Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 260 of the 1908 volume:

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Senevieve Pattiani, Kenneth Rogers Art Staff: John Coyle, Edwin Murray, Charles Gibbs, Horace Wooley, Alan Beringer Business Manager Homer Spence Editor’s Address, 1429 Benton Entered as second class matter at the post office at Alameda, California Vol. 14 ALAMEDA HIGH SCHOOL FREEDOM, OR--? ; FFF There had been a game of cards, an accusation, a quarrel, a threat and angry words; there had been a flash of steel, a shot, another, and one of the men had fallen over in the dust, never to rise again. It was in a little mining town in the mountains, and before the crowd of rough miners realized what it all meant it was too late. Then they had seen the survivor mount the fleetest broncho in the village and ride away into the night and the darkness swifter than a meteor across the black sky ; and when he was already miles away someone had raised the head of the man who lay in the dust, and the Sheriff came hurrying to the scene of the battle. No one seemed to blame the slayer, not even the Sheriff himself, for the manner of the man who had been slain was known to all. Still, the duty to the law was to bring the offender to justice—at least, to bring him to trial and to a short term of imprisonment for his act. So, after a little delay, the Sheriff and his men scoured the neighboring mountains and plains, and offers of reward for the safe deliverance of the guilty man were posted. The Sheriff was looking out for re-election. 3ut the weeks passed by with no trace of the one who had fired the shot, and the affair was almost forgotten. Yet they missed the fugitive, for, despite his fiery temper and his untamed passions, he had been a general favorite in camp. The weeks lengthened into months. ee a At the time of the shooting there had been a man in town who was trying to uplift the rough miners about him. He was a mis- sioner, and preached night after night to all who would listen. Although sincere in his aim to lead the world nearer to the King- dom of Heaven, and never swerving from his path of duty, he did not appeal to the men, nor had he been able to win them over to his beliefs and standards of morality as a more sympathetic nature might have done. He was a man of the keenest perception, and could peer into the very soul—and not always with kindness and The Acorn good will. His sense of right and wrong was very well developed, and unmerciful justice was one of his strong themes. A man of truth and honor, he had never been known to break his word, and when once he vowed a vow no circumstance or incident could make him yield, whether in the right or in the wrong. When he left the town his departure was not regretted by the men, for many had been brought to justice by his efforts. Then he journeyed far into the North, preaching here and there to the cattle- men and miners , ever in his path of duty. The missioner had come to a narrow log that bridged a roaring mountain torrent. Directly across the river was a lumber camp and a county seat, which was to be his place of action for the com- ing months. The sternness of his nature had been deepened by his often unsuccessful contact with his fellow-men. It was late in the afternoon, and the sky was black and cloudy, casting a look of deso- lation and sorrow over the mountain scene. On the opposite bank sat a man, weary after the hard day’s work. He was gazing into the waters, tired of it all. Tired phys- ically, mentally, morally—tired of the dread of capture. He was the one who had fired the shot in the mining village farther South ; yet how clever was his disguise! He glanced up a little nervously when he heard the approach- ing footsteps; he saw the missioner, and the nervousness deepened to fear; he saw the look of recognition in the eye of the other, and the fear changed almost to hatred. They had never been friends. The missioner fixed his keen, steely eye on the man, accusingly. He spoke with cold determination. “John Mathewson,” he said, “you have been a fugitive from justice for six months. I thank God that I have the opportunity to send you back to it. There will be no chance for escape this time, either.” The hatred in the eye of the other deepened, as in desperation he saw that there was no way of persuading that missioner that the identification was incorrect. He straightened himself up to his six feet of manhood, and looked down on his accuser with almost a sneer. “T’d like to know how it is you consider me in your power, you little snip of a man!” The missioner glared. “The Sheriffs within a few hundred feet can easily overpower you,” he said. “The reward is all the inducement they ‘need to per- suade them. I intend to identify you directly. You shot a fellow- man, crushed out a life, and you must and shall pay the penalty ! The penalty, yes, the penalty! Had he not been paying the penalty day by day with remorse and the fear and anxiety of the hunted? Was more penalty justly his? : Then, again, came the feeling of hatred for the man who was about to betray his secret, mingled with his strong and youthful love of life and freedom—of freedom more than life. Justice in the court of law in the home town would mean imprisonment rather than the death sentence, would rob him of his freedom instead of his life. Yet how he loved his freedom, even more than he loved his The Acorn life! The glory and grandeur of the mountains, the wildness of the scenery, the work of hauling the great logs, and, above, all his leadership and popularity among the men! Imprisonment would be far worse than death! Then, as he looked at the waters, a thought entered the con- fusion of his brain. How easy, oh how easy! But it was the thought of a coward, and he hastily put it aside. He glanced at the missioner, waiting coldly and sternly before him. ‘The hatred again, oh, what hatred! Another thought, an- other easy way! The bank was slippery, and one touch would send him to a watery grave, and who could tell the tale and prove it was not an accident? But another human life, could he be accountable for another human life? “Come,” said the missioner, “you see there is no escape.” He started up the bank, but suddenly his foot slipped—there was a splash, and—he had fallen into the river. The man on the bank saw it, dazed. Now had come his chance for escape, and he was in no way accountable for it—for this death it was purely accidental. Yet he could save him, save him from the angry torrents by his massive strength. His freedom or a human life—which ‘was it to be? A life, a life, could he be responsi- ble for two lives, rather than one? Could he have the dreadful thought that two had met their death because of him? Yes, be cause of him, for he could save this second if he would. And suddenly the black clouds in the West parted, and the brilliancy of the setting sun lighted the soul of the man, bringing peace, hope and happiness, as he leaped into the river to save the life of the man who was‘to rob him of his freedom. GERTRUDE BROWN. REPARATION FFF He was a spy, scorned and despised alike by friend and foe. Moreover, he was not a willing traitor to his country, for he con- sidered that he had been forced to do the thing. “Adverse cir- cumstances,” that ever-present excuse of the weak-willed man, was his mental justification. Well he remembered the day that he had entered Manila with the victorious American army. Every incident was stamped indelibly upon his brain. He recalled the glances of hate and scorn with which he was received by his sur- rendering countrymen, and he remembered what a sickening clutch he had felt at his throat as the colors of his country, of his be- loved Castile, were lowered to the ground. A native woman had grasped a small American flag and had trampled it to the earth; and he, though he shared her sentiments to the utmost he had been forced to assist in her arrest. Yes, he was a Castilian of the bluest blood, and he loved his country passionately. Hs was merely tolerated by the Americans. They had no use for spies, they had said, when he had sneaked in and given himself The Acorn up, so many weeks before—and he had been astounded at the discovery. At the time he had felt justified in his deed; but now, day by day, he felt the conviction creeping over him that he had com- mitted the unpardonable crime—he was an outcast from all the world. No land could he ever call “home;” never again would he feel that delicious thrill which is alone produced by deeds of patriot- ism; and he became lowered, day by day, into the depths of black despair. He was leading a detachment of soldiers through a tangled swamp jungle, in order to overcome the Spaniards by a flank movement, when a scheme shaped itself in his mind by which he would be able to lead the Americans to destruction and at the same time reinstate himself in the favor of his countrymen. He would guide the Americans to a place where they would be directly in the firing line between the two struggling armies, and, thus creat- ing a divergence, would enable his own compatriots to charge, while the Americans withheld their fire for fear of hitting their countrymen. They were continually getting nearer to the roar of the battle, and, stopping the company, he werit forward to reconnoiter. He intended reaching the Spanish army and laying his plans before the commandant; but as he emerged between the firing lines he was struck over the head by a bolo wielded by a native scout. The Filipino gave him one look and ran on, leaving him for dead. He was not dead, however, for a low-hanging branch had turned the knife in the native’s hand and he had been struck senseless by the flat side of the blade. The American captain, who was left back in the underbrush, having waited the appointed time, made his way forward with his company and arrived just in time to assist in the final rout of the Spaniards. The spy awoke and deliriously made his way forward through the gathering dusk to the now deserted trench. Picking up a tat- tered Spanish flag, he staggered forward, singing a national hymn. Many times he stumbled and fell, yet he made his way forward till he came into the light of many camp-fires, around which the American soldiers were sitting down to their evening meal. Three sentries challenged him peremptorily, but he made his way for- ward, waving the tattered emblem of his mother country. Again he was challenged, but still he kept on. Three shots rang out simultaneously, and he leaped high in the air and fell sprawling, clutching the sod. He had made repara- tion for his deed—his penance was complete, and his soul was clean in the sight of God. A. C. BERINGER. In the first edition of The Acorn it was mentioned that a very prosperous season was anticipated by all and that never before had such school spirit been present. Now, when the term is near- ing its close, and when the staff of the regular Acorn has nearly completed its work, it rejoices with you that all the bright promises are being fulfilled. Yes, these have indeed been satisfactory months for us all, and before the first of June will undoubtedly be more so. There is work still unfinished, however, which still needs the assist- ance of the school. For instance, baseball season is not half over, and baseball—well, all our hopes are centered in baseball. Of course you have supported the team with your good will and are straining every effort to attend the games. Yet how many are there who neglect the financial support that means so much? Is it school spirit to be a non-member of the Student Body, because you have neglected to pay your dues? Remember, too, that The Acorn is included in that sixty cents, and also that election day will soon come along. When a new Acorn staff takes up the work after the summer vacation it is hoped that even more support will be given by the school than there has been this term. This term—well, the paper has improved, a little, because the interest in it has increased. There is still room for advancement, however, and we hope to see this effected. Remember that whatever strides are made must be due to the efforts of the school at large, rather than those of the staff alone, and that the credit or the blame of The Acorn to Ala- meda High rests with the students. The final edition, which will be out about the first of June, will be a souvenir of the senior class, edited and managed entirely by the graduates. It promises to be one of the best ever produced, The Acorn and those who purchase it will have not only pleasure and enter- tainment, but also the satisfaction that they have supported an enterprise that means much to the class of June, ‘08. THE PLAYGROUND Ftss In this number of the Acorn we wish to voice the sentiment of the pupils of the schools of Alameda in regard to the playground which we hope will materialize soon. In the first place, everyone wants one large playground. In the second place, if it is decided to have two or three smaller play- grounds, we want one which is large enough to hold an athletic field for the various sports. This “one large playground” bill is supported by the most prominent and unbiased men in Alameda, who are trying to con- serve the best interests of their town and especially the younger generation, and who are not looking out for the welfare of Recrea tion Park and other minor interests. The opposing faction to the “one large playground” bill offers the Thompson property, the Waymire property, and the Hayes tract. The Waymire tract is not available, so that is out of the question. The Southern Pacific Co. has a franchise to run an elec- tric road through the Thompson tract, thus preventing an athletic field on that site. ‘The Hayes tract is the most desirable of the three, but it is hardly large enough for an athletic field; and if one should be laid out, it would necessitate the destruction of some of the finest trees in town. The purchase of these three tracts would therefore leave the school boys without an athletic field of any kind. The people do not seem to realize the chance they have in buy- ing the Dunn-Taylor tract. It is the largest tract in Alameda and it will only be a short time before it will not be available. If the people wish to give an athletic field and large picnic grounds and so forth, as it was originally intended, everything seems to point to this Dunn-Taylor tract. For those who are not able to visit it the following description may help to impress upon them the advantages which this tract affords. It is situated on the bay shore with a water frontage of about a thousand feet and has a fine beach which affords good oppor- tunities for swimming. It is about seven hundred feet deep at one end and about eight hundred at the other. The whole tract con- sists of about twelve acres. The Taylor tract, which covers about four acres, is covered with oak trees and is an ideal place for a park. The Dunn tract, which is separated from this tract by Pros- pect street, seems to be made for an athletic field. The tract is very level and the cost of putting it into shape would be very small. It is sincerely hoped that the citizens of Alameda will see this tract and its various advantages and help us.to secure the one large playground by voting for the Dunn-Taylor tract in the coming election. . SPENCE, ’08. APELEPTIES x, BASEBALL Foss Baseball season is now in full sway, and numerous games have been played, and numerous ones won. Alameda has a faster team this year than ever before, and the whole school is proud of its work and its victories and ready to support it with enthusiasm and good will. Last year the baseball boys caused the rival High Schools to bow down to them, the champions, and this year—well, a few weeks will decide whether that homage will be repeated. If spirit and hard work count for aught the boys have a fairly good chance, haven’t they? For the benefit of those who do not read “Editor” Wilson’s notes in The Argus some of the games which have kept the boys so busy will be briefly reviewed. A. H. S. 11, SAN RAFAEL 2. The bunch went to San Rafael on the 7th of March and wal- loped the other fellows by-the above score. Mackie pitched for Alameda, and certainly did well. Other remarkable features were noticeable by their absence. A. H. S$. 10, MT. TAMALPAITS 4. On the afternoon of the same day Mt. Tamalpais Academy were defeated. An accident to Frank Gay marred the game, for he twisted his ankle in sliding bases. “Garbie” is all right now, however. ST. MARYS 3, A. H. S. 2. In this game Alameda’s winning streak was shattered, but only after a hard fight. Brush and McFarland were the home team’s battery. Johnson was responsible for the two runs by a two-bagger that brought in Kues and Mackie. A. H.S. 10, U. C. FRESHMEN 4. In this game Alameda won by superior all-round playing. An- The Acorn other game will be played shortly, a match which will be more closely contested because of the improvement of the U. C. “babies.” A. A. §;.10; LOWELL 2: Lowell at last had its much-wished-for chance at our team and got what it was looking for, with a little more besides. Alameda’s battery was McFarland and Mackie. A. H. S. 18, ANDERSON’S ACADEMY 0. And first league game at that! Pretty good, huh? The game was so slow, however, that “Jedge” had to shovel off the grass that was growing on his shoes. A. H. S. 24, ST. IGNATIUS 4. The score does not tell the (time) story of the game, although in one inning our team opened a pot of glue and stuck around smashing the ball for a whole hour. St. Ignatius was handicapped, however, by lack of familiarity with the field. A. H. S. 7, BELMONT 1. Alameda showed its stuff surely this time when it beat Reid’s aggregation. Belmont is a fast team, and its defeat was a surprise to many. Gay distinguished himself by ably filling the catcher’s position, for McFarland “had to work.” Kues’ absence was also felt. ST. MARYS 4, A. H. S. 2. Again. Nuf ced. A. H.S. 3, SAN JOSE 0. It is needless to review this contest, for the whole school seemed to turn out to see it, although it was only a practice game. The San Jose series of games excited more interest among the school at large than any other but big league games has ever done, and showed that the school is back of its team with hearty good will. SAN JOSE I, A. H. S. 0. A great game, that, and played in a great little town, San Jose. San Jose is a good team and earned its victory, though by a stub- born fight. A. H. S. 1, SAN JOSE 0. Another great game, and ten innings at that! The Alameda team secured eleven hits to San Jose’s three, but somehow luck seemed to have deserted until the tenth, when Mackie ripped out a single. By an error of San Jose’s right fielder, he reached third. ‘Bonce” McFarland was there with the big stick and squeezed him home. This was the closest of the three great struggles be- tween San Jose and Alameda, giving Alameda supremacy by two victories to San Jose’s one. The games were very interesting to spectators, were valuable practice to the teams, and showed that if San Jose and Alameda meet in a semi-final championship game grit and hard work will determine the victor. The school is proud of the team, proud of its victories, and eager to see more of them. It supports the team well, is interested in all it does, and is only too anxious to attend the games. But does it also give the financial support due? Does it pay up its Associated Students dues of a little fifty-cent piece to help baseball and all the other things? The team is under very heavy expense, the school has to stand for it, and that means you! The only items in track athletics for this month are the inter- class field day and the dual meet with Vacaville, as Alameda did not run in the A. A. L. The inter-class meet was won by the Juniors, who defeated the Sophomores by a narrow margin. The stars of the day were Etter, 10, who won the 50, 100 and 220-yard dashes, and Shattutk, ‘09, who won the half and the mile runs. The 440 was won by Cummings, ’11, a new man from Santa Bar- bara, who is a good runner, but unfortunately not eligible for the big meets. Thorpe, for the Freshmen, captured the broad jump and won in all fourteen points; Spence, ‘08, won the high jump, and Bruzzoni, 09, the shot-put. The meet with Vacaville ended with a victory for Vacaville of forty points to our eighteen. This does not tell the whole story, however, for things were pretty even up to the relay, which they captured. Worthington won the shot-put for Alameda, was second in the hammer-throw and tied with Thorpe for first in the mile. Ma- cauley, who was not in training, won the broad jump and was sec- ond in the 100-yard dash. Vacaville forfeited the 440 to Macauley and Perkins, as their man was ill. Shattuck was second in the 880, and Naylor second in the 220. Vacaville won the relay. CARROLL HATS Our Salesman never have faced a head they couldn’t fit with a prop- erly becoming Hat PAUL T. CARROLL Sole Agent for Knox and Carrol Hats 708 Market Street 25 Geary Street 1066 Washington Street “The Fleet’ spring style SAN FRANCISCO OAKLAND The Acorn TENNIS FFF The tournament is over. It was a great success, undoubtedly the greatest success in that line for many years. The results were many. First, it shows that tennis is not dead. There were sixteen entries, and many spectators. Second, it was splendid practice and good sport, and third, it has awakened an undying interest in tennis. On account of the weather the tournament was postponed from March 5th to Thursday, March 19th. The first half was played on Thursday and Friday. Three out of five sets were required to win all matches. The first round was as follows: Medcraft defeated Brown 3-0, Brush defeated Elmer Johnson 3-0, Angelo defeated Gibbs 3-2, Haslett defeated Sharp 3-1, Rene defeated Coyle 3-2, Guerin defeated Fred Johnson 3-0, Albert defeated Spencer 3-0 and Morrow defeated Greig 3-0. In the second round, played the first part of the week following, Angelo defeated Rene 3-1, Brush defeated Haslett 3-0, Guerin de- feated Medcraft 3-0, and Morrow defeated Albert 3-1. The semi- finals were a walkover for Guerin and Brush. Brush defeated An- gelo 3-0, the set scores all being 6-1, and Guerin defeated Morrow 3-0, the set scores being 6-1, 6-0, 6-0. Brush and Guerin were then left in the semi-finals. As Guerin had won so many laurels at Lick and is considered one of the best players on the Coast, fate seemed to be against Mini. On the 3lst of the month, however, Guerin left for Alaska, giving Brush the championship by default. Brush is undoubtedly a fine player and well worthy the school’s championship. Another tournament, probably an inter-class, will be held within a few weeks, and is eagerly anticipated by all those inter- ested in tennis. A tournament is also being arranged with Peta- luma High School by the manager, Heath Angelo, although the date has not been set. Much of the success of the tournament is due to the untiring efforts of the Tournament Committee, consisting of Byard Sharp, Garner Beckett, Ernest Brown and Heath Angelo. The committee wishes to thank the school for the support given them in making this, the first tournament, so successful. “The Boys’ Tennis Association” is certainly as strong as ever and aiding tennis activities to a great extent. ‘There are thirty members on the list. The officers are appointed by the Executive Committee of the Associated Student Body. The Senior Theater Party. On Thursday evening, March 19th, the senior classes each held theater parties at the Ye Liberty, where “In the Bishop’s Car- riage” was being played. It was a strange coincidence that both classes chose the same play and the same night, and a still stranger one that the Low Seniors had heard so many whisperings about the High Seniors’ party, when each High Senior expected the other class to gasp with astonishment at the sight of the pennant suspended from one of the boxes. At any rate, the affair was one of the biggest successes ever known, and everyone enjoyed the evening. There are various suggestions for Senior good times before the close of the term. There has been some mention of a hay- ride, to be given jointly, and other picnics are sure to be held, Don’t you wish you were a Senior? The High Senior Class is thinking of a trip to Goat Island, but they don’t intend to tell anyone about it. Considering the example set on March 19th, and the name of the chosen spot, the Low Seniors will certainly feel justified in “butting in.” Alpha Sigma. Eta of Alpha Sigma has pledged Marie Tyson. On Friday night, April 24th, the Alpha Sigma dance was given at Maple Hall, Oak- land, and was one of the prettiest affairs of the season. The fol- lowing day the annual convention was held in Alameda. Delta Sigma Theta. The Delta Sigma Theta girls enjoyed the week’s vacation at a house party at Ben Lomond. An initiation will take place soon, at which Ruth Soule will be taken in. Skull and Serpent. The Skull and Serpent held an initiation on January 28th, tak- ing in two new members, Mary Teller and Erna Seeger. A theater party was enjoyed by fourteen of the members the following Sat- urday at Ye Liberty, the play being “A Stranger in a Strange The Acorn Land.” The next meeting, falling in vacation, was enjoyed in the form of a picnic in Diamond Canon, and much pleasure was derived from the day’s outing. Sigma Phi Upsilon. Sigma Phi Upsilon reports favorably this term. At a recent initiation Heath Angelo and Harold Naylor were taken in. Homer Spence has been pledged. After having made a visit to chapters in the East, Guy Lands- burg has gone to Alaska with Henry Guerin for an indefinite visit. Phi