Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1913 volume:

LINDSEY BEST Principal of the Plainfield High School — nn es WairwORACEE: 2 — | “I am Sir Oracle, and when I ope my lips, let no dog bark.” Wear Bonk of the Class uf 1913 BOARD OF EDITORS TONNES DENNISON VAL GOLDSMITH, Esty FOSTER, ARTHUR STOUT ASSOCIATE EDITORS Neva WALDORF, ANNETTE MCGINLEY. Entered as Second-class Matter November 17, 1904, at the Post Office at Plainfield, N. J., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Published on the first Wednesday of every month during the school year, by the _ students of the Plainfield, N. J., High School. Printed by the Central Publishing Company, 130-132 Central Avenue, Plainfield, N. J. 25 CENTS THIS Copy. 90 CENTS THE YEAR. WAGE, DIE JUNE, 1913. No. 9. When the Class of Ninteen Thirteen entered into the work at P. H. S., it was welcomed by a new head. Mr. Best began with us a greater task. THis pleasing kindness and interesting efforts he employed to kindle our wandering brains and to show us the proper methods, won for him a swift warm corner in our hearts. Perhaps we little realized what Mr. Best has done for us. Some of us will go to college, some to business, yet all of us will be out in a new and larger world. When things go wrong we may look in vain for an- other Mr. Best. He will still be working for a larger P. H. S., and with the larger P. H. S. Mr. Best will gain just rewards. We all wish that our four years had proved as successful as Mr. Best’s four terms with us in High School. We, the Class of 1913, wish him many more triumphs, and leave with all the thought that Mr. Best was Nineteen Thirteen’s best friend. May all profit by his good in- fluence. 4 THE PORACEE fiom J Earued the Money (As told by Mary Ellen, Winner of the Babcock Prize) You see, it was this way. Timmy Sullivan lost his leg and his job, and he couldn’t get a leg without a job, and he surely couldn't get a job without his leg. Bad Timmy, he ran in front of a street car once too often, and he was down and out. I despised him, for he used to yell at me, “Ribbons an’ lace, ribbons and lace, Turned up nose an’ freckled face.” It was hard for me to be sorry for Timmy. Mrs. Sullivan called to me one morning and said: “‘Ain’t you ever comin’ in to see Tim and chirk him up a bit, Mary Ellen?” I had never thought of such a thing, but I followed her into his room. I was so surprised, I couldn’t say a word. He didn’t look much like Timmy. I had never seen him when his face was perfectly clean. Mrs. Sullivan talked a steady stream. ‘Now, Mary Ellen, don’t you go makin’ Timmy feel sorry fer hisself, cause I tell ‘im ther ain’t no use o’ worryin’, he might just as well look on the shiny side. He wants one o’ them bought legs, but I don’t see how he’s goin’ to git one. Providence took his leg off an’ if He wants him to have another, He'll git it for ’im, accordin’ to my way o’ thinkin’. ” I didn’t think that way; neither did Timmy. The Lord has giv- en him two perfectly good legs and He wouldn't hand out another when Timmy had been careless and lost one, Mrs. Sullivan went out and Timmy began to talk. His face was so wistful and eager that I could hardly look at him. “T can never lick any of the fellers agin, Mary Ellen,” he said, “an’ I can’t never walk nor do nothin’ without my leg, an’ I can’t git another with only one to git it with. Ma, she jest looks on the shiny side, an’ there ain’t nothin’ shinin’ when yer only got one leg.” Then he cried, and a lump came in my throat, and before I could stop them, the words popped right out of my mouth, “I'll get you a leg, Timmy.” He looked at me through his tears and said, “Oh gwan! yer Call tedonite. THE VORACEE 5 “Yes, I can,” I said. “I don’t know just how, but [ll get you one some way. I hate you, because you yelled things at me, but I like you now, because you’re hurt, and I'll get you a leg.” “Will yer shake on it and cross yer heart?” asked Timmy. I did and then said I must go. As I was leaving, he called after me, “Will it wiggle its toes, Mary Ellen?” I had made a solemn promise and I had to keep it. I never had any money. There were lots of ways I could earn it if I had been a pretty little girl with curls. I could get up soap orders, and— and, why, I could do lots of things. But Pm lanky, covered with freckles, my nose turns up, and my hair is straight as a string, al- though I’ve tried everything to make it curl. I even tried New Thought. I thought as hard as I could three nights in succession, and it seemed straighter than ever. Billy—he’s my brother—says that, if I stubbed my toe on the schoolhouse steps and fell I’d be half way home. He’s a “sawed-off” with red hair; he says it’s “orbun,”” but it curls. When I told mother that I’d promised ‘Timmy a leg, she scolded me for jumping into other people's affairs, but Dad said I had a big heart. Dear Dad! He's much older than Mother. He was in the Civil War and he’s nearly always tired. War is hard work, and fighting four years would make anyone tired forever, and he was only a boy. He loves to tell war-time stories, and I love to hear them, but Mother doesn’t. She said, once, that she wished to goodness he would put his stories in a book, then when she wanted to, she could read them. ‘That made me think of writing them down so Mother could read them when she had time. Mother keeps boarders, and she says Dad’s pension “squares the corners.” Oh! I started to tell about Timmy. I couldn’t think of anything but my promise—morning, noon and night—and I had other troubles. I had a composition to write. The D. A. R.’s offered a prize of ten dollars to the boy or girl who would write the best composition on “Our Heroes.” Our teach- er made us try for it, and we had to read the stories on Memorial 6 DHE SOKA Day. I couldn't write a composition. I just simply could not get an idea out of my head on paper; besides, Timmy’s leg was always on my mind. Why, when I had to put a motion in our Junior Society, I said, “All in favor, hold up the right leg.” (It was Timmy’s right leg that was off). Mother was out of patience and said I was to put my mind on my own business. She promised me a pink hair ribbon and patent leather slippers if I’d behave myself. I hadn’t touched that old composition yet, and just two days be- fore it was due I had an idea. I went to the attic and got out Dad’s stories, took the ones I love best, made a little story of them and named it “My .Hero.” Memorial Day came, my hair ribbon was pretty, my slippers didn’t hurt much, and my dress hardly showed where it was let down. I was third on the program. I didn’t hear a word of the first two, but everybody clapped, so I guess they were good. Then it was my turn! I was so frightened, my voice seemed miles away. The au- dience was like a big blur. Only Dad’s face was clear. When I was through reading, I saw him wiping his eyes. There was not a sound; no one clapped. I knew I had made an idiot of myself. I went off the platform, down the aisle, out of the building and fairly flew home. { threw myself into the hammock and cried with rage and mortf- cation, When the worst was over and I was drying my eyes, Billy came tearing down the street, shouting, ‘‘Come back to the schoolhouse, Mary Ellen. Teacher sent me to fetch yer. Come on back. Yer got the prize. Flonest injun yer have; come on.” Now what do you think of that? Me get the prize. I followed Billy back, almost dazed. Teacher called to me, ““Mary Ellen, come forward and receive ties hives I went upon the platform covered with confusion and freckles. Dad was smiling at me. When J turned to go down again, I saw my pink ribbon lying half way down the aisle. What cared I! My nose might turn up, my hair hang straight, I might be a bean-pole, but tight in my hand I held—Timmy Sullivan’s leg. THE ORACLE Class Porm ’Twas a day so clear and bright, When this field we first did sight, Shining in the morning light. Merry were we then, and glad, Noisy, mischievous, and bad, Laughing always, never sad. Rich the soil and bright the day Beckoned us to leave our play, Whispering of the harvest day. Then with eager, hopeful heart Entered we to do our part, To plow and sow with all our heart. Soon we planted all the seeds, Carefully we pulled the weeds, Looking on to nobler deeds. Then the little plants appeared; Tenderly they all were reared, As the harvest day we neared. Now the reaping time has come, And our work is almost done; Just reward we all have won. Hot the sun has often burned, For the shade we all have yearned, And our rest we now have earned. But the friendships we’ve made here Will last through many a year, Till our journey’s end draws near. In life’s larger field may we Always true and faithful be, ’Til the glorious goal we see. 1845, dele 1%: 8 THE ORACLE Salutatory Abdregs Araminta Elizabeth Ayers We welcome you all to the commencement exercises of the Class of 1913. We want to share our brightest and happiest moments with our friends. Therefore we are es- pecially glad to have with us tonight, the members of the Board of Education who strive to make our schools the best in the land; Dr. Maxson, who has watched our progress ever since we were little tots in the kindergarten; Mr. Best who has been the father of our High School life; The Speaker of the evening, whose message will sound a call to that life which is yet hazy and mysterious to us; the teachers who are not only teachers but our friends; and all the citizens of Plainfield who have made possible our High School with its advantages. TUE ORACEE ‘ 9 Waledbictory Abdress Willard Stuart McKay Classmates: This is the last night of our High School career and though it means that we must say farewell, we are glad to have been together for four years of happy good- fellowship. For every ad- vantage we have enjoyed dur- ing our High School course we have assumed a responsi- bility to make a fitting return. Now, rejoicing in the confi- dence of youth, all things seem easy. Later, if troubles and difficulties arise, let us meet them as we have met our rivals on the athletic field, face to face, and may we be better able to meet them for having been members of the Class of 1913. May we have learned, that though victory is sweet, it is possible to meet defeat without dishonor, and that deserved success comes only through hard work. Tonight we part, each one abundantly well equipped to fill his place ‘n the world. The future is now in our own keeping. Let us be true to the best that is in us. How, then, can we fail? 10 THESORAGIE Amard of Prizes, 1913 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I. The George H. Babcock Prize, given by Mrs. George H. Babcock. First Prize—$15.00 expended in books: Ernestine Wil- son. Second Prize—$10.00 expended in books: Grace Semer. Honorable Mention: Ada Woodworth. II. Craig A. Marsh Prize, given by Mrs. Craig A. Marsh. First Prize—$15.00 in gold: Ruth Voorhees. Second Prize—$10.00 in gold: Richard Borden. Honorable Mention: George Hunter. III. The Daily Press Prize, for the best essay on a topic relat- ing to municipal affairs. Prize—$10.00 in gold: Abraham Mason Sachar. Honorable Mention: Annette McGinley. IV. Prize for the best essay on a given topic, offered by the Wee Uae Prize—$5.00 in gold: Elizabeth Doig. Honorable Mention: Neva Edna Waldorf. MATHEMATICS The Dr. C. H. Stillman Prize, given by Mr. Wm. H. Stillman. First Prize—$15.00 in gold: Winifred Stringham. Second Prize—$10.00 in gold: Nicholas Zelmas. Honorable Mention: George Sirch. TRANSLATION PRIZES For the best translation of the assigned pages, a first prize of three dollars, and a second prize of two dollars, to be ex- pended in books, chosen by the receiver of the prize: TEEORAGIEE 11 MopERN LANGUAGES, given by Ernest R. Ackerman. SENIOR FRENCH. First Prize: Grace Thompson. Second Prize: Carolyn E. Mehl. Honorable Mention: Rosamond Carey and Gwendolyn Stanton. JUNIOR FRENCH. First Prize: Samuel Mann. Second Prize: Charles Fay. Honorable Mention: SENIOR GERMAN. First Prize: Dorothy Grauert. Second Prize: Louise Grotman. Honorable Mention: Elsie Dorothy Rodenbaugh. JUNIOR GERMAN. First Prize: Willard Stuart McKay. Second Prize: Mabel Hunter. Honorable Mention: Edith Hickok Brokaw. LATIN PRIZES—VIRGIL. First Prize: Willard Stuart McKay. Second Prize: Charles Fay. Honorable Mention: Mary Gwendolyn Stanton. CICERO. First Prize: Samuel Mann. Second Prize: Carter Lyman Coodrich. Honorable Mention: Elinor Johnston. 