PARIS HIGH SCHOOL ARENA Edition of NINETEEN HUNDRED FIFTEEN Published Annually by the Senior Class Dedication To the indefinable, the all powerful force, which makes Paris High School the up-to-date progressive institution that it is, to that un conquerable something, the Spirit of the School, we hereby dedicate this volume. Foreword We are complying with custom In publishing this Annual. We are putting our best into its production. While we work, we know that, like all Rood things, age will improve Its value. For a little while after it is put out it will be talked of. but It Is destined to 1 forgotten s oon. Then some day. say ten. twenty, fifty years hence, some one. some mem- her of the Class of 15 will find a battered, soiled copy in an old tax in the wood-shed, and will stop a moment before he uses it to kindle the fire. The Arena. almost obliterated, yet plain enough to bring l ack memories, is on the cover. He opens it. Ves. here is a familiar face: here's a joke we laughed over in class till our sides ached. What good times we used to have! Here's a story we worked so hai d over, too! So the man Incomes a boy again, living over the life in T . H. S. It is then this little book will be valued: it is then it will be cher- ished. Here goes, to make our little record of the days of our youth which we know but once. Editorial We present this Nineteen-Fifteen edition of the Arena to you at the close of one of the most successful years in the history of the School. In getting up this book, which is one of the visible expressions of our school life, the student body and the faculty have most admirably supported the staff. The students have furnished the material and Miss Wenz, head of the English Department, has helped us to shape it. But this is beginning at the last, so let us take a little backward look into the year. During its course we have had some changes, instituted by Professor Moore, which have been for the good of the school. Among them the feature of opening the gymnasium for class functions has been greatly appreciated by the various classes that have availed themselves of the opportunity. We thank Miss Niles for getting the Girls’ Basket Ball Teams in- to working order. Mr. Loomis, with his orchestra, comes in for his share of praise, too. And we must not forget those whose efforts brought about the making of the new tennis courts which, at the time of writing, have just been staked off. We have started and successfully maintained an effi- cient Literary Society of which there will be further mention among the pages of this voluminous production of literature (?) and art (?). In the Congress, as conducted by Miss Slemmons in Political Economy, some of us realized the pleas- ure and profit from parliamentary drill and speaking before the assemblage. so we pushed for the Alethenai and were most ably led in our efforts by Miss Wenz and Miss Slem- mons. Now that we have it, may the other classes continue it in all honor during the years to come. The Boy Scout and Camp Fire movements which have been started here this year have been another step in the path of progress in which Colonel Lang and Miss Niles aided by Miss Reed. Miss Boland. Miss Heilig, Miss Dayton and Miss Stanfield have had a hand during 1914-1915. So you see from these things we have made progress dur- ing this most illustrious year. Nevertheless far surpassing these, and rather incongruous to mention in the same breath, are Professor Beecher and the out-going Class of Fifteen who have far outshone all the rest. Mr. Beecher, or Burns Jun- ior, who is everybody’s friend, and especially when a fellow needs a friend, has given the right touch to our school activi- ties which has kept us within bounds. And the Class of Old Fifteen! What is good enough to say of it? Truly it is the most cosmopolitan class that has ever graduated from this noble institution. We have the whole gamut within our com- pass. from preacher to crook, including just the plain, ordi- nary, solidlv-going kind upon whom the firmest reliance is to be placed. (If you don’t believe me, just consult the prophecy on another page.) It isn’t in place I know, but I can’t resist saying, Now, William, I've never been a preacher, but for the past few years of my life I have been intimately connected with a preacher’s family, and while some folks call his life a bed of rases. I’ve observed numerous thorns, so cave canem! And --------- (I daren’t write the name or someone might feel slighted), you had better stop following those crooked paths.———along the gables of the school house roof, for instance because they lead in harm's way. With these final words I leave the “Arena” to your leisurely perusal and re main ever your faithful schoolmate of the Class of Nineteen Hundred Fifteen. —The Editor. The Staff Assistant Editor .. Esther Means Editor in Chief ........... Kenneth Shumaker Advertising Manager ................ Phil'p O. Foley Jokist ........... Frank Cummins Junior Associate Editor ........... Margaret I-aughlin Senior Associate Editor ................ Helen Mitchell Historian ....... William Merrill Soph. Associated Editor ........... Ethel Coppenharger Freshman Associate Editor ............ John Hipplchcuser Advertising Manager ................ Elbert Bogart Personal Editor ............... Gertrude Sanders Business Manager ................ Walter Davis Don’t let your studies interfere with your regular school duties — Arena Staff. Faculty How shalt thou hope for mercy, rendering none?”—M. of V. J. Q. MOORE, B. A.— Oberlin Academy, Oberlin, Ohio. University of Illinois. The heart to conceive, the under- standing to direct and the hand to execute. Choice word and phrase above the reach of ordinary man. O. R CE JONES - Superintendent of Edgar Count j Schools. Paris High School. Charleston Normal School. For ten years. Supt. Jones was professor of mathematics and manager of athletics in our High School. THOMAS J. BEECHER, $.A.- Princii al Palis High School. United States History. Patricksburg High School. Pat- ricksburg. Ind. Indiana State Normal. Terre Haute. Ind. Indiana University. Bloomington. Ind. Thou wert my guide, philosopher and friend.” He is noble, wise, judicious and best knows the fits o’ the sea- son. $THEL LEAH NILES Latin. Paris High School. Hanover College. But to see her is to love her.” As merry as the day is long.” CAROLYN LOUISE WENZ English Paris High Schooi. University of Chicago. University of Illinois. “I am nothing if not critical. “Our myriad minded Shakes- peare. COLONEL EDWARD J. LANQ .Manual Arts. Paris High School. I. S. T. School of Architecture. Mechanic slaves With greasy aprons, rules and hammers.” Talk to him of Jacob’s ladder, and he would ask the number of steps. ELLA SLEMMONS. Ph. B. Modern, Medie vial, and Ancient His- tory, Economics. Paris High School. Drake University, Des Moines, la. University of Wisconsin. University of Illinois. She reads much, she is a great ob- server, And she looks quite through the deeds of men (Even Seniors). The dignity of History. LA RUE DAYTON. B. A. English. Paris High School. University of Illinois. University of Wisconsin. “She dances featl.v. So does she anything.” “Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit.” FRANK N. HUSSEY. A. B. Commercial Branches. Pontiac Township High School and Private Schools. Shurtleff College, Alton, 111. Diploma in Book-keeping, Bryant and Stratton, St. Louis. Metropolitan Business College. Chicago. Graduate work University of Chi- cago. Berlitz School of Languages, St. Louis. “If he be not in love with some wo- man, there’s no trusting old signs.” Delightful task! to rear the tend er thought. To teach the young idea how to shoot.” GEORGE W. BROWN Mathematics, English. Union Christian College. Indiana. Speak to the earth and it shall teach thee.” The glory of a firm, capacious mind.” 6LS1E Z. RE ET) Household Science and Arts. Paris High School. Bradley Polytechnic, Peoria. III. “While I was musing the bread burned.” Diffused knowledge immortalizes itself.” HELEN j4. MULLER German. Paris High School. University of Illinois. Talk of nothing but business and dispatch that business quickly.” “Hoch das Vaterland!” “Deutsch- land uber alles!” MILDRED BOLAND, B. A. Biology. Paris High School. Western College, Oxford, Ohio. University of Michigan. “Her blue eyes seek the West afar to behold a Missouri man “as true as steel.” “More matter and less art. CLARA B. WOLFE Stenography ami Typewriting. Aurora High School. York College, Nebraska. Gregg Shorthand School. Chicago. “The hand that hath made you fair hath made you good.” “To know; to esteem; to love.” HIRAM K. LOOMIS. B. S. Science-Geometry. Hyde Park High School, Chicago. University of Chicago. A man that hath a tongue (and a moustache) I say is no man. “If with his tongue he cannot win a woman.” “Nothing is given so profusely as advice.” ROBERT A. MITCHELL Mathematics. Winchester High School, Winches- ter Kansas. Topeka High School, Topeka, Kas Y. M. C. A. College, Chicago. Kansas State Agricultural College. University of Chicago. Men of few words are the best men.” “There is no royal path which leads to Geometry, said Euclid (and many Sophs). LUCILE M. HEILIG Office Assistant. Paris High School. “She wears the rose of youth upon her. “Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low. an excellent thing in woman.” Having given our line-up of the faculty, it would be unfair to omit Miss Brasher, our faithful librarian, who has guarded our reference books lor us so efficiently. Paris High School would not have ):een nearly so comfortable a place during the past year if Mr. Harris had not looked after the fires and waste baskets, so we must not leave his name out of the pages of our lit- tle record of 1914-1915 in Paris High. The We've it faculty in I II. H. That' ifuided 'Ift Him the «•! ’ « or' four abort year of lliyh School. I' ll nl wn liltine I'mfennol' HtwOhir, Wlin a not mily lllatory teacher lint hel|ier, friend, ««ml guide Mitt Weiu'n inline we lot dnwii next, 'Tia «lie who wleliU on Knyliali (ext, A oil win me eriticiam. kind hut keen, 11 el | m tm any juat what we menu. In politica, our politician, Mina Hlemomun. ahl.v nerves her mission; Willi jutllciuna jests the seriousness Of work «lie's always WOUt to lessen, hinideiu Muller, llltle, hlaokeyed, huslnesadlke Kunlttlln I lell Ini'It With Ituil Mint «pike. tn our rointla with such decision That we marvel nt her line precision. Minn Nilea, graceful, fair wnd debonair, Ownpie the l atln chair; And In diametric opposition Kliea amt froy . worm . buy amt bones. Sturm ctomta rainfall, amt weather tones Ave Miss Mutand a subject fur discussion. Mr. June haa left uur mathematica tV Mr. Mitchell, whu manayea athletica. Twi t Miaa Wutf amt Mr. Hussey t ur tVmmervlal atmtiea become unite classy Mr. Hrown has dealt with busy hand In Algebra and English, too, goods of a brand Which filter thru the Freshman mind As thru the hour glass runs the sand. Mr. Loomis of Chicago, in Chemistry Has undisputed mastery; Miss Reed claims the like in cookery' And so does Mr. Lang in carpentry Miss Dayton teaches Sophs, and Juniors True respect for English writers; And in our High School realm of music Miss Winn shows the rag and Classic. And because of her direction The Glee Clubs now have some perfection. Miss Heilig. while neither teacher nor professor. Is the meritorious possessor Of the private secretary's seat And. 'mongst the faculty, holds place unique. Miss Brasher guards with watchful eye The room we call our library: And Mr. Harris every evening sweeps The litter of the floor in dusty heaps. We now name last, but by no means least. Mr. Moore our general in chief: He is the man who directs the corps Whom we've listed at length just before. Now hail to himself! Now hail to his staff! Now hail to P. H. S.! With regret we must leave! Wanted—Boswellitis Serum (for use among students) Faculty. TdiploIma fOLECO VOMY PHYSICS G-BR ViANJil [Am BMC an f VGUSH EZL [ANCIENT hist [giLCf CLUB BOOK V X A D VAN C,EO A - OEI Solid o-EOMErnv BQTANy ZOOLOGY ( MODE RN HIST) Lcjj£_AL—LA 6, GuiDElSl ch£mistry(i The Seniors The Seniors—Four years in a nutshell. They came, they played, they left. OFFICERS OF THE SENIOR CLASS. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Orleigh Bright Lloyd Hargis . Verna Sanders Hazel Gumm Colors- Pink and Gray. ORLEICH {BRIGHT Brighlic” Latin-German-Scientifi Class President ’14-’16. President Glea Club '15. Secretary Athle- tic Association '13. Athenian 18. Basket Ball ’14- 15. Glee Club 13-’14-’15. Cadet '13-’14-’15. Chorus ’18-’14-’16. Corporal 14. Sergeant '15. “The ancient saying is no heresy, Hanging and wiving go by destiny.”—Merchant of Venice. A boy with a very wise head and a girl’s heart. Blushing is virtue’s color. VERNA SANDERS Buck” Latin-German Girl’s Glee Club ’14-’15. Chorus ’13-’14-’15. Secretary Glee Club ’15. Senior Class Treasurer'15. Senior Ring Com. Athenian ’13. For she is wise, if I can judge of her; And fair she is, if that mine (Orleigh’s) eyes be true; An I ti je si i i •, as si e hatl pi ved hersth.”—llercham if Venice. A bright (?) and shining light. “No. my grade is not good; I only made A-plus. £LBER T BOG A R T ‘ ‘Doc ’' ’ ‘Bogie ’' Scientific Cadet ’13-'14-’15. Bugler '14. Sergeant ’15. Chorus '15. Glee Club '15. Yell Leader ’15. Advertising Manager Aiena ’15. Eutur- pean ’13. Alethenai '15. “This is the sergeant who like a good and hardy soldier fought. —Macbeth. My Motto—“If work interferes with pleasure, give up the work. SMYRNA Q. QUTHRIDGE Latin-German Chorus ’13-’14-’15. Girls’ Glee Club ’13-’14-’15. Philomathean ’12. Athenian '13. Senior Ring Committee. Social Chairman Girl’s Glee Club '15. Alethenai '15. “He (She) hath every month a new sworn brother?” ”—Much Ado About Nothing. Yes. things are lonesome in P. H. S. this year—Jack graduated in '14. The good we do lives after us, but future generations can stand al! we shall leave.”—Class of ’15. Latin-German L. KENNETH SHUMAKER Kditor-in-Chief “Arena” ’15. Associate Editor ’12. Euturpean '13. Oratorical ’13. Toastmaster Junior Banquet 'M. Chairman Sen- ior Ring Committee. Executive Committee Alethenai ’15. He is tinned orthography—his words are a fantastical banquet.’’— Much Ado About Nothing. Patrick Henry II.. “truly a maker of phrases.” XHELMA WRIGHT “Howdy Lati Chorus ’14-’15. Girl’s Glee Club ’15. Appreciation Chorus ’14. Phil- omethian '12. Athenian ’13. Senior Ring Committee. Treasurer Girls’ Glee Club ’15. President Alethenai ’15. Girls’ Basket Ball ’15. “There's little of the melancholy element in her.”—Twelfth Night. The original athletic American girl in search of a tall, romantic-eyed count. Do you answer the description? WILLIAM MERRILL Bill Scientific-Lathr Class Historian ’13-’14-’15. Chorus '15. Glee Club ’15. Euturpean '13. Alethenai ’15. “Some men are born great.” Twelfth Night. “Genius will out” and if a report card is any indication, this has emerged. KATHERINE LODGE “Kack” Latin-German Senior Annex. Athenian ’13. “Who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire. —Merchant of Venice. Far too witty for this ignorant world; she can’t live long—single. To Trade—A parlor lamp for a small settee.—T. Wright. Latin-German LUCILE O'HAIR Girls (lice Club '12-’13-’14-’15. Chorus 12-’13-’14- 15. Philoma- thean 12. Athenian 13. Senior Invitation Committee. Girls Basket Ball 15. Alethenai 15. “Her beauty is exquisite and her favor infinite. ’—Two Gentlemen From Verona. An angelic smile and much wisdom are her most important posses- sions. Her ambition knows no rest. WESLEY BENSON ‘“Dutch” Commercial Chorus 14-'15. Glee Club 14- 15. Senior Ring Committee. Senior Invitation Committee. Executive Committee Alethenai 15 The patch is kind enough: but a huge feeder. and he sleeps by day More than the wild cat.”—Merchant of Venice. The class monkey is his most notable title of distinction. Dutch sex. “Yes, when I meet my ideal I will know her.” ESTHER PERISHO Latin-German Athenian 13 Loving goes by haps. Some Cupid kills with arrows, some with traps.”—Much Ado' About Nothing. Yes we will have to admit that Esther is a trifle too partial to the Min- ority leader. And then. too. Ambition is no cure for love. CLIFFORD WADE Wadie” Latin-German Captain Tigers 15. Basket Ball 14- 15. Euturpean 13. President Athletic Association 15. “For love is blind and lovers cannot see. The pretty follies they themselves commit.” Merchant of Venice. Love makes time pass—time makes love pass. Honestly I never have a minute of my own. (Esther has them). Every time Cupid aim a dart lie Mr . HELEN MITCHELL “Milch Latin Senior Ring Comittee. Euturpean ’13. Senior Invitation Committee. Senior Associate Editor Arena. Girl' Basket Ball ’15. Chairman Program Committee Alethenai ’15. Thou art a scholar. Gentle and fair.”—Hamlet. If you would know anything about books from Les Miserables” to Harold Bell Wright's latest, ask Mitch: a treasure house of infor- mation. DUDLEY McMILLAN “Micky” Latin-Scientific Cadet ’14-’15. “A very proper man.”—Much Ado About Nothing. Tho Mickey is a trifle eccentric on the subject of clothes, he is one of the best filibusters in old '15. ELSA COLLIER Commercial Euturpean’13. Well spoken, with good accent and good discretion.” There is a gift beyond the reach of the highest art: that of minding your own business. WALTER DAVIS “Davy Latin-Scientific Cadet ’13-’14-’15. Sergeant '15. Athenian '13. Track ’14-’15. Cap- tain ’15. Business Manager Arena ’15. Tigers '15. Some have greatness thrust upon them.”—Twelfth Night. Knowledge is power but it won’t make an auto go. Mick McMillan— When leave school I am going to be a Cole (coal) dealer. PHILIP OGLESBY FOLEY “Flip” Ijitin-Commercial Cadet ’13-’14-’15. Sergeant ’15. Athenian '13. Advertising Manager '15. Chorus '15. Sergeant at Arms Alethenai '15. “Methought I heard a voice cry, ‘Sleep no more!”’—Macbeth. Sleep and dates are his guiding stars tho he does not aim high (?) in the matter of mere girls. LEONA BEALL “MiJg LatinrGerman Euturpean '13. Girls’ Basket Ball ’14-’16. A maiden never bold; of spirit so still and quiet.’’—Othello. Be consoled! Good things always come in small packages. £LYWN BELL “Faity” Commercial Athenian '13. Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look; He thinks too much.”—Julius Ca?sar. “Good looking and knows it; Knows too much and shows it.” XCARIE McCOLLUM German Chorus '15. Girls’ Glee Club ’15. Euturpean ’13. “Be merry; and employ your chiefest thots to courtship.”—Merchant of Venice. Success comes in cases. Deutsch and Irish won’t mix. Marie McCollum—‘7 just love an Indian. German GERTRUDE SANDERS Gertie” Personal Editor Arena ’15. Class Historian '12. Chorus ’lS-’M-’IS. Girls’ (Ilee Club ’14-’15. Appreciation Chorus ’14. Kuturpean 13 Philoniathean '12. Class Prophet ’15. “Thou spcakest wiser than thou are aware of. As You Like It. “She is a second Macaulay. FRANK CUMMINS “Cummy” Scientific Arena Jokist ’15. Junior Jokist ’l l. Cadet 12-’13-'14-’15. Corp. ’14. Serg. '15. Euturpean ’13. Chorus ’18-’14-’16. Sophomore Associate Editor. Senior Invitation Committe. Program Commit- tee Alethenai. Clee Club '14-’15. Let me play the fool. With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.”—Merchant of Ven- ice. If ye would see my monument, look thru these pages. In spite of his genius Cummy is a royal Good Fellow. BERNADINE OCEANS “3cm Latin-Commercial Chorus ‘1.V14 ’15. Girls’ Glee Club ’14-’15. President Glee Club '15. Appreciation Chorus ’14. School, Chorus and Glee Club Pi- anist. Athenian ’13. Alethenai ’15. Who chooseth me shall get as much as he deserves. —Merchant of Venice. Tho Petn is slightly addicted to the other sex, we forgive her freely when she plays. LLOYD BEATTY “Baly” Latin Cadet ’14- 15. Orchestra ’14. Athenian '13. He is a good man’s picture. But alas! who can converse with a dumb show? —Merchant of Ven- ice. About as communicative as a Baltimore oyster; but he soon proves that he thinks if you can make him talk. The High School Widower. —F. Cummina. Scientific 6DWARD WHEELER “ $T Cadet ’1 1-’15. Chorus ’15. I am not of many words. Much Ado About Nothing. His love for the Chinese Renaissance is his dominating character- istic. (?) JXARIE JKCcLAUGHLIN “Shorty” Latin-German Euturpean ’18. She is given too much to melancholy and musing.”—Merry Wives of Windsor. It’s better to be little than not at all. and size is not always a sure indicator of ability after all. RAY ®RENQLE Scientific Chorus '13 ’ll ’15. Glee Club ’13 14 '15. Cadet ’12 ’13 ’14 '15. Color Sergeant ’15. Euturpean ’13. “His life was gentle and the elements So mixed in him that Nature might stand up And say to all the world. This was a man”. ”—Julius Caesar. Ray will astonish us all some day. You have all heard the old saying, “Still water runs deep. RUTH BLACK Latin-Gcrman-Commercial Athenian '13. Orchestra ’15. Theie is not chastity enough in thy language. —Much Ado About Nothing. Men are not judged by what they say but what they do. For A plus grades see Ruth's report card. My dream of heaven—A place where I can ask questions in seventeen different languages.—Ruth II. ESTHER OCEANS ‘ 'Peggy German Junior Associate Editor Arena '14. Assistant Editor Arena '15. Athenian ’13. What a piece of work is man!”—Hamlet. In Zoology- Aren’t rabbits the cutest things?” WILLIE Z. WRIGHT “2 7 ” Scientific Cadet ’13-’14-’15. Corp. ’14. Capt. ’15. Chorus ’14-’15. Glee Club '14-’15. Appreciation Chorus ’14. Athenian ’13. Vice President Alethenai ‘15. But it is certain I am loved of all ladies.”—Merchant of Venice. For as one of our learned instructresses has once remarked. Brass buttons and soldiers always appeal to girls.” FAYE STANFIELD St-d” Latin-German Chorus '13. Girls' Glee Club '13. Athenian ’13. Is she not a modest young lady? —Much Ado About Nothing. Let us extend a vote of thanks for sundry Dom. Sci eats this generous classmate has distributed. WALTER MILLER German Euturpean '13. A kinder gentleman treads not the earth.”—Merchant of Venice. A standpatter on the Junior side with a general get there” determina- tion. Weary Willie. -Willie Wright. Commercial DOROTHY £ WARE “c.Dot” “Thro Athenian '13. Alethenai '15.. Girls’ Basket Ball '14 'lo. By my troth! a pleasant spirited lady. Much Ado About Nothing. The expert peacemaker. Go to Doro and get the fuss” all fixed up nice. ARTHUR WORM AN “Art” English Chorus ’14 ’15. Glee Club ’14 ’15. Cadet ’15. Appreciation Chorus '14. Tigeis ’13 ’14 ’15. Alethenai ’15. “0, dear discretion, how his words are suited ‘and for a tricksy word Defy the matter.”—Merchant of Venice. Hearty co-operation and good wishes to this wide awake worker, who bears the distinction of completing the H. S. course in three years. HELEN QRAHAM “Crackers” Latin-German Chorus ’13-’14-’15. Appreciation Chorus ’14. Girls’ Glee Club '14- ’15. Euturpean '13. She cannot endure to hear tell of a husband. —Much Ado About Nothing. In Current Events— It was a big battle, but not one of the fifteen decisive battles of the world.” LLOYD HARGIS “Judge” Latin Chorus ’14-’15. Glee Club ’14-’15. Appreciation Chorus ’14. Cadet ’14-’15. Vice Pres. Senior Class ’14-’15. Alethenai ’15. “Let none presume To wear an undeserved dignity.” Merchant of Venice. But don’t think for a second that Lloyd’s dignity is undeserved. Look at his A’s. I). Waie is fond of (Bum ) gardners. 