Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1910 volume:

THE ACORN ; H -, p - —) I bet 7 Y = — lan ea a) — a ; — a ‘ Co express our appreciation of his kind efforts in our br- half, we, the Class of June ‘LO, respectfully dedicate this “Acorn” to our Principal, Or. Geo. C. Thompson Robert Benjamin Wolff President Bessie Troy Vice-President Charles S. Dodge Treasurer Dorothy Tisdale Secretary Ernest Creswell Brown Edith Elizabeth Butler William H. Gale Minnie Belle Crowe Bertram B. Bronson Hazel Atwood Naylor Carl Francis Tuttie Marjorie Buell Haight Lorraine Jordan Gladys Margaret Lamborn Martha Lillian Gordenker n Winifred Sackett Mary Ruth Sherwood Lauretta Terease Reimers Charles H. Medcraft Marion Louise Elwood Fred Albert Thompson Edna Caroline Gifford Helen Perrigo Harsch Ethel Bonita Grifiths ———= Class history Che Class Prophery —— CLithéey 0tyf aN ae Way | WVradwuwwd | ? jo: | me AY DIF IP AN RAR A Conversation at “Mermaid Cauern” Che Suit for the Suits Caught in the Art Che Student's Friday Night Earth Will be Destroyed! Yrofessor Wiseall Asserts that a Collision with Galleu’s Comet is Inevitable Commencement Number June, 1910 EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief FRED. A. THOMPSON Associate Editor DOROTHY BUSINESS STAFF Manager ERNEST C. BROWN RTRAM B. BRONSON Student Contral [It is a well-known fact that no person is able to control others until he is able to control himself. ‘The great need is to teach him self-control. ‘The best way to meet this need is to put him in a position where he must control himself nd the solution to this problem in the school lies in student con- trol of affairs. It has been successfully tried in other schools. In fact, it 1 has been an absolute success wherever tried. Could we not make it cess here? We are as intelligent a body of students as the average. If : g last a Guinnasiuum American or Ruyhy? YvVE GoT SomEeTHING FoR You BoYS WHICH | THINK You DESERVE. weirs, “FOR THAT SR te ; 6 pt SOS ENMNASIUM SDS eet ey: SOE 7 7 iss Spe is AND Pn Know Sarees . Reg 3%. oLUBHOUSE. maagieety Ee ne 4 : “Iu the Bays When J Went to Schonl” THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Edward Seagrave, Secretary. Dorothy Tisdale, Edwin R Anthony Jr., Bessie Troy. Vice-President. President. Hazel Naylor. Olcott Cummins. William Gale. DOINGS; PAST PRESENT — = le iN I: ALAMEDA ¥AKES THE SUBLEAGUE EVERY OAY (AFTER JUNE (27) EXAMS ARE HERE!!!! = ScoweRAVE GETS THE MUMPS, MASTICK ON CURRENT EVENTS § — — 4 — — —_ ta s i) — — —_— — | Then I saw Miss Garretson tripping along With a smile upon her face, With a “comment portez-vous” on her lips, a Paris swing to her pace [ whirled about just in time to see Miss Vollmar hurrying by With a good-natured grin upon her face, And a twinkle in her eye. As I was strolling down the street, Our Mr. Minium flashed in view. Walking so fast that to tell you the truth To snap him was all I could do. Then Miss Du Boise, demure and prim, Strolled sedately up the street. She has always a pleasant word for you, And a smile that is always sweet. Still searching I met Mr. Westergaard Scratching his head for a word to reply To those who were standing about him, And with a smile, I hurried by. I had scarcely hidden myself from view When I saw the Misses Kempston and Hewett. They both tried to turn as I snapped the machine But not one bit could they manage to do it Our good Dr. Staley in Latin’s a “wiz,” It’s something he knows all about. Of Caesar, Cicero, Virgil, and rules, We'll perhaps know as much when we're out Miss Thompson eluded my camera long. What a job I had to snap her! To her, many thanks are due from the Senior Class, For many a Senior play poster. hen I met Mr. McLaughlin was on his way to the tracl was going to the B. C. L “my good boy Mac.” Now, ho was that I saw Miss Potwin and Miss Berg I snapped them as they came along Such luck [ had never heard from afar? kd + « ae . © but not least, our good friend “Nick.”’ At least a good friend to a few, For those who have shown him good turns now and then, He does what e’¢ r he can do The long and the short of i AST. Ly. PL jas a Y Che Spti Srninr filay Che Musical Extravaganza INK SPLASHES BY MEDCRAFT. MR. STEWART, THE SENIOR’ PLAY COACHSIN ACTION, | TIE ACAN TO YOURSELF ! yy BIG GERMAN YOUR'RE BIG ENOUGH To STop 4 House! WHAT'S THe MATTER wry THE SOUPER? | GOT A SISTER Home WHO CAN THROW BETTER THAN THAT !YOU D MAKE A GOOD TomBsTone! erc.— ALAMEDA : ae : EXCUSE ) ME FOR LIVING SPIKE. ALL ABOARD FOR HAPPY } {” TOWN To; : Nicut } ¢ ry Next TERM GETTING TO (=| SNAP=SHOT OF vy) SPIKE HENNESSEX , BASEBALL COACH, = AND A FEW OF THE °° WORDS WHICH MADE HIM FAMOUS, HALLE VY 15 COMET ISNT INIT. With SPIKE, aed . iw ant a . . vw ‘ N ye : a ew , . Sy : . - Reh ee et oe ae . , rn � . eos ate . _ RRS SA a nN: : : of, ' . WORST, OF i LOT Au Elequ to Kuee Crousers A Bj FOOTBALL TEAM, 1909. CAPTAIN BRUZZONE, 1909. Che Optimistic Fresiman BASEBALL TEAM, 1910. CAPTAIN MURPHY, 1910. Basrhall Jou Baseball Girls - TRACK TEAM, 1910. CAPTAIN SHATTUCK, 1910. Ceetienpeneneticiting . = = : 16 PALO pie xX be ae rr ¥ iy j ” y A am 4 % Vt } f 4x + Ba TOLD IN THE HIGH SENIOR HISTORY CLASS COMMENCEMENT As the Acorn grows to the stalwart Oak, so do the small seeds of honesty and square dealing grow to large