1 ; THE ORACLE CAESAR. First Prize: Dorothy R. Stelle. Second Prize: Margaret Tubbs. Honorable Mention: Harold Davis. COMMERCIAL PRIZES. Given by Mr. Ernest R. Ackerman, A first prize of three dollars and a second prize of two dollars to be expended in books. BOOKKEEPING. 4 First Prize: Edith Glover. Second Prize: Florence Boulter. Honorable Mention: William Sowden, Ellen Shjarbock. TYPEWRITING. First Prize: Laura Stillman. Second Prize: Burton Casner. Honorable Mention: Ruth Morris, Joseph Carty, Lillian Schleif. STENOGRAPHY. First Prize: Lottie Mendell. Second Prize: Helen McKillop. Honorable Mention: Margaret Coombs, Helen Leitheusser AMANUENSIS. First Prize: Ellen Sandberg. Second Prize: Fredericka Quentin. Honorable Mention: Neva Waldorf, Gertrude Bunting. AMERICA NSENS LORY: The. Dr. J7-3.Probasco, Prize Given-by Mrs a)5 Babrobasco: Prize: $10.00 in gold: Marion Archer. Honorable Mention: Percy M. Stelle, Everett N. Case. PHEVORACEE 13 JULIA ALLER “Tulia” “She is a bonny wee thing.” General Course; Montclair Normal School. EDITH M. ARNOLD “Rdith” “Tam the very pink of courtesy.” Modern Language; home; “Patience,” 711; field hockey, °12, 713. MARGUERITE F. ARNOLD “Maggie” “T never saw a fairer.” Modern Language; undecided; field hockey, 12, 13; Singin’ Skewl,” °12. 14 HE ORAGEE ARAMINTA AYERS “Minty” “Her mother’s pride.” General; Montclair Normal School; salutatorian. EDITH JORDAN AYERS “Bangs” “Her for the studious shade, Kind nature formed.” Commercial; business. MILDRED EDNA BARNES “Mil” “Never idle a moment, but thrifty and thoughtful of others.” Commercial; business; first prize sten. 1, 11; third prizenty pease ls KATHERINE GRANT BINGAMAN “Kat” “These women are shrewd talkers with their tongue.” Classical; La Salle Seminary; glee club, 710, ’11, 12, 713; Singin’ Skewl, ’12; Millionaire’s Thanks- giving, ’12; Thanksgiving debate, ’11; Proposal Under Difficulties, 712; G. A. A. play, 713. THE ORAGCEE 15 MARGARET BONNELL “Marg” “Your honor, name, and praise shall never die.” Latin-Scientific; Smith; S. P. C. Ae puizes LL: EDITH HICKOK BROKAW “Dimples” “Begone ye critics and restrain your spite, Edith writes on and will forever write.” General; home; scholarship honors, 13; Patience, 11; Junior play, Senior play; “Class-Day Com- mittee.” HELEN A. BRYNIARSKI “Helen” “A mind unemployed, is a mind unenjoyed.” Commercial; business; P. H. S. basketball, 712, 13: class basketball, °13; mgr. class basketball, 13: field hockey, °12; capt. field hockey, 7°12; Scenes from Literature, 712; bus. mgr. G. A. A,, “EI GERTRUDE BUNTING “Bunty” “Never idle a moment but thrifty and thoughtful of others.” Commercial; business. 16 frie, ORACLE DOROTHY CAMERON Sate “To see her is to love her.” Commercial: business; Junior play, Senior play. MARTHA CAMP “Campie” “Red as a rose is she.” Classical; college. MARJORIE CUBBERLY “Cubby” “To be simple’s to be great.” Classical; undecided. EDNA DE HART eda “T have lived and loved.” Commercial; business. I Tw ORACEE 1 MINNIE DOBBS “Min” “You are above the little forms which circum- scribe your sex.” General; undecided. PAULINE MARY GATES Polly “Her fame was great in all the land.” Classical; Mt. Vernon Seminary; first prize tennis singles, ’11, °12; first prize tennis doubles, °10, 12: P. H. S. basketball, °12, 13; class basketball, 13: P. H. S. field hockey, 12; vice-pres., G. A. A olin’ t2eptes. G, ‘A. A: 712-13. vice-pres: class, 11-712; first prize for public speaking, °10; ORACLE board, ’11; glee club, ’10; Singin’ Skewl, 12: Proposal Under Difficulti es, 12; Scenes from Literature, 712; G. A. A. play, ’11; Millionaire’s Thanksgiving, 712; Senior play. MARJORIE B. GOODWIN “Marj” ‘Drink to me only with thine eyes.” General; St. Luke’s Hospital. ALBERTA GORDON “Al? “And still be doing never done.” General; study music. va 18 THE ORACLE DOROTHY LOUISE GRAUERT ‘Dutchie” “Give me some music; music, moody food.” Modern Language; New York German Conserva- tory of Music; P. H. S. Orchestra, 712-’13. GRACE E, GRAVES “Gracie” “For in the Grave there is no rest and no de- vice.” Classical; ‘Teachers’ Training College; Pinafore, 1t2 sg lees club, 213; LOUISE GROTMAN “Lou” “The love of study is in us the only eternal passion.” Commercial; business. EDITH AMES HAMILTON “Edith” “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Classical; music; second prize, French 11, 711; second prize, Frefich 3, ’12; Thanksgiving play, 09; glee cliib, ’09. : THE ORACLE 19 ROINA CHRISTINE HEAUME E@hiris) ‘“Imbued with sanctity of reason.” Modern Language; Montclair Normal School. HAZEL, EYAT t Te “Merrily, merrily shall I live.” Modern Language; finishing school; Scenes from Literature, 12; Singin’ Skewl, °12. ELINOR JOHNSTON BUZZ “Why look you still so stern and tragical ?” Business. FLORENCE LEE “Floss” “A ministering angel, thou.” Classical; undecided; G. A. A. play, °13. 20 THHeORAGEH HELEN LOUISE LEITHEUSSER Sweitthy “T know it is a sin For me to sit here and grin.” General; kindergartening; glee club, ’10, ’11, ‘12. MILLWOOD F. LUTZ “Lutzie” “Flirt, flirt, flirt, my labor never ends.” Special; home; Mikado, ’11. MAUDE PEARL McAFEE “Putty” “Found only on the stage.” Commercial; business; Scenes from Literature, '12; GavAr AG play 13: ANNETTE MARGARET McGINLEY Anne” “Studious of ease.” General; Worcester; Singin’ Skewl, ’11; chair- man “Class-Day Committee.” THE -ORACLE ; 74 MARGARET MAC CALLUM “Bun” “Fond of humble things.” General; undecided. CAROLYN ETHEL MEHL “Ethel” “As merry as the day is long.” General; Montclair Normal School; G. A. A. play, ’11; Senior play. DOROTHY NEAL Dota, “Not stepping o’er the bounds of modesty.” Modern Language; undecided ; glee club, ‘11. MARGUERITE NEAL etes “Women were made to give our eyes delight.” mee? Commercial; business; first prize type. 1, yale 22 THE ORACLE LYDIA NELSON eet “How calm she comes on.” Commercial; home. EDITH OGDEN Oe “To the pure, all things are pure.” Modern Language; Walnut Lane; field hockey, 13; property mgr. Junior play, Patience, 11; Singin’ Skewl, 712. ELSIE DOROTHY RODENBAUGH “Rody” “My favorite color is “Yellow.” Classical; United States School for Secretaries; P. H. S. basketball, ’11, ’12, ’13; class basketball, ‘13; capt. cl ass basketball, ’13; orchestra, °13; glee club, 12,13-Gs AyeAw play, 13: MARGARET RUSSELL “Sister” “Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are.” General; undecided; vice-pres, ’09-'10, 710-’11; glee club, °10, ’11; Singin’ Skewl, ’12; Million- aire’s ‘Thanksgiving, 12; Junior play, ‘“Class- Day Committee.” DA EeORAGCTE 23 ELSA SCHWED “Schwedie”’ “Oh, if I could but sing.” Modern Language; undecided; G. A. A. play, ‘11; field hockey, ’12-'13; glee club, ’11; Scenes from Literature, 712. ETHEL SEARING “Ethel” “In every rank, or great or small, ’Tis industry supports us all.” Commercial; business. EDITH SEARS sBde? “She is divinely bent to meditation.” Commercial; business. NATALIE SELBY Naty “The lady protests too much, methinks.” Modern Language; Trenton Normal School ; Scenes from Literature, 712. 24 Hh -ORACEE DIANA SIEGAL “Tinnie”’ “Come ho! and wake Diana!” General; Normal school. CAROLYN G. SLAUSON Calle “T am every inch a queen.” Modern Language; undecided; sec.-treas. G. A. A., 12-13; ORACLE reporter, 10; glee club, 710; G. A. A. play, ’11, °13; Scenes from Literature, 712; Singin’ Skewl, 712; Millionaire’s Thanksgiving, a MARY GWENDOLYN STANTON. ‘“Gwennie” “Behold the child, by nature’s kindly law, Pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw.” Classical; Smith; scholarship honors, ’13; asst. property mgr. G. A. A., 713; asst. property mgr. Millionaire's Thanksgiving, ’12; asst. property mgr. junior play; Thanksgiving debate, ’11; Millioniare’s Thanksgiving, ’12; ORACLE report- er, 12; OrAcLE board, ’12-’13; class basketball, 12; sec.-treas. class, °11-’12; Singin’ Skewl, 712; Junior play, Senior play. GRACE LILLIAN STILLMAN “Gracie” “Lady, why do you not talk?” Commercial; business. THe ORACHE ips LUELLA WILSON STRYKER “Lou” “In books, or work, or healthy play.” Classical course; trained nurse; P. H. S. basket- ball vite 12-8 GAAP play, (13. GRACE THOMPSON “Fanwood” “Her voice was ever soft, Gentle and low, an excellent thing in woman.” Modern Language; undecided; glee club, ’09; ORACLE reporter, ’10; Patience, 11. ADA THOMSON “Ada” “Nor can the skillful herald trace The founder of thy ancient race.” Modern Language; undecided. LAURA ANNA TODD “Rachael” “OQ born to soothe distress and lighten care!” General; home. 26 PHE ORACLE NEVA EDNA WALDORF “Blondie” “Women will love, and she is a woman.” Modern Language; University of Chicago; P. H. S. basketball, ?10, °12; second prize Sten. 1, 712; second prize German II, ’12; class basketball, 13; secretary G. A. A,, ’11-’12; vice-pres. G. A. AG wigs esecretatyaclasss 113. GaN eam paiva 11; Singin’ Skewl, ’12; Patience, ’11; Scholarship honors, ’13; honorable mention in Type. I, 712; “Class-Day Committee.” MARION WEAN “Mary” “On with the dance.” Latin-Scientific; undecided; first prize public speak- ing, 13; P. H. S. basketball, ’12-’13; class bas- ketball, ’12- 13; field hockey, 913; mgr. P. H. S. basketball, ’13; Oracve board, ’11-’12; glee club, “le Orveveshy Siewdl, vilZs Ce AN, ay Gollan, ili, Vile Junior play. JENNIE WHEELAN “Jean” “Her eye’s dark charm ’twere vain to tell.” Modern Language; undecided; property mgr. G. A. A. play, 713; school tennis mgr., 713. ADA C. WOODWORTH “Ada” “T am yours forever.” Modern Language; undecided; glee club, ’09, ’10; mgr. girls’ hockey, ’13; stage mgr. G. A. A., 713; ORACLE reporter; Millionaire’s Thanksgiving, 7D. THE ORACLE 27 CLAIRE FLEMING Slat: “A happy soul” General home, FRED ALLEN “Freddie” “All’s. fair in love.” General; business; class basketball, ’09; glee club, ‘09, 710; minstrel show, ’10; P. H. S. Council, 713; vice-president of Class °13. ALBERT F. BRYNIARSKI “Binny” “Meet then the senior, far renowned for sense.” Commercial; pharmacy; second prize bookkeeping, 10; class baseball, ’10, ’11, 712, 713; class basket- ball, 210, (11) 12. cape “12 Po Wa S.tbasketball 13; costume manager Senior play. J. BYRON BURDICK “Bunny” “T often ask myself if yet awake.” Scientific; automobile trade; Science Club, 710. 