1 LENA JOHNSON “Johnny ” Commercial Athenian ’13. Philomathean ’12. Girls’ Basket Ball ’14-’15. Ale- thenai ’15. “Let him be a handsome fellow.” Much Ado About Nothin}?. Better to be little and shine than to be great and cast a shadow. MERLE WHITESELL Latin-CommercM Chorus ’13-’14-’15. Glee Club ’13-’14-’15. Appreciation Chorus '14. Orchestra ’14. Librarian Glee Club ’15. Alothenai '15. “I knew by his face that there was something in him.”—Coriolanus. Tis better to be brief than tedious.” £XIE GAUMER Enylish-Latin Girls’ Glee Club '13 '14 ’15. Chorus ’13 ’14 ’15. Appreciation Chor- us '14. Class Secretary ’13 ’14. President Girls’ Glee Club '15. “Theie’s language in her eye, her cheek, her lip.”—Troilius and Cres- sida. Exit's Philosophy: The thing that goes the farthest Toward making life worth while And casts the least to give it Is just a pleasant smile. ARTHUR FORSTER “Fos German “So may the outward shows be least themselves.”—Merchant of Ven- ice. An all round good fellow and a shark with the ladies (?). ’ . ; cake is dough. —Dom. Sci. git Is. ALPHONSUS DIEL “Dielie” Latin-German Chorus ’13. Glee Club 13. Philomathean '12. Euturpean ’13. Senior Ring Committee. “My words fly up; my thoughts remain below: Words without thoughts never to Heaven (?) go.”—Hamlet. The history of Dielie in P. H. S.—Off again; On again; Coin’ again; Finishin’ (maybe). JOSEPHINE MORTON “Mori” “Jo” Latin-German Euturpean ’13. Senior Ring Committee. Girls' Basket Ball '14 '15; Capt. '15. Alethenai ’15. “How wise; how noble; young and rarely featured; But nature never framed a woman's heart Of prouder stuff.”—Much Ado Abaut Nothing. Senior Class treasurer and society leader; Mort has indeed scaled the heights to popularity. OQLE H1QHSMITH “Hi” Commercial Chorus '13 '14 '15. Glee Club '13 '14 ’15. Appreciation Chorus '14. Euturpean '13. Cadet ’14 '15. Corporal '15. “Faith, his hair is of a good color. —As You Like It. Hear him argue on National Prohibition and Woman Suffrage! One would almost think he was interested in the latter cause. HAZEL QUMM “Qummy” Latin-German Girls’ Glee Club ’13 ’14 ’15. Chorus ’13 14 '15. Appreciation Chorus '14. Class Secretary ’15. In faith, lady, you have a merry heart.”Much Ado About Nothing. One wears the badge of the Good Fellows’ Society. Everybody s friend, as Johnny will testify. Says nothing but plays ball—.4. Diet. Senior Class History This history extends over the four years of our incessant toil in that famous institution of learning known as the Paris High School. Four years ago we stood at the end of a year fiaught with many difficulties. Those were the difficulties in- variably expel ienced by every Freshman class. In that year there was little individuality among the members of that re- nowned class for almost every one joined in that confusion of celebrating the rear victory of the athletic team at Charles- ton, for which the Seniors were lesponsible since they orig- inated it. This one event which shows how easily Freshmen are influenced, especially by Seniors, was the most memor- able occur rence of our first year. We entered upon our second year with more confidence and a greater appreciation of a High School education. Not only during this year did we study through the long hours of the night and burn the proverbial “midnight oil,” but we also en- joyed the social functions at which there were certain evi- dences of bashfulness, the peculiar property of youth. Such evidences were noticed as members of the male constituency of the class viewed longingly, yet fearfully, their feminine ideals. However this was not the beginning, but only a phase of development of the romances connected with our class. During the third year of our career in this institution, the most notable event was the Junior banquet. This was on of the most successful banquets ever given in the School. Tire class merited much praise and distinction for their excellence in this matter. Moreover there are other events which de- serve mention. These events are chiefly concerned with the romances which began to appear during this year. The fourth year in our journey toward a broader educa- tion we have had more ease, experienced more joy, and have had a greater appreciation cf the position and the meaning of our High School in relation to our social and intellectual life. Since there has been less money spent in the consumption of the midnight oil there has been greater prosperity in finan- cial affairs than in the three previous years. Yet this finan- cial gain has not meant permanent pecuniary gain since it has been used in satisfying the love of pleasure, at the Grand. Joy and Majestic. However, some have not enjoyed this ease in this way; we have noticed some of them taking advantage of it to read such voluminous works as Bryce’s American Com- monwealth and the works of Tolstoi. Who said this was ease? The class whose history we are delineating has made memorable records in Herculean feats. Yet in the first year we surrendered the victory in athletics to the upper-class-men. The second year we were more successful, the third still more successful, the fourth yet more successful, but we have never carried away the prize in track events or in the field. In basket ball we have had a greater share of the spoils. The Freshmen skinned us. the Sophs beat us, the Juniors laid it all over us, but we are still all together. As we leave this great institution of learning we shall no doubt leave behind us a record of a long-to-be-remembered highly respected class. We have achieved greatness by the sole property and quality of perseverance. Indeed we believe as we look into the future—and fondly the vision floats be- fore our eyes—that there appears to us the sturdy youths of genius as they make the world at lirge yield to their onward progress. —William Merrill T5. With Round about the caldron go: In the varied contents throw. Wesley Benson, sleeping got Boil thou first in the charmed pot. Esther Means' heart of stone. “Bunny has much cause to moan. Thelma’s gladness; Mortie’s mirth. Exie’s smiles and Gummy’ worth. Boil thou in this mixture too, Orleigh and his lady true. In the pot now boil and bubble. Senior studies; lots of trouble. Hargis stately. Kenneth learn’d. Cummy's fun his place has earned. Round about the caldron go. In Bill Merrill’s wisdom throw. Apologies to Shakespeare Dud McMillian's swinging walk, Norman’s wondr’us bump of talk. “Flip” by slumber charmed away. Boil thou now in the proper way. Like a charm of powerful trouble, Ruth Black’s slang now boil and bubble. Hi” and Smyrna make a pair If you only note their hair. Thrice around, them, “Doc consign To the mass of boiling brine. Esther’s smiles and Clifford’s too. Next heave into the seething brew. Double, double toil and trouble Our German patriot seeth and bubble; Bubble o’er with Graham’s fun Else the broth will ne’er be done. Rack's big words and Doro’s wit Into the caldron place and fit. And next by influence slow and sure We Brcngle must to the caldron lure. Thrice around, then Foster's Dutch Thiow in. tho 'twon’t amount to much. Beatty and Johnny in they go ‘Tis not what they say, but what they know. Wright so stately and “Davy too. Next to the caldron’s varied stew. I.eona and McLaughlin klein. Next heave into the boiling brine. Round the caldron chanting slow. Gertrude’s wisdom next must go Together with McCollums “Joe,” And Mitch who much from books doth know. Miller from the country new, Edward Wheeler Collier too; Whitesell of the halting speech; And Bell who doth on diet preach. Next to the red-hot-hissing stuff. Consign our classmate A. Diel's bluff, O’Hair so wise a place must find With Stanfield in the boiling brine. When this concoction rare is done 'Twill produce the best Class ’neath the sun; Nineteen fifteen bows to you; To the Orange and Black ’tis ever true. —G. S.. 1915. Senior Class Prophecy I sat alone in my studio one wintry evening thoroughly absorbed in my reflections. On the table before me rested a tattered, thumbed copy of the Arena,” dated 1915. Was it years ago, or only yesterday, that we of the Pink and Grey had idled away so many happy hours in Paris High, study- ing a little and playing more? The class was scattered, and each had gone his way. and it required the aid of a somewhat desultory correspondence, a file of newspapers and several magazines to locate them all. To begin with, there was Flip; a recent number of the Chicago Tribune” published the following in startling black headlines. “Gieat Political Conflict Between Senator Foley and Representative Wade of Illinois. Poor Philip Oglesby! Doubtless he was caught sleeping on the job by his friend (?) of the eighteenth district. Before me in an open number of the Literary Digest was a criticism of the action of President Shumaker in ap- pointing Lloyd Hargis to the bench of Supreme Courtship. The angelic countenance of the newly appointed judge was printed on the opposite page under the cognomen of the “Mod- ern Apollo.” The critic commented on the ingenious diplo- mat as it called the president who insisted on placing grad- uates of old '15 in his high places. And this political ca- reer was the result of the scientific farming project! The article was written by Ehvyn Bell, so famous for his perfect and irreproachable spelling as to have gained a prominent name in literary circles. It is generally understood that he is at present compiling a new dictionary of simpl (i) fieri spelling. As I raised my eyes to the darkness without they en- countered a brilliantly lighted electric sign which read See Benson at the Opera House Tonight. The performance ad- vertised was a powerfully realistic sleeping-walking act. Dutch began practising early like all other geniuses. Bern- ardine Means had recently opened a fashionable dancing school adjoining the theatie and had made such a hit as a social favorite that it finally became necessary to limit the attendance to handsome young men only. The thought of operatic performances and dancing schools brought at once to my leccolection two of my class- mates, Smyrna who was touring Egypt and South Africa with a very successful company and playing a leading role in the revival of the old nursery drama. The House That Jack Built, and I ena, who had revolutionized the social world by teaching dancing on the Victrola. Just how this was ac- complished is not known but the process must be extremely difficult owing to the lack of space. Helen Graham mailed me a complimentary copy of the first edition of her book The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World.” I found little pleasure in its perusal for I had heard it all so often before. A few days later came the announce- ment of another flight toward literary fame when Thelma Wright published a new Model letter Writer, and its com- panion A Guide to the Gentle Art of Making Love. And that is not the only crime Thelma has been guilty of com- mitting either. Josephine informed me of the formation of a progres- sive woman’s club the S. P. C. M. (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Men.) I learned that Elsa Collier had delivered a lectuie before it on The Modern Farmer's Wife.” Several old friends had affixed their signatures to that list of charter members and that society had evidently proved thoroughly efficient. Dorothy Ware, the talented physiologist, lectured here a few months ago on this subject. The Value of Sleep; Particularly in the early hours of the Morning.” It was a very authentic and helpful dicourse containing many personal references. Leona Beall was still a favorite kindergarten teacher to cherubic darlings in gay Paree and was a great favorite. Yes. she was corresponding with someone in Wash- ington. D. C. The gieatest shock of my life came one day when I learned that Ruth Black was professor of English in Oxford College. 1 heard that she had contracted to furnish the slang supplement to the new dictionary. She is very capable. Hel- en Mitchell was teaching Domestic Science to a Honolulu school for boys, still distributing smiles, knowledge and chew- ing gum (papers). Esther Perisho, as a society belle in Washington, D. C., found time to send me the hay and straw market quotations. Another of two terrible nerve wrecking shocks came when I read of the ordination of Dudley Harding McMillan to the ministry. The article also stated that he contemplated missionary work in South Africa. He has our heartfelt sym patJnes. Unfortunately immaculately tailored suits may prove a trifle warm. The other shock was a portrait of Doc- tor Bogart, dignified and portly, the famous anti-cigarette champion who had finally secured legislation on the subject. Alas! how times do change. Edward Wheeler was giving thoroughly efficient service as a butcher, according to a rural paper in my file. Such a few of them remained unchanged that it was with a feeling of relief that I read of Walter Davis, the race horse king of Eastern Illinois, and Orleigh Bright, the learn- ed and talented professor of mathematics whose snowy locks gave an added tho undeserved dignity to his appearance. Verna Sanders, the popular country school teacher of several years ago was now spending two hours daily on the correc- tion of Geometry and Algebra papers. Marie McLaughlin, a poetess of no mean ability, tho slightly inclined toward Walt Whitman in rejection of meter, was the victim of a review in the “Bookman a few months ago. In the accustomed place in the Sunday Tribune ap- peared a picture of Ray Brengle, the lion of society who had been afflicted by the many proposals pressed upon him by ambitious mothers. In the same issue was a portrait of Bill Wright in full dress uniform as the Ward Lord of U. S. A. Hazel Gumm, as ft Red Cross nurse was devoting much of her time to heart diseases, especially love at first sight. Hack Lodge as a physician had already suffered the identical fate of Oliver Wendell Holmes because of the union of wit, gen- ius and fevers. Arthur Norman as a stump speaker had gained much renown. It is rumored that he will run for Congress in order to lead some of the greatest filibusters. Esther Means, an authority on the subject of eats, had specialized on the proper diet of animals. She had already contributed a pamphlet on the subject “The Value of the Rabbit as a Pet. to the U. S. department. Arthur Forster was posing to admiring tourists in Bos- ton as the typical Westerner. It is probable that he deceived the Bostonians and convinced them that everybody as far West as Chicago were savages. Yesterday, in the column of the criminal courts I noted that Frank Cummins, the car- toonist. had been convicted for pkt iring the 1 evident too accurately. Let us hope he will net again be guilty of such a grievous error. Lloyd Beatty, a travelling salesman for a Baltimore Oyster Company, told me. much to my sorrow that Ogle Highsmith. the inventor of an all powerful patent cough syrup and consumption remedy had found so much happiness in wedded bliss that he had established a matri- monial bureau to guide others to the same ideal state. In a column of Paris incidentals occured this item which was of interest, Alphonsus Diel, a highly respected citizen of this community suffered a terrible misfortune here yester- day; a sunstroke from over-work. It is hoped he will re- cover.” Walter Miller, the Secretary of the Interior (of the Earth) was at this time classifying the various types of Girls (I beg your pardon. I should have said soils) of Ed- gar County. He has great prospects ahead if he succeeds in this perilous accomplishment. William Merrill, professor of Latin in Harvard College answered my note of inquiry in such richly embellished terms that I have never yet trans- lated the entire manuscript into United States. Merle White- sell was the author of a popular and authentic almanac and inventor of a new breakfast food made. I believe, from cob- webs and dew, judging from the taste. Exie Gaumer, the smiling philosopher had been attempting to reconcile herself to Woman Suffrage. How long this will last cannot be de- termined. Marie McCollum, another energetic wearer of the yellow” had at length affixed her name to the member- ship of the S. P. C. M. And they all lived happily ever after.” Faye Stanfield, a teacher of a night school of domestic science for Chicago workingmen had l een attempting to prove that a man really possesses a little intellect. Toward what field this intellect points she did not state. However, it may Ire safely inferred that it points toward the kitchen range. Lucile O'Hair, the lyric singer and author of several children's lullabies, had scaled the heights of popularity and had been highly honored in musical circles. And I? I smiled at the host of recollections which be- sieged me like phantom ghosts that evening, and wearily re- turned to my uncorrected English themes. —Gertrude Sanders, P. . S., '15 ■ . Senior C We, the Senior Class, of the Paris High School, of the city of Paris, county of Edgar and State of Illinois, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this our last will and testament, hereby revok- ing all former wills, bequests and devises of whatever nature by us made. First—Hereby, we the Senior Class bequeath to Prof. Beecher, two bottles of Ayer’s Hair Tonic to be used accord- ing to directions. Second—By here, we will to Homer- Rice and Ray Bren- gle one wife each. Third—We, the Senior Class, hand down one safety raz- or to Prof. Loomis to shave off the “feebly” on his upper lip. Fourth—We transmit to Dutch” Penson one bottle of “Wake-O to cure his dreamy habit. Fifth—We, the Senior Class, bequeath to the Juniors, some much needed and long desired horse sense, evidence of which they have seen and admired in us. Sixth—We also hereby leave to Miss Ella Slemmons one new edition of “Political Economy,” one booklet How to Catch Student Criminals, and one bouquet. Seventh—Hereby we transmit to Smyrna Cuthridge one box of powder plus one can of paint. Eighth—To “Chick” Henn we leave one bottle of “Shine- Em,” guaranteed to dye hair in ten minutes. Ninth—We bequeath to Helen Graham the little book en- titled, The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World.” Tenth—At the suggestion of L. Hargis we bestow on Prof. Loomis the material on which to write a new text in lass Will Physics to replace the old text of Millikan and Gale. Five rahs for progress. Eleventh—To Mr. Hussey, through the kindness of E. Bogait, we leave one perfectly good goat ranch. Twelfth—Upon the chorus we bestow one mufTler which the Justice of the Peace lately compelled us to employ. Thirteenth—On Prof. Mitchell, W. Benson bestows his red bow tie. Fourteenth—To the Freshies we bestow, by the common consent of all. one green calico tie for each boy and one green hair ribbons for each girl. Algebraic axiom, “If like quantities be added to each other the sign of the qauntities is not changed. Fifteenth—To Ruth Black we leave one Big Ben” alarm clock to wake her so she can get to school on time. Sixteenth—To Philip Oglesby Foley, we leave one bottle of “Accelerator” to increase the velocity of his motion. Joke. Everybody laugh. Seventeenth—To A. Norman, we hereby bequeath the booklet entitled “Latest Achievements in Basket Ball by the Hot Air Process,” to be perused at leisure. Eighteenth—We hereby bestow on the class in Political Economy one copy of “Robert’s Rules of Order.” Nineteenth—We bequeath to Miss Wenz one edition of Shakespere’s “Macbeth” edited in 1613. Twentieth—To Ogle Highsmith we transmit the book bearing the title Courage as the Fundamental Principle in Matrimonial affairs.” Twenty-first—To Miss E. we leave one box of the only original flesh reducer. Purposely indefinite. Bill says I don’t like bricks. Twenty-second—To D. McMillan we leave one pamphlei entitled “Don’t let your studies interfere with your educa- tion. Twenty-third—To Prof. Loomis, at his request, we be- queath the car-fare to Chicago. Twenty-fourth—We hereby leave E. Gaumer a-lone. Twenty-fifth—To the school as a hole (whole) we leave something to put in it. Twenty-sixth—We. the Senior Class, hereby will to the Junior Banquet empty plates. Twenty-seventh—By here, we leave to The Teachers’ In- stitute 2,000 pads of theme paper, to be supplied to each teacher, in order that theme paper might not be so rare in the Assembly the following Monday morning. Twenty-eighth—We the Senior Class, hereby will to the Literary Society, a programme. Twenty-ninth—We bequeath to each member on the Fac- ulty one bottle of red ink. Who said red tape? Thirtieth—We leave “Phenie” Turner, Roads; Miss Ver- na Sanders we leave Bright; to Thelma Wright we leave a “Maxwell.” Thirty-first—Hereby we transmit to the incoming Freshies our heartfelt sympathy. How sentimental and in- sincere! Thirty-second—Upon the Camp Fire Girls we bestow a camp and a fire. Thirty-third—We bequeath to Orleigh the car fare to Vermillion. Verna says she still holds his affections, because he comes over every Sunday night and stays long enough to miss the last car to town. In Witness Whereon, We have hereunto set our hand and seal, this fouiteenth day of April, A. D., nineteen hundred fifteen (1915). CLASS OF 1915 (Seal) —Per William Merrill. A Legend of the Christ It was Christmas and as the wind moaned dismally thru the Black Forest, it rose wildly in sudden fury, rocking the giant pines with demoniacal shrieks; it tossed; it moaned; it swept in chilling blasts thru the black depths of the forest. All was silent as death but for the wind and the occasional cry of some unfortunate, unhoused denizen of the wilderness. Here and there a crash announced the fall of a monarch of the forest. In the arms of the wind travelled an impenetra- ble. white cloud of snow, obeying the will of the furious eastern blast. Deserted, forsaken, secluded was this little corner of the world robed in the black pall of night. It was a night when man and beast alike sought shelter from the storm. Yet behind the dark clouds heavy with their burden of snow, shone the Bethlehem Star, radiant and tender, just as when it had shown the Wise Men the way to the manger. All was lonely, snow bound, wind swept and alone on this Holy Evening. Did I say alone? No, for there in the midst of the for- est nestled a tiny cottage; safe sheltered and humble it stood. God-protected from the destruction of the falling cedars. The great mansions of the rich shook to their foundations with the storm's fury, yet the rays of the Christmas star, striv- ing to pierce their dark veil, gleamed dimly from afar upon the little cottage standing securely in the midst of the forest. Inside the humble abode, around a blazing fire of pine cones and logs a family was seated: the wood cutter, his in- dustrious wife and two children with innocent blue eyes and flaxen hair. Upon their faces lay an expression of hushed expectancy, perfect peace and love, expectant because the father was removing the ponderous bible from its shelf be- side the fireplace. There was a tiny Christmas tree on the table containing no tinsel, costly ornaments or gaily wrapped presents; only a few precious, hand-made toys, priceless be- cause of the love