Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 252 of the 1906 volume:

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Editorials . . - Exchanges Athletics - Girls’ Athletics Alumni Notes Current Events Debating Joshes = Palma Non Sine Pulvere Vout. X. ALAMEDA HIGH SCHOOL, FEBRUARY 1906 No. 1 THE COWARD “The boy’s a thief, I say!” The speaker, a tall young boy of sixteen or seventeen, stood beside the open fire place, scowling down at the glowing logs. Now he turned to his father with a sudden gesture, his eyes hot and angry beneath the contracted brows, a vicious snarl on his lips. “A little snivelling cowardly sneak, that’s what I say!’ He brought his fist down on the mantel shelf. “Ch, I know you'd stand up for him; but now the evidence is all against him, even you'll have to admit that. And see here—this isn’t the first ttime—What about Company “G’s” silver cup ?— where'd that disappear to? You don’t know? Well, I do! There's only one person the men suspected, then as now—that's Tim!” “That has never been proved, Will,” interrupted his father sharply, and with such a keen, straight glance, that the boy’s eyes fell in spite of himself and he felt the color rise in his cheeks. “Anyway, he’s a coward, I'll stick to that,” he muttered savagely, and turned again to the fire. “T’ll have this matter settled once for all,” said the captain, rising and looking steadily at his son, “if Tim didn’t take the six-shooter, he'll have a chance to prove it here and now; if he still persists in evading the subject—well, he’ll leave the fort, that’s all.” The boy by the fire started involuntarily and caught his breath as if to speak, then as he met his father’s eves he flung back his head angrily as if it mattered little to him. though his face was whi The colonel stepped to the door. “Orderly, hunt up Tim and tell him to report to me at once, here.’ “T’ll give the lad a chance to clear himself,” he muttered, as he walked back to his chair and again seated himself. Then he closed his eyes, and mentally a picture of Tim rose before him—little, lonely, homeless Tim. He remembered that day he had wandered into the fort and asked for a job—the soldiers had taken him in and kept him ever since-—a daredevil with horses and a splendid shot—the men had loved him most of all for that, all except his son, Will, And then 4 THE ACORN came the day when Campany “G’s” big silver loving cup had disappeared —no one knew where—and the mystery had never been solved, though more than one looked suspiciously on happy go lucky Tim. And now, someone, it must be someone within the fort, had stolen the captain’s Colt 45 revolver, presentd to him a week before by his company—a beautiful weapon, mounted in silver, and doubly dear to him, coming as it did from his own men. He recalled, also, how on the day of the presentation, Tim’s eyes had lit up at sight of the revolver, for if Tim had one passion besides the love of horses, it was the love of good fire- arms. Every evidence pointed to the boy as the thief, who had the run of the fort, and who, strangest of all did not deny the accusations— still— His reflections were interrupted by knock on the door, and the captain opened his eyes. If he had glanced at his son, still standing by the fire, he would have wondered not a little at his strange agitation. He stood with a white drawn face, his breath coming quickly, and his black eyes shifting nervously over the room, until at last they remained fixed on the doorway. “Come in”—and the door opened quickly to admit the orderly followed by a boy in a ragged khaki uniform. He was a small boy, not more than fourteen, and undersized at that; his face the ordinary freckled face of a country boy: an Irish nose and a square chin, but underneath the tangled mop of hair, a pair of clear gray eyes looked out unafraid. “Well, cap’n?” he asked at last, after the orderly had withdrawn; and the captain had not spoken. The captain came straight to the point. “Took here, Tim,” he said kindly,laying his hand on the boy’s shoulder, “you know what they’ve been saying about this past week; and you know how the matter stands. Now I want to know and have it over with if you took the six-shooter or not. I trust you, Tim, and I think you'll tell me the truth,” he added, after a pause. The boy shot a swift questioning look at the silent figure by the fire place, his whole face more full of scorn than hate, then he turned to the captain almost fiercely—“Did he tell yer that I took yer gun?” he demanded. “Look here, father.” Will broke in sharply, but his father cut him off with a stern “I’m running this, Will.” There was a long silence, then the captain said at last, sadly, “Tim, I was afraid of this, I was afraid you wouldn’t own up to it, and I'll tell you what I'll do: either the revolver will be in its place in my room by nine o’clock tonight, or else—you leave the fort.” His eyes narrowed as he spoke and he looked at the boy closely. As for Tim, he did not seem so very much surprised. He fumbled with his battered army cap a few moments in silence, seeming to hesitate ; then he flung back his head in the old defiant, daredevil way he had when first he drifted into the garrison, and although he could not look his captain in the eyes, his voice was steady enough as he answered, “All right, cap’n, I guess I’d better leave the fort.” hen he turne? and walked out without another word, not even glancing in the direction of the cowering figure by the fire. THE ACORN 5 When the door had closed behind him the captain drew a deep breath and turned to his son, a hard look in his eyes. “You’re right, Will,’ he said, “the boy’s a coward.” And Will breathed a sigh of relief. Three months had passed since that day in early October when Tim had walked out of Fort Rucker with bitterness and hate in his heart; had walked down out of the foothills and into the plains, and away off to the little Arizona mining camp of Pearce, thirty miles away. For three months he had hung around saloons and billiard rooms, idle, fo1 his story had followed him, and no one wanted a thief, much less a “coward” to do odd jobs for them. Round-up season was over, winter had come with its biting wind and snow ;there was no place for Tim in Pearce. Occasionally cow punchers drifted into town from winter work on the range and Tim earned a quarter now and then, for looking after their broncos. That was all. His one pleasure was to go over to the Ross stock farm, about a mile out of town, and leaning over the paddock gate, watch the fine thoroughbred horses exercised by the stablemen. Mr. Ross was a wealthy New York man who had started a stock farm on the rich pasture land of Southern Arizona for the purpose of raising thoroughbred horses for Eastern tracks. It was late one afternoon of Christmas Eve, and bitter cold out- side, but within the Lone Star saloon all was warmth and boisterous merriment. A crowd of cow punchers were assembled around the vari- ous tables, laughing uproariously at their own jokes and drinking each light-hearted cow-boy element, there were rough characters here, among others one particularly brutal faced hunter and trapper, known as Big Tom, who had been several times in jail for stirring up Indian insurrec- tions, and was even now suspected of being in league with a warlike tribe of Apaches, whose raids on Fort Rucker and lonely ranches were the terror of the whole country. More than one massacre had accurred under his leadership—for those were troublesome times in Arizona be- fore the government stepped in and controlled affairs. Just now Big Tom was becoming very confidential, having imbibed quite a good deal more whisky than was good for him. For some time past he had been hinting darkly of Indian uprisings, and now urged on by the clamorous cow punchers, all of whom were more or less in the same condition as himself, he disclosed a dark plot. The Apaches had gathered in a stronghold in the mountains and en this night were coming down in full force on Fort Rucker, knowing well through Big Tom that but a scant dozen of the men were holding the Fort at present—the rest having been sent north to quell another uprising. During this recital no one had noticed Tim, who had crept shiver- ing, in through a back door and taken his place behind the stove, from whence he listened with wide, frightened, eyes. “Too late t’ save ’em now, boys!”’ roared Big Tom, “nothin’ on earth carr save ’em now, and I get my share of the booty, yo bet, after the whole affair’s hushed up—with no one the wiser!’ and the cow 6 THE ACORN punchers swore hilariously with him, too drunk to realize or care. But Tim, with a white, scared face, slipped out behind the bar, and with a fast beating heart took the road to the Ross stock farm, his determina- tion to save the fort and the captain he loved strengthening every move- ment. The stable door was locked, but he knew a trick with the window, and in a few moments he had dropped to the floor on the inside, breath- less, and was fumbling with shaking hands at the catch which opened the door of Mowitza’s box stall—Mowitza, the great bay thor ughbred, that had carried off scores of trophy cups and purses. The big horse snorted and laid back his ears until he heard Tim’s voice and felt Tim’s quick hands run down his neck with the steady stroke he kew, and then the loose end of a rope was thrown around his neck and he was led out to be bridled, his blanket whipped off, and a light Mexican saddle thrown on and cinched up in a few seconds. And all the time Tim was saying to himself, “If only I can make it, oh, if only [I can make it.” The stable door swung open noiselessly and Mamitza stepped out into the bitter night, eyes wide and nostrils sniffing the air nervously. In another moment Tim was up, the first time he had ever mounted a genuine racer, and he felt a thrill through his body as the big horse gathered himself together under the pressure of his knee and the touch of his hand. Softly by the house and out the drive, and then Tim leaned far forward and with the long ends of the bridle reins he cut the horse a stinging blow across the flank. Perhaps he had forgotten he was not riding another mustang, at any rate it was the first time in all his life that Mowitza had ever been struck. For a moment he paused in sheer amazement, and then with a mighty bound was off and away across the plains, his body flying low along the ground like a dark streak against the white snow. But this pace cold not last forever, and as they neared the foot- hills Tim drew rein, and Mowitza settled down to a long swinging gallop. Now they were up among the bleak pines, with the cold wind shrieking at them as they flew along, the horse’s hoofs ringing and re- echoing on the frozen ground, and Mowitza’s breath coming in long sighs and the foam from his wide open mouth blew back and streaked his dark sides with white. Tim, crouched low over the pommel was numb with cold. By and by, as the hours went by, he lost all sense of coldness and was almost drowsy, when out of the black woods ahead rang a shot!—and then another! and another! The gloom seemed suddenly peopled with shadowy forms and bullets rang on all sides. Tim felt a quick pain run like fire along his arm, and pre- sently he could feel the warm blood soaking through his thin sleeve. [nstinctively he crouched lower and urged Mowitza to his utmost: and spent though he was the Indian mustangs were no match for an English thoroughbred. For a time Tim’s pursuers were left behind and the shots died away, but Mowitza’s breath was coming in great gasps now, his legs were weak and shaky, another mile and the In- THE ACORN A MODERN GALLANT The electricity was already lighted as Edward Pierson came out of the big department store, having just purchased an elegant lace handkerchief for his sister’s Christmas present. His purse was ten dollars lighter, but that did not matter, for he could also see his sister’s radiant face on Christmas morning. A few yards in advance of him walked a young girl, tall and slender. He forgot his sister’s face to watch her grace and beauty of outline. He tried to recall where he had seen her before, and concluded that she was Miss Evelyn Parker, the one whom he had so long wished to meet. Yes, it was surely she, he knew the graceful curves of outline, the waves of black hair that could be dimly seen in the darkness. He wondered why she was out alone at this late hour, and felt it his duty to protect her. He thought of the handkerchief ; a brilliant idea came to him. He would take the lacy creation and ask her if she had dropped it. Then, well, he already saw their engagement announcement in the society column. With one of his brightest smiles, he stepped up behind her. Hold- ing the handkerchief in his outstretched palm, he addressed Miss Evelyn Parker. “Pardon, me,” he said, “but did you not drop your handkerchief?” A highly respectable mulatto girl turned and glared at him. Then taking his sister’s Christmas gift from his outstretched hand, she thanked him politely, and was gone before the astounded Pierson could utter a sound. GERTRUDE BROWN, Dec., ‘08. WHEN WE RAISED THE ROOF AT ALAMEDA HIGH By Certain Low and High Seniors. “When we were very, very small And went to school, oh my! Twas then we used to raise the roof At Alameda High. “Things always were the same to us For, was it wet or dry We stirred them up and raised the roof At Alameda High. “And when at last we left the school We thought we heard a sigh. “Ah, well! No more they'll raise the roof At Alameda High!” So now, you Scrubs, draw near to us And hear of days gone by, The time we used to raise the roof At Alameda High!” “ACORN” STAFF HELEN WHITE, ’06 . iat im matabyie Editor-in-Chief GERTRUDE SCUDDER '06¥ A Bw Senin)� 9c wey a wigs TR 2B ES” SES eI i ROS te Rh ORS Cos Se RR I ait Rea eee ea Boys’ Athletics HELEN STROUPE, Ys sat 54. = te- , Girls’ Athtetios WILL EVERTS, ‘064 ; nv deoe eh ay onde Boys’ Reporter KATHERINE SH. ARPSTE IN '06 - «+. Girls’ Reporter FRANK LAWRENCE ’06 tact econe Seen eee Exchanges MABEL USINGER ’06 : ‘ete Fe mig gicinng Debating CHARLOTTE BRUSH ’o7 RUTH HOLT ’o8 ) IDA SPENCE '06% =f Fi a WA Bi RO BE F. R. CLAXTON ’07 repcahyne. fared ty 2) Bie Business Manager S. M. HASLETT, JR., ’ ise econ Assistant Manager WELCOME ! The “Acorn,” on behalf of the student body, extends a hearty welcome to the new scholars who have just entered the High School. It is to be hoped that a strong interest in school affairs will be aroused in each one of those who have come to us this year and a patriotism kindled that will last throughout their high school career. Among the faculty this year we have only one permanent change, and that in the History department, where Mr. Bartlett occupies the chair left vacant by Mr. Mansfield. Mr. Bartlett, a graduate of the University of Cali- fornia, has been taking post graduate work in Berkeley, but has given it up to come here. He has already won the good will of the school, and is an experienced and efficient teacher. Everyone is glad to welcome Mr. Bussell back again. He has been very much thissed and the esteem in which he is held by the school at large i is shown by the smiling faces with which he is greeted. During his absence, his duties were fulfilled by Miss Jordan, and altho’ her stay was short, it was very pleasant. THE ACORN 1HE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS By a plan introduced into the school through the thoughtfulness of Dr. Thompson, the Associated Student’s meetings will hereafter be deprived of their “dryness.” The plan is to call that body together once every two weeks where it will be entertained alternately by one of the classes, or some good lecturer. ‘This will tend to relieve the somewhat declining interest in these meetings and make them objects of anticipation. The institution will promote class spirit and the feel- ing of competition between the classes will maintain the excellence of their entertainments. The plan is sure to be successful, as it has worked in other schools where there is no more, if as much, talent as in the Alameda High School. THE LYCEUM Time was when a debating tryout was the field of honor for the leading spirits of the school. The membership of the debating society was large and the role bore well-known and honored names. Every Sub. Junior hoped to debate some day for the honor of the school. The League Convention was held in Alameda and the whole High School worked to make it a success. The winner of a debating medal was looked upon with awe by the lower classmen and with pride by the upper, “But the old debaters have gone.” What of it? They were of no finer mental caliber than nine tenths of the boys in the school. But these boys whose place of honor is really the rostra, try to run dashes at far below the average time and allow their school, once fé- nowned for its forensic power, to sink into oblivion. ‘The school has now the chance to retrieve its lost honor and glory, will you suffer it to become dishonored and shammed on the rostra by your neglect? We see that it is quite the thing to begin an exchange column with a little sermon; not to be behind the rest, we wish to say a few preliminary words. The exchange column is not a place for idle criticisms, or spiteful knocking. What we say here is meant to be a lesson for ourselves and for those who are criticized, so let us begin and find as few things to criticize as possible. ‘The Cricket” is always up to the mark, its stories are good and is is well arranged. ‘The Mystery,” a story written in Irish dialect, and found in the Christmas Number of the “Dictum Est,” is very good. We would suggest though, that you have a few cuts. ‘The Quill” of Stanford High should have some stories, fiction always a great factor in the makeup of a good paper. ‘The Orange and Black”of Spokane, is a very well arranged and intere sting paper. ‘The Gleam” has some good material, but we suggest that each Pa it wi be marked with a heading really “Gleam” that arrange- ment would improve you much. We drop a hint to the Coment of Reno—don’t put your ads in with your literary mz terial, it spoils your appearance. ‘The Canary and Blue” is a bright little paper—its joshes and jokes are particalls good. The little sketch in the “Comics” entitled “The Man” is very good indeed; we all agree that your other material ranks favorably with it. ‘The Arms Student” should have seperate departments for its material. The scattered hits, though, we find are good. ‘The High School Sparks” is a very worthy little paper—w enjoyed your stories very much. “Flame,” if your improvement is proportional to the number of your editions, you'll be a roaring conflagration in short order. “The Owl” of Fresno has a splendid issue for December. It contains three of the best stories we have read this season—it cer- tainly is a “wise old owl.” We notice that the “Advocate” of New Brunswick has no ex- change column. This surely must have been an oversight. The term finds us with the material for the best baseball, track, and basket-ball teams we have ever had, but without the facilities to develop this material. We have neither athletic grounds of gym- nasium. Think of it. Alameda, a city with a population of over 20,- 000, without an athletic field of gymnasium. In Oakland and Berkeley it is the same. The school children of these cities have no grounds they can call theirs. Our football and baseball grounds are played in San Francisco or at Idora Park on rented grounds. The University of California is gracious enough to offer its track to the High School athletics, but our men have no means to trin for their big meets. Omr baseball team practices on the flat marsh land two miles from the school. the track team can’t train, as our old apology for a track has been taken away, and the basket-ball team has disbanded in disgust ofter attempting to practice in a gym not half large enough. Our athletic association has striven hard to overcome these obstacles, but not until the citizens of this city provide their children with a public playground will Ala- meda High be able to assume and hold her proper rank with the leaders of the athlectic world. We have six men left from last year’s nine, and plenty of good material to draw from. The old men, Brush, Brooks, Hubbard, Shep- ard, Jenkins, and MasFarland are well-known; as to the new men, L. Randolph comes from Boone’s Academy with a string of victories to his credit, unequaled by any “prep.” school pitcher in the state. G. Lewis and G. Roach attended St. Mary’s College last semester and there acquired reputations as ball players to be proud of. Perry, Brampton, and Burton are well-known, and any one of them may yet make the team. : The entire squad was tried out against the U. C. Dental team on February 3rd. The constant changing and shifting of players practic- ally gave the game to our opponents, who won by 5 to 2. On February 6th we went to Irvington and easily defeated Ander- son Academy 8 to 1. Randolph pitched and was the whole game, striking out seventeen would be batters, made several assists and put- outs and allowed but three hits. Alameda scored five in the first and three in the seventh. Anderson scored in the ninth, barely saving themselves from a shut out. THE ACORN THE STANFORD GAME For the first time in its history the Stanford Varsity condescended to give a game to a high school, and Alameda was the one so honored. It will probably be many moons before another high school gets honored so, as the ’varsity came too close to being defeated to be pleasant. Our boys looked like midgets beside the Varsity and with the score 4 to O against us at the end of the third it looked like a walk- over for the college nine, but right here Alameda took a brace, and got over their stage fright and began to play ball. The college batters were unable to solve Randolph’s delivery, while our boys were making hits regular. In the seventh inning our batters knocked Goodall all over the lot, with the bases full the Varsity went to pieces and four men scored before the smoke cleared off. Four to four in the ninth inning. [t was not to be Alameda’s day though, and Stanford scored three times on several plays that don’t come often; one ball bounced over Roach’s head, allowing two of the three runs to be scored, the other man scoring on a scratch single. Score by innings: Gow | et � Gee Stanford—o 1 Alameda—o oo Batteries: S Brush. 3 3 3 a I oO 4 Io ales, Whitmore, Goodall and Stott, Randolph and Thursday afternoon, February 8th, the boys enjoyed a little fun with Oakland High for seven innings, beating them 9 to 1. Coach Hackett took Randolph out because our fielders were not getting any practice, then took Shepard out, as Oakland failed to hit him, and sent Jenkins in to pitch. Jenkins never claimed to pitch, but Oakland didn’t even get a hit off of him. OUR COACH “Who’s that fat fellow butting in?” some fellow asked one day at baseball practice. Well, that “fat” fellow is “one” T. Hackett, who happens to be crack ball player and coach. Soft in manners, always cool and patient, he’s just the mn to handle that bunch who are known as the A. H. S. ball team. Mr. Hackett catches for the Oakland League team and kindly assented to coach our team until the big League opens in April, not even asking for his traveling expenses. This stamps him at once as a man who is in the game for the love of it, and one who will instill the right spirit in our team. Mr. Hackett, we hope to be able to express our gratitude for your kindness before long. TENNIS The finals of the tennis tournament began last semester were played on February 8, 1906. Harry Nason and William Foster, defeating Ed. Higgins and Spencer-Brush 3—6, 4—6, 6—2, 7—s5, 6—4. Tourna- ment play will soon begin to find out who will defend our colors in the ALA. L.. THE ACORN BASKETBALL With five men of the last year’s squad it looked as though we would have a good team, then Capt. Jackson resigned and Russ. Baker was elected to fill his place. Things went on as well as they could under the circumstances, but at last the fellows grew so disgusted with trying to practice in quarters not half large enough that they got together and decided to drop basket-ball until the new court is put in back of the school. TRACK All of last year’s track team are in school this year, with the excep- tion of C. Jamison, our high jumper and shot putter. This year we hope to see Alameda put out the largest and strongest team in its history. There will be four big meets. In March Stanford will hold two meets for high schools. One in the nature of a dual meet, the Varsity against the combined schools of the Bay County League, the second meet is for all the schools of the State, the winner to receive a beautiful silver cup, and the individual point winners gold, silver and bronze medals. After these come the B. C. L. and the A. A. L. Bets eos Kearney at Post, San Francisco “Just a Whisper off Market.” BASKET BALL The outlook for the term’s basket-ball is indeed promising, par- ticularly because of that new court, soon to appear. Just to think that we now will have a suitable spot where we can receive our bloomer-clad guests, fills our hearts with joy and gladness. We sing in praise of every girl who helped raise the funds, and those are, chiefly—ourselves. But, indeed, we are very grateful to all who helped us, to the staff of the “Girls’ Acorn,” who most generously turned over the proceeds of that edition to the good cause; to the Board of Education, who so kindly made up the deficit, and to every boy who spent his dimes and nickels for our delicious hom e-made candy. Under the new captain, Miss Schlageter, and through the efficient coaching of Miss Haworth and Miss Hewett, the girls expect to ac- complish great things in the coming months. Several games are already arranged, three with San Mateo, and one with Girls’ High. The first San Mateo game is scheduled for the 22nd of this month and is looked forward to with the keenest anticipation. You all know the fame of those San Mateo games nd the royal good times we have. Now wouldn't that be a delightful way to spend Wshington’s Birthday, to take a pleasant trip to San Mateo, to say nothing of giving the girls a few rousing good cheers and a little encouragement? The rooting section of the basket-ball games generally consists of a very small number of students. Would it be possible for us to have at least the undivided support of the girls? Although several new girls have joined the team this year, so few of last year’s team are with us to share our victoriets (ordefeats), that there is still much room for new material. There are only a few to uphold the girls’ basket-ball honors in the A. H. S., and those few wel- come everyone who joins them. Don’t think you must come merely as a duty, girls, but just think of the pleasure one gets, and the benefit derived from a little healthful exercise. Try just one practice, and see for yourselves. Those who have recently joined certainly do not regret it. And then there are no dues!!! Zi A ALUMNI NOTES. Mr. E. Carleton Baker ‘oo, has accepted the United States ap- pointment of Vice-Council at Fu Chow. The marriage of Miss Roberta Clay and Wiliam J. Wagner took place February 7, at Berkeley. Miss Frances Amani ’05 is at present travelling in the south, and will not assume the course at the Univesity of California until August. Mr. Edward Everts ’03, who is attending the Academy at West Point, is again in Alameda. Mr. Rudolph Waymire ’o5, has entered Berkeley. Miss Deane Tisdale is taking a course in Kindergarten work at Oakland. Rucy Dexter and Eleanor French are taking Post-Graduate Courses prior to entering Berkeley next August. Miss Antonina Sundell ’03, is occupied in surveying in the northern travelling in Europe, has returned to Alameda. Mr. H. Gregg Weeks ’03, is occupied in surveying in the nothern part of the State. Among those who have recently visited the High School are Ethel O’Brien ’05, Hope Cortelyou ’o5, Josephine Keenan ’os, Elsie Horton ’03, Edith White ’03, Douglas Parker, ’o5 Arthur Rader ’o4, Raymond Gott ’04, and Frank Jackson ’o4. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS The first Associated Students’ meeting was held January 15, 1906, President Brush presiding. Dr. Thompson’s speech of welcome to the students was appreciated very much by all. Again this term, we had a very lengthy discussion as to how many members from each class should be on the executive committee. As the constitution is very indefinite, and parts of it, scattered, a motion was passed that the committee elected compose the Executive Committee for this term. A motion was passed that a committee be appointed, which in con- junction with Dr. Thompson and Miss Hohfeld, should frame a new constitution. At a meeting of the “Associated Students” held January 26, 1906, the students heard the glad news of the enlarging of the stage and the procuring of suitable scenery. The students will no longer have to rent a place to present their entertainments. Bids are also out for the building of a basket-ball court. The Low Senior Class will give the first of the Friday afternoon entertainments, about the middle of February. It is an original farce, written by HelenStroupe, Ida Spence, and Adele Ehrenberg. It promises to be very funny and contains many joshes on the students and faculty. CLASS ORGANIZATIONS June, ‘06 has organized for its finale term. Frank Lawrence is President; Helen White, Vice-Pres; May Bissell, Sec.; Ted Lynch, Treas. The following officers of the class of December, '06 were elected the last part of last term, and are as follows: Pres., Howard Fassett; Vice- Pres., Ida Spence; Sect’y, Grace Renner; Treas., Henry Jackson. The meetings of the class have been very enthusiastic. The dance, which the class is to give, promises to be a very swell affair. The date is set for the 23rd of February, and the bids have already been printed. The music, refreshments and decorations have been planned with the greatest care, and promise to be the most elaborate ever seen at the High School dance. The class of June, 1907 organized in the early part of the term The officers are: Pres., Monte Haslett; Vice-Pres., “Fritz’ Claxton, Sec., Miss M. Anderson; Treas., Don Bailey; Executive Committee, Meredith Parker, Miss Haslsett, Miss Cameron; Constitution Com- mittee, Miss Yates, Mr. Sepulveda, Mr. Bailey, Mr Claxton; Pin Committee; Harry Sepulveda, chiarman, Don Bailey, “Fritz” Claxton, Miss D’Evelyn and Miss Harber. THE ACORN PI DELTA KOPPA The class of December, 1909 organized at a highly enthusiastic meeting, held January 25, 1906. The election for the various officers resulted as follows: Pres., George Montgomery; Vice-Pres., Miss E. Wittman; Sec’t’y, “Percivale” Seagrave; Treas., Miss M. Vaughn. With such officers the class is assured of an enjoyable and suc- cessful term. DELTA SIGMA THETA Since the begining of the term Eta of Pi Delta Koppa Fraternity has pledge Jack Miller and Spencer Brush. The Delta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta looks forward to a very prosperous year. An initiation will be held in the near future, at which Ida Spence, Grace Renner, Norma Whitney, and Marion Troy will become members. ALPHI PI Alpha Pi was instituted among the boys of the upper classes in the school on November 8, 1905. The chief design of the new honor society is to raise the general tone of scholarship among the higher classmen. To this end, at least a second section in each subject, is maintained by its members, and will be the primary requirement for admission. There are ten charter members, with Dr. Thompson, who is an honary member. The constitution of the new society is almost directly copied from that of the Chi Rho Omega fraternity of Kenyon Academy, at Gambier, Ohio. A chapter was founded some years ago in one of the Second- ary Schools of San Francisco, and it is through this medium that the Alameda society has been founded. While the Alpha Pi is largely based on Chi Rho Omega, it is not, at the present time, officially connected with it. Alpha Pi opens in the Alameda High School with a most en- couraging outlook. ; oi be la iad DEBATING NOTES At the opening of the new term vigorous efforts were begun, as a final attempt, to revive debating, once for all, and to reorganize the Lyceum. But all to no avail. With its usual indifference of late, to all forensic achievement, the school failed to give its needed support. Mem- bers refused to take active responsibility, intrants who are depended upon to make the team withdraw from the tryouts, and whenever debating was mentioned, it provoked a thoughtless laugh among the students. Meanwhile a League debate had been scheduled between Alameda and Oakland High Schools for March 17th. A committee from the Lyceum had chosen a question and submitted it to Oakland. Oakland had already picked its team. We were careful to conceal the fact that we had no team, and that those upon whom we de- pended had been forced (so they thought) to withdraw, until the final time of reckoning February 16th when the choice of sides should have been returned to us, and active work on the debate conmmenced. At the present time, within a few days of the final date, no suffi- cient material has as yet presented itself available to uphold the honor of the school in the Debating League and to make up a respectable team. Such is the codition of affairs at the present writ- ing, even the most earnest efforts must prove fruitless. The follow- ing details will suffice to show to what extent our prospects have failed to materialize. The first meeting of the Lyceum was held January roth, when the officers for the present term were installed. President, Irene Welp ; Vice-President, David Clark; Secretary, Mabel Usinger, Treasurer, Don Bailey. Seventeen members were present who showed consider- able interest, unanimously voted that the Lyceum remain an active member of the League, and instructed their delegate to the Board of Managers, Miss Usinger, to arrange for a League Debate with Oakland High. The debate was arranged for March 17 and a special meeting of the Lyceum was held at once to arrange for tryouts. At that time the following were favorably disposed to enter: - Miss Welp, Mr. Claxton, Miss Collins, Miss Genevieve Johnson, Mr. Simonson, Mr. Lawrence, Mr. Parkinson and Mr. Culbert. A committee composed of Mr. Bartlett, Miss Welp, and Miss Usinger submitted the follow- ing question to the Oakland team, with the understanding that the same question would be debated in our tryouts: “Resolved, that the Interstate Commerce Commission be given final power, upon each special case arising to fix a maximum railroad rate.” THE ACORN It is not pleasant to dilate upon succeeding events—how our best material was unfortunately forced to withdraw because of sick- ness, studies, etc., how others backed out because of indifference, leaving us in a particularly awkward and critical position; either to make up a team before Oakland returns her choice of sides on Feb- ruary 16, or to default the debate, withdraw from the League, and thereby publish broadcast the humiliating fact that debating is dead in the Alameda High, and that it was impossible to procure even three students to uphold her former foresic prestige. We submit the problem to the school and the lower classmen to solve, hoping perchance they may relieve the Lyceum from its present difficulty. ge ag —NOTICE Please send all jokes for this department on thin paper so that the editor can see through them. Frank Lawrence says he doesn’t remember having done any queening—we can just imagine! Has anyone seen Midge Emmons’ “Scrub” Brush? Miss Garretson (in girl’s study hall). “Mr. Fassett, as you are the only boy in here, don’t you want to go into the boy’s study hall? Suit yourself.” H. F. (looking at E. L. F.) “T’'ll stay here.” OVERHEARD IN THE OFFICE Dr. Thompson (after answering the phone) “Master Hughes, go find Chauncy Eastman and tell him his mama wants him to go home.” Chauncy,—does your mother know you're out? “Hello, Jenkins! Glad to see you’re back from the front.” “What! I know I’m thin, but I didn’t know you could see my back from the front.” H. Nason (J. B. Comp.) Reserve a lower birth for train for Chicago. He sits apart, the dance goes on He looks with saddened gaze upon the merry throng; And why: Because he’s been betrayed by one he trusted. His suspender button’s busted.—Ex. ALAMEDA HIGH SCHOOL January 9, 1906. Know all men by these presents, that we, the undersigned, students of the Alameda High School, do hereby present the following reso- lutions in view of the fact that our beloved faculty has ordered us to arise from our downy couches on certain morns, at the unearthly hour of 8 a. m., and wend our way unto our beautiful institution of learning, where we may partake of Prof. Minium’s lore in Physics. Oh! murderers of our slumbers harken unto our appeals: Resolved :—1.—That every member of the class shall be presented with an alarm clock (worth at least 45 cents) warranted not to go THE ACORN Account Prof. Minium. 2.—Breakfast to be served in the school building — Kindness Prof Minium 3.—All experiments to be performed and written up by an efficient assistant Generosity Prof. Minium. ee automobile service maintained to conveey members of the class to and from recitations Account Prof. Minium. P. S.—(the undersigned) Ted Lynch, Deac Brush, Joe Emmai and others. 4—Good automobile service maintained to convey members vf the class to and from recitations. Accont Prof. Minium. P. S. (The undersigned) Ted Lynch, Deac Brush, Joe Emmal and others. Young Jefferies, alias Fat Frick, wants to match himself with any other good featherweaght. Freshmen preferred. THE SONG OF FRITZ AND MONTE. One step won’t take you very far, You’ve got to keep on walking; One word won't tell folks what you are You’ve got to keep on talking. One inch won’t make you very tall, You’ve got to keep on growing; One little “Ad.” won’t do it all You’ve got to keep ’em going. Umpire (at game)—Fowl! Freshie—Where are the feathers? Umpire—You goose! They’re a picked team.—Ex. A high carnival of song is shortly to be held in the Assembly Hall. Gents $1.00, ladies free. The proceeds to be devoted to the Lyceum Debating Society. The following selections will be rendered: “Just One (?) Girl’ Brick Innes My Merry Oldsmobile” (Duet). . Bunny Dexter and Lee Scott ‘Paims of Victory” The Baseball Team “T’m on the Water Wagon Now” Russ Baker When You at Last are Mine” ... S. Holland (to his diploma) “Oh! the Girls, the Lovely, Lov ely, Girls Heine Jackson If You Ain’t Got No Money You Needn’t Come Aroud... Deac Brush During the intermission, Master Everts, the celebrated Boy Saprono, by special request of (nobody) will render that pathetic little ballad entitled Take back your heart—I ordered liver. “An hour bluffed is an hour gained” “A cutting student gathers no “rec’s,” DIRECTIONS FOR RAINY DAYS THE ACORN OUR MANAGER There’s a jolly little (?) fellow By the name of Russell B He’s manager of everything That any one can see. He has talent for arranging games And finding baseball stars They say he’ s now arranging For a “final” game with Mars. In the midst of every season There are tickets to be sold And in raising cash at all times His zeal is never cold . I sometimes think with terror When he has gone away And cannot manage baseball How will they ever play! IN 2006 A. D. Come, Johnny, take your predigested Latin; Your English capsules take without delay ; This shredded Algebra is said to fatten ;— Your History tablet, to;—Now you may play. HANK’S TALE OF WOE Hank is a persecuted man. I'll tell you why as best I can; Whene’re he goes abroad ,they say The girls all stand along his way And as he passes each one by She clasps her hands and thus does cry: “Oh, Alan lovely Alan, pray All joshes on me throw away, For oh, I fear the dreadful knocks They have put into the Acorn box.” A Freshman stood on the burning deck And as far as we could learn, He stood in perfect safety, for He w Ex. THE ACORN SYNOPSIS OF COMUS (Written after cramming for a geoinetry.) Enter Attendant Sprite who states the theorem. Enter omus and band of revellers who play a few subtended cords and dance. Enter lady attempting to find the shortest distance between two points. Comus offers to find it for her and leads her off. Enter her brothers trying to prove that angle A equals angle B. They are met by the Attendant Sprite who assures them that if they can find angle C they are safe. In the meantime the lady has been chained and Comus is forcing her to take an ex on Loci of Points when the brothers rush in assisted by Sabrina and force him to let her off and the Attendant sprite—Goodness, what have I written? I guess I’m getting ready for Stockton. How’s this for a Scrub: “Say, if you are absent and lose a study- period do you have to make that up to?” Mr. Barlett looked with a frightened face upon the “students” and remarked in a trembling voice, “I’m sure I don’t know why I’m here.” Dr. Thompson is right. All Nason needs is some scenery. Did anyone say “Gym?” No? Well we have tennis and basket- ball courts by our own efforts—so why not a “Gym,” to? z Here’s to debating—may it rest in peace. From all reports a noted Lick student is having a Gay time. The “Count de Bon Ton” did not return, But there are others just as fresh. Since the June ’06’s have become high seniors there have been a number of severe cases of enlarged cranium. Sad! Isn’t it? [It is with joy that we behold the smiling countenance of Mr. Bussell again. We are all anxious to see the Senior A show. It is said that at the beginning of the term the well known name of Jimmy Britt was on Miss Jordan’s list. We wonder how it got there. No longer does “We love our teacher” adorn the board in room 13. The Juniors have transferred their affections to Mr. Bartlett. They even gave him a Christmas (?) tree. Russ has the distinction of being tardy twice as often as any one else in the Senior B class. The “burning question of the day” is—who is “Ted’s bestest” this term. Professor A. H. Cogswell actually said in Senior Latin “Una is feminine, singular masculine.” Notice to Lloyd Burton, “Snipe” and other skaters. The Central avenue rink is now open. Hours—8:30 to 8:45 and 12to1. No charge for admission. No skates supplied. Pedestrians please use Santa Clara or Alameda avenue. Said the despairing josh-writer, “Any joshes?” Said the facetious Middler, “Sure, you are the josh of the season.” Unto the Scrub we give the joyful hand And then we rough-house him to “beat the band.” The Juniors are as fresh as ever. THE ACORN Louis Scheeline 404 Fourteenth Street, OAKLAND ‘Phe College ‘Tailor yea-NEW SPRING SUITINGS NOW READY GERTRUDE COCKROFT'S Telephone, Office—Alameda 573 : : Telephone, Residence—Alameda 572 Photographic Studio erbuut: oo 1539 Walnut St. SMILEY GALLAGHER bahesk sestant tk Besteainass Undertakers and Embalmers satest styles é Coroner’s Office sle Alameda 1542 Telephone Alameda OFFICE—2325 Santa Clara Avenue Lady Assistant Alameda, Cal. F. BEXEN BEXEN ROSS Cc. H. WEVER SHAVING PARLORS Mortician 1334%4 Park Street Alameda FUNERAL DIRECTOR 1502 Park Street Carpets Renovated by New Process — Upholstering in all Branches We have the High School pins in stock. J. C. HOAG, PROPRIETOR. A. 0. GOTT WATCHMAKER Park Street. JEWELER Telephone Alameda 39 OPTICIAN 2409-11-13 Santa Clara avenue. Above How dear to my heart Is the price of subscription When the generous subscriber Presents it to view; But the man who won’t pay— We refrain from description, For perhaps, gentle reader, That one may be you. —Ex. THE ACORN T. VONAH, President F. E. HEATH, Secretary and Manager Jersey Crearmerv Co. (Established Fifteen Years) ALL KINDS OF PURE DAIRY PRODUCTS Phone Alameda 59 Eyes Tested CHAS. H. WOOD Kodaks Lenses Ground Optometrist Developing Broken Lenses and Manufactuirng and Replaced Optician Printing 1153 Washingten Street OAKLAND, CAL. WMylander’s Chocolate creams a specialty. Orders in ice-cream and water-ice promptly delivered to all parts of Alameda. Photographs If made at the ALAMEDA GALLERY are sure to be correct in pose, finish and style. SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENTS 1350 PARK ST. THE ACORN The Evening Dancing —of the— Misses White meets in WOODMEN HALL SATURDAY EVENINGS, 8 P. M. CHILDRENS’ CLASS—-WEDNESDAY 3 TO 5.30 § (0 a re aes ere mR fe Ne ee a re om Hauch Has that rich, Creamery taste and the delicious fresh flavor that makes ’ Best Butter good butter a real table luxury. 1411 Park Street 1546 Webster Street FRAMES te FRAMES POSTALS Ic UP PHOTO SUPPLIES C. P,. MAGAGNOS CO. 1358 Park Street “ = Alameda, Cal. Columbias Clevelands Tribuaes Football, Track, Athletic Supplies WHEELS FROM $25 UP A. G. DEXTER SUNDRIES - - REPAIRING 2303 CENTRAL THE ACORN A Valentine Suggestion If you would know how Cupid slick, Entwines young loving hearts so quick, Just look in Lehnhardt’s Candy Store, And watch him order sweets galore. Call and see our large selection of candy Valentines. Lehnhardt’s 1159 Broadway, Oakland BACON BLOCK — OAKLAND.CAL. “BEST INTHE WEST” Use Melola Cream FOR CHAPPED FACE AND HANDS F. BINDER, Pharmacist S. W. Cor. Park Street and Centr al Ave. ALAMEDA THE ACORN PUTZMAN HOFFMAN Alameda Agents For .-Pierce and Tribune Bicycles.. Jersey Vests Made to Order. CHESTNUT STATION. PHONE ALAMEDA 999 Walton’s That’s the new store at Chestnut Street, where they have so many nice things to eat. They carry home delicacies, bakery goods and a choice line of home-made candies. The phone is 1038. AGENCY ROYAL CREAMERY BUTTER. Putzman Block 1914 Encinal Givil and Military Tailor Specialties, Evening Dress Suits and Prince Alberts Corduroy Pants $6.00 Perfect Fit Guaranteed Exclusive designs for College wear 1327 Park Street Masonic Building A qameda. Cal. THE ACORN Blanchard Cook Full line of Fancy and Staple Groceries. CHESTNUT STATION, - - ALAMEDA Phone Alameda 408. (;soldstein Co. 733 Market Street Official costumers for all San Francisco theaters, Berkeley and Stanford Universities. Special rates to Classday productions. SANFORD LICK would be pleased to meet you at Grand Gentral Market Headquarters for Choice Meats, Poul ry, I Telephone Alameda 23 LUDWIG WARNKE Grocer 2101-2103 Railroad Ave. Cor. Willow Street THE ACORN RAMBLER BICYCLES GRAPHOPHONES, RECORDS AND NEEDLES W. M. HUNT 1348 Park Street. Phone Alameda 643 Loewe Wilkens 1330-32 PARK STREET Our complete line of Boys and Gents Summer Shirts has just arrived. Prices $1.00, $1.50. Take a look at these at our new estab- lishment. Furnriture Packed Upholstering, and shipped Carpet Cleaning Ay KiISF | Cut Rate Carpet and Furniture House All Goods in our line sold cheaper than in any other place around the bay. 2316-18-20 Santa Clara Avenue Phone Alameda 409 Specialties---S. @ W. Canned Goods Heinz’s 56 Varieties Witman-Crawford Co. GROGEBERS ALAMEDA, CAL, The Leading Grocers. Watch Us Grow. Stores— Phones— BAY STATION Alameda 437-438 MORTON STATION Alameda 130 THE J. S. HANLEY NOTARY PUBLIC Real Estate and Insurance Broker 1310 PARK STREET Giive Your Printing Order to HENRY REINHOLD (Room 13) High School Representative for RICHARD WERNER 9599 2000 Buena Vista Avenue Printing, Engraving and Embossing Oo. F. WESTPHAL WATCHMAKER, JEWELER AND OPTICIAN and Dealer in Watches, Clocks and Jewelry 1405 Park Street We Sell Books Educational, Library, Reference an Holiday. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL When you want a book of ANY KIND send to us. Our new complete Cata logues sent gratis on application. THE WHITAKER RAY CO Publishers and Booksellers 711 Mission St. San Francisco. {CORN Hartley Bros SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND NOTIONS CHESTNUT STREET STATION | Go to the City Book St ore for your stationery, books and novel- ties. line Fine of framed pictures. T. F. BAIRD, 1303 Park Street A full line of High School Goods. Telephone Ala. Patronize Home Industry Phone Alameda 46 ALAMEDA DYEING AND CLEANING WORKS JOSEPH KOENIG @ CO. Near Park St. and Dyeing to All curtains clean- 2315 Alameda Avenue Dry specialty. Patent Cleaning Sample a work guar- nteed by Blankets and a new process They treat right at you possssesessssessssssessed The Morton’’ stesaeeeestes 338 oe4 eee Morton Station N. G. R. ‘R. Alameda, Calif. Fine Sweets and Smokes, Daily and Sunday Papers, Stationery and Period- icals Sporting Goods and Notions Subscriptions taken for all Periodicals THE ACORN Day By Day we are receiving new invoices SPRING CLOTHING a little early to show them but not too early to remind you about the purchase later on. Cc. J. HEESEMAN 1107 to 1113 Washington Street OAKLAND, Ghe Quality tore ProsserPharmacy School Supplies Stationery ICE CREAM AND WATER ICES DELIVERED TO ANY PART OP ALAMEDA CHESTNUT STATION, ALAMEDA germ _ THE ACORN Island Creamery 1350 PARK STREET Phone Ala. 61 F. H. DANIELS Fresh eggs and sweet cream. Our butter is manufactured daily on the premises. Telephone Alameda 440. RHODES JAMIESON (Successors to A. Victors and} Alumeda Coal and Ice Co.) Grain, Coal, Wood and Lime 1520 PARK ST., ALAMEDA Our Motto: “We give you what you pay for.” COMBS FISHER City Market Meats and Poultry---Game and Fish 1362 Park Street Telephone Alameda 8 Deposits, $1,220,000 Accounts Opened 7,850 Receives Deposits of One Dollar and Upwards Alameda Savings Bank J. E. Baker, President Chas. E. Tabor, Cashier NOVEMBER, 1906. Published by the Pupils of the Alameda Bigh School. THE ACORN THE MODEL The only “DOWN-TO-THE-MINUTE ” Clothiers, Hatters and Haberdashers on Park Street The Newest Shirts and Collars and the Swellest l nderwear is one of our ‘ Pet Spee talties’’ THE MODEL A TRIAL IS ALI, WE ASK) 1339 Park Street, Alameda ot tel) A WEE Ea | | 12 Pane Candy and Ice Cream Palatable, Pure and Wholesome 1342 PARK STREET Phone Alameda 1983 eS =@eo BC Vo VS COS VO VO BS VD HF | PUTZMAN HoFrFMAN Special Sale PIERCE and TRIBUNE Bicycles, of Tires for Sporting Goods, Fishing Tackle This Month. INDIAN MOTOCYCLES I ss, CHESTNUT STATION “2x $ - a Sal aS = _ - ry) THE ACORN An Odd Mistake Acorn Staff Editorials - : : In Ye Days of Merrie England Locals Boys’ Athletics Girls’ Athletics School Notes Alumni Notes Ww NR wR Rs SC Exchanges Cr +. Joshes ALAMEDA HIGH SCHOOL, NOVEMBER, 1906. An @Odd Mistake. “But, my dears, it’s a boarding house all right. Any one can see that!” Mary Elizabeth’s tone was decisive. Adrienne Roland nodded her curly head emphatically. “It’s a great mystery,” she remarked. “Aren’t they funny ?” “Isn't she beautiful 2” “Who can they be?” asked Kthel and Kate and Tilly all at once. “Woll, young ladies, the poimt is this!” Marv Elizabeth rose from het seat on Adrienne’s bed, and waved her hand solemnly through the air. fA certain grey house near our famous boarding. school is full of mysteries which we cannot solve. It holds all sorts of people, but they hold them- selves quite aloof from all their neighbors, and attend none of the won derful fetes of which this village boasts. Now, what in this age of en- lightenment, does all this mean ?” Villy and Jane giggled. ilence, young ladies, until I finish! Now, there are three people in this house which interest us greatly. A young girl, of exceptional beauty. a tall, good-looking man and a short, swarthy one with a crafty look—w: call them the Heroine, the Hero and the Villain. We are assembled hex this afternoon to devise some plan by which we may discover 7 But the rest of Marv Elizabeth’s speech was never heard. There was a loud knock at the deor. a familar vell, and a girl rushed in. “Oh, girls, I just came by that grey house, and the Heroine and the Vil- lain were quarreling. I heard him sav he’d kill her if she didn’t marry him. Fancy! When he saw me, he slammed the window. Let’s go down there this evening and watch the room where they were this afternoon. I fee! sure something terrible is going to happen—something tragic, you know, and in case it does. will do whatever we think is necessary.” ‘The girls agreed. ‘They usually did if Gladys Dearborn proposed it. Had Madame been a less easily influenced body, she might never hav consented to let the girls “just take a little walk around the grounds” that evening. and in that case this tale would never have been written. As it was. eleven girls glided silently through the front gate and sped down th road. They took their stand at the gate of the grey house and awaited deve lopments. ‘VU VV nere ] ameda ACORN a ACOR N EDITORIALS. “ACORN” STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - - - - - ADELE EHRENBERG, ’06% SrORY EDEDGH = -- shige HELEN STROUPE, '06! EXCHANGE EDITOR - - HELEN FULTON, ’07 JOSH EDITOR Z - : = Bedi de EDWIN HIGGINS, GIRLS’ REPORTER - IDA SPENCE, BOYS’ REPORTER - CARY TROY GIRLS ATHLETICS” .