28 THE ORACLE JOSEPH GREGORY CARTY “Purity” “Every man for his own country.” General; undecided; P. H. S. baseball, “10, “1, 12, 13; P. H. S. football, 10, 11, 12; P. H. S. basketball, 11, °12; director of B. A. A., 11-712, 12-13; class baseball, 10; class basketball, °10, ‘11, 13; interclass meet, ’11; minstrel show, ’10, 13; manager of minstrel show, °13; assistant manager of senior play; leader at Junior roasts, 12; Senior play. MATHEW COUGHLIN “Matty” “His name struck fear, his pitching won the day.” Commercial; business; P. H. S. baseball, ’12, 713; class baseball, ’10, °11; class basketball, ’11, °13. TONNES DENNISON “Tony” ‘Tt is better to wear out than to rust out.” Scientific; Cooper Institute; class baseball, ’11, ’12, 13; captain of class baseball, ’13; class basket- ball, ’10, ’11, 12; track team; asst. business man- ager minstrel show, °12; asst. business manager ORACLE, °11-’12; business manager ORACLE, ’12- 13; asst. manager of Ben Greet play; commence- ment ORACLE. WILLIAM WELLS DAVENPORT “Rocky” “Woman, 0, perfect woman; what a distraction.” General; undecided; P. H. S. baseball, ’11, °12, 13; “captain” ’12 hockey team, ’11; assistant manager basketball, ’12-'13; pres. of B. A. A., 2213, THES ORACEE JAMES WINSLOW DUNWELL SO NAUTEN “Such whose sole bliss is eating; who can give But that one brutal reason why they live.” Classical; Cornell; P. H. S. football, ’12; manager P. H. S. baseball, 12; class baseball, ’09, °10, ‘11; Silas Marner; Chairman Sting Com. CHARLES FAY : “Charles” “Whence is thy learning? Has thy toil O’er books consumed the midnight oil.” Classical; Columbia; Senior play. ESTY FOSTER “Swale “He is the very pineapple of politeness.” Classical; Williams College; honorable mention American history, ’09; class basketball, ’11, °12, 13; class baseball, ’11, ’12, 13; lookout commit- tee, ’13; tennis committee, ’12; track team; glee club, 713; OraAcLE board, ’11-’13; commencement ORACLE staff; Junior play; Senior play. VAL GOLDSMITH “Chiet? “You are good—but for a nobler cause.” General; business; class basketball, ’11, ’12, 713; class baseball, ’10, ’11, ?12, ’13; track team, 711; mgr. class baseball, ’13; asst. mgr. P. H. S. bas- ketball, ’13; chess club, ’11; chief usher, 711, 712; glee club, ’11, ’12; Pinafore, ’12; minstrel show, Ome ily 1213s asst. mers minstrels show, a3 asst. bus. mgr, ORACLE, °12-’13; commencement ORACLE board; Junior play. a9 30 THE ORACLE MONROE K. GOOD “Rube” “Tt is the lark that sings so out of tune.” Classical;, Princeton; P: H. S. football, 210, 11, 12- Para Ss basketball 11-712) Pariavsabase= bal linea eels ssicaptesbaseballll eal S.ss aml eS: quartet, ’13; glee club, ’13; vice president B. A. A., °12-'13; secretary-treasurer, 711-712. WALTER EDGAR ISADORE GRAUERT Sissvee “Comb down his hair; look! look! his hair stands up.” Scientific; Stevens. ARTHUR LEROY GRISLEY iN ge “Youth, the more it is wasted, The sooner it wears.” General; Cornell; class baseball, ’10; capt., 710; class basketball, ’09, 710, ’12; capt. class basket- ball 09 Sea ress baseball 2dilee 2 wale mizeilens: basketball, 712; manager P. H. S. basketball, ’12; minstrel show, ’10; secretary-treasurer B, A. A., oe ee SILAS LEONARD GUTTRIDGE se Sy y “Tf I were king, my pipe should be my premier.’ General; Ohio Northern University; class base- ball, ’10, ’11; minstrel show, ’09; Senior play. : gE ORACEE DOUGLAS GEORGE HENDERSON Rope “He says little, but gets far.” Classical; Cornell; class baseball, ’12, °13; P. H. S. baseball, 713; class basketball, ’13; chess club, TUB JOHN HERON “Shrimp” “Just at the age ’twixt boy and youth.” Commercial; business; Treasurer of Class; 713; first prize bookkeeping, 1, ’10; class baseball, 10: P. H. S. baseball, 711, 712, °13; P. H. S. bas- ketball, 713; asst. bus. mgr. ORACLE, ’11, Ze P. H, S. council, 13; bus. mgr. junior play, asst. mgr. minstrel show, °13; Millionaire’s Thanks- giving, °12; Senior play; class basketball, 710, at, 712. FELIX OTTO JANKE “Dutch” “No widow at his funeral shall weep.” Classical; Lawrenceville Prep. School; first prize of Cesar, ’11; football mgr., 712; asst. football mgr., ’11; ORAcLE board, 711-712, ’12-'13; Mikado, 10; Patience, ’11; minstrel show, 711, °12; class baseball, ’11; glee club, ‘11, 13; council, °12-'13. NED JENKINS “Ned” “He has a plentiful lack of wit.” Classical; Lehigh University; class treasurer, °10; class baseball, ’10, ’11, ’12, 13; class basketball, 1.2122 mer, track team, “11, 12,713; P..H.S; football, °10, 711, °12; glee club, “11, ‘12, 713; ORACLE reporter, Scenes from Literature, 712; Junior play, Senior play. 31 a2 1 HE SORACEE FRED B. pEH. KROM “IK rummie”’ “T am nothing if not critical.” General; University of Virginia; class basketball, 09; mgr. P. H. S. basketball, °10, ’11;. minstrel show, 709, ’10, °11, °12; Junior play, Senior play. HAROLD MAITLAND McDOWELL “Mac” “This aspect of mine, The best-regarded virgins of our clime have loved.” Latin-Scientific; undecided; P. H. S. football, 711, 12: class basketball, ’11, 12, ’°13; class baseball, 8) ileal? ese (capt. .2) es union splay. WILLARD STUART McKAY Bille “He reads much; he is a great observer and he looks quite through the deeds of men.” Latin-Scientific; Yale; valedictorian; American history, first prize, ’09; first prize, Cicero, °12; first prize, French 2, ’12; ORACLE board, 12-’13; ORACLE reporter, class baseball, 11, °12, 13; (mgr., 12); class basketball, 13; mgr. Ben Greet play, °13; chairman senior play committee; Thanksgiving debate, 11; Millionaire’s Thanks- giving, °12; cheer leader, °12-13; Junior play, Senior play. OTTO MOOR, JR. “Oke, [tes “T to myself am dearer than a friend.” General; business; class baseball, °12, °13; P. H. S. football, ’12; minstrel show, 710, °11. THE? ORACLE 33 PHILIP MOSKOWITZ “Muck” “A muff in time; beats many a nine.” General; business; class baseball, ’12, °13; min- strel show, 712. A. RUTGERS NEILSON PJarvase “Tis pleasant sure to see one’s name in print.” Classical; business; minstrel show, ‘11, 12; Pina- ) fore, 12: Millionaire's Thanksgiving, 913; Jun- ) ’ D D ) b ior play; Senior play. HARRY LA TOUR PAFF “Slim” “Tt was born in Scotch Plains, I live in Scotch Plains, I shall die in Scotch Plains.” Scientific; business; chief electrician, 713. EDWARD J. PARKER ede “For as his own bright image he surveyed He fell in love with the fantastic shade.” General; business; chief electrician, ’11, °12; Sen- ior play. 34 THE ORACLE DAVID STEWART ROBERTS “Stew” “T was never less alone than when with myself.” Classical; Yale; Sheffield. ABRAHAM MASON SACHAR “Little Abe”’ “To not fall in love with me.” General; Bucknell; class baseball, ’12; chess club, 13; Senior play. JOSEPH TILLOU SATTELS SS Tenliiya “The hidden soul of harmony.” Classical; Cornell; captain class basketball, °12; asst. mgr. P, HS) baseball) 712: PY He Ss base= ball capt.. °135chess prizew13i3b) Hl. os Onches- tray 12: IRVING SCHENK “Rough-Neck” “Here truly is an honest man.” Scientifie:) Cornell P-) He Ss tootbally il 12- Pe: Heese baseball 213 eclass= baseballins 12 tai: Thanksgiving debate, ’11. THE, ORACLE JAMES SMALL “Jimmy” “There is a society in the deepest solitude.” General; business; Senior play LLOYD BENTON SMITH “Smith” “Thou art not without ambition.” Classical; New York University; winner Bulletin competition; property mgr. Senior play: ARTHUR DUDLEY STOUT eos “You dote on her that cares not for your love.” Scientific; Dartmouth; class baseball, ‘11, 712, °13; class basketball, 12, 13 (mgr., 713); mgr. junior play; stage mgr. Millionaire’s Thanksgiving, 912; stage mgr. minstrel show, 713; Millionaire’s Thanksgiving, ’12; minstrel show, 713; glee club, 11, °13; science club, ’10; commencement ORACLE board, Senior play. ROY GASTON VAIL “Roy” “Silence has many advantages.” Commercial; business. 3o 36 AE ORACLE EDSON WOODHULL “Skipper” “Full well they laughed with counterfeited glee At all his jokes, for many a joke had he.” Modern Language; undecided; president class, 10, NBR Heit TBE WAN alas AIO, abo srevenns 1s AE, O, loge ketball, 710-11; P. H. S. basketball, ’10, 711, °12, 13; capt. P. H. S. basketball, °13; capt. class basketball, ’09; class baseball, ’09; P. H. S. base- ball elO elec 2, ato eominstreles howe 09mmeal Os ‘11; P. H. S. council, ’13; asst. mgr. Senior play. JOHN RYERSON “John” “Cards are dealt; Cut and come again.” Classical; Columbia. WALTER FISCHER “The soft refreshments of a moment’s sleep.” Commercial; business. BURTON CASNER Bunt “His gait is untimely swift.” Scientific; Electrical school. DHE SORAGIE Class Sung Tune of “Sympathy,” from the “Fire-Fly.” Now that our four years are ended here, Junior’s good-bye; We leave this school to your care next year, Adieu to you. And when we here no more are seen, Forget how we stung you, 1914. CHORUS: Juniors, here’s good-bye, Yes, here’s good-bye, One last good-bye! Leaving you here to try Your senior fate in old Plainfield High, And our parting wish sincere For friends so dear, is joy and cheer— So we'll say, 1914, Here’s farewell! Next in the line comes the Sophomore class. 15, good-bye. To every laddie and pretty lass, Adieu to you. Tho’ we are parted and far away, We'll always be waiting for your Class-Day. CHORUS: Good-bye, 1915, 1915, Our sister class! Tho’ we now have to go, we'll always know You loved us so, And our parting wish sincere, For friends so dear, is joy and cheer. So we'll say, 1915, Here’s farewell! TRAP VORACEE 39 Great in its numbers, but not in size, 1916, We’ve known you more than you realize, But now, farewell! When in the mornings you come next year, Then you will see how they’ll miss us here. CHORUS: Goodbye, 1916, 1916, One last good-bye! Tho’ you’re freshies and small, 1913 has cared for you all; And our parting wish sincere, For friends so dear, is joy and cheer. So we'll say, 1916, Here’s farewell! Last, but not least, dear old Plainfield High, Adieu to you, You’ve sheltered us in the weeks gone by, But now, good-bye. Whate’er in the business of life we do, We'll all be true to the red and blue. CHORUS: Good-bye, old Plainfield High, Old Plainfield High, And OMS) We have placed you on high, Unfurl’d your folds to mount to the sky. And in future years we’ll delight When our blue and white shall win the fight. Sadly now fare you well, High School—13! Ie (Ga 1B 40 THE TORACES Oracle Staff Yew ESTY FOSTER TONNES DENNISON ARTHUR STOUT VAL GOLDSMITH Owing to a misunderstanding Miss Neva Waldorf and Miss Annette Mc- Ginley do not appear in above picture. Ee OhA CEE 41 Class History By Misses Pauline Gates, Neva Waldorf, Elsie Rodenbaugh, Ada Woodworth Do I remember our first week of this House Party? Well, rath- er! How strange it all seemed, and how mortally afraid we were of doing the wrong thing. Not that we ever did do the wrong thing. Oh, no! You could have told that we were winners by the way we started out. Of