that had entered into their making. The father lifted the book to his knees and four heads bowed and four voices repeated in concert “Our Father.” When they had finished the father opened the old, worn pag- es and read with voice vibrating with emotion: Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall lie to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”, and on thru the grand, old, immortal story of the manger, the star, the Wise Men, and the recognition of the King of Kings upon his ad- vent into the world. As he read there crept into his voice something of the spirit of the angel's Hallelujah Chorus, and his triumphant voice thrilled the listening children with the nearness of God. When he had done with the evening prayer and had started to place the Holy Book in its accustomed place a cry smote the air, a call of distress from some unfortunate human soul, and a faint knocking was heard on the door. He and the son hastened to the door and threw it wide to welcome the wanderer to the meagre comfort of their humble home. The man who fell, half frozen, within the cottage was prematurely old with great, quiet eyes full of tired serenity and peace. His clothing was old and ragged, insufficient and snow covered, yet one forgot all this in enraptured contemp- lation of his face. Tender, compassionate, yet kingly he seemed, his noble head outlined against the red glow of the fire. When he had partaken of coarse, brown bread from the housewife’s scanty store, he rose and stretched forth his arms toward the little group. The rags fell away. His whole be- ing was transformed. He stood before them clad in the spot- less robes of the shining ones. The princely head was lifted and the gentle, sad eyes were bent upon them. He spoke, in a voice of indescribable compassion and tenderness, Inas- much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, my brethern, ye have done it unto me. Henceforth may the ovens be ever replenished and may you never lack.” He then van- ished slowly from view. In the hush that followed the faces of the four became joyous and radiant: for had they not received a vision of the Crucified One? “It must have been the Christ, said the woodcutter rev- erently. “Aye. answered the good frau, did not you see the nail prints in his palms?” “It was He who blessed the children,” said Hans, his eyes full of fear and reverence. Outside the snow lay thick and white on castle and cot- tage. fir and pine; the wind was hushed; and thru the rifts of the brightening sky came the rays of the Christmas star, diffusing its benediction upon the humble cottage. —Gertrude Sanders, ’15 A Lament Alas! eyes of blue, ’twas for love of you My Senior grades were cut in two. And now you say another day. Oh maiden fair, remember pray. My grades sank lower than the low. The faculty said I’d better go slow; Yet you smiled and said in your winning way, “Another night at the Joy, I pray.” And as the class goes passing slow. As down the aisle of the church they go. I muse, but for nights long and not a few, I might have been passing down there, too. The Game A referee, a whistle and ten small girls, All looking very pretty, tho they had no curls. Because they were tucked up under bandanas For fear they would hinder their play in the game. The rooters have come and the game is begun, And all is a rush, a grab and a run. Hair pins fly; two get a black eye; But nevertheless all had to confess That it sure was a howling success. The score (would you call it that?) was so low That it to you we hate to show. Though Lucille. Midge, Doro and Jo Did their very best and were not slow. We hate to say it, tho it is quite true. The Seniors lost to the Juniors four to two. L. Beall, ’15 To Carolyn (With due apologies to Poe.) Carolyn, thy eloquence is to me Like those Nicaean barks of yore. That gently, o’er a perfumed sea. The weary, wayworn wanderer bore To his own native shore. Thru desperate years long wont to roam Thy gentle pose, thy classic face. Thy Naiad airs, have brought me home To the glory that was (Ireece And the grandeur that was Home. Lo! in yon south English room How statue-like I see thee stand. An English text within thy hand. Ah! Carolyn from the regions which are holy land! — . B. A. Senior. Imagine Imagine H. Graham wearing French heels; Imagine Flip were there no automobiles; Imagine R. Bowles making an English grade; Imagine E. Bell wielding a garden spade; Imagine Miss Wenz with her mouth full of gum; Imagine our staying when Beecher says ‘’Come! Imagine It. Brengle having a date; Imagine C. Wade marching straight down his aisle; Imagine Exie without her sweet smile; Imagine Ruth Black using English sedate; But anything more hopeless we could not state. —G. S., '15 ‘Beery phrase well oiled as man's could be.” K. Shumaker. Junior Class 5 W A.U C 4. |) fc e H «■ M S.1' OFFICERS OF THE JUNIOR CLASS. President Floyd L. Taflinjrer Vice President .................... Bessie Bishop Secretary and Treasurer Orval Bandy Colors....... Red and White Knowledge is power until one reaches the point where he knows it ni —Juniors. And to his heart he inwardly did pray for power to speak.”—L. Tingley. Juniors Ralph Armstrong Orval Bandy George Buckler Ralph Bowles Tedford Baber John Bristow Charles Helfrich Thomas Gallagher Oscar Orable Olan Highsmith Paul Hippie Russell Henn Fred Halloran Roy Hinds Maxwell Hockett William King Walter Landsaw Earnest McDaniels John Martin John Moss Fred Mering John Ogle Guy Poulter Cliff Pearman Whorton Rafferty Homer Rice Arlie Serber Andrew Slager Floyd Taflinger Lester Tingley Lanier Winans Helen Propst Velma Roberts Doris Randolph Jean Stull Anna Zimmerl.v Josephine Turner Marguerite Twigg Josephine Twigg Dimple Wade Kathleen Wright Barbara Wright Ruth Wright Erma Wilkins Dorothy Williams Lydia Allen Daisy Anderson N’ilah Anderson Exia Asher Olive Brooks Bessie Bishop Mable Benefield Elva Beatty Lois Curl Ruth Curtis Clara Clayl augh Helen Coady Florence Cole Irene Duga Ruth Everett Agnes Griftin Joyce Gallagher Susannah Huston Ix?la Higgs Margaret Laughlin Elizabeth Lodge Violet Huston Janet Mercer Emma Metcalf Christine Moyer Florence McCord Flavia McCallister Helen Mitchell Mary Myers Ethel Oelschlager Etta Perisho Charlotte Wilson Opal Rorcum 7 at first you don’t succeed, try somebody else. —Smyrna G. Junior Class History In the fall of 1912 we, a crowd of boys and girls, as- sembled at Paris High School. We acted as if we were utter- ly dumbfounded at the size and stateliness of P. H. S. We were as one who was lost and did not know which way to turn, but with many blunders, questions and corrections, we managed to pull thru the first year of school with the mis- erable name of Freshies” continually with us. In the year of 1913, again the same crowd of 1912 6 “Freshies” entered P. H. S., but were now given the title of Sophomores. This time we were not “green and “ignorant, but were quite familiar with the nooks and corners of High School. We had advanced a little from our position of 1912 and were still progressing. We organized a class basket ball team, had members on the track team, in the chorus, glee clubs and semi-chorus. We also gave more social functions than any class of the year 1913. Thus, we spent our second year at P. H. S., a little more at ease than we were the first year. The third year, so far, has been one of bliss. Our de- portment does not count against us and we have more liber- ties and this makes life at P. H. S. a little more pleasant. Oh yes! we'll admit we have taken some part in the mischief that has been done, but we were not alone. To be sure, we were caught with candy and notes, and had our seats changed, but we are a good bunch after all. (?) Life at P. H. S. is not all pleasure for there is work to be done. At this writing, plans are being made for our class play and the Junior Banquet, which we hope will be the best in the history of P. H. S. Tho we get bumps and knocks. I’m quite sure that when our days at P. H. S. are over, we shall envy those who still have days to spend in these halls of learning. I am equally certain that our example will furnish an inspiration to those who come after us and that the Class of 1916 will always be remembered. —Dorothy Williams, '15, Class Historian. A reckless driver—A woman hammering nails. Olympus Up to Date Helen looked at her Virgil with heavy eyes, wondering if possibly she could get the construction better in the morning, when the sound of a voice interrupted her reflections. “Poor girl, it said, laboring with such antique tales, taking such infinite pains with nothing but a mistaken idea. She opened her eyes with a start. Coming toward her was a handsome young man, in English suit and balmacaan, his panama hat and his gloves in his hand. He advanced and held out his hand which Helen amazedl.v shook. I am Mercury,” he said. “You are so interested in Virgil and it is all wrong; Jupiter thought you would like to visit us on Olympus.” “Why I-I’d love to,” she said wonderingly—then think- ing more collectedly went to get her coat. “Mother and Fath- er are out calling. You think we could get back by half past ten, don’t you?” Mercury took out his watch and looked at it. That will give us an hour and a half. Yes. you can get some idea of the city in that time; but let’s start right away. Mercury led the way through the door. Out in the yard was a flying machine, and climbing in he motioned her to a place by his side. She got in and immediately the machine began to purr and they drifted up and over the city. It was a glorious night and the picture a beautiful one as they passed lakes, silver under the moon, and trees darkly green in the sea of light. Helen, fascinated, watched the cities dwindle to mere specks of light and then vanish as tho suddenly blown out by the wind. The air was cool and the motion of the ma- chine pleasant and the ride of five minutes seemed much too short to Helen. They made a smooth landing just out side the city wall. The gates of the city were hung on columns of marble. They were of bronze. On one was a bas-relief of Morning. The sun was rising and all nature was responding to his call. On the other was the lepresentation of Evening. The sun was setting and all nature was prepared for slumber and the peace of night. The gates were kept by the Hours and now Nine was on duty. She greeted them as they passed in. They walked down a long avenue, lighted by clusters of electric lights. On either side were imposing houses surrounded by terraced lawns and masses of flowers. Here and there statues were seen, white against the back ground of green. Pres- ently they entered a large park whose main point of interest was a large colonial mansion. “Juno and Jupiter live here. Mercury said. They en- tered the house and the butler took their coats and hats and ushered them into a large drawing room. It was long and high and papered in dull green. The furniture consisted of '•omfortable wicker chairs and couches. In one corner Helen noticed a Victrola. A handsome, tall woman came forward to meet her and took both her hands. “I am so glad to see you. my dear.” she said. Now I will introduce you all around. I am Juno, and this is my husband. Jupiter.” Helen stepped forward and shook hands with a hand- some man in evening clothes. Mars, too, she met. He was dressed in a military suit of blue with a sword at his side. Since the war on Earth commenced, he had set up a wireless station to keep in touch with events. Vulcan was there, not dressed in a smith’s costume as she had formerly supposed, but as a prosperous citizen. “He only oversees the work,” Mercury told her. Venus was dressed in an evening gown of pale green and on her head was a diamond tiara in the shape of a heart. Diana, tco, was there in riding costume, and over her right hip in a holster, was a 45 Colt repeater. Vesta was there modestly dressed in a flame colored afternoon gown, and last but not least. Cupid in an Oliver Twist suit, was to cunning for anything. “We are waiting for Apollo. Juno explained, “the Hours were having a little quarrel over you. Nine said she saw you study most often and was trying to get Three to stand duty for her. Here they come now.” A man in motorist’s apparel entered. Helen then realized that he drove the auto- mobile of the sun instead of the chariot of the sun. The Hours were all present. One was only a baby, Two. larger, and so on up to Twelve, who was a grown woman. Helen never before realized why One, Two, and Three were called the “wee, small hours.” When finally everybody had come, they donned their wraps and went to the picture show. Helen sat by Juno. The first picture was Terpsichore giving a demonstration of her new Terpsichore Trot, aided by Mercury. Mercury lean- ed over and touched her on the shoulder. “The Castles pres- ent that scon at the Hippodrome, with our special permis- sion.” he said. Next was thrown on the screen the notice of a lecture to be given by Cassandra on the “Future of the Olympian Suffragist Movement.” In an intermission Venus and Juno were heard discussing the new full skirts and mili- tary hats seen in the style show of Madamoiselle Minerva. The last pictuie was the Fall of Troy in two parts. When this was finished the party arose and went to a tea dance under the supervision of Ganymede. Salad, cheese sticks, and tea were served. During the dancing that followed am- brosia was handed around by Hebe, between dances. With a start Helen realized that she must return to Earth, so crossing the room she touched Mercury on the sleeve. “It's twenty minutes past ten. I almost forgot. I must go now. Will you please take me back?” She quickly said goodbye to Juno and the rest of the party, and stepping into the machine, they descended quickly through the darkness, coming nearer and nearer to the speck which was Paris. In a moment more, they were in her own yard. She entered the house and sank into the big chair to think over the evening’s pleasures, when she heard a voice saying: “Helen dear, it’s half past ten, and time all little girls were in lied.” ■Lydia Allen. ’16. Paris High School Sept. 1—Tuesday. Freshies register. Sept. 2—Wednesday. Sophs sign up. Sept. 3—Thursday. Juniors register. Sept. 4—Friday. Seniors matriculate. Sept. 7—Monday. Mr. Beecher mounted the platform and said: Classes pass.” Oh, how those Freshies stroll to class! Sept. 8—Tuesday. Thirty lines of Latin stare me in the face. How I wish all Latin were in----some other place. Sept. 9—Wednesday. Who said “Economy was tough? Sept. 10—Thursday. Nothin doin’. Sept. 11.—Friday. Miss Slemmons suggested “Bernardine, let’s have it quiet over there.” Sept. 14—Monday. Senior Chorus tries out. What strident yells reach my ear! Sept. 15—Tuesday. Cadets first drill. Senior meeting to de- cide on pins and rings. Sept. 16—Wednesday. Cadet officers elected. Sept. 17—Thursday. More noise by the Girls’ Chorus. Sept. 18—Friday. Boys try for Chorus. “Some music,” said the Freshies. Sept. 21—Monday. Forty pages of Physics. We conclude Prof. Loomis is generous. Calendar 1914-1915 Sept. 22—Tuesday. Officers of Sophomore class elected. Ab- solutely no vote buying in this election. Sept. 23—Wednesday. Test in political. Did anybody get 100? Sept. 24—Thursday. Cadet drill. Girls of chorus practiced. Sept. 25—Friday. Freshman class officers elected. Many names of good students appear on the Hunkers’ list in Political Economy. Sept. 28—Monday. E. McDaniel's hair stands on end on ac- count of a mid-night visit to the Edgar Cemetery. Sept. 30—Wednesday. Huge History test. Much suffering. Junior meeting. Oct. 1 Thursday. No celebrated or historical event occurred today. Oct. 2—Friday. Inter-class track meet. Freshies 35: Jun- iors, 32; Seniors, 25; Sophs 18. He is green and greedy who takes the lion’s share.”—Longfellow Shakespeare. Oct. 5—Monday. Boys’ Glee Club chosen. “O, memorable event.” Oct. 6—Tuesday. School dismissed on account of lack of wa- ter. We are all in favor of a dry town. Oct. 8—Wednesday. Sophomore class meeting. One huge English theme to be written. Cct. 9—Friday. Meeting of Athletic Association. Oct. 12. Monday. Junior meeting. Girls’ B. B. teams or- ganized. Oct. 13—Tuesday. School dismissed in the afternoon. Every- body appears at the carnival. Oct. 14—Wednesday. Freshies meet and all enlist in the cra- dle roll department. Oct. 15—Thursday. Freshies meet again. “If ignorance were bliss the Freshies would choke with joy, Senior. Oct. 16—Friday. Teachers’ Institute. No school. Oct. 19—Monday. Freshmen refreshment committee meets. Menu decided on. Greens. Seniors meet to decide on a social. Oct. 20— Tuesday. Sophs meet. 'Nother Freshman meeting. Oct. 21--Wednesday. Political Economy, it is said, affords many opportunities for differences of opinion. It seems so. Oct. 22—Thursday. Meeting of cadets. Freshman meeting. Seniors meet. Oct. 23—Friday. Senior girls meet. Staff meeting. Sophs meet. Oct. 26—Monday. Girls’ Glee Club meets. More girls than music. Oct. 27—Tuesday. Cadet meeting. Oct. 28—Wednesday. Sophs meet. Oct. 31—Saturday. Senior class social. “Who swiped those sandwiches?” Nov. 2—Monday. Elbert and Philip sweep the assembly. They also resolve never again to throw com. Nov. 4—Wednesday. Junior class meeting. Nov. 5—Thursday. Gills’ Glee Club meets to select pins. Nov. 6—Friday. Tigers defeat Junior Independents. Nov. 7—Saturday. Mr. Hussey takes Miss Slemmons riding through the country. Depart at one and return at six o’clock. Nov. 9—Monday. Cadet boys asked to wear clothes, (mili- tary suits). Meeting of staff. Nov. 12—Thursday. Dr. Bancroft speaks. Nov. 13—Friday. Tigers defeated at Shelby ville. Nov. 16— Monday. Julius Caesar lost in the hall. Some Freshmen say, “Glory Hallelujah!” Nov. 17—Tuesday. Juniors meet. Senior meeting. Oh! you lockers. Nov. 19—Thursday. Seniors meet. Nov. 20—Friday. Gills’ Glee Club pins arrive. Paris de- feats Chrisman by a score of 25 to 23. Nov. 23—Monday. Junior meeting. Seniors have a lecture on themes by Miss Wenz. Nov. 25—Wednesday. “Prof. Loomis departs for Chicago to visit the flower of his heart.” some one said. Nov. 26—Thursday. Junior Independents defeat the Tigers. Score 23 to 13. Nov. 27 Friday. Clinton defeats the Tigers 30 to 9. Norman wasn’t there. Dec. 1—Tuesday. Junior pins arrive. Dec. 2—Wednesday. Political Economy class makes a trip to the broom factory. Dec. 3—Thursday. Many Seniors ornamented by Blue J’s. Dec. -I—Friday. Shelbyville again defeats Paris. Dec. 7—Monday. Senior invitations decided on. Dec. 8—Tuesday. Something new. Ruth Black gets to school on time. Dec. 10—Thursday. More arguments in politics. Miss Slem- mons in role of peacemaker preserves order with diffi- culty. Dec. 11—Friday. Tigers defeated at Robinson. Score 16 to 13. Dec. 12—Saturday. Clinton defeated the Tigers. Score 18 to 13. Dec. 14—Monday. Junior social. Dec. 18—Friday. Brazil defeated by the Tigers by a score of 33 to 22. Dec. 22—Tuesday. Senior class party. Dec. 23—Wednesday. The Tigers defeat Rockville. Score 46 to 24. Dec. 18 to Monday. January 4. Vacation. Jan. 1—Friday. Brazil defeats the Tigers. Score 35 to 34. Jan. 4—Monday. School reopened. Meeting of Senior Staff. Junior class meeting. Jan. 8—Friday. Rockville 8; Tigers 30. Some game. Jan. 11 -Monday. Junior meeting. Toast-master elected for Junior banquet. Jan. 12—Tuesday. The Tigers defeat the Alumni. Jan. 14—Thursday. Glee Club pictures taken. Mr. Beecher makes E. Bogart stand in the corner and threatens to spank him. Jan. 20—Wednesday. Oh! you exemption lists. Jan 21—Thursday. Exams! ! ! Jan. 22—Friday. Exams! ! ! Robinson 23; Tigers 37. Jan. 23—Saturday. Wiley 36; Tigers 16. Too bad. Jan. 26—Tuesday. Girls’ basket ball game. Jan. 27—Wednesday. Senior bob sled ride. Jan. 28—Thursday. Miss Slemmons moves the Big Four to the front seats. They are Elbert and Helen. Thelma and Josephine. Jan. 29—Friday. Garfield 19; Tigers 35. Jan. 30—Saturday. Josephine Driskell married. How we miss her! Feb. 1—Monday. Seniors begin to have their pictures taken. Feb. 3—Wednesday. Formation of the Literary Society. Feb. 4—Thursday. Class pictures taken. Jay repairs his camera. Feb. 5—Friday. Glee Club sings. The members of B. B. team address the student body. Wiley 20; Paris 19. O! sad fate. Feb. 8—Monday. Grade cards given out. Feb. 9—Tuesday. Hazel Gumm hunts “The Lost Youth. Feb 10—Wednesday. Constitution of the Literary Society accepted. Feb. 11 Thursday. It is rumored that a Senior of P. H. S. and a well-known citizen of Edgar were married last Sunday.” Congratulations, Ogle. Marshall 15; Tigers 43. Feb. 13—Saturday. Senior class party at Esther Perisho’s. Feb. 15—Monday. Meeting of members of the Senior Staff. Feb. 16—Tuesday. Meeting of Literary Society. Feb. 17—Wednesday. Glee Club practice. Feb. 18—Thursday. Chorus practice. Feb. 19—Friday. Tigers defeat Marshall. Feb. 22—Tuesday. Meeting of Senior staff. Junior banquet committee meets. Feb. 23—Wednesday. Glee Club practice. Feb. 24—Thursday. Chorus practice. Feb. 25—Friday. In the tournament at Charleston, Paris de- feated Chrisman. Score 31 to 21. April 2—Friday. Senior B. B. girls entertain other B. B. teams at Taffy Pull in Domestic Science kitchen. May 31. Junior Banquet. Man. 8—Charleston Track meet. May 30—Baccalaureate Sermon. June 3—Class Play. June 4 Commencement. THE END. A NEW ARITHMETIC. “I am not much of a mathematician , said the cigarette, but I can add to a boy’s nervous troubles, I can subtract from his physical energy, I can multiply his aches and Htins, I can divide his mental powers. I take interest from his work ami discount his chances for success. Sophomore Class Sopha-more? -Sure! H 1 9Ks It. Where, oh, where are the pea-green Freshmen? Safe! Safe! In the Sophomore Class. OFFICERS OF THE SOPHOMORE CLASS. President .............................. Dick Link Vice President Clarence Gumm Secretary ................. Antoinette Palmer Treasurer......................Herbert Winn COLORS—Purple and White. I hear a hollow sound: who rapped on my skull? Anyone in P. H. S. I love my teacher but, oh, you semester exams! Sophomores Fred Anderson Thomas Black Berlyn Boyles Max Blackburn Charles O. Chestnut Owen Carey William Cramer Claude Cummins Joe Daggett Leo Frey Beecher Foley Andrew Francis Forrest C.aumer Clarence (lumm (luilford C.off Albert Helfrich Joseph Hodge Harry Houston William Henderson William Halloran Charles Keys Dick Link Glen McCalmont Virgil Moats Joe Mitchell John McMullen Lawrence Moffett Howard Mullins Forest O’Hair James Bropst Allen Piper Max Redman Verne Ragains Ruth Bailey Mabel Boyer Cecil Anderson Antoinette Palmer Mary Powers Ethel Coppenbarger Garnet R. Duncan Viola Dillon Nilah Easter Charity Entrican Pertha Forcum Hannah Ferguson Nelle Holt Marie Ilickel Mabel Keep Evelyn Kleinfelder Elizabeth Morrisey Sarah Maxwell Clara Olden Grace Ogle Fem Rowley Gladys Stewart Sallie Stewart Garnet Tucker Ruby Vietor Iji Reta Wolfe Flossie Wilson Jennie Wheeler Roy Ellis Safford Forrest Schaeffer Delbert Stark John Steidl Vernon Stewart Chester Wilson Herbert Winn Cecil Zimmerlv Paul Brunsman A Sociologist is one who rubbers into other peoples’ looking glasses to see what they look like. Sophomore Class History Bow down before the Sophomore class of P. H. S. We demand