proportions in business. The business policy of the Wiley B. Allen Co. has and always will be based on a policy of giving honest and straightforward treatment to all. The pianos represented are only those of dependable factories, that have proven by the test of time, that the pianos made are the world’s best. The Mason Hamlin, Packard, Hardman, Krakauer, Ludwig, Kingsbury, Price Teeple, Rembrandt, Harrington, Conover, every one a piano of merit. The Wiley B. Allen Co. also represent the most famous of player pianos, the Knabe-Angelus, Emerson Angelus and Angelus Pianos ; Conover, Carola and Kingsbury Inner Players; Hardman and Harrington Autotones. A demonstration each afternoon. You are cordially invited. To the Victor belongs the Spoits. We are Victor dealers. The latest of Records are continually in stock. Our records are kept flat in separate envelopes. They cannot warp. They donot scratch. The care we take with our records offers you the best value for your money that you can get. Demonstrating records are never placed on sale. Coast representatives of the patented Udell cabinet. A worthy gift on any occasion heet Music and music of every late composition always in stock. Alameda Cars pass the door. 1105 Washington Street at 12th Street. PIANOS VICTOR TALKING MACHINES SHEET MUSIC The Wiley B. Allen Co. 12th and Washington Sts, Masonic Temple Bldg,, Oakland 510 Twelfth St } Paces 1105 Washington St. Other Stores—San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Stockton, San Jose, Portland, Ore., Phoenix, Ariz., El Paso, Tex., Etc. HOW SAD! He sat and watched the clock, Watched the hands of fate ; In his pocket reposed a two dollar bill ; The clock on the taxi said eight. WEST END PHARMACY J. J. KRIEG J. DIDIER J. M. HALTON KRIEG HALTON THE TOGGERY affner Marx Clothes ALAMEDA t ADVERTISERS PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE Alameda High School Alameda, Cal. Entered as second-class matter at the Postoffice at Alameda, DECEMBER, 1910. EDITORIAL STAFF. VALERIE ANSEL Editor-in-Chief ALFRED POWELI i Editor GLADYS: DEMING HELEN NORTON ees. i: Exchanges CHAS. MURPHY thletics ERNEST-BROWN, U. Notes CHAS. MEDCRAFT GEORGE MASTICK CONTRIBUTED BY THE SCHOO] Joshes BUSINESS STAFF. HARRY ADAMS Manager FRANK POLLARD ssociate Manager Once again the holiday time has come and we bid all friends rejoice, for of all seasons this is the happiest time of good-will. These are the days when we want everyone to be of good cheer, and to share our joys. We are thank- ful for many reasons ;—for our homes and our school, for a faculty always alert to aid us in work and for the public-spirit of citizens of Alameda ready to support us in our school needs. It is therefore with grateful recognition of benefits received from the Old Year that we welcome the coming of the New Year, and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. THE ACORN EDITORIAL THE WALLS OF OUR SCHOOL ROOMS, HALLS, and t ul AND A LIBRARY to ou thool? The fri e bination is not advan wanted, which History nent would be gl f they might go t uch a school-libra ds when in need of reference | Some upperclassmen, well ad vanced in their work, | libt and supervisors during theit that the reading-tables uilt around Here, too, Parthenon [In the Latin room many students would greatly enjoy interesting and beautiful pictures when someone is wrestling with a passage in “Caesar” instead of those pictures of Mediaeval Rome, that ovene gene fit and beauty y some new beauty be discov- eLeds. = pictures are of vari jects connected with the classics of literature and often aid the in explaining or describing the poetry ry under discussion re privately owned or given, adornment of our buildi hould be by the | soard of Education, isses ting c = Or citizens interested in the welfare of our school. legends, famous men and memorable wain- it would the occa- 1 ad eslg ins Especially lepartment and geometry sections, and be changed a library soon, with worthy, instructive LUCY ALTONA, ’21. THE ACORN tiiane ia oi aia ON saa On oe! ee — = RR My Ail Arcadia Arcadia has become a type, a synonym for a land of ideal beauty. Dur- ing the latter part of the Tudor dominion in England, it was the fashion to place the scenes of romantic stories in some distant region of loveliness, in the forests of Arden or in the valley of Arcadia. The conception of this ideal land where all earthly longings would be satisfied was not original with the English. Canaan was to the Israelites a land of plenty, “the land of milk and honey.” To early Christians, the New Jerusalem was a place where “There shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” To the Scotch, the Land of Leal was a place of rest and happiness. The Celtic Island of Avilion was an island-valley, “Where falls not hail, or rain, or any snow, Nor ever wind blows loudly; but it lies Deep-meadowed, happy, fair with orchard lawns And bowery hollows crowned with summer sea.” Even in this prosaic age when people wish to express the idea of rural sim- plicity, combined with sinless pleasure, they Say it is “Arcadian.” The real Arcadia is situated in the central part of Southern Greece, and is the only province of the Peloponnesus which has no direct access to the ACORN scenery ak cl , rugged mountains lains on DOVE sCa trong | yhy si been note es wa ar to, but simpler than th: ipposed followed treams, now, years since Theocritt as ever the and fertile nception of most important features of the pas- toral and chivalrous romance. is not a story of simple country people, but one which all sorts of improbable things occur. Nearly all the shepherds and shepherdesses are disguised royal personages or at least of very high rank. The imaginative, ideas, ture of events and the appealed to the people of contains enough drowning by some hrough deliv Sidnev describes s through which and si ( Of l ttle, a i sires are not great. Arcadia 1 tabl : well-t ] ind f people as w THE ACORN icrifices THE ACORN “The Origin of the California THE ACORN THE ACORN A Sonnet when seeking im and cruel ist goodnes In the Shelter of a Rock An Allegory. morning, when cool shadows, light ‘1 with the rising sun, t on the Pathway of Life. together they searched for the delicate, dew-laden flowers, they were draw ward a huge rock that offered yrotectic from future storms. Beneath its shelter lecided to build a I hous¢ hands THE ACORN hood and began t their house. flowers of s] Problem in Composition reation f the worlds was tha begini Jupiter, who was been heavens; a god Jupiter h: passes through into the F riendship word “friendship’ 1 ipon this earth h all their strength ; me whatever n ay befall ; Y et keeping still o their binds And makes us lov And share with each THE ACORN The Poisoned Well THE ACORN THE ACORN Questioned Twice THE ACORN THE ACORN CLEON KOETITZ President CLAIRE BARTELS Secretary CHARLES MEDCRAFT HANALLA MOORE THE ACORN VALERIE ANSEL Vice-President BAXTER McNUTT MARJORIE TAYLOR HARVEY THOMPSON THE ACORN MABEL HARDIN JAMES THRALLS GLADYS DEMING FRANK WEEDEN Treasurer ESTELLE FRANK VERE FRASER MABEL MUNTHE MARIE CHUCOVICH THE ACORN RAMON MAYTORENA In the name « . Thompson, I, + Cle f December, 1910, of the Alameda High School, State of California, of the age of four years, and being of sound and disposing mind and memory, and not acting under duress, menace, fraud, or undue influence of any person whatever, do make, publish, and declare this my last will and testament, in manner following, that is to say: Imprimis. I direct that my high ideals of scholarship may be left to the school at large, and that the superfluous first sections won by the indi- vidual members of the class be scattered where there is the greatest need among the football heroes of next year’s team. Item I. direct that all my individually illustrated and highly anno- tated text-books be sold at auction, the proceeds of the sale to be used to purchase a large, modern, fully equipped gymnasium, a domestic science | I ' g department, and a manual training shop for the Alameda High School. m Il. I direct that all my study hall high signs, experience in bluffing, fear of teachers, and my talking ability be handed into the keeping of the entering Freshmen for their use during their four years’ term of imprisonment. tem III. I do bequeath Cleon Koetitz’s “Der Schweigersohn” to Miss Garretson, to be used at her discretion. tem IV. I do give and devise Frank Weeden’s pugilistic manner to ss Kiser, to be exercised during his presidential term. [ do give Valerie Ansel’s winning smile to Ned Anthony as of past joys. [ do bequeath Baxter McNutt’s height to George Mastick for usive use forever. m VII. I do give, bequeath, and devise Hanalla Moore's happy glances to Jack Thomas for his sole use hereafter Item VIII. I do devise and bequeath all Mabel “Hardin’s 4’s (?) to Robert Rosenberg for his use exclusively, should he have the fortune to remain among you. THE ACORN h ole u and XVIII. rive, devise, and jueath remembrances to the school and to teachers. hereby nominate and appoint Mr. Agard and Miss ‘ lameda, the executors of i hereby revoke all former wills by me n witness whereof, I have hereunto set of December, in the year A Modern “Night Before Christmas” thro’ Seniors were dressed hopes that our friends wished our tired sel ions of diplomas danced fathers w Z = 0 So) X THE THE ACORN From the Files of A. H. S. Historical Documents (According to the established custom, every graduate of the A. H. S., ten years after graduation, sends either his professional or his calling card to be filed among the valuable documents of the school. The cards follow- ing are those filed by the class of December, 1910. Editor's note. ) Mlle. Estelle Frank | Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist “THE BROADWAY” DR. R. MAYTORENA Millinery Parlors Room 5, Central Building Paris Importations New York Alameda, Cal. Phone Rich 2323 Lessons in Elocution HARVEY THOMPSON MISS GLADYS DEMING Contractor and Builder Richmond, Cal. 160 Ellis St. Denver, Colo. MRS. J. F. THOMAS HERR MEDCRAFT (Née Hanalla Moore Orchestra Leader Syracuse, N. Y. Orpheum Oakland, Kindergarten 10- MISS VALERIE MISS McNUTT 151 Grand Bldg. MISS M. Teacher of Pi 2225 Oak Street JAS. College 102 Dwight Way Looking CLAIRE CHUCOVICH ano THE ACORN 12 a. m., State Superintendent of Sch ANSEL MABEL MUNTHE BARTELS MRS. GEORGE DAVIS M. HARDIN, Alameda Hig! and Violin Boston, Mass Undertakers ar THRALLS F. WEEDEN CO Tailor Funeral Parl ariors Berkeley, Cal. Phone Melrose 1323 Taxicab???? g up Phone Alameda 2000 VERE FRASER Speaker on “Woman’s