Batavia High School - Bee Aitch Ess Yearbook (Batavia, IL)

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1916 BEE AITCH ESS 1916 magnum BOUT a year ago, a museum was started by the Batavia High School and located in the upper hall of this building. Because the people have responded so readily, it now has a fine and varied col- lection. The museum contains articles of historical value, such as newspapers telling of the assassination of Lincoln, and other events of the Civil War. It also has two banners of the Lincoln and of the Douglas Marching Clubs of 1860. A collection loaned by L. A. Parre shows the ev- olution of fire arms, beginning with the early flint-lock down to the present time. Of tools and utensils used by the people, there are two spinning wheels, Wool cards, candle molds and sticks, and a sewing machine. Two peculiar objects are the head caliper of solid silver used by a wigmaker of the Royal House, and a pair of ox shoes, consisting of four plates, one for each half of the hoof. A large collection of coins was loaned by N. P. Gustafson. Many lands such as Austria and Russia are represented. This collection also contains trade money of 1877 and confederate money. There are many articles of archaeological interest. Relics used by the Indians have been given, such as the quiver and arrows and a pair of snow shoes. These relics extend from the early to later times. An especially fine collection of arrows of the Fox River Valley was loaned. There is also a fine collection of birds of this region. Many people find the museum interesting and are constantly contri- buting to it. The students find it a great help and use it to advantage in their work. THEO WOOD, '16, I know not what the truth may be, I print it as it comes to me.-B. H. S. Editors. Illll

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Q 1916 BEE AITCH ESS 1916 65112 Glafeteria HE Batavia High School Cafeteria was opened in March, 1916. It was opened for the purpose of oifering the people from the coun- try something Warm for luncheon, and to provide a lunch for the town students and faculty in bad weather. Our object was not to make money, but to serve good, clean food for the least possible amount of money. Batavia High School is one among a few schools in the state to have a cafeteria managed by high school girls and We should be proud of it. The girls planned the meals, Went to the grocery and market, bought their supplies, and kept the account books. I think the part which the girls disliked most was to have to put down a loss for the day, in the account book. MISS ROWE. The hardest thing in High School is doping out the easiest courses. H101

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1916 BEE AITCH ESS 1916 N lllCI.liX RECKARD Z'-X SOLOMON CARLSON GLADYS WORTH To show our appreciation of the Work which the Boosters have done for us, We have devoted this page to them. Helen Reckard sold fifty an- nuals and also many tickets for our benefit play. Solomon Carlson and Gladys Worth also sold many annuals. Not only to the people mentioned on this page but We also wish to express our appreciation to everyone who has helped to make the Bee Aitch Ess a success. 11121