it—we expect it— we deserve it. Why not? Our students are unrivaled. Our contributions to the music de- partment are worthy of Caruso's commendation. Our cadets excel the State Militia in all matters military. Our members are imported from all over Edgar county. In fact we are an honor to the school and personally I have no doubt that when we finally graduate with dazzling honors, dear old P. II. S. will cease to exist. Our presence here is essential. Nor have we contented ourselves with the pursuits of knowledge alone. There are many other ways in which we have illuminated the halls, vestibules, and class rooms other than by our marvellous learning. Our social gatherings have been an everlasting example to the most sedate society. Our method of conducting ourselves is beyond reproach. It is in- deed an education to observe us. We were certainly not last in the interscholastic track meet, but notwithstanding this fact, we were not cast into the seventh heaven of athletic happiness nor did we indulge in unseemly RAH! RAH! RAM's! as some of our lesser brcth- ern did. Even had we done so. it would have been pardon- able. for our athletes are the hope of our school. In conclu- sion. I wish to issue a solemn warning to the Seniors, and (last but not least) to the Freshmen and Juniors—REALIZE BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE THAT YE ARE ENTERTAIN- INC ANGELS UNAWARES. have spoken. -J. Steidl, '17 Class Historian. Every time you eat honey the humble bee has the laugh on the glucose factory. The Stroke of the AH Bloomfield was in a state of excitement and expecta- tion. Under the street lights on the corners were knots of college boys discussing the race of the morrow, for to them the most important event of the year was the annual boat race between Bloomfield and Pana. The talk, of course ran to the chances of the rival crews. It was generally acknow- ledged that they were remarkably well matched crews and every one felt sure of a hard fought contest. However fair the prospects of Bloomfield had previously appeared, a bombshell of consternation had been cast into the ranks of the Bloomfield fans by the announcement by the coach of a change in the stroke oar on the very eve of the great event. Gordon Fuller a young fellow whom nobody seemed to know much about, had been given the position of stroke, when Clayton London had been summarily removed for disobeying the coach. To say that Clayton London was as mad as a wet hen would be putting it mildly, for he swore by all the gods that he would man the stroke oar on the day of the race. The betting ran two to one that he would keep his word, for Ixmdon was the kind of chap who usually got what he wanted. So the discussion ran on until the silvery intona- tions of the town clock, striking the hour of ten, told the stu- dents that if they were not very energetic about getting to their respective dormitories they would have to face the pre- fect of discipline, so they decided to adjourn until the morrow. The next day the rosy-fingered Goddess of Morning turn- ed back the eastern clouds that the sun might shine on a world where all conditions were fair for the race which was to take place at two o’clock that afternoon. Bloomfield Eight Noon found Gordon Fuller placidly enjoying his dinner when a note came from the coach requesting his presence at the East Landing. He finished his meal leisurely and repaired to his room to put on his training uniform under his other garments. He did this because his intentions were to go di- rectly from the East Landing to the starting point of the race, which was about three quarters of a mile distant. Having finished this preparation, he set out upon his journey. Walk- ing rapidly, he quickly approached the old boat house on the East Landing. Turning a corner of the house he collided vio- lently with two men. A short struggle ensued, in which Ful- ler. taken completely by surprise, was easily overpowered, not however before recognizing one of his assailants as his rival, Clayton London. He was carried into the boathouse and roughly deposited upon the floor by the side of an old boat. He started to shout but a hand was placed over his mouth and he was given to understand that he would be gagged if he did not stop shout- ing. Remembering that discretion is the better part of valor he quickly decided to refrain from any disturbance. Even as he did so he realized the whole diabolical plot. He was to be delayed until after the race and the coach, lacking a stroke, would be forced to accept Clayton London. As he pursued this train of thought the time passed swiftly. How long he lay there he knew not, but finally he began to notice his surroundings. He was not in the least surprised to notice London’s accomplice standing by a large window He was conscious of the unusual size of the window, as he looked through it and observed the scene presented to his view. Not very far away were the buildings of Bloomfield. There too, visible at the same glance, and perched high above the Gothic peaks of the courthouse was the town clock, and one glance at its venerable visage told him that it was exact- ly seven minutes of two. In seven minutes the race would begin! He knew that if he were going to escape he must do it quickly or give up all hope of pulling stroke in the race. Maddened by the thought he tugged desperately at his bonds in impotent fury. It revived his despairing hopes wonderfully to feel the slight loosening of the knots which had been hastily and carelessly tied. Something on the outside of the big win- dow seemed to have absorbed the jailor’s attention for he gave no heed to afTairs inside the boathouse. Thus left unimpeded Fuller found by diligent and persevering effort he was able to loosen his bonds little by little until, to his inexpressible joy. with a supreme effort he wrenched his arms free from the rope which bound them. The noise thus produced caused the guard to suddenly concentrate his mind on disturbances inside the building. The result of the prisoner’s activities seemed for an instant to have paralyzed him and Gordon Fuller was not the person to let such an opening go by unnoticed. With the agility of a panther he sprang to his feet, seized a chair and stood waiting for his adversary. Slowly and cau- tiously the man advanced upon him, pausing ever and anon as a cat plays with a mouse. With the bitter realization that a clash was inevitable, and knowing too, that no time was to be lost, the stroke resolved to take the initiative. Stepping forward he threw the chair above his head. It hung poised for an instant and then descended with terriffic force. The man lifted his hands to catch the chair, but with a sickening crash it tore through his guard and encountered his cranium. The victim crumpled upon the floor like a bag of meal. One glance assured the stroke that the man was merely stunned, so he sprang to the door to escape. His heart leapt into his throat on finding it locked, but a glance at the window brought reviving hope. Swinging his chair aloft, with one sweeping blow he completely demolished the window. Balancing him- self lightly on the sill with his hand he sprang through the opening. He unconsciously placed his hand on the jagged edge of a piece of broken glass and cut a gash in the palm of it. Scarcely noticing his hurt he ran on toward the starting point of the lace. How he covered the ground he never knew, but the bystanders saw him draw up to the dressing room, cast one glance of scornful contempt at London and disappear inside. He reappeared in full uniform in a trifle more time than it takes to tell it. He then stepped into the shell and the crew pulled toward the middle of the river where the Pana shell awaited them. They lined up side by side, the shot was fired, and after a short racing flurry the rival crews were off. The course was two miles long and the banks were lined with spectators. Near the finish line was a vast number of vehicles, the occupants of which were lined up along the shore close to the finish line. The interest was intense as was indi- cated by the atmosphere of excitement which prevailed. As the spectators expected, the race was hard fought. The first mile was passed with scarcely a change in the position of the two shells. They were gliding side by side. Then, as they neared the half mile buoy, it came to the stroke with startling suddenness that if the Bloomfield shell was to take the lead it was now or never. So. disregarding the pain in his hand he increased the stroke. Not to be out-done, the Pana crew im- mediately quickened their’s also. Deeply chagrined, the stroke of the Bloomfield eight put forth another masterful effort. It was matched in an instant by the Pana stroke. Fuller knew that scarcely a quarter of a mile was left to the race so sum- moning all his energy he increased the stroke to its highest point. To his anxiously straining ear there came no answer- ing burst of speed on the part of the Pana crew. A great joy entered his heart and he now entertained no doubt as to the final result of the race. The pain in his hand was intense and he could have «creamed with agony had not the keen excitement of the race monopolized much of his attention. , The crews were now bending at their oars with every ounce of energy they possessed; the shells swept down upon the finish line like the running of the hounds upon the moor. A fast horse—one The Bloomfield Eight were now fully a boat’s length in the lead as a result of their spurt of speed, but like a bulldog the Pana crew were loath to give up and came skimming along close behind. A roar like a clap of thunder went up as the Bloomfield Eight swept across the finish line a winner. The band struck up the tune of Hail the Conquering Hero Comes.” The col- lege boys seemed to want to shout their lungs out and the stroke of the Eight was cheered and cheered again. But there was one person upon whose ears all this re- joicing fell unheeded, for Gordon Fuller had fallen across his oar in a dead faint just as the shell crossed the finish line. —John Steidl '17 which is tied to a post. Freshman Class Boys of nineteen eighteen, God bless 'em, let nothing distress 'em. Like wine they'll improve with age. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS. President Luther Bailey Secretary Helen Gumm Treasurer Louise Moss COLORS—Purple and Yellow. School. FRE SHA1AN Fresh as the new mown hay.—Class of ’18. God must have loved the Freshies—Hc made so many of them. Freshmen Herbert Bovell John Blackman Luther Bailey Dan Brewig Richard Brew is Clark Bell Paul Black Harold Guymon Ivan Bussart Willie Beatty Raymond Bumgardner Clarence Brooks Ralph Cornwell Dewey Chapman Roy Curl Cecil Corwin Francis Clinton Walter Cash Otis Dougherty Victor Dorris Lloyd Davis Milton Ewing Earl Edwards Wayne Fuqua Roger Hill John Hippelheuser Donald Jenkins Raymond Jones Lawrence Jackson Edmond Kleinfelder John Herrick Kenneth Lochenour Todd Landsaw John Lyean John Lyon Jack Moyer Raymond Mattingly Ford Morton Clyde Metcalf Oran Morton Harry Mass Frank Moss Clarence Miller John Means Valla Newhart Homer Perkins Floyd Potts Willard Potts Byron Smith Donald Summers Jacob Smith Russell Sims Francis Sanders Byron Shopp James Stewart Russell Stephens Leo Sizemore Bernard Twigg Florence Thomas Julia Wood Bertha Wright Man,’ Wright Vida Wright Jason Wade Earnest Weger Walter Wallage Cordon Young Mabel Allred Nellie Brown Ooloolah Boyer Carnet Benefield June Barr Virginia Blair Laura Bales Lila Bussart Florence Barr Helen Curtis Mabel Chittick Margaret Cantlon Helen Clinton Mal el Curtis Miriam Coady Mabel Cornwell Emily Beth Doak Edna Downey Agnes Dugan Grace Davis Helen Gumm Inez Greene Millie Cross Virginia Huston Blanche Hill Helen IIuls Vivian Howard El Fleda Henson Bessie Hunter A foot ball is a pigskin full of emptiness. f r Ruth Morris Lucy Johnson Alta Miller Margaret Mattingly Louise Moss Cora McCollum Jasephine Means Christine Metcalf Lucille Nuckles Myrtle Nichols Irene Oliver Beulah Potts Elizabeth Pearman Lillis Rhoads Lovenia Stickler Ruth Shirley Martha Smith Inez Stultz Beulah Smith Helen Trover Helen Thompson Nellie Trogdon Lois Trogdon Blanche Thomas Genevieve Wallage Ruth Wilson Geneva Williams Arlene Winans Sylvia Younger Ruby Redicks Russell Roberts Freshman Class History One day in September, 1914, one hundred and thiity-six green and uncivilized “ Fresh ies invaded the domains of Paris High. Some were even so ignorant that they chose seats on the north side of the assembly loom, among their ideals, the dignified Seniors. After the customary initiation by the Sen- iors, the Freshmen lapsed into a state of anxiety as to just what was expected of them. However, through the instruc- tions of Mr. Beecher, they were able to acquit themselves very well indeed, for “Freshies.” They soon fell in with the routine of the school and com- menced the dangerous enterprise of acquiring an education. Latin. English, German. Algebra and other subjects claimed far more than their share of time. The Freshmen improved rapidly and. of course, all credit was given to the faculty for this advancement. They soon showed themselves possessed of several athletes of no mean ability and were honored in ob- taining first place in the track meet. They also have several literary stars who in time will show the school what thev can do. During the first few years there will, doubtless. Ire much work and little play, but. when they have gained enough know- ledge to Ire as wise as the Juniors, they will Ire justified in go- ing in for basket ball, athletics and music, so far denied them. They are Freshmen, but are exceptional; and when they be- come Seniors they will probably be the most brilliant class P. H. S. ever produced. So. even though they are now weak, let us all look with them into the glorious future, one in which will Ire found no iegret for the past but only joyful fulfillment of all their fondest dreams. —June Harr, ’18. Class Historian. X At illy I sate something the other night I never expect to get Tillie— The moon ” over. A Sale E “Good morning, madam. Perhaps you don’t recognize me. I am the son of a former neighbor. Mrs. Fields looked askance at the speaker, a well-dressed, handsome, young man. who called her, by a vigorous knock, to the front door. “I see you do not remember me. I have not lived in this vicinity since my early childhood. You knew my father. Mr. Abel Smith, did you not?” “Yes, I was acquainted with Mr. Abel Smith, but I did not know he had a son so young. What is your number? We always referred to the Smith boys in that manner. said Mrs. Fields pleasantly. “Well, you see I am the thirteenth son, and as that was regarded by my father as an unlucky number, he permitted me to Ire brought up by my uncle. “I remember, when I was young of my laughing with others at the superstitious views of your father. “I cannot blame you, for my uncle has often told me of his peculiar views.” What a fine looking boy!” Mr. Smith observed as one of the younger Fields peeped in at the door. I was about his age when I saw my father for the first time. He had declared he never wished to see me because he feared some terrible calamity would befall him or some member of his family. When he learned my identity and saw that I was fairly good looking, his fears were quieted. The knowledge that my fa- No. 13 ther had cast me out of his family disheartened me, but later made me determined to succeed in the world. So I am selling this handy device known as the Superior Kitchen Cabinet. May I be shown into your kitchen in order that I may suggest a place where this useful and ornamental kitchen furniture might be placed?” “My kitchen is not in a condition to receive visitors; I don’t believe 1 need such a contraption. I manage my work very well without these new-fangled inventions. My friend has a cabinet but it is so intricate that I don’t understand how it could be cleaned easily. I always try to keep everything neat and tidy.” Then, trying to divert his attention, she said. “You are very different from your father. He always said there should be no superfluous furniture for the kitchen—only the barest necessities; and that such extras made too much work for a woman.” Mrs. Fields recalled the memory of poor Mrs. Abel Smith, who had died from the neglect of her lazy, superstitious husband, who was often jestingly called Unable Smith. Young Mr. Smith had heard, from his uncle, the same story of his father’s indolence. But. Mrs. Fields, my father was not a man considerate of his wife and children. I have a sample of the cabinet, which I will show you. I know you will be pleased; for in it you can safely keen all the supplies which you will need daily in your kitchen. This will be a joy forever for your daughter, who doubtless does much of the kitchen work. You certainly will purchase this so she can do her work with ease. You know she should preserve her beauty so that she will be attractive when her knight comes riding. I suspect she has several now. Ah! she heard me and blushed, so m.v words are confirmed. Would your daughter care to listen to my explanation of the advantages of this cabinet?” inquired Mr. Smith. Marie, step here, please. Do you remember Mr. Smith, wr neighbor who often visited us? This is his son—” but here she was interrupted by the giggling Marie, who forgot the visitor so far as to exclaim, “Unable Smith’s thirteenth: the one whom he believed would bring him bad luck!” “Marie!” her horrified mother gasped. “Pardon me,” said Marie, recovering herself and turn- ing her face away, as she thought, but in reality toward the stranger’s. Mr. Smith, desiring to give the appearance of not notic- ing her confusion, interposed. “Miss Fields. I am trying to persuade your mother to purchase this kitchen cabinet—” and he again began describing glibly the convenient arrangement of his kitchen necessity. “When you have such a handsome son and daughter— vhy, what is that?” “It must be Thomas Jefferson, who is always into mis- chief.” Miss Marie was sharply commanded by her mother. “See vhat that boy is up to now.” She soon returned, dragging the young culprit, who pre- sented a grimy, jam-streaked countenance. After punishment had been hurriedly and vigorously administered, a younger brother mockingly sang, “Thomas Jefferson got a lickin’, Thomas Jefferson got a lickin', and I’m—” Turning to the tantalizing youngster, the exasperated mother said. “You and Thomas Jefferson go to lied immedi- ately. “Well, Mrs. Fields, don’t you think you could find use for the cabinet? In it you can keep your jam securely locked,’’ slyly suggested the salesman. “Yes, I’ll buy anything that will keep that boy from get- ting into the jam,” said Mrs. Fields, who had heard only the last few words. “Thank you. I will send your order immediately to the company. You should receive your cabinet next week.” “I do not understand, faltered Mrs. Fields. Mr. Smith, hurriedly finishing the writing of the con- tract, said, “I beg your pardon, but I understood you to say you would purchase anything that would prevent your son from getting into the jam. Just write your name here. Use my fountain pen, please.” “All right. I believe I will sign for it, said Mrs. Fields, who was really pleased with the sample, and had been receiv- ing affirmative signals from her daughter. “Won’t you re- main with us for lunch, Mr. Smith?” Yes, if Thomas Jefferson may sit at my right hand and his brother on my left.” —Ruth Shirley, ’18. Chokes The Freshman and Senior classes are classes of Means— (Josephine. John. Esther and Bernardine). Knocking, knocking—Faculty. Fairest of the Fair— Lucile O'Hair. General Mixup U. S. A.—Congress. Morning Star—G. Sanders. Made in Germany—German III. Sweetmeats—Dorn. Sci. Dreaming—Jo Morton. He Leadeth Me—Mr. Beecher. Stella—Frank C. Every Little Bit Added to What You Got Makes Just a Little Bit More—Senior Grades. Three Twins—Hack L. Sweetest Maid of All—Hazel Gumm. Love Me and the World is Mine—A. Forster. Lights Out—Kenneth at 10:00 P. M. Germany Forever—Miss Miller. I Want to Go Back to Michigan—Miss Niles. It's a Long Way to Tipperary (if that’s what you call Hyde Park)—Mr. Loomis. ’Stoo High—Miss Boland. I Can't Stop Lovin’ You Now—Herbert W. Yas suh!” announced Pomp Dawson, “dem Gehmans has dot guns dat’ll shoot, and shoot to kill at twenty-fi' miler.” Great Lawd! gasped Brudder Jackson, “a niggah’d run all day an’ then get shot about supper time, wouldn’t he?” An Indiana assessor had trouble getting people to list dogs for taxes. “Got a dawg?” he asked. “No,” was the answer. “Well. I’ll sess you with one anyhow; not mv fault, plenty of dawgs. Cape of Good Hope Sweet 16 Cape Flattery ............................... 20 Cape Lookout ................................ 25 Cape Fear.....................................30 Cape Farewell .............................. 40 A fellow from old Mississippi Was courting a girl who was snippi; He said, Be my bride,” But she coldly replied— “Aw, beat it. young feller! You’re dippi!' A FEW FRESHIE REMARKS ON DEATH. “Went to bed feeling well, but woke up dead.” Died suddenly at the age of one hundred three. To this time he bid fair to reach a ripe old age.” Don’t know cause of death, but patient fully recovered from last illness.” “Deceased had never been fatally sick.” “Pulmonary henorrhage—sudden death. (Duration, four years). “Deceased died from blood poison, caused by a broken ankle, which is remarkable, as the automobile struck him be- tween the lamp and the radiator. OUR LANDSCAPE. Why travel abroad when you can see all these right in P.H. S.? Cliffs—Pearman and Wade. Bluffs—Plenty of them. Hill—Roger. Chalk Cliffs—Smyrna G. and Helen M. ’16. Moss—Louise, John and Frank. Stone—The Faculty (at heart). Wood—Lots of Blockheads. Fern—Rowley. Violet—Huston. Valley—Newheart. Grass—F reshmen. The Rape of the Lock. - Brooks—Olive and Clarence. Forest—Gaumer. R (h)oads—Lillis. Twiggs—Josephine and Marguerite. Rice—Homer. I). Randolph (to another Junior)—“I’m flunking in His- tory.” Junior—“Why?” D. R. -“Well, you see it’s this way: I sit next to Floyd Taflinger and he gets me nervous and excited so that when Miss Slemmons calls on me I can’t think of anything but Taffy. Freshman Hair Cut. Athletics The Athletic Association is an organization of which the members of P. H. S. are justly proud. At the first meeting of the Association about seventy-five people were present. Clif- ford Wade was elected Captain of the Tigers and the follow- ing officers were chosen: President............................ Clifford Wade Vice President Lester Tinglev Secretary Herbert Winn Treasurer Frank NT. Hussey Although we did not turn out a winning team for the Charleston Basket Ball Tournament this year, we hope to gain recognition at the Field Meet. Wherever our teams go they are looked upon by their opponents with fear and they know that they will have to exert their energy to the fullest extent to tear a victory from the teeth of the “Jungle Beasts.” We have been very fortunate this year in securing the services of Prof. Mitchell who. through his experience in all forms of ath- 'etics, has coached our boys to many victories. We have no doubt that when our “Pet Tigers go to college we shall hear that all have become “stars” in some line of athletics. Inter-Class Track Meet At the Annual Inter-class Meet last Fall, the Freshmen were, for the first time in the history of P. H. S., victorious. Below are the scores made by the different classes. Freshmen Juniors ... Seniors Sophomores .18 35 22 18 Charleston Track Meet At the sixth Annual Interscholastic Track Meet, held at Charleston, May, 1914, Paris secured fifth place with eleven points. R. Jones made four points. B. Pearman five, and B. Bennett, two. We have had a streak of hard luck as three of our best athletes in some manner did not get to go. As hap- pened last year, the Meet was won by a small score. Tuscola won the Meet with nineteen points. Stalker was the star of the Meet, making sixteen of the nineteen points for Tuscola. Hillsboro was a close second with sixteen points, and Chrisman third with fifteen points. The Triangular Meet At the Triangular Track Meet held at Terre Haute on the Rose Poly track between P. H. S., Garfield High, and Wiley High, of Terre Haute. Paris distinguished herself by winning the Meet with fifty-six points. The other two teams, although there were good athletes on them, were outclassed by the wary Tigers. Garfield took second place with forty-two points and Wiley third with ten points. Benson was the individual win- ner of points, making twenty-two. Bolen made twelve points, Jones nine. Norman eight, and Pearman five. Smith was the star of Garfield, making sixteen points. —W. E. B., ’15. Advertising jMys even when the advertiser forgets it. Senior Team Junior Team Girls’ Basket Ball When I say Basket Ball. I refer to a team which, if not better known, is at least more popular than the Tigers. For my real subject is Girl’s Basket Ball. For many years the girls of Paris High School have played Basket Ball, but the teams since the year of 1913 are most worth mentioning. In 1913 the girls of the '15 and '16 classes organized teams, each playing on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Miss Edna Strader of the Domestic Science department took the responsibility of training the girls. Before long, the Junior team began to play what the fans commonly call “Good Ball.” Then, under the captaincy of Jessie Brown, the Its,” as they called themselves, played the Sophomores Ire fore a large and enthusiastic audience. Prof. O. R. Jones refereed this game, while Miss Strader acted as umpire. The Its” won by a big score. After this game, victory followed victory, until even the invincible Tigers trembled in their lair, for fear of a chal- lenge from this young Lochinvar of Basket Ball. As a result of their many victories, the “Its were declared the Basket Ball champions of the year 1913-1914. The following season the girls chose Miss Niles of the Latin department for coach. The choice proved excellent, for Miss Niles had previously been one of the B. S. stars at Han- over College. There were many tryouts and with great care the teams were again selected and began practicing for the season’s campaign. After much preliminary practice, the teams began real work and played several hard fought games with varying degrees of success. One of the principal games of the season was played in the gymnasium for mercenary purposes, between the Senior Its” and the Juniors. The Freshmen and Sophomores played a curtain raiser, which prepared the audience for the fast game which was to follow. The games were witnessed by a large and appreciative audience of ladies exclusively. Owing to the fact that it was a Ladies Only” game, some miscreant “borrowed” the ball for the evening, and. much to his disap- pointment and disgust, the only result was a new ball for the sole use of the girls. The new ball was all that was needed to stir the enthusiasm of the players, and a very warmly con- tested and rough game followed. The “Its” were defeated by the close margin of three points. The following morning the black eyes, bruises and sprained wrists showed the loyalty of the defenders of old '15. Notwithstanding the loss of this game by the Its.” they afterwards played and defeated each of the other three teams successively, thereby proclaiming themselves still champions of the Girls’ Basket Ball teams in P. H. S. —J. F. M„ ’15. Can a cow-hide in a shoestore? No, but calfskin. The Gentlemen From the Jungle—The Tigers Basket Ball 1915-1914 In Basket Ball the Timers have passed through a very er- ratic career. Captain Wade began training his men early in October and developed a team with a mixture of old and new material. Twenty-five games in all were played, thirteen at Independents, 17; Tigers, 28. Shelby ville, 59; Tigers, 17. Chrisman, 24; Tigers, 25. Independents. 23; Tigers, 13. Kansas. 12; Tigers. 39. Clinton, 30; Tigers, 9. Shelbyville, 27; Tigers, 25. Robinson, 16; Tigers, 13. Clinton. 18; Tigers. 13. Bra7.il, 22; Tigers, 33. Rockville, 26; Tigers, 49. Brazil, 35; Tigers. 34. ’14 Alumni, 12; Tigers, 29. home and twelve away. Of the home games four were lost and nine won. Of the games played away four weie won and eight lest. The Tigers played in hard luck lepeatedly and were defeated by some close Rockville, 8; Tigers. 30. Chrisman, 12; Tigers, 44. Robinson, 23; Tigers. 37. Wiley, 31; Tigers, 16. Garfield, 19; Tigers, 35. Wiley. 20; Tigers, 19. scores. The scores were: Marshall, 17; Tigers, 38. Marshall, 5; Tigers, 36. Chrisman, 20; Tigers, 31. Bement, 23; Tigers, 16. Chrisman, 14; Tigers, 10. Garfield, 38; Tigers, 16. All eyes were turned toward the great Eastern Illinois Basket Ball Tournament at Charleston, February 26th and 27th. Of the sixteen teams entered, Robinson, Shelbyville, and Paris were picked as likely winners, but alas! the dope bucket is easily upset and such proved to be the case. Paris drew Chrisman in the preliminaries Friday afternoon, and as they had already won two games from this team this season, had little trouble in downing them 31 to 20. Saturday morn- ing, the Tigers locked horns with Pement and went down in defeat by the close score of 23 to 21. One of the features of the Tournament this year was the new arrangement whereby a team must be defeated twice before it was eliminated from the race. In the secondary game the Tigers were irretrievably beaten by the Chrisman aggregation. The center of interest was the final game, in which Shelbyville and Robinson clashed, as each had won all of its prececding games. After the smoke of battle had cleared away the Shelbyvilliars were announced the winners of the Tournament with Robinson second and Charleston third. The other teams represented were Alta- mont, Arthur, Atwood, Bement. Chrisman, Ganett, Martins- ville, Moweaqua, Neoga, Sullivan. Taylorville, and Tuscola. The success of the team is die greatly to the excellent coaching of Prof. Mitchell. Prof. Hussey is to be congratu- lated upon the management of the finances. The team was composed of Captain Wade. Ogle. Norman, Tinglev. Davis, Bright, Winn and Keys. Of these, Ogle, Winn, Tingle.v and Keys remain. Credit should be given the second team which showed its ability by defeating Kansas High early in the season. From this promising material a championship team should Ire forthcoming next term. —P. O. F., 15. Though we lone thee we lone nothing.—Seniors. rfenderson CADET OFFICERS Colonel ....... Captain First Lieut. Second Lieut. Second Servant Third Sergeant Color Sergeant Fifth Sergeant Quartermaster Chief Musician Corporal Corporal Corporal Corporal Corporal Corporal Corpoial E. J. Lang W. Z. Wright O. J. Randy . F. L. Taflinger ........O. Bright P. 0. Foley Ray Brengle W. E. Bogart W. L. Davis L. E. Tingle.v W. M. Henderson Ford Morton J. O. Highsmith Rcy SafTord ...... J. H. Winn Byron Shopp Claude Cummin AU are not soldiers who wear red coats.—Virginia . The Cadet Officers The call to arms: ‘Company fall in!’ —F. Cummins. Cadet Company A .stalwart four-mealed person.—Todd La mix haw The Cad On Thursday morning, October 29, when the bugle blew “Assembly,” seventy-six cadets lined up in the street on th south side of the High School building. At 8:30, the com- mand March” was given by Captain Wright and the Com- pany was off. They went west on Court Street to Jefferson Avenue, thence south to Kidder’s Mill. Here they turned west again, and walked eight long weary miles over the dirt roads to Will Miller’s farm on Big Creek. They arrived at 11:30, tired and hungry. The field stove, under the supervision of Sam Brandestien and John Artis, wafted its odors of frying meat and potatoes to the hungry “soldier lads. At 12, they were given plate, knife, fork and tin cup. These plates were piled full of good eats and the boys ate heartily. Soon after dinner a camping site was picked out by Col. Lang and Capt. Wright. The tents, which were secured from the state arsenal at Springfield, by the colonel, were set up. so arranged that there were twenty tents on either side, forming a wide street in between. In the street the guns were stacked and camp-fires built. At the south end of the street stood the colonel’s tent. About 5 p. m.. the company gave an ex- hibition drill before Profs.” Beecher, Hussey and Mitchell and a few stoods” who came out to see the camp. Supper was then served. A sham battle between the first and second platoons was arranged by the Colonel, about seven o’clock. The first platoon, under the leadership of Lieutenant Bandy, was to attack the camp and the second platoon was to take the defensive. Col. Lang and Capt. Wright were to stay in camp and judge the battle. The first platoon was then sent out with orders not to attack the camp until eight o’clock. About twenty scouts, un- et Hike der Sergeant Bogart and Guard Chestnut, were sent out to get the position of the first platoon and to give alarm to those in camp. The first work of these scouts was to capture Sergeant Cummins and Guard Schaeffer. At 8:10, a sudden sally was made on the east side of the camp. This was easily repulsed. A few minutes later, the main body of the first platoon at- tacked the camp from the west. On this side they were vic- torious. The two judges. Col. Lang and Capt. Wright, called the battle a draw, although victory leaned a little toward the second platoon. The boys then sat around the camp-fires and sang or told stories. At nine o’clock the bugle blew taps” and all went to their tents. The guard duty from nine p. m. until five the next morning was divided. The Sergeants in charge were Bogart, first watch, Foley second watch, while the third was given to Boyles. It was too cold to sleep, so most of the boys sat around the fires all night. Several sneaked off and went coon hunting. They caught a large cat. which they killed and cook- ed. They told some of the boys that it was a possum and the victims ate it, then they were later told that it was a cat. At five o’clock, those who were in their tents crawled out and all went to breakfast. About seven, Mr. Jay came out and photographed the camp. The tents were then packed, and by eight o’clock, all were ready to start home, The home march was much more tiresome than the one of the previous morn- ing. They arrived at the High School building a few minutes before twelve and the guns were put away. All were very tired and most of them went home to bed instead of attend- ing school in the afternoon. The trip was voted a success, ex- cept as a few said, “There was not enough to eat.” W. E. Bogart, '15. £ Po l yt ,f WELL % WINN Music Paris High School. Depauw University, Greencastle, Ind “Her ways are ways of pleasantness. “I will make much of your voices “ Miss Winn, the Director of Music in the Public Schools this year, received her training at DePauw University. On account of her splendid voice, she has won much admiration and. we believe, as a teacher, she has given us her best ef- forts. which we duly appreciate. Her work has been made more effective, however, by the assistance of Miss Bernardine Means, who has acted as pianist for the Glee Club. Mis? Means has been exceedingly faithful, and we feel sure that she will be greatly missed next year. Girls’ Glee Club Paris High School is indeed fortunate in the possession of a renowned and talented Girls’ Glee Club such as the year 1914-1915 has inflicted upon the patient and long suffering student body. Quite a feat was accomplished in the musical world when last September, a group of wavering damsels as- cended the stairs in trepidation. Soon after, there issued from the upper story a long series of uncertain do-re-mi-fa- sols. and for the next few days a number of P. H. S. maids might have been observed going about with anxious, haunt- ed eyes. But not for long. Soon there emerged from the music room a group of thirty-one with smiling countenances. These were destined to be the future Glee Club. Under the capable direction of Miss Winn, the Girls' Glee Club emerged from the lethargy of a summer vacation and straightway proceeded to demonstrate the heights to which the possession of a properly strung set of vocal chords can carry a mere girl. They electrified the Institute, amazed the teachers’ meetings and entertained the H. S. students at var- ious times by furnishing numbers for opening exercises. Although it became necessary for the musical to give way to the practical, the music room being turned over to the Com- mercial Department, and although much sorrow was express- ed at the time, the Girls once more regained their former spir- its, and sweet strains of music floated from the depths below to ease and comfort the brain-racked students. It is true that the Girls’ Glee Club has had a most successful year and though a gap will be left in the ranks at the graduation of the Se- nior girls, they themselves leave the Glee Club with much re- gret and wish much success to the Girls’ Glee Club in the years to come. Truly it is a great honor to wear the little eighth note. —E. L. C„ ’15. Don't let your ambition for stage fame go further than High School theatricals.—J. Mercer. Then, sing, ye crows, sing. sing, sing a joyful song —Glee Club. Glee Club Gallagher HalLoran BrEngle BEnson Cummins ZimmerLy ChestnUt Bright Norman HIghsmith PearmaN StEvens BogarT HEnderson WhitesEll WiNn Frey Hargis TaFlinger WrighT MErrill MEans WiNn .4 little (?) politic is a dangerous thing. —Slemmons. Orchestra One thing which has contributed materially to the name and fame of the Paris High School is the Orchestra. This type of musical organization in the High School is very new. but. through the self-sacrificing endeavor of Mr. Hiram K. Loomis, it has blossomed forth into power. It took conscien- tious effort on the part of its members to bring it up to its present high degree of efficiency, but so faithfully have they toiled that this Orchestra now stands unrivalled by any sim- ilar organization in this section of the United States. They have always okuined an appreciative and considerate atten- tion from their audiences during the programs which they have so delightfully rendered through out the year. It is sin- cerely hoped that the Faculty will encourage this branch of music in the High School to the extent of awarding credits for the work done. To satisfy the burning curiosity which undoubtedly must possess you it would be altogether fitting and proper to give the dramatis personae of this Orchestra, so here it is. Hats off and three times three! Ruth Bailey. Julia Wood First Violin Lucille Propst, Earl Edwards Second Violin Percy Lauher......................... Clarionetist John Steidl Cornetist and President Ruth Black. Fern Rowley Piano Professor H. K. Loomis Flutist and Director —John Steidl, 17. “My vocabulary consists only of large, big tcords.'—Lydia Allen. The Literary Society On the night of February 2, about sixty students met in Room 3 of the High School building and organized a literary society. Ever)' one entered into the organization with a spirit which bids fair for the success of the society. Officers were elected and committees appointed as fellows: President Thelma Wright Vice President William Wright Sec. and Treasurer Floyd L. Taflinger Sergeant at Arms Philip Foley The program committee consists of Helen Mitchell. Chair- man. Frank Cummins and Violet Huston. William Merrill. Gertrude Sanders and Bessie Bishop constitute the committee for arranging the Constitution and By-laws of the Society. The “Alethenai was the name selected for the society. Up to the present date, three meetings have been held. and. with Miss Wenz and Miss Slemmons as Counselors, there is no doubt about the success of the Alethenai Literary Society. —F. Taflinger, ’16. Most of the eminent men in history hare been diminutive in stature. —James Stewart. Camp Fire Girls The Camp Fire Girls is an organization to develop the home spirit and to make it dominate the entire community. The initial purpose of its formation was to give to the girls what the Boy Scout movement represents in the life of the boys. In February, Nineteen hundred fifteen, the Camp Fire movement was agitated in the Paris High School and in the grades, resulting in the organization of Six High School Camps, eighth grade school Camps and one Camp of colored girls. The High School Guardians and their Camps, each con- sisting of from twelve to eighteen girls, are as follows: Miss Ethel Niles, Tehua Camp; Children of the Sun. Miss Elsie Reed, Sulomaha Camp; Sunshine and Happiness. Miss Lucile Heilig. Pulobese; Pursuers, Lovers. Beauty Seekers. Miss Maude Stanfield, Wawatasee; Fireflies. Miss Mildred Boland. Tathla-Ingu; Daughters of the Fire. Miss LaRue Dayton, Kez- hekone; Fire Briskly Burning. Mrs. Will Adams is the Guard- ian of the Camp of colored girls; Miss Jessie Ewing and Myrlc Honnold arc Guardians of the Fire in the Sanford Camps; Misses Gertrude Alexander and Lena Chapman at Rcdmon; Miss Myrtle Ryan at Vance; Mrs. Frank Fohvy at Tanner; Misses Ethel Vance and Beulah McClain at Mayo. Each Camp Fire is complete in its own organization, has its individual name and symbol, its particular Guardian of the Fire, who is the responsible head of the Camp, its own charter and record book. Weekly meetings are held, to include busi- ness, supervised work, and hikes. The ceremonial meeting, or Council Fire, is held once a month, the girls at that time wear- ing the ceremonial dress and receiving the awards for work completed. Each girls selects a name and symbol for herself, the name expressing some hope or aim in her life. Once a year, a Grand Council Fire or pageant will be held, all Camps of the city participating. The object of the organization is not purely social—each girl must work and stand on her own merits. The symbol of the organization is fire, about which the primitive home was built and the modern home centers. Honors are awarded to members in recognition of attainments in the different crafts, such as home-craft, health-craft, nature lore, business and pa- triotism. Honors won in these crafts count towards the ranks of Wood Gatherer, Fire Maker and Torch Bearer. It is the ambition of every girl to become a Wood Gatherer before the present school year expires, when she will be given the silver ring of the order. The different Camps are planning many activities for the spring and summer; they are earning money and making the movement self supporting by means of candy sales, markets, and by serving lunch during Institute. Long hikes and summer camping trips are already under discussion. But above all. the girls want to live up to the watchword, Wohelo.” mean- ing “Work, Health. Love,” and to keep the seven points of the law: “Give Service, Seek Beauty, Pursue Knowledge. Be Trustworthy, Hold on to Health, Glorify Work, and Be Hap- py.” A gridiron is a chunk of grass with some ground growing underneath. Camp Fires Tehua Kezhone Tathla-ingu Sulomaha Wahwahtaysee Pulobese The Junior Banquet, 1914 By far the mast successful social event of the 1913-1914 school year was the banquet which the Junior class gave to the graduating class of 1914. After weeks of preparation un- der the direction of the various committees, the Reese Audi- torium was converted into a real fairyland. The walls were entirely covered with hundreds of pennants, while the ceiling was artistically draped with red and black festoons, meeting in the center of the room in the form of a large, beautifully lighted dome of the ’14 colors. The entire northern part of the hall was given up to the various cosy-corners, strewn with pillows. These were set off from the main hall by neatly constructed arches of white, covered with flowers and ivy; the orchestra was completely hidden behind a bank of palms and flowers. The tables, occupying the entire center of the hall were arranged in four long rows with the main table facing the others. These were lighted by candles in beauti- ful silver candelabra. On the evening of May 22. at the appointed hour, some two hundred guests, composed of the Faculty. meml)ers of the Senior and Junior classes, and a few fortunate outsiders, took their places at these attractively arranged tables, and it is needless to say that everyone did justice to each of the four courses, which had been prepared by the ladies of the Chris- tian Church. After this, seveial well delivered toasts were rendered. Kenneth Shumaker, who acted as toast-master, took his part admirably, while the toast to the guests, given by Orleigh Bright, President of the Junior class, and the response by President Paxson Link on the behalf of the Seniors, were ably delivered. These were followed by toasts by William Merrill, Mr. Beecher, Mr. Jones, Paul Best. Miss Slemmons, Professor Everhart. Verna Sanders and Faye Huston. The reading giv- en by Thelma Wright and the selections by the Girls’ Glee Club were also sources of great pleasure. The banquet proper then closed with a song to the Senior Class. In the wee small hours of the morning, the guests depart- ed. agreeing that the banquet was an unrivaled success and worthy of mention among the list of successful entertainments given by the classes of P. H. S. —H. E. M., 15 MENU Raspberry Ice Chicken Escalloped Potatoes Peas in Patties Pickles Olives Hot Rolls Salad Wafers Ice Cream Coffee Mints Cake Senior Class Plays, 1914 G ALLIGER On the evening of May 28th, a fair sized audience as- sembled in the Shoaff Opera House and were more or less en- tertained by the presentation of a light comedy, “Galliger.” The cast, comprising seventeen girls and boys, was chosen entirely from the ranks of the ’14 graduating class. The play, consisting of a prologue and three acts, depicted various in- cidents relative to the annual Senior reception of the Rafton High School. Albert Foley, in the title role, distinguished himself by the clever interpretation of the part. Miss Esther Headley, as “Babe” Woodward, a prominent Freshie at Rafton High and head manager of the reception, carried off first honors for the evening. In the role of principal of the High School, Raymond Maxwell acted his part exceedingly well, as did al- so Miss Rachel Risser, as his wife. The natural embarrass- ment and shyness of Mr. Brown Pearman in the character of a know it all.” bachelor professor so scared of women, scored quite a hit. Miss Eos Brown, “The Woman with the Mop,” did her share in entertaining the