course, our patronizing chaperons (alias upper class men) had to have their little jokes about our ‘“‘cape-collars” and our “pig- tails,’ but we told them then and there it is the little things in the world that count, and never was prophesy more true. We began to count immediately by winning a cup from the P. B. A. for raising the most money—(Generosity is a virtue), and then, do you remember that Kermis Dance? Robin Hoods and Maid Marians, composed ex- clusively of Freshmen. Aside from nearly freezing on the night of the event, we thought we made quite a hit. And in the Prize Speak- ing Contest politely, but firmly, took the gold piece away from the envying eyes of our elders. Of course, we must not forget the big social function of the year—our debut into society, as it were, the Freshman reception. And athletics—that’s where we did shine— walked away with the baseball and came in a very close second in the basketball race without any embarrassment at all, and don’t you remember how we played the P. H. S. varsity team in baseball a 14-in- ning game, only to lose out by one run? And then again in studies we excelled by running away with two prizes and three honorable mentions, not to say anything of countless minor glories which we have forgotten in the mad rush. But, I think, the second week of this House Party had the first beaten to a standstill. At least we had the opportunity to hold up our heads and look important, for we were Sophs! Every class has its specialties. Ours was the reception to the Freshmen. You may not believe it, but I have it from various sources that our reception to the “Freshies’” was the best one ever given. The 1910 Minstrel Show would have been a flat failure had it not been for the chief endman, Mr. Woodhull, our president. Remember our Special Work Days? Not every class was as fortunate as ours in getting out of special 42 Lake ORACKE work, for not every class has such an abundance of “Stars.” With the assistance of these star Sophs, the P. H. S. boys’ basketball team managed to win the championship and celebrated its success by a re- ception at Truell Hall. Did we ever have a better time? Never!!! Once more we shone in athletics. We ran away with both the Bas- ketball and Baseball championships. Isn’t it a shame Jim Nash. couldn’t stay all four weeks of our house-party? We never could have won the Track Meet if it were not for him, but all men were not born athletes, unfortunately. Who can forget the third week when we decided to have the time of our lives regardless? The masculine members of the party began the hilarity by running away with the basketball championship, while the girls taught their newly-acquired art of the “Boston” and the “Turkey Trot’ to the ‘‘younger set” in the halls. At the same time Polly received the silver acknowledgement of her ability at tennis. At our first dance, where we blossomed out ‘‘a la masquerade,” the ‘Heavenly Twins” appeared, and Fred Allen tried to petrify our band with a revolver, but merely succeeded in getting himself into trouble (We're not allowed to tell you how). Iwas here also that we tried to impersonate the ‘Lemon,’ and Felix Janke emerged from the oven as a toothsome bit of pastry. Then some of us had one jolly time ‘‘a-goin’ back to ye early days and helpin’ wit’ e ‘Singin Skewl.’ ” Suddenly, as the calm before the storm, tiny, but grim whisper- ing floated about concerning the plans of the 1912 crowd to break up our party. ‘These resulted in a polite squabble in the Park, which grew more and more heated, until finally it was almost a riot. The 1912 company (as they called themselves) attempted to “try” us and to sentence us in their imitation Police Court, but only succeeded in getting themselves heated up for nothing. We retaliated by heap- ing coals of fire on their heads and by giving them a “‘feed,” at which they devoured everything in sight, including plates. Do you remember when the girls wished furtively and fervently that Leap Year would last forever? Many of our number helped swell the triumph of “Pinafore,” ot thts i dvsaisssiabidabiassisusssiii samasiil A, iitliitd titi “ . S S + ‘ tHE ORACLE A7 and still others, lads and lassies included, performed a lightning change into “nuns” at Miss Gilbert's direction. When the 1912 bunch condescended to give us a dance, we elec- trified them by our disregard of their benevolent invitation. But the greatest event of our party was the broad farce we gave the last night, the ‘Private Secretary.” The world still talks and wonders at our marvelous ability on the boards. We frightened the swaggering 1912 people. Our brilliant success was due to the fact that the cast consisted of the lucky number of 13. And now here we are for the last time, and we sure are some crowd! Actually, we’ve got ninety-five guests here tonight. Why, this is the biggest house-party on record. But,—we’re not only great in quantity,—when it comes to brains we can balance that “quantity” by the little word “quality.” We just hate to boast, really, but we've taken almost everything in the line of prizes, medals, championships, or anything that any newspaper or club ever thought of offering. We don’t like to blow our own horn; honestly, we don’t, but we've got everything here in our midst tonight that anyone could possibly want —singers, orators, dancers, actors and actresses,—anything. And as for wit—that reminds me of the time we stung that aspiring club called “Juniors.” We had an auction sale and auctioned off every- thing from “soft sofas” to “hard heads.” Do you remember the newspapers the next morning? Great headlines of “How some people can sting” or “Why Thompson went insane.’ And the way those Freshmen children acted! We've got to admit it—they were pretty keen. But those Juniors! Why, they couldn’t get their hats on for a month after because they sang our songs before we did. But, generally. speaking, if it afforded them any pleasure, why, we're delighted to have been the cause. Do you remember the time our fellows just naturally “put it all over” the faculty of the Plainfield High School in that basketball game? They were getting along beautifully until all of a sudden Mr. Evans appeared on the scene, dressed as a clown. Why, we didn't think it of him, did we? The only way Mr. Best could put the fel- lows’ hair on end was to pull it with his hands, but he deserved to win because he certainly played a strong game. Then we had that speaking contest that some of our old friends 48 PEE ORS Ci gave. Of course, one of our members took the prize. ‘The next month we went to Westfield to a singing contest. No, that wasn’t what they called it. A festival—that’s it. And some festival it was, too! They had the nerve to give it in a half-built theatre, where you had to climb up a shoot-the-chutes to get into it, and then slide down a toboggan to get out again. If you didn’t hear about it, just ask Elsie, and she'll tell you about the ‘“‘Westfield singing festival” and ‘How to catch a train in two minutes without breaking your neck.”’ Speaking of Elsie makes me think of those plays the girls gave. I know half of you didn’t see them, but you don’t know what you missed. ‘Charlie’ says he never thought the girls could make a suc- cess of anything without some help from the fellows, but he’s changed h is mind,—and “Charlie” knows. Then we gave our final play, Goldsmith’s ‘‘Good-natured Man.” There is no need of saying anything about that. People aren’t through talking about it yet, and everybody knows what a success it was. So tonight our house party breaks up partially, Thursday night totally, and with sincere regret, we leave, after absorbing higher ideals. We hope that when we have departed and gone into the world, we will have left a good impression on our fellow-students and faculty. Class Sung Good-bye everybody, good-bye, teachers dear, Farewell, Alma Mater, farewell, Juniors queer. We dread to think of leaving you, Soph’mores, good-bye, good-bye. Here’s a wish that you may all prosper in Plainfield High. Good-bye, little Freshmen, farewell, we’re on our way, Good-bye, everybody, we are leaving today. Good-bye, everybody, good-bye, Plainfield High; Farewell, golden hours, farewell, now we sigh. It breaks our hearts, to think we are going,—good-bye, good-bye. Here’s a song to make you remember the days gone by— Good-bye, dear old fellows, good-bye, ladies gay, Good-bye, everybody, we are leaving today. —N. W. CHP VORACCE 49 fonors Held by Class of 1913 ENDS IN MINSTREL SHOW—Edson Woodhull, ’11-’12; Val Goldsmith, ’12-’13; Felix Janke, ’12; Fred Krom, ’12; Joe Carty, ’13; J. Rutgers Nielson, 713. G. A. A. OFFICERS—Boarp oF Epirors—Neva Waldorf, sec.-treas., ’12, vice-pres., 13; Pauline Gates, vice-pres., ’12, pres., 713; Carolyn Slauson, sec.-treas, ’13. BASKETBALL—Marion Wean, megr., ’13; Luella Stryker, capt., 13. FIELD HOCKEY—Helen Bryniarski, capt., 913; Ada Woodworth, mgr., 713. CHESS CLUB—Joseph Sattels, pres., °13. PUBLIC SPEAKING PRIZES Hanrahan, ’10. Pauline Gates, 10; Marion Wean, ’13; Edward B. A. A.—Orricers—Edson Woodhull, pres., ’10; William Davenport, pres., 713; Monroe Good, sec.-treas., ’12, vice-pres., “13; Arthur Grisley, sec.-treas, ’13; John Zere- ga, ex. sec.-treas., 710, pres, ’12; Joseph Carty, ’12, 13. Foorsart—Felix Janke, mgr., ’13; Monroe Good, acting capt., 713. BAsKeTBALL—Edson Woodhull, mgr., 711, capt. 713; Arthur Grisley, mgr, 713; Fred Krom, mgr., ’11, 713. BasesaLrt—James Dunwell, mgr., 12; William Davenport, capt., 12; Joseph Sattels, mgr., 13; Monroe Good, capt., ’13. CHIEF USHERS-—J. Sayre Slauson, ex. ’11; Val Goldsmith, 12, 713. CHIEF ELECTRICIANS—Edward Parker, 711, 712; Harry Paff, 713. WEARERS OF LEADERS’ BADGES—Pauline Gates, Gwendolyn Stanton Joseph Sattels, Esty Foster, Marion Wean, Felix Janke, John Heron, Monroe Good, Joseph Carty, Neva Waldorf, Edson Woodhull, Fred Allen, Willard McKay, Tonnes Dennison, Val Goldsmith, Arthur Grisley, William Davenport, Carolyn Slauson, John Zerega, ex., Arthur Lindzey, ex., Harold Sharkey, ex. ORACLE BOARD—Esty Foster, Exchange Ed., ’12, Asst. Ed.-in-Chief, °13; Felix Janke) By A. Ae Bd 12) Ed.-in-Chief, 713; Tonnes Dennison, Asst. Bus. Mgr., 712, Bus. Mgr., ’13; Marion Wean, G. A. A., 712; John Heron, Asst. Bus. Mgr., 712; Val Gold- smith, Asst. Bus. Mgr., 713; Willard McKay, Literary Ed., 713; Gwendolyn Stanton, School Ed., ’13; Pauline Gates, Asst. School Ed., 710; Harold Sharkey, ex. Bus. Mgr., 712; J. Edward Hanrahan, ex. Asst Bus. Mgr., ’12; Arthur Lindsey, ex. Asst. School Ed., 712. PRIZES—John Heron, 1st Bookkeeping, 10; Albert Bryniarski, 2d Bookkeeping, 710; Felix Janke, Ist Cesar, 11; Marguerite Neal, Ist Typewriting, ’11; Mildred Barnes, 1st Stenography, °11; Edith Hamilton, 2d Senior French, '12; Willard McKay, 1st Junior French, 12; Dorothy Grauert, 1st German, ’12; Neva Waldorf, 2d German, ’12; Wil- lard McKay, 1st Cicero, 12, Amer. History, 09; Neva Waldorf, 2d Stenography, 712; Arthur Lindsey, 2d Courier News, 12; Donna Campbell, 1st Babcock, ’11; Robert Gil- dersleeve, 2d Mathematics, 11; Arthur Lindsey, 2d Mathematics, 712. 