed a forest That a pin, dropped, could be heard. And a meadow green around. Then a sweet familiar voice A girl was sitting, reading And a face not hard to tell Beneath a shady tree: Cave proof that Florence Belcher In truth it was Virginia Had sailed her ship quite well. Still studying and. still free. But the scene was quickly shifted : Then back to sights familar, A farm house came to view: Ah! well I know this street, Someone was feeding pigeons: “Tis welcome as a friend I thought I surely knew. That in foreign countries we meet. And as the scene enlarged Her home was not much changed, The house was nearer drawn : Her face was Helen’s fair, I knew T saw Jeanette And through the trees | saw With her husband on the lawn. My hi school standing there. 19 Then far away the mists And set me down with ease In the land of ltaly. A large hotel showed plainly, Then a girl in tears of relief: Just home-sick for her mother Was Ethel’s only grief. Now came a prairie scene With miles and miles of land, Plowed by the hardy William With his sturdy rugeed hand. [le had wished VOM AOn IEC) school To study, learn and know, But when he was all ready She wouldn't let him eo. It’s just the same as Hi school days, No further had it spread. Some say there’s awful danger The two may never wed. But IT have seen the future And well T might here write But Retta says be careful And treat such matters Helht. The next showed Paul a-talkine, He hadnt changed a bit. Ile vainly was collecting With all his old time wit. First would he talk in Enelish And finally end in Germany. And finally end in taking An add for the Mereury. Carried me o’er land and sea: Slow came the next in doubt. I waited long to see. Then came a large convention, Led by —who could it be? Then shouts rose o’er the hall And Henry rose to quell ; ITe spoke, he ran for president, He won, will do to tell. school-room took its place Filled with a happy throne. The teacher was before them, They sang their morning song. Then she put them at their work To study while they play. For Estella is a teacher Not found every day. Now came a life worth living Of study and of gain A large laboratory Showed he had not lived in vain. Within he proved his theories Without were stored his proof, lor Linton was a man Not afraid of the truth. Then came a suffragette proudly Carrying her banner high, Followed by many others, Her praises loud they Chive Oo I looked closer, thinki Now who could this be? Then she turned and said, laughing, Its only (N) noble Annie. The bells were ringing loudly The engines groaned and went; While over a desk in his car A well-known form was bent. Low down at first in the ranks of clerks He had risen above them far. And proud was he of his name Wo (Co dagnaner, Die. dy ete A black-board rose from nowhere With figures drawn in white. Before it Nellie worked and explained With all her old-time might. She too, had risen upward, Was now a high school tutor, And although she was now quite old She never found one to suit her. Now came a lady walking With dogs and cats along. And old maid curls were visible : But she sang a pretty song. Just after school was over Her heart was broken rent; So Bess retired to solitude And there her life was spent. A German class were listening, The language flowed as free As if she spoke the tongue Of her own dear country. In far away Europe On the silver flowing Rhine Bess Vanderburg is teaching The English to her line. Next came a large old building A hospital known to fame. A matron stood before it, I could not think her name. Then turning full she faced me I knew her then “tis true. But why was Margaretha In there I never knew. Now came a baseball park With crowds standing round. The baseball girls were plaving With Lucia on the mound. In Hi she started training And now a star she'll be Upon the Boston Diamond The champion battery. No more moyed sights before me The cauldron was no more. The witches stood before me But a minute; the show was o’er. I wished to ask my fate But fast my tongue was tied. And when I found it, too late— On the wind the witehes ride. CONCLUSION And so [ went, with thoughts intent Back through the farthest gloom : Over the rill, on vonder hill, Prepared to meet my doom. And gladly [ rest, without the pest, Of knowing what may be; Now you may rest, with all the blessed, For here endeth the Phophecy. Clas oy Ee THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE SEN- IOR CLASS OF 1913 OF THE MADERA HIGH SCHOOL We, the members of the Senior Class of 1913 of Ma- dera Union High School, of the city and county of Madera, State of California, being of sound mind and memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this, our last will in manner and form as follows, that is to say; 1. To the Juniors do we bequeath our good nature, tolerance and forbearance, in the hope that these qualities, said class may be able to accomplish something without a light. 'To this class do we leave the physies laboratory and the “playthings” continued therein. 2. To the Sophomores class we leave a large portion of spirit, pep and ginger, of which they are sadly in need. 3. Having set an example of dignity and sedateness, we advise the Freshmen to follow our example in these lines and living the rest of their high school life to forget their baby tricks and behave like young men and young women, 1. We do leave the care of the class of 1917 to the Faculty, hoping that they will be able to control the said class without our help. 5. We do personally make the follow bequeathals: 1. 1, Leshe J. Conley, do leave to my small brother “the school bluffer and roughhouser.” the official title of 2. I, Linton R. Mantonya, do bequeath to David Bar- croft my job as the scientist expert of the school. Bo The Vanderburg, will my privilege of sticking out my tongue at the boys to lany girl that can qualify in the size and shape of the tongue and eracefulness of that act. Bessie Ae “Pee Wee’ i scnool. Trueman A. Wood, do will and bequeath to Watson my position as poet laureate of the De Nellie Secara, do leave to any girk mathematic- ally eae my position as the smartest girl in’ the inathematics class, when all the other members are boys. 6, I, Anne Noble, do will to Effie Raburn my title of “Carrots.” to lly We ting, Jr., do will to Stanley Ford my position as chiet of the outlaws. 8. 1, Florence Belcher, leave my position as class adviser to any girl in the class of 1914 who thoroughly has the ability to talk as fast and hard in the face of opposi- tion. 9 1, Re Paul Husted, do will and bequeath to my little brother the duty of expounding on the qualities of Kansas. 10. I, Agnes position of the athletic (SEAL) Briscoe, Gertsen, the leave to Myrtle ‘shrimp” of the school. Signed, CLASS OF 1913. CLASS HISTORY In the summer of 1940, Dorothy Browning visited her grandmother, who lived in an old town which was no longer prosperous. As there was not much to amuse Dorothy's lively nature she fell into the habit of spending many hours in her grandmother’s large library exploring the book- cases which were the floor-walk of the room. She spent afternoon upon afternoon, looking over the book shelves and looking over everything that interest- ed her. The book cases all had drawers, in which her grandmother had stored away old pamphlets and papers. She looked these over anid read many There was one drawer which she had __ tried and tried to open but all in vain. But one day she lost her temper and gave an unusually vicious jerk. To her surprise it yielded and she beheld many old books and pamphlets, some even yellow with age. Lying on the very bottom of the drawer was a yellow book which aroused her interest. As she picked it up she read, “The Purple and White 1913.” Tt was indeed the Purple and White of the class of °13 for there after turning a few pages she saw her mother’s picture when she was a young girl and attending Madera Union High School. She turned a few more pages and finally came to the “History of the Class of 15. It ran os follows: “On the first day of September, 1909, about thirty-five little Freshmen had reached their ambition’s height—to enter High School. We felt our importance indeed, as, on our way to the school that memorable day, we passed other children going to the grammar school—the school we 23 had left behind. Once inside the doors of the High School, our head s drooped from their proud height, and we stood in the hall almost trembling with fear. Such a predica- ment as we were in! We did not know where to go. Where was the room they called the “Assembly Hall?” Finally with the assistance of older members of the school we man- aged to find it and there we seated ourselves. We thought we would be the same bright and shining lights we had been in grammar school, but the seniors called us “oreen.” [t did not take us long to find out what they meant. Finding the class rooms were our next trouble. Some students going one way, others another—how could we be expected to find our way that first day? And the seniors were all so tall and we just couldn’t keep from getting lost. Our first day ended, we were next to encounter hard lessons. But we attacked them all with a vim that sur- passed that of other students. Algebra and Latin were both hard and why we had to study what we called a “waste of time,” it was more than we could see. Neverthe- less we proved our ability. The faculty had good reason to believe that we often burned the midnight oil. With some (TIL not say with all) the studying hours extended past midnight, mto morn- ing and the next day heads were seen lying on desks dur- ing recitation. We made ourselves famous, that first vear, in debates. We had many interclass debates (for our class was thea large and divided into two sections). We also debated with the Sophomores which we lost and once with the grammar school in which the victory was ours. Our parents couldn't help rejoicing when they first re- ceived our report cards, for “ones” appeared quite often. During the second term of our Freshmen year. we hid reason to congratulate ours elves upon our ability in social affairs, for on the fourteenth of February we gave a Valea- tine party to the rest of the school, a party which all ou: guests united in praising. One of the numbers on the pro- gram consisted of a farce, and another number, whien especially interested the Freshmen, was a play in which an old time country school was represented. All pupils of that schooi were dressed in oid-fashioned country clothes. Girls had long braids hanging down their backs, and some boys had overalls and knee pants. Representation met with great applause from the audience. Refreshments brought the evening to a close. The remainder of the term passed quietly and quickly for we were too much absorbed in lessons for anything else, Proud of our numbers and ability, we left school for two months vacation which we claimed was much needed after our strenuous labor. The next year found us Sophomores and it was our turn to assist the Freshmen to find their places; it was our turn to look down upon a class of less experience than our own. Lessons assailed us on every side. English, in- stead of being our easiest subject, as it had been the year before, now proved our iardest and one which caused even more students to continue their studying into the late hours. The more we heard “There will be a test in English tomorrow” the more frightened we Hix’s” j became. mM Geometry came but we pulled through with no one hurt. It was this vear that we learned what the “jug” was, but as most of us were reasonably cautious, we managed to stay away from it most of the time. Several of our classmates bed dropped out during our Freshmen year and this vear others had also left us. much Saddest of all. our beloved class- to our disappointment. mate, Regina Desmond, passed away. Our principal excus- ed the whole school to attend her funeral. The flowers sent by our class could express only faintly our love and esteem in which we held our dear classmate. As Juniors, our class became smaller still, for two or three more of our members dropped out. We barely escaped a dreadful fate in the chemistry laboratory this year, for trying unusual mixtures was our hobby. Makmyg gunpow- der was great fun, all the more so because it was a forbidden pleasure, but, even though it was forbidden, it never sent us to the “Jug.” I regret to say, however, that we became better acquainted with that institution than we had ever been before. The Freshmen and Sophomore were alarmed one day by a dreadful odor all over the building and upon imquiry learned that it was H2S. Chemistry language was beyond their comprehension so it behooved us to explain further. Towards the close of this ear, we entertained the seniors so that they could leave the school feeling that they had been appreciated. We, ourselves, have been taking notice of the seniors, for we were to succeed them the following year and we wanted to be ready to act the part. In fact we were so busy getting ready to be seniors that we began to think that we were before the class of 1912 had eradu- ated. September, 1912! Seniors at last! How long we have desired to attain that proud height! Really seniors! Tt was hard to believe. For three long years, or so they had seemed to us, we had worked to become seniors and at last our hopes were realized. Now that we were there we no longer spent sleepless hours at night until long after mid- night. We had learned how to get our lessons without this. Some new members entered our class so that we ean now boast of twenty-one. Everyone who entered the Physies class exclaimed at first, “Oh, this is where Tam going to flunk’.” But it is a testimony of our ability and perseverance that no one had failed in it. When it came time to choose class pins there was, of course, a “rumpus.” Some wanted one, some another, and the boys intended to get different pins and graduate by themselves. However, we finally compromised on a pin that was accepted by all. We are now proud to assert what even our principal has asserted, that we are the most harmonious class that ever graduated. Our greatest pride lies in two things, that we are the largest class that ever graduated from Madera Hi and that we have the largest percentage of students that have earned the right to be recommended to a higher school, We have a right to be proud of these achievements. The long patience and kindness of our faculty have aided us in this and they have taught us many lessons we will not soon forget. Though we are soon to say farewell to high school life here, we will ever hold our teachers in fond remembrance. May the seniors who follow after us have a successful year and may they not forget their indebtedness to their teachers. “Oh, isn’t that an interesting history,” said Dorothy when she had finished. “I do hope our class will be able to have such a nice one when we enter high school and be- come seniors.” With this she turned back to the beginning and read the book entirely through before she put it back to its dusty place. Che Wischiel Waking Kodak ESTELLA MOORK, 713. “All aboard for Glacier Point!” shouted Jack, as he came out of his tent just as the sun peeped over the moun- tains. Immediately some one shouted, “We'll be on hand by the time breakfast is ready.” “Let’s take our provisions along and cook our break- fast at Mirror Lake. It will be right on our way and the walk in this pure air will give us a fine appetite for break- fast, besides a novel experience,” said Jack, trying to show his oratorical ability. “Bright idea,” cried the chorus of girls laughingly came running out of their tent. they as Mrs. Shaver, with her son and daughter, and a comi- pany of four other girls, were spending their summer at Yosemite Valley. They had planned to spend this par- ticular day at Glacier Point. Approving of Jack's sug- gestion they breakfasted at Mirror Lake. Jack’s propheey was correct in this one instance, for to say that they had ravenous appetites is putting it mildly. After his appetite was satisfied Jack walked down to the edge of the water that he might “admire his beau- tiful face” in ‘the mirror of the lake. He was gazing in- tently at his image when he suddenly saw his sister Gladys’ face peering over his shoulder. Tt so startled him that he lost his balance und fell right into the silvery mirror; but no “glass” jingled as he broke its smooth sur- face. Gladys screamed but since Jack was well able to swim he soon stood dripping on the shore. The girl’s screams brought the others to the spot just in time to see Jack emerge from the water and swim to land. Of course they all thought it a good joke on him and had a hearty laugh because it served him night for being so vain. It was too cold for Jack to keep on his wet clothes, so the girls wae had brought along some extra clothes to go swimming in, kindly lent him theirs. When he was all dressed he lonked so funny that when he wasn’t looking the girls took a picture of him standing before his “mirror.” The trip to Glacier Point had to be abandoned for the day, because of Jack’s misfortune, but much to his sur- prise, the girls seemed quite eager to get back to camp and started on ahead. Jack and his mother walked slowly and took in the scenery lone the way. When they arrived in sight of camp the girls came running to meet them. Gladys, who was in the lead, was waving something fran- tically in the air, “Oh, Jack, look at the picture,” she cried. He, thinking it a picuure of some friend through the mail, hurried to see who it was. Imagine his surprise when he saw it was his own picture just as he looked now, dressed in his sister’s clothes. He took it good- naturedly for he thought that they would leave it when they broke up camp. However, he was tired of being joked about that ple- ture long before they left ae The girls were very eare- ful to keep it out of his reach for if they hadn’t it wouldn't have existed long. One evening, just at dusk, he determined to ect that picture and burn it up. So, going into the eirl’s tent, he picked up a photograph that was lying on the bureau and later he put it into the camp fire. He was a very sur- prised boy the next morning when he saw G ladys with his photograph and at once came to the conclusion that he had made a mistake and burned the wrong one, Jack’s the city. A few days before he left the valley the girls sent picture to Dorothy, his ae girl friend, in i They wrote on the bottom of it, “One of our friends” but didn’t explain anything. she didn’t recognize Jack and thought i t was some girl they had met on their camping trip. Immediately after to see Dorothy. After she said, “You haven’t Yosemite.” “Why, what girl do you mean? said Jack, very much surprised. their return to the city, Jack went hearing all about their fine times told me about the girl you met in I didn’t know about any,’ “T mean this one,” she said, as she showed him his own picture dressed in the girl’s clothes. “Why that,”’—he began and then suddenly stopped, very much confused and blushing violently. Then when he refused to explain, of course she took it for granted that he thought a great deal of her and her tone changed. “Tf Gladys hadn't a me to return this to her, J would give it to you as a keepsake to remember your new friend by.” she said very indignantly. Poor Jack, not wanting to explain the picture, him- thought that he would have Gladys tell her all about it and keep himself out of an embarassing position, and so took his departure. self, Dorothy immediately sent the Peaetape to Gladys for she didn’t want to see any more of They had been home only a few ae but during that length of time a great many people had come to see the Shavers. When they told their adventures in Yo- semite, Gladys, much to Jack’s mortification and embar- that horrid pieture and told rassment always brought out the story. On