- - IRENE WELP, BOYS’ ATHLETICS - = PRITZCLAXTON:”’ ALUMNI NOTES - - - - : ELEANOR RUSSEL, ’ ART STAFF | CHARLOTTE BRUSH, 07; IDA SPENCE, ’0¢ ( RUTH BOLT 0s: BUSINESS MANAGER a J JAN C. BERINGER, ’ ASOLO LAID) soe ee: RY SEPULVEDA ’07 Here we have the last and final regular edition of the “Acorn.” it certainly has been a pleasure to work for such a school. It is truly mar- velous the wi iy in which we have been supported. Material just rolls in, and makes the Editorial Table a veritable libri: ary of choice literature Story after story pours a and even overflows the room. In fact, there are so many, and they are so unusually bright and clever that it is only with the utmost difficulty that the best are segregated. For this issue we gave a ‘five-dollar prize for the be st story, merely as a reward for some one who has worked so hard for us during the term and deserves it. ‘For the benefit of those who might think that we offered this because we did not have any stories, we say No. By no means was that the reason. It Was simply the generosity of the executive committe The wall back of the josh box’ has broken in from the sheer weight of that worthy party’s bulging contents. So we beg of you, control you mirth. Then otir subscription list: every one knows in what_a flourishing con- dition that is. In some of the classes, where there are only thirty, members. there are’ thirty-five subscriptions. Now, this can only be interpreted in me way. of the first day’: worthy supporters 1 ging line for their The school cer a) a vote of to the football heroes. Th ave labored d igently and fs hf phold the “White and Gold, ind each and ev j I They playe:l seven games, and in every instance did their self-con- trol, dignified and clean playing. However, the footba not the only one ndebted. to. - 1 LY, He stands ut alone, as a bright. star, at all the Field Days ind the school certainly l imited thanks to M ind ever bringine re men who could make ten points at a: . A. I... and Alameda would certainly shine. redit to his school. ew m THE NEW “INTERSCHOLASTIC” MAGAZINE. The Interscholastic Company of Los Angeles ition of “The Interscholastic.” a quarterly magazine devoted to the inte: las announced the publi- s¢ holastic relations he tween high and preparatory s hools in California, kk ippear January 15th. The magazine, which has on its editorial staff number of Stanford writers, is to be a pandex of interscholastic literature ind art, giving space fhrough its. columns to good articles written aul and good drawings and cartoons made by school journalists, reproduced ‘rom representative school journals. It is to contain an athletic depart- nent, in which interscholastic athletics will ” reviewed and discussed 'here will be deseriptive articles of prominent games and meets, and brief lographies and records of prominent high school record-breakers and ath- etes. The magazine is to encourage education beyond the preparatory yy articles written by college men, setting forth schoo! the true spirit, life and onditions as they exist in our modern Western colleges. It is also to con- ain educational articles prepared by prominent educators, and a review of educational movements. The first number will contain an article by President David St wr Jor. lan on “The Future of Stanford University,” “The Intercollegiate Ru Game,” by Archie Rice, 95; “The Plug Uglies of 1907 and 1908 at Stan- ord,” by K. A. Bickel, °07: “The Intercollegiate Freshman Game.” by . P. Stott, captain of the Varsity football team: and the “Senior Cireus.” L. M. Edwards, ‘07, and “College Journalism.” by B. S. Allen. 707. ryy ri Bittner We is a subject that t, and one well-de- hy road ealo ci nterest lhe school, é feel sure, ‘eclate lea, and hopes hat if it be i I) ible to show its appreciation by helpin; nmsome way. YE DAYS OF MERRIE ENGLAND. Dialoque CHARACTERS: Lhe Cook Harry Bailly, ‘The Miller SCENE | Spring Woodland at mid-day. Vi er and { re juent sound of laughter and singing from left. What thinkest, thou of this sunny greenwood, friend? Cook—I have never seen a fresher one in all merrie England have returned from my last cruise in the South Seas. foot-path to follow. Wil.—See von brook! It seems |] lly strong enou wheel, and yet ems to set those vy] i : Cook—-And eek in mine. Methinks, per , its owing to those voblets lil. li ny choice, I'd ride a quick | tl stretch- ha, man, I have an idea! The company is not vet ready to be- vin its march. ‘They are still passing the wine, and we shall have tim enough. Seest thou the mule grazing with yon nag? Jump vou on th nag, and T’ll scramble into the saddle of the mule. We'll see who first reaches yon slend birch with the rook’s nest perched so’ near When we reach ‘spot, we can wait for the others slowly. Vil. Keinite j Harry Bail ly THE ACORN Friday afternoon, October 19th, the Associated Student Body held a rally, which was called to order by Vice-President Miss Spence. Among the speakers were Dr. Thompson, Mr. Gilbertson, Captain Paul, Manager Fassett, and Yell Leader Sepulveda. ‘The trend of all the speakers was to rally the football team for the Berkeley-Alameda game. ‘L here is no doubt but that the rally exerted a “do or die” spirit upon th: men of the team. Certainly, their playing was a credit to any “prep.” school. Although the opposing team was much heavier, Alameda won the game by a score of 4 to 0. The game was characterized throughout by Ala- meda’s sensational playing. ‘The Candy Sale, which was . October 24th, by � young ei ladies of the s¢ hool, for the benefit Athletic Association, Was i) decided success. If one were able to judge bysthe short time the supply lasted, it proved undoubtedly that the candy was appreciated. ‘The writer attempted to approach the room in which the candy was sold. Instantly he was caught in a whirl of h ling, bustling people, each en- deavoring to reach the goal. At first 1s impossible to distinguish whether he was in a cattle stampede or in the midst of a “Monday Bar- vain Day Sacrifice Sale,” when suddenly an opening appeared. He sprang forward, obtained the candy, and was soon outside of the throne, holding with both hands the hard-fought-for reward. Queening is now considered a past form, the correct word being “wooing.” ‘Lhis may be considered “straight dope,” having come from those who oug to know. It bears the endorsement of Claxton, Butler, Melecer, Macaulay, “Bunny” Dexter and others. “A Yankee Doodle Boy,” named “Bill Simmons,” landed on “Robinson Crusoe’s Isle.” “By the Light of the Honeymoon” in the “Shade of the Old Apple Tree’? “Mrs. O’Harrahan” wage “Waiting at the Church.” “Little Gir?’ You'll Do,” he cried, “Not Because Your Hair is Curly,” for if a “Girl Like You Liked a Boy Like Me” “In the Good Old Summer Time,” “lazy Moon” would “Let Me See You Smile.” “How’d You Like to Spoon With Me?” he said. “Shame on You.” she cried. Well “Every Little Bit Helps” “When Love is Young.” and “Can’t You,See I’m Lonely 2” long, Mary.” he cried “Ill Love You all the Time” for “Marv’s a Grand Old Name.” “So his, thought nto th yoth nak: ademic, 01 | Santa Clar: the Sta � Alto will ! Conductor! Stop t ne ipients of tions of Ed. iggins, odge and Kenneth Abbott Novembe Vera ave “breach of promise couple of songs by a young Oakland man: “Can't you see I’m bil lonely,” Adele, “In my merry Oldsmobile.” Just Hatched e:.0: 2 2 - , Not a chicken---but an annex: to our big store---a separate department for Youths’, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing, Furnishings and Hats Outfitters for t. a Heeseman Male Folk S Sp f . ’ 1107 to 1115 Washington St. OAKLAND, CAL. = aad Sle hoe Te ee tif ACORN ATHLETICS = As the months go on, there has been no loss of spirit and vim in basket- ball, and almost every ‘Tuesday and ‘[hursday the girls may be seen practic- ing. Of course, such games as the last Horton-Alameda game, where score was 16 to 11 in favor of Alameda, are enovgh to keep any team thusiastic. ‘Ihen, too, the able efforts of Captain Coulter count leal. ‘lhe girls have given strong proof of their interestedness by the way in which they set to work and rolled, watered and marked off the court a few days ago. ‘lhey are now very anxious to meet another school on the court. and hope for the hearty support of the school when a game does occur. Saturday, September 27th, nine of the girls journeyed to Petaluma to meet that high school on the basket-ball field. ‘The reports of are very encouraging, even though the score was luma. ‘The girls tell us of a pleasant time and a ve line-up was as follows: Guards—Neig , Schlageter. Grow, Sackett. Goals—Wood, Coulter. Substi Brown, f hich fact was, of course, rather a d game was played in a gymnasium, w ; back to our girls. The three goals scored by Alameda were thrown Miss Coulter. We expect to play a return game with Petaluma in about two weeks, and then—well, just leave it to us! This last game was one of the inciting causes of the Candy Sale, which was held « he 24th of and which proved so successful. We wish to take : ere to thank both those who so kindly contributed end those who supported the sale. As usual, if we had had more candy, could easily have sold it. There is one more thing of which I wish to speak. and that is this Habit of walking across the basket-ball court and placing large numerals upon it. Will it be necessary for us to disfigure the court by enclosing it? This ap- our work and feclines. Thev are careful enough of the tennis court, but they don’t seem to think it injures the basket-ball court to walk over it with heavy, spiked, foot-ball shoes. | it cdloes, and a | you once plies especially to the boys. ‘They m to have no regard whatsoever fo for all: Please keep off! THE ACORN SCHOOL NOTES. ‘Lhe class of June, “07, gave their low senior dance on the 20th of October in the Assembly Hall. This dance was decidedly a great success, as everv- one seemed to enjoy themselves to the ,utmost. ‘Lhe decorations were ver pretty and effective, and the music was very good. The punch deserves honorable mention as to quality and quantity. But, low seniors, althoug!t vour dance was a great success, you did not reach the great height attaine iv the December, °06, class in their low senior dance. Kta Chapter of Alpha Sigma entertained at a sewing bee on Thursday. November 8th, at the home of Miss Ione Connor. About twenty girls. l side the members, participated in the afternoon’s enjoyment. Later, r freshments were served, and the event proved to be most enjoyable. Kta Chapter of Pi Delta Koppa held an initiation on Friday evening. November 2d, at the home of Harry N ason, at’ which three new members. dwin Higgins, Kenneth Abbot and Charles Dodge, were taken in. Many Visitors from our chapters around the bay were present, all of whonr helped to make the occasion a succe Mask and Book are planning a large time for the near future. Not onl will the pledged candidates be made members. but a gerieral social tinw: will be enjoyed. ‘The members of Delta Kappa have enjoyed several little re-unions dur- ng the term, and are now looking forward to the night of the tenth, wher id. Higgins and Will Foster will be endowed with all due honors. The Que stion Club gave a dance at Harmonie Hall, October 27th. The affair was very pretty, and greatly enjoyed by all the guests The class of December, ‘06, is rehearsing daily for their play, “The Mod- ern Cinderella.” The play. without doubt, will be one of the hest ever pro- duced by the Alameda High School. The cast is selected entirely from the senior class, and a better one could not be wished for. ‘The choruses are vetting along very well. These, as as the play, are also under the 1 direction of Miss Hohfeld. The musie is : new and very catchy. The THE ACORN whole play goes through h a snap and vim, | | dents. The tickets will be sale at | the ‘lass tickets Lord Dr. Beau Jack Mr. Mirs. Bella Naomi school from Beaufoy Sutcliffife Farintosh Poyntz Krux Tighe Laura Clara Kitty with 12 many the very funny inci different nbers of The of th the play is as follows: met price liam Everts arry Nasoi Alan Fric) Fassett Hincl Ehrenberg Tyson Spence Rennei Lou Frisbie Helen Stroupe Lila Thompson Marjorie Sockrof Helen Perkins AMET Fige HER es. Ralph Marx, December, 705, who } Southern Pacific, is home in Alameda Helen White and May start the East. ‘They expect to be gone a few months. Florence Parker, December, 02, who | country, has returned to Alameda for a the last of the week. Laura Wells, June, ford. We hear Angeles. Schmidt, June, Windsor,” given at the exceedingly well, as was expected by all. Harry Nason, June, 706, is a pledged Kappa Ethel Amann and Willow Butler, former A. vo East after Christmas. for a Rissell, June; 06, has HEC ‘n days. that Louis Rose D4: EH. Warren Innes, June, °06, is recovering from an injury of expects to be well and around again in a short aily Palo took the leading rolé in the Greek Amphitheatre at Berkeley. Aly time. s been with a surveying party for ths while. (| about a week ago for Ss hool ts to teaching She Wn exper Alto,” at Stan- Marie Dwyer, of Los “Merry She Wives took her part oO yha, at Stanford. S. graduates, expect to the Ile Knee, —————— EXCHANGES . ‘ L THE EXCHANGES GIVE A PLAY. Alameda High School. CAST OF CHARACTERS. ; Lowell High, San Francis Oakland High, Oaklan: Clara High, Santa Clara how’s the lookout f xchanges this month ? Lowell? Why, I t � are getting along very : a lot . and e of them are fine. {egis—Lowell, vou and the ‘Tocsin” are very good this month, among the best papers on the table. l'ocsin ‘The “Sentinel” from Harvard School, Los Angeles, is will gotten up. I like the heading for Athletic Notes immensely. Loweli—We have been joined by the “Dragon” from Newport, Rhode Island. I think that a few more pages of reading matter, including an hange column, would be a great improvement. Aegis—I ag from San Jose. They have a very original cut for School Notes, and I like ree with you, but here is a ve y eood paper, the “Bell.” larg nal decorat ons. Tocsi But, Aegis, we haven't heard from you for some time. Whi ont you come to the “Acorn” exchange table any more? {egis—For some reason unknown to me, my ‘exchange editor has not to send me. I’m not as bad as the ‘Olla Pod.,’ though, because ’s only been one copy of it, and the “Acorn” said that he. wished they ould send a copy. Tocsin—l don’t like the cuts in the Sacramento “Review,” because |] think that cartoons are out of place in a high school paper. I also think that they Lowell Sacred Heart ( ollege, San Francisco, has gotten out an excellent paper, “The Blue and White.” The only suggestion I would offer is that it | wa ] - should have a more dignified cover design. would improve the appearance of the paper to have cuts at the heads of some of the departments. ; Aegis—Once more we say, all papers should have an exchange column. The “Normal Record,” from Chico, has none. Otherwise it is very good. . Lowell—The “Duss,” San Diego, is a very att ive paper ; ‘the cover on is unusually effective. Tocsin—The “Arrow” from Mastick School. Alameda. is very good, but ems to me that they are assuming a rather domineering tone in the j We all admit the need of a public plavground in Alameda. Good-bye, every one. We have enjoyed your company very you een 2?” Maiss T— ‘In Miss Cohen (t ver, in same condition ) R. H.—‘In the same place. FROM A BRIGHT LOW SENIOR: It isn’t very often we hear of people eating lumber, but them dining on shipboard. reorge Browning (translating Latin) and thirty thousand survived and Said Helmut to Allen: “You ought to reduce.” Said Allen to Helmut: “Oh. vou know why Jean mig Why ?” ause sh likes ‘Honey.’ ” Wise men ¢ Sailors are Pugilists are partial to « Managers of the “Acorn” Many well persons drin} The luggage-burdened Poultrymen want cock-tails. Cotton-growers must have their gin. Tanned summer girls request Jemon-adk THF ACORN Foolish Freshman—“Why does a jelly roll ?” Smart Junior—Because a tomato can.”—Ex. Mr. Minium (in Senior A Physics)—Mr. Bailey, how many sides has a sphere ?” Ldon— 'Two sides—inside and outside.” Let’s brain him,” said the Junior, And the victim’s courage fled. You can’t—he’s a Freshman, Just hit him on the head.—Ex. x Mr. Gilbertson (in Senior A History) —“Miss Yates, have you bougta the history by Bryce yet la Bessie—“No, sir. [ haven't the Bryce.” (price-) Father—“Johnny, what are you making all that racket for?” Johnny— ‘So | can go and play tennis with it.” Father— Then you'l! need a bawl, too. - Bring me the trunk strap, young man.”’—KEx. = «x Wasn't it funny that when Miss Cohen told Miss Bickford to borrow a book that she walked to the opposite corner of the room, and borrowed IKen- neth Rogers’ “Love Lyrics ?” Lakeside Rink 12th, Between Webster and Harrison Streets Oakland, Cal. ere : So arn Ventilation Surface in Coltoraia Perec Orde ofr be Continuous 0 He ; 105 Music ie oe 1-30 10 10:30 School Children Admitted Free Afternoons THE ACORN 17 Polytechnic Business College SHORTHAND INSTITUTE and COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING HE GREAT BUSINESS SCHOOL OF THE WEST. Gives the most thorough and _tech- nical training. Has five times more money invested in equipment than any other business college in the west. Daily attendance larger than all other business colleges in San Francisco and Oakland combined. Whatever you may decide to do about your business education, don’t forget to visit the Polytechnic. r There is Something better in our Dox courses than can be found at the ordinary GOoGos business school. NO SCO OF G, FREE CATALOGUE TO ALL WHO WRITE 12th and Harrison Streets Oakiand, Cal. SOCIAL STATIONERY ° for purposes of correspondence, weddings, receptions, anniver- saries and all functions of the sort is kept here up to the very latest issuance of what is in the 4 mode. Next to fashion of course quality is most import- ant, and last, but not least, pricing. We think we can 4 please you to the full in all three respects. SCHNEIDER'S 9 1435 Park St. Phone Alameda 559 Cards printed from plate $1.00 per hundred L. Valleau eek Son 2 Formerly 410 Sansome Street, San Francisco Temporary Office and Plant 1615-1617, WEBSTER STREET Phone Alameda 2199 � ALAMEDA ENGRAVING COPPER-PLATE A. . VALLEAU WORK, Erc R. B. VALLEAU || 13 THE A TORK V LOUIS SCHEELINE The College Tailor NEW FALL SUITINGS NOW READY 404 FOURTEENTH ST. OAKLAND J. E. BAKER, President CHAS. E. TABOR, Cashiex ..Alameda Savings Bank... Receives Deposits of One Dollar and L pwards Depo: its, $1 .220,000 Patronize.. . Your Advertisers CARROLL HATS WELL DRESSED Ye NG MEN, APPRECIAT CARROLL HATS A CERTAIN DIGNITY FF STYLI ATTRACTS ATTENTIC see T. Carroll i mes . DRESS ACCESSORIES AND HATS FOR Y¢ NG MEN baa AGENTS FOR KNOX HAT OAKLAND AND 5. I COMBS £ ISHER- CITY MARKET Meats and Poultry, Game and Fish .-DELICATESSEN.. Phone Alameda 8 and 9 1362 PARK STREET ALAMEDA ELECTRIC CARS STOP EYES TESTED. LENSES GROUND IN FRONT OF OUR DOOR............ BROKEN LENSES REPLACED CHAS. H. WOOD OPTICIAN Kodaks @ Developing and Printing @ Photo Supplies ” SIGN: 153 Washington St, “The Winking Eye’’ OAKLAND, CALIF. HAUGH S. Birds eet be ER Has that rich, Creamy taste and the del icious fresh flavor that makes good butter a real table luxury. 1411 Park Street 15406 Webster St. VOLUN CETELAND FOOTBALL, TRAGK AND ATHLETIC SUPPLIE Rink and Extension Skates Fishing Tackle : : Wheels trom $75.00 Wp UD SUNDRIES REPAIRING AS. DEXTER 2303 CENTRAL AVENUE Ms fa) ACORN LOEWE WILKENS DRY GOODS AND GENTS’ FURNISHINGS JUST RECEIVED A LINE Ol Gentlemen's Ne PHONE ALAMEDA 588 olioe Pll and $1.50 a Piece Shirts, Fall Styl 1330 and 1332 Park St., Alameda x. ee SS ene yl “Cap.” Dowdle before a punt All right, fellows, here’s to “ used to go to school with W. W. All kinds of Shoe Lace Closed on Sundays a and Polish for sal at Pee Prof. Eugene Francis Artistic... Shoe Polisher ...Ladies Boot Black Parlor Inside... Tan Shoes Dyed Black - - 50c White Canvas Shoes Cleaned - 15c Shite... Ne ee A STAND AT KAEHLER’S BARBER SHOP 1347 Park Street ALAMEDA, CAL. J. J. KRIEG J. M. HALTON She Lloggery Up-to-Date Suits and Ties a Specialty A Large Stock of Dress Suit Cases ns Park Street ALAMEDA 1431 “Pass me a ‘h Bill” Staniels, an old Stow. oh-ball,’ Mack.” Harvard graduate wn GO TO THE 2A, City Book Store YOUR Stationery, Books Novelties A FULL, LINE OF framed Pictures and Hligh School Goods FOR T. F. BANNING Phone Alameda 625 1303 PARK ST. O. F. Westphal Watchmaker, Jeweler and Optician and Dealer in Watches, Clocks and Jewelry 1405 PARK ST. ALAMEDA When you Advertise IN THE “ACORN” You get the TRADE of the Alameda High School Pega ek a THE Al ‘ORN : GE os eee 71 USE MELOLA CREAM.. For Chapped Face and Hands... F. BINDER, Pharmacist S. W. Cor. Park St. and Central Ave. ALAMEDA B. OHLSON.. Se eae @m— COLLEGE TAILOR Specialties :—Evening Dress Suits and Prince Alberts—Corduroy Pants $6.00, Perfect Fit Guaranteed Exclusive Designs for College Wear. 2 [321 PARK STREET © Masonic Builting) ALAMEDA, GALI. OUR MOTTO: Phone Alameda 440 “We give you what you pay for.” RHODES JAMIESON ( Successors to A. Victors and Alameda Coal and Ice Co. ) Grain, Coal, Wood and Lime 1520 PARK STREET, ALAMEDA THE ACORN ‘Brauco-American Liygicnic Company afeete ote ——ooooe NOVA EEE ; ae 2311 Santa Clara Avenue Toilet Requisites ALAMEDA CALIFORNIA WEST END DRUG CO. J. C. SEPULVEDA, Proprietor ee Phone Alameda 452 1501 Webster St., Alameda FURNITURE PACKED UPHOLSTERING, CARPET CLEANING AND SHIPPED AND LAYING A. KRIST Cut Rate Carpet and Furniture House ALI, GOODS IN OUR LINE SOLD CHEAPER THAN IN ANY OTHER PLACE AROUND THE BAY Phone Alameda 409 2316-18-20 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda Watch Inspector S. P. R. R. Co. Phone Oakland 61 R. W. EDWARDS ove bial ey WL, Bis oo fo Order 1117-1119 Broadway, Oakland . Heald’s Associated Colleges Now Include Heald’s Business College | and School of Mines and Engineering 1451 Franklin St., Sam Francisco Heald-Dixon College Bacon Block, OaKkKiand Heald’s Stockton Busi- mess College Stockton, Cal. Hieald-Chestnutwood Colleges Fresno and Santa Crus The Greatest Institution of its Kind in America Capital One Quarter Millien Peters Sr rr oes If you cannot call write the sta. 750 wish to attend. 1 ( IRN THE MODEL The only “ DOWN-TO-THE-MINUTE ” Clothiers, Hatters and Haberdashers on Park Street west Shirts and Collars and the Swellest (underwear is one of our “Pet Specialties” ASK THE MODEL 1339 Park Street, Alameda hae | Candy and Ice Cream Palatable, Pure and Wholesome 342 PARK STREET Phone Alameda eo SS OP DP VP BSC VW VT DV VD HP “pea HOFFMAN: Special Sale PIERCE and TRIBUNE Bicycles, of Tires for | Sporting Goods, Fishing Tackle This Month. INDIAN MOTOCYCLES a | si CHESTNUT STATION “Zit y oe - = = = = _ = a a Che Winning of the Championship. punted. It aione remain at Klton would not oame. Now cam throu The rock upon which Dic iendship was simply mutua eether, and from the first the until now the had become | I Bot! were V ich 7 i! debating pl hei ‘ Horace quest . WE I s“quester by himself, and there was to be no comparison +} 7 | others speec Daily. Horace could be seen walking on the and daily Dick sat in his room writing and Co) afternoon, nea the Tiinm set ror th through the campus, “ freshening up a bit.” as he called it, before working on his debate again. Suddenly, in the gr: before him, saw sometl white. Stooping, he perceived that it was a rolled paper. Seating himselt (Continued on Page 11.) “ACORN” STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - - - - - ADELE EHRENBERG, ’00% STORY EDITOR '-) 5. 