unfortunate assembly. The nev- er ceasing line of gossip with which Miss Ruth Peters, as the principal’s mother-in-law, harassed poor Galliger. was a de- light to all others concerned. Other students who had their share in the task of pre- senting the skit, and who also deserve mention are: Gurneth Guthridge, Mildred Honnold, Mildred Hamilton, Gladys King and Paxson Link. The play was brought to a sudden, and no doubt fitting, close just as Harold McKennan, Eulalia Ward, Ida Craig, Ed- mund Coad.v, Mabel Rhoades and Lillian Hollis in the role of reception guests, were advancing along the magnificient liin.' made up of the entire cast. The performance altho leaving plenty of room for im- provement by future classes, was carried out in the spirit of thoroughness which characterized the Class of 1911 through- out its career in cld P. H. S. The personnel was as follows: Mrs. Martha Grindem. the Principal’s Wife Rachel Risser Prof. John Grindem, the Principal Himself .................................... Raymond Maxwell Mrs. William Morton, his mother-in-law Ruth Peters Mr. Markam Wright, Professor of Science and all that ...................................... Brown Pearman Margaret Woodward, otherwise “Babe,” a capable Freshman ..................................... Esther Headley Galligher Gurdy. A Special, first assistant Albert Foley Frank Sawyer, President of the Senior Class Paxson Link Millicent Cameron, Secretary of the same Mildred Hamilton Bessie Tapping, A Senior Gurneth Guthridge Marne Hensell, a Junior 0 Mildred Hamilton Mrs. Bettie Snitters, the Woman with the Mop....Eos Brown Mary, the Housemaid Gladys King Reception Guests—Harold McKennan. Ida Craig, Eulalia Ward, Edmund Coady. Mabel Rhoades, Lillian Hollis. SYNOPSIS. Prologue: After school, at the Rafton High” one week be- fore Senior Reception. Act I—The Library of the Grindem Home, ten o'clock, the morning of the great day. Act II—The Kitchen of the Giindem Home, three o’clock, the afternooon of the same day. Act III—The Parlor of the Grindem Home, half-past seven o’clock, the evening of the same day. THE TEETH OF THE GIFT HORSE “The Teeth of the Gift Horse” has been conceded one of the best productions of the season in Paris. The quality of the acting quite made up for the small cast and the audience was held spell-bound by the natural ease and grace of the actors. The scene of the play is in a living room of the Butler's home in a suburb of New York. The room is tastefully fin- ished with dull tints and filled with comfortable furniture. There is a divan, two or three chairs, a fireplace and mantle, and a table with a telephone. The cast consists of Mr. and Mrs. Butler, Rue Link and Fay Huston; Anne Fisher and Devlin Blake, friends of the Butlers. Pearl Blackburn and Eugene Allen; Marietta Wil- liams, Dick Butler's aunt, Esther Clubb; and Katie, the Irish maid, Eula Brooks. The scene begins with Mrs. Butler vainly and despairing- ly searching the town for a pair of vases. The cause for the search is this: Aunt Marietta is coming to visit the Butlers. She was the one who brought Dick up and sent him through college with much self sacrifice. When he graduated and en- tered business he supported her and has done so ever since. When Dick married. Aunt Marietta presented the couple with a pair of vases. They were a veritable rainbow with “birds and beasts and creeping things,” portrayed on their surface. Mrs. Butler ashamed to have her friends see such tawdry ob- jects in her nicely furnished home, without letting her hus- band know of it, sends them to a rummage sale. One morning a letter comes from Aunt Marietta announc- ing that she will arrive the next day for a visit that Dick has always begged her to make. Mrs. Butler remembers with a start that Aunt Marietta will look for those vases the first thing. She then begins a hurried and hysterical search to regain them. Aunt Marietta arrives and feels hurt that the vases are not in sight and thinks that they don’t appreciate her talent. The talk comes around to her painting and Dick asks his wife where the vases are. Mrs. Butler nearly collapses. Katie, in showing Aunt Marietta to her room, gives her the intimation by her innocent remarks that they have been disposed of. Presently Devlin Blake, a carefree acquaintance of Dick’s conies in and saves the situation by a change of conversation. Blake mentions a very ugly pair of vases that Florence brought to the rummage sale and Mrs. Butler nearly expires. Mrs. Butler tells Blake the situation. Scon Anne Fisher comes in with a vase under each arm and very skillfully and clever- ly concocts a tale about their being loaned to a loan exhibi- tion.” Aunt Marietta feels so assured, she very conspicious- Senior The Seniors undoubtedly deserve the epithet Jolly Old Sports. You ask. Why?” Well, simply because we have tried and feel confident that we have succeeded in having the “best times.” more frequently than any class that ever went through Paris High School. We started in early and have kept up the pace. The first thing we did was to have a mas- querade party in the gym on Hallow’en. The gym was decor- ated with leaves, pumpkins, com and black cats and was in- deed a proper setting for a party on such an evening. In one corner, a Fortune teller’s booth had been erected, and was fre- quented by all those present. For who, if not Seniors, have reasons for wondering what they will do next? This booth was in charge of Mrs. (lumm. who acted as chaperon along with Supt. J. G. Moore. Miss Niles. Miss Heed. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Hussey. Such games as bobbing for apples, eating apples off of strings and buying wives were indulged in. but the most enjoyable part of the evening was the vanquished sandwiches. the pumpkin pie. served on lady fingers,” punch and apples. At this first party, it was evident that an un- ly opens a large box wrapped in newspaper and presents them with a lovely hand painted clock, over which they all rhapso- dize, and then place in a conspicious position on the mantel. The curtain falls on the Butlers, Anne and Devlin very con- cernedly reassuring Aunt Marietta and passing sly winks and smiles to each other. Eugene Allen, ’14. Parties usually fine class spii it had taken possession of the class as a whole, and that each and every one was desirous of making the best of his last year in P. H. S. The next entertainment was in the nature of a weiner roast and beef fry. This was held at the East Park on the evening of Nov. 10 and was one of the most enjoyable events of the school year. Miss Niles and Mr. Mitchell acted as chap- eron, nor were they bad ones, for who could tell that they were not old ’15ers, too? The evening was topped by an automobile tour of the city and a trip to Shoaff’s Opera House. But now we enjoyed something new, something different, something better. We were entertained by Josephine Morton at her home, during the Christmas holidays. Cards, dancing, music and games were enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Beecher, Miss Slemmons. and Miss Wenz acted as chaperons for the evening. Here’s three Rahs for Joe!” She de- serves them, for she’s a grand success as a hostess and enter- tainer. Nor could the Seniors think cf let tin? the New Year, the year which was to bring to them graduation and the sad de- partuie from Old I . H. S., come in unushered. So, on New Year's Eve. we met in the gym and had a spread which was followed by a good show at the Majestic. But. perhaps, it would be well to say little of this party and to still leave you in the dark, as to who went, what was done and what wasn’t done. This is the secret. But just to assure you that all was perfectly alright, it is enough to say that Miss Wenz and Miss Slemmons were present. Mum’s the word!” Soon the snow flakes commence to fall and gave us the opportunity of enjoying a good bob-sled ride. All parts of the city were visited and favoied (?) with our songs and yells. When we had enough of this, we were taken to the home of Miss Thelma Wright, where wafers and candy were served, and cards, dancing, music and games were participat- ed in. Thelma is undoubtedly “all (W) right” and also de- serves a good Tiger. So here’s to her! And, in telling of our social events, I believe the “Grand Dinner” deserves mention, even though only twelve girls were present. Nevertheless, we were all Seniors, and therefore have 4 right to be spoken of. here. This above mentioned dozen girls went to tire Grand Restaurant for dinner, and enjoyed the best the house could put at our disposal. Miss Lucile O'Hair was Toast mi stress, while the other eleven gave toasts on such subjects as “Boy.” “Basketball,” Friendship,” and “The Literary Society. We then went to the Majestic and capped the climax by visiting Rowe's. However, there is a sad side to this story, and this sad part is. we were all broke when we finally did start for our homes. Now again we enjoy a party at one of the homes. Miss Esther Pei isho entertained us at her home on Valentine eve- ning. Here also, cards, games and music were the chief diver- sions of the evening. The Valentine box opened the eyes of many of us as to our worst faults, Miss Wenz receiving a cake of chewing gum and Miss Slemmons a slam on crooked poli- ticians. Esther, also, deserves a Tiger—But then, she has one. so why should we disturb her, even though we do want to show her our appreciation and thanks? Instead, suppose we congratulate her upon her success as a circus woman. Last, but not least, comes the matinee dance which the Senior girls gave in honor of the Junior girls. It was held in the gym on Tuesday afternoon, March 2. from 3:30 until 5:30. Music was furnished by the Harkrader-Rittenhouse-Newport orchestra. The chaperons were Miss Ethel Niles and Miss Nelle Winn. Refreshments of punch, cake and candy were served. Although many could not dance when they came down, all were experts (?) before they left. In fact, there’s not a one who was present, who couldn’t teach Mr. and Mrs. Castle something new. This dance was really what might be called a howling success. May there be many more like it. Now. do you not agree that we arc good sports?” How- ever. we could not be satisfied to let our fun stop here, and al- though we have nothing definite in mind at present, still we expect to keep up the good work” until the very last dav of our life in P. H. S. —H. E. Mitchell. ’15. If Bertha F. is ill, is Sarah Max-well? Junior Class Parties On Friday night. October 15. the Junior class prave a party in the Oymnasium of the High School. The room was attractively decorated in Red and White, the class colors. The evening was spent in playing games and the following pro- gram was given. Reading ......................... Violet Huston I’iano Solo........................ Ruth Everett Vocal Solo Janet Mercer Reading ......................... Anna Zimmerly The atTair was closed with the Virginia Reel and the Orand March. Every one repoited a good time, and the mem- bers of the class look forward to other parties as pleasant as this one was. On Monday night, December 14, the second Junior party was given. It was a bob-sled party. The members of the class assembled at the Library about seven o’clock to wait for the two large bob-sleds which were to accommodate them. Aft- er a very pleasant ride t ie entire party went to the home of Miss Helen Propst to spend the rest of the evening. Carnes were played, lefieshments served, and a program was given. At a late hour the sleds were brought to the door to take the ir.eriymakers to their homes. On Friday night, February 26. 1915, the Juniors gave a delightful party in the Gymnaisum. The guests came masked, and there were many beautiful, as well as grotesque costumes. The evening was spent in playing games, which every one en- joyed. including the chaperones. The future of the guests was revealed by the game of Fortune. Miss Nelle Winn sang sev- eral beautiful solos which were much enjoyed by those pres- ent. The guests were made aware of the lateness of the hour by the strains of Home Sweet Home.” All were loath to leave as every one was enjoying the evening, but the word of the chaperon is law, so they decided to make the best of things. All hope to continue their good times at the next party. —A. A. Z., ’16. One of the few, the immortal names. That were not bom to die.—Wm. Merrill. Sophomore Parties HALLOWE' The night before Hallowe’en the Sophomore class of P. H. S. showed their wakefulness and ambition by a class party. The stunt came otr in the gymnasium. Miss Dayton and Mr. Hussey acted as chaperons. Hallowe’en games and contests were the diversions of the evenings. Refreshments BOB-SLEI During the week of the big snows, Dec. 17, the P. H. S. class of '17 decided to take advantage of the weather and have a bob sled party. Miss Dayton and Mr. Loomis acted in the capacity of chaperons. Two sleds were procured and a two houis’ ride over the city was enjoyed. At this time the sled in which Prof. Ixiomis was riding showed decided signs of weakening and it was decided to end the evening by a theatre party. £N PARTY of sandwiches, pickles, olives, pumpkin pie, cider, milk, apples and mints constituted the main eats. On the advice of Mr. Harris (he consideied the electric light bill), the guests de- paited at a late hour, declaring it the party of the season. PARTY. On March 12 a third of the ’17 parties was given in the gymnasium. A program consisting of musical numbers, vocal solos and readings was given. The remainder of the evening was spent in games. Refreshments of sandwiches, pickles, ol- ives, deviled eggs and hot chocolate were served. Miss Niles, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Beecher, and Mr. Loomis acted in the capacity of chaperons. A general good time was enjoyed by all, and the guests departed at a late hour. 7 the ink runs slow in your fountain pen, will the i aper weight}’’ Freshman Parties We. who are commonly known as “the Freshies,” have, no doubt, made many mistakes and blunders during our short sojourn in Paris High School, but it is with a feeling of pride and satisfaction, that we look back upon our paities. Up to this time, we have indulged in three such entertainments. The first was held in the early part of the year, in the gym, where the following program was given: Piano Solo Ruth Morris Vocal Solo.......................... Helen (lumm Violin Solo.................................Helen Trover Reading........................... Elflcda Henson Violin Solo..........................Julia Wood Piano Duet Jason Wade and Sylvia Younger Reading Lucille Nuckles This party was followed by a bob-sled ride, on the even- ing of January 6. Although two bobs were filled to over- flowing, still much crowding was necessary, for a majority of the class had felt that they could not afford to let such a good snow pass without their share of enjoyment out of it. After an hour's ride, we all enjoyed a good show at the Majestic. However, the third was the most successful success of all of our successful successes. This party was held in the gym on Friday evening, February 15. About seventy-five gay young Freshies and the chaperons. Prof, and Mrs. J. G. Moore. Prof, and Mrs. T. J. Beecher, Mr. and Mrs. John Doak, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Trover, Prof. H. K. Loomis and Miss Elsie Reed, enjoyed the following program: Miss Niles. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Beecher acted as chap- Piano Solo Helen Clinton erons and “saw to it” that we did nothing more “rash than Vocal Solo June Ban- having our fortunes told by the strange fortune-teller, who. j jano So,0 Emily Beth Doak we afterwards learned, was none other than our classmate. .. , 0 ., c,______, i, „ , . . , • i, Vocal Solo Donald Summers Maliel Cornwell. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served, and we departed, feeling, for the first time, that we . . ?. ., '18. were not half as “green” as we were supposed to be. A man who thinks himself a wit should talk into a phonograph and then be made to listen.' Jokes WE WON'T DISPUTE IT. A school paper is a great invention, The school gets all the fame; The printer gets all the money. And the staff gets all the blame. The Joke Department, the next to the last in point of ar- rangement is by no means the last in point of importance. Our efforts have been tremendous in its behalf, and you are to judge as to our success. We have had ample censorship, so what you are given is the cream of our lot. Miss Wenz would draw an enormous salary as censor if she were in France. Germany, Russia or England, but as she is in P. H. S. she gets complimented only for her expenditure of energy. Because the expense would have been too great we were unable to provide you with transparent paper so as to aid your vision in seeing through our jokes, but nevertheless we have faith in the breadth of your intellect to appreciate the Wit and Humor of the 1915 Arena. —S. F. Cummim Jokist A DATE. One day not long ago. A certain man whom we all know Called up Leona for a date, And 1 hear he stayed rather late. Next morning Philip slept in class. And when he was called looked green as grass; Leona was rather sleepy too, So mother kept her home from school. —A. Nother Senior. Mr. Moore (calling roll to locate Seniors in History) — Miss Wright? Wm. Wright—“Present. “P. Foley has the automobile face, J. Hodge the motor- cycle back and E. Bogart the auto craze.” “Any more such ailments?” “Yes. their fathers say they have automobile pocket- books which need repairing. “Gee,” mused a man reading a newspaper on the street. “I wish I could get my name on the front page like that.” Just then a street car collided with him in the rear. He got his name on the front page, alright, but he didn’t get to see it there. Miss Slemmons in Pol. Econ.— You blocks, you stones, you worse than senseless things.” Mr. Loomis, in Physics—“What is the standard unit of timer’ Ruth B.—“The clock.” Why does C. Wade hesitate at Seat 2 in Row P? USE YOUR DICTIONARY. Altho the doctor cured him With a homeopathic pill; He subsequently floored him With an allopathic bill. Say, boss, can you give me $10 to buy something to eat with?” “Heavens! does it take $10 to buy something to eat? Yes, you see I want to buy false teeth. Miss Boland—“What is the difference between coal and wood ? Ci. Duncan—“About one hundred years, I think. Bill Wright came to school the other day with only half a shirt on his back the other half was in front. Miss Miller—“You may name the cases.” Confused Kreshie—“Nominative, Accusative, Genitive and Senior.” Miss Dayton— Why is one's language called the mother tongue?” T. Black—“Because father never gets a chance to use it.” Mr. Beecher (in History V)— Smyrna, what did you want to say? Smyrna G.—“Nothing, but—” Mr. B.—1 Well, Smyrna, you might talk a little while any- how. FRESHMAN POETRY. Twas midnight and the setting sun Was rising in the far, far west; The rapid rivers slowly run. The frog is on his downy nest; The pensive goat and sportive cow Hilarious leap from bough to bough. Bandy “Taffy, where did Susannah get that fur coat?” Taflinger—“That’s not fur. She got my goat.” But. James, think a little! What is your head for any- way?” Freshie—“To eat with. Small Girl—“Why can't a baby talk, papa?” Papa— Little babies never do, dear.” Small Girl—“Oh yes, they do. I read in the Bible that Job cursed the day he was born. Laugh and the world laughs with you. Knock and you knock alone; For a cheerful grin will let you in Where the knocker is never known. Miss Boland (in Physiology)—'“What is the first step to- ward the digestion of food?” C. Helfrich—“Bitin’ it off.” FRESHIE DEFINITIONS. A squash is a garden plant much liked by striped bugs. A man is a two-legged animal without feathers. Zinc is a metal used under stoves. Elevator—Where you go into a little house and the up- stairs comes down. IF YOU ARE HUNTING A JOB 1. Try to persuade the faculty not to give such long lessons. 2. Try to get Miss Wen , to excuse you from writing your next theme. 3. Try to convince Miss Slemmons that a regular party should not always be supported. (Especially the Republican). •I. Try to convince Miss Wenz that you should chew gum in class. SEVEN WONDERS OF P. H. S. 1. I wonder if she thinks the powder doesn’t show. 2. I wonder how you translate that Dutch. 3. I wonder how she can afford such clothes. 4. I wonder if that bell will ever ring? 5. I wonder if I got a hundred on that test. 6. I wonder what became of Mr. Beecher’s hair. 7. I wonder what attracts Joe Hodge to the Senior side. WAS HE RIGHT? He—“I wonder what the meaning of that picture is? The youth and maiden are in a very tender attitude.” She— Oh! don’t you see? He has just proposed and she has accepted him. How sweet! I wonder what the name of the picture is?” He— Oh! Here it is on a card. It reads Sold. SENIOR’S LAMENT. With one fool’s head I came to woo (school) But I go away with two.” M. of V. SENIOR CLASS LOAFERS. Hence! home! you idle creature, get you home! Is this a holiday?” J. Caesar. Host—“It's beginning to rain, you’d better stay to din- ner.” Guest— Oh, no, it’s not bad enough for that. Mr. Hussey out on his farm —“Yes sir, that hired man of mine is one of the greatest inventors yet.” Guest— You don’t say! What did he invent?” Mr. Hussey—“Petrified motion.” Financier “That is not the same tale you told the other day.” Beggar— No sir, but you didn't believe the other one.” NOTICE. Earnest McDaniel hereby withdraws his name from the matrimonial bureau. (See among ads for this bureau). Signed—Hoots. (Guess he must be spoken for.) “Oh, my friends, there are some spectacles that one never forgets,” said the lecturer after describing a terrible accident. I’d like to know where they sells ’em,” remarked an old lady in the audience. John Steidl (in Eng. IV)—“Miss Dayton, was Robinson Crusoe a contortionist?” Miss Dayton—“Not that I know of. Why? J. S.—“Well, it reads here how after he had finished his day’s work he sat down on his chest.” A GARDEN VERSE. I love to hear the blue bells chime. And the little cowslips moo; Of the tiger lilies' roaring I’m A lover—constant lover too; But mast of all the garden sounds To which I love to hark Is when at eve I make my rounds The Johnnie jum-pups bark. AN APPROPRIATE HEADLINE. Greece Ready for War. The Eat is Ready For the Fire.” “Behold the child, by nature’s kindly law. Pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw. —Dutch. Miss Slemmons—“Irene, what is a pig sty?” I. Duga— A thing to help hogs over the fence with.” WHO’S WHO? Most Popular—Faculty. Most Bashful—Bernardine. Most Learned—Name given on application. Most Beautiful—Don’t all talk at once! Most Childish—Oh, no! not the Freshies. Biggest Feet—Contested. Most Reticent—A. Norman. Most industrious—A. Diel. Best behaved—Votes not counted yet. Most dignified—Louise Moss. Mast Conceited—Not guilty! —G. S. Freshie in Domestic Science— Why, Miss Reed, this re- cipe for lemon pie savs to sit on a hot stove and stir constant- ly.” Miss Dayton, in English VI—“Can you give an example of alliteration, Fred?” Fred H—“Well, I might as well wend my weary way west' ward.” Girls' faults are many. Boys have but two: Everything they say. And everything they do. Davy— Say, Frank, how do you spell road—rhode or rode? F. C.