Lambda Epsilon. A charter was recently granted Alpha Pi fraternity of the Ala- meda High School by the Grand Council of the National Academic fraternity, Phi Lambda Epsilon to establish a Chapter here to be known as California Delta. The initiation was held Saturday eve- ning, March 21, 1908, under the direction of California Beta, of Oakland High School. The active members initiated are: Paul Kuhns, Killiam Gale, John Siegfried, Edward Seagrave, John Coyle, George Davis. The alumni members initiated are: Howard Fassett, Joseph Emmal, David Clark, Loris Dexter and Kenneth Staniford. THAT FRESHMAN PAUL There has never been a more prosperous year than this in basket-ball at Alameda High. And what has done it? Hard work grit and a fighting spirit for the school has accomplished what noth- ing else could. It is true that our girls were defeated by Healds- burg and also by Berkeley, but began again with a new spirit. They defeated California College by a very large score not long ago, and came out of the Fruitvale game with flying colors, the score being 29 to 16. The Fruitvale game decided the sub-league championship and enabled the team to enter the semi-finals. The semi-final game with Healdsburg was played on Saturday, April 4th, in an Oakland gymnasium, and resulted in a victory for Healdsburg, the score being 16 to 9. The girls tried their best, and certainly played a splendid game, but the strength and speed of the husky country lasses was a wee bit too much for them. Although there will be no more league games for the girls to play they will continue their good work and endeavor to add a few more victories to the list. Miss Murray, the manager, has secured an able coach, Mr. Gray, of Oakland, and under his competent in- struction the girls are advancing rapidly. The line-up for the Healdsburg game was as follows: Centers—Irene Wood, Sylvia Strouss, Ethel Murray. Guards—Hermina Schlageter, Ruthven Sackett, Emma Naber. Goals—Nita Diamond, Martha Gordenker. Then out strode brave Horatio, With fire in his eye, And dared the naughty baseballs To e’er approach him nigh; Alas! a big one did it, And nearly hit his head, And though the sun were shining Yet he saw stars instead. And red! hon oo Dy ie U Fe3 On February 26th a try-out for selecting a team to debate “The Agora,” a girls’ debating society of Berkeley High, was held. The question was: “Resolved, That the government of the United States is more democratic than that of England.” Allan Beringer, Ernest Brown and William Wieland were selected to uphold the honors of Alameda High. The debate with Berkeley was scheduled to take place March 28th, but after the boys had done considerable work on the question Berkeley defaulted, leaving one cup debate at least to Alameda’s credit. The next debate to be held is with Lowell High School, the winner of the Lick-Lowell debate, and will probably take place around the last of May. Alameda is to submit the question. The semi-annual debating convention will be held in San Fran- cisco in the latter part of April. Alameda intends to send a large delegation to this convention, which will be entertained quite royally by the four San Francisco schools that are in the league— Lick, Lowell, Commercial Evening High School and Humbolt Evening High School. The Alameda delegates are looking forward to this meeting, for they are assured of a splendid time. EXCHANGES. We wish to thank the seventy-five or more schools who have sent us their papers, and regret that time and space do not permit us to criticize them all. in an editorial, states the advantages and disadvan- Olla tages of issuing their paper twice a month. We would Poddrida like to see the Olla Pod issued only once a month, if by doing this they could return to their former high standard. Not that the Olla Pod is below the average High School monthly, for it is still among our very best exchanges, but it is not as good as it used to be. We believe that if the paper was issued monthly again this former excellent standard would be reached. The Acorn The El Gabilan, from Salinas, Cal., a quarterly, is very él good throughout. ‘This paper shows what a school Gabilan can do when they issue their paper only once in three months. It is certainly far better than any monthly we have received. The cover is very artistic, the paper is of a high quality, the printing is very well done, and it contains plenty of interesting and clever stories and joshes. We consider these points to be the chief aims in High School papers. Our only grammar school exchange, The Target, from Che McKinley Grammar School, Berkeley, Cal., is equal Caraet to a large number of our High School exchanges. We wonder how you maintain your paper without the aid of advertisements, when most High School papers have a hard time to get along with them. Keep up the good work, Target. The March edition of The Cricket, from Belmont, Cal., Che contains some very interesting stories. The whole Cricket paper is good and bright and interesting, every de- partment being well edited. That’s a pretty cover, too. The Bell, April issue, from San Jose, Cal., is another Che paper that is very well arranged. The numerous cuts Bell and cartoons certainly add wonderfully to the appear- ance. It is a pleasure to receive such a lively looking paper. The March issue of The Oracle, from Bakersfield, Cal., Che has arrived. We believe that The Oracle could be Oracle made to look much more attractive, both inside and outside. Get a cut for the cover, and some new cuts inside, for they all seem crude and unfinished. Enlarge the size of your paper a little, so as to leave more room for margins. Then The Oracle will be very creditable, as there is very good reading matter throughout. The first issue of The Cogswell, from San Francisco, Che Cal., is very interesting. Here is another example of Cogswell a very well-printed paper, with good cuts. One thing, though—we do not think it adds to the appearance of the fly-leaf to stamp “Please exchange” on it. If you are kind enough to send your paper to some other school they ought to return the kindness without being asked to do so, and in the ma- jority of the cases this is done. We are glad to see that many of our exchanges arrived in envelopes. This custom is rapidly gaining hold, and before the year is up we sincerely hope that all the exchange editions will have given up the barbarous custom of murdering the exchanges, or at least of rolling them so that the receiving editor has to brut- ally tear them to pieces in his effort to get at the exchange. ALUMNI NOTES FFF Miss Rose Schmidt is one of the two candidates for Associated Women Students President at the University of California. Th¢ presidency is perhaps the greatest honor that the women of the University can confer, and all Alameda’s wishes are with Miss Schmidt, who was well known and well beloved when at Alameda High. Since at college she has been very prominent in all activities and has done particularly well in dramatics. Mr. Fritz Claxton, ’07, is taking a few weeks’ trip in the North. He expects to enter a bank before long. During her week vacation from Stanford Miss Jane Cooper graced the school with her presence. Miss Minnie Anderson day by day warbles away the dreary hours of noon with her singing. It is delightful to have such girls come back. Miss Helen White enjoyed a week’s vacation in Sonoma County away from the turmoil of college life. Mr. Nason was seen dodging the scrubs about the building on bright Thursday. The class of December, ’07, has held several meetings, obvi- ously for business but in reality for pleasant evenings. Though small in numbers, the class is large in union and good feeling. If there is any shorthand to be done apply to Misses Young and Bradley. Mr. McLaughlin is leading them along the thorny path to wisdom. Among the Alameda High alumni that graduate from Berkeley this spring are Miss Olive Dillon, Miss Willa Sale, Miss Meta Eggers, Miss Myrtle Ward, Miss Leona Hale, Mr. Arthur Alveraz and Mr. Stephen Otis. Mr. Ralph Marx, December ’06, is at Pennsylvania University. 3un Memoriun FRANK O’BRIEN Bied in Alameda, California April 2, 1908 Menu adopted for the training table by Handsome Tom of the auburn hair, for baseball season 1908: Salads. Green freshment, fresh from kindergarten. Small crabs, 23 in a bunch. Lobster, a la Will Gale. Soups. Hacked mule stew, a la Kassebaum. Soup—er—natural soup. Fish. Shellfish, a la Red Spence. Suckers, a la Bruzzone. Catfish, a la C. McFarland. Game. Roast “quail” (just before an ex.). Che first league game. Entrees. Electric currants, with “Minimum” relish. Fricasseed hair, “Barber” finish, Bronson spices. Wilson chopped tongue, served with chestnuts. Buffalo meat, a la “Kaiser.” Baseballs on the half shell. Cracked hearts—Brush’s delight. Roasts. Roasted peanuts, coffee beans. Roast “Pigi.” Roast Everybody, a la Dr. Thompson. The Acorn Vegetables. Cabbage heads, a la “Bruzzone.” Bamboo stalks, a la Beringer. String beans, a la Scoffield. Pears’ Soap. Desserts. Mellins’ Food, Freshman Brand. Petrified doughnuts. Candy, a la Sale. Charlotte Rouge, a la Tufts. Beverages. Cocoa, a la John Coyle. Peruna. Nuts. Murphy, Gibbs, Kues, Hauch and others. Brush’s chestnuts (steam rollers provided). MR EDWIN ANTHONY MR. GEO. BROWNING In “The Mikado” in the ‘Private Secretary”’ MODERN ROMANCE. ACT th; Information, speculation, fluctuation, ruination. Dissipation, degradation, reformation or starvation. Application, situation, occupation, restoration. Concentration, inervation, nerve prostration, a vacation. ACT II. Destination, country station, nice location, recreation. Exploration, observation, fascination, flirtation. Trepidation, hesitation, conversation, simulation. Invitation, acclamation, sequestration, cold libation. The Acorn ACT -L. Stimulation, animation, inspiration, new potation. Demonstration, agitation, circulation, exclamation. Declaration, acceptation, osculation, sweet sensation. Exultation, preparation, combination, new relation.— (Curtain. ) Notice. Mr. Brush recently applied for the Josh Editorship, and a few of his characteristic remarks are given below, so that the school may judge for itself whether he is competent or not. Just listen: 1. Why is it a prisoner can’t sing? Because he’s behind a bar n’t get the key. (Ha, ha.) 2. The history class was having an ex., and Sugar Brush brilliantly remarked: “Give us something about a king and then we can have king’s-ex.” (Ho, ho.) 3. During a physic experiment some pins wouldn't float as they were supposed to, when he brought forth a safety pin, as that vould be safe. (He-e, he-e.) The school rejoices that at last the “young idea” is found. Among the Faculty. There was a young mathematician, Who some valentines sent on a mission; They were cleverly writ And made such a hit That we vow she’s a fine poetician. n x k + ‘a He was a young teacher named M——n, Whose knowledge was all in his cranium; While out in his “Knox” He got a hot box And towed it clear in from Copernium. ‘ ‘ , rn There was a strict teacher named W—-e, With her I’s she was certaintly tight; And if, Oh alas, You were in her class Your report card was surely a fright. And there’s our dear friend, Miss DuB——s, Whose use of our language is choice; The adoring young girls In short dresses and curls Pipe the tale of their love, sotto voice. Laugh, and the class laugh with you; 3 bn) @ You're left alone. Study! The Acorn Grand Concert Program. 1. Solo, “Only One Grain of Hops, Mother,” Mr. Russell Mc- Farland. 2. Duet, “Love Me and the World is Mine,’ Mr. Elmer John- son and any young lady who is handy. 3. Quartette, “It May Be Red, But It’s Real,’ Messrs. Tufts, Chapman, Spence and Silverberg. 4. Solo, “After the Ball Was Over,” Mr. Spencer Brush. 5. Recitation, “How it Feels to Have the Jimmies,” Mr. Rus- sell McFarland. 6. Grand chorus, “One, Two, Three, Four,” A. H. S. on report card day. Once upon a morning dreary, While I slumbered weak and weary, Dreaming of that sweet vacation lore, Suddenly there came a ringing, Lasting, with persistent dinging, My alarm clock on the floor— Only this, and nothing more! There was a young Senior named Parker, And when it grew darker and darker, With his girl he went out, 3ut got under the spout, Which extinguished this unlucky sparker. DON MORRIS says My Clothes are Class “A” [reinforced] Built to wear a long time DON MORRIS, 1062 Washington St. BUSINESS WORRIES Will be lessened if your desk and office is furnished with the proper accessories in writing materials, blank books, typewriter supplies and fountain pen. We save the busy man from troubles of this kind by furnishing him with the best, and by providing many useful devices for the convenience of the systematic. SCHNEIDER'S 1435 Park Street Cards printed from plate, $1 per hundred Phone Alameda 559 Twas in a restaurant they One Romeo and Juliet; [here is a young lady named Rita, And in school very seldom we meet he When to class she 1] rier movements But in leaving there’s named Rose, ent where each fair teacher goes; Pg s Ph ld If some others would do it We never would rue it, leap “ar, as everyone knows West Goast Printing Co. PRINTERS OF THE CHHHHHHH YS @lt is an old maxim that the best is the cheapest. This applies to the printing business more than any other. Look this Acorn over carefully and you will then know where to have your printing done. {Use either telephone---one is Oakland 2658 and the other is Alameda | 364 710 Broadmay =: @®akland, California The Acorn B. OHLSON College Tailor A Choice Selection of Spring Goods just arrived 1327 Park Street Phone Alameda 1091 327 SAY YOU-- There are joshes in this space on the following pages READ THEM BASE BALL AND TRACK GOODS AT THE RIGHT PRICE MAXWELL’S 481 14th treet 1164-1166 Washington Street OAKLAND FRED MILLER, in charge of department TRY THE Dr. Frankel Berlin Catarrh Powder An Immediate Relief for Cold im the Head 25 Cents a Box P. FLATOW SONS, Druggists Bay Station Alameda The Acorn RICHARD C. RANKIN’S DANCING CLASS Meets at HARMONIBG HALL ON MONDAY EVENINGS. Hours from fo 10 JUVENILE CLASSES Class tor Beginners . : - - Monday Advanced Class : - : , ; Tuesday Hours from 3:30 to 5.30 PARK THEATRE Vataevite Moving Pictures, Illustrated Songs, Four Reels of Pictures, Matinees Daily at 3:30, Admission 5c EXCEPT SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS | Prices evenings, 16c Reserved, 15c Change of Program Monday and Thursday | “fet the Park Habit” ' There is a young fellow named Neill, Who’s right there when it comes to a spiel; We stare at his size, Because he’s so wise Why, his brains must go down to his heel. Why is W. K. so brilliant in answering history questions? ‘Cause he always has the right Kues. Goods Promptly Delivered Phone Alameda 458 J. S. CRAWFORD @ CO. GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS TRY OUR OLIVE OIL Isleton Creamery Butter 1364 Park Street “THE: MORTON” © CARRIES A FULL LINE OF Stationery, Magazines, Candies and Tobaccos H. C. SMITH, Prop. 1410 Encinal Ave. SANFORD ¢ LICK� BAY STATION Meats, Poultry, Fish and Game Phones Alameda 438, 439 The Acorn J. J. Kreie THE TOGGERY Up-to date SHIRTS and TIES a Specialty 1431 Park Street ALAMEDA ISLAND CREAMERY F. H. DANIELS Our butter is churned every day 1350 Park SrrReEet on the premises Phone Alameda 61 Poultry and Fish Established 1876 W. H. NOY CO.,, INc. Dealers in all kinds of FRESH MEATS PALACE MARKET Phones Alameda 414 and 461 Bay Srarion, RaruRoap Avr. DIED—In Alameda, Sunset Society. Death was due to fatigue and over-exertion caused by Mr. Neill Wilson, a prominent member of the Alameda High School. Coroner’s inquest will be held soon. TENNIS RACKETS TENNIS BALLS SHIVELY BROS. Successors Tro DEXTER 2303 Central Ave., Alameda RACKET COVERS Watch HAUCH’S SPECIALS THEY ARE MONEY SAVERS 1411 Park Street Phone Alameda 34 GO TO DAM ES FOR YOUR CANDY AND ICE CREAM Palatable, Pure and Wholesome 1342 Park Street Phone Alameda 1983 The Acorn ELITE HAIR DRESSING PARLOR MANICURING, FACE MASSAGE SHAMPOOING, SCALP TREATMENT Phone Alameda 1749 2307 Central Avenue THE CITY BOOK STORE A. C. BANNING For your high grade stationery. We have a complete line. We can please the most fastidious. A full line of school books and supplies carried at all times Phone Alameda 2305 1325 Park Street PALM CYCLERY New Wheels and Repairing Wheels called for and delivered Baby Carriage Tires put on There is a young fellow named Brush, Who grinds out his puns with a rush; We sit for a while And try hard to smile, But at last we are forced to yell “Hush!” B. F. OWENS Phone Alameda 740 PURITY HOME BAKERY Finest Bread, Cakes and Pastry STRICTLY HOME MADE 1319 Park Street Opposite Park Hotel Telephone Alameda 23 Automobile Delivery L.WARNKE GROCER 2101-2103 Lincoln Avenue, Corner Willow HEIM WOLFF Dealers and Manufacturers of = FINE CANDIES Parties supplied with Phone Alameda 556 ice cream, ices and sherberts 1426 Park Street The Acorn OLIVE JAMES ALAMEDA’'S LEADING MILLINER IS NOW DISPLAYING New Spring and Summer Millinery 1359 PARK STREET Watch Inspector 8. P. R. R. Co. Phone Oakland 61 R. W. EDWARDS JEWELER CLASS PINS TO ORDER CUT GLASS Established 1879 1117-1119 Broadway, Oakland Discussions were in order as to who would run for the presi- dency, when Bonce called out knowingly: “Oh, anyone but Taft; he’s too fat to run.” Miss White—What are gauntlets? Bright Boy—A kind of helmet for the feet, I think. UP-TO-DATE SPORTING GOODS PIERCE, RAMBLER AND TRIBUNE BICYCLES ED. W. HOFFMAN Phone Alameda 999 CHEsTNUT STATION FPORTY-POURTH YEAR The A. Vander Naillen School of Practical Engineering Telegraph Avenue and Sist St., Oakland, Cal. A. VANDER NAILLEN, Jr., Principal CrviIL, STRUCTURAL, ELECTRICAL, ARCHITECTURE, MECHANICAL ASSAYING, HyprAvLic, CYANIDING, METALLURGY Open all year. Individual instruction only. Students can enter at any time No examinations required. A little common sense and a desire to pitch in. That’s all. Six and twelve months’ course. Nolonger. Write for catalogue Ice Cream Ice Cream Soda NYLANDER’S A. C. HELMKEN Phone Alameda 2282 1427 Park Street The Acorn USE MELOLA CREAM For Chapped Face and Hands F. BINDER, Pharmacist S. W. Cor. Park Street and Central Avenue ALAMEDA J. E. BAKER, President CHAS. E. TABOR, Cashier ALAMEDA SAVINGS BANK Receives deposits of $1.00 and upwards Deposits $1,800,000 Accounts 10.629 H. J. HINCK COFFEE, TEAS, CAKES AND FANCY GROCERIES Telephone Alameda 118 1124 Chestnut Street ALAMEDA “Why is it that President Roosevelt’s Cabinet is called a “Ten- nis Cabinet?’ ” asked teacher. “ Cause they make such a racket,” answered the smart boy. FURNITURE, CARPETS, UPHOLSTERING, MATTRESS MAKING, CARPETS CLEANED AND LAID A. KIST Phone Alameda 409 2316-20 Santa Clara Ave. Edward Stahle Shaving Haircutting Parlor Razors Honed First Class Work Guaranteed Branch Office Cascade Laundry 1547 Webster St., West End COMBS FISHER CITY MARKET Meats and Poultry, Game and Fish Phone Alameda 8 2317-19 Santa Clara Ave. The Acorn Phone Alameda 1487 Prices Very Reasonable HARRY LINDEN LADIES’ TAILOR Suits made to order Ladies’ and gentlemen’s garments cleaned, pressed and repaired 2325 Central Ave., near Park Street Alameda, Cal. Now is the time The Model is the place ITS A HATTERY, A HABERDASHERY AND A CLOTHIERY ‘“We sed quite enough” Yours for all kinds of ‘Men's Fixens’’ Tre MODEL 1334-39 Park St., Alameda, Cal. BRAMMAN’S MARKET CHOICE MEAT 2322 Alameda Ave. McFarland (in swimming)—Say, kid, you think you're swell, don’t you? Kid—No; why? McF.—’Cause you just swallowed a wave. A. O. GOTT | HARTLEY’S deweler and Optician | School Supplies We make Class Pins Stationery and Medals and Novelties Postals 1363 Park Street. Alameda a Specialty 1349 Park Street Phone Alameda 1504 Reasonable Prices WEST END CASH MARKET W. T. IVES, Proprietor Full Line of Choice Fresh and Salted Meats Fish on Friday Delivered to any part of the city 1542 Webster Street Alameda, Cal. ALAMEDA FLORAL CO._ Florists and Seedmen Cut Flowers to Order ‘First Class Seed Always on Hand Phone Alameda 591 1251 Park Street . s Sag CER x a Nee wes heer: Nan one here Rate reer os phi — : merken TT Ris arg eine bm cage - p= eS, PE aaererset La nae Reese eee | ee SESe a Sieenlans serantinenr ha en eae eee ee) nae eeegs St oe SSS tS Peet eand Nek ee ntti rt ee rhe pete a -- pie Soa eens he ey = “ ee ete a ee Be a Pe en pene Zi SS Seon EAN popes Smee mint Ooh ae sar a O for a Booke and a shadie nooke “Eyther in-doore or out; With the grene leaves whisp’ring overhed Or the Street e e Where J maic KR cryes all about, eade all at my ease Both of the Newe and Olde: Book ¢ whereon to look —Old “English Sona. Go Dr. Geo. €. Ghompson Our respected Principal, under whose hind encour- agement we have labored, we, the Class of June. 08, dedicate this “ “Acorn.” Neill Wilson Beatrice Stedman Hermina Schlageter Muth Shreve Paul WH. Rubns Bessie Searle Olga Mussell Gertrudse Weysel “Eugene Littleton “Elva S. Fulmer “Edith Hunt =} a Wargaret Spence Karl Chapman Wyrtle Fisher Wyra Clothier « Vega €. Willer Stanley Behneman Wuriel Hillam “Edith Gale Gladys Brooks Alan Beringer Robert Worthington Clarence Sanborn “In Parting S our happy high school days draw to a close, and our Class of June, 08, has reached the goal for which it has striven,—the time of gradu- ation—our hearts and minds are swayed by conflicting emotions of joy and sorrow, and we feel reluctant to part from our school life, teachers and schoolmates, and to know that when we go through the doors of the school building as “graduates” we will be looked upon as having finished our studies and be expected, as students, to return to its classrooms, with all their associations and pleasures, no more. Mingled with our sadness over the passing of our high school days is our pride in the knowledge that we have attained that for which we have labored in the four years past. This occasion, with its honors and inspirations for higher ambitions in the future, is dear to each boy and girl alike, all feeling equally stout-hearted in facing the new life opening before us. We realize that it will bring to us new tasks and responsibilities; that we may become less light-hearted than now, and some may be disappointed in carrying out their present ambitions. However, in the hope of attaining his aim, each one will work with renewed zeal, strengthened by the consolation that, though suc- cess may not crown his efforts, still he has tried to do his best. None of us may make great names for ourselves or become worthy of special mention, but we are certain of this: that, as we step out into life’s school, with its many teachings, of which we know so little and of which we must learn so much, we will endeavor to retain all that is noble and most elevating to character and morals; resolved on this precept: that in our contact with the new conditions, we will not lose sight of our ideals of true man- hood and womanhood, nor ever be the cause of giving pain to the dear ones who love us. And now, we, the Class of June, ’08, must, with s addened hearts, take leave of you all, our esteemed Principal, dear teachers and schoolmates. Although we have anticipated the coming of this end, now that its realization is at hand and we know that from this time forward our paths will diverge, our hearts are heavy with the sense of loss of all we must leave behind. In particular, we bid a fond adieu to you, our beloved teachers, whom we have. so often in thoughtlessness and the exuberance of youthful spirits, distressed and tor- mented. We thank you for your unceasing, kindly interest in all that pertained to our school life; and beg that you will remember us with at least a slight return of the sincere friendship and regard in which we, as a class, hold you. May life continue to deal kindly with each and every one, and may you never, in the years to come, have reason to regret that any member of the Class of June, ’08, was at one time under your guardianship and instruction. THE EDITOR. THE ACORN THE ACORN Obe History of the Class of June, 08 T is nearly four years since the Class of June, ’08, became mem- bers of the Alameda High School. We were a body of small girls and boys at that time, although we did not realize how small we really were until we had entered. How strange everything seemed at first and how high and mighty the Seniors appeared to us! But now we, too, after four pleasant years, have reached that lofty pinnacle. The first two years passed quickly. During our Freshman year, under the kind direction of Miss Cohen, Miss Vollmar and Miss Frisius, our class took charge of the candy booth at the athletic dance, in which we were very successful. Soon we had left behind us the trials of the Freshmen, for the next year we were Juniors, or Sophomores, as they are now called. We felt quite important, and we were proudly conscious of the fact that we could no longer be titled “scrubs.” We held a few class meetings and again successfully took charge of a booth at the athletic dance, given that fall. From the Sophomore we passed on into the Middle, or present Junior, class, and, made enthusiastic by Miss Hawocrth’s efforts, we organized our class and elected our officers in the first term of our Junior year. In the higher term of that grade we selected our class colors and our pin. Then at last we attained the dignified station of Seniors. The chief event of our first term as such was our dance, given in honor of the Class of December, ’07, which was a great success, as everyone knows, being one of the best ever given at the Ala- ? ff meda High. At the close of our low Senior term the resignation of Miss Hohfeld, whose loss we greatly regretted, was