7: HELEN STROUPE, ’06% EXCHANGE EDITOR '.s (=! SIRLEN FULTON, 3072 JOSH EDITOR - - : - - EDWIN HIGGINS, ’07 GIRLS’ REPORTER © - a - IDA SPENCE, 0615 BOYS’ REPORTER - CARY TROY ’08 GIRLS’ ATHLETICS - - - - '- + -IRENE WELP, 07% BOYS’ ATHLETICS - - - FRITZ CLAXTON, ’07 ALUMNI NOTES - � = + ELEANOR RUSSEL, ’06 ere oe RLOTTE BRUSH, 07; IDA SPENCE, '06% ART STAFF | UTE HOLT, 8 BUSINESS MAN G RR. ALLAN C. BERINGER, 07% ASSISTANT - - - - + HARRY SEPULVEDA ’07 THE JOSHEN. Here is a subject that is of vital interest to the school, and one that to our mind is worthy of a little attention. It seems that certain members of the school do not take the joshes on them in the proper spirit; in fact, they take great exception to them. ‘To us, this does not seem exactly fair. when you stop and think what a josh-box is for, and what a josh column really is. Every one agrees that the joshes are one of the most important factors of the paper ; that they add spice and interest to it: and fet. how are we going to publish joshes when every time one hits home, there is hard feeling and complaining about it? If any one can suggest a means of having joshes without their being joshes, kindly bring this to the notice of the staff, as it would be greatly appreciated, their senior play. upon obtaining Hohfeld coaching 1d pleasing come success 8 looked of the class. wk Mid- them in peace ant the dignit or n ass pins nother t i i dle B. Let us hope that wey will be permitted { unkind erit that +) hont ities h contentment, 1 ndergo. follows: Miss The reguli r me ne fTicers for the ensuing term were as Paul H. Kuhns. Vice-President ; Miss Beatrice St feel ne rer, strong class fe Miss Erna Seeger, Treas encouraging ection of of 1. President : Ss very secretary: evident among the members, which certainly % SCHOOL NOTES. 21st. the Junior ass ry entertainment. Judging from Se followed, it was enjoyed by the entire student body. “ Mrs. Maloney on Question.” “ Brutus and Cassius Up-to-Date,” and “A Roma 1 and caused many hearty laugl | In Lie enjyoyet On Friday afternoon, September ; the app usical and i Chinese (ueener,” were musical selections were PX« humorous strain. Oren i) Chaptet of Alpha Sigma gave i watre party on Saturday afte) noon, Septembe 30th. n celebration of their anniversary. Thirty-four of the girls were present, and a jolly good time made the oceasion a happy on as a farewell to her friends. Miss Helen Sutphen recent a recita her musical studies before leaving for the Hast. going to ata school in New Yor pursue punt pun ing a safety, alf, ul ted from Alameda territory ; th techeock player in di field fumbled the catch, and ue IX FULL-BACKS McFarland QUARTER-BACKS HALF-BACKS Melee: Passe Nason Butler Greenwell} Kiverts Ss rra Ja ksoE Sunde powe Just_Hatched o-— s Not a chicken---but an annex to our big store---a separate department for t Youths’, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing, Furnishings and Hats § = outrters tor «SC, JJ Heeseman Male Folk J al ; ‘ 1107 to 1115 Washington St. OAKLAND, CAL. 4 oe ae aa Bb od Bie oo ee coe th ion have Cided thi playing basket-ball shal | into two teams, -TUNIOT nol hose ft th middle and senior classes form lower classes have shown tl mos t activ meet ‘ neid about two Weeks as and a manager. Miss Alice Rank was elected to I Et) urra tf electing a captal l first office, while chosen to act as Manaxt shown their | the office of Miss . flank. th I n s doing ex- Miss Murray has already which took ladies have 4+) nder the Horton’s, place am had q a iarge npporters ay would go ali: a i ible and health are missing, and their enthus aroused. WAS composed of the following: ) I a ¢€ Wood. Lan Neighbor. f Dimond, Gordenker. rious, the girls certainly played a spler was not due to the fault any of the plavers that the f Horton’s. mime is to be pla ed school. at the confident that victo ours. ele meeting a wt ek eo, and elected t ampionship team. Miss Coulter was uwnani- and since the I! and senio settle 1 of captainey for the hold thi tion temporarily. sen which is to I nt the middk ‘fly because the girls fail to appear at practice | mh school l lat Now, girls. all vanquish a ahead of | senior, and you, and some or th Che Prize Debate. Si Sg ce ) — —™ ALUMNI NOTES =— EXCHANGES. In this issue we have decided upon mature consideration Joshua, who has been fully taken into our confidence, speal “Wa’al, that paper over thar at the High School ha n't | them papers they call CXC hanges, ever sence schoo! begun. some har d to write a page Pout four exchanges. ‘They’ve sent out purty 1 sixtv Acorns this month. and it sure ought to have a lot of papers iticise next month. ‘D’vyou know, it’s real interestin’ to read them papers. ‘em down to me ev’ry once in a while, and I jest enjoy rea lots o° good stories “nd poems, at cetery, in ‘em. The ‘Arrow’s’ avery good paper, an’ it” school, too. An’ I like the cover on that thar ‘Aegis’® frum Oakland. purty and hain’t no foolishness in it. The ‘Olla Podrida’s’ real good. 1 alwa ike { that. Whar’s come frum? Why, frum Berkeley, ‘The “Tocsin,’ frum Santa Clara, just come. It’s got a good stgry, but nia vier paper. lesee tl niversityv 1s. seems to me that th’ cover ought tf � made eA one’s torn some. “The Heraldo’ should oughter have some more cuts. It'd add quit some to the looks 0’ the paper. But taken all round, it’s an almighty good ene.” NOTICE. Please don’t ask Dorothy Tisdale about he “ H on orice of “THenns.” Jane— Do vou know. May. how Buck’ Sundell got his nick-name 7” May—‘Oh, Buek is such a dear (deer.)” Mr. Gilbertson in modern history.—‘Miss Pattiani, who was Pete the Great 2?” Genevieve (after thinking a moment for a bluff) — Well, wasn’t he one who ate the pumpkins ?” Who knows Gustavus Adolphus Michael Perraenus Rene ? said that he is Lloyd Burton’s cousin. THE SENIOR CLASS WISHES TO KNOM ‘If you have seen Henry Jack’s-son 7” “Who turned the Fasset ?” = Why is Mabel Wooden ?” ‘How many are there in Helen’s-troupe?” ‘Who stole Ida’s-pence ?” ‘Is Mr. Cogs-well ?” “When was Irma Young?” THE ACORN EXTRACT FROM MADAME BAVARDE’S SOCIAL CHAT. . R.—Is it proper for a young lady to go automobiling instead ot! . P.—When one is invited out to spend tl yroper time to vo? 1 evening, what is thi I. D. S—How many times a day should a young gentleman be per- mitted to call on a young lady? F. R. C.—Is it considered good form to play tennis without a chaperon ¢ H. J—Can you suggest a remedy for blushing ? Jo Es How many times during an evening 1s it permitted to sit out lances with the same young gentleman? Rt. H.—Is it allowable for a very tall young man to go with a very short voung lady. EXTRACT FROM “THE EXAMINER.” “William Shipp Everts, the thirteen-year-old boy chauffeur, entered the recent endurance race to Del Monte in his large National touring car. This young mahout has been running the French car owned by Heime, the con- ectioner. He speaks very highly of this machine, terming it as an ideal car.” WANTED.—A_ poet, wise or otherwise, by the josh editor. Don’t be bashful, for here’s a chance to help the paper out a lot. Lakeside Rink 12th, Between Webster and Harrison Streets Oakland, Cal. Parte LG | Finest Skating Ventilation Suflace in ee Cairn Pete Oter oh ss ad COnlimuoUS : an ? 05 Misi¢ ae Ge 180 0 10:4 School Children Admitted Free Afternoons THE ACORN Iv Polytechnic Business College SHORTHAND INSTITUTE and COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING HE GREAT BUSINESS SCHOOL OF THE WEST. Gives the most thorough and tech- nical training. Has five times more money invested in equipment than any other business college in the west. Daily attendance larger ares than all other business colleges in San hes ti. Francisco and Oakland combined. a Whatever you may decide to do about your business education, don't forget to 7 r € EEC re eo vy bn eb ie fm rs visit the Polytechnic. =e . r ce te Ae eae i They There is something better in our courses than can be found at the ordinary business school. New College Building FREE CATALOGUE TO ALL 12th and Harrison Sts., Oakland WHO WRITE i2th and Harrison Streets Oakland, Cal. - —- _ _ = = =_ _ _ _ = , SOCIAL STATIONERY for purposes of correspondence, weddings, receptions, anniver- saries and all functions of the sort is kept here up to the very latest issuance of what is in the mode. Next to fashion of course quality is most import- ant, and last, but not least, pricing. We think we can please you to the full in all three respects. SCHNEIDER’S 1435 Park St. Phone Alameda 559 Cards printed from plate $1.00 per hundred oe _ - _ Te L. Valleau BOOK. 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(GIVE A LOOK ) THE MODEL 1339 Park Street ALAMEDA, CAL. Go To DAMES For Your Candy and Ice Cream PALATABLE, PURE and WHOLESOME. 1342 PARK STREET Phone Alameda 1983 nS OD Ds OES OE OV DD | PUTZMAN HorrMan : SPECIAL SALE PIERCE and TRIBUNE. Bicycles, OF TIRES FOR Sporting Goods, Fishing Tackle ¢ | THIS MONTH INDIAN MOTOCYCLES | isa� CHESTNUT STATION “2g: | _— Sad _ a DS: a as |..CONTE Girls’ Athletics Acorn Staff Editorials Alumni Notes Iyxchanges je shes ; a WON BY A SCRATCH. T Ethel Harding was the daughter of James H. Harding, professor of Economics at the famous Stanford University. Bright, lively and attractive, brought up on the quad, she had become very well known all through the college, and at twenty, she had countless admirers. The most favored of these was Thomas Lane, son of Joseph R. Lane, the wealthy San Francisco architect. Lane was a large, powerful fellow, and though not good looking exactly, he was a prime favorite everywhere. Cheery of temperment, and kind of heart he was, but easy- going and happy-go-lucky to a fault. For two years had he visited the professor’s pretty daughter, and during this time he had been her de- voted admirer and slave. Little by little the circle of admirers grew smaller, falling before the ardent “Tommy” as she called him.. “Tommy” brought her flowers, Tommy brought her candy and took her to the dances and to the theatre. For months there was none like Tommy. Suddenly there came a change—a quarrel, bitter words, and all was over between them. The big Sophomore was heartbroken for nearly a year, Ethel had told him that he was a lazy, good-for-nothing fellow, and that, not until he turned over a new leaf would she speak to him again. In his heart he knew she was right, and of course, he resolved to make something of him- self. But how to begin? He returned to San Francisco and worked two years in his father’s office, and there it was that he realized the need of a good education, so at the beginning of the third year, he started again at Stanford with firm resolutions to blot out his past records. Strive as he might, he could not get get Ethel out of his mind. For two more years he studied faithfully, seeing the professor’s daughter occasionally at a distance, but never to speak to. It was now his last year at Stanford. Football season was on, and, inspired by a few friends, he turned out in a suit for the scrub eleven. After several months of rigorous training, he was made substitute full back for the Varsity and regular full-back for the second eleven. It was in a game with the Varsity that he first showed his metal. Until this game the trainer and coaches could not understand this big Senior who seldom said a word, but played silently and fiercely, but with a far-off look in his eyes. It was here that he showed the coaches and the Uni- versity that he was the best all around player on the field. Afterward he was made regular full-back and there he stayed. THE ACORN The annual Thanksgiving-day game with the University o f Cali- fornia was near at hand, and practice became more vigorous than ever. The students became interested in the new full-back, about whom the coaches were never tired of telling. The girls were enthusiastic over this new find, and one day Lane saw a familiar face among those sitting on the bleachers. After that, he saw the same face every day, and his good playing became better than ever. On the evening before the day of the game, Professor Harding and his daughter sat in his quaint little library, discussing the prospects of the morrow. Suddenly the door-bell rang, and Ethel heard her name called. A box was handed her, and retreating with it to her own room, she cut the string. There lay a card buried in their midst. “Thomas Lane,” it said—nothing more. Bending her face over the flowers the girl read their scarlet sig- nificance, and whispered, II. “As he plays tomorrow, so his reward will be!” The curtain slowly rises, showing to the expectant audience a large foot-ball stadium, thronged with the partisans of the contending colleges. One side of the bleachers is a solid mass of cardinal and the other, one of blue and gold. The rival bands are playing and the rooters are doing their best. In the center of the cardinal section sits a bright-eyed girl, clad in red, her eyes riveted expectantly on one corner of the field where the Stanford team will first appear. In her lap lies a great bunch of red carnations. Suddenly a roar of cheers sweeps up and down the field, and the crowd jumps up, waving hats and flags frantically. Out onto the freshly- ploughed field, trod eleven chunky youths, clad in dirty moleskin breeches and torn canvas jackets, but each one bears a big red S on his breast. The ball is passed and caught with wonderful swiftness. Suddenly it is passed to a large, bulky fellow who, with a touch of his boot, sends it spinning between the goal posts. “Rah! rah! rah! Stanford,” howl the Stanford rooters. “Get onto that drop, Berkeley! What’s the matter with Lane? He’s all right.” “Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Stanford!” Ethel stares at the kicker. Can that serious, determined fellow be her fun-loving, easy-going Tommy ? Now the California boys come on the field and are likewise received with thundering cheers. At last the game begins. The two teams form their lines, and, as the whistle blows, Tommy himself kicks the ball high over the heads of the California center and quarter-back, plump into the arms of their full- backs, who runs down the field like a deer. He knocks one man down with a straight arm, dodges another, but his run is cut short by Tommy, who seems to be everywhere and who tackles him about the knees and hurls him headlong to the ground. Almost instantly the teams face each other and the fight begins. Back and forth goes the ball. The two elevens are most evenly matched. The girl in red seated on the grand- stand, marvels at the coolness and daring that her friend is showing, and in her excitem ent, she leans far over the rail, waving her scarlet boquet with its flowing satin ribbons of the. same scarlet shade. The blazing figure clad in the color of her college is burned on Tom’s brain, never to be erased, and time after time he saves the game by his unerring kicks. Once Tommy falls to the ground, but ’tis only for a moment, though it seems ages of suspense to the excited girl; and he jumps up as the game goes on. She breathes a sig f relief when after a little playing, the whistle blows and the first half is ended. At the beginning of the renewed battle, the California boys seem to have the best of it. ‘They keep the l’s territory, but can not advance it further than her twenty-yard line. The gentleman beside Ethel Harding becomes. talkative, and after surveying the players critically, he says, “They are saving Lane, I see. He’s only been sent against the line three times this half, and the other backs are doing most of the kicking. They will send him in to save the game in the last ten minutes.” What means this cheering of the Berkeley partisans? All jump up and gaze. Suddenly, as one of the Stanford backs is going to kick, Cali- fornia’s big right guard breaks through the line and blocks the kick. The ball rolls back on Stanford’s goal line, a Cardinal player dives madly after it and lands on it safely, but in averting the threatened touchdown he has scored a safety; and the score is now two to nothing in favor of California. “Only seven minutes left,” says the umpire. The Stanford team is bound to win and nothing is harder to stop than the furious rush of despairing men. Now Tommy shows up. Every time he bucks the line he gains something. Finally, the ball is on California’s twenty-five yard line, even with the goal. Now Tommy steps back for a kick. All is hushed, The spectators breathe quickly. This is a critical moment Now or never, California, you must block that kick, or lose the game. There is only one minute left. The center passes the ball and then the crash comes on the tottering and wavering Stanford line. For a second it holds out despairingly against the furious attack, but finally gives way. In this brief second, however, Tommy has kicked a drop between the goal posts. The whistle blows sharply through the shouts and roars of applause from the cardinal section, proclaiming the game ended with a score of 4 to 2. The victorious Stanford eleven are seized upon by the excited stu- dents and carried triumphantly around the field in the Serpentine. Here the curtain falls. Once more it slowly rises—this time the scene is the parlor of Harding’s residence on the Stanford campus. In the cozy window seat sits.a boy who is scratched and bruised; and a girl clad in the blazing color of Stanford, holding in her hands some faded red carnations, while a wealth of happiness ‘shines from each bright face. Here the curtain falls for the last time, and the play is ended. Down te, ’07. SKULL AND SERPENT. The Skull and Serpent Society of the Senior classes is progressing rapidly. On August seventeenth an initiation and reception was held at the home of Grace Renner at which eight new members were enrolled namely, Jane Becker, E dith ¢ Cameron, Marjorie Cockroft, Roberta Has- lett, Emmy Lemcke, Viola Minior! Gertrude Postel and Jean Tyson. This society is becoming very strong and active in the school and at the same time is keeping the interest of the graduates in the affairs of their Alma Mater. ° e 3 ALPHA SIGMA. Eta Chapter of Alpha Sigma feels particularly fortunate this term, in the fact that they have not had to endure the misfortunes and hard- ships of some of their sister chapters. Although many of the girls have graduated and we miss them greatly, still we hope that our initiation tion will give to us some who can take their place. The following are the pledged members: Edith Cramer, Emmy Lemcke, Dorothy Tisdale, Mildred Lansing, Ruth Holt, Alice Teller, Loraine Jordan, Jessie Hall, Marguerite Parr. eee The Delta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta looks forward to a very prosperous year. An initiation will take place in the near future when Bessie Troy, Georgia Meredith and Hazel Cockroft will be taken into the society. ° @ ° ETA OF PHI DELTA KAPPA. Our chapter has started the fall term of ‘06 with very bright pros- pects. Spencer Brush and Jack Millar being taken in at an initiation held at the home of Brother Haslett. THE ) luation of the class of June, ‘06, our active members were uced in numbers, but the Alumni were correspondingly strengthened Kenneth Abbot and Edwin Higgins were recently endowed with DELTA KAPPA. y the graduation of the class of June, ’06, we were considerably drained of active members, Byron Paul being the only one left in school. 1 athletic honor society, the coming foot-ball team will, in all prob ilities, develop some likely candidates. © ° @ ALPHA PI. Alpha Pi opens the new term with an exceedingly bright outlook. At an initiation held at the residence of John Siegfried on September 3rd, Kenneth J. Staniford was admitted to membership in the society. BOYS’ REPORTER. Through the efforts of Dr. Thompson, the room adjoining the office has been obtained for the use of the “Acorn” staff. This is quite an improvement, as it gives the members of the staff a room in which to work, and, as it were gives the “Acorn” a permanent home. Three cheers for Doctor Thompson. The Athletic Association has a membership this term of about ninety. This is very encouraging, as it is a slight increase over the membership of last term. It is the desire of the officers of the Association to correct the gen- eral false impression which prevails among the Freshmen. The new students seem to think the only object of the Association is to get their money. This idea is absolutely false. The Athletic Society desires the support and co-operation of the Freshman class in every par- ticular. eee BOYS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. The Boys’ Athletic Association has decided to give a costume ball again this term. They have been given twice before and both times have been great successes. The date originally set for the ball was the seventh, but on account of the coming of the circus, and the Alameda circus spirit, the dance was postponed until September fourteenth. This dance being the first of the season will no doubt be a great success, and it is hoped that every one will attend and enjoy themselves and swell the amount in the Boys’ Athletic treasury. As this paper is not out till the seventeenth, the dance will be all over when this-item is read. GIRLS’ REPORTER. CLASS ORGANIZATIONS. The class of December, 06, has organized for its final term with Howard Fassett as president, Ida Spence vice-president, Adele Ehren- berg, sceretary, Henry Jackson treasurer. The class has held one meet- ing and a committee has already been formed to select the Senior Play. This play had on The class of June, 07 has held numerous meetings since the opening of this term. land Moore called them all to order, Miss Anderson, id ing absent. important event discussed at the meetings was the dance, honor of December, ’06, in the future. The class icial standing and the dance The class of December, 07 has organized for the fall term and has elected the following officers: president, Allan Beringer; vice-president, Miss Dolores Bradley; treasurer, Norman Bates; and secretary, Miss Margaret Spence. A committee has been appointed to select a class pin, and they are going to find one which will rival all previous ones for beauty and origi- nality. The colors are dark green and gold. 2 e e The class of June, ‘08 held a very interesting class meeting Wednes- day, August twenty-ninth. Miss Mary Teller was made temporary chairman and Miss Beatrice Iman was elected the office of secretary. A committee of five ‘ointed to frame a constitution for the class, with Miss Erma M f the members of the class were present, ent enthusiasm is shown throughout the the class of June, ‘08, will be one of which id will be proud. e e The December, ‘08 class ha anized for the fall term with officers as follows: president, C. A. Troy; vice-president, Miss Gertrude Grow ; | } | secretary, Miss Sarah Frisbee and treasurer, Clarence B. Sanborn. Arrangements are being made for the Entertainment which is to be given in the near future. 