Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1920 volume:

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In these years improve- ment has been great and rapid. he facilities of all departments have been increased materially; in fact, the physics, chemistry and biology laboratories rival those of any high school in the land and are on a par with facilities afforded for the same work in many colleges. Plainfield High School alumni are doing creditable work in the leading colleges and universities of the nation and are also giving good account of them- selves in the various walks of daily life. | The Class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty is, indeed, proud to have been a member of this beloved school. We look back o’er the past four years and sigh wistfully as we think of the many pleasures and good times we have had here. But, looking even further back, we are a bit awed at the gleaming record of past graduates. Ours is resolution to uphold that record. Business men and women, engineers, artists, writers, soldiers—in the Americas, Asia and Europe—all add glory to the honored name of their Alma Mater—Plainfield High School. | We resolve to do our best to keep that name on the high plane to which former graduates have elevated it; we resolve to maintain that exalted position they have made for you, our school. We go forth to face a new life—with you behind, pointing to that which is before us— Everything. THE ORACLE Class Poem We toddled as Freshmen through these classic halls, We wondered with open-eyed glee To think that a place of such stairs and such walls Should have place for us,—so “‘petit’’! We stumbled as Soph’mores; ambition ran high, For we visioned our far distant goal; While knowledge and courage we gained bye and bye, “Till our Freshman fears far away stole. By friendship and service we always were bound; As Juniors, we climbed and aspired, And ’neath twenty’s proud colors we all could be found. Each by her spirit was fired. Then in this last year we gathered once more | To pull for the glorious end. : We tried to be faithful, true ‘“‘sports to the core Our honor and name to defend. ) ; Our errors were many, our faults were more yet, As through this school we have passed ; But we hope that our fair deeds will cancel the debt When in the last records we’re classed. O Future that stretches through infinite space And holds for us all a new day, Soon grant that our there we shall find the right place To continue a far better way! May you, for old twenty, keep close in your store What we strive and hope for—no less; Then, as the old world can give us no more, Crown each one with lasting success. M. A. GREENE. 6 | THE ORACLE Salutatory Address DorotHy M. By Les Perhaps never since we have held | our exercises in this new building have we had a Commencement of greater interest and significance than this June of 1920. The class of this year is welcoming tonight not only all of its usual guests (the Board of Education, our beloved superintend- ent, our principal, the speaker who will address us, and the citizens of Plainfield), but, in commemorating the fiftieth ARES of the Plain- field High School, we are extending especially cordial greetings to all who have shared its life and contributed in any way to its progress. To one and all, a hearty welcome. THE ORACLE 7 Valedictory Address JEAN MACNAB Fellow-classmates of 1920, tonight we have had a glimpse of the school of the past, we have seen what is being done at present, and have laid our hopes for the future. We feel a sense of deep gratitude toward the past for building up the school in which we have spent four of the hap- piest years of our lives. We also feel a great responsibility for the future for our success or failure, whether in business or college, will reflect on our school. Let us, therefore, as we go forth to a broader field of work, try to be successful, not only for our own b High School. enefit, but to bring glory to the Plainfield 8 THE ORACLE The Valley of the Purple Mountain (Written by the Winner of the Craig A. Marsh Prize Composition— Herbert Hooker. ) Ted Stone was new in China. For nearly six months, however, he had traveled with Carl Mason to distant and out of the way places in search of valuable old Chinese relics, legends and manuscripts for study in one of the big midwestern American colleges. The two young men, after a tedious journey, had arrived at the little missionary out-post, at the head of navigation on a small river, which they intended to make their headquarters for some time. It was reported that the valley contained many interesting objects taken at some long ago period from a ruined temple. They received a cordial welcome from the missionary, who invited them to make their stay at his home. ‘Tis few whites come up this far and every stranger is more than welcome,” he said. After a hearty repast, Mason stated their errand. The missionary, Cole, was a quiet, earnest man of about middle age witha pleasant jovial face, who listened seriously to their tale and then remarked: “I have something which may be of considerable interest to you.” So saying, he reached into a narrow cupboard and withdrew a small casket of curlously carved teakwood, which contained many priceless old records of a place called the “Valley of the Purple Mountain.” It spoke of a great temple and city built many thousands of. years ago and guarded by impassable mountain barriers. “The Valley of the Purple Mountain’—a magic name—suggestive of a score of things—mysterious, unfathomed, hinting at unknown and unexplored regions. No very definite location was given, but the manuscript spoke of it as being somewhere along the upper reaches of this very river. Both young fellows determined to visit it as soon as possible, if only for the adventure. “It was given to me by an old Chinese priest at his death some ten years ago,’ added Cole. One day, Mason being away on a scouting tour, Ted sauntered out of the village and incidentally up the ancient, stone paved trail leading toward the distant western mountains. | Unconsciously quickening his pace to a swift, steady swing, ‘Ted traveled some distance thru’ the pleasant woods, loaded as they were with the rubbery leaved rhododendrons and multitudes of other flowers which he could not name. The sun sank slowly behind the massive rocky piles ahead warning the boy of the advisability of getting back before dark. He lingered though for a while watching the glow of the heavens fade from about the purple peaks, leaving all the hushed land in gray twilight. Ted was suddenly brought back to consciousness of his surroundings by the appearance of a very aged Chinaman tottering toward him, evidently in the last stages of exhaustion. The poor fellow thrust a letter into Stone’s hand and fell, babbling incoherently, at the foot of the boy. THEPsORACLE 9 While staying along the coast, Ted had picked up a small, a very small, smattering of Chinese, but he was unable to understand a word said. An hour later the old man breathed hi s last at the little missionary hospital. “Che men looked wonderingly at his spare figure and tattered garments. | He was dressed as a common coolie, yet, though there was nothing striking about his wrinkled visage, he suggested, coming as he had with the strange letter, a man of another world, one long dead and cloaked in mystery and sorrow. That night Mason deciphered the spiderlike characters. It contained an urgent appeal to the old priest, who had given the casket to Cole, to return to the “Valley” at once, though no reason was disclosed. Carried as it was by a messenger on foot from the west served to strengthen the belief that the secret spot lay somewhere within a few days’ journey toward the setting of the sun. Except for the treasures of the missionary, nothing of value having been brought to light in the village, preparations for an exploring expedition were hastily made. A number of riding and pack horses were secured, and also twa guides who knew the country as far as the foot of the trail leaving to another village farther south. Three days later found the party encamped at the fork of the trail. One of the guides approached the fire, about which the Americans sat, and remarked emphatically in Chinese: “Beyond we should not travel, evil spirits reign in the mountains above us. Few have gone in of either white or yellow yet many flowers have bloomed and died since those few departed and no sign has come of their living. None have ever returned. It is not well.” Mason made no direct answer, but questioned the man closely about the mountain country. It was rough going, the passes were narrow and unfit for horse travel, so he had heard from hunters who had penetrated a short distance into the hills. The Americans, on receiving similar information from the other guide, decided to send back the horses with the Chinamen and proceed alone on foot. ; The next morning, after seeing the pack train safely off for home, with a week’s provisions in their haversacks and armed with light rifles, they set out. It was hard going and rough going, uphill and down dale, fording streams and scaling cliffs, the packs, none too light at the start, weighed tons at night, and camp was pitched early. The two following days were the same, each night, seeking a suitable spot, they flung themselves upon the ground and slept. “There had never been any definite trail, but the boys had kept in sight of the river, which was their guide. They were higher in the mountains, now, and could occasionally catch glimpses of the great plain country they had left. Late in the afternoon of the third day, while stumbling along an accidentally discovered footpath, which wound around the southern side of a small hill sepa- rating them from the river, Ted fell and rolled to the bottom of a washout below. The bank was quite steep, but the boy was not hurt. He picked himself up slowly and began the ascent, when suddenly he shouted, “‘Carl, Carl, come here, quick!’ Mason scrambled hastily down and looked in the direction Ted was pointing.’ Th ere, half hidden in the brush in a concealed angle of the gully was 10 THE ORACLE what appeared to be the entrance to a cave. Not an ordinary cave, however, for the arch of the door was of crumbling masonry and closely fitted rock. A dark narrow passage led straight into the side of the mountain on a slight upward slant. There was no sign of recent use, but both believed it to be worth exploring. The weight of the packs was forgotten, strone bruises were unheeded as they hurried along the underground corridor of the ancients. “he excitement of discovery possessed them, hurried them on. Once away from the. entry-way it was necessary to use Ted’s flash. They traveled steadily until the hands of Mason’s radium showed it to be about midnight, when they both stopped suddenly. The cave had widened out into a small square room decorated with carved paneling. This seemed the end of the passage, for at first no means of going further was apparent, but a careful inspection with the pocket flash disclosed the fact that one of the larger panels really acted as a door. This opened smoothly and they stepped out into a small pagoda situated at the top of a low cliff facing a broad valley. The moon, just rising over the hills to the east, shed a wierd gray light thru’ the silver ake whose twisted branches stood out black and enarled. The valley, deep in-the diane of the peaks, which rose majestically on either hand, was shrouded in midst from a®river to the left, blanketing all in a cloak of mystery and silence. | What seemed to pervade the spot that made it so ghostly and quiet and still? “The whole atmosphere seemed to speak of the dead, of aut filling the hearts of the two adventurers with instinctive dread. |. Outlined vaguely against the dark precipice and spanning _the river rose a narrow stone bridge. Suddenly out on this bridge a dot of light’ shown, then the form of a man carrying a lantern resolved out of the fog. He was nea upon them, and, not knowing who he was, nor whether their welcome in the valley would be friendly or not they both automatically turned for the door thru’ which they had entered but a moment before. It was gone! Evidently they had walked lightly thru’ a solid wall of stone. “There was no perceptible opening nor sign of crack nor crevice. The shrine offered no concealment and there was no way of egress save by the one which the man with the light traveled. The Chinaman, for his garb showed him to be an Oriental, stopped, lamp upraised, regarding them with a countenance in which fear and surprise were strongly mingled, then with a loud cry, hurling the lamp from him, he whirled and vanished into the mist. DB The rest is better told as Ved related it to the missionary at their next meeting. They had been gone longer than expected and Cole determined to set out in search of them. The two parties luckily met at the forks of the trail where Stone and Mason had left their guides and horses to continue the journey on foot. “Tt clouded over right after that leaving everything in pitch dark and rain. Some water got in the flash light, putting that out of commission, and all our exploring had to be done in the dark. The bridge seemed to have vanished THE ORACLE 11 with the man, for all our efforts to find it went to naught, though, I guess, we lost our bearings. We crawled back to the pagoda soaked thru’ and resolved to stand watch the rest of the night. I certainly must have fallen very soundly asleep, for all I remember was Carl, here, kicking me in the ribs and firing over the rail of the pagoda. Then there was a groan and he fell limply to the floor. I had just time to see a shadowy form thru’ the sights of my rifle when they got me. Sandbagged both of us. “When I regained consciousness it was broad daylight. The two of us, Mason and I, were lying on couches at either side of a small room. The walls were hung with silks and the ornate carving on the furniture gave a suggestion of days when workmen worked with greatest care rather than by the hasty modern methods. ‘The house seemingly belonged to a wealthy mandarin or merchant. “We had the liberty of that one room only, for the door of strong solid wood was securely locked and the one window, little more than a peep-hole, was heavily barred. Mason was sleeping, and, remembering the happenings of the night, I decided not to wake him, but did a little exploring on my own hook. My head ached a good deal and my walk was rather unsteady, but I got over this by nightfall. “T had nearly completed my inspection and was about to rouse Mason when the door opened and a man, who appeared to be the owner of the place, entered followed by a servant bearing food. We ate and the servant, at the command of the aged Chinaman, had left with the dishes before he spoke. “You are Americans, I judge,’ he said, speaking English easily and with almost no accent. We replied in the affirmative, and, at his request related our experiences in finding our way there. He grew greatly excited and his worn face became very sad when we told him of the death of the priest that had given Cole the manuscripts and when we told of the death of the messenger. He sank into a gloomy reverie and did not seem to hear a word of our other adven- tures until we came to the fight at the pagonda. Here he interrupted us saying: “ T am very sorry this thing should have happened. My men acted without my orders and did as they thought best. No other white man has ever reached the valley and the way you came will never be used again. I am known to the people of China aa, the priest, of whom you spoke, was my brother.’ “Carl started up with a cry of surprise, but the name was unfamiliar to me. “The Chinaman ignored our interruption and continued. ‘I have given my life to the people of this valley, have brought modern inventions for their use and made them prosperous and happy. ‘They are Christians, for, as you know, I was brought up in England, and have taught them the belief of the whites. I do not attempt to defend my methods, but I accomplished my purpose. The ruins you seek are in this valley further to the south. It is a village once used by the people’s ancestors from the time of the beginning until a few centuries ago when it was destroyed by earthquakes and fire. You will find a road leading east from the ruins of the temple. Follow it and you will come to the village just south of the one you left. Tonight you may go, only beware of my men for they are suspicious of strangers as you can readily imagine and would not permit your escape.’ LZ THE- ORACLE “Then with a low bow he withdrew without another word. Of course, | was fairly itching to know the identity of the man and Mason explained. It seemed that he and his men had been about the worst band of smugglers who ever defied a feeble Government. | Why he was letting us escape to report h im I don’t know, probably thought to have his men stationed where they could end us with the least possible commotion, so that he could wash his hands of the whole affair. “That evening, bringing to our rooms our packs and rifles and food for the journey, a servant guided us from the house. A little hamlet of paper-like huts lay by the river, but we saw no one and the servant, after showing us our road, turned and reentered the house. “We hiked swiftly algng keeping a sharp watch about us and also off the beaten roadway, though parallel to it. We made camp that night in a secluded corner of the ruins, which, by the way, were so far destroyed as to be of little interest, and one of us stood guard and watched all night. When morning | came we set out across the mountains to the eastward, stopping only for a hasty inspection of the ruins, and, as the going was not as hard as the trip up the river valley, we reached here in three days without mishap.” “And Cole,’ Ted added, “Carl and I have decided to keep this matter dark, for though a criminal, he has undoubtedly accomplished a great deal for those isolated people. | We hope you will agree with us.” ‘Their hands met across the embers of the fire and there the secret rests. THE ORACLE 13 The Forest That Sang (Written by the Winner of the Babcock Prize—Evelyn Tennyson.) “Amelita, my Amelita; O to hear your voice again! Ah, me,—once I was happy, but now, why must I live? When you, Amelita, were here, I had some- thing for which to live. O why did you have to leave me?” Bemoaning thus, Antonio Silvano, a lonely wood-cutter, left his humble home for the deep forest, where, a year before, his only daughter, Amelita, had disappeared while playing. All seaching had been in vain, for no traces of her were ever found. It was here, too, that her father worked all day, earning his living by chopping wood. In the evening he whiled away his time turning a stick of wood into a bird, a goat, or a child, with his skillful knife. This work gave him much pleasure, for as his daughter once had shown delight in his toys, so did the children of the village revel in them. At the ringing of the church bell in the small Lombard town announcing noon, Antonio laid down his axe and seated himself beneath one of the tall, spicy pine trees to eat his mid-day meal of coarse brown bread, cheese, and wine. For him the trees had a peculiar fascination. They seemed like so many people whispering and bowing to each other. He loved them; they were his friends. Drowsy from his morning of hard labor, his head slowly sank upon his breast -in sleep. Presently, a breeze stirred: Among the many leaves it played a sweet, plaintive song, accompanied by the whistling of the pines. A faint flicker of a smile was on Antonio’s face. He raised his head. -““Amelita,’” he murmured. By degrees the music grew in volume, filled with breadth and splendor. Sounding chords caught from the.distance, one by one -were woven in. All the joy and beauty of the world were a part of it. But yet, there was something more. It was the cry of a soul in bondage, straining to be free,—struggling to break the chains and take its place with those who were alive. | Standing with arms uplifted, the wood-cutter cried, ‘““Amelita, my daughter! Have you come back? Speak, my child.” But the voice had ceased, and the only answer he received was the falling of a large, loose limb from a tree, that the wind had disentangled from its branches. That night Antonio-started early for bed, as if trying to push: ahead the hours, for he was impatient for the morning to come. He wanted to get back into the forest, for maybe—, he would hear the voice again. A noise startled him. He listened; someone was at the door. No, it was only the wind; he was mistaken. Antonio went to the open window and looked towards the forest. Yes, there they were,—his trees, and the trees that somewhere in their depths sheltered his lost child. The wind blew, the trees stirred, and to Antonio it seemed as if they were waving good-night to him, and not knowing why, he waved his hand in response. 14 THE ORACLE “ Antonio, what kind of a toy are you making?” questioned Therisina, one of the wood-carver’s toy-lovers. ‘I don’t think you ever made one like it before, did you? How smooth it is,—how pretty.” “Yes, my child, this is a new toy,—zy toy it is. I am going to play with it.” “Why, Tony, won’t you look funny playing with toys!” “Maybe so, maybe so.”’ The toy was, indeed, very graceful with its pretty curves and lovely wood. As Antonio picked it up, he asked, “Child, do you know how many kinds of wood and how many separate pieces there are in this? No? Altogether there are about fifty-eight different pieces and six kinds of wood. Nearly every piece came from the various trees that I have chopped down.” But though graceful, the toy was very queer. It was rather large, but very light, for it was hollow. Stretched tightly across the top, which was made of the finest pine, there were tiny steel wires and long’ pieces of cat-gut. One end was large and flat, while the other was slimmer,—slim enough to easily grasp it. [his part was made of sycamore. At the narrow end were small black pegs of ebony, which regulated the tightness of the wires and cat-gut. The back was made of ash, while the sides joining the top and the bottom were composed of six different pieces of maple, bent to the required forms by a heated iron. “The whole toy was varnished an exquisite orange color, so transparent that the curls of wood beneath looked like clouds. But queerest of all, was a stick that went with the toy. It also, was very light of weight, but very straight and smooth. From end to end were hundreds of strong white horse-hairs, so tightly stretched that thev seemed as cne. It was on this that Antonio was working while Theri- sina, with her feet on the rounds of the chair, looked on with black, wondering eyes. With a last twist and rub, he exclaimed, ““There! At last I have finished it.’ “How can you play with that, Tony? What do you do with it? It’s the queerest thing I ever saw in all my life.” For an answer he picked up the larger part of the toy, placed the larger end of it under his chin, with the long slender part in his left hand, and drew the side with the many hairs across the strings. Back and forth, back and forth he drew the stick, at the same time pressing the different strings with the fingers of his left hand, and lo! from the depth of the toy came the sweet plain- tive voice of his daughter, Amelita, who still lived, and lives today to comfort and to cheer, for it is her voice that sings from the soul of the violin! BASKETBALL TEAM—FOOTBALL TEAM PHotTo BY STONE LUCKEY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM—ORACLE BOARD 18 . THE ORACLE Class Officers RUTH COMPTON Rufus LAarEw Vice-President President DoroTrHy NASH GEORGE M. BIXBY Secretary Treasurer THE MINNIE M. ALLEN “Pollyanna,” “Polly” “True as a dial’ to the sun.” General—Undecided. Paterson High School, 717, ’18. Physical Culture Ex- hibition, ’20. ARTHUR S. BAILIE “Spike” “Art is long, but time is fleeting.” Commercial—Business. | Minstrels, 16. CadetsCotps, 16-17. -Prack, 19, °20. Decorating Committee Junior-Senior Feed, ’19. Assistant Stage Manager Senior Play, ’20. Usher, ’17, 18. Class Basketball, ’20. EUNICE BANKS “Runie” “To be slow in words is a woman’s virtue.” Home Arts—Presbyterian Hospital. President of Red Cross Sewing Unit, 18, °19. Christmas Decorating Com- mittee, ’17, ’18. Knitting Unit, 717, 18. Freshman Reception Committee, 2192 VIOLET BERGER pelea Vink “Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit.” General—Undecided. Knitting and Surgical Dressings Units, °19. ORACLE ur 20 THE ORACLE VIOLA -A.. BICKNELL “Vit “Thou mayst smile while all around thee weep.” Commercial—Business. Librarian of Commercial Department. Sewing Unit. Secretary to Clerk of Board of Education. GEORGE M. BIXBY CBr” “He whom not even critics criticize.” Scientific—Stevens. B. A. A. Editor of Oracle, 18. Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Oracle, ’19. Public Works Committee, 18. Junior-Senior Feed Committee, 18. War Memorial Committee. Sec- retary Council, ’19, ’20. Treasurer Senior Class “rack: 2318-7 19. nhenee Prize, Plane Geometry. MARION E. BLOOMFIELD “Marion” “The brightest bird upon the hush Had ne’er a lighter heart than she.” General—Business. Knitting Unit, ’17, ety KATHERINE BRENNAN “Kay” “Exceeding wise, fair spoken and persuading.” Classical—College. History Exhibit, ’17. Oracle Contributors’ Club, ’17, 18. Honorable Mention Craig Marsh Prize, 17. Surgi cal Dressing Unit, ’18. Honorable Mention Cicero, ’19. Music Committee Freshman Reception, 19. Senior Play Committee. Leader De- bating Team, ’20. Senior Oracle Board. THE ORACLE MABEL BRICK “Bricky,” “Buster” “T speak in a monstrous little voice.’ General—Business. DOROTHY M. BYLES EOtre. Ot “Sally” “The hand that made you fair has made you wise.” Commercial—Business. Salutatorian. Private Secretary Commercial Office. Knitting Unit, ’18. GERTRUDE CAMPBELL “Gert” “T trust that nothing can make life a burden to me.” General—Art School. MARGARET CASKEY “Peg,” “Peggy” “Tt is well to think well, It is divine to act well.” Home Arts—P. G., College. Secretary and Treasurer of Sewing Unit, 718. Freshman Reception Committee, ’20. 21 2 bo THE ORACLE ELIZABETH LUCILE .CASNER™ Gile: “What sweet delight a quiet life affords.” Commercial—Business! Knitting Unit, 718. Surgical Dressings Unit, ’18. Senior Picnic Committee. RUTH MARION COMPTON “Rufus,” “Sheeps” “Her hair is like the curling mist we That shades the mountainside at e’en.’ ” Commercial—Business. Honorable Men- tion Stenography I, ’18. Knitting Unit, 18, Gym Pageant, Tennis Tournament, ’20. Chairman of Service Memorial Committee, ’20. Senior Christmas Com- mittee, Senior Play. Class Day Com- mittee. Chairman Senior Picnic Com- mittee. Senior Vice-President. HAZEL CREVELING “Haze” “The future of her eye hath motion in’t.” Commercial—Undecided. Knitting and Sewing Units, °17, 718. CATEAU DE LEEUW “Cato De Lulu,” “Toto” “She is gifted with genius who knoweth much by natural talent.” General—Art School. WHartridge School, 18. Oracle Contributors’ Club, ’19, ’20. Chapel Usher, ’19, ’20. Senior Play Committee. Senior Play. Thanksgiy- ing Pageant, °19. French Day, ’20. Senior Oracle Board. THE ELIZABETH DUYCKINCK ; “Blizabeth” “Oh! happiness of sweet retired content.” Classical—College. DELLA DUNN . “Della” “A medest blush she wears, not form’d byart.’ Commercial—Undecided. MARGARET DISXIN “Peggy,” ‘“Diskie” “She has the truest, kindest heart”. Commercial—Business. Knitting Unit. Picture Committee. HELEN DETWEILER “Detty” “Earth fills her lap with pleasures all her own.” Classical—College. P. H. S. Basketball, 17,718, °19, 720: ,-Manager, °18,-Cap- tain, 19. Sophomore Representative to GrrAraAesSteretaty., GA. A. 713. President Go A. A., 20. Surgical Dressings Unit. Senior Play Commit- tee. Class Day Committee. Freshman Reception Committee. Junior Repre- sentative of Hi-Tri at Yonkers Con- vention. ORACLE 24 THE ORACLE ELLIS ENANDER “Pipes” “One of the few immortal names that were not born to die.” Scientific—Rutgers. Captain Class Track Team} “17, Class Basketball 175 218: Working Reserve, Holly Park, 717. Football, Track, 719. Football, Basket- ball, Baseball, Track, ’19, ’20. Cap- tain Basketball, ’20. Usher, ’20. Foot- ball Dance Committee. Class Day Committee. Senior Ring Committee. Ban. wAeeboard: MARGARET A. ENDRESS “Midge” “A supple jade she was, and strong.” Commercial—Undecided. Knitting Unit. iG. A. A. Refreshment Committee, ’18, 119, 220. ennis 247 LS ae oh eee Winner in doubles, ’18, °19. Winner in singles, °19. Manager Tennis Tournament, ’20. G. A. A. Board, ’20. Class Basketball, ’17, ’18, ’19,’20. Bas- ketball, ’19, ’20. Senior Sting Com- mittee. Cofridor Leader, 719. JACK FAUCETT “Spicket,” “Jack” “He capers, he dances, he has the eyes pers, J of youth.” Scientific—Rutgers. First Math. Prize, AWE. Class Basketball, ’17, ’18, 19. Manager, ’17. Captain, ’18, 719. Bas- ketball, °18, ’19, ’20. Football, ’18, °19. Manager, °18. Captain, ’19. Track, 19, 20. Class Baseball, ’20. B. A. A. Board, 719, ’20. President, ’20. Class Secretary, ’19. Vice-President Rifle Cluby19- Cadet: Corps: 2 7 e138 ee vertising Manager Oracle, 19, ’20 Freshman Reception Committee, 18. Football Dance Committee, 719. Christ- mas Decorating Committee, 719, ’20. Class Day Committee, ’20. Senior Ring Committee. Usher, ’20. Senior Play, ’20. JACK H. FETHERSTON “Jack,” “Feathers” “Young fellows will be young fellows.” Scientific—College. N. P. H. S. Cadet Corps, 718. Minstrels, ’17, 718, ’19. Class Basketball, ’17, ’20. Class Base- ball, 20. Freshman Reception Com- mittee, 18, °19. Chairman Senior Pic- ture Committee. Track, ’20. Oracle Board. THE ORACLE ho wt MARY FITZPATRICK “Fitzie” “Friends, Romans, Countrymen!” Commercial—Business. Oracle Contrib- utors Club, ’17. Class Basketball, 717, 18. Knitting Unit, 7°18. Debating Club, ’20. CHARLOTTE FOWLER “Flower” “Her air, her manners, all who saw admired.” General—Undecided. Thanksgiving Pageant. Junior-Senior Feed Commit- tee. Freshman Reception Committee. CHARLES GATES “Charlie” “If he had any faults, he left us in doubt.” Classical—Cornell. Minstrels, ’16, ’17, 18. President Sophomore Class. Or- chestra, ’20. Christmas Exercise Com- mittee. Senior Dance Committee. Usher, ’20. Cadet Corps, ’17. GEOFFREY GILBERT “Jeff” “Delay no time; delays have dangerous ends.” Scientific—Princeton. Track Team, ’18. Class Basketball, ’20. Class Baseball, °20. Football, ’18, 719. Cadet Corps, 17, °18. Senior Picture Committee. 26 THE ORACLE MARION A. GREENE “Swede,” “Greene” “Alas! Our young affections run to waste.” Classica!—General—Prep’ School—Bryn Mawr. Oracle Contributors’ Club, ’19, 20. Surgical Dressings Unit, 718. Chairman, Senior Sting Committee. Senior Pageant Costume Committee, ’20. Senior Class Day Committee. Senior Play. ALICE P. GREENWOOD “Chink” “We bear it calmly, though a ponderous woe.” Classical—General. Undecided. Class Basketball, °17, ’18, ’19, ’20. Basket- ball, 719, “20. Christmas Exercise Com- mittee,.’19. Senior Play. CONSTANCE HADDEN “Peter? “Sometimes a violent laughter screw’d her -face.” Commercial Course—Business. Knitting Unit, 718. Surgical Dressings Unit, 718. Lawn Fete; ’20. First Prize Poster Contest, 19. GLADYS HAIGHT “Billie” “Let none presume to wear an unde- served dignity.” General—Undecided. Assembly Room Representative, ’16, ’17. Knitting Unit, 17, °18. Gym Fete, 720. THE RUTH HAMMOND “Rufus,” “Polly,” “Brutus” “Poets h ave undoubted right to claim, If not the greatest, the most lasting name,” Commercial—Business. Class Day Com- mittee. Oracle Contributors’ Club. Gym Pageant Fete, ’20. Second Prize Typewriting, °18. HESTER HANSON “Hester” “T like to argue.” Classical—College. ADELAIDE HARPER BOUech atloppy™ “No need hath she of borrowed light To make her beauty fair.” General—College. Senior Ring Commit- reer. Glass me oecretary,.; “16... 1 isemior Dance Committee. Freshman Recep- tion Committee. Christmas Decorating Committee, 719. Tennis Tournament, Winls, 719. Secretary G.-A. A. Board. MARY WINANS HARRIS Vid ty wee FPaAriy s “Her gentle wit she plies To teach them truth.” Commercial—Business. Knitting Unit, 18. Class Day Committee, ’20. Christ- mas Committee, 19. Gym Fete, ’20. Comforts Unit, 718. ORACLE 27 28 THE ORACLE FRANK HARRISON hrank™ “Fie, fie, how tranticly I square my talk.” General—College. MABEL L. HAZELTON “Trazie? “Self-trust is the first secret of success.” Commercial—Business. Knitting Unit, 18. Nonorable Mention Bookkeeping, aR} WILLIS HENRY Bing ‘Nonsense now and then is pleasing.” Commercial—Undecided. Class Basket- ball, 717, 718,719, ’20. Class Baseball: 17, ’20. Baseball, ’17. Football, ’20. Junior Arrangements Committee. Min- Strels 4718197820.) Farminpenit OLIVE HOOPER Sie Olites “While I keep my senses, I shall prefer nothing to a pleasant friend.” General—Business. Knitting Unit, ’17, 18. Comfort Committee, ’17. Game Committee, 719. Christmas Committee, 19: THE ALICE HUMMER “Aum” “Go, measure yourself by her standard.” General—Undecided. Knitting Unit, ’17, 718. Surgical Dressigns Unit, ’18. Comforts Committee, ’17. MABEL M. JACKSON “Jack? “I will help others, out of a fellow feeling.” General—Business. Senior Feed Com- mittee. Vice President Hi-Tri, ’19, President, 719, ’20. Freshman Recep- tion Committee, ’19. Christmas Exer- cise Committee, 719. Chairman Knit- ting Unit, °19. Chairman Surgical Dressings Unit, 19. Senior Ring Com- mittee. Senior Play. JENNIE C. KELLAWAY “Jane” “Happy am I, from care I’m free.” General—Montclair Normal. Physical Education Exhibit, ’20. JOHN KING “Juanito” “Had sighed to many, ’though he loved but one.” Commercial—Business. Public Works Committee, °17. Minstrel Show, ’16, 17, °18. Froh-Heim, ’17. Assistant Stage Manager Senior Play, ’18. Track Manager, ’20. Orchestra, 19. Gym Pageant, ’20. Business Manager, Sen- ior Play, ’20. ORACLE 30 ‘THE ORACLE SADIE M. KUNTZ “Sadie” “Her bringing up had been good.” Commercial—Business. Gym _ Pageant, 20. Knitting: Unit, 717, 718. BENJAMIN KORNFIELD “Ben” “Skillful, honest and true-hearted.” Scientific—Stevens Tech. Class Basket- ball) 728) 219 720;4- Class. rack enka. B. A. A.’ Minstrels, 717, °18. Senior Feed Conmmnittee, 19. Senior Play. Class Day Committee. Track Team, 20. Senior Picnic Committee. Class Basketball, ’20.- Usher, 720. KENNETH LARABEE a Keng “Faint heart ne’er won fair lady, O!” Scientific—Rutgers. B. A. A. Minstrels, 16). Lee LS: Class Basketball, 716. Assistant School Editor, Oracle, ’16. Decorating Committee Freshman Re- ception, °17, °18. Junior-Senior Feed Committee, ’18. Christmas Committee, 19. Ushers 717,718; 19.) ‘Cadets Cannas 17, °18. Tennis Team, 717, 718. Cap- tain, 718. Football, 719. RUFUS LAREW “Rufe,” “Kelly” “His fame was great in all the land.” Scientific—Carnegie. Dr. Stillman Ge- ometry Prize, ’18. Freshman Reception Committee, 17, °18, °19. Football, 718, 19:2 Basketballe7 18.3 194720: Class : Basketball, ’16, ’17, ’18. Junior Red Cross Executive Board, 718, 719, ’20. B.A. .A. . Boards: 220.-_ Senior - Flav School Editor of Oracle, 719, ’20. Class Baseball, ’20. Thanksgiving Exercise Committee, 19. P. H. S. Council, ’18, 19, ’20. Class President, ’18, 719, 720. THE pee OVi lee el RY te erry ow fsa “The pen is mightier than the sword.” Scientific—Business. Editor-in-Chief, Senior Oracle. Editor-in-Chief Oracle, 4 oa Football, 3217; 718): 719 Manager Baseball, 20. Minstrel Show, ’17. Canet= Gorps. 7 16,0017. senior. Play Committee. Senior Play. Usher, ’17, piseer oer chapele-Usher, 19-- Schoo! Council). ¢ 719. Freshman Reception Committee, 719. Chairman Junior Decorating Committee. Class Basket- ball and Baseball, °19, ’20. Chapel Exercise Committee, ’18. Thanksgiv- ing Exercise Committee, 719. B. A. A. Director, 19. ELSIE MAY LEIGHS Eis. as lemn:: “What is love?” General—Classical—Muhlenberg Hospi- Patmos muttines Unites 7, — 18: -.Christ- mas Decorating Committee, 18. Surg- ical Dressings Unit, 7°18. Physical Training Exhibit, ’20. ESTHER LOIZEAUX Se S® “There is nothing half so sweet as love’s young dream.” General—Commercial—Business. Ex- change Editor Oracle, °18. Assistant School Editor Oracle, 719. First Prize Stenography I, ’18. First Prize Book- keeping I, ’18. Surgical Dressings, °17, 18. Junior-Senior Feed Committee, 718. Christmas Exercise Committee, ’19. Class Basketball, ’20. Senior Play. Tennis Tournament, ’20. RUTH LUSTIG “Ootums,” “Ruthie” “A face with gladness overspread.” Commercial—Business. Prize in Stenog- Panny len 1S manrittinp.s Gitit, 17, 218. Batis 15,0 ko) ORACLE 32 THE ORACLE EDWARD McCARTHY. 43d) o Mac. “Philosopher—rhymer, and musician— e, ) and lover also.” Classical—Princeton. Surgical Dressing Units 218.258, Ax sAs Minstrels mae Oracle Contributors’ -Clube¢19, 720. Usher, ’20. Music for Thanksgiving Pageant, ’20. Senior Play. Senior Play � Picnic. Chairman: “Indian Club Drille720: JEAN MACNAB “Jean,” ‘“‘Jeanie, “Beans,” “Vallie” “But sure the eye of time beholds no name So blest as thine in all the rolls of fame.” General—Commercial—Secretarial Work. Oracle Contributors’ Club, ’17. Surg- ical Dressings Unit, ’17, 718. Knitting Unit, ’1Z. 718. Students Chairman Knitting Committee, ’19. Field Hockey, 18 Track, 418): 719. ‘First Prize’ Stem I)’ 719,-— “Usher, '20.--¥Captanim Glass Basketball, 20. Service Memorial Committee, ’20. Valedictorian. CELIA MANN “Celia” “So wise, so young.” Classical—Barnard. Surgical Dressing Unit, ’18. Knitting Unit, 718. Debat- ing Team’ i(Leader) 720.%5 RedmCrece ‘Executive Board, 719, ’20. Secretary Red Cross Executive Board, ’20. Senior Oracle Board, JANET MARCHANT “Jane,” “Ja-Da” “And when I’ve said ‘I won’t!’—I won’t, and I won't, and I w on’t!” Classical—Teacher’s College. Public Works Committee, 718. Oracle Contrib- utors’ Club. Oracle Board, 719. Class Basketball, °18,- 719, ’20. — Surgical Dressings Unit, °18. Chairman Hi- Tri Supper Committee. Junior Rep- resentative to Hi-Tri at Yonkers Con- vention, °19. ‘Tennis Tournament, .’17, 718, °19, ’20. Honorable Mention in Prize Exam in Caesar. Third Prize County Thrift Content, Vice-President, 19... Chief 'Usher, 20). .Sentor Play: Gym, Pageant, Senior Ring Committee, Chairman Class Day Committee. PHOTO BY STONE LUCKEY _ Noe 5 par THE ORACLE 3 ELLEN S. MAURY “Laugh not too much.” General Course—Normal School. Surg- ical Dressing Unit. GEORGE MEHL SE ritze “If I were King, my pipe would be my premier.” Commercial—Business. Football, ’17, ’18, 19. Basketball Manager, ’20. Vice- President B. A. A. Board, ’20. Min- strels, °16. Froh-Heim, ’17. Class Basketball, °19, ’20. Class Baseball, 20 (Captain). Usher, ’18, ’19 (Chief, °20). Cane Rush Committee, ’18. Sen- ior Play Committee, ’19. Christmas Committee, 719. Business Manager Senior Play, ’20. Business Manager Senior Oracle, ’20. First Sergeant Cadet Corps, 717. SPENCER B. MEREDITH “Spen” “My way is to begin at the beginning.” Classical—Wesleyan. Yearly Honor Roll, 172.) Second , Gaésar) Prize, 718. Cadet Corps, ’17, 718. Minstrel Show, 18. Surgical Dressings Unit, ’18. First Chemistry, Prizens 7195 = Track,= 719; Football, ’19. Senior Play (Property Manager). Class Baseball, ’20. Usher, 20. Public Works Committee, ’20. RUTH MEYROWITZ “Rufus” “A person of mystery.” Commercial—Business. Sewing Unit. 34 Atel tJ ORACLE JOHN W. MOGEY “Tack,” “John” “Strange to the world, he bore a bashful look.” Classical—Technical School. Industrial Army, 717; a Gadets ‘Corps, = bie lan Honorable Mention Mathematics, ’18. Minstrel Show, 718, 719. Usher, 719, 20. HARRIET MORTIMER “Hat” “In maiden meditation, fancy free.” Class Basketball, ’18, 19. School Team, 19, ’20, HENRY D. MYGATT “Hen” “Of my merit you yourself may judge.” Scientific—Dartmouth. Football, 719. Baseball, ’20. End Man Minstrels, 719. DOROTHY ELIZABETH NASH “Dot” “Do I view the world as a vale of tears? Ah, reverend sir, not I.” Commercial—Business. Basketball, °17, 718. Knittmg Unit, 718. Surgical Dressings Unit, 18. Chairman Fresh- man Reception Commi ttee, ’20. Swim- ming, ’16. School Council, ’20. Secre- tary Senior Class, ’20: Treasurer of (SA Ane to. THE -ORACLE 35 ERNEST ALBERT NAYLOR “Ernie” “Heaven forbid that I should advise anyone to become a musician.” General—Law School. Orchestra, ’16, ble LS, 19. ¢Baseball;’20. JOCELYN NOLTING SDotties . Josh,’ [os% “Ts she not passing fair?” General—Business. Knitting Unit, 717, 18. Junior-Senior Feed Committee, Ge MARY O’KEEFFE “Mary,” “Maria” “Hang sorrow! Care will kill a cat So, therefore, let’s be merry.” General—Undecided. Knitting Unit, 717, 718. Corridor Leader, ’19, ’20. . De- bating, ’20. WILLIAM A. PALMER “Bill,” “Wop” “T am in debt to nobody but myself.” Classical—Dartmouth. Minstrels, 717. Usher, ’18, ’19. Honorable Mention Courier-News Essay Prize, 19. Foot- ball, 19. First Prize Army Essay Con- test. THE _ORACLE ELIZABETH PERKINS “Betty,” “Bets” ‘The glory of a firm capacious mind.” Classical—Vassar. Surgical Dressings Unit, 718, °19. Oracle Contributors’ Club. Junior-Senior Feed Committee, a9; MARY ELIZABETH PFISTER “Mary,” “Rist” “Thou lift’st thy unassuming head In humble guise.” Commercial—Business. Knitting Unit, 17, °18. Surgical Dressings Unit, ’18. Gymnasium Fete, ’20. INEZ POGGIO “Inez” “A smile that glow’d celestial rosy red.” Commercial—Undecided. CAROLINE RANDOLPH “Caroline” “Her blush is like the morning, The rosy dawn, the springing grass With early gems adorning.” Classical—General—Boarding School. Vice-President Junior Class, ’17, 18. G. A. A. Board, ’18, 719. Christmas Music Committee, 19. Surgical Dress- ings Unit, ’17, ’18. Junior-Senior Feed Committee, ’17, 718. THE HAROLD B. SEARLES Chicky. Séearles” “The beloved reformer.” General—Rutgers: Usher, 16, 717, °18, 19. Freshman Reception Committee, 17, 718, ’19. Surgical Dressing Unit, 17, °18. Cadet Corps, ’17. President Hi-Y, ’20. Manager Football, 7°19. Minstrels, ’16, °17, °18. Junior-Senior Feed Committee, ’18. Senior Picnic Committee. CONSTANCE SELBY “Cudelia,” “Connie” “She mixed reason with pleasure and wisdom with mirth.” Classical—College. Knitting Unit, ’17, 18. Surgical Dressings Unit, 718. Gym Pageant, ’20. Hockey, ’18. RAE SEMER “Billy” “Self-trust is the first secret of success.” Commercial—Savage School. Sewing Unit,’18, CHESTER R. SOURS “Chet” “If music be the food of love, play on.” Classical—College. Usher, 717. Min- Sires 16s. e175 wal Of Vice-President Sophomore Class. Assistant Editor-in- Chief Oracle, ’18. Stage Manager Senior Play. Chairman Christmas Ex- ercise Committee. Director School Or- chestra, ’20. Cadet Corps, ’17. Assist- ant Manager Basketball, ’17. ORACLE a. 38 THE ORACLE JESSIE SUTPHEN “Jessie” “Ips guid to be honest and true.” Commercial—Business. Gym Fete, ’20. Knitting Unit, 717, 718. ELMER H. SWACKHAMER “Swack” “Methought I heard a voice cry ‘Sleep.’” Scientific—College. | School Council, ’19, 20. Class Basketball, ’16, °17. Busi- ness Manager Oracle, 719, ’20. Junior Red Cross, 718, 719, ’20. Liberty Loan Dri ve, 718. MAY TAYLOR “Peg” “She is gentle.” Classical—College. Westfield High School, : 17,7 718. EVELYN ALFREDA TENNYSON “Evelina” “For manners are not idle, but the fruit of a loyal nature and of noble minds.” General—Course in applied Art, Alfred, N. Y. Knitting Unit, 717, ’18. Surgical Dressings Unit, 717, 718. Chairman of Oracle Contributors’ Club, 718, 719. Freshman Reception Committee, ’20. Chess Club, ’19, ’20. Honorable Men- tion Poster Contest, °19. Service Me- morial Committee, 719, ’20. Senior Oracle Board. THE ORACLE e MARJORIE LOUISE VENABLE “Silence is golden.” General—Normal School. ELSIE VAIL eRed] “And when I see that lock of gold Pale grows the evening-red.”’ Classical—Boston Conservatory. Vice- President, 717, ’18. Surgical Dressings, 18. Music Committee, °19. Physical Educational Pageant, ’20. A. RANGER TYLER 0s a i “Bound both together by love’s sweet cord. We’re always together—me and my Ford.” Classical—College. Second Craig A. Marsh Prize, ’17. Secretary Sophomore Class. Usher Squad, 719. Christmas Picture Committee, ’19. Minstrel Show, noe ClasseClub, 719). «Treasurer of Debating Society, ’20. EDWARD TOMSON “Ed” “I quietly smile at my incessant good fortune.” Commercial—Business. Public Works Committee, °16. Minstrel Show, ’16, pL asec LS) Christmas Committee, ’18. First Prize, Type I Exam. 718. Assist- ant Business Manager of the Oracle, 17, °18, °19, ’20. Advertising Manager of the Senior Oracle, ’20. Gym Page- ant, °20. 40 THE ORACLE EDWARD VOGEL “Eddie” “T never asked anyone to understand me.” Commercial—Business. Football, 20. Usher, ’20. Class Baseball, ’20. Cadet Corps, 718. DOROTHY WALSH “Dottie, 2 Wot. “While men have eyes or ears or taste She’ll always find a lover.” General—Business. Knitting Unit, °18. Freshman Game Committee, 717. MARTHA WILLIAMS “Martha” “Covetous of wisdom and fair virtue.” Classical—Elmira. HAROLD WILSON “Bitz,” “Shortus” “A youth to whom was given So much of earth, so much of heaven.” Class Basketball, ’17, ’18, ’19. Basket- ball, ’20. Football, ’20. Christmas Committee, ’20. Senior Dance Commit- tee, ’20. Class Day Committee, Senior Play. Usher, ’20. Boys’ Working Re- serve, 718. Class Track Team, ’17. THE ORACLE SADYE S. WEINTROB “Syd” “Then she would talk, ye gods, how she would talk!” Commercial—Columbia. Class Basket- ball, ’17. G. A. A. Dance Committee, 18. G. A. A. Refreshment Committee, £13; Christmas Entertainment Com- mittee, ’18. Surgical Dressings Unit, toe l Vase anittings Unit, 218, 219, 7 .Pic- ture Committee, 719. GRACE M. WHEELER “Phatt,” “Snootie” ) “Thou hast wit, and fun, and fire.” Commercial—Undecided. ANNA BERTHA WOIKE “Ann” “Your heart’s like a child And your life like the new-driven snow.” Commercial—Business. Massachusetts High School, ’16, 717. Oracle Contrib- Utorsen Club, sls alonitting sU nity 18, 21:9, JENNIE HIRSCH a ene “Then she would talk, ye gods, how she would talk!” Commercial—Business. Liberty Loan Committee, °18. Knitting Unit, ’18, 719. Surgical Dressings Unit, ’18, 719. 