such occasions, Mr. Jack fled from the room. He had attempted to capture it but so far had not been successful. On this particular day, the Shavers were to give a din- ner party for some of Dorothy and Jack’s friends. Mrs. Shaver decided that Jack’s photograph had created enough disturbance and so, wishing to save him from any more embarassment she threw it into the fire place and then went out to cut some flowers for the tables. Just as she left the room, Dinah, the cook came in, and seeing the photograph in the fire and thinking it had fallen off the mantel, rescued it before it started to blaze. That evening when dinner was about over, Dinah came in and going up to Gladys, handed her a photograph and said in her loud voice, “Oh, Missah Gladys, heah dis heah pietuh T done foun’ obeh dah in deh fah-place. Sech extrabagance, I nebeh do see.” “Oh, Jack, here is that horrid picture of yours again as you call it,” cried Gladys, teasingly. “But I don’t see how it got into that fire for T left it in my room.” “T ouess I'll have to explain,” said Mrs. Shaver. Then she said that she had wanted to help Jack out and so put it in the fire. Dorothy had been sitting by unbelievingly listening to the explanation. When Mrs. Shaver finished speaking Dorothy quickly snatched the picture from Gladys and, vazing at it intently, suddenly broke out into a hearty laugh. “Well, if that isn’t a good joke on me,” was what she said when she got her breath again. Of course everyone wanted to know what the joke was and so amid the laughter of the jolly crowd she told the story of her mistake in believing that this picture of Jack's was a girl in Yosemite. After the last ripple of laughter had died away, Gladys said, “I agree with mother, that we have had enough fun out of this photograph and Jack enough dis- pleasure, so, | make a motion that we hold a grand celebra- tion and burn it.” “Second the motion,” cried Jack. So amid gay laughter they gathered around the fire place after promising Jack that they would never speak of that photograph again, they watched it go up in flames. Jack looked happier than he had since the photograph had been taken for his troubles were over and because his pursuit of the photograph was ended. Wanderer’s Yachtlied (Translated from German) Above all the mountains is rest, In the trees One scarcely can fecl the breath Of a breeze; Each bird of the forest’s asleep in its nest ; Wait only a while and you too shall rest. Ohe Pursuit of the Photograph Dick Carter and his father had been traveling in ruins there, for Mr. Carter was a scientist. Finally, they had discovered some new ruins and investigated them, but Dick had to return to his country to go to College, leaving his father to work on the ruins. Dick was a student at the Boston Institute of Technology. While he and his father were working at the ruins, a picture of the most valuable part had been taken. Dick and his father appeared in this picture which was very valuable because of the valuable collection of ancient relies it showed. This picture Mr. Carter had sent to Dick to lave it copied and, as it was so valuable especial care had to be taken of it. Dick had received it at the postoftice and was walking down the street watching an altercation be- ween a policeman and the driver of a taxicab who had been arrested for speeding, when he discovered that he had lost the precious picture. Quickly he retraced his steps to the vostotfice. All the time looking anxiously along the street or the package. After he had gone over the route twice without finding it, he inquired of the policeman whom he saw if they had found it. None of them had and he was going away discouraged, when a small newsboy stop- ped him saying, “Say, Mister, I just saw a gent pick up package from the street here.’ “Where did he go?” asked Dick, “And what did he look like?” “tie had a brown overcoat and brown derby hat on.” unswered the hoy, “And went up that side street there.” Dick hurried down the street looking anxiously for a man with a brown overcoat and brown derby hat. ite Going NELLIE SECARA; 713. rypt and the Holy Land for several months, investigating tor several locks, he was beginning to be discou raged when, turning a corner, he saw a man answering to that de- scription going up the steps of a fashionable ooking house and carrying a package in his hand. Dick sprinted along and reached the house just about half a minute after the man did. He rang the bell excitedly and then stamped around wondering why somebody didn’t come to the door. Finally a butler opened the door and gazed stonily at him. “Say,” began Dick, “I want to see that man who just came in; he has something of mine. Quick or he'll get away with it!” The butler continued to stare and started to close the door, but Dick hurriedly brushed him aside and ran in. Hearing voices in a room nearby, he went in that direction and arrived in time to see a girl, standing with her arms around the young man who had just come in. He heard her say, “Oh, sweetheart! I thought you would never come, and you brought me a box of candy! Tow dear of you.” Then, as she saw Dick, she screamed and the man turned with a frown on his face. “What does this mean?” he demanded. “That package!” Diek grasped, newsboy saw you pick it up. ture.” “T don’t understand,” the man said, “This package contains a box of candy. T don’t see what connection it can have with your picture and T think that you have forced yourself upon us; vou had better explain.” “Why,” said Dick, trving to be calm, “I had a pack- age sent to me by mail containing a valuable picture. 1 “[ dropped and a It contains a valuable pie- lost it on the street and a newsboy saw you pick it up.” “Qh,” said the man, “I dropped this package and picked it up again. That was what he saw. But I saw a young lady in a limousine stop and pick up a package. But | will show you that this isn’t your package.” so he took off the wrapper and showed Dick it was only a box of candy from one of the leading confectioners. Dick went slowly down the steps and started down the street again in pursuit of the picture. He went back to the street again in which he had lost the photograph and tried to find some person who had seen the young woman in the limousine. It seemed nobody had seen her, so he went home and sent an advertisement to the leading papers to be inserted in the personals. He waited anxiously for a week and received no an- swer. He was beginning to fear that he would never hear from it again, when one morning he received the follow- ing letter: Dear Sir:—If you will call at 1264 Elin Street, I think you will find your picture. ALICE MAYNE. After his excitement on receiving these tidings abated, be hegan to notice the handwriting and signature. The writing was fine and dainty and the name suggested a re- fined person. “Just the girl [ve heen looking for,” he asserted, “TT vo right now and get my picture and get acquainted with her.” He found the house with quite a little difficulty on ac- count of the crooked streets, but at last he found it. It was an imposing structure and looked as if its owners might be wealthy. When his ring at the bell was answered, he asked to see Alice Mayne, who had answered his advertisement. He was ushered into a room in which sat a very pretty girl. He could hardly speak for looking at her, but she came forward and said, “You were the person who lost the pic- ture?” “Yes.” he said, not taking his eves from her face. “Just the girl T have been dreaming of,” he said to him- self. She gave him the picture after he had described it ard they conversed for quite awhile. He was growing more in love every minute and finally remarked that the picture was very valuable and then told of his numerous adventures in search of it. “Ye.” she said, “From the advertisement I learned of ‘ts value. I doubted it, but my husband, when he brought it home. said it might be valuable. He is quite a scientist limself, you know’ —but with a groan, Dick had seized his picture and loft. -- QUID oo ee 29 Gently o’er the green clad hills, Creeps the dying sun; Soon, the babbling little rills Cease their rippling run. Twilight, in her garment gold, Sways the weary world. And the moon comes to behold The Universe, unfurled. Silence treads her way unseen, O’er vales in slumber blest, Leaving there a fairy sheen, And all the world doth rest. Soon, the dying sun does sink, Behind the purple hills; And with its dying embers, link The laughter of the rills. Owilight MYRTLE GERTSEN, 715. The violet and the primrose, The woodland pansy, too, Their sunkissed petals now disclose, To sip the evening dew. The birds and beasts, and flowers, Soon will While dear old Mother Nature showers, be asleep ; Her blessings in a heap. Just so, my gentle readers, Your life is like the day; You must have a leader, To guide you on your Way. The morn, is your beginning, The noon, is half your strife And Twilight sums the i innings, That you have made in life. And, when your life is leaving, “balks the dying sun, Your loved ones all are “grieving, Their tears in silence run, Like the petals of the primrose, Unfold to the ev ening dew, Your inmost heart you'll disclose, To God, for He is true. Ghe Chinese SK ardinteres BESSIE SMITH, When Betty Bradley and Jack Dawson were married, Jack’s aunt, Miss Susan Parsons, gave them a pair of Chi- nese jardinicres, as a wedding gift. The jardinieres were precious because Aunt Susan had purchased them in China, but were certainly hideous and little Mrs. Jack sighed as she drew them forth from their wrappings. But of course Aunt Susan’s feelings must not be hurt, so Betty wrote her a little note, thanking her for them. Somehow, the jardinieres did not seem to harmonize with the color scheme in any of the rooms. So at last Betty was obliged to stow them away in the attic. One day, Myrtle Rey molds, Betty's particular girl friend, rushed into the dining room where Betty was quietly reading. “Betty Bradley—I mean Dawson—we are going to give a sale down at the settlement and ever youe is to send something to sell, and what will you give?” She paused for breath. “Well, Myrtle of my seven senses,” what VIL give. there.” So the two girls rummaged around in the attic and found various articles such as old hats, cloaks, vases and books. “Will T ever want these?” asked Betty as she held up jardinieres, with a wry face. “Where did you get them?” amined the hideous things closely. “Aunt Susan Parsons gave them to us for a wedding present. But she never comes to see us so it would do no teynolds, you needn’t scare me out Betty replied, “Why I don’t know Let’s go up to the attic and see what’s the asked Myrtle, as she ex- 31 harm to send them to the sale. Would it?” replied Betty. “All right,’ laughed Myrtle, “Hand them over.” So the little jardinieres were consigned to Myrtle’s basket and Myrtle oe on her way rejoicing. The sale at the settlement under Myrtle’s management, was a splendid success. Every article brought to the sale was sold, among them the C hinese jardinieres. But a catastrophe was to rollW. One evening Jack came home and announced, “Aunt Susan is coming tomorrow. Just got a letter from her to- night.” “Oh, that’s nice,” began Betty, “But, Oh, Jaek”—and her face fell—‘what will we do about those awful jardin- ieres 2” “Drag “em from the attic and stick them up some- wheres,” cheerfully replied Jack. “T can’t,” replied Betty, “I sent them to that settlement sale and I don’t know who bought them. Oh, what shall I do?” wailed Betty. “By George! That is a mess,” replied Jack, “But never mind, little girl, we'll fix it someway.” The next morning Betty phoned to Myrtle and told her about Aunt Susan’s visit. “And you just must do your best to find those jadinieres,” finished Betty. “Pll do my ve ry best and let you know how I responded Myrtle. progress, Later in the day the phone rang and Myrtle said. “Hello, Betty, I think I’m on the track of those jardinieres at last. Mrs. O’Ryan savs her sister bought some Chinese jars and they may be your jardinieres. You say Aunt Susan won't be out there until 4:30 this afternoon? Well, we'll surely find them by then. Good-bye.” As Betty hung up the receiver she felt a tiny bit re- heved. But her relief vanished when at two o’clock Myrtle came 1 again. “Those were vases and not jardinieres at all that Mrs. O’Ryan’s sister had,” she cried. “And I have hunted up every Mrs. Finnegan and O’Reilly and every other Irish woman in town, without finding them, but”—she bright- ened— TIl find them yet.” At a little after four o'clock that afternoon Jack came 1ome bringing Aunt Susan and a suit case with him. Betty sat and entertained her for a few minutes, then excused rerself and left the room. She phoned to Myrtle to get the atest reports. Myrtle reported that nothing had developed as yet but that she had just received a new clue and was go- ing out to follow it up. When Betty returned to the parlor, she found Aunt Susan walking around examining the picture and brie-a- rac, Aunt Susan looked guilty when she saw Betty and she sat down hastily. But all the time they were talking Betty noticed Aunt Susan looking around as if she were hunting for something. Finally, Betty heard a commotion out in the kitchen and excused herself and hastened to the kitchen. There she found Myrtle with the Chinese jardinieres in her hands. “Oh, you dear!” exclaimed Betty, “Where did you find them ?” “Right here in Norah’s room in your own house,” laughed Myrtle. “Norah bought them at the sale and we never even thought to ask her anything about them. She didn’t mind selling them back to me at all.” “Well, aren’t we the greatest geese!” exclaimed Betty. “Give them to me quick and I'll put them in the library while you go in and talk to Aunt Susan.” Later, Betty said, “Wouldn't you like to see our little house, Aunt Susan ?” Aunt Susan didn’t say anything when she saw the jardimieres in a prominent place on the window seat of the library, and Betty elaborately explained that the plants they had contained had died. Two weeks later when Aunt Susan left, as she kissed Betty good-bye, she said, “I’ve had a lovely time, dear, and I m so glad you can use my jardinieres. When I first came, I was afraid you had put them out of sight because you didn’t like them. But now I know you didn’t.” Betty patted her shoulder lovingly and waved as long as she could see the kind old face. That night as she was telling Jack about it she con- cluded by saying, “I’m awfully glad we found them for I wouldnt have hurt her for worlds and this experience has heen a lesson to me.” Winter Sports When it’s freezin’ cold and snowin’ Aw the North wind is a blowin’, Then’s the time it makes a feller feel like Stayin’ in the house : You don’t feel a bit like workin’, Am your duty, yowre a shirkin’, While you’re staying on the inside, jest as Quiet as a mouse. Wind and snow don’t mix with playin’, Yowd catch cold to go out sleighin’, Got to set around a hot stove readin” some old worn-out book : No book’s ever interestin’, Nature is so blamed molestin’, Course you can’t be out a coastin’ Or a skatin’ on the brook. Next day when it stops a snowi, Aw the North wind stops a blowin’, An’ we’ve got our chores all done up Aw there’s nothing else to do, Jim sets by the big stove a roastin’, But I’m out and gone a coastin’, On the hill beyond the ice pond With another boy or two. After dinner we'd go skatin’, it’s an awful long time waitin’. Till you get down to the millpond Where the ice is as smooth as glass. It’s a lot more fun than swimmin’, Or to set inside like women, Or to hang around in summer, Keeping cool upon the grass. In the eyenin’ we go sleighin’, Nature seemms to be playin’, For the dreary days she gave us just a day or two before. There’s a jolly bunch of young folks Who will sing and shout and tell jokes Say that’s fun! There’s nothin’ like it In the whole wide world, Pm sure. But these good times soon are goin, Soon we won't have any snowin’ , And it makes my heart ache when | Think of summer days to come. Purty soon I'll be longin’ For the days of joyous singin’, Oh, 1 wish “twas always winter So [ always be to home. Ghe Genderfoot’s Snipe SFEunt L. MANTONYA, 713. “Say, bovs, let’s go snipe hunting some of — these These words were spoken by Sam Samson, fore- The place was the nights.” man of the erew of potato diggers. bunk-house of a ranch in the lower San Joaquin valley. The old yellow-backed magazine had been thrown aside, and the old smokey lantern had been turned out, and the last 33) man had turned in for the night. Sam's suggestion met with the immediate and hearty approval of Jake Dermitt, Sam’s ever-ready friend and ally, while Jim, the new hand, seemed all eagerness to hear particulars of this new and exciting sport. Sam, how- ever, did not explain the details of the hunt, telling him that he would see for himself before the hunt was over with. Jim was but lately come from the east, hence the ap- pellation “tenderfoot.”