Rights” St. George’s Hall London THE ACORN pag cS ee FOOTBALL The 1910 football season has at 1: a 2 «2S ciose. t 1 me of the most successful seasons in the history of the school, because many notable victories. Not once during the season was their goal line crossed, and the only three points scored against them were a field goal in the fresno game. Their total scores counted up to one hundred and nineteen (119), which is a remarkable sum, considering the fact that only rey y six games were played to pile up that immense score. The team this year was peculiar in many ways. They were lighter than any team they played, and so dif- ferent from any other team that ever représented:-A; H: S. It eems as if they were just adapted to the new style of the American game, lich con- sists of fast, open play. Not.once during the whole season was anybody kept out of the game on account of injuries. This is a remarkable record and proves that the revised American game is far superior to any advocate of the Rugby game 4 could have witnessed the rame. he 1 uld ‘ � changed hi pinion in vame, ne would cnanged his opiniol In the two games. showing deserves another this, it will not take long before the present game again appeal was no final game this year, owing to the carelessness cademic League in making out their schedule. According to their own rules, they are supposed to notify a team two weeks previous to a game This was not done, and Alameda arranged a game with Fresno and intended to keep faith with them. The cademic League then came along seven days previous to the date on which they were to play the final game and ordered that Alameda break their Fresno engagement and play Hitch- cock for the championship. Alameda refused to do this, and chance to battle for the championship and the cup was taken from them. A protest was granted, but of as a result the permanent possession of the course this was - . � a . ¢ 1 ] + + of little value, as the supposedly honest officials of the league had theit decision that there shall be no championship already decided before action ever took place. Alameda dt iring the last four vears has been a factor for the Academic League, having supplied large funds and excep- THE honor of earning a “Four-Star A.” nthony has been best linemen the school hs ver , and Kiser is undoubted] player that ever played in a high school tea ry essential skill that goes to make up a great Lick Game. ays been course, The ball was kept in throughout � came, in the second half Kiser broke thi 60 yards to % uchdo then kicked � goal. The hard until, towards the end of the last quarter, Captain “Ming” Bruzzone recovered an “on-side kick’? and scored a second touchdown for Alameda. The one noticeable thing about this game was the great number of offside plays by Alameda, they being penalized 285 yards—enough to win six games. Mallon and Howe both played well. Belmont Game. This game spirited event pulled off by a prep school. consisting cars, and even that was not enough room, ver fifty were Belmont was reached in a little over an hour, and ever walked in a body to cheer the team to vic . Most everybody knows the quality of teams turned out by “Bill” Rei and couldn’t have won if � had had less than a hundred cheering for the players. Belmont had never been beaten by a prep school in the history of that institution. This showing was, of course, due to the excellent coaching of Bill Reid. It was an inspiring g sight for the team to see every one of the three hundred rooters with them, heart and soul, and when they came on the field amidst the many cheers, hey were ready for the hardest game that any of them ever fought. Yrougard kicked off Alameda: and, after an exchange of kicks, Mackie went around Bel left end on a false kick for 20 yards. Kiser followed his up for 15 more. The Jelmont got the bz a forward pass and kicked t 1e cente f the field. Alameda then got the ball on an on-side kick and tried a failed. exchange of kicks, the bs i lameda’s possession on ine. Kiser -n went around Belmont’s right end yall we 1IOW O he 10-yard line, and Mackie went THE ACORN Fresno Game. All-Star Southern Team. received Pasaden 3 R= = = — = = im a = 3 Ss el = =| si = s =I a =e = = = 3 2. S i | Sed tm _ ao i- 4 St THE ACORN CAPT. BRUZZONE ED SEAGRAVE Yell Leader THE ACORN TRACK Girls’ Athletics THE ACORN DOMINGO BRUZZONE CHARLES MEDCRAFT HELEN SARGENT EDWIN R. ANTHONY, Jr. Vice-President President FRANK WEEDEN VALERIE ANSEL THE ‘‘EX’’ COMMITTEE THE ACORN e 8 | 9 6d, © JF ii High Junior class has organized. It was decided to make the dues and: the school colors, gold and white, were chosen for class colors. The following members of the class were elected Class to fill the various offices: President, Harold von Schmidt: Organizations. vice-president, Ethel Shearer; secretary, Katherine West brook; treasurer, Fred Kramer. Mr. F. N. Delanoy, the chairman of the Playground Committee, lecture, on Thursday, November 3, to the Physical Geography The speaker discussed the country around the Great Lakes, St. River, and the watersheds of the Hudson Bay. Mr. Delanoy number of slides illustrating his travels. On Thursday afternoon, October 2 ?, Professor Pinger, of the University of California, delivered a lecture before the German students and many visitors. He