41 42 THE - ORACLE ADA DAYTON “Buddy” “It’s not her hair, her form, her face, Though matching beauty’s famous queen; But the mind that shines in every grace, And chiefly in her sparkling e’en.” Classical—Elmira. ‘Thanksgiving Page- ant. Field Hockey, ’18. Debating Team, ’20. Surgical Dressings Unit. Secretary Hi-Tri. Oracle Contributors’ Club. Senior Play. WILLIAM JUDISCH “Bill” “But as you know me all, a plain blunt man that love my friends,” Scientific—Pratt Tech. Minstrel Show, 19. Senior Baseball Team. MARTHA L. BOLLES “‘Bollesiee” “Skin more fair, more glorious-head, and far more glorious hair.” Classical—College. Somerville High School, °17, ’18. Senior Play. Class Day Committee. Second Senio1 Prize in U. S. M. Contest. JOHN DUFF “A bold, bad man.” General—Business. Football, ’19, Track, 20. Senior Basketball. Senior Base- ball. “Johnny” JOSEPH NAYLOR “Joe” “T was born in Lincoln, I shall live in Lincoln, and die in Lincoln.” Commercial—Business. ontiotpeies BASEBALL TEAM—TRACK TEAM PHoTo By STONE LUCKEY THE ORACLE 45 Christmas Exercises At Christmas time, as usual, the Senior Class had charge of most of the exercises. The usual ritual concluded, Mr. Best turned the stage over to the Seniors. After a reasonable delay the awe-stricken Juniors, together with the rest of the “lower classes,” beheld a most imposing spectacle—an auction sale taking place on the stage of the Plainfield High School. But what were the people doing? Why, they were singing this song to the tune of “Take Me to That Land of Warne ‘ Class of Nineteen Twenty-one, We are here today for just a little fun, So be good sports. Come and take your dose without any snorts. You may blush and be upset, But your chance is coming yet. For, next year when you're Seniors, You’ll have your turn on the Juniors: So now we'll give you all the raspberry, You simple little Junior class. Which was quickly followed by: Nineteen Twenty was a tip-top class In Plainfield High last year. Now that we are Seniors in the knockers’ place That’s why we today have a smiling face. Each one sees us all sa happy, And so brim-full of glee You wonder why, and here’s our reply, it’s a wonderful day for Twenty. CHORUS: We've got the class that they call Juniors Waiting, waiting for knocks. They have been naughty, And a little too haughty, And now they’ll get some shocks; And now today we’re going to have an auction, In Plainfield High. We'll have them up here on the platform, And we'll pick out their rate, Last year ’twas we who all met the same fate; But ev’rything comes to those who wait. Now, little Juniors, Juniors don’t you cry. They soon finished; and then the auction began in earnest. It proved that the group of “bidders” holding down the boards was the Senior Class, and that the capable auctioneer was none other than its President, Rufus Larew. One by one the disreputable members of the Junior Class were summoned to the “block” as different articles of value, such as grandfathers’ clocks, smoking stands, and chandeliers. But as the bidding commenced it did not take long to see that the value of these articles was only imaginary, for nothing higher than three cents (Mexican Currency) was received. Becoming disgusted with the general worthlessness of the articles on sale, the auctioneer brought the auction to a close with the following song by the “bidders”: 46 THE ORACLE Treat the Seniors to a big feed, It’s about time that we ate; After working on this show till late last night, We have got an awful healthy appetite. We have tried to entertain you, There’s no doubt our show was great; How the Juniors wriggled when we passed our “stings,” Everybody seemed to like the foolish things; Please forgive us if they hurt you; We're getting hungry, and it’s late. Class Day Exercises Those fortunate enough to be present at the Class Day exercises were carried back to those balmy days when the school consisted of a room and the faculty consisted of a teacher. With Ruth Compton as this teacher, the class showed off its best efforts to the visiting Board of Education, which was headed by Rufus Larew. The programme was opened by a vocal vociferation on the part of the entire school, to the tune of “Swanee.” The words follow: Just As We’ve Always Done (Tune—Swanee) Oh! This is 1920’s last night, Tomorrow we’ll be out of sight, We'd like to bet—you won’t forget Just as you’ve always done. Oh! Soph’mores, you’re the full of “pep” class; And since you’re wise, we know you'll pass; We want to show—the right way to go, Just as we’ve always done. — CHORUS: Oh! Dear old High School We've been plucky—you’ve been lucky To have us four years; Although we’ll miss you all, We can’t come back next fall, But we'll be thinking of the Gone-by days of plays and picnics Which we’ve all spent together. And now we wish the best of luck to you, Still beneath the red and blue. Oh! Junior class here’s some advice You will not think quite so nice— When each Senior right—fades out of sight Just as they’ve always done. Green Freshies you’l! be sure to grow up, But never on your studies slow up, If you have spunk,—you will not flunk, Just as we’ve never done. CuHorus: As above. THE ORACLE 47 To you our faculty we all say Our grateful tribute now we'll pay, ‘Cause we were sharks—you gave us marks Just as you’ve always done. But still we find there’s something more due For helping us those four years through; But now we must go—and start our big show Just as we’ve always done. M. GREENE A. HARPER J. MARCHANT Next came a demonstration by the History Division, with readings by its members on the history of the Senior Class. Then the Psychouijalogy Group came forth, and by consulting the Ouija board prophesied various interesting things concerning some of the prominent members of the Class. But with the conclusion of this interesting diver- sion, the Class Poem was recited by its author, Marion A. Greene. The Class Will was read by Janet Marchant, and then the head of the Board awarded the prizes for the preceding school year (which consisted of the statistics). Led by “Charles L. Lewis” Bailie, the exercises were brought to a finish with the closing song. Closing Song (Miami Shore) Classmates we hate to be parting, Into the world we pass Though we may all be successful We shan’t forget this dear class. Life in a new field is calling, So we won’t linger long; And as we go on our journey, Together we'll sing this song: CHORUS: Plainfield High will always be our guiding light, Where success is crowned with honor in life’s fight. Alma Mater, too, will always keep us true, And so we sigh, to say goodbye, Old Red and Blue. Twenty has ever been faithful, Teachers have been our friends, And for your patience and kindness, Tales of success we will send. Juniors and Sophomores and Freshmen, We say good-bye today. When you have finished your studies, Be proud that you all can say: (CHORUS) J. FAUCETT “THE MANOEUVRES OF JANE” PHOTO BY PAUL R. COLLIER THE ORACLE 49 ‘The Manoeuvres of Jane” If one may believe the press notices and the enthusiastic comment of the audience in the lobby of the High School after the play, the annual dramatic presentation of the Senior Class was a success. Although precedent was thrown to the winds in the selection of a modern comedy in lieu of the usual Shakespearean or medieval farce, the house was no less packed, nor was the applause less generous than it was in former years. The title that Arthur Paul Jones chose for this, perhaps the most prominent of his comedies, was, indeed, a happy one. ‘Jane’ ‘‘manoeuvred.” She manoeuvred everything and everybody, so that she could marry her “Georgie” in spite of “that horrid Mrs. Beechinoor,” her father, and “Jervis Pushon.’’ “Janet Marchant was “Jane.” “Was” is the only word that expresses her characterization of the part. ‘‘Rufe’ Larew was “Georgie,” a thrilling and convincing lover. “Ben” Kornfield, adorned with side-burns and pugnacious moustaches, took the part of Mr. Nagle. ‘Ben’ took the audience by storm and, with the only ‘“‘cuss-words” in the whole play, lifted the house from its seat twice during the performance. Jerome Leary was the real villain of the play. As “Jervis Pushon” he schemed and planned with Martha Bolles, who took the part of “Mrs. Beechinoor,” so that Jane and her millions would be added to the estate of his nephew, Lord Bapchild. And Lord Bapchild! His love affairs with the ambitious Connie Gage were the funniest scenes of the play. The acting of Edward McCarthy and Cateau De Leeuw in these two parts was the best in the whole four acts. Marion Greene was a very clever infant in the part of Pamela Beechinoor, the daughter of Mrs. Beechinoor. ‘The interpretations of the other characters were also exceedingly well done. Ada Dayton, Mabel Jackson, Esther Loizeaux, Ruth Compton, Martha Williams, Alice Greenwood, Harold Wilson, and Jack Faucett completed the list of players. The success of the play was due to a large extent to the coaching of Miss Allan, and to the work of John King and George Mehl, business managers, and Chester Sours, stage manager. 50 Most Popular Janet Marchant Rufus Larew Best All Around Janet Marchant Ellis Enander Done Most for P. H. S. Ada Dayton Rufus Larew Most Executive Ability Mabel Jackson Rufus Larew Most Class Spirit Ruth Compton Rufus Larew Done Most for 1920 Mabel Jackson Rufus Larew Most Likely to Succeed Celia Mann George Bixby Best Dancer Helen Detweiler Jack Faucett Best Natured Charlotte Fowler Jerome Leary Most Sensible Hester Hanson Jerome Leary Most Sarcastic Esther Loizeaux Chester Sours Class Wits Marion Greene James Connolly Most Dignified Maibel Jackson George Bixby THE ORACLE Class Statistics Prettiest Girl Adelaide Harper Handsomest Boy Henry Mygatt Best Actress Janet Marchant Best Actor Edward McCarthy Most Independent John Duff Evelyn Tennyson Most Womanly Martha Bolles Most Manly George Bixby Most Energetic Celia Mann Chester Sours Most Athletic Helen Detweiler Ellis Enander Faculty Torments Willis Henry Sadye Weintrob Most Generous Benjamin Kornfield Mabel Jackson Mcst Happy-go-lucky Charles Gates Esther Loizeaux Most Fun Mary Harris Henry Mygatt Most Studious Celia Mann Chester Sours Faculty Joys Katherine Brennan Chester Sours Most Original Cateau DeLeeuw George Bixby Most Bashful Della Dunn John Mogey Biggest Gigglers Mary Harris Willis Henry Most Likely to Marry Caroline Randolph Charles Gates Biggest Bluffers Sadye Weintrob George Mehl Biggest Talkers Esther Loizeaux Harold Searles Man’s Lady Charlotte Fowler Lady’s Man Kenneth Larabee Poets Jerome Leary Marion Greene Orators Ada Dayton Jerome Leary Musicians Adelaide Harper Chester Sours Biggest Jolliers Margaret Endress Henry Mygatt Biggest Blushers Ruth Compton Edward McCarthy Class Baby Marion Greene Edward Tomson THE ORACLE 51 Class History THE PREHISTORIC AGE Long ago, in the Prehistoric Age, a peculiar race of people, called Freshmen, migrated from the Grammar School into the unknown realms of High School. These barbarous people left few traces of their early achievements, but some records have been excavated from the ruin of their ancient civilization. They were somewhat influenced by the culture around them. One of the big chiefs captured the Math. prize. The females won their freedom and gained the class championship in basketball. Some of the boys, desirous of learning hitherto unknown methods of farming, went to Fro-Heim and Holley’s farms. In spite of brilliancy in some lines, the intricate procedure of gaining safe conduct “‘passes”’ was hard for them to grasp. At last when these days gave way to the super- exaggerated wisdom of the Medieval Age they changed their race name to Sophomores. ANCIENT HISTORY. During the period from ’°17 to °18, the grand tribe of ’20 encamped within the time honored dug-outs 260, 261, 271, 318, 203 and 360 in order to imbibe more learning from the gracious faculty. After having successfully arranged our ranks for battle the Football team was materially augmented by the herculean strength of two of our heroes. Each succeeding Thursday our Cadet Corps valiantly sallied forth to beat down the vegetation in the wild West—west of Union Ave., while the Surgical Dressing Girls hung breathless with admiration from the library windows to inspire their heroes with, well, not exactly patriotism. 