. He was naturally the object of all good-natured pranks of the rest of the crew. The next night, in accordance with their plan, the three friends set out for the hunt. The place chosen was a small island, a short distance up the river. It was a little after eight o'clock when the hunters pushed the canoe from the bank and slipped throu gh the tules out into mid-stream. It was a very cold night for that time of the year, and the cold, clear, light of the moon, which had just risen, made the coldness seem more intense. Equipped with the necessary apparatus, a lantern and a sack, they rowed up stream to the island, and landed at a place near the middle of the north side. Then they made their way down to the west of the island, and back again to a place near the middle of the south side, where they stopped and Jim received his in- structions. “Now.” said Sam, “You hang this sack on a tree, and hang the lantern in front of it. Jake and T will chase the birds. “When they see the light they will fly at it, just like a moth flies toward a candle. They will get confused and Hy right into the sack. When it begins to eet full, vou shut it before they have a chance to get out.” Jim agreed to his part of the hunt, and the other two set off to scare up the birds, and Jim sat down to-patiently guard the sack. The two conspirators decided to return by the road they had — come, since they were not fa- miliar with the island, but knew that part of the interior was swampy. Laughing and chuck- ling over the fun they would have out of the ‘tenderfoot” the next day, they retraced their steps towards the place Where they had left the canoe, but, behold, the canoe was not there. They had certainly drawn it up high enough so that the current could not wash it off, and were at first con- pletely mystified at what had happened. Then they closely examined the tracks in the moist earth, and saw that some- one had pulled the canoe back into the water. Some one from a passing boat must be responsible for the act. Then they returned to where they had left Jim. He was gone, and likewise the lantern and sack. Then the truth had dawned upon them. Jim had beaten them to the boat and “hiked for home.” With many emphatic comments upon the conduct of their absent friend, they returned to the shore to wait for rescue. It appeared later that Jim, although a “tenderfoot,” had been wise to the snipe-hunting game all the time and. as soon as his friends were out of sight, had taken the lantern, and, by the means of its light, had taken a short cut through the dense forest, to the other side where they had left the canoe. It heeame cloudy during the latter part of the night. and a drizzling rain set in, and so it was a very wet and disgusted pair of practical jokers that were rescued the next morning by a hilarious boat-load of their fellow work- men. C. aught in the Act MYRTLE GE In the myths of old, The story is told, That Jupiter longed to make love. One day in the wood, A fair huntress. stood, Whom Jupiter saw from above. So he hastened down, rag lo the earthly ground, To woo this sweet maiden fair. With azure eyes, As blue as the skies. And a wealth of golden hair. In refreshing shade, Of a cool green glade, Oh! happy moments were they; There was such a bliss, In every kiss, No need to hasten away. And through the day long, They sang love’s sweet song. Ah, me! what a happy pair! Through the cloudless skies. Jealous Juno spies, Jupiter and Callisto fair. To appease her wrath, She follows the path, That leads through the balmy air. With her fairy stick, And her magic trick, Callisto’s changed into a bear. “Alas,” Jupiter grieves, And just as he leaves, Sly Juno with jealous tact. Says, “Ah! Jupiter wise, Next time cloud these skies, So you won't be caught in the act.” Seorge Washington VIRGINIA Our assemblage here, fellow students, on a day most dear to every true American heart, proves the patriotic spirit of the American people; it shows their gratitude and love for him who is “first in war, first in peace, and first in GRAUNGAS is: the hearts of his countrymen.” We see him, as his soldiers saw him, amid the triais of Valley Forge, kneeling upon the snow-clad earth, with eyes cast reverently upward, earnestly imploring the aid and euid unta tow! rms of a New Kneland winter. constructed. ance of the All-powerful King of the Universe. Tis tering faith, his cheerful endurance of whettever lot efell him made him the stay of the army. We see him, with a handful of faithful followers, narching rapidly across New Jersey, disregaiding — th We follow him on tue t before Christmas across the ice-bound Delaware to yreaking up of the British festivities. We eo with his red, barefooted soldiers across the snow, left pink wich | from their frozen feet, into the woods near Gernan- � where trees are hewn down and rude cabins hastily Washington is here, there, everywhere, The And Like Fron ( hee ing and encouraging his followers. Through those seemingly endless, dreary years, he is ever upheld by the power of his cause, and by his never ‘ailing trust in his God, for “Thrice is he armed, who vath his quarrel just.” At last, we see him victor at Yorktown, and then yromptly laying down his trust, bidding a farewell, with tears in his eyes, to the officers who have suffered with im for their country. Great as he was in war, greater was he in peace. We hold him refusing, with lofty and patriotic indignation, the kingly crown, urged upon him again and again }) an impu the peaceful against the pean str Well through a lone and : pared to enter upon neutrality of weles. wisdom he steered struggle for life, and. left shore of time. A perishable monumet of the greatness of his character. It grateful hearts of the inn age. It has come down to throughout the whole world shall ever stand an indest Independence. Nay, Mines the ship of state t t of stone ca unerable mnt ‘uctible mon sive soldiery. And again we see him upholding his country, remaining firm clamor of a people, eager to take part in Kuro- he knew we had but lately passed rduous struggle and were illy pre- another With marvelous ough her great her firmly anchored on the warfare. mot bea fit emblem was graven on the Ititudes of his own will be proclaimed time shall last. It iment of American it shall be one of the golden us, and it as long as links in the golden chain by which humanity connects itse of his character, perfect.” filled with his glory.” f with the throne of God. ‘For he was, in the whole “And let the whole earth be The place that he holds in Ameriean history is truly a magnificent one. His is the temple of honor in the hearts of his countrymen. PRIDIE KALENDAS MARTIAS. Ohe wind blows wild, the sand is driven, hail and sleet, 1 the western heaven. The dunes, they go, Like leaves on the tree, And the sands, they blow, Far over the sea. Sandstorm The seeds, they go, And the leaves, they fly, Where the wild winds blow, From the western sky. Now the showers are past, And the clouds, they flee, When the winds die at last, Far out in the sea. Ghe Broken Light BESSIE VANDERBURG, °13. “Do you think you can do it, Zellie?” What is there to do but to sit and watch the ight burn? [’m not sleepy-headed and you must evo to Hazel. She needs you or she wouldn't have © sent for you,” answered the tall, athletic brunette at his side. “Pm sure I can. “T suppose so,” answered the grey-headed man who paced the floor of the small sitting-room below the room containing the great light which sent its rays far out over the ocean. The ¢ knew the de irl’s belied her cheerful words for she ngers in a storm and to be left alone in a light- house miles away (as it seemed to her, then, although be- fore this she would have called it just a step) from any- one was not a pleasant idea. But Zelma was not a coward and she knew that she must keep up her cheerful manner while her friends stayed. eyes Zelma Ackers had come to yisit her father’s old friend, Captain Ludwig, and his daughter, Hazel. Hazel’s moth- cr had died when she was only a child and her father had been her sole companion all her life. While Zelma was visiting the ime The town was forty miles away and she would have to stay over there all night. That morning Captain Ludwig had received word from n, Hazel thought it would be a good to go to Jackson to do some shopping. Jackson’s Emergency Hospital stating that Hazel had fal- len from her horse and had broken her shoulder and need- ed him. Captain Ludwig had never left the lighthous� with anyone except Hazel and felt doubtful to his duty. as 37 6 There was a great storm and he would have to ride forty miles in the rain, but he worried only about the light. “Don’t worry about me and don’t leave the light longer than is necessary. Don’t forget to light it at sundown and put it out at daybreak. TH be home in the morning,” were his last words as he mounted his horse. “All right, Ul be safe until you return. watch a light burn,” she said with a laugh. I can surely After he had gone she settled in a comfortable chair by the window with a book and read for fifteen minutes. Dur- ing the time she had looked at the clock three times and now gave up the book in « She wandered through all the rooms and then thought it surely was time to light the lamp and wondered how she could tell when the sun sank when she couldn’t see the sun. She looked at the clock and it was actually three o'clock. She climbed the stairs and looked out over the sea and back again to the rocks. She wished she were home and again was thankful that she wasn’t afraid of thunder. is@ust. At four o'clock she lighted. the lanp and when. she had read for two hours, she thought she might as well write a letter home. She had just started when she heard a cat mew. She did delight in soft, fluffy, little cats. “Poor little kitty. It must be cold,” she said to herself. “IT won- der if T could leave this light long enough to get a poor little eat, who is cold and hungry? [ believe [ could.” She was half-way down the stairs when she finished her soliloquy. She had no more than reached the outer door when a dark figure stole craftily up the stairs two steps at a time. “That was a good imitation to unpracticed ears, [ real- ly believe. Won't she be surprised 2 like a cold cat to ruin plans of a woman. I wonder how [ can break this?” He had reached the light by this time, “D’ve never had any practice in this kind of a job. But I guess [ can do most anything for a million or more. Now well see what this hammer can do for it. There! It cracked, the next will break it, sure—now for my exit before our lady returns.” He crept quickly down the staircase and just had time to get ina dark corner in the room below. Zelma was looking for her kitty, when she heard a crash. She gave a last look into the darkness and ran up the stairs with fast beating heart. She thunder- struck for a moment. “Oh, what had happened? The ship I saw must be most to the reef. must go for help.” io tore down the stairs out to the stable. She saddled and bridled “Lady” hastily and started on a gallop down the beach. As the storm became fiercer she held “Lady” in’ for she knew she had a hard ride before her. She was wet through before she had gone a mile. She urged “Lady” on and on until she saw a dim light in the distance, which she knew to be that of the wireless telegraph station. She approached the cabin slowly and gave a loud halloa. “Hello, who’s there?” she heard in answer. “The visitor at the light house. Captain Ludwig left me in charge and the light’s out. There’s an ocean ship near the reef. What can we do?” stood light’s out and that. I aia ibs ais, II Quickly settling her mind as to her course she “Do? Why send ’em a wireless, right away,” and pro- ceeded to do so. Zelma waited breathlessly outside. Tt when he returned. “Tt’s too stormy, T can’ t get an answer,” he said. “Oh! was all Zelma could say. The ride seemed use- seemed ages It takes somethine she finally less. “Tf Captain Ludwig were only here,” gasped. “Captain Ludwig! What could he do more than 1?” Zelma had regained her presence of mind by — this time and ignoring the question she asked, “Captain Se- brack, have you a boat?” “Waal, yes, [ have a motor, as good a one as there is on the coast—her name is the ‘Gull.’ Very—” “T remember. Is it the one Hazel and I had the day we went up the bay?” “Yes, but what—” “Ts it all prepared for going,” she interrupted. “Yes, but—” “Now show her to me and give me a compass. the reef’s due north of here. T won't strike it. that the whistle is in order and hurry—do hurry.” “But my good gal, you never can—” he answered coaxingly. “Will you rent her to me?” she inquired impatiently. “But Captain L. will never—” “Never mind Captain lL. JT want the “Gull”. ‘ihe question is may I have her?” she interrupted almost an- evily. “T s’pose so.” he said at last a trifle dubiously. “Hurry! [T can manage her. Do move!” “Well come this way. If you must go [ suppose veut must. Youre silly, but awfully sot in your ways.” “Take care of “Lady” and look for a wireless. bye.” she answered as she started the motor. Zelma worked as in a dream. She had a faint re- membrance of being wet and of the sound of the engine | know Be sure Good- afterwards — but at the time she kept her gaze on the sea ahead. The vain blew in her face; She was stiff and cold, but on After a time which seemed like hours she thought she heard a signal but couldn’t be sure. As she steered. she quickened the speed in spite of the danger; she could hear it more plainly. She was sure it was a call for help. “God be with them,” she said fervently. ‘They are on the reef.” Directly she gave a long whistle and got an answer. As she neared the ship she heard some cail. “We are on the reef, can you help us?” “What shall I do? 1 can’t begin to maike them hear me and | don’t know anything about signals,” she thought. She sat wondering what she should do, when a search light was turned on her for an instant. “Move farther away and catch this rope, if you can,” she heard and did as she was told. The first rope missed but the second one lan¢ Feet. ed at her For an instant she stood looking at it, then tied 11 after she thought what it would be used for. “Pm coming aboard,” she heard. Not until then did Zelma’s heart and courage fail her. She had braved a storm in a tiny motor boat. but the thought of an unknown man—perhaps an Englishman, she thought (that was the worst nationality she could think of) coming aboard made her quail. ‘The anxiety for his safety made her forget her fears for the time. No Englishman would ever do a brave thing like that.” she said aloud. “Why, isn’t it still; and the rain has stopped. I believe the storm is over,” she went on. “Well, VI be blamed, who’s fool enough to come out stormy sea in a sinall motor-boat 2?” were his first ona words. “Surely he’s an American,” she thought and answered, SSrananee “A woman!’ He stood still for a moment. “Well,” she said a trifle crossly. “Oh. but who in the name of common sense—” ‘Don't bandy words with me! Is your boat sinking or =e kor 39 “Neither, and at the present is resting easily,” he said provokingly. “Tt seems to me— her yoice broke. “Forgive me. Lm a brute. You must be cold and | must tell them all’s well,” he repented. He did so and then returning, “Tell me all about it.” The rain had ceased and sitting in a corner free from wind wrapped in his coat she told her story from beginning to end. He commended her on her bravery although the boat was now in safety and she had not helped. He told her she was just as brave as if she could have done some good, He pulled out his watch saying, “It’s two o'clock, now, and you're wet and haven't had a bite to eat. Tin going to take In going to the ship, then Vl return.” charge, now. “Going back to the ship,” she repeated fecling vaguely alone. “LT must, little girl, | wont be gone long,” and he was gone. It was some time before she thought to ask herself what right a strange man had to call her “little girl” when she was a grown woman and not little at all and to “take charge” without asking permission. She was still wonder- ing when she was awakened. “What, asleep? No wonder, poor girl. going to stay with the ship. She'll be a in this quiet sea. I’m going to take you Vl] steer’ And with that he left her. “And I never even thanked him thought as she sank back contentedly in them. She was wet and not comfortable but she was too tired to care. Jusi as she was dropping to sleep she remembered that she hadnt sent a wireless to Captain Sebrack but she decided he wouldn’t know it. And then she went to sleep. When she awoke she was in someone’s arms and was being carried somewhere. She sighed and opened her eyes to see a ligit The men aie | right till morning home. No, sit stil!. for the wraps,” she from a house and to hear a loud “Halloa.” screamed, She almost “Let me down quick,” she eried, as she recognized the Wireless station house and thought how it would look fora brave girl—for hadn’t he called her brave—to be carried home. He obeyed just as Captain Sebrack appeared. “Well, Captain,” she said, “I did make it and the boat isn’t lost.” “Waal, waal, Pm s’prised, and yowre jt gitl, too,” he answered slowly, Zelma straightened up to her full height and starte'| to speak—but she elanced at the Stranger and when she saw his amusement she refrained from speech. She took a second glance why she hadn’t look at him before. “Are you Max Edwin?” she said abruptly. “Tam and you are Zelma Acker. I knew you the mo- ment vou spoke out there on the boat,” he answered. Zelina decided not to ask him why he hadn’t said so before and then turned to Captain Sebrack and asked him the time. “It’s four o’cloek and well-nigh light. well stay by the fire until morning,” left them alone. “Yes we will,” said Max Edwin to Zelma. see about the light and about my ship.” He sat looking anxiously into the fire, until Zelma thought the silence was spoke. ist a mite of a You might as he answered and “Then we'll Neither spoke ‘awful.’ At last he “Five years ago, we were in school. weren't we? You were a wee little Freshman and IT was a Post Graduate. You played basketball and nearly flunked de scriptive Ge- ometry. You were a little spit-fire those days. | you about it and you never forgave me,’ later you told me that hadnt made a lowance of one hundred a month. a name for myself. My! teased “he smiled; “a little you would never marry a man who name for himself—you knew I had an al- Since then I’ve made Im hunery. I wonder if there’s 40) nothing thing?” to eat besides cold biscuits—some coffee or some- As he went rummaging she thought once more of the young boyish fellow she sent away and wondered at the change in him. She was glad that he had stopped when he did in his musings and hadn't expected her to talk. He found the coffee pot and a sack of coffee and they made the coffee together, In the meantime Captain Ludwig was pacing the floor of the lighthouse, wondering what had happened and where Zellie could be. Just as he walked across the floor the thirteenth time, he went to the window and saw two horse- men coming along the beach at a slow pace. to the door to be a As he rushed he stumbled on something which turned out hammer. He couldn't imagine what Zellie had used it for but threw it down and went below. “Hello, Captain Ludwig, don’t scold. home earlier. This a friend of mine, I will explain later. Have you had breakfast ? I'll get some. How is Hazel 2” “Hazel is better and P’m glad you're safe. worried,” he answered. “Tm sorry,” she said as she flew to the kitchen. When they entered, Zelma had breakfast nearly ready. “Zelma, Edwin has told me all: what I what happened to the light. You have acted worthily of your father,” he assured her and Zelma was satisfied. She knew this to be a great deal of praise from Captain Lud- wig. I meant to get Max Edwin. No? Well, is I’ve been cant see is “Let's see the light,” suggested Max. “Come back soon. Breakfast is almost ready,” Zelma called after them. Max Edwin examined everything closely. At last he spied the huge hammer that Captain Ludwig had stumbled over. “J. Hudson,” he read aloud. “Well; [ think I have the right clue. Captain! TI explain at breakfast.” Zelina noticed that Max’s face was rather pale but made no remark. After a while Captain Ludwig suggested that he commence. “Jim Hudson is my only living relative besides my father. He is my father’s second wife’s son by her first marriage making him my step-brother. I have seen him but twice. He has always stayed in South Africa. My father is a millionaire. Jim had no love for me and once before tried to do away with me. If 1 were out of the way he'd inherit the property. He came to America in Septem- her. He knew [T was in Canada for I wrote him when he suggested coming to see me. I wrote to him that I would land at the San Guila Bay in December. You can put the rest together. The hammer gave him away. VII let hin know that I know who broke the light and I think he'll leave America, for he has no liking for the bars. Ul pay for a new light so yowll be out nothing,” he said slowly. “T must be going. I can hire a boat at the station and see what I can do for my ship,” he said looking at Zelma. “Tl take you down, for I must go and get a light, any- way,” said Captain Ludwig and went out to see his horses. “How long are you going to stay here?” He asked. “Until Hazel gets well enough to come home,” she answered. “Zelma, have you regretted enough to allow me to call on you at home? 1 won't ask for more, now,” he said, as he seized her hands. f “My father and I will be very glad to see you. You know the old address.” She drew away. “Zelma.” “Well—VI be glad to see you and I have regretted: at times,” she answered the appeal. “Thank you. There, he is ready. Good-bye.” “Good-bye,” she answered. He left her. “Max! Max!” she ealled, running down the path. “Yes,” eagerly. “Ill come home as soon as I possibly can,” she said in a low yoice. “Are you ready, Edwin?” “Yes, im coming. Good-bye, Zelma.” “Good-bye.” Ghe Seasons Autumn is the time of year When nature’s sear and brown; The winds are cold, the trees are bare, And brown leaves cover the ground. Winter with it’s snow and ice [x a jolly time of year. With skates and sleds, well have some fun ; Winter, we’re glad you're here! 41 The Spring arrives with its singing birds, It’s flowers and bright sunshine, Then everyone is in spirits high, Oh, Spring is a joyful time! Next, Sumimer comes with its long hot days. But with its evenings cool. This is the very best time of year. Because—there is no school, Jimmie Currans felt quite elated over the. good for- tune which had just befallen him and his happy, smiling face portrayed him and his feelings to a “Ll”. The cause of his elation was this. He had just received a telegram summoning