only compensated by the cause for it. May all happiness attend her! And now we ourselves are “wonderful Seniors”; and although many members of the original class have been lost, there is still a goodly number. Not a few have dis- tinguished themselves in different lines, and a majority have prepared to enter the university. The past term has proved a busy one for every member. In the early part of March we gave a theatre party, and thus spent a very pleasant evening. The choice of, and preparation for, our play, “The Private Secretary,” required several weeks. We were fortunate enough to obtain Mr. Carlyle for a coach, and, as any student can testify without explanation, those who took part manifested ability and made the performance a great success. The class paper, whose merits are evident, was well supported by the students, who may be proud of their earnest efforts. The farewell dance and commencement exercises are still to follow. And now, although we look toward the future with pleasant anticipation, yet we cannot refrain from looking back with regret over the four pleasant and profitable years which have rendered the Alameda High School dear to every heart—the Alameda High, to which we now reluctantly bid a fond farewell. E. G. G., 708. THE ACORN THE ACORN Cherry Blossoms Up one of the small streets of Nagasaki little Kohama San was hurrying, her arms full of cherry blossoms. She was in a dreadful hurry, and it seemed to her that her little sandaled feet had never before been so unresponsive to her needs. For was not the “Dear Grandmother” ill? And was she not carrying these blossoms and, best of all, some little rice-cakes, made by her- self to the dear old lady? That morning, in her haste, she had broken the handle of her little basket, and so she was trying to carry it under her arm, while both her hands were occupied with the flowers. It kept slipping and slipping, but she managed to keep her grip on it until almost in front of her grand- parents’ home when—bang! Down went the basket! Kohama San was almost ready to cry. The lovely little rice cakes must surely be broken and she — “Can I be of any assistance?” came a voice over her shoulder, and the little maid found herself looking into a pair of big, honest, blue eyes, set in a face not so hand- some, but decidedly one to inspire confidence. “Won’t you let me help you? You have more than your arms can carry.” “You are very kind, sir. I have only a few steps to go—just to that little house with the honeysuckle over the door.” At the gate, Will Graham returned the ktasket rather reluctantly to its petite owner, asking, “Is this where you live?” “Oh, no! My grandparents live here. I live—— quite a distance from here. Good-bye! You have been very kind.” “Jove! but she’s pretty!” murmured Graham as she disappeared into the house. “If she wouldn’t put some of the girls at home in the shade, I’ll I’ll eat my hat,” he finished rather lamely. So taking up his station a short distance away, he watched and waited. Will Graham was the son of a wealthy steel manufacturer in America. He had almost finished Harvard, when his health broke down, and the doctor ordered a long voyage. And so he had come to Japan, bringing Tom Moore, his chum, with him as a companion. “Gee! but she is paying a long visit. Here it is almost six o’clock, and she went in there at noon. Maybe she is going to stay all night! It seems to me she might know that I “Hello! There she goes! She seems to be in a hurry.” However, Graham’s long legs kept him just a few paces behind the little maid who had so unconsciously charmed him. After a walk of almost twenty minutes, he saw her enter a little house which stood in a garden of cherry trees, all in bloom. “Cherry would be a good name for her. She looks like a blossom! Wonder if I can get acquainted These Japanese people are confoundedly opposed to us Ameri- cans. Wonder why?” That night, at the hotel, he told his adventure to Tom Moore. “Wonder who she can be? Do you suppose I'll be able to meet her?” “Oh, I don’t know! You had better not. The first thing you know, you'll be fall- ing in love with her. Then what do you suppose the folks at home will say?” 24 “Jehosophat! I plum forgot! Say, Tom, there is a Jap fellow coming here tonight. He is going to arrange for a trip to that ‘Holy of Holies’—Fujiyama. He ought to be here soon. Straighten up a bit, will you? These Japs are so infernally clean, he’ll be having a bad opinion of us if he catches a glimpse of this room. He was an awfully nice fellow—for a Jap, I mean. Met him in the Tourists’ Bureau. He told me his life story. He lives with his invalid mother and a younger sister. There! Now that looks a little better.” After a short talk with Sugahari, as his name proved to be, all the details of the trip were arranged and the prospective guide stood ready to go. “Wait a minute, old chap,” said Tom, “and we’ll walk a bit with you. We always go out in the evening, so we might as well see you home.” Imagine the surprise of Graham when Sugahari stopped in front of the little house which he had seen “Cherry” enter. “Say, old man, is this where you live? Well, who would have believed it?” The trip to Fujiyama was a great success, and before a week had passed Graham was knocking at the door of the little house, asking for the man of the house, but ardently praying that “Cherry” would be around the place. “I just thought I would come around and arrange for another trip. You see, Moore and I are like ‘fish out of water’ in this country of yours.” Just as he was beginning to think that he would have to go, or break all rules of etiquette, “Cherry” appeared at the door. Sugahari was wanted in the next room. So Graham was presented, and had a few minutes’ chat while waiting for his host to return. After that Graham was a regular visitor. It was no uncommon thing to see the big American entering the tiny house, after having left his shoes at the front door. The invalid mother was charmed into forgetting her pain by his tales of America. Sugahari listened intently to his tales of college, and finally summoned up enough courage to borrow a few books. And Ko- hama San sat in her corner, eyes cast demurely down, drinking in every word that he uttered. One evening when he came, after having tried for an hour before successfully dodging Tom, he found Sugahari out, and the “Dear Mother” sleeping peace- fully after a day of great pain. So he beguiled Kohama San out into the garden. “Do you remember the first day I ever saw you?” he asked. “Well, I named you ‘Cherry’ to myself. It seemed to fit you; and I’ve thought of you as that ever since. “I am going away, Cherry, next week. My father has sent for me to come home. But, Cherry, if you'll say so, I’ll come back soon. I'll come back and make you my wife. For I love you so, dearie. Not the way your Japanese men love you girls! More, dear, oh, so much more! “If you’d only let me, I could teach you to “Maybe—maybe I do——” “Ah, say it, dear. Please.” “Oh, I do love you! I do! I do! Not in the way you think we Japanese girls love! But, oh, ever so much more.” THE ACORN THE ACORN And so Graham sailed for America, to “get things ready,” and Kohama San set her- self to waiting, patiently, for her big lover, whom she loved and worshiped as a god. The autumn months passed slowly. She received a few postals—mostly water- colors of cherry blossoms—but no letters. For she could not read English, and he could not write more than one or two words of endearment in Japanese. As winter came on and she began to look for Graham ’s return, the poor invalid mother grew worse and worse. And the care of her fell more and more on little Kohama San. Finally, one day in February, the poor sufferer closed her eyes in her last sleep and left the little daughter very sad and lonely. Every day she took up her station in the front part of the house and watched and waited. The days dragged so heavily, and the nights were so long, that, by the time the cherry blossoms began to appear again, she was fast becoming pale and thin. One evening in May, she went out to gather some blossoms for the vase which she always kept near Graham’s picture. The moon rose gloriously and shone down gently on the little house in the midst of the cherry blossoms and Fujiyama in the distance. She was just wondering if her “Will” would ever come. If she would ever feel his strong arms around her again. Tonight she was lonely, and she wanted some one to love her very much. And then like music in the distance came— “Cherry! my Cherry! Are you there?” And there before her stood the hero and god of all her dreams. “My darling, my cherry! Did you think I had forgotten you? Were you begin- ning to doubt me?” “IT couldn’t doubt you, for my heart wouldn’t let me. I was lonely, though, very lonely. But now I am—oh, so happy.” And the cherry blossoms answered: “Oh, so happy!” BEATRICE STEDMAN Illustrated by Miss Helen Harsch Obe Crane Cup ONATHAN CRANE was of Puritan stock. He came, in fact, from the narrowest and most bigoted of places, Littlefield, a small New England village. He was an orphan, the last of the Littlefield Cranes, and had been brought up by his great-aunt, a maiden lady namely, Miss Seraphina Crane. The latter was greatly disappointed, when in spite of all her fond dreams of the eloquence of a certain young divine, when he should preach on her favorite texts, her “dear boy” refused to be a clergy- man, or even a lawyer, or professional man of any kind, but just a plain, ordinary farmer, as the old lady said; despite the fact that he had spent four years at an agri- cultural college. The climax, however, came when Jonathan, after one of his short trips in Canadian regions, returned with a most unexpected and unwelcome acquisi- tion, a wife. “My poor misguided boy,” his aunt was wont to say, “why, oh why, couldn’t he have been content with one of his own kind? There are plenty of good, capable girls around here. Now Cynthy West is a fine cook and real handy with the needle, too, and Jane Matthews has had plenty of experience; you see she’s about run that house since she was fifteen; but I suppose her blind mother would have been something of a drawback. She is rather querulous, I’ll admit, but she never did pay heed to her ways when young, and now in adversity, when even the most flighty cast their burdens on the Lord, she resented it because I quoted, ‘The Lord’s will be done,’ and ‘He whom He loveth He chasteneth,’ and all the rest of those comforting texts of Scripture. Yes, come to think it over, Jane Matthews’ mother would have been a drawback. Still, I’d rather of had Mis’ Porter’s Betsey, even though she did call me an old frump, than this Celeste, with her heathenish name. No, my poor boy was entrapped, enticed into marrying this French hussy, this dancer, this card player and Catholic. She’s tried all her tricks and arts that worked so well with him, on me, but I tell you, I see through it all, and she shan’t come it over me.” Miss Crane was right. Her grandniece was French, a graceful dancer, had prob- ably played cards, and was, if of any faith at all, a Catholic like her parents; but she was also, as time had shown, a good cook, a fine seamstress, a thrifty manager and a devoted wife. Now all these things had had their effect, and there is no doubt but Great-Aunt Crane would have been reconciled to her fate, had it not been for the Crane cup. The Crane cup was over two hundred years old. It had been brought over from England by Richard Crane in 1662, when he and his family fled from the revenge of the Royalists. It was a rare old piece of china, of which Miss Seraphina was justly proud, and it always lay in its box in state, on the top of a high wardrobe in its owner’s dominion, the west bedroom. Now, unfortunately, Miss Crane had frequent attacks of rheumatism, which not only made her quite helpless, but also very cross. During one of these attacks, the old lady was seated in her armchair by the window busily knitting, when the village dressmaker (and gossip) dropped in on her way home. “Now, Miss Crane,” she said at length, “it does seem mighty queer, but my cousin, Mis’ Peasely, says her husband’s mother has an old cup, just for all the world like yours.” “Impossible,” said Miss Crane angrily. “Not at all, she says it’s precisely like yours, even to the old motto in gilt on the side.” . “The motto on my cup, the only cup of its kind, is in delft,’ announced its owner. ’ — a THE. ACORN THE ACORN “Do tell, I was so sure it was in gilt. Seems to me I remember in looking at that scroll how the gilt ” “There is no gilt on the cup,” asserted Miss Crane. “It does seem, Melissy, as though you would give me credit for knowing what my own cup is like.” “But I thought iG With an air of finality Miss Crane spoke to her grandniece. “Celeste, will you kindly step upon a chair and hand me down the Crane cup?” The girl obeyed. With tender care the old lady opened the box and brought out the famous cup with its delft motto. “You see, Melissy,” she said, triumphantly. Melissy nodded. “Weil, well, I shall just tell my cousin that it isn’t like the Crane cup after all.” “There is no cup like it,” serenely announced the owner. “Celeste, set it up again. I wouldn’t have anything happen to it— Mercy! There, see what you’ve done; I had a feeling something would happen.” The old lady was actually in tears, for Celeste, eagerly stepping forward, box in hand, to replace the treasure, had stumbled, fallen, dropped the box and its precious contents, and the cup lay in two pieces on the floor. What a tempest followed. Regardless of rheumatism or anything else, Miss Crane sank onto the floor and tenderly picked up the pieces of her treasure, bestowing a sound rating on the luckless girl as she did so. That was what met Jonathan Crane’s eyes when he entered, just as Melissy slipped quietly out the side door. After the cup episode, the breach between Great-Aunt Crane and her nephew’s wife widened. In vain Celeste pleaded and explained that it was an accident. In vain Jonathan himself in his clumsy way tried to smooth matters over, and with the greatest care and ingenuity and the best rock cement mended the ill-fated cup. The irascible old lady was inconsolable. None of Celeste’s tact and efforts at atonement, none of Jonathan’s ever-increasing gifts and favors restored the family peace. As winter set in and she was confined to the house, she became almost unendurable, especially when the snow banked up against the walls of the cottage and so cut them off completely from the outside world. One evening she lay propped up in bed, with her ever-present knitting by her side and Baxter’s “Saints’ Rest” in her hand. The candle burned dimly by her bed, for this determined individual was grievously opposed to anything so modern as the large lamp used by her nephew. “Why, I’ve always used a candle since I can remember, and I rather think I’m not going to change my ways for that piece of humanity there.” Celeste, after many endeavors to suit the old lady, had seated herself by the bright fire in the adjoining room to await the return of Jonathan, who had waded through the snow to a committee meeting. The old rocking-chair was very comfortable and she swayed lazily to and fro, humming softly to herself, and from time to time glancing at the open book on her lap. The warmth had a soothing effect, and before she realized it she had drifted into the land of dreams; to the old home in sunny France, to the little cabin in the Canadian woods, to the exciting life of the last few months, to the eventful night when Jonathan—but here she awoke with a start, for her tortoise-shell cat, finding the hearth rather a hard bed, had hopped into his mistress’ lap. Celeste looked up; the hands of the tall clock in the corner pointed to a quarter of eleven. Jonathan was late; perhaps he was having trouble in making his way through the drifts. An odor of burnt woolen became noticeable. She glanced apprehensively at the fire, but perceived nothing unusual among the glowing logs. The odor became more and more apparent, and a-curl of smoke issued from the door of the west bed- room. She rushed in, and gave a horrified exclamation at the sight which met her eyes. There lay Miss Crane, almost as she had left her, fast asleep. But with some 28 incautious movement of her arm, she had overturned the candle, which stood on her table by the bedside, and the table cover and patchwork bedquilt were in flam Quickly and with a strangled cry, Celeste rushed to the bed, and half dragged, half the smoldering blanket through the sitting-room out of the | Back she went, and, pulling a heavy rug off the floor, she ran carried her dazed aunt anc side door into the snow. outside and wrapped it around the now thoroughly frightened old lady, effectually smothering the tongues of flame that were just beginning to make their way up her flannel night-dress. In the midst of the confusion, Jonathan Crane himself came striding through the drifts, and with his two strong, willing hands seized the burning bedclothes and threw them out the window in snow. On the morning following, when Celeste awoke, she found herself comfortably ensconced among the pillows, her badly burned hands and arms swathed in soothing bandages. Looking dreamily around, she realized that that was not her room, and the stern simplicity with which it was furnished proclaimed it to be the domicile of Miss Seraphina Crane, and yes, she was actually lying in the high old four-poster belong i to that worthy dame. Just then the door ened and its owner appeared, a bowl of steaming broth in her hand. Setting it to one side, she went quietly up to the bed and stood there looking smilingly down a “You're a smart girl,” she said. “I’m not the least bit hurt; you saved my life and I’m mighty grateful” n s the girl’s eyes traveled to the box on top of the wardrobe, Miss Crane stooped down and kissed her. “Celeste,” she said, gently, “you shall have the Crane cup.” EDITH L. HUNT. THE ACORN Gen Years After HE convict gave a deep sigh of relief as the last light in the elegant mansion which he had long been contemplating was extinguished. The silent, muffled figure lit his dark lantern, and with the cautious, well-trained tread of a professional, crept to the back of the house. The once handsome, stalwart figure was slightly bent now, and the once secretive mouth seemed to have taken on a sullen, sneering look, as if tired of the world in general. The deep blue eyes had lost their lustre, and the soft, curly black hair had been shaved close to the head. For had he not a few days before escaped from the penitentiary? Ten years before, when a handsome youth of eighteen, he had bade farewell to the little home in T——. How handsome the fresh, manly face looked! And how full of promise the future seemed for him, as he told his mother not to worry as he would soon return from the far West with a fortune. And the frail girl whom he had called his sweetheart, how sad the parting had been to her! They were engaged. He had promised to come back soon, and then what a beautiful home they would build with the money he had made, and how happy they would be. But as the slender figure waved him a final good-bye, her heart misgave her, and the big brown eyes filled with tears which she had bravely tried to hold back. Soon, without his mother’s kind care, he became reckless. He craved gambling and drinking, the sad lot of many who sought fortunes in the far West. How vividly he could recall the night on which, half crazed by having lost his last cent, he aimed and fired, killing the man who had won his money. He fled, but they tracked him, and for eight long years he had toiled in the penitentiary. However, his active brain had never been at rest, and a well-formed plan gave him a chance of escape. The wretched mother, hearing no tidings of her wayward son, watched and waited in vain, and finally died, with her son’s name on her lips. And the sweetheart? It is easy for youth to forget. She had been wooed and won by a rich banker. Her home was afforded with every luxury which money could buy. But alas! money cannot buy love. Long ago she had given her heart to the sweetheart of her youth. The convict forced an entrance at the rear of the house. Softly, stealthily he crept along. The dining-room was reached. Noiselessly he placed the handsomely chased silver in his sack. Silently he ascended the stairs. It surely required a professional’s nerveless skill to enter those silent bedrooms. A little filing, and the door of the bedroom yielded. He turned the lantern cautiously around to get the lay of the room. It stopped, and the hand that held it trembled slightly. The faint rays fell on the bed, on which lay a child of three years or more. The face was distorted and a deathlike pallor had settled on the features. Where had he seen that face before? It seemed to awaken some long-forgotten memory, The child stirred and moaned as if in great pain, and the little limbs twitched. The face of the convict softened slightly at the sight of a child in pain. But there was not an instant to lose. At any moment the child might cry out or moan in the convulsions which seemed to have seized it. He threw one more glance at the face which had so unconsciously stirred his heart, and then turned to the bureau. Three tiny rings, a gold necklace and a silver mirror were quickly slipped into the sack. He was about to open a jewel case, when his eyes fell on a picture in a silver frame. He started, and dropped the box. Could he ever forget that dear face, the curly brown hair or the tear-bedimmed brown eyes, as he bade her good-bye so many years ago? So this was her home and that was her child, who was probably dying at this very moment. His thoughts flew back to his boyhood days, to his mother and the little home he had left. What a life he had led since then! 30 A slight moan and a stir on the bed recalled him to his senses. He turned to the bed and snatched the child from it, imprinting a long kiss on the distor ted features which so resembled those of the picture. Swiftly he descended the stairs and left the house, running to the nearest doctor’s. The doctor eyed him suspiciously, but the frantic gestures of the convict caused him to turn to the child. For an hour they both worked silently over the dying child, and, when the moaning had ceased and the little one slept peacefully, the two sat for a long time in silence. Then the doctor turned to him and asked him if the child was his, and how he happened to run the risk of bringing the little sufferer out insteading of sending for aid. “Well, you see, doctor, it was just this way—” and the convict told his story to the man who had just saved all that was dear to the sweetheart of his youth. “I sup- pose you'll call in the police and give me up. It doesn’t make much difference. | haven’t anything to live for.” “Why should I do that? You have saved a life tonight at the risk of your liberty. Surely there must be some reward. Here is some money; go and find a bed, and tomorrow if you will come around I may be able to help you start over. Now I must take this child home. I think I will explain to the mother. She will understand, and it may make her feel happy to know that she has influenced a man for the good. Good-night.” M. FISHER, ’08. THE ACORN Name Stanley Behneman Gladys Brooks Karl Chapman Myra Clothier Myrtle Fisher Elva Fulmer Edith Gale Edith Hunt Fred Johnson Muriel Killam Paul Kuhns Eugene Littleton Gertrude Meysel Vega Miller Olga Russell Clarence Sanborn Hermina Bessie Searle Ruth Shreve Beatrice Stedman Neill Wilson Robert Worthington Margaret Spence Schlageter Soroscope of Class of Dune, 08 Appearance “Slanty” Disinterested Soldier boy Saintly Substantial Dainty Quiet Petite “Pretty” boy All over in one place “Holy” Sticky Saucy Chic Reserved Manly Husky Roly-poly Innocent Coquettish Abbreviated Heroic Demure Besetting Sin His uniform Sponging First Corps Cadet Hasn’t any Being saucy Practising Studying French Holding the girls’ hands Her importance Annoying Vega in S. B. History Using big words Her eyes Marcel waves Chewing gum Pashfulness Being absent Cases Being good Giggling The girls Mathematics Turning around “How’d “I Would if “No Doubt “Everybody’s “Love Favorite Song “Hiram Green, Good-bye” “Experience” “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp” “Holy City” “Has Your Mother Any More Like You” “The Shade of the Palms” “The Door of Hope” “Waiting at the Church” You Like to Spoon with Me?” “If I Were on the Stage” “Teasing” “I May Be Crazy, but I Ain’t No Fool” “Making Eyes” “Just Can’t Make My Eyes Behave” I Could, but I Can’t” “All the Girls Love Me” “Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder” You’d Like to Cuddle up to Baby” “Baby Mine” “Believe Me” Awfully Good to Me” “They Say He Went to College Me, World Is and the Mine” Hobby Choo-choos Eng. compositions Going to drill Knowing her lessons Hairdressing “Those horrid Yankees” Latin The boys Queening Acting Playing minister in Senior farces Spieling Flirting Taking things easy History reports Talking to Gladys Basket-ball Harry H. Kindness Talking in period Rallies Football Making fudge History NHYOOV AHL Destiny Conductor on Alameda Local Writer of short stories Director at West Point “Drawing angels down” Pres. “Sunset Club” Paderewski II Agent for the R. G. School-mar’m Bachelor Circus lady Country parson Book agent College widow Leslie Carter I] Undecided Undertaker Instructress of Physi- cai Culture at U. C. Ask Harry Nun Matron in deaf and dumb asylum Speaker of the House Stanford Coach Boarding-house lady Se “Ohe Private