318 was weekly turned topsy-turvy by young hopefuls who dabbed paste everywhere except on the backs of pictures in the scrap-books we were making. These same books, we heard, amused wounded soldiers. Many accidents occurred, the cause being extra large knitting needles and human beings coming in contact at various corners, but this only added to the general martyrdom of the saintly Sophs. During this period our class furnished a player for the Girls’ Basketball Team, City Champions. THE VICEORIANSAGE. The dawn of our Medieval History brought about a victory for our tribe in Football when several of our number won places on the Football team. Then when the tribe of 719 roasted us, at Christmas time, we heaped coals of fire upon their heads in the form of a delicious “feed,” one of the best a2 THE ORACLE ever given by any Junior Class. At this event our predecessors won the tug of war and the cane rush, but our noble mermen took the victory in the Swimming races. It was during this winter that our tribe was further honored when two girls and two boys made the Basketball Teams. Also, one of our girls was elected Vice President of that grand and glorious, though new society, Hi-Tri. Just before the close of this period, three of our number, veritable Mer- curles, gained places on the Track Team. At the close of the Medieval Period in our tribe’s history, the scroll of parchment showed that our clan had contributed to the winning of the County Championship in Basketball, Football, and Track. MODERN HISTORY. (Quotation from the Literary Digest.) “Due to the paper shortage, The Literary Digest can devote only a page this week to the subject that could easily extend beyond the bindings of this volume. Our topic is, “The far reaching and augmenting effects of the modern Phenomenon of rapid progress, the Class of 1920, upon society.” These remark- able people had leaders who captained the wonderful foothall, basketball, and track teams through glorious seasons. Under the leadership of two of its mem- bers the Hi-Y and Hi-Tri went through a successful year. At Christmas time, it was their heroic warriors who showed the Junior tribe how war-paint could be becoming to 1920, and gave them a year to figure out how the Seniors could. be victorious. All the points in the cane rush; the score was 5 to 0! All well-known countries have their wars. This nation battled more or less with a strange and. fierce nation called Faculty, till finally it came to two pitched battles, one a basketball game, where Senior spirit (but not score) mounted high; the other a baseball game, when the faculty hit the dust, beaten to a frazzle, by ascore of 9to 6. ‘The five members of the B. A. A. Board were of this lusty tribe, as were three of the debating team. With four males on the basketball team, The Literary Digest deems it quite significant that it was the first time in about ten years that both the City and County Champion- ships were captured Thus is seen, by the preceding record, the accomplishments of the Class of 1920. THE ORACLE 53 Senior Picnic On the cool and shady heights of Watchung Mountains the Senior Class gamboled and grazed last Friday, the eleventh. The Union car was the means of transportation to the well-known mountain range. ‘The gleeful crowd which had just passed through an epidemic of “exams” started on a long and wearisome ascent to Chimney Rock. The birds caroled joyously at the sight of Rufe Larew flinging about in his fulsome white flannels, and the cows in the green meadows gyrated with glee when they gazed on the gruesome sight of George E. Mehl gallumphing grumblingly up the path. Art Bailie, because he knew the country, and because of his longitudinal propensities, was the first to sight a suitable spot whereupon the weary could recuperate, and whereupon the intrepid could enter upon the festivities of the day. What was done during the course of the day? It would be quite impossible to describe the joys attendant upon those frolics. | Remember, if you can, all those picnics upon which you have ever romped, take the. best features of the conglomerate mass, and the result will be one which hardly equals the Senior Picnic. Will “Bits” Wilson’s catch of Adelaide Harper’s fast liner in the ninth stanza of the ninth inning of the game in which the girls opposed the boys ever be forgotten? Will anyone fail to remember the shoe-string catch which Helen Detweiler made of ‘‘Pipes” Enander’s sizzler in the twenty-second? Also the dancing! ‘‘Chet’’ Sours, the inimitable jazz artist, furnished some noise for the terpsichorean work. The pavilion was ideal for the purpose. The faculty gathered around and, with benignant smiles, beamed approval on the happy gathering. The evening shadows were gathering grotesquely on the little hamlet of Bound Brook when the class plodded homeward. The day was done. 54 THE ORACLE re eA wegen “ ‘ e Py be e 4? ARTHUR BaiLiE—Once known as Barnum’s Bailie, is our tall man. His one great ambition is to break the high jump records or break his neck. He also hopes to jump to Bound Brook, and if he does, we know he’ll be all up in the air. Hester Hanson—‘Het,” after so much practical experience in the hos- pital, is going to be a doctor, s specializing i in the removal of acute appendix, just to see if the other fellow ites it any better than she does. EuNIcE BANKs—To be a dainty nurse has always been the height of Eunie’s ambition. Subjects not taught at the Presbyterian Hospital, she will take up later at the “Bryant.” We know Eunice will have no. hardships to pass over that “would rough” (Woodruff) her feelings. ELIZABETH PERKINS—Betty is going to invent a new kind of school in which courses of math. and Latin don’t overlap in crowded schedules and all the setting-up drills are done in slow waltz time to avoid too much exercise. THE ORACLE 55 CELIA Mann—Is going valiantly through Barnard, after which she’ll tour the country lecturing on this subject “The psychological advantages of Sen with one’s hair down in curls.” Celia will be the living example of her theory. WILLIS Henry—Will take over the Berkeley Hotel Bar Room, of Bound Brook. He will remodel the place and start up an up-to-date school for frantastic fanatical dancing, catering especially to the trade from Manville. FRANK Harrison—After getting the “raz” as a draftsman, Frank will become a partner i n the firm of Henry, Henry, and Henry, of Bound Brook, which will then be known as the Henry-And-Harrison-Hang-Out. GEORGE Brxpy—Our eminent scientific student, will finish a course of engi- neering at Stevens’ Tech., after which he will make his name famous by figur- ing out new curves for the famous “Bixby Pretzel,” and will end his life in “danceless and womanless solitude.” Rurus Larew—Our versatile president, after strenuous years at Car- negie, will take a walking trip for his health. He will go “marchin’” (Mar- chant) along through the Maine woods till, finally, exhausted, he will sit down beneath the ‘“Greenwood” tree and bake pan-cakes with ‘““Washburn’”’ flour. ALICE GREENWoop—‘‘Chink,” after her course at Scudder, will go into the movies to out-Theda Theda till she earns enough money to buv a big ““Tom” cat for a pet and a home in Newark. She will have a nervous collapse when one day the cat “Burns” his tail after getting it tangled in his mistress’s curling iron. Extste Vatt—Elsie will become a dancing teacher in a private school, and will have “Ben sen’”? her a box of candy once a week. If he ever fails she will “Ball” him out completely. Janet Marcuant—This popular young lady upon leaving college will become engaged. For her Hope “Chest ’er’ (Chester) friends will give her beautiful gifts. Later her husband will have a house built for a “roof ’e (Rufie) will make a garden overlooking “La Rue.” Esruer Lorzeaux—Esther will take up a new “Art. Her’ (Arthur) energies will be spent “dick’-ering over a new invention in which the “pipes” can be ‘‘jack”’ed up so the “faucets” (Faucett) won't leak. Giapys HaicHt—Our dainty Gladys will travel extensively, but will never rue the time she spends thus. Later she will eddy (Eddie) homeward, settle down and make a study of Shakespear’s Macbeth and especially of the great (Mac) “Duff.” JEAN Macnar— She’ll travel the whole country round, This gen’rous and quiet young dame, And return well known and far renowned— As a linguist, she’ll win greatest fame. 56 THE. ORACLE Mary Harris—Mary will become one of the Best stenographers which the school has ever produced. Finding that there is not enough work in this posi- tion, she will soon sign a contract with another firm where she will find herself kept busy looking after ‘mail’? (Mehl). MartHa BoLites— Our “Bollesie” smiles so sweetly She makes us all adore her. A boarding school for nice young girls The future holds before her. SADYE WeINTRO-—Sadye’s adaptability to oriental parts will win her a place on the stage as the perfect Turkish Delight under the cognomen of Sadye and her Trophies. JAcK Faucettr—TJack’s athletic accomplishments will bring honor to himself and his Alma Mater by getting him a job “dot”ting cheese in the . Cheeseboro Swiss Cheese Hole Manufacturing Company. He will later for- sake this lucrative position for one as a coach on the Long Branch basketball team. Lucite Casner—The West is calling Lucille and after the completion of her education, she will become financial secretary of the Paramount Fillum Company. Epwarp VccELt—Eddie is one of our illustrious readers. He has “Red Macaulay” and soon he will take a correspondence course from a “Bloomfield” school. VICLET BERGER— Although in Sten and ‘Typewriting She cannot make her speed ; As a secretary in Old Japan, She sure will take the lead. CaTEAU DELEEUW— Cateau will be an actress: How well she takes her part! But then she’ll bob her hair off, And take up “r-edwood’”’ (Edward) art. CoNSTANCE SELFY— This awe inspiring damsel Will make the kids obey. Ruling the little red school house, Down old Manville way. THE. ORACLE 57 EVELYN TENNYSON— Evelyn’s bound for Alfred To study applied design; But ’tis said, her daily bread Will be earned across the brine. CHARLES Gates— Charrules” has been destined to pass his days as a drummer. Technically speaking, he will be a pedler and will “carry a line” (Caroline) of tooth picks and safety razors. JoHN Mccrey—John, the eldest of a long line of Mogeys, greatest exponent of Mogeyism, will astonish the scientific world with a wonderful Mogeyfied telescope. He will make amazing discoveries of disturbances on Mars, but after long years, he will die of a broken heart, upon finding that he has been observing the antics of a fly on the ceiling through the wrong ‘end of the telescope. Marion GREENE— Class infant, because she’s so young, Will became sadly twisted in tongue. In Paris she’ll meet a nice man Who'll take her to ride in a see-‘“‘Dan’”’; Brother scares him away and she cries ‘““Boo-hco!”’ Oh, the nice man’ranned off’ (Rendolph) down ‘la rue’ (Larew’’). HELEN DeTWEILER—At first Detty will pursue the athletic vocation, but she will soon become more charitable by devoting herself to the immigrants at “Ellis” Island. The Governor will praise her excellent work “‘n’ ’and ’er”’ (Enander) a valuable reward. ADELAIDE Harper—lIs going to take up interpretative dancing, tripping the light fentastic toe over hill and “Vail” till finally she becomes very serious in life and keeps a ‘“Hennerie’”’ (Henry) to supply herself with feathers for all her new winter hats. A. RANGER TyLer—After A. Ranger T. has his diploma well in his grip, he will direct his flivver towards Rutgers. where the mvsteries of farming will be instilled into his noble cranium. After becoming a bachelor of science and a married man, he will practice his profession in Oak Tree. Ernest Nayitcre—Ernest will try to earn his daily bread and nightly repose by his horn. He will eventually become a conductor,—not of a trolley car, but a band. His chief characteristic will be that of arriving at concerts on the “Dot.” He will be a very energetic player and will “gnash” (Nash) his teeth and blow his horn until his audience will be dazed. 58 THE ORACLE Masre HazettoN—Will soon be a stock broker and will corner Wall Street and Clinton Avenue. Her chief recreation from the wear and tear of business life will be dancing at the Elks’ on Friday night. And “Kenny” dance? We'll say he can! Ep. Tomson is going to be the commercial wonder of the age. Ouija shows him sitting at a desk surrounded by a halo of thin blue smoke, pouring over figures. “Bits” WILSON in time will become a professional entertainer. We see him in the garb of a minister, exercising both his feet and vocal chords and amus- ing by his queer antics the famous Bostock family of Senior Play renown. BENNY KornFIELD, we find, will soon cease sowing his wild oats, and will settle down to a life of harmony. He will take up the study of the “Clara”-net, and we see him happily married and perfectly satisfied. Marion BLoomMFiELp will take up “Art,’—that is, painting. But the fact that this will not then be in ‘“‘vogue’ll” (Vogel) alter the ‘case, and in time she will settle down somewhere west of the setting sun. Henry Mycatt—“‘Zowie!” (Zoe) Henry, the “Greene,” will complete four blissful years in college. Then, -having finally reached the “Summit” of his ambition, will edit a “Kitchen” department for “Harper’s’ Magazine, and p-‘Esther” the housewives of the country for an infinity. JACK FETHERSTON a tar will be He'll follow the waves of the deep blue sea; ‘Then back he’ll come to Carnegie, And his cartoons in the News we'll see. JOHNNIE Kine will journey to Spain, where his knowledge of the language will help him to instill in those parts his latest system of prison reform. Mary O’KEeerre—Mary of the famous voice will talk Charlie Chaplin into buying her artistic giggle for use in the Chaplin films only. That’s an exclusive giggle of Mary’s. Dot WaALsH will move to California, where she will go in for politics and movies—mostly movies, at ten cents a show for amusement and one dollar a week for a living. CHET Sours— Our illustrious stage manager, Chet Will get up a jazz band, I’ll bet. Then in his life there ‘‘Is-a-belle”’ And after that—well, who can tell ? THE ORACLE 59 Epwarp McCartHy—Bapchild, beware! ‘The Muses warn you—Don’t Delay, O! (DeLeeuw) Don’t! Your fame and fortune will be lost by pro- crastination, but “A Date On” (A. Dayton) your calendar spells success. JEROME Leary will accept a position with the Courier-News staff, but his fame will next be heralded in the New York newspaper world. The r emainder of his life will be spent in comparative ease in conducting columns entitled “J. V. Ls OWN” and writing epic poems on such subjects as “Why I never zo out twice with the same girl.” RutH HammMonp— We are not sure what she’ll do Poor Oujia’s quite dejected ; Of all the things expected to She’ll do the unexpected. ELIZABETH DUYKINCK Mount Holyoke the Ouija spells And we can plainly see, As truth old Ouija always tells A teacher she will be. pee) MARGARET ENprREssS—It is not difficult to fortell ‘““Midge’s” future as the larger part of her life will be spent in keeping the lustre on her numerous cups and medals won at P. H. S.. However, her athletic ability and daring will make her famous as Barnum and “BAILIE’S” star performer. JoHN Durr—Will be an author after he leaves our midst. His first book will be entitled ‘How to keep gold footballs until the gold wears off them.” DorotHy By_LEes—Our Szlutatorian, will enter the business world and will be at first very successful. | However, Dorothy will not be able to stand the imperfections of the commercial life, so she will withdraw and organize a colony of people called “The pursuers of PERFECTION.” “Ken” LARAREE—‘‘Ken” will immediately proceed to obtain a position in some pastry shop, so that he can have all the chocolate “eclairs” (Claire) he wants. He will not stay there long, however, as he will be offered a position as assistant minister at the Heavenly Rest. Maset JAcKsoN—Will soon carve her (Carver) career along the lines of a Y. W. C. A. secretary. According to her former custom, she will continue doling out meal tickets for two “Bits.” “Pipgs” ENANDER—Will attain a place in the hall of athletic fame. All the laurels of the Olympic games will be his, but his fiancee having rejected him, he will take up Evangelism, so that he may expound on Hell and Debt while her (Helen Detweiler) mind is changing. 60 THE ORACLE GrEoRGE MEHL— He’s always merry (Mary) in winter and summer, Whatever he does, he makes it a hummer (Hummer). But in last years, he’ll have harrassing (Harris) days To be merry (Mary) or humming (Hummer). Which of them pays? Harriet Mortimer—Our little Harriet will take an extensive correspon- dence course in Reducing. Being vastly successful in this she will open a young ladies’ establishment, advertising “Gymnastic school for fat people with slender aspirations and large appetites.” Jocetyn Nottinc—Our demure young “Dotty” will continue to be demure. She will become so quiet that she’ll retire in seclusion to a cottage at the “town’s end” (Townsend), bust she will be persuaded by “Dicken’s son” (Dickinson) to go to the movies once a week. Dot NasH— Our Dot’ll be typewriting in a bank When an old time friend will hail her, And “earnest” ly he will follow her up, For he really wants to “nail’er” (Naylor). Mary FirzpatrickK—Mary with her great knowledge of argument will succeed greatly in later life in politics. . When New Jersey women are voting don’t forget to vote for Mary. MartHa WILLIAMS— As movie queen in comic parts We're sure that she will go, For Ouija points with jerks and darts To “Warren” Studio. RutH CompTton— The Ouija board moves slowly thus To Europe and return to us; Instead of clicking silly keys She’ll sail the deep and dark blue seas. DELLA DUNN In after years, notes she will take In Gregg’s shorthand dictations, A good stenographer she will make Because she has the patience. THE - ORACLE 61 CAROLINE RANDOLPH— Where the soft sea breezes blow, Caroline’s fortunes down South await In “Charles”-ton, S. C., her future will be, Where she'll pine by the old red “gate.” Apa Dayton—Although famed for her oratorical ability, Ada will turn her thoughts and time to interior decorating, Then, in co-operation with a certain English Lord, who has successfully passed an architectural course at Princeton, she will beautify the famous Bapchild Estate. Marcaret Diskrn—During the coming summer, will take long walks from “John” Street to “Clinton” Avenue each night with the hope of becoming thin. But it will not be until her declining years that she reaches the state of enviable willowy slenderness. MINNIE ALLEN— Till she is eighteen years of age, We don’t know what she'll do; ‘To Savage school she’ll turn her steps, Learn stunts and teaching too. January 16, 1927.) (Note from the ‘‘Courier-News.”’ Miss KATHRYN BRENNAN, superintendent of schools at Oak Tree, wishes to invite her Plainfield friends to a debate between Oak Tree and Piscataway. The subject of the debate is: “Resolved, That Princeton is a finer college than Yale.” Miss Brennan’s pupils will take the negative side of the question. CHARLOTTE FOWLER—Charlotte is going to take up designing, having many designs on people in practice already. “The only difference between Charlotte and the other Bohemians will be that she will not “Bob” her hair. “Fuller” explanations are not necessary. THE ORACLE Flare of the Footlights The Wonderful 7 Ghing S53 ee cee et eee ee Diploma onaline a Ero tieh eeee oate o ceteen eo ce lea a eee ie Class of ’20 ‘VhesHoletin-thesWallice ee eccccn shee e. 7 ae aes eee Supplementaries (PhexStorinieta: sid scence:ateeee rape oe Meese eee ee Pete tek Pe 5 Exams. Derm tren ees ae oe i ee oe Re ge ey ae ere 1 Be Ch: Shave sen. = 5 «cake ta kre eke en dee erie eee te Re re ee “D-’s” ThesSign onsthe Doorsairewe wenn tes eet ‘“‘No Noise—Senior Exams.” Happy Days nee. Gos eateries earnest ae een et Vacation Beyond:thesorizon 42 eee ee The wide, wide world ‘hes Gttentotitcg tise is. 5k ape ee eee te ee een eee J BebsG, Scandals 20s 920 4a As Gee eee eee es eee Junior Roast BGOtzTOOSe Rs eee ck tee See ee ee eta Benny Kornfield ‘Takea tal roms Meee 5 sb Gia teen ee ee Spencer's Mumps My: Ladyebriendsee ...h. ae Be ee ore aes Kenneth Larabee Adamirand cHveny. sess: sk stad che ere eters Make your own selection An Innocent-ldé4 22 enh ee ee ee eee eee Junior Dance ‘ThesC@opper2H ead 30 a ee ee ee Elsie Vai! NotiooslongsAs0 ses bee erg ee aie oe When we were Freshies Betty, «Bet Goods seme 2hk Sa cece eet eae oe Betty Perkins Scandal os its tons ie hate, © tert ae) ann ae “She flunked me” What'st IngasName tres see eee mail, king, leery, Wilson, faucett THE ORACLE 63 Prizes tor 1920 MATHEMATICS : The Dr. C. H. Stillman Prize, given by Mr. William Stillman. First Prize—Fifteen dollars in gold: Roger Gilbert. Second Prize—Ten dollars in gold: George M. Booth. Honorable Mention—Ralph Vail. ENGLISH COMPOSITION 1. The George H. Babcock Prize, given by Mr. George L. Babcock to the pupils of the three upper classes writing the best composition. First Prize—Fifteen dollars in books, chosen by the receiver of the prize: Evelyn ‘Tennyson. Second Prize—Ten dollars in books, chosen by the receiver of the prize: Janet Marchant. Honorable Mention—Mary Genung, Marjorie Tuzo. 2. ‘the Craig A. Marsh Prize, given by Mrs. O. T. Waring to the pupils of the Freshman Class writing the best compositions. First Prize—Ten dollars in gold: Herbert Hooker. _ Second Prize—Five dollars in gold: Margaret Rolande. Honorable Mention—Hannah Moodey. 