him to be the “best man” at the wed- ding of one of his best friends in the city the next day, and this not only meant a day of pleasure but also a rest from the dreary monotony of office work. “By Jove!” he exclaimed to himself, with the telegram still in his hand, “This is luck, all right, and believe me, Vil be on hand there tomorrow or Vl know the reason why |” “Let me see, | can take the 10:40 train and get there about 12:00, then Ul have all afternoon to explore the city,” and thus thinking, Jimmie retired to his room to inake preparations. Just exactly five minutes after twelve, Jimmie stepped from the train, still wearing the smile, and with his suit case and other burdens. took a cab to the hotel where he always stayed when in the city. After he had registered, Jimmie, still wearing the smile, started out to pass the dav until time to get ready for the wedding. “T know what Ill do!” he said to himself. “Cll take a run out to the suburbs and see what they look like. T have never been out there.” Suiting his action to his words. he soon alighted ata beautiful spot seemingly in the country, and after walk- An Cxpertence With A Gramp BFEPIE RABURN, 715. ing until he was tired, lay down by a great tree to wait for the car. Almost before he knew it, he was asleep and lost in blissful dreams of telegrams, ete. How long he slept, he never knew, but when he did wake up, his astonishment was boundless. and he won- dered if he was he, for instead of his own immaculate suit he had started out in, he was now wearing a ragged, dirty old suit and an old rusty derby hat, for him whi “Well, earth have and, not rec i several sizes too large ch hung rakishly over his eyes. of all the confounded scrapes. what on the I got into now?” he inquired of the landscape : elving any answer, he sat down to think it over. His befuddled brain finally grasped the fact that someone had changed clothes with him and was, even at that mo- ment, far away from him, in his clothes, while he was divinely enjoying the pleasure and privilege of someone else’s. Now Jimmie was a good optimist so he smiled, and, going through the pockets, discovered five cents and a piece of rank tobacco. “Enough for carfare, at any rate,” he announced to the landscape, “and that will do until T get back to the hotel.” Soon came the car and Jimmie boarded it. much to the amusement of the passengers, who could hardly ve- strain their laughter at the ludicrous appearance Jimmie presented. Jimmie smiled—but said nothing. Finally he reached the hotel and walked with what dignity he could command into the lobby, and was just starting up the stairway to his room when he was stopped by the smiling bellboy, who informed him that he was in the wrong pew. “Tf cuess not, my boy.” said Jimmie, “my name is Jimmie Currans, [ have been registered and� am now on my way to my room. It was the bell boy’s turn to be astonished. “Beg par- don, sir,” he gasped, “but I just took Jimmie Currans to his room and I think you had better vamos because nothing like that goes here.” By that time quite a crowd had collected to see what the strange individual intended doing, and before Jimmie could say another word, he was gently but firmly assisted outside and the door closed in his face. Jimmy ceased to smile. He saw there was no use arguing farther, for he saw in a twinkling what had occurred. The tramp, for such he was, after having exchanged clothes had evidently searched through the pockets, found where Jimmie was staying and had posed as Jimmie, very successfully. Jimmie knew that the only thing to do now was to adjourn to the bridegroom’s home and get help from him, 43 so he started—without the smile. At last he arrived and was met at the front door by a frowning maid, who informed him that “tramps usually go to the back door.” He could not induce her to believe otherwise and was just about to give up in despair when who should come up the walk but the bridegroom, himself, and Jimmie smiled once more. The bridegroom appreciated the humor of the situation and soon both men were laughing heartily at the joke. Laughing all the way back, the bridegroom went to the hotel with Jimmie, and identified him as the real Jimmic Currans. Just as they had settled that point, they saw a man, apparently Jimmie’s double from the back view, hurrying down the street, and both men laughed: but Jimmie was so pleased to be J. Currans again that he decided to let the culprit go and keep the clothes. Was he not real gen- erous 7 That night Jimmie made an excellent best man and his smile charmed the gaze of all. It was a dark and stormy night, And we were far from land. Hardly a ship braved the seas that night, Not one save the “Mary Ann.” The wild winds blew and the rain fell fast And the waves were rolling high. Our good ship tossed from side to side, Jy was in the air, tossed high. Many a stormy sea had she braved, ‘But never a sea like this. We knew she could never weather it When we heard the breakers hiss. So each man worked with might and main, To save the ship he loved ; And each one, as he labored there, Prayed to the Father above. Our earnest prayers were all in vain, For our ship was doomed to go, And we gathered below in the cabin To learn what we should do. And Ghe Wreck of the Mary Ann JEANNETTE BLOWERS, 713. And as we stood there waiting, The captain hurried in: “Our ship has sprung a leak, boys, And the water is rushing in! “Each man of you to your post!” he eried, “Try to keep her from going down. Be sure to watch for the lighthouse Or she may run aground.” So we all worked on till morning, When another ship came in sight, And we sent up flaming signals That they might know our plight. Although the wind was now ealmer, And the waves had ceased to toss, The good old ship had sprung a leak, And we knew that it was lost. Tt was a little past daybreak When the ship came to our aid, And we were all taken on board Of a ship called “The Plucky Maid.” just as the last man boarded The ship for our home-land bound, We turned around for a farewell look. When the “Mary Ann” went down. 44 Ohe eg, of the Princess JHANNETTE BLOWERS, 7138 “Pyinee Ananias Kuppenheimer,” announced the maid to Mr. Rubenstein and his wife as they sat in the draw- ing room of their magnificent home in New York. It was an hour after dinner and they were spending a few quiet hours together, as was their custom before bedtime. “T wonder who that can be,” inquired ae Rubenstein. “Do you know him, dear?” “Oh, yes, I forgot to tell you that this Prince came to my office today and introduced himself to me saying that he was well acquainted with your Uncle kx rupps family in Germany. He said he would come around sometime but did not expect to see him so soon. Please bring him in, Hannah.” Abraham Rubenstein was a rich Jewish merchant in New York. He had but one child, a beautiful daughter, known to all who were acquainted with her as “Princess Rachel.” She was not really a princess, although it was said she had descended from King David, but from her beauty and her bearing, she was always spoken of as the “Princess.” Her mother was quite aristocratic and anxious that her daughter should marry some rich or titled man. She did not realize how few of these men amount to anything. So when the Prince was announced, she was very glad and wanted to make as favorable an impression as possible so that he would come back and might then meet Rachel. “Prince Kuppenheimer, allow me to present you to my wife. Weare very glad to haye you call on us while in the city. T am sorry that my daughter could not be here I would like to have you meet her also.’ A pleasant hour was spent talking of mutual acquaint- ances in Germany and of topics of interest at that time. At the end of the hour, the Prince departed, promising to call again soon. “He's just the man for our Rachel, dear,” said Mrs. Rubenstein, “And I do hope she will like him. She’s been so hard to suit.” Mr. Rubenstein said nothing to this. He was used to it. It was the same thing with all the rich or titled men she met. He always waited to see how they turned out vefore making known his opinion of them. While her father and mother were entertaining the Prince at their home, Rachel was at a dance at Yale col- eee, She was visiting a girl friend near there and had be- come acquainted with several of the college boys. When they arranged for their dance the Princess was among hose invited. All of Rachel’s friends were impressed by her unique beauty and their attentions made her quite a elle. She did not try to be coy and frivolous to make them like her, but was her own self, winning more friends than she could in any other way. Early in the evening, Rachel met a young Jew, David Kramer, who was attending college here. THe was not what people call rich but still he had enough money to put him- rel through college and start in a good business. She seemed to be drawn to him for some reason unknown. Te was not strikingly handsome nor a wonderful dancer, but, ae herself, he did not “put on” to make her or anyone else like him. She had several dances with him and then invited him to her home. Rachel saw her friend several times before she re- turned to New York and when she did leave, it was with the knowledge that she would see him again at her own home in two or three weeks. As soon as she reached home, Mrs. Rubenstein told her of Prince Kuppenheimer’s visit and of what a fine man he was. She told her that he was to eall that evening that he might meet her. Rachel did not seem overjoved over the prospect of a visitor that night, for she was somewhat tired after her own visit and would rather have rested. But to please her mother, she would receive him. At this time, Rachel said nothing to her mother about meeting David Nramer. She knew what she would say about him and she didn’t want this man of all others to be insulted by any one especially by her own mother. So she kept her own counsel for the time being but determ- ined to tell her fathr all about him as soon as possible. Right after dinner, Rachel went to her own room and dressed for company. She did not try to dress elaborately, for she did not care whether the Prince liked her or not. but put on a simple white dress. Although she did not real- ize it, she looked even more lovely than usual that night. Thinking that it-was still-‘early, she sat down and was lost in thoughts of her visit, the dance at Yale. David Kramer, and his promised visit when she was suddenly brought back to earth by a rap on her door. Her mother had sent the maid up to tell her that the Prince was waiting for her. With a fleeting glance in the mirror, she ran lightly down the steps and walked serenely on to the drawing room, where she was met by her mother. “Rachel, this is Prince’ Kuppenheimer. My daughter, Prince.” The Prince raised Rachel’s hand to his lips in acknowledgment of the introduction, an act which Rachel greatly disliked but which she had gotten somewhat used to. Then they all went to the other end of the room where her father was sitting. The Prince was quite anxious 46 to make a favorable impression upon the “Princess” so he exerted himself to talk and act his best. He persuaded the “Princess” to play and sing and was enraptured by her sweet voice and soft touch. After he left, about ten o’clock, Mrs. Rubenstein asked Rachel how she liked him. “Oh, T guess he'll do very well for those who like his kind. He seemed very nice tonight. He asked me when he left if he might not come out a week from tonight and take me to the theater. IT told him he might, not beeause I was over-anxious to go, but because I didn’t have any decent excuse. You don’t mind my going do you, Mother?” “Of course not, dear. You know I never object to your engagements. Im glad you think as mueh of him as you do. For my part, I think he is a fine young mau. You ought to feel proud to have a Prince, think of it. a real Prince, coming to call on you and taking you places.” “L suppose T had, but I don’t really think that [ am How do you like the Prince, Father?” she inquired, turn- ing to that gentleman as he sat in a big chair by the table. “He seems all right. Time will tell.” During the following week, Rachel received a letter from David saying that he would be in New York in two weeks and would at that time accept her invitation to call Rachel was so happy over this letter that she almost forgot about the Prince. When she did think of him. it was with a feeling of regret that she had promised to ¢o to the theater with him. She knew that he would want her to g0 again and she ‘didn’t want to go, but still, for her mother’s sake, hated to refuse him. The first time she found her father alone in his den, she asked him for an interview, which he gladly granted. Sit- ting on the arm of his chair, she told him all about the dance at Yale and about young Kramer. She told him that He bore himself well tonight. he was coming out to the house m about two weeks and that she liked him much better than the Prince. In reality her father was glad that Rachel was not especially fond of the Prince for he did not want her to marry for title or money. But he knew what his wife thought about this m atter and didn’t care to act contrary to her wishes. So although Rachel thought her father would agree with her as usual, he told her that she had better not see too much of this man Kramer but be satis- fied for the present with her mother’s choice. All of her arguments seemed to have no effect upon her father and she went to her own room very much down-hearted and very determined that she would not marry the Prince, no matter what happened. The night for the theater arrived and along with it came tho Prince. Rachel was as pleasant all during the evening as one could be, although she gave him no encour- agement. But the Prince needed no encouragement now. Tle had seen that her parents were well-to-do and that Rachel, as the only child, would be the heiress to their for- tune. This was all he wanted. Although this was ever on his mind, he was extremely careful not to let anything that would betray his plans escape his lips. At the end of the evening, he asked if he might come out again. ‘To please her mother, she told him he might but was careful to sec that he did not come the night David Kramer was to be there. She hadn't yet told her mother of her acquaintance with David Kramer and his coming visit but she knew that she must do it soon. So without waiting any longer, about the second day. Saturday, after the night that she had gone to the theater with the Prince, she went to her mother’s bedroom where she found her lying on the couch reading a book. “Mav I come in and talk awhile. Mother?” Rachel asked as she opened the door in answer to her mother’s in- 47 vitation to come in. She drew up a footstool beside her seating herself upon it, began to talk. “T hayen’t had much chance to tell you of my visit with Grace. I had such a nice time. She took me every- where and to everything. gatherings.” “I’m very glad you had such a good time, dear. | think the outing did you good. You look much better.” “T feel better too. I knew I’d have a good time with (irace. ‘The boys at Yale gave a dance one night. IT had met several of the college boys so they were kind enough to invite me along with Grace. I certainly had a good time that night. I met so many people. Among them was a young man by the name of Mr. Kramer. By the way, Mother, he’s coming to New Yor's noxt week and I asked him to come out to the house on Friday night. You don’t mind do you?” A cloud settled on her mother’s face. She did not want Rachel to pay attention to any other young man for she wanted to make a match between her and the Prince. But she wisely held her peace before her daughter. “Are you sure he is the right kind of a young-man for you to be friendly with? It’s all right. of course, if he is a good fellow.” Rachel knew from the expression on her mother’s face that she did not like it very well but she was determined to win. It seemed to Rachel that Friday night would never come, She carried out her other social duties as if ina dream. On Thursday night the Prince was there but she thought more of the next night than of the Prince, al- though she was extremely nice to him. David Kramer went out to the Rubenstein residence about half-past eight Friday night. He found Rachel waiting for him in the drawing room. Her mother and mother’s couch and. They had the nicest informal father were still in the other parts of the house. “Tam so glad to see you, Miss Rubenstein,” he shook hands with her and she knew by the look on his that he meant what he said. “I’m glad you were able to come,” When her parents came in a few minutes later, she introduced her friend to them. His hearty handshake won Mr. Rubenstein’s respect at once and his 1 manly way with Mrs. Rubenstein made her think that he m ight turn out to be a nice young man after all. He was a jolly young man and the eyening was spent in singing and col- lege talk. He came several times more before he went back to college. But each time, Rachel arranged matters so that David would not come when the ! Prince was there. The Prince called more frequently as time went by. Mrs. Rubenstein liked him better all the time and her husband had begun to think quite favorably of him. But Rachel tonight thought no more of him than at first. If 1e said as face she answered. anything, she thought less of him. about three months after David Kramer went back to college, the Prince was with Rachel at her home. He had not been there more than half an hour when the maid brought a familiar looking card to Rachel: With shaking hand she picked it up and looked at it a mo- ment. Then, calming her voice, she told the maid to bring him in. She knew that the time had come which she had been dreading so lone. “Prince Kuppenheimer, meet she said, her voice rather unsteady. David looked straight into the eyes of the Prinee. who quickly eee away, and then offered his hand, speaking a few words in ac knowledement of the introduction. The Prinee did ne stav much longer. He seemed very neryous around David for some reason and soon made an excuse to leave. As was the custom, Mr. and Mrs. Rubenstein had One night, Mr. of Yale,” Kramer 48 left the young people to themselves before David had ar- rived. After the Prince left, the two were alone. “Who did you say that was, Miss Rubenstein?” asked. he “He gives his name as Prince Kuppenheimer. THe seems very nice. I met him several months ago and moth- er thas taken quite a fancy to him. He has been here quite often. How do ‘you happen to be in the city?” She wanted to change the subject from the Prince as soon as possible. “T have finished my course at Yale and have come here to establish a business. I just arrived today and wanted to surprise you. But I’m afraid I have made a mess of it. I’m awfully sorry I spoiled your evening. | wouldn’t have done it for anything if I had known. I sup- pose I should haye written that I was coming but I did so want to surprise you. Will you forgive me this time ?”” “Certainly I will forgive you. I’m very glad you came. You did surprise me, indeed. Im glad that you will be in the city all of the time now. When he ‘left, it was nearly half- -past ten. He was to come again the last of the week to take Rachel to the theater. He was a very happy young man, for he had grown fond of Rachel and she was giving him a good deal of encouragement. But he was doomed to disappointment. Mrs. Rub- enstein was determined that Rachel should marry the Prince. Her husband was not especially anxious to have his daughter marry for a title, but he had come to think a good deal of Prince Kuppenheimer. Through Mrs. Rub- enstein’s influence, the latter came very often to the house. She gave entertainments in his honor and, in a round about way. let it be known that he was to be the husband of her daughter, Rachel did not like this and when anything was said to her about it she denied the truth of it But Mrs. Rubenstein encouraged the Prince so that he was coming almost every night and that Jeft no time for David to call. But the latter knew that he had Rachel his side and that was all that was really neces- sary. His business was doing well and tis income already large, he determined that he would go in a few weeks and ask Mr. Rubenstein’s permission to marry his daugh- Leh. One night he made arrangements to take Rachel to the theater. When he got to her home, he found the Prince there. It was not the first time that this had happened, and on former times he had canceled the other engagement and stayed at the house a little while. He determined not to be cheated out of this evening's happi- he said to Rachel. “Are you ready to go?” She looked rather uneasily at her mother and at the Prince then steadving her voice she said that she would be ready in aamoment. When she came back with her wraps on, she told her mother that she was going with David to the theater. Then turing to the Prince, she said she was sorry but she had an engagement that would take her away from the house. That night the Prince asked Mr might marry his daughter, and gained permission, As he left the house he said to himself, “Aha, David Kramer, 1 have beaten you this time. You thought you could win her and her money, but youre altogether too slow.” On the way home from the theater, David Rachel of his great love for her and asked her lis wife. She told him that she loved him but mother had set her heart on her marrying the Prince and she would have to try to make her mother see her side of the matter before she could give any promise. “But T promise vou this, David.” she said, “IT will never marry the Prince. don’t think he Joves me at all. Ness so Rubenstein if he told hbeeome that her although he says he does. All will inherit when me. he wants is the money | father dies. But he won't get it through After he left Rachel, David went Vienna restaurant where he hac friend, and instead of to walk to their otal David’s Jove for Rachel. immediately to the arranged to meet a taying there to talk, they started This friend already knew. of “Tom.” David said, after telling him of his troubles. “that Prince Kuppenheimer, as he calls himself, is no more a prince than Tam. | tell vow he’s a villain. ve watched him some and have come to that conclusion. He stays at a cheap boarding house in Stuyvesant Place. 