Secretary” HE Senior Class presented its play, “The Private Secretary,” on the evening of May lst, and it proved to be a tremendous success. The roles of all the players were well sustained, and Miss Beatrice Stedman, who took the part of “Miss Ashford, the medium,” was exceptionally good. Two specialties, the “Florodora Sextet,” and the “Matinée Girls’ Parade,’ were introduced, and they proved pleasing features of the evening. The synopsis of “The Private Secretary” is as follows: Douglas Cattermole, the hero of the play, has a wealthy uncle whom he has never seen. This uncle has an idea that no young man is of any account until he has sown his wild oats, and so refuses to help his nephew in a financial way until he has done so. This Douglas finds rather hard to do, but to help his friend, Harry Marsland, out of a difficulty, he signs a note for three hundred pounds. The note falls due, and Sidney Gibson, the tailor, to whom it is owing, tries to collect it, and is forcibly ejected by the young men. He becomes infuriated and threatens to serve them with a writ. Now, Harry has received an invitation to his Uncle Marsland’s country house, and is instructed to bring down his uncle’s new private secretary, the Rev. Robert Spaulding. To escape the writ, Douglas disguises himself as Spaulding, and goes with Harry, leaving the real secretary in his rooms in London. Gibson returns and, finding the young men away, guesses where they have gone, and follows them. Then old Mr. Cattermole arrives and finds Spaulding, whom he takes for his nephew. He is very much disgusted with him, and, after thoroughly frightening him and Mrs. Stead, Douglas’s landlady, he leaves in a great huff. Harry and Douglas arrive at the country place, and Douglas becomes much inter- ested in Edith Marsland, Mr. Marsland’s daughter, and Harry in Eva Webster, Edith’s companion. Douglas finds that it will be his duty to instruct the girls, and he is placed under the supervision of the girls’ governess, Miss Ashford, who is, supposedly, his mother’s old friend; thus making the situation very comical. Old Mr. Cattermole arrives, and is much taken with Harry and Douglas, in contrast to his own nephew. Then Gibson comes on the scene, and, to prevent him from serving his writ, Harry has to introduce him as one of his friends, much to Gibson’s delight. Soon Spaulding arrives on account of a belated telegram, and is discovered by old Cattermole, who becomes very angry at finding his miserable nephew there. So he tells Douglas to get rid of him. This Douglas is very anxious to do himself, but Miss Ashford, who is a spiritualist, takes the stranger for a medium whom Douglas has promised to send for. Thus it comes about that old Cattermole, Douglas, and Miss Ashford are all trying to hide Spaulding from the others in the house, and he gets rather roughly handled. In the meantime, Gibson becomes intoxicated, and tries to measure every one for a coat of some kind. In consequence, he is ordered to leave, but he sees Spaulding’s feet from under a curtain, and takes him for a burglar. He decides, therefore, to redeem himself by capturing him, but his courage fails and he leaves the work to John, the servant, who ties him to a chair. Then Marsland comes in and tries to find out who he is, but before they can untie him, Miss Ashford appears and thinks that the sup- posed medium is going to demonstrate how to untie himself. Here Knox, a writ- server, makes his appearance, and taking Spaulding for Douglas Cattermole, serves him with the writ, and old Cattermole acknowledges that he is his nephew. But Gibson, disappointed at the failure of his attempt to capture the burglar, points to the disguised secretary as the real Douglas Cattermole. Old Cattermole is much pleased with his new nephew and proposes to Marsland that he, Douglas, should marry Edith in accord- ance with their old plan. Marsland objects, and suggests Eva as a sensible girl. 33 THE ACORN THE ACORN Then Harry tells his uncle that Eva has promised to marry him, so Marsland consents to the union of Douglas and Edith, and “they all live happily ever after.” CAST Mr. Marsland, M. F. H Eugene Littleton Harry Marsland (his nephew) Neill Wilson Mr. Cattermole Metcalfe Simonson Douglas Cattermole (his nephew) Robert Worthington Rev. Robert Spaulding George Browning Mr. Sidney Gibson (the tailor) John Coyle Knox (a writ-server) Alan Beringer John (a servant) | Edith Marsland (daughter of Mr. Marsland) Miss Vega Miller Eva Webster (her friend and companion) Miss Bessie Searle Mrs. Stead (Douglas’ landlady) Miss Gertrude Meysel Miss Ashford Miss Beatrice Stedman Those taking part in the specialties were: “Florodora Sextet”—Reita Burke, Marjorie Emmons, Dorothy Tisdale, Alice Teller, Olga Russell, and Edna Hickok, Meridith Parker, Harry Kassebaum, Ed Anthony, Cary Troy, Ed Seagrave, and Fred Greenwell. “Matinée Girls’ Parade”—Dolores Bradley, Irma Young, Sylvia McCurrie, Myra Clothier, Ruth Shreve, Myrtle Fisher, Muriel Killam, and Minnie Anderson. A Simple Tllustration HERE’S a certain English class, whose members, as I have no reason to disbelieve, are endowed with a keenly developed knowledge of literary discrimination. Their youthful intellects determine final con- clusions, merely at a glance. And their judgment, once passed, either glorifies a poet or casts him into a doom of oblivion. Some persons have said that youth is apt to judge in haste, and lose the medium in wild extreme. Not so this class of critics. Calmly and deliberately they pick up the great and glorious Milton, turn him over, frown, and toss him to one side, in much the same way that a small boy would handle a rotten apple which had been given him with the good side up. The deep thought, the variety, the delicacy, the sublimity of Milton’s work have no favorable effect upon this body. They think that if poetry is the morning dream of great men, then Milton must have had a terrible nightmare. Not only Milton, but Wordsworth comes in for his share of condemnation. His “Intimations of Immortality” is quickly denounced. “It is too deep, too strange, too thoughtful. We can say the words, but the thought is not sufficiently evident, hence we cannot perceive any benefit to be derived from its study.” On the contrary, Keats and Tennyson are just “dears.” Why is Keats so well liked by this bunch of youthful admirers? Because he is simple and because his works embody the love of beauty only. Why Tennyson? Because he is simple and senti- mental. His brave knights and pretty maidens have caused many a heart to leap with pleasure. And if we should put side by side “Paradise Lost” and “The Miller’s Daugh ter,” there would be no question as to which would receive the preference. Why is it that one type of poetry attracts, and another repels? Why does this English class like one and rebel against the other? To the person who can view the whole matter from an elevated position this has some significance. Possibly the signifi- cance involves the definition of poetry, but more probably that significance involves a comparison of the character of the ages when these poems were written and the character of our own age. It has been said that if you would understand an author, you must understand his age; and it is difficult indeed for us, in our age characterized by unlimited pleasure-seeking, fashion show, rush, narrowness of thought, and love of outward beauty, to picture the stern, cold, moral, Puritanic age of Milton. Hence it is that Keats, with his love of beauty, and Tennyson with sentimentality find a firmer place with our readers than Milton with his deep, thoughtful, moral tone, and Wordsworth with his philosophy in the poem on “Immortality.” K. C., June, ’08. ACORN THE ACORN in-Chief Slass History Horosc ope Girls’ Reporter Boys’ Reporter Girls’ Athletics President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Low Senior High Senior g OF Term JUNE, 1908 “Acorn” Staff of June, 1908 S. Fulmer Beatrice Stedman Edith Gale Vega Miller Bessie Searle Neill Wilson Hermina Schlageter Karl Chapman Eugene Littleton nonson Muriel Killam Paul Kuhns Eugene Littleton Mary Teller Grace Noble Paul Kuhns Neill Wilson Mary Teller Alan Beringer Stanley Behneman Neill Wilson Bessie Searle Alan Beringer Stanley Behneman “Obe Acorn” Entered in the Postoffice at Alameda, Cal., as Second-Class Mail Matter A PASSING TRIBUTE The entire school, and we, the graduating class, in particular, greatly regretted the loss of our dearly loved teacher, Miss Rose Hohfeld, on the eve of our entrance into the High Senior term. We had hoped to keep her with us until our class, at least, had been graduated; but found, to our great disappointment, that she preferred devoting her time to a class of only one. So we have tried to console ourselves with the thought that her present class is not the source of anxiety and trouble to her that we were, and does not need reproving as her larger class did, and never has to be sent to the office. Though she has lost a place in the school, as Mrs. Sidney Haslett she will always be held in the highest esteem by her former pupils, and we wish her all the joy and happiness that is possible. IN BEHALF OF “THE ACORN” For the past two or three years the members of this High School, with the excep- tion of about twenty, have done practically nothing, except in a financial way, toward 4 the support of their school paper. I am speaking of the regular issues of “The Acorn” 37 THE ACORN and not of the Senior edition; for the Senior Class regards its paper as a class affair, and rightfully and well supports it as such. But the school at large does not feel the same pride in the regular issues of “The Acorn.” The editor and his staff are elected. and from that time on the entire responsibility rests on their shoulders. Now, they cannot do everything, and the students can do something to help, and that something is to write articles for the paper. Send in material, and do not force your editor, whose duty it is not to find material, but to judge of and select it, to go around and beseech you to “just this once, write something for ‘The Acorn’ ” Why should the editor, even if he were capable, bear the whole burden and, at the same time, be expected to keep his scholarship up to the standard of the rest of us? Why should he, who gets no encouragement and very little praise, but, on the other hand, the blame for all the defects that many are prone to see in its pages, have the work to do almost unaided, when there are so many other demands upon his little spare time? It is neither jus reasonable. Wake up, students of Alameda High! Remem ber that this is a paper of some four hundred and fifty and not one of about twenty students, and if you will exert yourselves you will have the gratitude of your editor and be much better satisfied with the future “Acorns.’ IN PRAISE OF OUR SCHOOL The young people who are so fortunate as to become students in this school have cause to feel very proud of the fine, large building, surrounded by its beautiful grounds of well-kept lawns, vari-colored flowers and clinging vines. Visitors never fail to pass favorable comment upon its attractiveness, and give us further reason to believe that our High School building is finer and more imposing than any one that the other bay cities can boast of. School Wotes There has been a new feature introduced into the Alameda High School, which has proved to be a great success. Our high schcol has always been noted for its sociability, and this term a very good example of this was shown when the upper-class girls gave an informal entertainment to the Freshman girls, in order to make them feel more at home in their new surroundings. Miss Bradley acted as chairman and opened the program with a few welcoming remarks. The program, which follows, was greatly enjoyed by both the new girls and the rest of the girl scholars who did not participate in it. Cyril ARRAS CH oct Sais tie vate er ee : Miss Vaughn Recitation ....... ee a : ; Miss Ansel Piano Solo eae = ane white vs baste ; Banach Miss Fulmer Recitation aad DO ee ee Miss Levy Vocal Solo . YOO ee Miss Anderson a ! x . Misses Emmons, Meredith, Davis Experience”. . | Freshmen ... Misses Clarke, Pattiani, Standefer Dancing concluded the afternoon. We sincerely hope that this precedent which we have established will become a custom. On the 28th of February, the Low Seniors gave their customary dance in our honor. Much taste was displayed in the decorations of the hall, and the music, furnished by Yanke’s Orchestra, was, as usual, greatly enjoyed. The class merits much credit for their painstaking efforts in making the evening the delightful success that it proved. The graduating class, chaperoned by Miss Haworth, gave a most enjoyable theater party on March 13th. The class occupied the boxes on one side of Ye Liberty Play- house, and witnessed the presentation of “In the Bishop’s Carriage.” Refreshments were enjoyed by the members after the theater, and all pronounced the evening a most pleasant and long-to-be-remembered one. At a meeting of the Associated Students on April the 16th, the members of last year’s baseball team, which came out victorious over the other schools, and which succeeded in taking the cup away from Lick, and giving Alameda High a right to claim it for that season, were presented with little gold baseballs. Until last season, it had been the custom of the A. A. L. to present these trophies to the winners; but at that time it was decided that individual prizes should not be given. So, in order to show its appreciation of the splendid work done by its team, the school itself proposed to award the trophies. However, as the school was not then in a very good financial condition, and as some expense would necessarily be incurred to carry out the pro- posed plan, it was not convenient to give the baseballs until recently. Even though they had to wait a long time for them, we know that those who recéived them were much pleased with the tokens of the school’s regard. 39 THE ACORN AN Seart-to- Heart Galk with the Associated Students The same old question! How many times has it been discussed, analyzed, and reviewed? Somewhere deep down at the foundation there is something wrong with the organization of the “Associated Students.” “Deep down”—well, let us go down as far as possible. The Freshmen! There is where the fault lies. The students of Alameda High have the idea in their heads that Freshmen should be “seen and not heard And so the poor little Freshies come up to their first Students’ Meeting with their poor little knees quaking and their poor thumping little hearts in their mouths. Then the “high and mighty Seniors” stand up and discuss and decide all questions before the house. The Alameda High School is not run merely for the benefit of the Seniors, nor for Seniors and Juniors. Everyone should take an active part in all matters. But they don’t! And so, when the Freshmen become Sophomores they are still timid about speaking. They have been silent too long. By the time they are Juniors some of the bolder ones may get up and with quivering voices make a few hasty remarks and then sit down, scared half to death. That is why the Seniors have the floor all the time. Because they are afraid to get up and speak, the Students’ Meetings soon become a bore. So they move the seats, scrape their feet, talk, and make a general disturb- ance. Then the Seniors wonder why so little attention is paid to anyone speaking before the Alameda High. The poor little Freshies and the Sophomores have been bored so long that they never take the trouble to see if what is being said is of any interest. If one adds to this lack of interest the fact that our meetings are conducted in a very disorderly and informal manner, is it any wonder that they are so very noisy? Such a lack of form! How can anyone expect a large assembly to pay attention to form and order in important matters when things are let slide so shamefully in lesser matters? The officers of this association should be chosen with regard to their executive ability, and not their popularity. Then a change of tactics should be brought about regarding the Freshmen. Make them feel that they are one of us, and you will find that the disorder will decrease and more interest will be taken in all the affairs of the Alameda High School. B. S., June, ’08. Cemple of Fame “But there are deeds, which should not pass away, And names that must not wither.” FACULTY DR. THOMPSON: “We should count time by heart-throbs. He most lives who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best.” MISS HAWORTH: “She is noblest, being good.” MR. GILBERTSON: “You can’t, for the soul of you, learn how to frown.” MISS WHITE: “Kind, good and gracious.” MISS DU BOIS: “Fresh and young and fair and wise.” MR. MINIUM: “Full well they laughed, with counterfeited glee, At all his jokes, for many a joke had he.” ASSORTED SENIORS: “Some are, and must be, greater than the rest.” POSTGRADUATES: “I do haunt thee still.” COACH CARLYLE: “The windows were all full of heddes, As hee passed bye.” A. S—A. H. S.: “A living, moving, seething mass.” JOSH EDITOR: “Let him be kept from paper, pen and ink, So he may cease to write, and learn to think.” OUR FRIEND “NICK”: “None but himself Can be his parallel.” FRESHMEN: “It doth not yet appear what we shall be.” GLEE CLUB: “Gone glimmering through the dream of things that were.” MIXED “SANDY” SANBORN: “Was ever man so grandly made as he?” “DOT” BRADLEY: “To all she was polite without parade.” “GENE” LITTLETON: “This young man expresses himself in terms too deep for me.” MYRA CLOTHIER: “Modest and simple and sweet, the very type of Priscilla “BOB” WORTHINGTON: “None but the brave deserve the fair.” GERTIE MEYSEL:) BESSIE SEARLE: ) FRED JOHNSON: “A finished gentleman from top to toe.” “CHET” TUFTS: “The very pink of perfection.” BOLIVAR JURADO: “He has a distinguished foreign air.” IONE CONNOR: “Straight and lissome as a willow wand.” “MINI” BRUSH: “As became a noble knight, was gracious to the ladies.” CARY TROY: “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!” “MACK” MACFARLAND: “I am not lean enough to be thought a good scholar.” “ED” SEAGRAVE: “A merrier man within the limits of becoming mirth, I never spent an hour’s talk withal.” “HAK” KASSELBAUM: “He dances, I say, right well, - With emphasis and also with good sense.” “Companions that do converse and waste their time together.” 41 THE ACORN “YUM YUM”: “I do but sing because I must.” JACK COYLE: “The height of his ambition is, we know, But to be master of a puppet show.” “SHY” SEAGRAVE: “Practised to lisp, and hang the head aside.” “JACK” TUFTS: “I am a sweet-faced youth.” Who's Who As I sit musing in my study there comes a vision of the Class of June, ’08. Memory fails me, and their names have slipped away, but I see them distinctly. What is that noise? A giggle—ah, now I see the cause of it. Before me is a short, stout young lady. She mysteriously appeared from the mist which surrounds me. Her face is bedecked with smiles, and I see a merry twinkle in her eyes. She is the merriest member of the class. But who is that following closely behind her? Her hair is “Titian,” bright and beautiful as the setting sun, her complexion real and divine! A tall, demure young lady and a dark-haired miss of medium height seem to be industri- ously devouring a book.. I thought som’tis a “Hinsdale.” Yes, they are the stars of the Civics Class. Behind them slowly walks a tall, dark girl chewing gum. Quickly rushes past a priestly looking gentleman with jet black hair and large glasses, every day a manager. The class fashion plates come from the mist: a lady beautiful to look upon, with a marcel wave sublime, and a pretty gentleman, very pleasing to the young ladies. Who are these who break the silence by their incessant chatter? A young boy and girl, coming pell-mell through the mist. It is the famed debater and his clever friend with a will of her own. Lo! why gazes the smallest lady of the class from her algebra upon two passersby? One is a girl, most willing to boss, and the other a large, husky boy with few words and many blushes. Who can this be? Now I see more clearly. I’m sure it is the Daughter of the Confederacy having an argument with a boy noted for his large words. I wonder why this fair-haired young man, who seems to be a native of Kansas, is hurrying to walk with a young lady wearing a First Corps Cadet cap. I cannot describe the two quiet young ladies who just passed, be- cause they disappeared too quickly into the mist. As well as I remember, both names begin with “S.” Can it be possible that I hear a German conversation? Yes, it is true, for I see a studious looking treasurer conversing with the artist of the class. A curly- haired young damsel fluttered by. She is still fit to be a society leader. Last, but not least, walks the largest of our class. His stern countenance reminds me of a Gibson face. Maseball ITH Spencer Brush as captain, Neill Wilson as manager, and Tom Kelly as coach, the A. H. S. has turned out another crack baseball team. Under the supervision of these three, one could not expect other than the best. At the end of the last baseball season, the champion team showed its fine judgment by choosing “Mini” Brush to captain this year’s team. No better choice could have been made, for the crack little pitcher has entered the game with a vim and spirit that will surely land his team on top. The term had hardly started when the team began to turn out to practice, and it soon became evident that a manager and a coach were needed. The Executive Com- mittee got busy and elected Neill Wilson to fill the place of manager. Neill was reluc- tant to act at first, on account of his many studies and numerous other school offices; but finally he accepted, and things have been quite lively in the baseball department ever since. We only need mention the numerous practice games, the fine trips and the splendid results, and we can readily see that Neill always keeps an eye to the wind- ward for his team. The first and best move of the manager was to secure as coach the services of Mr. Thomas Kelley, a veteran baseball player of many professional games. There are no points in the game that Tom does not know, and it took him a very short time indeed to put the team in fine playing shape. The result of the many games played so far this season is proof enough that Tom knows how to put ginger into the boys. But a captain, manager and coach cannot make all of a baseball team, and fully as much credit is due to the other members, who by their spirit, skill and hard work have put the team where it is. A great deal of credit is due to Russel McFarland, the veteran catcher of the A. H. S. team. “Mac” is always in the game, and it is a lucky “cuss” who steals a base on “Bonce.” In a tight pinch, also, when a base-hit was needed, “Cut” is always there like a “duck.” Harry Kassebaum plays at first base, and he, beyond a doubt, is the right man in the right place at the right time. Who could ask more. Out at second base we have Gelderman, humming that familiar ballad, “Where the Pretzel Vines Grow.” But let him hum, for we know that all is well at station No. 2, while “Lurgie” is on the watch. At short-stop we find “Boy” Gay, a veteran of last year’s team. A steadier and more aggressive player could not be found. It’s a great relief to see the ball go Gay’s way, for we know it will be well handled. Paul Mackie holds down third base, and he does it well, too. He is not only a third baseman, but a pitcher also. He is only a Freshman, and next year we can safely say that “Kisses” will be one of the mainstays of the team. In the outfield we find Kues, Kiser and Johnson, all three of whom are strong, heady players. Kues is an old-timer and a very valuable man. Kiser is a new man, who has made good. Seldom a game passes with- out “Fat’s” clotting the ball for a two-bagger. Johnson, a substitute of last year’s team, is playing fine ball this year. He plays infield positions equally as well as out- field ones. Murphy is a general all-around player. He can play any position, and is a valuable addition. As substitutes, Miller and Seagraves fill the bill, and tach has shown up well. 45 THE ACORN THE ACORN The games played so far this season have ended as follows: PRACTICE GAMES Heald’s Business College Polytechnic Business College Deaf and Dumb Institute Lowell High Woodland High San Jose CFP NY NY KF CO San Jose San Jose (ten innings) St. Mary’s St. Mary’s St. Mary’s Belmont St. Ignatius U. C. Freshmen Mt. Tamalpais San Rafael LEAGUE GAMES Anderson’s Military Academy 0 ce. Oakland High 4 Pai Oakland Polytechnic 0 A. H. S. 9 K. R. CHAPMAN, ’ Disturb not his Dream Dees — Loe a Oe SEE woh Hedy thee THE ACORN Grack At no time since the earthquake has track material turned out in such full force as this term. Long and short-distance, high and broad jump, hammer-throw and shot- put men and all-around athletes, when all are training on the court back of the school, make an inspiring sight indeed to the passerby. Under the leadership of Captain Perkins and such veteran high school athletes as Macauley and Worthington, pleasing results encourage each day’s work. The men have been training hard since the term began, and are getting anxious to test their skill. On account of some reason or other, the entries for the A. A. L. meet arrived too late, and our men could not compete. To create interest and to pick the best men, an interclass meet was held on March Ist. The Sophomore and Junior classes struggled for highest honors. By winning the relay, the Juniors won the day, with Sophomores