— Rowed.” Davy “All right, thanks.” Lives of wise profs all remind us. We can make our lives like theirs. And. departing, leave behind us. Footprints on the H. S. stairs. Girls may come, and girls may go. But we wait on, forever. (Boy at 8:00 p. m.) Miss Slemmons—“I had a terrible fall at the Junior ban- quet last year.” Mr. Hussey—“How was that? Miss S.—“Kenneth Shumaker was toastmaster, you know, and I was hanging on his every word— Mr. H. (breathlessly)—“Well? Miss S.—“And his voice broke.” Josh—“Is she efined?” Bosh—“I should say so. She won’t even read coarse print.” Miss Niles (in Latin VIII)—“Ruth, do lawyers perform marriages?” Ruth B.—“Well, yes—they settle cases.” A book of Virgil, underneath the bough: A grammar drill, a Latin prose and thou Beside me, helping me translate. Oh, Latin sure were paradise enow! DOMESTIC SCIENCE. Miss Reed to Mr. Archer— Yes. this cook-book will do very well. Now I want a good book on Taxidermy.” Mr. A.—“I’m sorry but we haven’t any in stock.” Miss R.—“Oh! and I don’t know a blessed thing about stuffing a fowl.” “I want some collars for my husband.” said a lady in a hosier’s, “but I am fraid I have forgotten the size.” “Thirteen and a half, ma’am.” suggested the clerk. “That’s it. How on earth did you know?” “Gentlemen who let their wives buy their collars for them are almost always about that size,” explained the obser- vant man. Miss Slemmons in Pol. Econ.—“Now Philip, we don’t need any sleeping beauties in here.” Philip F. (sleepily)—“There aint no danger. Miss S.— Well, you know sometimes miracles are work- ed during sleep.” THE 17 PSALM. Geometry is my master; I shall not want. It maketh me sit up and study late of nights; it leadetn me into queer ideas. It wrecketh my mind; it leadeth me in the paths of fail- ing for its name’s sake. Yea. though I study hard upon it but I cannot get it; I will fear all zeros; for Mr. Loomis resteth in my mind, he uses a pointer and pencil which discomfort me. It taketh up a time for study in the presence of mine Caesar; it fills my head with theorems and axioms; my head runneth over with them. Surely it will have mercy and not follow me all the days of my life, but will dwell in the P. H. S. forever. —R. Safford. ’17 WHAT WOULD HAPPEN? If Gertrude Sanders stopped giggling? If Marie McLaughlin should grow? If Hoots should have a date? If Verna Sanders failed to recite? Mr. IxK mis (in Physics—“Through what does the elec- tricity pass in going from the trolley to the motor?” D. McMillan— Why, through the conductor.” Why didn't Moses take cheese with him in the ark?” Hecause it wasn’t Moses who went. “I leave you forever,” said J. Herbert Winn. He loved her, that wasn’t the question— The red stuff she smeared on her kissable lips Gave Winny acute indigestion. HIS FATHER. District Visitor (to small applicant for a holiday) “What is your father?” Small Applicant—“E's me father.” I). V.—“Yes but what is he? S. A.—“Oh! E's me step-father.” D. V.—“Yes, yes but what does he do? S. A. O-o-w-no; he hain’t done nothin' since we’ve ad Mr. Jay. examining a Senior picture—“What’s here, the portrait of a blinking idiot?” He (bashfully)- “May I-er-kiss your hand. Miss Dolly?” She— Oh, I suppose so. But it would be so much easier to remove my veil than my glove.” A Bright Freshie (Query: Aie Freshies ever bright?) —“Can you imagine anything woise than a giraffe with sore throat?” A Wise Old Senior (Q.: Are Seniors ever old?) “Why of course, a centipede with corns.” Mr. Beecher, after being sick a few days, returned to school. When someone answered a question in History, by saying. I don’t know.” Mr. Beecher remarked: “You are like my little boy. While lying in bed. I told him. in a very forceful way. to do something. He replied. No! Can’t spank me now, Daddy!” Miss Miller (in Eng. VI)—“Lois, what have you done this week?” L. Curl—“I’ve just finished ‘Being a Boy.’ ” LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT. The Allies' left is trying to move around the Germans’ right, and the Germans’ right is also moving around the Al- lies’ left. Now if the left of the Germans' right move around the right of the Allies’ left, then what is left of the Germans' right must be right where the Allies left it. But if the Ger- mans' right left is left right where the Allies’ left right was, right before the Allies left, then the left is left right where the right was, right before the left's right left the right's left, —Ex. Out on the campus No one nigh. Moonlight was soft. So was I. One little kiss No one to see— I enjoyed it, So did she. COMPLIMENT (?) TO SENIORS. Miss Wenz (in Eng. VIII.)—-‘‘Do children enjoy the poem, “An Order for a Picture?” ” P. Foley—“Yes. G. Sanders—“No.” Miss W.—“Well, we’ll read it and see if they do. E. Bogart to Flip—“Say, did you know that the S. P. C. A- is going to get Mr. Beecher?” Flip—“How is that?” Bogart— Why, for cruelty to dumb animals. Didn’t he kill the innocent Cuckoo?” SENIOR VICTOR RECORDS FOR SALE BY 1915. A Jolly Dutchman—Charles Helfrich. The Girl I Left Behind Me— Lloyd Beatty. Smarty Wesley Benson. Linger Longer Girl—Bernardine Means. Yield Not To Temptation—Helen Graham. Forget-Me-Not- Thelma Wright. Everybody’s Pickin’ On Me—Walter Miller. Home Sweet Home—Lloyd Hargis and Ed Wheeler. House Cleaning Time—When Lockers were put in. I’ve Taken Quite a Fancy To You—O. Bright and V. Sanders. Morning. Night and Noon—Esther M. Old Faithful—Joe H. Onward Christian Soldiers—Cadets. Powder and Patches—Smyrna G. Southern Girl—-Elsa C. Two Blue Eyes—C. Helfrich to Jo M. When Two Little Girls Loved One Little Boy—Bud Wil- son. When We Are M-A-R-R-I-E-D—E. P. and C. W. Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight— Elbert Bogart. Take a Little Ride With Me—Mr. Hussey and Miss S. The High Cost of Lovin’—Dud McMillan. When a Little Boy Loves a Little Girl—Leona and Flip. One Wonderful Night—P. H. S. Strollers. Face to Face—In the Office. Games of Childhood Days— Freshie Parties. Climbing the Ladder of Love—W. Wright. Smyrna sez—“There’s one woman’s right that’s not nat- ional but international: every woman has got a right to get married.” P. H. S. NEWS STAND. “flood Housekeeping”—Miss Reed. “Popular Mechanics Boys in Manual Training. Review of Reviews” Windows on Senior Side. Independent —E. (iaumer and J. Morton. “Literary Digest --Miss Wenz. “Judge”—L. Hargis. “Delineator —H. Mitchell ’16. “Opportunity Recognition in Congress a la Paris High. “Collier’s Weekly —Elsa C. “Valley Farmer —W. Miller. “Life —In P. H. S. 'Woman’s Home Companion.”—Mr. Ececher 'Von Fern und Nah”—Deutsch. ‘The Red Book —American History. HIGH SCHOOL. Emerald ................... Soapstone .................. Grindstone .................... Tombstone Spink— They are using toads now in the manufacturing beer.” Spank—“How’s that?” Spink—“They brew their hops.” It certainly is very queer. His fund of humor is immense, And yet we scarcely ever hear. He’s witty at his own expense. First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year The proper number—two. of course. POPULAR SONGS OF P. H. S. “You’re Here and I'm Here”—Verna and Orleigh. I Love the Ladies”—Flip. This is the Life”—Paris High School. “What Will William Tell?”—W. Henderson. “Why Did You Make Me Care?”—Wadie to Esther. The Pink Lady —Katherine Ledge. The Angel” Roy Hinds. “Day Break”—School at 8:00 a. m. There’s Only Room For One -In the Lockers. Comrades in Arms” The Cadets. Wandering At Sea”—On Examination Day. “When Johnnie Comes Marching Home”—Hazel Gumm. BLUFFER’S LOGIC. We go to school to improve our faculties. Our teachers are our faculty. Therefore we go to school to improve our teachers. Why is a pancake like the sun? Because it rises out of der yeast and sets behind der vest A PROPHECY The Juniors will most likely lose their commanding air when American History, Political Economy and Senior Eng- lish begin to seep thru the pores of their craniums and reduce the swelling found therein. Feb. 22, 1915 marks a gala day in dear old Paris High. What happened? Washington’s birthday? Goodness no! On that day came the Senior lecture on quotation marks, sentence structure and punctuation marks. AN ODE TO CLIFFORD. Clifford on a summer's day Went to the meadows fresh with hay. Esther met him on the way And they found so much to say That if you chance to stray that way, You’ll find them there next May On that glorious commencement day. Did you ever try : To eat candy the last period ? To prove the legitimacy of free trade? (In Room 3.) To remember all those English names? To pronounce the names in the Illinois legislature? To be good and dignified as becometh a Senior? To skip class? And get a permit? To discover a Sophomore genius? To hand in one perfect theme? And get it back covered with red ink? To take a Freshie seriously? What did you say? “Rise With the Lark.” 8:15. “The Pilot.” TO ESTHER M Bunny, spare that curl! Touch not a single hair; For hours she’s brushed and cherished it. Oh, leave it hanging there! Mr. Jones (in Geometry)—“Exie, bisect that line!” Exie— Into how many parts, please? Senior: THE OBITUARY Junior: Sophomore: Freeh man: Much learning. Swelled head; Brain fever— He's dead. False fair one, Hope fled; Heart broken— He’s dead. Went skating, ‘Tis said Ice hit him— He’s dead. Milk famine. Not fed; Starvation— He’s dead. A LOVE TALE A word—two eyes—sufficient. Miss Wolfe sez—No French count or English lord for me; just a plain King.” Edward Wheeler— He was good looking and got along in a prosperous condition until he got married.” Julia Woods—Say, does Katherine Lodge use cold cream? Josephine Means—Yes, she puts it on to keep the chaps away. A PARODY Sin a song of Seniors Marching in a row— Two and twenty Maidens None so very slow. Decked in bright pink ribbons, Wait and let them pass. Wasn’t that a pretty show— The girls of the Senior class? NET LOSS OF $999,009,999. Roy Safford—A penny for your thoughts. Joe Mitchell—Why didn't you keep still? I was dreaming I had a million dollars. AND THEY FLARED UP R. Brengle—What caused the fire in the match factory? T. Gallagher—There was some friction. I believe, among the heads of the departments. Miss Niles— Kenneth, dees it seem stuffy in here?” Kenneth S.—“Why yes. we should have some fresh air.” Miss N.— And 1 had the windows open the whole time that Freshman class was in here!” Mr. Hussey—“The law for building a fence is that it must be horse high, bull strong and pig tight.” We. the Senior Class do hereby agree to furnish red ink for the entire school term of 1916, provided its cost does not exceed $50. Signed, Nineteen fifteen. A SCIENTIFIC VIEW A scientist has drawn up a “boarding house geometry which will be appreciated by all who live in these places. His definitions are as follows: 1. All boarding houses are the same boarding houses. 2. Boarders in the same boarding house, and on the same floor, are equal to one another in the matter of price, but not in the matter of outlook. 3. A single loom is that which has no parts and no mag- nitude. 4. The landlady of a boarding house is a parallelogram an oblong, angular figure, which cannot be described but U equal to anything. Among postulates and propositions the following are worthy of consideration: 1. A pie may be produced any number of times. 2. A bee-line may be made from one boarding house to another. 3. The coverings of a boarding house lied, although ex- tended indefinitely in both directions will never meet. 1. Any two meals at a boarding house are together less than one square meal. —Selected. Helen Trover—I shouldn’t think those girls would allow the Annual to use their ages, should you? Sylvia Younger—Why they don’t do they? H. Trover—They do too. It says Josephine Morton, ’15 and Lydia Allen ’16” right on the front page. She—“Why do people cry at a wedding?” He—“They’re mostly married and haven’t the nerve to laugh.” OUR ADVERTISEMENT DEPARTMENT None Such Mince Meat—Dorn. Sci. Mel I in's Food—R. Bowles. Herpicide Hair Tonic—Mr. Beecher. Gillette Safety Razor—Mr. Loomis. Musterole Cough Remedy—Marie McCollum. National Cash Register—Senior Class Treasury. Arrow Brand Cellar Bogie, Flip and Dutch. The Edison—Glee Clubs. Aetna Insurance Co.—Cadets need it. Electric Curler- Marie llickle. Akron Rubber Heels—R. Henn and W. Benson. Pet’s Brand—Tubby Landsaw. —With apoligies to Bogart and Foley. I’M SURPRISED Helen Graham is well acquainted with Mark Twain but never heard of Samuel L. Clemens. “Class, we’ve just got to get down to work.”—Hussey. MR. BEECHER’S FAVORITES. “What? Courting on the back row in my class! “Well, I guess I’ll have to read you a little about—” “Is that right, Alphonsus?” “Do I have to read all that over again?” “What’s so attractive back there. Walter?” “Let’s wait until Ruth gets thru writing.” “This list of names was handed me from the members of the Faculty (with a capital “F”)”. “Well, we’ll take it up there in the morning.” A CONFESSION OF FAITH The Ford is my auto, I shall not want (another) It maketh me to lie down beneath it; it soureth my soul. It leadeth me into the paths of ridicule, for its name's sake; Yea, though I ride through the valleys, I am towed up the hills; I fear much evil, for thy rods and thy engine discomfort me. I annoint thy tires with patches; thy radiator runneth over. I prepare for blow-outs in the presence of enemies. Surely if this follows me all the days of my life, I will dwell in the bughouse forever and ever. —Selected. He was a poet. How the trees are moaning and sigh- ing today, he murmured. She was practical, So would you if you were as full of green apples as they are,” she replied. Irate German to stranger who has just stepped on his toe)— Mein Freund, I know my feet was meant to be walked on but dot privilege belongs to me. The Patient—“Doc. I can’t pay you any money because I haven’t any. Will you take it out in trade? The Dentist—“Well, I might consider it. What’s your business?” The Patient—“I lead a German band. We will come around and serenade you every night for a month.” Charles, do you know the causes of the Revolutionary War?” Charles looked interestedly at his instructor and replied, as if carrying on a social conversation: “No, do you?” THE TWELVE LABORS OF HERCULES. Hercules (any Senior) 1 His first day in School. 2 Wading thru first year English and Algebra. 3 Asking for the first date. 1 Trying out for Glee Club. 5 Making up Sophmore Geometry. 6 Eating (?) at the Junior Banquet. 7 Concealing candy boxes from Miss Slemmons. 8 Making his first speech in Pol. Ec. 9 Passing Senior German. 10 Translating Vergil by the day. 11 Getting thirty-two credits. 12 Graduating or commencing. Lawyer—“How does it happen that you have waited three years before suing this man for calling you a ihinoce-ous?” Rube— Because I never saw one of the beasts till yester- day in the zoo. THINGS WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW Why Mary Wright refuses to grow up. How long it would take William M. to tell all he knows. Why so many answers end with a rising inflection (?) Of whom does M. McLaughlin dream in History (?) Who returned H. Graham's candy box. Hark! Ye undergrads who sit with envious eyes while the Senior leisurely unfolds the “Daily Tribune. It is not as idealistic as it looks to represent seven Irishmen in the Illinois legislature. FACULTY IDIOMS But to return to the original discussion—Miss Slemmon?. Precisely—Miss Dayton. Wir mussen ein wenig ubersetzen—Miss Miller. I feel that I have a right to expect more of Seniors than of Freshmen but—Miss Wenz. Our review for today begins with line—Miss Niles. Yes, yes, I think that’s right—Mr. Beecher. I want to see you a minute after school—All of them. PRZASNYSZ There was a young lady of Przasnysz, Who rode on the back of a phthrzasnysz. When they asked, “Does it trot?” She said, Certainly not; It’s a shrdlu and etaoin phtrzasnysz. Mr. Hussey- “Now if a man can do one fourth of a piece of work in two days, how long will he take to finish it?” Wise Freshie—“Is it a contract job or is he workin' by the day?” NOTICE A new department in Appreciation is soon to be added to P. H. S. by the Seniors. Its purpose is to teach Miss Slem- mons a proper appreciation of hot house and cut flowers, es- pecially in the expensive winter season. —G. S. Miss Boland (in Zoology What animal is satisfied with the least nourishment?” Wise Soph— The moth, holes.” because it cats nothing but JUDGMENT OK MY PEDAGOGUE. 100 per cent Our teacher is an easy mark. 95 per cent—I like the teacher. 90 per cent—The teacher is good. 85 per cent—The teacher is fair (either sex). 80 per cent—The teacher must be watched. 75 per cent—I wish we had somebody else. 70 per cent—Our teacher is a crook. Mr. Beecher (as last resort to an offending Senior)—“I’m very much afraid I won't meet you in heaven.” Senior—“Why, Mr. Beecher, what have you been doing now ?” FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK. A small visitor got hold of a description of Prof. Loomis submitted by an admiring Geometry stude. He puzzled over it for a while and then said— Say, Kenneth, wot’s a feebly? K. S.—1“Why, there isn’t any such thing.” Small Visitor—“Yes, there is. It’s in this paper. It says, ’He had a feebly growing down on his upper lip.’ ” HE HADN’T HEARD. Miss Slemmons—“Where is the Dead Sea?” John Moss— Don’t know ma’am.” Don’t know where the Dead Sea is? “No, ma’am, I didn’t even know any of the seas were sick.” Professor Ix omis in Chemistry—“If anything should go wrong in this experiment, we and the laboratory with us might lie blown sky high. Come closer, gentlemen, so that you may be better able to follow me.” PARIS HIGH SCHOOL (An Acrostic). Paris is a grand old school, A d its pupils proud and free; Root and “rah for dear old Paris, In every game with joy and glee. So let it be, so let it ever be. H‘gh School is indeed the fairest. In all the schools the countiy o'er. Glory in your dear old Paris, Hail it with a joyful roar. Shelby ville is in the test. Charleston team will jump with fear; Hoosiers admit we’re the best. Orange and black are colors dear; On Tigers then depends the rest. Let us yell for P. H. S. Miss Boland— Now, Russell, can you tell me how many seasons there are?” R. Stevens— Yes, ma’am, three. Miss B.—“Only three? Name them.” Russell- The base ball season, the track season, and the basket ball season.” Miss Wolfe— What kind of ribbon do you use on your typewriter?” Miss Heilig—“Pink. It suits my complexion best.” INDIVIDUALITY SHOWN IN EVERY PORTRAIT Nuckles—The Photographer Extra ordinary in your city. FINE TAILORING SUITS AND OVERCOATS lac AND UP CLEANING AND PRESSING B. W. CRAMER Link Buchannan Bldg., Central Ave. R. H. Kile. Pres. E. E. Gregg. Trust Officer R. K. Shcllcdy, Sec'y Nelson Title and Trust Co. PARIS. ILLINOIS Capital Stock $75,000 LOANS. ABSTRACTING AND CONVEYANCING WHEN IN NEED OF THE BEST GO TO Lodge Dresbach Hardware Dealers Hast Side Square Both Phones Xo. 175 B. A. C U R L Wall Paper PICTURE FRAMES MADE TO ORDER Douglas Bldg.. W. Side Sq. CATECHISM. Who during his High School caieer has earned more A’ than any one else? The Senior. (He has been here longer.) Who is never degraded by hearing his name read aloud in Assembly? The Senior. (He is generally unavoidably absent on those occasions.) Philip (answering Mr. Beecher in History on Monday morning—“No ma'am. Mr. Beecher—“Who do you think I am? This is Monday morning, not last night.” C. Helfrich (to Jo Morton)— These sandwiches are dandy.” Jo—“Oh. do you like them? Helen made them. Earnest McDaniel in Junior class meeting—“I make a mo- tion that we have a hobo party then I can come.” Soldiers are always attractive to women. Query—Is that the reason Helen Graham knows so much about battles? Miss Winn (testing F. Taflinger's voice)—“Floyd, your voice has timbre.” He laughed. When she asked him the reason for his laughter, he replied—“I think it strange that there should be timber in a blockhead.” Mother—“Johnny, you said you went to Sunday school. Why do your hands smell of fish?” Johnny—“Well, you see. mamma. I carried my S. S. paper home and the outside is all about Jonah and the whale.” Miss Niles (in Latin VIII)—“The Romans were very fond of green things, what, for instance. Dudley? Dudley McM (unthinkingly)—“Why, the Freshmen, of course.” Freshman, well versed in parliamentary law—“I resign my resignation. Miss Boland— What is it that weakens the body?” C. Brooks— Overwork.” Miss Boland— Not on your part.” Charlotte Wilson (after first day in P. H. S.)—“Say, this is the stickiest place I ever saw.” Etta P.—“Why?” C. W.—“Well, the first three persons I met were Gumms. What’s in a name? Exie G. (discussing eats for party)— Oh. let’s have chicken.” E. Means—“Oh, no, let's have rabbit.” Mr. Loomis, in Physics— What is your reason for be- lieving in the nebular hypothesis?” D. McMillan— Well, after some man went to all the trou- ble of finding it out. it seems a shame not to believe it.” H. Graham— Some men are, you know, born great, some achieve greatness—” J. Morton “Exactly! And some just grate on you.” “Oh. call it by some other name. For friendship seems too cold.” —Helen G. and Francis C. Agent- Is the head of the house in, sonny?” Bryce Beecher—“Nope, nobody but pa.” WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR THAT PRACTICAL GIFT A WRITING DESK. CHAIR OR CEDAR CHEST FOR MY GIRL GRADUATE A SECTIONAL BOOKCASE. OR EASY CHAIR FOR MY BOY GRADUATE Horace Link Co. 70 Both Phonos 70 l Wh Proof Cedor Chrtls T. A. FOLEY Manufacturer Band Sawn Hardwood QUARTERED AND PLAIN LOGS CASH PAID FOR GOOD LOGS Kinloch 618 Stove Wood and Kindling Bel! 95 TO GRADUATE AT DORSETT’S The House of Good Clothes WE WILL GIVE to PER CENT DISCOUNT ON ALL PURCHASES MADE FOR GRADUATION SAVE 10 % on Your Entire Outfit at DORSETT’S Shoaff’s Opera House L. A. G. SHOAFF. Proprietor F. E. WEAVER. Lesse Mgr. Now Showing Moving Pictures of the Highest Class Every evening at 7:i - Matinee every Monday. Friday and Sat- urday at J.30. We extend a special invitation to Ladies and Children. “The Home - - ---------------of--------------- - - the Universal” IGNORANT TKACHER! What did you learn at school today, dearie?” asked the mother of little Mabel when the child returned from her first day at school. I didn’t learn anything,” was Mabel’s disgusted reply. There was a woman there that didn’t know a single thing. I had to tell her everything.” Breathes there a Senior Who has not said, Tomoriow I'll get out of bed At five a. m. and study till The bieakfast bell rings with a will? Breathes there a Senior Who has not said. At five a. m.. How nice this bed!” And then snored on till after eight. Then wondered how he slept so late? —A. J. W. “When exams are nigh, she’s sure to sigh About the wasted days. Then cram and cram for an exam. But finds it never pays.” “Rest, rest, let me rest! I have no thought but lest!”—Seniors. Albert Helfrich (in Ancient Hist.)