Annie Wright School - Shield Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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THE HYAK 21 WA£§. These last six weeks have been the most festive of the whole school year. Miss Elmore and Miss Gregg were entertained at dinner by Mrs. Richard Vaeth. 1 he closing recital was a decided success, the girls doing exceptionally well in spite of the fact that so many of them were indisposed. Miss Guppy, who has been a teacher in the Seminary for several years, is about to leave us for an extended trip abroad. We are sorry to lose her, but are pleased she has in prospect such a pleasant trip. Saturday, May 24, Miss Winifred Loomis entertained the Seniors at a delightful class dinner. The evening was passed pleasantly at the exciting game of ping-pong, and several musi- cal selections were rendered. Saturday, May 31, Miss Hilda aeth entertained her friends and classmates at a croquet tournament. The prizes were won by the Misses Mary Kautz, Ellen Lawler, Ceta Bennett and Be- atrice Turrell. Miss Mary Kautz was the champion. Saturday, May 10, Miss Mellie Hubbard and Miss Mary Kautz, the resident seniors of the Annie Wright Seminary, en- tertained their classmates at a “fudge” party. Everything was served in the boarding school style and the girls all had a jolly time. As Washington ' s Birthday came on Saturday, we were given a holiday on Decoration Day. Bishop Keator, with Miss Port and Mrs. Keator, took a number of the girls out to Point De- fiance park for a little picnic. Others either went out with friends or enjoyed the day in other ways. The annual schcool picnic was held on May 24. American Lake was chosen as the most enjoyable spot and we started, a most jolly party, in picnic wagons, busses, carriages and all sorts of vehicles. Upon reaching our destination, everyone rushed to secure the boats. The rowing was perfect, and after it, the lunch, which had been provided for us, was appreciated when served in the cool woods. We started back about 3 o’clock and got home, tired, but having had a most delightful day. The baccalaureate sermon was preached in St. Luke’s church Sunday, June 8, at 11 o’clock, a. m., by Rt. Rev. Fred- erick Keator, Bishop of Olympia. He took as his text, “The

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20 THE HYAK “For every inch that is not fool, is rogue.” — Melva Hubbard. “She has occasional flashes of silence that makes her con- versation perfectly delightful.”— Sara Posner. “Sentimentally I am disposed to harmony, but organically I am incapable of a tune.”— Mary Kautz. “Talk with such toss and saunter with such swing.”— Ellen Lawler. “Very smart, very witty and very sporty, and 1 wan’t peo- ple to know it.”— Winifred Loomis. ECHOES . ( Friday mornings) : “And a-a-and-a-a— (Memorial Day): “Steady at the end of the lfne; just a second— now smile sweetly— wait till the clouds roll by— now, all ready . (And the critical moment arrives with Viola grinning, Amie s back turned and Katherine just disappearing behind the buuch ) . (Wednesday, June 11): “On our way rejoicing as we homeward move.” Small urchin on Memorial Day: ‘Say, did ver see the ceme- tary gals get on the ear?” It’s a “inyracle” the way Grace Q spells. “Keep your three feet apart, girls.” We’re not tripods Mrs. D. Did the parting come hard. Seniors? Who is— Petie, Cousin Susan, Jakie, Cousin Samantha, Sally Lunn. The Parson, Hen-Coop, Aunt Peggy, Pat, Mander, The Cook, Daisey and Elizabeth Brown, Grandad.

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22 THE H YAK fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge ' and preached a most forceful sermon by arguing logically and clearly until the truth of the text was proven to all hearing it. He then begged all to live in the “fear of the Lord” and thus add an- other proof to its truth. Music for the service was given by the chorus girls. A very pretty reception was given to Bishop and Mrs. Kea- tor Wednesday, May 14. Miss Port, the principal, assisted by Mrs. Raynor and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace received the guests who were introduced to the receiving party by two of the seniors— Misses Mary Kautz and Mellie llubbard. The drawing room was decorated with masses of Scotch broom ; the hall and stairway with red tulips and Japanese quince, mingled with ivy and sprays of green. The teachers ' parlor, in which Madame Jan- off ska served punch, was decora ted with lilacs and wisteria. Green and white predominated in the refreshment rooms, where Miss Golay, Miss Pitch, Miss Burnett and Miss Gregg served. Miss Stearns and Miss Guppy assisted in the drawing room. Our June party was certainly a success and to say what we enjoyed it would be to mildly express our good time. The guests were received in the drawing room by Miss Port. Mrs. Keator, Mrs. Raynor and the graduating class. Festoons of vines, immense baskets of roses and great vases of ferns gave the gymnasium an appearance never to be forgotten. The cloister was made homelike and inviting by the many divans and rugs, and great ropes of vines. The porch was a most popular place with its numerous cozy corners and settees and was lighted by Japanese lanterns. Punch was served throughout the evening and at 11 o ' clock we enjoyed ice cream and cake. A program of twenty dances was very much appreciated, for we danced them all. The “studio tea, the first of the commencement festivi- ties, was given Saturday afternoon, June 7. from 4 to 6. The studio looked unusually pretty with cozy corners and quantities of roses, while the walls were covered with the pupils ' work for the year. Miss Elmore received, assisted by the art pupils. The class day exercises were given Monday, June 9, on the Point. The day was a good one for them, although it was windy. A piano stood near the gate, through which the seniors entered, a large bunch of the class flower, brown-eyed Susans, being placed on top. The evergreen trees and vine-covered trel- lis made an effective background for the girls in their light dress. The address of welcome was read by Miss Ellen Lawler, who also read the class poem in the absence of Miss Winifred