1 have watched him go there several times. Al] he wants is Mr. Rubenstein’s money. Rachel told me that she posi- tively would not marry him under any circumstance. There now. See him? He's dodging along in the What in the world is he doing that for?” he foes shadows. “What has he under his arms? He seems to be hold- ing it very carefully. Wonder where he’s going?” Tom said. “Let's follow him, David. ° He rather yil- lainous and he may be going to do himself or else some harm.” looks someone So they followed him, keeping well behind and in the shadows. They went up one street and down the next. Where they were going they did not know until they caught sight of the river. Then they came to the conc lusion that the Prince was going to throw himself into the water. But what was he going to do with the bundle ? Hiding behind trees, they watched him step down to the edge of the river. He stopped and looked all around to see if anvone was looking and then raised the bundle above lis head and was about to throw it into the water when someone grabbed and pulled him away from the bank. tried to take the bundle away SO C Someone else from him, but he hung on. They struggled in silence for a few seconds when the stranger got the best of him. David’s friend held the Prince while David breath- essly opened the bundle. He expeeted to find the clew o some tragedy but when he pulled the last of the wrap- he found a kit of cobbler tools. The Prince was not a Prince but a mere cobbler. David and his friend rurst into roars of laughter. With a little difficulty, they ‘found from the so-called Prince that his name was Ananias Straub, a cobbler doing fairly good business. He iad heard that Mr. Rubbenstein was rich and he decided hat this would be a good way to get some money. The young men wanted the fun of making him own i o Rachel and her parents and fearing that if they let him go they would neyer see him again, ‘they took him and is kit of tools to their hotel and David kept him in his room with him. About nine ines off, o'clock the next morning, David got Rachel over the telephone and told her that he had some news for her. He asked her to have her father be sure to remain at home until he would get out there. Taking Straub and the kit of tools with him. he ealled a cab and hastened to Mr. Rubenstein’s residence. Straub looked very much crestfallen and as if something terrible had happened. He begged David not to take him there but David was persistent and he almost dragged him into the house. Rachel and her mother and father were all in the sitting room waiting. When they saw David enter with their Prince and a kit of cobblers tools. they were very much surprised. “Now tell them all about it.” David said to Straub, a smile on his face, With his c yes on the floor and his arms hanging loosely at his side, he told them who he was and what he had done. Mrs. Rubenstein was so shocked that she nearly faint- ed. Her husband helped her to her bedroom where she lay down to recover from her shock. He comforted her and told her that he was glad they had found out about the fellow before things had gone any farther. Then he hur- ried down stairs and sent Straub from the house ina hurry. David, laughingly, paid the cabman that Straub might ride back to his place of business. When he went back into the house, David found Rachel waiting for him alone in the sitting room. He held out his arms to her and she laid her head on his shoulder, “Ts it all right now darling?” he whispered. “Ts there any thing that stands in the way?” “Oh, David. [im so thankful that you found him out. T knew there was something wrong. but T had no way to prove it. No, dear, nothing stands in the way. I’m sure mother will now give her consent,” she answered. He pressed a kiss upon her lips and then, with his arm around her, led her to her father’s den where he told him of their love for one another and asked his permission to marry her. With his hand on the young man’s shoulder Mr. Rub- enstein said, “David, vou have saved us all from dis- grace. You have given me satisfactory proof of vour love for us and for Rachel. T gladly give vou my daughter. God bless you both.” Spring Oh, Spring! Oh, Spring! We're glad youre here, Of all the seasons, Yowre the best in the year, birds, your messengers, my a : : Pell us joy is nigh, flowers, your companions, Keep our spirits high. You bring the blooming trees ; The grass springs up to meet The little brooks begin to sing; All nature sings to greet you. So joyous Spring, you're here to stay, No more of snow nor ice, With all your birds and flowers and trees You change the world to Paradise. 2 ID ere ea ed NES Sig = RETTA HONEYCUTT W. J. ISAKSON MARIE BROWN EVERETT HONEYCUTT BESSIE SMITH TRUMAN WOOD NELLIE § LENA NORTHERN HELEN WHITING LESLIE CONLEY EFFIE RABURN The Purple and White published annually by the Students” Association of the Madera Union High School of Madera, California. Editor-in-Chief Retta Honeycutt, 713 Essien IEGhOR coonacooenoouosvece Marie Brown, 714 Auheine ICO sos o0c0cesesc0eeces Trueman Wood, 713 Dawei IGHOR co o0c00ngnccoce. Elizabeth Smith, 713 dito AChE So nine ey onan oma noe des Leslie Conley, 713 Class Editors— he JOUANINOS EM meter cee ch cms eines cose NOR ce ne Nellie Seeara, 713 A Runa wuedatiname oe, Renae ee GeNR Gade Helen Whiting, 714 SOM MOMMOTRE coopensdueduoeodedepons Effie Raburn, 715 BRET A AAC re eee) te te po uel ae Se Lena Northern, 716 MEMOS IMAM ooncoscoceogacuece Will Tsakson, 13 Assistant Business Manager ...... Everett Honeveutt, 714 —_z_—xX—KXKKevX3W DwO Father Time has once again taken another year from Madera High School and once again the students take pleasure in presenting to the public the annual paper for criticism or praise. For the last few weeks mysterious papers and draw- ings have been in the hands of the committees and these committees were seen busily at work, but this had a pur- 54 pose (for a Madera High School pupil always has a pur- pose tn view) and this annual is the result of the work. Everyone on the staff has worked hard to produce a good paper and the staff wants to thank the students and teachers who have so willingly aided us by criticising and contributing to the paper. PROGRESS Our High School is advancing. This year sewing was introduced into the High School. It has been a splendid success. Even the Freshmen have the privilege of taking it and it has done a great deal to arouse interest and school spirit. The apparatus in both Chemical and Physical laboratories has been increased and both sciences are made very interesting. SCHOOL SPIRIT School spirit is a subject that should never he forgot- ten. Our principal has given us talks at different times during the year on School Spirit and he thinks it is what makes High School life interesting. One thing that has aroused school spirit is the fifteen minutes of singing each afternoon that our principal has given to us. A ereat deal of school spirit was shown in the inter- class games, especially in Tennis. School spirit so stirred up the students that fire crackers and little tin horns were used. for rooting and a person would have thought that the students thought it was a New Year's celebration or the Fourth of July. BOOST! BOOST! Boost for manual training and cooking. Every high school in the valley of any size has these two subjects and finds them a great success. Madera High School needs them and there is no reason why we should not have them. Boost for an athletic field for ne high school. Athletics is one part, and not a small part, of high school life, and Madera High needs a field for Hat purpose. In last year’s paper the question was asked, Madera High support a semi-annual paper.” This it was thought better not to undertake a we the question open for next year’s students This high school year has been very interesting to us. We have three new teachers and some of the Freshmen have been very loyal and full of spirit. The Editor this year has found editing this paper a very enjovable task because of the kindness of all the stu- dents and teachers in assisting, and wishes for next year’s editor the same loyal support “Can year but leave THE STUDENT On Sept. = term was hel ASSOCIATION , 1912, the first student body meeting of the ec The following officers who had been elect at the end of the previous term presided: President, Henry McFadden; Vice President, Estella Moore; Secretary, Mar- garetha Wehrmann; Treasurer, Trueman Wood. For the last half of the term beginning Feb. 2, 1915, the following officers were elected: President, Leslie Con- ley; Vice President, Linton Mantonya: Secretary, Lucia Whiting; Treasurer, Charley Moore. The Student Association has witnessed a year of suc- Interest in the meetings has been greater han ever before and has ke pt up without lessening through- out the year. The association has been enlarged t va large Freshman class and an additional cess financially. this year member of he faculty. The Freshmen and Sophomores, who have in the past not taken as much interest in voting on difficult questions as the upper class men, have shown a ereat amount of interest throughout yr the last half electing one of this vear. At the election of the term the Sophomores succeeded 1 their class mates treasurer. for The constitution, the symbol of power in the Student Association, has gone through the year without a change. So well does it define its work that not one amendment has been proposed during the year. We feel justly proud of our constitution. Several schools have sought a copy from us owing to its hieh standard in making student con- trol a suecess. Student control of activities has been prac- ticed in our me for the past four years successfully needing only slight supervision by the faculty. This is due to our admirable constitution, which eon harmony between faculty and students. has about QO, wad some power the giftie ie’ us, ‘To see our sel’s as others see us. It wad fra mony a blunder free us And foolish notion, “Spider,” Gridley Hi: Your paper is well gotten up, and your drawings are especially good. However, the gen- eral tone of your paper is rather frivolous. “Tokay,” Lodi Hi: Fine paper, with good standards. Always welcome, always good. “Modrono,” Palo Alto, June, 1912: Very attractive cover. Poor arrangement of Joshes. October number much better. “Alhambra Hi : good. Just one suggestion. SR eloKoy,” Congratulations on your neat littl paper. Literary department will probably improve in time. Your literary department is very Keep joshes and ads separate. Ceres: “Sycamore,” Modesto: Attractive cover; well gotten up paper. Needs more original joshes. “EI Solano,” Santa Paula: Excellent paper. We are proud to have you on our exchange list. Come again! “Siskiyou Nuggett,” Etna: Very good cuts. An in- teresting little paper. “Trident,” Santa Cruz: ment. Few more cuts would do no harm. “Tahoma,” Tacoma, Wash., Sept. in every department. Tard to beat. “Owl,” Fresno: Interesting paper in all departme rts. Hxeellent josh column. “Quill,” Marion, Towa: Neat paper, but your arranee- ment might be improved upon. “Gondolier,” Venice, Dee. 1912: But where are your cuts and stories ? Excellent literary depart- Would they ? OZ. | Very ooo! Josh column is 200, “Weho,” Savanah: ads in front? Add more joshes and. stories. “Cacrulea,” Long Beach: Good ment. “Silver Spurs” very good story. however. “Napanee,” Napa, Dec., 1912: Neat little paper. Ar- rangement good! The “Spotted Handkerchief” and a “Shirt Tale? are both very good stories. literary depart- Cuts are lacking, Why spoil your paper by placing “Courier,” Boise, Idaho, Dec. 1912: Good literary department, but minus cuts. Joshes very good. “An Oasis in the Desert” is well written. Other good papers on our exchange list are: Darter,” St. Helena: ‘Booster,’ Primghar, Iowa; “Rac- quet,” Portland, Ore.; “Oreole,” Baltimore City College ; “Ypsi Sem,” Ypsilanti, Mich; and the “World,” St. Paull Minn. Sakon: CF ct ACAE Commercial Yotes Sept. 4. added, nevertheless, a jolly bunch. Sept. 5. A few little, green scrubs wa to take typing, but didn’t last long. C¢ Their brains weren't enough for bookkeeping, so they didn’t take Octis le dently a rough house. (Nothing new.) Back into harness again. So their fingers work. Strange noises from commercial room. ONWILE TEVE ( ne Fone, Some idered in here yuldm’t make quite mature hat. Evi- Oct. 15. Fun watching amateur typis keys like they were sounding a ereat “Amen. Oct. 30. Miss Reeve Isabel knows that now. doesn’t allow swe Miss Reeve, “You Strike the Ss. °° aring in here. may fake the ept., next fifty words.” can't learn all swear about it.” Novy. 15. MM: dlesperately on to t Myrt’s chair away). Dee, 10. Lucille Rin a-tete on window sill. Mi very busy, are you, Luei just sharpening my Dee. 20. Hurray! | that !” le LY Isabel, Miss “We Reeve, rtle caught sitting on yewriter. (Wone e@ and Leesvl Tri ss Reeve to Lucil le.” yencil.” Turray! cover our typewriters sad badly. (tee-hee). Wie icile eas | — | Vacation is here. We put up our books very We welcomed vacation eladly. “ Gee Whiz, Miss Reeve, we l, you needn't floor holding er who pulled he caught tete- e, ““You aren't Was Wo Back again! Oh, horrors! Six scrubs tak- ing typewriting. All we hear is “Click, click, tic, tae, tic! Poor scrubs, they had a lesson in cleaning machines. We are glad, because we don’t have to clean them any more. They might as well. They don’t object. Think it’s their job. dam, (6 Feb. 10. Miss Reeve in English I1.— ‘Myrtle, please vo up and tell that man in the commercial room not to make so much noise walking around.” Myrtle, a few min- utes later, “Miss Reeve, that man was Professor Burrell.” (Inmagine Miss Reeve’s face. Fahrenheit said 200 degrees above summer heat.) Mar. 2. hookkeeping today and fell Mar. 20. Leesyl Trine—wonder of the age—does two things at once—Whistles and typewrites at the same time. (Miss Reeve inquires if there’s any canary that needs cag- Better look out, Lee.) Apr. 1 Majorie lost her balance (trial balance) in down. ing. Great excitement in Commercial class today. A Bengal tiger (eg from ene Jungle strayed upon the commercial desert. Valiant John ( ‘onley captured it, after a desperate struggle, and succeeded in caging it with a basket. P. S. Miss rescued the imnoecent waste Reeve cat (youngest Miss It. Apr. 10. Dw membe deserves a Carnegie medal. r of the Trine family). We think Silently one by one, The Comercial Arithmetie Class, indle down to none, Save one brilliant Ring). (Lucille lass. A Word About Our Departments Typing—consists each. We h desks for first year, the other one advanced typing. respondence, business spelling are given. Tl Duplicator to this de proficiently. School White” articles were a Bookkeeping.— covered, bookkeeping one desk for banking, p forms are used, In connection is taught. ness class. metic “hy Cp 62s song's, of six Remington typewriters, office two of them taking Commercial cor- letters, dictation, and commercial lis year we have added an Underwood ‘partment. use it very laboratory “Purple and ll typewritten by the typing classes. ave three classes, The classes notes, ‘his department comprises three long. tables, with necessary compartments, vigeon-hole cabinet. The real busi- and we have a large and ‘interesting with bookkeeping, commercial arith- Le ectures At the beginning of the term Rey. L. M. Whiting of Long Beach, spoke on the subject, the value of each day of school life. After hearing his address one could not help hut feel that a great deal is gotten from a high school education even though at Miss Reagan in her talk gave us helpful advice about using the library. I’m sure that all the students appreciate her kindness in explaining the different departments to us. All the students and especially history classes, are great- ly benefited by the books from the library. M r. Thomas Hannay, Field Secretary of the Christian ndeayor, gave a very profitable address, especially for the boys. He explained to us how smoking affects the student, not only dulling the brain, but very frequently barring him from the althletic field. On the evening of January twenty-fourth. Mr. Normon lectured to the students and to the public on Yosemite val- ley and Yellowstone park. His lecture was very mstrue- tive and gave us a wider knowledge of nature’s beauties. Dr. Fields, President of the University of Redlands, addressed the students in the Assembly hall. He pointed times it seems very monotonous. 