2 2 e . THE CLASS OF ’10. We. the Sub-Junior A’s (disrespectfully. called “Scrubs”), are the most unique and distinguished class that has ever entered the High School. Perahps you don’t believe this, but I am certain that I ean soon convince you of the fact as I have conclusive proof. In the first place our class would not deign to enter the High School in the way other classes do. Instead of entering on a Monday, a special day was set aside for us. We entered on a Wednesday. Members of our class come from all over the world—from Russia, all over the United States, from one end of California to the other. The class of 10 ranges in size from Willie Stringbeans down to little Bill Gale, the tallest and shortest students in the school being in our class. There is great vocal talent among us, as is shown by Master Charles Dodge, in that beautiful and touching ballad, which he sang on the back steps, entitled, “Take me home to mother, mother dear.” Mr. Dodge has a promising caréer before him and it is rumored that he is going to Mojave to finish his studies in the vocal line—Kid-o. i] y FOOTBALL. In spite of all the criticism that has been made upon football during the past year, this, the greatest of all interscholastic sports, is again on top as usual now that the fall term is under way. Out of the storm of adverse comment which has been heaped upon football, the grand old game has emerged triumphant, and once more occupies the center of the athletic arena. Some radical changes have been made in the old rules; of which the most important are the doubling of the distance to be gained in three downs, making it ten yards instead of five; and the rule permit- ting forward passes. Hurdling is prohibited, as is also tackling a run- ner below the knee, and the use of the straight-arm. Severe penalties are prescribed for any violation of these rules, the effect of which is to make football a more open game, increase the importance of swift and clean play, and add to the interest of the game by introducing many fancy plays hitherto impossible. Now, as to our chances for the championship. Of last year’s regu- lar team we retain Captain Paul, “Heine” Jackson and “Buck” Sundell, who are far and away the best pair of ends in the Academic League last season. In addition to these Kues, Frick and Dowdle were members of last year’s squad, and may fairly be classed as veterans. Of the new men, Alfred Melcer comes from Hitchcock Military Academy with the reputation of being a fast, handy quarter-back. KE. Gale, formerly of Livermore High School, is a guard and tackle of two year’s experience. Gale is the largest man on the squad. Fred Greenwell comes from Mastick Grammar, where he captained last season’s team and played a back. He is one of the most promising men out. “Mini” Brush is another player of proven ability. He is perhaps the cleanest and surest tackler on the field, is full of ginger, but always cool and collected. Howard Fassett, who plays a very persistent game, is trying for the other half-back position. These men with the following, constitute our Naught- Six squad: Bates, J. Bruzzone, E. Bruzzone, Bronson, Everts, Foster, Gunten, Higgins, Kaiser, McFarland, Siegfried, Seagrave, Wooley and Claxton. There are thus nearly twice as many fellows trying out as there were last season; the student body stands ready to support the team, and whatever may be the outcome of the league schedule, Alameda High will have no reason to be ashamed of the showing made by her men. am from Fruit it-pointed our ne il chdowns D No score is in the hand have been played with the San Rafael Academy. In conclusion we would say that the success or failure ent football season rests with the student bod) fellows the support that they deserve. The team vidual members work hard, but everyone-must do hi If your part is not on the field, then it is on the bleachers. Come to every game, wear your school colors, get behind your. yell-leader and let your team } kriow that you are with them. And if we of the Alameda High School do stand together as a-unit, and give our athletic teams on track and gridiron our undivided support, unmindful of a y petty personal con- siderations, there is no school which we cant defeat, and no cham- pionship which we cannot win. Spirit, y which is meant energy and enthusiasm, is what makes success. Let us show that we are not lack- ing in this vital attribute of every true boy and girl who deserves the name. Stand together! © 6 oe TENNIS. The Tennis Club is more popular this term than ever before. There are more members on the roll and more playing on the courts than there have been since the club was organized two terms ago. ‘The mixed doubles from ’07 seem to be practicing most faithfully. An interclass tournament will be held the last week of this month. Seats will be pro- vided, so everybody come and see the fun. The contests will determine the school championships in the various events, and many entries have already been received, so the success of the scheme is assured. t the first meeting of the club this term the following were elected: prsident, Fritz Claxton; vice-president, “Ted” Searle: secretary, Miss Stroupe ; manager, Mr. Cogswell. TRACK. The track team has been working conscientiously ever since the opening of. this semester, indeed, some of the fellows have been train- ing during vacation. On July Fourth, a field-day was given by, the Greater San Francisco Athletic Association, ‘in which Edward Macau- lay, who has since been elected track captain, won the four forty yard dash, receiving a handsome silver cup. T. Perkins also ran. On Sep- tember first, a cross-country race was held over a five mile course through Golden Gate Park. Five A. H. S. men placed: Shattuck, Perkins, Kues, Kochendorffer and Legoria. This showing indicates that we will take points in the distance races in the B. C. A. L. and A. A. L. field-days this season. A handicap meet is being arranged, and will be held on the marsh track in the near future. FoR C IIL II f f f — Nie wv tA ly 1‘ )| WZ A om SN ANLAILAS WZ — MIA ¥ x LAUL nA Se See ee wee Coe’, Wg Se Ce age ey, eae, PUIVIVIUTUIU FUTUR PU TUPUrUre Gilrs’ Athletics has become one of the important features in the category of schdol activities this term. The sub-junior class, especially, has shown great enthusiasm in basket-ball. The girls practice faithfully three times a week and show every evidence of turning out a good, strong team, such that the school may be proud of. One of the great advantages this term lies in the fact that Miss Brown, a great enthusiast on basket-ball, has very kindly offered to coach the girls. So now they have virtually three coaches, Miss Hewaith, Miss Hewitt and Miss Brown. The election of officers was held at the first meeting of the term resulting as follows: president, Irene Welp; vice-president, Helen Stroupe; secretary, Gertrude Brown; manager, Herminia Schlageter. Many plans were laid at this meeting, some of which, at least we hope will bear fruit. One of these was the idea of inaugurating an annual Court Day. Each class or combination of classes is to produce a team, these teams to play against each other, the two winning ones to play the finals on Court Day. The exact dates for the playing of these games has not yet been set. The new court seems to have acted as a tonic upon the enthusiasm of the school. I believe that this term we have more interested pople than any term previous. Perhaps the rally, which Dr. Thompson so kindly gave us at the beginning of the year, may have had a good effect. At any rate, all those who have the welfare of basket-ball at heart feel very much encouraged by the prospects and feel sure that the school will have a good chance to be proud of its basket-ball teams. Just Hatched eo: 2:00:22: ; Not a chicken---but an annex to our big store--a separate department for 4 Youths’, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing, Furnishings and Hats j ; . Outfitters for Oe J u Heeseman Male Folk fl Mae : ates. : 1107 to 1115 Washington St. OAKLAND, CAL. Dd m—e ea ve —_ = a = f a ; ia Nala _ Ain Was TW ig se vac Ines h a anew ‘ TU TCOUOU CTC EO TUTE GS CCHT ON CALLE TET iis 4 “ACORN” STAFF BUSINESS MANAGER - - ALLAN C. BENNGER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - - - -' - ADEL E EHRENBERG, ‘06% STORY EDITOR (- - - HELEN STROUPE, ’06% EXCHANGE EDITOR -° - - °.- «- HELEN FULTON, ’07% JOSH BDPPTOAR © 27. 2i 76s - - EDWIN HIGGINS, .’071%4 GIRLS’ REPORTER th IDA SPENCE, ’06 BOYS’ REPORTER- - - =5 CARN ROY’ °68 GIRLS’ ATHLETICS «= - - IRENE WELP, 07% BOYS’ ATHLETICS ote ata i ee CAL AK RON, Oey ALUMNI NOTES - - ELEANOR RUSSEL, ’06- ART STAFF V CE ARL OT TE BRUSH, ’07; IDA SPENCE, 06% : : | Rirrel HOLT. 08. BUSINESS MANAGER - - - . ALLAN C. BERINGER, 07% ASSISTANT - - « oS = BARRY. SEPULVEDA..'67 EDITORIAL. Here’s to our dear little freshman class, Here’s to four years of joy, Here’s to the mark that they all will pass, Long life to each girl and each boy. A new term again, with all its accompanying interests, not the least important of which is the freshmen and we wish to welcome them one and all with open arms. We wish them the greatest success possible and hope to make them feel a part of our “happy family” here, so that they too will cherish a memory as fond and dear as we shall for their high school days. THE ACORN es We have with us this year two new history instructors, Mr. Gilbert- son and Mr. Outcalt, both of whom have won a place in our hearts already and to whom we extend our heartiest welcome. We are also glad to have with us again an old friend, Miss Dyer, who has returned from her trip abroad. ‘ It is a noted maxim that “everything comes to him who waits” and again it has proved itself true for we have an Acorn office—a really, truly Acorn office, and we want the school to appreciate this fact. Now that Dr. Thompson has been kind enough to give us an office, we hope to sustain its dignity and maintain its name. The Acorn has had an exceed- ingly hard struggle for the past two terms. and seemed almost to be dying a natural death. This hardly seems possible to believe when you take into consideration the fact that we have four hundred students All we hope is this, that a new and bright era will dawn for the Acor� and that it will feel the support of each and every’ member of the school. We will do our best, but alack and alas, we can neither manufacture sub- scriptions nor donate adds. I sincerely trust that henceforth it will be a pleasure and not a duty to subscribe. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS’ MEETING. The first associated students meeting of the term’ was held on Avg- ust 17th. President Everts gave a welcome to the new members of the student body. Dr. Thompson spoke in behalf of arousing enthusiasm in all school activities, and told of his high hopes for the following term. Mr. Westergard spoke about athletics and the necessity of working together for the benefit of the school at large, and seemed ve ery enthu- siastic about the outlook for athletics. Mr. Jackson spoke about the prospective dance of the athletic asso- ciation and urgently requested a large attendance. Mr. Fasset gave a report upon this term’s football team, and urged that a heartier support be given to the Tennis Club. Another important matter was brought up, namely the Constitution. To a great many this probably seems like the “same old story in the same old way” but if the school could only be brought to realize what an important story that is. I think one look at the Constitution would set the school on its feet and bring it to a reali- zation of the fact that something should be done, and the sooner the bet- ter. Let us hope that the Committee will give the school something to be proud of. A LETTER. Below is a letter from the Merchant Marine League, which shouid prove of interest to the school at large. PriNncIPAL HicH SCHOOL, Alameda, Cal., Dear Sir :— Our league is offering $1,000 in prizes tur the four best essays on “How to Build up Our Shipping in the Foreign Trade,” the competition being limited to students in American “High Schools, Technological Schools, Colleges and Universities, as set forth in the accompanying item, which we asked every daily newspaper in the United States to ents i1 in the U not paper only om de plume accompany is set upon the meth along the li f pr i bout November worth trying for, and we urge evervcne who has ability in that to take an interest in it. A success gained would be a great victory to the school, : one which every one would appreciate. (For particulars see notice in office. ) ALUMNI NOTE The class of December, ’04 held a meeting at the home of Norman D’Evelyn, August 8, 1996. Those present were Hazel’ Binder, Dorothea Macpherson, Evelyn Sherrad, Laura Wells, Arthur Rader, Niran Swett, Fletcher Slosson, Ford Samuels and Norman D’Evelyn. I former graduate of A. H. S., is back in Alameda Katherine Sharpstein, George Searle, Ted Lynch and Ed Brush of June, ’06, and Adele Brown, Ruey Dexter and Bessie Young of Decem- ber, ’05, entered U. C. this term. Maude Murphy, June, ‘06, is visiting her sister in Texas. She expects to remain about a year. Ethel Plummer and Leland Scott, both of June, '06, have entered Stanford. Ethel and Frances Rmann are back to Alameda from their eastern trip. Helen White, June, ‘06, May Bissell, June, ‘06, and Edith White, June, 03, expect to take a trip East next month Laura Wells, December, ‘04, is back from her trip to the islands and is attending Stanford THE ACORN EXCHANGES. The Editor-in-Chief and the Exchange Editor were talking one day and their conversation may perhaps be interesting to our fellow papers. “I have some splendid exchanges here, wou ‘Id you like to look them over ?” asked the Exchange Editor of her superior. “Some of them have their advertisements mixed in with their literary material, some have very short exchange columns, and a number have none, but taken all i all-they are very good.’ “Lowell has gotten up a remarkably good paper. I don’t see how they did it when school was not in session. I think that the editors de- serve an immense amount of credit.” “Indeed they do,” said the Editor-in-Chief. ‘Here is the ‘Owl’ from Fresno; it is fine, only it has no exchange column. “The Ad jutant, Mt. Tamalpais, “The ‘Topeka High School World,’ and ‘Colle ge Echoes’ from Siloam, Arkansas, are also all without exchange columns.’ “TI think that is one of the most important peer ety of a school paper. If it is wisely used, the papers can help each other inestimably: The trouble is that a good many of the papers write their exchange col- umns carelessly, and after reading about twenty, they get rather monot- onous,” replied the Exchange Editor. “That’s true, but the ‘Far Darter’ from St. Helena, has an excellent exchange column. It is well written, in very good form, and it contains truths which'we would all do well to profit by,” said the Editor-in-Chief. “ The Call of the Lea’ in the ‘Oracle,’ Oakdale, is well worth read- ing, the descriptions are vivid and beautiful.” “The ‘Cardinal,’ from Carning, California, is a very good annual. I think that it is wise for the small High Schools to get out a good paper once a year, rather than a small one every month,” was the sensible com- ment of the Editor-in-Chief. “Well, here is a remark which appeals to me,” exclaimed the Ex- change Editor. “The ‘Quill,’ from Sanford, Maine, complains that many of the exchanges it receives are rolled so tightly that it is almost im- possible to get the wrapper off, and when this is done the papers are so torn and creased that there is no pm. in reading them.” “Why, here is the ‘Olla Pod’ from Berkeley. Its editors, must have worked to get it out so early. It’s up to its usual good standard, too.” And with this they separated, and went home to a well earned rest. September 6, 1906. THIS IS NO JOSH! ! The little box by Miss Vollmer’s room was opened a couple of days before the Acorn went to press. Huddled together in one corner, lay a candy bag (the donor not being considerate enough to leave a piece), a shoe lift (chewed at one end) and five joshes (more or less appropri- ate). Now we all have to get busy so let us hope for a box full for next issue. oe a oe Alameda High School, Sept. 17, 1906. Dear Students :—We thank you most heartily for the assistance you rendered us, for we enjoyed our summer vacation very much. Yours with thanks, MANAGERS OF SENIOR ACORN. e eo a Middler—“Why would Mr. Minium be a good tanner?” Junior—“I don't know.” Middler—‘Because he understands ox-hides (oxides).” e eo e Smart Scrub to Senior—‘Did you know that all the cars in Alameda stopped today ?” Montie—‘Why no. What was the reason?” Murray—‘To let. the people on and off.” ° e e The history students are much amused by “Brick” Spence’s Acorn sions. THE SAME OLD SONG. Hon’ are you going skating?’ Wwe V1 its together, s °499 hi SNnive inks thou art iswer came in tor “Tf thou dost Shylock is dead, ’twas rrible fate. Too sudden a j i Our collector With silver galore from Shylock’s great store; And football flouris! B It is hard with Jack in Nome, isn’t it “Pug? But remember that he will be back in a year. er before. 18 Miss Hewitt (in mechanical drawing, trying to explain the position of the hand for drawing a circle)—‘‘We will now have a lesson in hold ing the hand. Ps ee The maiden sorrowfully milked And pensively turned to mutter, I wish you’d turn to milk you brute, But the animal turned to Butt-her. ® OQ e TO OUR GIRLS. [ will sing you the song of a kiss; That will put you in earthly whirl. But to reach the nee of eet nly bliss, You must kiss an A. H. S. Girl. (This was handed in by M. Nis Se) chy notice and get busy boys. ) ° e o Mr. Outcalt in S. J. B. History, “How many men were with Hanni- bal when he crossed the Alps?” Enlightened Student— Fifty thousand, not counting the elephants.” Are you still wondering, Mr. Gilbertson, where Howard K. James and Joe Harris are who registered for U. S. History? (We suggest that maybe “Spider’”’ Hinck can throw a light on the subject. ) AN AD-DITION. Dedicated to Alan and Harry. A man who owns a great big store, With stacks of goods on every floor, May, to his keenest sorrow, find The public to his wares is blind. And though he add all he may guess Would likely add to his success, His bank account may never rise, Till he concludes to add-vertise. —IN THE ACORN. SOCIAL STATIONERY for purposes of correspondence, weddings, receptions, anniver- saries and all functions of the sort is kept here up to the very latest issuance of what is in the mode. Next to fashion of course quality is most import- ant, and last, but not least, pricing. We think we can please you to the full in all three respects. SCHNEIDER’ s 1435 Park St. Phone Alameda 559 | Cards printed from plate $1.00 per hundred 4 i ee ee ACORN SCHOOL DOGGEREL. One eve, as I sat in mystudy and read, How Charlemange ruled, when his father was dead, And numerous other dry history tales, I ( Of England and France and Scotland and Wales. I was very much startled to see by my side, A ‘little old witch of dimensions quite wide. 1d, which was not very small, mmoth basket, which held a football, And on it was lettered the names of each son Of old A. H. S., and the games it had won. Well, this little old woman had stood there a while, When she said with the funniest smirk of a smile, ; And a voice that suggested a strange squawky squeak, “My boy, you shall visit Hades for a week.” “Hades!” I cried, and my voice was not meek, ‘‘And what have I done to go there for a week?” ‘““Never mind, my brave fellow, all shall be well, For you shall be held in my magical spell ; And besides you will see many friends you once knew Come along,” and I went, knowing naught else to do The next ig I knew, I was rubbing my eyes And gazing about me in angry surprise. I was in a strange place, feeling shy as a quail, n And looking, [I’m sure, remarkably pale. My guide was close by me; she said in my ear, “Don’t be afraid, for there’s nothing to fear, So just look around and I’m sure you will find Some of the loved ones for whom you have pined.” [ looked, and behold! in a corner near by, Sat dear old Cap. Dowdle just ready to cry. I gave him a slap on the shoulder and said, ‘Why are you here?” At which he turned red, And looking quite downgast, he answered real low, “For queening in High School, but it is not so!” ed and passed on, then gasped as I spied English teacher, a desk by her side. She was too busy writing to notice at all, That someone was near, till her quaint name I called “Miss Hohfeld,” in cried in words of surprise, “What was your crime? I cannot surmise!” “Alas,” she replied, “how sad is my fate, To sit here and write from early till late!” “Too many fours did I give, so they And icult exes that harmed every | After numerous words of comfort I ft Till I saw Mr. Cogswell, who stopped “Why, John, are you r scl ; , s n Long assignments in Latin earned ere: our schoo I remembered how difficult I used to fir The long memory work Mr. Cogswell assigned, And before I was done in that region of gloom, The whole A. H. S. had I seen in that room! Most of the teachers I’d seen as I knew. Mr. Minium was there, and Miss Garretson too For flirting, they said, and the making of eyes, Which caused me, indeed, not the slightest surprise. But when, right before me, Miss Haworth I spied, I could not believe it, all reason defied. “Am I dreaming?” I asked in bewilderment deep, So I punched myself hard, and awoke from my sleep! To find myself there in my own little bed, With many queer thought So vivid and clear were the That I never could realize ‘twas all but a dream. s running all through my} things I had seen, LOUTS.aCrEbLINE 404 Fourteenth Street, OAK EAN'D The College Tailor NEW FALL SUITINGS NOW READY J E. BAKER, President CHAS. E. TABOR, Cashier ..Alameda Savings Bank... Receives Deposits of One Dollar and Upwards Deposits, $1,220,000 Accounts Opened 7850 THE ACORN USE MELOLA CREAM For Chapped Face and Hands... F. BINDER, Pharmacist S. W. Cor. Park Street and Central Ave. ALAMEDA B. OHLSON fairor Specialties, Evening Dress Suits and Prince Alberts—Corduroy Pants $6.00, Perfect Fit Guaranteed Exclusive Designs for College Wear. PHONE ALAMEDA 1091 1327 PARK ST. Masonic Building ALAMEDA, CAL. OUR MOTTO: | TELEPHONE: “We give you what you pay for.” Alameda 440 RHODES JAMIESON ( Successors to A. Victors and Alameda Coal and Ice Co Grain, Coal, Wood and Lime 1520 PARK STREET ALAMEDA THE ACORN COMBS FISHER CITY MARKET MEATS and POULTRY GAME and FISH 1362 PARK STREET Eyes Tested Kodaks Lenses Ground Developing and Broken Lenses Replaced Printing CHAS. H. WOOD Optometnist and Manufacturing Optician 115.3 Washington Street OAKLAND, CAL. HAUGH S BEST BUTTER Has that rich, Creamy taste and the delicious fresh flavor that makes good butter a real table luxury. 1411 Park Street 1546 Webster Street Columbias Clevelands Football, Track, Athletic Supplies Rink and Extension Skates Wheels From $25 Up a A. G. DEXTER Sundries Repairing 2303 Central THE ACORN LOEWE WILKENS DRY GOODS and GENTS’ FURNISHINGS---Just Received a Line of GENTLEMEN'S NEGLIGEE SHIRTS, FALL STYLE PRICE $1.00 AND $1.50 A PIECE TELEPHONE ALAMEDA 588 1330 and 1332 Park St. R The members of the Senior B Civics class urgently demand that a postoffice be erected somewhere in the vicinity to accommodate Miss Renner. Closed on Sundays All kinds of Shoe Laces at 3 p. m. and Polish for sale. mah: ae CITY BOOK ror. Fugene Francis STO RE Artistic Shoe Polisher for your Stationery, Books and Novelties. Fine Line of Framed Pictures. Tan Shoes Dyed Black - - 5 A Full Line of High School Goods. on Sarak eee See : T. F. BANNING Phone Alameda 625 1303 PARK ST. STAND AT KAEHLER’S BARBER SHOP 1347 Park Street ALAMEDA, CAL. O. F. Westphal Watchmaker, Jeweler and Optician and Dealer in Watches, Clocks and Jewelry J. J. KRIEG PHONE: J. M. HALTON Alameda 995 1405 PARK ST. ALAMEDA The Toggery UP-TO-DATE SUITS and : When you advertise in the TIES ASPECIALTY “ACORN” you get the A LARGE STOCK OF trade of the Alameda DRESS SUIT CASES High School. 1431 PARK ST. ALAMEDA THE ACORN HFranco-American fiygivnic Company oleets ee ote NOW AT ‘ Sah 2311 Santa Clara Avene Toilet Requisites ALAMEDA, - CALIFORNIA WEST END DRUG CO, J. C. SEPULVEDA PHONE: Proprietor ALAMEDA 452 1501 WEBSTER STREET ALAMEDA Furniture Packed Upholstering, Carpet Cleaning and Shipped and Laying A. KRIST Cut Rate Carpet and Furniture House All Goods in our line sold cheaper than in any other place around the bay 2316-18-20 Santa Clara Avenue Phone Alameda 409 Watch Inspector S. P. R. R. Co. Phone Oakland 61 R. W. EDWARDS JEW ELER..; Class Pins to Order Cut Glass 1117-1119 BROADWAY OAKLAND Heald’s Associated Colleges row tsctuse Heald’s Business College and School of Mines and Engineering 1451 Franklin St., San Francisco Heald-Dixon College Bacon Block, Oakland Heald’s StocKton Busi- ness College Stockton, Cal. Heald-Chestnutwood Colleges Fresno and Santa Cruz The Greatest Institution of } its Kind in America Capital One Quarter Million Dollars ET a 8 ere oe ee ee Eee S CEE Same If you cannot call write the school you wish to attend. FEAR CPEB LEE RENE i WEDS Pat We. the Class of December O06 do hereby dedicate this °° Acorn’”’ to our esteemed principal, Dr. Thompson, and the Faculty. farewell. “Parting is such sweet sorrow’’—Only too well do we realize this now, and as the time for us to make our final bow, it After all, what draws near becomes harder and harder. a short time it has seemed since we took upon ourselves the dignified title of High School Students. It is true that the road has been an uphill climb, but nothing is gained with- out effort, and each little jolt and stumbling- block in our path has been just that much gain to us. If our way had been entirely strewn with roses, even though it might have been pleasant, still we would not have gained the end toward which we were working, and we could not have derived one of the principal aims of a High School education. For what is school if not a little miniature world by it- self, and if we learn to fight life’s battles there, how much easier it is going to be for us when we go into that great unknown quantity, the world. However, study is not all that we have gained along the way, but something else— a something which no one should live with- out—ilear, true friends. The ties that we have formed during our four years are of the strongest, and let us hope that nothing can rend them asunder. As we look back upon our school career, we wonder how many mis- takes we have made, for we would not be human if we had not committed some. If there be any whom we have offended or hurt, to them we say: ‘We have always tried to do our best, and for aught else, pardon us:” so we hope the “dead past will bury the dead To wishes the best of luck, and the brightest hope the school at large, December, ’o6, we can extend to you is that you, too, will cherish our own dear memory of your High School days. We have looked upon our teachers and principals, not in. the role of our instructors, but rather as friends; and what dear friends they have been to us. What we have ac- complished we certainly owe to them, and we will try our best in after life to prove worthy of the hope and trust they have put in us. lowever, our interest in our “alma mater” is not going to end on commencement night, for we will still feel ourselves a part of the school and cherish all its successes and failures as of old. So now once more, Farewell, as the “best of friends must part ;’’ but December ’06 is going to “say au revoir, but not good-bye.” ADELE EHRENBERG. HOWARD FASSETT PRES. OF THE CLASS OF DEC. ’06 a aT Pm x IDA SPENCE EVA GIBBONS EDNA MOULTHROP MARION MITCHELL ALLEN FRICK HELEN PERKINS LILA THOMPSON EM LOU FRISBIE HELMUT HINCK ADELE EHRENBERG GRACE RENNER LOUISE THOMPSON ” SIERRA WILLIAM EVERTS MILDRED TURNER HENRY JACKSON MAJORIE COCKROFT JEAN TYSON GERTRUDE EBERLE ESTER WIST JANE BECKER VIOLA MINOR MARTHA KIRBY CHARLES BRANDT THERESA MEHRTENS MABEL WOODIN HELEN STROUPE CLASS HISTORY. Just four years ago we added our number to those already enrolled in Alameda High. How and _ tedious same four years seemed to us as we made our daily rounds in the old Porter School. Twice a day we turned our steps to Miss Cohen, once that we might learn to speak correctly and again to revel in Grecian lore. ‘Then Miss Volmar would expound the Latin amor and all such tales of woe, but we truly enjoyed playing with Grecian heroes and carrying on mimic battles under Mr. Martin. I suppose we, like any class just entering, were a source of amusement to the older pupils, and a trial and tribulation to our teachers. But we learned —not necessarily merely lessons, either. In our second term, the school took up its abode in our present dear old High School. Gradually the newness and novelty wore off and we settled down to work our way to Junior classes. Great changes c1xme in that second term. Dr. Scott, whom we had all learned to love in that short time, left for his position at Girls’ High, San Frarcisco, and Dr. Thompson, our now esteemed principal, took his place. Mr. Ellis, whom every one liked, was succeeded by Mr. Mansfield, whose hearty laugh and bewitching curls are still a fond recollection. Mr. Cogswell went East to study, Miss Gar- retson to Europe, both of whom were to be gone a year. Meanwhile we threaded our way through the darkness of the Middle Ages and the complications of the modern. We struggled in troublesome campaigns of Caesar and tried to unravel the intricate maze of geometry. Finally we were marshaled on the road of Middlers. How far we wandered from the regular routine can be easily discovered. Shortly after the term commenced we organized under Mr. Cogswell’s kind supervision, electing our president and other officers. Many of our members became prominent in school activi- ties, some serving on the Acorn staff, others taking part in athletic sports. Thus we pre- pared the way for our last term. long those seemed to hear names that first A Senior! How good it Miss Cohen read out our school morning in January. No one who has not experienced it knows. Then a few mo- meiits later Miss Garvetson, whose interest in our welfare has Leen greatly appreciated by the class, read our names on the Senior roll call. We had dwindled in size, although still a large class for the December term. As usual, some of our classm-tes had left, others drop- pel behind while still others have joined us, but we were all united in the one effort to make our class a success. We gave a dance to June ‘06, which every one declared the best thing they ever attended. ‘ihen we entertained the whole school by pre- seuting our farce, “A ‘Treaty of Peace,” which was written by members of the class. This was the first time anything of the kind was ever attempted and we have not only the word of the school, but also that of our teachers to assure us of our success. All this happenel before that great and memorable calamity, still so vivid in our minds, the earthquake and San Francisco fire. There is no need to speak further of that dire event; we all know too well concerning its disastrous effects. School necessar- ily suspended for a couple of weeks, and when it convened again all our attention was devot- ed to our studies. We felt sorry for the grad- uating class, as they were forced to give up all the Senior customs, contenting themselves with merely commencement exercises. Even this term we have felt the effect of that calamity in our efforts. We had great trouble in securing our Senior play, as we were forced to send East. This hindered us greatly, but we set about to make it all the better for the delay. We chose the cast from our own class, so as to keep it strictly a Senior play, and since Miss Hohfeld kindly consented to coach us, we kept it a school affair. The -ark Theater was filledand every one de- clared it a great success. This of course is our “Acorn,” and it can readily speak for itself. Was ur Commencement, and our feels that these have been vill ceasé to be inembers of happiness and, as a class, [It is with regret we _ not be entirely forgotten. 