compared the family life of the Germans with that Americans. Professor Pinger is a very interesting speaker, and the proved instructive and amusing. The school recognizes its indeb ; to him. On the afternoon of Monday, November 14, a French lecture was given by Mlle. Soulas,-of Berkeley, in the Assembly Hall. Mlle. Soulas spoke of Napoleon I, describing fully his home life, his divorce from Josephine, his remarriage, and his exile, and later discussed the life of Marie Antoinette and her court to the time of her death. Beautiful pictures illustrated the lecture, and the afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The History Club is a trial venture at the Alameda High organization of this sort having met with much success. But this is assured success, and in the future the Club will attempt work that will be a credit to the school. At the present date, such topics as the “Early His ory of Texas,’ “Canadian Fur Trade,’ “Journey of Coronado,” and like topics of wide range, have been presented and discussed by the members THE ACORN Our Trip to Mt. Tamalpais ou for basketball rirls, acc panied every turn THE ACORN Twelfth Night What You Will Night” welfth o Sreurs from THE ACORN parts were credital sustained, some characters wet more than amateur excellence. An especial feature was music; for not only were the selection number THE ACORN UMNI Notes IGit dvices from New York state that Garner A. Beckett, ex-'09, hz a position with a bank in that city. He will resume his versity of Pennsylvania next year. Karl Shattuck, ‘09, entered U. C. this semester, the engineering course. “Mini” Brush, 09, held down the position of catcl D. K. E. team, which won the inter-fraternity series at U Miss Helen Stroupe, 06, was recently married t Mr. and Mrs. Turner are now residing in Stockton. The following members of the Class of June, °10, have enrolled University of California: Charles Dodge, Engineering Department; Brown, Fred Thompson, T. Warren Thompson, and Robert Wolff, College-of Commerce; Ruth Sherwood, in the College of Social Sciences. Marjorie Haight, 10, spent a very enjoyable time during a recent visit to New Zealand. Miss Haight intends to enter Stanford University next semester. Timothy Perkins, ‘09, Department. Jack René, ‘10, who is now in Los Angeles, expects to visit Alameda about the end of this year. Jertram B. Bronson, ‘10, will enter the Medical Department of Cali- fornia this coming semester. The Class of June, 10, will hold their semi-annual reunion during the Christmas holidays. pe to in advancin larship of students and interesti public as well as pupils. every department within the school were represente paper, a great mass material would be + amount might be used for the editing of a good oh eee t never to be the complaint that the students do not in supporting the paper, either by literary effort or by su 1 I he students assist in producing a worthy paper, the nat y enlarged subscription list and financial stability. illustrations of Only the paper should evidence work of results should be shown. weak caricatures should be discontinued, ment. the very best lowers he ot as it t nothit to the beauty or worth the jou 1g S lac nuch the black and white may aid very mu is ot used profusely, help to improve the appea it tographs, i and have their place especially in the commenceme interesting to parents and se ouvenirs for inducement to those lepartment, should be accepte t] uch more h student would aper. The cover is one of the chief essentials, because appea Conventional designs aré¢ perhaps the m space should be reserved for the name of the school, its om of publication. The sion of these u received and causes much annoyance. an example, E paper, “astern the advertisements before discovering ning every page Ot an Was necessary that the paper Liberty, Indiana increase obtained, publication, attractiveness of “OD! rit, t Spl material -d in contributions suffi l, whereof a Chere show school spirit bscription. For if ] ural result will be of the art depart- The printing of adds } and standard Sketches in Pho irnal rnal. the wl a 1 l They are 1¢e quart gained for makes the first priate. Sufficient locality, and date s in many after cle sely to read almost was published THE ACORN few high school necessary | front and back, within and Objectionable advertisements ing joshes and personals among advert the reader onward, and ments, whereby the merchant recei The manner in which the differ not of great importance. The foll order seems customary should be attractive i sign and contain the table of should come the literary department, contributed articles, stories and original verse, to the entire space of the journal should be dev Che editorials usually fol and are magazine. These should contain notes point of view on general school affairs. The department of exchanges, unless by real analysis materially helps those papers with which it carries on a corresp should be omitted from the paper. Very few of the hundreds that the school really have a chance to see the exchanges, hence comment them lacks general interest. The subject of athletics is important and ought to be treated ingly. Sufficient space should be given and all baseball, football, tra tennis affairs should be discussed in ful Notes on class organizing, and