Abbot Academy - Circle Yearbook (Andover, MA)

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we felt we couldn ' t do without at Abbot and her dimples were deeper than ever. What do you think she brought!- ' An invitation from the President for the whole class to come down to the White House and meet all the celebrities. You will simply have to get back for this! Jessie, our class bride, is as coy as ever. However, she is not so secretive as of yore, about the immortal Fritz — in fact, it is rather hard work to get her to talk on any other topic. She is a truly inspiring example of blissful domesticity. We were all delighted when Betty Gleason was able to obtain a leave of absence from the school where she is teaching in Bingville. Texas. She had many amusing stories to tell us of the children ' s devotion to her. However, we were glad to find that the ardors of teaching had not deprived her of her girlish giggle. While we were still greeting Betty, we heard the clatter of hoofs on the newly -concreted circle and on rushing forth we perceived a vision in gauze and spangles poised lightly upon a horse ' s back. When the vision had approached nearer we discovered it to be none other than Helen Bruce, whom you remember to have been so demure. You remember little Bun Allen? Well, she has married the famous modern exponent of the Pre-Raphaelite school and she now poses as a model for innumerable madonnas and saints. Not t he least among our celebrities is one who has explored realms far beyond our ken at Abbot. Professor Winklebleck. You would never recognize our one-time Winkie in the grave and distinguished scientist, who has achieved undying fame by discovering the ultimate atom. You remember our good kid ? Well, my dear. Eleanor is now a scientific farmer, es! After taking a course in Cornell, she bought a farm in New Hampshire and is making a go of it. She now talks nothing but rotation of crops, milk and cream separators, to say nothing of roosters and hawgs . Phillis Brooks, my dear, is the Republican candidate for the governorship x f Massa- chusetts. The evidences are all in favor of her having an easy victory over her opponents. We girls heard one of her platform speeches — and she actually moved us all to tears. 20

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You have heard of Mme. Zula Vachesky? Well, it ' s our Patty — a world-famed clairvoyant. Not the least among the celebrities present were the two authoresses — the Leach twins. They have just published a book on Correct Dancing , and it has been very highly com- mended by the Outlook. You have heard of Madame Sontemorri, the eminent authority on Child Education. Dear Marion Barnard is in her element with all the children to experiment on she could wish for, since schools founded on her method are established in every part of the world. Our dear little Sarah is now appearing as Cassandra. The success with which the pres- entation of this role was greeted has rendered it impossible for her to be with us. Rumor hath it that the coronets of Dukes and Earls are lying at her dainty little feet. Have you heard of the exalted occupation of Gertrude Shackleton? She is running a jitney line de luxe, between Abbot and old P. A. Needless to say she has an overwhelming patronage and we understand that she is worth a small mint. Muriel, otherwise known as Mme. Yaleska, gave us a free demonstration of her special dance, which has made her queen of the cabaret dances. And dear old Aurelia has been an efficient member of the staff of St. Bartholomew ' s Hospital, New York, for over three years. From all accounts she is the most popular and best-beloved woman in her profession. Her unselfish devotion to her patients has won her the esteem and regard of a great many people. She has been called a second Florence Nightin- gale. Our bouncing Shelly is now bouncing around in China. She is teaching calisthenics to Chinese ladies, and her success is amply demonstrated by the sudden elongation of Chinese feet. Well, my dear, you can guess how excited we were when the First Lady in the Land joined our circle. Imagine it! Dear old Norm, the wife of the President of the United States! However, her exalted position apparently made no difference — she was the same old Norm 19

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Wasn ' t it the most fortunate thing you ever heard of, about Lam ? Imagine it! This was the only time she would have been able to be with us for ten years more anyway. She and her husband, Dr. Thomas Jackson, have returned for six months in order to get more supplies and money, so that they may extend their wonderful work. They have gone farther north than any of their predecessors, and they now number eight thousand Eskimos, whom they have converted. Our college beauty, Arline, is now travelling through the West as an advance agent for Billy Sunday. Her methods of arousing enthusiasm are so successful that at times she is in danger of being mobbed by over-enthusiastic members of her audiences. Rena and Migie , as you perhaps know, are starring in the Follies of 1925 . All New York is wild about them. Migie was wearing a bunch of fifty orchids and Rena was radiant in an ermine coat. Ada looks charming and more fascinating than ever in her widow ' s weeds. She is ex- tremely popular in Pittsburg, and between you and me and the gatepost, there are at least two distinguished personages who would give much for the privilege of wiping the tears from her blue eyes. I almost forgot to say that her mouth still crinkles at the corners when she smiles. And our dear old light-headed Si! Impulsive and versatile as ever! A book of charming love songs was immediately followed by an amazing record; yes, she came in first in the big International Auto Race — to our delight and to the horror of all those good, romantic old souls whom she pleases with her poetry. She looked simply stunning, with those golden locks in a perfectly fiendish twist — quite new, but, oh my! And now I believe this completes the list. Don ' t you think you owe it to us to write the latest and fullest particulars concerning your own dear self? How is the young German officer who stayed at your hotel, and which is to come off first, the exhibition of your master- piece in the Royal Academy, or ! With oceans of love and a kiss on every wave from all of us, Your devoted Chum 21