1 and there is not one, but KM CLASS OFFICERS President Howard H. Fassett Vice-president [da Spence Secretary Adele Ehrenberg Treasurer Henry Jackson Executive Committee William Everts, Grace Renner, Em Lou Frisbie. ACORN STAFF Adele Ehrenberg, ‘06% Editor-in-Chief Story Editor Exchange Editor Josh Editor Girls’ Reporter Boys’ Reporter Boys’ Athletics (Sines Pthlewicss isk coe. | Alumni Notes Art Staff Business Manager Assistant Manager Helen Stroupe, ‘061% Helen Fulton, ’07'% Edwin Higgins, ‘07 Ida Spence, ‘06% Fritz Claxton, ‘07 SHR aa ete Rat frene Welp, 07% Eleanor Russel, ‘06 Futh Holt, 08 ‘da Spence, '06% Charlotte Brush, 07 Allan C. Beninger, ‘0714 - ; tans: layael- °¢ a, wept lveda, ‘0 7 SENIOR ACORN STAFF Editor-in-Chiet Stories Vlarjorie Cockroft Boys’ Athletics Girls’ Athletics Class [listory Class Prophecy Exchanges | I yroscope J oshes With this, the Senior edition of the class of December ’06, the editor puts dewn her pen, and heaves a sigh of regret—yes, it is re- pret, for our dear old school is a pretty good place, after all, and even though we are some- times discouraged in our up-hill path, still when we mount to the top o f that hill and look around our thoughts turn back to all our pleasant associations here, and a queer little lump rises somewhere between our heart and throat, To the staff the editor wishes to express her heartiest thanks for all their assistance, for if there is any credit due the paper, it certainly belong’s to them, So once more the editor bids farewell, and proposes “a long life and a happy one” for the Acorn next term, The staff joins in wishing our teachers and fellow students a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. GLEE CLUB. Congratulations are certainly in order, for the school at last is the proud possessor of a Girls’ Glee Club. For some reason or other Alameda has never boasted that proud dis- have had gore An enthusias- tic meeting was held to organize it, and under the able direction of Mr, Cogswell it can not help but be a success, On Friday afternoon, November 16th, the Oakland Glee Club was kind enough to come over and furnish an incentive to the girls, by giving us a program well worthy of profes- sionals, It certainly was a treat, and made us all look forward to the days when we, too, will be able to do likewise. We wish you the greatest possi! le succ Glee Club, “a long life and a happy one.” DRAMATIC CLUB. Again Dame Rumor has been afloat, and this time we hear dire predictions of a dra- matic club. This certainly would be a great benefit, both to the school and its individual members, and ought to be heartily supported. The high Seniors consider themselves very unfortunate in the fact that all these good things have started just as they are ready to leave, but if they can do no more, at leats, De- cember ’06 wishes you a hearty success, and a brilliant future, tinction Lefore, and yet we need of such an organization, Betties Adventure Betty sat dreaming in the library. Outside the snow was falling steadily and occasional gusts of wind blew the snow against the windows with a sharp rattle. But once in- side the room the storm was forgotten. In the huge fireplace the great burned brightly, and the polished andirons glowed in the firelight. Above the fireplace hung a pic- ture of Betty’s great-uncle, thrown into sharp relief by the firelight. He was dressed in the uniform of a Con- federate officer. He had been killed early in the war, and as Betty looked now on the smooth, boyish face, the crisp, dark hair, and the serious brown eyes, she wished she had known this young great-uncle. Betty sat in a large armchair, almost buried in the cushions, drawn close up to the fire. Tonight was the night of her coming-out dance, and she wondered what it would be like, and if she would have partners for all the dances. She did hope so, it would be awful if— Betty had lifted her eyes to the picture, and now, as she gazed at it, the pictured face seemed to smile down into her own. The next moment the figure had stepped from the can- vas and was standing beside her, hat in hand, and bowing with the grace of fifty years ago. “Why, Betty” he said, “it is time for our dance. I have been looking for you.” Betty looked up bewildered. She her eyes; surely she must be drearning. 3ut he gave her no more time for further speculation. He took her arm gently and the next moment she was gliding away with him to the music of “Annie Laurie.” logs rubbed 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 They paused after a time in a secluded corner to rest, while her uncle went for re- freshments. Betty looked around her. The room was very large. Sparkling glass chandeliers hung from the center of the ceil- ing and from each end of the room. ‘The soft glow from the hundreds of candles filled the room and was reflected on the glass-like floor. At one end, screened off by immense palms sat the colored orchestra, fiddling as though their lives depended on it. ‘Through the door at the opposite end of the room Betty could look into a smaller room where a number of gentlemen in the high stocks and black frock coats of the day, and ladies in hoop skirts, were gathered around the refreshment table. 3etty’s uncle now returned with punch, and as Betty sipped daintily, he pointed out to her the people in the room. ‘There is Tom Page, the Virginia Pages, you know, my dear, talk- ing to Helen Lee.” And scattered around the room were members of many leading South- ern families. As Betty’s eyes strayed over the groups they suddenly rested on a tall, drak girl wear- ing a white gown. She had a red rose in her dark hair, and a long curl rested on her white shoulder. 3etty turned to her uncle. Uncle Jack?” she asked. “The lady is Miss Virginia Peyton,” he an- swered. And before Betty could ask more about her, the music began again, and her uncle left her with murmured thanks and a low bow. Betty watched him as he crossed the room, a tall, slim figure in his close-fitting uniform. “Who is she, we eweur DE TETE Mr. and Mrs. Day lived in a thinly settled suburb of Chicago, Their house was separ ated from others by stretches of grass-covered land, l vided them the Holmes. except on one side, where only a lot di- from their most intimate friends, As Mr. Day had to go to the city every day, he leit early every ring in a buggy, and returned after dark at One Saturday afternoon as Mi was happened to glance window strai untidy an roaming around without any ap- first she thought no more ject, but now and then the picture Finally, she became quite hing her baking, she and saw a oe Re, i ject. At to her. d went to he house to see if he wet ing could be seen of him. was not satisfied. If he were a tramp he might try to get in } ] the different windows of e still aroun Noth- Nevertheless, she at night and steal; he might have gone into 1 i 1usband after dark; were the barn to surprise her and again he might not some of her thoughts. At last she decided to investigate the mat- ter to ease her own mind. Not liking the idea of. going her neighbors while she had the courage. “Oh, Mrs. Holmes, have a feeling that some one might be in the barn waiting to at- tack Will when he cot gces in the barn to fix the horse, and I’ve de- cided to find out. Would you mind just standing at the door while I go in?” Oh, how could you ask me! you know it would just kill me to do such a rash thing. | just couldn’t. Why you wait till he comes home and warn him before he goes in?” ye around at all, alone, she hurried over to es home tonight and don’t -an't wait, Mrs. Holmes. It worries me if you we n't PO, I'll have to gO alone.” s she went down the stairs, Mrs. Holmes was ceter that implored her not to do it, but she muned, and irs. Holmes knew what meant. vV ithout open barn door. pausing, she went straight to the At one side against the wall tools. Looking these over aned the garden she decided to take the great hay rake as her implement of war. At first the glaring sun outside ig’ could be seen in detail. On blackened the barn chamber so not and Mrs. Holmes’ sight, she did hesitate, a strange fear ce inside of the doo1 out of creeping over her. But as her eyes accustomed the dark, the familiar objects there. themselves te strengthened her. Surely no one was But still, there was the hay loft. A narrow pair of skeleton stairs on the left | Now that she had back out. wait longer, lest her courage fail, to the lott. When she reached glanced sharply around. On baled hay; on the left the sliding partly open; in the center to invite her. so far she could not top she two sides were the stacks of ba | which stood gathered in a heap, and behind her the narrow stairs. Surely she had bee But as a final proof, s above her head and brought it down with all her might in the middle of the pile of hay. Up sat the man with a groan, for she had evi- dently hit him, against all rules, below the belt. He flew for the window and dropped out, while she—well, understood how she landed safely in the kitchen again. n unnecessarily worried. he raised the heavy rake she never William Evert Adele Ehrenberg. Ida Spence. SENIOR ALPHABET, A is for Allen, always p lite, W ho sight ; takes off Lis hat when girls come Also for Adele, who’s working for ree’s. To get her to Stanford To get her in Stanford without taking an ex. B is for Botany, which most Seniors take In order to lighten their + C is for Charles, whose last name is Branc work; what a fake! 1 i + In civies especially he D is for Dunee, but In the history of tl never says ean we never had one, is class since it kas be- oun. E is for Em Lou, quiet and sedate, Who never, no never, was known to be late; Also for Esther might guess, Eva and and, well, you They come from the wonderful G. H. S. Lastly for Edna, a maiden demure, Who never was known to have gotten a poor. F is for Forensics, which we hope will soon sprout- And be forced upon all as long as we’re out. G is for Gertrude and Grace, as well, What will happen to them time alone can tell. H is for Helen, two of them we boast, Neither of them will come back for a post(G) Also for Helmut, manager of this edition, Through which he will gain both fame and volition. Again for Hilda, who played basket-ball, and never was known to take a bad fall. Likewise for Howard, whose ability contess, As manager of theatricals is quite a success. Lastly for Henry, whom we all know as ““Painey,”’ Who has for the last year had charge of our money. Lis for Ida, whose last name is Spence, What she gets in her lessons she don’t care a pence. J is for Jean, of society fond, the strong bond(?). Also for Jane, who Latin adores, In which she has never had any fours. between she and teachers is a very K is for Kick, which all Seniors must do Very often, indeed, if they wish to get through. L is for Louise and Lila, sisters stately and tall, Thought to be twins, but they’re not at all. Also for Louise, very short and small, Seems since she’s been here she’s not grown at all. M is for Mildred, of musical art, We all wish some would to us impart. Also for Marjorie, of Puritan mien, Of smiles and silence she’s a queen. Likewise for Martha, an intelligent student ; Whatever she does is always quite prudent. Lastly for Marion, of build very slight ; Traveling abroal is her one delight. N is for the Naughties of 1906, Who have escaped every serious mix. O is for Out, which we soon will be, On the night of commencement, as you will SCe: P is for Pupils, left in the school; Woe to them who disobey the rule. Q is for Questions, both long and short, To answer them all, it is no sport. ouse, all boys know how, the won't R is for Rough-! Which is allow. S is for Study Period. all girls would enjoy If it wasn’t for the boys, who do them an- something teachers noy. T is for Theresa, If there’s anything going on, she’s look- to study she’s bound- ing around. U is for Where many of us before long will be. V is for Victory, you’re sure to win, If in the right path you'll begin. W is for W illiam, a cute little boy, Who thinks his auto his only joy. X is for X’s in which we have passed, And how glad we will be when we’ve fin- University of C., ished our last. Y is for You, whom we’ve left behind. Be kind to your teachers, and always mind. Z is for Zeal, and now we say farewell To the teachers and students we’ve loved so well. MABEL WOODIN. SENIOR PROPHECY I entered the magnificently lighted ball-room of Madame Beaufoy with a feeling of awe, as if something extraordinary was about to be revealed, My hostess came forward and yreeted me. We were old friends, but had not met for a number of years, so we sat down to one side to chat. I saw many familiar faces and inquired about them. “Who is that young lady in the center of the hall, who seems to be the center of attrac- tion?’ I asked, “That is Jean Tyson, the great society leader this year, ‘hat tall, graceful girl is Ida Spence. She is a fine opera singer, and the dark-haired beauty by her side is Adele Ehrenberg, an actress,” “Ah! here comes Jane Becker, Such a sweet girl. She is the head of a sorority at college.” “And that couple chatting so earnestly under those palms?” “That is Grace Renner and William Everts. They are both enthusiasts over automobiles. Grace is an expert driver, and has a fash- ionable school, where she instructs ladies in the art.” “Who is that athletic-looking girl in the white dress?” “Oh, that is Helen Stroupe, a fine athletic coach, And beside her is Martha Kirby, who is a student at Wellesley. They are great friends, “You see that tall, dark man? Well, he is Helmut Hinck, princip2l of the Alameda High school. “Oh! look, quick; there is Marion Mitchell, the novelist. She is always in a hurry,” At thisemoment a young woman came rush- ing up to me, carrying a pad and pencil. “Why!” I exclaimed, “it’s Mabel Woodin.” “Yes,” she laughed, “it’s Mabel. I am getting a report of this function for my piper, so I am in a hurry. Good-bye,” and off she went. As I gazed after her some one touched my arm, and I turned to see Marjorie Cock- roft, as quiet and demure as of old, even with the reputation of being the best art photogra- pher in the country. At once I asked her about the rest of the class of December 'c6, “You remember Edna Moulthrop? Well, she is a nun in a convent. We rarely see her, as she seldom leaves it. And Eva Gibbons has just published a fine poetical translation of Virgil. Gertrude Eherle is studying music in Germany, and Mildred Turner has also been studying abroad, but is now making a professional musical tour, “You remember Louise Borella went to Eu- rope just after graduation. In Italy she be came acquainted with an Italian count, whom she married. So romantic! “Lyla Thompson is a matron of an orphan asylum, and pretty Hilda Coulter has returned to Austral ia to visit her relatives, Having given me this information, she went away. “Ah! here comes Howard, a theatrical man- ager, and very successful. Esther Wist, in the pink dress, spends all her time in solving the question of wom2n’s suffrage.” “Mr. Charles Brandt is an eminent lawyer,” I heard some one say, and looking in the di- rection of the voice, I saw a tall, fine looking young man, “And what has become of Louise Thomp- son and Em Lou Frisbie?” I asked, “Louise teiches in a private kindergarten, and Em Lou is a trained nurse in New York city.” Just then a stout young man pissed me, “Why, I know him, It’s Allen Frick.” I ex- claimed. “Yes, he is a very successful financier, and has accumulated a great fortune.” A mid approached with refreshments, and among other things was chicken salad. “What delicious salad. Oh, by the way, Theresa Mehrtens has become a famous vio- linist.”” My attention was attracted by a_ well- known voice, carrying on a rapid conversa- tion near me. In a moment the owner of the voice turned, and I saw that it was Helen Perkins, as bright and animated as ever. “She is 2 ‘college widow’ at an Eastern university,” my host informel me. “She is talking to Henry Jackson, who is a famous end on the ’varsity foot-ball team. They are great friends as they both favor the same alma mater,” At this moment my carriage was announced, end as I had either seen or heard about all the members of December ’06, I made my adieu. HELEN PERKINS, JANE BECKER. 9-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0:'0-0-9-0-0-00-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-9 : Senior Play 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- 0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 0-0-0-0- “A Modern Cinderella,’ the play presented by the class of December ’06, took place Fri- Park In selecting a play, an effort was g play day evening, November 23d, at the ‘Theater. made to somewhat raise the standard and to try and give something really worth while; something which would reflect credit both on the school and the class. The cast was more than fortunate in having for a coach Miss Rose Hohfeld, whose untir- ing efforts are responsible for what it was. Judging from the reports the affair was a great success, both artistically and financially — wwe hope that people enjoyed it, for it was not our aim to take fifty cents from them for Lord Beaufoy Jack Poyntz (his chum) a night of to give them value received, on the contrary, we wished and not let away wishing they had spent the evening y, it could not help be for the house was entirely sold twentv dollars agony ; them rO S ‘ € sewhere. Financially, ing ¢ out, success, and nearly standing room was sold. The choruses were all received with a great deal of and seemed to take with the audience, especially the Milk Maid’s chorus which w enthusiasm as encored and encored. Mr. Fasset certainly deserves a great deal of praise for the efficient way in which he managed the play, for it helped materially in making the play a great success. The following is the cast: ... Howard Fasset Beau Farintosh (Lord Beaufoy’s uncle) Dr. Sutcliffe Mr. Krux (a teacher ) Bella (a poor orphan) Naomi ‘Tighe (a heiress) Mrs. Sutcliffe Footman Valet Girls attending Dr. Sutcliffe’s Seminary : Tilly Milly Laura Glara Hetty ESIC re SttcAraata sre oss Allen Frick Harry Nason Helmut Hinck Tyson ce re .Harry Sepulveda Charles Brandt Grace Renner Lou Frisbie Helen Stroupe Lila ‘Thompson Helen Perkins ...Marjorie Cockroft Horoscope, Class of December, '06 Chas Brandt Louise Borella ° Marjorie Cockroft Studious Hilda Coulter Oriental Winsome Happy Dignified Cherub ss! Km Lou Frisbie Demure Eva Gibbons Flight, BESETTING SIN Getting cases Bieyeling French Her sympathetic nature Backet-ball Skating Her ey es Laughing Queening Football Talking loud Satin FAVORITE EXURESSION Isn’t he the dearest thing Oh fudge Oh what’s tre difference Oh dear! Oh, | had rather not Oh, do you think so? [ am so upset Well say, er Oh Gee! that’s great Oh! by Jove! 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Ve've never had a better paper yet; It’s good, an’ every page is in its place; [he exchanges are the best things we have met, An’ we recommend tke “Owl” to set the pace. “ Fresno Owl,” prosper evermore, An’ your cuts an’ joshes always be as good as ‘eretofore; We like to get good p2zpeis, an’ it makes us glad to see, That others are as enterprising as we would like to be. So ’ere’s to you, may you Tihese lines are to a paper called the “Item,” For information it is quite complete; An’ if you read its pages you will like ’em, For you'll find the news all there an’ always neat. It surely has a very tiny name, Put if you read it through you're sure to find Thot it’s a newsy paper all the same; It’s Pasadena’s best, bear in mind. So ’ere’s to you, little “Item,” may we hear from you again, Your athletic cut takes an artist with a pen; We give you every credit for the way your p.per’s run, And we hope that you will flourish in the way that you ’ave done. We've looked among the papers on our table, An’ found the “Mirror’’—good it always is; We're mighty glad to find that we are able To get a paper that always knows its biz. That talk about the “pomp” caught our at- tention. different throughout. The only thing that we would like to mention, mention, The joshes and exchanges are mixed up, there is no doubt. Two kinds of ink are spread So ’ere’s to you, ‘igh School Mirror, an’ your staff so far away, May your paper ever prosper as the years go, day by day; May the Manual Training High School keep on always growing strong, As all the other High Schools have been do- ing all along. From Watsonville comes the “Manzanita,” A brighter pape: you cin ’ardly find; Its printed herd could surely not be neater, Its stories and its cuts are well defined. And, oh! so mory funny things In this p per you will see; For the “Manzanita” always sends Jokes that we know not how to mend. So ’ere’s to you “Manzanita,” will you keep 1 all the papers that we've this term ‘eived ; 1dge from all your compliments we’) than we believed The Easton ’igh School “Junto” is right ’ere, y not be late; Wi you all Its stories and its jokes are very clear. They almost reach the standard for The ‘“Tocsin’s” growing better We knew that it could surely a long, lo xt term to see, you will be as busy as one sl ways be. 13 FOOT BALL In reviewing the football side of athletics for the past term we fail to find any cause for complaint, but on the other hand there is a great cause for rejoicing. Although we did not win the championship of the A. A. L., we did win that which is to us the most import- ant of the namely, the game with Berkeley High, by a score of four to zero, and thus that which for the pst seven years has been a stonewall to the effoits of the other teams. The financial side Iso A dance at the first of the term Seasom}, accomplished went fine. brought enough moxey to pay a covch for six weeks, fix the V street field ani pry the other expenses of the team. The season opened with Byron Paul as captain and Howard H. Fassett as manager. The prospects were anything but bright, for but four of last year’s men remained with which to form the nucleus of a new team. On securing Jack Belknap, quarter-back of Dart- mouth University, as coach, the prospects were soon changed. It was only by his excellent ability and untiring efforts thot well-organized team was developed out of an almost entirely green squad. 