second, and Freshmen third. Soon after, the track team went to Vacaville to compete with the high school 48 athletes there. Although they lost, the trip did the men a world of good. The Vaca- ville students entertained in fine style after the meet. The next big meet to occur is the Stanford Interscholastic. Alameda High will be represented by five capable men. The entries for this meet are Macauley, Etter and Perkins, for the sprints, while Shattuck and Thorpe will do the long-distance races. Macauley’s record stands for itself, and without a doubt he will repeat his perform- ances of last year. In the 220 and 440-yard races, “Mac” holds the Interscholastic records. In the fifty and hundred-yard dashes, Etter shows up best and will certainly hold his own in the coming event. Captain Tim Perkins has been training very hard and carefully for some time. He expects to win in the races, and he will, too. Tim is a sticker. Shattuck and Thorpe are both long-distance men. It is hard to tell which is the best man. Shattuck is an old-timer and is as good in a two-mile race as he is in a one-mile. He also puts the shot. Thorpe is a Freshman athlete and already he can hold his own with Shattuck. He is the best broad jumper in’the school and does him- self credit in the high jump. Considering the fact that this is Thorpe’s first year at track, next year’s career for him looks exceptionally bright. Spence and Kassebaum are the high jumpers, and both will win many points for the A. H. S. Naylor, John- son and Cummings have been showing up well, and each promises to make a better showing than ever next term. A dual meet with Fruitvale will take place in a few days. This will precede the Stanford meet. K. R. CHAPMAN, ’08. THE ACORN THE ACORN Cennis Through the untiring efforts of Heath Angelo, tennis in the A. H. S. has become a more firmly established athletic sport. Although the boys have not yet made their debut against any other school, they have been working hard among themselves. Early in the term, a few boys assembled and organized a Boys’ Tennis Association. The election of officers resulted as follows: Heath Angelo, president; Jack Rene, vice-president; Ernest Brown, secretary, and Wilbur Morrow, treasurer. Not long after their organization, the members of the club held a tournament for their own benefit. With an admission fee of twenty-five cents, any student in the school could take part in the tournament. All students were cordially invited. The tourna- ment ended very successfully, and Spencer Brush proved to be the victor. This term the players have soundly established the sport in the A. H. S. Next term, they expect to enter into competition with other schools. Many reasons point to their success, and there are no arguments why tennis should not become a popular sport in the A. H. S. K. R. CHAPMAN, ’08. Girls’ Athletics The Alameda High School girls have had a very prosperous season in basket-ball, despite the fact that they were defeated in some of the numerous games they played. Near the first of the term, the girls went up to Healdsburg and had a most delight- ful time, although they lost the game. Several interesting practice games were played, one with Berkeley High, in which Alameda was defeated, and another with California College. In the game with California College, Alameda won by a score of 40-4, and although the teams were not well matched, it was a very good game. The opposing team was rather inexperienced, but as they have good material, their prospects are bright. The winning of the Fruitvale game on March 28th decided the sub-league cham- pionship. This was a hotly contested game, and after a hard struggle the score stood 29-16, in favor of Alameda. Very effective work was done by the goals and particularly by the captain, Miss Diamond. In the semi-final game, played with Healdsburg at the Cadet Armory, in Oakland, the Alameda girls lost. The game, however, was even closer than the score indicates, and at no time was the victory for Healdsburg assured. Mr. Gray, of the Reliance Club, Oakland, ably coached the team, and the success the girls have had is partly due to him. Tennis does not play a very important part in girls’ athletics. The boys have a very good team, and the girls could have a team just as good if they were sufficiently interested. The school made a great effort to get the tennis courts, and it seems a shame that there is this lack of interest among the girls. i. [| hy L, Zs bpd tua. gies 7 5 RRS 8 y Ai, ( Ru. Fa cg 4 y Ses zy e ys SS R AY fs G 2, ATERMIT? - o ) THE ACORN Pi Delta “Hoppa Founded at Michigan Military Academy, 1880 California Eta Chapter, Established 1902 Post Graduate S. Montgomery Haslett, Jr. Graduate Frederick M. Johnson Seniors Spencer Brush Meredith Parker Juniors Earle L. Scofield Kenneth W. Abbott Alfred J. Geldermann Sophomores Merrill T. Miller Frederick I. Greenwell Charles S. Dodge Chester Eschern Edwin R. Anthony, Jr. Pledged Phillip A. Wiggin Max Willkomm Alpha Sigma THE ACORN Eta Chapter Senior B Olga Russell Ruth Holt Senior A Ione Connor Jessie Hall Junior B Harriett Figg Junior A Alice Teller Sophomore B Marjorie Emmons Lorraine Jordan Marguerite Morbio Sophomore A Theo Spaulding Marjorie Haight High Freshmen Helen Johnson Meade Bissell Alumnez Hazel Holt Emmy Lemcke Pledged Marie Tyson Marguerite Parr Mildred Lansing Reita Burke Dorothy Tisdale Hazel Naylor Leslie Grieg Edna Hickok Ruth Tisdale Edith Cramer Delta Omicron te ae Gamma Chapter (April 5, 1905) Fratres in Schola 1908 Clarence B. Sanborn Chester V. Tufts 1909 Maurice Kebby Charles E. Gibbs Charles S. Murphy F. Lynde Burger Robert D. Cortelyou IQII Alexander M. Baum The Delta Omicron Fraternity is at present mourning the loss of a beloved brother and a true friend, Frank J. O’Brien. THE ACORN Delta Chapter Seniors Wynne Meredith Gladys Brooks Juniors Marion Troy Mary De Witt Ethel Porter Hazel Cockroft Margaret Pewtress Georgia Meredith Ethel Cameron Smith Dorothy Kuchel Pledged Members Ruth Soule Beatrice Willison Skull and Serpent THE ACORN Founded February 28, June, ’05 Josephine Keenan Eleanor French Alice Mauer Alice Harrington Ethel O’Brien Maude Fisher Hope Cortelyou Frances Amann December, ’05 Gertrude Comfort June, ’06 Helen White Bessie Pratt Ella Shreve Bessie Penfield December, ’06 Jane Becker Marjorie Cockroft Ida Spence Jean Tyson Grace Renner Adele Ehrenberg Viola Minor Gertrude Postel Edith Cameron Minnie Anderson Emmy Lemcke Roberta Haslett December, ’ Mann Henkenius Caro Simonson Jane Cooper Dolores Bradley Sylvia McCurrie June, ’08 Ruth Shreve Margaret Spence Gladys Brooks December, ’08 Mary Teller Erna Seegar THE ACORN Arizona Alpha California Alpha. . California Beta California Gamma California Delta Colorado Alpha Colorado Beta Colorado Gamma Colorado Delta Colorado Epsilon. Illinois Alpha. . Illinois Beta. . Iowa Alpha Iowa Beta.. Kansas Alpha Kansas Beta.. Kansas Gamma.. Missouri Alpha. . Missouri Beta. . Missouri Gamma.. Missouri Delta. . Missouri Epsilon.. Missouri Eta.. Missouri Theta Missouri Iota Missouri Lambda Missouri Mu... Missouri Nu.. Missouri Xi Missouri Omicron.. Montana Alpha..... Nebraska Alpha. . Nebraska Beta New Mexico Alpha... Texas Alpha Washington Alpha Washington Beta Phi Lambda Epsilon (Founded February 12, 1892) Chapter Roll = rae Tucson High School, Tucson, Ariz. San Francisco Polytechnic High School, San Francisco, Cal. ..Oakland High School, Oakland, Cal. Santa Rosa High School, Santa Rosa, Cal. ..Alameda High School, Alameda, Cal. Pueblo High School, Pueblo, Colo. Lincoln High School, Pueblo, Colo. Colorado Sp rings High School, Colorado Springs, Colo. ..West Denver High School, Denver, Colo. Manual Training High School, Denver, Colo. ; ..Peoria High School, Peoria, IIl. Bloomington High School, Bloomington, IIl. Keokuk High School, Keokuk, Iowa Des Moines High School, Des Moines, Iowa Topeka High School, Topeka, Kans. McKinley High School, Wichita, Kans. Wichita High School, Wichita, Kans. aon Clinton Military Academy, Clinton, Mo. - Wiideailidies Military Academy, Warrensburg, Mo. Kirksville High School, Kirksville, Mo. Kemper Military Academy, Boonsville, Mo. Marmaduke Military Academy, Sweet Springs, rik .. Sedalia High School, Sedalia, ..Manual Training High School, Kansas City, .. Springfield High School, Springfield,. .. St. Joseph High School, St. Joseph, ..St. Louis High School, St. Louis, Sub Rosa St. Joplin High School, St. Joplin, Mo. ..Centennial High School, Mexico, Mo. Helena High School, Helena, Mont. Lincoln High School, Lincoln, Neb. Omaha High School, Omaha, Neb. ..Las Vegas High School, Las Vegas, N. M. Dallas High School, Dallas, Tex. .. Tacoma High School, Tacoma, Wash. .. Seattle High School, Seattle, Wash. Phi Lambda Epsilon elie i California Delta Chapter, Established March 21, 1908 Honorary Member Harry Davis Alumni David J. Clark Joseph B. Emmal Kenneth J. Staniford Helmut H. Hinch Howard H. Fassett A. Loris Dexter Active Graduate Paul H. Kuhns Junior John Siegfried Sophomore William H. Gale Edward F. Seagrave Freshmen John T. Coyle Harry V. Adams George L. Davis Lawrence H. Ives Pledged J. Clair Seagrave 5O THE ACORN Sigma “Phi Wysilon Epsilon Chapter Founded November 5, 1892 Harry Sepulveda Theo Searle Post Graduates Browning Dexter George Browning Henry Guerin Harold Percival 1909 Henry Rassebaum Heath Angelo Jack René Harold Naylor -ledged Homer Spence Absent on leave Phi Happa Epsilon isa eke (( h Gamma Chapter Founded January 7, 1907 Fratres ex Schola Don:E. Bailey Luman L. Chandler Joe Barnson Bruzzone Fratres in Schola Seniors Edward A. Macaulay Elmer E. Woodward Juniors Charles T. Perkins E. Bruzzone Sophomores Omer Etter Chapter Roll Alpha Wilmerding School of Industrial Arts, San Francisco Beta Oakland High School, Oakland, Cal. Gamma Alameda High School, Alameda, Cal. Delta (dormant) Berkeley High School, Berkeley, Cal. Epsilon Berkeley Preparatory School, Berkeley, Cal. Absent on leave THE ACORN Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Wask and Book Gamma Chapter Alumni Edmund S. Brush Harry N. Nason William S. Everts Byron H. Paul Members in School Post Graduate S. M. Haslett, Jr. June, 1908 Clarence Sanborn December, 1908 F. Spencer Brush, Jr. Merideth Parker June, 1909 Earle L. Scofield Chapter Roll Theodore S. Lynch Alan D. Field Alfred L. Sundell Henry Jackson Frederick M. Johnson Cary A. Troy Oakland High Sacramento High Alameda High Stockton High School School School School “Delta Sigma Gamma Myrtle Fisher Ruby Forderer Lolita Moore Florence Hay Jane Morris Graduates Beatrice Stedman In School Edna Wittman Out of School Bessie Helen Searle Harsch Marion Rhoades Anita Junkins Clara Martin THE ACORN It was at the low Senior dance. The evening was warm and the young gentleman’s hands were moist. Gloves are not allowed in Alameda. The young lady with whom he danced feared for her delicate silk dress. “Won’t you please use your handker- chief?” she said sweetly. “‘Won’t you please use your handkerchief when you are danc- ing with me?” “Certainly,” said the Freshman, taking a well-grown bandana from his pocket and blowing a tremendous blast upon his nose. “Is that better?” 7OG0 M AADO- OKAWA “O Ikey, change de skylights. Here’s a customer wants a blue suit.” Kelly’s prophecy—“By all the gods in ‘Gayley’s Myths,’ you'll win that game tomorrow!’ Miss Stedman—“The sun is shining on my face.” Mr. Gilbertson—“Close it.” (Query: What could he have meant by that?) 65 THE ACORN Miss Morgan (calling roll in Low Soph. History)—“Chester? ” C. Tufts—“Hello! ” Miss M.—“If you please, I am not working in a telephone office.” Mr. G. (in S. B. History)—“There was nothing left after the surrender at Appo- mattox, except the backbone of the army.” Paul K.— Oh,—something like the turkey, eh?” Sample of Freshman composition—“Irving was in a narrow ravine on a path wind- ing up.” We wonder what Mr. Gilbertson could have meant when he said: “Miss Stedman, you may leave the room. Miss Fisher, you may go to——” Miss Garretson—“Mr. Kuhns, can you answer the question?” P. K. (awakening)—“Er-r-r—what’s trumps?” TRV KuES MAKES A ONE BAGGER STUPID ERNEST Lucille—“Don’t you like Ernest?” Margaret—“No, I don’t.” Lucille—“Why? ” Margaret—“Well, he was up at the house last night, and I undertook to show him how well I could whistle.” Lucille—“Well, what of that?” Margaret—“A great deal of that. I just puckered up my lips as sweet and pretty as I could, and then Pe Lucille—‘Well, what then?” Margaret—‘“He just let me go on and whistle.” Lucille—“‘“How mean!” He sent his son to college, And now he cries, “Alack, I spent a thousand dollars, And I got a quarter-back!” Dorothy T.—‘“Fred has been eating licorice today.” Edna H.—“Why, is there any on my face?” “What is this history?” “A blank, my lord.” In school we should have some more Troys, In fire drills to help girls keep their poise, For in one of these days When a catch he assays, He'll catch too much avoirdupois. Mr. Minium—“The momentum of a train running at the rate of fifteen miles per hour would carry the whole train eight hundred feet up a one per cent grade.” G. B.—“‘Well, wouldn’t it make some difference how long that eight hundred feet was?” Guess who is “Slower than molasses in January.” “Nothing in nature is unbeautiful.” Guess “Who thinks too little, and talks too much.” Seniors’ apostrophe to diplomas: “Thou art so near, and yet so far!” 67 THE ACORN THE ACORN CHEMISTRY Student to Spence—“Is this solution here an alkali or an acid?” Spence (scornfully)—“What do you take me for—a piece of litmus paper?” “I know it is a sin For me to sit and grin.” “Forget your bumps, get out of your dumps.” Mr. G. (in High Soph. History)—“Speaking of Napoleon’s invasion of Austria: that was a terrible nervy thing for him to do.” Fred G.—“Yes, awful crusty.” v8) j= aes MAC'S CLASSIC Pos€ Acknowledgment The Senior Class extends thanks to those merchants who, by contributing their advertisements to this edition of “The Acorn,” gave it financial assistance. HE HAD A COLD IN HIS HEAD THE ACORN By dabe is Jodes—Daddle Jodes. I ab the bost biserable bad udder the sud. I ab eterdally catchig cold; by doze is everlastigly blaguing, so that I dever cad talk The Correct Clothes For Summer Wear J. Heeseman ‘or Classy Clothes 1 to call In, use Oul welcome. v people while are requested Delive J. S. CRAWFORD CO. Groceries and Provisions 1364 Park Street UP-TO-DATE SPORTING GOODS PIERCE, RAMBLER anp TRIBUNE BICYCLES ED. W. HOFFMAN 999 Chestnut plaid. I have tried every thig id the world to prevedt it, but the cold will cub in spite of be. Subber ad widter, it is all the sabe. 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FURNITURE, CARPETS, UPHOLSTERING, MATTRESS MAKING, CARPETS CLEANED AND LAID A. KIST Phone Alameda 409 2316-20 Santa Clara Ave. Pupil in Latin translates, “Rex fugit—the king flees.” Professor—“Now, change it to the perfect tense.” Pupil—“The king has flees.” —Ex. 71 THE ACORN THE ACORN Professor—“What are you doing? Learning anything?” Student—“I don’t know, sir; I’m listening to you.” ALAMEDA FLORAL CO. FLORISTS AND SEEDMEN CUT FLOWERS TO ORDER..FIRST CLASS SEED ALWAYS ON HAND PHONE ALAMEDA 591 1251 PARK STREET ioim o WOLFF DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF FINE CANDIES PARTIES SUPPLIED WITH PHONE ALAMEDA 556 ICE CREAM, ICES AND SHERBETS 1426 PaRK STREET Alameda 23 uto L. WARNKE GROCER 2101-2103 Poultry and Fish Est W. H. NOY CO. INc_ DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF FRESH MEATS 161 PALACE MARKET J: VOSBURtr INC. HARDWARE FINE CUTLERY AMMUNITION 3 PARK STREET, ALAMEDA Doctor (to student)—“How do you know that this is the skull of a woman?” Student (after long deliberation)—“By the worn appearance of the jaws.” 4 The chief ingredients in the composition of those qualities that gain esteem and praise are good nature, truth, good sense and good breeding. Tennis Rackets Tennis Balls � DEXTER SHIVELY BROS. 2303 CENTRAL AVE., ALAMEDA Racket Covers la R “HARRY LINDEN LADIES’ TAILOR arme a 2325 Central Ave., near Park Street Alameda, California We are always right in FULL DRESS SHIRTS, FANCY VESTS, UP-TO-DATE HOSIERY LOEWE WILKENS “RW. EDWARDS� JEWELER CLASS PINS TO ORDER CUT GLASS 119 BROA USE MELOLA CREAM For Chapped Face and I lands F. BINDER, Pharmacist S. W. Cor. Park Street and Central Avenue ALAMEDA (Extract from a letter of a sentimental traveling schoolgirl.)—“We sat in a gondola on the bay of Venice, drinking it all in, and life never seemed so full before.” —Ex. -2 49 THE ACORN THE ACORN We wonder why, after he had given every individual in the class a fifth section, Mr. Minium called students of the Senior Physics Class stars of the fifth magnitude. Elite Hair Dressing Parlor MANICURINC, FACE MASSAGE SHAMPOOING, SCALP TREATM ENT Phone Alameda 1749 2307 Central Avenue This number of ‘ 74%e Acorn’’ has been printed by The Stanley- Taylor Company SCHOOL AND COLLEGE PRINTERS 554-562 Bryant Street, San Francisco J. J. KREIG Jj. M. HALTON THE TOGGERY Up-to-date SHIRTS and TIES a Specialty 1431 Park Street Alameda ISLAND CREAMERY F. H. DANIELS Our butter is churned every day 1350 Park Street on the premises Phone Alameda 61 Pat—“Did Casey win the three-mile swim the other day?” Mike—“No, he swam two moiles, and thin got tired, and swam back.” 74 Teacher—“What was that noise I heard?” Voice from rear—“Sulphurated hydrogen escaping.” PFROSSELA 9 PHARMACY Prescription Druggists CHESTNUT 60.-Fo DAMES FOR YOUR x Y Candy and Ice Cream PALATABLE, PURE AND WHOLESOME 1342 Park Street Phone Alameda 1983 med B. F. OWNENS Phone Al: PURITY HOME BAKERY Finest Bread, Cakes and Pastry Strictly Home Mad 1319 Park Street Opposite Park Hotel NYLANDER’S A. C. HELMKEN Pia evry New Wheels and Repairing Wheels called for and delivered Baby Carriage Tires put on He—“I am going to ’phone to someone, and ask to call.” She—“Oh, please make it someone I don’t like. I want to see her stung.” re) THE ACORN THE ACORN At a musical soirée a lady, after executing an interminable piano solo, faints dead away. A gentleman, with great promptitude, seizes a glass of water and administers a ito) N COLLEGE TAILOR A Choice Selection of Spring Goods Just Arrived 1327 Park Street Phone Alameda 1091 Cuts in this Magazine made by The Commercial Art Co. Cor. West Mission and Brady Sts. San Francisco few drops to the lady, who revives. Then, with a compassionate cry, “Now for the other sufferer!” he pours the remainder of the water into the piano. 76 Housemaid—‘“It does my heart good to see you and the baby together. It’s a THE ACORN pretty picture. Sure, he’s the image of you.” RIGHT AT YOUR DOOR lhe Urey Market Finest and most sanitary place of its kind in the West Everything that’s good to eat Combs Fisher 58, “Troi Meat, Fish and Poultry Dept. Groceries Fruit, Delicatessen, Dairy Produce and Bakery Departments SANTA CLARA AVE. AND PARK ST. A. O. Gott Hartley’s Jeweler and Optician School Supplies, Stationery | Pin a iota and Novelties 1363 Park Street Alameda ost Specialt 1349 Park Street J. E. BAKER, President CHAS. E. TABOR, Cashier ALAMEDA SAVINGS BANK Receives deposits of $1.00 and upwards Deposits, $1,800,000 Accounts, $10,629 Watch HAUCH’S SPECIALS THEY ARE MONEY SAVERS 1411 Park Street Phone Alameda 34 Fond Mother—‘But they all say that he looks like his father, Mary.” Housemaid—‘“Bless your soul, mum! he’s not good-looking enough for that.” 4é THE ACORN “Do I bore you?” asked the mosquito politely, as he sank half an inch into the man’s limb. WEST END CASH MARKET W. T. IVES, Proprietor Full tne of Choice Fresh and Salted Meats Delivered to any part of the city Phone Alameda 1504 1542 WEBSTER ST. Alameda, California EDWARD STAHLE Shaving and Hair Cutting Parlor Branch Office RAZORS HONED 1547 Webster Street Cascade Laundry West End, Alameda, California W. H. ROBINSON, D. D. S. 1325 PARK STREET ALAMEDA CALIFORNIA ETTER R Cr Telephone Alameda 483 Groceries 1231 and 1233 Park Street Fresh Groceries, Kitchen Utensils, Fruits ALAMEDA, CAL. and Vegetables BROWNING Groceries, Fruits and Produce Webster and Haight Sts., Alameda, Cal. Hunting, Fishing, Outing and Sporting Goods Low prices. This ad taken in part payment SHREVE BARBER CO. 1023 Market Street, San Francisco Oh, no,” answered the man. “How do I strike you?” (smashing at him with a book). 78 We note that the temperance lecture, delivered at the beginning of the term, has done some good. The President of the Associated Students may be seen every noon in the Jersey Creamery drinking milk!! ’ Line Tastings | Spring and Summer Styles Now Ready IN Young Men’s Clothes The Hastings Clothing Co. POST AND GRANT AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO PARK THEATRE vaaaiic Moving Pictures, Illustrated Songs, Four Reels of Pictures. Matinees Daily at 3:30. Admission 5c Except Saturdays and Sunday Prices, Evenings, 10c. Reserved, 15c Change of Program Monday and Thursde : = a2 is ] = = ies oc jew 7 = = _ o S : OLIVE JAMES ALAMEDA’S LEADING MILLINER IS NOW DISPLAYING New Spring and Summer Millinery 1359 PARK STREET “If dirt were trumps, what hands we would hold.” We wonder why Murphy is so anxious to return to Woodland. 79 THE ACORN THE ACORN In speaking of the girl to whom he was engaged, he referred to her as his “finance.” “You mean your fiancée, I guess. It is pronounced, fee-ong-say,” said his friend. “IT don’t care how it is pronounced; this girl is my finance. She is worth $30,000.” Carrol Hats Our Salesmen have never faced a head couldn’t fit with a properly becoming Paul T. Carrol Sole Agent for Knox and Carrol Hats 708 Market Street 1066 Washington Street 25 Geary Street Oakland San Francisco H. J. HINCK COFFEE, TEAS, CAKES AND FANCY GROCERIES Telephone Alameda 118 1124 Chestnut Street ALAMEDA SUTHERLAND’S PHARMAGY Geo. M. SUTHERLAND COR. ENCINAL AND SHERMAN NEAR MORTON STATION PHONE ALAMEDA 336 ALAMEDA, CAL. PROMPT DELIVERY (At 11:30 p.m.) He—‘“I suppose when you put your foot down on a thing, it goes.” She—“Yes,—I wish I could put my foot down on you.” SU Printed by The Stanley-Taplor Companp, San Francisco The Acorn Tailoring That's Classy CAN BE OBTAINED FROM Weinstock the Tailor 2311 SANTA CLARA AVENUE Near Park Streel Phone Alameda 2540 ALAMEDA Himmel! Es ist aber heisz!” A —$MEET YOUR FRIENDS Ae THE KOPPER KETTLE AND GOOL°OFF Ice Cream, Candies, all kinds of Specials, Sundaes, etc. CHESTNUT STATION White Cross Drug Co. Corner Park and Encinal Avenue Alameda, California PROMPT DELIVERY HARTLEY'S School Supplies, Stationery and Novelties Postals a Specialty 1349 Park St. PLEASE MENTION THE ““ACORN”?? WHEN PATRONIZING ADVERTISERS The Acorn SNEDEN’S “Most Delicious” Tee Cream and Soda Our Ice Cream and Soda customers voted ‘‘Delicious’’ too tame to describe our Cream and Soda. So we call our Cream and Soda ‘‘Most Delicious.’’ Taste it. If you disagree with us, ask for your money back. We will return it without a word. SNEDEN’S PHARMACY Park Street at Santa Clara Avenue The High School Boys are generally in the swim pln E-Rate RPA! bl Ath le Peli dad Mahdi eens hal i 4t SURF BEACH PARK FRANK I. McCAULEY, Mgr. Sixth and Central Ave. ALAMEDA Fire and Burglar Proof Vaults in a Fire Proof Building Citizens Bank of Alameda Boxes for Rent Storage for any size package Charges reasonable MRS. OLITA LUNT YOUNGBERG Art Dancing, Pantomime and Physical Culture Classes At the Kathleen Glen Taylor Memorial School 2116 San Jose Avenue, Alameda Phone Alameda 1303 Res., Empire Apartments, Alameda IL. W. M°GLAUGHELN REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Resident Agent for GLENS FALLS INSURANCE CO., SECURITY INSURANCE CO., New Haven Homes and Choice Building Lots for sale in all parts of town Phone Alameda 1659 2407 Santa Clara Ave. CENTRAL GROCERY H. J. RAUM, Prop. Fancy Groceries, Butter, Eggs, Fruit and Vegetables Phone Alameda 2211 1601 Grand Street The Acorn COME ON KIDS ve Got the Dope Book QI have an armful of books with all kinds of dead knowledge in them. They tell you just what to do and where to go, and I know they are right, for the first page I started to read said ‘‘Go to HEESEMAN’S for the right things to wear for Young Fellows. We make a young man look as though he had as much sense as his father by putting the right kind of clothes on him” WILLIE, with 1107-1115 Washington St. C. J. Heeseman Oakland OdkRland’s CHAS. H. WOOD Best 1153 Washington Street THE STORE Optician ALAMEDA CARS STOP IN FRONT OF Sutherland’s Pharmacy Corner Encinal and Sherman Phone Alameda 336 Only the best Prompt Delivery FORTY-FOURTH YEAR The A. Vander Naillen School of Practical Engineering Telegraph Avenue and Sist St., Oakland, Cal. A. VANDER NAILLEN, Jr., Principal Crvit, SrrucruRAL, ELecrRicaL, ARCHITECTURE, MECHANICAL ASsAYING, HypRAvLic, CYANIDING, METALLURGY Open all year. Individual instruction only. Students can enter at any time. No examinations required. A little common sense and a desire to pitch in. That’s all. Six and twelve months’ course. No Longer. Write for catalogue. Ice Cream Ice Cream Soda NYLANDER’S A. C. HELMKEN Phone Alameda 2282 1427 Park Street THE ACORN ALAMEDA HIGH my jp (As SEPTEMBER, 1908 Te lle1 lice Cary A. Troy tt, Marion Troy lie Snow lice Davis Vlattie Vaughan Cary A. Troy Ethel Murray lfred Gelderman Roberta Haslett Neill Wilson ALAMEDA HIGH SCHOOL BARNACLE JAKE'S YARN ‘About the most exciting time I ever had,” said Barnacle is we sat fishing from the end of the old wl | when I shipped on a whaler for a age up Alaska way.” ir “was back “Sailor?” I interrupted; “why, Jake, I didn’t know you had ever been a salior.” “Yep,” said Jake, “I’ve been most everything in my useful life, and a sailor was one of them.” I relapsed into silence, for I knew it was a bad plan to interrupt old “Barnacle” when he was about to spin a yarn, and waited pa tiently while he filled his old corn-cob, meanwhile rolling a cigarette for myself. “Twas back in ’96, as I said,” resumed Jake, settling back for a comfortable smoke, “and I was that tired doing nothing that | shipped along with a bunch of worn-out sailors and Barbary Coast bums, in an old worm-eaten tub of a whaler. The Cap’n, he was a big red-haired, two-fisted giant, and wasn’t afeared of man or beast, or bum, which most of us were. Durin’ the voyage up there the Cap'n and his mates whipped us into fair sailors, and when we reached whaling waters he had about as good a bunch of green horns as you might expect for such a tub. He was careful about fire-water, was the Cap’n, and I got pretty thirsty for a drink of good old water front soda water.” Here Jake paused meaningly, and glanced toward the saloon across the street, but I pretended not to notice, and presently he resumed. “One night, when it was dark as I ever hope to see, and foggy too. we ran slam-bang into something and smashed a hole in the how of the “Mary Ann,” and the old tub began to fill and sink mighty quick. When she went down we all had to swim for it, and | headed for what we'd struck, and finally pulled myself up on a The Acorn great big hunk of an iceberg. Pretty soon I heard a splashin’ and puffin’, and along comes the Cap’n, and I drags him up, more dead than alive. “When morning came we were froze pretty near stiff, but the fog cleared off and the sun came down pretty hot. As soon as he thawed out enough, the Cap’n says he'll take a climb up to the top and see if he can find any of the rest of the bunch, and pretty soon comes hot-footing it back, his eyes nearly popping out of his head, his language comin’ so fast I couldn’t make head or tail of it. After a while he calms down enough to make me understand that he had nearly stepped on a polar bear the size of an elphant that had been stranded on the iceberg about the same as we. “That calmed me down some, and we sat down on our side of the berg, which was the shady side, bein’ afraid to go over on the other side, which belonged to Mr. Bear, him havin’ been there first. All we did that day was to chew water-soaked tobacco and wonder how long it would be before the bear would get hungry enough to pay us a visit, or whether we would be hungry enough to eat him when he did. “All of a sudden there was a crack like a young cannon, and a piece of the berg about the size of a two-story and basement cottage breaks off and floats away. ‘That set us to thinking mighty fast. The old man knew enough about the currents to know that the berg didn’t belong where it was, and it had drifted into a warm current, and it wouldn’t be long before there wouldn’t be enough to cool a bottle of beer.” Here Jake paused again, took a long look at the inviting saloon, then at me, but I busied myself with another cigarette until he was forced to resume.” “Well, naturally, that encouraged us about as much as the thought of the hungry bear did, but cheer up, the worst was yet to come. Next day, about noon time, the berg was about half its original size, when all of a sudden there was a rush and a roar. and that blamed island turned turtle on us, throwin’ all three of the inhabitants out into the water again. You see, the warm water had melted off the under side until the berg was top-heavy, and she just tipped over. Well, there was nothin’ for the Cap'n and the bear and me to do but streak it back to our happy home like three bull-pups after a cat. We didn’t want any dispute with the bear about the possession of the island, so we let him get there first, then swam around to the other side and climbed aboard. ‘The bear was used to cold water baths, but the Cap’n and me had to start a fight to keep from freezing. The meals that day was the same as before, water-soaked to- bacco and ice-water. I never tasted anything so cold, except maybe the drinks they give at the corner.” ‘This time I had a hard time avoiding Jake’s pleading glance in my direction, but I fussed with the cigarette and relit it. Jake’s sigh came from the soles of his shoes, and he looked re- proachfully at me, but resumed: “Well, things kept getting worse and worse. Every hour and a half that berg would tip over, and every time, regular as a clock, we would splash into the Pacific ocean and paddle back to the old The Acorn homestead. always giving Mr. Bear first choice for his side. Then we would land on the other and start a boxing match to keep warm. It grew kind of monotonous. “All the time the island kept getting smaller and smaller, finally, when about the size of a load of hay, the bear decided was over and he would quit his fasting. He must have been pretty hungry, too, not having had any tobacco. §$ xt time the berg dumps us over, and he gets back first, he land. then comes down to our sid« this was mighty unreasonable of about it but back away, for water. ‘he Cap’n aims to please him, and offers his pouch of to bacco. and the bear takes it like it was a bag of anuts. After a couple of chews he changed his mind, and starts after us maddet than ever. It was ungrateful of him, but I don’t blame him much, for I knew what that tobacco tasted like, having had experience. Every time I think of it I want something to take the taste away.” This time old Jake paused while he filled his pipe, and looked from me to the saloon and back again, but I wanted to see how th old rascal would finish h tory, and innocently inquired how long that state of things lasted. “The bear kept chasing us from one sid¢ other,” answered old Jake, getting thirsty and in floating around for three weeks we sighted a South ber schooner loaded with hay, bound for Alaska, and we choked the bear with a coil of barbed wire and got aboard. Now come, buy that drink you promised me.” And | thought he deserved it. There was a notice on the front board in the freshman class room. It caught all eyes by its many marks of importance. Soon the freshmen were reading agreeably a football announcement in all its tone of fellowship. Perhaps they wondered who the privileged being might be that had descended on them unawares to give out such news. At any rate, one and all read with much respect and evident excitement the fact that two of Knox’s most important ar- rivals were to meet in a well matched game that afternoon. “Turn out, all you fellows, and size up our opponents,” so it read, and so Jack Barlowe, freshman, read it. He was a staunch little fellow with an expressive face and bright brown eyes. He was fresh, not in his manner, but in his interest and wide-awakeness. ‘The notice embodied some of his ideas of the geniality and good fellowship in High School life. He was a little apt to idealize, and greatly envied yet respected the importance of the upper class men. The notice had a decided effect on him. He would go to the game, it mattered not what happened. He argued it would be better sport to go with some fellows, but being a stran ger in school he knew that he would have to go alone. The Acorn sped over the marsh. Standing on the lower step with his arm around the iron rod, his hat rammed down tightly on his head, was Jack Barlowe. With the other hand he was en deavoring to give the conductor his car fare through a tightly wedged crowd. Some “toughs” near him had laughed at his per sistent efforts to help the Transit Company to his nickel, but he was staunch, even if he flushed at the an, low uttered taunts, and he ridded himself of the now hot : There was a grand rush � car stopped in front of the high fenced field. From the car ste ; | be seen the crowded grand stand and the rapidly filling -achers. Outside the fence were many groups that moved and swarm and scattered. Jack took his place in the file that was entering throu; fic gate, each paying four bits admission fee to a collector We having a busy time of it. Jack thrust his hand down after the money sudden shock followed by mental blankness.—A great fear possessed his soul, but brought with it some reason. His hand mechanically searched every possible resting place of the four bit piece. Gone—it wasn’t there. He stopped aghast and was consequently shoved out of line. A great chagrin filled his soul; he felt so hopelessly desperate. Un- consciously, or from lack of other purpose, he drifted around to the back of the enclosed field with a stream of boys. A great many he stigmatized as ‘“toughs,” but to his surprise he recognized numbers f Knoxites in the swim. There was a motley eronp of wagons, butcher carts, wheels and several big automobiles scattered over the region without the fence. “Come on, Bill, let’s take a sneak over. We'll get a pull up,” Jack overheard a burly butcher’s boy urging his comrades. ‘That, then, partly explained the presence of such a crowd and the use of hanging around near the fence. determination flaunting no scruples and arrived at by desper- ation settled on Jack’s face. He wormed his way among the groups to where he saw some Knoxites. He judged them to be sophomore: and juniors. He couldn’t quite reconcile himself to seniors with any such intention as his own. His conscience felt eased when he overheard bits of their con- versation. “Are you going to try to hike over, Red?” “Sure. I could fork up, but I am too much Knox to put money into rival hands. What’s the fun in walking in proper? I call this good sport. When it comes to our own game we can dig up a four bit piece, but not vets. “What are you going to do with that board ?” Red, without answering, placed the board against the fence. With one : ot on = top of it, grabbing the top of the fence with his hands, he pulled himself to the top. Once up, he gave help to his friend and some of the other fellows, all of tion n disappeared on the inside. Thus Jack got his idea. As luck would have it, he found another board of good size and found a convenient place to make the at- The Acorn tempt. At first he didn’t succeed in clambering the top. A big, unkempt looking fellow was watching Jack stolidly. It was rathet inviting. Jack was on top preparing to jump down, but just at this moment an angry, loud voiced man with a stick ran up. This was a guard that paraded up and down inside to prevent just this sort of thing. T’o Jack this was unlooked for. ‘The fellow struck at him with the stick and Jack backed up just as a blow cut his legs. With a twist he threw his legs over the outside of the fence, letting his body | hang by his hands ready to slip down the rough boards to the hands. An involuntary cry ground. A stinging blow fell on his slipped out as he fell to the ground. There was the same unkempt fellow, who now took in the situ- ation at a glance. He seemed to consider a moment; then began hoising himself over the fence. “Get back there, you,” came in rough tones. Oh, cheese it, Ike,” sneeringly from the fellow on the fence. There was a sound as if some one jumped heavily to the ground. Sounds of a scuffle ensued. Curiosity was aroused on the outside. nother fellow made the top of the fence, helping others up in turn. “Go.it Bill,” “Let’s see you fight, Ike.” Taunts and oaths rose muffledly. “Say, little fellow, come here and I'll give youa pull up,” a fellow from the top of the fence called to Jack. Without stopping to consider, Jack stepped on the board and was drawn to the top. Over on one side the “tough” was wrestling with Ike. Jack looked around. By an alley on one side of the grand stand he saw his friend in need disappear. Reasoning that there was no time to lose, he slipped to the ground and started for the alley. But he stopped and turned toward the place where thx fight was still going on. ‘The bully had the upper hand and was getting all the brutish enjoyment out of the situation possible. “Beat it, kid,” the latter yelled to Jack. Jack turned down the alley mechanically and found a seat on one of the bleachers. Somehow he didn’t care much about the game now. The remembrance of the brutal enjoyment on the “tough’s” face, and the feeling he had a few minutes before of gratitude to that fellow, seemed now to bring a feeling of resentment and dis- gust. He thought of those Knoxites sneaking over the fence, and what he had done also in the moment of his desperation. Because Jack Barlowe was still upholding some of his old ideals he took little interest in the first event of his High School life. The Acorn A special session of the Student Body was called ‘Tuesday after- noon, August 11th, for the purpose of endeavoring to enthuse the students to become members of the Student Body and to loyally support all student affairs and activities. Dr. ‘Thompson in his remarks welcomed the freshman class and announced that accord- in g to a ruling of the Executive Committee only members of the Associated Students would be permitted to attend future meetings of that body. Mr. Westergaard, the faculty treasurer of the Student Body, stated the financial condition of the school and urged support. Cary Troy in his remarks dwelt upon the needs of the football team and the bright prospects which presented themselves in regard to athletics. Manager Kassebaum of the benefit variety show and dance stated the program of the evening, which included not only local but also outside talent, which has been much appreciated in the past. On Friday evening, August 21, 1908, one of the best variety shows and dances ever given in the High School was presented before a most enthusiastic and appreciative audience. Program. Duet, “Minuet” metheg ......Paderewski Miss Martha Vaughn, Mr. Spencer Brush. Bbei b vf: ) coed Res rep g, “Sword of Farrar” ’ Frederick Field Bullard Mr. Fred ‘T’. Moore. (Accompanist, Mrs. F. ‘I’. Moore.) Cornet solo, Air from “Barber of Seville” sa _.Rossini Mr. Edward Jordan. Recitation, “Pyramus and Thisbe’’........... oe ae Jo. G. Saxe Mr. W. C. Westergaard. pone: | Protéstations an n oe eee ...:..----FLomer Norris Miss Alice Davis. (Violin obligato, Miss Alice Davis; accompanist, Mrs. F. ‘T’. Moore.) Song, “Bugle Song” Sy anetees Metcalf-Agard (Cornet obligato, Mr. E. Jordan; accompanist, Mr. Spencer Brush.) Song Bap ne ee tee ie eee “Miss Mary Wyddo’ The Acorn “That Trio,” composed of Mr. E. Anthony, Mr. Meredith Parker and Mr. Fred Greenwell, rendered as their encores a number of topical verses relating to the la freshman hazing episode, which were exceptionally i assisted us along musica the opera “Mikado,” rendered selec ich pleased the entire audience. The recitation of Mr. Westergaard brought smiles and laughs from both young and old. Miss Davis sang in her sweet, inimitable style. It was with sincere regret that we learned that the “Newsboys’ Trio” would be unable to be present with us on that evening. They have often been heard about the bay and are always appreciated. Mr. Agard sang “T ugle Song” in a manner which pleased the entire audience. Miss Martha Vaughn and Mr. Spencer Brush presented very pleasingly the duet “Minuet.” Mr. Moore sang in his old time form and was greatly appre- ciated. Miss “Mary Wyddo,” impersonated by Mr. Harry Kassbaum, was one of the big hits of the evening. Garbed in the latest creation of fashion, the ‘‘Directoire,” he sang a number of verses which hit both faculty and students. He was encored again and again and received thunderous applause. THE FRESHMEN RECEPTION. On the afternoon of August 12th the upper class girls gave a ‘ ; x ; nA ; : reception to the freshmen. Miss Teller was chairman and wel- comed our guests in such a way that they felt at home immediately. Miss Ruddell, chairman of the Entertainment Committee, prepared the program, which was thoroughly enjoyed: Piano solo Miss Eugenia Vaughan Recitation Miss Valerie Ansel Monologue Miss Marjorie Emmons Vocal solo Miss Alice Davis Recitation ; Miss Ruth Huff The remainder of the afternoon was spent in dancing. At 4 o’clock the freshmen girls bid the upper class girls farewell, with the assurance that they had spent a most delightful time. The reception was a thorough success and should be carried on next term. The Acorn ALPHA SIGMA. Eta Chapter feel ry 1 ased wit le prospects for the coming term. Constance : jrunt, Beatrice Cummings, Helen Berger, Helen Sargent, Anna Dodge, Giss« Haslett and Dorothy Warren have been pledged, and with such a promising set of girls a most prosperous term 1s assur¢ d. OMEGA NU. On April 25th Omega Nu Sorority, under the auspices of Theta Xi Chapter, installed a chapter in Alameda High School. charter members are Alice Davis, Margaret Kenny, Irene Taylor, Mae Benedict, Edna Fischer, Winifred O’Brien, Marjorie Taylor and Valerie Berlin. On August 8th an initiation was held, five girls being admitted to membership. ‘The initiates are Lucy Standefer, Jean Benedict, Martha Vaughan, Rachel Ruddell and Ethel Olsen. The pledges are Florence Copeland, Frances Soule, Edna Eastman, Jean Vaughan, Margaret Dennison and Vinnie Robinson. SIGMA PHI UPSILON. Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Phi Upsilon has opened a very pros- perous term. ‘Toward the end of the term an initiation was held, at which Homer Spence was taken in. Brothers Landsburg and Guerin ure still in Alaska, but are expected to return in a few weeks. Browning Dexter and George Browning are attending U. C., and Harry Sepulveda has entered Stanford. Harold Naylor is in Vaca ville. Harold Jacobs has been pledged. CANNIBAL CLUB. A chapter of the Cannibal Club of Berkeley was installed in lameda last term with the following charter members: Edwin R. Anthony Jr., Cary A. Troy, Robert D. Cortelyou, Henry Kasse baum, Fred J. Greenwell, John Coyle, Earle L. Scofield and Edward Seagrave. It is a social organization, and many jolly times are predicted this term for the members. At present the members, in connection with the charter members, are Rudolph Baum, Harold EH. Keys, Lynde Berger. Will Gale is pledged. “Mask and Book,” the senior honor society, predict a most suc- ] cessful term, and the members are anticipating the future jollifica tions with pleasure. The Acorn SCROLL AND KEY HONOR SOCIETY. Vynne 1mons, at the residence Mildred Lansing w ird pal “OUR PROSPECTS.” The term opened with an exceedingly gloomy financial out] but, being optimistic, the students began wor the end of the third week of school pres¢ nted the benefit of athletics which as far surpassed The Student Body dt were paid at occurrence, and in fact added inte1 dominate the entire school. The prospect in the athletic line is one of tically a veteran team, composed of men who time and again their proficiency, willingness and hardihood. with a team of this character that Alameda High goes into the with the “backing” and support of the entire school. encouragement great achievements and glories should be accom plished. SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS. Associated Student Body. Spencer Brush Miss Teller President Vice-President Secretary Fred Greenwell Treasurer.. Mr. Westergaard Senior B Class. Cary ‘Troy liss Meredith President Vice-President Secretary Miss Connor Creasurer Kenneth Rogers The Acorn Senior A Class. President Miss Troy Vice-President Kenneth Abbott Secretary Miss Murray Treasurer Miss Foveaux ALUMNI NOTES Miss Jean Tyson, Dec. ’06, is attending the Univ ersity of Cali fornia, and is a pledged member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma So rority. Mr. Edmund Brush, June ’06, has returned to U. C. after an absence of a year and a half. Mr. William Everts, Dec. ’06, is again at “California” after a six months’ absence. Miss Irma Young, June ’07, is residing in Berkeley and is attend ing the University. Miss Marion Mitchell is attending the University and is living at the Kappa Kappa Gamma house. Miss Emmy Lemcke, who was obliged to take out a leave of ab sence at the end of last semester because of illness, has fully recov ered and is attending the University. Miss Amy Swayne, who graduated from Miss Head’s School in June ‘08, has entered “California” and is pledged to the Pi Delta Phi Sorority. Miss Ruth Shreve, a graduate of Alameda High with the class of June ’08, has registered at U. C. Miss Manu Henkenius has announced her engagement to Mr. Fred Stewart, a former student in the University and a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Miss Henkenius graduated from the High School with the class of June ’07. Mr. Alfred Melcer, who was a member of the High School a short time ago, has entered U. C. and is pledged to Phi Kappa Psi. Mr. Fred Johnson of the class of June ’08 is at Stanford, living at the Beta Theta Pi house. Mr. Clarence Sanborn, also of the class of June ‘08, has entered Stanford and is a Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Mr. Carl Shattuck, a former High School student, and who graduated from Belmont, is a: member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity at Stanford. Mr. Neill Wilson, who was prominent in High School activities, and who graduated in June ‘08, is at Stanford and a pledged Delta Tau Delta. Mr. Harry Sepulveda, who after his graduation attended Culver Military Academy for a year, has entered Stanford and is residing at the Chi Psi house. The Acorn The outlook for tennis enthusiasts this year is lingly bright. ‘The tournaments held last term served to re-awaken in- terest in the game, and now the courts are in constant use every afternoon. The girls also have become enthusiastic and formed a Girls’ Tennis Club, and it is likely that this term will see a girls’ as well as a boys’ tournament, and a mixed doubles contest also. The school is supporting tennis well, keeping the courts in good condition, and during vacation new wire has been put on the back- stop fence, thus doing away with the tiresome hunting for lost balls, the chief drawback to playing last term. The Tennis Committee, composed of Ernest Brown, Heath Angelo and Byard Sharp, is busy arranging a boys’ singles tour- nament, the first event of the term, and from the showing that various players have made in practice matches, some high class play may be looked for. BS: GIRLS’ TENNIS CLUB At last a Girls’ Tennis Club has joined the lists of High School athletics, and a most enthusiastic club it is, too. About forty girls, representing all the classes, met in Miss Du Bois’ room the after- noon of organization. They were very enthusiastic about it, and from now on the courts will be in demand. The club has no officers and has a very loose organization, but it seems to satisfy the demands, and we wish it every success.. The Acorn BOYS; ATHLETICS Football this season has been in full swing for the last few weeks. At first it looked as though there would be no football team at all, as we lacked an able man to coach us. Fortunately, after skirmishing around, we believe we have secured the best coach possible, “Pete”? Smith, a man who is sincere in his coaching, a former U. C. player, having played on the 93 team, and the man who coached Mt. T. and Hitchcock and Oakland High. He hopes to have a championship team this season, and says it is im- possible to be done without the help of the school as a whole. The team has lost Percival, Chapman, Worthington, Gay, Mc- Farland and “Snedigar” Bates, who it attending Hitchcock. Fortu nately, we have fine material to select from to fill these vacancies. Giguere, Woodland High’s crack center and all A. A. L. center of last year, is attending school and turning out. He will strengthen our line greatly. The veterans are Captain “Kaiser,” Ed Anthony, Emilio Bruz- zone, Will Gale, John Seigfried, Spencer Brush, Dan Bronson, James Greig and Charles Baum, a player on the 04 team. ‘The new material is as follows: D. Bruzzone, M. Parker, G. Davis, E. Graff, a former Lick player, R. Baum, Etter, Macaulay, Wieland, Giguere and Perkins. Owing to the resignation of Manager T'roy, Mr. Will Gale has been elected to fill the vacancy, whom we believe will secure many trips for the team. lways bear this in mind, that in order to have a championship team the whole school will have to turn out to see the games and encourage the team better than ever before. Alo Ge A remarkably clever lot of original styles distinguish the autumn lines of CARROLL NECKWEAR and SHIRTS from the commonplace PAUL T. CARROLL Sole Agent Knox and Carroll Hats 1066 Washington Street, Oakland 708 Market Street, San Francisco The Acorn ————— « SS) 2) Grls’ Athletics sea Basket Ball. The Girls’ Basket Ball Team have a very prosp before them, as things look now, regardle f the fact t . few of last year’s team have returned for practice. This pleasant outlook is due to the enthusiasm of the freshmen, who have already shown their school spirit in more ways than one, and if they turn out to practice as many strong as were at the first meeting, without doubt two full teams may be organized. ‘Then, upper class girls, you will have to work or the freshmen will get ahead of you. Nothing has been entirely settled regarding again entering th« league, but more than likely they will not register. I think experi- ence with blanks of all colors for one term was sufficient. Miss Irene Wood is captain for the coming year and Miss Sylvia Strauss manager. Mr. Leslie Grey of Oakland will undoubtedly be again secured to continue his good work as coach, and all who are able should avail themselves of this opportunity to have his thor ough training. AN ANECDOTE. The court room was crowded. The Judge frowned sternly as he rapped for order. “Summon the prisoner,” he demanded. Asa huge Swede tow- ered before him, a murmur of als 1iration for the man’s strength ran through the court room. “What is your name?” asked the Judge. ‘My name bin Pater Paterson,” responded the prisoner. ‘How old are