interesting facts about different cour and miscellaneous news should come under Finally, at the end of the paper the joshes should be found, profusion. These should be entertaining and be taken that they become neither too personal nor objectionable, appeal to the chance knowledge of but few reader “The Acorn” acknowledges receipt of the following papers: Skirmisher,” St. Matthews School, Burlingame; “The Spectator,” dale High School; “The Madrono,” Palo Alto High School; ‘The San Francisco; “El Gabilan,” Salinas High School; “The Tattler,” El High School; “The Tocsin,” Santa Clara High School; “The High School Student,” Liberty High School, Liberty, Indiana; “The Tiger,” C. 5. M.. A., San Francisco: “The Lens,’ Washington High School Portland, Oregon; “School Herald,” San Jose High School; “The Pelican,” University of California; “The Chaparral,’ Stanford University; “The Distaff,” Girls’ High School, Boston; “The Vexillum,” Volkman School, Boston, Mass.; “The Review,” Sacramento High School. THE ACORN ‘Pa, who was Shylock?” “Great goodness, boy! You attend church and Sunday week and don’t know who Shylock was? Go and read your Bible.” ynpson—Well, it is entir ly surrounded by Thomas—And all the seaports are on the coast. Mr. Minium (in chemistry)—If H:O is water, then what is H O07? Bright Boy—Mush! Mr. Marshall (in the brilliant commercial geography class)—What are fruits, Mr. Etter? First guess—Bananas. Second guess—Well, they are fruits with peelings on them Ed. Seagrave (giving an example of a Posteriori argument)—A lady stumbled because her feet were tangled up; therefore, she wore a hobble gown. THE ACORN In Our School Library. Plain Geometry. THE ACORN A Winged Tribe. In Football Season. THE ACORN In Sunday-School. ringing. “Dutcl running his macl this accomplishment maj THE ACORN SOME FRESHIE “DON’TS.” � SF, FE ON GONNA PUNCH FOOL(SH QUESTION NO.46§ 50794123 60 TIIS3 iT } | |) NEVER | {D160 WANT ea ] STAN EFREDERICK THE GREA — sea © THE Haut OF Fame -) MARIA OLIVIA INK SPLOTCHES BY DAN MEDCRAFT 44 THE ACORN Phone Alameda 313 CHAS. C. SWAFFORD, Proprietor ALAMEDA TECHNICAL SCHOOL 2000 Santa Clara Avenue THE TECHNICAL SCHOOL Offers Courses of Instruction in Shorthand Typewniting Bookkeeping Penmanship Mathematics Mechanical and Architectural Draughting Modern Languages Assaying DAILY—9:00 a. m. to 4:00 p. m. EVENINGS—7:00 to 9:00 p. m. MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION PERSONAL ATTENTION | THOROUGH TRAINING Save Money, Time and Travel by Attending the Home School | PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ACORN Ye Liberty Playhouse Direction H. W. BISHOP Commencing Xmas Day (Monday) Matinee First Presentation in Oakland of THE DOLLAR MARK Geo. Broadhurst’s Greatest Success Commencing New Years Day Matinee Clyde Fitch’s Best Comedy THE BLUE MOUSE First Time Anywhere at Popular Prices Regular Matinees Saturday and Sunday . Entire House 25c and 50c All Performances | PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ACORN Fishing Tackle for Christmas Presents are most acceptable for men or boys and tackle is our strongest line LANCASTER LANCASTER San Pablo Ave., at 15th St. SPORTING GOODS ART GOODS ALL KINDS OF FANCY GOODS A. H. S. PENNANTS Embroidery Lessons Free COR. PARK AND ALAMEDA AVE. HAIR DRESSING and SCALP TREATMENT 2311% SANTA CLARA AVENUE MORGAN SAYS:- “ALAMEDA 3:6:7”’ THE NEW DRUG STORE Prescriptions compounded by graduate pharmacists. Chemically pure and standardized drugs and chemicals used. At your request an experienced clerk will call with a variety of articles that You May Shop At Home MORGAN’S PHARMACY | | “Everything in the Drug Line” GRAND STATION ALAMEDA PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ACORN The New Polytechnic College of Engineering Located at Thirteenth and Madison Sts., Oakland This College to do Actual Engineering Work and give Stu- dents real practice while pursuing their Courses in the Technical Sciences. The new College of Engineering Building at 13th and Madison Streets is nearing completion and plans are being consummated to install the equipment in the various laboratories, shops, instrument rooms, etc. Most Complete and Practical School of its Kind in the Entire West The courses of study as outlined give an opportunity for specializa- tion with all non-essentials eliminated. Young men may select special courses and get the highest grade of instruction. The Polytechnic Full Course covers all the essential branches of a four-year University Course and may be completed in two years. Complete and Practical Courses in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mining, Gas, Steam and Hydraulic Engineering; also Architecture. Write for catalogue. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS 48 THE ACORN ee ee ee a Always Something Good AT The Alameda Theatre | W. B. MARTIN, Manager Stop In After School Today a a PHONE KEARNY 806 E. C. HUGHES COMPANY | Printers, Engravers, Bookbinders | 151 MINNA STREET Near New Montgomery SAN FRANCISCO, - - CAL. 6é a? Back to Argentine Ainthrox’’ via it TO BE HAD ONLY AT STERLING PHARMACY Phone 344 CHESTNUT STATION Audion’ S Exclusive Carpet House 405 Thirteenth Street OAKLAND CALIFORNIA PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ACORN | i P. L. CORTELYOU Phone ALAMEDA 14 Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Dairy Produce, Butter, Cheese, CITY MARKET Eggs, Olive Oil, Maple Syrup, Ham, SANTA CLARA AVE... Ber. Oak ano Park Sts Honey, Marmalade, Bacon, Etc. ALAMEDA, CAL. MR. and MRS. McCOWN’S Academy of Dancing Every Monday and Saturday Evenings at Eight o'clock, at Central Hall 419 12th Street CLASS TICKETS 50 Cts. PRACTICE TICKETS 35 Cts. cs} mH All the latest Ball Room, Fancy and Stage Dancing Quickly Taught Private Lessons with Music by Appointment We Guarantee Waltz, Two-Step and Schottische in Six Private Lessons Phones: Oakland 4355 Residence Oakland 6403 Juvenile Class Every Saturday at 3 o'clock RAH! THE BAND Impatient Drummer—So long, I’ve got to beat it. Solo Clarionetist—I've got to blow myself. Ata. 4 [_ KINDS See us now for your Winter’s Fuel Rhodes Jamieson Co. 1520 Park Street Phone Alameda 440 PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ACORN DAMES BEST AND PUREST CANDIES ON Tre COAST 1342 Park Street Phone Ala. 1983 Alameda Bok LICK. IRA SANFORD SANFORD LICK Grand Central Market Selected Stock, Fresh and Salt Meats, Fish, Poultry and Game Bay Station, Alameda Phones Ala. 438 and 439 CALIFORNIA MARKET pe E. J. PROBST, Proprietor p : MEATS Fish Every Friday 1529 Webster Street, N. W. Cor. Haight Ave. and Webster St., Alameda, Cal. TELEPHONE ALAMEDA 451 H. Adams—Neither San Francisco nor New Orleans is going to get the fair. Twillie—Who is? Adams—The conductor. SCHNEIDER'S net ee Engraving School Books Cards Printed From Plate $1.00 Per Hundred J. J. KONIGSHOFER Foreign, Domestic and Fancy DRY GOODS 1423 PARK STREET ALAMEDA High School Fellows! Help out the “ACORN” by buying the trade- ads at a low cost. See the managers at once. 1435 Park Street, Alameda ICE CREAM SHERBETS HEIMS DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF FINE CANDIES 1426 PARK STREET PHONE ALA. 556 PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ACORN Louis Scheeline 404 FOURTEENTH STREET College Jailor NEW WINTER NOVELTIES JUST ARRIVED TIMELY ‘‘Every little movement has a meaning of its own,’’ quote the frosh as he purchased a dollar Ingersol. Caizjornia Pelican DENTOMORE The Very Best Dentifrice for the Teeth S. W. Corner Park St. and Central Ave. Alameda, Cal. Smith s The Place to Eat Open all night 1537 Park Street Reininger Company F a Badges, Stencils, Seals and Checks Specialty 541 KCARKET ST. Phone DOUGLAS 5594 SAN FRANCISCO twa BR yee. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ACORN PHONE ALAMEDA 8 B. FE. COMBS City Market Meats, Fish, Oysters, Poultry and Game 2317-2319 SANTA CLARA AVE., AT PARK ST. ALAMEDA, CAL. - Two New and Strong Firms Westphal @ Son , Westphal-Carson Manufacturing Jewelers 4 Optometrists and Opticians 1405 Park Street Phone Alameda 737 PIE SALE How do you feel after the pie sale, Nick? Nick—Oh, I feel kind of pious. Oakland’s Best Optician beg the eyes and guides the lenses His examination is oth careful and painste iking, thereby assuring the patient of t proper glasses. Headaches, tt cause—defective vision, is overcome by proper glasses. let us examine your eyes. CHAS. H. WOOD, Optician Sign, ““Ghe Winking Eve” 1153 WASHINGTON ST. Near 13th A. 0. GOTT — we mate ciass Pins and wecais — Jeweler and Optician 1S63 PARK STREET ALAMEDA, CAL. Sutherland’s Pharmacy Corner Encinal and Sherman Iwo Direct Telephones: Alameda 336, Alameda 312 Prompt Delivery Servic e from 7:30 A. M. to 9:00 F. M. Ansel Market Company, Inc. ALAMEDA 4 ALL KINDS OF Fresh and Salt Meats, Poultry, Game, Fish and Oysters CHESTNUT STATION, ALAMEDA, CAL. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ACORN Cigars Pipes Tobacco Koerber Hanson Fine Billiard Tables 1431 Park Street Phone Ala. 66 The Vauban PHONES | Pakland 2656 155 Washington Ice Cream 464 Ninth Street Oakland French Pastry Best Shoe Repair Shop 2313 Santa Clara Ave. There was a young Irishman, Pat, Who happened to sit on his hat. ‘ You can thank yourself, b'y.’’ Said Mike with a sigh, ‘ That your head wasn’t there where you sat.’’ Do You Know a Girl ? Who isn’t an expert oncandy. ‘They know good candy and any fellow who presents a young lady with any other than Lehnhardt’s candy makes a big mistake. In baseball there is only one “‘League Ball.’’ It costs $1.25 —All the fellows know it and if anyone gives them any- thing else it’s a joke. It’s the same with candy—Lehnhardt’s is standard. It’s immediately recognized as such by the recipient. Broadway, between 13th and 14th, Oakland Alameda Savings Bank Paid up Capital and Surplus, $300,000.00 Deposits, $1,900,000 Resources, $2,232,000 Accounts Invited, $1.00 and Upward PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ACORN Monday's Model Outfitters to All High School Boys 1345 Park Street Alameda, Cal. oe. ww 3 ¢? é a AY (he ib Kul tian ty Des Gy MEneH ra “| G pROC pI | Cor. Watt NUT | ENCINAL AVE: ALAMEDA CAL. ADVICE! A ticket in the hand is worth two in the line. ANDERSON BROS. Fine Candies, Ice Cream FOR Picture Framing, Stationery and Sodas and Art Goods PHONE ALAMEDA 2312 Corner Webster Street and Santa Clara Avenue On the Links or on the Job You have to show a little class. We can help you to add about 100 per cent to your appearance with one of those Special College Suits we sell for C1 $15.00 (1 All we want is a chance to Show You C.J. HEESEMAN = PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ACORN FREE TURKEYS! Everyone orderin g a suit or overcoat before January first will receive as a present a fine bird. Deposits can be made and suits taken later. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Y ours truly PIKE WOOLEN CO. 1159-61 Franklin St., 2nd Floor OAKLAND PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS | THE ACORN 1514 Park Street LOUIS WESSEL Pictures Developing : 1349 PARK STREET HARTLEY Phone Alameda 679 SOUVENIR AND HOLIDAY POSTALS SCHOOL BOOKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES STATIONERY AND NOTIONS Putzman-Hoffman Cycle and Sporting Goods Co. TWO STORES 1419 Park Street Chestnut Station Football, Tennis, Track Supplies High Grade Bicycles Repairing and Enameling HOW SAD Mary had a little skirt, Hpbbled with a bow, And everywhere that Mary went She found she could’nt go. Chas. Riegel Oskar Hochstadt BARBER SHOP We Solicit Your Patronage Chestnut Station Haircutting a Specialty 1988 Encinal Ave. ALAMEDA A. H. S. STUDENTS After the Orpheum Visit ICE CREAM : BEST ICES ir Sirr ba CANDIES Orpheum Building FRANKIE NEIL (Ex Bantam Weight Champion) now with LYNNE STANLEY Exclusive Gaberdasher 1116 BROADWAY Next door to all Railroad Ticket Offices OAKLAND, CAL. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS | THE ACORN = If You Area Critical Fellow and know what Real Style and Splendid Tailoring are, then we want to see you. “Hastings Clothes” You are certain to appreciate the clever de- tails in these garments and that’s why we want all critics to come and see them. Suits ° $12.50 to $35.00 Overcoats and Cravenettes - $15.00 to $35.00 Hastings Clothing Co. Post and Grant Avenue PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ACORN pn COLLEGE TAILOR PHONE ALAMEDA 1091 | On Street Masonic Temple Building-SW_ PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS L THE ACORN $20.00 Worthy of Special Notice ARE OUR $20.00 Suits and Overcoats MADE TO ORDER You'll Pay $30.00 or $35.00 Elsewhere TRY ONE NEUHAUS @ CO. INCORPORATED TALL ORS 506 Market St. San Francisco Home Phone C 3726 PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ACORN Victor, Edison and Columbia Machines and Records Pianos Tuning Sheet Music MAX FRANCK Park srreer TALLY MAZINIE Hardware ‘Plumbing Tinning 1515 PARK STREET WM. ZINGG BOWLING ALLEYS PIPES CIGARS TOBACCO C. P, MAGAGNOS For Best Printing and Developing We Are the Only Firm That Sells Kodaks in Alameda ONE ON BILL TURK (in drawing)—Isn’t it funny that Rice always follows the bride? HAUCH'S Reliable Groceries at Right Prices 1411 PARK STREET PHONE ALAMEDA 34 Fine Chocolates 1427 Park St. and Bon Bons Alameda, Cal. — —_ Ice Cream and Phone Ice Cream Soda Alameda 566 All Kinds H. HAY ASHI Potted eo of Fresh 2311 Santa Clara Ave. Cut Flowers ROARS Bulbs PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ACORN HEALD’S “THE POPULAR SCHOOL’ leads in everything ‘pertaining,to Puszness :ducation. 12 SCHOOLS enable us to secure the best teachers, and thereby give a superior course. When you are graduated from one Hea ld School, you are a graduate of welve. YOU never heard anybody say that he was sorry for having taken a course at HEALD’S PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ACORN Arrmstrong’s “Good Things to Eat’ Prompt Delivery Phone Alameda 2706 ' The Best’’ Staple and Fancy Groceries Table Delicacies 1203 Park Street, Near San Jose Avenue Get Your Christmas Presents Early SPLENDID SELECTION OF XMAS CARDS, CIGARS, PAPETRIES CALENDARS, ETC., AT Dalton iF Wundon’s Stationery Store CHESTNUT STATION, ALAMEDA Che Glen Caylor School 2116 San Jose Avenue Alameda, Cal. At Preparatory School for Girls and Boys KINDERGARTEN = . PRIMARY —- GRAMMAR. GRADES DR.AWINGS AND oF ||| || eee | | ENGRAVERS OF ILLUSTRATIONS WE NG yy, PRINTING PLATES FOR ALL PURPOSES ¥ Anc Sr f BY ALL PROCESSES Y 824 ATHENS AVENUE: i, OA IGLAND, CAL. p WESTERN DAIRY COMPANY ALL KINDS OF PURE DAIRY PRODUCTS Agents for CERTIFIED MILK Phones Alameda 59 and Alameda 2247 1414 Park St., rhea Phone Alameda 208 1348 PARK STREET GUY M. Real Estate NDSBIJ Insurance Special Attention Paid Fire, Life, Accident to Plate Glass Renting and Collecting and Automobile PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE ACORN Extraordinary Sale!! Of Winter Millinery LESS THAN COST OLIVE JAMES Telephone Alameda 587 1359 PARK STREET | Make It Your Business to see some of the HIGH SCHOOL and COLLEGE CLOTHES Made by WEINSTOCK Nuff Sed 1341 PARK STREET Phone ALAMEDA 2540. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS (——S | ao a S| “ Automobiles Flanders 2O E. M. F. 30 =) a (— ] (G)) LN Qe sw 12th and Jackson Sts. % OAKLAND, CAL. All Hinds of Supplies, Tools, Oils, Greases, Coats, Robes, Covers, Lamps, Etc. (oS Cnr ror) © A fac-simile of how boys would look getting out the annual, draped in juvenile mode. . We maintain a department for young men and you owe it to yourself to come in, try on a suit and let yourself see what an exclusive young men’s depart- ment means. SUITS and OVERCOATS $12.50 to $30.00 Che Juvenile STYLE ORIGINATORS TO COLLEGE FELLOWS 130 GRANT AVENUE SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. CLOTHES HABERDASHERY HEADWEAR ——————————— THE JUVENILE ‘10