9 quick and After playing five preliminary games, in all of which Alameda was the first league game was. played in Alame‘!a with An- derson’s Academy, and resulted in 2 no-score tie, although the former outployed her op- ponents in every stage of the game. In the next game of the series we lost to Centerville High. successful, Our team was somewhat disorganized Pa) owing to the fact that the game was played in vacation. In the third contest we lined up against our old rivals, Berkeley High, at Webb park, better known as Stege. The game was the best played and best contested of the entire A. A. L. schedule, and was won by Alameda by a score of four to nothing, “Fritter’s” Sun- dell’s well-aimed drop kick in the last moments of play deciding the game. In the final game of the met Oakland High School, who, by an accidental touch- low ur te:m and our champion- few seison we + la pote.) I? 4a€ ca, 6 Cif ship aspir-tions. Upon looking ove: the line-up it is easily seen that each man was well placed and train- ed. Captain Paul played his usual position as quarter-back, at which he excellent heid work. We always found the weak spot in the opposing line and never failed to use the right man at the right moment. “Johnnie” Siegfried was the straight bucks, and as_ full-back value in many a tight pinch. Russ McFarland, our right half-back, play- 1 consistent game, both on the offensive and defensive. His kicking was al- the te7m. showed man _ for proved his eda strong an ways 2 sure onin for Fred Greenwell surprised his friends by his cauick and sn°ppy playing. His tackling was ood and on the defensive always held his own. His forward were accurate and calculated. At center we find the old aspirant, Dowdle, whe evsily opponents. prsses well outclassed his The guards were both strong. “Willie” Gale held the right, and “Fat’’ Frick the left; and together with the center they proved to be an unusually strong trio. Emile Bruzzone and Foster held the po- sitions of tackles, and particularly the latter is to be complimented on his good playing. Both formed many a good interference and seldom failed to open a good hole for the backs. The strength of our team was found by all opposing teams to lie in our ends. Sundell and Jackson proved this to many a hali -back who quick and accurate and always the first down the field on punts. Of all the substitutes Kues and Butler were the best all round men. Seagrave, Melcer, Joe Bruzzone and Bates were other side-line men, but when given the opportunity, played with a ginger that did them credit. One afternoon in the early part of Novem- ber the squad came together and after a close- ly contested election Russell McFarland was elected captain of the 1907 squad, and Frank Butler manager. ‘Thus the season of the larg- est and liveliest football squad in the history of the school comes to an end, with the unan- imous desire for a success of the men of 1907. great the centered It is interesting, after storm of dis- which football for the past year, to observe what the practical effect of the amended rules has been. Taking them on the whole, they may be said to have fulfilled all expectations, although at first condemned by many as being too rad- ical, they have justified the change. The elimination of the grinding mass play, always the most uninteresting to the spectator and the most productive of serious injuries, and the substitution of the more open and spectacular eid runs and forward passes, together with the increased importance of kicking, have practically revolutionized the game. The value of this change is shown from the statistics of the past season, which show that where there were ten injuries under the old rules there are now but one. Again, there was not one serious injury received by any of the men on our squad during the entire season. conclusion I would that the game as played this year has met with the most hearty approval of the student body and faculty. cussion has around So in say Byron H. Paul, Captain of A. H. S. Football Team. There is one man at present in Alameda High School to whom, more than to anyone else, the gratitude and regard of the student body are due. That man is Byron Paul, foot- ball captain. In 1903 he made the team in the position of quarterback, and earned an enviable reputation in his first year. In 1904 he again won this, the most responsible po- sition on the team, and it was under his guidance that Alameda beat Stockton by the score of 29-0. In 1905 he played his old po- sition in the first four games; he was then shifted to full-back, where he remained through the rest of the league schedule. As a line-bucker, Paul was considered superior to any other hivh school pliyer of the sex- son. This year Paul played in several posi- tions, Owing to vacancies on the team, and his all-around ability was clearly shown by his uniformly excellent work. Paul’s personality is largely responsible for his success. At all times he has held the un- swerving loyalty of his men, and has imbued them with his own enthusiasm. It may not be generally known that “By” arose from a sick-bed to stand by his team in the final game of the season, and played throughout the game, although suffering intense pain from his exertions. ‘The thanks of the entire school belong to Captain Paul for his untiring efforts in her behalf. Howard Fassett Manager of Football Team ——_—_——— For the past track season we find much for praise, and much that is encouraging. At the beginning of the term our track squad con- sisted of nine men, and with this team Ala- meda def eated Wilmerding and Lowell High in a three-cornered meet, by a one-sided score. Our relay team, in that meet, consisting of Jackson, Kues, Lepulveda and Captain Mac- auley, broke the Pacific Coast record for the half-mile relay, running it in 1:38. Macauley also broke the school record in the four-forty yard dash, held by himself, lowering it to 50 4-5 seconds. Football then claimed all of the track men except three, Macauley, Perkins and Lepul- veda; the latter has been ill for several months and was unable to compete any further for his school. In the B. C. A. L. four-forty, Macauley won from an unusually fast field with yards to spare. His time was three twentieths of a second slower than the league record, and, but for one of the rankest and most deliberate fouls ever committed on the Berkeley oval. he would have clipped fully two seconds from this mark. In the A. A. L. he ran the most sen- sational quarter-mile of recent seasons, lead- ing every inch of the race from start to finish, out-distancing all of the crack high school middle-distance runners of the State. In the two-twenty he had a walk-over, winning in his own time from Gray of Santa Rosa High. Macaulay is the academic champion im the quarter-mile and furlong dashes until next spring, when he will undoubtedly win both events again. In the P. A. A. coast championship field day Macaulay won the two-twenty dash. in 23 2-5 seconds, lowering his own school rec- ord of twenty-four flat. He also won his trial heat in the hundred-yard event, but stum- bled and fell in the finish. Perkins ran well in both league meets, par- ticularly in the A. A. L. With the experiences he has gained this season, “Tim” should be a sure point winner next year. Alameda’s track prospects for the coming spring are very bright, and in both of the league meets and the Stanford Interschol:stic, the White and Gold score is expected to be greater than ever before. Dec., 1906. pe ae ' : fs | ‘ TENNIS During the past term, tennis has been rather was inaugurated, but it was four popular among the students as a pastime. Al- practicable to complete it, as the most every afternoon some of the club mem- _ terfered with the daily practice of the foot ‘rs.were found enjoying a game with their ball team, but nevertheless several closely con- friends. It is encouraging to notice the in- tested matches were played. The officers of creasing interest taken by the girls in this the club for the past term were: President, ame, and particularly by those of the lower Fritz R. Claxton ’07; vice-president, Theo Judging from the present indications dore H. Searle ’07 1-2; secretary, Miss Helen is activity, we have excellent, opportunities Str uipe ’06 1-2; treasurer, Mr. A. H, Cogs- to win the boys’ and girls “A. A. L. champion- well, faculty, ship next spring, An interclass tournament The Wearers of the Seniors— Jackson Paul Melcer Sundell Sepulveda Frick Dowdle Middlers— Macaulay Foster Bates Kues Juniors— McFarlan Siegfried Butler Burton Brushe 3ronson Bruzzone, E. Bruzzone, J. Freshmen— Gale Greenwell The basket-ball girls have accomplished a great deal this term, though not quite so much as they might have wished. They have not played many games, but more than this, they have developed a team of which any school might well be proud. It is composed mostly of enthusiastic girls from the lower classes. Under the efficient captainship of Miss Hilda Coulter and the corching of Miss Haworth and Miss Hewitt, they have done grect things this term. Games were played with Miss Hor- ton’s school, in Oakland, Fruitvale High School, and Petaluma High, in most of which Alameda came home victorious. Before the eucl of the term several other games will be played, though we do not know definitely as yet who our opponents will be. Alameda-Fruitvale (10-1). On Friday, Nov. 17, 1906, the A. H. S. picked team met Fruitvale High on our own court. ‘The line-up was as follows: Gorls—Misses Martha Gordenker, Boriellis and Hilda Coulter (captain). Annette Centers—Gertrude Brown, Constance Mul- vaney and Alice Raiuik. Guards—Hermina Schlageter, ett and Grace Dudley. Ruth Sack- The crowd was a Lig one and the game very exciting. Our girls played beautifully and came out victorious by the score of 10-1. Doesn't what A. H. S. basket ball girls can do when they have a good court and the support of the school? Petaluma-Alameda (2-0). On Saturday, November 17, Alameda played their return game with Petaluma High School on the A. H. S. When their guests arrivel. our girls entertained them most royally at a luncheon, served in Miss Dyer’s room. At 2 1e game began. ‘The support was even better this time. The two teams were so evenly matched thst the score remiined o to o until just the last minute, Petaluma threw two free baskets, miking the score 2 to 0 in their favor. this show court. o'clock tl Chapter Roll Pi Delta Koppa ALPHA . occ cece sec ee se seeceecseeeeeeseesss Michigan Military-Acad’y, Orchard Lake, Mich. ILLINOL wT Chicago High School, Chicago, III. ()REGON ; STA Portland | ligh School, Portland, Ore. ALIFORNIA BETA 1 | C ® RNIA GAMMA Lowell High School, San Francisco, Cal. C Angeles High School, Los Angeles, Cal. Santa Clara High School, Santa Clara, Cal. Oakland High School, Oakland, Cal. lameda High School, Alameda, Cal. AFORNIA KAPPA ...........+++++00+++++++Mt. Tamalpais Military Acad., San Rafael, Cal. ALIFORNIA LAMBA Fresno High School, Fresno, Cal. C C C CALIFORNIA Russ High School, San Diego, Cal. C i C ALIFORNIA Mu Berkeley High School, Berkeley, Cal. OREGON GAMMA Bishop Scott Academy, Portland, Ore. WASHINGTON BETA Spokane High School, Spokane, Wash. MicHicAN GAMMA Detroit High School, Detroit, Mich. MIcHIGAN Evra Central High School, Detroit, Mich. KENTUCKY BETA +.+..+.++ Manual Training High School, Louisville, Ky. Onto BETA Cleveland High School, Cleveland, O. LOUISIANA BETA -.+s...«.+.New Orleans High School, New Orleans, La. ENTE MORO GE gon CaS cea ve 2 VES 08 bP eee Nashville High School, Nashville, Tenn. Post Graduate Harry Nason. DELTA OMICRON, CHAPTER ROLL April 5, [905 CEST ee ORGS Te aCe ene Tee Meera PE eS lameda High School, Alameda, Calif. Williamstown High School, Williamstown, Mass. MENS ESA SM i525, 5 Ce AICS Ree GY WR Saratoga Springs High School, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Troope Polytechnic Institute, Pasadena, Calif, Koppa Denver Manual Trainitg High School, Den- ver. Colo. Amega-Alpha (Alumni) Renseelar Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y. GAMMA CHAPTER Seniors W. A. Foster. Alfred Melcer. Middiers Cary A. Troy. Cl-vence Sanborn. Sub-Juniors R. W. Gunton. Pledged Charles Gibbs. Maurice Kebby. ALPHA PI. Fraternitas Condita A. D. MCMV. Fratres Ex Schola David James Clark. Joseph Burt Emmal. Fratres In Schola Class Of ’O6 Helmut Henry Hinck. Howard Henry Fassett. Giass Of ’O7 Kenneth Jamison Stamford. Fritz Robertson Claxton. Ibert Loris Dexter. Class Of ’O8 Paul Hughes Kuhns. Class Of ’O09 Idward Seagrave. HRORNOR SOCIAT ¥. FOUNDED JULY 9, 1903 Fratres ex Schola Jerome M. Politzer. Raymond Gott. Chester N. Jamison. George Wallace. Frank A. Rue. Lawrence S. Lynch. Byron A. Paul. Edwin M. Otis. Leslie F. Baker. Ralph S. Marx. Dan S. Wise. Eugene A. Canalizo. Gerald J. Brooks. Harry W. Nason. In Schoot Edwin Higgins. Sydney Shepard. Harry Q. Johnsov. Fred M. Crawford. Steven F. Otis. Russell P. Baker. Jack Millar. William: Foster. Gamma of Mask and Book. INSTALLED MARCH 1906 Charter Members Lawrence Lynch. Edmund Brush. Initiates Alfred Sundell Montie Haslett. | Le nry Jacksi ia] Chapter Roll Chapter Roll akland High School, Oakland, C al. Berkeley High School, Berkeley, Cal. Girls High San Francisco DELTA Lowell High School, San EPSILON Sacramento High School. lameda High School, Alameda, Cal. Visalia High School, Eureka High School, Eta Chapter Graduates Adele Ehrenberg. Marion Mitchell. Jean Tyson. Jane Becker. Seniors— Roberta Haslett. Bessie Yates. Emmy Lemcke. Middlers— Connor. Juniors- — Edith Cramer. Mildrec Ruth Holt. Jessie Hall. Merguerite Parr. Sub Juniors Theo Spaulding. Pledged Members Loraine Jordan. Dorothy ‘Tisdale. Olga Russell. ed Delta of Delta Sigma Theta Founded November 17. 1906 MEMBERSHIP ROLL Seniors Majorie Cockroft. Edith Cameron. Middlers Gladys Brooks. Juntors Wynnie Meredith. Aida Kunze. Norma Whitney. Marion Troy. Sub Juniors Hazel Cockroft. Bessie Troy. Georgie Meredith. Absent on Leave Vida Peterson. Alice Wulzen. Skull and Serpent. Founded Fe bruary 28, 1905 June ’O5 Class Frances Amann. Alice Waurer. Eleanor French. Hope Cortelyou. OSD Class rtrude Comfort. June ’O6 Class Helen White Fila Shreve Bessie Penfield OG Class Jane Becker. dele Ehrenberg. [da Spence, Grace Renner. Marjorie Cockroft. Jean Tyson. June ’O7F Class itmmy Lemcke. Edith Cameron. Viola Minor. Gertrude Postel. Delta Sigma Gamma. Founded February 15, 1906 MEMBERS Bessie Searle. Vega Miller. Clara Martin. Myrtle Fisher. Beatrice Stedman. Ruby Forderer. nita Junkins. Elvah Sennett. Katherine Hasty, June ‘06, has just returned home from ‘Tacoma, where she has been since vacation. Lewis Durkee came up from Los Ange- les for the Stanford-Berkeley game, and re- mained in town for a week. Gertrude Scudder, June ’06, is living in Watsonville now, and is taking a P. G. course at the High School there. Alexine Mitchell is back at school getting her credits, as she contemplates entering Stan- ford next August. Ira Rader has received his appointment at West Point. Miss Irma Taylor expects to visit Alameda in about a week. Harry Johnson has left Alameda to visit in San Jose, his former home. Emily Frank is now visiting and travelling in Mexico, and expects to stay there until after Christmas. Ruth Notnagle has just returned to Ala- meda from her visit East. Beatrice Gottheim expects to go to Europe in April. She will probably travel in Ger- many, Italy and France: Josephine Kebby, a former Alameda High School student, announced her engage- ment to Chauncey Pond. The wedding is set for February. Josephine Kiser is taking a course at a polytechnic business college. Florence James was up from Los Angeles for a week’s visit. She will return Sunday, and probably reside there indefinitely. Laura Wells came up from Stanford for the big game. has THE BEST THE CAMERA COULD DO FOR BAOTHER FRICK,. ' , [ ROOM: WeA-| 2 f KGWOS kes 4 a ’ BS NOW — Y . = ¥ ‘ wie x ‘ Se irae’ é Cdseee ROL se ‘06 BUBBLES Alan Frick— “One man is as big as his hat band, an- other as big as his waist band.” Helen Perkins— “Quick lunches make slow funeral pro- cessions,”’ Left to the Imagination— “When hearts are trumps, man is usually a jackass,” Jean Tyson— “Cut flowers never come at cut prices,” Grace Renner— ‘None so blind as those in autos.” Henry Jackson — ‘Money is to have, but not to hold.” Ida Spence— “Many wives are leading ladies; many husbands understudies.” Will Everts— “A knocker never makes a The Acorn— “Great oaks from little acorns grow; Great aches from little bottles flow.” Manager of Senior Acorn— hit.” “Big pains from little ache-corns grow.” Senior B French Class “Of all hard subjects we did see, French was the worse, we'll all agree.” Dedicated to Our Friends at School— Do you think you’d like it better, If you thought you'd finished too? Do you think you'd care to join us? If you'd like—why do, oh do. Do you think you'll surely graduate, In the sweet, sweet bye and bye? If you'd really, truly like to, You'd better try— You'd better try. These are Our Sentiments— One, two three four, No, we don’t want any more; Fin, zwei, drei, vier, We've had enough this year; Yet, nee, sam, see, With us you all will agree, It’s great to be through, Just wait till it’s you, One, two, three! A toast to December ‘06— “Here's to the class we know and love, Here’s to its members true; Here’s to our dear old commencement night, When all our toils are through, Up with our flag and float it high, Flashing its gold and red, Till all of us sing to our dear old class ‘o6—miy it ne'er be dead. NOTICE—Entertainment to Le given by the class of December ’06, in the A. H. S, gymnasium, Solo by Miss ‘Tyson, ‘Give Me a Short Man every time.” Solo by Henry Jackson, Faithless Creature.” The Misses ‘Thompson, Mildred Jane Pecker and others, led by Jean will sing “All I Want Is a Bunch of Flowers. Intermission, selection rendered by the High School orchestra, led by Claxton, “Oh, Bring the Wagon Home, John,” “Bedelia,” and “Home, Sweet Home.” Brandt and Jackson, assisted by Cupid Frick, in the thrilling spectacle, “Robbing the Midnight Express.” Miss Spence the well-known artist, will punt in five minutes Em Lou’s heavenly smile upon Helmut Hinck in the pose of a villain, A High Senior French lesson, Boots Everts arguing with the girls about flowers, Jean’s notes. The feature of the evening—Allen J. Frick, better known as “Cupid” Frick, and Miss Coulter, the auburn-haired beauty, in ‘Romeo and Juliet.” Those wishing to spend the remaining part of the evening, may take a row around the tennis court with Heine Jackson, or an auto spin upon the school roof with Boots Everts. “Woman, Thou Turner, pa [‘yson, ” Miss Hohfeld (expounding on Senior Play) —Yes, every one in the cast is from the class except Harry Lepulveda, and he hasnt a speaking part. Mr. Lynch—Is that so? Miss Hohfeld—Yes, I chose him because he had such a good voice. DIFFICULTY OF TiwoO AND MIGHTY SENIORS. Scene—Laid in Miss Hohfeld’s ing Senior B English period. Characters—E. L. F H. F., an ardent admirer. Time—10 minutes. Synopsis of Scenes—Acts, I; Scene I. from young man to Blushes and smiles exchanged. Other THE HIGH room dur- ., a coy young lady; H. scenes, | V. Note passed lady. pupils look a little. Scene II. A note passed back to man from young lady. Blushes and smiles follow again. Miss Hohfeld gets busy. Scene III. Miss Hohfeld noticing exchange of smiles, innocently makes inquiries as to the joke. Both Great young young culprits become greatly embarassed. excitement in class; all pupils stand up to look on the scene of action. Scene IV. The accused gentleman blushingly informs Miss Hohfeld that she is not in on the joke. Young lady becomes very nervous and says she was really trying to pay attention, but could rot under the circumstances. The affair was settled by the young gentleman, who promised to tell Miss Hohfeld all in the near future. Bell rings. WANTED—A HUSBAND. I. Appearance, quite dignified ; Heighth, rather tall, Six feet or thereabouts; Less is too small. Hair—here I hesitate— But at red draw the line. Eyes, any color That’ll ke true to mine. DEL: Smooth shaven, chin cleft, And teeth pearly white; Manners agreeable; A muscle of might. EV: One who'll not grumble When pic-crust is tough, But say with a smile, “Oh, that’s good enough. Wis Love the chief factor, But cash will help some; Don’t want a gad-about, One fond of home. VI. Can’t stand a widower, He need not apply; Rather a younger man, But not too shy. Any one answering to this description ap- ply to “Author, December ’06.” Alan—Oh, Ida, yet? Ida $.—No, not ch-yet—Since when, Ida? have you got those stools Miss Garretson—Miss Tyson, what is “We praise Thee, O God,” the beginning of ? Miss Tyson (after a little thought )—Oh, when they take up the collection. Mr. Frick enters the civics class and inter- rupts the recitation by speaking with Miss Frisbie. As he was going out Mr. Gilbertson says: “Mr. Frick, you have not given me any ex- cuse for teing absent from the civics lesson.” Mr. Frick—Well, please excuse me—I for- cot. Miss Hohfeld—What is the rhyme system of Shelley’s “The Cloud ?” Miss Mitchell—lIt is antiseptic. Oh, don’t you know “HIM,” or rather “IT?” That’s Mister Edward Higgins. Junior—Who is_ that with patent lerther shoes, sporty turned-up trousers? Freshman sport suit, and Mr. Gilbertson (in S$. B. Civics)—Mr. Frick, you my leave the room. General outburst from class. Mr. Browning—You may go too— ( ?) Byron Paul, Edwin Higgins and Harry Na- son are to be tendered a vote of thanks by the figh School for the noble way in which they entertained the yound ladies of the Girls Glee Club of Oakland High. Mr Murphy did it. PHOTOGRAPH oF Tue TEAM,TAKEN B FOOTBALL YUST AFTER THe ERKELEY Game. ee | 6WHO S ms)6WHAT WHERErxr Dames | Ait Si Dt Cs We FOR duing « ur own dyeing CANDY AND CREAMS JOSEPH KOENIG « CO. ALSO 2315 Alameda Ave nr. Park St. Toys and Christmas Goods Monthly Contracts Taken 13842 Park St. Phone Alameda 1983 | Patronize home Industry Tel. Alameda 46 Fine Stationery, Poster Heads, Tally Score, and Playing, Cards School Supplies and Notions cVae Worion” Phone Alameda 1656 Morton Station Alameda, Calif. F. Muhthausen, Prop. A gency for Lehnhardts and Romona Candies We carry only fresh goods - Give them a-trial We carry a complete Itne of Periodicals. Subscriptions taken at Special rates The finest brand of mported, Key West and lonesome Cigars and tobsccos, carried in st .ck PUTZMAN HOFFIMAN Pierce and YPurce Racer Sporting Goods Tribune sntgaar Foot-ball, Bicycles Base-ball, Indian and Moto - Cycles Track Outfitters CHESTNUT STATION PHONE ALAMEDA 999 ALAMEDA, CAL, Prosser Pharmacy We manufacture High Grade Candies, Ice Cream and Water Ices. Special Prices made on Application to Churches Clubs We carry a complete stock of School Supplies and High Grade Stationary We call for and deliver your perscriptions promptly. Three registered Druggists in this Department Coestnut Station, Phone Alameda 345 ALAMEDA Your Important Correspendence takes color to a greater degree than you may think from the paper upon which it’s written. Cheap imitations of real linen are recognized instantly and the few cents saving belittle you. We are advising you well when we suggest your buying of cerrespondence paper and envelopes here. Sschneider’s 1435 PARK ST. Phone Alameda 559 Cards printed from your plate, $1.00 per hundred HAVE YOU TRIED THE Park Hotel The up to date Restraurant OF ALAMEDA Y — P=} = — Y ‘ ea — (=) Yo = = - ort VY = = =) a ceut the any this e€xer- I ” 4 “4 4 4 after receive commencement heard menuoning SA D’ will Yours to please “THE MODE on his purchase. This holds good only rebate of 10 per ourselves on the day one J. J. KREIG J.M.HALTON Phone Alameda 995 1431 PARK STREET Ss ee ee ee ee As BASLE ‘ Morton Station Grocery. We most courteously Manufacturer of solicit your patronage French and Plain Candies at the Morton Station ang te (jrocery. ICE CREAM Yours Truly A. Mathieu Son 1419 PARK ST, ALAMEDA | Open evenings Phone Alameda 1917 When you Advertise 66 99 You get the trade of th In the ACORN Aabioda High Scheel Ihe HASTINGS Tuxedos for young Men are just correct in every detail. Clothing - Furnishings - Shoes - Hats The Hastings Clothing Co. VAD NESS PINE o. A. Hd UIN GE, GONE. Tas, Gakés and Fancy Groceriés 1124 Chestnut St. Phone Alameda 118 SINGER HARTLEY’S WHEELER WILSON SEWING MACHINES HOLIDAY GOODS, POST CARDS, XMAS NOVELTIES 1349 PARK ST. Columbia Phonograph Supplies G. F. UTLEY, Mar. 1321 Park St. PHONS Alameda STATIONERY ALAMEDA 527 Photographs that thoroughly and satisfactorily portray individuals @re comparatively scarce, but we honestly believe that we get more character, pleasing likeness and richness of finish into our pictures than others de. F. A. WEBSTER, STUDIO 111] Washington St. Oakland, Cal. B. OHLSON he Coleroe “batcr 1827 PARK STREET Phone Alameda 1091 Masonic Temple Bullding, Alameda 4 coy “ ) — « Bie y CADW Ss : Peers Peay gt She. WEA Bee ee re tT 1362 PARK STREET Telephone Alameda 889 oC iI oA Te SSsSsEm Meats, Poultry, Fresh Game and Oysters TRY THE LITY BOOK STORE SMILEY GALLAGHER 1303 Park Street, Alameda UNDERTAKERS : = ; ALAMEDA, CAL. For your Xmas Presents this year We have a large line to select from WEST END DKQUG CO. J. C. SEPULVEDA. proprietor Tejephone Alameda 452 1501 Webster St. Alameda Fishing Tackle Sporting Goods Bicycles (QVC) Sundries A. G. DEXTER TREE TEA IT CUPS! H. GRESENS ry | =i inka’ 8 IEIM Florist and Seedman 4 SP All. kinds of plants furnished = ; i : EY BR: wie The leading Candy Store and set out 5 First class seed on hand HOT DRINKS = c Cut flowers to order OYSTER COCKTAILS, ‘ETC. www 1251 PARK STREET Near Encinal Ave. ; Alameda Pecial prices for ice cream 1n bulk Clarigimnas Swell Suits and Top Coats for Alameda Wearers Don’t wait until the last moment but come at once good goods don’t hang around here forever NOW IS THE TIME, C.J. HEESEMAN 1107-1117 Washington St. Oakland OUTFITTERS FOR MALE FOLKS The Enterprise Frult and Produéé Market. H. F. BUSH, Prop. Choice Fruits and Vegetables Canned Fruits and Vegetables KUITER, POULTRY AND EGGS. «chestnut Station, Phone Alameda !653 ALAMEDA GOLDSTEIN CoO. 819 -821 VAN NESS AVE near Ellis Theatrical Masquerade Costumes Official Costumers for all Theatres on Pacific Coast WIGS PLAYBOOKS MAKE UPS GOLDSTEIN CO. PARK hOTEL PHARMACY. PERSCRIPTION DRUGGIST PARK $T. ENCINAL AVE. ALAMELA High grade Drugs, Patent Medicines. Perfumery and Toilet Articles At the lowest cut rate Prices Telephone orders quickly delivered Thone Alameda 2 7 Try our “EUREKA CORN CURc” nothing better for CORNS NOTARY PUBLIC eo late — 5 sche’ Sabet Prof. Eugene Francis J. S. HANLEY Artistic Shoe Polisher Real Estate Agent Insurance Ercker Tan shoes dyed black White canvas shoes ‘heh ane - 1310 PARK T, ALAMEDA Shine.... Ladies Paricr Inside Tel. Alameda 590 1347 Park St. ALAMEDA M. JOOST @ SONS Leading Grocers and Wine Merchants Cor. Encinal Ave. Walnut Street PHONE ALAMEDA I 0 — aa Shaving Parlor First Class Work Under Woodman Hall 1334 Park St. Alameda Cartas De La Pueute, Prop. A FOOL doesn’t envy you because you are smart; a fool doesn’t know he is a fool. That set me to thinking, so | consulted Mrs Minister. ‘If | am a fool I dont know it’, | looking as fierce as I could. ‘‘Nothing doing, papa’’, she remarked; “Keep on thinking you’re smart’’. But how am I to know I’m smart?’’ | persisted. ‘‘keep on bring me those delicious chocolate creams from Lehnhardt’s’’, she said quickly. Now wouldn’t that creamate you? But Ill do it. said Wm. Zing¢s {421 Park St. United States of America Alameda C. H. WEVER Mortician Funeral Director 2322 Santa Clara Ave. Tel. Alameda 157 Residence Tel. Alameda 619 Alameda ©. F. Westphal Practical Watchmaker, Jeweler and Optician Dealer in Watches and Jewelry 1405 PARK ST. AIAMEDA, CAL. GERTRUDE COCKROFT’S Photographic Studio Telephone Alameda 1642 1639 Walnut Street, Alameda, Cal. “Do you want Comfort and Style” SEE OUR UP TO DATE FALL AND WINTER - Fine Foot Wear - De Lancey Espejo Co. 475 14th Street Oakland LOUIS SCHEELINE, a eas ae COLLEGE a2 TATLOR NEW FALL SUITINGS NOW READY 404 14th Street Oaklan d, Cal. WIA SON SFEA BLES BOARDING LIVERY Hacks at all hours Phone Alameda 473 2307 Encinal Ave. Alameda If you want good pure Drugs or a perseription filled Go to a Pharmacy Go to the best Pharmacy F. BINDER, Alameda Phar: macy 1365 Park Street cor. Central Ave. Alameda, Cal. A. O. GOTT, Manufacturing Jeweler Optician We make Class Pins, Medals etc in a first class manner 1363 PARK ST. ALAMEDA Fine Chocolates Ice Cream and and Bon Bons Ice Cream Soda AN A Selected stock of Xmas Confectionery Phone Alameda 566 1427 PARK STREET = Pl 0 Ga yy = “The Cliff House’ San Francisco FOR AMUSEMENT mM, JOUR, | FOR Goes. Téas, Gake’S and Fanoy Groceriés 1124 Chestnut St. Phone Alameda 118 “OLDEST AND BEST” There are six schools in the Heald chain, but the one you should attend is the Heald-Dixon in the Bacon Block. It costs nothing to learn what Heald’s As- sociated Colleges can do for you that the ordinary schools cannot. Accomodation for Five Hundred Students has been provided for our opening on January second. Arrange for your course Without dolay. ve Pi eR co oe ADDS BACON BLOCK . CAKLAND Book Binders; Lithographers; Embossers; and Engravers. Stock Certificates and Corporation Seals M. T. HOPKEN, Pres. L. C. HOPKEN, M’g’r. Hopken Printing GOMpany 620 Santa Clara Ave. Alameda March, 1906 Published by the Alameda High School, Alameda, Cal. THE ACORN 37 Spring and Summer Term Begins at Polytechnic Business Gollese April 2d Enroll now and prepare for a position by October kes One hundred young men and women wanted to take our business train- ing and Shorthand and Typewriting courses. Write to-day for Tho New Polytechnic College 12th and Free Catlogue and plan Harrison streets, Oakland, Cal. to enroll on April 2d: Ayres new modern {Business College Ayres Modern now offers the best facilities and invites i the young people of Alameda to visit the school under new management. Business College Life Scholarship $50 723 Market St., S. F. All Commercial, Shorthand and Typewrit- ing Courses Thoroughly Taught MY LADY is fastidious as to her stationery as she is about her persou and its adornment. So she is careful about her correspondence paper; so she is apt to make her selections of station- ery from our bountiful, yet select, stock. “My lady” has many compan- ions in speaking well of this store. Will you join “My Lady’s” train? SCHNEIDER’S 1435 Park Street Phone Ala. 559 Cards printed from plates $1.00 per hundred. Patronize Our Advertisers. 4 DAY IN RUSSIA MEAN TRICK EDITORIAL EXCHANGES ATHLETICS: - GIRLS’ ATHLETICS ALUMNI NOTES LOCALS PERSONALS JOSHES tawes L Dawns oe Palma Non Sine Pulvere Vou. X. ALAMEDA HIGH SCHOOL, MARCH, 1906 A DAY IN RUSSIA CHAPTER I! The soft, dim light filled the church, and the sun , shooting its persistent rays through the highly arched, deeply colored windows, cast its golden and green and purple and red beams here and there, somewhat lighting up the gloomy recesses and darkest nooks and at last fell gently upon a drooping figure kneeling at the feet of the Virgin Mary. Not a sound was to be heard. All was an awe- inspiring silence. The atmosphere of the church was musty, while the rough board pews were thick with dust and the whole interior showed the utmost neglect as did all places of worship in Russia that beautiful autumn morning. Suddenly a half sobbing sigh broke the stillness, the form at the Madonna’s feet stirred, and an anguished cry thrilled through the room of “O, Mary, mother of Jesus! Save me! Save me! I have come to thee for help! Here I lie at thy feet! Be good to your child! Save her! Save her!” “Hush! Hush! my child,” said a soothing voice while at the same time a black robed priest rose from a dark corner of the building, and coming to the sobbing girl, rested his hand in blessing on het head. “The All Powerful will save thee from these mobs, child, as He has saved me to work His greater glory. But come! We must be going! Come with me,” and he lifted her to her feet. Tall and beautiful she looked as she stood by the old priest, the sunbeams shining on her black hair and white face, her dark eyes looking from beneath the finely curved brows, and her whole bearing displaying the utmost dejection and fear. Her garments, which were of costly material, were torn and soiled, showing that the wearer had traveled far. Such was the wealthy young Jewess, Rebecca Soulinsky, of St. Petersburg, as she looked standing in St. Andrew’s church on the outskirts of the great city. ‘ “And you are sure, St. John, that the mobs will not come here?” she asked, looking inquiringly into the old priest’s face. He nodded, but she, saying nothing more, followed after him as he stepped cautiously across the creaking board floor to the door. Opening it, he held up his hand for Rebecca to stop, peered warily out, then 40 drawing the girl after hi ‘| 1 th loor and hurried carefully on into the clun yf tr which stood at the back of the church “Wait here a1 make no noise! not eve! ir,” said the old i | l and then turning, trees until he disappeared but. stood idly in had in St. Petersburg, � persecu vas a man exceed- ung women, but es her imagination, [ merry blue asant soliloquy muscle the 1 , buzz of voices, and ‘r, commands ring out in ir voice. A terrible her, she sinks down wy ground, for she Shall she fly? , she tries to rise, N comes the angry ut spasmodic laughter, Now a sudden stillness completely if she could reach them, but rather falling on hands stones, dry leaves and crack- far up the road church stands a small house, apparently a pale, frightened face appear at the hears an infant’s smothered cry. Again ancing mob is strangely quiet, which makes it is broken and a fiendish laugh rings out so hile at the same time a heavy, vil- lanous man ri from the brush near by. He, too, has seen the face and heard the cry. places his h to his mouth uttering a loud whistle and as if in obedience the signal many half-starved, ill- kempt looking: men rise from various hi ‘ places along the road and at a signal from the leader gather together and for a time talk very earnestl Then one leaves the crowd and going to the house knocks. Rel The shes at the door and building while others surround it so that thet [ the inmates. of great howling mob, but n the met appear half dragging, man betw them. wom: her ey leep-sunken, pome man, being toward Surely the friendly shade of tl are saying her if one sa again through ] her mind. but she fully determined that they should not get her. the men are The mob has finished its bloody catching them again as they ne down. ‘They are hiding place. . What l is i i where she is. She and then another, but “Crack.” recognizes “Ssh! d ecca needed mn “Don’t absorbed in if we can They stood silently and before them. “Ha! Ha!” laughed one this time.”’ “Here,” shouted the leader, eo into the church and search i you surround the church and let silently obeyed. The old priest, taking Rebecca’s hand starts to leave the place when hearing a low, joyful exclamation from her he turns and sees a tall young man, evidently an American, standing at her side. St. John frowns sternly and is about to speak when one of the men, pointing at Down the three standing there exposed, rushes toward them crying, “ with the priest! Down with the Jew!” The rest fellow him howling and swinging their clubs. but at A MEAN TRICK “See here, Thompson,” said the earnest young man to his rather new to this country an well man There coming full sail I il ung fellow tur 1 that curve yonder and shot th nimal just in. tin te avi ters fron Wild animals? I’ve lived hereabouts thirt ld years and my advi¢e is—stick to your gun and be on tl okout ou’re ne} safe.” This con somewhat wild regi party of four men wh bent on spending a few woodman, horse. party f tl in all his tricks and prac “earnest young man,” Rolfe and his compant Renner. hurried gun, and Rolfe danger. “What do you say, Thompson, to giving the green ones kill,” drawled McKay. It will be something new for them, and be sides, my wife objects to any more skins. The first one to old Bruin coming shall give the word, and if Rolfe brings him get the skin,—if Renner hits him, it is his.’ “T’'m with you,’ was Thompson’s quick re joinder. boys 4 One might have almost believed on Rolfe’s face, the careless look of that the suggestion was entirely in accordan (five years of dramatic work in an amateur standing them in good stead.) were not exactly fearless, and that d slowly mastering them that a hunter’s life their dreams—was more precarious th The party had meanwhile arrived already rounding it—when suddenly | thicket. “Quick boys, a bear! Don’t forget the kin. This way McKay!” Wild panic and equally wid scramble for boulder, tree, bush—any thing! To dismount from the horses took very little time, to abandon them to the mercy of the oncoming foe, When t lust had sub sided, behold Rolfe and Renner, the former crouched hind a log, his gun shaking, it is true, but | | echt ahead. 1 Renner? He was making himself ; é hind a pine tree. An eternity passed—w: at bear never comé¢ “Here you are, Rolfe,” calle “Aim low !”—and down the path, sniffing the air eagerly, came an exceptionally small black and tan black dog. “ACORN” STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF : : ; . HELEN WHIT! STORIES : : : : ; GERTRUDE SCUDDEI EXCHANGES : ; P : . FRANK LAWRENCE, ’06 ALUMNI : : : : : : ALICE MAURER, ’o5 JOSHES ; : : : ; : ; ALAN FIELD, ’06 GIRLS ATHLETICS : : , GERTRUDE BROWN, ’o8% BOYS ATHLETICS : ; ; ; RUSSELL BAKER, ’o06 BOYS REPORTER - : ; A . WILL EVERTS, ’06% GIRLS REPORTER : : KATHERINE SHARPSTEIN, ’06 CHARLOTTE BRUSH 07 , RUTH HOLT ’o8 { IDA SPENCE ’o6Y% BUSINESS MANAGER ; ; : con PAR, CLAXTON;e7 ASSISTANT MANAGER . : + ost VG cHASLE TEER: 07 THE ATHLETIC SHOW The farce, “My Lord in Livery,” presented by the Boys’ Athletic Association on the sixteenth of this month, did not receive the support which it should have been accorded. Now, this show was given by the Association in order to raise money for it’s various needs: it was ex- tensively advertised ; the cast was well-chosen: and yet the performance was not, financially, a success. There can be only one reason for this, and that is that the students of the Alameda High School are not sufficiently interested in their Alma Mater to care about her athletic success. We do not believe this to be true; our athletic shows in the past have always been well-supported, and this present indifference of the student body is altogether beyond our comprehension. In a school so small as ours, the student body should stand solidly behind all student enterprises and ob RX, 06 ART STAFF activities, and accord them its undivided support. In this particular case, the worthiness of the cause, aside from the excellence of the play, merited the hearty support of every loyal student of the A. H. S. Now, that’s all, and since we are not fond of printing sermons in these columns, please don’t make us do it again. THE PIN CONTROVERSY THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS noug some of th nany exchanges which we have received during past month, � is a tendency to mix the joshes with the adver tisements. This is a poor policy if intentional, and a mistake worthy of immediate correction, if unintentional. Perhaps, the managers arc able to get more advertisements by promising such a mixture to their patrons. If so, he is subordinating the dignity and literary tone of the paper to a mere mercenary motive, and a motive unwor thy of such a sce [f it were borne in mind that a school is judged to a certain extent by the kind of paper it issues, such slovenliness would not exist. Furthermore, if tre student body would support a paper in the proper nanner, the managers would not have to resort such desperate means to keep the paper “going.” There mS igi a tendency to Tun” se lifferent departments to gether, “space,” evidently being at a premium, it seems necessary to utilize every bit of it, and as a result the pape: lacks neatness, When the writer sees an exchange of this kind, he refrains from criticising the editors and managers, but he does wonder what kind of a student body is supporting that paper. Surely, if they took any pride or inter est in their paper, they would be more liberal in their financial aid, thus making it unnecessary for the editor to sacrifice the neatness of the whole publication, merely for the lack of a couple of pages of “space. ‘The AF gis,” of kland High, is an excellent paper. | The story ‘Beauty and Beast,” deset special mention, for it is seldom that we find a story of its merit in a high school publication. ‘an add to its excellence Berkeley | lich, ( by. keeping the joshes ; “ads” separate. Its stories are above the average, and its cover design is especially good. ‘or the Sake of the Old School,” is an interesting story to be found in the “Red and White,” of Vallejo. That cut at the head of the exchange column is st strik Y Ve ‘The Spinster,” of San Mateo, i � most unique exchange re ceived. An exchange column in verse is decidedly novel. Spinsters would be at a premium if they had as many good qualities as has the “Spinster” of San Mateo. By Nee: CED Se BASEBALL On February 28th the baseball team played the U. C. ’Varsity on the campus. The inability of the boys to hit the ’Varsity pitchers safely proved to be our undoing. Randolph had the ’Varsity completely at his mercy, except in the fourth, when two hits, a couple of ragged errors, and a passed ball allowed four runs in for the ’Varsity. After the fourth there was no scoring until the ninth, when Ran- dolph lined out a three bagger, and scored on Jenkins’ sacrifice. The playing of our team after the fourth was every bit as fast and clean as that of the U. C. sm feature of the game was the work of “Churb” Hubbard on second. � had more chances than any other fielder and accepted them all eatin the semblance of an error. The infield of our team is exceedingly strong, but will be of no use if the outfielders don’t wake up, and what’s more, the entire team is weak at the bat. March 2nd the team journeyed to U. C. again and went into the game with their minds made up to win. From the first inning to the ninth it was nip and tuck, and when the game_ stopped at the end of the ninth the score stood 3 to 3. We took the lead in the first and held it until the ninth, when the ‘Varsity horse shoe worked over time and they managed fluke. A thrown ball striking a U. C. base runner a glancing blow, rolled off just far enough to give the runner time to score. The ’Varsity were clearly outplayed, outhit and outpitched in this game, as the score book shows. Randolph was in his best form and struck out ten of the U. C. batters. Brooks put up his usual fine game on first Brooks so far outclasses any prep school first base- man in the A. A. L. that comparisons are odious. Shepard is not up to the form he displayed last year, but this cannot be expected, as he not only has the burden of captaincy on his shoulders, but will have to do nearly all the pitching this season. A practice game was played with Berkeley High at Idora Park on March 6th. Everybody was given a thorough work out and if we can’t get a winning team out of all the material on hand something needs fixing at once. The game ended in our favor 8 to 5.. to score on a men Sch 01 Had E the any Sepulveda and Manager Na tL Stott. March 24th. eam, and big the winners of a dance. now, BASKET BALL The basket-ball girls have been practicing faithfully, except when the inclement weather prevented, in the hope that they may bring home a few victories from the games scheduled for the c ming weeks. On Saturday, March 3rd, these daring girls braved the storm and went to the Girl’s High to play a game with the team from that school. Alas! No, we were not defeated, do not be alarmed, and the opposing team wasn’t either, for there was no game; owing to a serious mistake, no teal Was .o meet us, so all retraced their steps and returned to Alameda. ‘The game was postponed until the first Sat urday in April. Saturday, March roth, the first game of the Alameda-San Mateo series was played at San Mateo. The orange and black came off the field victorious by the score of fe OSs but the score does not tell of the closeness of the game, which was hotly contested from start to finish. ‘The feature of the game was the splendid defensive work of our guards, and it was largely due to their exertions that the San Mateo end of the score was not greater. Miss Stroupe did all the scoring for Alameda, and her playi a l, was a source of the greatest strength to the team. The line-up for the game was: centers, lageter Miss Usinger, Miss Grow, Miss Lamborn; guards, Miss S« ete? (captain); and Miss Roche; forwards, Miss Stroupe and Miss Coulter. Miss Bareilles replaced Miss Coulter in the second half. We wish to express our gratitude to the San Mateo girls for the kindness and open-handed hospitality which they extended to us, mak ing our visit to San Mateo a very pleasant remembrance, and indeed almost making up for the defeat. Girls of the San Mateo High, we hope to be able to do as much for you in the near future. The program for the term is well-filled. Om the nineteenth we expect to play a team from the San Jose Normal School; on the thirty-first, one with the San Francisco Polytechnic; and the seventh of April is set apart for the game with the Girl’s High. Aside from these, return games will be played on the new court sometime before the close of the term with both San Mateo and the Girl’s High. ALUMNI NOTES. Miss Edith White, 03, who for the past two vears has been attend- ; | ; ing the University of California, is at present in the East, visiting Miss Willow Butler, ’03, at New York. She writes with enthusiasm of a visit to West Point. Miss Ethel O’Brien, ’05, is at Los Angeles, where she will spend a few months. 2g ember. While at college Miss Parker was a prominent member of the dramatic society, “Mask and Dagger.’ She also took a part in her “Junior Farce.” Miss Florence Parker, ’o1, graduated from Berkeley last Dec- Miss Mary Van Orden, ‘oI, possesses a great honor, being one of the few women elected this year to the membership of the Honor So- ciety, Phi Beta Kappa, at the University of California. Many of the instructors at Alameda High School belong to this society. Lately many of the graduating classes have shown their class spirit by frequent reunions. Enjoying a social time they also keep in touch with Alameda High School events. LOW SENIOR PLAY The first of the monthly entertainments came off with great success. It was an original farce written by Adele Ehrenberg, Ida Spence and Helen Stroupe, and produced by members of the class of Dec., ’o6. The play contained some good joshes on the faculty and students and many funny situations were encountered. Some of the participants recieved several beautiful boquets from their friends in the June, ‘06 class, which were fully appreciated. Altogether the play was fine, and will serve as a good example for the others to come. Dr. Thompson has prepared some rare treats for the student body in th e form of lectures and music. DECEMBER ’06 DANCE The Low Senior Dance given by the Class of Dec., ’06, proved a most delightful affair. There was not too much of a crowd to make it uncomfortable to dance, and the crowd itself was a jolly one. The and decorations were in red, and green smilax was strung all around across the hall, giving a very artistic appearance. The surprise of the evening, though, was an electric ‘“’o6” strung over the stage. It came as a surprise and was really fine, giving a glowing effect to the whole hall. Yank furnished the music and about sixteen dances and four extras were given. In the whole the dance was a great success, every- one seeming to enjoy themselves, which was the object. MIDDDE ’,.B” THEATER PARTY The Middle B English Class spent a most enjoyable and instructive afternoon at the Central Theatre on Saturday, March 10, under the efficient chaperonage of Miss Hohfeld. ‘The Tale of Two Cities,” was the attraction, and furnished thrills galore. CLASS ORGANIZATIONS The Low Middles organized some time ago. Their officers are: President, ‘“Ted’’ Searle; Vice-President, Miss Bradley ; Secretary, Miss Nason; Treasurer, Byron Paul. the show. ey istry B Mir. Minium xpounding cl il theor “Mr. Dexter, do you remember of ever reading about a man named Sampson, T THE CENTRAL. ever on tl 1e stage?” asked the cabbage. .’ replied the egg. ‘I was cast for the villian, and made newly captured horse thief Dangled f [In whisper varse he muttered, “This suspense is killing me”—Ex. OLD FRIENDS. We forgot Maslin last time and so many complaints hay ebeen received that we feel it is necessary to state that Mas. is still on deck and queening at the usual rate i ut his voice isn’t of the same quality as formerly. ] wa | elves heard. MIDDLERS The Middle . yw will come off n and it i xpected to do the schor l ae, Getting class-pins! rate. ATHLETICS. The Basket Will we get Where is the running How crowded the tennis courts are! We ought to win the Be Py chai nape ship , from present indications. Dancing is a form of Athl , ergo, it should not be prohibited. DEBATING. There isn’t any. Norris Rowe’s Circus (in the future), conducted by J] Norri and Short Rowe. Mr. Bartlett a oe es Civics )—‘“‘Shall the Governm the use of tobacco? Shall. prohibit games of chance?” Baker, Holland and Brush—‘“ No!” HA-HA! IST. SENIOR—“When is the furnace room not a furnace room?” 2ND. SENIOR—“When Jean and Hon are there.” LITTLE SCRUB—“Why, where’s the joke?” [St ginal )R—“‘Because then it’s a spoon-holde (i. e. Low § nior Dances. ) “Who gave ree bride away “Her little brother. He stood up 1 right in the middle of the cere- mony and yelled, ‘Hurray, Fanny, you've got him at nana Buck—‘‘Are you going to get a new suit this summe Deac—‘‘No, my tailor says he can’t afford it. ‘A is the maid of winning charm, the snug encircling How many times is A in He questioned calculatingly. She blushed, and said with air sedate, “Its not quite clear; please demonstrate.” —Ex. Take Miss Garrettson’s advice, Jack, and don’t go to the Skating rink on school nights. The faculty are all “union,” to judge by the lock-outs. If we should print every josh that is handed in, the school would go crazy—but don’t let that discourage you. ‘Tandatl ithe ‘arly Californian d manner. “Snipe,” grandfather, Mr. Sidney , is elegaic verse. Senior—‘‘Bill writes Scrub | Senior—‘Perhaps.”’ Rabbit Nasot Ted is no REVEREND SENIORS. Encinal | No Senior dance! “What is this line, “Anti-cataleptic.” Jenkins, Searle and Baker, authorities on Rink, night after comn ! Bids 7 | AT au 3 M4 , ¢ a ( y Scott and Eastman, ‘authorities on Graft. f Sf lLoui1is Schee line 404 Foutreenth Street, OAKLAND The College ‘Tailor yea_NEW SPRING SUITINGS NOW READY THE ACORN Justa Word | ABOUT THIS “New-Sak” HH eat Double-breast- ed, chuck full of style,comes in lines at Copyright 1906 by Hart Schaffner €9 Marx $12.50, $15.00, $17.50, $20.00 and $25.00 Oakland prices are lower than San Francisco prices. And styles just as snappy. Suppose you come over to Oakland and do your Spring trading with ij. 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