you?” ‘I bin thirty-seben year old.” “Are you married?” “Yes, your honor.” “To whom are you married?” “T bin marry a woman, your honor.” “No contempt of court!” shouted the angry Judge. “Did you ever hear of anybody marrying anything else but a woman?” “Yes, your honor,” responded the prisoner calmly. “My sister she bin marry a man!” The Acorn “O, wad some power the giftie gie us To see oursels as ithers see us!” Perhaps many of us have wished for this power of the “oiftie,” ] 3 but as this elusive body has not bestowed any such boon, through criticism given in friendly spirit by others, we can in a measure “see oursels as ithers see us. It is in this spirit of friendship toward all we offer our opinions on the journals found on the ex- change table. “Pine Breezes,’ El Dorado. Your story “The Laugh of Death” is well written and very interesting. We would like to find more of this type in other papers. Your cover is simple and neat. “El Susurro,” Monterey. We think your paper would be im proved if you would not insert advertisements in its front pages. Your literary material is very good, and your departments well separated. Could you not have a few more cuts in your next issue? “The Target,” McKinley School, is an interesting paper from a primary school. We hope you will be equally successful when working on the staff of some High School paper. Your cover design is effective. A few more cuts would add to the general’ character of your paper. “The Scribe,” Oakland Polytechnic. Your exchange column is well written and shows care on the part of its writer. Your paper needs more stories of a more interesting type. “The Oak,” Visalia. Your journal is well arranged and your cover is attractive. You seem to have a very large list of exchanges. Could you not comment on a few more of these? “The Poppy,” Winters High. You state that you fear adverse criticism. You have no grounds for fear. Your paper is neat, bright and interesting, and always a welcome visitor here. “Blue and White,” Sacred Heart College. The story “Buried Alive” is well written. Your paper would lose nothing in attractive ness if you did not put so many advertisements in front. The Acorn “The Dragon,” Greenfield, Ohio. Your cover is very pretty and artistic. ‘This paper seems to breathe forth cl: ISS spirit as a senior 1 class annual should. We don’t always do as we ought and we are pleased to note, in this respect, you do. “Normal Wireless,” Oregon. Your c and artistic. We are happy to note the evidences of so much school spirit, which your paper suggests you have in large quantities. A few more cuts would not come amiss in your paper. “Dictum Est,’ Red Bluff. Your artistic cover lends great attrac- tion to your journal. “Under the Dragon Lantern” is excellent. Your commencement issue is a credit to you. “The Alert,” Turlock High School. Yours is a very readable and interesting High School paper. Your joshes are very good and (something new) the fun in them is plain to others. “The Artisan,” Boston, Mass. Your cover design is very neat and appropriate. Your paper comes to us from a great distance, and is always welcome. Your editorials are a very good feature of your paper. “The Tiger,’ San Francisco. Your commencement issue is a credit to your school, and the general style of the paper is com- mendable. STEPHANIE SNOW. A meeting of the Lyceum Debating Society was held about middle of August, and plans for the present term were made. was decided to hold at least two debates before the Christmas holi- days, one of them, if possible, to be with Oakland or Berkeley. Ac- cordingly, a challenge has been sent to ( Jakland High, and an an- swer is expected daily. ‘The idea of these debates is to get the team in as good condition as possible by the first of the year, when the league debates will commence. tryout for the debating team will be held in the near future, and a large number of contestants are expected to enter. In the latter part of October the semi-annual convention of the Debating Leagues of California will be held at Martinez. The en- tertainers of this convention will be the Martinez High School girls, hence a royal good time is expected by all the delegates, and the Alameda debaters are looking forward to the convention with great expectancy, as a dance is promised. ” The Debating Club sincerely hopes that Alameda High will be able to invite the convention to our school in the near future, for we have a fine hall for holding a dance and meeting. May the time soon come when lameda will be able to do its share toward entertaining the delegates of the League, and not be behind the other schools of California in hospitality. The Acorn JOSHES A chapter of the Durham Lodge has been installed in the Ala- meda High School. The officers are: Past Master, Edwin R. An thony; Worshipful Master, Cary Troy; Custodian of the Light, Harry Kassebaum. Pledged John Coyle, Earle Scofield, Alex Baum, Charles Baum, Rudolph Baum, “Minnie” Brush, ] “Lurgie”’ Gelder- ohn Sieg- fried, Bill Gale, Lynde Berger, Robert Cortylou, man, Paul Mackie. The girls wonder if Charlie realizes how aggravating it is to have his auto stand out in front of school. No wonder when the “Merry Widows” came in fashion that the boys were all sent out to catch rats! ! ! Make a noise like a hox yp and roll away. The Acorn QUESTIONS. yreen Who heard Olga R How does Minnie Crow? When did Edwin Graff : What did Minnie Brush? Who did Charlie Dodge? to know what Ge way to schoo A7L Who was M.—(in Senior History) iss Connor (from back of room)—Margaret you can’t get the girls to follow your 10t the clothes that make the man, though.” WINNING WYNNE, OR, WHERE HAS MY LIMA BEAN? Winsome Wynne would not w s the students wished her to. Though they loved her one ¢ When upon her they did call, 1 1 She looked too col ind stood 18) tall, s she sang tl (Annabelle, ain’t Boys, boys, You are toys, t ll love the one, ; tell me “ Great Calamity. Ned Anthony is in a serious condition cut him dead at the boat house. A Chinaman stood on a railroad track, His name was Ah Foo Souey The choo-choo hit him on the back nd made poor Ah Foo Gooey. The Acorn Stuck on Her. tlas poo! Mr. Westergaard say find that Webster in accord with f tl fact, some of his biographers think he spirit ot Cogswell (reading notice ll non-residents report to the¢ re there non-residents here? is afternoon. roi l her lips s “neath nd he wond Had drunk le sipped moon they sat, if ¢ a man before mug like that. stole a penny, � the jail was sent “1 ty, 1is mother’s flower gar- � ONOHD1e, ag and shouted, cat! | -h intimidated, and calmly ate on. The cow Mary, dancing with excitement. exclaimed: W obbie, tell him to ‘scow’!” to ‘scow,.’ 2c lessons ate hours nexpected company othing prepared icked out Freshman—My sister sings “I] Travator in five sharps. s, but they made her move out Junior of every one of them. { Mine sang it in six fla The Acorn Me and M. E. Spencer B., you'll plainly se Is a youth of great celebritee, nd that is why we now decry Whene’er a certain queen goes by. He rolls his eyes and soft he sighs, And gazes at the summer skies; He thinks and thinks, and thinks does he, And all the thinks he thinks of M. E. Chis Journal was printed by Tbe West Coast Printing Co. and is a fair index of the class of work turned out by this firm. = :: Give us a trial order Phones Oakland 2658 : : : Alameda 1364 710 Broadway, Oakland, California The Acorn Teacher—Why were you absent yesterday? You know that you can only make up work in case of sickness. Student—It was a case of sickness. Our mule kicked my mother-in-law and | had to stay home and bind up the mule’s foot. Senior—W hat is the difference between the breath of a runner who has just finished the mile, and freshman at A. H. S.? Junior—Give it up. Senior—The runner’s breath comes first in short pants, and the Freshman comes to High School in his first long pants. Cullege Cailur The Acorn es -OHLSON J Cotlege tailor A LARGE SELECTION OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS ON DISPLAY Masonic Cemple Building 1327 Park Street Phone Alameda 109! Keep on Looking-- Joshes Ahead Open Evenings DEVELOPING AND PRINTING PRICE AND QUALITY IS RIGHT L. WESSEL, “The Picture Framer” Successor to JONES 1514 Park Street ALAMEDA, Cal J. H. MILLER M. A. JOHNSTON ALAMEDA HARDWARE CO. Tools, Cutlery and Sporting Goods, Garland Stoves and Ranges, Household Utensils, Sherwin-Williams Paints and varnishes Phone Alameda L002 32-1534 Park Street The Acorn GZ ALL the NGW NOVELTIES in WOOLENS SUPERIOR CUTTING AND FITTING All Our Suits or Overcoats To Order WHY PAY SMALLER TAILORS $10 MORE? PIKE WOOLEN CO. The $25 Tailors 510 13th Street 1340 Park St. 2118 Shattuck Ave. OAKLAND ALAMEDA BERKELEY The Acorn RICHARD C. RANKIN’S DANCING CLASS Meets at HARMONIB HALL ON MONDAY EVENINGS. Hours from 6 to 10 JUVENILE CLASSES Class for Beginners - z : - Monday Advanced Class : - - - - Puesday Hours from 3:30 fo 5:30 FINE CANDIES AND ICE CREAMS ALAMEDA CANDY FACTORY Ice Cream Orders Called for and Delivered 1311 Park Street Phone Alameda 1733 Parker, Parker, the big barker, Has the girls about him daft, With his smiles and wily wiles, : And build like Honorable Bill Taft. EDWARD YOUNG CO. ELECTRIC SHOE REPAIRING 2313 Santa Clara Avenue ALAMEDA, CAL. When Necessity Requires age age ZY) ¥ as Ny that you will find a superior grade a 14) of inercantile and office stationery, fine blank books, letter files, stan- dard copying inks and writing fluids, best makes of pens, and all the etceteras required in any pro- fession, trade, or business office in our stock at all times. We take pains to secure also the latest nov- elties in all kinds of fine stationery lA? M = SCHNEIDER’S , Pon Cards Printed from Plate, $1 per Hundred s PHONE ALAMEDA 559 1435 PARK ST. SMITH.CAFE THE PLACE TO EAT Open ALL NiGHt 1537 Park Street The Acorn J. J. Kreia J. M THE TOGGERY Up-to date SHIRTS and TIES a Specialty HALTon 1431 Park Street SUITS TO ORDER ALAMEDA Phone Alameda 61 ISLAND CREAMERY F. H. DANIELS Our butter is churned every day on the premises 13850 PARK STREET POPULAR MILLINERY MATCHLESS PRICES Lem Williams 1009-1OLIl Washington St. Oakland, Cal. Mr. Marshall passed the remark that a man went to college and got his A. B. He went back and got a M. A. Went back again and got his Ph. D. But he went out in the world, and there was 2303 Central Avenue Phone Alameda 648 rll ¥ take l bere OS. BICYCLES AND SPORTING GOODS Expert Repairing All Work Guaranteed Watch HAUCH’S SPECIALS THEY ARE MONEY SAVERS 1411 Park Street Phone Alameda 34 Chocolates Pure a 9, Ice Specially MLM cream Phone Alameda 19335 1542 Park Street The Acorn A THE VOGUE MILLINERY MYRTLE MACOMBER, Prop THE GHY BOOK: STORE A. C. BANNING For your high grade stationery. We have a mplete line. We can plea the most fastidious, A full line of school books and supplies carried at all times ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW av TH! WEST HND ART GALLERY Souvenir Post Cards, Portrait Painting, Picture Framing, Stationery, Developing 2 : 3 } and Printing, School Supplies 7503 Webster St. Alameda, Cai. Miss Vollmar—Class, write this in the fly leaf of your bool Voice—My fly leaf has flown away. B. F. OWENS Phone Alameda 740 PURITY HOME BAKERY Finest Bread, Cakes and Pastry STRICTLY HOME MADE Boston Brown Bread and Beans Every Saturday 1319 Park Street Opposite Telephone Alameda 23 Automobi L.WARNKE GROCER 2101-2103 Lincoln Avenue, Corner Willow HEIM WOLFF ealers and Manufacturers of FINE CANDIES Parties supplied with Phone Alameda 556 ice cream, ices and sherberts 1426 Park Street The Acorn OLIVE JAMES ALAMEDA’S LEADING MICELLE RR Up-to-date FALL and WINTER HATS. Newest Shapes and Designs. Modern prices E-xclustve Agent for the celebrated GAGE HATS Phone Alameda 587 1359 Park Street Watch Inspector S. P. R. R. Co Phone Oakland 61 R. W. EDWARDS JEWELERY Class Pins to Order Cut Glass Established 1879 1117-1119 Broadway, Oakland Miss White—Was this a blacksmith’s shop? Bright Student—No, it was a blackmail shop! Putzman - Hoffman CYCLE and SPORTING GOODS CO. Te | wo Sires Ser Football and Tennis Supplies. Pierce, Columbia, Tribune and Rambler Bicycles ‘The Hastings Fall Designs in Suits for Young Men ARE. BRIM-PULL. OFS TITLE DPSS LOPS LP LOL School Pennants School Pillows The Hastings Clothing Company POST and GRANT AVENUE The Acorn USE MELOLA CREAM For Chapped Face and Hands F. BINDER, Pharmacist S. W. Cor. Park Street and Central Avenue ALAMEDA J. E. BAKER, President CHAS. E. TABOR, Cashie1 ALAMEDA SAVINGS BANK Receives deposits of $1.00 and upwards Deposits $1,800,000 Accounts 10,629 SALVATION CYCLERY CHRIST GRAU, MANAGER PHONE ALAMEDA 545 Bicycles Repaired while you wait. Second Hand Bicycles for sale Welsbach Gas Burners and Inverted Gas Lights 1543 Sherman Street ALAMEDA Keep It On. Marion Tre Vv doth love a be rv, boy, oh joy t ! a boy so coy: He loves her true, he doth, doth he, For hers is the name of his laundree! Now is the time to stock up on Coal Rhodes-jamieson Co. Office Warehouse 1520 Park Street Park St. and Blanding Ave. D. KELLNER SHAVING AND HAIR CUTTING PARLOR First Class Work Guaranteed Children’s Haircutting a Specialty Brancn Office Cascade Laundry 1547 WEBSTER ST. WEST END, ALAMEDA, CAL. FURNITURE, CARPETS, UPHOLSTERING, MATTRESS MAKING, CARPETS CLEANED AND LAID A. KIST Phone Alameda 409 2316-20 Santa Clara Ave. The Acorn PARK THEATRE We cater to Ladies, Gentlemen and Children only. first class moving picture vaudeville, refined, interesting and instructive Five and Ten Cents COAST AMUSEMENT COMPANY Now is the time The Model is the place ITS A HATTERY, A HABERDASHERY AND A CLOTHIERY “We sed quite enough’’ Yours for all kinds of ‘‘Men’s Fixens” The MODEL 1334-39 Park St., Alameda, Cal. Mr. Marshall (distributing ex. papers in L. Sop. History)—Don't think you are in the garden of Hesperides picking apples, as you are in my class picking lemons. A. O. GOTT YOU’RE NEXT deweler and Optician Shave or a Flaircut? We make Class Pins and Medals B. F. ALLBRIGHT 1363 Park Street. Alameda 2308 Central DON MORRIS says-- My Clothes are Class “A” [reinforced] Built to wear a long time DON MORRIS, 1062 Washington St. ALAMEDA: FLORAL=-GO. Florists and Seedmen CuT FLOWERS TO ORDER First CLASS SEED ALWAYS ON HAND } __ f Alameda 591 Store, 1251 Park Street chesainen ( Alameda 1038 Nurseries, 2135 Central Ave. Ghe | Acorn . The Acorn Tailormg That's Classy CAN BE OBTAINED FROM Weinstock the Tailor 2311 SANTA CLARA AVENUE Near Park Street Phone Alameda 2540 ALAMEDA � Himmel! Es ist aber heisz!” —MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT —_— THE KOPPER KETTLE AND COOL OFF Ice Cream, Candies, all kinds of Specials, Sundaes, etc. CHESTNUT STATION White Cross Drug Co. Corner Park and Encinal Avenue Alameda, California PROMPT DELIVERY 4 A rR T L E Y : he Phone Alameda 679 School Supplies, Stationery and Novelties Postals a Specialty 1349 Park St. PLEASE MENTION THE “ACORN?? WHEN PATRONIZING ADVERTISERS The Acorn The worst thing for a cough is coughing The best thing for a cough is A. D. S. Premium Cough Remedy 25 and 50 cents at SNEDEN’S PHARMACY Park Street at Santa Clara Avenue The Fligh School Boys are generally in the swim 4t SURF BEACH PARK FRANK I. McCAULEY, Mgr. Sixth and Central Ave. ALAMEDA Fire and Burglar Proof Vaults in a Fire Proof Building Citizens Bank of Hlameda Boxes for Rent Storage for any size package Charges reasonable EDWARD YOUNG CO. ELECTRIC SHOE REPAIRING 2315 Santa Clara Avenue ALAMEDA, CaL., L. W. M°GLAUGHLIN REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Resident Agent for GLENS FALLS INSURANCE CO., SECURITY INSURANCE CO., New Haven Homes and Choice Building Lots for sale in all parts of town Phone Alameda 1659 2407 Santa Clara Ave. CENTRAL GROCERY RAUM PHILLIPSEN Fancy Groceries, Butter, Eggs, Fruit and Vegetables Phone Alameda 2211 1797 Lincoln Ave. The Acorn By, COME ON KIDS . [ve Got the Dope Book @I have an armful of books with all kinds of dead knowledge in them. They tell you just what to do and where to go, and I know they are right, for the first page I started to read said ““Go to HEESEMAN’S for the right things to wear for Young Fellows. We make a young man look as though he had as much sense as his father by putting the right kind of clothes on him” WILLIE, with 1107-1115 Washington St. C. J. Heeseman 7 he OdkRland’s CHAS. H. WOOD | seSl 1153 Washington Street Optician ALAMEDA CARS STOP IN FRONT OF THE STORE Sutherland’s Pharmacy Corner Encinal and Sherman Phone Alameda 336 Only the best Prompt Delivery FORTY-FOURTH YEAR The A. Vander Naillen School of Practical Engineering Telegraph Avenue and S5ist St., Oakland, Cal. A. VANDER NAILLEN, Jr., Principal Civit, STRUCTURAL, ELECTRICAL, ARCHITECTURE, MECHANICAL ASSAYING, HyDRAULIC, CYANIDING, METALLURGY Open all year. Individual instruction only. S tudents can enter at any time. No examinations required. A little common sense and a desire to pitch in. That’s all. Six and twelve months’ course. NoLonger. Write for catalogue. Ice Cream Ice Cream Soda NYLANDER’S A, C. HELMKEN Phone Alameda 2282 1427 Park Street The Acorn Sage Lac “Con? we oy Bich ugh wis, Mei S wp tate business University of the West 4000 STUDENTS POLYTECHNIC BUSINESS COLLEGE 12th and Harrison Sts., Oakland. Incorporated. Capital Stock $100,000.00 WILLIS E. GIBSON, President. H. C. INGRAM, Vice-President. First National Bank, Treasurer. THE GREAT BUSINESS COLLEGE OF THE WEST Maintains the highest standards, and offers the most thorough, complete and practical courses of study ever devised for young men and women who wish to develop their highest capabilities and prepare for the highest and best paying positions. Business Men Prefer Our Graduates An investigation of the largest business offices in the city of Oakland tells the story of the great success of the graduates of this institution— for example: The Oakland Gas Light Heat Co........Employ graduates in one office Sunset Tel. Tel. Co., Oakland...............Employ 13 graduates one office Peoples Water Co., Oakland.....................Employ graduates in one office Abrahamson Bros., Dry Goods Employ 8 graduates in one office Dupont Powder Co., Pinole...... me Employ 8 graduates in one office University of Cal., Berkeley.... Employ graduates in one office First National Bank, Oakland ...... ¥mploy graduates in one bank No Branch Schools The Polytechnic is not a branch schoo does. not have branch schools in other cities. All our Time, Energy and Capital are devoted to the one institution, which enables us_to come in close personal contact with each and every student. f(o@” NEW TERM BEGINNING WRITE FOR FREE CATALOG ALAMEDA HIGH SCHOOL Hi Slight Embarrassment Our modern street car. What memories we have in our minds at the mention of this human van!—memories of incidents, serious and likewise humorous, but all aiding to make up the program of events scheduled to the minute for that certain part of time, a day. [ think that I might say, I’ve had about as many queer happen- ings while riding on the cars of the United Railroads in San Fran- cisco as the average passenger can expect to have; and I believe that I would do almost anything rather than’go through them again. I was recounting a few the and in my enthusi ber of times in whicl played the hero, when Rudolph Baun pantly remarked that my experiences didn’t begin to compare and that not till I had gone through an embarrassment one he suffered last August on a Third-street car, could I afford to talk. Of course, this was the signal for a challenge from myself, and the others, and the amiable Rudy rose at once to the occasion like a man who had a title to defend. Baum is a good-natured fellow, a general favorite with the boys, and has the happiness of being the son of a well-to-do family; his parents dote on him, and as for his two sisters—well, they just think he is the grandest brother that ever lived. Be that as it may, we won't dispute the girls, but will only consider the fact that this rela- tion of theirs had been granted a two weeks’ vacation by his em- ployer, and that he had fully determined to get the best he possibly could out of it. The Acorn Fr TT TTF Che Unsuspected Honeymoon of the Cravyiish At last the attendants had arrived on with keen intere The Acorn s they started off lifted off their feet, anc the groom held tight to the 5 But in spite of the o his promise t in a glass house in the Laboratory Oh, thou This tale, It autumn, Wiwona, daughter of over the trail to the spring. and suitors had come from been Was had she heart. came, for touched reached out oT t given the 1 the ing. filled le stalked a tall form, and a deep, musi he father, and chieftain, far and wide, but had returned as they rion new home, they frightened sung, ‘rt young. twilight place to fast giving softly walked 1 of the village Saskewan, most beaut ight to refuse, and they had not ier bowl, and then turned to go daughter had been stolen The Acorn push EPP ee ON ALAMEDA HIGH SEPTEMBER, 1908 Editor in Chief ssociate Editor Cary A. Troy Story Editors Mary Dewitt, Marion Troy Exchange Editor ; Stephanie Snow Josh Editors Dorothy Tisdale, Alice Davis Girl’s Reporter Basal See Mattie Vaughan Boy s’ Reporter , sx Cary A. Troy Girls’ Athletics na Ethel Murray Boys’ Athletics : : lfred Gelderman Alumni Notes—(U. C.).... 0.0. Roberta Haslett (Staniond hese Neill Wilson Chas. Medcraft, John Coyle, George Mastick, Horace Wooley, Harold Brunsch. Business Manager ..... Kenneth Rogers Entered as second class matter at the post office at Alameda, California The Acorn sudden flight mpanions slept, in the nig 1+ of Longfellow { nd having attained tandard Some of referred to by the g comfortably sleep, and whi ‘y are thus indulging, ahead. Well, we all try not t � classed with the latt frank opinions 2g “xcl | fited | those O offer as man lied-upon exc ey Higl You! story, “Quo adimus,” 1 force. With suc xcelle nt material, the story bracing action were worked in. Your cover Department merits much We Trees,” as ranks high am as an exchange. TY ne Ac O rr The Acorn Football We started the season off very well and went into the game with the right idea, namely, that if the cup was going to rest in Alameda at the end of the season we would have to practice faith- fully and hard, and I think that the results of the games played will prove this. Alameda vs. Wilmerding. This was the first game, and it was agreed upon between the two captains that there was to be no decision. The boys showed up very well considering that this was the first game. Sept. 26—Alameda vs. Lowell. 10-5 The improvement in team work and all around playing over that of the previous game was very easy to be seen. Graff played a star game for Alameda, his line bucking being the feature. Oct. 1—Alameda vs. Oakland Polytechnic. 23-0 In the third practice game of the season we came out with the long end of a 23-0 score against Oakland Poly. In this game Bronson, one of our men who was making an awful strong bid for a position on our line, had several of the bones in his right foot broken, and this injury may incapacitate him for the rest of the season. Oct. 3—Alameda vs. Tamalpais. 39-0 We journeyed to San Rafael and played Tamalpais off their feet. It was nothing but Alameda from the first whistle to the last. We were now in our stride and playing great football. Brush played a star game that day, just as he always does. The Acorn LEAGUE GAMES. Oct. 14—Alameda vs. California College. Alameda vs. Oakland Polytechnic. technic for the second from all appear r V¢ won our second Lan Oct. 24—Alameda vs. Fruitvale. 23-6 an Alameda didn't leave a] their own game. would beat Ala Tl 1—Alameda vs. Oakland. 38-0 We have at the first time in sure from the siz to the highest oft ou; games this year, pecially last two games, and that support which we are now receiving from tl -hool is certainly partly) responsil for the great wing the team has made. I wan use this ACORN as a ans of thanki1 he -+hool as a whole, behalf tendered league championship. semi-finals, as they finals. The only game left to | | for the championshsip that between the winner of the Lick-St. atthews game and Ala meda. And most likely by tl i i aper goes to press the cup will be resting in th lat a High School for the period of one year at least. The Acorn ple x] in disposing ot their oppone nts. arker and E. Bruzzone and we have no fear of ou line fine when kicks in nice nthon than he did he has beet up against sot The Acorn The substitutes all dese loing whil they consistent work the best football coach The track tean meets, Alameda taking six st schools of the n the 440 our littl him and had Meyer accept l uld have won by Captain Thorp has second place in the mil ili make him a likely c term Meyer and � point winners 1 nother valuable add well in the interclass m«¢ Shattuck, who has shown hit this event instead of the mile ©. Cummins, the speedy us after Christmas, and with tl next term there will be a A remarkably clever lot of original styles distinguish the autumn lines of CARROLL NECKWEAR and SHIRTS from the commonplace PAUL T. CARROLL Knox and Carroll Hats 1066 Washington Street, Oakland 708 Market Street, San Francisco The Acorn Cennis ent he ld al sc] ool ch match between these three sets being cle uce sets, FFF ITF by Nave us¢ Paines to com disappointm« nt B:. 9. 