60 out the great strides Redlands was making in many lines. One of the most interesting talks given was by Dr. Fix, a missionary to China. He had many specimens illus- trating the life of Chinese women, and how the women are treated in China. But he also told of the rapid progress China is making. Dr. Burch urged upon the students the necessity of having an aim in life, the advantage of having some ideal and striving to reach it. He offered a prize of ten dollars to the one who could write the best essay on “Initiative.” Some bright gitl or boy ought to take advantage of Dr. Burch’s kind offer. Professor Wells, representing the University of Cali- fornia, visited our school and expressed himself as well! of advancement the University of pleased with the healthy condition of the school and the work we were accomplishing. Dr. Bentley of Stanford also visited the school this year and spoke to the assembled students. He dwelt maint) on the fact that the University of the future would give less time to college work and more to university work, leaving the earlier college work to be carried on by high school of longer term. Plays “TILE DRESS REHEARSAL” “The Dress Rehearsal,” a comedy in one act, was pre- sented at the high school auditorium, November eighth, nineteen hundred and twelve. Preparations are being made for a dress rehearsal fo. private theatrical on one evening. Everything seems to vo wrong, and among obstacles, some of the players are unable to come: so the telephone is used for the persons rable to come, to rehearse their parts. Tom, the lover of the heroine, Nancy, appears without notice and hears the love scene carried on over the tele- phone. He immesiately thinks his lover has betrayed him and will not listen for her explanation when she tries to explain. After a short time Tom calms down and forgives her. The cast was as follows: Tom ‘Travers Henry MeFadden Nellie Secara Miss Cavendish (Naney’s Aunt)... Margaretha Wehrmann Agnes Retta Honeycutt Lucey (colored servant) Ethe! Hardell Salle “Mr. Bob.” a comedy in two acts, was given at the opera house, March twenty-eight, nineteen hundred thir teen. Miss Beckey, a maiden lady, who is exceedingly fond of cats, wishes to devote a part of her home to them, and is expecting an architect to come with the plans. Katherine, her niece, and Philip, Natherine’s cousin. who devotes much time to yachting, are opposed to Aunt Beckey’s Miss Beckey doesn’t want them to know of Mr. Brown’s, the architect, coming. Katherine’s friend, Marion, whom she has nicknamed is coming to make her a visit. Mr. Saunders. a BOB” schemes. Dp 3 Bob. friend of Philip, is also expected and when a lawyer whose name is also Brown, arrives, his identity becomes ex- tremely mixed up. Philip is going to take part in a yachting race much against Aunty Beckey’s wishes, so they strike up a bargam by which Philip promises to give up the race and Aunt Beckey the cats. Marion (Bob) whom Philip believes to be a man, de- cides that she will sail Philip’s boat. She wins the race. and Philip is very much surprised to find out that Bob is a girl whom he had met last summer. He apologizes to Mr. Brown for mistaking him to be Mr. Bob. Patty. a stage-struck maid, who annoys Aunt Beckey very much by her dancing, and Jenkins, the butler, add cleverness to the play. The cast was as follows: Miss Beckey Katherine (Aunt Beckey’s niece) Philip (Aunt Beckey’s nephew ) Mr. Brown Marion (Mt. “Bob™) Bessie Smith Helen Whiting Henry MeFadden Trueman Wood Florence Belcher Pauline Stahl Paul Husted JSreshmen Reception According to the custom of the High School, the Seniors gave the Freshmen a reception the first Friday after school started, which was September sixth. As there were so many Freshinen, and the other pupils might mistake them for some upper class people, they had a big card, with their name on it, in letters large enough to be seen across the room, tied around their necks as soon as they entered. After they were tagged so there was no danger of mistaking them, the Seniors them to the Assembly Hall, where a real grown-up program was given. The Seniors did their very best for the little ones, because they knew how little folks like to be treated like “orown-Ups.” Then came the initiation. After the program, the President of the Senior class, Leslie Conley, announced that the freshmen had been treated enough like grown-ups for one evening, and all the Freshies were requested to meet in the chemistry laboratory, while the other classes gathered in the seats next to the platform. The Freshmen didn’t like to be initiated, but — fi- nally they were all gathered together. Then Seniors escortes them, one at a time, to the stage, where they were made to kneel down in front of the Queen and King and ask, “What have I done?” The queen answered, “You have made a fool of yourself.” Pwo Senior gitls were near by to console the poor freshies by feeding peanuts and bread and milk to them. Of course it would never have done to let them feed themselves. After nearly all had been initiated, the rest were brought in in a “chain gang,” all tied together, and intro- duced by a Senior, a short biography of each one being given. The Seniors escorted the Freshmen to the library. escorted where those who wished to, danced, and others going to the Commercial Room where games were played. Fortune- telling booths were established in the halls down-stairs, to tell the Freshmen how their future life in High School would be. Agnes Briscoe and Margaretha Webrmann. About ten o’clock the Freshmen were called into the Physics laboratory where they were fed cormucopias and cake. After that, the others ate, going in classes, the Semor class last. The hurried about, finding coats and um- brellas for the Freshmen, for it was raining, and sent them home about eleyen o'clock, the Freshmen declaring that they enjoyed the good ime given them by the Seniors and intended to return it during the vear. Ohe Annual Alumni Banguet The Annual Alumni Banquet was held December 28, 1912, at the High School building. Special imvita- tions were issued to the graduates of the school and there was the largest attendance at the banquet of any ever given yy the students, the number exceeding the hundred mark. These booths were presided over by Seniors On entering the building one beheld the rooms beau- ifully decorated in the Christmas colors, red and green. At half past eight amusements consisting of dancing In the auditorium the seats had been The com- and games began. emoyed, making the room ready for dancing. mercial room, decorated in the same color scheme, was given over to games. These were enjoyed until half past ten when he summons to the banquet hall were given. The banquet hall was an attractive sight. The tables were Jaden with an abundance which satisfied all. Seated at the tables were members of classes dating as far hack as the class of °01. After two hours of feasting, Mr. Marchbank, trustee, acted as toast master and called on Henry McFadden who. as president of the Student Association, Alumni by recalling to their minds their happy high school welcomed — the days. Among the other toasts proposed were: University of California, Stanford University, Redlands University, San Jose Normal, the different classes and Madera Hich. Following the toasts, dancing and games were enjoyed until a late hour, when all departed, voting the students ideal hosts, for all the guests thought that this was one of the most enjoyable reunions ever held. Many thanks are due Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cook, Mrs. Burrell and Mr. an! Mas. Marchbank, who acted as patrons and patronesscs. N. KS. orchestra Jewett at first directing, anc elected officers of this orchest dent: Helen Whiting, treasur adjourned to meet after the members found the orchestra work too much to carry along An was starte with their studies and athleti in vain prepared and enthused work on a larger scale in Ap We are sorry that we have Orchestra in October with Mr. J. later Prof. Ludders. The ra were, Paul Husted, presi- The orchestra was soon thletic season as some of its 1 vA Cale This orchestra was not the musicians to take up the “ill. not made more of music this GS. year, but now, April e a fine orchestra which ment music. The orchestra held ighteenth, pros promises some its evening of April eighth, at the resi ing. The members of Kleiser Hollister, Del violins: Helen Wilkins Miss Agar, first cornet; Dorothy Whi trombone; Prof. Whit Prof. Ludders, director. ETT Gibson he orchestra a Secara, On, mandolin : ing, second ing, N cello: Aenes Bri CORMET: yects are in ylew for excellent commence- first practice on the ence of Prof. Whit- re: Helen Whiting, talph Briscoe, first violins : Husted, first Leesy! Trine, elhe Secara, piano: scoe, second Paul 1). F. S. Slee Club A glee club was started at the beginning of the first term under the proficient direction of Prof. Kahl. club proved a great success and several favorable The selec- tions were rendered to the public. Some of our best singers found it necessary to be on the basket ball and courts after school, so the glee club was abandoned, tennis [t was hoped that after the athletic season the club would form again, but as the season was unusually Jong this year it was thought best, on account of the shortness of time, not to start the club again. We have enjoyed the daily singing period in the as- sembly hall under the leadership of Prof. Nahl, and hope that next year we will have a special music teacher and more time and attention paid to that subject. %G 4 Z % y Zk Z g Z Z ‘ % Y 4% % Wy 1897. George W. Mordecai practices law in San Francisco. Mrs. O'Meara Desmond makes Madera her home. Mrs. D. B. Wilson (Irene Slaten) resides in Madera. James O'Meara is in Oregon. Merle Rush has made Nebraska his place of residence. George Nicholson resides in San Jose. Mrs. BE. H. Reid (Lois G. Wilson) resides in Tu- olumne. 1898. Alice Stockton teaches school in Fresno. Leo Woodson is manager of a store at Sugar Pine. 7 SSNS Mrs. F. Blackey (Cora Kessler) resides in Salinas. 1899. Miss Louise Mordecai resides on a ranch near Madera. Mrs. W. Matthews (Nellie Dwyer) makes Madera her home. Mayme Saunders is teaching in Madera Grammar School. Craig Cunningham, Superintendent of Schools of Ma- dera County. Sophia Walters 1s residing on a farm i Madera. Leroy Kendall holds position as bookkeeper in Red- ding. William Clark went from Madera as missionary but is now in the Kast. 1900. Mary Trineano. Mrs. J. W. Boling (Lorena Nendall) resides in Fresno. Dr. Dow Ransom is practicing medicine in Madera. 1901. Arthur Madera. Ben Preciado is manager of store of C. F. Preciado in Madera. Mrs. J. IK. Hollister dera her home. W. R. Curtin and wife (Ila Woodson) reside in Ie fills the position of County Clerk. Frank Whitehead resides in Kerman. Frank Cook. Belcher engages in the draying business in (Gertrude Edwards) makes Ma- Ma- dera. 1902. [da Bailey teaches in Fresno Grammar School. Herbert Shadle has a farm in ‘Turlock. Mrs. A. Ladd holds position in the Assessor's office. Kenneth Hughes resides in Tranquility. 1903. Mrs. H. Plate (Ruby Metz) resides in Richmond. Mrs. A. E. Becker (Mabel Metz) resides in Richmond Mrs. Ed. (Ethel Westfall) makes Taft her � of residence. Mrs. Pitman (Alice Cunningham) resides in’ Fresno. James plac 1904. Maud Williams holds position in Madera Post Office. Lettie Currans teaches in Modesto. Maud Bowman (Mrs. B. Bryan) resides in Pasadena. Virginia Larew (Mrs. Rue) resides in Richmond. sertha Wootten (Mis. G. Ladd) is living in Madera. Mae Cook resides in Haywards. 1905. Iklsie Edwards teaches school in Madera. Rhodes Borden bookkeeper for Wehrmann Meilike. Mrs. Houlding (lou Mantonya) is living on a ranch near Madera. A. Preciado is in newspaper business in| Spokanc. Wash. Florence Reis resides in San Francisco. 1906. Thurman Door Larew Woodson Company. Georgia Dodson is a nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital. Francisco. Horace Bailey Mis: ‘C2 Madera. Cornelius Appling resides in’ Fresno. Franees Alley Boring resides in Madera. Belle Tlosler is teaching in Madera. Frances MeFadden occupies position in County As- sessor’s office. Lillian Wood (Mrs. W. Meek) resides in Patterson. Dorothy Belcher Bartman resides in Newman. Mrs. Slaus Viau (Olive Wood) is living in Sanger. Irene Bryan makes Suisun, Cal., her home. Corrine Loinaz resided in’ Fresno. Naomi Heiskell resides in Berkeley. Mrs. J. Walling (Agnes Cook) resides in Madera. is hookkeeper for San ; Fresno. Cunningham (Ella M. Ransom) is living in resides in 1907. Lydia Hosler teaches in the Madera Grammar School. Mayme Glock resides in Madera. Merle Goucher is living in Stockton. Carl Newman is clerk in Madera Commercial Bank. Cora Cook (Mrs. Wm. Desmond) resides in Berenda. Kya Dood Parsley lives in Nerman. Le Roy Hall assists his father in the carpenter busi- in Madera. 1908. Evalyn Hall teaches school in Eastin, Cal. Gladys Footman teaches school in Madera county. Addie Cook resides in Madera. Margaret O'Meara makes Madera her home. HImo Clark office girl for lawyer in Madera. Birdie Appling teaches school in Fresno. Mrs. Patterson (Lola McLellan) dera. Isabel McFadden is teaching school in Madera County. Margaret Freeland resides in Oakland. Wim. C. Reid is a dentist in Richmond. Isabel Metz is a bookkeeper for Madary’s Mills. Fresno. Howard Clark is working in the Tribune Office. Gladys Wood Cooper resides in Berenda. Lillian McKenzie Price makes Madera her home, Shirley Wilson lives in Madera. resides near Ma- 1909. Chester Enos holds a position in the bank of Coalinga. Helen Whitehead teaches school in Madera county. Lucille Heiskell is teaching school in Madera county. Jeannette Bailey is teaching school in Fresno county. Gladys Hunter assists her father in the drug store in Madera. Harry Ross holds a good position in Fresno. Hallie Gleason attends law school in Los Angeles. Frank Desmond ranches near Madera. Clay Daulton resides on the Daulton Ranch. Roy Seott works in Madera. Russworth Bennett holds a good position in ‘Taft. Edith Hall is teaching school in Madera county. 1910. Jack Dodson is working for Diamond Rubber Co. in Oakland. Bertie Raburn is bookkeeper for Friedberger Hard- (elt Lucille Library. Gladys Renfro holds position at Etter’s Store, Madera. Lenna Skaggs is attending San Jose Normal. Frank Reid, local automobile dealer. Chester Vanderburg attends Stanford. Sadie O'Meara resides at Berenda. Fortune holds. a good position in County ight Lewis Wright is attending the Fresno Junior College, John Gordon fills a position in the Madera Abstract Office. Charley High is working in Commercial Bank im Madera. Columbus Appling lives near Madera. Milnor Blowers attends University of Redlands. Ona Honeycutt attends San Jose Normal. Florence Latham attends Fresno Normal. Erna Wehrmann is bookkeeper in her father’s store. Faustina Wren attends University in Berkeley. Bernice Woodson attends San Normal. Lelia Schnidt attends Fresno Normal. Jose 1912. Tsabel Bennett holds a position in Doctor Ransom’s office. Mae Burgess resides near Madera. Karl Cardwell attends Business College in San Fran- Winnie High attends Dominican College in San Rafael. CISCO. John Owens lives near Madera on a ranch. Philip Conley attends University in Berkeley. Hazel Osborn resides in Selma. Hazel Crow is in San Diego attending College Mae Wood attends the Fresno Normal. Hilda Footman attends San Jose Normal. Dora Wren is attending University in Berkeley. David Glock works in Madera for Wells-Fargo Co. eS ° Vreshmen —_ D ey homoves —_— unrioy S — ervey s == BESSIE SMITH RETTA HONEYCUTT ANNA NOBLE WILL ESAKSON LESLIE CONLEY WILL RING AGNES BRISCOE FLORENCE BELCHER MARGARETHA WEHRMANN PAUL HUSTED NELLIE SECARA TRUEMAN WOOD HELEN FROOM ES’'FELLA MOORE LUCIA WHITING LINTON MANTONYA ETHEL HARDELL JEANNETFA BLOWERS BESSIE VANDERBURG HENRY McFADDEN VIRGINIA CRAIG Sentor Class Notes Sept. 2. School started. Seniors roust Freshmen out of back seats. Twenty new seats put in Assembly Hall. So many Freshmen. Sept. 3. Will R. and Miss Zimmerman argue on exist- ence of dots and lines. Will vanquished and utterly con- fused, but still talking. Sept. 4. Freshman girl falls down stairs and has hysterics. Senior girls exhibit great skill in nursing. Sept. 6. Seniors entertain Freshmen. Freshmen enjoy being fed peanuts and bread and milk by the Senior oirls. Sept. 19. Leslie proposes to Jeannetta in English TV. class. Jeannetta indignantly refuses. Sept. 20. Leslie absent on account of illness cansed by his rejection. (7) Sept. 23. Chemistry class surprises U. S. History class by showering fire on the window-ledge of the History room. Oct. 3. Jeannetta and Anne skip a study period and spend it sitting on the South steps. Physics class disap- proves and gives them a shower bath. Oct. 24. Will R. wants everybody to know it is all a joke and he isn’t serious at all. Oct. 25. Misses Elizabeth Smith and Jeannetta Blow- ers spend the week-end in the country. Oct. 26. Tennis with Turlock. Senior girls intend to surprise the Turlock boy with some unexpected picture (7), but the careless thing forgot to put any films in. his camera, so he missed a pleasant surprise. Oct. 30. pompadour. Noy. 8. English class unusually quiet during the ab- sence of Henry and Trueman. Noy. 18.. Evidently the boys and girls of Physics A Class are bashful. Girls refuse to take advantage of Leap Year and ask the boys to work with them and boys declare they don’t want to work with girls, so Miss Zimmerman has to pair them off. Nov. 20. Basketball boys appear with their hair-cut Look classy, especially Henry and Leshe. Senior English class has very enjoyable time (?) reading Ancient English as written by Chaucer. Noy. 21. Mr. Kahl favors us by singing a_ solo “Bring Back My Bonnie to Me.” Very touching. Nov. 22. window. Noy. 23. Tennis, girls’ and boys’ basketball teams journey to Turlock, spending day and ‘night there. Royally treated. Madera boys quite generous with hats and pena- nants (belong to someone else). Do Turlock Bakers make Ask Leesyl and Henry. Will R. exits from English class through wood pies ? Dec. 2. Seniors receive class pins. ALL blissfully hap- py. Dec. 4. Henry thinks Chaucer got his Cook’s bill of fare slightly mixed. Dee. 6. Will I. lustily sings one song while the school is singing another and doesn’t discover the mistake until through the song. Dee. 7. Basketball at Easton. Ask Dot and Agnes about it. Dec. 9. Boys listen very attentively to advice the “Urjf of Bathe” given about courting in Chaucer's Canter- bury Tales. Dec. 11. Will I.’s explanation of rain; the water evap- orates into the air and pretty soon, so much gets there, that it is so heavy the air can’t hold it up, and it falls. Dee. 13. Notice Henrv’s look of anguish teeve, In Solid Geometry, tells Trueman to ‘tak (2pi) outside. Dec. 14. Henry (Eng. 1V.), “How many tragedies did Shakespeare write?” Miss Weaver, “Oh! (long pause). Dear, | don’t know.” Dee. 16. U. C. visitor here. Leshe and Margaretha try to make a bonfire with one of the Physies tables by tip- ping over a lamp on it. Miss Zimmerman and the visitor too absorbed in their conversation to notice consequent con- flagration and excitement. Dec. 17. Miss Weaver—(To Anne, who is holding the hand of one of the other pupils) “Don’t do that here. please, this isn’t the place for it.” (P.S. The hand be- longed to Stella.). Very enjoyable time. Miss pies Dee. 18. Trueman (writing an Enelish paper) : “Miss Weaver, my vocabulary is exhausted.” Miss Weaver (ex- asperated by his incessant talking), “Well, T don’t believe lite. Dec. 19. Freshie boys playing marbles and freshie girls playing hot-scotch. What will the babies do next? (Senior boys played with freshmen girls, but dont men- tion that). Dee. 20. The Freshie girls circulate petition asking f or a half-day vacation so the poor dears can see Santa Claus. Everybody happy that we are actually to have two weeks vacation. Jan. 6. Back again! What’s the use of having vaca- tions? Just have to go back to school again as we were beginning to enjoy them. Heals i heart on somebosy else’s desk. on front board. Jan. 20. Freshie cuts off part of her hair and leaves it on the steps. Said hair appears suspended from roof of stage. Jan. 29. Leslie wants Senior boys to be excused to go to cooking school to see what utensils they will have to buy in the future. Feb. 4. Cooking contest in town. Florence Belcher. Senior girl, gets first prize and Bessie Smith third prize for the High School girls’ contest. 11. Florence gets her hair in the ink. 12. Seniors get pictures taken. (? 