—“The Greeks were well cultivated.” Mr. Beecher (in Hist. VIII)—“The slaves were put to the simple task of raising cane.” INCONGRUITIES. The truth in the Arena.” John Steidl in a home for mutes. Peace in the High School addition of the 111. legislature. Knowledge in I . H. S. without the Seniors. Smyrna without a man. Ogle Highsmith without a Church. Merle Whitesell without a King. FRESHMAN COMPOSITION OF THE DOG. The dog should be a native of Dog Island. Florida. The dog really has five limbs; counting his tail, which is limber, whereas a leg is just plain limb. His natural means of ex- pression is doggerel, in which he is frequently quite dog- matic. Generally speaking, it seems proper for the dog to live in a dogwood house, sail in a dogger, and drive at a dignified dog-trot in a dog cart. He may return in time for his dinner of dogfish by consulting the dog-watch. Let us hope he will firmly believe in dogma; so that at the end of dog-days, when he dies, he may find a heaven on the dog star. E. Wilkins— Don’t you want to walk down the street with me, little boy?” T. Barber “Nope, I'm too young.” Said A. to U, I CUR Inclined to B A J. Said B. to A, “Uhr mind I C Shows signs of slight D K.' A _ y We are Makers of High Class Photographs Come in and See Our Beautiful Display. S x Southeast Corner Square. Phone 259A. J A Complete Line of Amateur Supplies. JONES A FRESH IE TO HIS STOMACH. What’s the matter with you, stummick—ain’t I always been your friend? Ain’t I been a partner to you? All my pennies don't I spend A getting nice things for you? Don’t I give you lots of cake? Say stummick what’s the matter that you had to go and ache? For your sake I’ve gone the limit for domestic science girls. Just to treat you with the samples of their dainty cooking whirls. Why, I loaded you with good things yesterday. I gave you more Mashed taters. squash and turkey, than you ever had before; 1 gave you nuts and candy, pumpkin pie and chocolate cake— And last night when I’d got to bed, you had to go and ache! Say, what’s the matter with you? Ain’t you satisfied at all? I gave you all you wanted, you were hard just like a ball. And you couldn’t hold another bit of pudding; then last night You ached, most awful stummick. that ain’t treating me just right! I’ve been a friend to you all right, why ain’t you a friend of mine? They kept me from the show last night because you made me whine. I’ve got to stay from school today, and, stummick. I’m afraid That your fault will put a crimp of goose-eggs in my grade. I’m awful sick this morning, and I'm feeling awful blue. Becoz you don’t appreciate the things I do for you. —W. K. n. ’15. Prof. Mitchell—“Now I will test you out in subtraction. If there were four flies on my desk and I killed one, how many would be left?” M. Ewing One. The dead one, of course.” Don't sigh,” he said For we will wed As soon as I graduate.” But, my. oh, my! Was her reply, That’s so indefinite.” What “dodunks” we are To spend our lives here, In this little school grind and strife; When better by far. We might have, my dear. A quiet domestic life. Ethel C. and Donald S. PROPOSITION. Theorum—If you love a girl she loves you. Given—You love your girl. To prove—She loves you. Proof—All the world loves a lover (Shakespeare). Your girl is all the world to you (Evident). Your girl—the world. (Things equal to the same thing are equal to each other). Your gill loves a lover. You are a lover. Your girl loves you. To Our Dear Teachers— Here’s to the Faculty, Long may they live; Even as long As the lessons they give. A. J. BABER. President R. G. SUTHERLAND. Cashier WM. J. HUNTER. Vice-President F. BABER. Ass't Cashire ORGANIZED 1865 FIRST NATIONAL BANK PARIS. ILLINOIS Surplus $150,000 Capital $150,000 DIRECTORS A. J. Baber James T. Eads W. T. Hunter G. W. Marley D. D. Huston Frank L. Moss E. E. Gregg V. M. Scott D. D. Baber Accounts and Collections Solicited Every Kind of Legitimate Banking Done THE HOME BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION ‘Paris, Illinois ORGANIZED JANUARY i. 1903 Authorized Capital $ 1,000,000 PLACE YOUR MONEY IN A CONSERVATIVE INSTITU- TION AND WATCH IT GROW WE ALSO MAKE LOANS ON APPROVED PROPERTIES Office, First National Bank. R. K. McCord, Sec y. INQUISITIVE? W. Davis asked in Physics class—“If you were to eat ammonium nitrate and it killed you and you were cremated, would you explode?” “I won’t wash my face,” said one of our little Freshies, defiantly. “Naughty, naughty, reproved his elder sister, a Senior. “When I was a little Freshman I always washed my face.” Freshie—“Yes and now look at it.” Olive Biooks wants to know—“If all the world’s a stage, and men and women merely players, where is the audience to come from?” Mr. Brown— What other courts are there besides the higher and lower courts? L. Davis (thinking it was 12:30)—“Tennis courts. E. Lodge (discovering a hole in her shoe remarked sadly) —“Alas, my friends, there's another good sole gone the ways of the holy!” G. Stewart—“Helen, don’t go out in the rain without your coat; you’ll spoil that new dress. H. Graham—“Oh. it doesn’t mind a little water—it’s a sailor! Miss Dayton- What is the hardest thing to keep in the oaths which the Knights of Arthur took? Dick Link—“To love one maiden only.” Freshie— Say. how do those players get the dirt off their clothes and faces?” Wise Senior—“Oh, that’s what the scrub team’s for.” EXAMS. Exam is just a gamble, Don’t you know? Just a little idle ramble. Don’t you know? The Prof, lays down his hand. You scratch your head and lose your sand; Think awhile and then disband. Don’t you know? Rough Behavior- Cutting an acquaintance. Breaking into society. Hitting the high places. Smashing a record. Knocking a performance. Choking off a speaker. Hanging a picture. Jumping onto a proposition. Killing time. “Why do you sign your name J. J. J. John Steidl?” asked E. McDaniel. “Because it is my name,” answered John, “I was chris- tened by a minister who stuttered. Wanted Some place to skate—Freshies. Wanted—Someone who can translate Caesar.—Miss Niles. For Sale—Moth preventive.—Tehua Camp Fire. Miss Slemmons (in Mod. History)—“Helen, how do you make a Maltese cross?” Helen Propst— Step on its tail.” WaJdorf Smoke House BILLIARDS. POCKET BILLARDS. CIGARS Both Phone N. E. Cor. Square M E N K E SEZ Shank Pearman FOR STEIN BLOCH CLOTHES WILSCN BROS. SHIRTS J. B. STETSON HATS East Side Square Paris, Illinois Morrisey’s FOR GOOD SHOES E. P. H A U G WATCHES and JEWELRY Best line of Graduation Gift in the city TURNER’S 5 8 10c STORE North Side Square PARIS. ILLINOIS EVERYTHING: OR ANYTHING 5 and 10 CENTS Jack C. Riedel (Jack the Jeweler) Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing 234 N. MAIN ST. PARIS Parris Fine Confectionery e nd Ice Cream Parlor WE MAKE PURE CREAM FINEST CHOCOLATES AND BON BONS S. J. PAPADAKOS West Side Square Paris. Illinois We have a full line of Musical Merchandise. Our stock of PIANOS Is being replenished constantly. We buy the most for our money and give the most for your money. A. C. LANDIS CO. IT REMINDED HIM. It was midnight. “Wow-wow-wow-wow!” cried baby. “Four bawls and I walk.” answered Daddy as he thought of his base ball days at school. A BRIGHT BOY. “Now,” said the teacher. “I want you to bear in mind that the word “stan” at the end of a word means ‘the place of.’ Thus, we have Hindustan—the place of the Hindus. Can any- one else give another example?” Everybody thought for a while and Johnny Snaggs raised his hand—“Yes. sir, I can. Umbrellastan—the place for um- brellas. Dr. Barton was the oddity of his time. As he was a man of remarkable sympathy, people told him everything that hap- pened. A gentleman, coming one day into his room, told him that Doctor Vowel was dead. What,” said he. “Vowel dead? Thank heaven, it is ’e. and neither ’u, nor ’i!” Virgil Moats—“Got any thumb tacks?” James Propst—“No, would finger nails do?” John Steidl—“Did you know they had automobiles in Ro- man times? L. Hargis—“No. how did you know that ? J. Steidl (translating from Caesar)—“Caesar had trave'- ed seven days when he came to a Ford.” Geo. Buckler—“Say. there’s a girl in Terre Haute whose nickname is postscript!” Clarence Gumm— Why is that? G. Buckler “Because her name is Adaline Moore!” HIS PROUD TITLE. The Small Student—“Papa do you know what the great Napoleon’s nickname was?” Wishing that his son might have the pleasure of giving the information he asked—“What was it, son?” His state of mind may be imagined when the boy an- swered—“He was known as the Little Corpuscle.” SUCCESS. What is the secret of success?” said the Sphinx. “Push,” said the button. Take pains,” said the window. Never be led. said the pencil. Be up to date, said the calendar. “Always be cool,” said the ice. “Do business on tick,” said the clock. Never lose your head.” said the barrel. “Do a driving business, said the hammer. “Aspire to great things, said the nutmeg. “Make light of everything,” said the fire. Make much of small things.” said the microscope. “Never do anything off-hand, said the glove. “Spend much time on reflection,” said the mirror. Kind a good thing and stick to it,” said the glue. Strive to make a good impression. said the seal. LUCKY. An Irishman got into a street car and found one seat va- cant which he occupied. Sure.” he said. “I came in just in the nick of time. If I was to come in now I wouldn't find a seat in the car. The Man With Check Book or the Man Without FINDS IT TO HIS ADVANTAGK TO TRADE WITH US Tailorcd-to-.Measure Suits. More than 2000 AH Wool Patterns to select front S15 to S45 Ready-to-wear Suits—a bin line to choose front—in (trays, stripes, browns, screes. SI2.50 to S22.50 CLOTHING FURNISHINGS SHOES WALTER SIMS SON North Side Square Kinloch 575-I.., Bell 16-W. All the Latest Styles in lp-to-Date FOOTWEAR OFFICIAL SIGN , Chocolates V sl, JttfuUr cut, ik eAA Z Always Fresh at Rowe’s Drug Store The Rexall Store On the Candy Comer Always A GOOD SHOW AT The Majestic Miss Niles says that, cum-tum” means not only but also. Good names for twins, huh? I d rather be a could-be,” If I couldn’t be an are.” For a “eould-be is a maybe, With a chance of touching par. I'd rather be a has been.” Than a might have been.” by far. For a might have been.” Has never been. And a “has been was once an are. Parent Why are you home from school so early?” Mischievous Offspring- Simply a matter of principal, father. Winnie Says—“Many are cold but few are frozen. Many are called but few get up.” In fixing the tennis court, a post fell on Flip and Dielie. Say, call the post-master, said Flip. What for? asked Mr. Mitchell. Flip— To take the post-off-us.” Adam—“The shadows aie becoming long, darkness ap- proaches, it must be Eve.” HISTORY. Say Pop. what do the letters D. C. mean when put after Washington?” “They mean daddy of his country, child. Don’t you study Histon? Mr. Brown— You can't take a thing from another unless they are in the same class. F. Sanders—“Then how can you take three quarts of milk from two cows?” •, Milton never tainted to see anyone after he became blind —R. Black. Paris Savings and Loan Association —OF— Paris, Illinois Authorized Capital $2,000,000 OFFICERS J. G. BROWN W. B. HODGE A. H. CLINE EDWARD LEVIXGS FRANK T. O’HAIR • President Vice President Secretary - Treasurer Attorney BOARD OF DIRECTORS DR. J. E. ADAMS EDWARD I.EVIXGS I. X. SHAW C. P. THOMAS DR. E. LAUGH LI X ). G. BROWN’ H. L. HODGE GEO. V. DOLE W. H. HODGE OFFICE AT CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK Thi combination in Dry Clean- ing is to be bad here—just ask anyone who has tried ti tor proof. Dry Cleaning Requires Skill, Exacting Care and up-to- date Equipment if the work is to be done properly. Giving the work to us assures it being done perfectly—and. remember no matter how delicate the fabric may be. it can be en- trusted to US. If You want a Rattling Good Hat Of Style and Quality. Let Us Make Yours Prices from $2.50 up Come in and Sec Our Stock of Felts Old Hats Made New The Unique Pressing Both l’hones Cleaning and Company 130 i-2 Maiin St. Clubs SUMUS SEPTEM (Latin Club). Instructor ..................... Miss Niles President Dudley McMillan Vice President William Merrill Treasurer .................. Helen Mitchell Other Members Ruth Black Lloyd Beatty Kenneth Shumaker. Object— To conquer Vergil. Club Poem— All are dead who spoke it. All are dead who wrote it. All will die who learn it. Blessed death: They surely earn it. Motto—Possunt quid posse ridentur. GERMAN CLUB. President................Kenneth Shumaker Vice President Charles Hclfrich Motto ......................... Fair Play Counselor ..................... Miss Miller THE FAT MANS CLUB President “Fatty” Ralph Bowles Vice President “Tubby” Elwyn Bell Secretary “Skinny” Todd Landshaw Treasurer Heavy” John Ogle Mascot ............. “Snookums Ted Barber Motto—Everybody loves a fat man (Even the faculty). STROLLERS’ CLUB. This is to certify that Josephine Morton. Helen Mitchell, William Merrill and Philip Foley are full fledged memlrers of the Senior Strollers’ Club of Paris High School. —(Signed) The Oakland. N. B. A pepper box is the symbol of this society and all others who wish to join must pay $1 as a “mum” fee and be ready at any time and any place to take leng hikes. TENNIS CLUB. President Virgil Moats Two courts have been laid out and scalped” on the High School dandelion patch for the amusement and recrea- tion of all the tennis fans of Paris High. THE KNOCKERS’ CLUB. Motto—Opportunity knocks but once at every man's door —but there's no limit to the echoes. President Walter Miller Vice President Raymond Jones Secretary Arthur Forster Hammer and Anvil Chorus—Rest of Manual Training class. IT PAYS TO TRADE AT Archer’s We Side Book Store All school books and supplies. Finest lines, writing paper made. Kodak and Kodak supplies. Watcr- man-Moore Schacffer Fountain pens. IF WE DO NOT HAVE WHAT YOU WANT WE WILL GLADLY ORDER IT FOR YOU JOY Theater Ho-ne of the Mirror Screen VK SHOW ONLY THE VERY LATEST AND BEST OF THE LICENSED PICTURES ADMISSION rC EVERYBODY WELCOME E. H. ZIEGLER. Frop. Mgr. The Steidl Market The Home of GOOD MEAT EXCLUSIVE AGENTS FOR SPAULDING’S Athletic Supplies. A full line of 1915 Baseball. Track. Tennis, Swimming and Football Good s now in stock. A. VV. WOLFE Shirley Cornwell Manufacturer of TABLE MEAL. WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR AND FEED Wholesale Dealer in MEAL. WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR CHICKEN FEED A SPECIALTY Custom Grinding, Cash or Exchange We Solicit Your Patronage Phones: Kinloch 105. Bell 104 MILL. 120 UNION ST.. PARIS. ILLINOIS Alumni BY AN ALUMNA My reminiscences would be longer had the years sinca my graduation not been so few. If the reader will accept a lit- tle second hand goods, however. I can hint at some of the differences twixt P. H. S. now and P. H. S. in years gone by. For instance. I’ve heard quite a little about how things '.were run when Prof. Harvey was at the helm. All the bad boys were good boys then—from necessity—and the good lit- tle boys were fearfully sat upon and abused. Twas quite piti- ful! Cadets were an unknown quantity, and such things as girls’ basket ball teams and tennis courts on the beautiful lawn! Unthinkable! ! ! Ah well! Every man has his day. and Professor Harvey seems to have had a great many. They were jjood days, too, but a long time ago. “Times have changed, hain't they, sence you an’ me wux young?” Haven’t you all heard it? You see they didn’t have Miss Wenz and Miss Helen Miller as English teachers in those days. Anyway, we’ve only to burrow back into the eighties and nineties to see that a great many changes have been made in old P. H. S. We also know that most of them, if not all. in fact, have been for the good, and I know I voice the sentiment of every one who has graduated from Paris High when I say —may she grow larger and better with the years, her admini- stration wiser, her instructors more competent (if possible), her pupils more earnest, and her alumni more loyal. Here's to good old Paris High! -H. G. H. 12. ALL INDIAN MOTOCYCLES ARE HONEST INJUNS PARIS CYCLE COMPANY 231 North Main Street The BEST Ice Cream Sodas —WHERE? At GEO. Y. PERKINS OF COURSE. A. FREY Dealer in GROCERIES. FLOUR AND MILL FEED 135 East Wood Street Both Phones 36S SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO STUDENTS. SHOES OF QUALITY Trover Shoe Company Stop! Look! Listen! We Guarantee Satisfaction to Our Customers East Court St. PARIS STEAM LAUNDRY WHY NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FREE STORAGE AM) FREE AIR? It co ts our customers absolutely nothing to leave their car at O'HAIR GARAGE no East Wood Street R. S. LLOYD COMPANY Dealers in DRY GOODS. CLOAKS. FURS. ETC. We appreciate your Patronage LUTZ BROTHERS BEEF AND PORK PACKERS Manufacturers f and Dealers in all kind of SAUSAGE. SMOKED MEATS. LARD. ETC., ETC. Stock Bought by the Car Lot. Phone 145 Mr. Kenneth Shumaker. Editor-in-Chief High School Annual. ' Paris, Illinois. My dear Mr. Editor-in-Chief: And so, for the Alumni Department of your Annual, you desire a communication from an old student of P. H. S.? Beg pardon, I believe you did say a former student. To recall the events in the High School of our time, means to go back more than twenty-four years, for, though our com- mencement day was June 10. 1891, preceding that memorable and blistering hot day were our four years of varied experi- ences as students in Paris High. Ours was a wonderful class of course, for they are all wonderful. It would only be a wonderful class which did not claim to be wonderful. We of '91 numbered thirteen, and we were fond of writing in large letters on the board in the Chemistry Lab., Sumus Tredecim. We only regretted we might not adorn the boards of the Assembly room with the same legend, but that was so far beyond our range of daring we did not even consider it. We submitted unquestioningly to the powers in authority. Yes, I know that does seem strange and perhaps rather puerile and weak in this rampant day. but that was really a very long time ago, et tempora mu- tantur. Though no particular distinction can be claimed for us because we were merely a wonderful class, we do claim honor in that we should be considered one of the few epoch-making classes which have been graduated from this institution. With our graduation, closed the period of the Ancient History of the Paris High School. With us. was finished the old regime. After us, the deluge. When we passed from the halls of our Alma Mater, there went also, two teachers whose records, in term of service, have never since been equalled, though to make comparisons along other lines perhaps, would seem in- vidious. Mrs. M. L. Nelson for fifteen years was Principal of the High School, and. piior to that, had been first Assistant to Miss Watson, during the time she was Principal. Through- out Mrs. Nelson’s term as Principal, Miss Mavme Boyd was her first assistant. Mrs. Nelson and Miss Boyd resigned their respective positions in 1891, our wonderful Thirteen Class was graduated, the old order passed away, the old regime was ended, and a fearful and wonderful period of transition Vmsued. The primeval simplicity of P. H. S. perished with the passing of the class of 1891. We began our career in High School as the C class, for we had no Freshies and Sophs in those days. Our textbooks were Tetlow’s First Latin Lessons. Swinton's Sixth Reader and Gray’s Botany. We did most of our class work with Miss Lucy Bishop. We advanced to the B class and were introduced to Cae- sar, Elements of Physics and Well’s Algebra. Miss Nell Mc- Carty revealed to us the horrors of the Binomial Theorem. Our ranks were noticeably thinned when we attained the honor of Juniors. The three C’s, (Cicero, Cataline and Con- spiracy) shared in our attention with Swinton’s Outlines of Histoiy. and Wentworth’s Plane and Solid Geometry. And please let me assure you that Miss Boyd saw to it that Q. E. I), meant something more than an automatic repetition of a vague formula. A few of us struggled to the most northerly rows of seal in the Assembly room, and were known at last as Seniors. Pages and pages of Vergil, and Meikeljohn’s English Liters- Walter John LUMBER WE ARE SHOWING THE NEWEST SPRING STYLES OF DRESS GOODS S. Berlau Sons COME TO H. B. O’HAIR FOR YOUR CABS AND LIVERY ALSO DEALER IN ALL KINDS HAY AND STRAW Both Phones 377 East Wood St. W. H. KIGHSMITH COMMISSION MERCHANT Fruits, Potatoes and Vegetables 301 North Main Street Paris. Illinois SHAVE WITH MOREN The Most Sanitary Shop in Town Northwest Corner of Square PARIS, ILLINOIS C. H. WADE DEALER IN GRAIN, HAY, STRAW, FEED AND COAL Office, 132 Union St. Both Phones 316 Elevator 201 Union St. Patronize Our Advertisers W. E. “DOC” BOGART—P. 0. “FLIP” FOLEY Adv. Managers tui e with Mrs. Nelson, awesome and odorous experiments in the Chemistry Lab., under the direction of Prof. Harvey, were the tasks which filled our days. One of the most vital and important problems which con- fronted our small band as a class was that of determining the order in which we should be seated upon the stage for Com- mencement Exercises, for you must know our “Exercises were held in the Opera House, and we had a real stage. Not the opera house you know. O no! not at all! It was a dinky little room up over the Mullins' and Patton Grocery Store but it was a wonderful place to us. You remember there were thirteen of us, nine girls and four boys, and one phase of the problem was to scatter the four boys around as fairly as possible, for you see there were two and one-fourth girls for each boy. Then we were com- pelled to have some regard for comparative altitudes. We had a wide range of statures, the extremes being represented by Rose Hanks and Frank Mitchell. But the most important question, by far, was the consideration demanded by the dif- ferent colors of the gowns of our sweet girl graduates. We did not wish to appear in white as do the lesser breeds With- out the law,” so we exploited the entire range of prismatic possibilities from the silver gray of the crepe de chine worn by Valley Bowles, to the costume of our honored teacher, Carrie Wen , the color of which can be best described by the hue known as strawberry. To adjust the difficulties of a proper arrangement upon the stage, we drew diagrams upon the board, we drew lots from some one’s hat, and alas! we also drew tears from at least one “lady-member because of unsatisfactory results. But at last, with due pomp and ceremony we were proper • ly admitted into the honored body, the Alumni of the Paris High School, and it is a great pleasure to the many individ-. uals comprising that historic Association that each year, the graduating class deems itself the very best of the wonderful products of our public schools. Very sincerely, Carrie Rives. Paris. 111., April 19, 1915. P. H. S. ’91—Depauw’9r, 30YS:USE BINFORDS BENZOIN COMPOUND AFTER SHAVING GIRLS: BENZOIN COMPOUND IS GOOD FOR WIND AND SUNBURN Manufactured Only by J . H. REED Binford's Red Front If Reed says So. It's So. EAT Short Orders and Meals Dinner Parties a Specialty We t Side of Square PARIS. ILLINOIS Ketchum, the Cigar Man WHOLESALE Cigars and Tobacco W. F. and CHAS. HAMILTON Staple Groceries AT YOUR SERVICE Both Phones 545 WANTED—A WIFE. JOHN MARTIN. PAUL RED 1 HIPPLE. GILFORD GOFF. JOHN MOSS. HOMER RICE. FRED MERING. Parris Ice Cream Co, ICE CREAM AI5-JI7 No. Main St. Phones: Kinloch 447. Bell 161 H. E. 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