09. Debating Friday with Oakland Hi The question to vernment, best of municipal’ g June, 1907, States.” The lvit question, and ; lat Maze and E Henry affirmat Observatory Hall, Oakland, Rev. Wilsie M. Martin act as judges. Willian officer. Whatever lameda tertained | igh hope S will uphe Chabot Donahue, and ing writing the challenge received, and wi about the first from Just a Ibject is to by ssociated Students may Freshmen in particular are invited to pre ymote School with other holding become a me ill hold a contest debate is ¢ xpected. plan Moines in the Thompson, F the commission Des i United Fre de ri ne gative side of y James H. . Melvin wil ill be the presid the date of this earnestly, and en the night. a debate has been debate to be held uninformed. Its the Alameda High Any member of the 1 1 schools. mber of the Debating Society. join. The Acorn GUROS ACPHEBOEWIO Girls’ Cennis Club Girls’ tennis is progressing, though in a quiet way. A tourna ment in the near. future is being planned to make the school realize the interest and number of those who are enthusiastic over this form of outdoor exercise. In a recent contest between the faculty and the girls, the fe came off with the laurels of victory. The girls have every hope of reversing this score, despite the fact that the tennis enthusiasts of the faculty prophesy in a different vein. Good luck to you, girls! FFFFIFSS Girls’ Basket Ball So much interest is being taken in boys’ athletics, principally football, that basket-ball has waned for the time. The girls ‘were unable to get a coach, and the team is almost entirely of new material, so the outlook has been rather discouraging. However, a few games will be played before the holidays. Berkeley, our old rival, has asked for a game, and it will be played soon on the home court. A game with the Lick team on their court is also being considered. This game will be in the nature of a return for the one played on the home court last term. This game will be one long desired by the local team, both because of the spirit and the material in the team from the city. Keep up practice, girls, and show the othet schools that Ala- meda High can play ball, whether basket-ball or football. The Acorn The Acorn “Tust Some One” “Sargeant-at-Arn “My Marianne” “Experience” “Heinie! Oh, einie!’’. . [one Connor “Since You Called Me arie”” fog Georgie Meredith “T Want What ant en | ant It’........Genevieve Pattiani “Making Eye la Nason ‘My Bunnie’... largaret Kenny “Rufus Rastus Johnson ‘ ‘dna Hickok “Love Me, Love My Dog” : ..Pauline Smith ‘Keep on Smiling ..Spencer Brush “My Pretty Mountain Que n” .Ed. Seagrave Jest I Get Is Much O} dd t Tou” yed Anthony Want a Gibson Man” Reita Burke Willie Br e 1 You All Wynne Meredith when she wasn't talking? Lorraine Jordan when � wasn't queening? Bob Cortelyou walking Genevieve Pattiani Helene Powell misbehaving ? Four ones on a card? MYSTERY. Why is it Janet's front porch is so very popular? Why is it that Ada gets “comps” to the eames? Acorn netact:: | nd had for my The Acorn Miss Volh Miss Naylot Chis Journal was printed by The West Coast Printing Co. and is a fair index of the class of work turned out by this firm. :: :: Give us a trial order Phones Oakland 2658 Alameda 710 Broadway, Oakland, California The Acorn We wandered I We wandered o’er the land, The moon was shining brightly, I held her little—shawl. , | held her little shawl, . how the evening’ flies, shone down upon us lunch basket. nd wished She Came With my arm ; her—umbrella. Yes, with my arm around her umbrella, She was such a pretty miss, [ stole a little nearer nd slyly stole a—sandwich. SPECIAL OFFER. The S. P. has offered special rates to Queeners, whose “friends” t a great distanee. Regular patrons will get a fourth off. Freshmen, get wise! F. GREENWELL, Agent. LATS SUL L Eel NE Cullege Cailor The Acorn |B . OHLSON College Tailor A LARGE SELECTION OF FALL AND WINTER GOODS ON DISPLAY Masonic Temple Building 1327 Park Street Phone Alameda 1og! Keep on Looking-- Joshes Ahead ALAMEDA FLORAL CO. Florists and Seedmen CuT FLOWERS TO ORDER First CLASS SEED ALWAYS ON HAND _f Alameda 591 ' Store, 1251 Park Street Phones Alameda 1038 Nurseries, 2135 Central Ave. J. H. MILLER M. A. JOHNSTON ALAMEDA HARDWARE CO. Tools, Cutlery and Sporting Goods, Garland Stoves and Ranges, Household Utensils, Sherwin-Williams Paints and varnishes Phone Alameda 1002 1532-1534 Park Street The Acorn (r ALL the NBW NOVELTIES in WOOLENS SUPERIOR CUTTING AND FITTING All Our Suits or Overcoats $25.00 To Order WHY PAY SMALLER TAILORS $10 MORE ? PIKE WOOLEN CO. The $25 Tailors 510 13th Street 1340 Park St. 2118 Shattuck Ave. OAKLAND ALAMEDA BERKELEY The Acorn J. J. KONIGSHOFER DEALER IN Foreign, Domestic, Dry and Fancy Goods and Gents’ Furnishings, etc. Phone Alameda 568 1423 Park Street Alameda, Cal. RICHARD C. RANKIN’S DANCING CLASS Meets at HARMONIB HALL ON MONDAY EVENINGS. Hours from 6 fo 10 JUVENILE CLASSES Class for Beginners f - 7 - “ondav Advanced Class : . - Puesday Hours from 3:30 to 5:30 There was a boy named Cary Troy Who was the teachers’ pride and j When up in English class he'd rise, And preach a sermon to the skies, It was, indeed, one grand big bluff, But the teachers thought he was the stuff. When Necessity Requires that you will find a superior grade of mercantile and office stationery, fine blank books, letter files, stan- dard copying inks and writing fluids, best makes of pens, and all the etceteras required in any pro- fession, trade, or business office in our stock at all times. We take pains to secure also the latest nov- elties in all kinds ofifine stationery. |e _— ’ SCHNEIDER’S Paine. SMITH CAFE THE PLACE TO EAT Oren ALL NIGHT 1537 Park Street The Acorn J. J. Kreie THE TOGGERY Up-to date SHIRTS and TIES a Specialty 1431 Park Street SUITS TO ORDER ALAMEDA Phone Alameda 61 ISLAND CREAMERY F. H. DANIELS Our butter is churned every day on the premises 1350 PARK STREET POPULAR MILLINERY MATCHLESS PRICES Lem Williams 1009-1011 Washington St. Oakland, Cal. We notice that “Shorty” Davis is all the class this term on the clothes line. It’s pretty nice to be in close relation with a (Taylor). She—‘You dance the two-step divinely. Who taught you?” He- —“My two step-sisters.”’ . Ex. 2303 Central Avenue Phone Alameda 648 SHIVELY ‘BROS. BICYCLES AND SPORTING GOODS Expert Repairing All Work Guaranteed Watch HAUCH’S SPECIALS THEY ARE MONEY SAVERS 1411 Park Street Phone Alameda 34 Chocolates Pure a I Ice Specialty Vyas aie Phone Alameda 1933 1342 Park Street The Acorn Noveltie and Trimmings THE, VOGUE MILLINERY MYRTLE MACOMBER, Prop THE CITY BOOK STORE A. C. BANNING For your high grade stationery. We have a complete line. We can please the most fastidious, A full line of school books and ipplies carried at all time AILWAYS SOMETHING NEW AT THE , “7 , N Y r , ‘ . r WEST END ART GALLERY ANDERSON BROS., Prors Souvenir Post Cards, Portrait Painting, Picture Framing, Stationery, Developing and Printing, School Supplies 1503 Webster St. Alameda, Cal. In the chemistry class, when they were trying a “freezing” ex periment, Mr. Minium got excited a1 was heard to say that the whole thing was [ B. F. OWENS Phone Alameda 740 PURITY HOME BAKERY Finest Bread, Cakes and Pastry STRICTLY HOME MADE Boston Brown Bread and Beans Every Saturday 1319 Park Street Opposite Park Hotel Telephone Alameda 238 Automobile Delivery L. WARNKE GROCER 2101-2103 Lincoln Avenue, Corner Willow HEIM WOLFF FINE CANDIES Parties supplied with Phone Alameda 556 ice cream, ices and sherberts 1426 Park Street The Acorn OLIVE JAMES ALAMEDA’'S LEADING MILLINER Every Trimmed Hat in the store reduced Up-to-date Children’s Hats at low prices 1359 Park Street Watch Inspector 8. P. R. R. Co. Phone Oakland 61 R. W. EDWARDS JEWELERY Class Pins to Order Cut Glass Established 1879 1117-1119 Broadway, Oakland ON THE SIDE LINES. First Sub—‘Hurrah! Dutch Geldermann made a touchdown.” Second Sub— I’ll bet he saw a pretzel hanging between the goal Putzman - Hoffman CYCLE and SPORTING GOODS CO. 1419 Park Street Chestnut Station Phone Ala. 444 Two Stores Phone Ala. 999 Football and Tennis Supplies. Pierce, Columbia, Tribune and Rambler Bicycles ‘The Hastings Fall Designs in Suits for Young Men ARE BRIM: FULL OF STYLE SYPAR 4 LEWIS PDR Las School Pennants School Pillows The Hastings Clothing Company POST and GRANT AVENUE The Acorn USE MELOLA CREAM For Chapped Face and Hands F. BINDER, Pharmacist 3. W. Cor. Park Street and Central Avenue ALAMEDA J. E. BAKER, President CHAS. E. TABOR, Gashier ALAMEDA SAVINGS BANK Receives deposits of $1.00 and upwards Deposits 1,800,000 Accounts 10,62! SALVATION CYCLERY CHRIST GRAU, MANAGER Bicycles Repaired while you wait. Second Hand Bicycles for sale Welsbach Gas Burners and Inverted Gas Lights 1543 Sherman Street ALAMEDA C—‘What have they got the vat full of frogs S—‘Don’t you know that they get the ho them?” He— Woul picture ?”’ Bright B Now is the time to stock up on Goal Rhodes-Jamieson § Co. Office Warehouse 1520 Park Street Park St. and Blanding Ave D. KELLN ER SHAVING AND HAIR CUTTING PARLOR First Class Work Guaranteed Children's Haircutting a Specialty Branch Office Cascade Laundry 1547 WEBSTER ST. WEST END, ALAMEDA, CAL. FURNITURE, CARPETS, UPHOLSTERING, MATTRESS MAKING, CARPETS CLEANED AND LAID A. KIST Phone Alameda 409 2316-20 Santa Clara Ave. The Acorn PARK NICKELODEON PARK THEATRE We cater to Ladies, Gentlemen and Children only. A first class moving picture vaudeville, refined, interesting and tnstructive Five and Ten Cents Y PACIFIC COAST AMUSEMENT COMPANY Now is the time The Model is the place ITS A HATTERY, A HABERDASHERY AND A CLOTHIERY “ We sed quite enough’’ Yours for all kinds of ‘‘Men’s Fixens”’ The MODEL 1334-39 Park St., Alameda, Cal. IN HISTORY. “Ts there any one here whose father is a lawyer?” y. Sharpe—‘Mine is.” B John S.—‘Yes,.a Sharp(e) one, too.” A. O. GOTT YOU’RE NEXT deweler and Optician Shave or a Haircut? We make Class Pins and Medals B. F. ALLBRIGHT 1363 Park Street, Alameda 2308 Encinal Park Dyemg and Cleaning Works SATISFACTION GUARANTEED High School Students cutting out this ad and presenting it to the above address will receive rebate. Mens’ Suits steam cleaned, with this ad, $1. Ladies’ Suits from $1 to $1.50 Phone Alameda 2816 1201A Park St., Cor. San Jose Ave. — ee FEALDS COLLEGES San. Pabis Avenue at. Sixteen th SAKLAND ALIFORNIA RAKEAN SK are Ak yourself mdispensable to some big commercial concern) ou can-do 1t- by atquiring a complete, practical, business-éducation:: Y our ‘‘horo- scope is controlled by yourself. € The deald-Dixon-College= is waiting for you to=beneht-by-its i many useful courses: if you -can’t-caii;it-will only take 4 -moment:to write Ghe Arurn Souuenir Editinn Published by Class ot Hrrember, 18 Cu the Faculty of the Alameda fiigh Schoul, in recognition of their manu kindursses and their quod will, the Class of December, 08, dedicates this Acorn C$ontrnit Class of December, ‘08 Literary - - - Senior Play Athletics - - - Editorial Staff - - - - Catechisms All Little Children Should Know - - - Sororities - sa = Fraternities Joshes - Class nt Hrrvmber site Cary A. Troy President Wynne Meredith Vice President Kenneth Rogers Treasurer Jone Connor Secretary Gomer Spence Mildred Lansing Meredith Parker Lucy Standefer Edwin Meyer Erna Seeger Bulinar Jurado Genevivve Bowers Spencer Brush Gertrude Brown Lesliv Bates Gelene Powell Spencer Mastick Grurvieue Pattiani Earle McCann Edwin Charles Gratt ACORN Thirteen THE ACORN Graduating Class Cales [With apologies to Chaurer - ‘ot -? (Oh, Gonduess Ale! Fifteen pemierac, Cast Will and Testament of the Class of December, 08 f December, ’( iS, tate should be large est h from chronic Ex-itis, ny last will and testame1 heretofore. First: 5 time shall be presented last earthly request. My worldly estate ] [ do hereby give and bequeatl as the case may be) to t forever. Provided, that the bulk 1 bequeath all m ll need it in their busi of Debs in m IV. le use forever. tem V. iant”’ to Mr. [I do bequeath my queening pr Meredith's sole 1se forever. | give and bequeath my 1 to Fruitvale, to c omfort it in it IX. To Mr. Willis Minium 1] humor and Mr. Brush’s stock of standard j tem X. Lastly, I do name as executors of ment, Dr. Thompson and the Faculty, realizing that n testimony thereof, I, the Cla yf December seal on this, the sixth day of 1 hereof, and in the presence of t t, we do hereby affix out Sixteen we ARY THE ACORN Che Sheep irrder near the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas 1 { in the shade of some friendly willows on the banks of the Eel | lived the | ler of the Bar X ranch. l f he nearby. hills, world, sagebrush of tl f Ben's abilities solate life, none destined to know. ‘Th o s argued that it was a love ne; for most met F Ben's ability not come to wn free wi ssive, Ben was riding tow: -abin H With his hat well illed wn over hi , ae body of horsé get behind coy dians made signs : +] } oT DCCall sing] thing wit one. [echanically, he 1 he cabi le , o hi le from undet l h | out into the Two weeks past and the old m my returned. T silence was disturbed only by the tinge of the sh They | n restless for the past few nights. One ning | re daw1 ey were unusually so, and Ben ar investigate the disturbance. bell-leader and twenty of the sheep were ing. There were no marks of a struggle, no blood-t licate that wolves had been prowling about. ‘The very stillness alone was auspicious Driving the re naining sheep near the cabin, Ben impatiently aw ight. Slowly the ; hills to the east became more clearly outlined and 1 afts of light spread ] day. Coming up from the ith his water bucket, Ben walked leisu toward his cabin. | ‘abin and over the corral he saw a cloud of dust He shaded his e wi is vather-hardened hand. ‘Too much dust a) he dis volted it, window he saw the cerned a party i ; en. With an oath he dashed for the door. and took down his rifle from the rack. for sheep,” he mused; “1 t be On nearer approach, hows I } i party dismount and picket their hor scattered, ly steadih ng toward the shack, reckless tl he others, ered cauti port rang in tl still air. The Ind thicket. around a clump of trees. A rifle re of a breaking Silence ain fe he scene, more inten al heat wave blurred the distant hills. The tinkline um the bell-le; - seeme be in the heat. ir a 1 and the i ewes came more disti l i water. Eighteen THE ACORN Nineteen THE ACORN Che Price of a Room SS (Cy SEY, 3 Sli all ant to be a Gibson Girl” Twenty-one THE ACORN 1544 1 OT? the ed re, and ummar terrible Behold And Jt Came to Pass again sOar now n lameda.” wered not ad sint w filled the leaders, the land of their birth. ind they after o walked and ordi 1 less. custom of to, min people, at dents’ sath Twenty-two III. And he was dearly beloved by all the And it came to pass that there was a gr people. famine of “sheckles” in the la | spake by the mouth of Ruler, saying, “Blessed who payeth his student dues.” IV. And it was decreed by rulers of the tribes that whosoevet shalt not pay his tithes unto the col f the Customs that he be forbidden to attend the feast of the tribes in the great Nie nd VI. Now tl welt many in the land who wer lectors of meeting. exceedingh “tight” with their silver and Nevertheless, they Ruler and the Chief had spoken and they sold their gar ments and knew that Great precious stones brought the money into the temple. VII. And it happened that more gold and precious stones were neces sary, and a great feast of intellect and music was provided. rejoicing dwelt in the this time. VIII. Thus added unto the meda, and it was so. I Nevertheless, needed for the mighty armor w: warr iors ( the great nation before they fough their enemies. X. And the ‘Put on the Chief whole armor that ye Priest said, may withstand the onslaught of the enemy.” And strong Was placed on all the nation, and they prepared for the conflict. XII. Then the tribe of the Alameda lifted up their voices and cried unto the Priest and rulers, saying, “Where- ] fore will we gather the incense and costly ointments to pay for the armor of our great and noble nd it was decreed great costome feast and dance be prepared and the gold and used to pay the expenses of armor of the warriors thereof XIV. And it ca XV. When the great festival had arrived, great multitude ‘| herefore the came to the feast. Chief Scribe, Hez spake unto the Chief Priest and Elders. saying, “Go vy Kassebaum, therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find bid them come to the feast.” XVI. And they did as he had commanded, but room for others. Therefore not many there was great ornaments were t emple, and great mentations and wailing resounded throughout the land. DEAC’ TROY. jewels and costly added unto the Twenty-three children of tne Chief THE ACORN THE ACORN Senior Play ¥ “Che Taming of the Shrew” ich gentleman V incentio, Kenneth Rogers Biondello play has been ch Farces and i es as may bi ck companies around the bay. Each been eresting local talent it displayed rather situations ‘he Taming an attempt to show the school a the f Alameda that hi -hool pupils cai roduce successfully a true com the highest type. ; Lu no recommendation; it is from of the world’s 1 ter of drama; the interest ar e humor of Shakes iol works is a well established fact, and Taming of the Shrey y best. has been difficult, who, no doubt, would have found the production of a farce mere play ‘omparison. Ss this AcorN is due to appear on December 4th, the he play, the results of their labor are now bef work on the part of evening ore you. gratulated on securing Mr. Garnet Holme as the college productions, and his hard with the cast for the best possible 1 snce have acted ably as coach, successful leader of most of fame esults He has worke vin Graff and Mr. Hon Managers Twenty-four ithleties. Foothall. Twenty-five Captain Kiser Charles Kiser, Alameda’s football captain for 1908, has played an excellent game at right half this season, besides being a splendid captain and calling forth the friendship and the respect of his fellows. He distinguished himself as full- back last season, and was selected for that position on the all A. A. L. team. He will probably fill the position of half-back for the A. A. L. team this year. Twenty-six eo} ° ° S o Ly n 2Q c ae Be Oo oo THE ACORN Funthall The First League Game. 1 The Fruitvale Game. The Oakland Game. ( [wenty league, and it is due to his headwork and gritty playing that many of the vic- THE ACORN tories have been won. The two “bullet” ends, Gelderman and D. Bruzzone, have both accom plished big gains in forward passes, and have been the stumbling blocks of many an Op] osing half. Seigfried and “Rudy” Baum have made their parts of the line impregnable by their weight and hard playing. Bruzzone has been a regular stone wall to opponents at guard, and is the . A. L. choice for that position. Parker, the other guard, has played a steady game throughout the season. nthony has put up a fine game at center and has even surpassed his vear's form. Bates, Etter, Medcratt and Porter, the substitutes, have shown the games in which they have taken part. Twenty-nine weal yoreay Alameda’s track team has developed a number of new runners this fall. Noticeable among them is Vernon Thorp, the captain. After weeks of hard training for the B. C. L. he ran the hardest race of his life in the mile, giving Hartwell a hard fight for first honors. The two rivals again met in the A. A. L.. Field Day, and, although his opponent again breasted the tape just ahead of him, Thorp showed great improvement, carrying off second honors as before. The spring season will probably find him running in the lead, Thirty-one HRIS wIOIy 40yu xs = te Senior Arorn Che Srninr Arno Si a ee 2 a eee FFFFIF IFIP TOPOS IFISY Deeember, 08 FFSFSSSSS STF FFSFFFFS LPF SF FFF FSS SSIS FH aS OL eS eee eo) 1. ee ee Entered in the Postoffice at Alameda, Cal., as Second-Class Mail Matter Genevieve Kennet! A Word About Our Acorn now before you. It is presented mere at least have done of December, ‘O8. Nt Cary Troy, the assi with l publication of than an thers, is the class for the able service they rendered Thirty-three THE ACORN Gaterhisma All Little Children Should Kuo tXT1 ( 11 Thirty-four SORORITIES. EB THE ACORN Alpha Sinma Eta Chapter GRADUATES Mildred Lansing SENIORS Fi JUNIORS Alice Teller Marjorie Emmor Dorothy Tisdale SOPHOMORES Leslie Grieg Helen Sargent Marie Tyson PLEDGED Helen Burger Constance Van Brunt Dorothy Warren Thirty-seven Delta Sigma Theta THE ACORN Founded Nov. GRADUATES Wynne Meredith SENIORS Ethel Porter Margaret Pewtress Mary de Witt Marion Troy JUNIORS Georgia Meredith Bessie Troy Hazel Cockroft Ruth Soule SOPHOMORES Lelia Letson Dorothy Kutchel Ethel Cameron FRESHMAN Bernice Brooks Pauline Smith Thirty-nine THE ACORN Omega Nu CLASS OF 1908 Lucy Standefer Irene Taylor Martha Vaughan CLASS OF Winifred O’Brien Valerie Berlin Marjorie Taylor Jean Benedict ABSENT ON LEAVE Edna Fischer May Benedict OUT OF SCHOOL Ethel Olsen PLEDGED Frances Soule Florence Copeland Edna Eastman Margaret Dennison Eugenia Vaughan Lavinia Robinson Forty-one THE ACORN Hrlta Sinma Gamma _ ALUMNI Bessie Searle Beatrice Stedman Myrtle Fisher Edna Wittman Edwina Harris Marian Rhoades PLEDGED Vibiana McKay Josephine Harsch Florence Reeves OUT OF SCHOOL Ruby Forderer Clara Martin Florence Hay Anita Junkins Jane Morris The Delta Sigma Gamma girls recently received a chap- ter from Sigma Lambda Sorority, and were initiated in No vember. Forty-two THE ACORN Skull and Serpeut Founded Fet JUNE Josephine Keenan Alice Mauer Ethel O’Brien Hope Cortelyou DECEMBI Gertrude C JUNE Helen White Ella Shreve MBER Grace Renner Viola Minor Ge de Postel Edith Cameron Minnie Anderson kewe Tes pee Roberta Haslett MBER Mann Henkenius Jane Cooper Ruth Shreve DECEMBER ’08 Erna Seeger JUNE ’09 Irma Foveaux Mary de Witt Forty-three THE ACORN Srroll and Key fiounr Suoriety om é i i Yi Delta Kopyra Founded at Michigan Military Academy, 1882 California Eta Chapter, Established 1902 GRADUATES Spencer Brush Meredith Parker SENIORS Earle L. Scofield Kenneth W. Abbott Alfred J. Geldermann JUNIOR Charles S. Dodge SOPHOMORES Edwin R. Anthony, Jr. Fredrick I. Greenwell Philip A. Wiggin PLEDGED Philip B. Plummez Max Willkomm Haslett H. Haight Robert S. Sherrard Harold H. Levkowicz Forty-seven nila THE ACORN GRADUATE Cary A. Troy SENIOR Chas. Baum JUNIORS Rudolph Baum Maurice Kebby SOPHOMORES Lynde Burger Chas. Murphy Robt. D. Cortelyou FRESHMAN A. N. Baum PLEDGED William Howe Jack Tufts Forty-nine ed THE ACORN Lambda Epsilon California Delta Chapter Established March 21, 1908 SENIOR John Siegfried JUNIORS PLEDGED Absent Fifty-one Sigma Phi Upsilon wh al i pe Absent on leave Fifty-three THE ACORN Phi Kappa Epsilon SENIORS SOPHOMORES Omer R PLEDGED Fifty-five THE ACORN Mask and Bonk Senior Honor Society Installed March, 1906 ALUMNI Lawrence S. Lynch Alfred L. Sundell y N. Nason S. M. Haslett, Jr. William S. Everts Byron H. Paul Edmund S. Brush Henry Jackson Alan B. Field Clarence B. Sanborn Frederick M. Johnson Spencer Brush Cary A. Troy Meredith Parker Earle L. Scofield Charles Baum Alfred Gelderman Henry A. Kassebaum Absent on leave Cannibal Clith THE ACORN Founded in Berkeley, Calif., 190: Alameda Tribe Established August, 1908 GRADUATE Cary A. Troy SENIORS Earle L. Scofield y A. Kassebaum JUNIORS Rudolph Baum SOPHOMORES Edwin R. Anthony Robert D. Cortelyou Fredrick I. Greenwel Lynde F. Burger ALUMNI Harold H. Keys Browning Dexter George N. Browning PLEDGED William H. Gale Absent on leave Fifty-seven me SON Catechisms All Little Children Should Kuom FIFFFF Class (to the tune of “Cheer Up, Mary.”’) ( rie Fifty-eight rien What We Kuow About Shakespeare Class M l leeting eeting Meeti -onductor flannel the best The Freshmen girls we practi ; [r. Minium, away down in the baseme had a special wire to the Park Theat | 1 1 - , Geldermat V nat n¢ Ot people O nthon lon’'t know. What kind? Geldermat I ad ones GIRLS’ ATHLETICS—as seen by the faculty 5 7 ae eo oe a SMSS Wel . Gna ae Tt AW BY Teri Gad us i i oa Sixty Miss Pattiani (speaking of Shakespeare’s works)—‘Next comes parts of Henry V and two parts of Henry VIII.” Clever Senior (whose mother kept house)—‘Stir well together and few currants.” Parker plays a dandy game, s round the field he whirls, But during all the time he keeps His eye upon the girls. “A Shinin 8 a GF r a Light Bver Leading Us On WILSON’S WHISKERS. CHATS AGE! A howling success—a rooters’ section. Kassebaum—‘Say, Greenwell, bring a lemon with you ITriday night, you?” But Fred came unaccompanied that night. Mr. Westergard— The next thing to learn is the management of pause” (paws McCann— Calhoun said after his death that there would be two dents.” Sixty-one three add a THE ACORN THE ACORN Prize Puzzle: If you kill time all the time, how long a time will it take to kill all the time? ‘Then, what time will you have to bury it? Selah ! r. Westergard— The speaker then called for the Westergard ? Speaking of Gelderman, how do we know that he is secause he goes into the study hall to see Janet Painter. Miss White—You may all come to school tomorrow prepared f ‘Tennyson. r. Minium— “Do you know, I’ve actually seen small boys, while licking st off door nobs, have their tongues frozen to the iron.” “Tongue-tied ?” suggested Mr. Sage Brush. she—“‘Is he stingy ?” “Yes; he’s so st ingy he talks th ii ose to e wear and teeth.” r. Marshall (to Bill Gale, who had failed to recite)—‘‘Well, Bill, you kick up such a gale today.” r. Marshall (to Shorty Davis after a failure “Well, Davis, 3 so “short” but what I can see you.” N. B.—Mr. Marshall is an applicant fo thing of the josh department, a position which was so ably filled by Mr. Gilbert He or the position of Lord High Every son last term. These two specimens of his capability are printed so that the school may judge fairly in the matter. THE WALK-OVEBR TOT HEé CHAMPiON= SHIP. —y{ Cc 3 he: Pho Sixty-two THE ACORN Heard 100 B. C. Dear bout He Sixty-three Printed by Poh) West Coast Printing Co.¥4 Lemos Illustrating Co. Engrav ers