7) 19. Trueman requests that the fact that he gota very difficult problem in trig. be put in the paper. Feb. 21. Washington’s birthday exercises. Ahem! Mar. 1. B. B. game with Selma. (Please don’t men- KON. Mle) Mar. 26. Henry and Leslie were terribly anxious to see the circus parade, so they industriously misbehaved until Miss Weaver excused them. Noon: Hurrah! No school this afternoon. Petition bearing seventy-five signatures earried some weight. Mr. Kahl and Miss Zimmerman also Freshie carelessly leaves a note to her sweet- Note appears conspicuously signed it. Everybody going to circus. Mar. 27. Pupils of drawing class who work in the room below the Physies lab. in second period receive shower vaths as warning to keep their heads inside the room. Apr. 1. No very serious jokes, but oh, you blockade. pr. 15. Helen F. in German, while Mr, Kahl is talk- ing (very widly)— I love you; hold me tight.” Evidently Mr. Kahl does not approve of such impetuous and public ove-making for he glowers at Helen and the are dying with hysteria. Apr. 17. Man beating carpet across the street ingrosses he attention. of German 1 class and when they turn again Helen is heard saving, “Oh, you dear—.” Perhaps she was translating, but in view of prior events it seems doubtful. Apr. 18. All girls diligently practicing for the base- ball game between two picked (7) girls’ teams to be played at the picnic. Apr. 30. Trueman, Henry, Leslie and Will R. must be very important personages for Miss Weaver has really ar- ranged a private recitation period for them at 3:30, May 19. Anne surprises the Physics teacher by ad- dressing her as “Mama.” May 24. Trueman is quite stuck on himself for get- ting all his problems in Trig. Won't ever look at the rest. class, wid June 4. Continuous performance in English LY. class. One hoy is called out, returns in about five minutes: calls another boy out, who returns in about five minutes : ete. June 13. As is custom, Seniors lab. over to Juniors on the last day at school. Loads of pink ice cream. miracle performed. June 19, Commencement tonight. Seniors feel rather sad at leaving the old school for good, but are borne up by remembering that, “WE FINISH, TO BEGIN.” formally give Physics that the Seniors are Juniors amazed Lunior Class Notes Registration day here. Fun begins. Our ranks are increased by Helen Whiting The little Freshies came to school. Sept. We will miss Victoria Cardwell this vear Vie is attending school in Frisco.” Sept. 14. We miss Ruth Baker from our left the whole Junior class for one boy. Sept. 16. lection of class officers for the first with Everett Honeycutt, president: Helen inson, vice president ; secretary. Sept. going smoothly. Lots of fun in ranks. She term Wilk- resultec Helen Whiting, 28. Everything chemistry. Oct. 6. Dramatic Edith Howe, president ; dent: Grace Crow. Oet. 28. A little diversion Interelass tennis. Oct. 29. Though we lost in tennis yesterday, we are resolved to be champions in the next inte relass in Apri Noy. 3. We are sorry our ranks are deereased by Will Brammer. We were just priding ourselves on haying three hovs in Our Noy, 18. rovally by Miss a farce officers : vice presi- club formed with these Elizabeth Washington. secretary. from the regula r regime. class. Our dramatic club was entertained n oar at the Freeland home. We prese in which Helen Wilkinson distineuished herself a hostess at an afternoon tea, and David Barcroft as her maid. Comical? Well I guess! Can vou imagine Dave dressed ina black dress with white cap and apron and acting real dignified ? Noy. 20.) In English, studving “Vicar of Wakefield.” Dave—How could the Vicar’ s oer catch fre on the top? T1.—The chimney flew (flue) iy. El., clever boy). Dec. 5. Dramatic club eee the study of Greek drama. Dee. 10. Enelish II]. Miss A.—The Viear’s littl sons were little angels. 1D. B.—Yes, I] used to be an angel. Miss A.—TI advise you to return to the days of your youth. Dee. 12. FN nearly here. School fine but we will be glad of a rest. Jan. 5. Down to ae again. Jan. 9. We can surely say as the poet. wings.” Time for election of Dramatic Jan. 10. The Washington, Marie Brown, sceretary. Jan. 20. The school was nearly driven H2S fumes coming through all the heat registers. missing all the fun in Chemistry, Helen. Jan. 29. Primp up and get vour best pose out. the picture man. Feb. 3.) Dave and Everett under sent from Enelish class. Feb. Debate in English History. ved that coastwise vessels should go through the Panama canal free of toll.” Some debate. Although the period cut us short. Tt was sure rousing and exciting, and the judges decided in favor of the negative as they presented the best arguments Feb. 20. This morning in English, David gave a con- tribution to the waste basket of two baes of peppermints. Mar. 8. Out for institute vacation, and we'll take an- other breath and be all the more ready for work. Mar. 17. Together Mar. 18.) Dave was nearly mobbed in Chemistry f or saving he owned a mine forty miles from no- Sohne meaning fortv miles fron Madera. Mar. 20. Dave began to sing in Enelish while study- ing the “Commemoration Ode.” THe certainly didn’t ect his inspiration from the “Ode.” is cong “Time has club officers again. tion resulted as follows: Elizabeth Helen Whiting, vice president: clecti president ; outside by Youre Here’s having been disgrace, “Resol again. JUNIOR CLASS April 1. We feel it our duty to reprove the innocent Freshmen for the joke they played on Miss Agar. You must be more studious and less frivolous if you hope to gain a wreath of laurel. Read your commandments more often and try to live up to them. April 1. Hada good time and some good punch at the social afternoon given by the sewing girls. April 1. Mr. Burrell commended us on not putting up any strong April fool stunts. April 3. The Juniors entertained the Sophs at the homes of Marie Brown and Elizabeth Washington The dramatic class presented a farce, the “Kleptomaniac,” and games and dancing were indulged in until a late hour when delicious refreshments were served . April 5. Elizabeth talking to Helen about the party. “The lights were all shaded with green crepe casting a green glow over everything, which made the Sophs appear a still greener bunch.” April 6. Everett H. at school with a new hair cut. A long pompy. What did you put on it to slick it down so nice? Can’t you smole the smell ? April 9. Big explosion in ‘chemistry lab. Some of the Freshies in the assembly were getting on their knees thinking their time had sure come. April 11. Miss A. in English T1T.—David do vou want to go over there and sit with one of the girls? Dave —Will vou let me if I stop talking? Miss A.—TI should hate to inflict you upon them. Poor Dave gets it on every side. April 13. A test coming in history. For grandfather's sake sprawl out your reports so it won't come today. April 16. Helen Wilkinson absent from English His- How we missed her controversies with Mr. Kahl. April 18. dramatic class. tory. Dave playing solitaire between entrances in April 19. Helen coinplacently wandered off to dream- land in History. April 21. Interclass tennis next week. April 25. We are counting the weeks until school is Seniors next year. Sophomore Class Hotes Sept. 4. High school opens with great excitement and mingled with feelings of joy and regret on the part of the students. out. Freshmen, freshmen everywhere, As fast as one can blink ; Freshmen, freshmen all around, “Till one can seareely think. Fifty of them, all running hither and thither; various shades of greenness mingling beautifully. Sept. 5. All settled in our respective seats in Assemb- ly hall, after having removed half dozen or so persistent “Serubs” who insisted on choice seats. New teachers greet us, new faces greet us, and almost before we have had time to look about us once more, we are off in the whirl of ex- citement and preparation that marks the beginning of every new term. Sew lls more—with realization cometh terror. Have begun to realize what work is onee Freshies evidently believe in exercise at rate they rush frantically around hunting recitation rooms. Sept. 15. monly called in evidence. Sept. 18. Tests in front of us, tests on right of us. tests in back of us—terrify and threaten. All teachers seem to have a grudge against “we poor Sophomores.” Neverthe- less, we persevere and are martyrs to the cause! Sophomore class affected with disease, com- Everybody's giggling! “Jug” “CGigeles.” g g SOPHOMORE CLASS Sept. 20. Miss Zimmerman entertains us whole per- iod in study hall, parading across room from laboratovy to laboratory with dangerous looking machines. Perhaps she too, like the Freshies, believes in exercise. Sept. 28. Great excitement in History class today. Flor- ence Floto endeavors to tell us of Turkies (Turkey) and other farm yard fowls—but Mr. Kahl, firmly bolieving in fair play, refuses to hear of fowls (fouls) so Florence gives up attempt. Sept. 29. Work oppressive. Grind! Sept. 30. More excitement in history class. Curtain rises on Florence Floto draped artistically on her’s and Bea Nesbitts desk, entertaining class with various contortions and conversational abilities. Mr. Kahl engages in explain- ing history to unattentive and unappreciative class. My. Kahl— Miss Floto, will you keep position and quit tall. ing?” Miss Floto, hurriedly turning around and finishine up conversation— “Oh, Mr. Kahl, I—I wasn't talking I—.” Stony glare from Mr. Kahl. Florence squelched., Oct. 17. Digging hard at Geometry! Tad interest- ing talk given us today. Told us to dig all the time. alk apropos ! Oken, il, excels any other class Miss Weaver says Sophomore Latin class giggling. Pegey M. Highly elated over compliment. Time enough to be die- nified when Senior year appears on the horizon. Oct. 29. Various “cases” developing at Hi Hall-ways and every other available place ornamented with em. overeome. school We have the immense 715. Hurray Noy. 18. Hurray for the Sophomores ! tennis pennant displaying an thanks to the perseverance and skill of our team. for the Sophs! Nov. a: Mir. Iahl. Mr. interclass Kahl hurriedly removes himself. Frieda Brieda WK. vainly endeavors to walk over frustrated! Frenzied and haggard Sophomores rush hither and thither taking Geometry in regular doses. ‘Test to lay. Dec. 8. Thank goodness, Nmas is coming and with it two weeks of blissful vacation. Radiant faces everywhere, Jan. 8. School open again. Everyone weighed down with resolutions, especially the Sophomores. Jan. 13. Resolutions vanishing like chaff in the wind. beneath hard grind of Hi school work. Jan. 15. Cheerful All we do is laugh the whole day long. Optimists, all of us. Keb. 8. Strange and awful odors from Students take sudden fancy for fresh air. cover experiments are going on in laboratory. Feb. 16. Miss Reeve tries to tell English class that Nimerson married Lydia Pinkham. Consternation and amusements display inner emotions of sophomores. Mar. 11. Mr. Kahl insists on exact and upright posi- tions in history class; meanwhile, draping his own anatomy on whatever desks are handy. Wanted—To know if we are to follow good exaniples. Mar. 12. Will vacation never come? to look haggard under strain of Geometry. Apr. 1. Great joke! “Oley” knocks on geometry room door, expecting to see Miss Agar’s smiling face. Instead, he meets Frieda. “Oley” calmly says, “April Fool” and walks in. Explanation desired by Miss Agar as to strange actions. Thinks Geome try or probably something stronger has entered “Oley’s” knowledge receptacle. Apr. 3. Whole Latin affected with “giggles” again. Miss Weaver says “Caesar’s Gallic Wars” holds little or no humor to her motion. That’s all a matter of opinion. Apr. 5. David endeavors to entertain Latin class by im- agining himself a phonograph. Miss Weaver sends him outside to voice his effervescent mood. Ja jou, (6. class ! somewhere. Finally dis- Students begin Class Miss Reeve says we should annex all words to our vocabulary. Methinks, if we do this, it would be necessary to serve up the dictionary a ‘la “carte every few moments, Apr. 11. Hurray! Only a short time until high school will close its doors for three short months of heaven- ly bliss. Until next September fourth; fellow students, adieu! Freshmen Class Yotes Sept. 4. At last we arrived at “Paradise,” commonly known as high school. Among the marvelous things we experienced were— The taunts, The Junior’s flaunts, The Sophs’ sarcastic hit! We may be green, But it is seen That—Freshmen are just [t! Seniors” Sept. 11. Our poor Freshmen band was quite mixed up all week. Imagine our mortification upon opening the wrong door, and being greeted by the grave Seniors, or. upon coming unexpectedly upon a recitation room of wise Juniors, who, upon seeing us, burst into a laugh: but worst of all-—those know-it-all Sophomores! Just Dbecaus we happened in their English room, they said in snecry tone. “Freshmen? Oh, we'll have to exeuse them. you know they are so green!” But thev needn't talk! They are just out of pasture. We're awfully sorry the cows couldn't eat them when they were “Freshies.” We don’t see how they ever escaped, because they must have been awfully green. Sept. 30. Studying like sixty. The wise Sophs told us that the only way to study was to Wonder if they think we are deer. (dears) Oct. 2. “Browse.” Ray Merino was in a jolly mood today. He sings “My Pauline” all the time. just ask him or Pauline Stahl. their case. Oct. 3. Ethel McCumber in Ancient History was talking about a battle on the island of Sphacteria; she eyi- dently thought she was in the Physic laboratory, because she said. “The Romans were defeated on the island of Bacteria.” (Sphacteria). Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Oct. 18. Work is very hard, but we are perseverance wins so we str ive on. Oct. 21. Latin gets the Freshies goat. of our class falling from the ranks. Oct. 29. Miss Agar in English I.— Your theme for this week will be to write about an amateur circus.” Ed- ward— Does amateur mean cats and dogs?” Noy. 19. Miss Weaver to Carol while eating peanuts in Latin class, “Carol, don’t you know that peanuts are very noisy things.” Nov. 23. Dee. 2. it means. ) Dec. 20. Hurrah! Xmas vacation. Jan. 6. At work again, but greatly refreshed from vacation. Jan. 18. Freshies have played many games with Sen- fesults for us not favorable. Jan. 29. Mae has poor Will R. completely won over. 3ut—Seniors seem to think some of the Freshmen girls are Ove . Feb. 3. Miss Agar sent Leslie Stevens from Enelish to to wash his face. (Miss Agar likes neat boys. ) Feb. 21. Cora gets slightly mixed in vender. Mr. Kahl saying, “Yes, mam !” Mar. 7. If you don't know why. They have just renewed told that The majority Still erinding away. Many Freshies jugged. (They wonder what The long looked for rest is here. iors! Answers Translation in Tatin. “They caught fish from “TH: the top of the elm tree.” Translation, “Hike into Gaul, Mar. 12. Miss Weaver the verb for draw?” Stan “Stanley, shall T call you Et Mar. 15. Mr. I ahl in after she fails to answer a it now?’ Lena—“l knew i Lena.) Mar. 20. Prof. Burrel this problem?” Bright Fres the least bit affected.” (Cle Apr. 1. Rey—‘Some o1 Miss Agar er who Lot fooled.) Re: Pe ase see who vec In Gallia est Importantus,” it is Important.” “Hthel, what is Miss Weaver. in Latin B.- ley vel after this?” History B. to Lena Northern uestion— Do you understand but | forgot.” (Hard luck ANSWers,. — Do vou see how T worked hie— Oh, yes, my eves aren't ver, don’t cher know.) 1c is at the door, Miss Agar.” it is, will vou Rev?” (Wond- A little girl Apr. 9. Miss Agar told us a joke today. It should in her class said. “1 titter-tatter up side down.” have been, “Aye! Tear her tattered ensign down.” Apr. 19. Miss Agar in Ene. I.— Do the barbers use basins like they did in olden days, Joedwin?” Joedwin— “Don't know, Miss Aear, | never had a shave.” (Joedwin’s a girl, even if she has two boys’ names.) Apr. 20. Glad school is out. Just think, Freshmen, we won't be called “Serubs.” “Greenie,” and various other pet names, because next vear, we will be ilus- “Freshie.” trious Sophomores ! Good-bye everybody, Farewell till next Hurray: no more study, We are filled with cheer! year, FRESHMEN CLASS M team he ileties were quite successful this year. The tennis is witnessed another vear without a defeat. Most of our games were well attended, especially the girls’ basket ball. I the stu when n Me played title of « 1 some cases there was a lack of school spirit among ents but they generally cage out with what they had ecded. PENNS unis has had a very successful year. Our team has ive games without a defeat and still bears the proud fhamption of the San Joaquin valley. She has bore this now for four vears. i BA Ne i, Turlock vs. Madera at Madera On October 26th, the first interschool game was played with Turlock on the High School court. Turlock had no gitls to represent her so the teachers took their place. The game was an easy victory for Madera, taking all events. Turlock vs. Madera at Turlock On November 23rd, our team, accompanied by the (rirls’ Basket Ball and Boys’ Basket Ball plavers visited Turlock. The Turlock players had been working hard since their trip here and made a better showing. But in spite of TENNIS TEAM Madera County Free Library — MADERA, CAL, — this the score was 5 to 0 in our favor. gitls to represent her this time. M. HS. vs. Haston at Madera Jan. 25th found Easton here with hopes. Their in- They were doomed to bite the dust also and fell beneath a 4 to 1 victory for the wearers of the Purple and White. Our side took all except boys’ singles. Turlock had found tentions were good—hbut Merced vs. Madera at Merced 1 our team went to Mereed. It is the same Madera took 4+ out of 5 events, losing On Feb. story over again. boys’ singles. Merced Us, Madera at Madera The following week Merced came here but fell beneath a harder fate. Our team came off with five events instead of four. This was the last game as no more games could be obtained. This is the only team winning Block M’s this period. They are as follows: Lucia Whiting, Cathy Bennett, Myrtle Gertsen, Margaret Marchbank, Leslie Conley, Will Isakson, manager, and Matthew Conley, captain. Tnterclass Tennis The first interelass tournament was held in the first part of October. Much interest was taken and e ach class fought hard. The Sophomores won. Their team was as follows: Matthew Conley, Stanley Ford, Myrtle Gertsen and Cathy Bennett. The second interclass was held April 17, 18 and 19. The Seniors won after downing their old rivals, the Soph- Their team was Leslie Conley, Lucia Whiting and The girls doubles were forfeited to Sopho- omores. Will Tsakson. mores. GIRLS BASKET BALL The girls organized early and got down to business under their plucky little captain, Agnes Briscoe. They practiced hard and put a good team in the field. This was quite hard as two of their best players did no t return. The new material proved worthy to fill their places but two hard luck games during the year kept them from last year’s honor. M.S. vs. Baston at Madera Their first game was with Haston at Madera on Noy. 9th. The girls did not have good team work and Kaston was able to hold down their score. They won, however, by a 9 to 6 score, encouraged on by a large erowd. The game was held at the skating rink, making it better for both the players and the visitors. Turlock vs. Madera at Turlock On November 23rd our school journeyed to Turlock. Turlock’s team was well trained and than girls, but it was only luck they won. Our team was ahead and a chance goal changed the score. The special feature of the game was Turlock’s attempt to kill our plucky guard. Dot Whiting. The score was 16 to 17 for our northern friends. stronger our Madera vs. Baston at Naston On Dec. 9th our basket ball tossers went to Haston Any one could tell when they returned that night what had happened. They had won a 20 to 8 game and had been treated royally, being entertained by Easton and a lone Madera boy. Sanger vs. M. H. S. at Madera On Jan. 25 Sanger