50 Ete sO re Ie THE SORACLE 51 “The Gund-Natured Man’ From the time the curtain arose, until the time it dropped for the last time, “The Good-Natured Man,” as presented by the class of 1913 for the annual Senior play, was both an artistic and financial success. The play this year required unusual talent to produce, and the success of the production as evidenced by the main performance, which occurred Saturday night, May 17, indicates that the necessary material was forthcoming from the 1913 class. The final show went off without a single hitch, the smoothness and excellent production of the play being due, to a large extent, to the efficient coaching of Mr. Howe. The majority of parts in the large cast were of equal importance, but much of the credit must be attributed to the four leading roles of “Mr, Croaker,” as taken by Mr. Willard McKay; “Mrs. Croaker,”’ played by Miss Ethel Mehl; “Mr. Lofty,” as taken by Mr. Ned Jenkins, and “Miss Richland,” as acted by Miss Pauline Gates. Mr. McKay acted wonderfully throughout. He took his dith- cult role of the pessimistic ““Mr. Croaker”’ to perfection. In contrast to “Mr. Croaker,”’ Miss Ethel Mehl, acted her op- timistic part very well, and added greatly to the success of the play. The comedy part of the play was ably taken care of by the Messrs. Guttridge and Carty. Charles Fay, as a government official, did very well, assuming the personnel of the wealthy uncle of the ‘““Good-Natured Man.” Miss ‘Polly’ Gates capably upheld the mark she has already established, appearing in amateur theatricals and her work was the subject of much favorable comment on every hand. Mr. J. Rutgers Nielson, as ‘‘Jarvis,” was admirably fitted for the dificult part to which he was assigned, and the awkward position in which he was forced to hold himself made his acting all the more commendable. The other characters were taken as follows: ““The Good-Natured Man,” Fred Krom; ‘Phillip,’ Honeywood’s butler, James Small; “Jonathan,” Honeywood’s footman, Arthur Stout; “Olivia,” sup- posed to be Croaker’s daughter, Miss Dorothy Cameron; “Leontine,” Croaker’s son, Edward Parker; ‘“‘Garnet,”” Miss Richland’s maid, Miss Gwendolyn Stanton; ‘‘Dubardieu,’” Lofty’s courier, Esty Foster; “Mrs. Dawkins,” a landlady of the Talbot Inn, Miss Edith H. Bro- kaw; “Bill,” a postboy, Abraham Sachar. 52 THEY ORACIE Hnoroscope Readings Epvira M. ARNoLp— Edith M. Arnold may stay in Bermuda a while, Or perhaps on the shores of a cannibal isle; But we’re sure she will be, if our eyes can see far, Speeding over the land in her new Abbott car. MARGUERITE ARNOLD—After a few years spent in trave l, Mar- guerite will undertake the instruction of a class in drawing. If girls are scarce, the vacancies will be easily filled with infatuated youths, who will flock at her beck. It is probable, however, that in the end she will find housekeeping better suited to her talents, and will set- tle down to happy married life in Philadelphia. DororHuy CAMERON—For the future I see for “Dot” great business ability. Soon after leaving school she will become CHIEF stenographer at Martin’s garage by means of a “‘pull.”’ As in school days, she has had trouble in deciding whether “Jack” or “George,” sons of the manager, should see her home after business hours—but Jack beats George to it. GERTRUDE BUNTING—Alas, Poor Baby Bunting! After en- joying the wilds of New York city in “the hopes of capturing a mate,” will be beaten back dismayed to her home in New Market, where she will become a stenographer in the ‘“Cole’’ business. HELEN BryniArsk!—Helen will become known all over the civilized world, for she and her brother will go into partnership as athletic experts, and the sports that one or the other have not been successful in will be few and far between. When the suffragettes rule the country, Helen will help make field hockey take the place of baseball as the national game. MARGARET BONNELL—Miss Margaret Bonnell, having finished Smith, has entered the Humane Society. She is now looking after all stray cats and dogs that are wandering about the streets of Plain- field. THE, ORACLE 8) ARAMINTA AYERS—Araminta will establish a school for abnor- mal children, who will be taught under her firm but kind jurisdiction the wonderful art of concentration. Epson WoopuvuLtt—Lo, behold our poor president, Edson Woodhull, after receiving a wedding invitation from Brooklyn! No- tice the forlorn look he now carries. Never mind, “Skip,” there are just as good fish (or chicken) in the sea as have been caught. Pte many years of traveling between Lake Hopatcong and Miner’s, New- ark, you will have a varied career; you will haunt the Broadway theatres for a time and then go in the banking business. After that you will join the other members of your crew, namely, Roy Tits- worth and Val Goldsmith, and with their earnest help, you will be- come famous by writing the song entitled ““When We Missed the Last Train from New York.” Evinor Jounston—After spending one year at Trenton Nor- mal and one at Montclair in order to satisfy all her relations, Elinor will set up a private school, where she will instruct her pupils in the art of obstinacy. Her next ambition will be to keep her little charges from reading her prize compositions and from finding out her middle name. KATHERINE BINGAMAN— Here stands sweet Katherine, a good little sport, A singer renowned, La Sell is her port; And there she will learn her sweet voice to train To reach a high note without any strain. Some day she will be an opera star, But as for her singing, that she will mar In a solemn part, a “Johnny” she'll see; And then “Kat” will laugh and giggle tee-hee! Apa WoopwortH—Of course, Ada will never marry! No, strange as it may seem, this very charming young lady is destined to be a solitary old maid. She will go to California, where she will slowly but surely climb the ladder of literary fame, but most of her time will be spent teaching her parrot to talk French. Frep ALLEN—Fred, after school, will go into the lumber busi- ness. He will be able to tell you the value of all kinds of lumber, 5) THE ORACLE and he will also tell you how much Woodworth’s, both in the yard and at his home. MINNIE Dosss—While strolling thru Dreamland in the sum- mer of 1916, I come upon a large crowd in front of a window, where a young girl was seated below a sign, which read, “One hundred dollars to the person who can make this girl smile or talk.” Upon closer inspection whom did I find it to be but our old friend Minnie! Potty GATES— In every play that’s come this way Pauline Gates has had her say, As haughty Caesar, Bridget shy, And even a heroine—bye the bye. We know that in the days to come She'll hold her company under her thumb; But happy she’ll be in all this swirl If she is supreme in the theatrical world. Marjory Goopwin—Another of our popular classmates. Mar- jory, who will train for a nurse, may be seen going through the dif- ferent wards almost any day with the handsome young interne. ’Nuf sed! The closing words of our national rag, ‘“Good night. nurse,” will probably be used more than once. MarjorrE CuBBERLY—Marjorie will attain ‘almost instant fame by writing a book solving one of the greatest modern problems. The title of the book will be ““How to Always Get All Your Lessons On Time,” by writing a song entitled “Come, Big Joe,” or “When We Missed the Last Train from New York.” FLoreNcE LeeE—Members of the class received invitations from the Duke and Duchess of France to visit their chateau in Paris. The Duchess will be remembered as our worthy class mate, Miss Flossy ee: Ava THomson—Here is a gentle belle, who, like the rest of us, has her faults. After leaving school, she will butt-in many difter- ent paths of life, but will finally make her fortune by keeping books at Borden’s dairy. Epna DeHart—Edna, after having graduated, will start as a stenographer, but will find this too tiresome and will devote her THE ORAGUE 55 time motoring around the suburbs of New Market in a beautiful Sanford car. Martua Camp—Martha’s chief genius lies in her ability to paint pictures. She is often seen carefully selecting penciled posters in Woolworth’s, and after coloring them, produces beautiful hand- paintings. Next summer she will study abroad, and on her return will win first prize by her painting “Asbury Park On a Stormy Night.” Mitprep BArNes—Behold one who has traveled all over the country gathering bric-a-brac. Her favorite pieces along this line are STINES, and although she has all styles a nd sizes in her collection the one she prizes the most of all is a short, chubby one she picked up across the border line. She will enter business and build a sum- mer home at Woodland Beach, but for reasons known only to her- self, she will change her tactics and take a course in Domestic Science Ate tle Wl oa ie aN Epirn Ayres—Edith, musically inclined, will find keys a pri- mary attraction, but will eventually devote her life to the culture of a very rare and precious HERB she discovered while at P. H. S. Tonnes DENNISON—This progressive little lad will enter N. Y. U. as a sophomore, but finding the attraction of the “Great White Way” taking up too much of his time, especially the act of buying tickets every night from a certain lassie for ‘Hanky Panky,” he will decide to migrate back to Perth Amboy to his old sweetheart and enjoy a married life. HazeL_ Hyatr—Five years hence Hazel will open a most up- to-date furniture store. The sign above her door will read, “H. L. HYATT, Furniture Dealer, DAVENPORTS a specialty.” Joun RyerRson—Finding the pursuit of college studies at Co- lumbia too much for him, John will establish a dancing class. His specialty will be the ‘Heavenly Rest.” ABRAHAM SACHAR—Friends and spectators of the Senior play doubtless recognize the jockey seated on Horse 23 at Sheepshead Bay race track as he dashes around the track still No. 23. IRVING SCHENCK—We hear of Irving, first as walking from New York to San Francisco in record time, and later as being elected president of the American branch of the International Societies for Fostering and Increasing the Tramp. His proud boast in his de- 56 THE? ORACLE clining years is to the effect that he has traveled in every section of the world and never paid a cent for car fare. LUELLA SYtRYKER—Luella, after two years of studying in a nurses’ training school, will graduate with flying colors. The famous Clara Barton has her equal on y in our Luella. She will be famous for reviving people from fainting fits. Maup McArer—Maud will start her career as a typist, but later will analyze PUTTY, and if not successful at this, will start an art store, keeping HANKS of yarn. LaAurRA Topp—Laura will go into business for herself shortly after leaving P. H. S. She will keep a small, but conservative florist shop and she will specialize in BUSHES. By her great wit and charm she will attract many customers, and eventually one of these will carry her off to preside over his garden. JENNIE WHEELAN— Jennie’s future life will be For some time as you can see Full of youthful jollity, Created by herself and Katharine B. Maybe she will take to writing, Or, perhaps ’twill be reciting, But for always she’ll be laughing, At numerous jokes, “Oh! so