3. The W. C. T. U. Prize for the best essay on a given topic. Prize—Five dollars in gold: “Theodore Hofer. Honorable Mention—Margaret White. 4. The Courier-News Prize, for the best essay on a topic relating to muni- cipal affairs. Prize—Ten dollars in gold: Constance Hadden. Honorable Mention—Elizabeth Perkins. 64 THE ORACLE TRANSLATION PRIZES Given by Mr. Alexander Gilbert for the best translation of assigned passages, a first prize of three dollars and a second prize of two dollars, expended in books, chosen by the receiver of the prize. TeV ire: First Prize: Janet Marchant. Second Prize: John W. Mogey. Honorable Mention: Edward McCarthy. 22 @icero: First Prize: Paul Leonhauser. Second Prize: Clinton Harrower. Honorable Mention: Gladys Bye. 3 ca,eaesar: First Prize: Clarence H. Mowen. Second Prize: Vinton Lawrence. Honorable Mention: Milton Runyon. COMMERCIAL PRIZES Given by Mr. Ernest R. Ackerman, a first prize of three dollars and a second prize of two dollars expended in the purchase of books chosen by the receiver of the prize. 1. Amanuensis: First Prize: Esther Loizeaux. Second Prize: Mary Harris. 2. Stenography I: First Prize: Frances LaRoe. Second Prize: Sylvia Rees. Honorable Mention: Ethel Bell. THE ORACLE 3. Bookkeeping I: First Prize: Mildred Decker. Second Prize: Mildred Higgins. Honorable Mention: William Tarnowiecki. 4. ‘Typewriting I: First Prize: Fred Hunt. Second Prize: Edna Pound. Honorable Mention: Frances Guttridge. BOLE NGELELC PAPERS 1. The J. I. Lyle Prize, given for the best work in Physics: First Prize: “Ten dollars in gold: Spencer Meredith. 2. The Levis M. Booth Prize. Given for the best work in Chemistry, Leonard Cobb. 65 66 THE ORACLE Last Will and Testament We, the impossible-to-beat-class of 1920, being in good humor, generous mood, of beneficent heart, and malicious intentions, do herein attach, annex and inveigle into accepting this, our first, last and only will and testament : Anyone in P. H. S. who is willing to take it: First: The wonderful privilege of keeping their eyes on and their feet off the beautiful velvety carpet in front of the school, i. e., the lawn. Secondly: Indiscriminately the right to don overalls and threadbare sweaters, until prices become fairer and warmer. Our somewhat worn-out and likewise obeyed faculty in general: PRIMUS: ‘The artistic scars, generously bestowed in the Senior Faculty conflict. DEUXIEME: The fond memory of our lengthy honor roll and our two especially honored members, Jean Macnab and Dorothy Byles. Mr. Beers and Miss Brown in particular: Our apologies for the extent to which trolley, shank’s mare, and bicycle service made the taking of attendance such an ordeal. Miss Bond, Miss Elliott and Miss Lockwood in particular: The trying task of finding one single Senior Class more adept in Thursday morning Informational work. ‘The time-honored and weather beaten Class of ’21: First: Our true friend end adviser, Mr. Hubbard. Secondly: The right, by our precedent, of producing a modern play that will swell both pride and pocketbook. Thirdly: The privilege of trying to have a Boys’ Basketball team as justly famous and a Girls’ team as equally invincible as those of the class of 1920. Fourthly: The right to sit in the front seats in chapel, with full advan- tages of fussing the speakers. THE ORACLE 67 Our Protege, the budding Class of 1922: First: The responsibility of being as good sister class to our infant 1924, as we were to you. Second: ‘The moral support needed to fight and feed (at Christmas) the noble (and hungry) class of ’21, which class incidentally we do bid you to love, honor, and especially obey. The youngsters of 1923: First: The right of becoming somebody without acquiring too much conceit. Secondly: ‘Vhe honor of being the sister class of 1921. The Incoming Class of 1924: Once: ‘The long respected class colors, red and white. Twice: ‘The honor of being a student of P. H. S. Thrice: ‘The delicious sensation of being the receiver of Miss Moore’s invitations to pink teas in the library. In witness whereof this 22nd day of June, 3 P. X., we have caused the finger prints, and seal of the illustrious Class of 1920 to be affixed to this our last Will and Testament. WITNESSES: OuljaA SiR ORACLE JOHN BARLEYCORN (GHOST OF) CLASS OF 1920. (SEAL) Notary Public, THe Mexican BOARDER. THE ORACLE TO THE CLASS OF 1920 GREETINGS! You have had four good years in High School— four happy years—four fruitful years. Your diplomas certify that you have successfully completed the courses of study that you elected to pursue. But these diplomas also mean that in addi- tion to storing away in your memory an accumula- tion of useful facts, you have been learning SELF MASTERY and, after all, self mastery is the keynote of life. Dr. Frank Crane who has given the world so many helpful thoughts on life and living says: “The best place to begin to be master of yourself is in the matter of money. Make yourself save a bit out of every sum of money you receive, Deny yourself in this, and you will learn to master yourself in other ways.”’ In the matter of saving, this institution will help you, not only by providing attractive and easy plans for cultivating the thrift habit but also by paying you 4% compound interest. Come in and talk to us about your savings plans. Every Plainfield High School student will be sure of a cordial welcome at THE PLAINFIELD TRUST COMPANY PLAINFIELD’S LARGEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION THE ORACLE EVERY GRADUATE NOW enters a broader pathwav of life and new visions are opening before them. Some will enter college, others will at once com- mence to earn their own livelihood in busi- ness careers that seem attractive. Finan- cial independence is one of the greatest helps to success and you can attain that by opening a bank account, and saving vour money so that you may later invest it to your advantage. We extend our congratu- lations to the Class of 1920 and wish every member a very large measure of prosperity. CITY NATIONAL BANK Plainfield, N. J. 70 THE ORACLE Compliments of PROCTOR’'S THEATRE SAVE Every dollar deposited today in a Savings Account, will be worth $2.00 in buying power when prices drop, in addition to drawing interest at 4%. PLAINFIELD SAVINGS BANK Resourees over two million dollars. No. 110 East Front Street. THE ORACLE 71 IDEAL MUSIC SERVICE at the 227 West Front Street Plainfield, N. J. STONE LUCKEY M. M. RODGERS NEEDLECRAFT AND PHOTOGRAPHERS GIFT SHOP Portraits, Commercial Photog- Utop-a Yarns for Sweaters. raphy, Amateur Finishing Shetland Floss Vicuna Heather Mixtures. Eastman films always on hand Instruction Given in Knitting Sweaters. 125 EH. Front St: Plainfield, N. J. 207 Park Avenue SHOES FOR EVERYBODY VAN ARSDALE’S 125 East Front Street , Plainfield, N. J. EASTMAN KODAKS AND FILMS Everything for the Photographer. Films developed, any size roll, 10c. Developing and Printing in 24 hours. PAUL R. COLLIER FILM SPECIALIST 154-156 East Front Street Telephone 51-W 72 THE ORACLE Every evening— All the news—all the store news of Plainfield and nearby neighbors. CP OL URE Hen NG HEWES Phone 940 Equipped for every kind of Commercial Printing. VOU SP WSO Eo Wo Gee ON and we do the rest in the matter of supplying you with push but- tons, bells, batteries or anything else electrical. We'll put them ups Tor: you, too0,4if you 2say = so; You'll find our supplies all right, our work all right and our prices less than all right. Ryder Graves Electrical Co. LZ TOW. 2nd Sts Phone 1608 CLIFFORD L. APPLEGATE “DOC”? GREENWOOD MEAT and Distributor of PRODUCE CORRECT STYLES FOR MEN Tel. 877 164 EH. Front St. | Tel. 902 135 E. Front St. THE ORACLE NI ws THOMPSON MOTOR CO. NASH COLE OAKLAND Telephone 1510 411-421 Park Avenue ESTIL’S BOOK SHOP Will F, Williams, Proprietor BOOKSELLER STATIONER ENGRAVER 111 Park Avenue Round the Corner Plainfield, N. J. Clara A. Geier Madeline A. Geier Compliments of ALEX STILLS KANDY SHOPE THE BARBER 139 East Front Street 112 Depot Park Plainfield, N. J. J. NATHANSON SON REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE of any kind or description. Expert advice free. 144 North Ave. Phone 507 Plainfield, N. J. THE ORACLE PLAINFIELD STAMP CLUB 313 West Front Street Through its large and ever increasing membership it is able to offer you more real benefits than any Club of its kind. Meets every Saturday night at 8:30. Visitors welcome. Come around and get acquainted. Plainfield Buick Agency FRED ENDRESS, Ine. Phone 2239 Madison Avenue Compliments from ie yao VIAN ON THE LIVE WIRE GROCER 921-923 West Third Street Plainfield, N. J. A. SCHWARTZ BUILDING INSURANCE — REAL ESTATE 211 North Avenue, Plainfield, N. J. Phone Plainfield 2952 MILLER’S PHARMACY THE POPULAR PLACE FOR GOOD SODA 401 Park Avenue Telephone Number 203 THE ORACLE 75 aaa nee ee Compliments of THE OUTLET Plainfield, New Jersey Compliments of PERTH AMBOY CITY MARKET East Front Street Plainfield, N. J. PUEURY, CLEANLINESS PLAINFIELD MILK CREAM CO. MARCHANT BROS, Telephone 840 112 Watchung Ave., Plainfield, N. J. THE WESTERN ELECTRIC COMPANY, Ince. Invites POSITIONS FOR Pee Py ‘ fed POSITIONS FOR oplications from Qualifiec YOUNG PP Q YOUNG WOMEN High School Graduates MEN! Stenographic for Laboratory Typing Employment in its Dratting Clerical Eno} : Sal Clerical ngineerin ales And Others z 8� And Others and Commercial Departments APPLY Employment Department 97 Bethune St., New York City THE, -ORACLE Compliments ARNOLD A. SPEYER FANCY AND STAPLE GROCERIES 120 West Fourth Street Between Park and Arlington Avenues Telephone 409 THE SAVAGE SCHOOL FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION Prepares men and w-men to become Supervisors, Directors and Teachers of Physical Training and Hygiene, Teaching, Games, Dancing, Swimming, ete., in Schools, Clubs, Industrial Plants and Play Grounds. NEW BUILDING WITH SWIMMING POOL 253 Madison Avenue Between 38th and 39th Streets The Only School of Physical Education Under the N. Y. Regents. Why not make your living by play instead of work? Enjoy life as you go and give pleasure to others. Be strong and healthy and make others likewise. Keep yourself well and teach others to do the same, Such is the work and life of the Physical Trainer. Graduates of High and Fitting Schools only admitted. Great demand for teachers, Salaries better than for grade work. For Catalogue address Registrar at the School, or DR. WATSON L. SAVAGE, President Sito MMe Shela) Aare INL AG. TOL After July 1st, 253: Madison Ave.,.N. YY. C. ANNOUNCEMENT We are at your service as soon as you may eare to drop us a card or a telephone eall. TRY OUR POUND WORK QUEEN CITY LAUNDRY “The Home of Clean Linens’’ K. I. FAUCETT, Proprietor THE ORACLE 77 oe LITHO fe : Ze a HIGALIGAT 7824 , REPRODUCTIONS made from any Tax PRESSION : a3 = 2. Yes TORY AN Not nonnected! with any printing or lithographic house ANA 2 PHOTO-ENGRAVERS, DESIGNERS AND ILLUSTRATORS FOR ALL PROCESS PRINTING PLATES IN ONE OR MORE COLORS 78 THE ORACLE To The Many New Residents in Plainfield we extend a hearty invitation to utilize the broad banking SERVICE that our organization affords. Housed in a modern and well appoint- ed building, located conveniently to the main station and manned by a staft willing and anxious to serve, we offer the broadest kind of facilities and cor- dially invite you to call. THE STATE TRUST COMPANY at PLAINFIELD, N. J. The Bank By The Clock Responsibility—Service—Courtesy