came determined to earry off the honors. Only by our girls fierce guarding and_ timely GIRLS BASKET BALL TEAM Neither one were able to get It was a good goals was this impossible. the telling score so the game ended 8 to 8. game and was well attended. Madera vs. Selma at Madera On March Ist they played their fifth and last game. Our girls had been laying off and were not in their usual This proved itself in the game. Selma — played All the feeling in town form. around them and won 20 to 9. couldn't win. This ended the season with 2 yietories, 2 defeats, and one tie. They failed to get the necessary two-thirds for Block M’s. The team Nellie Secara, Cumber, Burnetta Russell, guards. was as follows: Aenes Briscoe, Nesbitt, centers ; forwards: Ethel Me- Dot Whiting, Ruby BOYS’ BASKET BALL Karly in the fall the boys began practicing for a basket ball team under the leadership of Leslie Conley. A team was put into the field but owine to the lack of material and a coach it did not accomplish what they might have But considering the difficulties wnder which they played and teams they chose they made a good show- ing. The team chosen by Captain Conley was: L. Conley, A. Post. H. McFadden. forwards; T. Wood. center; lL. Trine and E. Honeveutt. euards. The following is the schedule of games plaved : Opponents Pts. Madera Pts. Turlock at Madera 30 1% Le Grand at Le Grand Pi 11 Healds at Madera 29 27 Turlock at Turlock 12 is) Madera All Stars 15 16 otherwise. October 26 November 9 November 16 November 23 November 28 The boys were beginning to learn the finer points of the game when the season closed. Probably if it had lasted longer they would have gotten rid of the which followed them continually. FOOT BALL An attempt was made during the fall fora Rughy team but a rule of the faculty killed it. The boys then turned their attentions to American and two teams were formed. The regular Hi team played two games with the town team and three with the Freshmen. They won four of the five but no outside games were scheduled. BASE BALL Baseball was not attempted in the fall on account of other activities. In the spring under the leadership of Captain Trine a fast team was organized. It has not heen playing long so has no brilliant record. But with the showing made and plenty of time left their chances are large. hoodoo Madera vs. Fresno On March 29th our team journeyed to Fresno to play Fresno Hi, Junior College and Normal combined. — Tt proved a good game and showed what our team was made of and what it would do after a little practice. Captain Trine chose the following as the Purple and White wearers : Leshe Conley, First Base. Leesyl Trine, Second base. Archie Post, Third Base. Will Tsakson, Short Stop. fav Merino, Catcher. Everett Honeveutt. Center Field. Otto Husted, Right Field. Leshe Glock. Left Field. Will Ring, Pitcher. BASEBALL TEAM The first part was fast, Pitcher Ring holding them down. But a few bunched hits in the sixth changed things. Ring was removed and Wood finished. Final score. ? to 1. to our displeasure. Madera vs. Le Grand On April 5th, our old time rivals Le Grande, came to scalp the young Coyotes. Our team was strenethened and proved it by its playing. Pitcher Pendergrass for Le Grand was their main star as usual. He allowed only a few hits which were stretched into runs. Trine used his same team with the exception of the battery, Wood and Settle instead of Ring and Merino. Le Grand got a run in the first but Madera was unable to do likewise. After hopes were almost gone Settle came home from third and tied the score. It took three innings to settle the difficulty which re- sulted ina M. H. S. victory, Isakson coming home with the Winning score. ‘The score was 2 to 1. More games are scheduled and our boys promise to win. With their showing against Le Grand they can face any team in the valley without danger. WEARERS OF THE BLOCK Lucia Whiting (Tennis). Mathew Conley (Tennis). Cathy Bennett( Tennis). W. J. Isakson (Tennis). Myrtle Gertsen (Tennis). L. J. Conley (Tennis). Margaret Marchbank (Tennis). T. Wood (Base Ball). Agnes Briscoe (Basket Ball). Laugh, and the world will laugh with you! Weep, and you weep alone, Smile! ‘everyone will greet you, No matter if youre far from home. Cheery words always help someone Mirth is the best doctor known, Laugh, and the world will laugh with you! Weep, and you weep alone. If you exclaim with your first glance, Gee! these jokes are rotten. I know you’ve been left out or else forgotten Cow across the street—Moo—Mo-0—M-o- Goosy Clark (Excitedly).— Did you Noam O-O. speak Miss Bill R—‘On what to me.” Helen—“On any grounds within a block of the house.” erounds does your father object Trine—“I press my suit on bended knee.” Dot—(sourly) “Why don’t you get an ironing board.” Of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these, “JUGGED AGAIN.” Miss Agar—Define sausage.” Rich— A hamburger in tights.” Miss Reeve.— “You should never chew gum in school unless you can pass it around.” Ole Tyrell—“Oh, anybody can chew my gum that wants to.” Senior.— “Wipe off your chin.” Serub proceeds to do so. Senior.—“Well, it’s still there.” Lena.— Leesyl, do you want a date.” Lee.—“Sure, Friday night.” Lena.— Here’s the sack.” Mathew Conley on first visit to the farm upon obsery- ing the wind mill near the pig pen observed to the farm- er, “Gee, but you have got a fine electric fan for your pigs.” Freshman girl— ‘Ts there to be a full tonight 2” Senior boy. OI last night.” 20in moon oO don’t know, little one, it was sober 1 Mr. Kahl.— ‘How did Themistocles? life end 2?” Silence. “THe died didn’t he?” Class= ili, IK. Husted reading).—“He could rag like a poodle dog.” Trine to Professor.— Would you mind taking great care how you draw up mv report 2 My parents suffer dread- fully from weak hearts.” If it be true that love is blind And lovers cannot see, hen why in the dickens don’t some oir Just fall in love with me. Josh Ed Plea. As far as Prunes Wood is concerned. no curling papers for him. He needs a good old fashioned hair eut. Scrub.— What has Kansas Husted got that bandage on his upper lip for.” Prunes Wood.— He’s got it soaked with hair tonic so he can grow a mustache.” Lee was talking to her about the baseball “Ifoney, will soon be our best man,” Dot (blushing).— Oh, team.— this is so sudden,” Senior treading on Serubs toes.—Cet out from under feet. Serub.—Well, where can ] go.— Ex. If Grace Crows does Bill Ring ? Ole-—“What would you do if you were in : my shoes 2% Brick.—“T’d shine ’em,” Ring.—“Miss Zim., I can’t do this problem.” Miss Zim.— Why, Will, all the other girls did it.” Girl approaching with petition to sign —“May [ take your name, Mr. Mantonya 2” Count.— Yes, little one, you may.” McFadden loves to spend an hour, With his pretty lady friends, But now the girls are growing sour, For that is all he spends. Mr. Kahl.—“What is work 2” McPherson.— Everything is work.” Mr. K.—“Then you would have the class believe this desk is work 2” Me.—“Yes, sir, woodwork.” [ want to be a Senior, And with the Senior’s stand, A fountain pen behind my ear, A notebook in my hand. [ would not be an angel, For angels have to sing, I'd rather be a Senior And never do a thing.—Ex. si11—“I want to say something that’s been trembling on my lips for weeks.” Retta—“Yes, I see, why don’t you shave it off.’ {f a Senior loves a Senior that his business. If a Freshie loves a Freshie thats his business. But if a Senior loves a Freshie that everybody’s business. Miss Agar.—“Oliver Goldsmith was an actor ae time.” Cox.—“Was he a chorus girl?” McFadden told a story and B. Nes-bit. Mae.— “ll go any place you want me to.” Helen.—“Well, since it half past eleven, suppose you eo home.” Teacher.—“You must not laugh out loud in school.” Pupil— I didn’t mean to, T was just smiling’ and somehow or other the smile broke.” She studied hard in college To gain her M. A.—then, She soon applied her knowledge To win her M. A. N.—Ex . Pee Wee.—“Whats worse than finding a worm in the apple vou have been eating ?” Goosey —“To find the worm in your mouth.” Mr. Kahl (during singing)—“Will you please hold that she a little longer.” Miss R.— I told you to bring your notebook to class today.” Glock.—“Oh, I don’t need it, P11 use my head.” Miss R.—But that would be a blank book.” Miss Whiting —“Mr. Kahl, when shall T come again.” Mr. Kahl.—‘I thought I had a date with you last night.” Woods.— Money talks.” Isakson.—All it ever said to me was good-bye.” Umpire.—‘Foul.” Wise Serub.—“TI don’t see any feathers.’ Captain —“Aw get out, we're playing a picked team.” Pee Wee Watson is a good little kid when he is asleep but he sometimes cusses in his sleep. Husted (Reciting).—“This is a tale told by a fool.” (pause). 3111 Ring. —“Right you are.” When you see a bashful Senior Blushing searlet in the face, Every time he pulls his watch out 'here’s a lady in the case.—Ex., He— If I stole a kiss would it be petty larceny 2” She.— No, I think it would be grand.”—Ex, Mr. Kahl—Why didn’t the Egyptians use slate in ancient times 2” C. J., Jr.—‘Because they were’ told to multiply on the face of the earth.” Prunes W. (greatly surprised in Physies after work- ing for 15 minutes).—‘Why there’s 5280 yards in 3 miles.” Judge B. (to conductor after the engine broke down for the fifth time between Le Grand Storey)—“Say, the way to fix will be to jaek up the and get a new engine.” and this en. smokestack and whistl best eine John.— ‘We've got the skating rink hired.” Prunes.—“Are vou going to let me skate 2” John.— ‘No, we don’t let Berenda bums skate.” Sandy.—“Never mind, old kid, wait till vou come 10 Berenda and want to skate.” Anne.— “Oh, T see such pretty things.” Mc Fadden—‘Are you looking at me 2” The cows are in the meadows, The sheep are in the grass: But all the silly little geese, Are in the Freshman class.—Ev. Mr. Burrell.—“A school is like a beehive, it has its workers and its drones.” Moral—It has its queens, too. KX. Z. was buying a wheel and the demonstrator was explaining the propelling apparatus, but she finally re- marked, “Yes, [ sce that, but what makes the front wheel go round 2” Old caught 2” Pres. Freshman Class—— Well, thir, when I’ve caueht one more Ill have one.”—Ex. Man.— ‘Well, son, how many fish have you Anne N. (veading )—“My dearest one.” Husted (rising).— Who, me 2” If the house caught on fire would Effie Ra-burn 2 Miss W (to Seniors)—You people are so busy get- ting ready not to hear that you are not able to hear.” We always laugh at teachers jokes, No matter what they be, Not because they’re funny, But because its policy —Ex. Teacher.—You should never use slang. You may thing [Pm a sticker on slang but believe me you should neyer use it. Stevens.—‘T aint been to school because T was sick.” Teacher—‘“What should he say?” Cox.— There haint such a word as aint in tionary.” the die- Miss W.—‘Where did the first act of place 2” Will R. (brilliantly ).—On the stage.” Macbeth take Mr. Burrell (on a cloudy day)—If you dont stop whispering VIL move you up in front as sure as the sun shines. And Mr. Burrell was annoyed when the class laughed, Woods,— “I have lived in the woods for a long time.” Comment.—He will no doubt continue to live there. Billy on the railroad track Didn't hear the engine’s peal, Now the engineer goes back Scraping Billy off the wheel.—Fx. CLASS JOKES Pee Wee Watson Doug Houston Judge Barcrolt Kansas Husted Scrubs Sophs Juniors Seniors Ford.— “What did you do with all your Guinea pigs? Clark.—“I shot ’em.” Ford.—“Didn’t it take a lot of shells.” Clark.— “No, I fed ’em to the cat and shot the cat.” Lecturer (talking to students).—I go to San Quentin every once in a while and have been to Folsom several times.” Moral.—Well. I 2uess there’s some chance for the rest of us. Woods (deseribing engine).— There’s a hole in the side that you serew off.” Ford.—Do you serve lobsters here?” Waiter.—“Yes, we serve evervbody.” Florence is a Latin student, I suppose she’s very fine. But to know that Florence is one, She would have to wear a sign. For her language if “tis Latin Is the strangest in the land. So strange is Florence’s Latin Only she can understand. Teacher— “What is a trimeter?” Serub.— A lion having three feet.” Sixteen Twenty ‘Twenty-five Thirty Cape of Good Hope Cape Flattery Cape Lookout Cape Fear Cape Farewell —Ex. Doug. H. (waking up in English).—Say, Miss Agar. what time does the half past five train go through Ma- dera?” Miss Agar.—“I don’t know.” Ethel—“Oh, Truman, a little bird told me you loved Truman.—“Well, it must have been a lyre bird then.” Lasater._“Is that an emerald?” Wood.—“Naw. that’s your reflection.” Senior in Physics. — Do you know how to make a coo! cigar lighter.” Junior.— ‘No, how?” Senior.—“Bite off the end of it.” The young man led for a heart, The maid for a diamond played. The old man came down with a club, And the sexton used a spade—KEx. Preacher.—‘“Do you obey the biblical injunction your neighbor.” Son.— I tried to but she wouldn't let me.”-—Iex. M. C.—Do you put R. 8. V. P. on your letter?” L. C.—No, they know I live in the country.” Teacher.— ‘Which character do you like best ?” Class.—‘The old maid.” Teacher.— That gives me some hope.” Florence B. (reading).—‘Give me your hand.” Mantonva.—Any old time.” (Q.—Where was the first doughnut fried ? A.—In Greece. Nellie had a Thomas Cat, It warbled like Caruso A neighbor threw a baseball bat. Now Thomas doesn’t do so. R. W.— They are goine to send five hundred hair- dressers to the Panama canal. G. B—‘What for?” R. W.—“Why, to curl the locks of the course.” canal, of Peggy.— T washed my head the other day and that’s why it’s so soft.” FRESHMAN COMMANDMENTS 1. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy class- men. 2. ‘Thou teachers lightly. 3. Thou shalt not skip class for by doing so thou hast committed upon thyself the punishment of detention. 4. Thou shalt not envy thy classmates’ gray matter. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's new pencil. Thou shalt try thy best to conceal thy greenness. 7. Thou shalt not under any circumstances flirt. Neither with thy classmates nor with thy superiors. 8. Thou shalt not be rude in the musie period, for by so being thou roilest the temper of thy competent director. 9. Thou shalt not chew gum or whisper, or run in the halls. 10. Thou shalt love thy upper classmen as thyself. 11. Thou shalt not write translations in the Latin book for thou shalt be called unto judgment for so doing. 12. Thou shalt humble thvself before thy teachers. shalt not take the name of thy devoted The old grammar school is the place they loiter, Until they hear the sound of that motor; And because it is noon, They ll have plenty of time to spoon. Merino.—“Here’s a girl that’s all the world to me. What would you advise me to do?” Dad.— See more of the world, my boy.” Bill Isakson had a baseball glove, And called himself the shortstop ; But every time a ball came his way, Right through his hands it would pop. I'S EASY ENOUGH TO BE PLEASANT, BUT! It is easy to be pleasant, When the world is free from worry and fret, But the man worth while, is the man who can simile, Though married to a sulfragette. SPASM NUMBER TWO. It is easy to be pleasant, When things go along without a smash, But the man worth while, is the man who can smile, When he finds a dog tail in his hash. DHE WORST BU DHE WAST: It’s easy enough to be pleasant, Just as pleasant as other folks, But the man worth while, is the man who can smile, When he sees the point in these jokes. Man.—‘Hey, there, waiter! What’s the matter with this steak, it isn’t as large as the one T got yesterday?” Waiter—‘It came off from a smaller cow, sir.” CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED.—Some little girl to love me. asked. H. McFadden. WANTED.—Some new device for annoving Prof. Kahl All contributions gratefully accepted. Clark. Ford Co.. General Roughhousers. FOUND.—Class among the Wood. FOR SALE—AII interest in the Whiting home. W. C Ring, Jr. No questions Freshmen gitls. Prunes WANTED—Rules to control a Senior Class. Pres. FOR RENT.—My queening ability during the summer months. Apply to George Wahl. WANTED.—A portable bed. Leslie Glock. FOUND.—A good home. lL. Trine. WANTED.—(to borrow for its feed) love me. Florence Belcher. FOR SALE—A receipt for being “mushy.” tion by appointment. H. B. McFadden. TO TRADE OR SELL—My seat in English, good note passing business goes with it. LL. Mantonya. WAN'TED.—Ten years growth. Paul Burrell. NOTICE.—Anyone desirine a perfectly good heart, apply to Sandy Post. FOR SALE—Answer books for all physics problems. Ap- ly to Miss Zimmerman. WANTED.—A motoreyvele ride. Apply to Cora Goss. WANTED.—To be boss. Only those willing need apply Nellie Secara. WANTED.—A little Serubs.” WANTED.—Bids for extension in height. formation apply to Burnetta Nesbitt. WANTED.—To know why no one loves me. asked. Paul Husted. WEATHER REPORT.—Tomorrow, generally fair weath- er, although there will be a tornado sweeping in the path of R. 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THEY MAKE THIS BOOK POSSIBLE AND DESERVE YOUR PATRONAGE SOI) AGGIE IW IF OIR WY ANIL I ON 15, IR GEORGE EIORE MEN'S SHOES GENT'S FURNISHINGS 132 Yosemite Avenue Madera, California Se IORE: ESTABLISHED 1892 STEVEN WANE FOLGER Club and College Pins and Rings Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals 180 Broadway NEW YORK | Our Atm is to please you in Quality, Prices and Service Madera KRorhdale Co. The Store of the People Dealers in Gracerivs ardmare Paints, Wand and Coal CALIFORNIA MADERA, PAEACEAe VCLEINY ROY STITT, Proprietor Agents For HARLEY - DAVIDSON -AND THOR MOTORS Bike and Motor Repair Work Promptly Done All Work Guaranteed Madera, California AGENTS FOR BOWEN’S ICE CREAM AND FINE CANDY EDDIES PLACE BOZEMAN BROS., Props. 314 Yosemite Avenue MADERA, CAL. CALL AT HENRY LECUSSAN’S BARBER SHOP For Good Treatment 4 CHAIRS YOSEMDLLE “ANE NUS Hot and Cold Baths PHONE HOURS Night or Day 1to4P.M. Main 140 7to8P.M. DR. E. L. 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Abstract Co’s. Building—Madera, Cal. Makes !Abstracts and Certificates of Title to All Madera County Lands i eO Or BU) ye ACN D eS Et Fes Madera E. M. SAUNDERS T. F. SAUNDERS SAUNDERS BROTHERS DEALERS IN Grain, Seeds, F E ED and Rolled Barley California Madera ID YOU EVER Stop to think what a wonderful little piece of mechanism a watch is? Cake the hairspring for instance. One mile of Around theWorld On ADrop of Oil! : this wire weighs less than half a pound. Che balance wheel makes 1 8000 vibrations an hour—157,000,000 a year. It moves 3558 miles a year or: less than one tenth of a drop of oil. But it needs that little drop badly. he —— R 5 iY LET US CLEAN YOUR WATCH Don’t take any chance. An inaccurate watch is a nuisance. Let us clean and oil your watch and put it in order for a year. It will pay both and satisfy you. R. A. BAY WATCHMAKER and JEWELER 111 E. Yosemite Ave. Madera, California JOSEPH BARCROFT ATTORNEY AT LAW National Bank Building Room 5 EG, rOsStek INSURANCE MACE BLOCK MAIN 29 Weekly Tribune $1.50 Per Year Daily Tribune $4.00 per Year ii RIB eINE DAILY CLARK SHARP, Proprietors WEEKLY Leading Paper of Madera County Largest Circulation Batre [a Department Equipped with New and Up-to-Date Machinery and the Latest Faces of Gype. Don’t Use Poorly Printed Stationery, But Get it {rom Che Gribune and You will be Pleased with the results. MADERA CALIFORNIA vor OFFICE HOURS; PHONES; 9TO12M. OFFICE MAIN 58 1TOSP.M. RES., MAIN 72 7) TOes8 Po iM: F.E SARLL, D.D. S. FIRST NAT’L BANK BLDG. MADERA, CAL. J. M. GRIFFIN W. A. GRIFFIN GRIFFIN LAND Co. MADERA. CALIFORNIA TELEPHONE MAIN 96 Dr. L. A. DANIELSON VETERINARY SURGEON AND DENTIST Office and Hospital Corner F and 7th Streets Opposite Saunde’s Warehouse MADERA, 2 CAL. Poe. Silt REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE MADERA. 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