exciting!” But finally she an age will reach And kindergarten she will teach; But folks her work will criticize, And the children declare, ‘‘You’re just our size.” Marion WEAN—After spending one year at Syracuse Univer- sity, Marion will decide that her accomplishments are not recognized enough by her fellow students and will open a dancing class in Fred- ericksburg where she will give private lessons to attractive young men in the intricate steps-of the tango, the heavenly-rest, and the Archi- pelago Gallop. Byron Bunny Bounpb Brook BurpIicK—Byron will follow his brother’s noble profession and will succeed him carrying Bricks, if he does not fall asleep while at work. DEO RACKE or Puitip Moskowitz—Some day you will be a ball-player, you will adorn the bench of some big league. Always bear this in mind that, ‘‘A miss in time will surely save the other nine.” JAMES SMALL—James will become a great musician, famous the world over, yet his favorite song will always be, “Any Little Girl Will DOES Evita Hamittron—Edith will come back to take a post graduate course next year. After that she will decide to become a GOOD house- keeper. Rutcers Ne1LsoN—I see crowds of people in front of Proc- tors. I see a sign ‘‘Positively last performance; Rutgers Neilson, comedian, will sing his favorite song, ‘Follow Me, Girls; I’m Sin- gles ”) STEWART RoBERTS—Stewart will wait for Blakesle; then both will to college go. There they will cause so much trouble that Stew- art will worry and flunk; but never fear, Blakesley will graduate twice—once for himself, then for Stewart—and no one will be the wiser. ETHEL SEARINGC— Ethel was a typist, Ethel was some girl! She met a farmer laddie And set his heart a-whirl. But Ethel liked the ducks and chickens, Ethel like the cow; Ethel also liked the farmer laddie, So I’ve heard they’re married now. y, NATALIE SELBY— Natalie giggled thru High School, Natalie giggled thru Montclair, Natalie giggled while teaching— I guess she’ll giggle on for e’er. DIANA SIEGAL—Diana will become a designer of Parisian styles. Her motto will be, “One may as well be dead as out of fashion.” HELEN LEITHEUSER—Pitying those poor students who must translate six pages of German a night, Helen will write a book con- 58 THE? ORACLE taining all translations needed during the three-year course of Ger- man, which, sad to say, many P. H. S. students will use. WALTER Isapor M. Gravert—Walter will become famous in later years by signing his signature to papers in the Senate. Look it over, WALTER EDGAR ISADOR GRAUERT. CHRISTINE Hreaume—After two years Christine will tire of pounding the typewriter at the offices of Mayer Co., and will elope with the senior partner. ARTHUR STOUT—Strange as it may seem, it is very clearly pre- dicted in the horoscope that Arthur will become a politician. After leaving college he will decide to accept an inferior position as a nomi- nee for President of the United States. After having filled this office creditably he will run for Mayor of Scotch Plains. Here he will be defeated by a large majority (7-2) and becoming disgusted with the prevailing system of politics, he will turn an anarchist and will run amuck through the streets hurling bombs at random and yelling, ‘Town with everything.” Grace THompson—When Grace leaves High School she will keep house for Papa while Mamma goes abroad. But this isn’t all, Oh, no. During her spare moments she will write a book dedicated to all commuters of the Plainfield High School, entitled, “How girls can stand before the mirror for twenty minutes after school and still catch the twelve-twenty-eight.”’ Josepu Tirrou SATTELs—“‘Such ignorance is refreshing,” ac- cording to Janke. After studying engineering at Cornell by practicing Tango steps in the Y. M. C. A., he will become a successful—fusser (without trying). Tilly, with the help of trigonometry, calculus, and hydrodynamics, will work out several new openings for the interna- tional chess tournament of 1960. In this tournament, he won AN NET (te) numbers of games equal to three and finally won out—al- most. Louise GrormMan—The Fates decree that within the next three years Louise will win the world’s championship for neatness and com- pactibility—but alas!—not readability of shorthand notes. “Then when we visit the Plainfield High School in 1920, we shall see poor Louise trying to teach her pupils the advisability of writing notes that can be read. THE ORACLE 59 Burton CASNER —After plunging deeply into the study of Ap- plied Physics, Burton will become world famous for his wisdom. But, alas! study will weaken his mind, and the last we hear of him he will be a raving maniac in Morris Plains, trying to solve the problem, “If a baseball strikes 2,000 molecules of air in its descent of 23 metres, how far can a fly weighing 2.5 grams crawl in 3 weeks in the month of December ?” ALBERTA GoRDON—A lberta will return to P. H. S. in five years to manage the lunch room in the new building. The goodly meals and the cheapness thereof will make her a prime fav orite. ANNETTE McGINtey—Annette McGinley will enter Worcester School of Domestic Science, but will not remain to graduate. Her disappointment in Jove will prey on her mind, and she will spend the rest of her days solving ‘‘Rope puzzles.” LLoyp SmMirH—Encouraged by his success as property manager of the Senior play, Lloyd will apply for that position at our high- class vaudeville house, Proctor’s, where he will remain a permanent fixture. Otto Moor—Otto will enter Columbia University after many attempts in a business line, and take up expert accountancy. He will enter the firm of Haskell Sells, and because of his remarkable abil- ity be made a partner in the firm. ARTHUR GRISLEY—Linked with the names of ‘Rube’? Marquard and “‘Christy’’ Mathewson will be that of Art, our classmate. He will invent a means of pitching the ball that no bat on earth can hit. Dorotuy Near—Dot will work hard for many years to come and then become a most eminent musician. She will also teach music to a great many North Plainfielders, and all her earnings will be stored by the Plainfield Trust Company. Evsire RopENBAUGH—Poor Elsie! All her world is “‘yellow.”’ She will die a love-sick maiden as a result of her fruitless attempts at making Plainfield boys find her “home in the woods.” James WINSLow DuNWELL—A sad fate awaits our “Jimmy.” After many years of painful effort he will finally secure a certificate to Cornell. While there, he will become quite thin climbing up and down the hills every night to get the Five Star Mail and Globe with the base- ball scores. He will then go out for coxswain on the Cornell crew, but 60 TEE OA CIEE: on the day before the regatta he will break training by eating five choc- olate-caramel sundes. Because of this wild dissipation, his old cor- pulence will return over night. He will manage to conceal this until he takes his seat in the shell—but as soon as the race starts the shell will sink with all on board and Cornell’s far-famed supremacy on the water will be ended. For this offence, James will be “busted” and re- turned home. He will spend the rest of his life gazing intently at a picture he has recently acquired and humming “That Old Girl of Mine.” “Jor” Carty—After a hard course in Plainfield High, composed mostly of languages, Joe will probably become a ‘“‘Prof.”’ of modern languages in some college, probably Columbia. Even though of a re- tiring nature, Joe will be called to serve the public, as Charlie Murphy will call upon him to help him run Tammany Hall. He will probably be the boss of one of the lower wards and won’t fail to be on deck on “dough” day. Joe hopes to make a ““Good-Win”’ out of life. MarRGUERITE MacCaLttum—After four years of strenuous work in High School, Marguerite will enter the New York Library School. However, she will abandon the vocation of a librarian for the more worthy occupation of keeping a Seminary for young ladies. Here her pupils will be taught the value of hard study and concentration. The frivolity of giggling, cutting periods, etc., will be omitted from their schedules. Wititarp McKay—Willard, our far-famed valedictorian, has a varied and unique future before him. After departing from our midst, Bill will suffer from brain fever due to over-study and anxiety about the Brooklyn National League, and will take refuge in a sanitarium known as “Yale.” Here he will become famous as a stu- dent and after graduation will take up his life work as a professor. He will write a book called, ‘‘How to get high marks without any Study,” which will gain tremendous popularity among his pupils. Be- coming disgusted with the wretched life of a scholar, however, he will resign his position as professor and get a job selling peanuts at Ebbets Field, where he can see Brooklyn play every day, and heave soda bottles at the umpires whenever the idea occurs to him. MARGUERITE NEAL—After two years of desperately trying to make out bills and copy letters, Margie will give up in despair, devot- ing the rest of her life to a Moore efficient service. THES ORACLE 61 WiLiiAM Davenport—Rocky, better known to the tune of “Here Comes My Daddy Now,” is a has-been. Poor fellow, he’s had his day. In a few years “Bud” will make it his pride and own persona] business to take care of a HIGH ’AT (Hyatt). Jut1a ALLER—Julia is small in stature but has great ideas. SHE will aim to become a school teacher some day and SAUNDER back to her Alma Mater to teach. Epiru Ocprn—After spending a year with the girls at Walnut Lane, our shy and demure Edith will discover that the frivolity does not agree with her quiet nature, so she will spend the rest of her life in solitude studying the manners and customs of the Cubans. GRACE STILLMAN— Alas! alas! before us stands A stenographic maiden. Her head is full, her hands are full, In fact, she’s heavy laden. Stenography is on her brain, At morning, noon and night, All Sunday sermons she takes down And she gets each word right. She’ll soon be famous for her speed, No ropes can keep her down. She’ll be a court stenographer In great big New York town. And so, dear Grace, keep up your work And pound the keys away And very soon I’m sure you'll be The topic of the day. CaroLtyN Ment—Carolyn’s preference for North Plainfield will become so marked that she will make her home there. Alas, her fate will be hard, fo r in trying to kindle a fire with “Ash” instead of wood, a spark will fly out and “Burner” “Curly” locks. FREDERICKA QUENTIN—Dear Freddie will flee from P. H. S. with swift steps. Not content to linger four years in P. H. S. by dint of hard work, she completed her course in three years. But, alas, for naught has she hurried. She will take a P. G. Course, for Elston is only a Junior now. 62 THES ORACEE “Mart” Coucutan—‘Mat,” the crackerjack pitcher of P. H. S., will enter the famous baseball leagues. His great pitching will win for him the highest honors and he will some day fill the position of ‘“Matty.”’ He will, however, return every spring to teach the ‘“‘under- graduates and freshmen” the art of twirling, so they may ably defend the ‘Red and Blue.” ELsa Scuwep—Behold this little lassie who got into the most trouble during the year. She’s small, but, oh, my, after leaving school, Elsa will take a course in behavior at St. Mary’s convent; leaving there she will become famous as a vocalist, and will accept a contract singing at the Metropolitan Opera House, Broadway. Becoming tired of this profession, Elsa will decide to get married, and will leave the stage to return to her old home in Plainfield. JouN HeronN—John, alias “Shrimp,” alias “‘Crab,” alias ‘‘Rab- bit.” Isn’t he cute? Look at him blush. John, you have a great future before you, you will be a successful financier if you learn to mind your own business. In 1930 you will reach the height of six feet but will not be as cute as thou art now. Your favorite animal will always Desthien sates GRACE E. GRAVES— So you really mean to tell us That Grace is standing here Without her dear old suitcase? Why, really, this is queer! She never is without it— Each day to school she comes Her books all in her suitcase While some old tune she hums. If ever you should lose it You'll have our sympathy. So always keep it near you And happy you will be. Epira “Hiccoucu” BrokAw—This is the name of this blush- ing maiden. After diligent research for a plot, she will soon write a successful play and spend all her time and money going from Bound Brook to New York in order to admire her production. But she will get over that. After two years’ training as a stump speaker for the suf- THEMORAGEE 63 fragists, she will qualify as a preacher and will travel through the country haranguing crowds of hayseeds. G. STANTON— Four long years our papers daily Will be filled with tales of Gwenny; How she took the prize for knowledge, Away up there at Smith College. Then one day we shall hear How she that college place did clear; She had been a Senior mild, Someone had called her a ‘‘mere child.” So back to Plainfield she will fly, With books and chattels and head held high; But then, as now, Gwenny dear, Friends and admirers will gather near. Roy Vait—After leaving this seat of learning, Roy will serve an apprenticeship to a barber. He will finally blossom forth to sudden fame in literature with his poem, ‘“‘How I part my hair like an onion.” Nep Jenkins—Ned will enter the business world and for one year will work so diligently that he will gain honor and wealth. He will spend his wealth in the building of a home in the BROWN-LEE of Netherwood. Epwarp PARKER AND Harry La Tour Parr—Among the many large electric signs that blaze against the evening sky is one that attracts our attention. An aeroplane composed of electric lights that change from flashing white to radiant blue and dazzling crimson—and under it this legend; PARKER PAFF, ELECTRICIANS Headquarters for Aeroplane Ferry between Dunellen and Scotch Plains. High School Special. ALBERT BRYNIARSKI—Ee-Wop-Binny, or otherwise known as Albert Bryniarski, in future years will be slinging out sodas and sundas over a fountain, othérwise known as Hall’s. His favorite dish will be known as ‘Will you exchange pictures with me,” or “Going down to Westfield tonight ?” 64 THE ORACLE NEVA WaLporr—After two years at the University of Chicago, Neva will be visited by a Plainfield banker, and will find Domestic Sci- ence is more interesting in a ‘‘Ricketty” bungalow than its study in a university. CAROLINE SLAUSON— The Shrimp” is now teaching kinder- garten in Oregon, looking for a man earning forty dollars a week. The Shrimp was known to us in 1913 as Cal Slauson. MiLLtwoop Lurz—Six months hence, we shall see Millwood in- stalled in a 3-room and kitchenette flat (oh, I beg your pardon) — apartment. They will buy their furniture on the installment plan, and will receive absolutely no CLEMency for failure to pay on time. She will place the awe-inspiring notice, ‘Positively no one who has ever seen a Latin Grammar will be admitted” at the entrance of her palatial palace. Esty Fosrer—Ah! there he is now. A little slip of a man, with a large slouch hat and a great fur overcoat on, trying to look over the shoulder of a big man to see what he is reading or what he has. Yes, trying to find out everybody’s business, which he has now made his own. Who is he? Why, he’s Esty Foster, the great detective. VAL GOLDSMITH— This young lad is the Faculty’s joy, There’s no mistake, he is some boy. Round the girls he’s always stickin’, For he certainly loves a chicken. Every night he’s always late, He thinks it’s fun to dissipate. But sooner or later this young man With freckles brown and cheeks of tan, Will be bound to a brand new rule: For he’s to marry at the close of school. Monror Goop—Oh, yes, he is ambitious, but, poor fellow, his health is failing. As a last resort he will take a fresh-air course at Princeton, where he will incidentally make all the ’varsity teams, but will overstrain his heart in a class rush for a beer keg. FELIX “OTTO BISMARCK” JANKE—Felix, alias ‘‘Jank, the Iron Duck.” Your future is a series of mighty accomplishments. You will THE ORACLE 65 go through Lawrenceville in one year, through Princeton in two, ac- quiring all honors. Then you will become editor of the Squeedonkville Times. I see that you have a weakness for (Sc) Huyler’s Chocolates. You will write a book entitled, “How to dance with a tall girl.” SILAS GUTTRIDGE—Si will spend most of his time going to As- bury Park and Atlantic City, under an assumed name. While in these places he will deal in jewelry. Doucias HENDERSON—Here we have a brawny Scot, who will have a successful career as a soccer player. But the fates predict that he will one day forget to tie up his calf, and it will get away from him. This will so discourage him that he will come to a sad end endeavoring to solve the problem: “how to reduce my weight without reducing my feet,’ Harotp Maitranp McDowe11—I see two wonderful essays adorning the shelves of the Hall of Fame in Paris. Their author, Mr. Haroldine Maitlion Max D’Arnold, now a noted French philosopher and critic, has placed before the public his greatest works. Let us learn “How to understand other people’s automobiles,” and “Why all young fellows should have automobile licenses, even though they don’t own cars themselves.” FRED Krom—Members of the class will be interested to know that Mr. Krom has opened a large mercantile importing house in New York City. WaLTER FiscHER — When-he-graduates-from-Plainfield-High School-Walter-will-start-in-business — if-he-don’t-have-to-work-too-fast You-know-he-so-detests-doing-things-too-swiftly — His-motto-is-‘‘Don’t hurry - You’ve-got-all-day.” CLAIRE FLEMING—Behold Claire’s future! ! ! We see her pac- ing the dim halls of Florence Art Gallery or sitting before her canvas, palette in hand gazing over an Italian landscape or immortalizing with her brush some great personage. . Lypia NeELson—Our dear little Litt has one great weakness, uttering frantic screams when she is surprised, but these screams are being lessened by the unceasing care of the nurse of 1908 (Leslie Lea- land). Before many years this weakness will be entirely overcome, 66 THES OR NCE and Litt will travel each morning to the great city of New York, where she will hold the position of chief stenographer in one of the largest business firms of that city. Epitu SEARS—Only a few years hence, and our diminutive Edith Sears will have become quite wealthy from the munificent sum she has accumulated from the augmentation of her first, wee, small salary of 49 cents per month, which she has received from correcting papers for Mr. Hubbard in a laboratory of zoology, but Edith will finally end in a zoo where she will mark the stripes on the zebra. MARGARET RuSssELL—-Behold our fair lady! Who would think that in a few years she will take up her residence in Chicago, where she will become chief adviser in advanced education. Her advice will always be ‘Go to Yale, for verily I say unto you, that is some college!” CHARLES FAy—Charles will become a world-famed chemist. One day while experimenting he will find a sure anti-fat and thereby make his fortune. Dorotuy GRAUERT—Dorothy Grauert will give violin lessons, and her side issue will be German. All Bound Brook will come to her to learn correctness of German pronunciation, Edson Woodhull President Neva Waldorf Secretary THES] ORACEE Hred Allen Hire President John Geron Greasurer 67 68 THESOKACER Srenitinr Class Statistics Adopted by Wote of Class Most POPULAR Most SENSIBLE Margaret Russell Margaret Bonnell Edson Woodhull Albert Bryniarski Done Most For P. H. S. FACULTY JoY Pauline Gates Gwendolyn Stanton John Heron Willard McKay Willard McKay LEANEST Most Cass SPIRIT Edna De Hart Pauline Gates Joseph Sattels Joseph Carty Willard McKay TALLEST Minnie Dobbs Most EXECUTIVE ABILITY Silas Guttridge Neva Waldorf Tonnes Dennison Biccest “I SHOULD Worry” Ethel Mehl Most ARTISTIC Joseph Gregory Carty Marguerite Arnold Fred Allen BicGest GRAFTER Elsie Rodenbaugh Most STUDIOUS Joseph Carty Araminta Ayers Charles Fay QUIETEST Araminta Ayers CUTEST James Small Gwendolyn Stanton John Heron BIGGEST GIGGLER Katharine Bingaman Most SysTEMATIC Joseph Carty Araminta Ayers Tonnes Dennison ORATORS Pauline Gates Best DANCER James Dunwell Marion Wean Fred Krom Biccest EATER Marjorie Goodwin Most LIKELY TO SUCCEED Monroe Good Helen Bryniarski Tonnes Dennison Most LADYLIKE Edith Ogden Most LIKELY TO MARRY Ada Woodworth Best ACTRESS Fred Allen Pauline Gates Done Most For 1913 Pauline Gates Edson Woodhull Most ENERGETIC Pauline Gates Tonnes Dennison THE ORACEE Most ScHOOL SPIRIT Gor INTO MOST TROUBLE DURING Pauline Gates THE YEAR Willard McKay Elsa Schwed Val Goldsmith Most ATHLETIC Helen Bryniarski Worst KNOCKERS Monroe Good Marion Wean Fred Krom Most DIGNIFIED Edith Ogden MEEKEST John Ryerson Grace Thompson James Small BIGGEST GROUCH Jennie Wheelan Best ALL AROUND Fred Krom Pauline Gates Edson Woodhull FATTEST Ethel Searing Best ACTOR James Dunwell Willard McKay BEST SINGER PRETTIEST GIRL Katharine Bingaman Edith Ogden Monroe Good HANDSOMEST Boy BiccEsT TALKER Fred Krom Katharine Bingaman Joseph Carty Crass PoET Willard McKay LAZIEST Hazel Hyatt CLass CLOWN William Davenport Ned Jenkins Most BASHFUL Lapies’ MAN Martha Camp Ned Jenkins James Small HARDEST WORKERS FACULTY TORMENT Mildred Barnes Ethel Mehl Arthur Stout Val Goldsmith Most CONCEITED SHORTEST Edith Brokaw Julia Aller Otto Moor Felix Janke Most GENEROUS BiccGEsT BLUFFER Annette McGinley Caroline Slauson Irving Schenk Joseph Carty BIGGEST JOLLIER BIGGEST FUSSER Dorothy .Cameron Margaret Russell Arthur Grisley Ned Jenkins : BiGcEsT BORE SPORTIEST Ada ‘Thompson Elsa Schwed Rutgers Neilson Silas Guttridge Most CHILDISH CLAss BABY ; Marjorie Cubberly Gwendolyn Staiiton Byron Burdick 70 iii ORACEE Plays Allustrated in the Senior Class dhe Floneymoon tx piccsae. 1. ere w tae. 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Florence Lee, Marjorie Goodwin a BTR 20) (co eR eM SP AEA Cy sl eR WDE MR Panh Aee F UET Er RAAT tacy 6 a OSM EN Cb 15 Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior years of Class of 1913 THEAORACEE (al Gast Will and Cestament We, the remarkable class of 1913, being of sound mind, mem- ory, understanding, and masters of education, do hereby make, pub- lish and declare this our last will and testament: We give and bequeath to the Plainfield High School at large: First—The use of the long talked of be-oot-iful wings (not to fly with). Second—To the captain of the football team the task of getting seven (7) new members; to the captain of the basketball team, the task of getting four (4) new members, and to the captain of the baseball team, the task of getting a new infield, a couple of outfeld- ers and two pitchers to replace the departed heroes of 1913. Third—A worn-out dictionary and Wilson’s Inaugural Address to copy for unexcused tardiness. Fourth—The privilege of reciting your lessons to the tune of the carpenters’ and masons’ music. Fifth—The hope that more championship teams will be brought forth under the direction of Mr. Patch, the new supervisor of ath- letics. To the Class of 1914 we give, bequeath, donate, devise and in- sist upon them taking: First—All the Senior privileges that we didn’t find (?). Second—The job of outnumbering our worthy graduating class. Third—The right to sting the Juniors, and to sting them good and hard. Fourth—A warning not to cut periods when the circus comes to town. Fifth—The privilege of having their Senior play and Com- mencement exercises in the new auditorium. Sixth—To gain higher ideals by following in our footsteps. (9) ie VORA CEE To the illustrious Class of 1915 we give and bequeath: First—The trouble of finding another class as hard to beat in basketball. Second—The privilege of being stung. Third—The privilege to win all school championships next year. VouthesClassoors 196: First—The right to come to school in the morning. Second—The privilege to go to Proctor’s in the afternoon. Third—The right to join the Seniors and Juniors in chapel. To the incoming Class of 1917, we give and bequeath: First—The grand and glorious colors of BLUE and WHITE, which we trust will be carried thru the next four years with success and high honor. Second—12 dozen pairs of water wings to assist in their efforts of learning how to swim in the new pool. Lastly, we demand that this document be buried in the corner- stone of the new building and be preserved for ages to come. FURTHERMORE, We nominate and appoint our worthy friends, the debators, Sir Eddie Burke and the Lord of the blue riband as ex- ecutors of this, our last will and testament, to which we have here- unto set our hand and seal this 17th day of June, in the year.one thousand nine hundred and thirteen. GipASs.ORe19 13; (Signed) -E. cA.) WoopHULi President. N. E. WALporE, Secretary. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of us, who hereby afhx our signatures. Notary public. . BripGetT, ““The Maid.” CrARENCE, IThesButlern: When you need your hair cut go to Alex Stills the barber. 16 Depot Park ‘“The School-boys’ Barber’’ Rensselaer “ = gxPolytechnic %, Nee ap Institute, No Troy, N.Y. Local examinations provided for. Send for a catalogue. | French Cuffs that I am offering? Carl Silhbert JEWELER OPTICIAN Class and School Pins, Medals, Prize Cups, ete. Special Discount to all High School Students 255 W. Front St. Opp. Post Office My Specialty Is SHIRTS Have you seen that Soft Shirt with the $1.2 5 value for $1.00. And that Cuffturn Shirt at $1.50. J. J. PRAED Men’s Tailor and Furnisher 314 Park Avenue Why not try us when buying your next Suit of Clothes ? Long or short trousers. SCHWED BROTHERS “All the News While It Is News’’ Each evening the CouRIER-NEws brings to its subscribers all the news of Plainfield and vicinity. When help is wanted or situations are wanted ADVER- TISE in the CourtER-NEws. It’s the surest way to succeed. Che Courier -News Phone 940 220 PARK AVENUE PLAINFIELD, N. J. In patronizing advertisers please mention the “ORACLE.” JI. HIMMELFARB Designer Ladies’ Costumes 309-311 NEW STREET PLAINFIELD, N. J. M. A. TEPPER PLAINFIELD, N. J. Co-operative Coal Business Our new plan has been a great success; why don’t you join with your friends and let us supply you with our Quality Coal WADLEY GOODENOUGH 208 MADISON AVE. Telephone 887 In patronizing advertisers please mention the “ORACLE.” COMPLIMENTS OF S. WEINTROB TAILOR PLAINFIELD, N. J. “THE WATER’S FINE” How About Your Bathing Suit? We've got just the Bathing Suits you need, here. The styles are as varied as the prices—and the wear you get from them is wonderful. Our bathing suits take to the water like ducks. Prices run all the way from 98c on Boys’ Suits to $5.00 on Men’s sizes. Women’s and Misses’ Suits $2.50 to $15.00 Also a SPLENDID ASSORTMENT of CAPS, SHOES and BATHING BAGS “BEE HIVE” UI On 21 BROAD «SL. Newark, N. J. Phone 531-w Monthly Contracts COBBS, the Tailor Suits to Order, $20 and up 148 E. FIFTH STREET Piainfield, N. J. In patronizing advertisers please mention the “ORACLE.” COMPLIMENTS QUEEN CIPFY HOVEL Established 1868 A Beautiful display of French and Colonial Mirrors, Oil and Water Color Paintings, Etchings and Engravings, plain and in color. Also the newest and most artistic designs in Picture Frames. Paintings and Engravings cleaned and restored. Artist’s Materials. Swain’s Art Store 317 W. Front Street, Plainfield, N. J. A Complete Showing of Fall and Winter Shoes for the Young Man. M. C. VAN ARSDALE 127 East Front Street In patronizing advertisers please mention the “ORACLE.” The owner who fails to protect his property with INSURANCE is PLAYING TAG WITH FATE an} sooner or later is bound to be “IT.” bole CS heb esy OUSEROMELT Babcock Building GEORGE M. CLARK CO. | s° INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS SKATES and CUTLERY Sharpening Done AT A. M. GRIFFEN CO's THE OLD ESTABLISHED FIRM OF Woolston Buckle Co. Painters and Berorators PAINTER’S SUPPLIES 45 North Avenue Plainfield, N. J. CIEEARENGE, Ee TEORN Creseeut Biryrles 405 PARK AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, N. J. Telephone 680-R Restaurant NEIGHBOUR CATERER 133-135 NORTH AVE. Plainfield, N. J. Business Training Institute Gregg Shorthand Bookkeeping Mechanical Drawing Penmanship 114 EK. FRONT ST. Tel. 65. STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! Boys, have you your own Shaving Cup? If not H. Heller ‘‘The White House Barber,’ 323 Liberty Street, will give to every High School fel- low who becomes a steady customer a Shaving Cup with your name en- graved in gold. Give him a trial. Open Sundays Open Sundays In patronizing advertisers please mention the “ORACLE.” ROBERT GARDNER Merchant Tailor Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing a Specialty Telephone 273-W 325 Watchung Avenue COME, TO LANGHORN BH’S for Photographs SOME NEW STYLES Proctor’s Theatre ALL STAR VAUDEVILLE New Show Each BRIGCES Monday and Thursday 10, 15 and 25 Cents In patronizing advertisers please mention the “ORaciE?” MATZEK One Way to Improve! Look cheerful before your camera. We'll give you a picture that shows you at your best. Then take it for your model and live up to it every day! CHRISTIAN F. MATZEN Che Photographer Telephone 867-W iieEsERONISSEREER COMPLIMENTS’ OF emt ler sleltores Co ed IF YOU DON’T BUY HERE WE BOTH LOSE HARRY DREIER Plainfield’s Leading Sporting Goods Dealer Musical Instruments, Guns and Ammunition 261-263 W. FRONT ST. Here's wishing the Oracle and its managenient success W. L. SMALLEY {n patronizing advertisers please méntion the “ORACLE.” Phone 843-J M. PERLMUTTER Ladies’ Tailor 436 WATCHUNG AVE. Plainfield, N. J. ENLARGEMENTS 8x10 Enlargements (made from any size negative) mounted and framed, all for $1.00 PICTURE FRAMING, SPORTING GOODS, STATIONERY PAUL R. COLLIER FILM SPECIALIST 156 E. Front St., Phone 51-W Plainfield, N. J. In patronizing advertisers please mention the “ORACLE.” THE STATE TRUST COMPANY R. Henry Depew, President. E. F. Feickert, Vice-President. M. C. Van Arsdale, Vice-President. Frederic Coriell, Secretary-Treasurer. DIRECTORS: Frank C. Ard J. H. Cooley Edward F. Feickert Edward Maurer George L. Babcock Frederic Coriell George H. Frost Alex. Milne Samuel Bingaman R. Henry Depew W. A. Garrigues Wm. Newcorn George S. Clay A. H. Dundon George M. Holstein A. W. Ransome M. C. Van Arsdale_ J. V. E. Vanderhoef WE DUPLICATE THE $5.00 STYLES AT $2.50 and $3.00 WALDORF SHOE STORE 215 FRONT STREET . JHWEHELER OPTICIAN V ji. | EASTMAN KODAKS SUPPLIES 236 Park Avenue. When Travelling This Summer you will probably need a supply of travelers’ cheques which are not only safer than money but are self-identifying and available everywhere. We can supply you with these cheques in denomina- tions of $10, $20, $50 and $100. Our Safe Deposit and Storage Facilities are also at the disposal of those who wish to lodge their valuables in a safe place during their absence from home. THE PLAINFIELD TRUST COMPANY In patronizing advertisers please mention the “ORACLE.” | Gustave Hoffman Sea Food | ZZ. | — | 329 WEST FRONT STREET Telephone 968 NEEDLECRAFT AND GIFT SHOP Embroidery materials of all kinds Gifts that are “different” 207 North Ave. 15 North Ave. Plainfield Cranford I Spend All My Money in Town---Do You? There is only honest value in what I sell—I furnish better goods at better prices than MAIL ORDER HOUSES. Please think twice, then when ready to S ia k place your next order—support me, ioe de | tone uc cy represent Local Industry and employ | local labor who re-spend this money in our community. | Photographers Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing SL di lube (Ga Merchant Tailors 120 NORTH AVE. | Amateur Finishing 125 EAST FRONT STREET In patronizing advertisers please mention the “ORACLE.” J. KENTER MERCHANT TAILOR to Men and Women 430 WATCHUNG AVE. Plainfield Telephone connection Alterations are my specialty ALL GROCERS Charles G. Mann BARBER Children’s Haircutting a Specialty 109 PARK AVENUE GO TO BROWN HILL Barber Specialists 114 NORTH AVENUE “For Well Dressed Men” | with French collar and French cuffs— attractively comfortable for outing and traveling GUARANTEED COLORS | _ The Men’s Shop Everything a Man Wears 214 Park Ave In patronizing advertisers please mention the “ORACLE.” Our Manager has had 28 years’ experience in the COAL business, including Mining, Preparing and Selling COAL. If you buy your COAL from us you will have your COAL selected by a COAL dealer who knows what good COAL is. PLAINFIELD ICE SUPPLY CO. Ice, COAL, Wood, Lumber and All Kinds of Building Materials 222 MADISON AVENUE Corner 3rd Street Telephone 1040 Jo Ne FLORAL OU} EC CR PALIN 2 195E Ott 325 W. FRONT STREET Te. 1789-5 In patronizing advertisers please mention the “ORACLE.” a ad (CENTRAL PUBLISHING CO. Printers and Publishers Printers of the “Oracle” 130-132 CENTRAL AVE., Plainfield, N. J. GRHER GRHEN WOOD Distributors of correct styles. Everything thats right in Hats and Furnishings. Tel. 1902-W. 135 EB. Front St. H. E. Gayle Hardware Co. LEO SLONIM GENERAL HARDWARE Wireless Outfits, | THE JEWELER Pocket Knives, ete. | Front St. Park Ave “‘By the Sign of the Clock.’’ DOAN H’S Phone 861-W 115 Park Avenue WE DO EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING All Work Guaranteed Developing and Printing Full Line Photo Supplies Phone 754-R ELECTRIC MASSAGE MELVIN’S EDWIN B. 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